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Title: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on January 7, 2005, 04:48 PM
Just received these two 3rd generation Polish bootlegs in the mail.  8) 
Big Thanks to John Alvarez.   :)

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Polish%20Bootlegs%20Front.jpg)

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Polish%20Bootlegs%20Back.jpg)

You can read more about them in the archive.

3rd Generation Polish Bootlegs  (http://www.toysrgus.com/images-speci/polishboots/3rd-gen.html)
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: CorranHorn on January 7, 2005, 07:11 PM
Those look pretty good, I'm surprised for bootlegs that the paintjobs are so clean. I just finished reading the archive article and it brings up a question.  Assuming new molds had to be made for the 3rd gen bootlegs, evident by the fact that 3rd gen figs are smaller than 1st gen figs, why not just make molds of kenner figures so that say a Prune Face has all of the appropiate parts.
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: evenflow on January 7, 2005, 08:07 PM
Very Cool!
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: jokabofe on January 7, 2005, 09:24 PM
Those are very nice Dale! Good addition to the collection :)
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: HWR on January 8, 2005, 04:32 AM
Cool bootlegs Dale, and I must say they are in very good condition, often bootlegs are of poor quality.

-H
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on August 28, 2005, 04:16 AM
Did you guys catch this auction?  Damn fine shape.  8)

 vintage POLISH bootleg BOBA FETT ! (http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-vintage-POLISH-bootleg-BOBA-FETT_W0QQitemZ5994492982QQcategoryZ2475QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

(http://i16.ebayimg.com/03/i/04/be/50/48_1_b.JPG)
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on December 27, 2005, 09:47 PM
I picked up these 3 over the past year.  8)

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Opening%20Figures/3%20Polish%20Bootlegs.jpg)

1st Generation AT-AT Driver, 3rd Generation Zuckuss & 3rd Generation Leia.
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: JesseVader08 on December 27, 2005, 10:19 PM
That Leia kills me.  She puts monkey face Leia to shame.  :D

The cool thing about those bootlegs is that they are painted very well - I always pictured bootlegs having terrible paintjobs, but these are done quite nicely.
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: CorranHorn on December 27, 2005, 10:29 PM
Cool pickup Dale, the Leia is pretty neat I think.  The paintjob on the face gives it a bit of Japanime charm to it. Are those arms supposed to be from Klaatu?
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on December 29, 2005, 04:21 PM
I'm not sure what those arms are from, sort of gives her that General Leia look. She is suppose to have a white cape which was included but it may not be original as it looks like it was cut from a white kitchen garbage bag.

I received this beauty in the mail today.  8)  Gotta love that saber sword!  :D

3rd Generation Darth Vader.

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Opening%20Figures/Polish%20Bootleg%20Darth%20Vader.jpg)
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: CorranHorn on December 29, 2005, 07:00 PM
Yeah the Leia does have a "officer" feel to it.

Nice pickup on the Vader, the sword looked very familiar and I couldn't place it at first. Then I realized it's shortened version of a sword that came with the 3rd version of Snake Eyes from ARAH...

http://www.yojoe.com/action/89/snakeeyes3.shtml

Ironically, for a time my Jedi Luke used this sword in place of his lightsaber.
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: John J. Alvarez on December 31, 2005, 01:11 PM
The Leia arms are the ATAT Driver. As for the Joe sword there are others. In recent years information has surfaced that the company that made the 3rd Generation SW bootlegs also made a pretty hard to find set of GI Joe bootlegs as well. That would explain the inclusion of the Snake Eye sword and others. I'll be updating my article in the coming months to include this information. Several hybrid Joe/SW figures have also surfaced. I helped Shane acquire one of every bootleg Joe weapon and a Hoth Rebel with GI Joe legs. I'll be adding a pic of that to my article as well.

