Vintage Collectibles Thread

[jimjimmyjones85]

Going to be doing my loose vintage list this weekend. Never know maybe you guys can help me out.

 

[FLOSI]

Yeah the bubble ding drives me nuts too

If you guys see any, please let me know.

You can start a WTB thread on RS?

 

[DPrime]

This is one of my all time grails.

What do you think of it ?

https://cgi.ebay.com/STAR-WARS-HAMM...573?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a649960dd

Just curious - what's so great about a MOC 21-back Hammerhead?

 

[FLOSI]

So, for those who've been in the market for an EV-9D9, how universal is the left arm issue? There are attached left arms, right? It seems like every instance of this figure that I've seen for sale lists it as "left arm comes off, stays attached when put in place, displays great." Can anyone shed some light?

 

[galactiboy]

Both arms have a tendency to break... but the left is much more common. I found one that wasn't damaged, but it took quite awhile.

There was a brief discussion about EV-9D9 within the last couple of weeks... but in brief its very common, but still possible to find one that's not broken.

EDIT: The discussion strarts with post #1549; which ironically enough is one from me responding to you about a different figure

 

[jimjimmyjones85]

Just curious - what's so great about a MOC 21-back Hammerhead?

Nothing. Just one of my personal grails. Nothing more.

 

[FLOSI]

Both arms have a tendency to break... but the left is much more common. I found one that wasn't damaged, but it took quite awhile.

There was a brief discussion about EV-9D9 within the last couple of weeks... but in brief its very common, but still possible to find one that's not broken.

EDIT: The discussion strarts with post #1549; which ironically enough is one from me responding to you about a different figure

Hell, I was part of the conversation! I guess I just took the part about the legs and forgot what Nick said about 50% of the arms being broke.

Anyway, thanks J. I just happened to be looking and everything I saw was broke but asking prices were still between 80-100.

 

[jimjimmyjones85]

Ok so I finally went through it all and have come up with my list of needs for my loose collection.

__ 8D8
__ A-Wing Pilot
__ Amanaman
__ Anakin Skywalker
__ AT-AT Driver
__ AT-ST Driver
__ B-Wing Pilot
__ Barada
__ Bespin Security Guard II
__ C-3P0 (with Removable Limbs)
__ Chief Chirpa
__ Death Star Droid
__ EV-9D9
__ FX-7
__ Greedo
__ Hammerhead
__ Han Solo (In Trench Coat)
__ Imperial Commander
__ Imperial Dignitary
__ Klaatu
__ Klaatu (Skiff Guard Outfit)
__ Lando Calrissian (General's Pilot)
__ Logray
__ Luke Skywalker in Battle Poncho
__ Luke Skywalker in Hoth Gear
__ Luke Skywalker in Jedi Knight Outfit
__ Luke Skywalker in Stormtrooper Outfit
__ Lumat
__ Nikto
__ Paploo
__ Power Droid
__ Princess Leia Organa (In Combat Poncho)
__ R2-D2 with Pop-up Lightsaber
__ Rancor Keeper
__ Rebel Commander
__ Romba
__ Squid Head
__ Teebo
__ TIE Fighter Pilot
__ Tusken Raider
__ Ugnaught
__ Walrus Man
__ Warok
__ Yak Face
__ Yoda

Any help is appreciated.

Looks like I got a ways to go.

 

[FLOSI]

Not really Jim. You need 45 figures, which isn't too bad, and many of those can be found dirt cheap. Just start picking up some of the inexpensive ones and you'll be down to 20 or so in no time. I had ten nice figures in February and now I have a little over 40, and only one of those cost me over 20 bucks.

 

[galactiboy]

Hell, I was part of the conversation! I guess I just took the part about the legs and forgot what Nick said about 50% of the arms being broke.

Anyway, thanks J. I just happened to be looking and everything I saw was broke but asking prices were still between 80-100.

Yeah, I didn't want to say anything directly about you being a spaz... but you figured it out on your own

I got a pretty good deal on mine, but it was a BIN and in photos the legs looked pretty warped. But once I straightened the legs (which does not damage them in anyway) my figure was good to go. I think I paid around $60-$70 shipped.

 

[FLOSI]

Yeah, I'm always willing to own up to my brain farts.... Though, I must admit, this one is particularly outstanding.

So out of curiosity, how do the arms break? Is it that the left arm joints tend to get stuck, so when people have tried to force them they just break or was it just a factory issue?

 

[jimjimmyjones85]

Not really Jim. You need 45 figures, which isn't too bad, and many of those can be found dirt cheap. Just start picking up some of the inexpensive ones and you'll be down to 20 or so in no time. I had ten nice figures in February and now I have a little over 40, and only one of those cost me over 20 bucks.

Thanks Flosi.

You think ebay is the best route ?

 

[FLOSI]

Thanks Flosi.

You think ebay is the best route ?

I think Rebel Scum might be the best route... I bet you snag quite a few from your thread there alone... They seem to work pretty well. I've just been scouring RS and eBay for the most part. I've been really happy with most of what I've gotten so far.

 

[Deak Starkiller]

So, for those who've been in the market for an EV-9D9, how universal is the left arm issue? There are attached left arms, right? It seems like every instance of this figure that I've seen for sale lists it as "left arm comes off, stays attached when put in place, displays great." Can anyone shed some light?

Both arms have a tendency to break... but the left is much more common. I found one that wasn't damaged, but it took quite awhile.

There was a brief discussion about EV-9D9 within the last couple of weeks... but in brief its very common, but still possible to find one that's not broken.

EDIT: The discussion strarts with post #1549; which ironically enough is one from me responding to you about a different figure

Thanks Calculon.

Hell, I was part of the conversation! I guess I just took the part about the legs and forgot what Nick said about 50% of the arms being broke.

Anyway, thanks J. I just happened to be looking and everything I saw was broke but asking prices were still between 80-100.

 

[Deak Starkiller]

Thanks Flosi.

You think ebay is the best route ?

Be careful with eBay, lots of scumbags but there are deals to be had. I'd always try to pick up the BIG ones in person (toy shows, SDCC, etc.) if you can help it. But yeah, to Flo you listen to! Yesss. Good luck!

I think Rebel Scum might be the best route... I bet you snag quite a few from your thread there alone... They seem to work pretty well. I've just been scouring RS and eBay for the most part. I've been really happy with most of what I've gotten so far.

 

[FLOSI]

Thanks Calculon.

 

[Deak Starkiller]

That's what I want to see at work. I AM AT WORK FLO! I am calling Darth Neil.

 

[galactiboy]

I'm a mod now... do you want me to infract him? I think I can do it outside of my area (customs)

 

[FLOSI]

I'm a mod now... do you want me to infract him? I think I can do it outside of my area (customs)

You have no power here Joesph. You are a simple commoner when outside of your own area... (BTW, I'm proud to be infractionless in my time here )

So I picked up a Boba Fett and Endor Leia in the past two days. The Leia looks especially minty. I never owned that figure as a kid so I'm looking forward to getting it.

 

[DPrime]

Both arms have a tendency to break... but the left is much more common. I found one that wasn't damaged, but it took quite awhile.

There was a brief discussion about EV-9D9 within the last couple of weeks... but in brief its very common, but still possible to find one that's not broken.

EDIT: The discussion strarts with post #1549; which ironically enough is one from me responding to you about a different figure

I'm gonna have to take a look at that... I'm not looking forward to tracking down an unbroken one at all!