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Collectibles => Vintage Kenner => Topic started by: JesseVader08 on November 25, 2005, 08:51 PM
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For months I've been thinking of getting into the world of vintage collecting, and that time is just about here. It just feels like its time for a change of focus. I figured if I'm not incredibly excited about what's to come for the modern line in 2006, why spend my money on it. Of course, there will be a few things I'll have to grab, but my days as a modern completist are dead.
As I've been surfing eBay and lurking in the various vintage sale ads, I've noticed a different feeling to vintage purchases. There isn't a time crunch involved, so it's actually quite a bit more relaxing. Trying to keep up with the many modern releases the last few months has been quite intense. But with vintage, there's really nothing to keep up with - I can surf at my leisure to see what's out there.
Like I said, I certainly won't be able to completely walk away from the modern line. But I was wondering if there are any others out there thinking of making a change in focus.
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Looks like you're about 2.5 years behind me (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=1807.0) ;) Good luck, have fun. You've chosen yet another dark path.
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I've had delusions of dropping all of my modern stuff and going strictly vintage for years, but I know that I'll hate it after a while. I've got an almost complete loose collection, just missing a few of the HTF POTF85 stuff, just like most everyone else. And I don't think I can justify paying $100+ for some of the figures I need (Yakface, Luke Stormie, etc.) - I don't know if I can let myself pay that much for them, especially since the ones that I have gotten so far have all been pretty good deals.
But I took the plunge back around '94 when the POTF2 line was just about ready to come out, someone posted a huge collection on ebay that I won for just under $100 and it had just about everything in it - loose Death Star, Star Destroyer, TIE, X-Wing, Wampa/Jabba/Tauntaun, Y-Wing, Cantina, almost all of the SW/ESB/ROTJ figures... I got a sweet deal if I say so myself. That is the way to start your collection - look for a large lot of "everyday" figures - Luke/Han/Chewie/Vader/etc. They can usually be found pretty cheap.
Then again, right now might not be the best time to jump into Vintage collecting. The hype is still pretty high from Episode 3. I just took a quick look on ebay completed auctions to find one or two examples of what I was talking about (finding large lots pretty cheap) and I don't actually see many. I would say if you can hold out, wait another year or so and there will be plenty of people dumping collections of regular figures cheap.
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Then again, I just found these:
31 figures in Vader case - $31 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Lot-of-31-Vintage-Star-Wars-figures-in-Darth-Vader-case_W0QQitemZ6015130569QQcategoryZ50271QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
31 loose figures - $32.99 (http://cgi.ebay.com/HUGE-LOT-OF-31-VINTAGE-STAR-WARS-FIGURES-LOOK_W0QQitemZ6015050211QQcategoryZ2475QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Nothing spectacular in any of those auctions, and the figures are not complete or in the greatest condition, but a good start at a good price none the less.
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Looks like you're about 2.5 years behind me (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=1807.0) ;) Good luck, have fun. You've chosen yet another dark path.
That thread is a great reference for starting out - I've read it a couple times. I still need to get my hands on Sansweet's Action Figure Archive, but I do have his From Character to Collectible book (a Christmas present a couple years ago from my parents - a very pleasant surprise).
That is the way to start your collection - look for a large lot of "everyday" figures - Luke/Han/Chewie/Vader/etc. They can usually be found pretty cheap.
That's a great idea Dave. It's amazing what gems can be found hidden in those lots too.
The cool thing is that I've actually still got all of my vintage SW toys from my childhood. Of course, they're quite beat up because I played with them. A lot.
Now that I think about it, I doubt I could ever replace those toys with ones in better shape. My old ones have way too much sentimental value. However, I'd still like to fill in the holes in my collection of loose figures I never did get, since I've only got 64 of them, plus the Rebo band. Of course, most of them don't have weapons anymore, so it'll take some work to replace those.
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Over the past year or so I've been selling off bits and pieces of my modern collection for the same purpose. I was trying to get each basic figure MOC, but I got tired of doing that, so I sold off the boring Saga collection first. That's the only full set I've sold, but I've also debated dumping my POTJ and POTF figures as well. Now, I collect mainly vintage and don't get much of anything modern except for clones.
Go for the vintage. It's a bit more expensive, but like you pointed out, there is no time crunch. Also, part of the fun is getting a good deal on something. If you loose out or decide not to pick up a figure, there is always another one that can be picked up later.
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I have a near complete loose collection (only Luke Stormtrooper missing and none of the fancy variations,) but have been thinking about starting a carded collection after I get my Luke. However, that would be in addition to continuing my modern collection.
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Yeah, after collecting modern for 10 years, I certainly can't stop totally. I'll have to be more selective in my choices.
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Come to the light side and leave the dark side behind, you'll be glad you did. ;)
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I figure it's easier to start small by focusing on one character than try and get all of the figures on card. So here's what I'm going to look for - I want a vintage Canadian carded Darth Vader focus. I'm not in a rush, so this should be fun.
According to the Canadian Star Wars Gallery (http://www.ncf.ca/~cn333/starwars.htm), Vader was available on the following Canadian cards:
CSW12A
CSW12B
CSW12C
CSW12D
CSW20B
CESB21A
CESB32B
CESB41B
CESB41C
CROTJ77A
Unfortunately, visiting collector's shops isn't much of an option for me since I live in a town of 5000. However, I do make it to larger centers like Saskatoon, Regina and Calgary occasionally, so I may get to do that once in a while.
However, the majority of my time will be spent searching eBay.
Let the fun begin!
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Your grail Jesse. ;)
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Opening%20Figures/GDE%20Vader.JPG)
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Oh mama! Me likey. :D
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I thought you would, I would love to own 1 GDE. I love foreign carded figures, I don't care what the figure is just 1 from each countrie. 8)
Wish you the best of luck in this focus Jesse, going to be tough but well worth it in the end. ;)
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A couple of observations from being in the chase recently.
If you want high quality figures with correct weapons, pay for them. Bargains can still be had, but lots can either be great (good figures, legit weapons) or they can be awful (condition sucks, repros). I've gone through three or four versions of several figures (Luke X-wing, Yoda, Death Star Droid).
Read descriptions carefully. I don't ::)
Don't be in a hurry. I finished out my loose collection in a little over a year or so. Take longer, be more selective. There are serious bargains to be had.
Ask questions here and where you are comfortable doing so (snowtroopers has a good body of folks looking to chat about it). Go watch RS and participate if you like.
Contemplate saving your money for a really big, nice condition lot: I've seen some complete lots for 60+ figures, all with weapons go for the $300-400 range, a bargain relative to getting them individually. Refer back to my original lot comment though for condition.
Email the seller and ask specific questions. If it feels wrong, walk away.
Stay away from **** I'm bidding on. >:(
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If condition is of major importance to you, then as Brent said definitely be willing to pay more. My recent acquisition of a POTF Imperial Gunner came at a higher price than I have been willing to spend in the past, but thats because the limbs on this guy were very tight, there were no paint blemishes or plastic wear, and the coin was vibrant. I paid a bit more, but I got a high quality specimen, if that's what you want be patient and you will find one, just not necessarily at an average price.
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One important factor I will add when asking questions on some forums is outing an auction when asking, these happen from time to time and are frown on by some members. Nothing like finding an item you want to aquire that might be hidden and poof, out in the open that others are watching. Seen it many times. :-\
Ask your questions and you will get answers from very knowledgeable members, at times send them an e-mail or PM.
Be careful as there are reseals and fraud artists out there, learn what to watch for.
Other than that I think you are in great hands Jesse, lots of helpful information coming in thus far. :)
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One important factor I will add when asking questions on some forums is outing an auction when asking, these happen from time to time and are frown on by some members. Nothing like finding an item you want to aquire that might be hidden and poof, out in the open that others are watching. Seen it many times. :-\
I've seen that too and figured it would be a definite no-no. I can see how that would be very frustrating.
Be careful as there are reseals and fraud artists out there, learn what to watch for.
That's the stuff that scares me. But I don't plan on doing any bidding/buying for a while until I've educated myself a little more. Nothing would suck more than to win my first vintage auction only to get it home and realize it wasn't what I was expecting.
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Be careful as there are reseals and fraud artists out there, learn what to watch for.
That's the stuff that scares me. But I don't plan on doing any bidding/buying for a while until I've educated myself a little more. Nothing would suck more than to win my first vintage auction only to get it home and realize it wasn't what I was expecting.
Yeah, that scares me too, and I hate to be prejudice, but it seems a lot come out of the UK, so I tend to not even look at those auctions on ebay.
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Good luck in this new collecting focus Jesse, it should be a lot of fun. I've still got most of my vintage figures from my childhood, but they are obviously in "played with" condition. Because of that, I've been slowly working towards getting an entire loose, complete collection of figures as well, and also replacing some of my old figures (but still keeping the old ones). Its fun, and there's something about collecting the vintage stuff that appeals to me too. I'm not near the expert that Dale, Brent, and others are around these parts, and I haven't been able to pick up as much as I'd like this year with all the modern stuff. I couldn't abandon the modern stuff, especially OT pieces, but there are times when I'd like to focus things in more so there wasn't so much to watch/collect/buy. Between vintage, modern, Unleashed, Kubricks, GH, posters, Sideshow, Gentle Giant, misc, etc....there is just too much stuff to spend money on :).
Something you mentioned is a big reason why I like vintage collecting too....no time crunch. You can just sit back and pretty much buy at your leisure, especially for more common stuff. There isn't as much of a fear of "if I don't buy it when I see it, it will be 3x higher online"...again, unless you go for rarer items maybe, I don't have much knowledge of that type of stuff. Something else that I kind of like about the vintage figure line is that it has "an end"...something to work towards. You know there is a set number of figures, and you can work towards that number....whether it is for a particular movie, line, or the whole run. With modern you are always playing catch up. Don't get me wrong, I like the modern stuff a lot and it is my primary collecting focus right now (and has been for years)...and I do like getting new stuff all the time to look forward to/pick up, but it does get overwhelming sometimes. I've noticed that even more this year with such a big product year along with ROTS.
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I have actually gone the other way latetly. I have collected vintage since i was 5, and never cared for much of the new stuff. You guys over in the Kubricks thread and Unleashed have sucked me in. I bought a few of the ROTS figs and all the exclusives, and as the hang on my wall next to my wintage I ask myself ...why? Aside from Kubricks and Unleashed, VIntage is soooooo much better. It has been said already but there is no rush involved, and almost no gas money. It's almost like waiting on a fine wine....aka Ebay. You watch for what you want, if it doesn't fit your standards....just wait, it WILL be back.
You have to pick a focus. This is soemthing I never did, and regret it. I like my collection, but it is just scattered everywhere. I have loose figs, loose ships, loose playsets, boxed this and that, sealed and opened, and it just doesn't fit. Now I am selling some of my stuff to try and get a rutt going.
Be vary wary of UK. I have gotten so many fake weapons from there I could puke. I have also heard just like the guys above of reseals sold as "vintage".
Also one other thing, and I don't know if anyone else here has noticed, but in the last few years it seems like SEALED stuff has been drying up. Alot of big money collectors are bying this stuff and putting it a vault or something. It is getting expensive and hard to find. AFA isn't helping either. So if you wanting to get into that it would be good to do that first. Just my opinion on that one.
Hope we all help and good luck.
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I've been keeping an eye on eBay for a Canadian carded Vader to officially start my focus, but I've only seen in one the last couple months. I guess it's going to be a long trek. ;)
To start, I'd simply like to get Vader on a cardback from each movie, but want to eventually get every variation. Then down the road I'll work on on US and foreign as well. Basically, if it's Darth Vader, I want it. Of course, this quest won't be cheap, but there will be a significant time between each figure I find so I shouldn't have to give up too many other SW pursuits (although I've basically stopped buying modern Hasbro figures, except Vader ones, of course).
So I've compiled a list of known variants on Canadian cards and US cards, but need a lot of help with the foreign ones. Any help is appreciated, especially pictures or websites!
Canadian - Canadian SW Gallery (http://www.ncf.ca/~cn333/starwars.htm), Womprat.com (http://www.womprat.com/), Snowtroopers Vintage board (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/index.php?board=30.0)
CSW12A - DT lightsaber instructions on back
CSW12B - regular lightsaber instructions on back
CSW12C - GDE; solid silver "racetrack" through Kenner logo on back
CSW12D - GDE; broken silver "racetrack" through Kenner logo on back
CSW20B - production (not prototype) versions of playsets on back
CESB21A - 21 figs
CESB32B - Yoda pic has rounded bottom right corner (not top left)
CESB41B - offerless; DV case, Falcon, etc. on back
CESB41C - offerless; Hoth toys on back
CESB47A? - 47 figs
Transition? - ROTJ logo sticker over ESB logo on front
CROTJ65A? - Nien Nunb offer
CROTJ77A - 77 figs
American - SW Collector's Archive (http://www.toysrgus.com/images-speci/cardbacks/), Kellerman Matrices (http://www.rebelscum.com/kellermancards114.pdf) (and his book too!)
Double Telescoping Saber & Original Picture
1SW-12A
Regular Saber & Original Picture (Waist Up, Saber)
1SW-12A
1SW-12B
1SW-12C
3SW-20E
1SW-21A
2SW-21B
4SW-21C
1ESB-21G
3ESB-31B
3ESB-32B
5ESB-41A
6ESB-45A
6ESB-45B
7ESB-47A
8ESB-48B
9ESB-48C
1ROTJ-48D
2ROTJ-65A
2ROTJ-65B
3ROTJ-65C
1POTF-92A
Regular Saber & New Picture (Close Up, Pointing)
2ROTJ-65B
3ROTJ-65C
4ROTJ-65D
2ROTJ-77A
4ROTJ-77B
2ROTJ-79A
4ROTJ-79B
Foreign - Darth Vader Toy Museum (http://www.sithtoys.com/ORIG.html)
(very incomplete list)
Argentina (Top Toys)
ROTJ (El Regreso del Jedi)
Australia (Toltoys)
SW12
SW20
Brazil (Glasslite - O Poder da Forcia)
POTF
France (Meccano - La Guerre des Etoiles)
SW12
Germany (GMI - Krieg der Sterne)
Italy (Harbert - Guerre Stellari)
SW12
Japan
SW12 (Takara) - w/ Kenner headsculpt
SW12 (Takara) - w/ Takara headsculpt
ESB (Popy)
ROTJ (Takara)
Mexico
ROTJ14 (Lily Ledy - La Guerra de las Galaxias / La Retorno del Jedi)
ROTJ30 (Lily Ledy - La Guerra de las Galaxias / La Retorno del Jedi)
ROTJ (Janin - El Regreso del Jedi)
Netherlands (Clipper)
Spain (PBP)
ESB41 (Star Wars / El Imperio Contraataca)
ESB48 (Star Wars / El Imperio Contraataca)
ROTJ65 (Star Wars / La Retorno del Jedi)
Tri-Logo (European - 1983+)
ROTJ79
UK (Palitoy) - Palitoy SW Cardback Guide (http://www.palitoy.org/cardback/palitoy.html)
SW12A
SW12B
ESB41B
ESB45A
ESB45B
ESB45C
ROTJ65D
Bootlegs
Argentina (Plasticos Pedros Luca) - Archive Feature (http://www.toysrgus.com/images-speci/ppl/ppl.html)
6 versions
Brazil (Model Trem / Aventura na Galαxia) Archive Feature (http://www.toysrgus.com/images-speci/model-trem/model-trem.html)
Darth Vader
Hungary (Csillagok Haboruja) - Archive Feature (http://www.toysrgus.com/images-speci/hungary/hungary.html)
Jedi Visszater
Turkey (Uzay) - Archive Feature (http://www.toysrgus.com/images-speci/yglesias/uzay.html)
Darth Vader (Kara Lider)
- edit #1 - added Model Trem bootleg
- edit #2 - added Glasslite
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No Model Trem (http://www.sithtoys.com/files/vintage/LeadBoot.jpg) boot? :P
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No Model Trem (http://www.sithtoys.com/files/vintage/LeadBoot.jpg) boot? :P
Oooh. Sweet. Better add him to the list. ;)
I need to add the Galaxy Empire and Galaxy Cop bootlegs too...
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Glasslite Power of the Force Darth Vader (http://www.toysrgus.com/index.php?action=disp_item&item_id=42048)
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Glasslite Power of the Force Darth Vader (http://www.toysrgus.com/index.php?action=disp_item&item_id=42048)
Another to add! Thanks Dale!
I need to add the Galaxy Empire and Galaxy Cop bootlegs too...
Never mind, I guess those would actually be modern bootlegs (I still want them, but they don't belong on a vintage list).
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Let's not forget Polish 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Gen carded. None are in my article because none have turned up yet. Expect that to go for well over $1,000 if any of them come up. ;^)
If you are including loose there are Polish unarticulated and many Mexican pieces.
John
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Let's not forget Polish 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Gen carded. None are in my article because none have turned up yet. Expect that to go for well over $1,000 if any of them come up. ;^)
And I have a feeling you'd be first in line for them, right? ;)
Thanks for chiming in John. Anything you can add on the foreign released Vaders, or is your focus primarily bootlegs?
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I think John's main focus is trying to get down the bunny hill in one piece. ;D :-X
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Damn I wish I'd come on the Banff trip. Although I haven't been skiing in at least 13 years (high school), so I might not have done much better. ;)
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And I have a feeling you'd be first in line for them, right? ;)
Hardly. If a carded Vader came up I know me, JoeY, an under-the-radar UK bootleg collector, Kim Zoll, Jay Butler, and Bill McBride would *all* have interest. I have a feeling it would come down to Bill, Joe, Jay, and the UK guy battling. It would get UGLY.
Thanks for chiming in John. Anything you can add on the foreign released Vaders,
I think you've done a pretty good job thus far. None come to mind but you might try emailing Bill McBride or Jack Gossett.
Actually... though it isn't a 3 3/4" you may want to keep your eye peeled for a Takara 8" carded Vader:
http://www.toysrgus.com/index.php?action=disp_item&item_id=39732
It's not an easy piece to find and will probably cost you $600-800 to land but it's a KILLER piece.
or is your focus primarily bootlegs?
It's been primarily bootlegs and prototypes for at least 2-3 years now. It doesn't stop me from keeping abreast of other parts of the hobby, though, just from buying other parts. ;)
Anytime you want to make that bootleg leap drop me a line. I'm sure I can find you a Vader or two. :)
John
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I finally have the first piece in my Canadian Vader collection! A 77-back Darth Vader in absolutely amazing condition thanks to some lucky timing with Jim McCallum. 8)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/jwall/pics/Vader/IMG_3047-Vader77AFrontSM.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/jwall/pics/Vader/IMG_3047-Vader77AFront.jpg)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/jwall/pics/Vader/IMG_3048-Vader77ABackSM.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/jwall/pics/Vader/IMG_3048-Vader77ABack.jpg)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/jwall/pics/Vader/IMG_3051-Vader77ABubbleFrontSM.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/jwall/pics/Vader/IMG_3051-Vader77ABubbleFront.jpg)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/jwall/pics/Vader/IMG_3049-Vader77ABubbleTopSM.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/jwall/pics/Vader/IMG_3049-Vader77ABubbleTop.jpg)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/jwall/pics/Vader/IMG_3050-Vader77ABubbleBottomSM.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/jwall/pics/Vader/IMG_3050-Vader77ABubbleBottom.jpg)
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I've seen this before, hmmm. ;)
Very nice Vader Jesse, congrats again on your road to the dark side of vinty. ;D
Now save up for your next one! :)
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Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's vintage :-*
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Hey everyone!