For those with an interest in these bootlegs who have never read my article it's the best information available online or in print. Have a read:
http://www.toysrgus.com/images-speci/polishboots/index.html
I'm due to add many more color variants and some new 3rd Gen information but as is it'll give you a great start in learning about these lines.

Dale, neat stuff. If you ever want any more just LMK and I'll see what I can get you. ;)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

John
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: Darth_Anton on January 2, 2006, 10:47 AM
I remember seeing some of these on e-bay and thinking someone was insane for charging so much for what was obviously a kit-bash fake. Little did I know.
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: CorranHorn on January 8, 2006, 01:18 AM
Several hybrid Joe/SW figures have also surfaced. I helped Shane acquire one of every bootleg Joe weapon and a Hoth Rebel with GI Joe legs. I'll be adding a pic of that to my article as well.

John, do let us know when that pic is up, I'm real interested to see how the hybrid looks. Assuming an ARAH style set of legs was used a lot of work would have been necessary to get them to fit with the Rebel Solider. Is it just the legs themselves or is the pelvis/waist used as well? Either way would have it's own unique difficulties in meshing with a vintage SW figure.
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: John J. Alvarez on January 9, 2006, 03:37 PM
when that pic is up, I'm real interested to see how the hybrid looks. Assuming an ARAH style set of legs was used a lot of work would have been necessary to get them to fit with the Rebel Solider. Is it just the legs themselves or is the pelvis/waist used as well? Either way would have it's own unique difficulties in meshing with a vintage SW figure.

Shane would be a much better person to ask what figure, or time frame, or series, the legs came from. In this case it was just legs. They were rubber and had the same leg pins as a 3rd Gen SW figure. They basically painted the legs grey to match the grey soldier and "VOILA". It's pretty neat. IIRC There's also a Lando General out there with both legs and arms belonging to Joes. I'd like to get pics of that too.

I've got some other stuff lined up but I'll try to get that up soon. For now drop me an email southside_201@yahoo.com and I'll send you the pic to see.

John
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on March 18, 2006, 03:00 PM
Added 3 more boots to the collection, man these are cherry.  8)

2nd gen Snowtrooper & Stormtrooper, 3rd gen DS Gunner.

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Darth%20Vader/3%20New%20Polish%20Bootlegs.jpg)
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: JesseVader08 on March 18, 2006, 03:17 PM
Those are some great pieces Dale.  I think my fave is the silver Snowtrooper, but that Stormtrooper is very impressive - I don't think I've seen a licensed Stormtrooper that white.   8)
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on May 22, 2006, 01:49 AM
3 more added to the collection courtesy of my good friend John.  8)

1st. Generation Unarticulated Stormtrooper, 2nd. Generation Luke X-Wing & I think it's a 3rd. Boba Fett. John would know more.  :)

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Darth%20Vader/1st%20Generation%20Unarticulated%20Stormtrooper%202nd%20Generation%20Luke%20XWing%203rd%20Generation%20Boba%20Fett.jpg)
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: John J. Alvarez on May 26, 2006, 06:48 PM
Actually, that Luke is a 1st Gen and the Fett is probably a 2nd. The jury is still out but leans toward it being a 2nd Gen.

John
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on May 27, 2006, 01:37 PM
Thanks for the reply John, I couldn't remember as I have some stuff/information trapped on my other PC.  :-\
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on November 20, 2006, 07:17 PM
Sweet!  8)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Bootlegs/PolishBootlegBikerScout.jpg)
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: JesseVader08 on November 20, 2006, 07:52 PM
Hasbro should open a plant in Poland, they paint nice figures there.  ;)
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on November 20, 2006, 08:00 PM
Yeah, more bootlegs.  ;D
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on January 30, 2007, 10:16 PM
A new addition today, a Hoth Rebel Soldier. 3rd generation I believe, maybe when John floats around here he could help out. 

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Bootlegs/PolishBootlegRebelSoldier.jpg)
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: John J. Alvarez on February 19, 2007, 05:59 PM
Looks 3rd to me. :)

How about a nice group shot of what you have so far?

John
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on February 22, 2007, 05:24 PM
Here ya go John.  :)

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Darth%20Vader/Bootlegs%20Group.jpg)
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: Deanna Rash on February 22, 2007, 05:53 PM
 :)Those actually look nice for bootlegs.I got one of Vader when they started to release figures again from Mexico. He's about 7" and
wine color=reddish purple with metelallic gold on the shoulder armor and on the chestbox,eyes
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on February 28, 2007, 07:00 PM
This just in.  8)

Unarticulated Tusken.

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Bootlegs/StarWarsBootlegUnarticulatedTusken.jpg)
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: John J. Alvarez on February 28, 2007, 07:48 PM
Here ya go John.  :)

Good stuff man! Your collection is really coming along.

Good to know the Tusken arrived safely too. Keep on groovin' man!

John
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on February 28, 2007, 07:59 PM
Thanks for the comments John & the Tusken.  :)

Boots rule!  ;)
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: JesseVader08 on March 1, 2007, 02:36 AM
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Darth%20Vader/Bootlegs%20Group.jpg)

Dale, what is that ship in the picture?  Just an old toy, or is it a bootleg as well?
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: John J. Alvarez on March 1, 2007, 07:46 AM
Dale, what is that ship in the picture?  Just an old toy, or is it a bootleg as well?

Though not pictured it's from the 2nd Series of Model Trem:
http://www.loucoporbonecos.com.br/site_em_ingl%EAs/aventuras_ingles.htm
John
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on April 6, 2007, 03:18 PM
1 more bootleg for the collection, 3rd generation Prune Face.  8)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Bootlegs/PolishBootleg3rdGenPruneFace.jpg)
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: JesseVader08 on April 6, 2007, 08:44 PM
Very nice, he's in pretty good shape. 
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on May 30, 2007, 11:53 PM
Some boots I picked up on the bay before C4.

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Bootlegs/PolishBootlegsx7.jpg)

More boots Thanks to John & Joseph.  :)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Celebration%20IV/C4PolishBootlegs.jpg)

Weapons.

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Celebration%20IV/C4PolishBootlegWeapons.jpg)

Mexican boots I believe.

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Celebration%20IV/C4MexicanBootlegs.jpg)
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: Nicklab on May 30, 2007, 11:58 PM
There was a great bootleg/prototype swap meet going on almost every night at the Wilshire Grand during C4.  It was a level of collecting debauchery that I had never experienced before.
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: JesseVader08 on May 31, 2007, 02:34 AM
Great bootlegs!  That Han Hoth is fantastic. 

But of course, those Vaders are the best, in my book.  ;D  I love the top left one with the sword.  ;)

The Mexican one with the saber is quite unique and the saberless one looks amazingly accurate.  8) 8)
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on May 31, 2007, 04:33 AM
There was a great bootleg/prototype swap meet going on almost every night at the Wilshire Grand during C4.  It was a level of collecting debauchery that I had never experienced before.

Indeed, great meeting everyone there. I think I made it out to 3 nights of the shing ding. I remember the event at C3 & this is one heck of an event, great stuff.  8)
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: Chris M on July 6, 2007, 11:45 AM
I mentioned this in the new acquisitions thread, but I thought I'd post this here too.

(http://i8.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/a3/a8/e34d_1.JPG)
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on July 8, 2007, 12:43 AM
Nice unarticulated Han.  :)
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on October 8, 2007, 10:40 PM
Another big Thanks to my friend John who is visiting up here, an unarticulated Barada.  8)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Bootlegs/UnarticulatedBarada.jpg)

More boots coming in the mail shortly, I still have a way to go finishing off a generation set. All in time, man these kick ass!  ;D
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on October 19, 2007, 09:30 PM
2 more boots added to my collection, 2nd Gen Lando General & 3rd Gen Weequay. Very cherry figs.  8)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Bootlegs/2ndGenLandoGeneral3rdGenWeequay.jpg)

Man, these are addictive like crack Kubys!  ;D
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: Chris M on October 20, 2007, 10:54 AM
Did you pick those up from Doug over at RS?  Those are some really, really nice boots.

I grabbed a couple from him, both Han Solo.  Below is the newest one I got.

(http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL483/1153387/17111032/265196885.jpg)
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on October 20, 2007, 11:02 AM
Yep, sure did. He has some nice boots. I have to go through my boots & see what others I neen to complete my generation series.

The Han looks cherry, nice grab.  :)
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: Chris M on October 20, 2007, 04:10 PM
I picked up the two Hoth Han's from him and thought about the pink/gray version of the original Han, but decided it was too rich for my blood.  I do already have one though.  Eventually I'll get some pics up of my three boots and the rest of my collection, I just need to get a working digital camera and new software on the computer.
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: JesseVader08 on October 20, 2007, 11:40 PM
I bought 3 bootlegs from Doug, all Darth Vader of course.  ;)

They're in the mail as we speak, I can't wait for them to arrive.
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: John J. Alvarez on October 30, 2007, 08:34 AM
Another big Thanks to my friend John who is visiting up here, an unarticulated Barada.  8)

Hey man, glad I could help contribute to your addiction yet again. LOL Great seeing all you Cannucks!

John
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: JesseVader08 on November 6, 2007, 01:19 AM
Here's my sweet 2nd Gen Darth Vader:

(http://www.jedidefender.com/jwall/pics/Vader/P1000498-Polish2ndGenVader.jpg)

Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on November 6, 2007, 01:31 AM
Very nice Vader Jesse, boots rule!  ;D
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on April 8, 2008, 07:29 PM
A nice little addition to my bootlegs, a Polish unused cardback. As seen is this link on A Guide to Polish Bootleg Star Wars Figures (http://www.starwarsy.pl/opowiadania/podroby_eng.htm), this cardback was used for containing weapons from my understanding. Man, this cardback is in awesome condition.  8)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Bootlegs/PolishBootlegCardbackforWecopy1.jpg)
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on October 4, 2008, 04:12 PM
Polish Deluxe AT-AT Driver.  8)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Bootlegs/PolishBootlegDeluxeAT-ATDriver.jpg)
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: JesseVader08 on October 4, 2008, 11:48 PM
Awesome.  Bootlegs rock.
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: JesseVader08 on November 12, 2008, 01:29 AM
I just received 3 Polish Darth Vader bootlegs yesterday, so I thought I'd spotlight them and the other ones I have.  I've really been enjoying these, but as I need fewer cheap ones that means I'm looking at getting into more expensive ones.  We'll see just how badly I want them...

(http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/39802/2588800930056022651S600x600Q85.jpg)

This is one of 3 unarticulated Polish bootlegs that I have.  This version has a black saber...


(http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/3591/2962714410056022651S600x600Q85.jpg)

...this one has a white saber...


(http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/41282/2820391030056022651S600x600Q85.jpg)

...and this one is saberless.  Poor bastard. [:O]


(http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/6078/2039277480056022651S600x600Q85.jpg)

This is a 1st Generation Polish bootleg...


(http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/41283/2812835520056022651S600x600Q85.jpg)

...this is a 2nd Generation version...


(http://inlinethumb06.webshots.com/42117/2718208420056022651S600x600Q85.jpg)

...and this is a 3rd Generation Vader.  Note the kick ass sword.  ;)


BTW, I have to thank Dale and JohnA for helping me expand my bootleg collection.  :)

Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on November 12, 2008, 01:55 AM
Ahhh your Welcome Jesse, they look really sweet. I still say the photography is just stunning with that lightbox.  8)
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on November 13, 2008, 12:39 PM
I just received another Polish unused cardback, this one from my understanding in the few post above was used for the figures. I think these 2 cardbacks would look nice framed together.  8)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Bootlegs/PolishBackerCardBootlegcopy1.jpg) (http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Bootlegs/PolishBootlegCardbackforWecopy1.jpg)
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on December 11, 2008, 12:57 PM
In my never ending quest for Polish boots, I received these beauty's in the mail today.  8)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Bootlegs/PolishBootsonSprues.jpg)

Polish bootleg TIE Pilot, AT-AT Driver & Boba Fett still attached to the sprue trees.

