Vintage Photo Archives: Amanaman

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Vintage Photo Archives: EV-9D9

Vintage Photo Archives: EV-9D9 01/05/2004 02:25 AM
Believe it or not, EV-9D9, the creepy tobacco throated droid from Jabba’s Palace, was actually a female droid! Yes, that’s right, in the old days of Star Wars today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive shared the pages of the annual ‘Hot Chicks In A Galaxy Far, Far Away…’ calendar. Humana. Humana. Humana.

Vintage Photo Archives: 4-LOM

Vintage Photo Archives: 4-LOM 11/14/2003 01:20 AM
Most vintage collectors will argue to no end that Kenner's vintage Star Wars line was flawless, but even the most die-hard out there will agree that the toymaker did mess up once. The mistake in question deals partially with the 4-LOM action figure. It seems that the hard working people at Kenner had somehow mixed his and Zuckuss's names up. As a result, to vintage collectors, today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive will always be 4-LOM. But for those of you that read this column daily, it is, of course, all old news…

Vintage Photo Archives: 8D8

Vintage Photo Archives: 8D8 12/15/2003 02:28 AM
How is it that 8D8, a mute white robot that looks like it belongs on a Pete Townsend album cover could be a popular action figure? Well, in the case of 8D8, there is the whole Star Wars character angle, plus like many kids, this guy liked taking out his aggressions on pool little Power Droids. So it would seem a no-brainer… Well, except that today's addition to the Vintage Photo Archive wasn’t really a popular action figure. Chances are, anyone with hours on their hands (like any toy collector doesn’t have too much of that) could probably still find a couple of these carded at their local mom and pop toy store. Hint: Look behind the Bionic Six action figures in the discount bin.

Vintage Photo Archives: Pruneface

Vintage Photo Archives: Pruneface 12/10/2003 02:16 AM
Generally speaking, vintage collectors disregard virtually everything the Expanded Universe has offered to the Star Wars community. Even though they still call him Pruneface instead of “Orrimaarko.”, all have to agree that the EU did answer the age old question that overshadows all others in the vintage community: ...Who’s this guy???... With it’s rather ambiguous card back photo, most collectors thought today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive was based on one of the myriad characters from Jabba’s Palace who got a millisecond of screen time in Return Of The Jedi. As it turns out, he ended up being a rebel dude from the second act... who only got a millisecond of screen time in Return Of The Jedi.

Vintage Photo Archives: Yak Face

Vintage Photo Archives: Yak Face 01/23/2004 03:58 AM
Much like the Vinyl Cape Jawa and Blue Snaggletooth, Yak Face will always be a famous and sought after Star Wars collectible, both from die-hard collectors in the Star Wars community and outside as well. Though considered to be quite rare, eBay has proven to have them available in fairly decent quantities on a nearly daily basis. Nonetheless, it’s perceived to be unbelievably rare –which isn’t all together true- and therefore warrants higher than average prices. On a side note, with this post we finish the first part of our Vintage Photo Archive. Be sure to check out part two coming this summer to a galaxy near you…

Vintage Photo Archives: Lobot

Vintage Photo Archives: Lobot 10/31/2003 01:41 AM
Perhaps the vintage Lobot action figure isn't as exciting as, say, either of the Bespin guards or the Cloud Car pilot, but he certainly was an intriguing character in the film, and that likely had a lot to do with today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive’s success on the toy shelves-- That or maybe it was the fancy shirts he had a proclivity for wearing that Star Wars fans went nuts for.

Vintage Photo Archives: Zuckuss

Vintage Photo Archives: Zuckuss 11/13/2003 01:59 AM
Most vintage collectors will argue to no end that Kenner's vintage Star Wars line was flawless, but even the most die-hard out there will agree that the toymaker did mess up once. The mistake in question deals partially with the Zuckuss action figure. It seems that the hard working people at Kenner had somehow mixed his and 4-LOM's names up. As a result, to vintage collectors, today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive will always be Zuckuss.

