My FIRST Vintage Star Wars Graded Action Figures CAME BACK! - EP 71 - The Padawan Collector

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

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[@mowerymw]

I've thought about this for a while and here is (in my opinion) why your channel is so popular; 1) You brought back and put a fresh take on something from our childhoods when we were all Younglings. That in itself is a total win. 2) Your personality on screen and the way you interact on social media makes it feel like you're just hanging out with a lifelong friend even though the majority of us have never met you in person. It's always fun talking to someone that shares a common passion. I thoroughly enjoy your channel, our chats and all the new things I've learned about figures during your journey. That brings me to my final observation. When your complete this run, is that when you graduate from a Padawan to a Jedi Knight? Maybe I'm just enjoying being in the moment watching your videos. Congrats on the graded pieces and Happy Easter to you and your family. Best wishes.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey thanks MW! That really means a lot to me and I showed you comment to ms Padawan :). All I try to do is have fun, be myself, and immerse myself in a positive community and learn about this hobby with respect for the collectors who have taught us so much thus far :). Thanks for watching and taking the time to write such a thoughtful comment my friend

[@pascalh4737]

Great add for your graded collection !

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Pascal!!! I was nervous as heck but now I think I’ve become very excited to continue grading figures :). Thanks for watching my friend!

[@craig2746]

Watching your journey has inspired me to dive back into my collection. Seeing the number of repros out there today and the number of broken figures, I’ve sent in some of my figures for grading. Thanks for documenting and sharing your collecting!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thank you Craig for watching and enjoying the journey! Let us know what grades you get at the Padawan Academy on Facebook!

[@billpaulk1058]

Congrats on the 90! You touched on something there about the experience of getting to touch the figure. Back in the 90s I was an inbox collector only but I missed getting to touch or “play” with the figures. Now I open most of them and I really like that experience better. Especially putting them in my Slave 1 and Razor Crest!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Yes! I just bought a loose ahsoka figure so I can do just that! It’s the first time I have ever held an ahsoka in my hands so I know exactly how you feel :). Thanks for the awesome comment Bill and for watching!

[@retroforce6919]

Congrats bro, they're sweet. 👍

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Retro! Thanks for watching my friend and happy Easter

[@scotthildebrand3148]

It 1st said "Sand People" on the 12back👍The red hair Hoth Leia was released 1st on the 41-A back mostly.

[@esramartin4470]

Said the same after I post comment I scroll down and saw yours

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

That is perfectly correct Scott! Thanks for watching my friend!

[@jasonwhiton174]

they look great!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Jason! Happy Easter and thanks for watching :)

[@thorstenharms5015]

Sweet show! Thank you from the other side of the world ;-)

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Thorsten!! I appreciate that you are watching!!!! I hope all is well my friend :)

[@rocketcitysith]

Joey, I will be in Nashville at ICCC as well!!! I can not wait to run into you!!!!!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

That’s going to be awesome to meet you! I can’t wait for ICCC! Thanks for watching my friend and I will see you soon!

[@deathmetalrob5563]

The sand person came first. Great episode Happy Easter to you and your loved ones. I've been watching since the beginning and this has been a great adventure and after you done the entire run you can't just stop there. He got a lot of great gifts there and you should get those covid-19 test graded. Those might be a collector's item one day haha.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hahah that is hilarious! I do have the Covid tests on my collection shelf still. It’s a nice reminder if this episode haha. And you are correct about the sand person! And thank you for watching since the beginning! I really appreciate you hanging out with me since then and being a part of the whole journey :). That means a lot to me!

[@GeneralKenobisBunker]

What an episode!! You did amazing for your first submission and I can’t wait for your grading series as well as your ICCC coverage, thank you for sharing and MTFBWY!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thank you General! I am really liking grading figures just for the fact that I have to hunt for the best figures I can and make sure they are authentic :). Thanks for watching my friend and I hope all is well!

