My original youtube video was took down due to copyright infringement :rolleyes: ...but it can still be viewed here
https://www.macearchive.org/films/central-news-03061983-palitoy-and-star-wars
Something really cool that I only recently found out is that the company i work for owned the same machines Palitoy used to seal the blisters onto the cards. Unfortunately the machine was sold off early 2000 as we moved production to China, but i do remember it being used as we used it to seal...
Wonder if we sent it to Bob Brechin he might be able to remember a name, or show someone who was on production. in 1985 they had 585 staff so might be a big ask.
One question....Was the Darth Vader's Tie Fighter still being packed in 1983? or has the footage had some earlier clips stitched in? or have i got the wrong date? Looking at the batteries on the work bench do they look more late 70s??
My 2022 goals...
1) R2D2 with Pop Up Lightsabre
2) Luke Farm boy (upgrade required)
3) R2-D2 solid dome (upgrade required)
Got the upgrades which i'm happy with, but still need that R2.
My 2023 goals:
Going to explore the selling/dealing side of the hobby with a look at setting up a stall...
My first Echo and wow did it impress. I don't think i'd seen that amount of vintage in one place amazing space & location. Had a good chat with the Generation Skywalker team, Jez even did a on the spot interview. Was looking out for the Vintage Rebellion guys, Had a chat with Jason (aka Mr...