Three-Way Tie for Nasty. (Vintage Ree-Yees, Vintage Boba Fett, Vintage 4-LOM)
Maybe in future Olympics we’ll see some competition for Excellence in Unabashed Depravity. I’m sure I can scare up at least a few likely contenders.
The Eye of Ackbar. (Vintage A-Wing Pilot, Vintage Admiral Ackbar)
We Ride at Dawn. (Vintage Biker Scouts)
Chewbacca Redux. (Vintage Chewbacca, Vintage General Lando Calrissian)
This is an evolving process. And looking back it seems that some early photos from last year were shorted by a lack of experience or imagination on my part. Mea culpa! So of course when the opportunity arises I like to take another shot at the ones that are really crying out for revision.
This is undoubtedly one of those situations. Today Chewie and Lando (an epic pairing) finally get some respect after suffering so long in total darkness. Sorry guys, I’ve been really busy.
Scum Generation. (Vintage IG-88, Vintage Bossk, Vintage Princess Leia in Boussh Disguise)
The Last Call. (Vintage Stormtroopers, Vintage Imperial Dignitary)
Check out the current vintage Stormtrooper listings here.
The vintage Stormtrooper is among the most iconic of the vintage Kenner figures. The good news is they’re plentiful and you can pull a gorgeous, like-new one off the auction table for not much dough. Certainly no more than $15 delivered. But you’ve got to be a bit careful as you go.
First it’s common to see reproduction accessories. The vintage Stormie came with a beautiful little imperial blaster that helped him shoot up jawas and rebels alike. But small and fun often equals small and lost. Enter the repro accessory makers and with them a lot of confusion on how to keep things straight. How to tell? Thanks to the good guys over at Imperial Gunnery, this is a nut easily cracked. Check out their awesome guide first before you buy something your unsure of.
Second, take a good look at the photos to spot yellowing. The vintage figures molded in white plastic are the ones most prone to a change in color due to plastic degradation. Some are yellowing and some aren’t, just keep a keen eye on what the seller is showing you and ask for more or better photos if its unclear.
And lastly be sure to inquire on whether or not the figure has loose joints or not. Stormtroopers saw a lot of play in their day and the limbs became loose quickly. If this is important to you (it’s important to me) drop the seller a line through the eBay message system before bidding.
Feel free to add any thoughts in the comments and drop me a line if you run into any trouble!
Bib Fortuna. (Vintage Nikto, Vintage Bib Fortuna, Vintage Klaatu)
On Endor Redux. (Vintage Han Solo (in Trench Coat), Vintage Princess Leia Organa (in Combat Poncho))
Wired for Evil. (Vintage 8D8)
Two Against. (Vintage Luke Skywalker in Battle Poncho, Vintage Romba)