Vintage Laser Light Skeletor restoration - MOTU - Part Two - Toy Polloi

Part two in the restoration of these vintage Master of the Universe Laser Light Skeletors.
This time I need to get the battery holder working by adding so new contacts. And one of my favourite jobs, making a new cape.
Patterns for both the battery clip and cape are available on toypolloi.com
Watch part one here: • Vintage Laser Light Sk...
Watch part three here: • Vintage MOTU Laser Lig...
NOTE: It has been pointed out to me that I have modified the way Skeletor was originally supposed to work. This video shows the battery box being the switch for the lights. The original had the arm as the switch. I will do a follow up video to show a version that uses Mattels original setup soon. Cheers
Check out all the parts available from Barbarossa Customs here: barbarossacustoms.com/
Watch part one here: • Vintage Laser Light Sk...
The Toy Knit fabric I used came from here: www.aliexpress.com/item/32899...
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0:00 Intro
2:05 Making a new battery clip
12:00 Some minor final repairs
12:42 How to display without batteries
14:10 Making the cape
23:43 The finished figure
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[@toypolloi]

NOTE: It has been pointed out to me that I have modified the way Skeletor was originally supposed to work. This video shows the battery box being the switch for the lights. The original had the arm as the switch. I will do a follow up video to show a version that uses Mattels original setup soon. Cheers

[@Tim-57]

This sounds interesting as to how the arm could be used, as your fix worked.

[@kingvagar]

Good thing that you did not glue the upper part, talk about listening to your Spider sense...

[@alexcimmerian2185]

You are a genius, you should rule the world!

[@lostonwallace1396]

I really enjoyed this two-part video, Dave! I must admit that I'm not the biggest fan of most of the more gimmick-type MOTU figures, and I've never really liked the look of this Skeletor figure. It's largely due to the look of the head sculpt. It just seems like a different character to me. I prefer Skeletor's original MOTU head design far more. I never thought that this particular armor design was particularly interesting either, though I like the copper color. That said, you and your videos have a way of changing my mind about such matters! After watching you repair these figures over these last few vids, I now find myself considering hunting for one. lol. Thank you for helping me see the value in the figure, and thank you for letting me know it's weakness, and showing how to fix them. Most appreciated! I also noticed that your stitching is getting a lot better! There's a fluidity to your sewing movements that wasn't there a few years ago that shows that your confidence has grown where straight-forward sewing is concerned. That's very nice to see! My grandfather sold sewing machines for the Singer Sewing Co., and passed sewing knowledge onto my father. My Dad showed me how to sew with machines and by hand when I was a mere lad, so I love seeing you stitching things together by hand. I wish more guys and gals delved into learning skills like this. Even simple sewing techniques can prove to be a valuable skillset to have. It's always come in handy for me, anyway. :)

[@JamesWilliams-ge4gq]

Glad you know about the actual switch now. I was wondering when watching “why isn’t he just lifting the arm up” as this moves the copper in the back to hit the battery compartment copper so you get the connection.

[@clown599]

you are a goldmine of craftsmanship. Thanks

[@toypolloi]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@snookhammer]

Love what you do my man

[@cyborgroxx]

Yes!!! I've been waiting for part 2. It did not disappoint. This came out excellent! You are the best. It has been epic watching you do this.

[@exoticcarfactsofficialchan7050]

Great video tutorial 👏😎 Subscribed

[@toypolloi]

Awesome, thank you!

[@toysbackzen]

Dave, this is a killer repair and I enjoyed both parts of this restoration. Your always so generous supplying the patterns for these fixes and didn’t even know this figure existed until watch this. Cheers!

[@toypolloi]

Thanks. I never like people who have something everyone needs and keep it for themselves. Fixing toys should all be about helping everyone.

[@Zinontoysandhandmadeconstructs]

Well done my friend!excellent job!well done!

[@toypolloi]

Many thanks!!

[@davecardoza4762]

Hey Dave. Another awesome video for sure. You always show us something new that we can learn to fix our precious vintage toys. I find it amazing that you are using copper to fix the lighting action on that Skeletor. I'm using copper myself, but it is to fix the power pack that lights the eyes of the Mumm Ra action figure from the vintage Thundercats toy line. Wish me luck. Thank you Dave. Much appreciated. Cheers! 👍

[@kieronball8962]

Fantastic restorations, as always, from Dave for Toy Polloi. Excellent replacement parts from Barbarossa Customs, as well.

[@maverick7291]

Always a pleasure watching your videos! You made my interest for laser light skeletor go from 'meh' to 'wow'!

[@toypolloi]

It's not a figure I much cared for either. But since working on it, and especially after the Barbarossa build you will see in a few weeks, I really like the figure now.

[@vagtav310]

A true level of craftsmanship! 🏆

[@edmontonstormtrooper2493]

Great video!

[@SylentEcho]

Amazing work!

[@toypolloi]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Beedo_Sookcool]

Outstanding! I'll be using an upscaled version of the cape pattern to enhance my MOTU Classics version of this character. Thank you!

[@timhunter452]

I am not a MOTU collector but still enjoy all the skills you use. Yours was a great solution but instead of the battery insert you could use a bit of wooden dowel to hold the compartment for display.

[@JoeNerd11]

Guess he could've done that too, but I like the idea of keeping it all plastic.

[@MastersOfGermany]

Great Work!!!!

[@SkageXL5]

I hadn't realised the "New Adventure Of He-Man" Skeletor was so similar to this one, it's messing with my head a bit!

[@skripnick1]

Magic!

[@therex4663]

Cool videos man

[@The1queencollector]

Great fix, good display piece as well.

[@MJKToys]

Tin snips are like $10 or less. They come in very handy.

[@GermanNightmare1976]

Your videos are always a pleasure to watch and a great inspiration to work on my own projects. Thank you! 💜💀

[@chapulincolorado7777]

un grande toy polloi en la costuraaa te felicito quedaron geniales!!!!

[@MrDrokkul]

The strip of copper will be easier to bend to shape starting from the bottom. That way you can use something round and hard like a nail to wrap the copper on and then make your straight bends afterwards which are the easier bends to make.

[@beavis6363]

Excellent. Nice work with the copper. Curious to see how the original switch was set up. As a display piece with the replacement parts, I think your solution seems perfectly fine. The two figures look great now!

[@JoeNerd11]

So awesome. This whole series of videos you've started has really gotten me wanting a reproduction Laser Light Skel. Along with the meteorbs, the two Laser figures are something I'm really not familiar with. Just wondering though, no paint touch ups on these two?

[@eltenda]

I used repro parts for minevbut u can sure use a new cape

[@Tim-57]

Hello Dave Another very interesting toy and fix. Happy weekend to you both. Take care

[@Phantasia_Workshop]

My god, you're so good at this stuff. And the fact that you put your files on your website for free is a nice touch. Keep up the good work! 👍

[@knuthamsun6106]

🤘😑

[@colinluby5950]

666 likes, defo Skeletor

[@hyrulen]

Hello! I've decided to do the cape replacement myself. From the link you have shared, what color is the one you have used? the Pink Q0203 or the Purple Q0702? Thank you!

[@tonyjackson4078]

I wish I had your talent. My "fixes" pretty much top off at a heat gun, replacing o rings, unscrewing and reorienting incorrect assembly, or dipping ball joints in nail/furniture polish/superglue to tighten them up. Kids stuff compared to your masterwork.

[@tripleespresso1823]

Hi. What application did you create your multi coloured text reveal with? I’ve seen it crop up else where and like the look of it. Thanks man. Good vid again. 👍

[@toypolloi]

I created it from scratch in Hit Film Express. All my intros are made using that package. Apart from the 3D bits which I make in 3DS Max. Cheers

[@tripleespresso1823]

@@toypolloi thanks man. I love how inclusive you are. You are the OG enthusiast ✌️

[@Siansonea]

What was the fabric you used for the cape? You mentioned that you would put a link to it in the description, but I don't see it.

[@kaylemathewcomendador6964]

He mentioned it several times in the video. Notably around the 15:30 mark. Not sure how you missed that. And I’m guessing he’s gonna update the description with that detail later. I guess he was busy making sure the video properly updated or he’s busy editing the next video at the moment.

[@toypolloi]

Link added to the description. Cheers

[@Siansonea]

@@toypolloi Thanks!

[@user-mt5kq7kh2c]

Hello, I have the laser light Skeletor from 1987, but do not understand why I cannot place an AA battery in the black holder. The battery does not fit, I have to force like a crazy person... Would you know what is the issue? The battery holder (original, it's my toy from when I was a child) does not appear distorted, so I do not understand where the problem comes from... Thank you for any feedback :-)

[@toypolloi]

I can't say I know why that would be. Is there something else jammed in there already?

[@sithcarebear1]

I really like this repair, Dave. The copper work was very interesting. I am curious as to how the arm functioned as the switch. I never owned this figure or knew anyone who did, so I do not recall how it worked. The capes really complete the look. Cheers!👍

[@toypolloi]

If you wait until next week you will find out. Update video is live on tuesday.

[@brilliantballroomdancers8068]

So...Barbarossa doesn't actually sell a build your own kit like he sent you? I've looked over his site and only found a couple parts for this figure, or a complete, built figure for nearly $400...

[@kaylemathewcomendador6964]

From the looks of it, not at the moment. Either that buildable version is coming soon (based off of how most of the light up MOTU figures are mostly pre-order stuff at the moment) or that kit was just a special gift to Dave from Barbarossa Customs.

[@toypolloi]

It will be along soon, I think it is being timed for when my video on the kit goes live next month. Cheers

[@jsb1945]

Excellent videos, but please if you can speak a little bit slower. Just a constructive recommendation.

[@toypolloi]

Thanks. That's just how I speak. So not going to change. Cheers

[@goldenrootsnet]

you can easily adjust the playback speed on youtube.