Star Wars Follies: Palitoy Death Star Playset - Vintage

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RetroBlasting and Broken Vader examine one of the Holy Grails of vintage Star Wars toys - The Palitoy Death Star playset!
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[@deadbeatdynamo]

"We serve breakfast ALL DAY." Classic.

[@anakin9420]

Hey, the republic does that too, this empire is oddly simular

[@Sharksleep]

It's kind of sad that there are probably never going to be playsets like this ever again. There's a lot of talent involved with the art used for the backgrounds that just isn't there with today's toys.

[@Dilopho]

They're still around. Doctor Who had a few. They're just uncommon because paper playsets suck.

[@WyldstaarStudios]

I think you may be being overly pessimistic. The advent of 3D printing makes having a brand new Kenner Deathstar playset a possibility. One could even choose to upscale the old Micro Collection playsets to 3 3/4" size. Patterns for simpler playsets like the Palitoy Deathstar are available online today.

[@ParumPirum]

Honestly, the artwork on palitoys Death Star is pretty poor. The colors are all wrong, its way too colorful. It seems the designer didn’t even watch the movie.

[@michaelharrington75]

@@ParumPirum Children like colorful things. Look at the Kenner Super Powers Hall of Justice. It's bright yellow, red and blue plastic! It's awesome! Of course the whole Super Powers line is colorful, but they could have made it the HOJ out of grey plastic. I think the yellow was a much better choice.

[@CartoonyAndor19]

The Solo line had quite a few of them

[@javiercetina]

If I had both as a kid, I would incorporate the Kenner and Palitoy version together as 1 massive Death Star play set!!! Great video!!!

[@ChicagoCubsChampions]

Gotta HAND it to broken vader

[@strittar]

ChicagoCubs 2016Champions really...

[@MrRe-pg7fj]

ChicagoCubs 2016Champions I know it is good review

[@TheMattwolf]

There is something wrong with this comment thread, but I can't quite put my finger on it.

[@johnr7279]

You are ARMED with a good sense of humor!

[@A1A2T0R_Alastor]

Really chicagocubs he has no HANDS!!!

[@bane666au]

I had this as a kid. Best star wars play set ever.

[@Miakel]

It is, the sneaking around the death star hiding behind the trash compactor, and I would slowly destroy the death star while troopers and the rebels tried to escape on a tie fighter.

[@UnearthlyLads63]

I LOVE Broken Vader! Makes me want my own! :P

[@bgddyphil]

length or circumference.... HA! (love the cameo by the raven btw)

[@ripleygrimes]

Broken Vader for President! Great ending, and great video as always...... I love these 10pm uploads lol

[@awaasproductions]

+RipleyGrimes Unless Tatooine is the 51st state I don't think he can run

[@retroblasting]

+RipleyGrimes Thanks!

[@ripleygrimes]

+awaasproductions true!

[@billpirillis9961]

Broken Vader has my vote.

[@drozwalker9]

Broken Vader nailed this review!

[@steelman774]

I agree! I don’t know why he was so up in arms abou.... oops, never mind. 😇

[@matthewstoneback9]

That Broken Vader is just adorable.

[@awesomefanger]

You can put multiple Kenner Death Star play sets together. I have two and its pretty cool how all the catwalks and floors line up.

[@brycevo]

This is so much cooler than the Kenner version. I'd honestly rather have this one

[@richardrichard688]

This one of my favourite things I've ever owned. I remember looking at it on the back of the figure cards as a 3 year old singing Super Trouper to myself and dreaming of playing with it. I soon got it second hand. My only real gripe was troopers and officers being painted on the walls as it looked silly when my good guys were hiding in a room and making plans. Some years later in my twenties I got it out the attic and made my own parts to replace what was missing like the hatch on the trash compactor.

[@backwards7]

I owned this. It cost my mum £9.99 which was a lot of money at the time. It was one of my favourite toys.

[@No1.OriginalTrilogyStarWarsFan]

Wish they cost that these days.

[@eightnickel1513]

No1.OriginalTrilogyStarWarsFan, don’t we all

[@fabianpatrizio2865]

I actually won one of these (Palitoy) back in 1977/78 (here in Australia)...I was 7 years old and won it on a TV contest at the time. My name was read out on tv and I was so excited. We drove out to the tv studio to pick it up :) I played with it for hours and hours......sadly, I have no idea what happened to it, lost in time....was so long ago. It'd be worth thousands today (especially unpacked!)

[@alanrlinn]

Broken Vader should've gotten the Tonight Show gig.

[@retroblasting]

+Alan Linn HAHA

[@justinreilly6619]

Great post Michael and Melinda! I love the stuff you do, long may it continue!

[@johnlewis3358]

Ah man,i had this when i was a kid and i loved it.Great video!

[@mikegeorge8132]

Forgot to ask in the other comment if the title of the thrown book was "A Farewell to Arms"?

[@conniebenny]

The Palitoy Death Star was my favourite Star Wars toy as a child in the 70's, and it still is today as an alleged grown-up in the 2020's 🙂

[@Idreamofpins]

One of your most well done reviews. Funny and informative.

[@retroblasting]

+Idreamofpins Appreciate it.

[@TheChunkychap]

great video as always , i remember a friend of mine had one when we were kids , but left it outside.... which is a bad move in the uk, great to see one again ,keep up the good work , its appreciated.

[@retroblasting]

+gavin liddel Thanks Gavin!

[@popculturepalace6361]

Another great video by the one and only Retroblasting.

[@retroblasting]

+pop culture palace Thanks PCP!

[@andrewguzikowski4400]

Yes I have been waiting for this great vid retroblasting

[@retroblasting]

+thesherlockgamer 9 Thanks man!

[@Rudy_Zissou]

BV is a great reviewer, being both informative and hilarious at the same time. The kindness and generosity of William Kilford as really enriched all us viewers. One of the UK's best ever toys. Keep up the good work.

[@retroblasting]

+Rudy Zissou He proved his worth on this one...but I gotta watch him because that innuendo at the end...he's trying to sabotage me. - Michael

[@SpiralArchitect]

Great video of an awesome play set ! Never a disappointment your videos!

[@retroblasting]

+James Goodwin Thanks James. Much appreciated.

[@scottjohnson388]

Informative, quick and fun. Excellent. I reallly appreciated the pros and cons vs. the tower plastic Death Star.

[@jojst1]

Excellent vid. Informative and fun. Vader held his own. Good job!

[@retroblasting]

+actionfigures95 Appreciate it!

[@sabre0smile]

I'm so glad YT randomly recommended me this today. I'd forgotten how good this episode was

[@stephendarcy9803]

Got this for Christmas79 & seeing this just brought back all the memories. I’m 45 now & if i saw one of these on offer in good condition i would purchase it within a heartbeat. Great toy, loved it!!

[@SteveNigglechunks]

That book throw... Melinda has one heck of an arm!! Great video!!

[@shawnmagee5196]

Good to see Vader doing a review! Wish I had either of the Death Star play sets as a kid!

[@michaelcasalta7679]

I never even knew that Palitoy made a Death Star!!! That is really cool!!! Great episode, and the ending was Priceless!!!

[@robzilla730]

I loved it! Vader narrating! Awesome touch!

[@trekjedi]

Good stuff as usual guys. Keep up the good work.

[@retroblasting]

+Donald Lawson Will do!

[@marc-emmanuelclement5403]

Bonjour from France, I just discover your channel...and i immediately subscribed In fact, i have it...Christmas 1981...bought in the Galleries Lafayette in Paris….happy and proud to have it !

[@tlaloc92]

This was awesome. Thank you Broken Vader, thank you RB !

[@retroblasting]

+tlaloc92 You're welcome!

[@chris-q7c4x]

Info and humor. I subscribed. I'm binge watching you now

[@freeroamer6962]

I just found this channel from WCBS, This is hilarious... I'm in.

[@scottboyer8450]

RB Rocks! I Loved this so much! Keep up the great work!

[@retroblasting]

+Scott Boyer Will do, Scott! Thanks for watching!

[@PalJorgensen]

Oh man! I'm still laughing 😂 Great to see more Star Wars on Retroblasting....those are the videos I enjoy the most. Thanks!

[@retroblasting]

+PalJorgensen Sure thing, Pal. More Star Wars Follies are already in the works. We just like to do videos on other subjects in between that also interest us.

[@J.D.M.476]

That's a cool Death Star. Wish I had that Palitoy playset growing up.

[@DarthIllusive1]

Nice review Mike and Melinda! I was unaware of its existence.

[@Jedi3671]

Great video guys! The palitoy Death Star is most definitely one of those Star Wars toys that has eluded me! Especially finding one that's complete and not broken.

[@retroblasting]

+Jedi Council That's the real trick, isn't it.

[@danrogers7395]

This was the best toy ever made by anyone ever! I woke up to this on my fifth Christmas. And I loved it for years until sister sat on it!

[@jasonshannon8708]

Great video again! Loved the intro. You gave William's donation the care it deserved. Nice df r2 btw.

[@retroblasting]

+Jason Shannon Thanks Jason!

[@toytantrumretroandvintaget7756]

I have the Palitoy version and its the only one I want. The look, feel and artwork is so 70s and brings me back to when I was a kid and drooling over Star Wars in stores and Catalogs. We had the Palitoy version in Canada as well as the Kenner.

[@jigabachi73]

Loved this play set

[@Ecto_Eric]

Bravo Bravo DV did great the size joke at the end made me snarf my drink across the table I love guys

[@retroblasting]

+erictuna01 Thanks eric!

[@Wally480]

Love your channel my friend. Thank you for what you do 🙂. Just leaving a comment to contribute my support 😁 Love Broken Vader!!!

[@vondeckbar72]

Melinda, a Testament fan! I find your taste in music most intriguing. 😃

[@batangbatugan]

Broken Vader's first review! Awesome! I think its a well constructed playset, the hemisphere design actually makes it very solid and sturdy despite being made of cardstock. No jutting corners you might end up bending or creasing, and I was surprised it actually has plastic parts for the gun turret. Also, BV TOTALLY meant to go there. He should do more reviews, at least he can make himself handy...

[@retroblasting]

+Wilson Tortosa HAHA!

[@daviderickson8699]

The Kenner Death Star was the centerpiece toy of my childhood. PLENTY of play space and very creative mechanics on every floor. The big gun also doubled as your own personal blaster if carried it around pretending it had a pistol grip. Plus there were action figures who, otherwise worthless (I'm talking about YOU, Death Star Droid) who now finally had a purpose. I can still recall the Christmas morning surprise - my highest hope was for the cantina and this just blew me away...

[@MarkDemeo]

this was another great video,i don't think i have ever seen this playset in person,but i do think it looks pretty cool.

[@retroblasting]

+Mark Demeo (ARCTROOPERMARK) It's very cool.

[@johnr7279]

A very cool item and Broken Vader did a fantastic job briefing this other version of the technological terror. The Pallitoy DS demonstrates what folks can do when they are limited. I totally agree that each playset has both pluses and minuses. It sure doesn't look like something that cost less money because it looked so well executed. Good for any kids that got that one instead!

[@Tom_Van_Zandt]

I never knew this existed. It would've been cool to have both playsets. I had 2 of the Kenner Death Star playsets when I was a kid...both were from garage sales, and were incomplete. I never had the foam or the monster, but I remember both guns were intact. I'm pretty sure my mom trashed them when we moved when I was 11 years old. When I was 12 my mom got me the GI Joe USS Flagg, which was ridiculously huge, and not much of a playset...it was a huge parking lot with a small area to play in and you couldn't move it around. I had way more fun with the Mobile Command Center when I got it a year or 2 later. It was more practical and was more of an interactive playset.

[@jboypacman]

Love the video! Great job on the review Armless Vader!

[@retroblasting]

+John Gaither He thanks you

[@JosephProductions]

RetroBlasting I wonder did armless Vader got fixed or you don't use him anymore?

[@starlight381a]

Great work guys!

[@retroblasting]

+Saverio Scialfa (Galaxychild81) Thanks Saverio!

[@scottcongdon]

How does this channel not have more subscribers? It's brilliant!

