LEGO Tutorial - Fix, Move & Repair LEGO Stickers - Patented Hot Tea Technique 👨🎓🏹
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- Опубликовано: 28 июл 2024
- Due to popular demand, here is my dedicated video to the art of fixing, moving and repairing LEGO stickers. I demonstrate a great variety of situations but key to them all is my personally developed Patented Hot Tea Technique. I hope this becomes as useful to you as it is to me!
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7924 and counting! Awesome!
So exciting!
Very British like technique
#cool
Robin..... helping people hate Lego stickers less and less. Lots of people hate stickers but this technique and your ability to use stickers in alternative ways makes them desirable. Awesome!
Thanks so much. That means a lot!
I love how typically British this is. Everything can be fixed with a steaming hot cup of tea!
That's a fact. All our achievements are backed up with tea!
I've been fixing the stickers on several used sets I've bought... problem is, I've gone through 4 cups of tea and I'm running to the toilet every 10 minutes. 😂😂
You can never have too much tea. It's good for your system!
For the stickers that need to be repositioned slightly because someone else put them on crooked, simply heat up the sticker with a hair dryer and use your thumb to push the sticker around to the desired position, then make yourself a brew and enjoy with a biscuit!
Not if they are big. I think tea is kinder and gentler than a hairdryer too!
That's why this tutorial took a couple of weeks. You were having a special mug made for the occasion. 😄
Very clear explanation of the patented technique. Thanks!
Yes, because of the global situation postage took forever, haha. I HAD to have the mug though, didn't I!
The mug was a great detail! I understand you had to wait for that haha
Finally, an in depht tutorial of that famous patented hot tea technique! For extremely large stickers you can also use the hot iron (no steam!) and a dishcloth technique.
Wow that sounds a bit industrial, haha. Maybe for bigger ones!
I had a pretty good idea what your Patented Hot Tea Technique entailed, but it's nice to have it spelled out and see some other sticker surgery. I never would have thought of using a Separator to position a sticker without this guide.
It's one of my best, if a little over thorough, videos I think!
Thanks for sharing this technique. I would love to use this superior sticker removal technique but alas it’s been patented.
I'll do you a special rate!
DunkandEggBricks always talks about this!!! ❤
Yes, he's been watching for a while and I like his content too!
Those stickers are straight and true!
How much tea did you drink?
I think the cheetah could be a Lego version of Cheetohs!
And finally, you shot six arrows!
About six teas. One for each arrow!
When I first heard about your technique I totally assumed it included putting the tea on the sticker itself. This makes much more sense lol definitely gonna give it a shot.
Oh yeah, don't do that, haha!
39:33 "A brand new, hot cup of tea. Now I gotta go pee"
There I revised it for you. Drinking all that hot tea has to go through pretty quickly LOL
Gotta stay hydrated!
@@RobinHoodBricks yes sir. Thats a lesson I have learned a few times over the summer here. Need plenty of fluids working outside all day every day in this Florida heat LOL
1 year late but if you ever see this Robin gotta just say "👏👏👏👏" thank you.
I have built lego a good while now and if I mess something up I bite my teeth and ignore it but never made a big mistake only ever made it wonky then I recently got the 76178 set and just so happened I had got good at placing stickers so I placed all the stickers that were thrown at me on a step (about 5 stickers as it was like a massive pillar of screens) and only after I realised that some of the pieces were rotated 90⁰, I had panicked as I thought I just completely fucked up, and quickly scurred the Internet for help and your video is the only one I find click on the video and its as simple as a nice cuppa tea, and it ACTUALLY worked then I was so shocked. So thank you Robin you saved my piece👍👍 and made my day😄
Yay, stickers saved. That has now made my day. Don't forget to subscribe!
Having just acquired a massive bag of stickered pieces, I feel particularly fortunate to have discovered your channel when searching for road plate techniques. You are an absolute gem! Off to make some tea... :)
Enjoy the tea!
I just tried this method of yours out on a few pieces, and so far it’s working pretty well 👍.
Glad to hear it!
I honestly thought the "Hot Tea Technique" Was going to involve you dipping it into the tea or something. I presume it works equally as well with boiling water, if you don't drink tea?
No, it ONLY works with Tea!
@@RobinHoodBricks now does it
IT *ONLY* WORKS WITH *TEA*
Thank you for this tutorial. I absolutely late Lego stickers but nice to know now I can fix them when I mess up applying them, which happens often! 😆
The thing with stickers is, don't be rushing, Terry.
Bad joke!
Thank you for a revisit to the patented hot tea technique! Very well instructed.
When reapplying the sticker, I put it barely on the tip of the blade to position the sticker on a brick because doing so extends the sticker away from my hand making it easier to position and see what I’m doing, particularly with a small sticker. I hover it over the brick, fine tuning the position of it and press down one corner before smoothing the rest, similar to the way you applied larger stickers with your fingers (I use the blade tip for all sizes). I do the same with new set stickers. Ah, I wrote that before I finished watching. I use the tip of the blade the same way you used the brick separator.
As long as it ends up straight, everyone's happy!
Nice application of the PHTT (cue arrow sound). I am a satisfied PHTT (cue arrow sound) user. To anyone watching, try it out for yourself and see the result 😁 Congrats on nearing 8k supporters on Lego Ideas!
Many thanks for your relentless support, Kim!
This was very informative, thank you for taking the time to create this video, much appreciated!
Glad it was appreciated. It took ages!
Did it today for the first time, used a hot coffee instead of tea. I´m really happy with the result. So thank you very much. 😁👍
Coffee? What? Glad it worked out for you!
Thanks Robin! This was a awesome video! Very helpful and thanks for sharing with us 😃 great ideas and tips 👍 thanks mate 😊
My pleasure!
This video make me happy because I have been find the way to fix my lego sticker but I can't. Thank you so much 🥰
Glad I could help!
I haven’t watched the video all the way through but nevertheless it friggin worked! Since I was younger, my Plo Koon starfighter had a bubble on one of the stickers. It wasn’t just a bubble because it was along the edge of it. Trying to push it down kinda stretched it so I gave up to avoid further damage. So for the longest time I was to afraid to fix it till I looked up a way to try and reposition it. So I clicked on this. Initially I was worried the old glue wouldn’t re attach from age, but it worked! Granted the stretched part will remain but it’s finally flattened thanks to you!
Thank you for coming to my NET-Talk.
That made my day. Awesome!
Finally, a detailled description of 'your' method. Thank you!
I'd recommend some square vessel, though, for better and more evenly transfered heat!? I know there are some pots or vases shaped like that.
As long as it has tea in it!
Thank you! This litterally saved my son’s birthday xD
You're welcome. Glad to hear it, haha!
I lived this video. I'm one of those kakhanded people who cant put a sticker on straight and then tear it when I try to fix it. You make it so easy to watch and learn. Heres hoping I can put it into practice. Keep the videos coming g they are great !!
Thanks for the vote of confidence, it means a lot!
Amazing video very helpful never thought of using the rig to get it just right.... Brilliant! Mug here I come
Yay, a mug for everyone!
I used your method and it worked perfectly first time - thank you so much!! :D
Great to hear. See, it really does work!
Just going through my old lego and i need to reinstall some of them :D I know you showed it in your previous videos, so thank you for a new all-in-one and all the effort you put in!
It took ages but at least it's all the info in one place!
So much useful information! thanks!
I hope it benefits you very soon!
This is a great tutorial! Thank you for your helpful tips.
I hope it's useful!
Fantastic video. Love all the tips and tricks. I have been using your technique since I started watching your videos. As always thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas with all of us.
