For me it was the Laser/Blaster Pistol. I yearned for one of these and searched many toy shops, but never found one. The only time I ever saw one in a shop, was Redgates in Sheffield and I had no idea they existed up to this point. They had the pistol and also the stormtrooper blaster. The...
Thanks for the kind comments :)
I have actually been doing a lot of work on the collection space recently. I took down the mirrors from the walls (I never really liked them and where put up by previous owner of the house) and painted the wall behind. I also bought a new Lack unit from Ikea...
I think as long as Star Wars stays relevant there will always be an interest. They aren't making Dinky movies to keep interest alive.
I do also think, however, that our generation will have a unique place in collecting, as we fell in love with it all first-time around. For new collectors, they...
Agree 100%! The guy who does these is a personal friend of mine and makes no money whatsoever from this. He does it out or sheer love for the original versions. Please do not purchase or pay money for these. I can also help with links for download if needed :D
My grail vintage item, without a doubt, would be a Han Hoth Gear 30 back Palitoy MOC with a "Redgates" price sticker.
This was the first figure I ever owned (and I still have him) and this would have been the card he came on. Redgates was my local shop in Sheffield and most have sold thousands...