I'm turning over a new leaf in terms of completism with the modern line- no more repacks/repaints for me... just honest to Force new figures that haven't been made or new sculpts that are vast improvements over existing versions (like VTSC Biker Scout). In terms of Vintage- I have every figure loose except for POTF R2-D2 Pop-Up lightsaber and I think my Vintage focus will stay with the loose philosophy. I'm in the process of picking up vehicles and playsets that I don't yet have but once I get those and the R2, my vintage "hunting" will largely be over.
Happy Collecting!
Oboewan
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The newest piece in my vintage Vader collection isn't a carded figure, but simply a cardback. My plan has been to stick with Canadian cards, but this cardback was WAY to cool to pass on - a Takara one. 8)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/jwall/pics/Vader/IMG_3652-TakaraFront.jpg)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/jwall/pics/Vader/IMG_3645-TakaraBack.jpg)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/jwall/pics/Vader/IMG_3651-TakaraSticker.jpg)
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Takara cardback, way cool Jesse. A nice addition to the Vader focus. 8)
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Nice Jesse please let me know any tips you have about a Vader focus as I'm starting to do this abit myself.
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I've had a Vader focus for 30 yrs,and I don't nearly have all the Vader Stuff,I do have some really cool items though.I collect Qui-gon as well,but there's not much to collect of him as Vader
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i hope he doesn't mind me posting his web page, but www.sithtoys.com (http://www.sithtoys.com) has pretty much everything vader there ever was.
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Holy that site is great and there was a book published also may have to try and pick that up some how really good reference site.
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Holy that site is great and there was a book published also may have to try and pick that up some how really good reference site.
Sithtoys.com is a great site! I'm pretty sure the owner's name is Bill McBride.
"Vader - The Ultimate Guide" only skims the surface of Vader items produced, but it's still a great read.
Nice Jesse please let me know any tips you have about a Vader focus as I'm starting to do this abit myself.
The smart thing to do would be to focus on certain sub-lines, not try not to buy everything (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=5801.msg282117#msg282117) like I do. ;)
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That's sounds like good advice but easier said then done he just looks cool in everything he is made in.
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Make sure to come see me at C4. I'm cleaning out some stuff as I've been rearranging my bootleg goals since about December. I'll have a handful of cool Vader bootlegs to offer up. ;)
John
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Hmmm, booootleeeegs! (http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/drool.gif) ;D
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US money, DALE, NOT that Canadian Tire crap. :-*
BTW I can't get over how SWEET that Canadian Vader is. That things is CHERRY. AFA and flip that bad boy. LOL
John
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US money, DALE, that Canadian Tire crap. :-*
(http://www2.canadiantire.ca/CTenglish/image/moneyfan.jpg) = present for John! :P :-* ;D
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Make sure to come see me at C4. I'm cleaning out some stuff as I've been rearranging my bootleg goals since about December. I'll have a handful of cool Vader bootlegs to offer up. ;)
John
I'll see you there John! :D
BTW I can't get over how SWEET that Canadian Vader is. That things is CHERRY. AFA and flip that bad boy. LOL
John
Gasp! Heathen! I've already had it put in my will to be buried with me. ;)
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Holy that site is great and there was a book published also may have to try and pick that up some how really good reference site.
Sithtoys.com is a great site! I'm pretty sure the owner's name is Bill McBride.
"Vader - The Ultimate Guide" only skims the surface of Vader items produced, but it's still a great read.
Nice Jesse please let me know any tips you have about a Vader focus as I'm starting to do this abit myself.
The smart thing to do would be to focus on certain sub-lines, not try not to buy everything (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=5801.msg282117#msg282117) like I do. ;)
Howdy All!! I was pointed to this site by another forum member.
www.sithtoys.com is indeed my site, and I am also the same "Bill McBride" featured in the LFL book "Vader : The Ultimate Guide"
I love to see new people coming into the Vader collecting fold!! Trust me, there are more than enough items to go around. I think that is one of the key things that I love about having a Vader focus: there is so *much* out there to collect.
