Snowtroopers

[Section 8]

I have these these 8 Snowtrooper variants, which have baffled me slightly. I've posted them here because I'd also like a few valuations as I've noticed some wild prices on Ebay, surprise surprise and am looking to raise some funds.

Figure 1 & 2 - Tri Logo/YPS Chipped/Removed Coo - Number 2 Coo Guide
Figure 3 - PBP Hard Torso - Number 3 Coo Guide
Figure 4 - Ghost/No Coo - Number 4 Coo Guide
Figure 5 & 6 - Ghost/No Coo on Boot- Number 7 Coo Guide
Figure 7 & 8 - Hong Kong Coo on Boot - Number 8 Coo Guide

My dilemma is that Figures 1 & 2 and 5 & 6 are different sculps despite the same coo. Clearly shown in the 3rd picture which features the two Tri Logo/YPS figures. Do variant collectors collect just the Coo or also variants within the Coo's. :lol:

I thought things were bad enough for variant collectors, but different sculpts with same coo opens up another bag of worms. :lol:

Any info on the figure origins or price help from the variant masters appreciated.

Cheers

 

[Section 8]

Bump. No Snowy experts out there?

 

[SublevelStudios]

I only recall one collector who was after 'all' the COO variants, including the different 'YPS' COO markings of which there are quite a few.

Without the correct capes though they're not worth a huge amount. Most are content with just one or two of the main variations of the hard torso trooper. I've seen the cape alone go for £30 and loose troopers like this for as little a £1.

I sold a mint loose complete YPS trooper with gun for £30 a couple of weeks ago. Although some on ebay have been fetching more.

 

[walkie]

What you've classed as COO's 1 to 4 are all what are now referred to as PBP/Euro figures as shown in Wolff's incomplete COO guide 3...

http://swspaceclub.com/wbobafett/coo-guide-3-0/esb/stormtrooper-hoth-battle-gear/#a

Incomplete them are worth much and I've picked them up from collectors figures for £2 a pop, complete and mint collectors exchange them between themselves for £30+, pair it with a black action force gun and you'll find pretty of dickheads on eBAY worth £180+ to waste on one :lol:

The PBP/Euro on the far right looks the best of the bunch with no yellowing so incomplete maybe a tenner??

At the end of the day people like imperials for army builders, the rifles for these are cheap as chips so maybe you'll get £3-5 each for the good ones.

 

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I was waiting for you to chip in Walkie.

Thanks for the info both. I'm under no delusions that they are worth a lot. I saw the YPS sell for £180 and some others were way above which made me think that some may have risen in price, but I suppose I should have known to ignore Ebay as any reference for prices.

The hard torso is in nice condition and perfect colour wise, but has loose limbs and sounds like a rattled tic tac box. :lol: I must say though it's the only one that has the PBP smell like the white face Han Solo and AT AT Commander figure.

I presume the circular holes skirt belongs to the PBP/YPS figures. I'd love to complete the Hard Torso figure with the skirt and the action force gun, but not at those silly ebay prices. :shock:

Any there that are missing from your lot, Walkie?

 

[walkie]

I think I just need a COO#1 on wolff's old chart.

The Euro/PBP are common as muck in the UK, I managed to bag a mint loose one with round holes cape for £10 only last Friday morning, I was well chuffed!!

 

[Section 8]

Lucky you. I'll give you £11 for it.

I think I'll give Ebay another shot to see if i can snipe some bargains of my own.