Discuss vintage Kenner and Palitoy Star Wars toys from the 1977-1985 era.
Palifan
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by Palifan » Sun Feb 21, 2021 10:10 am
Just came across this and thought it was worth sharing as it's great to get a sense of how stocked with SW goodies the shops were at the time. I must admit that I just scared through it but it was nice to see so much vintage goodness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xBjIgFmmeY
To the mods - Please move this to a different section if you feel there's somewhere more appropriate for it.
Ian
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by Mini99 » Sun Feb 21, 2021 10:22 am
Nice one Ian, I’ve not seen that before.
Some SW carded peg warmers amongst the new shinny ESB cards, I wonder why no one wanted that Hammerhead?
jayums
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by jayums » Sun Feb 21, 2021 6:05 pm
Oh for a time machine !
Great to watch ... never liked toys r us that much as killed off independents in my local high street ... and now there's no toy stores at all.
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by Michael Sith » Sun Feb 21, 2021 6:23 pm
Cheers Ian, that’s a great watch
never seen that before, amazing to see all stacked high, those prices as well, if only there was a time machine!
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Palifan
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by Palifan » Sun Feb 21, 2021 7:18 pm
It is amazing to see all of those box fresh items and I love the Mego Moonraker boxed set I spotted as well. It's also nice seeing it as it's from the ESB era, such a great logo
Ian
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by Snaketibe » Sun Feb 21, 2021 8:43 pm
That was fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing the link
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by scooternick » Sun Feb 21, 2021 9:54 pm
This is so good, absolutely love the video, thanks for posting. Imagine how many shipping boxes were flat packed and binned
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by Cazza » Mon Feb 22, 2021 12:42 pm
Brilliant video, Ian! Those days were really special and full of wonder
Kev06
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by Kev06 » Mon Feb 22, 2021 5:35 pm
To be a child again appreciating Star Wars alot more in my older wisdom would be a treasure trove!
I always got mine from Santa
not toys r us