Completing a Vintage Star Wars Collection - EP 102 Part 2 - The Padawan Collector

[@robertmccracken1226]

Congrats, Don't listen to the haters. Anyone who has the patience and does the hours and hours of research to collect them all, is a true fan of Star Wars.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Robert. No time for the haters, especially when it’s something that you find enjoyment in :). I appreciate you watching my friend!

[@sodacauldron9560]

So chuffed for you Joey! I have loved following you on your journey as I walked along my own. Your passion for collecting is what we all have in common. Shared goals, shared experiences makes this collecting community a positive force in the world. Thank you so so much for letting us walk alongside you. The force is strong with you and I can’t wait to see what happens next. Enjoy your well deserved hiatus! Every best wish for your next adventure!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Soda! It was an honor reading comments from you and what you had to think about the topics. I hope to see you on the next series :). Thanks for watching my friend

[@SpiceRunnersLounge]

Thanks!

[@gaetangiroux6723]

Thank you

[@CollectingStarWars]

Thanks for taking us on this incredible journey Joey! It’s been a blast! Congratulations on your outstanding collecting achievement! I’ve loved every moment of it. Well Done, My Friend 🤟🤩

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks SteveO! And thanks for being one of the coolest and most positive guys in the collecting community! Have a great holiday week my friend

[@NightLateRambler]

Thanks Joey, for this great journey, followed from the first episode, and saw the collection, presentation and channel grow into a true professional show i wouldn't want to miss. Congrats on your run, take your well deserved brake, can't wait to see any new episodes!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks for being an OG of the channel Sytho! I’m very honored that you’ve been here since the beginning 🙏. I hope to see you on the next adventure! Thanks for watching my friend

[@kris308100]

Ah got to the end and watched all of these over two weeks. They have been fascinating for me. I have kept my original childhood collection of 61 figures in a shoebox for years, sometimes coming close to selling, then changing my mind. I stumbled on your channel, which made me get that box out again and look at them. It is because of you that I now know what I want to do. I want to try and get them all as you have done, re-aquire the accessories I lost and get the figures I never had. Its because of you that made me contact the maker of the case to store them in, because of you that I subscribed to star wars tracker, bookmarked sites like Jedi Temple Archives and The Imperial Gunnery. Because of you that I have joined a forum here in the UK and am looking to go to my first collectors fair in August. I have already bought two figures since 1984 and Yoda's missing cane!. Many, many thanks for all of your videos. Superb, superb, superb.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Kris! This is a wonderful hobby and the community aspect of it is what made me love it even more. Good luck with your journey my friend and please join the Padawan Academy on Facebook to post your collection pictures!

[@kris308100]

@@thepadawancollectorofficial Fantastic. I'm just a little sad that the 102 episodes have ended and I have seen them all. I might have to watch them all again!. I have really, really enjoyed these and appreciate the time and effort you put into them. Please do loads more brother!.

[@GlassTarantulah]

Congratulations on your collection being completed! The vinyl caped Jawa is a thing of beauty - the whole collection looks stunning! Looking forward to more in this series as I've been binge watching from episode 1. I'm late to the party but it's great to be here! 🌊💎💎

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Glass! Welcome to the channel and thanks for watching :)

[@bothanOO7]

CONGRATS T.P.C. !! What a journey you took us on… 😊 thank you Looking forward to what comes next.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Bothan! You’ve been an OG on the journey and I’m honored by that. I’ll see you in the next series :)

[@eduardoprospero8476]

Congratulations on this amazing journey Joey! I personally think that every vinyl cape Jawa out there needs to be preserved for future generations so, I would send it in to be graded even do I would expect a 70-75 grade. Enjoy your time and recharge. Have a great holiday season!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Eduardo! I think you are right about grading it and the grade. I will leave it in the case for a few months, enjoy it, then revisit grading later. Thanks for watching my friend

[@chillwiththelil2382]

Well done Joey, a brilliant achievement and series. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching all the videos of your journey and looking forward to your next steps. You have definitely had an influence on me in starting my own vintage collection.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey lil! I’m really honored by your words 🙏. Thank you! I hope I see you in the next series starting in a couple weeks!

[@trentloveridge1540]

Congratulations! Following your channel has been so educational and helps feed my collectors fire! I look forward to your next pursuit! I’ll be watching!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Trent! So stoked that you are enjoying the content! I’ll be looking for you in the new series :). Take care my friend and thanks for watching!

