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[Andreg]

@Andreg - Cool unboxing mate, those Moc's looked to be in Mint condition, nice and clear bubbles... good stuff.

Thank´s!

Yes, they are just perfect

 

[boba76]

Nice Bossk Andreg ! What back is it ?

 

[Andreg]

Nice Bossk Andreg ! What back is it ?

Thank´s!

To be honest I don´t know

I´ll have to check once I get home and get back to you. Shame on me I guess?

 

[boba76]

Lol if it's a 31 back you have struck gold

 

[stormcab]

2 boxes in today. A graded Obi-Wan 12 back to replace my ungraded one. Thanks to Iain for saving me a ton in import fees on that one (US eBay). The best price I've seen for an 80, and with 2 85 subgrades. My next, bigger box, was my Vectis wins that were back from the AFA. The Palitoy Sand People is an upgrade from a Kenner one. In the box was also a Takara Luke 12 back I'd bought ungraded from eBay. I got it for £461, which I thought was a bargain after waiting for a sensible priced 12 back Luke for so long. I knew it wasn't mint, but it was still in great shape, and was sure it would get a 70. I was very shocked it only pulled a 60 due to the bubble. Thing is, the bubble isn't that bad, solid waffle pattern right round, with just a small crinkle on the left of the stem, a bit of a dent on the front. I think it got hammered because of the far edge of the bubble, which looks like it had been cut with someone's teeth lol. I asked AFA for a population report, and for Luke Takara it's 80(9) Y75(1) 60(1), so I can take comfort in the fact there are only 11 graded Luke Takaras, but I'm the only person on the planet with a 60

Well that's my complete 12 back run graded. I have 4 different card types in there, so my aim is to replace some of the Kenners so I have at least 1 of all the foreign cardbacks.

 

[steve obi wan]

Nice 12 backs buddy ,

I still need leia and Luke to complete my run :roll:

 

[stormcab]

Nice 12 backs buddy ,

I still need leia and Luke to complete my run :roll:

Are you holding out for something specific? That AFA 75 Luke A Back that went for £800 recently on eBay was certainly a big drop from recent prices.

 

[timbo72]

Loving those mocs and the blaster is sweet

 

[Andreg]

Lol if it's a 31 back you have struck gold

48 back! Man, you got me all excited with the gold talk :lol:

 

[boba76]

The 31 back is just a tough one to track down . Still youhave bagged a lovely MOC

 

[JimboUK1979]

Just got in a cardback for me fledgling Luke FB focus.

 

[ollie]

Got this in the post today. A friend of mine is working with Carrie Fisher on the Catastrophe TV show. It left the UK as a perfect signed photo and arrived in France a bit rough around the edges (but looks a lot better than the scan does!)

 

[stormcab]

Your friend works with Carrie Fisher and he couldn't get you a walk on part in episode 7?? Unfriend him

 

[maxf]

I bought a really nice DT Luke which arrived on Tuesday. The figure is the 3-line coo, which I understand is the 'DT' figure and the saber is really nice - the inner is completely straight and the outer is unmarked and totally complete/uncracked.

The picture is horrible, so apologies.

 

[andy x-wing pilot]

Awesome DT Luke.
Top notch saber

 

[Lom]

I bought a really nice DT Luke which arrived on Tuesday. The figure is the 3-line coo, which I understand is the 'DT' figure and the saber is really nice - the inner is completely straight and the outer is unmarked and totally complete/uncracked.

That's probably the best saber I've seen on one of those - very nice!

 

[maxf]

Thanks! As a bit of background, the inner saber came from a kenner rep find so had never been used or assembled. The outer is just a minty one without any cool backstory.

 

[itfciain]

Couple of little additions to the collection

First up is this Tsukada ERG

Happy to join his mates

I also picked up this little beauty in a set of figures purchased recently - they had all been pulled straight from the card and then stored away for 30 years - this chap is about as mint as he comes

 

[stormcab]

Always look forward to your LA posts Iain. Some amazingly unique items.

 

[ScruffyLookingNH]

That DT Luke is perfect. One day, one day...

Iain, great ERG. Every issue of vintage SW figures had some brilliant figures and this was one of ROTJ's. It must be the wealth of red, because it's a relatively plain figure, photo and only a bit part in the film, but I still love it. And when you get tired of looking at the superb tri-logo, please do let me know! Great hollow tubes Tusken! Did the hollow tubes variation appear on all three film cards?

Great condition Luke FB card back. Looks almost TT! Such a clean card and the lightest touch of seal on the bubble.

Good autograph. Fair play to stars who still go to the bother of writing something more than just their names when signing. How hard must that be after so many years.

And going back a few days.....(that's how long I passed out for).....love the graded Palitoys. Green with envy!

 

[knopie]

picked up a childhood collection yesterday, all nice pieces. figures all complete with their weapons.
all in mint state

 

[Andreg]

I bought a really nice DT Luke which arrived on Tuesday. The figure is the 3-line coo, which I understand is the 'DT' figure and the saber is really nice - the inner is completely straight and the outer is unmarked and totally complete/uncracked.

The picture is horrible, so apologies.

T H A T H S A B E R !!!!!!!!!

 

[steve obi wan]

Love the DT Luke , some nice buys Iain , that collection looks mint :shock:

 

[timbo72]

Awesome pick ups, loving the ERG Iain and the Scout Walker is sweet

 

[olisuds]

Finally managed to get my hands on a 47 back proof card for my R5-D4 pre production focus. So 7 down and just 2 more to go

Its a sample like proof card with 4 rounded corners, no punch and thicker card stock than the common proofs. It''s also one of a kind like most of the known 47 back proof cards.

This is the same one pictured on the SWCA http://theswca.com/index.php?action=disp_item&item_id=67247 So it's traveled from John Kellerman, to Lee, to Jerry Sawyer to a guy in California and finally to me.

I also picked up an R5-D4 Engineering Pilot which is cool because it is the only figural pre production item known for R5-D4 as no first shots or prototypes have ever turned up.

 

[tronprogram]

Finally managed to get my hands on a 47 back proof card for my R5-D4 pre production focus. So 7 down and just 2 more to go

Its a sample like proof card with 4 rounded corners, no punch and thicker card stock than the common proofs. It''s also one of a kind like most of the known 47 back proof cards.

This is the same one pictured on the SWCA http://theswca.com/index.php?action=disp_item&item_id=67247 So it's traveled from John Kellerman, to Lee, to Jerry Sawyer to a guy in California and finally to me.

I also picked up an R5-D4 Engineering Pilot which is cool because it is the only figural pre production item known for R5-D4 as no first shots or prototypes have ever turned up.

Wonderful R5-D4 proof card

 

[_Lee_]

Oli,

I am absolutely ecstatic for you bud although it makes me think back to when i owned it and puts a lump in my throat, i am so happy

Great aquistions everyone, as usual Max finds a sweet piece, and Iain is still living the american dream

 

[Andreg]

Two newly arrived moc´s!

No need to worry about damages during shipping when buying from this guy :wink:

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[steve obi wan]

Love the R5 proof card :shock:

Sweet

 

[olisuds]

Oli,

I am absolutely ecstatic for you bud although it makes me think back to when i owned it and puts a lump in my throat, i am so happy

Thanks for the kind words Lee. It's nice to have finally tracked it down and to know its history of being owned by well known collectors I thought it had disappeared off the radar so I was really surprised it was offered to me out of the blue.