80s Archeologists

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

New vintage carded Ewok!

As an early birthday gift, I was surprised with a new carded Ewok for our collection! Romba, one of the rare Ewoks!

Custom Amazing Spider-Man Action Figure

Here is another edition of my custom action figure collection. In addition to my vintage Star Wars and G.I. Joe customs I have also created some Amazing Spider-Man figures that I feel fit greatly into the current 3.75" Marvel Universe Line. I created a Peter Parker (Mask-less Spider-Man version) from a custom Attack of the Clones Anakin Skywalker Vintage collection figure. I also created a Gwen Stacy from the Marvel Universe Sue Storm from the Future Foundation 3-Pack set. Enjoy the pictures!

Monday, May 27, 2013

Lego Star Wars takes over Times Square

Who doesn't love Lego? To celebrate the new Cartoon Network miniseries, the Yoda Chronicles, a giant Lego X-Wing was constructed in Times Square along with other Lego Star Wars figures. Pretty impressive!

http://starwars.com/news/massive-lego-x-wing-takes-off-in-times-square.html

LEGO Star Wars X-wing Starfighter Model Fun Facts

Contains 5,335,200 LEGO bricks
Weighs 45,980 pounds
Height: 11 feet / 3.35 meters
Length: 43 feet / 13.1 meters
Wingspan: 44 feet / 13.44 meters
32 builders spent 17,336 hours to construct; about 4 months
Built in the LEGO Model Shop in Kladno, Czech Republic
Is a one-to-one replica of LEGO Star Wars set #9493; The model is 42 times the size of the retail building set The model was heavily engineered to withstand all the transportation, setup/break down and to ensure it was safe for Times Square given the subway system below and California's seismic requirements for the LEGOLAND California Resort installation

Flea Market Magic!

4 times a year Cedarburg, WI holds their annual Maxwell Street Days as a fundraiser for their Fire Department. The event has been taking place since 1966 and features up to 700 sellers at Fireman's Park. You can find anything from antiques, to crafts, to vintage toys. We always manage to find some great vintage toys or other collectibles at the event (Revenge of the Jedi Script Book, vintage stuffed Ewoks, Mego Spiderman to name a few).
This time was no exception. We walked away with numerous Vintage Star Wars figures, a Return of the Jedi art poster, and some other odds and ends.

Finds of the Day:

The Rankin/Bass Hobbit Record
Super Powers Superman
Mego Pocket Super Heroes Batman
Pizazz Magazine from 1978 featuring the Spiderman TV show

2 sided 1983 Return of the Jedi Poster from Hi-C

May 25 marked the 30th Anniversary of Return of the Jedi. What better way to celebrate than to purchase the awesome Return of the Jedi Poster released by Hi-C and Coca Cola in 1983?

Not a purchase, but still cool- the Corgi Superman aircraft

Vintage Ewoks on Card- Teebo!

I'd like to show you the newest addition to the vintage carded Ewok collection....Teebo! Here he is. On card, complete with the Prange Way sticker. Good ol' Prange Way. Kids today don't know what they are missing.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Vintage Star Wars Custom Action Figures

As a child of the 80s, there were many Star Wars and G.I Joe figures I wish they made. My brother and I would often attempt customizing the vintage figures to make our wishes come true. However, in the 80s there was not the benefit of the internet to walk you through how its done. Well, now we have such shared information that I was able to put together some Star Wars customs that make my inner child happy. Most figures were made using the simple "boil and pop" technique. However, the helmet-less X-Wing Luke took some glue magic as that figure's neck was connected to the head. Enjoy the photos and a G.I Joe post will follow!

X-Wing Luke (Made from X-Wing Luke body and Return of the Jedi Luke head)

Han Solo Hoth hood-less version (ROTJ Han Solo Trenchcoat)

Luke Skywalker Jedi Knight Final Duel (ROTJ Luke + POTF Poncho Luke)

Luke Skywalker Speederbiker (ROTJ Luke body POTF Luke Ponch head)

Smuggler Lando Calrissian (Made from Han Solo trench coat and Lando Calrissian Jabba's Gaurd Disguise)

Han Solo Stormtrooper Disguise (Made from ROTJ Han head and POTF Luke Stormtrooper body)

Sheboygan Toy Show 2013! New Finds: Vintage Carded Ewoks

Its been a while but we are back! Just thought I would share the newest additions to our nerdy family, vintage carded Star Wars figures. Last weekend there was a toy show put on by a toy shop in our area. One of the vendors had some awesome vintage carded Star Wars figures that of course we decided were too good to pass up. Our collection now includes a carded Return of the Jedi Han Solo, Chief Chirpa Ewok , and Paploo Ewok. Among some other deals of the day were a rare Mego Peter Parker we were looking for an a Penguin from the Super Powers line.

Stay tuned for more of our vintage toy finds and custom creations!

Monday, November 12, 2012

R2-D2 Engagement Ring

http://blog.custommade.com/portfolio/r2d2-engagement-ring/

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

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Episode VII Casting Call

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

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

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.

Monday, October 29, 2012

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!

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

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

Friday, March 30, 2012

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