Vintage Darth Vaders Tie Fighter Star Wars Kenner - Toy Polloi

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  • Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
  • Fix it guide - Darth Vaders Tie Fighter from the vintage Star Wars Kenner line.
    Including how to fix broken wing clip brackets and more.
    Also check out my Tie Interceptor Fix it guide for more info on how to repair broken wing clips.
    • Fix it guide - Tie int...

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  • @paulomasiero5146
    @paulomasiero5146 4 роки тому +1

    I restored to life my Vader’s tie thanks to you! Thank you! Used playmobil instead lego, but the whole idea is the same!

  • @Nicopelli77
    @Nicopelli77 8 років тому +3

    Very creative solutions with Legos to fix the Vader's Tie Fighter. I'm very impressed, thanks for sharing.

  • @sgf129
    @sgf129 8 років тому +3

    LOVE Darth Vader tie fighter, was always one of my favorite tie's, along with the original white one. I still remember having mine set on my top shelf in my closet, you bring back great memories Toy Polloi. I find myself now looking for old beat up star wars toys to try and repair myself.

    • @toypolloi
      @toypolloi  8 років тому +1

      That's great. I'm glad you have been inspired.

  • @Richard-yw1ez
    @Richard-yw1ez Рік тому

    Amazing video I had this when I was a kid would love to get another one great memories

  • @squirralicious
    @squirralicious 8 років тому +4

    Man, those lego lances truly are useful, who knew!
    But yeah, seriously thank you for all these solutions to fix toys! all these videos do come in handy!

    • @toypolloi
      @toypolloi  8 років тому

      Lego comes in very useful.

  • @blackmedick9989
    @blackmedick9989 2 роки тому +1

    For repairing broken mechanisms which endure a lot of stress, might I suggest PVC pipe joint compound/cement? Applied properly, it's A LOT stronger than super glue.
    Also, try blending salt with white vinegar to remove battery corrosion from copper. You'll get better results.

  • @douglasnichols6116
    @douglasnichols6116 Рік тому

    It sounds like you have been watching video’s of other people doing this. Good job 👏

    • @toypolloi
      @toypolloi  Рік тому +1

      Think that might be the other way round 😎

  • @RedTreeintheGreen
    @RedTreeintheGreen 8 років тому +3

    Awesome video as always. Makes me want to dig out my Darth Vader TIE and find a replacement wing for it 😊👍

  • @Cyberbeagle1000
    @Cyberbeagle1000 3 роки тому

    I never knew they actually did a Vader TIE fighter. I made one out of wood and card as a kid. It didn't look great but it had the shape!

  • @brianartillery
    @brianartillery 6 років тому +2

    Superglue is good, but for the harder plastics used in toys (Polystyrene, Acrylic, Perspex, Butyrate, etc.) may I suggest you try a liquid cement like 'Plastic Weld', or 'Mek-Pak'. You only need tiny amounts, and they flow into cracks, even miniscule ones. The repair is usually as strong as the surrounding plastic. It's usually applied with a small paintbrush, and bonds almost instantly. I find it's great for hard to reach places. If you want a really strong bond, you can brush it on (in tiny amounts), and it will actually weld the joint shut. It's the only plastic adhesive I use. It evaporates quickly, but if the bottle is kept shut tight, it will last months. It will bond different types of plastic together well, too, but not Nylon, PVC, Polypropylene, or Polythene.

    • @abelabner
      @abelabner 5 років тому +1

      For ABS plastics I swear by Methyl Ethyl Ketone. Its nasty stuff but man does it weld ABS.

  • @johnwild8336
    @johnwild8336 8 років тому +1

    Nice repair. Keep up the good work. American voice at end is not too annoying.

  • @orcdoc
    @orcdoc 7 років тому

    Something I've discovered since I've started 3D printing is that ABS plastic, which is what Lego is made of, can be chemically welded together with acetone. If the plastic Kenner used is ABS as well, using this technic would make any repairs incredibly strong. Could be worth doing a text if you have a piece of an old ship lying around.

    • @abelabner
      @abelabner 5 років тому

      Here Here but Methyl Ethyl Ketone is superior for this. It is also quite nasty stuff but hey men and their toys....

