R2-D2 Engagement Ring

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Vintage Star Wars Action Figure Price Guide

Vintage Star Wars Action Figure Price Guide (Fall 2012)

Figure	MLC	MOC	Change
	Star Wars A New Hope 1977-1979		(Wizard Magazine, no. 23, June 1993)
Imperial Stormtrooper	25	200	+177
Luke Skywalker	30	400	+370
Princess  Leia Organa	35	275	+240
R2-D2	20	250	+225
Chewbacca C-3PO Darth Vader Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi Han Solo Jawa Tusken Raider (Sand People) Death Squad Commander Greedo Hammerhead Snaggletooth     Snaggletooth (Blue Variant) Walrus Man X-Wing Pilot (Luke Skywalker) R5-D4 Death Star Droid Power Droid	15 10 35 25 30 17 15 15 14 12 8 150 9 12 12 15 12	300 300 450 200 500 125 200 150 125 145 125 300 (bagged) 75 200 175 200 175	+275 +280 +430 +181 +468 +100 +178 +140 +115 +127 +103 +240 +63 +182 +150 +185 +150
	Empire Strikes Back 1980
Boba Fett	20	675	+648
Leia Organa (Bespin)	12	100	+80
Leia (Hoth)	11	125	+95
FX-7	7	75	+57
Imperial Snowtrooper Rebel Soldier (Hoth) Bossk IG-88 Luke Skywalker (Bespin) Luke Skywalker (Hoth) Han Solo (Hoth) Han Solo (Bespin) Lando Calrissian Bespin Security Guard (Black)      Bespin Security Guard (White) Yoda Ugnaughht Dengar Lobot Rebel Commander AT-AT Driver Imperial Commander 2-1B R2-D2 (sensor-scope) C-3PO (removable limbs) AT-AT Commander Cloud Car Pilot 4-LOM Zuckuss Imperial Tie Fighter Pilot    Admiral Ackbar AT-ST Driver B-Wing Pilot Bib Fortuna Biker Scout Chief Chirpa Droopy McCool 8D8 The Emperor Emperor's Royal Guard Gamorrean Guard General Madine Han Solo (trench coat) Klaatu (SKiff guard) Klaatu Lando Calrissian (SKiff Guard) Logray Luke Skywalker  (Jedi Knight) Lumat Max Rebo Nien Numb Nikto Princess Leia (Boushh) Princess Leia (Endor Poncho) Prune Face Rancor Keeper Rebel Commando Ree-Yees Squid Head Sy Snootles Teebo Weequay Wicket Warrick A-Wing Pilot Amanaman Anakin Skywalker Barada EV-9D9 Han Solo (Carbonite) Imperial Dignitary Imperial Gunner Lando Calrissian (General) Luke Skywalker (Poncho) Luke Skywalker (Stormtrooper) Paploo R2-D2 (pop-up lightsaber) Romba Warok Yak Face	12 8 7 8 19 12 8 9 10 6 7 25 10 6 6 7 8 7 7 13 12 6 12 10 9 9  Return of the Jedi 1983 7 8 6 7 13 10 15 7 6 8 9 9 10 5 7 8 9 10 18 15 7 7 15 15 6 9 6 8 7 10 9 7 15 Power of the Force 1985 45 75 15 35 75 60 60 55 30 50 125 20 75 30 35 250	100 55 80 125 250 150 150 200 75 40 50 125 55 65 40 35 85 50 70 125 75 50 60 125 50 85 25 40 30 30 40 25 100(Max Rebo) 35 65 40 25 25 50 15 15 40 30 75 35 100(Max Rebo) 30 25 45 45 15 20 20 25 25 100(Max Rebo) 30 25 50 125 125 * 75 150 150 125 100 75 175 200 60 160 70 65 *	+75 +47 +65 +100 +228 +130 +130 +175 +60 +30 +38 +100 +30 +58 +33 +25 +77 +40 +58 +100 +50 +40 +52 +115 +32 +70 +20 +33 +25 +23 +35 +15 * +17 +45 +32 +17 +20 +25 +3 +7 +20 +18 +50 +20 * +18 +15 +23 +30 +7 +5 +9 +13 +15 * +15 +17 +30 +95 +85 * +45 +105 +70 +105 +65 +40 +150 +125 +40 +115 +58 +53 *
Total

Source: Ebay (2012), Wizard (no.23, 1993), Toyarchive.com

Episode VII Casting Call

http://geektyrant.com/news/2012/10/30/casting-star-wars-episode-vii.html

Star Wars Meets Mickey Mouse

Today, as the internet imploded with the news that Lucasfilm was bought by Disney, speculation went wild as what could come next. I see this as Disney trying to capitalize on their recent successes with Marvel and attracting the young male demographic that had been slipping Disney's pockets for some years. However, seeing how Disney has let creators have free reign over such Marvel properties as Captain America, Thor, and the Avengers, I have high hopes that this could be a great move for the Star Wars Universe. As the prequels alienated fans worse than the ebola virus (See Redletter Media's Plinkett reviews of the prequels), this may be what Star Wars needed most, a third party coming in and rejuvenating the franchise with a fresh new take. Here is a short list of creators I would love to see helm the upcoming 2015 film. And oh yea, Leia is now an official Disney Princess, minds are officially blown!