Great to hear, Trent. These more technical videos are greatly appreciated but by fewer people. Hey-ho. At least I can direct questions about stickers to one dedicated place!
@@RobinHoodBricksthis type of video is appreciated by builders who like you & myself, who buy used bricks and then need to fix them. if they only ever buy new sets you can put the stickers on correctly and only fix them after your child eats them... Keep on bricking and thank you for the reply's
Yes, it's worth the effort!
I have been waiting for this video for a very long time. Thanks so much for sharing.
Ahh yes. It took ages but it feels good to finally have it done and done well!
Lego encourages window cleaner to position stickers which I never have nearby but I always have a cuppa tea near by. Thanks mate!
Thank you. Great help!
Great to hear!
Can confirm this glitch still isn't patched, worked excellent for me thanks!
Glad I could help!
As a kid I always used the outlines of a stickersheet to cut out some straigt lines to continue white lines on door panels or just for striping on the roads.
Yes they're good for that. I always keep them for something!
Awesome job I’ve always been wondering what the technique was and wow U is a genius thanks for the tutorial!
You are so welcome!
Great!
Now I can take off my crooked stickers and ... and reapply them in an equally crooked way.
Because I truly suck at stickers. If I put it on crooked the first time and left it, it was because I couldn't get it straight. I suppose I get a secondhand sticker from someone who is even more abysmal at doing stickers than I am.
(I do think I'm improving in non-sticker-related lego skills. And your buffet car inspired me to create an interior for my restaurant.) (I put in a brick oven. I was pretty stoked about it. I even made a video for it even though I just posted a Sloth City update yesterday.)
Haha, oh well. We can't all have a steady hand!
So ya...thanks for the direct to this vid. Great info! ...and I love the Vitruvian Robin (minifig) shirt...I'll be stealing that idea!
Why not buy one? They are very reasonable and look great in green!
This is realy a verry usefull video! I have a old sticker over 3 Bricks and I think I'm going to transfer it to s tile! I always use the brickseperator to apply stickers! Verry helpfull!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! This was a video I was looking forward to seeing for quite some time, and it did not disappoint. I have learned quite a few new tips to use when working with stickers. I'm sure to put them to great use in the future. Personally, I usually use a brick separator when applying stickers, and ALWAYS use it for clear-backed ones, as otherwise, your fingerprints are left on the underside for eternity. One additional tip I would submit, which I also use, is to work with two brick separators for longer and/or recessed stickers. As you saw in your video, the static cling effect will otherwise draw the far end of the sticker prematurely onto the brick before you are ready. When using two brick separators, one at either end, it makes it easier to get sticker alignment, then place the center of the sticker downward when desired. This also helps to eliminate air bubbles. Great video! Keep them coming.
Really glad this has been well received by many, even if views are lower. I'm still a fingertips guy though, for my stickers!
@icemorons thanks for the tip on using 2 separators...makes complete sense and the static cling always annoys me .
Really helpful video. Will probably use this in the future.
Go for it!
Thanks for all the tricks! They are really usefull!
Cheers, Mike. Glad it's useful!
Very handy technique to know! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Now we know why the delay in the video ;-) but well worth it!
Yes, the mug took AGES to arrive, haha. I thought I might have to go ahead without it, then it came. Phew!
While I've been waiting for this video, I had decided to use my daughters hair dryer. Works great as long as u don't over heat. That's where the mug is superior. But now I have it down... Good thing we can re-do these cause I have bought used lego lots where the stickers were applied by someone with Parkinson's disease. That's a bad joke but u get the point. I guess now all we need is for lego to actually have the stickers cut right. I hate when u have it perfectly center and yet it isn't perfectly center.... Uuurrgg... I really like the tread plate that u cut. That turned out great.. Glad to see the ideas set is almost at enough votes. Can't wait till Fridays video. See ya then.
Yes, car number plates that aren't centred in the black outline are annoying too. See you next time!