Vintage Photo Archives: Too-Onebee
(2-1B)

Vintage Photo Archives: Too-Onebee
(2-1B) 11/04/2003 02:01 AM
Sure the vintage 2-1B action figure was Johnny-on-the-spot whenever a farm boy needed to get some serious plastic surgery or a new bio-mechanic hand, but what has he done for the Rebellion lately? More than you know pal, more than you'll ever know! For instance, whom do you think the Rebels turn to on New Year's Eve for a designated driver? Who do you think shovels the walks on the Hoth base and scrubs the moss of the Ewok suspension bridges on the Forest moon of Endor? That's right, the good old medical droid, that's who. Today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive doesn't mind much though, since it keeps the Rebels off his precious collection of medical gurneys.

Vintage Photo Archives: The Emperor

Vintage Photo Archives: The Emperor 12/19/2003 11:31 AM
Before he was known as Darth Sidious, our boy went by simply The Emperor. What many people don’t realize though, is that this guy, who was once a simple senator known as Palpatine, had his motivations clearly spelled out to the [soon-to-be] Star Wars Generation before any of the films were even released. As a matter of fact, Sci-Fi fans who picked up the Star Wars: From The Adventures Of Luke Skywalker novel ‘written’ by George Lucas in 1976, were privy to the underlining plot of The Phantom Menace months before A New Hope was released. The book had a small prologue called The Journal Of The Whills, which for the most part is all about today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive. Facts are kooky.

Vintage Photo Archives: Romba

Vintage Photo Archives: Romba 01/08/2004 07:14 PM
Romba was a good looking Ewok and he knew it. When compared to all his mates, he’s the only one who doesn’t look like a creepy pint-sized rag-wearing bear with a sharp stick, a fact that likely makes today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive popular with all the Ewok hotties. Maybe that’s why this handsome pint-sized rag-wearing bear with a sharp stick always had a smile on his face.

Vintage Photo Archives: Klaatu

Vintage Photo Archives: Klaatu 12/09/2003 02:41 AM
The vintage Klaatu figure may seem like nothing more than a plastic representation of one of the many thugs on the payroll of one Jabba The Hutt. To a vintage variation collector, however, today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive is evil... pure, unadulterated evil.

Vintage Photo Archives: Ugnaught

Vintage Photo Archives: Ugnaught 10/29/2003 02:20 AM
Believe it or not, the vintage Ugnaught action figure was not a peg warmer! Granted the ugly little dudes weren’t the first to fly off the shelves, but sell they still did. When Kenner’s Star Wars line was winding down, collectors were tripping over Endor Leias, and in some regions even Stormtrooper Lukes and Carbonite Hans, but the short guys with the make up cases were no where to be found… Granted, he was technically an army builder –even if it was an army of stunted unsightly pig guys with aprons and purses. Go to the Vintage Photo Archive to see what all the cross-dressing hype was about.

Vintage Photo Archives: Warok

Vintage Photo Archives: Warok 01/12/2004 01:50 AM
One would figure that after seven Ewoks, Kenner would have finally been able to get it out of their system, but alas, as this figure proves nothing could be further from the truth. Mind you, one has to wonder what the point of adding Warok to the collection. For the most part, he is nothing more than a better made version of a figure that came out a few month’s earlier (Lumat). From that point of view however, it may be that today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive was only the herald to the way of life Star Wars collectors would have to adapt to ten years later…

Vintage Photo Archives: Bib Fortuna

Vintage Photo Archives: Bib Fortuna 12/02/2003 12:27 AM
Even though he lived in a nice house in a neighbourhood pretty close to the bright center of the galaxy, Bib Fortuna got teased a lot when he was in junior high. As if it isn’t awkward enough for the poor guy to put up with the challenges of puberty whilst dealing with the fact that he’d never win any beauty contests, today's addition to the Vintage Photo Archive had to deal with having a name that was simply begging to be used against him. It’s no wonder the young wallflower grew up to hang out with smelly do-no-gooders with down right silly names on the planet furthest from.

