Vintage Collectibles Thread

[DPrime]

I will try and remember to check tonight.

Things are quite busy here and I won't even be home tonight (at the hospital with new baby!), so no rush!

 

[galactiboy]

Yeah, it doesn't always mean its an illegally made figure. Remco was notorious for taking someone else's idea, releasing a cheaper version and those were carried in lots of big (and small) stores.

 

[quiggle]

Someone on one site said they got theres from Woolworths so it couldnt have been too cheap like a mexican bootleg or something, But i dont think there were made by the bigger toy makers like Kenner or Hasbro so they will be quite rare

what's a Woolworths? I used to also go to a store near where I live called Varieties and they would put all the toys in glass cases and you had to ask the sales person who open the sliding door up to get them. is that like Woolworths?

 

[RockyRambo]

Woolworths was a big UK (and i think US Store i saw one in the Blues Brothers movie) that closed down a few years ago in the UK but they were similar to Wal Mart or Target that they still have in the US

 

[quiggle]

Woolworths was a big UK (and i think US Store i saw one in the Blues Brothers movie) that closed down a few years ago in the UK but they were similar to Wal Mart or Target that they still have in the US

never saw one but thats fine, so do any of you have a Speculatron figure? I was curious to know if the liquid inside eventually evaporates?

 

[galactiboy]

Yep, just another department store. Don't think there are anymore open.

 

[jimjimmyjones85]

Woolworths was a big UK (and i think US Store i saw one in the Blues Brothers movie) that closed down a few years ago in the UK but they were similar to Wal Mart or Target that they still have in the US

They were the Target of the 70's I would say.

 

[Darth Waller]

A-Wing Pilot, Amanaman, Lumat, Paploo and Princess Leia (Combat Ponocho) showed up safe and sound and as described.

 

[galactiboy]

Only 7 to go!!!

Selling that Salacious would get you there

 

[Darth Waller]

Only 7 to go!!!

Selling that Salacious would get you there

Indeed it would! I need some quiet time to try and put it in the box.

Wait, that sounds dirty.

 

[quiggle]

do they still sell those figures where they were like some spongy foam and you'd squish them and watch them rise back again, I think they were called smash thems or something like that?

 

[galactiboy]

Yes, please don't add anything "extra" to the box when you do that

 

[Darth Waller]

Yes, please don't add anything "extra" to the box when you do that

Hey, a little lube goes a long way. Hi-yo!

 

[Deak Starkiller]

Indeed it would! I need some quiet time to try and put it in the box.

Wait, that sounds dirty.

Honestly that's why I took pictures of my 1:1 3-PO bust when I got it in. To know how to put it back in the box!

 

[Mr.E]

Picked up this little gem a few months back:

View attachment 40125

 

[Valfar]

Woolworths was a big UK (and i think US Store i saw one in the Blues Brothers movie) that closed down a few years ago in the UK but they were similar to Wal Mart or Target that they still have in the US

Yea we had Woolworths here in Canada back in the day, Consumers Distributing and Towers as well. XD

You guys still have Marks and Spencer over there in the UK?, they closed down here probally ten years or more ago here.

 

[RockyRambo]

Yes we still have Marks and Spencer they are more popular for there quality food now rather than clothes

 

[Deak Starkiller]

Ok, here goes. These are my Kenner figures up for grabs. All are complete (unless noted) and any issues I'll post below. First dibs goes to Flosi, Waller, GB, and JJJ (But I do owe GB & Waller monies). Thanks!

Tusken Raider (slight paint rub) $10
Paploo (might have a repro staff) $10
B-Wing pilot (slight paint rub) $10
Imperial Gunner (slight paint rub) $50
Yoda (slight tear on the back of his robe) $15
Max Rebo (no organ) $5
Dengar (slight fading) $5
Rancor Keeper (slight fading) $8
Luke Poncho (slight fraying on the bottom of his poncho and no gun) $40
Darth Vader (slight paint rub) $10
R2-D2 w/ Pop-Up Lightsaber (repro sticker and saber) $25
Princess Leia Bespin $10
Bespin Security Guard $5
Han Solo in Carbonite (slight fading on the torso) $65
Luke Skywalker in Stormtrooper disguise (slight fading on the limbs and some paint rubs on the hands) $75

 

[Boba Ben]

Max Rebo. One of the greatest fictional characters of all time.

 

[galactiboy]

Those look great Deak, are Han in Carbonite and Luke in Stormtrooper disguise not up for grabs?