[@moblocke]

Good stuff. Take the time to enjoy completing this collection.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hi Matty! Yea it’s been nice just having it complete and having friends come into my studio and Check it out. Even people who aren’t fans love looking at it and asking questions

[@UsualmikeTelevision]

Congrats to you and your completion of the amazing collection.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Mike! I appreciate that :)

[@jedijay1138]

Congratulations on your awesome collection!! Can’t wait for the next journey you go on!!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Starlord! And thanks for being a channel member and for watching!! The next series starts up soon!

[@johnanthonybautista]

congratulations Joey

[@saulgralla9381]

Congrats on the journey. I just started watching your channel and I really enjoy it. I’m a huge Star Wars fan. And collector. Figures ,autographs and toys. Keep up the great content.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Saul! I’m honored that you are enjoying the content and the channel :). That means a lot to me. I would love to see your collection! If you’d like to join the Padawan Academy on Facebook, you can post your collection photographs and ask questions in the threads. Thanks for watching my friend

[@garyjones9946]

Congratulations Joey, and thank you 🙂

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thank YOU Gary! It’s been an honor having you with me on this journey. I hope all is well my friend

[@Jday63617]

Thank you for letting us go on this journey with you I'm so happy you accomplished your goal. And as far as getting it graded or not it's your collection so do what feels right to you. Thanks again I've learned so much and have met some great people in the collecting community because of your channel. Looking forward to the next journey. Enjoy your well deserved break.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks JD! I almost thankful for the community and getting to meet people like you in person :). I’m hoping for more of that in 2023 and learning more. Thanks for watching since the early episodes and hopefully we will get the chance to hang out again! Take care my friend

[@ironmaidenbolivia3973]

CONGRATS ON GETTING THE VINYL CAPE JAWA!! I TRULY BELIVE THAT YOU HAVE TO, REALLY HAVE TO HAVE IT GRADED! SIMPLY FOR THE SIMPLE FACT THAT YOU NEED TO PRESERVE SUCH A PIECE IN PERFECT SHAPE!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey IMB!!! I think you are right! I am going to keep the figure in the case for a few months, enjoy it, then revisit grading it

[@bigfatwookiee]

Congrats! Loved watching your journey with your collection!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Mike! And thanks for taking the time to watch and comment :)

[@adamjacobsen3795]

I randomly came across this. Blew my mind how much some of these toys go for as collections. Pretty sweet

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Adam! Yea as a new collector, I’m still shocked at some of the prices I’ve seen. That’s why hunting for the great deals and knowing the market values is key. Thanks for watching and I hope you will watch future episodes :).

[@jdoran]

Congratulations on the vinyl cape Jawa! I am enjoying watching your videos and I've learned so much!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks J! It’s been so much fun and I’m glad you enjoyed the episodes. I hope you will join me on the next series starting soon.

[@darthg6505]

Congrats Joey! I'm very happy for you. You achived the world dream! You are a Rock Star in the Star Wars world. Thanks 4 sharing this Awesome video! Cheers!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks G! It was a fun run and I hope you can join me for the next journey :). Thanks for watching my friend

[@TimBersani]

Thank you for taking us on the Journey with you. We've enjoyed watching your excitement opening a mystery box or going to a convention. You've always been honest and genuine in your videos. Can't wait to see where the next adventure takes you. May the Force be with you Padawan on your journey

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Tim! I am very honored that you have joined me on this journey and I hope you can join me for the next one :)

[@JorgeRodriguez-ex5rr]

Thank you ..... Bravo brother. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Jorge! Thank YOU brother! Time for a little break but as I wrote you before, the next journey is coming!

[@garyeastell3458]

Well done , I've had my vinyl caped jawa since my mother bought it for me in 1978. I always preferred the look of the cloth caped one so the vinyl one never got played with much , so it's in really good condition. Once again well done.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Wow Gary, that’s amazing that you have your original! Like you, I prefer the cloth cape one as well, but I love the history behind the vinyl cape! Thanks for the support and thank you for watching!

[@tomchorlton4911]

Keep it in your case man! It’s the big fun thing to look at!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Tom! I’m definitely going to keep it in the case for a while. But I’m on the fence on whether to send it in or not. But I’m enjoying it in the case as it is for now. :). Thanks for watching my friend

[@bloart43]

This has been a great channel for Kenner Star Wars info. Thanks for the seriries!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Mark! And thank YOU for watching!

[@BluckersVideosandToys]

Congratulations on completing the collection! Looks amazing!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Bluckers! I hope to see you on the next video series :).

