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[PulsarP]

Some lovely additions chaps 8)

I've recently had a bit of a splurge too, here's a nice set I picked up amongst the lot.

Paul

 

[steve obi wan]

Some lovely additions chaps 8)

I've recently had a bit of a splurge too, here's a nice set I picked up amongst the lot.

Paul

Nice one Paul !!

 

[scarfaceone]

Mail call from the uk

 

[Thomas/Sweden]

Nice one's Paul and scarfaceone, congrats on those Tri logo's! Leia Organa, now I jizzed my pants. :wink:

Best regards, Thomas

 

[Ross_Barr]

I always love seeing all the gems here, and occasionally am happy when I have something cool to share. Been on a self-imposed buying freeze due to a family move and the fact that I still hadn't sold my old home and was carrying two mortgages.... :shock: :shock: :shock:

But the timing was perfect that I had a deal in the works to sell the old home right as the Vectis auction was coming up (today I just signed the pending deal up in a formal contract, so am relieved), so was able to add a truly special one of a kind piece for my Han Solo focus. While four large head Han Solos have been found on a 12 back with 32 offer sticker card - which still makes Han one of the top three or four hardest to find on 12/32 - no small heads have been found to my knowledge other than this beauty:

 

[steve obi wan]

It's a thing of beauty Ross !! :shock:

 

[lejackal]

I always love seeing all the gems here, and occasionally am happy when I have something cool to share. Been on a self-imposed buying freeze due to a family move and the fact that I still hadn't sold my old home and was carrying two mortgages.... :shock: :shock: :shock:

But the timing was perfect that I had a deal in the works to sell the old home right as the Vectis auction was coming up (today I just signed the pending deal up in a formal contract, so am relieved), so was able to add a truly special one of a kind piece for my Han Solo focus. While four large head Han Solos have been found on a 12 back with 32 offer sticker card - which still makes Han one of the top three or four hardest to find on 12/32 - no small heads have been found to my knowledge other than this beauty:

Great item, apologies for my quite simple question but is a 12/32 a transition piece created by the addition of the sticker to the rear?

 

[Ross_Barr]

Great item, apologies for my quite simple question but is a 12/32 a transition piece created by the addition of the sticker to the rear?

Not a simple question at all, my man. The 12/32 combo is relatively rare, so not all collectors know about it. Basically, after the end of the ANH line when the ESB figures were already on shelves, there was still some stock of 12 backs remaining. So to ensure that the 20 new figures released for ESB were advertised on this old stock, the new sticker was placed on the back. I can't recall if the sticker was placed in house at Kenner or sent to retailers for them to place on stock at their stores, but I believe it is the former.

 

[lejackal]

Great item, apologies for my quite simple question but is a 12/32 a transition piece created by the addition of the sticker to the rear?

Not a simple question at all, my man. The 12/32 combo is relatively rare, so not all collectors know about it. Basically, after the end of the ANH line when the ESB figures were already on shelves, there was still some stock of 12 backs remaining. So to ensure that the 20 new figures released for ESB were advertised on this old stock, the new sticker was placed on the back. I can't recall if the sticker was placed in house at Kenner or sent to retailers for them to place on stock at their stores, but I believe it is the former.

Very unusual thing to have happened as at that point they would've been through 12, 20SW, 21SW, 21ESB, 31ESB and presumably 32ESB with all the back combinations in between - that being the case the in house solution makes the most sense as older cards already in outlets would simply be reduced rather than rebranded

 

[PulsarP]

Love the Leia Tri 8)

I always love seeing all the gems here, and occasionally am happy when I have something cool to share. Been on a self-imposed buying freeze due to a family move and the fact that I still hadn't sold my old home and was carrying two mortgages.... :shock: :shock: :shock:

But the timing was perfect that I had a deal in the works to sell the old home right as the Vectis auction was coming up (today I just signed the pending deal up in a formal contract, so am relieved), so was able to add a truly special one of a kind piece for my Han Solo focus. While four large head Han Solos have been found on a 12 back with 32 offer sticker card - which still makes Han one of the top three or four hardest to find on 12/32 - no small heads have been found to my knowledge other than this beauty:

That 32 back is incredible!

 

[Seahawks]

I always love seeing all the gems here, and occasionally am happy when I have something cool to share. Been on a self-imposed buying freeze due to a family move and the fact that I still hadn't sold my old home and was carrying two mortgages.... :shock: :shock: :shock:

But the timing was perfect that I had a deal in the works to sell the old home right as the Vectis auction was coming up (today I just signed the pending deal up in a formal contract, so am relieved), so was able to add a truly special one of a kind piece for my Han Solo focus. While four large head Han Solos have been found on a 12 back with 32 offer sticker card - which still makes Han one of the top three or four hardest to find on 12/32 - no small heads have been found to my knowledge other than this beauty.

Not only is it one of a kind, but it's in terrific condition. Incredible piece - congrats man! Plus small head Han will always be the best Han in my book.

 

[SAVORY100]

I always love seeing all the gems here, and occasionally am happy when I have something cool to share. Been on a self-imposed buying freeze due to a family move and the fact that I still hadn't sold my old home and was carrying two mortgages.... :shock: :shock: :shock:

But the timing was perfect that I had a deal in the works to sell the old home right as the Vectis auction was coming up (today I just signed the pending deal up in a formal contract, so am relieved), so was able to add a truly special one of a kind piece for my Han Solo focus. While four large head Han Solos have been found on a 12 back with 32 offer sticker card - which still makes Han one of the top three or four hardest to find on 12/32 - no small heads have been found to my knowledge other than this beauty:

Simply stunning item my friend and more than a little envious!

 

[Lindo]

managed to pick up these figures all afa graded 1-75 / 1-80 / 4-85 very happy with them, sorry for the naff pic

 

[steve obi wan]

managed to pick up these figures all afa graded 1-75 / 1-80 / 4-85 very happy with them, sorry for the naff pic
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Great pick up buddy !!

 

[TrisCompany]

Building up a cardback 30 back Palitoy collection and love these two recent additions.

 

[scarfaceone]

Nice additions mates :shock:

Picked up this one today, no missing "only" four....

 

[steve obi wan]

Nice pick up !!

 

[currymonster6290]

Some lovely additions chaps 8)

I've recently had a bit of a splurge too, here's a nice set I picked up amongst the lot.

Paul

nice isn't that about half a set!?

 

[PulsarP]

Some lovely additions chaps 8)

I've recently had a bit of a splurge too, here's a nice set I picked up amongst the lot.

Paul

nice isn't that about half a set!?

Not even close to half a full set unfortunately. I'm 20 short of a set of the basic picture variations but then there are these following drink and flavour combos:

Coca-Cola (Red logo)
Fanta Apple (Gold or brown)
Fanta Grape with all purple text (Purple)
Fanta Grape with purple/black text (Purple)
Fanta Orange (Orange) 
Sprite (Green and Red mixed logo) 

:?

When I said I had a set, I meant a set/collection as I had bought

 

[poncho]

pulsarp - nice bottle top haul 8)
scarfaceone - awesome trilogo 3po and great run

for me...

well at last a proper a beater for my run and probably the last for while a chance stumble find for less than £10 of ebay.co.uk from a none collector with one solitary bid! score crushed bubble heavily worn card does have small crack but still sealed a true survivor indeed! love it

a trilogo teebo

enjoy