theforceuk said:I know, was looking forward to seeing some 12 inch ****!
Well done and thanks for posting these pictures, Andy. I was beginning to think this thread might not get any! I don't collect 12 inch figures myself, so I can't contribute much to this thread other than to say that even though I don't collect them, I've always had a soft spot for the vintage 12 inch line. Most of the head likenesses are excellent, even if those of the weapons are sometimes a bit suspect (yes, I'm looking at you, Luke and Obi-Wan's sabers, and the Stormtrooper blaster rifle ). It's a shame the line wasn't longer lived, but then again the 4" figures were so dominant and successful that it must have been difficult for another line to compete.spoons said:This used to be mine - very sun tanned from some kid's window but all part of his charm. Like the rest of my 12" its long since sold
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Snaketibe said:Well done and thanks for posting these pictures, Andy. I was beginning to think this thread might not get any! I don't collect 12 inch figures myself, so I can't contribute much to this thread other than to say that even though I don't collect them, I've always had a soft spot for the vintage 12 inch line. Most of the head likenesses are excellent, even if those of the weapons are sometimes a bit suspect (yes, I'm looking at you, Luke and Obi-Wan's sabers, and the Stormtrooper blaster rifle ). It's a shame the line wasn't longer lived, but then again the 4" figures were so dominant and successful that it must have been difficult for another line to compete.spoons said:This used to be mine - very sun tanned from some kid's window but all part of his charm. Like the rest of my 12" its long since sold
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Anyway, thanks for posting, even if you've now parted company with your 12" figures. Out of interest, why did you decide to sell them, if it's not rude to ask!?
Fair enough, and thanks for answering. I do find it interesting when collectors decide to part company with some or all of their collections, and I often find myself wondering how and why they reached that decision; were they forced into it through circumstance, did they simply lose interest, did they want to collect something else in preference, etc.?spoons said:Snaketibe said:Well done and thanks for posting these pictures, Andy. I was beginning to think this thread might not get any! I don't collect 12 inch figures myself, so I can't contribute much to this thread other than to say that even though I don't collect them, I've always had a soft spot for the vintage 12 inch line. Most of the head likenesses are excellent, even if those of the weapons are sometimes a bit suspect (yes, I'm looking at you, Luke and Obi-Wan's sabers, and the Stormtrooper blaster rifle ). It's a shame the line wasn't longer lived, but then again the 4" figures were so dominant and successful that it must have been difficult for another line to compete.spoons said:This used to be mine - very sun tanned from some kid's window but all part of his charm. Like the rest of my 12" its long since sold
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Anyway, thanks for posting, even if you've now parted company with your 12" figures. Out of interest, why did you decide to sell them, if it's not rude to ask!?
No problem Jeremy and no problem with the question either
I moved in 2011 and downsized my collection at that time, selling off all my lose 12" for around £300 to a guy in Australia - all 12 figures and a boxed Yoda puppet.
A few years later I started to put a boxed Palitoy/Denys Fisher run together but lost interest and soled off my boxed figures. I might try for a lose run again at some point.
The figures are so poor compared to action man, which i also collect, but they do have a bit of charm.
spoons said:This used to be mine - very sun tanned from some kid's window but all part of his charm. Like the rest of my 12" its long since sold
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Pulsar said:Screenshot_20180811-202735.png
I remember walking into my local toy shop in Dinnington called 'GoodToys' around '78/79 looking for additions to my 3 3/4" collection.
I gazed up and saw these huge figures for the very first time which were as big as myself, i had never heard of them or anticipated seeing them.
I distinctly remember Luke, Leia and an amazing Darth Vader. There was also an impressive white Imperial trooper on the shelf.
However, they were out of my price range.
Roll on a couple of decades i avidly collected the 12" line with better disposable income.
The Stormies above were continuous upgrades.
The one below is my best one.
Enjoy x
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Pomse2001 said:Pulsar said:Screenshot_20180811-202735.png
I remember walking into my local toy shop in Dinnington called 'GoodToys' around '78/79 looking for additions to my 3 3/4" collection.
I gazed up and saw these huge figures for the very first time which were as big as myself, i had never heard of them or anticipated seeing them.
I distinctly remember Luke, Leia and an amazing Darth Vader. There was also an impressive white Imperial trooper on the shelf.
However, they were out of my price range.
Roll on a couple of decades i avidly collected the 12" line with better disposable income.
The Stormies above were continuous upgrades.
The one below is my best one.
Enjoy x
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Wow, fantastic collection of huge stormies that you have :shock: 2 in box and 2 out of box. Thanks mate for showing some great pictures of this fantastic figures and thanks mate for the great storie from the 70s
Pulsar said:Pomse2001 said:Pulsar said:Screenshot_20180811-202735.png
I remember walking into my local toy shop in Dinnington called 'GoodToys' around '78/79 looking for additions to my 3 3/4" collection.
I gazed up and saw these huge figures for the very first time which were as big as myself, i had never heard of them or anticipated seeing them.
I distinctly remember Luke, Leia and an amazing Darth Vader. There was also an impressive white Imperial trooper on the shelf.
However, they were out of my price range.
Roll on a couple of decades i avidly collected the 12" line with better disposable income.
The Stormies above were continuous upgrades.
The one below is my best one.
Enjoy x
Screenshot_20180811-202716.png
Wow, fantastic collection of huge stormies that you have :shock: 2 in box and 2 out of box. Thanks mate for showing some great pictures of this fantastic figures and thanks mate for the great storie from the 70s
Ah thanks Pomse and you're welcome.
The second pic was actually a different Stormie to the 2 boxed ones in the first pic so 3 boxed and 2 loose :wink:
If you spot anymore for sale please let me know .
Yep, i have problems :roll:
Pulsar said:I do have some full runs but i don't always get time to get on or see certain threads in different sections.
I'll see what i can do
Pomse2001 said:Thanks mate, I think we all will be happy to see pictures of your beautiful star wars toy and there is no time limit.
Pulsar said:Pomse2001 said:Thanks mate, I think we all will be happy to see pictures of your beautiful star wars toy and there is no time limit.
Good, because i can't keep up