Vintage Star Wars Laser Pistol Restoration + Boxing - Toy Polloi

The Star Wars Laser Pistol was a toy I had as a kid and have wanted to get again for a very long time. This one needed some restoration as it was missing a latch knob and had a few other issues.
So I took the whole gun apart and got it looking as good as new, including a replacement box to display it in.
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[@sifumikezielinski2238]

I can't believe what an awesome job you do. To think that some don't approve of restorations is alien to me. I think what you do is fantastic Dave! Thanks so much for your inspiration.

[@toypolloi]

Thanks. It's only a very small group of people that don't approve, so I wouldn't worry about them. They are your toys and you can do what you want with them. Just enjoy it.

[@davidrichardson796]

Hi Dave, Great video as always. Might i suggest you cast with two part epoxy resin that you can buy cheaply from any pound shop. You can colour it with a drop of acrylic paint and it sets much stronger than milliput and is as hard as plastic once set, (milliput has a tendency to crack or crumble over time with age in small parts) the resin also has a quicker setting time. And you can mix the correct colour pigment paint before adding it to the epoxy resin to get the perfect colour match. It is also cheaper than milliput. Using epoxy resin a two part mould is possible to create the part you made in one piece cutting out the need for plastic parts. Keep up the great work as always i look forward to to your next video.

[@jamesoblivion]

Man I love all the creative, pre-electronic ways they made toys produce sound back in the day.

[@Spike-13]

Had no idea people make replica boxes! Really great restoration nice work!

[@toypolloi]

Darren makes pretty much all the SW boxes and I think they work really well. Not for everybody, but you can't please everyone.

[@cookiemadison8529]

Always a pleasure. Being not-so-mechanically-inclined myself, I always watch at the edge of my seat as you pull the insides of a toy apart--and then such satisfaction as it all comes together. It's so cathartic. It's like watching a Hitchcock film!

[@alanpwhelan]

I remember seeing one of these in my local Woolworths as a kid and desperately wanting one but I got a lightsaber instead. Great restoration 👍🏻

[@mysteriomarvel933]

You sir are an absolute genius. I enjoyed this very much and remember this toy fondly. Museum quality restoration in my "Humbrol" opinion.... (insert laughtrack here) Cheers mate!

[@jamesrobers3351]

The fact that this man catches any hate at all is astonishing. He's just doing what he loves and is providing help to others collectors. If people don't agree with the methods, don't do it... The hate is beyond strange.

[@toypolloi]

Thanks James. I think people get to caught up in the 'value' of these things. Much more fun to have actual fun with them I think.

[@MrCros1970]

Thank you, you're a legend, I have the original Star Wars Han Solo gun as my stickers say Star Wars not Empire Strikes Back, I will be restoring it back to its original condition guided by your excellent clips thanks once again

[@MichaelJShaffer]

“Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid.” So many memories flooding back. Thank you for these videos. Excellent stuff.

[@ia5662]

Had to fix my Han Solo blaster and the Biker Scout Pistol too, it was a crazy fix for me, but once I figured out that the direction of the batteries can determine the direction of the motor, I got it working perfectly! Such simple tech, but a lot of fun to recreate, that box is an awesome touch!

[@TheCrabbmann]

Brilliant Dave, absolutely stunning restoration. Thank you for your vids, I enjoy and get so much out of them. I always look forward to the next one Well done, great work

[@dariuspfeifer3819]

Watched your video and got my Return of the Jedi version of this blaster is working now!!! Thanks so much great job!!!

[@jime6688]

Thanks for doing this. I have one I would like to restore and I had no idea that replicated boxes were being made.

[@RedSoxKal]

Very professional restoration. I’m going to check out this casting material for future projects. You’re always coming up with cool new ways to restore. Great work.

[@parky2310]

Always incredible work Dave - I’ve been looking forward to this since you bought the Blaster and first showed it - and yet again you never cease to amaze - brilliant! 👍👍👍

[@allluckyseven]

Lovely work. It was very satisfying to watch. The molded knob came out pretty perfect. I would just file the little grooves a bit on the side with a triangular file to finish it up some more before painting.

[@sparkchaser1973]

Going back and watching all your older vids

[@toypolloi]

Thanks. There are plenty to watch!

[@jackg.7745]

Fantastic fix. I have a blaster that needs a replacement knob as well. I’ll definitely give this fix a try. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@hobbiesnorth4440]

Great Restoration...Well Done Sir!

