Latest Acquisitions

[Lom]

I've picked up a few bits over the last 2 or 3 months - AT-AT Drivers of course:

A lovely 47 back off of a fellow forum member - cheers Si for the heads up!

A nice 45A to compliment my 45A proof card.

And finally and without doubt my new favourite piece in my collection - this 48B - nothing out of the ordinary on its own but I love the way that someone in the factory cared enough about aesthetics to place the offer sticker up and out of the way.

 

[sith-smith]

Some more great buys. That's a lot of AT AT drivers Lom. You should really start a focus!

 

[sith-smith]

Here's my latest. Huge thanks to Rich for finding this piece and agreeing to get it for me. Went out of his way to take loads of photos and ship the figure to me. 8) And as far as I know, this is the first one of this MOC to be found!

 

[Grant]

Nice going everyone. Sweet Luke Bespin there fella.

 

[palitoyjunky]

Here's my latest. Huge thanks to Rich for finding this piece and agreeing to get it for me. Went out of his way to take loads of photos and ship the figure to me. 8) And as far as I know, this is the first one of this MOC to be found!

:shock: Amazing find and so fitting it should turn up in this vintage year of Palitoy collecting 8)

You must b over the moon with it Gaz :!:
Well done mate and of course well done Rich :wink:

I wonder if any other poss one offs r going to show b4 this year is out :?:

 

[Andyclarke]

Here's my latest. Huge thanks to Rich for finding this piece and agreeing to get it for me. Went out of his way to take loads of photos and ship the figure to me. 8) And as far as I know, this is the first one of this MOC to be found!

I wondered if that had your name written on it. 2015 has been a great (and expensive) year for Mr Smith for sure.

Congrats on that one.

 

[Joe]

Well done Gary, nice to see you still picking things up for the Palitoy Museum! Oh and great work Rich, you certainly did find good homes for those figures!

 

[edd_jedi]

Nice one Gary, I would have been very jealous if I still had my LB focus :lol:

 

[Richard_H]

That price sticker come off then Gary?

I'm going back to see his stuff on Saturday but not expecting anything. Still need to shift the 3PO first!

 

[stormcab]

Here's my latest. Huge thanks to Rich for finding this piece and agreeing to get it for me. Went out of his way to take loads of photos and ship the figure to me. 8) And as far as I know, this is the first one of this MOC to be found!

Blimey, that is an unusual sight indeed! Sorry if this has been covered before, but why was the Palitoy logo stopped from appearing on the fronts?

 

[Jez]

10 day catch up lads:
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Palitoy Junkey, nice ESB Shelf talker
Chipsteak, awesome "It's a small World", you've done it now, are you gonna get more?
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Helll Hippie, yes a killer Poch IG88
Benny100, i've always been drawn to the Bandolier, i think it's because i definitely remember wanting one as a kid, very nice.
Kieathy, i'm loving that poster. It'll look great framed.
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JimboUK1979, great score from Vectis mate. I'm still yet to buy from a non eBay auction house. One day!!
Mark G, thats a cracking score of MOCs dude. They are all great card combos, but my fav is the R2.
ScruffyLookingNH, Simon mate thats such a shame. Gutted for you, the card looks great.
Edd, congrats on the Tri Squid mate, Joe you are a legend!
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Spoons, dude never mind it still looks great to me and is in a position that doesn't highlight the damage (against a white background), the Han Hoth is one of the MOCs i simply must get, it looks bloody great, i totally understand why he's your focus. Nice score with the Falcon to boot.
Richard, once again dude i am really chuffed for you with you Palitoys, bravo mate. Congrats.
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LaurenceDyer, mate those carrier bags are awesome. I bet they cost more than 5p!
Mark G back again with a sweet LFB ROTJ MOC and a Meccano Jawa. Great to see nice stuff for sale at these Cons.
Twisted Metal, Scott mate, it's great to see you collecting again. Great score on the Jaws and Yak.
Bruce W, lovely Leia MOC but i must say i'm really taken with the bottle tops, very cool.
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Matthieu, huge congrats on the Jabba photo sample. You don't see something like that everyday!
AndyClarke, sweet Madine and Imp Commander mate, the Palitoy Commander is very nice.
Pete, whats with the 2 PD hardbacks? Very nice mate, i def need a PD MOC.
Lom, mate you've done well there, absolutely awesome looking AT AT Driver beauties.
Gary, mate i'm well chuffed for you, thats a great MOC and an awesome bit of help from the forum legend that is Richard.
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Come on, whose first??