I have esential tremors, Katherine Hepburn had them too, trying to put stickers on can be very frustrating! Sometimes it takes many tries.
Like i said, bad joke. But u get what i mean. I meant no ill will towards u
Some good tips, very useful!
Glad it was helpful, if a little long!
I love your videos!
So kind!
Fantastico Robin ♥ questa tecnica che ci hai insegnato è davvero unica e super! Video spiegato proprio bene anche per me che non capisco molto bene l'inglese! Adoro la tua perfezione, anch'io odio quando gli stickers sono messi male. Grazie!!!!!!!
Sono contento che tu l'abbia trovato utile e che tu mi abbia capito perfettamente!
So glad you found it useful and were able to understand me fully!
What you can add to this is one of those USB powered devices that keep cups of your bewerage warm also might want to cover it up on the top to prevent vapor and more importanntly heat exit. Either way love the video, keep up the good work. Cheers.
Good idea, I hadn't thought of that!
Cool technique!!!
Glad you think so!
Really useful method. With it I was able to fix my Countach's front lights sticker and align it properly. The only unfortunate thing about it is that after lifting the corner of a sticker it leaves some permanent creases on it which are especially noticable on transparent ones, such as in Countach's case :(
Try warming it back up again and then rub it with your sunglasses cloth!
I certainly need to get my hands on a patented hot tea technique mug
It'll be only the second in the world if you do!
😂
thanks for make this video much awaited video
Most welcome. It took a while and it's too long but it's very thorough!
Masterclass!!
I went into far too much detail. It's my trademark, haha!
Cool tutorial. This is very handy.
Glad it was helpful!
Loved this video matey! Will really help we with the bricklink orders I’ve been getting for certain stickers and then realising the application sucked! 👍
It's amazing how well you can do with something that looks totally knackered at first glance!
Robin Hood Bricks yeah I’m amazed at all of the examples! I love how you don’t sound particularly keen on the clear stickers either! Awesome job with the leopard one too! Looks perfect now 👌
Thank you!
Thanks for the share. I assumed the technique had something to do with the loosening of the adhesive but didn't think it would be heat transfer via physical contact. I thought it would've been more of a steam effect (which also works nicely).
I also noticed you've got sticker placement down pretty well but I find using a brick separator also helps just incase you need to reposition.
Yes, it does. Glad you liked it!
Thank you
You're welcome!
Nice informative video.
So nice of you!
LOL, love the video RHB! I hope everyone gets that dry British "humour" and enjoyed the video in the lightheartedness in which it was meant. I kept hearing Monty Python's Holy Grail speech about the throwing of the holy hand grenade of Antioch during your declaration that the technique only works with hot tea! 6 teas for this video: wow! How many washroom breaks accompanied that video shoot! Being a 3rd generation removed Brit, I was properly educated to the superiority of tea over other hot caffeinated drinks by my Grandmother. However, my wife does not hold the high standards and drinks that other vile black drink. Yuck! ;) I might have to pick up one of those mugs. Take care sir!
Haha, thanks so much. Yes, I think if humour is too obvious it isn't very funny. Clearly this goes over some heads but you can't win them all.
Drinking the tea is the highlight of the process!
Excellent tips! Thanks. But I will find a square mug!
As long as it has tea in it, I'm fine with that!
was waiting for this vid , .. good one RHB
Yay. Thanks!
@@RobinHoodBricks forgot to ask does having sugar in your tea effect the outcome lol
No sugar in there. I'm sweet enough!
great vid
Thanks very much, Caleb!
Great informative video Robin. I'll be able to reapply all those crooked stickers now. Hmmm think I'll need to invest in one of those mugs aswell, very nice. See you friday.
Someone's bought one!
Yay!! that's wonderful news, I think they might be popular 👍
Glad you have merchandise now!
Is that Earl Grey or English Breakfast Tea? 😜
Yep, I was proud of the Vitruvian T-Shirt. I designed it entirely myself. Assam tea btw!
