Craig T wrote:

Lads:

I finished up-loading my newest Luke Jedi MOC to my post. Here’s the rundown of the Jedi Mother Load

First is 65-A “HT” Card. The factory that produced this card switched very quickly to a shallower bubble with tray during the 65-A run so it’s a little tricky to get hold of.






The next 65-A No-Tray is a much, much more special. Not because it is an alternative card but because a good friend and fellow collector went out of his way to help me get it. Thanks Shawn!!! I tried and tried to get the original seller to sell it to me but he refused as I was outside the USA. Shawn K. kindly stepped in, bought it for me, re-packed it in bullet proof packing, and sent it off across the pond. All for a can of coke!!! What a Gent! I have to say... Joining an On-line forum has been the best thing to happen hobby-wise to me ever and I am grateful for all the great friends I have made.






Next is a card I have been after for a while... For some reason the 77-B cards are going for crazy money. Even Shawn K. tried to get one for me in the States and it went for over $100. I managed to pick this one up for a little cheaper which not bad considering I had a nice case included.






The last one is a great catch for me. It’s from an Ex-Kenner Employee. I was only after a Luke Coin but when I saw this in his store I had to get it. It comes with a nice little story about it on a colourful COA. I am going to get this custom framed by Oscar if possible.

Very nice Craig! What's the letter say about from the ex-Kenner employee?

And yes, I have to agree, 77B's have become increasingly expensive in recent times. I'm still hunting one for myself and shudder to think how much I'll have to shell out.

I also have to agree that joining a forum is a great way to meet new people and gain new friends in the hobby. And Shawn is truly one of the best!

Very nice lot Craig

jaymassive619 wrote:

nice.... that looks super minty

RebelChris wrote:

Very nice Craig! What's the letter say about from the ex-Kenner employee?

And yes, I have to agree, 77B's have become increasingly expensive in recent times. I'm still hunting one for myself and shudder to think how much I'll have to shell out.

I also have to agree that joining a forum is a great way to meet new people and gain new friends in the hobby. And Shawn is truly one of the best!

I also want to know what the letter says! Some more great pieces.

Also, thanks guys for the positive comments. I've had a bit of negativity at work this week and that just made my day.

Lovely pick ups as usual

Gandalf nice display cabinet and Biker scout focus looking good !

Craig wicked MOC pick ups

John love that 4 pack.......now thats different :O)

Jay love the MOC 's especially the Obi Wan


Tony

shawn_k wrote:

RebelChris wrote:

Very nice Craig! What's the letter say about from the ex-Kenner employee?

And yes, I have to agree, 77B's have become increasingly expensive in recent times. I'm still hunting one for myself and shudder to think how much I'll have to shell out.

I also have to agree that joining a forum is a great way to meet new people and gain new friends in the hobby. And Shawn is truly one of the best!

I also want to know what the letter says! Some more great pieces.

Also, thanks guys for the positive comments. I've had a bit of negativity at work this week and that just made my day.

Hi Guys,

Thanks for all your kind comments! I am glad that Chris and I cheered you up Shawn! It must be something about this week as it has been pretty tough for me too.

Here's a better shot at the letter:





I love pieces that have a history so I am really going to try and get this cased all together. I have blanked out the signature to protect Tom, as this is a public forum. Most people would of know Tom N. already on RS and as a seller "Nextoy" on Ebay.

I think we all have a lot to thank Tom for preservation-wise as the majority of preproduction and left-over Kenner marketing items came from him. He was collecting and saving rare Star Wars items from the Kenner wheelie bin whilst I was still a kid.

Hi guys...
:?: whats the reason 77-B MOC are so expensive ???
Tony

HothTony wrote:

Hi guys...
:?: whats the reason 77-B MOC are so expensive ???
Tony

I think it's because of the Anakin offer sticker on the 77 back card. I think 79's were the only MOC intended to have the Anakin offer that's why you see that combination so much. 79's were the last run of the ROTJ (they are quite rare by ROTJ standards), so it's quite uncommon to find a 77 with the Anakin offer. The 77B and 79 offerless, seem to be the hardest ROTJ cards to come by. At least from my experience.

Great stuff everyone! Been a while for me but just wanted to share a figure that has been extremely elusive for me:




I think I have only ever seen two other authentic Ledy nets in my searches, such a tough accessory to find. I think most I have seen have Kenner nets or no net at all.

-chris

RebelChris wrote:

HothTony wrote:

Hi guys...
:?: whats the reason 77-B MOC are so expensive ???
Tony

I think it's because of the Anakin offer sticker on the 77 back card. I think 79's were the only MOC intended to have the Anakin offer that's why you see that combination so much. 79's were the last run of the ROTJ (they are quite rare by ROTJ standards), so it's quite uncommon to find a 77 with the Anakin offer. The 77B and 79 offerless, seem to be the hardest ROTJ cards to come by. At least from my experience.

Thanks Chris....another VSW Lesson learnt

Nice Chris!!

RebelChris wrote:

HothTony wrote:

Hi guys...
:?: whats the reason 77-B MOC are so expensive ???
Tony

I think it's because of the Anakin offer sticker on the 77 back card. I think 79's were the only MOC intended to have the Anakin offer that's why you see that combination so much. 79's were the last run of the ROTJ (they are quite rare by ROTJ standards), so it's quite uncommon to find a 77 with the Anakin offer. The 77B and 79 offerless, seem to be the hardest ROTJ cards to come by. At least from my experience.

Nicely put Chris!

xiskool wrote:

Great stuff everyone! Been a while for me but just wanted to share a figure that has been extremely elusive for me:




I think I have only ever seen two other authentic Ledy nets in my searches, such a tough accessory to find. I think most I have seen have Kenner nets or no net at all.

-chris

Wow Chris! We know how long you have been trying to get this piece so well done!

More great additons on here guys!

Lee - the cabinets look nice m8
Jay - impressed with the MOCs from Spencer, can't wait for mine to come soon!
xiskool - well done on the C3PO find
Craig - excellent haul of Lukes! Well done on saving the sku one, and the that ex-Kenner letter is the biz!

nice everyone

As always some top notch aquisitions for:

Tony-those loose figures & speeder bike are super minty!

John-the italian 4 pack & canadian fett are killer pieces!

Lee-the display cabinet is a real cracker,the focus looks great!

Craig-more superb additions to the focus!

Jay-those MOC's are in excellent condition!

Xiskool-congrats on the elusive ledy c3p0!

Congrats to everyone!

I just bought this off ebay.

PBP Han Solo Hoth Pink Face.

looks like hans really packing - leia better do some stretches      

nice fig dan

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