thenightmarcher
Padawan
I've posted this up on the RS forum, but I wanted to put it up here as well, as I hoped some of you might get a kick out of it. I suppose this is a belated introduction of sorts - I've been an active member on the forum here for a couple of months & have been running my mouth about posting pictures of the vintage collection that I retrieved from my Dad's attic a few short weeks ago. I decided to breathe new life into my old habit of collecting small, articulated pieces of plastic, but wasn't exactly sure of what I'd held on to from the glory days of my youth - Turns out it's not too shabby! As you might expect, a few weapons have gone astray in the mists of time, along with my Hoth Stormtrooper's skirt, Lando's cape & the tips of Ben & Vader's lightsabers, but I think I'm going to concentrate on getting a good quality loose collection on it's feet before replacing any missing bits & pieces.
Anyhow, here's my collection as it stands today. I say 'stands', but there's no real limelighting to speak of at this stage - 'Patience my young padawan; all in good time.'
I also unearthed an old cardback that my Dad used to keep track of which figures he'd bought & which ones I had left to collect. I remember him holding on to that with one hand while rifling through toy shop bargain bins with the other. You can still see his biro circles around some of the numbers.
Finally, here's a couple of pictures of my recent additions to the collection. One or two bits from are from FleaBay (before I discovered the good people on this forum & plenty more on the international board), but huge thanks go to Iain & Eddy for their help & support with managing my new addiction, & also to Steve for supplying the jewel in my modest crown which comes in the form of an awesome Ledy Biker Scout. Enjoy - Chris.
Anyhow, here's my collection as it stands today. I say 'stands', but there's no real limelighting to speak of at this stage - 'Patience my young padawan; all in good time.'
I also unearthed an old cardback that my Dad used to keep track of which figures he'd bought & which ones I had left to collect. I remember him holding on to that with one hand while rifling through toy shop bargain bins with the other. You can still see his biro circles around some of the numbers.
Finally, here's a couple of pictures of my recent additions to the collection. One or two bits from are from FleaBay (before I discovered the good people on this forum & plenty more on the international board), but huge thanks go to Iain & Eddy for their help & support with managing my new addiction, & also to Steve for supplying the jewel in my modest crown which comes in the form of an awesome Ledy Biker Scout. Enjoy - Chris.
