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[shawn_k]

Some nice Palitoys there Lee. They all look like a great lot.

Today I got my upgraded Young Jedi envelope and paperwork. This is another mailed kit, but the redemption form hadn't been torn off and used like my last one. This one also had the envelope to mail in the form which I was missing before, so now my paperwork for the set is complete. I think the only way I will get the box is to buy a whole other kit, so I probably won't worry about it.

 

[Lee Gregory]

Nice item Shawn,it always amazes me how items such as this survive in the conditoin that they do,truly 8) 8) 8)

 

[Joe]

Nice Shawn! Glad it turned up safe, looks in great condition

You know the first time I saw one of these was your display thread over on RS up until then I had not heard of the young jedi mailer letter/offer

 

[chazgreentooth]

You know the first time I saw one of these was your display thread over on RS up until then I had not heard of the young jedi mailer letter/offer

This is the first time I have seen one too! lmao ...very cool, I love mailers.

 

[shawn_k]

Thanks guys.

@Lee I agree Lee especially with something like this. You would think that if the person that received this never redeemed it, that they would have just tossed it out. Or even stuck it in a drawer where it would get beat up and damaged.

@Joe Glad my mailaway thread helped you gain a little collecting knowledge. I think I mentioned it in the top 5 thread, but I have vague memories of actually getting one of these as a kid. I would have been around 6-7 at the time. The main memory I have is my older brother helping me with deciding on which figure to get and placing the sticker on the mailaway form. I wish I could remember the initial figure I received and the followup figure. Knowing me though it would have been a tie between Vader or Luke. It could be possible that my Childhood Luke Jedi figure I still own came from the promotion, but unfortunately cannot say for sure.

For anyone else not familiar with this, here is the writeup on the archive The one shown there is the sample kits which are more common to find than the ones actually mailed. They included the Logray that has had some debate recently on RS.

 

[shawn_k]

While I'm dishing out information here is something else of importance I found for anyone interested.

The archive article states "While some children did receive the envelope portion of the package, I have not run into anyone who actually received a free figure through this promotion."

When I picked up some paperwork from my previous kit I also got this letter, coupon, and a folded R2 cardback with the pop blacked out and the date 8/24/84 written on it.

Here is the letter and coupon. This is proof that the additional free figure was sent out as well.

 

[**Delboy75**]

Some really big buys lately guys, im really impressed.

Just to add to them i thought i'd add this beauty, taking pics has been a nightmare lol.
This came today, this is something i've always dreamed of owning, especially as i've owned the inner since about 99/2000. I honestly never thought i'd complete him, and contemplated selling the inner section many times.

Ebay has been VERY good to me lately, my gambles are really paying off 8)

 

[Lee Gregory]

Good stuff Shawn,always cool to find a new fact or piece of info that has not been seen or proved before.

It's what collecting is all about.

 

[Tank1252]

Wowowowowow guys.

This recession is really bringing some rare quality pieces outta the woodwork.

 

[burnsy]

:shock: :shock: :shock: NIce guys!!!

Well done on completing the Vader Del, a great piece to have in your collection mate 8)

 

[**Delboy75**]

I've never seen so many great additions.

I also got this back from UKG,

 

[Capetown]

:shock:

Outstanding pieces Shawn & Del!

Del you must really feel elated about the vader. I know I would.

 

[Martijn71]

Indeed awesome additions this last week Del, congrats on the DT-Vader and VCJ!
The FX-7 FS also is a joy to watch, nice catch to keep the arm straigt btw.

Got these 2 original Polish bootlegs as a new addition, they are as rare as they are ugly

~Martijn

 

[**Delboy75**]

Yes mate i was, when i realised it was 100% legit my hands were actually shaking lol.
I will probably get it graded at some point just to protect it a little better.

I actually thought i had broken it earlier trying to get it back into vaders arm :shock: i will not be removing it again in a hurry :mrgreen:


Edited for spelling, beer and typing do not mix!!

 

[**Delboy75**]

Cheers Martijn :lol:

Lovin the bootlegs too mate.
I bet the hunt for those ugly buggers is not an easy one lol.

I'm actually starting to really like them the more you post, so please STOP posting pics because my wallet cannot take another focus lol

 

[Capetown]

Yes mate i was, for the first time in years when i realised it was 100% legit my hands were actually shaking lol.
I will probably get it graded at some point just to protect it a little better.

I actually thought i had broken it early trying to get it back into vaders arm :shock: i will not be removing it again in a hurry :mrgreen:

I'm sure your heart must have stood still for a moment there. :shock:

Will you be looking out for a DT Ben now, or do you already have one?

 

[**Delboy75**]

Don't own a Ben Emiel,
I'm honestly not sure if i ever will.
saying that i never ever expected to own a vader so who knows.

I refuse to pay the prices tho. All in all my DT vader has cost me about £120 :mrgreen: so no way am i going to spend 10 times that on a ben.

 

[Capetown]

On the other hand, if you get a nice grade for the Vader you can buy a loose Ben and Vader from the proceeds. :mrgreen:

Martijn, nice bootlegs!

 

[**Delboy75**]

On the other hand, if you get a nice grade for the Vader you can buy a loose Ben and Vader from the proceeds. :mrgreen:

Martijn, nice bootlegs!

Thats not a bad idea :wink: .
I may just get Steve at UKG to knock me a case up for him as i really don't want to ship this overseas.
I know AFA graded he would be worth more, but i got him cheap and i don't see me ever selling him.
I think he'd look cool cased with his saber fully extended (in his arm)

 

[aussiejames]

"look cool cased with his saber fully extended(in his arm)" Yes great idea :wink: