A GUIDE TO VINTAGE STAR WARS FIGURES & ACCESSORIES

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Darth Vader Cardback guide

2nd October 2024

Pat O’Brien is one of the foremost Vader collectors in the hobby with a long history and a hugely impressive collection. It was suggested some time ago that it would make a good addition, and WOW… I couldn’t agree more!

This cardback guide features examples from all over the world. Not just insanely rare MOCs, but Kay-bee twin packs, three packs, exclusives and baggies too. 

28th July 2024

The “Grey Limb” Snowtrooper is one of the most controversial figures in the vintage line. Along with some mixed information and some very wild sales in recent years, it’s unlikely the madness for this figure will ever end. This article will confirm what is known, provide the most likely scenarios how it came to be, and hopefully settle some of the outlandish discussions surrounding this figure.

7th July 2024

We’re proud to announce a massive update to the VV Cardback section with the addition of the Palitoy Guide, compliments of the one and only Jason Smith.

This new addition includes the Palitoy, General Mills and Clipper Cardback matrices, Palitoy Trilogos, Kenner/Palitoy Sticker combos, as well as a handy Toy Toni cardback reference.

18th April 2024

At last, here we go with not just a single last 17 character, but ALL last 17 characters! Added are both COO and Figure Focus guides for you all to check out. 

No longer does the POTF line need to be the expensive, and unloved bane of variant collectors. It turns out there are quite a few plastic and paint variations which weren’t commonly known. The upside is this line has become so expensive, no sane person would have more than one of each, right??

6th April 2024

𝟵𝟯 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱! 😱

We’re announcing the release of the new telescoping saber guide. There are new sub-moulds, new colours and we’ve documented every cavity letter on Kenner and Ledy.

Furthermore, all known repros are documented and precisely compared to the  originals, in colour, mould and length. In addition, the guys have included Bootlegs, the Retro and re-issued lines.

23th January 2024

Quite a bit more has been revealed about the wee little Jawa since the first guide I made back in April of 2020. We have a new mould family to unpick and it’s always nice to see the older guides updated in the new style.

This is the figure for the most bat-shit crazy variant collector. Much more than just the widely known vinyl & cloth capes, you’ve got mould variations, mixed-up factory parts, rare Australian, Spanish & Mexican versions, outrageous stitch colours and crazy alien eyes!

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We won’t be replying to questions asking advice about your individual items, price advice and before you ask, none of the pieces featured on the website are for sale. Thanks.

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Special thanks to:

(no particular order)
Oscar Fiuza
Javier Ruilopez
Mark Baker
Jonathan Robinson
Thomas John
Frank Mewes
Daren Wilde
Kenneth Bækmark
James Kenneison
Ahmed Boukarrouh
Pattenjan
Stéphane Faucourt
Will Mellish
James Stevens
Justin Quince
Nick Eppinga
James Gurney
Dan Tearle
Jonathan Freeman
Matthew Meade
Lee Martin
Alex MacGraw
Marco Jay
Sergio Sierra
Joshua Buell
Jeff Echtenkamp

To the old-school RS/TIG variant guys: Some of you aren’t around so much anymore, but your work got this movement going and we’re truly grateful. Thanks x