[@MRK1973]

Those sand people are great! Very exciting to see what the grades were, and it was worth the wait.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

MRK! I’m so happy about those grades! Thanks for watching my friend!

[@hstdriver6616]

Another great episode, Joey. I hope you do get to speak to a CAS Grader and do an episode on what they look for when grading and the difference between an 80 and an 85 or a 90 and a 95 👍

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey HST! I have spoken briefly to a representative, and the main differences in the 80-85 is visible abrasions in the plastic, paint, or accessory that aren't visible on first glance but visible when looked at with the eye close up. The 85-90 happens on closer examination with the aid of a lens. Then the 95 and up and basically factory fresh examples that have zero flaws recognizable with all aids. But I have yet to do a full deep dive interview to get the real process.

[@MoparMcNeer]

Sand Person of course. This was the episode I had been look forward to forever. And it did not disappoint. 80/85 is definitely what you're shooting for. Above that is super tough. I know you had a bit of disappointment, but I think you did great Joey. And that "60"....lol. #90. 👍. Many congratulations! Stellar video, loved every second.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Mopar!!! Yea an 80 was what I wanted as base but 85s was what I really wanted and the 90 was amazing! Thanks for watching my friend!

[@highsociety7677]

Amazing that this far into your series the videos are still getting better! I've been watching since week 2 thanks to the almighty KZbin recommendation algorithm, and your episodes are one of the highlights of my week. Best wishes on your continued journey!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey HS!!! Thanks brother! You have been here since the beginning and that means a lot to me! Have a great week and thanks for watching!

[@1000thGhost]

Suns out guns out!!! LOL

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hahaha!!!! Happy belated birthday Chris! I hope you had a great Easter my friend!

[@1000thGhost]

@@thepadawancollectorofficial Thanks

[@darthlazlo]

Badass. I want a graded figure bad.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Lazlo! Try looking for a less expensive figure first, like a weequay or Klaatu?!

[@jer-bet-9781]

Welcome to the world of grading! We all think we have 85’s. Don’t feel bad, that Sandpeople is a 75 at AFA

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks jer! Yes I’ve heard that AFA is a little bit tougher and I’m actually interested in trying out AFA next to try the experience there as well :). Thanks for watching my friend!

[@gillster3744]

Nice Grades Great Deals on those glasses Awesome video can’t wait for part 2 on grading more figures. keep them coming Joey.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Gillster! Have a great Easter weekend my friend! Thanks for watching brother :)

[@paulhymans2354]

Another fantastic video Joey !! Loved it.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thank you so much Paul! And thank you for watching my friend!

[@kouldbayne]

Amazing video my friend!!!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thank you sir!! And thank you for watching my friend! I’m about to relax and binge some of your vids :)

[@joe3019772008]

the sand person came first before the name was officially changed to tusken raiders. when i was a kid i had the original vintage figures.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

That is perfectly correct Joseph! Thanks for watching and happy Easter!

[@richardlee2120]

You have to get the Death Star playset!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

OMG I was so close to getting a gorgeous boxed one… I may just have to go back and get it (if it’s still there lol) thanks for watching Richard!

[@bc121]

So funny - after this video it went straight to your first video - man you started out so mellow, timid.. and sooooooo padwan...lol! Congrats on all the success Joey!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hahaha! Yea I had no idea what I was doing or the direction of the show :). I have had fun seeing where this is going and what I’ve been learning! Thanks for watching the first episode and the 71st!!!! They are all fun. I hope all is well my friend

[@robertshaffer3808]

Great video Joey. After pausing the video and looking at the Leia I see a few reasons she didn't get an 85 grade. Inner right thigh, upper right leg, the crotch has a few spots, left eye is painted smaller than the right and the spots you mentioned. Still an awesome figure, one of my favorites. Good luck on the rest of the journey.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Robert! Yes I still have a lot to learn about finding figures suitable for a grade which is why I am excited for the grading run to being :) thanks for watching my friend!

[@garymoore1975]

All my figures are graded 100 by me. Even the beaters. 🤣😂🤣. I’d be super disappointed, if I got a score lower than I was anticipating. Great to see the process and the journey involved though. Being without something for 7 months is a long time! Glad the training ball arm arrived safely 👍🏽.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hahah can I send my figures to get graded by you!?!? You may have a new grading company business model! Gary’s Grades! “All 100!” Thanks for watching my friend, I’m glad you enjoyed seeing the process come full circle :)

[@CollectingStarWars]

Outstanding Video Joey! Full of great suspense and big reveals! I’m glad you didn’t forget to tell us about the BK Glasses deal. So glad you got them all. Those are prize pieces in my collection. How do you plan to display them? I hope you’ll let us know in the future. Have Fun at your first toy show. As someone who has been to a few, take my advice. Don’t spend the whole time with the camera on. Capture what you need, then put the camera away and just experience the convention and enjoy yourself. You’ll miss so much if you spend all your time looking through the camera. Just food for thought. Have a blast, you’re gonna love it. I’m super excited for you 🤘🤩

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Steve-O!!! That’s great advice and I did set some time aside just for some “alone” time away from the show :). Thanks for watching brother and I hope all is well!

[@jakinthebox1567]

I've been waiting for this episode, I too have recently received my first CAS box returned, waiting for the day to shoot the episode and see what we got!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Awesome!!! I can’t wait to see what you got brother! Thanks again for watching and hanging with me on a Sunday :)

[@Drewbfree23]

Congratulations 90 is awesome I don’t have the patience to send anything out and wait 7 months lol

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

OMG it felt like an eternity! But I was so happy to get them and couldn’t wait for this episode! Haha! Thanks for watching Andrew and happy Easter!

[@geekstrong1]

Amazing video brother 💪😎

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Deano!! That means a lot coming from you!

[@ashjp01]

Another great video my friend! Keep up the good work MTFBWY

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Ashley!!! And thank you for hanging out with me on a Sunday! I hope you had a great weekend!

[@ashjp01]

@@thepadawancollectorofficial Monday morning my time zone Joey ! A very good Monday as tomorrow I’m away on holiday for 2 weeks of tropical relaxation on the island of Phuket….

[@raydennis6409]

I have a submission I sent to AFA, it's been almost 6 months now and they have not shipped back yet. I was considering going with CAS for my next batch of submissions because I though 'this is taking FOREVER', but it sounds like no matter where you go, it's going to be a very long wait.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Dennis! Yes all the grading companies got slammed during the pandemic. Now it’s getting better and they are reorganized to handle that (or so they say). I hope it’s true :). Thanks for watching my friend! And good luck on your grades

[@jibberjabberactionfigure]

Hello Joey, I’d like to see a checklist of the figures needed to complete ur loose run, kind of a reverse countdown. At the end of each episode would be best.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

I think in the next few episodes I will do a “what do I need” wrap up! I am almost done! Thanks for watching Jibber :)

[@cool2no]

Happy Easter everyone

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Happy Easter cool! Thanks for hanging out with me on a Sunday :)

[@marcelchenier]

Hahaaa! Great episode. Probably my favourite. I'm late, but I think Sand Person came first, bro. Great video and excellent production!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

That is perfectly correct m r! Thank you for watching my friend!

[@xdd_fishlips2333]

Awesome Joey. Lovely graded figures dude. Don’t be too bummed out about the 80 grades I have a few in my collection and love them. Never had a trash monster. Would love one but are really hard to get in the uk at a good price. Can’t believe I got on here to late to answer the question to win the shirt! 😩 never mind lol. Keep it up dude and keep safe 🤘

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks XDD!! Yea I still love the 80s and glad to have sent them in :). I love the grading experience and know at least I know more :)

[@danielrhodes7594]

I noticed that your display is lit. What kind of lights and will they fade the figures? Also, I see that you use CAS for grading. Is there some reason you use CAS instead of AFA?

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

It’s an LED strip. You should never keep lights on for long periods of time around any figures so I only keep them on when I’m shooting or show guests the studio.

[@Collector_drew]

Have you ever heard of a 1977 Darth Vader blue light saber variant ? I have one but have no info on it. Thanks for the info ima be sending in plenty to CAS was the price all the same for the grading ?

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Andrew! No I have NEVER heard of a blue saber vintage Vader! Was it a glasslite figure or something? Now I have to look it up lol. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@geekstrong1]

I need those burger King glasses, I have the empire and jedi sets but I am missing a new hope glasses. 💪😉

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

I have a couple if you want to trade for a Jedi emperor!?? Let me know??? Thanks Deano!

[@michaelmo6575]

‘Sand People’ came first. Did I win? Lol no.. well I tried. Fun episode Joey!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

You are always a winner my friend! I need to send you and the kids some shirts!!!! Send me your addy and sizes and I’ll send :)

[@Byle1990s]

Do you know a way to get rid of paint, pen marks in case you don’t and also the Dianoga trash monster is even more rare because Palitoy the British company of the Star Wars figures at the time didn’t include it with there Death Star which is cardboard.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

I didn’t know that palatoy didn’t include it in their version! I still need to learn about the Palitoy versions of the playsets! I have heard several ways of getting rid of pen marks including “goo be gone” isopropyl alcohol, and other cleaners but I may do a show about it and try different products. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@Byle1990s]

@@thepadawancollectorofficial your welcome

[@Superawesomegeekshow]

Great video. Thanx for showing them off after getting these back. (plus thanx again for the shout) I always thought the Sand Person title pill came first -but wasn’t it written as Sand People? heheh Love that Leia. Great grade. I think the overspray on the bum might take a whole point away. So 100 down to 90 straight away. then the minor flaws reduce it a minor point for each flaw. So that’s probably how it got down to 80. The Sand People that’s an 85, I’m a little baffled based on looking at it on the video. If there is no major flaw that takes a whole major point away bring it from 100 down to 90 straight off, then the minor flaws are just one by one. So even if it had 10 minor flaws, that would be a 90. so an 85 means they found at least 15 minor flaws. I’d have to see it in person to find those 15 minor flaws. The Dianoga. Again, a 90 means there are at least 10 minor flaws in the figure. I bet you can’t find 10 flaws in that. Sometimes they take things down to a 95 or so just cause they can’t see themselves giving a high grade on things. That’s why I question a lot of action figure grading. I almost think they just arbitrarily start with a 95 or so and work from there rather than work from a true 100. I know how to grade comics. I did that myself for probably 6-7 years grading comics for comic shops in the early 90’s but I’ve never graded an action figure and I really don’t understand it cause like you, I would think that Sand People and the Dianoga would have been higher if you start at 100. So I guess that’s something we still have to learn -what counts as a flaw worth taking a minor point off for?? (and I got my free Covid tests the other day also. heheh)

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

I wish you lived by me so I could show the figures to you BEFORE I sent them in haha. I was talking to ms Padawan about moving to FL someday so there’s that possibility. Then I can blame you when I get bad grades lol. I’m about to binge watch some of your vids and relax! I rewatched your transformers doc last week. It still is one of my favorite documentaries bro

[@Superawesomegeekshow]

@@thepadawancollectorofficial Thanx. heh. There are a lot of guys we met on this toy community that i would love to be able to hang out with and grab a drink and talk toys. you are one of them at the top of the list also. so thanx for that. I wish I was able to get to ICCC this year, but I just don’t want to be so far away with my brother in the situation he is in. I’ve been spending most weekends with him. That weekend he has a scan in Tampa and we will be there getting the new scan and then results. We need good news. So I want to be there that weekend with him. You’ll get to meet Joey and Nilda so they’ll send my fun vibes through proxy. heheh. I might ask them to get an autograph 8X10 for me of The Emperor.

[@jasonspickard9588]

I just purchased a George Lucas stormtrooper black series with it being a new figure would you suggest I get it graded?

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

That’s entirely up to you my friend! If you want to keep it preserved and not get it graded you can get a nice acrylic case for it, but if you want to have this as an investment piece, then gradin would be the way to go. Thanks for watching Jason!

[@michaelcano1591]

Just recently sent off my 1st figure to CAS to get graded. One question I have is when does CAS charge u? Do they email you and let u know ahead of time or is it just random. Thanks I’m advance for any answers

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

I usually pay up from as I ship them to the grading company. You can do that thru your account. I would call them directly to answer any specific questions thoigh. They are usually responsive

[@JorgeRodriguez-ex5rr]

Wow great episode. Freakin Covid tests 😂😂. And your when you thought it was a 60. Cheers

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Haha I really did think I got a 60 i was like, “man I really do NOT know what I’m doing!”

[@garrenanderson4]

Hello, I have a question. I have a lili ledy star wars darth vader action figure i want to get graded. I have checked all the pics on imperial gunnery and i think everything checks out. If i sent this to CAS, and they decided it was not a lili ledy, would they grade it as a normal vader? Thanks!

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Yes they would grade it as a normal Vader.

[@garrenanderson4]

@@thepadawancollectorofficial thanks so much! i will follow up and let you know if i get a lili ledy grade! I enjoy your videos, keep up the good work! I am a new subsriber.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Thanks Garren! Join the Padawan Academy on Facebook so you can keep us all in the know! Good luck my friend!

[@geekstrong1]

I have 2 trash monsters and they are both a different shade of green, Variant?? 🤔

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Haha don’t let me know if it’s a variant!!! I will have to chase it down!

[@steedback1]

I have never graded any figure. I will so in the future.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hi Steed! Yes I was very curious to see what grading entailed and I really am liking the process even though it is very time consuming. Thank you for watching my friend!

[@troopeur]

No figure in 1977 :)

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

But we were able to order them ;). But yes you were right. They were only produced in 1977 but distributed in 1978

[@garylucero1]

Moradores de las arenas in spanish

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Haha thanks Gary! I didn’t really know that! Thanks for the Star Wars Spanish lesson, lol. And thanks for watching and happy Easter!

[@LeftCoastGraphics]

Sandperson

[@LeftCoastGraphics]

Actually it was SAND PEOPLE ;)

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Awesome! I’ll send you a shirt! Just let me know what size!

[@esramartin4470]

It was not sand person the card actually said sand people

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

I know, I was being nice about semantics :). I usually say it both ways but you are right, the technical and correct term is sand people.

[@erictorres3049]

Why would you get a toy graded? The point is to play with them, I still do.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Hey Eric! I give reasons for grading in episodes 38 and 39, so if you want various reasons why some collectors would, watch that. I am doing a loose collection which fulfills what you are talking about, playing with them and touching them. I am also collecting a full graded run to fulfill another aspect of what I like about collecting, trying to find the most pristine figures from the past, researching the accessories, then sending them in for a grade to preserve them. I agree that grading isn’t for everyone, so if you are on the fence or against it, it’s always good to get a perspective on why some people do like it. So watch episodes 38 and 39 to gain that perspective :). Thanks for watching my friend! And I hope all is well

[@jesusvillasenor355]

I don’t care about grading. I collect because I open the figs to display and enjoy. This is why ppl can’t buy or collect the stuff they want. The higher the grade, the more idiotic expensive they become.

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

As I always say, collect the way that you want to collect! That’s awesome that you like to open the figs and have a visceral connection with your collecting. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment Jesus! I hope all is well.

[@johnroy5963]

Sand people

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

You are perfectly correct John! Thank you for watching my friend! I hope all is well :)

[@warrengunn8703]

Sandperson

[@thepadawancollectorofficial]

Awesome! I’ll send you a shirt! Just let me know what size!

[@warrengunn8703]

@@thepadawancollectorofficial I need a large size. That's great. How do I send you address. Excited to get your merch and will be proud to wear it.