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  1. Clawrence

    New Footage from the Palitoy factory Circa 1983

    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
  2. Clawrence

    New Footage from the Palitoy factory Circa 1983

    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...
  3. Clawrence

    New Footage from the Palitoy factory Circa 1983

    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.
  4. Clawrence

    New Footage from the Palitoy factory Circa 1983

    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??
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  6. Clawrence

    New Footage from the Palitoy factory Circa 1983

    Unearthed some new archive footage from the Palitoy factory Circa 1983, unfortunately there's no sound until 0.56 seconds. Enjoy
  7. Clawrence

    End of 2022 collecting review and 2023 goals.

    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...
  8. Clawrence

    Book recommendation for vintage toys

    For a loose collector the Sansweet book was my first and still my favourite.
  9. Clawrence

    I wonder what I will find at the local car boot sale this year?

    Nice Haul mate, need to get myself out early on a Sunday morning
  10. Clawrence

    Happy Birthday Cazza

    Happy belated birthday mate
  11. Clawrence

    Happy Birtday Mini99

    Happy belated Birthday
  12. Clawrence

    Never stopped collecting

    Welcome to the forum @DanSolo. Will have to catch up at Echo...
  13. Clawrence

    Happy Birthday Frank

    Belated happy birthday, hope you had a good one.
  14. Clawrence

    Re: The vintage shop directory **2022 Update**

    Blue Harvest Toys added to the map:cool:. They have a stall within Morley Antiques Centre Unit One, Alexandra Mills, Baker St, Morley, Leeds LS27 0QH
  15. Clawrence

    Echo Base Live 2nd of April

    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...
  16. Clawrence

    Re: The vintage shop directory **2022 Update**

    All updated, thanks for the info(y)
  17. Clawrence

    Re: The vintage shop directory **2022 Update**

    Cheers Carl, will add Cosmic and remove Blue Harvest. spotted the post on Facebook too, have replied to Mark.
  18. Clawrence

    New display pics

    Nice mate loverly assortment, loving those soaps.:cool:
  19. Clawrence

    Things I know today that I didn’t yesterday…..

    Ditching the car for the train is brilliant.....took the family on a little trip to Birmingham shopping, less stress and actually cheaper (parking & fuel) Should have done it years ago.
  20. Clawrence

    Tom Veitch RIP

    Sad news. R.I.P🙏
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