Dr_Aplet Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Hey all this is a little different question but it applies to my show. This summer I bought some plastic soldiers that are about 36" tall and have a light that plugs into the back of head. I need to replace the light connector. This looks like a department 56 light bulb and connector. can someone tell me either; Where can i get new light connectors and cords? What are some ways that people upgrade these lights? My thought would be that I feed in general LED lights top to bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDucks Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Those could be white 6W candelabra bulbs (white Night light bulbs are 4W) That bulb shape is common for sewing machines. The cord and socket are easy, make your own using a vampire plug. How is the socket mounted? Loose sockets are usually in the plastic drawers at Home Depot for switches/and fixture light sockets Got Lighted pumpkins? they may have the same socket assembly. Are you stuck using 120V (only AC controllers)? I converted many of my Walmart candy canes to white led strips (12V), so I have a bunch of 10 bulb (clear) strings (each bulb is 12V, so I cut some up and use with my CMB24 (ungroup a RGB port for 3 channels) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Mitchell Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Michaels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDucks Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 3 hours ago, Brian Mitchell said: Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Michaels. AFAIK He will have an hours drive (Ukaih if they have any of those. OTOH Hopland has Mendcino Brewing: Redtail Ale 👍) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimehc Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 These ?? https://www.amazon.com/Accessory-UL-Listed-Halloween-Decorations-Decoration/dp/B09F2KPKKT/ref=sxin_15_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.b245e49f-68a4-4489-b1f9-81f4034255f5:amzn1.sym.b245e49f-68a4-4489-b1f9-81f4034255f5&crid=3H7090CIYW4MM&cv_ct_cx=blow+mold+light+replacement&keywords=blow+mold+light+replacement&pd_rd_i=B09F2KPKKT&pd_rd_r=a5c0bd5f-5625-4d4c-b588-4b406f1b2a49&pd_rd_w=jq6pJ&pd_rd_wg=HHVT2&pf_rd_p=b245e49f-68a4-4489-b1f9-81f4034255f5&pf_rd_r=D2V87B89Q30SMVGGR04H&qid=1658333430&sprefix=blowmold+light,aps,86&sr=1-1-a73d1c8c-2fd2-4f19-aa41-2df022bcb241-spons&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlogan Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 I've used these guys for lamp parts. They seemed to have EVERYTHING for lamps. We've bought some old blowmolds (for inside) at antique shows and I have found replacement parts for all of them here. grandbrass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kulpy Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 I bought some of these to make my own cords up https://www.nationalartcraft.com//subcategory.asp?gid=1&cid=27&scid=27 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Aplet Posted July 21, 2022 Author Share Posted July 21, 2022 10 hours ago, TheDucks said: AFAIK He will have an hours drive (Ukaih if they have any of those. OTOH Hopland has Mendcino Brewing: Redtail Ale 👍) 9 hours ago, Jimehc said: These ?? https://www.amazon.com/Accessory-UL-Listed-Halloween-Decorations-Decoration/dp/B09F2KPKKT/ref=sxin_15_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.b245e49f-68a4-4489-b1f9-81f4034255f5:amzn1.sym.b245e49f-68a4-4489-b1f9-81f4034255f5&crid=3H7090CIYW4MM&cv_ct_cx=blow+mold+light+replacement&keywords=blow+mold+light+replacement&pd_rd_i=B09F2KPKKT&pd_rd_r=a5c0bd5f-5625-4d4c-b588-4b406f1b2a49&pd_rd_w=jq6pJ&pd_rd_wg=HHVT2&pf_rd_p=b245e49f-68a4-4489-b1f9-81f4034255f5&pf_rd_r=D2V87B89Q30SMVGGR04H&qid=1658333430&sprefix=blowmold+light,aps,86&sr=1-1-a73d1c8c-2fd2-4f19-aa41-2df022bcb241-spons&psc=1 4 hours ago, Kulpy said: I bought some of these to make my own cords up https://www.nationalartcraft.com//subcategory.asp?gid=1&cid=27&scid=27 You all nailed it i think. those metal brackets will be able to be bent to what ever shape hole i need. Ducks that fact that you know any of these towns earns points in my book. not many people get up into my neck of the woods. Thank you all for the help. Any one what to help me start updating all my sequences? I'm going to have to get another controller to really put my collection to use. this year i am adding 4 standard lit Christmas trees, 7 soldiers, a https://www.thewinfieldcollection.com/ caroler set and a bunch of smaller yard sale items. Any suggestions on how to properly double up lights so people don't know you are doubling? meaning Eves #1 with a couple soldiers, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimehc Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 https://www.amazon.com/s?k=blow+mold+light+replacement&crid=2IXX2QF6UGSF0&sprefix=%2Caps%2C71&ref=nb_sb_ss_recent_1_0_recent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDucks Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Jimehc said: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=blow+mold+light+replacement&crid=2IXX2QF6UGSF0&sprefix=%2Caps%2C71&ref=nb_sb_ss_recent_1_0_recent I recommend build you own or cut out the switch if they are used anyplace that gets rained on. those spin switches are CHEAPLY made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Aplet Posted July 21, 2022 Author Share Posted July 21, 2022 1 hour ago, TheDucks said: I recommend build you own or cut out the switch if they are used anyplace that gets rained on. those spin switches are CHEAPLY made. Now that you mention it yes the switches would need to go. As long as I have the socket everything else can be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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