Vintage Star Wars Darth Vader's Star Destroyer Restoration

Vintage Star Wars Darth Vader's Star Destroyer Restoration - Toy Polloi

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Vintage Kenner Star Wars Darth Vader's Star Destroyer Action Playset Restoration. This is a fun set to work on with a few more difficult parts find. For this restoration there was a lot of cleaning to do, and one the Hologram clip needed making from scratch as I just couldn't find one at a sensible price.
The end result is a very nice looking set with all parts working and fully operational.
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#vintagetoys #starwars #restoration
0:00 Intro
3:21 Cleaning
4:47 Scratch built hologram clip
14:17 Getting the light working
19:10 Stickers
20:12 Clip modifications
21:40 rebuilding
24:34 The finished ship
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Пікірлер: 138

@felix9100 3 жыл бұрын

Holographic display of power

@MrKDHay 3 жыл бұрын

Love the new Sapphire & Steel style intro

@damonk3674 2 жыл бұрын

I will say it again your a toy genius Mr toy-polloi

@toypolloi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@gjbeaudry1484 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Toy Polloi, I was a star wars FANATIC, and until your channel I didn't even know this one existed!!! I fantasized about this, and cloud city in kenner form...

@rzarecta1177 Жыл бұрын

Mate,I'm fixing stuff now.love your videos

@manofaction1807 2 жыл бұрын

Standing Ovation. THIS toy right here is my holy grail. And to get 1 built, you are spot on. You almost have to sell your first born for that Laser gun attachment arm.

@aworldmadeofcardboard3692 2 жыл бұрын

Just found this video. THE INRO IS INCREDIBLE! I love it.

@toypolloi 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@blackmedick9989 Жыл бұрын

I think what this set needs is your Kenner Death Star treatment. The outside of the base could use some graphics to give it a more Star Destroyer exterior look. I also think those two openings in the blue back panel need something to fill them in.

@Portal2099 3 жыл бұрын

Great "do whatever you want" tutorial!

@brian7367 3 жыл бұрын

My kids now think I'm crazy because I've been watching these restoration videos for hours, great work as always! Can't wait to see what comes next

@gjbeaudry1484 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhh, the cycle is complete! First, your parents thinking you're insane, now your children!!!

@polariszene8542 2 жыл бұрын

@@gjbeaudry1484 lmao

@LowBudgetKiwi Жыл бұрын

You can often find unusual light bulbs like that at model railway suppliers

@therex4663 3 жыл бұрын

Wow good gob cool I love your videos

@MakersStudioFAY 10 ай бұрын

In addition to filing the plastic clip holding it together, you can also put some wax on them for lubrication to reduce friction that may cause the brittle plastic to break. I use a little chapstick lip balm on the plastic parts that rub against each other, and that helps a lot!

@NumberOneGeek 3 жыл бұрын

This was one of the few playsets I wasn't that interested in as a child. It never seemed like a Star Destroyer to me, but as an adult I can appreciate the design choices made.

@TheRowlandstone73 9 ай бұрын

Same here. As a kid, I was like, "How is that a Star Destroyer?! To be honest, I'm still a bit unimpressed by it! The meditation chamber is alright though, I suppose.

@paulparker1360 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I can't tell you how much I love your channel. Thank you for showing me how to give my old toys new life

@No1.OriginalTrilogyStarWarsFan 3 жыл бұрын

Good work TP

@meerkat9113 3 жыл бұрын

How dare you use spare parts to make a toy continuously enjoyable!!!! Lol, I'm kidding. Another good one, mate!

@stephenbrowning7639 3 жыл бұрын

Fanta fruit twist 600ml bottle is the perfect plastic for the window of vaders chamber.

@toypolloi 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip. Thanks.

@dattallaudiophile236 3 жыл бұрын

I can seee kids back then: It looks bigger in the movie. Great restoration Dave.

@markstarling3405 3 жыл бұрын

One of the holy grails of my childhood. Always circled it in the Argos catalogue for Christmas.

@MarcFraley 3 жыл бұрын

I had this as a lad! Sure brings back some memories!!

