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Slow's Rebel Ramblings

by: slow

date posted: Jun 09, 2008 7:54 AM

The first in a series

Here is a new vlog taking a look at a few pieces in the collection. The first part is a look at the McQuarrie Concept Line. Thanks to DJ MAUL, I have the completed set now. And I owe him a look at his blog. GEESH! I'm behind on your tours!!!!

WHAT A CONCEPT!

These figs are among the coolest to be found, at least to me. Based on McQuarrie's artwork that was instrumental in getting this whole saga started, these figures became sort of a treasure hunt. Either Hasbro didn't think the line would be a success, or they were intentionally making it difficult to find these, it became a headache and a quest.

Originally my goal was to get 2 of each so I could have a shrine to McQuarrie. I have his 1977 portfolio and these were to be opened and sealed figures to go along with their respective paintings. It was hard enough to just get the 1st set and I decided that I was not going to go and horde these things just so I could have openers. I may very well open the ones I have and call it a day. However, they do display nicely as carded figs as well. We'll see how that all pans out.

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	usetheforce19 MasterMonkey13
date Posted: Jun 09, 2008 8:03 AM Did you go to 42 different stores to find those? Gasp! 42! It's everywhere! Nice figures.

	slow Slow's Rebel Ramblings
date Posted: Jun 09, 2008 9:31 AM Did you go to 42 different stores to find those? Gasp! 42! It's everywhere! WHOA! It's like the number 23..... I probably DID go to that many places. Nice figures Why thank you. I try to keep fit and exerci.....oh, I see, nice figureS.

DJ Maul: Got Feet?
DJ Maul's Dancin' Cantina Party

date Posted: Jun 09, 2008 10:56 AM

The Great McQuarrie Fig Hunt of 2007 shall forever be remembered as a fun yet frustrating experience for collectors everywhere.

I think it was an awesome way to celebrate McQuarries art and concepts but Ive NEVER been a fan of "Chase Figures" that are deliberately short shipped and also of course HORDED and resold by scalpers.

I am PROUD to say that I completed this entire line of figures WITHOUT the need of an online scalper.

And Im VERY pleased to have been able to help you and others complete their sets as well

Long Live GHG! Geeks RULE!

	slow Slow's Rebel Ramblings
date Posted: Jun 09, 2008 11:25 AM And Im VERY pleased to have been able to help you and others complete their sets as well Long Live GHG! Geeks RULE! And we Geeks thank you! The Great McQuarrie Fig Hunt of 2007 shall forever be remembered as a fun yet frustrating experience for collectors everywhere. And how! Headache upon headache. Long Live GHG! Geeks RULE! INDEED!!!

	leia19886 Someone get this big walking carpet out of my way ...
date Posted: Jun 09, 2008 11:38 AM Very Cool!!!!! Happy Birthday

	gold5 I lost Tiree, lost Dutch!..or How I learned to stop worrying and love the Death Star.
date Posted: Jun 09, 2008 2:47 PM Every time I see your Death Star playset in such decent condition I burn with jealousy.....or cry. Which ever overtakes me first. MIne is in such bad shape these days. The Canadian Chewbacca is a nice addition.

slow
Slow's Rebel Ramblings

date Posted: Jun 09, 2008 5:18 PM

Very Cool!!!!! Happy Birthday Thanks!!

Every time I see your Death Star playset in such decent condition I burn with jealousy.....or cry. Which ever overtakes me first. MIne is in such bad shape these days. Oh, but you have one and tht is saying something. There are repro pieces out there such as stickers and the cardboard bits. I thought I was going to have to go that route at first, but I was able to get mine into shape.

	JediMelindaWolf Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try.
date Posted: Jun 09, 2008 7:59 PM Nice collection, slow! With a little help from my friends comes to mind. Isn't it the truth in this wonderful GFFA community. MTFBWY

	slow Slow's Rebel Ramblings
date Posted: Jun 10, 2008 5:08 AM Nice collection, slow! Thank you. It is indeed one that has grown with love over the past several years but seriously in the past 11. With a little help from my friends comes to mind. I almost used that! Isn't it the truth in this wonderful GFFA community. We're one big happy family. I love it!

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