# Matty PKE mods. **URL:** \ **Category:** PKE Meters\ **Created:** [January 1, 2011, 7:18am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/matty-pke-mods/29237 "2011-01-01T07:18:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![pagrashtak](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/pagrashtak/32/6096_2.png) [@pagrashtak](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/pagrashtak)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 7:18am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/matty-pke-mods/29237/1 "2011-01-01T07:18:25Z")
So I got myself a Matty Collector PKE in the mail, and the device seems a bit too visually drab, needs something to add a touch of color to it even while on display. This got me thinking (a dangerous hobby of mine, avoid it if you can). Why not use a bit of yellow/black warning tape to put on the grove running down both sides of the PKE, the tape would have to be split to allow access to the batteries, but it would definitely add a bit of personality to a mass produced item. What do you guys think, and what kinds of mods are you considering? ---
**Author:** ![Sledge](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/sledge/32/3976_2.png) [@Sledge](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Sledge)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 8:38am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/matty-pke-mods/29237/2 "2011-01-01T08:38:57Z")
> [@pagrashtak](#): > > So I got myself a Matty Collector PKE in the mail, and the device seems a bit too visually drab, needs something to add a touch of color to it even while on display. This got me thinking (a dangerous hobby of mine, avoid it if you can). Why not use a bit of yellow/black warning tape to put on the grove running down both sides of the PKE, the tape would have to be split to allow access to the batteries, but it would definitely add a bit of personality to a mass produced item. > > What do you guys think, and what kinds of mods are you considering? None! I like it the way it is… ---
**Author:** ![The\_Roach\_On\_Twelve](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/the_roach_on_twelve/32/3983_2.png) [@The\_Roach\_On\_Twelve](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/The_Roach_On_Twelve)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/matty-pke-mods/29237/3 "2011-01-01T13:55:11Z")
> [@pagrashtak](#): > > Why not use a bit of yellow/black warning tape to put on the grove running down both sides of the PKE, the tape would have to be split to allow access to the batteries, ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/deathsquadmarch/G](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/deathsquadmarch/G) I F Z\_fozzyfacepalm.gif) ---
**Author:** ![ProtonCharger](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/e0b2c6/32.png) [@ProtonCharger](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ProtonCharger)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/matty-pke-mods/29237/4 "2011-01-01T18:36:27Z")
i think it needs an attachment for a nerf maverick ---
**Author:** ![ThrowingChicken](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/46a35a/32.png) [@ThrowingChicken](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ThrowingChicken)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/matty-pke-mods/29237/5 "2011-01-01T18:45:53Z")
Modify it to look less like a toy and more like what was seen in the movie. Adding reflective strips to the back of a toy is just going to get you a toy with reflective strips on the back. ---
**Author:** ![m\_burkit](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/m_burkit/32/187890_2.png) [@m\_burkit](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/m_burkit)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/matty-pke-mods/29237/6 "2011-01-01T19:14:06Z")
I did a few modifications to the [mattel](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/toys/mattel) pke I have. I sanded the warning print off the back of the handle, mounted a covertec clip onto the pke to hang it from my belt, and repainted it satin black. No reflective tape here. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Roach\_On\_Twelve](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/the_roach_on_twelve/32/3983_2.png) [@The\_Roach\_On\_Twelve](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/The_Roach_On_Twelve)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/matty-pke-mods/29237/7 "2011-01-01T20:05:39Z")
> [@mburkit](#): > > I did a few modifications to the mattel pke I have. I sanded the warning print off the back of the handle, mounted a covertec clip onto the pke to hang it from my belt, and repainted it satin black. No reflective tape here. Matt, Everyone knows that caution tape makes a GB prop! ---
**Author:** ![Egon222](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/a183cd/32.png) [@Egon222](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Egon222)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2011, 3:40am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/matty-pke-mods/29237/8 "2011-01-02T03:40:31Z")
I think they are fine and movie accurate, yet that would be cool too. I almost got one, but it sold out before I could. ---
**Author:** ![Nerdy\_NotionZ](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/e8c25b/32.png) [@Nerdy\_NotionZ](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Nerdy_NotionZ)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2011, 2:10am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/matty-pke-mods/29237/9 "2011-01-03T02:10:29Z")
I took the wing and screen off mine. Filled the holes, and added a shoe polisher head to the under side of it. Then painted it red Here are my pics [http://www.gbfans.com/images/store/233\_39769589.jpg](http://www.gbfans.com/images/store/233_39769589.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![MrSpider](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/58956e/32.png) [@MrSpider](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/MrSpider)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2011, 4:33am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/matty-pke-mods/29237/10 "2011-01-03T04:33:04Z")