@TutoyzReview_Fiel_Gallardo 3 жыл бұрын

Great work bro...

@AllysonA8281 3 жыл бұрын

It’s definitely not very screen accurate, but I always thought this was a cool playset/vehicle. Great restoration, Dave! Cheers!

@andybennington637 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to be making that clip!

@JoeMotionVideos82 3 жыл бұрын

The master at work! You have some serious Jedi Speed.

@generalobiwankenobi6696 3 жыл бұрын

*"Hello There! Always a very delightful experience!"*

@Beedo_Sookcool 3 жыл бұрын

Very nifty video! I knew OF this playset, but I've never actually seen one complete and up-close before. Thank you!

@jartladder15 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. A lot of parts and pieces. I always thought this playset was really detailed and cool. It combined many different moments into one.

@greenlanternhg5141 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! 😲 can you imagine if they done extra parts for this, like a shuttle bay, Vader’s chambers, Emperor ‘s throne room 🤔 with 3D printers now I’m surprised nobody has done it by now

@jaccobreedveld7149 3 жыл бұрын

Had this item as a kid and luved playing with it!!

@mikesmith2718 3 жыл бұрын

Still need this one for my collection I hope to track it down one day . This was a great video and I know the 2 pieces that are frequently missing to look out for . Glad to see this in your collection .

@classicalvintagecollector 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work! I wish I had known you needed some photos and measurements. Mine is pretty much apart in the box and I could have given you the specs you needed. I have to say that this was one of my least favorite playsets. I bought it using birthday money and was really looking for a snowspeeder, but Sears was out of them and they had this in stock. Darth Vader's chamber never moved up and down smoothly, the secret door would continuously pop open, and the gun would always fall off when you would try to use it.

@actionfigureguy5842 3 жыл бұрын

I bought this about a year ago I love this thing! It is my base for my small Imperial Army.

@famousbowl9926 2 жыл бұрын

I have this and its working. The light is nice and bright. I just dont have any vintage kenner figures lol. So it looks bare.

@luvz2reed 3 жыл бұрын

Never had this one. Had no idea it had so many parts and pieces.

@derpdiggler7619 3 жыл бұрын

Correction...so many bits and bobs not parts and pieces 🙂

@Tim-57 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave Always enjoy your videos. Take care

@StarWarsObsessed 3 жыл бұрын

Great restoration! I tried it a few years ago but was not successful with the light. After seeing your video I may have an idea to fix it. Thanks:-)

@scockery 3 жыл бұрын

It was always strange how the laser cannon was molded around the Falcon's quad lasers. It's nice to see some appreciation for this set, as it often gets some flak. I mean, it was solid plastic set, no cardboard pieces that kids would destroy in week. And Kenner at least tried to make the environment where Vader spends so much time in ESB.

@garym6315 3 жыл бұрын

Who does your intro videos? They're always brilliant and 100% faithful to what they're emulating. I've never seen the Sapphire and Steel intro look so clean!

@toypolloi 3 жыл бұрын

I make them :D Thanks.

@justinreilly6619 3 жыл бұрын

@@toypolloi its very good, captures the feel and tone of your excellent channel perfectly! 👌

@toypolloi 3 жыл бұрын

I have added a PDF of the sticker sheet to toypolloi.com Download them here: www.toypolloi.com/index.php/shop/star-wars/product/132-vintage-star-wars-star-destroyer-decals-pdf-free

@VipMike 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Pollol just got one of these. My problem was with the back blue panel but I'll try the filing technique and get back to you🙋🏻‍♂️😀👍 MtfbwU Always

@eltenda 3 жыл бұрын

Cool playset and restoration project!

@styluscx7800 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! I’ve always been intrigued by this playset :)

@toysbackzen 3 жыл бұрын

That’s great, I got one in a haul from a while ago but it’s missing the hologram and the gun clip. But it’s still great for display. Thanks for the tips!

@deathproofpony 3 жыл бұрын

I had this as a kid... used to do the bounty hunter lineup from Empire with it. Great vid!

@artbytheanomaly6010 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Really enjoyed this

@grizzly-gundam 3 жыл бұрын

so entertaining keep it up love the vids!

@antman2919 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave, great restoration, I picked one up cheap about 2 years ago. Missing the battery cap, hologram and clip though. Makes a good display piece though. Cheers Ant 👍😊

@stuartbeer9299 3 жыл бұрын

I remember the bulb had a metal lip going round it so it sat in place. the button to switch it on was always really stiff.

@adampierson 3 жыл бұрын

My graal !!!

@achimhiltrop8124 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, great video! I am just about to complete mine... the only thing I'm missing is that white clip where the front landing strut is supposed to slide in (at 22'00" in this video)... the hunt is on!

@goldennugget5680 3 жыл бұрын

Cool

@geekstrong1 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, i have a complete star destroyer if you need any measurements let me know.

@RedLineRaceDay 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Glass fibre contact cleaner?! Never heard of it.

@garym6315 3 жыл бұрын

My brother and I both had one of these, and both of them are still up the loft with all the pieces...but this is the first time I've heard anything about a clip to hold the hologram. Mind you, i only found out last year that it was supposed to be a hologram! Spent 30 years not knowing what the hell it was.

@RMAILLER 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't knew that play set existed, it wasn't sold in México

@kieronball8962 3 жыл бұрын

Is it a restoration, or is it a repair? Either way, it's another fantastic job by Dave for Toy Polloi!

@Skraboing649 3 жыл бұрын

It's a restopairation 😅

@onnodraak1236 3 жыл бұрын

If you are looking for a replacement light bulb, you can also use the same light bulbs which are used in the vintage at at. These lightbulbs are sold on eBay when you search for :"at at replacement light bulb" what I did, was looking at the picture of the bulbs there, and write down the serial number shown on the bulbs, turns out, that you can still by the same old lamps, in sets of ten, at your local electronical store

@ProfessorHurt 3 жыл бұрын

I've too much TMNT playsets in my mind, because seeing those doors makes me wonder if there's some way to connect this set to the Death Star one for some-mega playset. But I doubt it. I remember someone on eBay a few years back made a custom Star Destroyer Bridge playset. I so regret not picking one of those up. I doubt Hasbro will ever make one.

@samsscaledmodels1872 3 жыл бұрын

Great fabricated part. Does anyone know if Tamiyas extra thin cement is as strong as the plastic weld used here?

@ericmercer4947 3 жыл бұрын

I have 5-6 extra bulbs that fit.

@andrewowens5254 2 ай бұрын

Hi I know that's it 3 years since you made this video but Amazon sells all kinds of these bulbs now even led ones. Would be a good upgrade

@b-retrogamer2324 3 жыл бұрын

Dont hear about this toy much. The final outcome is great.

@brianartillery 3 жыл бұрын

I never really 'got' this set. I did find one, years ago, at a car boot sale, and I intended to use it to recreate the 'Bounty Hunter' scene, but it's not big enough. It sat in a box for ages, and eventually, I used the top piece to make a model spacecraft with. The rest? I have a nasty suspicion that it was the recycling bin.

@jackb.4211 3 жыл бұрын

For a moment I thought I was watching Sapphire & Steel.

@TheDarthranc0r 3 жыл бұрын

I would be interested in the extra parts after I figure out fully what in missing.

@darthcerebrus5074 Жыл бұрын

I recently worked on restoring one of these.I was able to make the white section inside of the chamber with a pvc fitting.I also managed to make the red chamber screen and the larger hologram piece out of red acrylic.Still trying to fix the torch part.I refuse to pay $75 dollars on ebay for a bulb holder.

@markstarling3405 3 жыл бұрын

There’s also a model of the hologram clip over on Thingiverse if you know someone with a 3D printer.

@mheuzeroth 3 жыл бұрын

In Germany we know the Bulbs under the name "P13.5s", they can be bought everywhere cheaply, 3Volts is the usual voltage. I can't believe, that they are difficult to find in GB with onlineshopping. They only cost 2-3€.

@leebush4053 3 жыл бұрын

Not now they won't. More likely cost €15 in postage alone.

