The Padawan Collector
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The Padawan Collector explores Vintage Toys! Action Figure Collecting Tips, History of the Toys, Toy Hunts, Collection Room Tours, & MORE! We are on a mission to educate the next generations on the awesomeness of vintage toys
When Star Wars really began...
#StarWars #OnThisDay #StarWarsHistory #GeorgeLucas #Lucasfilm #1970sCinema #FilmHistory #SciFiHistory #MayTheForceBeWithYou
#StarWars #OnThisDay #StarWarsHistory #GeorgeLucas #Lucasfilm #1970sCinema #FilmHistory #SciFiHistory #MayTheForceBeWithYou
December 13, 2025 at 10:31 PM
When Star Wars really began...
#StarWars #OnThisDay #StarWarsHistory #GeorgeLucas #Lucasfilm #1970sCinema #FilmHistory #SciFiHistory #MayTheForceBeWithYou
#StarWars #OnThisDay #StarWarsHistory #GeorgeLucas #Lucasfilm #1970sCinema #FilmHistory #SciFiHistory #MayTheForceBeWithYou
Today In Star Wars History…
On December 13, 1975: Star Wars was officially approved by Twentieth Century Fox—a massive turning point in film history. 🌟
#StarWars
On December 13, 1975: Star Wars was officially approved by Twentieth Century Fox—a massive turning point in film history. 🌟
#StarWars
December 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Today In Star Wars History…
On December 13, 1975: Star Wars was officially approved by Twentieth Century Fox—a massive turning point in film history. 🌟
#StarWars
On December 13, 1975: Star Wars was officially approved by Twentieth Century Fox—a massive turning point in film history. 🌟
#StarWars
Check out my latest video 👉 https://youtu.be/P-GK_Rdogzo
From radioactive labs to banned lawn darts, these are the most dangerous toys ever sold—and some now sell for thousands of dollars.
#vintagetoys #dangeroustoys #thepadawancollector
From radioactive labs to banned lawn darts, these are the most dangerous toys ever sold—and some now sell for thousands of dollars.
#vintagetoys #dangeroustoys #thepadawancollector
December 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Check out my latest video 👉 https://youtu.be/P-GK_Rdogzo
From radioactive labs to banned lawn darts, these are the most dangerous toys ever sold—and some now sell for thousands of dollars.
#vintagetoys #dangeroustoys #thepadawancollector
From radioactive labs to banned lawn darts, these are the most dangerous toys ever sold—and some now sell for thousands of dollars.
#vintagetoys #dangeroustoys #thepadawancollector
December 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Check out my latest video 👉 https://youtu.be/P-GK_Rdogzo
From radioactive labs to banned lawn darts, these are the most dangerous toys ever sold—and some now sell for thousands of dollars.
#vintagetoys #dangeroustoys #thepadawancollector
From radioactive labs to banned lawn darts, these are the most dangerous toys ever sold—and some now sell for thousands of dollars.
#vintagetoys #dangeroustoys #thepadawancollector
The 15 Most Dangerous Toys Ever Sold
From radioactive science kits to banned lawn darts and toxic craft beads, some of the most beloved toys in history were also the most dangerous. In this vide...
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December 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Check out my latest video 👉 https://youtu.be/P-GK_Rdogzo
From radioactive labs to banned lawn darts, these are the most dangerous toys ever sold—and some now sell for thousands of dollars.
#vintagetoys #dangeroustoys #thepadawancollector
From radioactive labs to banned lawn darts, these are the most dangerous toys ever sold—and some now sell for thousands of dollars.
#vintagetoys #dangeroustoys #thepadawancollector
Star Wars first shot prototypes are early, pre-production action figures made from the actual steel molds used for mass production, often in odd colors (like grey or orange) and sometimes missing details like copyright marks or peg holes
#Walrusman #vintagetoys
#Walrusman #vintagetoys
December 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Star Wars first shot prototypes are early, pre-production action figures made from the actual steel molds used for mass production, often in odd colors (like grey or orange) and sometimes missing details like copyright marks or peg holes
#Walrusman #vintagetoys
#Walrusman #vintagetoys
Do you have vintage toys that you think are in your parents or grandparents houses still? What have you found at their places?
Love when that happens.
#vintagetoys #toycommunity #nostalgia
Love when that happens.
#vintagetoys #toycommunity #nostalgia
December 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Do you have vintage toys that you think are in your parents or grandparents houses still? What have you found at their places?
Love when that happens.
#vintagetoys #toycommunity #nostalgia
Love when that happens.
#vintagetoys #toycommunity #nostalgia
"If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine"
#ObiWanKenobi #vintagetoys
#ObiWanKenobi #vintagetoys
December 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
"If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine"
#ObiWanKenobi #vintagetoys
#ObiWanKenobi #vintagetoys
Today In Star Wars History…
European audiences experienced Darth Vader’s shocking reveal, Hoth’s icy battles, and Yoda’s debut months after the U.S. release. The original 1977 Star Wars would get retitled “A New Hope” starting in 1981.
#StarWars #EmpireStrikesBack
European audiences experienced Darth Vader’s shocking reveal, Hoth’s icy battles, and Yoda’s debut months after the U.S. release. The original 1977 Star Wars would get retitled “A New Hope” starting in 1981.
#StarWars #EmpireStrikesBack
December 13, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Today In Star Wars History…
European audiences experienced Darth Vader’s shocking reveal, Hoth’s icy battles, and Yoda’s debut months after the U.S. release. The original 1977 Star Wars would get retitled “A New Hope” starting in 1981.
