Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
It's time to do another Polly Pocket restoration! (Yep, a vintage one :P). Today, we've got a Polly's Piano Recital case. Technically... two, but you'll see xD. So, some retrobrighting techniques, 3D design in Blender, and 3D printing. Plus a lot of paint! I hope you like it, despite the issues I encountered!
Quick jump to:
- Intro: 0:00
- Retrobrighting with fumes: 00:40
- Fixing Polly's arm: 05:58
- 3D-Designing the pieces: 07:32
- Preparing the 3D prints: 14:54
- Painting the pieces: 17:32
- Retrobrighting with liquid peroxide: 22:24
- Before the results...: 24:21
- Results: 25:07
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Complete restoration videos that you might enjoy: youtu.be/TsvwEZNGU4k
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Materials used (Note: As an affiliate, I get a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase. There's no extra cost for you):
- Liquid hydrogen peroxide 6% (recommended): amzn.to/3sp06IQ
- Hydrogen peroxide 3% (too weak): amzn.to/3u7dyl2
- Acrylic paints Vallejo Model Color set: amzn.to/3ic57e1
- Acrylic paints Vallejo Game Air set: amzn.to/3ckH2Tq
- Pure acetone: amzn.to/3C18TiN
- Brushes for painting minis: amzn.to/3aJKLGR
- Liquid chrome markers: amzn.to/3YYfhVb
- Biodegradable Cotton buds: amzn.to/3id4T6q
- Nitrile gloves: amzn.to/366WKf2
- Silicone mats: amzn.to/3JeJ8As
- Softboxes and tripods: amzn.to/2N25Lzv
Elegoo Mars 3: amzn.to/3FQRFZO
Blender: blender.org
Lychee: mango3d.io
Inspiring retrobrighting with vapour video: youtube.com/watch?v=WXhxTtK42A8&t=429s&ab_channel=MachoNachoProductions
Polly Pocket is a trademark of Mattel. I am not affiliated with Mattel or Bluebird in any way.
Music: Epidemic audio library.
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It's time to do another Polly Pocket restoration! (Yep, a vintage one :P). Today, we've got a Polly's Piano Recital case. Technically... two, but you'll see xD. So, some retrobrighting techniques, 3D design in Blender, and 3D printing. Plus a lot of paint! I hope you like it, despite the issues I encountered!
Quick jump to:
- Intro: 0:00
- Retrobrighting with fumes: 00:40
- Fixing Polly's arm: 05:58
- 3D-Designing the pieces: 07:32
- Preparing the 3D prints: 14:54
- Painting the pieces: 17:32
- Retrobrighting with liquid peroxide: 22:24
- Before the results...: 24:21
- Results: 25:07
Join my Patreon: patreon.com/retrogeekcrafts
Explore Polly Pocket merch (and help keep this channel running): retrogeektoys.com/articles/vintage-polly-pocket-all-the-sets-and-where-to-get-them
Complete restoration videos that you might enjoy: youtu.be/TsvwEZNGU4k
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Materials used (Note: As an affiliate, I get a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase. There's no extra cost for you):
- Liquid hydrogen peroxide 6% (recommended): amzn.to/3sp06IQ
- Hydrogen peroxide 3% (too weak): amzn.to/3u7dyl2
- Acrylic paints Vallejo Model Color set: amzn.to/3ic57e1
- Acrylic paints Vallejo Game Air set: amzn.to/3ckH2Tq
- Pure acetone: amzn.to/3C18TiN
- Brushes for painting minis: amzn.to/3aJKLGR
- Liquid chrome markers: amzn.to/3YYfhVb
- Biodegradable Cotton buds: amzn.to/3id4T6q
- Nitrile gloves: amzn.to/366WKf2
- Silicone mats: amzn.to/3JeJ8As
- Softboxes and tripods: amzn.to/2N25Lzv
Elegoo Mars 3: amzn.to/3FQRFZO
Blender: blender.org
Lychee: mango3d.io
Inspiring retrobrighting with vapour video: youtube.com/watch?v=WXhxTtK42A8&t=429s&ab_channel=MachoNachoProductions
Polly Pocket is a trademark of Mattel. I am not affiliated with Mattel or Bluebird in any way.
Music: Epidemic audio library.
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Do you enjoy my restorations?
Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/retrogeekcrafts
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