Looks great. My fave figure of all time as it was the very first figure I bought as a kid. I bought a recarded version but annoyingly the seller hadn’t touched up what was quite a worn figure before recarding!,
I did a bunch of these a couple of weeks ago! I used the Humbrol silver paint though - it was a solid match for the original silver! These are a really nice figure to touch-up. I re-carded one too! I'm thinking of poking a little hole in the bottom of the bubble to let the plastic 'breathe' a little...
Great job on the paint. I need to invest in some humbrol, I have never used it before. The Uni pens are great. I found a gold one in a drawer that is several years old and it still works.
Do you know of any places that sell the cardboard backings, but for other figures that were't in the original line? I'd love to make a repackaged Wedge Antillies figure. I know they made a version for the Vintage Modern line, but I'd like to put a custom Wedge figure inside rather than a modern figure.
Mr. Polloi, Are there unscrupulous collectors who try to recard figures and sell them as NOS? It seems if you weather the card properly, and use the right glue and such, you'd never know! Love watching you videos, btw and the Optimus Prime full resto was your pièce de résistance, IMHO.
Have you ever repainted any of the 1979 3.75 Pocket Super heroes figures like wonder woman, aquaman or captain america? I have a few beaters and im not sure if I should or not.
Wonderfully nostalgic channel. I can't seem to find a site that sells humbrol acrylic paint as a full set, only individual jars. Can you recommend a site that sells a starter kit?
I'd love to see one of these videos on 1985 Amanaman. On mine, the yellow arms are lighter than the yellow on the main body. And that common scuffed dark green on his forehead is another blemish on mine.
A tip that may work to give the cape its curl like the old figures: heat up a nail or if you have a soldering iron use that. Line up where you want the cape to curl and bring it close enough for the vinyl to slightly react. (the side you want it to curl towards) Obviously it shouldn't be too hot as you only want the vinyl to constrict with the reaction and not melt. Worth a test methinks
I have a question about Humbrol. I did some touch ups with some cheap acrylics from Walmart and found that it rubs off easily and makes a mess of other figures if they are stored together. Does the humbrol acrylics hold up to handling or is it just good enough for display?
@@toypolloi I see no link, I have a pachinko machine that has plastic parts with reservoirs that are now white and need restored and I have no primary colors.
Its easy to tell. They look very new. The double sided tape is easily spotted. The print is not quite as crisp. Ideally they should have added a mark somewhere in the print, which I have suggested to them.
jack goff its not like hes trying to pass them off as original carded product. Any collector worth their salt would know the difference right away. This is just for display purposes.
This video makes the collector elite cry delicious salty tears
Why is this so exciting to watch TUSKY become renewed?
You can paint toys in all your videos from now on and I'll watch them for sure
Woow 😮...to think I can recard some of my figures 😮
Great video, best channel in RUclips
nice touch up fix, i like the repro card, its a good storage for ur figures and gives it a vintage feel
Finally found these guys for my minifigure collection! I really need to start making old style capes for them! Thanks for sharing!
Always a pleasure watching your vids!
Looks great. My fave figure of all time as it was the very first figure I bought as a kid. I bought a recarded version but annoyingly the seller hadn’t touched up what was quite a worn figure before recarding!,
I did a bunch of these a couple of weeks ago! I used the Humbrol silver paint though - it was a solid match for the original silver! These are a really nice figure to touch-up. I re-carded one too! I'm thinking of poking a little hole in the bottom of the bubble to let the plastic 'breathe' a little...
Great job on the paint. I need to invest in some humbrol, I have never used it before. The Uni pens are great. I found a gold one in a drawer that is several years old and it still works.
Fantastic Job Dave! 👍👍🙋
Great job on the re-carding mate!!
Always an amazing job... Thanks...
I find that silver sharpie works well on these guys too
Nice fix it guide
Do you know of any places that sell the cardboard backings, but for other figures that were't in the original line? I'd love to make a repackaged Wedge Antillies figure. I know they made a version for the Vintage Modern line, but I'd like to put a custom Wedge figure inside rather than a modern figure.
rebelsatcloudnine There are some tutorials on making your own cards if you're up to that sort of thing
Mr. Polloi,
Are there unscrupulous collectors who try to recard figures and sell them as NOS? It seems if you weather the card properly, and use the right glue and such, you'd never know! Love watching you videos, btw and the Optimus Prime full resto was your pièce de résistance, IMHO.
