e30318is
Sith Lord
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I got back home today after a really heavy weekend spent at a music festival, still half cut and on a come down. There was a parcel waiting for me and I had no idea what it could be... I left it for an hour or so and when I had sobered up I opened it. I noticed on the custom label there were four items, and still had no idea what could be inside.
My jaw hit the ground when it dawned on me what was going on...
First up was the beautiful card, with a fantastic image drawn by Ryan (it is scarily apt too!!!) just seeing the front made my day- it came at just the right time! The message inside was totally overwhelming and really does mean the world chaps.
Underneath was a lovely carded potf2 Jawa and gonk Droid, then I was totally distracted by a star case....I could smell vintage :lol: The middle was filled with peanuts so I couldn't see much, just the LP logo and "Star Wars"... Then I flipped it over and saw it was a twelve back!! Peeling the star case open and I caught a glimpse of a yellow sabre... At this point I became slightly hysterical and the next few minutes was a total blur! Needless to say I am totally blown away- the Luke is in remarkable condition, and was on my hit list as I wanted a single iconic "star wars" piece to display in the centre of my collection. The fact I now have one and it was a gift from my mates elevates it to above grail status. Words really can't express lads. (sorry to go a little Brokeback Mountain but I am really touched!)
Next up, is a fantastic custom Luke X Wing on a Glasslite card, and it looks flipping amazing!! On display it really does look genuine, I love the fact it looks weathered!! I have a strong suspicion that this is Todds handy work- I love it, thanks dude
At this point (three items down) I thought there was one more item.... Having a quick rummage in the box I came across a beautiful loose Jawa, in totally minty condition! Thinking that was it I returned for a really close look at the Luke and I was in awe of the condition- it's a beauty!
I started to clear up and put the peanuts back in the box and noticed more!!!! Much more!!!
Boxed and sealed Kubrick Jawa, Topps Jawa trading card, A space club card (signed by Luke Skywalker himself!!!) a cool fridge magnet with a knarly looking Jawa! I would love to hear some more about the Jawa sketch card, who and where?!?! Underneath that stash of goodness was the cracking run of badges, I really love these! Again, I would love to be educated on what exactly these are... And if there are any more I will be obtaining them!!
I really thought that was it, but I rechecked to see if I had missed anything, and to my sheer horror saw another star case!! I was almost terrified to see what was inside, it was almost like I had received too much!! Anyway I soon got over that (!) and was delighted to find a bobby dazzler of a 79 back ROTJ Jawa! The card is so case fresh, probably the best condition card i have ever seen, let alone owned! I have a clipper offer 79 back which (as silly as it sounds) annoys me as it's in my Kenner run but has a star burst sticker so I class it as a foreign piece. Not any more though! I would love to hear where this one originated from (I have a theory the 79 back Jawas were mainly sold in Australia)
Thank you all so much guys, I am still almost speechless over this. It is greatly appreciated and totally unexpected. Not only is the haul well thought out, they are in beautiful condition and it contains some of my most desired items. The timing is amazing too, I had OD'd a little on collecting and what with all the fallings out business, coupled to the deflated feeling of coming back home to reality after a hedonistic weekend and this package was a total god send!
I look forward to hearing more about how this was all arranged and who organised it. This has completely reaffirmed my thoughts on the community, thanks so much guys, you are the best
Here is the amazing haul in all its glory 8)
Thank you so much again everyone, for Shawn, Ryan and Joe for organising it and Jason and Todd for donating, and everyone else who contributed. You all did an amazing job I really am genuinely touched.
I still cant believe I have a 12 back luke!!! Whoop!!! :lol:
SWFUK rules!!!
My jaw hit the ground when it dawned on me what was going on...
First up was the beautiful card, with a fantastic image drawn by Ryan (it is scarily apt too!!!) just seeing the front made my day- it came at just the right time! The message inside was totally overwhelming and really does mean the world chaps.
Underneath was a lovely carded potf2 Jawa and gonk Droid, then I was totally distracted by a star case....I could smell vintage :lol: The middle was filled with peanuts so I couldn't see much, just the LP logo and "Star Wars"... Then I flipped it over and saw it was a twelve back!! Peeling the star case open and I caught a glimpse of a yellow sabre... At this point I became slightly hysterical and the next few minutes was a total blur! Needless to say I am totally blown away- the Luke is in remarkable condition, and was on my hit list as I wanted a single iconic "star wars" piece to display in the centre of my collection. The fact I now have one and it was a gift from my mates elevates it to above grail status. Words really can't express lads. (sorry to go a little Brokeback Mountain but I am really touched!)
Next up, is a fantastic custom Luke X Wing on a Glasslite card, and it looks flipping amazing!! On display it really does look genuine, I love the fact it looks weathered!! I have a strong suspicion that this is Todds handy work- I love it, thanks dude
At this point (three items down) I thought there was one more item.... Having a quick rummage in the box I came across a beautiful loose Jawa, in totally minty condition! Thinking that was it I returned for a really close look at the Luke and I was in awe of the condition- it's a beauty!
I started to clear up and put the peanuts back in the box and noticed more!!!! Much more!!!
Boxed and sealed Kubrick Jawa, Topps Jawa trading card, A space club card (signed by Luke Skywalker himself!!!) a cool fridge magnet with a knarly looking Jawa! I would love to hear some more about the Jawa sketch card, who and where?!?! Underneath that stash of goodness was the cracking run of badges, I really love these! Again, I would love to be educated on what exactly these are... And if there are any more I will be obtaining them!!
I really thought that was it, but I rechecked to see if I had missed anything, and to my sheer horror saw another star case!! I was almost terrified to see what was inside, it was almost like I had received too much!! Anyway I soon got over that (!) and was delighted to find a bobby dazzler of a 79 back ROTJ Jawa! The card is so case fresh, probably the best condition card i have ever seen, let alone owned! I have a clipper offer 79 back which (as silly as it sounds) annoys me as it's in my Kenner run but has a star burst sticker so I class it as a foreign piece. Not any more though! I would love to hear where this one originated from (I have a theory the 79 back Jawas were mainly sold in Australia)
Thank you all so much guys, I am still almost speechless over this. It is greatly appreciated and totally unexpected. Not only is the haul well thought out, they are in beautiful condition and it contains some of my most desired items. The timing is amazing too, I had OD'd a little on collecting and what with all the fallings out business, coupled to the deflated feeling of coming back home to reality after a hedonistic weekend and this package was a total god send!
I look forward to hearing more about how this was all arranged and who organised it. This has completely reaffirmed my thoughts on the community, thanks so much guys, you are the best
Here is the amazing haul in all its glory 8)
Thank you so much again everyone, for Shawn, Ryan and Joe for organising it and Jason and Todd for donating, and everyone else who contributed. You all did an amazing job
I really am genuinely touched. I still cant believe I have a 12 back luke!!! Whoop!!! :lol:
SWFUK rules!!!
