Is it just me or does anyone else dislike the cracking sound of a vintage toy?
@hardlyhogan49156 жыл бұрын
i would have stains in my trousers if i was sent out mine detecting! great video TP keep em coming!
@milesgentry8503 жыл бұрын
PALITOY AND GI JOE..JUST LOVE THEM..ACTION MAN HAS ALOT OF COOL GADGETS!❤
@Tim-572 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave Great fix. Somehow I missed this video back in the day. 🙂 Take care
@leebush40535 жыл бұрын
As I've said before you should be an inspiration for a new toy story movie. you are a full unearthed buried treasure. You are a toy equivalent of 'Take Hart.' I hope you are well remunerated for your skill and endeavour. Thank you again.
@toypolloi5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lee. You don't make much on youtube, I do it for the fun of it for now.
@kjamison59516 жыл бұрын
I had this set! It may be in the loft at my Mums house... along with all the other Action Man kit and Action Men. What fun we had as youngsters...
@vengeance17016 жыл бұрын
The restoration videos are my favorite. Something very satisfying in seeing old gear come back to life.
@iamrichrocker6 жыл бұрын
like the way you have the camera/work space set up..easy to follow you a long..and like the electronic you played as you were fixing the battery holder..great restoration...
@MikeB_UK5 жыл бұрын
If you search for "MES torch bulb with lens" you should find those conical bulbs still around on ebay and other places. They come in different voltages, 1.2v was common for use on a single battery to get a very bright light.
@GALAXIE676 жыл бұрын
Now that brings back memories, l dont have any of my action men any more, my collection is mostly star wars! as l got older l had to choose what l wanted to keep collecting & l had more star wars than anything else so it was the winner☺excellent review & video👍👍
@petrlizatko17946 жыл бұрын
I like this mine detector for action man.
@manko88526 жыл бұрын
That pin vice looks like a very useful tool. I have to pick one up for myself. Another skillful restoration. Well done.
@edgeman836 жыл бұрын
Fitting how both of their faces look as nervous as you would expect a real mine sweeper to look. No false bravado with these guys!
@toypolloi6 жыл бұрын
These are my two special nervous look guys. Something is up with both there eyes so they always look a little suspect. I think that's why they are my favourites :D
@kjamison59516 жыл бұрын
Dave, I have to say that I am very jealous of your channel. You are living my dream job. Your work is exceptional. I particularly like your attention to detail and your solutions to the many problems you encounter.
@toypolloi6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. If only this was my job. It's just a hobby. Maybe one day I can do it full time.
@greenlanternhg51416 жыл бұрын
The way you make things look so effortless, I mean, I tried to follow your example but 😶😓 Great video 👍🏼✌🏽
@mitchellpawlina5865 жыл бұрын
Great job as usual Dave.I guess you can be considered a modern day MacGyver.It’s always pleasing to watch your videos, keep up the good work.
@luvz2reed6 жыл бұрын
You're great at locating odd parts on eBay - things I wouldn't even know to look for!
@flubba866 жыл бұрын
Soldering at -414 degrees. Thats really impressive!
@toypolloi6 жыл бұрын
Get it melted quick so as not to damage the surroundings.
@flubba866 жыл бұрын
I was making fun of the fact that there appears to be a negative sign in front of the temperature readout.
@toypolloi6 жыл бұрын
ah, I didn't notice that :D I'm used to how the display looks now.
@No1.OriginalTrilogyStarWarsFan6 жыл бұрын
This is one heck of a restoration well done mate.
@MrVolvobloke6 жыл бұрын
Another really enjoyable video. I always like these more 'in depth' fixes. Surely if action mans mine detector no longer works, then his outfit should really be just a heap of blood stained rags....
@TheToyBoy19786 жыл бұрын
Darn it! Got mixed up with my days! Always watch along with my Dinner! I'll watch it with some snacks tonight but i'll just say *GREAT JOB* now to save me commenting later! lol
@deopersad29154 жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks 👍🏾👍🏾
@gamerid65076 жыл бұрын
ur skillful and resourceful...like macgyver
@grimmyx226 жыл бұрын
Love your action man videos Dave, Keep 'em coming : )
@JahnoKestt6 жыл бұрын
I hope you saved that dirty water! That's dust and what-not from the 60's! ;)
@toypolloi6 жыл бұрын
I refine it and turn it into a musty scent to wear at toy conventions.
@TheSkullReviews6 жыл бұрын
Very enjoyable video and nice job on the restoration, very cool looking set and figure, would like to see your display set up of your action man figures one day:)
@ducomaritiem71606 жыл бұрын
My own ( still broken) set is a bit different. The detector has corrugated wire for bottom contacts, and had an elastic band frame for the battery holder.. Also a white skull is printed on the back of the jacket.
@toypolloi6 жыл бұрын
Yours must be a later issue. This is the first issue Mine detection set.
@opticaltrace43826 жыл бұрын
It doesn't get much better than Palitoy...
@chrismayer39195 жыл бұрын
Using steel plumbing plug bolsters instead of ordinary flat discs will give a more realistic 'mine' appearance; try it!
@jamboshangotherandymolesmo59136 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Recognised some of those parts 👍😃
@toypolloi6 жыл бұрын
You should. Most of this was in the box we traded. I got a new top and boots I think. And as you can see, he turned out great.
@kyleh36154 жыл бұрын
I know the uniform being dirty is bad for collecting and longevity But damn if it doesnt look more like a soldier
@MeanJohnDean5 жыл бұрын
You can often remove corrosion with the graphite from a pencil. Just scribble on it and it falls away. Also using some Limeaway helps.
@brianartillery6 жыл бұрын
I always wondered if Palitoy, or Hasbro used to mix brass particles into their plastic. If you played with Action Man on a hot day, and you had a lot of brown gear with the brassy paint on it, then afterwards, your fingers smelled like you had been handling copper coins. Quite odd.
@jokerproduction51356 жыл бұрын
I am restoring one of these did this come with an outfit ? or was it just the detector mines and the backpack ??
@toypolloi6 жыл бұрын
It came with the outfit. Everything you see in this video.
@jokerproduction51356 жыл бұрын
thank you Jose Miranda
@adamsmith57653 жыл бұрын
Great video. Are the wires glued in? Mine was so brittle that the wires broke inside the stick. Every time I try to pull I'm getting pieces. Also keeps me from simply passing two new wires.
@toypolloi3 жыл бұрын
Could be the plastic of the wire has fused to the outer plastic. I didn't try to remove them on mine. Cheers
@adamsmith57653 жыл бұрын
@@toypolloi didn't think about that. Great info as always. Thanks
@TimEnnals6 жыл бұрын
Great video, love all your videos, really useful. I have a Mine kit turning up that has no bulb, I was wondering if you know the width of the screw thread? so I can order one for when it arrives. Many Thanks
@toypolloi6 жыл бұрын
Just search for 1.5v bulbs. They are a standard size.
@TimEnnals5 жыл бұрын
I found these bulbs which are a good likeness to the original uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/6559233/ and work well, hope that's of use to you
@monstermasterhaunts10546 жыл бұрын
On my my vintage r2 d2 the click is gone. How do I fix it?
@toypolloi6 жыл бұрын
+Monster Master You'll need to find a spare clicker. It's just a tab of plastic on the inside of the body.
@beckyaguilar26554 жыл бұрын
Do you sell your action man ?
@jokerproduction51356 жыл бұрын
a bic lighter works quicker for the heat shrink tubing
@toypolloi6 жыл бұрын
I use what I have to hand. The edge of the soldering iron is what I have always used for this. Cheers