Nikto ROTJ 1983

The Nikto people are a humanoid species from the planet Kintan who have scaly skin, black eyes, and symmetrical horns and spikes on their faces. Subspecies include Green Nikto (Kadas'sa'Nikto) and Red Nikto (Kajain'sa'Nikto).Niktos are first introduced in Return of the Jedi (1983) in the form of Klaatu, a Green Nikto who serves Jabba the Hutt. Red Nikto appear in The Phantom Menace (1999), Attack of the Clones (2002), and Revenge of the Sith (2005). Ima-Gun Di is a Red Nikto Jedi Master in Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

Accessories:

• Force Pike

Palpatine - The Emperor 1984

Though outwardly appearing to be a well-intentioned public servant and supporter of democracy prior to becoming Emperor, he is actually Darth Sidious, the Dark Lord of the Sith – a cult of practitioners of the dark side of the Force previously thought to have been extinct for a millennium in the Star Wars galaxy. As Sidious, he instigates the Clone Wars, nearly destroys the Jedi, and transforms the Republic into the Empire. He also manipulates Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker into turning to the dark side and serving at his side as Darth Vader. Palpatine's reign is brought to an end when Vader kills him to save his son, Luke Skywalker.

Accessories:

• Walking Stick

Rogue One 2016 Clearance Finds (QS)

Several of the "VS" multi packs from the Rogue One Collection found in clearance and bought for me.
The Rogue One toy line was officially launched on September 30th, 2016.

Moroff vs Scarif Stormtrooper Squad Leader

Moroff seeks out combat zones to sell his brawn and firepower to anyone who might need it. The mighty Gigoran mercenary figures there’s money to be made for a towering heavy gunner.
These specialist stormtroopers are stationed at the top secret Imperial military headquarters on Scarif, Shoreroopers patrol the beaches and bunkers of the planetary facility.

Rebel Commando Pao vs Imperial Death Trooper

An amphibious Drabata, the fierce Commando Pao charges into battle with a full-throated battle cry of “Sa’Kalla!” He joins the Rogue One team on its historic mission to secure the Death Star plans.
The elite soldiers of Imperial Intelligence, Death Troopers are encased in specialized stormtrooper armor with a dark, ominous gleam. These soldiers serve as bodyguards and enforcers for Director Krennic, a highly placed officer within the Advanced Weapons Research division of the Empire.

Snowtrooper Officer vs Poe Dameron

Poe Dameron, ace pilot, is a leader in the Resistance’s fight against the evil First Order. He soars into battle behind the controls of a modern X-wing fighter.
The latest generation of cold-weather assault Stormtroopers, Snowtrooopers wear advanced insulated armor and helmets that reduce the glare of icy terrain.

More photos to follow.....

2018 Vintage Collection

Must be getting near now!

 

Jawa with Ronto 1997

The figure is easily distinguishable from other Jawa figures - because there is only one hole in the bottom of it.

The hood has see-through plastic in the top - so when light shines through - it lights up the eyes yellow.

Hot Wheels Star Wars Hero Starship 4-Pack

1. Ghost from Star Wars Rebels 2. Obi Wan's Jedi Star fighter 3. Rebel Snowspeeder 4. Millenium Falcon

Hot Wheels 2015 Star Wars Ships 2-Pack Imperial Star Destroyer vs Mon Calamari Cruiser

Han Solo 1978 - Smuggler to Alliance Leader SW ANH

Date Stamp: 1977
Release Date: 1978

Han Solo was a male Human smuggler from the planet Corellia who achieved galactic fame as a member of the Rebel Alliance and later the New Republic. Born on Corellia, he was orphaned at an early age and taken by the pirate Garris Shrike to serve on his crew. He was treated cruelly, and served Shrike for many years before escaping while in his teens. Solo became a smuggler, and fell in love with Bria Tharen, though she left him due to her duties to the Rebel Alliance. Solo then entered the Imperial Academy at Carida, serving with distinction. He was kicked out, however, when he stopped an Imperial officer from beating a Wookiee named Chewbacca with a neuronic whip for resisting capture. In gratitude, the Wookiee swore a life debt to Solo, protecting him with his life and a bond of friendship formed between the two that was unbreakable. Solo became a smuggler once again, with Chewbacca at his side. Piloting the upgraded and customized the Millennium Falcon, which he won in a game of Sabacc against Lando Calrissian, his future ally, he became known as one of the best smugglers in the galaxy.(Wookeepedia)

Variants include a small and large head, this is the large head version.

 Accessories:

• Blaster

Bandai Taikoyaku Stormtrooper

As the name suggests, Taiko Yaku comes carrying a Japanese war drum (“taiko”). Fashioned at his waist is a conch shell, ready at any second to signal troops to attack! Traditionally, the Taiko Yaku was a vital member who kept the rhythm and maintained the troops formation.

Interchangeable hands for different poses.

Bandai Ashigaru Stormtrooper 2015

Introducing the “Ashigaru” (foot solider in Japanese) Stormtrooper. In this interpretation, Samurai Vader’s foot soldiers of the empire clad in far-gone Japanese feudal era attire and armament.

My Vintage Collection 1977-85 - Where the collection is up to!

The collection is far from complete, its not even half way complete. I'll be searching out the remaining figures and beginning the new collection of vintage figures from April 2018. Most figures are now photographed and on here.

As the site suggests most of the figures have seen some action in their lifetimes so are not in MOC condition, they are played with however the figures have now retired and are displayed and look fantastic. The main reason for collecting them is nostalgia, the vintage figures are from my childhood, they are what was used to create moments from the films.

There were 115 figures released between 77 and 85 excluding variations etc.
There are a couple of variations in the collection, Obi-Wan with grey and white hair, Lando with and without a smile. The emphasis is on one of each figure to be displayed.

Focus will be on hunting down the missing figures from the first 21 released (21backs) 1977-78:

Missing from the first 12;

• R2-D2
• Jawa
• Death Star Commander

Missing from the next 9;

• Greedo
• Luke Skywalker X-Wing Pilot
• Power Droid
• R5-D4
• Snaggletooth
• Boba Fett

Hopefully I can hunt these down over the next few months. Then focus will turn to the rest of the figures that are missing up to 1985.

Hasbro Vintage Collection 2018 - Figures being released - UPDATE!

Hasbro's 3.75" The Vintage Collection II (April 2018)

- Rey (Black Series re-release)
- Kylo Ren (Black Series re-release)
- First Order Stormtrooper (re-release)
- Dr. Aphra (New, Fans Choice Winner, available in Fall 2018)
- Jyn Erso (Black Series re-release)
- Supreme Leader Snoke (new)
- Cassian Andor (Black Series re-release)
- Death Trooper Specialist (Black Series re-release)
- Assault Tank Driver (Rogue One, new)
- Hoth Rebel Trooper (no beard, re-release from the 2010 The Shadow Of The Dark Side Target exl. 3-pack)

Solo: A Star Wars Story - Expected Release 25th May 2018

Solo: A Star Wars Story, or simply Solo, is an upcoming American space Western film centered on Han Solo, a character from the Star Wars franchise. The film is being produced by Lucasfilm from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and Jon Kasdan and will be distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The film will be the second Star Wars anthology film, following the 2016 film Rogue One. (Wikipedia)