I want in pink with purple wings and hello kitty stickers ---
**Author:** ![exo95er](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/e47774/32.png) [@exo95er](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/exo95er)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2011, 10:52am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/matty-pke-mods/29237/11 "2011-01-03T10:52:24Z")
> [@Zander Yurami](#): > > I took the wing and screen off mine. Filled the holes, and added a shoe polisher head to the under side of it. Then painted it red > > Here are my pics > > [http://www.gbfans.com/images/store/233\_39769589.jpg](http://www.gbfans.com/images/store/233_39769589.jpg) Hah! Nice job! ---
**Author:** ![Gareee](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/gareee/32/5994_2.png) [@Gareee](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Gareee)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2011, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/matty-pke-mods/29237/12 "2011-01-03T12:35:41Z")
> [@Mr.Spider](#): > > I want in pink with purple wings and hello kitty stickers I still have my GBdan hot pink shells if you need them… ---
**Author:** ![MrSpider](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/58956e/32.png) [@MrSpider](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/MrSpider)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2011, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/matty-pke-mods/29237/13 "2011-01-03T15:04:53Z")
lol, No I’m good Gary, I have his grey ones just kinda sitting around at the moment… Hrmmmmmm, that’s a good idea for a stunt PKE though… ---
**Author:** ![Carpeteria](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/carpeteria/32/4011_2.png) [@Carpeteria](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Carpeteria)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2011, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/matty-pke-mods/29237/14 "2011-01-03T16:47:53Z")
> [@pagrashtak](#): > > Why not use a bit of yellow/black warning tape to put on the grove running down both sides of the PKE, the tape would have to be split to allow access to the batteries, but it would definitely add a bit of personality to a mass produced item. YES. I agree completely, but I don’t think you’re taking it nearly far enough. Here’s a rough sketch I’ve been working on that I think really takes the PKE to its most logical evolution: ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/3/0/304337c8d934799e587406c7de17a02f6fd2f9fc.jpeg) Right? Right? ---
**Author:** ![wm6929](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/ed8c4c/32.png) [@wm6929](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/wm6929)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2011, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/matty-pke-mods/29237/15 "2011-01-03T17:32:52Z")
^this needs to happen ---
**Author:** ![ProtonCharger](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/e0b2c6/32.png) [@ProtonCharger](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ProtonCharger)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2011, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/matty-pke-mods/29237/16 "2011-01-03T18:26:22Z")
> [@Carpeteria](#): > > YES. I agree completely, but I don’t think you’re taking it nearly far enough. Here’s a rough sketch I’ve been working on that I think really takes the PKE to its most logical evolution: > > ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/3/0/304337c8d934799e587406c7de17a02f6fd2f9fc.jpeg) there isnt enough caution tape and you dont have a way to attach a nerf maverick to it. why do you suck and disappoint everyone? ---
**Author:** ![Sledge](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/sledge/32/3976_2.png) [@Sledge](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Sledge)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2011, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/matty-pke-mods/29237/17 "2011-01-03T18:37:32Z")
the rest of it needs to be pink with purple dots all over it. ---
**Author:** ![Carpeteria](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/carpeteria/32/4011_2.png) [@Carpeteria](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Carpeteria)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2011, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/matty-pke-mods/29237/18 "2011-01-03T19:06:24Z")
> [@ProtonCharger](#): > > there isnt enough caution tape and you dont have a way to attach a nerf maverick to it. why do you suck and disappoint everyone? Dude, that IS a Nerf Maverick. ---
**Author:** ![ProtonCharger](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/e0b2c6/32.png) [@ProtonCharger](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ProtonCharger)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2011, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/matty-pke-mods/29237/19 "2011-01-03T19:26:56Z")
you turned a pke into a nerf maverick?! alright i guess im impressed. ---
**Author:** ![gb\_dan-1](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/gb_dan-1/32/5876_2.png) [@gb\_dan-1](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/gb_dan-1)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2011, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/matty-pke-mods/29237/20 "2011-01-03T23:53:34Z")
> [@mburkit](#): > > I did a few modifications to the mattel pke I have. I sanded the warning print off the back of the handle, mounted a covertec clip onto the pke to hang it from my belt, and repainted it satin black. No reflective tape here. Matt, did you completely disassemble your PKE prior to painting or just mask off the other areas? I’ve already removed the warning print. I did that about 5 min after I opened it. [Next page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/matty-pke-mods/29237.md?page=2)