[@bradellington134]

Now the button recreation and the replacement stop peg you made were very quite impressive indeed! I just recently had to open my 78 Star Wars OG to get the motor working again. The back connector plate needed some reinforcement to where a peg had broken. Couple motor spins with batteries in, and she started right back up as good as new. Mine has some surface scratches and a burn mark, but.... Short story real quick. Couple years ago, an old friend from the 90's I had reconnected with gave me like 4 boxes full of mainly 90's and some early 2000 stuff in there; playsets, vehicles, figures loose and unopened. He said he had something special for me and handed me this DL-44. It took me a minute, but when I saw the burn mark on the one side, I knew right then it was the one I owned in the mid 90''s. He had bought it from me along with other vintage vehicles and stuff, and gifted it back to me. I'm very thankful I have it working again, and have been considering trying to clean up the scratches and burn, but I think I'm gonna leave it as is, cause it's mine. Crazy being reunited with a toy you used to have 27-28 years ago. Love your videos as always, and thanks for sharing your ways of how to bring these old gems of ours back to life and beauty. MTFBWY!

[@rodp2310]

Sometimes one thumbs up is not enough. KZbin needs a ‘wow’ button.

[@toypolloi]

That would be pretty cool. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@chrismayer3919]

Yup, I had that AND the Stormtrooper E-1 rifle too!

[@lostonwallace1396]

Another nice restoration. It's amazing how much better it looked after you just washed it in soap & water! Your milliput cast dial/knob looked great too! Maybe a little extremely fine sandpaper could have dulled the sparkle a bit there? Just a thought. You found a nice, working blaster pistol to start with, and now that you've put it in the repro box, it just looks amazing! Congratulations on a spectacular job well done!

[@Tim-57]

As a friend from Britain used to say; "Proper job mate!"

[@piperatthegatesofdawn]

Just about to go to sleep, then BAM! Toy polloi notification!! Nice!!!!

[@GoliathAngelus]

Super nice!! I would use a bottle cap

[@MrDparker69]

Dave that was a great restoration. Really enjoyed that and a wonderful trip down memory lane again. Thanks for sharing matey 👍

[@rarevidz]

BRAVO!.....Amazing work as usual Sir! ( salutes)

[@RMAILLER]

By now I've watched a lot of your videos and I have learned how my old toys were made and how they work, and I'm impressed of how simple and creative yet efficient are all the noise effects for the ships and guns and dialogs for some figures in comparison with the toys in this days. It would be interesting if you take apart a new toy or gun that has SFX to see how are they made in this days and compare it to a vintage toy... GREAT VIDEO

[@Strontiumdog2000ad]

Great use of the blue stuff, and awesome restoration vid 😃👍

[@smcnicoll]

Love your work. Just brilliant on every level. Thank you.

[@greenlanternhg5141]

That ended up amazing, takes me back to running with my friends fighting the Empire 😂 Great video and great work 👍🏽✌🏽

[@bgddyphil]

You sir are a genius. I'll need to get some blue stuff! I learn so much from your videos!

[@Cog_In_The_Gear]

I’ve purchased from Replicator Boxes, the work is top-notch. Great for my own collection!

[@toypolloi]

Totally agree!

[@Cog_In_The_Gear]

@@toypolloi I don’t bargain with him. I pay his prices because I find value in what he produces. I appreciate and support independent artists, like yourself, who bring value to our collecting community!

[@RabbitEngineering]

Nice Job! One small tip from a long time rattle-can user - don't lay the part down as you spray it, because the part lies at an angle, and you can end up with uneven paint blobs (they will collect at the lowest bits of the part). I use blue tack to hold the part upright to a piece of cardboard and then spray it as it stands even.

[@cerebros3671]

Pretty neat blaster. Great restoration as well.

[@MrKersey]

You did a wonderful job on that restoration, well done!

[@langlest]

That casting came out so good, maybe a flat coat would dull the sparkle a little bit without getting rid of it completely Excellent work as always mate

[@BanthaPooDoo64]

FANTASTIC WORK! I enjoy your videos Thanks for all the tips you do

[@SandraOrtmann1976]

That tip with the firm container for the blue stuff to stop it from pushing out of shape is excellent. I already had this problem twice when trying to cast little parts. Although it took the shape perfectly, it was off. Now I know why and how to prevent it. This is why I love to watch your videos.

[@toypolloi]

It makes a big difference to the end result. I tried many times using it on other projects before I got a reliable result.

[@Thehumblecollectoruk]

Awsome the box finished off like new back in the day look forward more of the same col

[@jasonwindebank5455]

Great job well done i had the imperial blaster when i was a kid😃

[@Fnordathoth]

I love Oyumaru/Blue Stuff; it's great for making copies of all sorts of small things. Great restoration as always.

