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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration Project !!!AT-AT Drivers Pg9!!!
« Reply #135 on: April 27, 2012, 06:19:17 AM »
Glad to see the Hoth Luke getting a bath!  He already looks loads better!
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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration Project !!!AT-AT Drivers Pg9!!!
« Reply #136 on: April 27, 2012, 07:47:11 AM »
Quote from: Wookie-Balls on April 23, 2012, 04:32:38 AM
Hey folks!

I am still alive - just had a very busy seven days at work! The last few days has seen some great packages arrive at my house and I'm cracking on with some new items.

I'm STILL waiting on the arrival of my beggars canyon toys card kits (sadly each order seems to take longer from those guys.)

But in the mean time I've just received a new batch of moulding silicone and hydrogen peroxide 

All a swap with Darth Optimus has provided me with a set of vintage Kenner Hoth figures to man my playsets! So until I can get going with some more painting / carding here's two new found Hoth buddies sharing a tub!



More soon

WB Out!!


Wookie-balls, can you give a walkthrough on how you clean your figs with HP?  How long in the bath?  Is it straigh HydroPerox from like....Walgreens? 

Thanks
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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration Project !!!AT-AT Drivers Pg9!!!
« Reply #137 on: April 27, 2012, 03:34:04 PM »
Pack Rat,

If you hit the link for CAFN off the main page you can listen to our podcast with Ray where he talks about that little HP trick.

PM incoming with the link just to be safe.
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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration Project !!!AT-AT Drivers Pg9!!!
« Reply #138 on: April 28, 2012, 02:20:54 AM »
Hey Pack Rat - the podcast is a good place to start with the HP bath process and my restoration work in general.

From page 3 of this thread there is a pictoral guide to de-yellowing vintage figures :)

I was 35% Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide. The time in the bath depends on the amount of yellowing / amount of sunlight you get - there is no exact science just keep an eye on it. Hoth Luke was in there for 2 1/2 days :)

DO - Glad you like the restoration so far - you wait til they are all done!!

WB Out!!
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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration Project !!!AT-AT Drivers Pg9!!!
« Reply #139 on: April 28, 2012, 04:30:37 AM »
ray you are a genius mate !   love the attention you are giving these original figures  giving them the TLC they truly deserve
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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration Project !!!AT-AT Drivers Pg9!!!
« Reply #140 on: May 12, 2012, 12:12:17 PM »
Thanks matey!

Since I last posted I've cleaned up the Leia and Rebel Commander too - it'll be time to do the paint restoration soon! But hot off the press, here are a few bits that have left the US for good old Blighty today...



Almost there Tamer, almost there!!!

WB out!!
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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration Project !!!AT-AT Drivers Pg9!!!
« Reply #141 on: May 12, 2012, 12:42:36 PM »
I don't know how long I have wanted a version of that potf2 coined at-at driver. Great news Ray. Thank you!
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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration Project - ***Blue Saber Jedi Luke***
« Reply #142 on: May 21, 2012, 01:35:25 AM »
Ok folks here we go again! I've already stated numerous times that The vintage Kenner Luke Jedi is my favourite figure. As a kid the power of Luke suddenly appearing in black with a gloved hand sent us into speculation overdrive prior to the release of Jedi! I plan to have a run of four restored Luke Jedi figures in my collection and here's the next one!







This is a Taiwan 'moulded face Luke' (as opposed to the two painted face variations.) he has been mounted with a palace blaster,  blue lightsaber and cape. All of the accessories are genuine vintage pieces.

The cardback is a custom BCT sailbarge alternative card - and a very nice one too! It comes complete with bubble and insert tray (behind which is the cape.)

More soon!

WB Out!!
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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration Project - ***Blue Saber Jedi Luke***
« Reply #143 on: May 21, 2012, 04:48:52 AM »
Oh wow Ray. That is very minty looking mate!
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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration Project - ***Blue Saber Jedi Luke***
« Reply #144 on: May 21, 2012, 06:59:24 AM »
Hey LE

Thanks mate! Here's a couple of POTF figures that I have restored today...





More soon...

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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration Project - ***Blue Saber Jedi Luke***
« Reply #145 on: May 21, 2012, 07:17:24 AM »
Wow! I just get the Luke on the fp and I get back in here and see this! Fabulouso!
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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration Project - ***Blue Saber Jedi Luke***
« Reply #146 on: May 21, 2012, 12:37:57 PM »
Cool!I really like the Imperial gunner.
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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration Project - ***Blue Saber Jedi Luke***
« Reply #147 on: May 21, 2012, 12:40:23 PM »
I have a question, will you ever do a tusken raider?
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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration Project - ***Blue Saber Jedi Luke***
« Reply #148 on: June 02, 2012, 08:58:38 AM »
Thanks guys!

Glad you like your POTF Walker Drive Tamer! And yes Mando I still have my childhood Tusken and at some point I will restore him too!

Just back from the MK collector mania - not the greatest selection of vintage toys this year :(

However I did pick up another complete loose Luke Jedi which now means I'll have four carded versions to finish my mini run - I'll update soon with pics :)
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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration Project - ***2 x Jedi Luke***
« Reply #149 on: June 03, 2012, 07:14:13 AM »
Well as promised, here's the last two Luke Jedi variants for my run of four...

A POTF flesh faced Luke and on of my original childhood pale face Lukes on a Trilogo card. Both have had minor paint restoration and all accessories (bar the coin) are genuine vintage pieces!



I may be tempted to do one more Jedi Luke as I have a loose figure with blaster and blue saber left over - just need a cloak!



Stay tuned for more!

WB Out!!
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