Love yr intro!!! I also enjoy animating my SW figures :) thts a good list, I like the fact u had TESB Han & Luke, original line figures AND a final line figure! Keep up the good work :)

My top Luke was Jedi Knight Luke, he has the green sabre, unique gun and cloak!

@katelynnchadwick1308

3 жыл бұрын

my favorite is a TIE between 4-LOM and Zuckuss, while too young to have gotten any of the vintage figures, i did play with by brother's hand me downs and just like the alien bug look on these... also hey another Chadwick lol

@Halbared

3 жыл бұрын

@@katelynnchadwick1308 Yeah cuz! I had 4-Lom and Zuckuss as well, along with Dengar, IG-88, Bosk and Boba. I just loved the idea of the bounty hunters so I'm fairly sure I had all. I deffo had Zuckuss and 4-Lom, I use to think they were related or something. :D

Biker Scout for me is right up there in the Top 10. I was blown away in '83 when I got him. I mean we finally had a Stormtrooper with a movable head! He has excellent sculpting too. Thanks for the great vid! Really enjoyed it.

The part of the video that AMAZED me was when the Bespin HAN SOLO changed his gun on the turn table.

I have to agree with the choice of Luke in number one place. Especially this figure holds such great memories. My parents back then asked me if I wanted a Luke figure or an Easter egg for Easter. I was 14 then and Star Wars figures over here in the UK were quite expensive. I didn't have to think, Luke was my choice. WOW !!! on Easter Sunday they got me a Luke and an Easter egg, it made my day..... THE FORCE WAS WITH ME..... Great top 10 choices. Best wishes from Dave in the UK.

@dcambel943

4 жыл бұрын

I also received besbin Luke on Easter.

@DAREDEVILBKLYN

4 жыл бұрын

Good pick the sliding light saber in Lukes arm was so cool.

@paulnorton3607

Жыл бұрын

For me the original Luke Farmboy figure takes me back to 77/78 and epitomises SW toys. There have been some great Luke figures since then but that one does it for me?

I remember I used so many rubber bands as 'holsters' for the weapons. Never lost one!

Another awesome fantastic video of star wars figures top 10 awesome video 👍👍👍

I remember my favs were Bespin Luke, Hoth Han Solo, and Snow trooper...oh and Death star trooper too. I'm 49.

Great choices 😗 My top 3 would be 1978s Han Solo, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia!

My 3 favourites as a kid were the Snow trooper, Biker Scout and Tie Fighter Pilot the best looking figures by a mile imo.

@ashleycorkadale1744

4 жыл бұрын

Bryan Battista - Good call mate

@TheRowlandstone73

4 жыл бұрын

@Bryan Battista Those are strong choices. Did your TIE Fighter pilot have an extremely distinctive smell too? I've no idea what it smelled of, but it wasn't particularly offensive!

While they predate my existence, I can't help but admire the dedication vintage Star Wars collectors have for the line, and it has led to many interesting documentaries and videos on the subject, like this one!

Memories had all of them bought at Alexanders department store as kid. Amazing how time flies over 40 years ago. Happy to see this video brought back some cool memories of a more simpile action figure and time.

IMO The Imperial Guard was one of my favorites. The helmet and the cloth cape are perfection. Also Zuckuss and his faux leather duster was pretty badass

The Japanese Star Wars t-shit you wear is AWESOME.

In light of all the obscure characters who were made into action figures, it drove me crazy as a young kid in 1978 that Kenner - - as far as I know - - never made a generic rebel soldier from the opening battle scene of Episode IV.

@Darth_Collector

4 жыл бұрын

I agree, glad they eventually made them in POTF and obviously the modern figures.

The empire strikes back line was the best.

Honorable mentions? For me: Bossk, Greedo, & Squid Face. Great & imaginative aliens!

@MEEMS_is_clear_of_u

4 жыл бұрын

Squid faceee

@bradbruhn9586

3 жыл бұрын

The Squid Face Figure is a very good looking figure

@nickmanzo8459

3 жыл бұрын

Bossk is also dressed in a Doctor Who space suit so that’s awesome.

