Latest Acquisitions

[Mini99]

I'd like to share the latest addition to my collection, a true 'holy grail' piece for me, and one that has really excited and enthused me. The snowy Hoth scenes in The Empire Strikes Back are among my favourite parts of the saga, and in all of the behind the scenes footage and photos, the distinctive crew jackets really stand out, the bright blue colouring contrasting with the orange and black panels on the arms, and featuring the Star Wars, Empire, and Norwegian Unit patches. I have wanted to own one of these for many years, but always thought it would be an unattainable piece, beyond my wildest dreams.

But this year, the 40th anniversary of Empire, my 50th birthday year, and the year in which I was lucky enough to visit the filming location in Finse, my dream has come true. This is what's known to collectors as an 'executive' crew jacket, and was one of the first run of jackets ordered - almost a prototype, before the larger run of jackets were ordered, and mostly allocated to executives and producers, hence the name. The 'executive' jacket differs from the standard one, having different pockets, additional orange and black panels in the collar, and lacking the white name tag patch. I acquired it directly from the original owner, seen here on location wearing the red hat.

This is now the central piece in my collection, and I'm really delighted to be the custodian of such an iconic and special treasure for a time. D351BB59-57E5-4BE9-9249-7078E7F93859.jpeg
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Congratulations Andy on the addition of a Grail piece for you.
Stunning piece, I just don't know where you make the contracts to acquire such a piece.
Great central piece of your amazing collection.

 

[theforceuk]

Wow [mention]AndyPreston[/mention] that really is a great item, congratulations and thanks for the inspiration that dreams do come true! lol

 

[StarWarsFan]

I'd like to share the latest addition to my collection, a true 'holy grail' piece for me, and one that has really excited and enthused me. The snowy Hoth scenes in The Empire Strikes Back are among my favourite parts of the saga, and in all of the behind the scenes footage and photos, the distinctive crew jackets really stand out, the bright blue colouring contrasting with the orange and black panels on the arms, and featuring the Star Wars, Empire, and Norwegian Unit patches. I have wanted to own one of these for many years, but always thought it would be an unattainable piece, beyond my wildest dreams.

But this year, the 40th anniversary of Empire, my 50th birthday year, and the year in which I was lucky enough to visit the filming location in Finse, my dream has come true. This is what's known to collectors as an 'executive' crew jacket, and was one of the first run of jackets ordered - almost a prototype, before the larger run of jackets were ordered, and mostly allocated to executives and producers, hence the name. The 'executive' jacket differs from the standard one, having different pockets, additional orange and black panels in the collar, and lacking the white name tag patch. I acquired it directly from the original owner, seen here on location wearing the red hat.

This is now the central piece in my collection, and I'm really delighted to be the custodian of such an iconic and special treasure for a time. D351BB59-57E5-4BE9-9249-7078E7F93859.jpeg
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Wow

 

[Michael Sith]

Fantastic find Andy congratulations looks superb 8)

 

[Sparky P]

Congratulations Andy. A highly desirable piece and quite righty now the centre piece of your collection!

 

[Palifan]

I'd like to share the latest addition to my collection, a true 'holy grail' piece for me, and one that has really excited and enthused me. The snowy Hoth scenes in The Empire Strikes Back are among my favourite parts of the saga, and in all of the behind the scenes footage and photos, the distinctive crew jackets really stand out, the bright blue colouring contrasting with the orange and black panels on the arms, and featuring the Star Wars, Empire, and Norwegian Unit patches. I have wanted to own one of these for many years, but always thought it would be an unattainable piece, beyond my wildest dreams.

But this year, the 40th anniversary of Empire, my 50th birthday year, and the year in which I was lucky enough to visit the filming location in Finse, my dream has come true. This is what's known to collectors as an 'executive' crew jacket, and was one of the first run of jackets ordered - almost a prototype, before the larger run of jackets were ordered, and mostly allocated to executives and producers, hence the name. The 'executive' jacket differs from the standard one, having different pockets, additional orange and black panels in the collar, and lacking the white name tag patch. I acquired it directly from the original owner, seen here on location wearing the red hat.

This is now the central piece in my collection, and I'm really delighted to be the custodian of such an iconic and special treasure for a time. D351BB59-57E5-4BE9-9249-7078E7F93859.jpeg
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What an iconic jacket and that is a truly greta 50th present you bought yourself! I can't believe the condition of it after all these years and that is a true grail piece you have there.

Massive congratulations for getting it and all I'm wondering is are you ever going to wear it out?

Ian

 

[benny100]

That jacket is just immense. Some one needs to reissue this

 

[Cazza]

What an amazing addition, Andy. Absolutely made up for you- what a stunning piece!

 

[Wreck-It Ralph]

I'd like to share the latest addition to my collection, a true 'holy grail' piece for me, and one that has really excited and enthused me. The snowy Hoth scenes in The Empire Strikes Back are among my favourite parts of the saga, and in all of the behind the scenes footage and photos, the distinctive crew jackets really stand out, the bright blue colouring contrasting with the orange and black panels on the arms, and featuring the Star Wars, Empire, and Norwegian Unit patches. I have wanted to own one of these for many years, but always thought it would be an unattainable piece, beyond my wildest dreams.

But this year, the 40th anniversary of Empire, my 50th birthday year, and the year in which I was lucky enough to visit the filming location in Finse, my dream has come true. This is what's known to collectors as an 'executive' crew jacket, and was one of the first run of jackets ordered - almost a prototype, before the larger run of jackets were ordered, and mostly allocated to executives and producers, hence the name. The 'executive' jacket differs from the standard one, having different pockets, additional orange and black panels in the collar, and lacking the white name tag patch. I acquired it directly from the original owner, seen here on location wearing the red hat.