It'd be nice if you customized your cyborg flier. The green and purple one. The restored one you did. Good work again, by the way!
Have you ever repainted any of the 1979 3.75 Pocket Super heroes figures like wonder woman, aquaman or captain america? I have a few beaters and im not sure if I should or not.
Thanks for the awesome vids! Quick question: Do you ever use a spray sealer after you paint/touch up a figure?
I don't. The figures I paint are for display so don't get much wear.
Wonderfully nostalgic channel. I can't seem to find a site that sells humbrol acrylic paint as a full set, only individual jars. Can you recommend a site that sells a starter kit?
I'd love to see one of these videos on 1985 Amanaman. On mine, the yellow arms are lighter than the yellow on the main body. And that common scuffed dark green on his forehead is another blemish on mine.
If I find a cheap spare to work on, I will cover the fixes on him. Cheers
@@toypolloi
Cool, thanks!
It's possible the Amanaman I bought has arms from another same figure, even though they're not loose.
great work! it would be nice if the cape were bend on the top, like the original, by using a heat source to form the plastic
Great video would you have any ideas on how to reverse yellowing on bubbles of carded figures. Thanks
A tip that may work to give the cape its curl like the old figures: heat up a nail or if you have a soldering iron use that. Line up where you want the cape to curl and bring it close enough for the vinyl to slightly react. (the side you want it to curl towards) Obviously it shouldn't be too hot as you only want the vinyl to constrict with the reaction and not melt. Worth a test methinks
I like them with the collars up. You can easily fold them down. No need for heating.
horses for courses I guess! ;) and if it doesn't need heating then great! Ignore me! hehe
best to warm repro capes in hot (not boiling) water before folding down the "hood" as repro capes tend to crease very easy and look terrible.
I have a question about Humbrol. I did some touch ups with some cheap acrylics from Walmart and found that it rubs off easily and makes a mess of other figures if they are stored together. Does the humbrol acrylics hold up to handling or is it just good enough for display?
the gaffe stick accessory was always taped to the inside of the bubble, on the left side.
Have you got any ideas about making a replacement Gaderffi (or Gaffi Stick) for a Kenner Sandperson?
brianartillery you can get replacements from Restore Nation, follow the link in the description at the top.
Any idea how to paint match the vintage die cast vehicles?
If i remember right, the weapons were taped inside the blister with clear tape.
You used a gloss black and a mat brown paint but what is in the third jar to the right?
Water. For cleaning brushes.
Unjustly incarcerated Sand Person! :P
Do these recard kit take any measures to differentiate themselves from an authentic card?
Check out my previous video on the re-card kits. I go into more detail on them.
Wow Dave you have not usef Humbrol in awhile
Mainly because I can't get them. They don't seem to be restocking any suppliers.
I still can find Humbrol in my local hobby store i must be lucky
Wonder how long it will be before for Disney’s pc brigade change the name Sand people to “ Alien individuals challenged by desert conditions”.
Where do you get the paints?
Online or from my local model shop. Cheers
@@toypolloi I see no link, I have a pachinko machine that has plastic parts with reservoirs that are now white and need restored and I have no primary colors.
Where can I get the recard kits in the United States?
They will post to the US in sure.
Please make restoration on Boba Fett
so how can you tell the difference between a recard or the original? looks like a fraudsters paradise to me.
Its easy to tell. They look very new. The double sided tape is easily spotted. The print is not quite as crisp. Ideally they should have added a mark somewhere in the print, which I have suggested to them.
the re-cards are easy to spot, they look nice on display but very obvious.
Inncorrect. Only Jedi cards yellowed because a fire retardant was added.
Donovan James okay I always wondered why.
Thank you.
What are the ethics to recarding a repaired figure? If it's just for your own collection then O.K.....but if reselling then it's fraudulent.
I can't stand behind re-carded figures.
jack goff its not like hes trying to pass them off as original carded product. Any collector worth their salt would know the difference right away. This is just for display purposes.
I don’t get why anyone would want to trap a perfectly fine figure on a card like that but it is his choice.
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