It's been a good year for me - the main highlight being Celebration Europe. As well as being fully immersed in SW for a whole 4 days, it was a real privilege to present on the Collecting Track and Podcast stages with my Vintage Rebellion co-hosts. It's also been great to meet up with so many friends at various events - you know who you are!
Collecting-wise, I've not done too badly on my goals…
1. A vintage British store display piece
Yes - Palitoy Vader header and shelf talkers, Sphere Books ESB display, Ewoks video display, Airfix counter display.
2. A vintage British cinema piece.
No
3. A vintage cast & crew or production item.
No, but got some good modern pieces from the movies and TV shows.
4. A significant Palitoy piece.
Yes - As well as the store displays I've picked up some retailer catalogues and ESB carrier bag.
5. A vintage SW mirror - either with the droids and the SW logo, or with artwork from the Fascal stickers.
Yes - Got the mirror.
6. An item that I never knew existed.
Yes - Very early SW cap, sold in cinema foyers.
Goals for 2024 - not too dissimilar…
1. A vintage British store display piece
2. A vintage British cinema piece.
3. A vintage cast & crew or production item.
4. A significant Palitoy piece.
5. Finish off either my Frankel & Roth, Acamas, or Helix production runs.
6. A British item that I never knew existed.
A very Happy New Year to all of you!