Latest Acquisitions

[stormcab]

I've not had much in the way of toy related acquisitions lately, but a couple of new autographs from our man Lando and Mr Fortuna.

Also, a bit of a vintage prop related result at the local car boot the other weekend, a 70s Tupperware tub and lid. You might think that a strange one but the lids from these were used for the headrests in the two rear seats of the Falcon cockpit and also as a part to the Sandtrooper backpacks.
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I can finally start building my full size Falcon replica now! :lol:

This is bloody awesome, what a find on the tupperware hahaha

 

[Mini99]

I've been keeping a keen eye open for a mint 1977 First 12 Mail Away Figure Display Stand at a good price. No such luck so far. But my searches did throw up this Mint in original mailing box ESB DIsplay Arena Complete with instructions and catalogue, which is also a thing of beauty and happy to add to my collection.

That's a great set in fabulous condition.
Well done in finding that.

 

[theforceuk]

Here's my latest pick up, been after one for a while. Decided not to buy any more standard ones until I got a dark brown one. Also I regret not buying a VC Jawa when they were affordable, hopefully these won't ever go for silly money. Thing is now I want the white faced variant as well. He's a bit of a beater and wasn't cheap, but still made me smile.

 

[TheJabbaWookie]

Here's my latest pick up, been after one for a while. Decided not to buy any more standard ones until I got a dark brown one. Also I regret not buying a VC Jawa when they were affordable, hopefully these won't ever go for silly money. Thing is now I want the white faced variant as well. He's a bit of a beater and wasn't cheap, but still made me smile.

I bloody love this figure. One of my favourite variants

 

[TK-7785]

I've been keeping a keen eye open for a mint 1977 First 12 Mail Away Figure Display Stand at a good price. No such luck so far. But my searches did throw up this Mint in original mailing box ESB DIsplay Arena Complete with instructions and catalogue, which is also a thing of beauty and happy to add to my collection.

Oooooh, that's bloody lovely that is!

 

[Ruby2511]

I've been keeping a keen eye open for a mint 1977 First 12 Mail Away Figure Display Stand at a good price. No such luck so far. But my searches did throw up this Mint in original mailing box ESB DIsplay Arena Complete with instructions and catalogue, which is also a thing of beauty and happy to add to my collection.

That's a beauty never seen one of those before 8)

 

[AndyPreston]

I've been really pleased with my new acquisitions this week - top and bottom of a Dairylea box with the transfer sheet, 9 Fun Products stickers (which should complete my run when I can find my other loose ones!), early British Fan Club correspondence, and a Frankel & Roth bag.

 

[benny100]

Latest pick up, prefer this over the other Leia Bespin card

 

[theforceuk]

Nice Leia, think I was watching that on eBay. Noticed today it was sold.

Just realised this is not the same one. :lol:

 

[steve obi wan]

Great pick up on the Leia , great cardback

 

[TheJabbaWookie]

I've been keeping a keen eye open for a mint 1977 First 12 Mail Away Figure Display Stand at a good price. No such luck so far. But my searches did throw up this Mint in original mailing box ESB DIsplay Arena Complete with instructions and catalogue, which is also a thing of beauty and happy to add to my collection.

That's a beauty never seen one of those before 8)

I don't know too much about it save what is listed on the SWCA. It was advertised on the Kenner ESB45a cards and you could get one by sending in 10 proofs of purchase plus $2. The original offer was valid until 31 May 1982, though later cards had a small rectangular sticker over the original deadline extending it to 31 July 1982. It is supposed to be significantly rarer than the First 12 Action Figure Display Stand. There is an error on the SWCA as there are actually 4 interlocking L-shaped bases as opposed to the 3 it describes.

 

[ScruffyLookingNH]

Great stuff and variety as always. The mailing stand is awesome. Still regret passing one up MIB at my first FF for £40 :/

The Tupperware is cool. Learn something new everyday.

But the winner by a country mile is he cardigan. Just how to display it?? So damned cool

 

[Palifan]

I've been really pleased with my new acquisitions this week - top and bottom of a Dairylea box with the transfer sheet, 9 Fun Products stickers (which should complete my run when I can find my other loose ones!), early British Fan Club correspondence, and a Frankel & Roth bag.

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Great additions to your collection this week and it's nice to see this slightly different area of vintage SW collecting represented. I remember some of these growing up so I just have to be careful to resist joining in myself :?