This is now the central piece in my collection, and I'm really delighted to be the custodian of such an iconic and special treasure for a time. D351BB59-57E5-4BE9-9249-7078E7F93859.jpeg
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Super Cool Jacket, I would be tempted to wear it but I guess it's irreplaceable so you can't, 50th Birthday presents don't get much better than that!

 

[StarWarsFan]

Latest edition to the collection. Never seen one before so decided to pick it up.

 

[Ruby2511]

Nice pick up Steve, you got to love a bit of SW advertising

You just need the glasses now

 

[StarWarsFan]

Nice pick up Steve, you got to love a bit of SW advertising

Cheers mate, indeed.

 

[Wreck-It Ralph]

Managed to pick up a Large Head Han recently which I have wanted since I started collecting again in 2017 as I had one in my first collection in 2001 so it offered more Nostalgia for me. I only need two more MOC's now to replace everything I sold in 2004 which was my reason for getting back into collecting.

 

[Mini99]

Managed to pick up a Large Head Han recently which I have wanted since I started collecting again in 2017 as I had one in my first collection in 2001 so it offered more Nostalgia for me. I only need two more MOC's now to replace everything I sold in 2004 which was my reason for getting back into collecting.

 

[theforceuk]

Wow top banana on that the 12 back Han! lol Congrats!

 

[Wreck-It Ralph]

Wow top banana on that the 12 back Han! lol Congrats!

Thanks, still need two more 30 backs to complete what I set out to do but I think I might be waiting a while for them unless I get lucky.

 

[Snaketibe]

Managed to pick up a Large Head Han recently which I have wanted since I started collecting again in 2017 as I had one in my first collection in 2001 so it offered more Nostalgia for me. I only need two more MOC's now to replace everything I sold in 2004 which was my reason for getting back into collecting.

Congratulations. That's a wonderful pick up

 

[Sparky P]

Congrats on the large head han, Anthony!

 

[Wreck-It Ralph]

Thanks guys, it's forced me to rethink my display as I have had to add another figure but it's worth it as I get to look at it most days.

 

[quins]

Managed to pick up a Large Head Han recently which I have wanted since I started collecting again in 2017 as I had one in my first collection in 2001 so it offered more Nostalgia for me. I only need two more MOC's now to replace everything I sold in 2004 which was my reason for getting back into collecting.

Lovely.Congrats

 

[Cazza]

Stunning Han, Anthony! Well done.

 

[Palifan]

Managed to pick up a Large Head Han recently which I have wanted since I started collecting again in 2017 as I had one in my first collection in 2001 so it offered more Nostalgia for me. I only need two more MOC's now to replace everything I sold in 2004 which was my reason for getting back into collecting.

That's an amazing achievement and this was the 12 back Han I had growing up so it's always held a special place for me (I didn't even know there was a pin head version until years after I stopped playing with toys). I have a sealed Palitoy 12 back cut card of this version and I know that's as close as I'll ever come to owning one so it's nice to see yours.

Ian

 

[Wreck-It Ralph]

Thanks for all the positive feedback.

I just found the COA that I received from Jim Stevenson back in 2003 when I bought my first one which at the time Jim stated there were only two known examples, I believe there are a few more now. It mentions on the COA that there was an indentation on the punch hole which is the same as the one I have just bought, it would be fantastic if they turned out to be the same one, Nostalgia at its best!

 

[theforceuk]

Wow I think you have to say there's a pretty good chance it's the same one!

 

[Wreck-It Ralph]

Wow I think you have to say there's a pretty good chance it's the same one!

I can't remember who I sold it to so it's difficult to be sure, but I agree there is a pretty good chance it is the same one.

 

[Ruby2511]

Thanks for all the positive feedback.

I just found the COA that I received from Jim Stevenson back in 2003 when I bought my first one which at the time Jim stated there were only two known examples, I believe there are a few more now. It mentions on the COA that there was an indentation on the punch hole which is the same as the one I have just bought, it would be fantastic if they turned out to be the same one, Nostalgia at its best!

Wow, never heard of Jim Stevenson, he lived near to me so might look him up on Google.

I believe he passed away this year.

 

[Wreck-It Ralph]

Thanks for all the positive feedback.

I just found the COA that I received from Jim Stevenson back in 2003 when I bought my first one which at the time Jim stated there were only two known examples, I believe there are a few more now. It mentions on the COA that there was an indentation on the punch hole which is the same as the one I have just bought, it would be fantastic if they turned out to be the same one, Nostalgia at its best!

Wow, never heard of Jim Stevenson, he lived near to me so might look him up on Google.

I believe he passed away this year.

He was a dealer/collector dare I say Investor. Most of the older collectors would know him or know of him as he would be at most if not all of the toy shows at the time, I used to see him at Memorabilia, my favourite show at the time. I first met him through an American dealer Tom Derby who I was buying some Telescopic figures off at the time, I picked Tom up at the airport and took him to meet Jim while getting my stuff off Tom at the same time. I built up a rappor with Jim then and started buying some of his rarer Palitoy pieces off him like his LHH and all of his 30 backs. I stopped collecting in 2004 and sold everything and lost contact with Him, he was a good guy with some interesting stories. I remember him telling me about another dealer who I never met and I think his Star Wars name was Mr C10, not sure what his real name was.

 

[Ruby2511]

Shame I never got to meet him, sounds like an interesting man

 

[Wreck-It Ralph]

I miss memorabilia as you could go and often buy some rare items and the walking around and talking to different people was enjoyable too, never been to a show like that since.

 

[coomber75]

I miss memorabilia as you could go and often buy some rare items and the walking around and talking to different people was enjoyable too, never been to a show like that since.

completely agree, had some great times and good purchases before it all changed