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[Michael Sith]

Love the Toltoys Iain :lol: don't like bend emsTBH, but like that Fett

Stormcab...the ATAT driver is nice love the TL.
The LXW is a stunner no wonder your happy

 

[PulsarP]

Lovely additions guys.
I bought the bend ems when I worked in Doncaster in the early 90s as they were the first 'toys' I remember seeing for sale in stores since the heyday of the 70s up to mid 80s.
They weren't the best toy tbh but it was wonderful to see SW merchandise up and running again.
Thought I had the lot except for Luke X-wing until I've just seen this Boba.
Really nice.


Stormcab those two carded items are lush.
Always loved that AT-AT driver alternative pic.
Is the Luke from Plymouth by any chance?

Regards

 

[Andyclarke]

Beauties Justin. About time you added some nice pieces, well done matey and clearly worth the wait.

 

[AndyPreston]

Here's something a bit different... a Collection Commander action figure case made in the UK by Frankel and Roth, who later had the licence to produce Jedi pencil cases and bags. This isn't a Star Wars branded item but is clearly aimed at Star Wars action figure collectors; it mentions Star Wars on the packaging and shows several SW and ESB action figures on the product photo. The graphics on the case are cheesy sci-if / army inspired, with a number of obvious influences. Inside the case opens up to reveal individual compartments for storing figures, and a separate compartment for weapons, labelled "Survival Kit Storage" - another clear SW figure reference. I love the quirkiness of this piece!

 

[stormcab]

Lovely additions guys.
I bought the bend ems when I worked in Doncaster in the early 90s as they were the first 'toys' I remember seeing for sale in stores since the heyday of the 70s up to mid 80s.
They weren't the best toy tbh but it was wonderful to see SW merchandise up and running again.
Thought I had the lot except for Luke X-wing until I've just seen this Boba.
Really nice.


Stormcab those two carded items are lush.
Always loved that AT-AT driver alternative pic.
Is the Luke from Plymouth by any chance?

Regards

Guy on eBay. Think it was north somewhere.

 

[stormcab]

Beauties Justin. About time you added some nice pieces, well done matey and clearly worth the wait.

Cheers bud. Also got Han Hoth 41 coming from the US via Iain. Happy days

 

[PulsarP]

Lovely additions guys.
I bought the bend ems when I worked in Doncaster in the early 90s as they were the first 'toys' I remember seeing for sale in stores since the heyday of the 70s up to mid 80s.
They weren't the best toy tbh but it was wonderful to see SW merchandise up and running again.
Thought I had the lot except for Luke X-wing until I've just seen this Boba.
Really nice.


Stormcab those two carded items are lush.
Always loved that AT-AT driver alternative pic.
Is the Luke from Plymouth by any chance?

Regards

Guy on eBay. Think it was north somewhere.

Ok
Not from York by any chance?

 

[stormcab]

Ok
Not from York by any chance?

Just checked, yeah that's him. rsv4FACT. Bought my last ESB AT-AT driver MOC from him.

 

[PulsarP]

Ok
Not from York by any chance?

Just checked, yeah that's him. rsv4FACT. Bought my last ESB AT-AT driver MOC from him.

The guy is a ****!
I won this item a while ago and he cancelled it all and wouldn't respond to my messages.
He's got form

Cracking piece nonetheless

 

[Lindo]

I think that luke x wing was sold about 4 times, glad to see someone from here got it in the end

 

[PulsarP]

I think that luke x wing was sold about 4 times, glad to see someone from here got it in the end

I left him the relevant feedback then so did a couple more.

 

[stormcab]

I think that luke x wing was sold about 4 times, glad to see someone from here got it in the end

I left him the relevant feedback then so did a couple more.

Sorry to hear that. Yeah it's been utterly bizarre. He did the same with an 80 grade ESB AT-AT Driver I got from him. That was up for months going through BINs, auctions that would be cancelled halfway, or with a minimum that was not met. I assumed he was trying his best to get the best price, and in the end I think it made many not bother bidding, so I got it for a bargain £143 I believe. I fully expected to get some excuse, but good as gold, he sent it.

Similar happened with this, but not as drawn out. I was gutted when I saw it sell for £725 I think the first time, as I never bothered bidding thinking I'd have no chance. Then low and behold it came up again for £875 including delivery. No one else bid except me. Again I was expecting some excuse, but quickly got a message to say nice doing business with you again. I'll get it out to you soon.

Why I have been the chosen one he's sold to I have no idea. He told me he paid £1900 for this last May, so I did actually get a bloody bargain. To be honest though, I feel a little sick for him as that's a massive loss, and he said he was selling as he needed the money.

What a bloody drama, but seems I've done quite well.

 

[PulsarP]

I think that luke x wing was sold about 4 times, glad to see someone from here got it in the end

I left him the relevant feedback then so did a couple more.

Sorry to hear that. Yeah it's been utterly bizarre. He did the same with an 80 grade ESB AT-AT Driver I got from him. That was up for months going through BINs, auctions that would be cancelled halfway, or with a minimum that was not met. I assumed he was trying his best to get the best price, and in the end I think it made many not bother bidding, so I got it for a bargain £143 I believe. I fully expected to get some excuse, but good as gold, he sent it.

Similar happened with this, but not as drawn out. I was gutted when I saw it sell for £725 I think the first time, as I never bothered bidding thinking I'd have no chance. Then low and behold it came up again for £875 including delivery. No one else bid except me. Again I was expecting some excuse, but quickly got a message to say nice doing business with you again. I'll get it out to you soon.

Why I have been the chosen one he's sold to I have no idea. He told me he paid £1900 for this last May, so I did actually get a bloody bargain. To be honest though, I feel a little sick for him as that's a massive loss, and he said he was selling as he needed the money.

What a bloody drama, but seems I've done quite well.

He didn't pay 1900 for it, not even close.
However, for a 90 grade you got a good purchase.

I was the second highest bidder this time out but why he simply didn't just put a reserve in place is beyond me.
Maybe he's a bit thick?
Buying a figure for 1900 last year and selling it to you for less than half that would suggest so :wink:

 

[Lindo]

well chuffed for you stormcab it is nice to get a bargain, pulsar I don't put reserves on things when I sell them because ebay charge you to do that, maybe he does it for that reason

 

[Droopy]

Some amazing pick ups as always guys, and a lot of love for those vans which are, frankly, cool as ****!!

However, none of this compares to my super rare, grail item, only 10 a day sold on eBay, card fresh, minty, no coo variant, big head blue yakkletooth! :lol:

In all seriousness though, this is a lovely figure and leaves me with only r2 pop up and blue snag needed to complete my loose run! 8)

 

[PulsarP]

well chuffed for you stormcab it is nice to get a bargain, pulsar I don't put reserves on things when I sell them because ebay charge you to do that, maybe he does it for that reason

Irrelevant.
Doesn't make it acceptable to let an auction run and cancel the winning bids. He needs to inform any potential bidder that this will happen if that's the case.

 

[Lindo]

well chuffed for you stormcab it is nice to get a bargain, pulsar I don't put reserves on things when I sell them because ebay charge you to do that, maybe he does it for that reason

Irrelevant.
Doesn't make it acceptable to let an auction run and cancel the winning bids. He needs to inform any potential bidder that this will happen if that's the case.

totally agree the point I was making was ebay charge for a reserve price which is why few people use them

 

[PulsarP]

well chuffed for you stormcab it is nice to get a bargain, pulsar I don't put reserves on things when I sell them because ebay charge you to do that, maybe he does it for that reason

Irrelevant.
Doesn't make it acceptable to let an auction run and cancel the winning bids. He needs to inform any potential bidder that this will happen if that's the case.