Ian

 

[Jaxxon]

The boot sale haul this morning, all for a tenner

Artoo looks like he's had a firework stuck up his arse. Poor little guy. I had to rescue him. Even if he becomes spares!

 

[TheJabbaWookie]

Artoo looks like he's had a firework stuck up his arse. Poor little guy. I had to rescue him. Even if he becomes spares!

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Looks like he's made of cheese

 

[Jaxxon]

A few small pick ups this week

 

[coomber75]

love those sticker sets
My latest wasn't planning these but bought one for a mate and thought it looked great

 

[Plastikheld]

Collecting since 1994. Never wanted to pay the market prices for a lose Vinyl Cape Jawa. Now patience paid off, when this little fella popped up on ebay as a buy-it-now for € 300/£ 270 including the card with (correct) open bubble. As I had a code, I only paid € 285 /£ 255.
The last few days were a thrill - until it arrived today I could not be sure, if it was genuine. On the auction picture you could see absolutely nothing. But several parameters let me take the risk. Displays great and I think I won't ever come nearer to a VCJ MOC than this.

 

[Stubbs]

Wow I'm really pleased for you that's a great piece and a great price.

 

[Mini99]

Collecting since 1994. Never wanted to pay the market prices for a lose Vinyl Cape Jawa. Now patience paid off, when this little fella popped up on ebay as a buy-it-now for € 300/£ 270 including the card with (correct) open bubble. As I had a code, I only paid € 285 /£ 255.
The last few days were a thrill - until it arrived today I could not be sure, if it was genuine. On the auction picture you could see absolutely nothing. But several parameters let me take the risk. Displays great and I think I won't ever come nearer to a VCJ MOC than this.

What a result!

 

[Palifan]

That's a great find and at the price that the AFA loose VCJ's were at for years.

Really good to hear stories like this, especially when they get into the right persons hands

Ian

 

[olisuds]

That VC Jawa looks awesome. What an amazing deal you got.

 

[theforceuk]

Amazing VCJ, been some good bargain story's lately. :shock:

 

[TheJabbaWookie]

Collecting since 1994. Never wanted to pay the market prices for a lose Vinyl Cape Jawa. Now patience paid off, when this little fella popped up on ebay as a buy-it-now for € 300/£ 270 including the card with (correct) open bubble. As I had a code, I only paid € 285 /£ 255.
The last few days were a thrill - until it arrived today I could not be sure, if it was genuine. On the auction picture you could see absolutely nothing. But several parameters let me take the risk. Displays great and I think I won't ever come nearer to a VCJ MOC than this.

Wow that's incredible. Awesome. Really stoked for you.

 

[AndyPreston]

That's an amazing looking Jawa at an unbelievable price. Looks great, you can hardly tell it's been opened. Congratulations!

 

[SublevelStudios]

The Vintage Gods were smiling on you that day sir - well done

It's a marathon this game, not a sprint.

 

[Snaketibe]

I think we have a winner for 'purchase of the year'! Congratulations.

 

[Ruby2511]

Just catching up on the forum, been off grid doing the North Coast 500 in my camper for the last week and have really missed my forum fix :lol:

Some nice bits being bought lads 8)

Picked these 4 up today from Durham Vintage Toys in the indoor market, nice fella and we're priced very well

Its good to be back in the game :lol:

 

[Ruby2511]

Collecting since 1994. Never wanted to pay the market prices for a lose Vinyl Cape Jawa. Now patience paid off, when this little fella popped up on ebay as a buy-it-now for € 300/£ 270 including the card with (correct) open bubble. As I had a code, I only paid € 285 /£ 255.
The last few days were a thrill - until it arrived today I could not be sure, if it was genuine. On the auction picture you could see absolutely nothing. But several parameters let me take the risk. Displays great and I think I won't ever come nearer to a VCJ MOC than this.

That's got to be the bargain of the year, nice pick up dude 8)

 

[Alisdairmac]

Collecting since 1994. Never wanted to pay the market prices for a lose Vinyl Cape Jawa. Now patience paid off, when this little fella popped up on ebay as a buy-it-now for € 300/£ 270 including the card with (correct) open bubble. As I had a code, I only paid € 285 /£ 255.
The last few days were a thrill - until it arrived today I could not be sure, if it was genuine. On the auction picture you could see absolutely nothing. But several parameters let me take the risk. Displays great and I think I won't ever come nearer to a VCJ MOC than this.

Outstanding. Well done