Catalog Multipack collection

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Greetings,

As I approach the half-way mark in catalog multipacks (44 out of the 93ish known to exist) I thought it would be a good time for a limelight thread.
I've been collecting these for the last 5 years, and it's the most fun I've had in this hobby.

It is very challenging to put together even a small run of these. All packs are complete... all baggies factory sealed (except for a Han) original baggie types...and no junky fillers.
(Yes, even the mixed ROTJ baggies are original)
Again, very challenging to do this. But the hard work has paid off and I am more than happy with what I have put together.

My favorite is the 15 pack, which was also my first.
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And yes, I know they all came with the mini catalogs ... but I didn't bother to photograph them and you all know what they look like anyway.

I want to thank everyone who has helped contribute to this. And a huge thanks to Todd D for sharing his wealth of knowledge and for helping me out and keeping me sane in the search for these.
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And also to Mr. Kellerman (get better dude!) for his years of research.

For the pictures, I wanted a group photo, but soon realized that without the contents these are somewhat boring to look at (yes I will be the first to admit).
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So, on with the show... and the contents.
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WOOOOOOOOOOWWWWW
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Absolute a KILLER---RUN !!!

Thanks much for sharing
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That 15-Pack is also my favourite
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But I also really like many more pieces...
It´s crazy how many times yoda is in such a multipack...
 
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super cool - thats really an awesome run!!!

I can undertsand why the 15 pack is your favorite - it's very impressive...

Can't believe that still 49 are missing
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man aswome collection

many thanks for showing off , at least i now know some C-3PO baggies that are out there to find or even mailers with my fav droid in it lol

thanks

Vince
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That is a fantastic collection!

One of the ESB multi packs lists Han Solo simply as 'Hans' Haha!
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Cheers,
Rob.
 
Andy, this limelight should come with a health warning
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Unbe-fracken-lieveable (too much BSG) to say the very least.
Personal fave has to be the little brown box with LXW, Fett and the 2 droids.

Good luck hunting down the rest.
Thanks for the share especially considering the current atmosphere re limelights.


marc
 
Wow Andy! Stunning to say the least. Best thread in a long time
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The SW-era mailers are my favorites. Good luck finding the mailers you miss.

Thanks for sharing.

Mattias
 
sick...very wow
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the 15pack is stunning, and i really like the brownhaired luke tatooine...
 
I had no idea there were so many of these! What a fascinating collecting focus. Best of luck on your quest to complete it!
 
Wow!
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That is amazing to see all those multipacks together in one place. Hard to believe that it is only about half of them.
The 15 pack is awesome. I can only imagine the excitement had I received one of those as a kid.
 
Awesome, amazing, impressive, incredible, fantastic, magnificient, stunning, cool are all words used by others to desribe this collection, every one of these words suit it well. Thanks for sharing with us.
 
Thanks for the comments everyone.
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It has been quite a journey collecting these, and also more research than I ever anticipated.
As we have discovered, they are not well-documented like the carded figures. There are still mysteries surrounding some of them.

As for what’s next…. I am going to send them all to AFA for uncirculated grading.
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Actually I plan to continue the pursuit. Realistically I will never achieve a complete set, even if I spend my whole life trying. But that’s what makes it fun.
If anyone has any for sale (that I don’t already have) drop me a line.

The PM’s are appreciated, and I am always up for some multipack conversation. But please know that they are not for sale at all.
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mogwai26 said:
sick...very wow
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the 15pack is stunning, and i really like the brownhaired luke tatooine...
That is one of my favorites too. Tough to beat that combination of Luke/Han/Leia/Chewie.

phase_3 said:
That is a fantastic collection!

One of the ESB multi packs lists Han Solo simply as 'Hans' Haha!
Yeah I dig that too. The multipacks did not go through the same strict QC process as the MOC.
I also love the "Luke in Flight Suit" from the 15pack.

phidias_barrios said:
Once you go baggie you'll never go back to loose or carded!
Indeed!

Andy
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Looking at these beautiful packs brings a tear to my eye, I love these mail aways.

Well done Andy, well done.

Cheers,

-John
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Looking goooood, my friend
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Seriously, that is quite an amazing run you've put together so far. I know how much you love the multipacks and how much fun you've been having. Glad you are having such great success with them. Congrats and thanks for sharing
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Wow, possibly the best 'limelight' thread i've seen EVER!
I really appreciate the hard work thast has gone into this collection so far.
Keep up the good work

Del
 
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WOW
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Andy that is Awesome!!!

There is something about seeing them all together that gives me goose bumps. Awesome job on obtaining so many of them and in perfect complete (non-Frankenstein) shape.

Funning thing is after speaking to you about these over the last few years, I only remember you having about 10-20 of them. These pictures really put your amazing efforts in perspective.

Andy_R said:
...they are not for sale at all.
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Andy
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Are you sure I couldn't squeeze one or two upgrades out of you
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Again killer job and keep up the good work.

Todd D
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Really amazing collection
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and great to see so many sets lined up like this..so many cool packs!!!
Thanks alot for the show and hope you find all of them.
 
Awsome collection I realy like the four pack with Luke, Ben,3PO&R2D2 in it classic Star Wars.
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Man, that is one serious run Andy. I'm glad you did take some pics and share as that's really an accomplishment. I had no clue there were so many different ones even tho I read the Archives special on baggies and mailaway type stuff. I also didn't know that good old Bossk was included in a multi-pack. How hard was that particular one to get and what kinda money do they go for?

Really nice run sir and I for one actually like that first pic of all the boxes and no figs. Pretty cool!

Billy
 
Hey Andy, That is one awesome run you got going there! I'm glad to see that the sears blue snag/greedo box I sold went into such a great collection!
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-Mark
 
Thank you all again for the warm responses.
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It's awesome to see that so many collectors appreciate the mailers.

Very interesting to hear from all the focus collectors who are looking to expand their figure focus with multipacks. I think it's great. But I do recommend doing the research and knowing what you're getting into.

Broc said:
Seriously, that is quite an amazing run you've put together so far. I know how much you love the multipacks and how much fun you've been having. Glad you are having such great success with them. Congrats and thanks for sharing
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Thanks Broc! I forgive you for being a Yankee fan.
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StarWarsMuseum said:
Are you sure I couldn't squeeze one or two upgrades out of you
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Only on the condition that you sell me your line art pack.
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baldylox said:
I also didn't know that good old Bossk was included in a multi-pack. How hard was that particular one to get and what kinda money do they go for?
Billy
Bossk was available in 3 multipacks. Not easy to find. Keep your eyes peeled!

Andy
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Superb run Andy and some great looking Yoda baggies in there too
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Best of luck finding the missing sets
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bro, I think you just convinced a bunch of people to collect multi-packs with those choice pictures. Now you and Todd are really gonna pay!
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You split your Jawa focus for this junk
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That's an amazing collection Andy congrats
it must have taken you years to find all those?

- Graham
 
I know its been said many times already But Man That is a Nice Collection

The 15 Pack no words can describe how absolutely Beautiful that is to me.

Thanks for Sharing,
UT
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Andy_R said:
StarWarsMuseum said:
Are you sure I couldn't squeeze one or two upgrades out of you
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Only on the condition that you sell me your line art pack.
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Line art??? What is line art? I do not have any line art multi-packs! You cannot proove a thing!
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philraymond said:
bro, I think you just convinced a bunch of people to collect multi-packs with those choice pictures. Now you and Todd are really gonna pay!
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You got that right Phil! I am going to have to kick your twin in the nuts when I see him at SDCC
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I have been sweating ever since Andy started this tread with all of the character collector interest and the positive comments. I think I am going to have to pay through the nose for the last 8-10 that I need.
Saving my money,
Todd D
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