Been a "Gloomy Guss" as of late and have not really devoted as much time to the hobby as I would like. After a nice phone call from Buddy I realized I needed to get my hands dirty again.
So scouring eBay I came across this auction of well used Joes:
All three of these Joes needed some form of TLC. The price was reasonable so I snatched them up.
Staring with the Land Adventurer, his joints were tight and all he needed was a light washing and the years of carpet fuzz picked out of his beard and hair. I was very surprised seeing that his hair was nearly perfect and only the slight chin rubs were all that needed fixed. I have never patched a beard successfully and since I didn't have a lot in this guy I gave it a shot. Got it right the first time! After a little more cleaning I touched up the brows and set him aside. It is to be said, he did have two left legs from the knee down to include the foot. I replaced the calf with the correct right version and I have a right foot coming from eBay. (Bought the foot for $2.99 BIN with free shipping which is a steal) Once I replace the foot he will be ready for adventure.
The PH guy needed help. He was completely disassembled and restrung. Each part was deep cleaned and his joints all tightened. Lastly, I touched up his hair rubs and brows. Thinking he may join the ranks of my soldiers. Or go in the bin for a rainy day. . .have not decided yet . . .but he is a very nice early hard head figure.
Last the poor Sea Adventurer. This guy was a beloved toy, After I disassembled him for cleaning I scrubbed the body parts and honestly there was not a piece or part that was not scuffed scraped or scarred. This guy has had a hard life and these are the kind of Joes I LOVE finding in the wild. The stories they could tell! Cleaned him up and flocked the head with what I call "Charlton Red" again touching up the paint on the brows. I left all of his injuries alone so if you look closely you can see some of the heavy play-wear.
In the end, three really nice Joes, three inexpensive Joes and several days of escaping reality ans I once again immersed myself into what I love about this hobby.
So scouring eBay I came across this auction of well used Joes:
All three of these Joes needed some form of TLC. The price was reasonable so I snatched them up.
Staring with the Land Adventurer, his joints were tight and all he needed was a light washing and the years of carpet fuzz picked out of his beard and hair. I was very surprised seeing that his hair was nearly perfect and only the slight chin rubs were all that needed fixed. I have never patched a beard successfully and since I didn't have a lot in this guy I gave it a shot. Got it right the first time! After a little more cleaning I touched up the brows and set him aside. It is to be said, he did have two left legs from the knee down to include the foot. I replaced the calf with the correct right version and I have a right foot coming from eBay. (Bought the foot for $2.99 BIN with free shipping which is a steal) Once I replace the foot he will be ready for adventure.
The PH guy needed help. He was completely disassembled and restrung. Each part was deep cleaned and his joints all tightened. Lastly, I touched up his hair rubs and brows. Thinking he may join the ranks of my soldiers. Or go in the bin for a rainy day. . .have not decided yet . . .but he is a very nice early hard head figure.
Last the poor Sea Adventurer. This guy was a beloved toy, After I disassembled him for cleaning I scrubbed the body parts and honestly there was not a piece or part that was not scuffed scraped or scarred. This guy has had a hard life and these are the kind of Joes I LOVE finding in the wild. The stories they could tell! Cleaned him up and flocked the head with what I call "Charlton Red" again touching up the paint on the brows. I left all of his injuries alone so if you look closely you can see some of the heavy play-wear.
In the end, three really nice Joes, three inexpensive Joes and several days of escaping reality ans I once again immersed myself into what I love about this hobby.
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