Growing vintage sets & figs

[monkey_roo]

So, back in the vintage collecting thang.
Starting with Hoth and focusing on complete vehicles with boxes - but not fussed on box condition.
I'll also look for better lose versions and mix and match/upgrade if and when - the Tauntaun here needs a bridle and the Wampa arm doesn't spring any more.
The snowspeeder a are good, one complete and working electrics, the other missing harpoon and dodgy electrics - the transporter is actually complete (minus the backpacks and gas masks) - so just need to find a box there.
Really just after an AT-AT now for Hoth and then onto maybe Endor (I tend to collect by scenes and planets for some strange reason)
Anyway - nothing rare or valuable but a nice
Start.

 

[Snaketibe]

A nice little haul! Well done and thanks for sharing.

Jeremy

 

[monkey_roo]

The next pair have arrived.
Again, boxes seen better days but nice sets inside.
I have a Hoth base play set on the way and bids on a few things (need to press pause quickly before it gets too silly too fast )
Might be a bit before I go after the bigger sets given the relative price - boxed AT-AT's seem to have a hearty price tag…

Anyway - enjoy

 

[monkey_roo]

So this is not a purchase - I've had it for 23 years - best book I ever got given…
But now I am buying again it is a great aid (and encourager)

 

[monkey_roo]

Couldn't resist sharing a few pages - it is sooo good.

 

[Dave_S]

Couldn't resist sharing a few pages - it is sooo good.
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Looks a great book, will have to have a look out for one

 

[monkey_roo]

The book is amazing - and I think easy to find.

For the first time in forever… I found an IRL shop - The spacebridge in New Milton and there was real vintage toys - a few SW things, vintage and modern - a lot of transformers, including a pair of Swoops… and lots of other bits and bobs.
Picked up this X-Wing and am sure I'll be back for other things

 

[Cazza]

Nice X-Wing! That's a great book too- my son got it a couple of years ago from a local toy fair- couple of quid!

 

[monkey_roo]

Two more
The glider is missing one boulder - but that is on the way. Love the stickers on the box.

 

[monkey_roo]

Next item arrived and very excited as I have never owned one of these at want point, either a kid or collector.
It came from the US but worked out under 100 which seems a decent deal, needed a good hour with a soft toothbrush and some water but has come up very white and clean. Box is a bit beat up, but very serviceable
The loose figures are a worry as they might grow in numbers as I buy a few of my favourites here and there and getting some more Hoth characters to fill up the base seems highly likely.

 

[Cazza]

Always wanted this one as a kid. Looks in good nick- they tend to scrub up pretty well Managed to get lucky on a Palitoy one from ebay around 5 years ago for £14! Was missing the little roof parts though, so had to source them separately.

 

[Snaketibe]

Nice additions!

 

[monkey_roo]

Not a boxed set and I need another case and some stands etc. but ended up with 25 loose, complete figures.
Going to add some more Hoth/Bespin figures and set up three displays, one Endor, one Hoth/Bespin and one mixture.

 

[monkey_roo]

So the figures keep coming
Keen to find a Hoth and Bespin Leia and a Luke Bespin for the top case next. Also hoping to track down an Ewok Village and an AT-AT as well.

 

[Cazza]

Really coming together, mate!

 

[StarWarsFan]

Looking good mate.

 

[db94]

Absolutely love how you have your figures displayed

 

[Michael Sith]

Going great

 

[Snaketibe]

Keep up the good work!

 

[monkey_roo]

Two more - first figures that are incomplete - but looking at the way prices are for complete ones I think that might be too much - keep an eye out for weapons etc. so maybe one day…