Latest Acquisitions

[Ross_Barr]

Congrats on the VCJ, Grant! Surprised it is a graded one, but a beauty at that brotha. What a start to 2016!

 

[Dublinjeff]

Two nice cards there Rob.... 8)

 

[rhyfelyser]

Gorjys spotless Luke X wing on ROTJ card, great in the wild find that one.

 

[itfciain]

Wow - some amazing hauls there - and a lot of Trilogo love going on

Grant - congrats on the Jawa - glad to see the passion is back

 

[RifleSmile]

Just got this Luke Farmboy 12 back through in the post from Dan Whiteley. The 40th Birthday present from the other half!

He's not without his problems but then neither am I 8)

 

[spoons]

Great 30 back Han and has anyone else noticed how the A backs have this style of footer but the B backs have the V shaped ones? I think it's the same for the 30 back Hoth Stormtrooper.

Nice

Ian

No I have never clocked that b4 Ian :!:
Ur eagle eye again But then again how many 30B back Han Hoths do u see :!:

I never knew that either - and it's a great tip as I never remember whether I'm after an A or B. From now on I'll just look at the footer!

As ever some fantastic pickups and great to see Grant buying again

 

[Dublinjeff]

Great LFB 12 back card there RifleSmile.....

 

[Palifan]

Great 30 back Han and has anyone else noticed how the A backs have this style of footer but the B backs have the V shaped ones? I think it's the same for the 30 back Hoth Stormtrooper.

Nice

Ian

No I have never clocked that b4 Ian :!:
Ur eagle eye again But then again how many 30B back Han Hoths do u see :!:

I never knew that either - and it's a great tip as I never remember whether I'm after an A or B. From now on I'll just look at the footer!

As ever some fantastic pickups and great to see Grant buying again

I've even noticed that the V style footer on the small hard and large head Han Palitoy 12 backs differ slightly with one having a softer bend than the other ( I think I've observed this in all but maybe one Large head).

It could be seen as a little sad noticing things like this but for me every little difference means something

Ian

 

[stormcab]

Just got this Luke Farmboy 12 back through in the post from Dan Whiteley. The 40th Birthday present from the other half!

He's not without his problems but then neither am I 8)

Congrats to just get one. I held out myself until one came up for sensible money. I got a Takara, had him graded, got a 60. Thought that was harsh. He should have got a 70.

 

[Michael Sith]

Some fantastic pieces posted, this hobby is amazing

I very rarely post in this section, but had to put these up, I apologise for the length of post in advance....
I received these over Christmas due to Frank ( Frunkstar) organising an auction of some of my pics which he took care of all of the posting off , where he then proceeded to selflessly source all of these items for me , and send them to me.
I cannot thank Frank enough and everyone involved enough, I am the happiest person I know.. :wink:



First

2 wonderful pieces, love them to bits,
SW Wally 20 back & ESB R2 41 back
These two are awesome

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Tri Logo

I have a passion for TL, so these two are beauties for me absolutely brilliant

DSD and Rebel Soldier
The DSD looks like a cut piece that has been sealed to a fantastic card, bloody awesome

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Next ROTJ 65 back

Klaatu Lando Gammy & General Madine

Again these are fantastic and I love them, can feel the history just holding them

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77 backs next. Klaatu Skiff, Logray and Luke X wing

Again I'm over the moon with these, something about LXW ..love it

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79 back Leia Poncho

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Now we have baggies....
I think Frank has become responsible for igniting a flame here, I absolutely and blown away by having these in hand, again it's the history here, and the feeling they give you
I have a lot to learn on this subject...

Leia Organa. Bibs, the Dengar is a QVC mailer with the original jiffy packaging.
Anakin, Emperor and NN

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Han large head and C3PO, these are fantastic as well

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Last but by no means least this next piece has been a Grail for me for a long time, which I thought I would not have for many years, I have been collecting the first 12 figures for an age, and have always wanted a stand, the first 12 mail away, so to receive the stand and ice the cake, also with a fantastic acrylic case.

Pictures speak a thousand words.......

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Even the catalogue for the stand..

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Here it is in all its glory in the case...

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[stormcab]

Amazing haul there. Love the backs of the R2 & Wally. Way cooler to what the backs eventually became - just a numbered list of all the figures on the one background.

 

[Dublinjeff]

:shock: what a post Michael!

One of the best I've seen in a long time, a beautiful variation of moc....then there's the display stand...Amazing 8)

 

[laurencedyer]

Bloody hell Mike, that's some booty going on there.
Not too sure what else to say!!!
Well done Frank and well done to this fantastic forum for pulling together.

Loving my Yoda art work by the way .

 

[Palifan]

Over the moon for you Mike, can't believe you even have that first issue catalogue that came with the 12 figure display stand, quite a pretty penny just for those!

Everything's in such a good home where I know it will be loved

Happy New Year!

