Star Wars Toys at Toys R Us 1980

[Palifan]

Just came across this and thought it was worth sharing as it's great to get a sense of how stocked with SW goodies the shops were at the time. I must admit that I just scared through it but it was nice to see so much vintage goodness

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xBjIgFmmeY

To the mods - Please move this to a different section if you feel there's somewhere more appropriate for it.

Ian

 

[Mini99]

Nice one Ian, I've not seen that before.
Some SW carded peg warmers amongst the new shinny ESB cards, I wonder why no one wanted that Hammerhead?

 

[jayums]

Oh for a time machine !

Great to watch ... never liked toys r us that much as killed off independents in my local high street ... and now there's no toy stores at all.

 

[Michael Sith]

Cheers Ian, that's a great watch 8) never seen that before, amazing to see all stacked high, those prices as well, if only there was a time machine!

 

[Palifan]

It is amazing to see all of those box fresh items and I love the Mego Moonraker boxed set I spotted as well. It's also nice seeing it as it's from the ESB era, such a great logo

Ian

 

[Snaketibe]

That was fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing the link

 

[scooternick]

This is so good, absolutely love the video, thanks for posting. Imagine how many shipping boxes were flat packed and binned

 

[Cazza]

Brilliant video, Ian! Those days were really special and full of wonder 8)

 

[Kev06]

To be a child again appreciating Star Wars alot more in my older wisdom would be a treasure trove!

I always got mine from Santa not toys r us