@mheuzeroth 3 жыл бұрын

Just one look in eBay...

@victormiller9907 3 жыл бұрын

Eiko 40086 - PR13 Miniature Automotive Light Bulb, is an a bulb I used one one of my old toys. It looks close to what you have.

@EchoesBeta 3 жыл бұрын

PR2 or PR3 bulbs might be closer in voltage, the PR13 is almost 5 volts

@namelessjedi2242 3 жыл бұрын

Did you get the lightbulb feature working? Or did I miss seeing you show it light up Vader inside the chamber?

@kaylemathewcomendador6964 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like he couldn’t find the right replacement bulb in time for the video. Maybe in a follow up video.

@bhatherly1 3 жыл бұрын

Try a 3 volt bulb with flanged bayonet base (PR6 bulb)

@chrispalmer9838 3 жыл бұрын

The bulb is the same item used in late 1970s bicycle lamps made by Ever Ready if that's any help...

@jonathancampbell5523 3 жыл бұрын

When making clips and things with right angles out of styrene, have you ever tried cutting a V grove, heating the styrene and bending the piece instead of cutting the pieces and then gluing them back together?

@dokols 2 жыл бұрын

Any reason not to 3d-print these kinds of things tho? If you don’t have a printer just ask a friend who does :)

@agcacustoms2852 3 жыл бұрын

I think you should get a 3D printer if you don’t have one, maybe a filament or resin printer would be useful for your restorations.

@toypolloi 3 жыл бұрын

I agree it would be fun. But I like to keep my videos so 99% of people feel they can have a go. 3D printers are still out of a lot of people's budget. Although saying that, there are a couple of 3d print parts in future videos.

@agcacustoms2852 3 жыл бұрын

@@toypolloi That’s great, I think similar to what Mighty Jabbas doing where he 3d prints figures could help make customs like a 3d printed and customized Kenner style Mandalorian figure or rocket firing Boba Fett, and replacement weapons

@sharkey25uk 3 жыл бұрын

I restored mine last april, I ended up having to design 3d printable replacements of the hologram clip and the white bulb holder (both up on thingiverse) as there was no way I was paying £40+ for the hologram clip and as for the white bulb bit, I never managed to find one of them in the wild at all. For the bulb I found the easiest option was to get the same one as the AT-AT as it has the skirt on it (£3.45 on eBay search atat bulb)

@ostrak1725 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know the Canadian equivalent of the ema plastic weld? I have been using gorilla glue and it just does not hold. I cannot find anything here that does the job like he is showing in this video.

@eelliott74 3 жыл бұрын

I got this for Christmas. Worst Star Wars playset? Pretty much.

@jeffwalkerbooks 3 жыл бұрын

I still have mine. But the window cracked on Vader’s chamber

@rebeldad1344 3 жыл бұрын

Those bulbs are Mazda miniature bulbs No. PR6... I found a set on ebay in the vintage flashlight search. Let me know if you'd like them. I'll get them and send them to you.

@simplelifediy1772 3 жыл бұрын

if I remember correctly, it is a P13.5S base

@simplelifediy1772 3 жыл бұрын

PR3 is 3.5v .5a & PR6 is 2.5v .3A

@nammis77 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering. Can I use white spirit to wash plastic models? Or is lighter fluid better, or is there something else I can use when warm water not is enough to take the more harder spots off.

@toypolloi 3 жыл бұрын

White spirit will damage the plastic. Cheers

@pliniosula 3 жыл бұрын

Honest question! Does hot soapy water makes a more significant difference than cold water? BTW love your videos, greetings from Nicaragua, mate!

@toypolloi 3 жыл бұрын

Soap works best in hot water. It dissolves grease and dirt. Just like if you wash your hands, that should always be with hot water.

@brianm6337 3 жыл бұрын

*Looks around for Eddie Munster*

@channelwoodgrange 3 жыл бұрын

"Trans-Atlantic substitutes may not be used if there are cracks."

