Recent content by mr_powerdroid

Can't believe there were still some about that late!

Well, which figures go for the lower end prices? That's what I'd be interested to know at first. I'm not looking to buy anything high end at the moment.

I want a general overview of the history of the releases, rarities and how to tell originals from reseals. I used to have a really nice magazine article which gave the basics, but that was lost a long time ago. Thanks.

Can anyone please recommend any good online articles about the basics of collecting Star Wars figures? I've tried looking, but it's a bit of a minefield out there...

I know what you mean! I got a nice AT-ST boxed for £7.50 at one in 1996. Sold it on Ebay a couple of years later for nearly £20! So, I guess I helped kill off toy and train fairs...

Just wondered what sort of prices I should be paying for the cheaper ESB MOC's in C8+ condition. Thanks in advance.

Probably not worth going, ODB. As others have said, Ebay has killed off the Star Wars side of it. The one I went to in Huntingdon a few weeks back had very little. What it did have was very overpriced e.g. one stall was selling a loose, weaponless AT-AT driver for £30!

Thanks for the info. I always like to know nerdy stuff like this!

Looking to get any version of a 2-1B MOC in excellent condition (C8+). PM me if you have one to offer. Thanks.

What's the latest date that's known for Star Wars figures being available in a shop at their normal retail price? Late 80s?

I remember Zodiac well. I've spoke to the owner of that site before and he's very helpful.

Thanks for the info, chaps. Sounds like the TaT fairs aren't worth it anymore. It's a shame really as it was always good to go and have a look at things before you buy. Plus, before the internet, it was somewhere you could see things you'd only ever read about. I might check out the NEC thing...

Back in the mid 90s, I used to go along to the various toy and train fairs in the local area - mostly Norwich and Huntingdon. Then, I stopped collecting Star Wars figures and sold off what I did have - nothing special as I was only 12/13 at the time and bought bits with my pocket money...