Vintage MOTU She-Ra Doll Restoration - Masters of the Universe Mattel Repair, Repaint and Clothes

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My first He-Man and Masters of the Universe restoration repair! I found this MOTU vintage She-Ra doll on eBay after Tig suggested, in a comment, that I give the line a try. I wasn't sure if I was just going to repaint her or do a little more -- in the end, I decided to recreate the clothes (with some significant artistic license!). I used acrylic paints and I managed to find the perfect red organza and... I have enough to make myself a cape now :P I also did a quick tiara that has little to do with the original one but matches the belt and is shiiiiinyyy.
Quick jump to:
- Intro: 0:04
- Cleaning the doll: 00:25
- Taming the hair: 01:22
- Repainting - The primer and base: 02:00
- Repainting - The green undercoat: 03:16
- Repainting - The bronze: 04:22
- Creating the clothes - The belt: 05:32
- Creating the clothes - The skirt: 08:22
- Creating the clothes - The cape ruffles: 10:09
- Creating the clothes - The cape: 10:41
- Making a quick tiara: 12:18
- Results: 13:14
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- Red iridescent organza fabric (any organza): amzn.to/3Cr9MCB
- White all-purpose thread: amzn.to/3jxkLSy
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- Nitrile gloves: amzn.to/366WKf2
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@kahlanstewart 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the fact that her form is a bit more robust than traditional dolls.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Me too, she looks bada** :)

@kiriki4558 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's why the character design is very important. It determines how they will be viewed as and also gives away the priorities of the creator and show.

@sparkybish 2 жыл бұрын

Well, she’s the Princess of Power!

@arlynnecumberbatch1056 2 жыл бұрын

Can't agree anymore than that. Its like that one artist that made black widow less sexy and more focused on strength and thing male superheroes have. Its nice to see things like this

@mimisezlol 2 жыл бұрын

The design reminds me of those old star wars dolls you see people talking about

@TigaraChan 2 жыл бұрын

She looks fantastic! I agree, the crown from the original was a little much so I'm glad that you did a different version of the wings. I hoped you enjoy fixing her up as I did watching the process

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I loved repairing her, especially the painting part. It was a great idea ☺️ Let me know if you have others 😆

@alliekingsley7919 2 жыл бұрын

The crown on the original was designed to match the little included comic books, where Adora wore the tiara in its normal state, and She-Ra wore it flipped over with the eye holes masking her identity. Which was kind of dumb and didn't work with the actual doll very well... but you *could* wear the tiara as a ring!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

@@alliekingsley7919 Ohhhh I see! Thank you for the explanation! I saw some pictures of the tiara worn like that and.. I was quite confused xD

@jessie_dreams_ 2 жыл бұрын

I went through 2 of these when I was little due to hair cutting and marker ink lol. Wish I still had them to restore but it made me happy to see this girl 😁 you did a fantastic job!!!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I thinks this one's hair was also shorter than the original. If I started all over again, I would rehair her, I think. She has a soft vinyl head, it should be pretty easy to do. I just wasn't sure what type of hair to use as I've only rehaired ponies but it felt different. I would have loved to have one of these when little! She looks really strong :D

@jessie_dreams_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroGeekCrafts I think I'll look for one on e bay and try that 😍 she was a good friend of mine 💜 and the fabric on the cape you made was stunning! And just like I remember! You did a terrific job

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

@@jessie_dreams_ Awesome! Let me know if you can't find the materials, I can send you enough of the ones I used (I'm in the UK).