Nice video😀 Chewbacca was my first action figure from the star Wars collection I had a little Chewbacca in the big gigantic Chewbacca my great-grandmother bought it for me

I totally agree. Luke's Bespin figure was my favourite. I had a tan jacket similar to Luke's and I remember wearing it and having to force my arms into it as I grew to big to wear it.....I went through a growth spurt that summer and by the end of the summer I could no longer fit my shoulders into it....but for that entire summer....I was Luke....and during that winter I was a rebel soldier fighting in the Hoth trenches at the park, by the river....perfect ditches for simulating the snow trench.

I had most of these, including Yoda. I noticed the blue, Jedi training ruck that Luke is wearing in one of the clips. I got mine in a mail-order package that included Hoth back-packs, blasters, and the gas-masks used by our heroes in the Space-slug. Chewie was my first figure and is my favourite character. I remember that the last two figures I ever got were R2-D2 and Ben...they completed a set that was made up of all of the SW figures, the Cantina 'monsters', bounty hunters, droids, and most of the ESB figures. There were one or two I didn't have and once I got Bespin Luke, regular Luke was banished to my figure box. I was somewhat spoiled and also lucky in that a friend grew too old for the toys (he was 13 when SW came out, I was 9). I managed through gifts, purchases and through a generous donation from that friend, to acquire close to 15 or so of the Stormtrooper's, and a half dozen or so of the Snowtroopers and Hoth Rebel troopers. The sheer size of my collection allowed for some epic play...I finished grade 7 in 1981 and by the time I was into my first few months of high-school, my SW toys had been relegated to the large SW box in my toy closet. They remained there for many years alongside my Micronaut collection and a fairly prolific collection of 12"GI Joe's and British Action Men. With the exception of a few Chewbacca and Boba Fett collectibles and my original Kenner Millenium Falcon that adourn the man-cave, they're all gone.

Yoda was by far the cutest and tiniest toy I ever held .

@newmod1974

5 жыл бұрын

Dude, you got me with that one!

Congrats on the 5k subs! Well deserved!

Luke Bespin was one I really wanted but never found as a kid. I always thought the shot of Luke on the cardback was superb!

Love the explosion everytime it changes number

These were the greatest! Now have almost all of them in Black Series 6 inch!!!!

These are fun! Another great list. Although for me I felt like Luke Skywalker's figure evolved quite well over the collection years. And so Luke Skywalker Jedi Knight was always my favorite figure as a kid. Awesome lightsaber cool gun and great, cloth cloak to drape over his awesomeness.

So glad you had Bespin Han on the list. It is without a doubt my favorite Star Wars Vintage figure. Great video Tony!

My favorite Luke figure was the one in his orange rebel pilot outfit, because it was such a relief for me finally to own a figure dressed appropriately for putting in the pilot seat of my X-Wing fighter toy.

Back when the figures came out, my mom wanted an R2-D2 of her very own. This was a big surprise to me as a kid. -- That Boba Felt figure or a special version was offered by the Star Wars Fan Club early, before the Empire Strikes Back came out. I ordered it with eager anticipation and wasn't disappointed. It was a good figure, so mysterious and cool-looking. -- I also liked the R5-D4 figure. -- I wish they'd offered a smaller scale version of the Imperial Walkers, but my parents got me one for Christmas, and even though I was getting too old for kids' toys by then, I though that thing was fantastic. -- But I will always like the Cylon Raider toy from the same era. Mine was gifted to friends' kids, and I later wished I'd gotten another one.

love your list vids! my top 10: 10) Death Squad Commander (Death Star Trooper) 9) Death Star Droid 8 ) Leia (Combat poncho) Endor 7) Biker Scout 6) Greedo 5) Darth Vader 4) Snaggletooth 3) Bossk 2) Jawa 1) Yoda

@Darth_Collector

4 жыл бұрын

Great list! I really like the hammerhead and Walrus Man figures!

@rodman9121

3 жыл бұрын

@@Darth_Collector thanks! Walrusman is one of my best friend's favorites :) ... Hammerhead I really liked as a kid; in my mixed rebels and imperials list, he comes out at #18... in my imperials list only (i just put all the bounty hunters in there) he is #10 :)

Luke Bespin was my #1 as well. I used to use cocktail swords (with the pirate hilt removed, leaving a flat piece then the swird) to replace the yellow lightsaber. Yellow lightsaber sat in my underwear drawer right next to telescoping yellow lightsaber.

Another great video, Tony you are the people's champion when it comes to vintage Toy videos!

@AnalogToys

5 жыл бұрын

Darkglobe1977 thanks so much for your comment!

Agree with the no 1 spot.

