Posted some pictures in the modern section to test the water as I know there isn't a lot of love for the new figures and ships and I display them side by side - I took all my figures and put them together for a complete 77 picture then realised I am still missing a few as they are safely tucked away in a box waiting for fathers day and my next birthday! Most are my originals but got to say a big thank you to Djbighair and itfciain for helping me finish my 77
When I saw the new old style vintage packaging it obviously brought back lots of happy memories and thought it would be a nice (and cheap) way to display my originals against vintage card backs - but seeing them has only made me want original moc's so maybe not so cheap in the long run!
Think the vintage and modern display well together and it's only when you compare them side by side you realise that the vintage is every bit as detailed as the new stuff, makes you appreciate the vintage even more.
My wife has been good enough to let me have the spare room, the pictures are from the fan club packs from the 80's complete with authentic rips, creases and blu tac stains
Millennium Falcon instruction sheet - pride of place on the wall. Was gutted when I noticed I had scribbled Sally Ann Howes on it. I googled the name and then remembered I was in love with her when I was a kid :lol:
My favourite shelf, just a bit of everything - Texas Instruments digital watch, pencils from fan club, curtains and bedding and my very first lightsaber
Only been on here since December but can't get enough of it - great crowd, cheers guys
Colin.
Update July 2014
Thought it was time for a quick update for my (and my daughters) collection. Moved away from the vintage/modern comparison set up as I wanted to concentrate more on vintage.
Loose figures get top shelves (because that's where it all started) then my cardbacks and baggies, then my slowly growing MOC's and boxed mini rigs. All my modern MOC's now on a separate unit, still a few I'm after but not too many.
Few more vintage ships but you'll notice the obvious space behind Y Wing for my B Wing that I am getting for xmas this year
Master Replicas Sabers and Blasters - looking to add the Jedi training remote so if anyone sees one for sale please give me a shout
Daughters room - she's setting up various scenes from the trilogy including Hoth battle, Jabba palace, Bespin freezing chamber, Endor and Tatooine. What I really like is she is mixing vintage and modern figures for them all. Makes buying little presents really easy as well as she is always looking for figures to add to them.
When I saw the new old style vintage packaging it obviously brought back lots of happy memories and thought it would be a nice (and cheap) way to display my originals against vintage card backs - but seeing them has only made me want original moc's so maybe not so cheap in the long run!
Think the vintage and modern display well together and it's only when you compare them side by side you realise that the vintage is every bit as detailed as the new stuff, makes you appreciate the vintage even more.
My wife has been good enough to let me have the spare room, the pictures are from the fan club packs from the 80's complete with authentic rips, creases and blu tac stains
Millennium Falcon instruction sheet - pride of place on the wall. Was gutted when I noticed I had scribbled Sally Ann Howes on it. I googled the name and then remembered I was in love with her when I was a kid :lol:
My favourite shelf, just a bit of everything - Texas Instruments digital watch, pencils from fan club, curtains and bedding and my very first lightsaber
Only been on here since December but can't get enough of it - great crowd, cheers guys
Colin.
Update July 2014
Thought it was time for a quick update for my (and my daughters) collection. Moved away from the vintage/modern comparison set up as I wanted to concentrate more on vintage.
Loose figures get top shelves (because that's where it all started) then my cardbacks and baggies, then my slowly growing MOC's and boxed mini rigs. All my modern MOC's now on a separate unit, still a few I'm after but not too many.
Few more vintage ships but you'll notice the obvious space behind Y Wing for my B Wing that I am getting for xmas this year
Master Replicas Sabers and Blasters - looking to add the Jedi training remote so if anyone sees one for sale please give me a shout
Daughters room - she's setting up various scenes from the trilogy including Hoth battle, Jabba palace, Bespin freezing chamber, Endor and Tatooine. What I really like is she is mixing vintage and modern figures for them all. Makes buying little presents really easy as well as she is always looking for figures to add to them.