Action Figure Repairs
Removing Ink from Plastic
Techniques to Remove Ink From Plastic Figures and Toys Removing ink stains from plastic is not easy because the ink from a permanent marker is designed to be just that, permanent, and you will find it pretty hard to clean off. Rubbing isn’t recommended, because it can cause damage to Read more
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Corgi Missiles
Did you know that many Corgi vehicles use the same missiles Corgi 206B – James Bond 007 Stromberg Helicopter Corgi 265 – Superman SupermobileCorgi 266 – Spiderbike Spidey CycleCorgi 268 – BatbikeCorgi 269 – James Bond 007 Lotus EspritCorgi 647 – Buck Rogers StarfighterCorgi 930 – James Bond 007 Drax Read more
Restorations
Action Figure Post & Packing
When we mail out your action figures we take great care to ensure that they are delivered securely and arrive undamaged. All of our Action figures are sent out bubble wrapped in cardboard shipping boxes using Royal Mail Tracked or Recorded Delivery.
Restorations
Model Gauges and Scales
Diecast models come in various scales and/or gauges. If you are not sure what scale or gauge is right for you, please continue reading for more detailed information about scales, gauges, and most popular models. SCALE The scale size of a model is a fraction of the real size. A Read more
Restorations
Replacing Game Cartridge Batteries
It’s a little known fact that some game cartridges use batteries for storing saved games, so if your game stops saving then the chances are that the battery inside the cartridge is dead. Changing the battery is fairly easy if you have the right tools and some basic soldering skills. Read more
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Sega Game Gear Power IC Repairs
The Game Gear was notorious for bad capacitors, which means that there aren’t many working consoles that haven’t had a recap or power board repair. Developed under the name “Project Mercury”, the Game Gear was first released in 1990 and shares much of its hardware with the Master System (it Read more
Action Figure Repairs
Tightening Joints on 4″ Action Figures
The method you use very much depends on the type of figure you are working on, for 4″ Action Force/GI Joe type figures you can simply replace the “O” Ring, for others I find a small drop of Pledge Floor Care Multi Surface Cleaner on the inside of the joint Read more
Action Figure Repairs
Action Figure Scales Guide
Here we take a look at some of the most common scales used for action figures. 1:1 Scale (life-size) Life size figures are very rare and also very expensive, although there were many life size figures produced for advertising products in shop displays, very few of them ever come on Read more
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LJN Toys
LJN toys was a 1970’s American toy company, they did a range of “Mr. Action” outfits and accessories for 12″ figures aimed at the GI Joe market, They also did a range of 4″ action figures from TV show toys like SWAT and the Rookie. However, they are better known Read more