@jessie_dreams_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroGeekCrafts yasssss ok! 😍

@joelsytairo6338 2 жыл бұрын

I have one but it’s sealed in card

@ArtisticCeleste 2 жыл бұрын

She looks gorgeous! I love the new crown as well-might take some notes for when I restore my She-ra figures ^^. I picked them up from a vintage toy shop and while Shera has her skirt and her shield she's missing everything else, and the Catra, Bow, and Glimmer I got with her all only have their shields/bow's quiver, no fabric clothes. Never thought of simply remaking what was lost by their previous owner.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🥰😊 Ohhh that's lucky that you found those figures!! Repairing / making clothes is a lot of fun -- although it can also get very frustrating cause everything is tiiiiiny. I hope you do the clothes! Feel free to show me on Instagram ☺️☺️

@ArtisticCeleste 2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroGeekCrafts Will do when I can get around to them! And yeah it was really lucky-someone had just dropped off their whole She-ra collection and they had a ton of different characters like Entrapta, Angela, Frosta, Flutterina, though I grabbed the dolls I did mostly since they were my favorites. I got a good deal on all 4 too, only around $25 or so with whatever accessories I could match to them. ^^

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

@@ArtisticCeleste That's amazing! I will keep my eyes open now, the toy fairs are finally reopening 😄 Bye bye money 💸💸

@ArtisticCeleste 2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroGeekCrafts ^^ I wish you good luck!

@blackroseknight77 2 жыл бұрын

For the honor of grayskull!! this restoration was a sucess! 🌙👍💫

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Haha nice, thank you!! 🤩😆

@darkmoonlady2002 2 жыл бұрын

I had this doll and the skirt had sewn creases that were then folded over and ironed. They sewed a straight lines about an 1/8th inch, a quarter in apart sort of fanning out. This looks as close to the original.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

It's good to hear they look somewhat similar. I'd love to see an original one and see if it can be improved.

@Nibbit Жыл бұрын

She-ra and Jem were my heros back in the day.

@rachelanderson1271 2 жыл бұрын

I loved watching you restore She-Ra to her former glory with some of your own creative liberties thrown in. Great job!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 😊😊

@ithydoodles 2 жыл бұрын

My brother and I had lots of motu toys. In the late 80s or very early 90s we found lots of them at yard sales in a small town that had no store to buy toys at. Couldn't have been any older than 6 or 7. I loved my She-Ra dolls.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

That's very lucky! You must have great memories ☺️ I don't think I ever owned She-Ra / He-Man figures when little, but I had the playing cards and I was obsessed with them. The character design is so good!

@ithydoodles 2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroGeekCrafts we only had them until late oct 97. House fire. But while we had them, we had lots of enjoyment.

@koppsr 2 жыл бұрын

I remember when these came out and I wanted one SO BADLY!! My mother didn't wanna join the corporate bandwagon and instead gifter me with two complete dollhouses, with lights and everything, for christmas. I spend the whole day crying underneath a desk. One day after the holidays she went and bought me my first She Ra doll. 😁

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your story 😊😊 I could really picture you crying under the desk (I used to hide under my desk too sometimes, with a blanket over it to make it like a little house). It's really nice that your mom noticed and got you the doll as well. I hope you enjoyed all the presents in the end :)

@dawn5227 2 жыл бұрын

I had this exact same doll as a child. Omg this takes me back. I even remember buying it. Lol

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! 😊

@adult.autism.vlog.norway 2 жыл бұрын

It's nice to watch while having an anxiety attack. Thanks.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry you're going through this. I hope you feel better soon. Hang in there 😌🥰

@a.d.6637 Жыл бұрын

I loved my She-ra and Catra dolls! Made me nostalgic watching this

@mysticusfreeze 2 жыл бұрын

She looks so funny in the power stance like that while you clean her

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Her body was constantly twisting and it made me feel a little guilty 😆

@Silent_Soliloquies 2 жыл бұрын

MUCH better! WOW I like the "liberties" you took with adding in your design-if Mattel had your idea back in the 80's, I think the She-Ra dolls would have sold probably 10x more! She's GORGEOUS! (Now she just needs a sword!)

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, that's so nice of you to say :) Although I do wonder who suggested and who authorized that crown thing xD I thought of making the accessories but I've never sculpted. It could be a next challenge :)

@sarahl2481 5 ай бұрын

This gave me the courage to find my own to fix up - never knew the toys were around when i was younger, so didn't get a chance to buy one new. Mine is waiting to be made anew! 🤩😍🥰

@jobreakstheinternet5100 9 ай бұрын

You did a great job here! Thank you for this video.

@sahalaura8391 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! In addition to the mascara type brush to comb hair on little dolls you can also a bit comb. It works really well on Liddle Kiddles if you've ever heard of them.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't heard of them! Thank you so much, I will take a look. It was the first time I did a doll; had it been a pony, I would have used boiling water too but I felt this hair was too... sensitive 😊

@heatherschroder68601 2 жыл бұрын

A couple months ago or so I sold a huge lot of She-Ra dolls, the castle, bunch of accessories, clothing, animals, even a couple He-Man characters. They were in played with condition, some definitely better than others, but it was a great group of vintage toys. It is so nice to see this particular doll have such a wonderful makeover!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 I only got two dolls (next one will also be one a video) but I would love to have all the She-Ra characters. They were really good toys!

@sparkybish 2 жыл бұрын

I had all of the She-Ra dolls. I especially loved the little gems in the tummy.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!!! I don't remember seeing them when I was little, but I think I would have lost my mind :D :D

@tomtom7734 2 жыл бұрын

God she ra was a littel ass extra diva as an action figure and I’m living for it?!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

LOL xD

@robertomarin9864 2 жыл бұрын

You did a fantastic job on her! But I'll give you a little advice... The first thing you had to do is to remove her head to work more easily on the paint of her body. Another important thing about working on dolls' hair is to wash it with hot water to get it nice and soft, but you did it well by not forgetting to use conditioner and brush the hair.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Roberto! I didn't know the head could be removed! This is the first doll I "repair". Good to know 😊 I used hot water in the container, and I did a few other pases off-camera but then after working on the clothes the hair had gone wild again xD I learned a lot, though!

@yod4166 2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroGeekCrafts If you end up popping the heads off using a hair dryer on high heat will help soften the plastic so you don’t damage it. But unless it’s getting in the way it’s pretty unnecessary to take the head off. Plus each kind of doll will have a different mechanism holding it in place so it can get tricky to take them off with no damage. Anyhow I love your restorations and I’m excited to see what new ones you do (:

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

@@yod4166 I just found a Glimmer doll to restore! I will use very hot water for the hair this time 😊

@yod4166 2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroGeekCrafts Would you ever be interested in doing custom dolls vs a restoration? It’d be cool to see you add whatever you think looks nice to it without having to heed to the original

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

@@yod4166 I would love to! I have a couple of dolls I have already separated for customs.. but I still have to buy the fabrics. One needs custom fabric too, which I am designing. But I also want to record the screen when I design it so... Lots of plans, not as much time :)

@ZehnWaters Жыл бұрын

As someone who owned the original, that cape fabric does, indeed, look JUST like the original.

@Kir_amu 2 жыл бұрын

I dont know why but its so satisfying... Like for She-Ra!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

😊😊

@TheMpacj6c 2 жыл бұрын

This person deserves the honor of Grayskull!!!❤️👏🏻

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

😊😊😊

@SkitSkat674 2 жыл бұрын

She looks like a Valkerie. Beautiful.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's true, she has the style! Tahnks 😊

@monica_ex_d7043 2 жыл бұрын

When I was little my cousin had this doll and also the horse. I played so much with her 😊 Happy times! ❤️

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

That's nice that your cousin let you play with them 😊

@MiriamTV2 2 жыл бұрын

So satisfying to see her get restored! I was thinking for the skirt, perhaps each wave could be cut individually and lightly glued on top of each other? It does look like the original is pleated though... It would require a lot of patience. ^^; I recommend looking for a travel-sized iron while thrifting, it's great for ironing while sewing doll clothes!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

That's such a great idea!!! I didn't think of that at all 😳 Wow. Thanks! I'd also love to do more dolls clothes so I'll look into the travel-size iron :)

@mirabellegoldapfel6256 2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroGeekCrafts Just what I wanted to recommend, too! I got my travel iron on ebay for cheap years ago and it's also very useful for ironing on reapir patches and the like. A small tailors ham to go with the mini iron is also useful, to iron in these pesky curves.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