@@RobinHoodBricks I'll have to check it out. Never tried that type of tea yet. Is it more of a green leaf or orange or black? I like adding sugar in my hot tea & not much of a green tea kinda guy
Square shaped mug would improve contact :) (and ruin drinking)
Compromise is needed. Why not try the official PHTT mug?!
Nice job with this very thorough tutorial, Robin. Since I am not a tea nor coffee drinker, I might have to adapt this to be a "hot chocolate" technique perhaps haha :)
Not sure if that will work but it could be worth a try!
Cool now i know how to remove or repair or fix stickers
In about ten different ways, haha!
This was an excuse to drink as much tea as you wanted.
I always drink this much tea!
You deserve more views n subscribers
I wholeheartedly agree!
Nice video, some good techniques explained. Good colour on the tea too, glad to see you aren't a weak tea drinker!
Oh God, no. Weak tea is horrid. Twinings Assam for me!
Sorry can't beat Barrys tea 🇮🇪
Well now I can reset a sticker from 1996 Gold City Junction set. I also will be looking if any others should be redone maybe even doing some Mario cart k’nex stickers they lift up on the round pieces I could dust and reapply them!
You sure can now!
Great stuff, very helpful 👍. Would it make things easier with some pieces - particularly smaller ones, to stick them to another piece to make them easier to hold and manipulate.
Maybe. I'm used to it, I guess!
I only just found this video, I assumed you dipped the piece with the sticker on in the tea! lol.
Urgh, that would ruin my tasty mug of tea!
@@RobinHoodBricks in hindsight I realise how foolish that would be. Lol
Awesome video! Great technique 👍 Now I’ll go hunting for some crooked stickers😂
Good hunting!
Ah, tea, tea, lovely tea. ☕️👍
Oh yes!
ALSO OMG U SUPER CLOSE TO 10k are u doing anything at 10ks subs
I was thinking of doing a Q&A. Does that sound good or a bit boring?!
@@RobinHoodBricks yes plz!
@@RobinHoodBricks a bit boring
Robin Hood Bricks I think doing a Q&A is good.Try making a video explaining the rules and that’s where your viewers can Wright in questions because even if I have an account on RUclips I can’t see the community posts on my iPad
I didn't know that. I thought only TV viewers didn't get Community Posts. Thanks!
Excellent instructional video. Definitely encourages me to look at stickers in a better light, and look for opportunities for re-using them. But are you sure it doesn't work with Earl Grey?
Urgh, definitely not. That's not even tea!
I'm gettin' the mug!
Haha, yay!
Thanks RHB, love the video! Been waiting for weeks to watch it! I had a few questions though.. in your experience if you are handling the stickers so much, won't the glue rub off on your fingers? How do you prevent that? Have you heard of the technique of using window-cleaner solution (we call it Windex in the States)? Apparently if you spritz a little on the piece and then attempt to apply the sticker it delays the glue from setting just long enough to let you push it around (kinda like what you did for that little 1x2 plate). Curious if you've heard of the technique and/or used it.
Keep up the great work!
The stickiness stays on the sticker. It doesn't come off onto fingers. I've not tried Windex and I'd be worried it might cause them t fall of in a year's time or whatever, it doesn't sound sensible to me but that's just a guess. Nasty stuff to breathe in as well!
Oh yeah, finaly it's there.
At last!
I find using a pair tweezers can help when placing stickers.
Whatever works fr you. I'm still an old school fingertips guy myself!
I'm a tweezers guy too. I used to build models and learned how to tie with 2 pairs tweezers. They work best for me. Whatever works. Thanks Robin
Go go fast food corner 👍👍
Nearly at 8k!