Star Wars Episode VII Creator Short List:

Brad Bird (Iron Giant, Incredibles, Mission Impossible:Ghost Protocol)

His work at Pixar is reason enough to be on Disney's short list, but his transition to celluliod was a smouth one with his work on the Tom Cruise action thriller, MI: Ghost Protocol.

J.J. Abrams (Star Trek, Cloverfield, Super 8)

J.J. Abrams raised the bar with his work on the T.V. series Lost, and has never looked back with his work on such motion pictures as Cloverfield and Lost. He is an obvious sci fan and has already rejuvenated the Star Trek brand, why not give him a shot at the galaxy far far away?

Joss Whedon (Serenity, Avengers, Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

Notorious for killing off key characters and having strong female leads, is there a better director to give Star Wars' artistic control too? I thought not, just ask how the Avengers turned out.

Ridley Scott (Blade Runner, Prometheus, Alien)

This sci fi legend could bring a more adult take to the Star Wars universe that was solely lacking from the prequels and Clone Wars animated series. His filmography is too long to list, but this director of Blade Runner and Alien could bring a more grounded take on the Star Wars universe that would be a much appreciated breathe of fresh air in the fantastical world from a long time ago.

Christmas Wish list 2012!

With pre-Black Friday sales starting earlier and earlier, now is the time to keep in mind the hard to find and sought out toys of this upcoming Holiday season. With Toylands across the country now open, here's a list of what to keep an eye out for this holiday season!


Transformers Optimus Prime Masterpiece Edition TRU Exclusive


TRU Exclusive Star Wars Millennium Falcon


Star Wars Darth Malgus Vintage Collection



Jabba's Palace Lego Set



MOTU Classics Castle Greyskull Mattel



K-Mart Ewok 2 Pack

Flea Market Magic

Over this past summer the hunt was on and oh was it glorious. If anyone is in the Midwest and wants to know of great place to bargain hunt, look no further than Cederburg Wisconsin's Maxwell Street Days. Its multiple times over the year, starting in spring and ending early fall. Its 4 Sundays a year and usually falls around the major summer holidays. But check online for exact dates as they are subject to change. These flea markets are great to find deals on toys, collectibles, and any other buried treasures. But, do be warned the early bird definitely gets the worm in this game as it opens at 6 am. So be prepared! The prices are great and you can land things at rummage sale prices you would never imagine finding! However, did land some great finds over the past year! Ranging from vintage Star Wars figures, a near complete Castle Greyskull, stuffed Ewoks, and none other than an ultra rare Revenge of the Jedi promotional script book! All these were purchased for basement prices! I highly recommend this flea market to anyone in the Milwaukee area as there are always deals to be made and treasures to be found! Here's just a list of the few great we founds over the past year there!

Top Flea Market Finds:

 Revenge of the Jedi Script Book

 Master of the Universe Castle Greyskull

 Super Powers Batmobile

 Stuffed Vintage Ewoks


















Mego Spider-Man

Star Wars Adidas Shoes and Wedding Bells!

http://www.forkparty.com/641/star-wars-adidas-shoes

This post is about 2 years late, but the always classic Adidas design joined forces with Star Wars to create some pretty awesome kicks. These shoes have become red hot on ebay and still show the wonderful creativity vintage Star Wars brings out across all mediums.I decided to create this post as I have decided to go with the Tie Fighter Addidas version to match my grey Vera Wang wedding tuxedo! My fiance created  her own white Star Wars slipper to match under her gown. Will be epic! Enjoy the post and the picture of her hand made vintage comic Star Wars shoes!

Hand Crafted Vintage Star Wars Slippers made from Vintage Marvel Comics from Empire Strikes Back!

Rare and Most Expensive Garbage Pail Kids Cards of the 80s!

Check out the link via io9.com:
http://io9.com/5899235/rarest-and-most-expensive-garbage-pail-kids-cards-ever-made?tag=toys

They give some good history into the ultra rare and international Garbage Pail Kids cards that have been heating up on ebay! Now to go look through my stash of cards! haha

Hot Toys of the Month: March 2012 Edition

Here is our first ever toy hot-list of the month! We will try to update our list every month. Here we will count down the must have toys currently at the retail level! These are the toys that are consistently selling higher than retail on ebay, conventions, or specialty shops. Using ebay and other toy forums we will locate the top ten toys that need to be on your most wanted list! So, without further a due here is our first ever hot toys of the month list:

10. Owl-Man DC Crime Syndicate of Amerika 5-pack Wal-Mart Exclusive
Retail: N/A (*59.99 for 5-pack) Ebay: $15.00
 
9/8.(tie) Shadow Tracker G.I. Joe (Pursuit of Cobra) &  Snake Eyes G.I. Joe (Pursuit of Cobra)
Retail: $6.99 Ebay: $20.00

7. Smallville DVD set Exclusive Clark Kent 1 of 4,000
Retail: N/A(*199.99 for set) Ebay: $50.00 (figure only)

6. Rodimus Prime Toys R Us Masterpiece
Retail $49.99 Ebay: $70.00

5.  "Money Bags" Destro G.I. Joe (Pursuit of Cobra)
Retail: $6.99 Ebay: $30.00
 
4. Wedge Antilles Star Wars Vintage Collection
Retail: $8.99 Ebay: $40.00

3.  Low Light G.I. Joe (Pursuit of Cobra)
Retail:$6.99 Ebay: $35.00

2. Nekron BAF DCUC Wave 20
Retail: N/A (Build a figure set of 7) Ebay: $45.00

1. Storm Shadow G.I. Joe Renegades
Retail:$6.99 Ebay: $49.99

Ranker Lists Top 25 Nostalgia Inducing Toys of the 80s!

Check out the list here:
http://www.ranker.com/list/the-most-nostalgia-inducing-_80s-toys/brian-gilmore?limit=25

X-Men Movie Casting Call: the 1980s Edition

To this day, rumors of an X-Men movie coming out in the 1980s brings joy to my heart. I remember reading the rumors in comics and magazines that predicted the makings of an X-Men masterpiece years in the making. Multiple big name directors were attached to the project but never came to fruition.  Well, that is what I am going to do now, cast the movie of my childhood dreams, and imagine the masterpiece that never was. So here it goes, my casting call for X-Men the Movie, 1980s edition!

Director: James Cameron (Titanic, Terminator, Avatar)
It was rumored back in the day that he was attached to direct this film as well as a Spider-Man film, one can only dream what this master of science fiction could have came up with...
 

Professor X: Nicol Williamson (Excalibur)
He has the perfect calming voice of a compassionate leader, and the wisdom of Merlin, who just happened to play the magical wizard, in John Boorman's epic, Excalibur in the early 80s. Patrick Stewart did a great job later on, but for my pick, I'm going with another hair depraved man from the UK, Nicol Williamson.
  
Magneto: Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner)
This toe-head had the domineering screen presence and square jaw to perfectly epitomize the ultimate master of magnetism.
 
Cyclops: Michael Biehn (Aliens, The Terminator)
In the 1980s Michael Biehn got all the greatest roles that any sci-fi junky would have killed to play. From post apaclyptic resistance fighter, to space marine, this actor had just the right amount of charisma and good looks to pull off the one-eyed leader of the X-Men.
 
Storm: Angela Bassett (What's Love Got to Do With It?)
Only this actresses powerful screen presence could do the Egyptian weather goddess justice!
 
Psylocke: Maggie Cheung (Herioc Trio)
This beautiful multilingual actress from Hong Kong is also a master of many forms of martial arts, making her the perfect fit as Psylocke as she also studied and lived in the UK for many years.
 
Wolverine: Mel Gibson (Lethal Weapon, Mad Max)
Mad Mel would go from lethal weapon to Weapon X! 80s Mel would have been a perfect fit as the wild yet honorable warrior with the mysterious!
 
Shadowcat: Jennifer Connelly (Labyrinth)
A young Jennifer Connelly possessed the right balance of innocence and strength to pull of Kitty Pryde's character of the 1980s!
 
Pyro: River Phoenix (Stand By Me, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade)
This talented actor had the charisma and edge to deliver this villainous persona needed to pull off the hotheaded Pyro!
 
Iceman: C. Thomas Howell (Red Dawn,The Outsiders, E.T.)
Howell possessed just the right balance of innocence and bravery needed to pull off a young and carefree Bobby Drake.
 
Colossus: Brad Davis (Midnight Express)
Too bad this up and coming actor passed much to early robbing him of a  promising acting career.
 
The Reevers: Keifer Sutherland:Skullbuster (The Lost Boys, Stand by Me) Jason Patrick:Prettyboy (The Lost Boys) and Guy Norris:Bonebreaker (Mad Max 2)
These on edge actors of the 80s had the right amount of crazy to pull of the vengeful cyborgs out for X-Men blood!

Dazzler: Bridgett Fonda (Single White Female, Jackie Brown)
Bridgett Fonda has that 80s California look that would play perfectly for the mutant pop-star Dazzler!


Apocalypse: Clancy Brown (The Highlander)
Only the Kurgan from the Highlander command the power of Apocalypse, making Clancy Brown an easy choice to play the part.