Vintage Collectibles Thread

[galactiboy]

I don't have a complete Taun Taun yet... I have allowed myself to get into creatures as I've always loved them. So I have a Wampa, Dewback, Rancor and Probe Droid. I guess the trash monster and Taun Taun are the only 2 I'm lacking.

 

[gibby]

I've got a couple figures coming to the house today! Hoth Luke, AT-AT Driver and Snowtrooper.

That will put me at 60 figures.

Dang flosi!!! How long did that take? Seems like only a couple of weeks!!??!!

Congrats on those pick-ups, too!

 

[FLOSI]

Dang flosi!!! How long did that take? Seems like only a couple of weeks!!??!!

Congrats on those pick-ups, too!

I guess it has went pretty fast. I started back in February with about ten figures and it's really taken off from there. I'd say Rebel Scum has been pretty good to me since I've bought around 20 figures from various sellers there for an average of 7 bucks or so, shipped. Many, if not all, of those are really solid C-9 representations that I could never even imagine having to upgrade. EBay has been much more hit and miss with repro weapons, poor condition, paint, yellowing, etc combined with some really nice minty buys. So I could imagine needing to re-buy a few down the line.

 

[FLOSI]

Some love from Hoth

 

[Darth Waller]

^^ Luke's got swagger!

 

[gibby]

I guess it has went pretty fast. I started back in February with about ten figures and it's really taken off from there. I'd say Rebel Scum has been pretty good to me since I've bought around 20 figures from various sellers there for an average of 7 bucks or so, shipped. Many, if not all, of those are really solid C-9 representations that I could never even imagine having to upgrade. EBay has been much more hit and miss with repro weapons, poor condition, paint, yellowing, etc combined with some really nice minty buys. So I could imagine needing to re-buy a few down the line.

Good to know. When I start I'll be sure to hit the forum first. Thanks!

^^ Luke's got swagger!

Yeah he does!

 

[FLOSI]

^^ Luke's got swagger!

He's cawk sure.

 

[galactiboy]

That is so odd that a couple of the figures have that turned out leg/action pose... such a strange choice, but cool nonetheless.

Even odder that Kenner felt the need to make 2 Bespin guards

 

[sladesuperagent]

Even odder that Kenner felt the need to make 2 Bespin guards

The one black guard in the entire universe!

 

[galactiboy]

The one black guard in the entire universe!

I always thought this exchange from the Family Guy episode was hilarious:

Han: Hey, what about Lando?
Leia: The Lando System?
Han: Lando's not system, he's a black guy. In fact, I think he might be the only black guy in the galaxy.
Chewie: Huh, let's hope right?
Leia, C3PO and Han: WHOA!!!

 

[Deak Starkiller]

Swagger™...Hoth Luke has it.

 

[FLOSI]

Does anyone else have that aside from Hoth Luke and the black Bespin Guard? I'm racking my brain and can't seem to think of any.

 

[galactiboy]

Weequay kind of does as well; I think those are the only 3. Most every one else is in a straight up and down or legs apart.

 

[FLOSI]

I always liked the way Barada's legs were spread a bit (I know I'm somehow opening myself up for a ribbing right now). It looked modern and powerful when compared to the other SW vintage figures.

 

[galactiboy]

Yeah, you're definitely open for something ribbed

But I will agree, his stance is actually pretty cool. Always like Ackbar for the same reason.

 

[FLOSI]

Ouch! My defense has been penetrated!

Vader always needed a little more spread.

 

[Deak Starkiller]

Does anyone else have that aside from Hoth Luke and the black Bespin Guard? I'm racking my brain and can't seem to think of any.

I believe the Cloud Car Pilot does.

Weequay kind of does as well; I think those are the only 3. Most every one else is in a straight up and down or legs apart.

I always liked the way Barada's legs were spread a bit (I know I'm somehow opening myself up for a ribbing right now). It looked modern and powerful when compared to the other SW vintage figures.

Ribbed.

Yeah, you're definitely open for something ribbed

But I will agree, his stance is actually pretty cool. Always like Ackbar for the same reason.

I think he's only open for NAM.

 

[galactiboy]

I believe the Cloud Car Pilot does.

Right... forgot about him. Always wanted that figure when I was a kid, my brother had him and I was very jealous. Kind of funny since he's one of those figures you can easily get for mint for $5-$10

 

[Deak Starkiller]

Really? The Cloud Car Pilot? Complete with his commlink? I guess I am out of touch with the classic SW figures.

 

[galactiboy]

Yep, he's plentiful and cheap... but not as cheap as the cloud car. You can't give those things away unless they're boxed