How to Supercharge Ram Man Vintage MOTU figure - Spring Replacement Guide - Toy Polloi

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@KingofPotatoPeople
@KingofPotatoPeople 3 жыл бұрын
I very rarely used him vertically like that. I used to hold him horizontally and whack him into enemies which was always more satisfying and seemed to suit his role more.
@crab0traps0now
@crab0traps0now 3 жыл бұрын
I had a Ram Man. He was really never a favorite, however, I'll never forget him. One night I was playing with him when I was supposed to be going to sleep. Next thing I know, I look at the clock and it is nearly midnight. Somehow I sat there playing with him for hours! I always wanted to stay up late, so for months after this I would take Ram Man to bed with me, but inevitably I would fall asleep at the normal time. Even though it was only that once, it is nice to think about the days when I could be content for hours just playing with an action figure and letting my imagination run.
@MrLurchsThings
@MrLurchsThings 3 жыл бұрын
Although those 30+ year old springs have probably lost a bit of “spring”, I don’t remember them being too much better. But THIS is how good it should have been originally. Great mod 👍
@toypolloi
@toypolloi 3 жыл бұрын
I've had quite a few ram man's over the years and most barely leave the floor. And a lot won't stand up at all. If they ever got wet the spring would rust through pretty quickly as it's so thin.
@jasfrt6384
@jasfrt6384 3 жыл бұрын
Ram man's spring was definitely always weak. Even as a kid, it was underwhelming
@MisterCasket
@MisterCasket 3 жыл бұрын
I had one as a kid, but it definitely jumped up further then in this video. Well , he would come off the floor for maybe a cm or 2? But I used it more as an attack function, headbutting everything in sight😂
@RedSoxKal
@RedSoxKal 3 жыл бұрын
You are god sent my friend. I have taken care of my Heman and MOTU toys since I was a kid. I’ve been trying to find a way to display them now that I’m a father of three. I want to cherish them, but I feel like they take a lot of space. Not to mention how a grown man with almost the full collection of the toys would feel like. I want to find a way to display them. I cherish them wholeheartedly.
@shadowgb
@shadowgb 3 жыл бұрын
I got a lot of enjoyment out of seeing ram man shoot up into the air like that. I still have my original. I want to do this now.
@josecoto6709
@josecoto6709 3 жыл бұрын
This is genius! An amazing fix for an already awesome figure!
@korydoe4813
@korydoe4813 3 жыл бұрын
Weedy spring! Excellent description! Always a treat to watch you do your magic!
@ethrieltd
@ethrieltd 3 жыл бұрын
He's no longer Ram Man... Now he's a Rocketman!
@actionfigureguy5842
@actionfigureguy5842 3 жыл бұрын
Besides The Action Man videos. The MOTU ones are my favorite. Great video.
@toypolloi
@toypolloi 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@lewismatthewj
@lewismatthewj 3 жыл бұрын
This should be a contest in EU, like cheese rolling. "RAM MAN JUMPING"
@monsterhobbiesonlinestore
@monsterhobbiesonlinestore 3 жыл бұрын
Ram Man was my first He-Man figure. He was my favorite.
@Bernhard2024
@Bernhard2024 6 ай бұрын
What you can do with your magic hands is amazing.
@toypolloi
@toypolloi 6 ай бұрын
Thanks.
@MZEzio2
@MZEzio2 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this. I fixed a Dragon Walker already thanks to you, and now my Ram Man can stand again, you are the vintage toy MVP.
@toypolloi
@toypolloi Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@El_capitanazo
@El_capitanazo 3 жыл бұрын
Now look like very entertaining figure to play with .
@grotgrusson5124
@grotgrusson5124 3 жыл бұрын
Aaah, it's just like that Terry Jacks song: _Little Ram Man flies throu the air, now that his spring is repaird_ 😉 You frighten me every time you hammer down on these figures. Every time I think you going to smash throu the plastic. And I have to say that this modyfication made him such a more powerfull and fun character (no pun intended)
@davidfulton179
@davidfulton179 Жыл бұрын
Broken Ram Man permanentley squished down is essentially a poor-man's Gimli! Shared universe!
@Degro76
@Degro76 3 жыл бұрын
My 2nd favorite figure as a child behind Mer Man
@michaeldifiore452
@michaeldifiore452 3 жыл бұрын
Another brilliant fix on something I didn't think could be fixed. Definitely an upgrade on a somewhat boring action feature. I will be attempting this one myself.
@SleepingCollectibles
@SleepingCollectibles 3 жыл бұрын
This was awesome! Something I needed! My ram has been a little weak for a bit! Thank you for this
@imm311
@imm311 3 жыл бұрын
Ram Man one of favorite action figures as a kid. Excellent video! God bless you and yours!
@thetworoos
@thetworoos 3 жыл бұрын
This video was worth the hype! The new spring makes a much better toy, which can now be used to defend your household against intruders! Also, am I the only one that would love to see the felt Ram Man that Toy Polloi made as a youngster? :-D
@toypolloi
@toypolloi 3 жыл бұрын
You can see felt Ram Man here:. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g59zoMxe17ylhn0.html
@AllysonA8281
@AllysonA8281 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Customization, Dave! You increased the play value of the toy vastly from its original construction with such an easy alteration. I am definitely curious to see if Vintage Ram Man figures increase in value because of people buying spares to attempt this. I may have to give it a shot myself🤔 Cheers!
@Rocket1377
@Rocket1377 3 жыл бұрын
Ram Man isn't actually supposed to jump. If you look at his instructions on the back of the packaging, you are supposed to hold him by his legs when you press the button, and make him basically headbutt his enemies.
@UnicronsLeftNut
@UnicronsLeftNut 3 жыл бұрын
And yet he jumped all the time in the cartoon. Cartoon > boring instructions.
@dizzyfahy682
@dizzyfahy682 3 жыл бұрын
Your totally right mate , but didn’t you always want your Ram Man to jump ? because I know I did , he’s a little fat useless bastard otherwise!!
@greenlanternhg5141
@greenlanternhg5141 3 жыл бұрын
All of a sudden...new sun roof 😂👍🏽
@toypolloi
@toypolloi 3 жыл бұрын
For those wanting to see felt Ram Man, you can see him and some other of my childhood creations here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g59zoMxe17ylhn0.html
@ericgollinger367
@ericgollinger367 3 жыл бұрын
Hey, now he's Bullet Man! ;)
@katenunyabizness9221
@katenunyabizness9221 3 жыл бұрын
Now kids can stop saying "Ram Man can't jump" and start screaming "AHHHH MY EYE!!!!!!!!!!"
@lobalopemountainlobster276
@lobalopemountainlobster276 2 жыл бұрын
This is now my favorite TP video!
@toypolloi
@toypolloi 2 жыл бұрын
It's one of mine as well. I love how springy he can be made!
@davecardoza4762
@davecardoza4762 3 жыл бұрын
I have enjoyed this video so much & tomorrow I'm going to work on my Ram Man. I have a box of springs that I bought at Amazon so, I'm good to go. Thank you #ToyPolloi for another awesome restoration video. Cheers!!👍✌🙏🏼
@oliverbelmonte7077
@oliverbelmonte7077 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Ram-Man is highly jumping for joy! Sir Dave has done it again.
@thebigdb1
@thebigdb1 3 жыл бұрын
And just as a ‘safety’ tip (if you’re worried about damaging/breaking your Ram Man), you can get a rubber hammer at your local Dollar Store/Tree (and I can’t think of the name of them… but they’re a Japanese version of a Dollar Tree) where you can pick up a rubber hammer for a $1. So that way it’s soft rubber hitting the plastic than steel. Just a suggestion.
@TheTempest1944
@TheTempest1944 3 жыл бұрын
And there the springs were ordered..! I cannot WAIT to try this..!
@compo6661
@compo6661 3 жыл бұрын
Glad I heeded your Instagram warning! I purchased a broken one. Like you I always wanted this figure as a child but never got it. I am definitely going to super charge it when it comes in!! Thank you!
@missionpassed4584
@missionpassed4584 2 жыл бұрын
I had gotten a Ram Man figure when I was a kid in the 80s and it vanished without me even knowing, I was into video games as I had an Amstrad and actually played on that more than action figures, I usually just had them on display collecting dust, then one day whilst looking through some old stuff I found a little plastic axe and had to look online to figure out what it belonged too, turns out it belonged to the Ram Man I had lost and somehow forgotten about, in the late 80s early 90s I had a so called friend that over time I had realised would steal stuff from me, I would go make a drink for him and his brother leaving them in my room on a video game, I only truly realised how much he had taken after we fell out and over the years seeing things on retro toy channels like this one, I first realised I knew it was him as I had marked certain things and sure enough they would go missing and end up in his room not even hidden, out in the open I swear he or his brother stole my Ram Man. I'm sure I saw a smashed up one in his room one day and thought why would he do that to his toys, I would never do that, sadly I realised years later, it was mine and he never wanted to be my friend he fancied my older sister and as he could not go out with her so he became my mate and went out with my younger sister in the end and then stopped be a friend.
@toypolloi
@toypolloi 2 жыл бұрын
What a sad story 😢
@MichaelJShaffer
@MichaelJShaffer 3 жыл бұрын
MOTU meets Knight Rider. Turboboost Ram-Man. Awesome upgrade, Dave!😎
@DougPalumbo
@DougPalumbo 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant upgrade! Simple and easy!
@damienwilliams2274
@damienwilliams2274 3 жыл бұрын
Great job Toy Polloi
@impossiblepie
@impossiblepie 3 жыл бұрын
Another " off the charts" repair!!! Amazing work!!!
@billpagan3070
@billpagan3070 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Dave, I am not going to lie! When you got out that hammer I thought, yup it is going break!😂😂😂. I should have more faith right?!😁👍
@TheSkullReviews
@TheSkullReviews 3 жыл бұрын
That was a cool and simple restoration, nice idea on the super-charged Ram Man
@bocagle7799
@bocagle7799 3 жыл бұрын
YEAH FINALLY!
@TheDing1701
@TheDing1701 2 жыл бұрын
Just a lot of fun!
@soundwave810
@soundwave810 3 жыл бұрын
Had one a kid, WAS waiting for the Origins version, but now I NEED a vintage one to do this fix. Great video, thanks for all your work!
@TomMSTie1138
@TomMSTie1138 2 жыл бұрын
Damn! He can almost backflip!
@KirksCORNER-1983
@KirksCORNER-1983 3 жыл бұрын
I still have that toy from when I was a kid if you wanna buy him. It still works
@ponchostoybox
@ponchostoybox 3 жыл бұрын
what a lovely idea DM. Fun and easy todo.
@Leelpd
@Leelpd 3 жыл бұрын
Dave, you really are a massive asset to the toy collecting game. Brilliant video this one. Well done.
@toypolloi
@toypolloi 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly
@unclemattsworkbench6667
@unclemattsworkbench6667 3 жыл бұрын
I distinctly remember being very underwhelmed with ram mans gimmick when I was a kid. It is a good thing this information was not available then because I would have done this and gave myself a black eye:)
@davidfulton179
@davidfulton179 Жыл бұрын
I don't know if you do customs, but I think it would be cool to see a "Battled Damage" version of Ram Man with dents and cracks in the armour
@TypicalTonk
@TypicalTonk 3 жыл бұрын
Good work, Dave. Hey, I use Silver Sharpies too for a lotta resto/custom work. I like to give it a hit of gloss clear coat to avoid future wear.
@mikesmith2718
@mikesmith2718 3 жыл бұрын
I've had a working beater ram man in my bin waiting for this since you did the wrist band replacements. Now I know what spring I need lol and I'm going to restore and supercharge good ole rammy
@artbytheanomaly6010
@artbytheanomaly6010 3 жыл бұрын
This was so awesome. Very fun too
@EmmanuelFilteau
@EmmanuelFilteau 3 жыл бұрын
GO RAM MAN!
@davidstiffler6361
@davidstiffler6361 3 жыл бұрын
Great video but I always get a chill up my spine every time I see you use a hammer on a toy and not a rubber mallet. But that a personal preference. Your way still works great.
@thebaker525
@thebaker525 3 жыл бұрын
I love that you made a custom height chart complete with the logo and font
@toypolloi
@toypolloi 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I thought it was the best way to show the difference. And does make him look like a criminal :D
@killercustomfigs6079
@killercustomfigs6079 3 жыл бұрын
So damn good sir! Been waiting for this since the sneak peak video.
@raccabird8889
@raccabird8889 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@donovansart
@donovansart 3 жыл бұрын
Great idea! The new spring would have made the figure a lot more fun to play with.
@oldb-1kenobi
@oldb-1kenobi 3 жыл бұрын
...and at the 2:53 mark an audible collective gasp was heard throughout the purist toy collecting world!
@seanmc7128
@seanmc7128 3 жыл бұрын
Lol I have that same exact sharpie marker you used. I try to use mine for my war for cybertron earthrise optimus prime. Used it for around his eyes
@monsterhobbiesonlinestore
@monsterhobbiesonlinestore 3 жыл бұрын
I didn't know Ram man was suppose to jump. I just used him to knock the other figures down! :D You need to put a car spring in there! LOL!
@Brian_is_Not_Sus
@Brian_is_Not_Sus 3 жыл бұрын
Nice. I kinda get nervous hitting him with a hammer to get him open though.
@toypolloi
@toypolloi 3 жыл бұрын
Yep, same here. But it worked on the two figures I have supercharged so far with no issues.
@b-retrogamer2324
@b-retrogamer2324 3 жыл бұрын
Well done, surprised at how high it gets. Fun fix
@hankw69
@hankw69 3 жыл бұрын
I want to see a felt Ram Man!
@toypolloi
@toypolloi 3 жыл бұрын
You can see him here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g59zoMxe17ylhn0.html
@GermanNightmare1976
@GermanNightmare1976 3 жыл бұрын
The montage music always reminds me of the Hyperspace Theme in Star Control II. ;) Great video! Did you do a video on repairing the hook mechanism?
@danforthlaertes
@danforthlaertes 3 жыл бұрын
You need to do a custom figure Lawn-Darto, who is RamMan with a more powerful spring and a pointed head.
@ICHIBANDIPPER
@ICHIBANDIPPER 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing Ram power! Love it.
@Beedo_Sookcool
@Beedo_Sookcool 3 жыл бұрын
Out-filthyword-STANding! Brilliant!
@carterlogue3234
@carterlogue3234 3 жыл бұрын
I never had ram man and when I got my first one I had to replace his spring because it rusted through, haven't found the spring that's just right yet so I think I'll just do this instead
@carterlogue3234
@carterlogue3234 3 жыл бұрын
And the seams were already busted
@carlosarce6352
@carlosarce6352 3 жыл бұрын
Good episode.
@mattstrom5348
@mattstrom5348 3 жыл бұрын
If you meddle with mattel , your Ram Man can ring the bell! To the tune of Disney's If you wish upon a star song!
@nyquist75
@nyquist75 3 жыл бұрын
wooo look at him fly!
@JK-wx3il
@JK-wx3il 3 жыл бұрын
This is madness!
@maverick7291
@maverick7291 3 жыл бұрын
Once you get the MOTU origins ram man, you should try improving his spring load as well. The new one seems to be just as disappointing as the old one.
@kerry1979
@kerry1979 3 жыл бұрын
For My Ram man for his Arm bracelets I just used a Chrome marker to fill those in. Instead of stickers True stickers & paint don't last forever even springs.
@rolandkatsuragi
@rolandkatsuragi 3 жыл бұрын
From a skip to a leap
@TheTWRModeller
@TheTWRModeller 3 жыл бұрын
He's back and better than ever! The new and improved Ram Man now jumps up to 35cm in the air! Ram Man and other Masters of the Universe figures each sold seperately! From Mattel.