@scotttyler1285 3 жыл бұрын

Is it easy to get the set apart once put together? Mine is complete but want to dismantle and put back in the box but seems really difficult and dont want to break anything. Cheers

@toypolloi 3 жыл бұрын

It's not the easiest. That's why I made some changes to mine so it would come apart easier. Just got very slow with it and you 'should' be fine. I hope.

@scotttyler1285 3 жыл бұрын

@@toypolloi Thanks for reply, i will take it slow

@mccrckn83 3 жыл бұрын

What does the hologram look like when you put the light on?

@toypolloi 3 жыл бұрын

The same as without the light on. The light barely lights up Darth Vader’s chamber.

@mccrckn83 3 жыл бұрын

@@toypolloi so the light doesn’t make the hologram work? Such a strange toy, Darth Vader just looking at a strip of translucent orange plastic!

@tophatflamingo2018 3 жыл бұрын

i just got a millenium falcon of ebay for 30 dollars and a bunch of parts are missing and broken do you have a restoration video for that?

@toypolloi 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Loads on the falcon. Just search Toy Polloi Millennium falcon and they will come up.

@escottamezcua6814 3 жыл бұрын

Can you tell us where on eBay exactly or what to type on eBay for us US buyers please thank you

@dfaffet7 2 ай бұрын

do you mean a door stop?

@vaderrappina9750 3 жыл бұрын

I have that, but the light doesn't work, do you know how I can fix that?

@toypolloi 3 жыл бұрын

Replace the bulb.

@vaderrappina9750 3 жыл бұрын

@@toypolloi The problem seems to be dirty contacts, but I can't figure out how to get in there to clean them well, since the tube doesn't come apart

@toypolloi 3 жыл бұрын

Use the cleaning tool I show in this video. It's quite long and you should be able to reach the ones at the far end.

@thebaker525 3 жыл бұрын

What is the hologram supposed to represent or do?

@Beedo_Sookcool 3 жыл бұрын

I think it was supposed to represent when Vader was talking to the Emperor via hologram. Wouldn't think so to look at it, would you?

@thebaker525 3 жыл бұрын

@@Beedo_Sookcool I thought I was missing something. They couldn’t think to put some kind of paint or print to actually _show_ the emperor?

@Beedo_Sookcool 3 жыл бұрын

@@thebaker525 I've never seen the thing up close and in person, but none of the photos I've ever seen of it show anything like that; it was just a day-glo plastic strip. I think perhaps they didn't know what the Emperor was going to look like when they were in the process of making the toy. If I'm wrong, though, I'd love it if someone could point us to some good reference material!

@namelessjedi2242 3 жыл бұрын

The packaging says it is for Vader talking to the Grand Vizier, which is from an earlier draft of the screenplay.

@Beedo_Sookcool 3 жыл бұрын

@@namelessjedi2242 Neat! Thank you!

@DarioDarrow 3 жыл бұрын

Was this a US only toy? I have no memory of it in the UK 🤔

@DarioDarrow 3 жыл бұрын

@@piero_75 My Tesco was rubbish 😕🤣 they only ever has Skout Wallers in stock.

@douglasbutler1319 3 жыл бұрын

Got a complete one and a another missing a couple parts. Not a great play set IMO. Great vid though!

@djr1029 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. This says it is a PR-2 bulb. www.12back.com/playsets/destroyer-inst4.gif they do look the same if you search for them.

@lanvinpierre 3 жыл бұрын

that part could be made 10 mins in blender and a 3d printer

@toypolloi 3 жыл бұрын

Probably. But where is the fun in that?

@dokols 2 жыл бұрын

3d modelling and printing is tons of fun. And would be a fantastic way of sharing spare parts.

@slaizen 3 жыл бұрын

repaint it now

@llcooljoe001 3 жыл бұрын

20:52 "basically this is removing toxic Star Wars fans"

@Incorruptus1 Ай бұрын

@.o

@SupremeCommanderBaiser Жыл бұрын

I would not be able to identify this playset as a star destroyer to be honest. Weird design.

@lepterfirefall 3 жыл бұрын

I know they tried but this really is a bad playset....looks nothing like a star destroyer. I guess they did what they could but when did they hang characters from the ceiling at all in starwars? Wampa cave?