Fix up gen one toys?

[blackoptimus]

What is the best way to clean a gen one figure? Also what's the best way to clear residue after peeling of the old stickers for new ones? And lastly what is the best glue to glue parts from the cause of loose parts with wore glue due to age?

[kup]

I use babywiped for general cleaning including sticker residue although you have to be a bit more persistent, it is mild on the plastic.

I don't understand your last bit. Do you mean loose joints or broken pieces?

[blackoptimus]

I use babywiped for general cleaning including sticker residue although you have to be a bit more persistent, it is mild on the plastic.

I don't understand your last bit. Do you mean loose joints or broken pieces?

Well gen one blaster's black speaker bit fell in because glue wore off. Also what do you mean by mild on the plastic, do you mean gently wipe away?

Thanks

[kup]

The substance that Babywipes are soaked with out of the package are very mild on the plastic. It will pick up grime and dirt including sticker residue but will not affect the plastic even if you rub repeatedly.

For Blaster, I would just open up his leg and put some super glue on its 'hinge' parts of the speaker (it has to have it or something like it to position it on the leg) but do not put glue in bits that can be seen on the outside of the figure as it looks ugly.

[d*r*j*]

I always just scratch the old sticker off, then rub the glue off with a cloth or my finger... it's usually not difficult. Especially if I'm just replacing the old one with a new one... extra glue is fine as long as the surface is smooth.

I'd use metho or turps (in moderation) if needed, but it hardly ever is.

I always use super glue for fixes and craft glue for stickers. Super glue works... but not always forever. I have had to replace parts with a junker when super glue has failed me in the past.

[blackoptimus]

The substance that Babywipes are soaked with out of the package are very mild on the plastic. It will pick up grime and dirt including sticker residue but will not affect the plastic even if you rub repeatedly.

For Blaster, I would just open up his leg and put some super glue on its 'hinge' parts of the speaker (it has to have it or something like it to position it on the leg) but do not put glue in bits that can be seen on the outside of the figure as it looks ugly.

I applied glue on the inside rim area were the speaker is seated and then applied the black speaker to it. How long shall I leave it for? Also non of it shows on the out side winch is a plus.

[kup]

I applied glue on the inside rim area were the speaker is seated and then applied the black speaker to it. How long shall I leave it for? Also non of it shows on the out side winch is a plus.

You leave it until it dries.

Time depends on what glue you used.

[blackoptimus]

You leave it until it dries.

Time depends on what glue you used.

Model glue for plastic, I put it on an hour ago.

[16364279]

i use a chemical called "omph" its a domestic product and there are similar substitutes. It is used to remove stickers and the sticker residue without damaging plastic or paint. Its the best thing since sliced bread.

[klystron]

soft toothbrush and warm water to clean.
turps (sparingly!) and babywipes for sticker removal.
plain old 3-tubes-for-$2.50-from-bunnings superglue to repair broken bits and coat mating surfaces of joints to restore new levels of tightness.

pretty much all my G1's have been subjected to these processes at some stage.

[kup]

I use super glue for internal joints and pieces but you got to know what you are doing as a mistake can be costly but it dries very quickly. For joints, keep moving the joint until the glue dries so that it doesn't stay 'fixed' in place.

[Eruntalon]

For cleaning toys I use an electric toothbrush with soft bristles, warm soapy water, and cotton swabs or q-tips. You need to be careful on areas near stickers so as to ensure that you don't get them wet.

[Lordy]

So using some small blobs of super glue on joints usually makes them stiff again (for example Optimus' shoulders)?

[klystron]

what i usually do is disassemble the joint/limb/part/whatever as much as I can. G1's are good for this as they can pretty much be fully pulled apart. use some of the 'thin' runny style of super glue (not the gel non-drip stuff) and carefully apply a tiny amount to mating surfaces. use a toothpick to spread it if needs be. effectivly all you're attempting to do is PAINT the surfaces with superglue. give it plenty of time to dry too before putting it all back together.
i'm sure there are other methods - this is just what i do.
hope it helps.

[liegeprime]

So using some small blobs of super glue on joints usually makes them stiff again (for example Optimus' shoulders)?

that or you could use, clear nail polish, less chance of the parts sticking permanently in place when you forget to move it around while waiting for the stuff you put on to dry up. Of course you also need to move it around to spread the polish evenly and smooth it out but its less permanent than say superglue which left there would bind the parts permanently in place.

[d*r*j*]

So using some small blobs of super glue on joints usually makes them stiff again (for example Optimus' shoulders)?

If you mean G1 Optimus' shoulders.. then no way. It's an internal ratchet joint(?) so you will just mess up the teeth. To fix the shoulders of a g1 prime I'd say take the upper arm apart and have a look, see what is going wrong. The best (imo the only) fix for most such problems would involve new parts from a junker prime.

[blackoptimus]

My g1 blaster had a speaker issue where the speaker fell inside of his leg, I fixed this once and it has occurred again? Should I just glue it back or what do you recommend

[griffin]

You might need to take photos, or take apart the entire leg to see how it can be fixed firmly this time.