[@geekstrong1]

Thank you taking us on this journey with you and doing such an amazing job and most important thank you for being a great friend and 💯 GEEK STRONG 💪 🤓

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks for being there for me Deano! I learned a lot from you about the vintage line and collecting!

[@MattsCollection]

If it were me, I would keep it in the case and forgo grading. The main reason is that grading a figure puts it into a case where I could never hold it in my hands again. Congratulations on finishing your run on getting these figures, and what a figure to finish with! I always preach patience for other collectors in this hobby and it is so great seeing how patience paid off for you!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Matt! Yes I will keep the figure in my case, but when I start my grading run I will re-visit that topic when I’m well into that run to see how I feel then. Thanks for watching and have a great thanksgiving!

[@kiwiwookiee8465]

“The circle is now complete”. Awesome work to finish your collection Joey! It’s been great to be on the journey with you each week. Your content is really top notch, and always a joy to watch. Enjoy your sabbatical!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Kiwi! I will enjoy my break and reflecting on the collecting :). But I’ll be back soon and hope to see you on the next series. Thanks for watching

[@joe3019772008]

congrats, bro. you have really made this journey very memorable. very proud of you, brother. take care and god bless to you and your family, my friend. love ya.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thank Joseph! It was an honor making these for you and I’m glad you enjoyed the series! I hope you can join me in the next one :).

[@maxcarnage70]

Yoda says "too much, you have spent padawan". Have enjoyed watching your journey mirroring my own.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey David! Yoda is indeed correct 😂. Thanks for watching my friend

[@richardlee2120]

Congratulations on acquiring the vinyl caped Jawa. I'm blessed to own 2 of them!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Richard! Wow that’s rad you have 2 of them!!! When did you get them? I bet you got them at great prices! Thanks for watching my friend

[@richardlee2120]

@@thepadawancollectorofficial I obtained my first genuine vinyl caped Jawa in 1992 from a dealer in Toy Shop magazine on an opened 12 back card. The bubble was cut open so not sealed. I acquired the second vinyl caped Jawa recently, in 2019 from a trusted local dealer who owns the Jedi Alliance video arcade in Spokane, Washington. I was going to keep him as an investment, but he grew on me. I'm gonna keep him too!

[@SeriouslyStarWars]

Congrats Joey! Can’t wait to see what your next focus will be!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks SSW! It might be a few runs at the same time. I think that might keep it interesting for me and the viewers. Thanks for watching my friend

[@xdd_fishlips2333]

Awesome Joey! Congratulations on completing the collection! I’m so pleased to have followed u since day 1. That vcj is lovely. That’s one figure I’ve never owned. Looking back I wish I had got one in the early 90s when u could pick one up for about £150 😩. Thanks again dude I’ve loved every minute of it. Take care mate ❤ 🤘

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thank XDD! It’s been an honor having you on this journey! If the 90s version of me knew I bought an action figure for what I got the VCJ for, he would think I was crazy! 😂. I hope to see you in the next adventure!!!

[@derekreinhardt7655]

Hell Yeah Man !!!! Congratulations dude!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Derek! And thanks for watching! I hope you can join my next series starting soon :)

[@Scott_plush_productions]

I’m excited to see what the last figure that you need for your loose collection. I’ve been following you on Instagram for a while now and I’m glad I subscribed to you. I remember my first Star Wars action figures are the Star Wars rebels C-3PO and R2-D2. I still have them and I love them so much

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Scott! It’s been an honor to have you along for the journey and I’m glad you are here. The first figures are always special, never get rid of those! :). Take care my friend and thank you for watching!

[@GarysGrails]

Congratulations on this fantastic series Joey. I look forward to what you have in store after your hiatus.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Gary! I hope to see you on the next series!

[@tperson8347]

CONGRATULATIONS, PADAWAN! It's a great looking figure! It was a mystery to me what the last figure might be. This has been quite a journey and I thank you immensely for sharing. This has been an entertaining, educational, and inspiring look into one's process/journey in collecting. For the longest time, I honestly wasn't sure wheather I myself wanted to collect the entire vintage line. I thought I'd just collect my favorites and a few variations on those figures, but as of late, I think I DO want to COLLECT THEM ALL! Your SW figure collection looks great! :) Thank you so much for this video series as a guide!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey T! Thanks for following the journey and for watching the vids! Good luck with your own collection and I hope this video series can be a great resource for you! Take care my friend :)

[@tperson8347]

