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<blockquote data-quote="tobeshadow" data-source="post: 493195" data-attributes="member: 10643"><p>I am indeed arguing this in the specific case of vintage Star Wars. I agree that in other cases, complete could be more open...</p><p>I think your last point is really interesting. Anyone should be welcome to collect, on any budget. For those starting out, or not able to purchase originals, would it not be better to kit out your figs with modern Star Wars accessories, and as many of the seasoned posters here council, be patient and collect original vintage gradually. A complete line might take decades to get, but if you love it, then that's the charm. I see thousands of POTF2, Saga Collection and other modern stuff at car boots/fairs/charity shops for pennies. </p><p></p><p>This way, you get a temporary display accessory while you search out originals, and repro makers don't get any money. You also end up with genuine Star War accessories, which even though modern can be sold on later. I completely understand that some collectors on a budget really want the weapon to look as close to original as possible, but if you feel that strongly, you should save and get the original. I think that's the bit that hurts us all the most. It's the same love for Star Wars that makes people buy repro as makes us buy original. It just has the horrible side effect of damaging the community overall.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tobeshadow, post: 493195, member: 10643"] I am indeed arguing this in the specific case of vintage Star Wars. I agree that in other cases, complete could be more open... I think your last point is really interesting. Anyone should be welcome to collect, on any budget. For those starting out, or not able to purchase originals, would it not be better to kit out your figs with modern Star Wars accessories, and as many of the seasoned posters here council, be patient and collect original vintage gradually. A complete line might take decades to get, but if you love it, then that's the charm. I see thousands of POTF2, Saga Collection and other modern stuff at car boots/fairs/charity shops for pennies. This way, you get a temporary display accessory while you search out originals, and repro makers don't get any money. You also end up with genuine Star War accessories, which even though modern can be sold on later. I completely understand that some collectors on a budget really want the weapon to look as close to original as possible, but if you feel that strongly, you should save and get the original. I think that's the bit that hurts us all the most. It's the same love for Star Wars that makes people buy repro as makes us buy original. It just has the horrible side effect of damaging the community overall. [/QUOTE]
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