My 2020 goals were:
1. A couple more significant U.K. store display and/or food related pieces;
Yes - 3 store display posters and a HCF pencil sharpeners box
2. The elusive Helix 10 fibre tip pens set;
No - still looking
3. The pieces I need to finish my Frankel & Roth bags, Palitoy diecast, and HCF runs;
No - but need only the diecast X-wing, and a Han / Gamorrean memo pad for the HCF run.
4. An original trilogy prop or cast & crew item;
Yes - a real grail piece for me, a Norway crew jacket from Empire, along with an Empire crew shirt
5. Some great memories from a trip to Finse for Visit Hoth;
Yes - a fantastic experience and
6. Some more great friendships within the hobby.
Yes definitely - but sadly not so much in person.
I have had a really good collecting year overall, been lucky with a few key pieces and otherwise found some cool items on FB and eBay. I've also really enjoyed the Farthest From and other live events online, and contributing to the Vintage Rebellion podcast. I've also been gifted a Detolf cabinet for Christmas so I can start to display some of my collection, which is a real treat for me.
My key acquisitions this year:
New / revised goals for 2021 -
1. Agree with Lom, let's all get vaccinated so that we can meet in person again at Farthest From, Echo Live and other great events.
2. At least one significant U.K. store display
3. The elusive Helix 10 fibre tip pens set
4. The pieces I need to finish my Frankel & Roth bags, Palitoy diecast, and/or HCF runs
5. An original trilogy prop or cast & crew item
I wish you all a happy and healthy New Year!