[@retroblasting]

+scottcongdon Thanks Scott! I wish I had an answer to that. We seem to remain KZbin's best kept secret for our audience. Anything our subscribers can do to get around the word of mouth is always appreciated. - Michael

[@LaughItupFuzzball70]

Really enjoyed as always Guys, for me great we have two takes on the Death Star, given brand continuity and global shopping these days it's unlikely to be seen again. Cheers, Fuzz.

[@retroblasting]

+LaughItupFuzzball70 Such a shame...

[@zogsquid]

Loved the video! The day after watching this I came across a 'Toltoys' Death Star in a second hand shop here in Tasmania. It was complete with box, although the floors seemed a little sagged. It was going to be put on eBay with a starting bid of around AU$700.00. A bit rich for my blood, but there is no doubting how cool this play set is. I could watch you guys all day! Thanks!

[@retroblasting]

+zogsquid Thanks!

[@captainglam1113]

Another excellent video! It's nice to get an opportunity to see those playsets up close rather than looking at the same tiny photographs in books or online and squinting to make out the details. I always thought there should have been a Jabba's Palace playset for the Kenner figures as well. Anyway, keep up the good work guys. I always find your videos entertaining and informative. They're much appreciated.

[@retroblasting]

+Captain Glam You're welcome!

[@sid479]

Amazing Video!

[@zeerakimran615]

Yes a video on the Palitoy Death Star!

[@StarWarsObsessed]

I love this! Brilliant!

[@Miakel]

With the Stormtroopers being printed on the walls,I had a way around this when I played with mine, printed stormtroopers were asleep and you had to quietly sneak past them or they would wake and sound the alarm.

[@AkashicMoon]

Well done, Broken Vader, thanks for the cool video! Oh, and I really dig the bit of Death Star music from the Star Wars NES game...my retrogamer ears caught it immediately and I could almost hear the "low growl" of those seemingly endless elevators. ;) 'Blast on...!

[@retroblasting]

+Skyguy Pat Blast on, Skyguy!

[@awesome80s66]

Dv did an amazing job with this review 10/10👏👏👏!!!

[@ThaDarthKnight]

We serve breakfast all day!! Man I love your guys Videos keep up the great work!!

[@retroblasting]

+ThaDarthKnight Will do! Thanks for checking it out!

[@tombofthesith2024]

Nice to see the positivity with this vid. PALITOY DS is nice and thanks to DV for his presentation.

[@derekvillorente4334]

Another great review.

[@madtech72]

That was Awesome :) Palitoy Death Star is COOL

[@DarthSega]

This was a great video! Thanks for Sharing!

[@retroblasting]

+Darth Sega You're welcome!

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

We need more Broken Vader reviews like this...and I want breakfast service all day

[@manko8852]

Entertaining, Great use for a broken Vader

[@SamuraiXGray]

Testament! Awesome! Saw them live a few years ago with Megadeth and Slayer.

[@retroblasting]

+thegreatsamurai82 Melinda is quite the metal chick.

[@levierickson7321]

thegreatsamurai82 I noticed that too. Was that the LP or a tab book?

[@LongTermTitanKillingBootyCall]

Shout to Michael to taking a paperback to the face and still selling the bit! 😂

[@DukeOfKidderminster]

That was my favourite toy by far; more of a stage than a mere playset.

[@scottydogheaven8606]

I've had my Palitoy Death Star since 1978 / 79 along with my Palitoy Cantina. Apart from the box. I'm just missing the clear canopy which went missing when I moved to the U.S. from Scotland. The amount of hours I spent arranging figures in this toy were countless and I still find myself lost in the 3d joy of it. The trash compactor was so much more realistic than the Kenner version and I used to make my own accessories from cardboard as well as later using the vehicle maintenance energizer and tri-pod laser cannon. Adding Darth Vader's Tie Fighter didn't look too out of place in the hanger though the Palitoy Landspeeder made an occasional appearance because it was one of the earlier vehicles I owned.. I also had the Palitoy Land of the Jawa's and Droid Factory which I unfortunately lost track of along as years went on. This is probably my favorite childhood playset alongside the Palitoy Action Man Training Tower, Command Bunker, Dr. Who Tardis and the Palitoy Tree Tots Treehouse which my nieces now own and love. For all the gimmicks Kenner puts into their new Star wars toys and playsets nothing will ever replace the joy of using your imagination and initiative with the original figures and toys. Palitoy rocks.