@@mirabellegoldapfel6256 Did you see the size of my scissors? I think internet buying has me me oblivious to size, but now that I need to store all the supplies it's becoming a problem xD

@mirabellegoldapfel6256 2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroGeekCrafts Oh yeah, storing tools and supplies.. the bane of every crafters existence XD. I like stash busting projects like making a tailors ham (I love that word) from fabric scraps, or little fabric baskets for the pesky little tools or using up wood cut offs to make organisation mini shelves... :))))

@TheArcherette 2 жыл бұрын

I love her!!! She looks like a Valkyrie!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

I love Valkyries! 😊

@mokko759 2 жыл бұрын

The make-up job at 2:03. Perfection!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

😁😁

@antonragustudio 2 жыл бұрын

Talk about a extreme makeover🥰

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🥰

@LamourVanity09 2 жыл бұрын

I still have her somewhere! And her accessories. Little me thought everything was a cape. Lol I had found She-Ra at the beach, stuffed under our condos tv stand, later my grandmother bought me her fortress and a bag of accessories at a yard sale, the bag happened to have her entire outfit in it! I really hope these are all still packed up somewhere with my childhood toys and didn’t get sold at a yard sale

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! That was a lucky find! I hope you can find them, she seems to be connected to a lot of good memories. My mom donated my ponies and it was tough hen I realized my favorite one, gifted by my grandma, was gone. I got a new one, it's not entirely the same but I have to say, I look at it and it reminds me of mine and it's almost as good a feeling 😊

@trailmix902 2 жыл бұрын

My sister had this!! So good to see it again ☺️

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

I hope she let you play with her! ☺️☺️

@delightdelirium1 2 жыл бұрын

She looks amazing!! And I *always* hated her original crown thing lol

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! Hahaha glad to hear that 😊😊

@theberrby6836 2 жыл бұрын

Much better ✨ very nice job

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@bitter-bit 2 жыл бұрын

She looks so happy

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊😊

@laurenbuffey6845 2 жыл бұрын

She looks so good! I love she ra dolls and really enjoyed this video, thank you! 💕

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment ☺️🥰

@Ekaterini-Hugger 2 жыл бұрын

Great job as always! Thanks for sharing. The tape pattern works great, thanks for the tipp!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That tape trick is a life saver, the clothes always fit good :) I've seen people use it for cosplay too 😄

@JewelRiders 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! What a difference a lil love makes.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

😊😊 Thanks

@astrabst9092 2 жыл бұрын

I still have She ra,Peek a boo and one with pink hair.you restored her very beautiful;

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!!! They are great toys 😊

@art-eroflore 9 ай бұрын

Great job with this! An old video but a good one!

@itsbarbiebltch 2 жыл бұрын

Great job 👍💗

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🥰☺️

@kandihinshaw1870 2 жыл бұрын

I actually had this dog one point in time. I also had the Thundercats action figures. And the He-Man action figures for a while. And my mom tells me I'm a girl and I can't play with Boy action figures. I remember asking my mom and I said who says I can't play with action figures. They're technically dolls. They're just dolls for boys. I said I'm allowed to play with the Thundercats are female characters in with the ThunderCats. And there's also female characters in with He-Man. And she told me you still can't play with them cuz they're for boys. I said no they're not ask Dad

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Of course, you can play with any toys you like! It's sometmes nice to see female characters in a serie when you're a girl but you can like any story and any toy, they are all made for humans :) It's always good to have different stories and points of view. I collect some "girly" things like ponies and carebears and I also collect Saint Seiya (a japanese series about martial fighters/knights) , Star Wars, and He-Man. Don't worry if you can't get the figures you want to have, you will be able to. In the meantime, keep liking everything you like :)

@sandras.3560 2 жыл бұрын

in 1980 I was in first grade at school. the boys were playing with these he-man dolls. i wanted to join. No, you dont have a doll. so I was asking my mom until she bought me a She-ra. mine was with a plastik snake wand and without any skirt or so. i asked the boys to let me play with them and they said yes. happy little girl me joined the battle but the he-men told me to go home and cook some meals. Ever seen She-ra cooking meals? So I learned to play mummy daddy child with the girls instead. I like watching you restorating or customizing old toys. thanks for sharing

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no, that's awful :( I'm sorry you didn't have a friend/s that understood. It's so nice, though, that your mom got you the doll. Those kids were probably hearing similar things at home, hopefully they have learned something in the last 40 years. All my love 💕 (and you should get all the dolls you want now!)

@marialuisatrentini532 2 жыл бұрын

Maravilloso trabajo! Arte, ingenio, constancia, buen gusto y mucho mucho trabajo. Quedó fantastica!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Gracias!!! Costó bastante trabajo pero creo que recuperó un poco de su aspecto original :)

@sel3248 2 жыл бұрын

Looks completely awesome 🦸🏼‍♀️

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :) :)

@dreamingnightmares8173 2 жыл бұрын

She looks amazing

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! ☺️☺️

@sexyjellyfish82 2 жыл бұрын

I was watching you working on the ruffles of her skirt and it reminded me of when I was working on a sheer overlay for a wedding dress. I had to use a French seem because the fabric was see through. She-Ra’s skirt has a similar look to it although I’ve never tried to make a seem on such a tiny project. It might be useful for a future project. I’m still loving your videos! She-ra and My Little Pony were my childhood.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

I had to google the French seem because I didn't know what it was called :D The biggest challenge was the waves... I couldn't think of a way to make it wavy by "sewing in a straight line". Or how to keep it in place while attempting it, because everythign is so small. It all made me feel like a clumsy giant xD And of course I just bought another She-Ra doll (Shimmer, the purple one) to restore, so I can suffer a bit more. I will definitely look into it, thank you for your comment!

@sexyjellyfish82 2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroGeekCrafts oh, you’re right. I didn’t think about the waves. I can’t wait to see your Shimmer project.

@UltraTheAvenger 2 жыл бұрын

It makes me so happy. This is the toy version of a total glow up.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha thank you 😊😊

@vectrivell 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing restoration! Good job 👏🏻

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 😊😊

@Boxyboo-ib5gd 2 жыл бұрын

I’m almost certain I had that doll as a kid❤️

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

That's definitely a good doll to have ☺️☺️

@heathergibbs2904 7 ай бұрын

I liked and shared this video out and your welcome Retro

@col6ysfav 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job!! I can't wait to see more content from you! I think your channel will end up being big one day 😊

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your message and encouraging words ☺️🥰

@col6ysfav 2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroGeekCrafts No problem!! 🙂

@merrymac5460 2 жыл бұрын

I think that you could kick some serious butt with some Worbla sheets in your supply stash. It's amazing what can be done with that stuff!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

I never tried them myself but I've seen videos. I should definitely give it a try. Do you have any suggestions for what to try with them?

@vittoriaanamaria 2 жыл бұрын

You’re so talented, this was amazing to watch

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🥰😊 I'm working on two other toys from this line, I hope to upload them soon!!

@bobbym8732 2 жыл бұрын

~...Oh my gosh this awesome...please do the others she ra MOTU wave..You done the awesome repair and replacing the missing part...thank you u give me the idea...

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I found a Glimmer doll (same line) and I'm just waiting for the replacement hair cause she's bald. But I will upload soon!

@bobbym8732 2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroGeekCrafts im hunting the SAME Line too...the vintage She-Ra...and found a few..but lot missing peices and parts. Thank you for showing the great idea to replace and making the missing part. i still having problem painting that doll...special the feather on the chest...Lol..any how thank you...by the way...after deTAnggle the hairs with fabric softner with pet brush..i straigthen the hair with hot/boil water...the hair are much more niceLy...ok then keep doing..i love you show us...

@mikesmith2718 2 жыл бұрын

Man I would love one of those head pieces you made. I've always wondered what the types of fabric were called because I want to make a custom adora but you did a great job

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

They don't look that good imo but if you want to make one I can send you the materials, I got plenty! You would just have to pay for the postage :) I'm the UK. Feel free to contact me through instagram or FB (I'd love to make you one but I don't have much time at th emoment)

@tiggercereals8712 2 жыл бұрын

Your restoration videos are so fun to watch! Also can you restore a bratz doll next time?

