DIY Repair Guide: How to Fix Vintage GI Joe Figures!

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@binarycontrol 4 жыл бұрын

Zartan was my boy... Thanks AC.

@AdamCrohn 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Eric! Zartan is amazing! Thanks for being here 🤙

@josephlowry4320 3 жыл бұрын

Zartan is awesome.

@funlabsdesignstudio 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha same problem bud! Fix em Up YOooo Joe! 🤣

@AdamCrohn 2 жыл бұрын

🙌🙏👍

@johnnycbmx3520 3 жыл бұрын

I sold half of my collection all with broken O rings from when I was a kid. Moving on to batch two I wanted to save a choice batch of them for nostalgia. This video is a huge help. Had no clue where to begin with fixing them. Thanks !!! So is the changing of the screw just for appearance reasons? Can reuse the old screw if it looks okay?

@proolio 4 жыл бұрын

Fun video. It's always cool to have a refresher on repairs. I'm here by way of TheCrafsMan and I've been bingeing your videos and thoroughly enjoying all of them.

@AdamCrohn 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for coming over! Crafsman is a good buddy, and he's sent some great folks to my KZfaq and Patreon. I appreciate you being here!

@proolio 4 жыл бұрын

You both have great channels. I love the passion and it doesn't get any better than some good toy videos.

@johnsikes2756 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing I have a bunch of figures that need to be to be fixed so I’m using this to teach my son how to fix my old toys. Much appreciated!

@AdamCrohn 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you dig it. Thanks for being here, John!

@lance5271 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this. The likening of stretching to working out made a lot of sense & an anatomy lesson is always a win!

@AdamCrohn 4 жыл бұрын

Lance! Thanks man. Always make sure your toys get enough stretching before exercise!

@boden_gamerboy6139 2 жыл бұрын

@@AdamCrohn the problem for me was not really the joints or cracks, but rusty screws and old o rings. id replace the screw in the back because my grandpa always had a whole phalanx of em lol. lets just say those toys were meant for me due to the fact many handymen and women are in the family lol

@medranoge1 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, can you tell me where you got those screws from? I have a few figures with stripped screws I was able to remove but not I can't seem to figure out the size or where to get some.

@AdamCrohn 3 жыл бұрын

Off eBay. I just searched for vintage GI Joe screws. Thanks for watching!

@sergioguerreroelcoleccionista 4 жыл бұрын

muy buena reparacion¡¡¡ saludos¡¡¡

@carlosmolina9613 3 жыл бұрын

i stop using Orings and put cable tie 3" only cut the extra and make it fit inside it never melt due to the hot room temps anymore :), i was piss off i bought a lot of orings and last a month or so, then try the cable tie and swap all to that and none has broke since and are tighter like new or better

@boden_gamerboy6139 2 жыл бұрын

i used to use really durable hardy work type o ring bands for them idk why but they were strong. my dad laced them around his tattoo gun or something like that, but they worked amazing lol boy i remember when my old man found out. his inner 80's kid came back for a moment and understood lol he was a bit irritated but didnt mind too bad. ah memories.

@mlizano6793 3 жыл бұрын

YO JOE!!! greetings from Costa Rica

@AdamCrohn 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being here, my friend!

@kathiesherman 2 жыл бұрын

I looked on Amazon and they suggest other sellers for the O rings. Do you recommend those sellers as well. I’m a bit confused as to the fact that there are different size O rings. What size do you recommend?

@kathiesherman 2 жыл бұрын

When I searched for the screws at the website you shared with us they are currently unavailable. Would you be willing to share another source where the screws are available?

@80sfreak42 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro...some of my 80s Joe's are loose from the waist and some screws are rusty..I'm gonna need to do this soon..you earned a new subscriber...

@BreakingBatman187 3 жыл бұрын

I usually fix mine with replacing the o-ring and then hot gluing them together inside the crotch area for extra support. It inhibits the movement, but I'm only using them for display and the glue makes them pretty sturdy. The glue is strong and fast drying and since it's just wax, you can peel it off without it leaving any damage.

@adamsalazar3883 4 ай бұрын

how did you get zartan apart to fix his o ring does it still change color in sunlight

@acdrawstuff 4 ай бұрын

As you can see in the video, I just unscrewed him like the rest. It does not affect his color change.

@adamsalazar3883 4 ай бұрын

@@acdrawstuff cool did you have to do anything special to get him apart since his chest is glued together

@kathiesherman 2 жыл бұрын

Would you lease share the source through which you buy your O rings and the size to order

@kathiesherman 2 жыл бұрын

Would you please share with us where you purchase your O rings?

@AdamCrohn 2 жыл бұрын

All the links are already in the description of the video. You can also search for them in eBay.

@ToyzNWheelz 2 жыл бұрын

Your tutorial was straight forward and well done ! Ive done a few Joes but have never done the "O" ring stretching exercises ! It makes sense and will be doing an early Scarlett next. I'll make sure I give her "O" ring the treatment before screwing her, back together ! Good channel.

@AdamCrohn 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad it was helpful, and I appreciate you stopping by. AC

@kathiesherman 2 жыл бұрын

I loved your video! As I’ve been preparing to move and going through my sons toys I was shocked how many of the G I Joes had come apart! I’m s thrifty, resourceful, and nostalgic person and just couldn’t bear to toss all these broken Joes. Praying I can repair them !

@racspartan1 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I did not know this was how to repair them. Thanks for the info 👍

@kathiesherman 2 жыл бұрын

Are these figures safe for children to play with after repairing?

@josephlowry4320 3 жыл бұрын

This is very useful because I need a replacement O-ring for my Zartan action figure, brilliant video dude.

@AdamCrohn 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you dig it! Thanks for watching.

@Jerry74 2 жыл бұрын

Easier said than done! Tried doing this to mine and got the ring, torso and legs together with no problem. The arms and head won't stay in. Spent over an hour on it and nothing. Very frustrating!

@AdamCrohn 2 жыл бұрын

You'll get it after a few tries. Persistence!

@Jerry74 2 жыл бұрын

@@AdamCrohn Hope so! Will definitely try again!(At least the band and torso was easy)

@AdamCrohn 2 жыл бұрын

@@Jerry74 Keep me posted!

@kathiesherman 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you purchase the stands?

@AdamCrohn 2 жыл бұрын

Also in the description. Did you read the description?

@Chef_PC 4 жыл бұрын

Oh hell yeah. I need this video!

@AdamCrohn 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it, Chef!

@moniemonie48 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool tutorial. Thanks for sharing! Oh, and digging that C.C. "Higher Truth" t-shirt!

@AdamCrohn 4 жыл бұрын

I miss that guy every day. Thanks for stopping by!

@moniemonie48 4 жыл бұрын

Same. His passing hit me harder than most. When I'm crafting, I usually have his catalog of music playing in the background.

@jameswhite4370 Жыл бұрын

How to get the screw out the back if it striped and won't come out can't replace the o ring cuz can't get the screw out ideas 💡

@AdamCrohn Жыл бұрын

That's tough, but it can be done by getting a drill bit smaller than the head, roughly the same size as the shank. Carefully drill through the screw head until you get a decent bite with the bit. Leave the bit in place in the screw and remove the Dremel. Put a drop of super glue down the bit and let it dry on the head. After a few minutes use a wrench and clamp onto the bit and unscrew. Just keep the wrench as level as possible. Any down or up force and you risk breaking the bit.

@jameswhite4370 Жыл бұрын

Thanks I'll try it

@jameswhite4370 Жыл бұрын

But hoe u going to get the glue on the head if it already screwed own in the screw

@kevincombs9264 8 ай бұрын

Washer is a #9

@blacksaibot6158 2 жыл бұрын

HOW CAN I REPLACE THE METAL "SCREWS" in their arms/.!??!?

@AdamCrohn 2 жыл бұрын

Those aren't screws, they're rivets. As far as I know you can't replace them. Not sure why you would want to.

@blacksaibot6158 2 жыл бұрын

@@AdamCrohn ... its okay, Scorched Earth Videos answered my question through his tutorial videos. You should check some of them out so you can understand why people would want to remove and replace.

@JomasterTheSecond 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry, I'm sure this video is very engaging but I can't take my eyes off the picture of Hall and Oates on your laptop.

@AdamCrohn 3 жыл бұрын

I know! It's crazy!

@Bendejo301 3 жыл бұрын

#8 or #9 plumber's O-rings ... $.09 ea. from any hardware store.

@f-150yeti2 3 жыл бұрын

Geez. Thank you. That’s what I came looking for not; “Uhhh. I don’t know what size these are but this is what they look like” 🤦🏼‍♂️

@sesmutt9 3 жыл бұрын

@@f-150yeti2 it depends on the year as well buy both 8 and 9 cant rember wich fits better with 82 83 Joe's.

@danielseaton3504 2 жыл бұрын

@@sesmutt9 8.5 are perfect

@lavajava9 2 жыл бұрын

Now if we could just get a size on the back and leg screws.

@Bendejo301 2 жыл бұрын

@@lavajava9 yeah, I haven't dug that deep yet.

@noodleschalepah5934 3 жыл бұрын

Theirs numbers to rings so I'll be careful I'm a bit rusty but will get back to me ha ha.

@clairelee6727 3 ай бұрын

I have cyborg General Blitz and he has no crotch and his legs are different. Not sure how to fix him

@retrodealer6495 4 жыл бұрын

I'm going to send you $1000000 to your patreon.

@skittlesnacks 11 ай бұрын

You're better off reusing the old pointy screws on early figures since the flat end ones can crack the plastic and not go in easily. Just soak them in white vinegar for a little while and the rust wipes off. It's pretty much impossible to find pointed screw replacements. I believe they were specially made for these.