3.75" Collecting Thread

[Captain Clown]

Got my Jabba diorama in, really adds to the shelf.

Love that it came in a vintage style box, felt like getting the original Jabba from Kenner as a kid.

That setup is AWESOME! I didn't think to position the playset like that. Looks fantastic.

 

[MaulFan]

It’s great how they built it for options instead of limiting you.

One aspect I find odd is how the backs of the archways have partially detailed backs, but not fully, not sure what the point is because they look too much like a toy on that side. Love how the grating is real so you can shine lights through.

 

[Reefer Shark]

Thought I would throw up a side by side shot of retro vader with my vintage rotj vader. The retro definitely seems a tiny bit beefier in person.

Any info on stands for these? Do the disc neca stands work?



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The stands from the 40th vader set work pretty well, though they limit you to more of a museum setup. They work well for those reaction figures too:

Got my Jabba diorama in, really adds to the shelf.

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Love that it came in a vintage style box, felt like getting the original Jabba from Kenner as a kid.

Wow that setup is perfect! Awesome choices of figures there, the diorama looks very well done! hoping I can score one for retail price.

 

[Khev]

In case anyone is hunting for Retro Tarkin check Target's board game section. Mine had a whopping 12 sets. $34.99 each.

 

[Captain Clown]

$34.99 each? They're supposed to be $19.99. That's really weird.

https://www.target.com/p/star-wars-escape-from-death-star-board-game/-/A-75665073

You should tell them they have the price set wrong.

 

[MaulFan]

Wow that setup is perfect! Awesome choices of figures there, the diorama looks very well done! hoping I can score one for retail price.

Thanks, I would sign up for Walmart alerts, and if you get the notice, order immediately. I ordered mine about a month ago and just got it, but worth the wait and saved on aftermarket price.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Star-War...abba-s-Palace-Adventure-Set-Playset/151509537

 

[Khev]

$34.99 each? They're supposed to be $19.99. That's really weird.

https://www.target.com/p/star-wars-escape-from-death-star-board-game/-/A-75665073

You should tell them they have the price set wrong.

That's probably why they had 12 unsold sets then, lol.

 

[Reefer Shark]

Thanks, I would sign up for Walmart alerts, and if you get the notice, order immediately. I ordered mine about a month ago and just got it, but worth the wait and saved on aftermarket price.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Star-War...abba-s-Palace-Adventure-Set-Playset/151509537

Thanks man! I do have that alert set and check the site pretty regularly, so hopefully I'll get lucky!

That's probably why they had 12 unsold sets then, lol.

Yeah $34.99 is nuts, I've seen these all over local targets lately in the boardgame section for 19.99. Literally stacks of them. I was gonna buy it the other day, but opted for LIFE to play with my daughter instead lol.

 

[irezumi]

My little side line of VTC Rogue One figures is filling out nicely. Put them in some protective cases today.

 

[cerealkeller]

I am addicted to buying these. But now I have my perfect set of them. Need to find one more Chewie. I used goo gone to peel off the stickers and the residue. These look as close to a mint set without stickers as I can get currently unless they release ones without.


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[Reefer Shark]

I am addicted to buying these. But now I have my perfect set of them. Need to find one more Chewie. I used goo gone to peel off the stickers and the residue. These look as close to a mint set without stickers as I can get currently unless they release ones without.


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Thats a great looking set there, nice job! How long did you let the goo gone soak in? I tried goo gone and still ripped the card on my chewie. Im thinking maybe I was impatient and didn't leave it on long enough?

 

[cerealkeller]

Thats a great looking set there, nice job! How long did you let the goo gone soak in? I tried goo gone and still ripped the card on my chewie. Im thinking maybe I was impatient and didn't leave it on long enough?

Thank you! I used a swab to place the goo gone on the outside rim of the sticker, then rubbed the entire sticker in it after. I let it sit for maybe 30-45 seconds. What I found works is to begin peeling and keep applying goo gone between the sticker and the card. Don't go crazy with the amount used, but as long as you keep a good pace and use a q tip to apply the process goes pretty fast. Hope that helps.


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[Darth KirBayBey]

Just picked up the Vintage Walmart exclusive Tie Fighter in the clearance isle of my local Walmart for $19.00. I got the last one they had.

 

[Knightstalker]

Finally got my sail barge set up. Best things Hasbro has ever done I think.

 

[ZE_501]

Finally got my sail barge set up. Best things Hasbro has ever done I think.

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Nice! I quit Hasbro a while ago now, but I’d say their best work is the barge and the more recent iteration of the TIE, and the AT-ST.

I only ever owned a couple of the AT-STs, which I repainted, but they were pretty sweet.


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[TonTon]

BMF and Snowspeeder are both up there too Great spot for the barge. Makes it seem like a scaled model.

 

[Reefer Shark]

Thank you! I used a swab to place the goo gone on the outside rim of the sticker, then rubbed the entire sticker in it after. I let it sit for maybe 30-45 seconds. What I found works is to begin peeling and keep applying goo gone between the sticker and the card. Don't go crazy with the amount used, but as long as you keep a good pace and use a q tip to apply the process goes pretty fast. Hope that helps.


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Thanks man, very much appreciated! I snagged a couple more stormies last night to bust open, do I’ll do some test runs on them with your method!

 

[Captain Clown]

The Legacy Falcon will always be my favorite Hasbro product - The Barge falls behind that for me because the toy designers took more “creative liberties” since we only ever saw the big lounge and top deck in ROTJ. It feels a bit like a doll house almost. Everything in the BMF (sans the escape pod) has a nice screen-accurate purpose. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not trying to say the Barge isn’t fantastic. I do like the prison cell in the Barge though, and the whole thing looks beautiful just sitting there. Awesome detail throughout. I just could’ve done without the kitchen, cockpit, and armory if it meant knocking a good chunk off the price.

 

[jesm]

Finally got my sail barge set up. Best things Hasbro has ever done I think.

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Congrats on the Barge!! looks AMAZING, hoping to get one as well. I hope Hasbro keeps doing remakes of the SW vehicles....waiting for a updated Y-wing!

 

[irezumi]

Finally got my sail barge set up. Best things Hasbro has ever done I think.

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Very nice display The Barge fits perfectly up there.