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊😊 Good idea, I'll see if I can find one!

@Furiafelina 2 жыл бұрын

I still have mine! Gonna try this! Thanks.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Let me know if you have any questions, happy to help wit what I can :)

@handlesRdumb 2 жыл бұрын

I love this because it brings back memories. I think it was Christmas 86 or 7 and i got he man, my sister got she ra and our insane Beagle ate all of she ra but her scalp and hair and chewed he man's fingers off except the middle one before he was stopped.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed it 😊😊 oh no, poor She-Ra and He-Man! What an adventure 🤣

@handlesRdumb 2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroGeekCrafts She Ra was replaced but he man still has tooth marks and proudly holds up his middle finger for all to see. He was a strange, strange dog.

@Crow29803 2 жыл бұрын

This is so much better than your pony videos because of the detail you took! Not a fan of the tiara. I would have liked to see thermal plastic but still, dang! You are awesome!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked the video! I had never heard of thermal plastic, it looks very promising!! Thank you for the tip 😊

@Crow29803 2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroGeekCrafts you are welcome! You have awesome talent! I love the belt and skirt. I love the idea of the Tiara! The other always looked to clunky to me as well!

@pasqualefrancescodavinosgu7937 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! Very well done! Congratulazioni! Molto ben fatto!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊😊

@princessmartinez4498 2 жыл бұрын

Dammm!! Had that action doll when I was a child. Wish I had it 😪

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

You can still them for relatively cheap, especially if they don't have the accessories!

@serenasparklingrose77 2 жыл бұрын

awesome she-ra was one of my first dolls

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!! I don't remember seeing one growing up (they weren't very popular where I lived, I think) but now I love this collection 😊

@Estherbethe1... 2 жыл бұрын

I had this exact shera doll and recently gave it to a niece of mine.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

She's a great toy! You're very kind and your niece was lucky 😊

@morrvundabur 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊😊

@georgemartinez1720 2 жыл бұрын

Great job

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊😊

@Hugginsince79 2 жыл бұрын

She-Ra always protected my Barbie Dream house 😉

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 😄🥰

@alliekingsley7919 2 жыл бұрын

As an owner of several original She-Ra dolls, the only things that looked *really* off is that the belt and skirt, and the color of the vinyl appliques. The fabric for the skirt was right, just not how the wiggles were made... and to be honest, as a little girl I'd have loved your version of the tiara more than the one that she came with! Still, this is an impressive rescue of a doll in need of some real love, and that fabric for the cape? My goodness that's exact. I can still remember how it feels in my hands, all soft and crinkly at the same time.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have to agree on both things. I worked with the materials I could find and references from the internet, so there was a lot of... improvisaation involved :P The doll itself is the restauration, the clothes are my take. The fabric for the cape I felt was the biggest achievement :P Thank you for your comment!

@paolaatrentini78 2 жыл бұрын

Me encanta como quedó!!!, con el trabajo de pintura luce como nueva!!. El diseño de la ropa muy innovador con los pliegues de la pollera, la capa brillante, los detalles de los accesorios, excelente restauración!!. Tengo una barbie de los 80 que me gustaría intentar hacerle ropa, podrías hacer algún video con ropa brillante, fluo, bien 80s?

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias Pao!! Uh... seria genial hacer una barbie flúo!! Me la imagino con una campera de colores, como la que tenias vos de adolescente :D

@w11w2 2 жыл бұрын

She's beatiful ♡

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ☺️☺️

@LivS83 2 жыл бұрын

I used to own this doll, feel old now lol

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Don't!! You're among peers 🥰 ☺️

