New Special Buy limelight.

Hey guys,

Decided i would start a new thread about my 'Special buy' focus. Hope thats ok with you all

Around 4 years ago i set out to start building a focus on the UK Special buy sticker items. I have an attachement to these items as i remember them in the shops as a kid, and also remember seeing them a year or two after it all went quiet when i was long past my SW stage. I actually remember buying Metallicas 'One' on 7" in Woolworths and seeing these items stacked all over the counter, those were the days. My aunty also worked in Woolworths and i used to get a treat or two from her in the time when i was still SW mad. Some people might find it a strange focus but to me, its something unique.

All the items pictured have been purchased over the past 4 years The Trilogo Ewok teddy and B-Wing are my 2 latest aquisitions thanks to Lewis Reynolds and Iain. I do have a special offer 8 figure pack which i couldnt find at this moment, but i know its up there as i hid it away Top of my priority are the Falcon, Cap2, ISP6 and the POTF Tri sets. The X wing is nigh on impossible but they do exist and were in the shops back then. The Bwing is in mint unused condition but has been opened. The AT-AT, AT-ST and a few others are still unused with accessories in bags.

Enjoy the photos and for any UK guys, i hope this brings the memories flooding back

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Thats it for now. I have got a speeder bike but i cant find the friggin thing!!!

That's an amazing collection you've put together

I remember seeing some of those price stickers from back in the day and although I've never been a fan of any sort of priced stickers on my items I can certainly see the appeal of these and with so many of them put together in one place it looks truly impressive!

I love to see a group shot if you get the chance.

Such a great focus,

Ian

I'll give you a tenner on the at at so you can double bubble

Looking sweet Ian, really is a great thing to focus on, you going to add the POTF/Tri logo 1.59 stickers or just staying with these round ones mate?, where's the woolies pack? I thought you managed to pick one up for your run?

That is special 8)

Fantastic way to choose a focus and such great pieces you've pulled together too. I remember these stickers well as a kid myself and they do evoke a host of memories.. as you say... Woolworths! I imagine though the stickers are often removed though by collectors or are you finding a good amount (relatively) available to keep building the focus?

Frunkstar said:

I'll give you a tenner on the at at so you can double bubble

Looking sweet Ian, really is a great thing to focus on, you going to add the POTF/Tri logo 1.59 stickers or just staying with these round ones mate?, where's the woolies pack? I thought you managed to pick one up for your run?

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Ian??? You mean Lee

The 8 pack is up stairs somewhere, and id love a few Tri special price cards.

Nice run mate. I remember Woolies having @ @'s and Ewok Villages for £4.99 back in the day when they were on clearance. My Mum didn't seem to think I was needing either even tho I was desperate for an @ @ Walker lol. Kudos away. G

nice collection,i used to love going in woolworths pick n mix and a toy great memories

Mate, must say i hate you....for this 49P :lol:
no just kidding Lee its an exceptional Focus and great to see

Great stuff buddy - I think price stickers really dose add character to items. Thanks for sharing.

Top class Lee, those prices are crazy.

Looks awesome Lee! Thanks for sharing! 8)

8) great limelight, prices .....wow....

Thanks for sharing

Palitoy78 said:

Frunkstar said:

I'll give you a tenner on the at at so you can double bubble

Looking sweet Ian, really is a great thing to focus on, you going to add the POTF/Tri logo 1.59 stickers or just staying with these round ones mate?, where's the woolies pack? I thought you managed to pick one up for your run?

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Ian??? You mean Lee

The 8 pack is up stairs somewhere, and id love a few Tri special price cards.

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Indeed I do mean Lee WTF :? must have been having a blonde moment earlier, I know I had been chatting with a buddy on one of the marine forums earlie called Ian, thats the only thing I can think & my excuse which I am sheepishly sticking to John :lol:

EDIT - would indeed be class to add some of the 1.59 stickers to this focus LEE!

Jeez! What about those prices, something else. What a great focus to have. Now if I recall correctly, wasn't there a big sealed bag of loose figures that had a special price sticker and didn't someone on here found one at a car boot sale?

Yes I rem that :!:

Nice focus there bit of nostalgia too 8)
So I guess ur after the £4.99 Falcon :?: