The Padawan Collector

Mike Quinn has spent 45+ years shaping unforgettable moments in Muppets, Pixar, ILM, and Star Wars. Now he’s teaching puppetry magic to the next generation. Always inspiring, always creative. 🌟 #StarWars #Puppetry

8D8 was first available in 1983 in the Sears Exclusive Jabba the Hutt Dungeon with two other figures: Klaatu (in Skiff Guard Outfit) and Nikto. #vintagetoys

Bib Fortuna was first released in 1983 for the Return of the Jedi toy line by Kenner on the 65A cardbacks on Palitoy and Kenner. He comes with a velvet-type cloak, a chest plated belt, and, staff. #vintagetoys

Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi - Released in 1978 by Kenner and Palitoy on the 12A cardbacks. Shown: 1985 POTF 92 Back #actionfigures

Why packaging is SO Important when you are collecting vintage toys #retrotoys

George Lucas was greeted with a standing ovation as he made his Comic-Con debut on Sunday, July 27th 2025 in San Diego during a panel called 'Sneak Peek of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art’. #georgelucas #comiccon #lucasmuseum

In this video, we break down the top online communities, websites, reference books, and apps that will help you research values, spot fakes, organize your collection, and connect with other collectors. Link to watch on YouTube: youtu.be/i9iLO7Mv3DA

Yoda was released in 1981 on the second wave of the 32 Back Empire Strikes Back cards. It was not released in 1980 on the first wave in order not to spoil what Yoda looked like to people who hadn’t seen the movie. Shown: 1983 Palitoy 70B Back #actionfigures

Biker Scout was first released in 1983 for the Return of the Jedi line of toys by Kenner in the first wave on the 65A cardbacks and comes with the grey biker scout blaster. It first retailed for $2.99 USD. #vintagetoys

Putting together a vintage Star Wars toy. #retrotoys

On July 26th 1978 Ralph McQuarrie finishes a piece of concept art for the Empire Strikes Back entitled “Rebel Big Gun, Control Booth” that was supposed to depict the moments of the Rebel forces using the Ion Canon to escape Hoth.  #starwarshistory

Luke Skywalker (In Battle Poncho) was released in 1985 for the Star Wars Power of the Force toy line by Kenner and came with the solid black Palace Blaster #vintagetoys

R2-D2 (With Sensorscope) was first available in the 1981 Sears Exclusive Playset: Rebel Command Center and came in a white mailer box with the figure sealed in a Kenner baggie. Shown: 1983 ROTJ 65B Cardback #actionfigures

Chewbacca was first released in 1978 for the Early Bird Certificate Action Figure Set along with r2-D2, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia, making Chewy one of the first Star Wars figures ever released. Shown: 1984 ROTJ 79B Cardback #retrotoys

Is this the best Star Wars army builder.   #actionfigures #vintagetoys #starwars

Lando Calrissian (General Pilot) was released in 1985 for the Star Wars Power of the Force toy line in 1985 by Kenner. He comes with a tailored soft goods tan cape, the Black Palace Blaster, and an aluminum collectors coin. #vintagetoys

The Emperor was first offered as a promotional mail-away offer on 65C-Back Return of the Jedi card backs in 1983 and came shipped in a generic white box and packed in a Kenner ROTJ-c tape sealed baggie - it comes with a black cane. Shown: 1985 POTF 92 Back #actionfigures

Yoda was released in 1981 on the second wave of the 32 Back Empire Strikes Back cards. It was not released in 1980 on the first wave in order not to spoil what Yoda looked like to people who hadn’t seen the movie. Shown: 1982 48A Back #actionfigures

Hunting for a vintage Speeder Bike at one of my favorite places #vintagetoys

On July 22, 1978, Star Wars returned to theaters for a second major re-release. With new fans discovering the galaxy far, far away, and longtime fans eager for more, this 1978 theatrical run helped cement Star Wars as a cultural phenomenon.  #StarWarsHistory