  • @OIFEagle
    @OIFEagle 8 років тому +1

    I found that a good product to have is "zipper lubricant" for plastic parts that rub against one another. For example, the seat that rises up and down.

    • @toypolloi
      @toypolloi  8 років тому

      Sounds good. Do you know what it is made of? If it is petrol based it could damage the plastic over time. So worth checking.

  • @MikeKaess
    @MikeKaess 8 років тому

    That's interesting. I never noticed that the vintage Vader's tie is just a regular tie fighter cockpit pretty much. Where as the potf2 Vader's tie fighter is more movie accurate.

  • @aztechernandez6281
    @aztechernandez6281 3 роки тому

    Could you drill a hole straight through to the other side and slide the post all the way through? Possibly stronger? Or will it be in the way?

  • @damonk3674
    @damonk3674 2 роки тому

    Hi I've just bought a vintage darth Vader tie fighter. However the sound DONT work at all can you please do a video about this issue so I can return the fighter to its former glory. Thanks Damon

    • @toypolloi
      @toypolloi  2 роки тому +1

      I have many other videos on star wars vehicles with sound. They all work the same way, so check those out and I'm sure you will get it working again. Cheers

  • @tomgriffiths2622
    @tomgriffiths2622 5 років тому

    Have the same issue with mine.

  • @rebeldad1344
    @rebeldad1344 7 років тому +1

    Curious. In the UK was Vader's TIE just a regular TIE with Vader specific wing panels? The TIE I own has a totally different boby/fuselage.

    • @tyrranos9688
      @tyrranos9688 6 років тому +1

      Yours is a much later model. The original was like this, in the USA also.

  • @damonk3674
    @damonk3674 2 роки тому

    What size drill bit should be used when doing the hole please??? Thank you

    • @toypolloi
      @toypolloi  2 роки тому

      Same size as the Lego which if I remember correctly is 3mm.

  • @MeanJohnDean
    @MeanJohnDean 6 років тому

    Do you know, you can clean electric contacts by rubbing (coloring) them with a number two pencil.

    • @RockandrollNegro
      @RockandrollNegro 4 роки тому +1

      Don't do that. Turn the pencil around and use the eraser to clean the contacts.

  • @jasonosborne3637
    @jasonosborne3637 4 роки тому

    Hi, late comment on this vid but using it as reference for one im repairing. My question is, can you use parts from the tie fighters released in 1995 to repair the vintage line?

    • @toypolloi
      @toypolloi  4 роки тому +2

      You can, but they are a different color. Same moulds were used on most parts. Wings have the sticker details moulded into them now.

  • @c00l0ne
    @c00l0ne 2 роки тому

    Just curious, how would you restore one like this? like to bring back the color, I got one from ebay and it`s a bit stained.

    • @toypolloi
      @toypolloi  2 роки тому +1

      Drop me a DM with photos so I can see what you mean. All my links are in the about page. Cheers

    • @c00l0ne
      @c00l0ne 2 роки тому

      @@toypolloi sorry just saw your respond, I was going to buy one from ebay but I bought one somewhere else and cleaner, but the front clear window is yellowish, what can I use to clean that peroxide? thanks in advance.

  • @ThePlainsWarrior
    @ThePlainsWarrior 6 років тому

    Sir, I've got an original 1978 white Tie Fighter by Kenner. Over the years, I've lost the battery contact springs. Any suggestions on where to get a replacement?

    • @toypolloi
      @toypolloi  6 років тому

      Buy a small battery holder and take the springs from that.

  • @radyv4967
    @radyv4967 Рік тому

    Dude you sound exactly like youtuber my mate vince

    • @toypolloi
      @toypolloi  Рік тому

      I'm sure I don't. Just a British accent.

  • @GALAXIE67
    @GALAXIE67 5 років тому +1

    👍☯️👍

  • @brianjohnson5063
    @brianjohnson5063 6 років тому

    I had a VADERS tie from another brian i swapped with something of mine i ended up with his vaders tie

  • @vaughnmonroejr.7122
    @vaughnmonroejr.7122 3 роки тому

    why do you never oil your motors?