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THE VINTAGE REBELLION : Episode 46 LAUNCHED
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<blockquote data-quote="TheJabbaWookie" data-source="post: 477925" data-attributes="member: 9217"><p>Listened to the Repro debate and Rebel Briefings so far. The book section was great, thanks guys. I have Javier's book, I'd be lost buying PBP without it, and the Tomarts Guide is awesome. Never knew so much stuff was out there. I'll be sure to check out some of the other recommended titles especially Stephane Faucourt's Meccano to Trilogo offering.</p><p></p><p>The Repro debate was interesting. I think I'm more Richard than Pete with my stance. Anti but not anti anti. I've always thought there are two types of people that buy Repro. Genuine Star Wars fans that love the figures, accessories and artwork on the cards but honestly can't afford to shell out on a black Endor blaster, Princess Leia Blaster or Vader 12 back but still want something to display. Not everyone has the money to throw around that you see on FB. TBH if this is what they want to do I really don't have a problem with that (probably in the minority) as long as they never sell it on (though I can definitely see Pete's point that you can't police this).</p><p></p><p>IMO the problem really comes from the other camp. The likes of paugildin, tomli_6 or replicator-boxes-and-inserts who are deliberately deceiving people by trying to pass off Repro as the genuine article, or massively overcharging collectors for one reason only - to make money. </p><p></p><p>But something that Pete said during the Brian's Toys interview seemed to hit home with me which was that if he couldn't afford a black Endor blaster then he doesn't buy one and goes without, and it got me thinking - I've always wanted a Camero but I can't afford one, so I don't buy one and I certainly don't buy a fake one either. I think the longer I've been in the hobby the tougher my stance on Repro and Pete's statement has helped change my perspective a little bit more. Cheers guys.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TheJabbaWookie, post: 477925, member: 9217"] Listened to the Repro debate and Rebel Briefings so far. The book section was great, thanks guys. I have Javier’s book, I’d be lost buying PBP without it, and the Tomarts Guide is awesome. Never knew so much stuff was out there. I’ll be sure to check out some of the other recommended titles especially Stephane Faucourt’s Meccano to Trilogo offering. The Repro debate was interesting. I think I’m more Richard than Pete with my stance. Anti but not anti anti. I’ve always thought there are two types of people that buy Repro. Genuine Star Wars fans that love the figures, accessories and artwork on the cards but honestly can’t afford to shell out on a black Endor blaster, Princess Leia Blaster or Vader 12 back but still want something to display. Not everyone has the money to throw around that you see on FB. TBH if this is what they want to do I really don’t have a problem with that (probably in the minority) as long as they never sell it on (though I can definitely see Pete’s point that you can’t police this). IMO the problem really comes from the other camp. The likes of paugildin, tomli_6 or replicator-boxes-and-inserts who are deliberately deceiving people by trying to pass off Repro as the genuine article, or massively overcharging collectors for one reason only - to make money. But something that Pete said during the Brian’s Toys interview seemed to hit home with me which was that if he couldn’t afford a black Endor blaster then he doesn’t buy one and goes without, and it got me thinking - I’ve always wanted a Camero but I can’t afford one, so I don’t buy one and I certainly don’t buy a fake one either. I think the longer I’ve been in the hobby the tougher my stance on Repro and Pete’s statement has helped change my perspective a little bit more. Cheers guys. [/QUOTE]
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