@@thepadawancollectorofficial Thank you! :) I'm hoping to order some of your figure paraphernalia someday soon (stands & such). I got in on your channel late, so I'll have to go all the way to the beginning! :)

[@Marcoroll1973]

Congratulations completing the run, the Jawa looks nice in the case

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks marco! And I hope you will join me in the next series :). Thanks for watching my friend

[@Marcoroll1973]

@@thepadawancollectorofficial very excited for the next series 😎 your channel is awesome my friend

[@pawlie7694]

Congratulations! I’m not sure what’s more impressive, you’re completed collection or how wonderfully you’ve documented this entire journey! Thanks! I’m looking forward to more content! Enjoy your well deserved break. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Pawlie! Thanks you for supporting the journey and watching all this time. I really appreciate it. And I hope to see you on the next episode :)

[@pruneproductions8166]

Congrats man. Happy for you

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks brother! I’m honored to have you checking out the videos :). Thanks for watching my friend

[@danielkemmethmuller1423]

Gratulations Joey.... I would ceep the Little Dude in the case, it's such a great Item to finish your run... I'm celebrating that the Jawa is a German Guy. Thank you for one Year of sharing your run in a very sympathy way... Best wishes Daniel 😜👍

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Daniel! Thanks for the kind words! Yes it stays in the case for now :). Thanks for watching my friend!

[@DylzH95]

Congratulations Joey 🥳, surely you have now achieved the rank of Jedi Master!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks 95! I will always be a Padawan :). Too much to learn and so little time 😂. I hope you can join me on my next journey

[@ActionPopCast]

Great series well done mate 👏 enjoyed every minute

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks APD! I hope to see you in the next series :)

[@musclecarczarig4003]

Congrats on completing your difficult mission! The vinyl capes on those Jawa's didn't last long when they were new, so I can see how desirable they are now. Glad you finally got yours. Hopefully some MOC collecting is in the future! Thank you for putting out some great content!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Czar! It was a tough but fun journey and I hope to see you on the next series. Take care my friend

[@joggeunc]

Thanks for everything Joey, it has been awesome! My journey started at the same time as yours, but I still need 7 figs. But again, thanks ❤️

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

You are so close Jogs! The deals are out there so take your time, no rush, and when you do complete it, let me know and post pics up on my Facebook Padawan Academy group! Thanks for watching my friend

[@hamm5437]

Yo congratulations on finishing it I’ve been watching since half way, I’m gonna start collecting again after thanks giving

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Hamm! I’m honored that you have been on the journey with us :). Good luck on starting your collection again! Thanks for watching and being a channel member!

[@davidboudreauartworks]

I'm kinda sad that it's ending. But super glad you did this and was highly entertaining and informative.... so big thanks Joey once again for doing this.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey David! I’m glad that you enjoyed this series and the next one is starting up soon so there’s more to explore in the vintage line for sure. Can’t thank you enough for being a channel member my friend and thanks for watching

[@billpaulk1058]

Wow wow wow!!! What an incredible figure grail find Joey! My goodness. I would definitely keep it in your case and not send it in for grading. I think it is important to be happy with your purchase and not risk becoming dissatisfied if you do not get the score you want. It is beautiful as is man, let that do the talking (in my opinion).

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Bill, thanks! I think I will keep it in the case for a few months, then when I start my grading run I’ll send it in. Even if I get a 70-75, I think it would be worth it. Thanks for watching my friend

[@billpaulk1058]

@@thepadawancollectorofficial cool man!

[@xenaluck]

Now to give the set away to a lucky subscriber!!! and start all over again. That was fun

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Kilted! At 100k subscribers I am giving a case away with a full collection. It won’t be my collection but I’ll buy a full one and give it away. So stay tuned :).

[@xenaluck]

@@thepadawancollectorofficial liked, subscribed and clicked the wee bell. This will be grand in oh todays dollars about 4 or 5 grand.

[@alvinthomas3031]

Wow congratulations man I've been trying to complete the loose run as well but I get caught up in buying my favourites more than I should and all the other kenner lines I've gotten into. But that is such a great accomplishment in the vintage star wars world.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Alvin!! It’s been a lot of fun and it’s been an honor making these videos for you :).

[@PaulBloomlittledevil]

Congratulations! You deserve a good rest, then I can't wait to see your next episodes

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Paul! They will start up soon and I hope I will see you there :). Thanks for watching my friend

[@darthlazlo]

Wow!!! $1700 for a vinyl cape Jawa is a fantastic deal, my friend. You absolutely deserve it. You give me hope! I am at the moment toying with selling some old concert shirts to fund my next chapter in collecting. Maybe a couple graded figures to sit on. Who knows. $1200 for a few shirts could turn into some long term Star Wars investments I can get behind.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Lazlo! Yea that’s the best way to go about it! I sold most of my modern collection to find my vintage run. My heart is in vintage so it was an easy choice :). Thanks for watching my friend

[@eddiehizo5682]

I would send it in to be graded. This will be nice to display it with that display plastic case given to you like framing a painting.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Eddie! I agree. I will keep it in the case for a little bit, but then I’ll send in to get graded soon.

[@luismendoza4514]

Dam bro this was awesome great job and congrats on completing your collection 👏 😀

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Luis! And thanks for watching the journey! I hope to see you in the next series :)

[@MoparMcNeer]

This past year has been a real adventure & I've been looking forward to this episode, where the final loose figures for the case is acquired. And it did not disappoint. I enjoyed the ups & downs of your VC Jawa hunt and am glad you detailed it & all the emotions that were had along the way. I can honestly say that I had Goosebumps seeing you opening that package from Germany, so I can only fathom to imagine how amazing it was for you to actually have that little guy in-hands safely after all that time. How cool!! You asked in your video if you should send this guy off for grading... You'll always have the option to send it off at some point down the line, but for now I think its place is where it was meant for, in your case being displayed. Knowing you're able to put your hands on it, to smell the plastic, feel the texture, and just overall enjoy it in it's most natural form is worth something in my mind. Something you'll never have once he's sealed in acrylic, so I see no reason to hurry & do that. But that just my take. I hope that you enjoy your break and time away from the weekly videos, you more than deserve it. I can't wait to see what your new studio will allow you to do and what it looks like, and I'm eager to know what your next endeavor might be for the channel. Obviously you still need your grading run, and still have some desire for carded figures, but I'm hopeful that you'll also have a desire to pick up all of the playsets and vehicles too (along with their boxes & inserts maybe?). I'd love to see detailed videos on all of those items, in the same way you did your figure videos. Giving us more background in history is something I'll always be interested in. With all of this said, congratulations Joey on wrapping up this part of your journey. While the channel will probably still be called the Padawan Collector - You have indeed become a Master!!!!! MTFBWY my friend. Always.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Mopar!!!! I’m glad that the journey ended the way it did, of course knowing what I know now, I could have gotten better deals, made less mistakes, and waited for prices to drop, but I had fun regardless. I def need a break but can’t wait to start the next series :). Thanks for watching Mopar! Take care my friend

[@scotthildebrand3148]

Congratulations on your vinal cape Jawa!🙌🥳 I don't even have one, never did 😂I was always more intrigued with the Lili Ledy Jawa with the removable hood instead 👌😉. But, I would just leave your new Jawa in the display case. Looks better having it in a group display 👍 You can just get another one already graded.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Scott! I agree that the lili Ledy Jawa is an excellent figure and I hope to get one one day :). Thanks for watching the journey and I hope to see you in the next series :)

[@richardcedillo-dr.bombay8028]

YeHa !!! congrats on your journey , I will continue my hunt for a vinyl cape... great show , keep it up. later

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Richard thanks for watching my friend! The prices are getting better and the deals are out there so good hunting!

[@jibberjabberactionfigure]

Hello Joey, after ur break, MOCs could be next. Of course that’s my pie in the sky wish. I don’t like graded/grading figures, but, to protect ur Jawa investment I think it would be wise to have it graded. Loose is liberating & more desirable in my opinion. Only, I would never want ur vinyl cape Jawa to be possibly damaged.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Jibber! Yes I’m really on the fence and about to grade it or not. I will keep it in the case for now, and if there is a CAS drop off at a nearby convention, then I’ll decide. I’m most likely going to do three runs at the same time and alternate which journey I show. So I might start with playsets for a few weeks, then start a grading series. Since everything will be more expensive now, that will be the smart route to go.

[@jibberjabberactionfigure]

@@thepadawancollectorofficial Personally I’ve restarted collecting MOCs but have been opting for what some shamefully call “beater MOCs”. I can’t afford to many perfect high grade ones so more economically priced is my route of choice. I can’t afford to be OCD about it, but making sure they’re totally sealed is my line in the sand. First 12 & last 17’ers are probably not realistic for the most part either so I’ll get what I can…

[@retroforce6919]

What a finish to your journey with a Bang! Congrats on the vinyl cape Jawa, I would send it in for grading. Even if it scores a 75 the most important thing is it's authenticated and will be worth more and protected than less for not being authenticated. 😉

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Retro! Yea I’m really on the fence about it! I’ll keep it in the case for now, but I do agree with you. With a figure that rare and sought after, I think I may end up grading it. Thanks for watching my friend

[@SpiceRunnersLounge]

Congrats dude

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks my brother!

[@glennarthur5017]

Congrats on completing your loose run collection-from AUSTRALIA!!😉

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hello in Australia! Thanks my friend! I hope I see you on the next adventure :)

[@johnanthonybautista]

your videos are inspiring to me thank you so much very much appreciated it

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks John! I’m glad you enjoyed the series :). I hope you can join me on the next series! Thanks for watching my friend

[@johnanthonybautista]

@@thepadawancollectorofficialyes Joey I will continue to watch your next series

[@cool2no]

I’m right behind you brother! I would leave that Jawa out in the vintage cabinet. I broke from my OT figure run for a mega deal on an OT complete Ewok Village. Down to one figure for the OT loose run, then starting on 15 of the last 17. Gonna be fun.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Cool! Yea I’m gonna keep it in the case for a few months then rethink if I want to send it in. I enjoy it in the case for right now though :). Thanks for watching my friend and I hope to see you on the next episode

[@lerajie666]

Dude, congratulations on finishing your collection. I've been collecting since I was a kid. Finished numerous toy lines and it was such a joy and pleasure to watch these videos. Your journey has been such a fun and fulfilling thing to watch. Been watching since ep. 18 and have enjoyed every episode. Have a good break, from filming and look forward to your next toy journey. By the way, I'd get that jawa graded! Hahaha to damn expensive!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey lera! Yea I’m on the fence about grading the VCJ, but you are right, it’s too damn valuable to leave it loose. So I’ll keep it in the case for a bit, then send it off for a grade :). Thanks for watching the journey and I hope to see you on the next series

[@cyrusq5999]

If you get the Jawa graded, it'll come back sealed - then you'll need a second specimen for your display cabinet. Congrats on your now complete collection.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

That’s true Cyrus! I’m going to enjoy the Jawa in the case for now and revisit the idea of grading in a few months to see how I feel about it. Thanks for watching my friend

[@jartladder15]

I would keep it with your other figures for now. You've been after a complete set after all so I think you should keep it like that. Already looking forward to your next journey. Maybe you could do something on vehicles or playsets. In any case you've got to keep making videos and sharing your passion!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey One Time! Yes it will def stay in the case for a few months then when I start the grading run, I’ll rethink it. Thanks for watching my friend and I hope to see you on the next series

[@esramartin4470]

Hi I'm 12 and I've been collecting since 2017 I've been watching your channel and my run has already gotten half way for just using my allowance I have 51 figures so far hope fully I will complete the run

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hi Esra!!! That’s excellent! What is your favorite figure that you collected so far and which one are you looking forward to getting the most? I’m honored that you are watching and I hope you can join me on my next series :). Thanks for watching Esra! Take care

[@Drew_73]

Congratulations on your collection! Time for a break, you've earned it! Please continue to keep on collecting. There are so many more toys to get. Consider looking into the foreign lines and bootlegs, they are so fun! Also maybe do a different franchise, perhaps the Kenner Indiana Jones or the Knickerbocker Lord of the rings run from 1979! Anyways best of luck, Padawan.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Andrew! There are still a ton of Star Wars vintage to collect! Playsets, vehicles, creatures, mini rigs, MOCS…. But I would love to try one different toyline! Thanks for watching my friend and I hope to see you on the next series

[@ashjp01]

Wow Joey Vinyl cape Jawa ! That’s so cool - well done on completing the run ! It’s amazing what you have achieved in a short time with the collection and the channel ! I have loved following you so far I think I found you at about episode 10 so I’ve been here for most of your journey! Enjoy the break you so deserve it. What ever you focus on next will be great personally I hope you complete a run on play sets ships and vehicles. But I have a feeling it’s gonna be ROTJ carded … either way I will be here to watch your next journey MTFBWY

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Ashley! With how expensive all the next series are going to be with playsets, vehicles, etc, I might do multiple sets of series at the same time and not just do one entire run from start to finish. We will see :). I think the variety will be good and keep it fresh for me

[@realadamberry]

Congrats Joey, it’s been quite a journey and enjoyed watching your videos, I look forward to watching more. In terms of your Vinyl cape Jawa, I would totally grade it, I tend to grade any big expensive figure mainly coz I think it protects it and stops it from degrading. I think the hand rub and cape will cost you a little so maybe 75

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Adam! Yea I think you are right. I’ll keep it in the case for a little while then probably send off sometime in the new year :). Thanks for watching my friend

[@bensenwalsh3633]

Mate congratulations love your Chanel maybe one day l will finish my vintage Star Wars collection only need about 20 figures to complete it

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Wow you are so close Bensen! There are great deals out there so take your time and no rush at all! Thanks for watching my friend

[@joerice8771]

It finally happened. So happy for you. This is a grail for me too, but for me, it has to be a convention purchase. I want to put my hand on it during a con, see the light shine from the heavens and hear they choir of angels! So this may be an unpopular opinion, but I almost think the Jawa should stay in the case for a while. Maybe later you can have him graded, since it would obviously increase the value more than the cost to grade even at the value you would declare. Maybe if you ever visit Florida you can drop it off to CAS! As far as the grade The paint rubs are significant enough to maybe warrant a 75. Maybe a 75+ with CAS since the cape is torn. My question to you is if you do grade him, will you get him encased with him wearing the cape? I’ve seen some have the cape removed and displayed next to the Jawa.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Joe!!! Yes I heard the choir singing haha! I plan to keep it in the case for a little while and really think about getting it graded. I also want to get my yak face graded but I like having loose examples to hold and touch as well :). We shall see. Thanks for being a part of this channel and for being a sounding board and giving me great advice on episodes and content my friend. You have been great to me. Deepest thanks to you 🙏

[@Smw97]

I tried to keep up with you but I'm only on number 43.i really love that display. congratulations on your series

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Retro! I hope you can go back and watch the rest of the episodes, then join me on my new series starting in a few weeks :). Thanks for the support and thanks for watching my friend!

[@Smw97]

@@thepadawancollectorofficial I've seen the episodes lol just couldn't keep up with the buying

[@Deviax28]

Congratulations on finishing the run. I watched that dond happen and saw you win it. I was very happy for you since it is your grail piece. Qhile the vinyl cape jawa is not a piece I am looking to get I would grade it. Protect it in acrylic and have everything verified to be legit. Something that expensive needs protected from dust and accidentally falling from the shelf or whatever. Just my opinion. Judging from what I see, 75+ would probably be the grade given.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Dev! Yea I think you are right about the grade and getting it graded. I will keep in the case for a few months and enjoy that, then revisit grading when I start my grading run. Thanks for watching my friend

[@pascalh4737]

Hi Joey, great Jawa! For me i will send to grade . And i think you will have a 70 grade, i have a yoda graded 70 in the same paint loss. Great Video i hope you will continu your video !

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Pascal! Yes I will definitely continue the journey, I just need a small break :). I think I will grade the VCJ, but I’m going to enjoy it in the case for a few months 😎. Thanks for watching my friend

[@buffyscave9329]

Many congrats on completing your goal! To have all the Kenner figures I admire that! I would say leave the Jawa in your case with the other figures but if your into grading it would look great sealed in case and with the grading sticker but the worry of posting it out? It is up to u but many congrats ! Great video :-)

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Buffy! I am going to leave the Jawa in the case for a few months then when I’m well into my grading run, then I’ll revisit that question :). Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@MarcusEye]

Congrats Joey, Well Deserved bro!. Cheers 🙏👍👊🔥

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Mark! I hope to see you on the next adventure!

[@MarcusEye]

@@thepadawancollectorofficial Definitely my friend!. Looking forward to it. 👍🙏👊

[@geekstrong1]

Keep the Jawa in the case with his friends. 💪😉

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Deano! I will def keep that Jawa in its case then when I start the grading run, I’ll reconsider the idea :). Thanks for watching my friend

[@ashley_engle]

Tho not guaranteed, DoND is a great way to go for ungraded anything because people in the group with sure say something if something seems off. Glad you got a VCJ. Congrats! I got lucky and won an AFA 80 on FB 😁 that was super nice considering what happened to my original one 🥺 speaking of..., I am looking for one with holes in the back (maybe 1 hole and a half roughly the size of a cat's tooth) if you ever happen to come across one, it's real if it still exists which it should. I could identify it surely 💕 p.s. Don't worry grading him, you know he's real, he's way too cool to hold once in a while opposed to looking through a plastic prison p.s.s 16:30 I was holding my loose Vader just today thinking about how he was one of my first one to get as a child and studied and loved his helmet. I was obsessed and fascinated with the shape. Each one of my figures has a unique tie like that is why I love them so much!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Ashley! Yea I might keep him in the case for a few months then revisit if I want to grade him once I get to my grading run? I’m glad you still have your childhood Vader! Those figures are irreplaceable! Thanks for watching my friend

[@yeezeey4037]

I'd leave that Jawa in the case with the rest of its buddies. That is where it belongs and is where it will stay. But is easy for me to say cos I did not forked out that 1.7+K to buy it :p You will know what to do. Why you make that case and why the figures all congregates there. Finally, congratulation, to you Joey, for finally completing the true Vintage Collections. Man I'm jealous lol!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Yee! It’s been fun! Yea I think I’ll keep the Jawa in there for the time being and revisit grading it in a few months :). Thanks for watching my friend

[@eddiehizo5682]

Like the way you end your journey. Roll the credits!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Haha thanks Eddie! I hope to see you on the next journey

[@RadRat1138]

The figure might be a 70 or 75, but that cape looks like an 85+ to me. Talk about a boss collection.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks man! Yes the wear on the hands gets some major points taken off.

[@eddiehizo5682]

When holding your jawas...did you feel the power of the force?

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Haha! I felt the power of the force lifting my wallet away…. Or a Jawa pickpocketing me.

[@eddiehizo5682]

😆

[@hamm5437]

And can you do one of those montage things that you did in episode 50?

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Hamm! Yes! I think that would be fun :)

[@kevcox5585]

Congrats on the completion man!! Awesome VCL. IMO I wouldn't get it graded, why? Because this very video acts as the best source of info of authenticity if anyone was every to buy it off you, but also, it would be amazingly cool to keep him loose with the rest! Have a good break Joey, you deserve it my friend 👍🏼

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Kev! Yea that’s a great point. I think I will keep it in my case for a few months then rethink it over when my grading run is in full swing. Thanks for watching my friend

[@OhFrak]

Awesome job dude!! No doubt, would definitely get that VC Jawa graded...but not for the grade (Probably an 80+) just to have it preserved and protected! Sealed up and authenticated never to be touched again. Although, that does sound somewhat sad. Part of collecting is being able to touch your collection. Depends on what joy it gives you...I guess I would still grade it tho :-] Look forward to hearing about the cost of collecting next week. At least $5k!?!?

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thank you Sam!!!!

[@timothyvandenberg2905]

*DON'T* Grade the Jawa! Keep it in your AMAZING display case with the rest of the complete set!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Timothy! Yes I’m going to keep the Jawa in my case for a while then when I start my grading run, I’ll revisit grading it perhaps. Thanks for watching my friend

[@woodrowhull5811]

Best way to end the collection

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Woodrow! I really appreciate you watching

[@woodrowhull5811]

@@thepadawancollectorofficial the journey has been fun. I have no idea how much I've spent on mine.

[@dallasroate1]

I know my comment is way late. Would I display in the case or grade? I would be a nervous wreck displaying a figure that expensive in the case. But I am lucky enough to own a vinyl cape Jawa from my childhood. I decided long ago to recard him for preservation. I know people scoff at recarding. But that's how I wanted to preserve it. The same way I recieved it. I will never sell it, and if for some strange reason I do it will be fully disclosed. So I guess my answer is store your figures your way. The way they make you happy.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Dallas! I just think it’s awesome that you have your VCJ from your childhood. So cool. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment

[@bloart43]

Can I like the video twice????!!!!?????

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Haha I think if you hit the like button twice it “unlikes” it!!!! But I know what you mean :). Thanks for watching my friend

[@cptoyscollection]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks for watching CP!

[@junkdudetrollnoreplyback9994]

so the figure costs 2o bux the blaster 30 bux and u paid about 1700 bux for a vinyl cape ....lol

[@feenostrineeks]

Grade him? Nah. You'd only want to grade him if you wanted to verify authenticity for resale. Don't lock him up. He needs to live with his friends in the case and if you grade him the display case will no longer be complete. But above all, grading will just trap him... he needs to be free and able to be touched when you want to run your nail over his zippy cape ;-)

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey feenicks! Yea he will be free and breathe in the case for a few months, then when I start my grading run, I’ll think about it. But I like seeing him in the case and getting to handle him. It’s a little slice of history :). Thank you for watching my friend

[@gavinhelgeson2880]

Utini!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Well said 😎. Thanks for watching my friend