Great stuff lads, keep it up!

 

[steve obi wan]

Nice one Gary :shock:

 

[ScruffyLookingNH]

Gary, awesome! Wasn't in much doubt that was heading your way. 1st known example and what an example too. Stunning. Great find by Rich. Hopefully the seller will find another couple!

 

[Palifan]

Gary, awesome! Wasn't in much doubt that was heading your way. 1st known example and what an example too. Stunning. Great find by Rich. Hopefully the seller will find another couple!

Nice card but what back is it (must admit I don't know the importance of this particular card so appreciate any info.....so much for palifan :lol: )?

Ian

 

[palitoyjunky]

It's a 45b Ian! Significant because as far as we know no MOC example has turned up until now :!: :!:

Prob because of no logo the 45b seems to have taken a back seat in the world of Palitoy collecting but some of the rarest Palitoy MOCs r in fact 45bs! This is a massive find for Gary as I believe it completes his LB run 8)

 

[chipsteak]

Chipsteak, awesome "It's a small World", you've done it now, are you gonna get more?

Thanks, Jez.

If I catch more Micro Collection within my price range ( I'm prepared to go unboxed and perhaps slightly incomplete on these ) then I'd love some more, especially Bespin.

I've always had a hankering for them since I saw them in the old Kenner booklets. Mainly because they covered scenes not available in the regular range.

 

[sith-smith]

It's a 45b Ian! Significant because as far as we know no MOC example has turned up until now :!: :!:

Prob because of no logo the 45b seems to have taken a back seat in the world of Palitoy collecting but some of the rarest Palitoy MOCs r in fact 45bs! This is a massive find for Gary as I believe it completes his LB run 8)

Yes this is correct. In fact until very recently it was only assumed that this MOC existed, we didn't know for sure as not even a cardback had surfaced. Jason found one last year I think?

As for the logo disappearing, this begins at the 45b. I remember reading somewhere that this was done because the card design was used across Europe and Palitoy was a bit too UK...with the red white and blue!

But I don't know how true this is.

It's sad that it went, but it does give another card Variation i.e. the 45b which is essentially all the 45a characters on a non logo card. I can't think of anything that appears on the B that doesn't on the a...with maybe Zuckuss as the only one....though technically that's on a clipper with a Palitoy sticker on the back!

I like the 45b Card, in some ways I think it looks nicer than the 45b, as you get the entire picture

 

[Palifan]

It's a 45b Ian! Significant because as far as we know no MOC example has turned up until now :!: :!:

Prob because of no logo the 45b seems to have taken a back seat in the world of Palitoy collecting but some of the rarest Palitoy MOCs r in fact 45bs! This is a massive find for Gary as I believe it completes his LB run 8)

Yes this is correct. In fact until very recently it was only assumed that this MOC existed, we didn't know for sure as not even a cardback had surfaced. Jason found one last year I think?

As for the logo disappearing, this begins at the 45b. I remember reading somewhere that this was done because the card design was used across Europe and Palitoy was a bit too UK...with the red white and blue!

But I don't know how true this is.

It's sad that it went, but it does give another card Variation i.e. the 45b which is essentially all the 45a characters on a non logo card. I can't think of anything that appears on the B that doesn't on the a...with maybe Zuckuss as the only one....though technically that's on a clipper with a Palitoy sticker on the back!

I like the 45b Card, in some ways I think it looks nicer than the 45b, as you get the entire picture

Thanks to the pair of you for all the information. I figured as much but still some great details and as ever it still shows that this is the hobby that just keeps on giving

Ian

 

[x-wingMark]

That Luke is just :shock:

 

[x-wingMark]

These are my latest buys.

Wicket MOC from Iain (itfcIain)



These two from Marc (theguiltyone)

Klaatu MOC



Biker Scout Re-seal



Looks like I might have to do a limelight in the new year now I am getting a few carded!