Vintage Photo Archives: Paploo

Vintage Photo Archives: Paploo 01/01/2004 01:03 AM
Along with his good buddy Teebo, Paploo here owned the ewok Village… at least according the Return Of the Jedi novel. Sadly, for whatever reason, today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive is represented as nothing g more than a nameless character in the film. Well, a nameless character who stole a speeder Bike and essentially gave the Rebel Alliance the ability to deaf the Evil Galactic Empire that is.

Vintage Photo Archives: AT-AT Driver

Vintage Photo Archives: AT-AT Driver 10/28/2003 11:09 PM
The AT-AT Drivers really seemed to have it made. Not only did they have exceptionally well designed outfits to look cool whilst staying warm and toasty in their easy chairs, but they got to drive what is arguably the most incredible vehicle in the Star Wars universe. All other Stormtroopers looked up with envy to today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive with nothing but the highest respect, which is really weird since they are all the same dude… Goes to show, you can make a trillion clones from a single nefarious bounty hunter, but none of them are going to be too smart.

Vintage Photo Archives: Lumat

Vintage Photo Archives: Lumat 01/02/2004 02:23 AM
Technically speaking, Lumat was the last figure released as a Return Of The Jedi figure in North American. This little scrapper and Paploo were the only new figures to see release on the Return Of The Jedi 79 back card, which was the last card back before The Power Of The Force line debuted. Since today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive is pictured after Paploo, and he didn’t get to do anything as cool as scoff a Speeder Bike, he gets the honour.

Vintage Photo Archives: Teebo

Vintage Photo Archives: Teebo 12/23/2003 01:32 AM
If ever there was a reason to read the Return Of The Jedi novel, it would be all the cool bits about Teebo (and his chum Paploo). Even though the film leads one to believe that this is a figure of a background character, nothing could be further from the truth. Granted, one would have to put aside their views on Ewoks all together to fully appreciate this portion of the book, they would find it hard justifying their discontent for these characters after doing so. In the case of today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive here, he was actually a very well respected member of the tribe and played a major part in our heroes’ fate. So stop reading this, and –uh-- read that.

Vintage Photo Archives: Nikto

Vintage Photo Archives: Nikto 12/16/2003 01:56 AM
Despite how simplistic the vintage Nikto figure appears to be, it is one of the most faithful sculpts to be found in the Kenner line. As a matter of fact, save the yellow lines that were on the character’s pants, today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive proves that the people at Kenner were not only very concerned with making top quality toys that best represented the film, they wanted to make toys worthy of the children that they made the toys for. There is little doubt that Kenner ‘really did care’ about more than the bottom line and it showed.

Vintage Photo Archives: C-3PO (Removable
limbs)

Vintage Photo Archives: C-3PO (Removable
limbs) 11/11/2003 02:25 AM
Arguably, The Empire Strikes Back upped every characters ante, but none quite so much as the prissy protocol droid. That fact, coupled with a cool backpack and nifty ‘action’ feature made the vintage C-3PO (Removable limbs) action figure a sought after toy. Not only that, but retaining the vac-metal finish of the character’s original figure, today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive was really given a stage to show his quality; and it was golden.

Vintage Photo Archives: A-Wing Pilot

Vintage Photo Archives: A-Wing Pilot 01/22/2004 02:13 AM
Along with Boba Fett, the A-Wing Pilot action figure was the only unaltered figure to move from the regular Kenner figure assortment into the Droids line. Granted, that line did have an A-wing for today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive to pilot, where the regular Kenner assortment did not…

Vintage Photo Archives: Rancor Keeper

Vintage Photo Archives: Rancor Keeper 12/18/2003 02:17 AM
OK, really, what was Kenner thinking when they decided to make the Rancor Keeper. Lets see, a fat, bald, shirtless old white human with a stick; yup, sounds like a big draw for boys ages four and up, don’t it? Needless to say, this is likely the most notable blemish on the toymaker’s near flawless track record. Nonetheless, today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive became the world’s quickest and longest lasting peg warmer. For that matter, it’s likely the toy responsible for the phrase.