My personal "sub"-focus or rather personal priority list has always been headed by the more rare and unique items. (non-US MOC and MIB pieces, prototypes, displays, etc)
I guess my main bit of advice would be to go for quality over quantity. Anyone can pile up junk and call it a collection, it takes someone with passion and a keen eye to put together a quality collection.
Bill
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Foreign - Darth Vader Toy Museum (http://www.sithtoys.com/ORIG.html)
(very incomplete list)
Ouch.. :) The items on my site are not a "list" they are actually pieces I own. Trust me, I am painfully aware of the gaps in my collection, although I am long overdue for an update ;)
Bill
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Howdy All!! I was pointed to this site by another forum member.
www.sithtoys.com is indeed my site, and I am also the same "Bill McBride" featured in the LFL book "Vader : The Ultimate Guide"
Welcome Bill! It's great to have such a veteran focus collector here. :)
I guess my main bit of advice would be to go for quality over quantity. Anyone can pile up junk and call it a collection, it takes someone with passion and a keen eye to put together a quality collection.
That's a great piece of advice. Since I started my focus, it's been a lot easier to buy something for $10 than $100, even if I'd much rather have the pricier piece. I've slowed down on the smaller purchases so that I can use the $$ towards more rewarding higher end pieces.
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I just won a Trilogo Vader (http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220229859651&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=012) on eBay for a pretty nice price. The card appears to be in great shape, although there is some damage on the top right corner. Of course, the biggest concern is the bubble, which doesn't seem to be very yellowed, but may be a little dinged up.
(http://i23.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/ed/6a/c9ff_1.JPG)
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Nice piece Jesse.
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Ohhhhhhhhhh pretty. Nice grab Jesse. 8)
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Nifty piece Jesse. Good thing I didn't see it or you wouldn't have won it. :-* That's quite a good price. As far as the bubble goes, I wouldn't sweat it too much on a trilogo, you're pretty hard pressed to find good bubbles anyway and any trilogo with a good bubble has probably been AFAd.
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Jesse great addition so how many vintage vader's are you up to now?. Also the trilogo vader I have the bubble is alittle dinged but I was told this is pretty common for the trilogo bubbles.
Sweet vader!!!!.
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Yeah, I can't wait to see this for myself to check out that bubble. Like you guys said, the bubble damage is pretty much expected, so I can live with that, but am optimistic about it.
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It's been a while since I had something to add to this thread, but for me personally, it was worth the wait.
Here's a GDE Darth Vader's TIE Fighter. It's beat up and obviously no longer sealed, but it'll make a nice display piece with my other Canadian carded figures.
This is my birthday present to me. 8)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/JesseVader08/Darth%20Vader%20-%20Misc/P1020918.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/JesseVader08/Darth%20Vader%20-%20Misc/P1020920.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/JesseVader08/Darth%20Vader%20-%20Misc/P1020917.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/JesseVader08/Darth%20Vader%20-%20Misc/P1020915.jpg)
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Nice. I'm assuming you're keeping it boxed, but it would make a nice loose ship for display.
My Vintage Vader's TIE is well played with and I cannot get the electronics to work.
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Good god Jesse, nice addition to the Vader focus. I love the GDE stuff, simply lovely. 8)
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I'll bite - what's GDE?
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GDE is short for Guerre des Etoiles (French) which translated is Star Wars. It's an abbreviated term that collectors use.
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Nice. I'm assuming you're keeping it boxed, but it would make a nice loose ship for display.
My Vintage Vader's TIE is well played with and I cannot get the electronics to work.
The ship itself is beaten up pretty badly (ripped wing stickers and very faded), so I'm not sure I'll be displaying it, but I really only purchased this for the box. The seller made it clear the ship was pretty rough.
However, Vader's TIE is one of favourite ships, so there's no doubt I'll grab a cleaner loose one to display, someday.
GDE is short for Guerre des Etoiles (French) which translated is Star Wars. It's an abbreviated term that collectors use.
Now I just need a GDE carded Vader to show beside it. That's my holy grail of Canadian collecting. ;)
(http://theswca.com/images-forei/canadian-darth.gif)
(pic from SWCA.com: http://theswca.com/index.php?action=disp_item&item_id=41988)