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Bootlegs/PolishTiePilotAT-ATDriveronSprues.jpg)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Bootlegs/PolishFettonSprue.jpg)
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: JesseVader08 on December 12, 2008, 03:01 AM
Very, very nice Dale.
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: CorranHorn on December 20, 2008, 02:11 PM
(http://inlinethumb06.webshots.com/42117/2718208420056022651S600x600Q85.jpg)

...and this is a 3rd Generation Vader.  Note the kick ass sword.  ;)


Cool pick ups on the Vaders Jesse!

FYI - that sword is a bootleg of the 1989 Snake Eyes sword - http://www.yojoe.com/access/d89/84.shtml

Kinda ironic since I used that sword as a stand in for Luke's lightsaber at the end of my "official" toy playing days.
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: JesseVader08 on December 21, 2008, 03:26 AM
Cool, thanks for the link!  I guess it would only make sense that the weapon would be bootlegged too.
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: John J. Alvarez on December 26, 2008, 01:12 PM
I just received another Polish unused cardback, this one from my understanding in the few post above was used for the figures. I think these 2 cardbacks would look nice framed together.  8)

They were both used for figures, Dale. There's pics of carded ones in my article. They've been there for almost 7 years. ;)
http://theswca.com/images-speci/polishboots/2nd-gen.html
Nobody remembers John though. LOL For some reason Jakub's article gets all the attention now. He helped me a lot over the years with info but he actually got a lot of his information for his article from me.  In fact, many of the Polish sellers know what they know because of my article. Anyway...

I do need to update it though since they aren't 2nds as originally thought. It's just a later wave of 1st Gens. It's thought that the tall cards would have also come with weapons attached but none have surfaced yet.

John
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: John J. Alvarez on December 26, 2008, 01:17 PM
Cool, thanks for the link!  I guess it would only make sense that the weapon would be bootlegged too.

The company that made 2nd and 3rd Gens also made GI Joe bootlegs and many of the 3rd Gens have bootleg Joe weapons. There's also some very rare hybrids of Joe's with SW limbs which are thought to have been made at the tail end of the line just to get rid of parts laying around. Shane has been working on an article about Polish Joe's for a while now and when he's done I'll be updating mine and we'll be cross-linking.

John
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: JesseVader08 on December 26, 2008, 11:00 PM
Thanks for the info John, that article of Shane's should make for some interesting reading.
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on June 17, 2009, 11:00 AM
A new boot for the collection, an unarticulated Chewbacca.   ;D

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Bootlegs/PolishBootlegUnarticulatedChewbacca.jpg)
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: Carpeteria3000 on June 18, 2009, 02:50 PM
Is it a solid mold?
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on June 19, 2009, 02:52 AM
Is it a solid mold?

That would be a yes. I also have an unarticulated Barada & Tusken in this thread. 

Quote
The unarticulated, meaning that they were molded in one immovable hunk of hard rubber

Unarticulated (http://theswca.com/images-speci/polishboots/unarticulated.html)
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: Carpeteria3000 on June 19, 2009, 10:38 PM
That's great - I love those things.
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: DSJ™ on April 6, 2010, 04:30 PM
3 More new ones for my collection.  8)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Bootlegs/3PolishBoots.jpg)

Unarticulated IG-88 & C-3PO. 1st Generation Biker Scout.
Title: Re: Polish Bootlegs
Post by: JesseVader08 on April 7, 2010, 04:50 AM
Damn that's an ugly 3PO.   8)