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Uniform Reference Guides
One of the hardest jobs for new collectors is trying to sort out what bits go with what uniform and if they are vintage or modern. We have compiled some uniform guides to help you out, these are by no means a definitive guide but will give you a rough Read more
Reference
New Legs for a Vintage Joe
When a Vintage GI Joe came into our workshop to have a restring and a couple of thighs replaced (plus a lower leg that the customer hadn’t noticed a split on) I found myself having to explain to one of my guys that this type of damage is generally caused Read more
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Giving old parts that new look
CLEANING UP WHEELS ON VEHICLES So you have just spent half an hour scrubbing the wheels in the kitchen sink only to find that they still look as grubby as they did when you first started. We have all been there, so what’s our next step? You could leave them Read more
Reference
Action Man/GI Joe Painted Head Guide
Some of the earlier head sculpts found on GI Joe’s and Action Man
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Useful Links
Although we may have some in stock for our own use, we do not sell repro parts, replacement hands or feet, standard sticker sheets on their own as there are plenty of people out there who already sell these. This page was put together initially for our own benefit as Read more
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Post & Packing Explained
When we mail out your purchases we take great care to ensure that they are delivered securely and arrive undamaged. Posters, prints and backdrops are mailed out in cardboard postal boxes, metal prints in A4 card backed envelopes, and action figures are sent out bubble wrapped in cardboard shipping boxes, Read more
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Mego’s Fighting Yank
ON LAND, AT SEA, IN THE AIR, FIGHTING YANK IS ALWAYS THERE… The Fighting Yank (or MINTEX knock off, as it is often referred to by G.I. Joe and Action Man collectors) was the Mego Corp’s attempt to provide a cheaper version of Hasbro’s very successful G.I Joe. Back in Read more
Action Figure Repairs
Talk Box Repairs
Talk boxes can fail for a number of reasons, most can be easily repaired but as spare parts are becoming harder to find, so are the chances of a successful repair. MKI TALK BOXES – 1968 Talking Commander (These are the ones where the string pulls out of the chest) Read more
Reference
Figure, Vehicle & Equipment Replacement Parts Guide
This page is for reference only and is intended to be used as a guide to give you an idea of what to look for when sourcing replacement parts. It contains items that we use in our workshop on a daily basis when repairing toys and action figures, that being Read more