Recent Acquisitions
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Found this at a garage sale today for $6. There were a few other figures on card. There were three others from TSC, two from the POTF2, and one from the OTC. The seller also had three Indiana Jones figures (Belloq, Colonel Dovchenko, and Sallah) on card for $6 as well. I would've probably grabbed the Indy figures if they were ones I wanted or needed.
That's a great score.. I hope to be able to hit some more garage sales (and toy shows!) this summer. I love finding stuff like that. Hasbro really had a good run before the Disney days.
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I got a loose Voolvif Monn for $10 on Mercari, and a very nice Removable Limbs Vintage C3PO for $18.50 on eBay today. That will complete my basic vintage set, which only leaves 12 or 13 Last 17 figures. It’s not likely I’ll buy those ever now, since prices have sky rocketed!
This year, I've had an interest in older rebel soldiers I once owned (and used for customs!) and wanted back in my collection, so I picked up both SAGA variant Endor Rebel soldiers, and even with the pre-posed legs, there is something charming about these figures and the line in general. The 2002-2004 run had some awesome character choices, and equally good accessories, I frankly miss those days. Another nice detail...I was able to get them for only $5 a pop, just like retail nearly 20 years ago. I miss being able to load up on five dollar figures and have a good assortment on the pegs. I also picked up the Commemorative Tin release of the Endor trooper awhile back, its based on the POTF2 figure but has improved deco and a great unique headsculpt - I really like the update, and its a different outfit than the Saga releases.
That tin set Rebel is the head I used for Jai in Era of Darkness!
There is a lot of charm to those Saga era figures, I think. It was the beginning of the golden era of backgrounders, and the sculpts still stand up to their more articulated counterparts. The Endor Rebels still have good, dynamic poses too. At least they aren’t in the stupid neutral poses like all the TFA 5 POA figures!
There’s something I like about the generic soldiers, and it reminds me of when I was a kid playing with SOTDS Dash Rendar. He was “me,” because he wasn’t a main character, but could still interact with every one else.
There is a lot of charm to those Saga era figures, I think. It was the beginning of the golden era of backgrounders, and the sculpts still stand up to their more articulated counterparts. The Endor Rebels still have good, dynamic poses too. At least they aren’t in the stupid neutral poses like all the TFA 5 POA figures!
There’s something I like about the generic soldiers, and it reminds me of when I was a kid playing with SOTDS Dash Rendar. He was “me,” because he wasn’t a main character, but could still interact with every one else.
Picked up this guy at a local comic shop for $6. I was kicking myself for not getting him back in the day. Not sure if it was one of those things where I never found the set or I felt like I didn't need another Boba Fett.
I'll keep an eye out for another BL-17. Which arm do you need and are you looking for it to complete C-3PX?Jodo":1np6312k said:
Stopped by a collectible shop while out of town, and found a POTF2 Boushh Leia MOC for $3, so had to grab her - another one to cross off my list as I'm attempting to pick up all the 3.75 Leia figures ever produced.
Picked up a POTF2 Captain Piett at a shop for $5, for some reason I like the classic sculpt and sturdiness of the figure, even though I have the TVC release, which is obviously a modern marvel.
I've been on the hunt for a POTJ General Leia (briefing room) and spotted one today at this big holiday flea market, for the super low price of $2! Glad to have her in my collection again, I believe my original was used for customizing many years ago. Might have to track down another to make TFA General Leia, because Hasbro probably won't release it in 3.75 scale.
Also found POTF2 figures for $2, so grabbed Pruneface and Hoth Chewie. Forgot how much I liked the plastic cloak on him - that detail really sets him apart from the more modern release - great sculpt nonetheless. The Chewie was for a laugh, as he looks like Cocaine Bear (can't really recommend that movie, lol). The seller had at least a couple dozen figures, so I probably should have bought more that I didn't have, but I dislike buying large lots as I don't want to feel like a hoarder. I also like the idea of others finding a good deal, and not taking everything for myself (I know, that's probably weird for many people, lol.) - most were POTF2 though, so maybe the interest would have been low, haha.
Also found POTF2 figures for $2, so grabbed Pruneface and Hoth Chewie. Forgot how much I liked the plastic cloak on him - that detail really sets him apart from the more modern release - great sculpt nonetheless. The Chewie was for a laugh, as he looks like Cocaine Bear (can't really recommend that movie, lol). The seller had at least a couple dozen figures, so I probably should have bought more that I didn't have, but I dislike buying large lots as I don't want to feel like a hoarder. I also like the idea of others finding a good deal, and not taking everything for myself (I know, that's probably weird for many people, lol.) - most were POTF2 though, so maybe the interest would have been low, haha.