Latest Acquisitions
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Sabreman said:
Great buy. I'd have paid a pound whatever the figure. Can't beat the satisfaction of finding it!
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I continue to love checking out everyone's new additions to their collections. Great stuff guys!
My latest pickup is an original LP from 1979 produced by Music de Wolfe and is titled Thrust. You might ask me what the heck does this have to do with vintage Star Wars? Well, the album features music composed by the late Jack Trombey. Track #2, titled Fourth Dimension, is arguably the most iconic vintage Kenner Star Wars jingles ever. It was mainly used during the ESB era commercials and some early ROTJ ones. Shortly after, they started using the theme from the movie as the background music. After years of mystery, I was stoked to finally learn of this along with 2 of the other early themes that Kenner used in it's commercials.
I know this is a bit of an "oddball" item, but am excited to add it to my collection for it's link to Kenner history. Here are a couple pics of the album along with a link to the song below the photos.
Here is the link to the track, Fourth Dimension.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st775dvHYsg
My latest pickup is an original LP from 1979 produced by Music de Wolfe and is titled Thrust. You might ask me what the heck does this have to do with vintage Star Wars? Well, the album features music composed by the late Jack Trombey. Track #2, titled Fourth Dimension, is arguably the most iconic vintage Kenner Star Wars jingles ever. It was mainly used during the ESB era commercials and some early ROTJ ones. Shortly after, they started using the theme from the movie as the background music. After years of mystery, I was stoked to finally learn of this along with 2 of the other early themes that Kenner used in it's commercials.
I know this is a bit of an "oddball" item, but am excited to add it to my collection for it's link to Kenner history. Here are a couple pics of the album along with a link to the song below the photos.
Here is the link to the track, Fourth Dimension.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st775dvHYsg
Nick_IoW
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Managed to add this to my ESB collection of 41 backs, not as special as some previous posts, but another 41 back ticked off. :wink:
Other than the cut pop the card and bubble are great.
What's the best part, just over £60 posted, really pleased.
I was thinking that the "Star wars is cheap under £50" post could do with a bit of inflation?
Or of course I could always use "Star wars maths" instead and post it there anyway. :lol:
Other than the cut pop the card and bubble are great.
What's the best part, just over £60 posted, really pleased.
I was thinking that the "Star wars is cheap under £50" post could do with a bit of inflation?
Or of course I could always use "Star wars maths" instead and post it there anyway. :lol:
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Lovely looking pick ups again
Love anything with a Empire logo
Love anything with a Empire logo
peekaygee73
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That Twin Pod is absolutely stunning! :shock: Seriously, nice score.
Waltham Wookiee
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Been after one of these for a while now so I'm so over the moon to finally add a Trilogo Fett to my run
Waltham Wookiee said:
Outstanding James !!!
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Superb Tri Fett MOC and a Tri unpainted comb Fett in the bubble 8) it doesn't get better :wink:
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Well I never!!
After posting a few weeks back and chatting to Jez about what other Die Cast Land Speeders I was searching for, something amazing happened. A post popped up on one of the Facebook page advertising for sale a ultra rare Clipper Die Cast Land Speeder with a Meccano import sticker. What!!!
The bubble was fully detached from the card but it was all there. Negotiations began and came to a deal that both of us could be happy with.
Some collectors frown upon reseals but I have no problem with it especially something as rare as this. I have only ever seen a loose card back and one sealed MOC example of this and as of a few months ago had my doubts that they were even legit.
After talking to some collectors and gathering information about the Meccano sticker I am super happy to add what is the rarest production item in my collection.
Need to thank Spoons for tagging me firstly and then helping me value the piece.
After posting a few weeks back and chatting to Jez about what other Die Cast Land Speeders I was searching for, something amazing happened. A post popped up on one of the Facebook page advertising for sale a ultra rare Clipper Die Cast Land Speeder with a Meccano import sticker. What!!!
The bubble was fully detached from the card but it was all there. Negotiations began and came to a deal that both of us could be happy with.
Some collectors frown upon reseals but I have no problem with it especially something as rare as this. I have only ever seen a loose card back and one sealed MOC example of this and as of a few months ago had my doubts that they were even legit.
After talking to some collectors and gathering information about the Meccano sticker I am super happy to add what is the rarest production item in my collection.
Need to thank Spoons for tagging me firstly and then helping me value the piece.
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Great find on the LandSpeeder
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Very nice 
Old NN is underrated and a great sculpt.
You may want to add it to this thread which is dedicated to Latest Acquisitions:
http://www.starwarsforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=200&start=31995
It's the go-to thread for all the latest vintage SW tat that this associated bunch of mentalists pick up in between smelling old ladies' pant gussets.
Old NN is underrated and a great sculpt.You may want to add it to this thread which is dedicated to Latest Acquisitions:
http://www.starwarsforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=200&start=31995
It's the go-to thread for all the latest vintage SW tat that this associated bunch of mentalists pick up in between smelling old ladies' pant gussets.
poncho
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that and the smell of pbp plastic :wink:
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coomber75 said:awesome landspeeder, have stumbled in to die casts recently and sm loving them, v envious and am also fan of the reseals... makes my collection affordable
Totally agree, it's affordable to chase an example and not a grade. Mostly go for sealed but when it's on the rarer more expensive side I'm open to a reseal.
The Die Cast Line is still a realistic run to complete and somewhat still affordable.
Great to see others interested in the line.
palitoyjunky
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8)
V cool man, never seen that Meccano import sticker before 8)
Jedijut said:
V cool man, never seen that Meccano import sticker before 8)
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Some lovely items on here this past few weeks 8) - Justin that Landspeeder belongs with the rest of your collection. We wont see another for a long time.
I've not bought much in ages, so I now need to thank Justin for making me aware of a version 1 die cast TIE Fighter where the wings slot into the body of the TIE (rather than the other way around). Been collecting TIEs for over 10 years and never knew this. They aren't rare just don't seem to have made it to the UK.
Anyway got a good deal on V1 that came with an upgrade on my DV TIE too.
I've not bought much in ages, so I now need to thank Justin for making me aware of a version 1 die cast TIE Fighter where the wings slot into the body of the TIE (rather than the other way around). Been collecting TIEs for over 10 years and never knew this. They aren't rare just don't seem to have made it to the UK.
Anyway got a good deal on V1 that came with an upgrade on my DV TIE too.
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Some of you may remember that awhile back, my parents found a box of old family photos. Within those photos, there were a few that had Star Wars related items in them. The earliest of those images were from my birthday back in 1978. In the background of one is the Star Wars Play-Doh Action Set. I believe that Play-Doh set may have been the first Star Wars toy I ever got.
Since coming across this photo, I've been keeping my eyes open for one to add to my collection. I recently found one that is in pretty good shape considering. The box shows a little bit of wear and the colors have faded a bit, but I like it. It did come with three brand new cans, so I may have to test it out.
Photo of me holding Stretch Monster (wish I still had that) with the Play-Doh set in the background.
Love the JC Penny sticker too!
Since coming across this photo, I've been keeping my eyes open for one to add to my collection. I recently found one that is in pretty good shape considering. The box shows a little bit of wear and the colors have faded a bit, but I like it. It did come with three brand new cans, so I may have to test it out.
Photo of me holding Stretch Monster (wish I still had that) with the Play-Doh set in the background.
Love the JC Penny sticker too!
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Just so great to have childhood photos with SW 8) I am gutted I only have one 
V cool play doh set 8)
V cool play doh set 8)
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