Latest Acquisitions

[Snaketibe]

This arrived in my mailbox today! As most of you know, this was one of the earliest Star Wars Toys released back in '78.

I've had the box for awhile, but no lightsaber to go with it. Patience is key in this hobby. It appears the inflatable "blade" has never been used before and the sticker on the hilt is in great shape.

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Congratulations on a tremendous pick up!

 

[Snaketibe]

There have been some amazing new acquisitions shown here lately, well done guys.
I've not posted here for a while, but I wanted to share my latest acquisition which I'm really chuffed with.
I wasn't sure if this will be allowed here as it technically isn't vintage, if it needs to be moved, please feel free.
I've been after a copy of this book since learning of its existence shortly after I started collecting again.
I looked into trying to buy one but couldn't believe how infrequently they popped up for sale and when they did they were inevitably marked or damaged in some way, which was not what I wanted, so I've kept looking...
And finally this fantastic example became available after a chance conversation with its previous owner, a deal was done and I now have it in hand.
As the pictures show this one is a as new condition and with the added bonus of its original mailer which is also in great condition.
I suspect that many may see this as outdated, over priced and no longer relevant but it really is a stunning reference book which is full of Star Wars loveliness!
I'm really pleased with this new addition, which I can assure you won't be going anywhere for a long long time...
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Very well done, Nick! It's always great to finally track down an item you've been after for ages, so congratulations. The Kellerman book really is a lovely piece and well worth owning, so happy reading! :-D

 

[coomber75]

love that book... one day... one day lol
grwat £10 pick up

 

[dienstuhr]

Picked up this little fellow from a Canadian collector pal I met at Celebration Chicago (apologies for the reflections):

Full story and more pics (and video!) on the blog:
http://vintagekennerstarwars.blogspot.com/2019/07/walking-wind-up-r2-d2-kenner.html

Cheers,

d.

 

[StarWarsFan]

Picked up these 3 figures today for £10 at collectobila 2 lat 17s and a LL Rebel Commander.

Great pick up for £10. Congrats!

Cheers mate

 

[Mini99]

Very well done, Nick! It's always great to finally track down an item you've been after for ages, so congratulations. The Kellerman book really is a lovely piece and well worth owning, so happy reading! :-D

Stunning book, Nick :shock: 8)

Many thanks guys.

 

[TheJabbaWookie]

Haven't had much luck picking anything up for my 20/21 back offerless run at a reasonable price but I did pick up this Gamorrean Guard off of eBay for under 50 squid including postage.The card has a few creases and the bubble has yellowed but it's fully sealed and ding free.

The Gamorrean Guard holds a bit of a special place in my heart as it's one of my only real SW childhood memories. The GG was the only figure I can remember getting a duplicate of as a child and so having a dilemma as to whether to open it up or take it back to the shop and exchange it. I elected to keep it as I really liked the figure, and it became my one and only army builder figure (we'll 1 of 2 anyway) :lol:

 

[Ruby2511]

Haven't had much luck picking anything up for my 20/21 back offerless run at a reasonable price but I did pick up this Gamorrean Guard off of eBay for under 50 squid including postage.The card has a few creases and the bubble has yellowed but it's fully sealed and ding free.

The Gamorrean Guard holds a bit of a special place in my heart as it's one of my only real SW childhood memories. The GG was the only figure I can remember getting a duplicate of as a child and so having a dilemma as to whether to open it up or take it back to the shop and exchange it. I elected to keep it as I really liked the figure, and it became my one and only army builder figure (we'll 1 of 2 anyway) :lol:

Nice pick up 8)

I have a fondness for ROTJ figures, think its because it was the first Star Wars film I saw, I was 11 when it was released and have been a massive fan since then.

I have 2 loose guards in my collection, 1 for display and the other is a beater that's being eaten by my Rancor :shock: :lol:

 

[coomber75]

Few upgrades

 

[StarWarsFan]

Few upgrades

Wow nice

 

[theforceuk]

Few upgrades

Wow nice

Yes wow, great editions!

