Latest Acquisitions

[Gadders]

Ever since I got back into collecting, in the mid 90s, I've been after a remote controlled jawa sandcrawler. However due to their price they've always been something of a grail item for me.
About 18 months ago, I bought the rarer Canadian ESB box and instructions, in the hope that I could one day get the toy to go in the box.. I was expecting to buy an in complete one and buy the parts over time.

This week, not only did I get my project sandcrawler, I also got an almost complete one. And to top it, it's the ESB labelled remote one to go with the box I already have!

So they were like buses.. Two at once!

I am now a very happy collector, but I do need to find a ladder so please let me know if anyone is selling one.

 

[AndyPreston]

Very nice Adam - just like buses!

You need to show a pic with the box now...

 

[Gadders]

Thanks, Andy.

Here you go...

 

[user 5830]

I have the straight up SW version, it's a great toy isn't it

 

[jpjsavage]

Here's my latest acquisition. Four signed lithographs (2 x Ralph McQuarrie and 2 x Jo Johnston) original sold at the Supersnipe Comic Art gallery in New York. There are only 100 signed copies of each and I've never seen a complete set of four all with the same number (in this case, 54/100).

Here are some quick pictures for you to enjoy:

 

[MrGudz]

Those pictures are nothing short of stunning. Many thanks for sharing.

 

[Mini99]

Those pencil drawings are stunning the X wing painting isn't to shabby either!
Congratulations

 

[Seahawks]

An amazing bunch of new acquisitions guys! I have so much fun scrolling through this thread checking out everyone's pick ups!

My latest acquisitions have been more along the lines of "oddball" or as some prefer, "beyond the toys".

Starting off is 2 of the Kenner Canada Star Wars coloring books. I love the original double racetrack covers on these. The artwork inside these books is great and I was lucky to find a couple that had barely been used. Only one page has been colored. I believe there are 2 more books out there that I will be keeping a lookout for to complete the set.

Next I picked up the General Mills Cereal mail away tumbler from 1978. I am a sucker for the original logo and retro photos. Will go well next to my lunchbox I think. It seems to be really well made, so I may even have to use it as my beer cup!

Continuing with the cereal mail aways, I got a really good deal on a complete set of 18 General Mills Cereal cards along with the wallet. The cards are paper thin, but have some great images on then as well as a description of the scene on the back.

Last, I've ventured down the realm of board games. Destroy the Death Star and Escape from Death Star. I believe both came out in '77. They may not be the greatest games to play, but man did Kenner sure know how to entice us kids with the beautiful packaging back in the day!

 

[Andyclarke]

Not posted anything for a while on this thread, so here are a few of my recent Palitoy purchases. Big thanks to Paul (Pulsar) for some of them.

 

[coomber75]

omg not posted in a while but will never be uploading moc's of that quality mate lol lovely laya and jawa, and gorgeous diecast!!

 

[AndyPreston]

Max, that boxed crawler looks fantastic.

And OMG, those Palitoys! Beautiful.

 

[Sparky P]

Awesome Palis Andy :twisted:

 

[MrGudz]

Some very special looking ones there Andy. Love that die cast.

 

[user 5830]

Few more army builders for the Rebel Soldier and Rebel Commando. Both the RS are actually very nice examples. A Yoda handpuppet as it was sillly cheap and I've never had one and a MoC... all picked at Shepton Mallet toy fair

 

[AndyPreston]

Few more army builders for the Rebel Soldier and Rebel Commando. Both the RS are actually very nice examples. A Yoda handpuppet as it was sillly cheap and I've never had one and a MoC... all picked at Shepton Mallet toy fair

I haven't been to that fair for years! It was great for vintage in the 90s and then dried up in the later 2000s, glad to see there are still some good pickings to be had. That Bespin Guard looks great!

 

[apack7229]

Picked these up at a local flea market today.

 

[palitoyjunky]

Not posted anything for a while on this thread, so here are a few of my recent Palitoy purchases. Big thanks to Paul (Pulsar) for some of them.

What a fantastic haul Andy 8) Paul is a top bloke

 

[palitoyjunky]

Few more army builders for the Rebel Soldier and Rebel Commando. Both the RS are actually very nice examples. A Yoda handpuppet as it was sillly cheap and I've never had one and a MoC... all picked at Shepton Mallet toy fair

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Nice pick ups there.

 

[palitoyjunky]

Won this last wk.

I believe this is one of two known so far...
We r still waiting to see a confirmed MOC example :!:

 

[poncho]

some great purchases boys 8)

like the roller skates. sexy

 

[Cazza]

Amazing purchases! So much fantastic paperwork, oddball stuff, MOCs (especially Palitoy)... and as for that 3-pack, Jez... wow!

 

[Vintageviewport]

Few more army builders for the Rebel Soldier and Rebel Commando. Both the RS are actually very nice examples. A Yoda handpuppet as it was sillly cheap and I've never had one and a MoC... all picked at Shepton Mallet toy fair

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Great pick ups man. Love that Rebel Commando!

 

[Vintageviewport]

Finally added a priority piece to my Rebel Commando focus. The ever elusive and existence debated Kenner ROTJ 65A China COO molded face Rebel Commando. I was elated to find this piece on eBay. And it happened to be on a day eBay had a 15% off promotion. I got this from the same seller that was mentioned in episode 49 of The Vintage Rebellion podcast - Nasina8. It was a BIN price and was located in Canada. The picture was a bit blurry and with some investigative help from fellow Rebel Commando focus collectors, Stephen Ward and Justin Rowland, we determined it was the real deal. I snatched it up and now I can check it off my list unless I want to upgrade since this has the pop scraped off the back(bubble still sealed) Now I need to find some more foreign carded examples. Fingers crossed. I already have a Palitoy 65A molded face Rebel Commando MOC w/double stem bubble. Always hunting

 

[coomber75]

Been after one for ages then this chap pops up

 

[Mini99]

Been after one for ages then this chap pops up

Fantastic, just got to love the card back on these, realy do "pop"

Another page of great new acquisitions guys!

 

[theforceuk]

Nice pick ups everyone, really love the 20 Back-e Power Droid. Looks perfect.

 

[coomber75]

thanks guys, slight blemish middle top of card not really noticeable, also footer shifted but i can live wity that

 

[Vintageviewport]

Been after one for ages then this chap pops up

That Power Droid is just spectacular!

 

[TK-7785]

Finally added a priority piece to my Rebel Commando focus. The ever elusive and existence debated Kenner ROTJ 65A China COO molded face Rebel Commando. I was elated to find this piece on eBay. And it happened to be on a day eBay had a 15% off promotion. I got this from the same seller that was mentioned in episode 49 of The Vintage Rebellion podcast - Nasina8. It was a BIN price and was located in Canada. The picture was a bit blurry and with some investigative help from fellow Rebel Commando focus collectors, Stephen Ward and Justin Rowland, we determined it was the real deal. I snatched it up and now I can check it off my list unless I want to upgrade since this has the pop scraped off the back(bubble still sealed) Now I need to find some more foreign carded examples. Fingers crossed. I already have a Palitoy 65A molded face Rebel Commando MOC w/double stem bubble. Always hunting

Awesome, Chris. Still looking for one of these myself.

 

[coomber75]

A happy day when a box like this arrives great acrylic thanks Christian