[@zachivan7557]

I miss having one of these when i was young my mom made my dad throw it away though because of guns but thanks for the restoration video non the less great work on the blaster

[@billpagan3070]

Wow! Really enjoyed this restoration! You are very talented brother! Genius ideas for reproducing the Toy parts! The box also was a very nice touch.👍 Glad you were able to obtain and then fix a grail item you were after.😁

[@unorthdoxcleric6953]

I had my doubts at first but that worked atreat.

[@hgbinaus7923]

Amazing as always !! WOW 😮

[@dazgreensmoker669]

Whoever owned the company that supplied all those motors for starwars toys must have become VERY wealthy

[@kildogery]

Iove how it's just called blue stuff.

[@TheToyBoy1978]

An excellent restoration here Dave, looks great in the reproduction box.

[@davidowen2923]

I would have loved to have had this as a kid and it seems quite accurate apart from a few differences in the sight and the body seems a bit chunkier. the flash suppressor looks very accurate and if I had this it would have been the Holy Grail.

[@Empiretoys1138]

Nice restore mate!

[@daveruoff6287]

Amazing video. Thank you!!

[@toypolloi]

My pleasure!

[@trancr1973]

Been waiting for this one, brilliant as ever Dave

[@Realm-of-Horror]

I got the re-issue version from the 90s, almost identical except the battery compartment is smaller and fixed in with a screw.

[@TypicalTonk]

Great work, Dave. Looks awesome.

[@rodp2310]

Great job. 👍

[@mikesmith2718]

Beautiful excellent job

[@yavrielsechelle7431]

Great job.

[@beavis6363]

Fantastic work. Forgive me, but if I may, WD-40 is not really a good rust inhibitor, but only a water displacer (hence WD). I would suggest perhaps wiping down the screws with a paper towel moistened with a light household oil. I really enjoyed the exploration into casting and fabricating the replacement knob! Nice job.

[@74bobby]

it looks amazing

[@garytru563]

A job well done!

[@DougPalumbo]

Impressive, most impressive! I love your videos! Keep up the great work!

[@river_furnish7795]

i love when you upload it makes my day

[@DarrensToychannel]

I really enjoyed this video.

[@gamerid6507]

ah the han solo blaster vid, very nice and fun as usual, also like the repro box awesome...would like to own a storm or clone trooper blaster some day...

[@nicholasdickens2801]

My favourite toy as a 12 year old :)

[@paulb3476]

Honestly I thought the one on the right, (the original one) was the one you just made Nice job!

[@1D991]

Niiiiice! Glad I'm on the notification squad because this toy is epic~

[@GALAXIE67]

That looks really awesome!! 👍☯️👍

[@chrismayer3919]

Not only that, but did you notice it actually SOUNDS better too!

[@paulb3476]

I have one of these . I'm missing the sticker and one of the knobs Works very well. I always thought that the motor sounds like a table saw.

[@genesanford9412]

Nice !

[@portland-182]

Another top-notch fix! Maybe a thin wash of black wash on the homemade latch to take it down a bit? Or maybe the camera is exaggerating the difference?

[@toypolloi]

Thanks. The lights make it look worse. Under normal lights you can't tell. My filming lights are very bright, and close to gun.

[@Rich77UK]

With rusty screws i clean them with a wire wheel and then dip them in gun blueing liquid (available easily in germany so see amazon). It blackens the steel chemically and also protects against oxidation. Looks factory finished too.

[@Youngstown529]

You make me feel like everything that ever broke during my childhood could be fixed with a piece of tape and some DAWN. Thank you... can I send you any broken treasures to fix?

[@martynshaw8395]

I have a totally intact working star wars one its still imaculate

[@christopherapps3025]

I love the long vids 😁

[@toypolloi]

Thanks. I try to do as many as I can. But some fixes just don't take that long 😁

[@georgebilton3997]

Brilliant job once again! Imperial blaster next?????????

[@toypolloi]

Thanks. If I can find one I will cover it. That's another toy on my wants list. I've never owned an imperial blaster but would love to.

[@mikeb8638]

I still like the fact that this blaster is a rifle

[@danielg.vgremio83]

Perfeito 🎬

[@kjamison5951]

Love it. Love it! LOVE IT! I never got into Star Wars other than watching the movies. This is another success! The whole process from the original purchase to the finished article is a joy to watch! I ordered that LEGO piece to fix two Action Man mine detector sets as per one of your other videos! I’ve also recently dipped into resin casting in my own silicone moulds. I’ve been inspired by your work to do more of my own. Thank you! I am looking forward to meeting you (hopefully) at a future Bath and West Toy Fair. This month is too soon but next year I plan to visit there and hopefully you will also be there!

[@kingshearer2]

There was so many toy lines in the late 70's and early 80' s so alot of kids didn't.

[@toypolloi]

I'll be there. Come and say hi.

