Collector Fleet

Rc11214 · Apr 2, 2006

Hey, who here has one of the ships from the collector fleet? I've got the Rebel Blockade Runner and just bought the Imperial Star Destroyer. These things are great, how come no one seems to ever talk about or look for them?

Chris Wyman · Apr 2, 2006

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.

Rc11214 · Apr 2, 2006

I actually saw the super star destroyer on ebay sold for 150, a little too expensive for me, but they ususally go for well above 200. I just hope i get lucky one day and score one under 100.

Chris Wyman · Apr 2, 2006

Rc11214 said:
I actually saw the super star destroyer on ebay sold for 150, a little too expensive for me, but they ususally go for well above 200. I just hope i get lucky one day and score one under 100.

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 · Apr 2, 2006

LOL I think the one I saw WAS unopened Mint, or so the ad claimed

Chris Wyman · Apr 2, 2006

Rc11214 said:
LOL I think the one I saw WAS unopened Mint, or so the ad claimed

Ah hah...well then...perhaps it won't be as hard as I thought.

Rc11214 · Apr 2, 2006

You know what would make the Super Star Destroyer even better? If you have or can get your hands on a bunch of the Titanium 3'' Imp Star Destroyers you could just have them all around the SSD. It'd look awesome!

Zam · Apr 2, 2006

I actually passed up a Super Star Destroyer in 1998- seen it for about 3 weeks at a local Kay-Bee. Kept saying I was going to get it because I had the other 2 ships-but I waited too long and it was gone?? such regrets!

Rc11214 · Apr 3, 2006

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.

Chris Wyman · Apr 3, 2006

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.

Darktrooper7 · Apr 4, 2006

Rc11214 said:
Hey, who here has one of the ships from the collector fleet? I've got the Rebel Blockade Runner and just bought the Imperial Star Destroyer. These things are great, how come no one seems to ever talk about or look for them?

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.

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!

Rc11214 · Apr 4, 2006

Lucky you! I don't care if I get mine open box or mint unopened, because I take them out and display them. I'm suppose to get my Star Destroyer via mail this week, can't wait to put it on my shelf.

Michael_Ritter · Apr 5, 2006

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.

Mike

Rc11214 · Apr 5, 2006

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

St_Newt · Apr 6, 2006

I remember stacks and stacks of the Super Star Destroyers in my KB overstocks. Of course I never bought any. Gaahhhhh

sflamme · Apr 7, 2006

How big are those ships? I've never seen one.

Bobby_Fett · Apr 7, 2006

The Star Destroyer is 15 inches long.

Rc11214 · Apr 8, 2006

Just got my Star Destroyer via mail today, It looks SO much better than the blockade runner.

sflamme · Apr 9, 2006

Does anyone have pics of the Super Star Destroyer, with something else on the picture to get an idea of the scale?

501stcommander · Apr 9, 2006

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.

Rc11214 · Apr 9, 2006

501stcommander said:
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.

$9.99? A couple of each? Are we talking about the same thing here?

501stcommander · Apr 9, 2006

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.

Rc11214 · Apr 9, 2006

Wow you got really lucky. You still keep them around? Or did you sell them off for a nice profit?

Friggin_Dan · Apr 10, 2006

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.

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.
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.

501stcommander · Apr 12, 2006

I still still have them.

501stcommander · Apr 12, 2006

I opened my AT-ATs. When I got mine the batteries were already dead.

GeonosisMarcus · May 7, 2006

Rc11214 said:
Just got my Star Destroyer via mail today, It looks SO much better than the blockade runner.

yeah, I know. It's pretty sweet. Not that I have one mind you

VadersClone · May 17, 2006

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.

DarthPlagueis · Jun 26, 2006

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...

echoplex · Jun 27, 2006

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.

saddestmoon · Jul 2, 2006

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.

ieyasu00 · Jul 5, 2006

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!

501stcommander · Jul 6, 2006

I would like to see these again next year for the 30th anniversary.

saddestmoon · Jul 9, 2006

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!

SacredKnight · Dec 30, 2014

I have one!
Star Wars Collector Fleet Star Destroyer

#starwars #starwarstoys by SacredKnightOfTomorrow, on Flickr

#starwarstoys #starwars by SacredKnightOfTomorrow, on Flickr

morrison2951 · Dec 31, 2014

Nice! A very cool POTF2 piece- and I have one too! MIB and all...