@DoktorPill
@DoktorPill 3 жыл бұрын
As a Kid I wasn't disappointed At All...
@arturooctavioroblescastell7718
@arturooctavioroblescastell7718 Жыл бұрын
Excelente video para reparar mi figura gracias , ya me suscribí 👍
@knuthamsun6106
@knuthamsun6106 3 жыл бұрын
VERY cool mod! i had mine while i was briefly “into” breakdancing in 1984. did anyone else turn his arms outward & spin him like a top?
@jonboldrey5339
@jonboldrey5339 3 жыл бұрын
Nice dave! Yeah I'm doing that!
@kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860
@kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860 3 жыл бұрын
The new ram man is head and shoulders over the old one.
@gavalar7485
@gavalar7485 3 жыл бұрын
I got my Ram man by swapping one of my other (much better) Motu figures to a friend and was instantly underwhelmed by him. If he had been like this I would have had a lot less 'swappers regret'.
@DarrensToychannel
@DarrensToychannel 3 жыл бұрын
Cool video Dave
@kerry1979
@kerry1979 3 жыл бұрын
OK I have a good one for toy polloi See if he can fix these. I would love to see you to try to fix the sparks on the Monsterbots. Sparkabots & Firecons I have not yet seen how to repair them.
@eltenda
@eltenda 3 жыл бұрын
Dam now I need to buy another lol
@markshellard5894
@markshellard5894 3 жыл бұрын
It could have been a safety aspect they? didn’t was kid losing an eye
@3HMProductions
@3HMProductions 3 жыл бұрын
Really great toy mod concept as well as fun video... Could you post a link to the ebay listing where I can buy the compression spring?
@toypolloi
@toypolloi 3 жыл бұрын
I can't post links as they change so regularly. That's why I give all the measurements you need in the video. Cheers
@ragedbrickashaw5085
@ragedbrickashaw5085 3 жыл бұрын
Can you please do a show on how to fix STOMPERS from the 80s?
@Midztoyz
@Midztoyz 3 жыл бұрын
If there are any in your area, do try Gundam marker EX silver marker. It's almost a mirror chrome finish. Might be able to buff it to shine too.
@toysbackzen
@toysbackzen 3 жыл бұрын
Just finish opening an Origins Ram Man and it does jump but your mod is still much higher.
@benflay6038
@benflay6038 3 жыл бұрын
Great idea wonder if will work on origins
@davidJones-mx7yw
@davidJones-mx7yw 11 ай бұрын
This is awesome
@MichMue
@MichMue 6 ай бұрын
O.K., I sarted this little Project, 5€ RamMan from ebay is already crackt without anything broken. The spring loaded leaver in the foot works perfekt, so I only need the new big spring now. Fun Fact, the spring was completely missing, I have no idea, how it dissapeart from the torso. It does't look as if anybody opend it before...
@fullmoontattoo23
@fullmoontattoo23 3 жыл бұрын
Thats my next project.
@danje748
@danje748 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice, worth the waiting =) Now al I need is to get my hand one a Ram Man then literaly the sky is the limit. ^^
@knightwolfpro4494
@knightwolfpro4494 3 жыл бұрын
I just went ahead and ordered one off ebay and the springs. I want to try this. Have you or anyone else tried doing this with the Origins ram man?
@nammis77
@nammis77 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this one:)
@ericgollinger367
@ericgollinger367 3 жыл бұрын
Were the original springs sourced similarly to those of the springs found in ballpoint pens?
@timknott5856
@timknott5856 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video - is there anyway I can get in-touch with you as I have many star wars ships that need restoring that you could use for your videos...
@toypolloi
@toypolloi 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Check out my about page on KZfaq. Many ways to get in touch there. Cheers
@DOTD25
@DOTD25 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I was wondering if you think this method could possibly work on the MOTU Origins Deluxe Ram Man. When compared to your fix, the Origins Ram Man leaps as far in the air as the original Ram Man does. Curious to see what you think. Have a good one.
@toypolloi
@toypolloi 3 жыл бұрын
I don't have the origins version yet. But I will take a look when I do. Cheers
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