3.75" Collecting Thread

[Reefer Shark]

Finally got my sail barge set up. Best things Hasbro has ever done I think.

Very nicely displayed collection!

 

[Knightstalker]

Thanks guys, thanks only part of the collection, I'll put the rest up in the collection dislpay thread soon.

 

[TheRiddler32?]

I am addicted to buying these. But now I have my perfect set of them. Need to find one more Chewie. I used goo gone to peel off the stickers and the residue. These look as close to a mint set without stickers as I can get currently unless they release ones without.


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which version of goo gone may i ask?

 

[cerealkeller]

which version of goo gone may i ask?

Standard version? I will be honest I just picked up a bottle of Goo Gone, smelled it and it had no odor so I used that.


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[cerealkeller]

My 3 3/4 display currently



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[punisher1974]

I like that you have the treasury comic next to the laser disc. I have those old treasury books. Loved how big they are.

 

[cerealkeller]

That's actually the Video Disc, not the laser disc. Video disc was my first exposure to having a movie at home.

 

[punisher1974]

Oh that's pretty cool. You have a nice display set up.

 

[ShootingtheGalaxy]

Deep dive into the line for this one lol

 

[Captain Clown]

I love those Dark Empire figure so much, especially those cut-out comic dioramas. Really creative packaging. Thrawn looks a bit like Matt Damon though.

 

[cerealkeller]

I managed to acquire another set of the Retro figures. I just went up and asked a girl working if she knew where they were or if they had any. Trick is use humor: I simply said "hey can I annoy you with a question that no 42 year old should ask?" She was super cool and found a full box in the back and did tell me that they indeed come up as "discontinued" so I walked out with a full set in the shipper. She asked if I was selling them and said "no see I'm also the 42 year old who is going to open the s@!t out of them so I can bask in their glory" Didnt mention I have a full set already but those will remain sealed [emoji23]
Doesn't hurt to ask your local target one more time before they disappear. Heard they would be released at more stores than Target this fall but I want to take no chances.

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[cerealkeller]

And here is the bar code for Luke Skywalker in case that helps the process.

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[Khev]

I love it. Tarkin looks great with the classic figs.

 

[echo1126]

Can anyone recommend a good book or guide to collecting vintage kenner figures. I'm looking for a resource that lists the various variations and info regarding the classic line.

 

[cerealkeller]

I love it. Tarkin looks great with the classic figs.

Having the classic figures in brand new in mint condition is something I never imagined and brings that childhood awe of pure love towards my favorite characters back in a way not even getting an HT can provide. I know you said how amazing it is to have all the figures you wanted in your basket and you don't have to pick which one to get. And yet being able to buy all of them with my own money doesn't take away from that feeling I am bringing a part of Star Wars home with me. It's a pure marketing gimmick and we are their target demographic. I will gladly give Disney my money just to feel this way again. Priceless.


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[cerealkeller]

I hope Hasbro makes the rest of the original 12. This has to be the easiest money for them to put in their pockets with no need for new molds. Can you imagine how cool it would be if they continue the core Empire characters for its 40th? Bespin Luke, Snowtroopers and AT AT drivers?! Arguably still the best Yoda figure? And of course the Bounty Hunters.... to be able to have a new carded Bossk figure (my favorite Empire figure along with the Wampa) would be some of the easiest money to make for Hasbro. Kids are not the ones buying anymore, we are and I am just stupid enough to get 2 of each figure they release. It's like asking Hasbro to rip me off!


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[barryo]

wow, just scored a retro set myself. a very nice young lady helped me out after giving her the dpci#s. she looked in several places and finally came out with the box of them. she was awesome! love these figs. want more....7

 

[Sithblade]

Can anyone recommend a good book or guide to collecting vintage kenner figures. I'm looking for a resource that lists the various variations and info regarding the classic line.

I have this which has all the original figure and variants and then moves onto the POTF2 and PT lines. They may update it yearly as I've seen a 2009 edition.

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[a-dev]

All those figures look like they're smiling. Was that always the case?

 

[Reefer Shark]

I managed to acquire another set of the Retro figures. I just went up and asked a girl working if she knew where they were or if they had any. Trick is use humor: I simply said "hey can I annoy you with a question that no 42 year old should ask?" She was super cool and found a full box in the back and did tell me that they indeed come up as "discontinued" so I walked out with a full set in the shipper. She asked if I was selling them and said "no see I'm also the 42 year old who is going to open the s@!t out of them so I can bask in their glory" Didnt mention I have a full set already but those will remain sealed [emoji23]
Doesn't hurt to ask your local target one more time before they disappear. Heard they would be released at more stores than Target this fall but I want to take no chances.

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Nice score! I might have to ask someone for help too, would like a set to keep carded, or at least a Vader.

Dig your setup, I have mine on the same stands, love those! Question though, how on earth did you get Han's blaster to stay in his hand like that? I had to settle for resting it between his hip and hand.