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Based on the images I've seen, I'll be buying them all! Dark Crystal created one of the most amazing fantasy worlds in film, thanks to Henson and Froud.
This line looks to be amazing! I secured the landstrider and its crazy cool! The back sows the upcoming figures. There will be an exclusive Garthim that comes with A winged Kira and closed mouth figure at NY comicon!!!Based on the images I've seen, I'll be buying them all! Dark Crystal created one of the most amazing fantasy worlds in film, thanks to Henson and Froud.
I saw that as well and it's horrifically overpriced. Even large Revenge of the Jedi box proofs don't go for that much. Not to mention it's for the Mystic who is probably the most least wanted character in the series.I noticed a proof on ebay, and while interesting, it's hard to imagine someone spending $2,500.00+ on a large sheet of paper...
This auction included a ton of paper: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dark-Crystal-Hasbro-Kenner-Pre-Production-2D-Art-Concept-Art-Mock-Ups-Lot-/401255924600
I'm not so sure the vintage stuff will take a big dip in interest over the long run. The same logic applied to Star Wars doesn't work. Just because superior figures exist there's history in the Aviva stuff and certain collectors will always appreciate and chase that regardless of the Funko line.
That said I'd be thrilled if the Aviva figures hit the open market at lower prices, or if another find was made.
Still there were some nice items in there.Most of this lot were copies, not the original work.
That's rather misleadingMost of this lot were copies, not the original work.
Yes I guess that was a bit minimizing. I have seen all the original pieces that many of the items in this lo were copies of. Indeed copies used in the work and production of the material, not just made for willy nilly purposes. The originals and other stuff should be back up for sale in the near future.That's rather misleadingThe lot was all pre-production materials, even if there were some photographs of the box/cards and a few lithographs, if that's what is meant by 'copies'? They were all made as part of the production process for the line as a whole at the time. Actually a good portion of the items were hand drawn, namely a variety of logo designs (even some cut to shape), box art sketches and trace/layout diagrams, and even some figure sketches (possibly for how they intended to look on the card back), albeit like are possibly scans. There's even a couple of cutout 'proofs' albeit not on card but glossy photo-paper.
Wow, I didn't know you sold your collection. It was a gorgeous set. After a decade of hunting, I still hope to own at least 1 piece from the original line.I sold my collection some time ago and it has since been broken up and some pieces resold. Such is the way of collecting - I wish I could afford to keep everything! This way more people get to experience the line.
I would never view a collecting goal as impossible. It's possible to put the core set back together someday albeit a significant challenge. When I started collecting this line I had 0 pieces lol. It takes work, networking, research & money.
I agree that the value of these vintage pieces won't be impacted in any way by the new stuff. If anything they could be increased as more people get drawn to Dark Crystal collectibles and discover the existence of the vintage pieces. I don't think there's any doubt that's what has happened with Star Wars over the years.
Anyway it's a great line and I still wish it had been produced. I also hope Henson actually makes a new movie one of these days. There have been many years of rumors......
Then maybe, just maybe, I'll have my own Garthim and Landstrider battle scene one day.