[@tikifire]

Great stuff! Really love BV, I have a Broken Chewie from my childhood.

[@retroblasting]

+Tikifire's Retro Clubhouse Take care of him.

[@tikifire]

***** Not a problem, don't want him to get cranky like BV.

[@chrisnwi1209]

great ending haha.

[@brianinglis3805]

Me & my brother had this when we were kids. His kids played with it when they were kids.

[@safertobeanonymous2224]

Wow! I had a friend that had this. I remembered it vaguely mostly the garbage shoot! For years I wondered what I remembered. I had the Kenner one and wore it out. Not only did the turret break but the pegs that held the levels together kept snapping so it was mostly tape by the end.

[@richardathome65]

I had 1 and a half of these; one bought in the shops after pestering my parents enough, and the other "half" because my friend's mum worked in a place they assembled the pieces and managed to get the cardboard parts minus any of the plastic accessories. When I moved to the States in 1980, I bought the Kenner version but honestly had a lot more fun with Palitoy's Death Star.

[@yunoyuluvit]

A friend gave me his one of these when we were kids, as he had gone off of Star Wars. It eventually got sold with my others. If I knew then....Nice info on Palitoy. I remember the X-Wing not having electronics, but I didn't remember the chromed Artoo.

[@courtneystevenson604]

For a 7- 12 yo The play value of the cardboard Death Star outstrips the plastic version all day every day. It was my most cherished childhood toy.

[@darthknuxward3220]

Really enjoyed this one. Keep up the great work guys! Also Michael, what is your thoughts on Tarkin's omission from the Kenner Star Wars line?

[@JD_Colton]

Awesome Vid! I found playsets to be rather limiting and much preferred to build outside backdrops with wood and whatever other materials me and my friends could find.

Fantastic.

[@stevenmabee3232]

Awesome a new Star Wars Follies :)

[@jebstuart4004]

i have this playset with a very destroyed box ! yes it rocks ! i was so happy to bought it in 2007

[@johnr7279]

Well narrated armless Vader! "We serve breakfast all day." Ha ha ha ha!!!!

[@richardrichard688]

Oh wow, you used the Death Star music from the NES game. I get that in my head now and then.

[@sithlord1626]

all hail broken vader.....that was too funny guys, loved it

[@TVfanfanatic]

For a Cardboard Set the Palitoy Death Star looks really awesome!

[@retroblasting]

+TVfanfanatic It's extremely cool.

[@Inputbrick]

I love Star Wars follies! More more more!

[@tommytoploader]

Great video, in the UK Palitoy also released the Gi Joe/Action Force headquarters playset and it was just a repaint of the Death Star, minus the turret, replaced with a fold over landing strip. I got it for Christmas 85.

[@retroblasting]

+tommytoploader Was it better?

[@tommytoploader]

***** Well i never got to play with the Death Star set, although my cousin did have the Palitoy one. I did get a lot of play from it, i always enjoyed the painted on backgrounds and it 'doubled' for the Death Star, when my Gi Joes wanted the day off.

[@funnypicturescomics]

Hey Michael? I think it's about time we get a Broken Vader T-Shirt.....COME ON!

[@mysteriomarvel933]

Another brilliant review video guys! I suppose no subject is off limits as long as it is considered vintage and from our childhood. How about more Saturday morning cartoon and/or kids television show reviews from the sixties, seventies and eighties? That in itself should give you years of subject matter to digest and regurgitate to you faithful viewers. Somehow you have to do one on Scooby Doo and all the great merchandise, cartoon series, toys and lunch boxes that spawned from the original 1969 Hanna-Barbera cartoon show. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you both.

[@Tr0nzoid]

I just watched the video "80's Commercials Volume 385" (from 1980) which has a Moppet's Secret Dollhouse of a similar design to this Death Star. That video also features commercials for the Slave One and the Darth Vader Collector's Case.