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<blockquote data-quote="PGowdy" data-source="post: 329672" data-attributes="member: 2042"><p>Fantastic post. And as a child of the ROTJ error and still a strong believer in it having the best figure line, this especially appealed to my nostalgia. </p><p>Like you say; in 1984 all kids wanted were the Jedi line figures. I remember one christmas or birthday getting Weequay and Klatuu (which i'd specifically asked for) along with a Gam Guard (still one of my favourite figures) and i think a Leia Boushh (another favourite). If i'd unwrapped a Princess Leia or Greedo i would not have been amused. :? </p><p>When the Ewoks became available they were all i could nag my parents about. I got 2 one birthday (possibly following the christmas haul, i always got less for my birthday as it's in January) Chief Chirpa and Logray. Was giddy with excitement and didn't put them down for a week or 2. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> </p><p></p><p>I would visit a toy shop in ealing, a walk away from where i lived, and spend all afternoon looking at the MOCs on the shelf. Often the one i wanted wasn't in stock (i think i looked for a Yoda for a full year with no luck. Owned my first Yoda as an adult collector <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> ) and the guy would often write down figures you wanted on a clipboard. </p><p>There were 3 toy shops on that high street and my favourite and most frequently visited was the family owned one which was actually a curtain and bedding material shop with a toy shop up stairs. They always had the best, most varied stock. </p><p></p><p>What i'd give to go back for an afternoon. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> </p><p></p><p>Thanks again for sharing. Great read. 8)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PGowdy, post: 329672, member: 2042"] Fantastic post. And as a child of the ROTJ error and still a strong believer in it having the best figure line, this especially appealed to my nostalgia. Like you say; in 1984 all kids wanted were the Jedi line figures. I remember one christmas or birthday getting Weequay and Klatuu (which i'd specifically asked for) along with a Gam Guard (still one of my favourite figures) and i think a Leia Boushh (another favourite). If i'd unwrapped a Princess Leia or Greedo i would not have been amused. :? When the Ewoks became available they were all i could nag my parents about. I got 2 one birthday (possibly following the christmas haul, i always got less for my birthday as it's in January) Chief Chirpa and Logray. Was giddy with excitement and didn't put them down for a week or 2. :D I would visit a toy shop in ealing, a walk away from where i lived, and spend all afternoon looking at the MOCs on the shelf. Often the one i wanted wasn't in stock (i think i looked for a Yoda for a full year with no luck. Owned my first Yoda as an adult collector :( ) and the guy would often write down figures you wanted on a clipboard. There were 3 toy shops on that high street and my favourite and most frequently visited was the family owned one which was actually a curtain and bedding material shop with a toy shop up stairs. They always had the best, most varied stock. What i'd give to go back for an afternoon. :D Thanks again for sharing. Great read. 8) [/QUOTE]
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