#StarWars #EmpireStrikesBack
European audiences experienced Darth Vader’s shocking reveal, Hoth’s icy battles, and Yoda’s debut months after the U.S. release. The original 1977 Star Wars would get retitled “A New Hope” starting in 1981.
#StarWars #EmpireStrikesBack
December 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Today in 1980 — The Empire Strikes Back premiered in Holland! 🇳🇱 Fans got their first look at Yoda, Boba Fett’s big-screen debut, and THAT iconic twist. European poster art from this release is now highly collectible! #StarWars #ESB #OnThisDay
December 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Today in 1980 — The Empire Strikes Back premiered in Holland! 🇳🇱 Fans got their first look at Yoda, Boba Fett’s big-screen debut, and THAT iconic twist. European poster art from this release is now highly collectible! #StarWars #ESB #OnThisDay
Really love the international packaging on the vintage Star Wars toys.
FEATURED ITEM: 1988 Brazil Tie Interceptor - Glasslite
#TieFighter #vintagetoys
FEATURED ITEM: 1988 Brazil Tie Interceptor - Glasslite
#TieFighter #vintagetoys
December 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Really love the international packaging on the vintage Star Wars toys.
FEATURED ITEM: 1988 Brazil Tie Interceptor - Glasslite
#TieFighter #vintagetoys
FEATURED ITEM: 1988 Brazil Tie Interceptor - Glasslite
#TieFighter #vintagetoys
“I’m endangering the group and our mission here”
#LukeSkywalker
#LukeSkywalker
December 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
“I’m endangering the group and our mission here”
#LukeSkywalker
#LukeSkywalker
The time a Turkish Film didn't just rip off Star Wars, they straight-up used the footage in their movie!
#starwars #vintagestarwars
#starwars #vintagestarwars
December 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The time a Turkish Film didn't just rip off Star Wars, they straight-up used the footage in their movie!
#starwars #vintagestarwars
#starwars #vintagestarwars
One of the most coolest looking Empire figures. What’s your favorite Imperial figure?
#vintagetoys
#vintagetoys
December 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
One of the most coolest looking Empire figures. What’s your favorite Imperial figure?
#vintagetoys
#vintagetoys
Would you ever want LucasFilm to show what a Jawa actually looks like under the hood?
#Jawa #vintagetoys
#Jawa #vintagetoys
December 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Would you ever want LucasFilm to show what a Jawa actually looks like under the hood?
#Jawa #vintagetoys
#Jawa #vintagetoys
December 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
December 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
On this day in 2008, Star Wars: The Complete Encyclopedia was published! 📚✨
With 1,200+ pages and 12,000+ entries, it’s one of the deepest dives into the galaxy ever made—co-authored by collector legend Stephen J. Sansweet!
#StarWars #Lucasfilm
With 1,200+ pages and 12,000+ entries, it’s one of the deepest dives into the galaxy ever made—co-authored by collector legend Stephen J. Sansweet!
#StarWars #Lucasfilm
December 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
On this day in 2008, Star Wars: The Complete Encyclopedia was published! 📚✨
With 1,200+ pages and 12,000+ entries, it’s one of the deepest dives into the galaxy ever made—co-authored by collector legend Stephen J. Sansweet!
#StarWars #Lucasfilm
With 1,200+ pages and 12,000+ entries, it’s one of the deepest dives into the galaxy ever made—co-authored by collector legend Stephen J. Sansweet!
#StarWars #Lucasfilm
Bespin Security Guard (Version B) was first released in 1982 for the fourth wave of Empire Strikes Back action figures by Kenner on the 45A Cardbacks and comes with the blue Bespin Blaster. Version A was released in 1980 for wave 1 on the ESB 31A Cardbacks.
#EmpireStrikesBack
#EmpireStrikesBack
December 9, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Bespin Security Guard (Version B) was first released in 1982 for the fourth wave of Empire Strikes Back action figures by Kenner on the 45A Cardbacks and comes with the blue Bespin Blaster. Version A was released in 1980 for wave 1 on the ESB 31A Cardbacks.
#EmpireStrikesBack
#EmpireStrikesBack
On this day in 1983, Return of the Jedi opened in Argentina! 🇦🇷✨
Argentina became a key early market for ROTJ, and its PBP figure variants + posters are now collector favorites.
#StarWars #ReturnOfTheJedi #VintageStarWars
Argentina became a key early market for ROTJ, and its PBP figure variants + posters are now collector favorites.
#StarWars #ReturnOfTheJedi #VintageStarWars
December 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
On this day in 1983, Return of the Jedi opened in Argentina! 🇦🇷✨
Argentina became a key early market for ROTJ, and its PBP figure variants + posters are now collector favorites.
#StarWars #ReturnOfTheJedi #VintageStarWars
Argentina became a key early market for ROTJ, and its PBP figure variants + posters are now collector favorites.
#StarWars #ReturnOfTheJedi #VintageStarWars
December 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
December 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
"Who's the fairest of them all..." She's actually my favorite Disney Princess. What say you?
#carriefisher #princessleia #empirestrikesback
#carriefisher #princessleia #empirestrikesback
December 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
"Who's the fairest of them all..." She's actually my favorite Disney Princess. What say you?
#carriefisher #princessleia #empirestrikesback
#carriefisher #princessleia #empirestrikesback
December 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM