Collector Fleet
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I have both the Rebel Blockade Runner and the Star Destroyer unopened in mint boxes. I am forever searching for the Super Star Destroyer. I love these ships though....it was a great idea. I wish they'd do something like this again with some of the larger ships...like Mon Calamari Cruiser.
Well, the problem with me finding one is that I only collect mint unopened things, so finding an unopened mint box is going to be very hard to do, especially for under $200 unless I run into a kind collector trying to help another collector out.Rc11214 said:
Ah hah...well then...perhaps it won't be as hard as I thought.Rc11214 said:
Well at least you saw one, I didn't even know about the Collector fleet back then! But darn, I wish they'd come out with something like that again. I don't understand why they don't, I mean it'd sell out right away, everyone would want one methinks.
I think you are correct sir.Rc11214 said:
They may not be spoken about here but they are in the action fleet forum from time to time. Probably if you do a search you will find threads covering them.Rc11214 said:
Ive got all three, but i bought them with boxes but opened because they are such great items they just deserve to be shown off. Except for the blue top on the SSD which is a bit weird!
I think i picked up the SSD for about AUD$50 about 2 yrs back...was pretty happy with that!
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I got my SSD back from KB when it first came out. The funny thing was that it sat around the store for months before I finally broke down and bought it. With the glut of Blockade Runners and Star Destroyers, I don't think anyone anticipated how rare that piece would be. And I still don't understand why they went with that aweful blue on the SSD.
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Well they might've gone w/ the blue because it'd look good under certain lighting conditions? Haven't seen one in real life yet, so hard to tell for me. Pictures look alright though. I can always take it off your hands if you don't want it
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The Star Destroyer is 15 inches long.
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I got a couple of each from KB for $9.99. I would like to see Republic Star Destroyers and Republic Assault Ships in this scale. I hope they take notice people wanting these and produce more. They have the molds so star making them.
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We are talking about the same thing. The Collectors Fleet with electronic sonnds and lights.My local KB blew these out at cleance prices.I was around the same time they cleranced out the AT-AT.Those were $20.
Problem is, they came with batteries installed and we're pushing ten years since their release. If it's sealed, there's a good chance the batteries already have or certainly will render the electronics useless and possibly go on to further damage the toy/box.JGordon24 said:Well, the problem with me finding one is that I only collect mint unopened things, so finding an unopened mint box is going to be very hard to do, especially for under $200 unless I run into a kind collector trying to help another collector out.
I got extremely lucky and got one on Ebay with a BIN of $30, the original retail price (non-clearance at KB anyway, the sticker was still on it), around 2002. I knew it was rare/expensive but was still surprised to find out that they occasionally topped $300.
It was still sealed, and the electronics still worked, but I (*gasp*) opened it to remove the batteries when I had to put it in storage for an unknown length of time (about 2 years ago now). Better to have an opened functional one than a ruined sealed one IMO.
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I still still have them.
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I opened my AT-ATs. When I got mine the batteries were already dead.
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yeah, I know. It's pretty sweet. Not that I have one mind youRc11214 said:
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I sold all three mint in unopened boxes about 2 years ago. I think i got $600 for the lot. I still have a blockade runner and a star destroyer somewhere, but i remember i did have these on display. I originally bought the SSD for $60 on ebay, many many moons ago.
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I have the STAR DESTROYER hanging from the ceiling in a corner of the room while my hanging Millenium Falcon duels it out with some TIE FIGHTERS...the cool thing is that when you stand in a certain part of the room, the perspective looks like the SD is way in the background while the other ships are up close...I was trying to make the escape from ESB...
They go for way too much money which is why I think people don't talk about them that much but I also think that a lot of collectors are into the figures only. I know a lot of collectors like this and I ask "How could this be?" Playsets and vehicles were essential when I was kid. What good is Luke without an X-Wing? I'm glad Hasbro will give us new vehicles but I'm really upset that they have no plans for playsets or reusing the old Kenner molds for playsets. How cool would it be to have a newer Dagobah playset.
I recently got a Rebel Blockade Runner - I think its pretty good in comparison to the Star Destroyer, which is a good ship as well.
Considering the lack of Tantive IV or Blockade Runners that have been produced, I was mighty glad to get my paws on the Collector Fleet version when it came up.
A few months ago i won a loose collector fleet star destroyer
on ebay for 10 dollars with shipping. The sound was weak, so
i changed the batteries, and now it sounds really good..
If only the super star destroyer was that easy to acquire!
on ebay for 10 dollars with shipping. The sound was weak, so
i changed the batteries, and now it sounds really good..
If only the super star destroyer was that easy to acquire!
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I would like to see these again next year for the 30th anniversary.
Thats a great idea!
And they could also release a Venator-Class SD, a medical frigate, an Aclaimator-Class transport, a Droid control ship, and a death-star!
Those would kick!
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I have one!
Star Wars Collector Fleet Star Destroyer
#starwars #starwarstoys by SacredKnightOfTomorrow, on Flickr
#starwarstoys #starwars by SacredKnightOfTomorrow, on Flickr
Star Wars Collector Fleet Star Destroyer
#starwars #starwarstoys by SacredKnightOfTomorrow, on Flickr#starwarstoys #starwars by SacredKnightOfTomorrow, on FlickrNice! A very cool POTF2 piece- and I have one too! MIB and all...