[@liningtheclouds]

Superb this gave me a full ASMR hit lol fond memories of playing with these as a child , the repo box is really nice, people worry to much about reproduction boxes its the dishonest sellers passing them off as original that is the real problem, when pursuing holy grail boxed items one should always be careful, have you done a collection walk through lately ? And where was blue stuff in the early noughties when i was casting doodads for my scale models.

[@lestat1uk]

Nice restoration! And a great way of moulding the button, I will have to remember it for any future projects.

[@mechachrist]

That box is lovely. Maybe they could reproduce the proof of purchase symbols so I can again order Zuckuss (mislabeled as 4-LOM) figure THAT I NEVER RECEIVED lmao. I waited and waited for it. I was 8, I'm 43 now, and I still hope it will magically appear in my mailbox lol.

[@diecastrescueaustralia6299]

No.... not the display box, how are you gonna play with it now? Nice restoration 👍

[@bazil7330]

You buy another :)

[@MiamiMillionaire]

👍

[@dinorider2800]

G’Day TP, any idea why some of these have the 8x screws on the battery side (like yours) while others have them on the opposite side? Thanks for taking the time to make these vids, they’re absolutely awesome!

[@toypolloi]

I guess it depends on where they were made. Different factories used different setups.

[@Clay3613]

Amazing work! However most of these guns are missing the battery cover entirely and the noisemaker doesn't work. Can you do an updated video for the rest of us? The asking price for those covers and knobs are insane!

[@toypolloi]

If I find another I will. The battery cover would be easy enough to make. Check out my MOTU Attack Trak video to see me making a battery cover from scratch. Cheers

[@Clay3613]

@@toypolloi Thanks! Keep up the good work!

[@leebush4053]

Han said something on the Falcon ' hokey pokey ancient religions ain't no match for a good blaster at your side' thanks to you Toy Polloi he's got his blaster back. great job

[@charleseagle2108]

Very nice video. Wondering if you've ever messed with the 3 position blaster? I've been trying to pull it apart but seems like just removing screws doesn't release the halves apart? Thank you for your thoughts.

[@toypolloi]

It's not one I've ever had the chance to own. Maybe one day.

[@charleseagle2108]

Well seems like it's glued at the end of the front and the front and back of the sites. I'm losing this battle with it. :o(

[@damonk3674]

Hello can you tell me please I've just this moment bought the same gun on this video. If I buy a pack of 4 sticks of blue stuff will that be enough to make the missing round nob on the Gun??? The same problem you had in this video. Thank you please keep the videos coming they help me out alot regards Damon

[@toypolloi]

Four sticks will be plenty for something like this. You don't need much. Cheers

[@damonk3674]

Hello sorry to ask how do you get the original button out the blue stuff once it hardens up???? Will it just pull out!!! Thank you Damon

[@toypolloi]

The blue stuff has so e flex in it. So just give it a twist and it will pop out. Cheers

[@Wayoutofdate]

ospho bro, for rust

[@MJTIbes]

Fantastic! How much would you charge for making another "knob" for me? I just miss one piece also. Thank you!!

[@toypolloi]

The idea I my videos give you a way you can make your own. Give it a go, it's fun.

[@MJTIbes]

@@toypolloi your video's are amazing. Thank you for that! Unfortunately, I do not have much time for it. Been looking for the knob for very long time. Childhood toys... Just want to have it complete again

[@TheFlowNetwork]

The first thing any self-respecting Star Wars fan did on Christmas morning in 1978, after unboxing our new Han Solo blaster, was to rip that sticker OFF! Han Solo didn't have a sticker on his blaster. If you still had the sticker on your blaster by the first day of school after the Christmas break...you were a poseur...and faced brutal playground ridicule... and had to be R2-D2 or Chewbacca.

[@damonk3674]

Hello can I just say that I've just bought this gun and you sir who does this channel . I just want to say that you are a true genius and you know what your doing. Your videos help me alot when I need then and THANK YOU foe the videos you do on here. I mean it your a genius and everybody on you tube please please subscribe to the this a.s.a.p Regards Damon

[@trublgrl]

Considering it's a vintage era toy, does it have the ability to shoot Greedo first?

[@toypolloi]

#onlyhanshot

[@trublgrl]

@@toypolloi I stand corrected.

[@killer_bleach]

I have a broken scope from the seeing part how could I fix that

[@toypolloi]

Send me some photos via my Facebook page and I'll see if I can suggest anything.

[@killer_bleach]

Toy Polloi ok

[@dragonstorm8171]

Awesome work! could you post a maybe post a link on where you got your plastic nippers, or something similar to them? Would like to get me a pair, got a few projects that they would come in handy for :)

[@toypolloi]

Check out this video I did on them. Affiliate links in the description. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaWyZoGper-pgbs Cheers