@Princesshentai931 2 жыл бұрын

I still have my original She-Ra dolls collection and mini comic books. 8 mini comic books. I have almost 9 dolls, the little owl character with rainbow color toy in my collections. I saved these She-Ra dolls when I was very young kid. I don't quite remember how old I was I guess 7-10 years old. I saved in clear shoe box with my barbie dolls very long time in pretty good conditions. The rubber bands never stay good. Always changed it before they break. I like the original She-Ra cartoons not the new version of her. It looks to weird, not so good as the originally made sorry if other people like the remake. The reboots not always that great at all. I'm glad I saved the original mini dolls that long in pretty good condition as I grew older and take good care of these dolls and remember my favorite classic 1988 cartoons and dolls long time as I grew up older. I loved it. I'm glad I watch these restoration dolls. I remember the certain amount of good time as I was little girl and teenager and my adult life things has changed alot. Have a wonder day everybody.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your lovely message :) I haven't watched the new version of She-Ra and, to be honest, I haven't seen the old one in YEARS either but I have great memories. I think I generally prefer the older ones because those are the ones I have the most emotional connection with - I'm happy for the new generations to create their own good memories with the new versions. I'm really glad you still have your original dolls and the comics!! And the owl is SO CUTE, I saw one on eBay, I'll probably get it even if it's in good condition :)

@gotademiel 2 жыл бұрын

Hola!, te felicito quedo preciosa!. me gusto la idea para hacerle la ropa a mi shera♥. Besos

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias!! :) Y mucha suerte con tu ropa!

@angustheterrible3149 2 жыл бұрын

When I was a little girl, I had one of these dolls, except her outfit was blue and so was her hair. I received her second hand so she never had any of the clothes or anything, just the very basic doll like what you started with. I never knew what she came from until now! I wish I could find her, Im sure I have her somewhere. Im an action figure collector in my adult life so I really want to try restoring mine!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

I thik it might have been Frosta, she has blue hair and blue outfit. You can probably find her on eBay - in a similar condition to this poor girl. I hope you do and decide to restore her!

@violetbee2857 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job! I have Catra and Frosta and Castaspella somewheres.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!! I'm working on a Glimmer now ☺️

@PauloSergio-vn7qo 2 жыл бұрын

Ficou muito lindo 👏👏👏😍

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Muito brigada :)

@whooooshhhh4927 2 жыл бұрын

I'm curious- do you know why green was the chosen color for the undercoat? it just seems so random- I'm not well versed in the toy painting universe.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

That makes two of us :P My guess would be that bronze has a general greenish tone (especially when oxidized) and this was trying to imitate that material? It could be that the green pigment somehow helped the shiny one, like instead of a base layer it was a paint component.

@alleliebencassy 2 жыл бұрын

well done

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) :)

@elishawilliams5460 2 жыл бұрын

Subscribed ❤️

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! :) :)

@deejustdee1234 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Shampoo and conditioner and a face/hair mask! She got a spa treatment

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Haha absolutely 😊😊

@toriam15 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@ravent3016 2 жыл бұрын

Your version is so much better.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Hehe thank you 😊😊

@hetherpickwell5174 2 жыл бұрын

I had one of these!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

She's great!!

@kathyhester3066 2 жыл бұрын

The method you used on the skirt is called pin tucking.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I didn't know :)

@arachne613 2 жыл бұрын

I would have used a crimping iron to get the fabric wavy. But then, not everyone still has theirs from the 80's... 🤪

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha oh I remember using these ;) I actually need one for a pony called "Rock", that has crimping neon hair :D Do you think the temperature would have melted the fabric enough? I was too scared to use the iron on anything other than the minimum. I'm a chicken when it comes to temperature!

@arachne613 2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroGeekCrafts if you put the hair between two pieces of fabric and crimp it quickly, it should be fine. You can also try crimping before the iron is fully heated.

@okcool8543 2 жыл бұрын

We saw this exact doll in the toys that made us

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

They have an episode about He-Man, right? I liked the one about My Little Pony too!

@deibyholmos491 4 ай бұрын

Me encanta esa colección casi la tengo todas es mejor que la de neflix

@nathanmcguire4137 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a suggestion on fixing vintage Swiftwind’s wings that have bent or bowed?

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't had a chance to see Swiftwind in person so I don't know what the material is. With vinyl, sometimes you can put it in hot water and that helps reshape it. That might work?