 

[Mini99]

Few upgrades

An Empire R2, that must be one of my favourite card backs AND a die-cast Falcon!
Congratulations

 

[coomber75]

thanks guys really pleased with them all the r2 is to try and build in to a mini focus the dsd replaces a reseal place holder and the die cast replaces a boxed but resealed version i had

 

[Ruby2511]

Few upgrades

Wow nice

Agree, nice upgrades Coomber 8)

 

[Cardbackkid]

This came today

 

[Robstyley]

Nice Mocs..! And that Falcon is awesome. I picked up this mint Han Carbonite on a ****** repro trilogo Moc with a modern Carbonite block in it, for 25 quid. Right result

 

[Mini99]

Nice Mocs..! And that Falcon is awesome. I picked up this mint Han Carbonite on a ****** repro trilogo Moc with a modern Carbonite block in it, for 25 quid. Right result

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Nice one, and that weapon really suits him.

 

[Ruby2511]

Nice pick ups guys, I need to purchase something soon, getting withdrawal symptoms :lol:

Started a new job and it's so demanding, I don't get the time to look about

 

[TheJabbaWookie]

Haven't had much luck picking anything up for my 20/21 back offerless run at a reasonable price but I did pick up this Gamorrean Guard off of eBay for under 50 squid including postage.The card has a few creases and the bubble has yellowed but it's fully sealed and ding free.

The Gamorrean Guard holds a bit of a special place in my heart as it's one of my only real SW childhood memories. The GG was the only figure I can remember getting a duplicate of as a child and so having a dilemma as to whether to open it up or take it back to the shop and exchange it. I elected to keep it as I really liked the figure, and it became my one and only army builder figure (we'll 1 of 2 anyway) :lol:

Nice pick up 8)

I have a fondness for ROTJ figures, think its because it was the first Star Wars film I saw, I was 11 when it was released and have been a massive fan since then.

I have 2 loose guards in my collection, 1 for display and the other is a beater that's being eaten by my Rancor :shock: :lol:

I saw someone selling a Gamorrean Guard leg on eBay so you could put it in the Rancor's jaws

 

[TheJabbaWookie]

Few upgrades

Super DSD. Great pick up. Makes me pine for the one that got busted in the mail

 

[Ruby2511]

Haven't had much luck picking anything up for my 20/21 back offerless run at a reasonable price but I did pick up this Gamorrean Guard off of eBay for under 50 squid including postage.The card has a few creases and the bubble has yellowed but it's fully sealed and ding free.

The Gamorrean Guard holds a bit of a special place in my heart as it's one of my only real SW childhood memories. The GG was the only figure I can remember getting a duplicate of as a child and so having a dilemma as to whether to open it up or take it back to the shop and exchange it. I elected to keep it as I really liked the figure, and it became my one and only army builder figure (we'll 1 of 2 anyway) :lol:

Nice pick up 8)

I have a fondness for ROTJ figures, think its because it was the first Star Wars film I saw, I was 11 when it was released and have been a massive fan since then.

I have 2 loose guards in my collection, 1 for display and the other is a beater that's being eaten by my Rancor :shock: :lol:

I saw someone selling a Gamorrean Guard leg on eBay so you could put it in the Rancor's jaws

Now that would be awesome, got to look now :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[coomber75]

Few upgrades

Super DSD. Great pick up. Makes me pine for the one that got busted in the mail

sprry to hear that mate

 

[Jaxxon]

A couple of bits I picked up recently. Can't remember posting them here yet...

The Empire Strikes Back Burger King Super Scene Collection with stamps

One of the 4 Hungarian 'bootleg' Han Solo novels
Han Solo, Imperial Agent

 

[Robstyley]

I've got the stickers for that BK super scene thing. Never seen the booklet, will have to try and track one down.

 

[StarWarsFan]

Pickups from 2 car boots and 3 2nd hand shops

 

[benny100]

First thing I've bought in a while, only a handful of Mocs to complete the run now.
Love this card on Tri logo.

 

[coomber75]

First thing I've bought in a while, only a handful of Mocs to complete the run now.
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Lovely card mate

 

[theforceuk]

Amazing card on the 2-1B, well done on that pick up.

 

[Lindo]

Few pick ups from nerd base in battlesbridge Essex, nice shop nice owner

 

[Lindo]

Few pick ups from nerd base in battlesbridge Essex, nice shop nice owner