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We have a few Star Wars Follies planned for this year. I've already scripted the next one and I have another three subjects in the script writing process.

Yeah...it was more work than I anticipated, which is why the video was so long in coming after Part 1. I'm glad of two things: That we didn't attempt a RetroBrite process as it wouldn't have made much of a difference on this example -- and by extension, that we left the wing stickers well enough...

I posted my goodbye to Mr. Nimoy on Saturday. L4bmESCdH1A

Oh! Sorry stratpack! I forgot! :D

A white TIE and a Vader TIE need help! Part 1 gets the Dark Lord of the Sith flying again... uE1kcwXjov0

I understand the trepidation toward new stickers from the comments here, and I am also fearful of slippery slope consequences. I'd like to reinforce what I said on the podcast however - we conduct restorations for people who still have their original childhood toys and have asked us to clean...

Plus, depending on which transfer of the Special Edition you're watching, Luke's saber is all over the place color-wise. In the 1977 version, when Luke is fighting the remote, it looks white. In the 1997 SE Laserdisc, the 1997 SE clearly pushed the color toward green. The DVD wasn't any better...

Thanks so much, stratpack!

These wings were broken in four places - snapped off - completely separated from the ship and RTV siliconed back together like a filthy grilled cheese sandwich. There was no MacGuyvering them back to working order. They were toast. See Part 1 of the video to see the extent of the damage. With...

They weren't brand new. They were 35 years old. What glue would you suggest be used to functionally fix those wings?

This X-Wing was at death's door. Glad it's going back to its original owner though. Makes it all worthwhile.

Hey all - Great to be here! I am a lifelong vintage Star Wars collector (as well as many other 1980s lines). Name: Michael Age: 35 Single/Married: In Relationship Residence: Atlanta, GA - USA (Grew up in Weybridge, Surrey) Occupation: Multimedia Producer Kids: None that I know of Pets: Two...

Hey everyone, This is Michael from RetroBlasting. I happened to get a link to this thread from a friend. Very humbled to see my videos discussed among fellow vintage collectors. Thanks so much for the kind words. I saw some questions and, like you I'm a serious vintage Star Wars enthusiast...