@remymccoy6078 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder how expensive this whole process is. Looks Awesome tho.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Well, I got materials for about 20 more dolls xD (If I found a way to make the skirt more easily, I'd use it to create sets for people who can't find original clothes). The acrylics are $3 a bottle (I owned them all from before), the fabrics and shiny paper were maybe $15 - again, for quantity. It comes up to about the same price as the more compete doll, minus the time. But it was fun and now the doll is in displayable condition 😊

@remymccoy6078 2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroGeekCrafts looks FUN, I'm sure u can extra cash like tht. 😁

@pinkbrando 2 жыл бұрын

So cool! I agree, her original tiara just feels way off and I think you did a much prettier one. Have you ever restored Mr. He-Man himself? I've never found any loved out of package he-man in decent condition XD I think it would be fun to restore him. But I understand if he's not really your thing too

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't yet but I'm definitely interested! The toys I do really depend on what I find on eBay so that's what's been limiting me. I do have another male character from She-Ra that I'll be working on soon! 😊

@CamilaCerezo 2 жыл бұрын

tengo esta misma muñeca !!!! no está tan mal como esta pero si necesita mucho amor , ya sé como repararla , muchas gracias !!!!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

De nada ☺️☺️ es muy linda!

@nomad742 2 жыл бұрын

Como los limpias? Que ocupas para arreglar el cabello? Podrias explicar a detalle?(tipo de jabon,temperatura del agua,etc)Te agradeceria mucho.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Hola! En general escribo los materiales sobre el video y en la descripción. Esta era la primera vez que hacía una muñeca asi que no soy para nada experta, pero creo que lo mejor para limpiar el pelo es usar suavizante de ropa, que funciona muy bien con pelo sintético. La temperatura, siempre de tibia a caliente (no hirviendo), y el tipo de jabón yo uso jabón común nomás!

@serenasparklingrose77 2 жыл бұрын

she-ra, and evillyn and teela ..i had before any barbie dolls this takes me back so much i wish i could find dolls of them they keep bring back he-man and she-ra but they never made new updated dolls of her taller and perttyer i mean i liked both cartoons somuch when i was little my mom would buy the sticker albums that came out of she-ra and he-man she got he-man for my brother also but i had to have it ....my name is serena i'ma doll collector i reroot dolls i make clothes all that its tharphy for me it helps me with my epilepsy

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Selena 👋 Thank you for your comment! These dolls are so great, I didn't have them (or my friends) growing up but I found this She-Ra and I fell in love. Now I want all of them! I remember having playing cards, I loved Evillyn's look and the horses (Pegasus?). Great series 🥰😊

@juliaartes7353 2 жыл бұрын

❤

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

😊😊

@gaborodrigo8858 2 жыл бұрын

hi what paint do you use? It seems that it does not go out of the figure.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

I use acrylic paint and a matte sealer. The paints are Vallejo and the sealer Army Painter (I can't remember if there is a second name to it)

@edwardjacob7368 2 жыл бұрын

She-ra be talking with Barbie like: girl, do you even lift?

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

She looks bad*ss!

@BrynSmith76 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this one. I have an idea for a custom that could be right for you to do.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊😊 Please let me know! I'm always looking for new ideas!

@BrynSmith76 2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroGeekCrafts I customise and restore Masters of the Universe toys. I buy lots of bundles of random toys to get the parts I need. Somewhere along the line I picked up a white G1 (I think) MLP that I thought would be good for a custom. In a lot of spare toy parts I picked up a glittery saddle with wings and it fit the pony. I was thinking of making it into My Little Swift Wind, a She-Ra crossover. However I have so many projects to work on I need to pass some of them along to others who may be able to complete the idea.

@MrSylviaDew 2 жыл бұрын

You know since the hair on dolls is plastic it is way more effective to wash with laundry detergent and condition with fabric softener. Human products work but tend to not work as well on fabrics including plastic. This is also how people treat plastic wigs

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

I will try this for my next pony. I use cheap conditioner, which has a lot of silicone - same as laundry detergent. But it's probably easier to just have some softener around for dolls :)