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[stormcab]

Yak army!

 

[Mr-shifter]

Yak army!

Never understood that myself. It's a **** figure, has few variations and is bloody expensive to buy.

However, that said, each to there own and collect what makes you happy.

 

[stormcab]

Yak army!

Never understood that myself. It's a **** figure, has few variations and is bloody expensive to buy.

However, that said, each to there own and collect what makes you happy.

We'll never understand what makes something rare. Why does Yak Face usually command £300-500 loose, yet I see a ton of them for sale. Same with things like Luke Farmboy 12 back. Must have been 30+ for sale on eBay this year, but reckon I've seen 2 Trilogo Lobots.

 

[tatsie]

Yak army!

Never understood that myself. It's a **** figure, has few variations and is bloody expensive to buy.

However, that said, each to there own and collect what makes you happy.

We'll never understand what makes something rare. Why does Yak Face usually command £300-500 loose, yet I see a ton of them for sale. Same with things like Luke Farmboy 12 back. Must have been 30+ for sale on eBay this year, but reckon I've seen 2 Trilogo Lobots.

Yep, they're way too expensive now. I bought all of mine around 5 years ago and they were all for about 40 pounds a pop. So now they're an investment. I guess there's an explanation for you.

 

[steve obi wan]

Love the hoff , hiding in the background :lol:

 

[Grant_C]

Finding those 45a's inspiring........may have triggered something......

Here is a UK store T-shirt for I'm guessing the Betamax/VHS release of ESB.

Thinking it may be used by shop workers to advertise the event.

 

[SublevelStudios]

Grant, that is one sweet t-shirt!

I think it actually ties in with the cinematic release of ESB in 1980 and possibly the showing of both films together. A press pack was sold on ebay some months ago that featured this exact design and it was in conjuction with Odeon Cinemas. It featured all sorts of imagery I've not seen anywhere else, including a display atop a Vauxhall Viva featuring Threepio!!! It also featured a pic of this very shirt.

I can't find the link to it now but it sold for £87, I've not seen one before or since. Needless to say I was outbid, hope someone here got it though.

 

[Grant_C]

Cheers mate- if you have any links please send them over.

I have a few people interested in it history.

 

[SublevelStudios]

FOUND IT! This is the original listing...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STAR-WARS-EMPIRE-STRIKES-BACK-ORIGINAL-UK-1982-EXHIBITORS-SEAT-SELLING-GUIDE-/161723896762?euid=1df770bade2f487fbfdb017f036cee83&cp=1&nma=true&si=dB0yNFPpNLGuIaKwOar2zwvwJ%252B4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[Grant_C]

FOUND IT! This is the original listing...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STAR-WARS-EMPIRE-STRIKES-BACK-ORIGINAL-UK-1982-EXHIBITORS-SEAT-SELLING-GUIDE-/161723896762?euid=1df770bade2f487fbfdb017f036cee83&cp=1&nma=true&si=dB0yNFPpNLGuIaKwOar2zwvwJ%252B4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

You legend!

Where can I find that book?

 

[SublevelStudios]

Where can I find that book?

It's as rare as hens teeth mate, not seen one before, was gutted I missed it but I had to save funds for another purchase - wish I'd got this now.

Keep your eyes peeled though mate, another one might surface soon...

 

[Richard_H]

My newest acquisitions Going to do a new limelight today

 

[stormcab]

Very very nice R5s. What's the deal with these proof cards? Is it simply that they are cards that never had a figure on? Just stock collected when factories stopped making figures?

 

[Richard_H]

No they were templates created in the factory to make sure everything was perfect before going into full production runs.

 

[robpmarsh]

Yep, they're way too expensive now. I bought all of mine around 5 years ago and they were all for about 40 pounds a pop. So now they're an investment. I guess there's an explanation for you.[/quote]

Yep....need just a Yak and Blue Snag to complete my loose fig run.....resigned to paying silly money for them now.

 

[olisuds]

Love those new additions Richard - that Tri Logo looks nice and clean. As I mentioned in your limelight, I'm looking forward to seeing your R5 focus grow!

 

[Richard_H]

Cheers Oli - I'm getting there slowly but surely. Just updated my photos with better shots as I saw some yellow thing in the sky which made the world light up a bit.

 

[theforceuk]

Nice R5's look forward to seeing the limelight. :shock:

 

[benny100]

Another one for the Jedi Moc focus, 79 back 8D8

 

[Grant_C]

It took 21 years, but finally got my Sigma Landspeeder Soap Dish.

 

[Palifan]

Now that I do like

Ian

 

[Cazza]

That soap dish is insane! Love it 8)

 

[x-wingMark]

Such an unusual item. Looks in great condition.

 

[currymonster6290]

It took 21 years, but finally got my Sigma Landspeeder Soap Dish.

funny this grant I picked one up about 2 weeks ago been after one for around
20 years as well do you have the r2/r5 salt and pepper shakers?

 

[Grant_C]

Still no salt and pepper pots yet mate. On the list

Loving the Sigma.

 

[currymonster6290]

Still no salt and pepper pots yet mate. On the list

Loving the Sigma.

I have the store display for this lot will dig it out and bang a photo up!
the teapot always seems to make good money as well but on the whole
you can pick bits up cheap!

 

[poncho]

you got the taun taun tea pot bud?

 

[Grant_C]

Yes mate- that was a priority a few years back. Di d some overtime especially

 

[steve obi wan]

Now that's worth waiting on

 

[user 5830]

Stunning piece Grant 8)