Tom Derby

Hi all,

Just wondered if anyone had a contact email they could send me for Tom Derby?

Cheers,

Bram

it should be [email protected] but I don't reckon it is

Based on similar threads I've seen on RS, I wouldn't waste your time unless you've unearthed a time capsule full of DT MOCs that he can make a percentage on. Gone are the days of him replying to requests about whether a loose weapon is authentic, according to a few people he's not even really in to Star Wars any more.

Oh, okay.

Thanks Iain, i'll try it, but won't hold my breath :shock:

Who would be the next best that I could get hold of? Bill McBride?

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Bramistuta25 said:

Who would be the next best that I could get hold of? Bill McBride?

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Yup

Josh said:

Bramistuta25 said:

Who would be the next best that I could get hold of? Bill McBride?

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Okay, cheers Josh. Have pm'd him, hope he doesn't mind when one comes out of the blue like that?

I guess it depends what you're trying to authenticate? I bet there are people on here that are just as knowledgeable as TD.

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I guess it depends what you're trying to authenticate? I bet there are people on here that are just as knowledgeable as TD.

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Yeah, sorry about that guys!

Its for a DT Luke Prototype Light Saber... It comes with authenticity from The Earth but just looking for extra information and assurance really.

Thanks,

Bram

Ah, that makes sense. IMO the most important thing for prototype pieces is history. Where did Earth get it from? Prototype pieces are often one of a kind, so impossible to 'confirm' authenticity by looking at them as there are unlikely to be many (or any) others to compare it to.

edd_jedi said:

Ah, that makes sense. IMO the most important thing for prototype pieces is history. Where did Earth get it from? Prototype pieces are often one of a kind, so impossible to 'confirm' authenticity by looking at them as there are unlikely to be many (or any) others to compare it to.

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The Earth bought it from a Kenner Employee in 2004, so the certification says.

Hey Bram! I contacted Bill out of the Blue last year about a Rare Vader item I had found and he was really welcoming and polite. So new worries there and good luck if you manage to Grab it :wink:

Liam

I've been previously able to contact Tom Derby on [email protected] !! I hope this helps.

I would say that the COA from CIB be enuff for me . If it is the stuff Nick has up for sale on RS . I can only say that Nick is a great guy , i have brougt from him and things where as he said .

He is very respected on RS .

best Soren

Dark Sith Lord said:

Hey Bram! I contacted Bill out of the Blue last year about a Rare Vader item I had found and he was really welcoming and polite. So new worries there and good luck if you manage to Grab it :wink:

Liam

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Well, I did this "arse about face"... I got a phone call whilst I was on an all dayer on Saturday and just decided what the hell!! I put the deposit down there and then, but Bill has got back to me and said that he remembers the find and may have additional information to connect it to the find, maybe even some pics of my light saber!

He who dares, wins...

benstoybarn said:

I've been previously able to contact Tom Derby on [email protected] !! I hope this helps.

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Thanks mate, can only but try. Appreciate it!

Nice one Bram and congrats on your full Saber too :wink:

søren said:

I would say that the COA from CIB be enuff for me . If it is the stuff Nick has up for sale on RS . I can only say that Nick is a great guy , i have brougt from him and things where as he said .

He is very respected on RS .

best Soren

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Hi Soren,

Thanks for the info, don't think for a second I am questionning it, its just as much information on it as possible adds to the history, I know it all looks cool, but a second or even 3rd opinion is always good to have, plus its such a nice piece I would love to backtrack the history of it.

Thanks again,

Bram

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Nice one Bram and congrats on your full Saber too :wink:

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Cheers buddy, good job I was drunk eh or Ham may have beat me to it!! :wink:

Sent him a message a few months ago at [email protected] he replied about 5 weeks later and said he was out of town and would contact me when he gets back and never did lol