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Re: Restoring Playsets and Vehicles
« Reply #30 on: August 9, 2016, 03:39 AM »
Have you guys ever heard of Erikstormtrooper?

I stumbled across this site and it looks like he's got some great images of sticker sheets and backgrounds from vintage vehicles and playsets!
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Re: Restoring Playsets and Vehicles
« Reply #31 on: August 9, 2016, 09:17 AM »
That site is still around? I remember years ago downloading everything he had because I was afraid he would turn the site off. I guess he is still paying the electric bill.
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Re: Restoring Playsets and Vehicles
« Reply #32 on: August 9, 2016, 10:55 PM »
Yeah he's been around since the old FFURG email listserver (holy moly) customizing days.  I've kept his rebel imperial logo sheet handy for eons.  It's useful for customizing.
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Re: Restoring Playsets and Vehicles
« Reply #33 on: August 10, 2016, 11:15 AM »
I like the vintage R2 stickers. They come in different colors.
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Re: Restoring Playsets and Vehicles
« Reply #34 on: August 10, 2016, 02:23 PM »
Can you actually order from them or just access images you need to print on your own?  Looks like their last update was in 2010...
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Re: Restoring Playsets and Vehicles
« Reply #35 on: August 10, 2016, 06:02 PM »
They're free downloads.  I recommend taking them to an office store or whatnot for a better laser print quality then.
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Re: Restoring Playsets and Vehicles
« Reply #36 on: August 16, 2016, 06:01 PM »
Do you guys know of a printable sticker paper that's higher quality that would work well?  Something that feels smooth or vinyl-ish and not like a cheap paper label? 
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Re: Restoring Playsets and Vehicles
« Reply #37 on: August 17, 2016, 09:09 AM »
Quote from: Rob on August 16, 2016, 06:01 PM
Do you guys know of a printable sticker paper that's higher quality that would work well?  Something that feels smooth or vinyl-ish and not like a cheap paper label?

I haven't found anything yet that doesn't look like an obvious reproduction.  I've actually had better luck finding stickers from spare parts and just gluing them onto my keeper vehicle or playset.  I was a little apprehensive about using glue on a vintage collectible, but its just adhesive with the authentic sticker, and comes out looking the best IMHO.
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Re: Restoring Playsets and Vehicles
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Re: Restoring Playsets and Vehicles
« Reply #39 on: May 27, 2021, 09:23 AM »
I was looking through some old boxes and found my vintage Snowspeeder.  It was in sad shape, but I was able to clean it up and get everything working.  I had a little trouble with the electronics when I had a wire break, but I was able to repair it.

Check out the video here.
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