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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 15h

Vintage toy prices: let's go through Slave I, made by Kenner in 1981 for the Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back line of toys. #vintagetoys #starwarstoys #bobafett

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 17h

The book that killed off Chewbacca: On October 5th 1999, Star Wars: Vector Prime hit shelves — and it changed the galaxy forever. Written by R.A. Salvatore, this was the first novel in the New Jedi Order series and the official launch of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion storyline. #StarWarsBooks

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Boba would be released for every original trilogy cardback plus the animated Droids cartoon series. #actionfigures

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

9 times out of 10... well maybe I'm exaggerating way too much, but a lot of the time when you are collecting vintage toys and dealing with sellers online who may not have the highest rating, you can expect sub-par packaging. #toycollector #vintagetoys #toycommunity

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The vintage collecting experience. When I finally collected my Slave I, made in 1981 by Kenner, it really brought home all the memories I had when I got this as a kid back in the early 80's. Its amazing how toys from our past can do that. #vintagetoys #toycommunity #toycollector

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Rebel Commandos, also known as SpecForce soldiers, were an elite variant of rebel troopers of the Alliance to Restore the Republic. #actionfigures

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Enter the Rebels… On October 3, 2014, the galaxy was introduced to Star Wars Rebels with the TV movie Spark of Rebellion on Disney Channel — kicking off a new era of storytelling between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. #StarWarsHistory

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Logray was portrayed by Mike Edmonds in the 1983 original trilogy film, Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi. The character's name is not spoken in the film but is listed in the credits. #actionfigures

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Classic Toys From the 1980's... The Slave I vehicle made in 1981 by Kenner for the Star Wars Empire Strikes Back line of toys. Today we are going over some of its features. Did you have this as a kid back in the day, and do you have it in your collection? Collectors, sound off! #vintagetoys

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

On October 2, 2009, Season 2 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars premiered. Nicknamed “Rise of the Bounty Hunters,” this season expanded the galaxy in big ways—introducing Cad Bane as one of the most dangerous new villains and giving us darker, more mature stories. #StarWars

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The most common question I get is "Where did you get your vintage Star Wars action figure case?". Its from a company in the UK called Collector Displays. #vintagetoys #displayideas

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Watch the full video on YouTube: youtu.be/j-k2QjuJ3zk?si=g-LyiqHma-m… A collectibles show is being forced to close. On the final weekend, the small-business owners finally get the chance to tell their story. #ToyCollecting #VintageToys #SupportSmallBusiness

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The many variants of the original Luke Skywalker action figure made by Kenner and released in 1978 for the original Star Wars movie. #actionfigures #vintagetoys #lukeskywalker

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The Soundtrack of a Galaxy On October 1, 1977, The album "Music Inspired by Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk" by Meco hit Number 1 on the Billboard chart. This took John Williams’ score and turned it into a dance-floor smash. #VintageVinyl

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Let's go over the features of Slave I made in 1981 by Kenner for The Empire Strikes Back line of toys. #starwarstoys

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

On September 30, 1997, principal photography wrapped on Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace, bringing a new generation’s first adventure in a galaxy far, far away one step closer to theaters. #StarWars

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

When was the first Luke Skywalker action figure available? #starwarshistory #actionfigures

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Check out my new vid: youtu.be/j-k2QjuJ3zk A collectibles show is being forced to close. On the final weekend, the small-business owners finally get the chance to tell their story.

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The Best Toy Line-Up From the 80's The Empire Strikes Back toys made by Kenner came out strong in 1980's. We list some and then go into Slave 1, which was piloted by Boba Fett in the movie. #vintagetoys #starwarstoys

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Did you know about this fact? These are the Star Wars Topps cards made from 1977 to 1983, and they are super affordable to collect still. I am doing a full retrospective about each set and go into detail on each card. Join me over on YouTube to catch this series! #starwarstoppscards

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Sears later sold a modified, non-electronic version called the Imperial Cruiser in 1981. #StarWarsToys

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The Voice Of Ashoka Was Born Celebrate Ashley Eckstein’s September 22 birthday with facts about the original voice of Ahsoka Tano, her Star Wars legacy, and the connection behind our collections. #AshleyEckstein

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It wasn't always like this... We get toys for every movie made these days, but it wasn't like that back in the day. #vintagetoys #toycollector

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

In 1989 West End Games would change the name of Zuckuss to 4-LOM in its role playing guide and that name reversal became canon. #actionfigures

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Remember buying Star Wars AGAIN? On September 21, 2004, the original trilogy finally hit DVD! Three movies, plus a bonus disc featuring Empire of Dreams. Do you still own that four-disc set? Tell me how many versions of Star Wars you’ve collected! #StarWars

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

When I got this in 1982 for Christmas I can still recall how I felt decades later. This is Kenner's Slave I made in 1981 for the Empire Strikes Back line of toys. #vintagetoys #toycollector #nostalgia

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Why are we compelled to love the everyday heroes? They may not be the most powerful, have magical skills, or not the biggest... but we still gravitate to them. #heroes #starwars #thepadawancollector

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Please watch & share my latest video. Let’s get the word out: youtu.be/TBWA3_H2FhM?si=zGLBxm6UIxt… A thriving collectibles show is being forced out of its mall — not because collectors stopped coming. So why does the mall want them gone?

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The two main variants are in the coat and either have a plain tan lapel or a camouflage lapel that matches the rest of the coat. #StarWarsToys

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

When Star Wars Became a National Treasure On September 19, 1989, Star Wars joined the National Film Registry’s first 25 selections.

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I made my own collecting sheet and did a tutorial on my channel on how you can make one for free. If you just want the sheet, here is the link to my website to get your own: thepadawancollector.com/ols/product… #vintagetoys

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

On this day in 1996, Boba Fett: When the Fat Lady Swings hit comic shops! A kidnapped heiress and a Hutt’s fortune put Fett on the job. Do you collect his comics alongside his figures? #BobaFett #StarWars

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This was the mother of all playsets back in the 1980's - but it was way too expensive! #mastersoftheuniverse #heman #vintagetoys

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Remembering my "Co-Pilot". My little Lexi. Miss her everyday.

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I've always wanted to know HOW to play this game, WHY some cards are so valuable, and WHO can teach me how to play! This is a grail of a collecting piece for Magic The Gathering. #toycollector #magicthegathering #cardcollector

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Secret Man Behind Darth Vader’s Lightsaber Born September 15, 1922, Olympic fencer Bob Anderson became one of Star Wars’ unsung heroes—stepping inside Darth Vader’s armor for lightsaber sequences in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. ⚔️

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Star Wars Action Figures Made In Mexico Han Solo 12 Inch Action Figure made by Lili Ledy - super rare and hard to find them these days. #actionfigures #vintagetoys #hansolo

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The Padawan Collector @padawancollector.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

For longtime Star Wars fans, this was a BIG deal. On September 12, 2006, the Star Wars Original Trilogy returned on DVD with bonus discs featuring the “unaltered” versions of the films. But there was a catch collectors still talk about today: they were sourced from the 1993 LaserDisc. #StarWars

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