Discussion: Awful Star Wars Collectibles — Page 4

Author: SilverWook
Time: 29-Feb-2008 1:09 AM
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There were no action figures to sell out back then. Kenner couldn't get them made and into stores in time for Christmas '77, hence the Earlybird Certificate thing.

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Where were you in '77?

Author: Mielr
Time: 29-Feb-2008 10:01 PM
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I saw this poster the other day and nearly vomited. This truly is one of the most dreadful posters I've ever seen, made even worse because of the fact that it's an intentional rip-off of probably the best SW poster ever made:

http://imgcash2.imageshack.us/Himg526/scaled.php?server=526&filename=rotsposterse0.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=480

Author: Number20
Time: 3-Mar-2008 4:20 PM
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Originally posted by: Mielr
I saw this poster the other day and nearly vomited. This truly is one of the most dreadful posters I've ever seen, made even worse because of the fact that it's an intentional rip-off of probably the best SW poster ever made:

I've never seen this poster before. Is it official, or something fan-made?

Author: Mielr
Time: 3-Mar-2008 7:50 PM
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It's official. I saw it on starwarsshop.com (in the "posters" section).

Author: InvisibleWolfMan
Time: 16-Mar-2008 5:39 AM (Edited)
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http://www.zoogstercostumes.com/images/products/ru50101_xl.jpg

DOG awful, if you ask me.

Author: SilverWook
Time: 16-Mar-2008 10:15 PM
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The Slave Leia costume is even worse!

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Where were you in '77?

Author: Lord Phillock
Time: 20-Mar-2008 5:27 PM (Edited)
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holy crap! What's with the fascination with C-3PO and R2-D2 back in the day?

Author: SilverWook
Time: 22-Mar-2008 12:26 AM
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http://www.endorexpress.net/images/stories/2008toys/Goofy_Jar_Jar.jpg

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Where were you in '77?

Author: Sluggo
Time: 23-Mar-2008 2:44 AM (Edited)
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[img]http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/Sluggomatic2000/Toys%20and%20collectables/1.jpg[/img]
[IMG]http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/Sluggomatic2000/Toys%20and%20collectables/3.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/Sluggomatic2000/Toys%20and%20collectables/18.jpg[/IMG]

Author: Mielr
Time: 23-Mar-2008 9:41 PM (Edited)
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Sluggo, you have to use the new img tags:

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Author: InvisibleWolfMan
Time: 24-Mar-2008 3:30 AM
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Helping out Sluggo here:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/Sluggomatic2000/Toys%20and%20collectables/1.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/Sluggomatic2000/Toys%20and%20collectables/3.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/Sluggomatic2000/Toys%20and%20collectables/18.jpg

Author: Sluggo
Time: 24-Mar-2008 12:03 PM
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Thanks guys!

Author: C3PX
Time: 24-Mar-2008 4:30 PM
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Thanks for those Sluggo, those Jedi in sweaters cracked me up. Expecially Qui-gon, he looks like he could be in a shampoo commerical.

"Every time Warb sighs, an angel falls into a vat of mapel syrup." - Gaffer Tape

Author: Sluggo
Time: 24-Mar-2008 4:41 PM (Edited)
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Just a test...

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/Sluggomatic2000/Comics/fminus2006106660426.gif

Ok, I think I've got the hang of it now.

Author: RRS-1980
Time: 3-Apr-2008 8:49 PM
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Does a tattoo count as collectible? LOL!

http://www.joemonster.org/i/ac/tattoo030.jpg

I saw the original theatrical release of the Old Trilogy on the big screen and I'm proud of it...
How did I accomplish that (considering my age) is my secret...

Author: Sluggo
Time: 4-Apr-2008 3:43 AM
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Looks like he has been collecting the Doritos with lenticular discs and Episode 1 Pepsi cans also. I bet he collected a lot of 'em.

Author: InvisibleWolfMan
Time: 6-Apr-2008 3:11 PM
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http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/store/assets/images/product/ducfad/ducfad_lg.jpg

Rubber Darthies, you're the ones....that makes lava baths lots of fun!

A long time ago in a bath far, far away the Duck Side (or Dark Side in a Scottish accent) lurked, or possibly bobbed, though that doesn't sound quite as threatening somehow.

Ominously glowing in the duck, sorry dark, Duck Fader is 'eider' the Evil Lord, or far more likely just a ludicrous glowing bath toy (he 'muscovy' something like that anyway).

So next time you find yourself attracted to the bathside, make sure that you have Duck Fader to guide you. With his glowing eyes and ominous helmet he's the epitome of an evil fowl, the icon of demonic duck lovers, the... that's really quite enough of that. He bobs, he glows and he's a complete hoot, or possibly honk.

Features

* A bath toy from the dark side, Duck Fader.
* Made of rubber.
* Suitable for ages 3 years+.
* Size: 11 x 8.5 x 7.5cm.

http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/store/assets/images/product/ducfad/ducfad_alt1.gif

Author: Sluggo
Time: 7-Apr-2008 12:15 AM
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Duck Fader, huh. Don't want to mis-pronounce that one in front of your mom.

Author: Tiptup
Time: 21-Apr-2008 4:43 PM (Edited)
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I don't really know if this belongs in this thread, but:

http://www.yojoe.com/action/93/sagat.shtml

"Now all Lucas has to do is make a cgi version of himself. It will be better than the original and fit his original vision." - skyjedi2005

Author: C3PX
Time: 24-Apr-2008 3:30 PM (Edited)
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Not sure if the Sagat action figure belongs here, but if the link was for the sake of the Blue Harvest action figure banner above him, then I would say this belongs here.

"Every time Warb sighs, an angel falls into a vat of mapel syrup." - Gaffer Tape

Author: Tiptup
Time: 24-Apr-2008 4:00 PM
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Yeah, you might be right. I just found his label interesting:

Thai Fighter

"Now all Lucas has to do is make a cgi version of himself. It will be better than the original and fit his original vision." - skyjedi2005

Author: C3PX
Time: 24-Apr-2008 5:05 PM
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Ah, I missed that part. I saw the Blue Harvest ad at the top of the screen and immediately assumed that was why you linked to it. LOL, Thai Fighter.

"Every time Warb sighs, an angel falls into a vat of mapel syrup." - Gaffer Tape

Author: Sluggo
Time: 28-Apr-2008 1:41 AM (Edited)
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http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/Sluggomatic2000/Toys%20and%20collectables/StarWarsTransformersDarthVaderDeath.jpg

Notice the Trade Federation/Clone Wars style landing gear on the Death Star. Now we get continuity changes from toy designers. Who is running this universe, anyway? :(

Personally, I can't stand Star Wars Transformers. They took two cool things and made something awful. I like hot dogs and I like Hershey's syrup, but I'll never eat them together (again).

Author: C3PX
Time: 28-Apr-2008 2:47 AM
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Sluggo said:

Personally, I can't stand Star Wars Transformers. They took two cool things and made something awful.

Yeah, I agree. I kind of feel that way about Star Wars Legos too, as well as a whole glob of other things I loved as a kid (like Risk) that can now be purchased with the Star Wars name cheaply tagged onto it (like Star Wars Risk).

"Every time Warb sighs, an angel falls into a vat of mapel syrup." - Gaffer Tape

Author: RRS-1980
Time: 28-Apr-2008 9:58 AM
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C3PX said:

...(like Star Wars Risk).

Like STAR WARS Monopoly (PC game) as well?

On a second thought - this could be actually pulled off, provided that the designers & their superiors have some common sense + imagination.

I find it ridiculous for Vader or other key character buying land that is Death Star, Rebel base on Yavin 4 etc. (other key places)

But if we were to get Lando or Jabba buying various factories and facilities (asteroid mining sites, Tibanna gas processing plants - go figure the rest) we could get Monopoly in SW universe that doesn't look outright silly.

But hey, if people had such subtlety and insight, PT would be executed perfectly, OOT would be released properly... etc. etc. ;)

I saw the original theatrical release of the Old Trilogy on the big screen and I'm proud of it...
How did I accomplish that (considering my age) is my secret...