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[monkey_roo]

Oh - I wish the next HasLab is the Ghost - But at the same time that would be a big dollar item - 500 at least I would imagine

But slightly less pricey is the Lego offerings... They have already announced a new Ghost ($170) and a T-6 Shuttle ($70) - still not cheep, but can't wait.

 

[lejackal]

Today came some modern modern tat and some vintage modern tat

 

[monkey_roo]

Dude - so NOT Tat. The Classic Edition 4 pack is great, for me it is the set that bridges the original Kenner line with the new Hasbro, to that end I think it is actually an important collectors piece.

Also, for me, the Retro line is one of the best things Hasbro has done of late, lovely pickups.

 

[monkey_roo]

Some of my latest

 

[lejackal]

Some of my latest
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I love these cards, and the rebels figures on them. Rarely saw them in shops though

 

[lejackal]

Dude - so NOT Tat. The Classic Edition 4 pack is great, for me it is the set that bridges the original Kenner line with the new Hasbro, to that end I think it is actually an important collectors piece.

Also, for me, the Retro line is one of the best things Hasbro has done of late, lovely pickups.

It's actually so not tat it's going to remain sealed, unlike pretty much everything else produced after 1990

 

[db94]

Yes
Got them, I'm only really after the droids, for my daughter and pair for me. Planning to sell the rest but what's the bet when I see them I crack and keep a set.

 

[db94]

Some of my latest
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Think there's an ESB Yoda and R2 twin pack - that's definitely on my want list

 

[lejackal]

Another delivery:

A couple of openers this time and Andor to stay MOC

 

[db94]

Another delivery:
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A couple of openers this time and Andor to stay MOC

Nice mate and great timing with AOTC figure - it's 21 years old today. It was our daughters first SW film on the big screen

 

[lejackal]

Nice mate and great timing with AOTC figure - it's 21 years old today. It was our daughters first SW film on the big screen

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If that's 21 now I must be old

 

[monkey_roo]

So typically I detoured a little with this batch, the art work is wicked, the figures so bright and I am a sucker for animation, the last two from the line are on the way - at least it only had eight figures.
The commander Bly is fantastic as well

 

[db94]

If that's 21 now I must be old

The funny thing is - that's exactly what Emily said as well (26)

 

[db94]

Just watching it now and Hasbro really did us proud with the figures and vehicles. Remember us all going down to our local toy shop every week and finding new (and very cool) figures, good times

 

[db94]

Realise this probably isn't the place for this post but -

Does anyone want any of the spare figures from the latest retro set?
I want R2 and 3PO, daughter wants the same plus Tusken, so rest are spare.
£71 per back so £12 a figure, let me know if anyone wants any

 

[monkey_roo]

Bit more.

 

[lejackal]

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Realise this probably isn't the place for this post but -

Does anyone want any of the spare figures from the latest retro set?
I want R2 and 3PO, daughter wants the same plus Tusken, so rest are spare.
£71 per back so £12 a figure, let me know if anyone wants any

Not for me but I'm sure you'll move them pretty easily

 

[monkey_roo]

Sadly these four seemed to suffer in shipping (or the sellers was less then honest) but a little sellotape and it is what it is - certainly not chasing replacements
But four nice figures nonetheless.

 

[lejackal]

Ordered these Thursday evening and got them this morning, all for a fiver a pop.

And because I'm a considerate collector I've opened them all to make your sealed ones more valuable

 

[monkey_roo]

Quite the haul today…
Lots of cool figures here as I'm closing in on a complete line.

 

[monkey_roo]

This fella deserves his own post. Until I got into this line I'd never seen him so a complete surprise. But what a figure…..

 

[lejackal]

This fella deserves his own post. Until I got into this line I'd never seen him so a complete surprise. But what a figure…..
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Fantastic figure, looks to be a fantastic price as well

 

[monkey_roo]

I won't say he was cheep, but compared to the two or three up on evilbay right now he was a bargain - shipping from the US sucked as normal though. Certainly the most expensive modern figure I have ever bought.

 

[monkey_roo]

Another day another postal…
Mixed lot here. The final two millennium coin sets - which finishes off my POTF2 figure run. (Just some play sets to go) and a few more rebels figures and the ultra new Colt figure.

 

[monkey_roo]

Also to help with the collection, or enable it… depends on your view, I thought I'd try this book.
My initial thoughts are - lots of images which are nice, not a lot of detail on the items and from an editorial point of view the written listings are often pages away from the images they are referencing.
But, it's the first book I've found that presents the toys spanning such a time frame and it is a 'wish list' book rather than a guide. Price wise I think it was £40 so not too bad. Certainly worth the money …. Case in point - this book just showed me a set from the Disney crossover line I didn't have (I previously thought I was ) - so the book just cost me more money…

 

[Mini99]

That looks a great book, never seen that before…off to eBay!

PS: Your Jedi Temple Guard looks amazing.

 

[monkey_roo]

Amazon: Amazon product ASIN 0764365886

 

[Mini99]

Also to help with the collection, or enable it… depends on your view, I thought I'd try this book.
My initial thoughts are - lots of images which are nice, not a lot of detail on the items and from an editorial point of view the written listings are often pages away from the images they are referencing.
But, it's the first book I've found that presents the toys spanning such a time frame and it is a 'wish list' book rather than a guide. Price wise I think it was £40 so not too bad. Certainly worth the money …. Case in point - this book just showed me a set from the Disney crossover line I didn't have (I previously thought I was ) - so the book just cost me more money…
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Thanks.

 

[user 5830]

Been reassessing my collecting tastes and despite holding into my vintage loose run and a handful of key loose vehicles (including the daddy of them all; Rebel Transport) I've started to pick up a few of these beautiful modern items..
Yep, Hot Toys can be an eye watering price, but compared to recent MOC prices I'm feeling more enjoyment and therefore slightly more ease to buy them.
The detail all over them is insane… they display beautifully and the ability to dynamic pose if you so wish is quite a treat.
Others in the collection so far:
Kuill and the Blurrg
Mando and child
Lando
Luke Snowspeeder
Looking forward to posting more. Is there a specific Hot Toys showcase or buy and sell thread I've missed?

 

[Clarkspie&chips]

I'm so happy to see you posting again Steve and that you've picked up the hobby again.
Welcome back!