Well my stickers are straighter, clear ones the newer ones turned out, the old ones on the doors came from my cousins from a farm, I pulled them off cleaned them stuck it to sticker paper clean glass then applied it there turned out better then they where way better but a couple bubbles no pealing anymore. So not factory approved to make it perfect you would have to clear off the sticker apply new glue and apply like a window sticker, they must have been eating crackers or cookies on the carpet well putting these on but not as bad as the one I just got, it looks like they applied it then glued it into the frame.
So I’m done with Lego sticks for now!
Sounds good. Glad to have been of help!
Great video! I bet you had enough tea for two days. But there's no such thing as too much tea! The best beverage in the world!
You got that right!
@@RobinHoodBricks Btw, next time you use a step ladder to get an aerial shot of the city be careful! Wouldn't want you to take AFOL. Just had to make a joke.
Very good. Booooom!
👍I use the flat end of a brick separator to apply stickers👍
I thought it was sensible to include it. You made it to the end. Too long? Much skipping? Haha!
@@RobinHoodBricks watched the important tips!
You can use a negative action tweezers (squeeze to open) for better control of reapplying of the sticker, also a query could using the small bags you get it the brick hauls as a barrier and then ‘dunk’ the piece into the tea??
For applying stickers a brick separator works great. Urgh, I've got to drink that tea!
When did you start selling RHB merch?! Awesome stuff. Also just noticed you’ve got a patron. Would you ever consider including minifigs of your paid supporters in your city?
Maybe for a Patreon but I don't really want to give out my address. I've had Patreon for a while but merchandise only very recently. As a Brit I don't like to shout about it!
Hey Robin, How many supporters do you need for you building on the LEGO ideas page?
Besides that, really enjoyed this video! 🏹
We need 10k and we're over 8k now. Exciting!
Fantastic video my friend! I really learned a lot in this video and a great explanation on how you do your sticker repositioning and repair. It's kind of funny I have most of the sets you used for your examples. I never thought of making a rig/jig to help align and center a sticker or using the brick separator for those pesky panel pieces. I believe I'll be doing that from now on, I've been using a tweezers and I feel like I don't have that much control when using those. I have some old town sets that have the clear stickers that went on the window pieces with the horizontal white lines. I think it was to make it look like blinds or something. Can you use the pritt glue stick on the clear stickers, or just try and reheat them to get them to stick? I'm definitely going to have to order a mug in the assistance of doing my stickers and have some earl grey to go along with. 😁👍 you should come out with a patented hot tea technique kit🏹 also. I didn't mind the video being long, it was entertaining and educational. Awesome video and thank you for doing all the work showing us your patented hot tea technique. 🏹
I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks very much for the nice comment.
I haven't tried extra glue on clear stickers as only stickers really hanging off have ever needed more glue in the past. For those windows specifically I have bought newer, but identical stickers on sheets for police stations, and quite cheaply too, to add to and replace those stickers!
Thank Robin for the advice! I guess I didn't think of getting a sticker sheet from a police station. It's always good to get another person's perspective. 👍👍
FINALLY
Badoiiiing!
Cheers mate. Used a hair dryer instead, same idea.
Well there's a lot less delicious tea!
Hi RHB how would you use the HTT on a tail piece #2340. Since the surface is recesses I cant get it on my tea cup?
you should explain to americans that your tea is that colour because it is correct to have milk in it and yes also i have spelled colour correctly.....tetley man myself
Good man. Yes, none of this lemon nonsense!
PG tips is in order as This Is a tips video lol
Hi Robin, would you be able to do the same with mirror pieces that have been stuck on crooked.
Yes, but be even more patient as any pulling will mark them. I'd go extra hot for extra long and don't pull hard. Also keep the angle you're peeling them off at to a minimum. Good luck!
Does it work with other liquids like coffee or hot chocolate? I don't drink tea and its a waste to buy it use it for the technique and then dump it down the drain. Very helpful technique. I might buy one of those mugs that change color when they get hot. That might be helpful to know when its very hot.
Not in my experience, no. Try drinking it. It might change your life!