Discuss vintage Kenner and Palitoy Star Wars toys from the 1977-1985 era.
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Andyclarke
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by Andyclarke » Tue Jun 13, 2017 5:22 pm
Is it just me or have things gone quiet for other collectors?
There seems to be a dearth of quality carded stuff at the mo.
I know summer tends to slow things down, especially decent weather, but it does seem a lot quieter than last year. Maybe as we get closer to Episode VIII we might see an upsurge. Here's hoping!
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Ross_Barr
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by Ross_Barr » Tue Jun 13, 2017 5:26 pm
I feel like this always happens this time of year - hobby slows down during the summer as folks are on holiday or spending their money getting ready for one.
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by spoons » Tue Jun 13, 2017 7:58 pm
Worst time to sell on eBay, but best time to buy
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Sparky P
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by Sparky P » Tue Jun 13, 2017 8:03 pm
Right there with you boys, glad it's not just me!!!
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by x-pack » Tue Jun 13, 2017 9:07 pm
Still looks like loads out there to me. Saying that, I don't really pay much attention to mocs.
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Wreck-It Ralph
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by Wreck-It Ralph » Sun Jul 16, 2017 3:56 am
I have money to spend and I can't find anything with a Palitoy Logo on it to buy. If this is normal for the summer then I can't wait for the winter! At the moment I think I would stand a better chance in finding a living Triceratops than I would finding any decent MOC to buy!
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steve obi wan
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by steve obi wan » Sun Jul 16, 2017 8:06 am
Always quiet in the summer, with the new movie coming out , I think things will get going around October!!
Steve ,
Reliving my child hood , only this time I have to spend my own money !
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by subzero » Sun Jul 16, 2017 8:50 am
If all this is the case then I will not be looking to buy anything once the summer is over, then as soon as next spring/summer comes in again i'll start buying
People can also go 'hype crazy' around a new film coming out and outbid you on EVERYTHING!, so Dec/early Jan is gonna be a no no for me!
You don't own your toys, you only borrow them until you sell them or die!
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Sparky P
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by Sparky P » Sun Jul 16, 2017 9:01 am
Hopefully it'll pick up soon. I'm in desperate need of a vintage fix!!!!
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by Hooch » Sun Jul 16, 2017 9:08 am
I have never seen any difference between winter and summer after all these years. It could be just lucky but I always find something I want
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by Wreck-It Ralph » Sun Jul 16, 2017 2:28 pm
Sparky P wrote:Hopefully it'll pick up soon. I'm in desperate need of a vintage fix!!!!
I am glad I am not the only addict on here, I just hope I don't have to wait too long for something and have to go Cold Turkey!
Because he's holding a thermal detonator!!
We all have our time machines. Some take us back, they're called memories. Some take us forward, they're called dreams.