Ian

 

[timbo72]

Sweet haul there Michael :shock:

 

[RifleSmile]

That stand is awesome Michael - great stuff

 

[ScruffyLookingNH]

Said it before and I'll say it again: bloody amazing lot of items there, Michael. That is one special vintage Christmas and what an incredible achievement by Frank. There wasn't a for sale thread online that he wasn't all over when putting that together but what Frank's done there is find the best of the best. Just brilliant.

Love the Luke FB 12 back. Very nice.

Anyone sick of seeing Palitoy DS playsets yet? Pffft! How could that ever happen?? Tough, going to subject you to this one that Rich safely brought down from Vectis for me (along with other bits and pieces).

It was a bitter-sweet purchase when I came to look at it: described as "fair to good" it was pretty far off. The largest wall section was in two pieces and a hair's breadth from being 3. Another pieces was also torn in two. Previous repairs to both had failed but caused further damage. The stands were also missing. However, thanks to Vectis being very reasonable to deal with and also thanks to the forum's own maxdude I was able to replace the two badly damaged pieces with two very, very good ones. The end result is bloody brilliant and it's lifted the set by a good couple of grades. The canopy is so clear I had to check with Rich it wasn't a fake.

The box, as you can see, is now the weak link. It's a lot worse than in looks in this picture, much, much worse. I have a plan, well, 12% of a plan, actually. Having seen someone else achieve amazing results with an iron and spray starch. The box is on the brink, to be fair. If it was any better I'd leave it alone but it will not survive much longer. It's in three pieces already and I don't want to have to pick it up with a dustpan and brush when I want to look at it. Should my wife ever allow me the time I'm going to do a little, very gentle and sensitive, reviving. A little specialist paper glue, a removable inner brace of cardboard and a little spray starch should transform it. Will take some photos and write a thread when done to share the joy/sorrow of the results in time. The underside of the playset is not shown enough. Would love a round poster of this. May just settle for a spare beater base and frame it up sometime.

 

[peekaygee73]

Some fantastic pieces posted, this hobby is amazing

I very rarely post in this section, but had to put these up, I apologise for the length of post in advance....

That 41-back R2 MOC is one of my grail pieces. It looks absolutely stunning - congrats I've also got the mail away stand; looks great doesn't it! And that acrylic case sets it off perfectly. Well done to all those who made it happen, especially Frank.

Anyone sick of seeing Palitoy DS playsets yet?

Nope! I'm only sick of not owning one yet! It looks gorgeous and is one of my other grail pieces! Glad you got a decent resolution through Vectis and this forum, and good luck with the box.

 

[Cazza]

Nice LFB 8) , excellent haul Michael :shock: 8) & very nice Death Star Simon! 8)

 

[Dublinjeff]

Great Death Star 8)

 

[timbo72]

Sweet death star buddy

 

[Dublinjeff]

Couldn't pass on this when I saw it, One of the first figures I ever owned.....Loved this toy!
Big thanks to Dave aka ' Chewbaccadave' for sorting me out with this..

79 back ' Anakin offer ' Rebel Commando

 

[ScruffyLookingNH]

Jeff, great figure. Another Jedi classic, I think. Love the combination of the green and the brown behind the figure. Screams Endor

 

[BadMotivator]

Anyone sick of seeing Palitoy DS playsets yet?

Hell no!
I've heard the box is made from some pretty weak fibre-type card, is that right?
Even as a MIB collector that's one thing I'd consider buying without the box. One day...

 

[hellhippie]

poch luke bespin 2 line variant
poch rebel soldier very rare light brown boots variant
pink face ccp pbp variant unfortunately with kenner accessories but pretty rare nonetheless

 

[timbo72]

Nice Rebel Commando buddy, I do love that figure and moc

 

[steve obi wan]

More great buys ,

Plenty of gear still out there

 

[Shaky_BobaFett]

A new year ... Some new Mocs!
Guys I feel so pleased that I can post this message up on here.... I ve just picked up my first Star Wars moc , a 21 back R5 D4 from the one & only Iain Sanderson. He has looked after me since I started collecting vintage Star Wars last year and this was something I wasn't expecting to obtain quite yet but he did a great deal so here it is. Also with it is my new Jawa moc that is also from Iain. Thanks again mate I'm so chuffed to have this in my collection & thanks to SWFUK as these were both brought from the sales thread page .
I look forward to sharing with u all my next Star Wars moc, whenever that may be ! ⚒

 

[Dublinjeff]

Two very nice cards there shaky!

Little ones latest additions. Big thanks to Edd for these. She was absolutely chuffed with the Leia figure

 

[Grant_C]

Great pick ups as always guys.

Here are 4 out of 5 (Missing Kylo) 8 foot by 5 foot TFA Cinema Posters.

Um....... :? What was I thinking? :? :lol: