Although I’m a seasoned adult, I still love toys. No trip to a retail store is complete without a stroll through its toy department. I also look back on some of the toys of my childhood with great fondness. Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Masters of the Universe, Blackstar, Voltron and Transformers were among my favorite […]
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In-Depth, HD Review of Palitoy Star Wars Death Star Playset
This is, bar none, the most in-depth video review of the Palitoy Star Wars Death Star playset that I’ve ever seen. Amazing! actionjackman’s “Star Wars – Vintage Palitoy Death Star playset” video
Physical and Virtual Reproductions/Replicas of Vintage Star Wars Palitoy Death Star Playset
Recently I discovered two new “reproductions” of the classic Star Wars Death Star playset made by Palitoy. A Star Wars fan called “samuraiman691” (eBay seller ID: “samuraiman69”) has made and sold cool-looking physical replicas of this playset. I don’t know whether they are still available — or if they are, how much they might cost. […]
Build Your Own Sci-Fi Playsets!
Here are some fun links to help imaginative children of all ages to build their own science-fiction playsets. Outer-Space Station (from Woman’s Day magazine, 1978) Hoth and Dagobah Playsets from The Empire Strikes Back (from Woman’s Day magazine, 1980) Build Your Own Space Station Playset! (eBook — costs $4.99)
Reproduction Cardboard Panels for Star Wars Death Star Toys
In the late 1970s, two STAR WARS action figure-oriented Death Star playsets were sold. In the United States, Kenner’s Death Star Space Station was a four-story structure that resembled, from one side, a gun tower near the famous trench from the film. At the other end was a tall cylinder that doubled as both an […]