I tend to think of the more unusual sculpted figs, even if they weren’t major characters. Hammerhead, FX7 and 21B come to mind. I know a lot of people don’t consider Jabba a figure but he had way more lines/screen time than many of the standard figures. Its not his fault that he’s big!

Pretty spot on for me..........my top choice was also Bespin Luke, although I chose Leia Boushh as number 2

Once again Tony a fantastic review. At the moment I have the first 12 on the mail away display stand . Keep up the great work 👌🏻👍🏻🙏🏻

That was good. Brings back memories. I had 6 of your top 10, but I got them to play with not collect. Fun post.

Love the video - although don't agree with it! 1. Hammerhead 2. Boba fett 3. Luke Hoth 4. Powerdroid 5. Leia bespin 6. Yak face 7. Amanaman 8. Luke stormtrooper 9. Death squad commander 10. Jaws

@Jonny-xq5cb

5 жыл бұрын

I didnt know Jaws was canon 😂

@unit0033

5 жыл бұрын

whos jaws! lol

@jaysonw8730

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, Jaws is the late richard kiel..........Spy who loved me, Moonraker, of James bond🤫

I always enjoy your videos thanks

Nice! Action figures have surelly come a looooong way. If you show those to some regular kids today, they will surelly dismiss them as fake bootlegs. And this is actually a good sign! We old guys will always love those toys because they connect us to fond memories of the past, but action figures today have improved a lot! I wonder how will they look like some 30 years from now...

Awesome List!

Han Solo bespin best !, no way dude , Han Solo hoth is way cooler , other than that great vid thanks for posting 👍

I agree that Luke Bespin is the best. Certainly the most popular. From the most climactic scenes in the movie really. (I've done a couple videos on him). Maybe not the best sculpted though.

I agree with your top pick. Awesome

Great job, although I disagree about Anakin, thought that was a great figure!

Chewie was my first Star Wars figure too. I remember buying it in 1977 from. A toy shop in the Lewisham shopping centre ...the one that had the moving clock going off every hour

Smashing Intro.Cheers!

Excellent video! I love the voice over.

Another great video Tony. I also love your new audio quality! It makes a big impact.

@AnalogToys

5 жыл бұрын

Brian Fitzgerald thanks mate

Yeah, I start to worry when my action figures talk to me 😁 I used to have that Luke, and miss him a lot. Great video Tony can’t wait to see what you do when you get to 5k 👍🏽✌🏽

Great Video! Keep Up The Good Work

Great video! Thanks!

0:21 I didn’t know Eddie Murphy had his own Star Wars action figure!?!?!

@famousbowl9926

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahah! Duuuude! Tfff haha

Great job!

Don't know why I missed the notification on this but better late than never haha!! The quality on your vids is top notch now and I love your reviews. With all that being said I have to agree that the POTF Anakin Skywalker was the biggest letdown of all time and yeah lets not even get started on Imperial Dignitary. I mean at that point in the game they had to give us that figure and we never got a Tarkin? Anyhow, great review Tony. Look forward to many more!

Great video. I don't know if I can pick a top 10 best list today, but my favorite figures as a child were the original Luke Skywalker, and Stormtrooper. As for those last 17 I never even knew they existed. I probably bought my last figure right before they came out, and wasn't aware of them until I started watching these retro videos.

Can’t really argue with those choices 👍🏻

Great Video !!!!

Very surprised by your list. We share a lot of the same in different order. Totally agree with your worst choice. Great job keep it up Tony.

Very enjoyable video

Great videos Tony! My favourites were the Emperors Royal Guard (any collection should have at least 2 of those) and the Rebel Commando - while generic as a character just looked so cool to me. Favourite droid possibly the Medical Droid 2-1B ; as I never saw him BITD, but his details are sublime!

Bousch was a fantastic figure. I I had to choose one from a fire it would be Bousch.

That Bespin Luke and the Jedi Knight versions.........I could not put them down. They were some of the besr!!!

For me, POTF 1985 Amanaman -the figure AND trophy skull staff. The sculpts of both were ahead of its time, even if he wasn't scaled as tall as the puppet in Jabba's Palace.

Good call of Boushh/bounty hunter Leia. I always loved that figure. Biker Scout is still THE best though. He just looks so cool.

I found you via Retroblaster and I’m loving your channel. Great Job!!