totally agree the point I was making was ebay charge for a reserve price which is why few people use them

I understand that Lindo but the practice of that particular ebayer is undermining his reputation as less people will trust him enough to bid what they normally would which in turn is affecting his profits so he'd be better off paying the extra fees for the reserve which in the grand scheme of things aren't massive.
Had the guy had 100% feedback and I hadn't had issues with the guy's morals, I would happily pay upto a grand for that beautiful example instead of the 700 i didnt want to go above.
As a result Stormcab got a nice deal when it was relisted for the umpteenth time.
The fact is most of the bidders or watchers from his previous listings would be the same bidders or watchers for the second, third and fourth and as the same item becomes available time after time suspicion arises and people move on.

 

[Lindo]

Yeh like I said totally agree mate

 

[Droopy]

Getting back on topic.....look how nice my yak is, which is now on the previous page!

 

[PulsarP]

Many apologies Droopy.
Yep, that is a nice Yak 8)

My fault it got missed with my yakety yakking :roll:

 

[user 5830]

Little bit of back log as I've picked these up in the last month or so...

Lily Ledi Han 12" :

It does have the wrong coloured belt, but hey... it's a Ledy Han!

47a Han MOC:

Hanger damage, but this chap leaves me just one more Kenner back (numeric) for the run.

Small piece of black plastic:

 

[PulsarP]

A Ledy Han 8)
All great items but I always love seeing any LL 12" item.
I keep promising myself that one day I will finally get a piece

 

[spoons]

Cracking buys in these pages - and whatever the eBay ethics, those are lovely MOCs Stormcab!

 

[Jez]

Just 8 days and my mind has been blown!

Page 2088
PulsarP: Mate massive congrats on the POTF R2 Pop Up, very nice. Lucky boy.
Spoons: Congrats on the Canadian 20 Back. What's next on the radar?
Palitoy Junkie: Stunning Han Solo on Tri Logo, he looks brilliant.

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Chipsteak: Wow thats a blast from the past. I loved Menzies. Nice one.
Seahawks: Those vans are the bollocks. Not sure about in the USA, but that means they are cool as hell over here dude.
Dr Ball MD: Love love love an A-Wing. Looks great mate.

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Mike Strange: Awesome addition to your focus. Dude thats a combination of two things i'd love to have; a carded Yak and a miscard. Bravo.
Chrisfnx: I agree, that has to be one of my favourite cards. He looks Ally as f##k.
Iain: Mate mate mate, congrats dude. I can't believe you managed to get 2 of the buggers. So cool. Sweet Bendem (never thought i'd say that).
Stormcab: Ohhh, so it was you!! Congrats mate, i was watching him and was really surprised with the hammer price. Delighted for you but also massively envious. Well done. The AT AT Driver is also very cool, but you know i have a thing for LXW.

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Andy Preston: Wow, that is an eye opener, fantastic post. Thanks for sharing, thats so cool.
Droopy: Great looking Yak. Flawless Muff.

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Savory100: Wow sir, a LL Han 12" (love the blaster), 47A Han, and a sweet YPS Trooper, very very cool mate, well done.

I can't wait to get myself a Vintage fix!! It's been too long. I need to treat myself at Celebration

 

[steve obi wan]

Love the Han Steve , a tough piece to get :shock:

 

[phreatobite]

A bargain MOC and only my second Trilogo:

 

[AndyPreston]

Just got this Palitoy retailer price list from 1979, don't the prices make you weep!

The other thing I found very interesting is the assortments. You could order boxes of 48 x 12-back R2, 3PO, Vader and Stormtrooper, but the other figures came as an assortment together - shows how popular those 4 must have been. I also like the reference to 'New Star Wars Assortment' which must have been the 20-backs, and the 'Land of the Jarvas'!

 

[coomber75]

Always a happy time when a yak gets in to your collection, nice pick up mate

 

[roundster]

Amazing pick ups again guys! Loving the TRI logo han!!