Vintage Photo Archives: Wicket W.
Warrick

Vintage Photo Archives: Wicket W.
Warrick 12/17/2003 02:43 AM
Not since the Yoda Mania of 1980 had the Star Wars Generation been more swelling with ‘cute factor’. That’s right, Wicket W. Warrick was more popular with the girls than a weekend long Felicity marathon, and why not, he was cute. Thankfully, he also played a huge part in the downfall of the Galactic Empire, so guys liked him too. Back in 1983 there was very little Ewok bashing, and for the most part everyone liked them (for those of you reading this who were around back then, it’s OK to admit that you like them too while you read this, no one has to know). Matter of fact, keeping that in perspective, isn’t there another ‘cute’ Star Wars character getting a hard time? today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive says “Yub yub, mesa like that guy and you should too.”

Vintage Photo Archives: Anakin Skywalker

Vintage Photo Archives: Anakin Skywalker 01/16/2004 11:05 AM
Unlike the myriad versions we get these days, the vintage line only had one Anakin Skywalker figure (excluding Darth Vader, natch). Still, this one figure was all that was needed, since the dude didn’t do much in the Classic Trilogy other than be dead and smile a lot…Thankfully, today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive fearlessly brought both of those character traits across very well.

Vintage Photo Archives: Imperial
Dignitary

Vintage Photo Archives: Imperial
Dignitary 01/09/2004 09:55 PM
The Imperial Dignitary is the living testament that the Emperor was an impartial employer. Obviously the dictator was hiring these dignitaries based soling on their resumes and not on their appearance. Then again, Palpatine has proven to be a man that loved theatrics in all their ‘Look at me, I’m compensating!!!’glory, so maybe he did hire today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive only because he fell out of the ugly tree…

Vintage Photo Archives: Chief Chirpa

Vintage Photo Archives: Chief Chirpa 12/08/2003 01:11 AM
The vintage Chief Chirpa figure, being a little less distinctive than his Ewok companion that shipped on the Return Of The Jedi 65 back card, served as the first example of Kenner’s ingenious new form of army building. Unlike other figures in the vintage line, today's addition to the Vintage Photo Archive sported a removable hood, and even though it seemed like nothing more than a little added detail, which, once additional Ewoks were added to the line, became a way of creating a huge army simply by switching the hoods and accessories. When all is said and done, that’s something 2048 possible combinations!

Vintage Photo Archives: Gamorrean Guard

Vintage Photo Archives: Gamorrean Guard 12/04/2003 03:46 AM
It boggles the mind how accurate the vintage Gamorrean Guard really is. Even though this figure is a bit out of scale, if given a modern paint job it could easily fit in with the current line. A fact more or less proven when today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive here was (sort of) packed out as a new figure in the early Ninties… For the most part, the sculpt was retooled and used to produce the Friar Tuck figure from Kenner’s dismal Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves movie line.

Vintage Photo Archives: ATST Driver

Vintage Photo Archives: ATST Driver 12/24/2003 02:56 AM
Funny thing about the image of Hasbro’s new Endor Han Solo in ATST Disguise in the latest issue of Star Wars Insider is that he’s wearing the full gear traditionally worn by the ATST Driver. Unlike Return Of The Jedi’s director Richard Marquand, who did have the time to dress up for his cowboy shots inside the lead ATST during the filming of the Battle of Endor sequence, our boy Han had a bleeding princess and the entire Rebel fleet being handed their astromech droids on his mind, so it’s not too likely he found the time to play dress up. That being said, had he the time, he’d probably look a lot like today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive.

Vintage Photo Archives: Rebel Commando

Vintage Photo Archives: Rebel Commando 12/03/2003 01:50 AM
Strange how Kenner considered it integral that the Star Wars line had two different Bespin Security Guards for better army building, yet some how figured that having only one Rebel Commando was acceptable for the Trilogy’s final ground battle. Whatever the toy maker’s reasons were, at least today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive had his trusted pal Prune Face and no less than eight Ewoks to help a pitiful little band defeat an entire legion of the Emperor’s best troops.

Vintage Photo Archives: Biker Scout

Vintage Photo Archives: Biker Scout 12/02/2003 03:03 AM
The vintage Biker Scout is the plastic testament of Lucasfilm’s faultless evolutionary character design. Even though the traditional Stormtrooper armour still stands as a cinematic icon, today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive’s uniform, designed for the Endor sequences of Return Of The Jedi, did away with all the impracticalities of the original shell and replaced it with a uniform that could facilitate its wearer with the ability to effectively protect the interests of the Empire. Not only was it practical for mounted travel via speeder bikes (or any other form of transportation), it also offered the one thing the standard armour didn’t: Flexibility. Granted, the cold weather uniform offered the same, but who wants to fight rebels in a hot Ewok infested forest wearing thermal underwear?

Vintage Photo Archives: B-Wing Pilot

Vintage Photo Archives: B-Wing Pilot 12/26/2003 01:47 AM
Even though the vintage B-Wing Pilot is one of the more rudimentarily sculpted figures in the line, it does have the distinction of being the very first army-builder rebel pilot. Therefore, what today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive lacks in dazzle, it quickly makes up for in kitsch novelty, what with its ability to not only die nameless for the liberation of the galaxy, but to be doing it whilst hurdling towards the Death Star at break-neck speed in a great looking hot rod!

Vintage Photo Archives: Nien Nunb

Vintage Photo Archives: Nien Nunb 12/11/2003 01:40 AM
Nien Nunb certainly was world-renowned for his keen fashion sense, and shortly after the battle of Endor went on to becoming the galaxy’s number one designer of humanoid male active and formal wear. Good thing too, since today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive couldn’t even fly a Corillian freighter through a Death Star service tunnel without ripping off a sensor dish…

Vintage Photo Archives: Imperial Gunner

Vintage Photo Archives: Imperial Gunner 01/19/2004 05:04 AM
Though not usually the topic of many conversations, the Imperial Gunner figure is sculpted after the soldiers who worked the weapons of the second death Star and not the first. Eagle-eyed star Wars fans will note that the guys operating the big laser in A new Hope wore large padded chest plates, where the ones in Return Of The Jedi, just like today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive, did their evil in non-restrictive black jumpsuits.

Vintage Photo Archives: Admiral Ackbar

Vintage Photo Archives: Admiral Ackbar 11/18/2003 01:24 AM
In 1982, to many young Star Wars Aficionados, the vintage Admiral Ackbar action figure was the first glimpse at what the final film had in store for them. The card backs offering the Mon Calamari in exchange of a few small proof of purchases and a couple of dollars, also brought what everyone thought would be the title to the last chapter of the star Wars Saga, until the bearded dude who made it all up changed his mind. So as a Jedi’s ‘Revenge’ became his ‘Return’, today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive lead us all into the final battle of good vs. evil.

Vintage Photo Archives: Han Solo (Bespin
Outfit)

Vintage Photo Archives: Han Solo (Bespin
Outfit) 11/03/2003 02:11 AM
Talk about Essential Action figures. Even with the wrong weapon packed with it, the vintage Han Solo (Bespin Outfit) figure is easily the best rendition of the former spice smuggler. Not only is it completely proportionate –something this character’s figures have a hard time being-- it’s darn heroically sculpted. No matter what, this figure, added today to the Vintage Photo Archive, couldn’t have been made any better. Maybe that’s why Kenner had to throw extra gimmicks like material trench coats, big honking Carbonite slabs, and even *gasp!* the proper weapon with their follow up Hans…

Vintage Photo Archives: Bespin Security
Guard II

Vintage Photo Archives: Bespin Security
Guard II 11/06/2003 06:25 AM
For a dude who was in one scene and didn't even talk, it's truly surprising that Kenner felt a need to produce a second Bespin Security Guard, but clearly their marketing department knew what they were doing. Though, not as iconic as it's predecessor, today's addition to the Vintage Photo Archive was warmly accepted by everyone buying star Wars figures back in the day.

Vintage Photo Archives: Artoo- Detoo
(R2-D2) With Pop-Up Lightsaber

Vintage Photo Archives: Artoo- Detoo
(R2-D2) With Pop-Up Lightsaber 01/06/2004 02:04 AM
Inexplicably, Kenner opted to package Artoo- Detoo (R2-D2) With Pop-Up Lightsaber on a card depicting the diminutive droid after today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive was shot on Endor instead of an image of him on Jabba The Hutt’s sail barge, where he was saving the day once again.

Vintage Photo Archives: Han Solo (In
Carbonite Chamber)

Vintage Photo Archives: Han Solo (In
Carbonite Chamber) 01/07/2004 02:39 PM
The vintage Han Solo (In Carbonite Chamber) was certainly a great action figure, and there are hardly any arguments to prove otherwise. That being said, it’s odd that today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive didn’t come with a weapon. Sure, one could counter by saying the huge ‘Carbonite Chamber’ makes up for it, but in truth that was to make up for the figure’s lack of eyebrows…again.

Vintage Photo Archives: Han Solo (In
Trench Coat)

Vintage Photo Archives: Han Solo (In
Trench Coat) 12/22/2003 02:09 AM
Props to Kenner for releasing the Han Solo (In Trench Coat) action figure a whole year after Return of The Jedi hit the theaters. Of course the toymaker could have profited more by releasing today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive in the film’s first wave, but with The Empire Strikes Back’s ambiguous ending, seeing the figure –even if it were blacked out—on a card back would have destroyed a lot of the film’s suspense. It’s a shame that Lucasfilm hadn’t thought of that before cutting and releasing a trailer for the film that shows the scoundrel fighting on Endor…
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Vintage Photo Archives: Luke Skywalker
(Jedi Knight Outfit)

Vintage Photo Archives: Luke Skywalker
(Jedi Knight Outfit) 11/19/2003 01:33 AM
Hands down, the vintage Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight Outfit) action figure had it going on. Not only was the sculpt dead on, today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive came with not one, not two, but three stupid-cool accessories, thus making it the quintessential Luke Skywalker figure in the vintage line.

Photo Archives: Jedi Force Anakin
Skywalker With Rescue Glider

Photo Archives: Jedi Force Anakin
Skywalker With Rescue Glider 03/30/2005 03:28 AM
Today's Photo Archives update features a new addition to the Star Wars Jedi Force line aimed at younger collectors. Anakin Skywalker with Rescue Glider may not be completely movie-accurate, but he's ready for action!

Vintage Photo Archives: Princess Leia
Organa (In Combat Poncho)

Vintage Photo Archives: Princess Leia
Organa (In Combat Poncho) 12/25/2003 02:04 AM
Though it’s not usually the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about the Princess Leia Organa (in Combat Poncho), this was the last figure of this character produced. Unlike the other human leads in Return Of The Jedi, Kenner failed to produce any Power Of The Force figures in her likeness. Granted, one can hardly blame the toymakers since today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive was loaded with four accessories --including a material poncho and a removable helmet—and still warmed pegs across the globe.

Hasbro Spotlights Vintage-Style Luke
Skywalker

Hasbro Spotlights Vintage-Style Luke
Skywalker 05/26/2004 04:41 PM
Hasbro updates today with the spotlight turned onto the vintage styled Luke Skywalker. The Tatooine farmboy also has 14 points of articulation, and includes a soft-goods removable tunic, and is ambidextrous, allowing him to hold his lightsaber in either hand.

Vintage Photo Archives: Luke Skywalker
(Imperial Stormtrooper Outfit)

Vintage Photo Archives: Luke Skywalker
(Imperial Stormtrooper Outfit) 01/16/2004 11:05 AM
The Luke Skywalker (Imperial Stormtrooper Outfit) action figure is the only Power Of The Force figure based on costume or situation that wasn’t in Return Of The Jedi. Granted, one could argue the Han Solo (In Carbonite Chamber) could also fit into that category, but it wasn’t entirely based exclusively on the events of the other two films, so it loses out by default; making today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive stand alone in the crowd.

Vintage Photo Archives: Luke Skywalker
(Hoth Battle Gear)

Vintage Photo Archives: Luke Skywalker
(Hoth Battle Gear) 11/10/2003 11:26 PM
Though, when compared to the modern line the casual observer may not notice it, but the vintage Luke Skywalker (Hoth Battle Gear) was a giant leap forward for Kenner. The figure sported not only the first vintage equivalent of an action pose; it was sculpted with more detail than any figure before it. Oddly enough, despite the fact that he used one whilst wearing this costume in the film, today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive didn't come with his father's Lightsaber. Likely Kenner didn't want to make the perfect Luke before Return Of The Jedi came out...

OTC Spotlight: Luke Skywalker (Dagobah
Training)

OTC Spotlight: Luke Skywalker (Dagobah
Training) 05/20/2004 02:29 AM
Hot on the heels of the details posted earlier today, we've got new photos of the first Original Trilogy Collection figure of Luke Skywalker.

Photo Archives: OTC Luke Skywalker
(Dagobah Training)

Photo Archives: OTC Luke Skywalker
(Dagobah Training) 07/06/2004 03:13 PM
Our Photo Archives is updated today with Luke Skywalker in his "Dagobah Training" gear. Complete with multiple arms and heads, this figure from Original Trilogy Collection is ready to strike any kind of pose while learning the ways of the Force in The Empire Strikes Back.

Grab a ball and go Strike Force Bowling

Grab a ball and go Strike Force Bowling 07/07/2004 02:23 PM
National Post Jul 7 2004 6:24PM GMT

New Jedi Force & Galactic Heroes Imagery

New Jedi Force & Galactic Heroes Imagery 03/26/2005 07:56 PM
Entertainment Earth have given us a sneak peek at some upcoming Jedi Force and Galactic Heroes! Check out four new Jedi Force toys, including Obi-Wan Kenobi & Boga, Luke Skywalker with Speeder Bike, Mace Windu and Jedi Glider Figure plus, Luke with Speedboard! There's also a better image of the three new Galactic Heroes two packs coming later this year as reported yesterday!

ROTS Spotlight: New Jedi Force Figures

ROTS Spotlight: New Jedi Force Figures 06/22/2005 03:03 AM
Here's a detailed look at the new figures from the Jedi Force line.

Jedi Force Carded Images Plus eBay
Exclusive

Jedi Force Carded Images Plus eBay
Exclusive 08/20/2004 10:07 PM
Check out some great new carded images of the upcoming Jedi Force line from Playskool. Plus learn about an eBay exclusive Jedi Force X-Wing coming this November . . .

Custom Cases For Master Replicas Maul
And Jedi Training Remote

Custom Cases For Master Replicas Maul
And Jedi Training Remote 06/28/2004 09:48 PM
A little over a year ago I started a little Master Replicas case project, trying to fill in the void they created by not offering cases for the Darth Maul saber and Jedi Training Remote replicas. What was first going to be 10 cases for fellow collectors in the forum ended up being hundreds of cases made by the same company that does them for Master Replicas. As such, the fit and finish is identical to the second generation and currently shipping cases. I've shipped all the committed cases and still have a few left. If you happen to have missed this offer, you can still get them here.

FFURG's December Casting Call: Vintage
Power of the Force

FFURG's December Casting Call: Vintage
Power of the Force 12/25/2003 02:05 AM
For the entire month of December, FFURG has had a month-long vintage customs celebration honoring the beginning of the Star Wars custom craze. This celebration is capped off by the Vintage Power Of The Force Casting Call which displays any and all customs made in the vintage Kenner action figure medium, representing characters not directly found in the Original Star Wars Trilogy. With 90 vintage customs from 33 customizers including submissions from G. Glassman, Paul Hruby, Mike Miller, Tyler Pugmire, and John Thorman, this Casting Call is sure to delight anyone who is ever picked up a vintage Kenner Star Wars toy.

New Iraqi Air Force in Training (AP)

New Iraqi Air Force in Training (AP) 04/17/2004 11:25 AM
AP - Iraq's once mighty air force is being rebuilt from scratch but without planes for now and with just 100 men who are currently undergoing training in Jordan, the U.S.-led coalition announced Saturday.

UAE Air Force Air Defense to adopt ICDL
training to enhance computer skills of
its personnel

UAE Air Force Air Defense to adopt ICDL
training to enhance computer skills of
its personnel 07/31/2004 05:49 AM
AME Info Jul 31 2004 8:34AM GMT

Bonus maps for Star Wars Jedi Knight:
Jedi Academy released

Bonus maps for Star Wars Jedi Knight:
Jedi Academy released 12/10/2003 06:40 PM

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy demo
posted

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy demo
posted 01/23/2004 04:15 PM
Aspyr has released a demo version (180MB) of Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, the latest installment of the popular Jedi series...

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
Update 1.01

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
Update 1.01 11/11/2003 03:14 PM

Apple profiles Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

Apple profiles Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy 12/24/2003 12:13 PM
If you're interested in Aspyr Media Inc.'s recently shipping Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy but you'd like to find out more before you put your money down, check out Apple' s Games site for a new feature.

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy 01/25/2004 06:25 PM
By Bill Stiteler (Applelinks via MyAppleMenu)

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
1.0.1a

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
1.0.1a 12/19/2003 05:06 PM
Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force by joining the Academy on Yavin 4.

Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy coming to the
Mac

Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy coming to the
Mac 11/14/2003 12:34 PM
Aspyr said on Friday that it plans to publish a Mac version of Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series...

Training Classes - The Training
Directory Launches UK Training Portal

Training Classes - The Training
Directory Launches UK Training Portal 06/05/2005 11:37 PM
Connecting people who want to learn with people who love to teach - Training-Classes.com expands coverage to the United Kingdom - launching http://www.training-classes.co.uk/ specifically for Training in the U.K. The UK training portal provides all the features of http://www.training-classes.com/ but focuses on training providers and training courses in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. [PRWEB Jun 5, 2005]

Jedi Knight II: Jedi Academy

Jedi Knight II: Jedi Academy 05/04/2004 10:44 AM
It pulls you into a beautiful 3D world populated by dozens of characters and endless target opportunities. Plus, the replay value is high. By Helmut Kobler, MacAddict (via MyAppleMenu)

Isn't a miniature version of a large
ball of twine just a ball of twine?

Isn't a miniature version of a large
ball of twine just a ball of twine? 05/26/2004 09:24 PM
World's Largest Collection of World's Smallest Versions of World's Largest Things. If you need that explained, you' re in luck. Consider it the ying to this thread's yang.

My Precious

My Precious 05/23/2004 01:47 AM
The iPod craze has spawned a thriving market for add-ons such as speakers and iSkin protective cases. By Wu Peining, Straits Times (via MyAppleMenu)

Picture in Picture iMovie Plugin Pack
3.0

Picture in Picture iMovie Plugin Pack
3.0 04/26/2004 05:35 PM
iMovie plugin pack featuring Distort Effects and Morph Transitions.

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