@AnalogToys

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

That skit in the beginning is funny

I’m going to collect all these figures, or at least one or two.

I agree with the selection and a have all but R2. I may ad that mi figures are all well play! Greetings!

I've only got Han and vader

Agreed with your No.1 Tony. Love Luke Bespin, I have olive and blonde versions.

The Bespin guard with the stache. The two rebel hoth soldiers. Hoth Leia and Bespin Leia and of course Vader were my faves. I made an oxygen mask for Hoth Leia then went whole hog and made an escape pod for her out of a spincast fishing reel. I carved a window in it similar to the Falcon's and put lights inside and out. It made a great nightlight.

I kept losing my Bespin Luke! And it was my favourite too. Last I saw it was at the Abbey Centre in Glengormley 😢

Great top ten list. Your selections definitely showed the best and the worst the line had to offer. I'm especially on board with the At-At driver!!!

Before my Grandmother blessed me with buying all the original figures back in 78 (the store didn't have Jawa or Tuskan Raider - so I got them a week later), I would use the Sasquatch (from the Six Million Dollar Man) as my stand in "giant" Chewbacca with my Luke Skywalker figure! Man I miss those days!

My favourites ... 1. Original Luke 2. Stormtrooper 3. Boba 4. Greedo 5. Chewie 6. Original Han 7. Yoda 8. Anakin Last 17. 9. Jedi Luke 10. Jawa Honorable Mentions ... Gamorrean Guard, Rebel Commander, Hammerhead, Lobot, Bib.

Amazing

Great video. I was surprised the Emperial Guard didn't make the list. He had to be number 11 right? lol!

@Halbared

4 жыл бұрын

tony carlson Yrah, that red robe 👘 was ace!

Me encantó tu canal!!!

Great Video Tony! My favourite figure will always be Return of the Jedi Luke.

@turtlebeach_192

3 жыл бұрын

For me it’s a tie between Jedi Luke and Bespin Fatigues Luke

none had a Star Wars figure in '77,all they had was a cardboard card and a promise of getting their first figure in February '78.

Great video I agree with your choice however I must say that the sandpeople would be my 1st choice for no1

Great video. I was shocked and pleasantly surprised to see the shirt you are wearing in video. I just picked the shirt on my recent trip to Japan. I know it is Chinese shirt, but I was still geeked to have picked it up.

Hammerhead. Such a great sculpt.

I agree with your number 1 :)

Those figures it's amazing cus this was 80's. The qualaty is amazing

Bib Fortuna is my favorite one, he's so creepy and his robe feels so satisfying. Ackbar is cool too, and my favorite Luke is Jedi Knight Luke. That green blade 😍😍 I'm currently on the lookout for a Prune Face but my wallet says no 😂😂

I remember my brother used to be a "Milko" as a teen, ie he sat in the back of a truck delivering bottles of milk to houses before going to school On one of his runs, he found a Luke Skywalker in the TESB suit on the lawn outside of one of the houses he delivered to. Was and is my favorite, and still have it today

Nice list! I’d have to put original Lando in there somewhere!

When you talked about the Anakin figure I actually had my Darth Vader with removable helmet from 2010 with me

NICE

Great list! Although I gotta say I'm personally a fan on the Anakin fig!

I think the Chewie figure should have been #1. It was also my first Star Wars figure. ❤

i only had a handful of the original figure line... obi-wan, the snow trooper, the scout trooper, at-st driver, sensor scope r2, boushh leia, boba fett, and jedi luke. jedi luke is still my favorite version of his figures. other than that one and maybe supplanting the at-at driver with the scout trooper (seriously, he's a *very* cool figure!) i'd say this is a great list!

I would have to say that 4 Lom, Biker Scout, AT AT Pilot, Squidhead, Luke Skywalker Jedi Knight outfit and the B Wing Pilot were up there on my "most coolest list"

Cool vid.

9 of my 10 starwars figures only 1 i didn't have was yoda on the list

I would probably have included IG88 in the best figures, but otherwise agree!!!! Great vid!

Great video. Very hard list to compile. Some sentiment needed to make the choices. Jedi Luke? Tie Fighter pilot? Bossk or Dengar? My favourite for the sculpt is the Gammorean Guard. Like you I couldn't get my head round the awful Anakin figure and the lack of DV with removable helmet. thanks for the video and the memories

Great video but.... Boba Fett and Han Solo my favorites the force is with you