Vintage Star Wars Toys Overload At Echo Base Live - Apr 2024

Echo Base Live is a collectors event focused purely on Star Wars with a heavy mix of vintage.
This was my 4th visit and this one was packed with vintage goodness. Overwhelming at times.
It's also a great place to meet fellow collectors and friends.
Let's see what I can find and who I can meet this time!!
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The Search For, Preservation and Archival of Vintage Toys.
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[@miltonbates6425]

These ARE the droids we're looking for.

[@VintageToyRush]

Ha! Move along 🤣

[@artvandelee2792]

I want it all! Oh the memories of my youth. I wish I took better care of my Star Wars Toys! Only a few remain….

[@VintageToyRush]

If only we all kept our childhood toys! Glad it brought back memories for you 👍

[@TheRetroTinker]

Excellent video Dave! Thanks for taking us on a little tour!

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Nate!! 🤘

[@ALandLTA-Adam]

Excellent stuff Dave. Really enjoyable day and great to see you. It’s amazing how much I missed there that you put in your video! 🤯

[@VintageToyRush]

Cheers Adam!! 🤘 I was thinking the same when watching your coverage. We focus on different things and that makes it interesting 👍

[@Teriyaki_Emu]

G'day Dave, Thanks for taking your time with a slow camera pan. It really helps in viewing table content... Cheers.

[@VintageToyRush]

G'day!! Glad you appreciate the camera work 😎 I film everything on an iPhone in my hand - not a fan of all those shaky toy fair videos 👌

[@lordmalvada8212]

I see the prices and I often see the word "rare" used in adverts. The sheer amount of Star Wars out there is mind-blowing.

[@VintageToyRush]

True!! It is amazing how much some of this stuff goes for yet can be seen everywhere! 👍

[@ReynoldsReviews]

What a couple of weeks you’ve had mate!!! “A well earned rest you deserve hmmm!”another top episode from the KZbin magician 👍

[@VintageToyRush]

Hey Luke!! 🤘 Ha ha!! Wise words from Yoda. Great time but honestly now only just starting to recover 🤣

[@jasonotoole1822]

That DC Deflector Case for the Read Five book is a must have for my own copy of the book...looks great in that case!

[@VintageToyRush]

Yeah Jason, definitely worth grabbing a case - keeps it nicely protected too 👍

[@MonkeyboysToys]

My eyes nearly fell out when I saw that line-up of Squid Heads with the different coloured soft goods. It's a good job I wasn't at the event because they would've ruined my bank account immediately. Great video dude, I had to rewind so many times to take it all in properly! Cheers for taking us along with you dude 👍👍

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Dave! 👍 Yeah the Squid lineup was impressive! I was at the event but didn't buy any Star Wars LOL partly because there's so much it's hard to choose but also the vintage stuff is quite expensive 🤘

[@skeletorhimself]

Some of those prices made my hair stand on end, and I don't have any hair!!

[@kieronball8962]

Great video from VTR Dave, featuring an awesome Echo Base Live and some nice pick ups.

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Kieron! 👍

[@dezt5108]

Great video of a great event! Always a pleasure to see/speak to you VTR.

[@Superfan-Lee]

Good to see you Dez. 😊👍

[@dezt5108]

@@Superfan-Lee next time we WILL have a chat 😄

[@VintageToyRush]

Cheers Dez! Great to see you at the show and project cardboard is underway 😉

[@scottwhitehouse7152]

Great video Dave. Always enjoy your toy fair videos, but all the more having been there myself. Picked up a few vintage Star Wars items myself and enjoyed the cosplayers and catching up with everyone again. Been a whirlwind week with two events on consecutive weekends and meeting so many people for the first time. Already looking forward to next time. 👍

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Scott!! 👍 Yeah, the last few weeks have been full-on especially with Scuba and Leslie visiting. But it's fun and the meeting everyone is the icing on the cake. Good to hear you picked up some vintage. I was happy to browse this time 🤘

[@sva3897]

Great playsets by Paleetoy at 5:49! That jabba's palace with the Rancor pit below looks awesome, wish we had that in the eighties. I sure like the design of these pieces. Simple materials but spot on 'vintage kenner look'. The Wampa cave and freezing chamber also look great. Looking forward to see the prototypes get released! Custom Kenner styled items like these playsets bring a fresh view on the classic Kenner line!😀

[@VintageToyRush]

Yeah, Lee is doing a great job with the play sets. Think he's taken a smart approach by experimenting with plenty of prototypes and gathering feedback. It's great to see he now has 3 sets on sale. I bought his Action Force one which I show in a separate video. Fantastic display items. Can imagine the Jabba's palace selling really well if that was released. Good quality too!!! 👍

[@ManCave1972]

Great video. Shout out to Andy Van Dyke of Toy Vault and his blue toe Vlix. Great to see Andy back on his feet. I’ve missed Echo Live every time- hope I can make the next one 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks!! 👍 Yeah, he was very happy to share his deep knowledge. Fingers crossed for you!

[@geekstrong1]

Amazing show 💪🤩

[@VintageToyRush]

Come on over Deano!! 💪

[@ianbutler183]

Amazing video mate, you got a really good shot of the Echo Base diorama i made with star wars playworld 😀😀

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Ian!! 👍 Ah cool, you made that diorama! That was awesome 🤘

[@SHABBYGEEK22]

Awesome video VTR! Love seeing all the old Palitoy goodness at Echo. And what the France!! A protective cover for the ReadFive design book! 😮 I gotta get hold of one of them! Glad you had a good time buddy!

[@VintageToyRush]

Cheers Shabby!! 🤘 Shhh, don't tell Scuba about all the Palitoy, he'll scoop it up 🤣 The protective cover is awesome! We need to find a way to ship a stack over the states. Wouldn't be surprised if Gianni and Andy are talking!! 👍

[@SHABBYGEEK22]

@@VintageToyRush yeah! I definitely need a protective case. What a great idea to do that!

[@burgieboy3586]

I spotted you at a late stage when the raffle was taking place and my legs were beginning to moan at me. Wish I had come and said hi but was to star struck. Love the videos, keep up the great work. This was my first Echo Base Live and it was amazing. Managed to grab some complete loose figures for my ever growing collection. MTFBWY

[@VintageToyRush]

Next time, please approach and say hi. I'm no star, I'm just a guy who happens to film and produce some videos. To be honest, I did laugh at the star struck, only because it seems so weird. I'm the one who's usually star struck 🤣 Great to hear you picked up some complete loose figures. This is my 4th visit now, Echo is a great place for hunting and meeting like-minded others. Cheers 🤘

[@ScottCrusher]

Loving those Turtles Fighters Dave, delightfully dodgy bootlegs!😁

[@VintageToyRush]

Right up your street Scott!!! 🤘 Why do I always come home from the premier Star Wars show with everything but Star Wars 🤣

[@dominicpaul1]

Watching that chap entomb that figure in plastic, to be locked away forever, never to be touched, or played with again, never to have space adventures, or help a child escape into fantasy and dream; was one of the most gently depressing things I've ever seen... it was like watching the slow crucifixion of a living butterfly, seeing it's movements slow to a halt, watching it's very nature fade away under the weight of the pins holding it's body and it's spirit down. Though we may force these memories into cases and yearn for them to feel the way they once did, better it is to the spirit of the creature, and the soul of the jailer, to let them soar into the wind, taking our delight with it, on it's rollercoaster tumble through the air... I'm a loose collector 😆 Absolutely love your videos mate, keep up the excellent work!! Much love ❤️ 👍💥

[@VintageToyRush]

Your comment is the most poetic I've ever received!! 🤘 I'm with you, I'm not a big fan of graded items, however, this was interesting as GW have a new feature where you place your figures in acrylic, as the guy was doing, but they're not permanently sealed. You can take apart the box. So, they're not graded, instead you can buy the kits and do it yourself. For some figures, this could be a great way to protect them. I'm mostly a loose collector as well. I like to touch these things, restore them etc. I feel I get to know them much better. Thanks for your comment, much appreciated 👍

[@dominicpaul1]

That's good to know!! 😄👍

[@callefridblom2203]

Best show

[@VintageToyRush]

Absolutely! 👍

[@keeponcollecting]

Absolutely incredible!!! It blew our minds that if you wanted to purchase the complete vintage Star Wars toy line from 1977-83, you could!!! LOL the KO Turtles line 🤷‍♂️ Do u collect turtles mate? And u played my fav VTR song by MILANO...thank u 😉 Another amazing Toy Fair and as always, very put together and edited together. We loved it Dave ❤🙏😁

[@VintageToyRush]

That's true!! You could buy pretty much the whole line!! Mind you it would need a mortgage 🤣 I have the first wave of vintage Turtles but not a full-on collector. Not sure what I'll do with those knock-offs!! Thanks guys, and yeah it was time bring our the Milano track 🤘

[@OnlyOneKenobi]

Nice! 😂I made the vid! 😉👌🏼 You also appear very briefly I my haul video, but I'm yet to edit and upload my full event vid! 🙃👌🏼 hopefully soon!

[@VintageToyRush]

Hey Nick!! 🤘 Just caught up on your haul video and there I was LOL, and I'll look out for your event video 👍

[@toneislands5438]

Loved this video so much I subscribed!!!

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks!! Much appreciated 🤘

[@justinsharpe6090]

Nice to see one of these videos where you can actually see a lot of the items and even the prices on some ! Too many shaky headache videos I have seen ! Testament to your video skills 👌

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks for your kind words 👍 I know what you mean about those kinds of videos although I'm low tech, I just use an iPhone 12, and that's it 😎

[@FullersFigures]

Looked like a fantastic Echo Dave. Some real stunning pieces there. The book cover is a great investment. I’m deffo going to look into one. I can’t believe there was a 12” Mr T figure there. 😮

[@VintageToyRush]

Loving the book cover, it's a simple thing but it just finishes off the book and nicely protects. Definitely pick on up 👍 And yeah, Mr T was there, and I mean the 12 inch one, not Dez 🤣

[@BlackArroToons]

Always cool to see those candy semi-clear red, blue, grape, Tron figures at 4:03 . Cool General Nadine card there. Prices on the classic items is always expensive, but great condition for many of them and cool eollectibles showcase, thanks VTR! Nice Turtles Fighters there.

[@VintageToyRush]

Love those Tron figures! Have them in my own collection. It's a shame they didn't release the tank or Recognizer back in the 80s 👍 This time I was mostly browsing - it's a chance to see those higher end items, but as always, I come home with something that's not Star Wars 🤣

[@BlackArroToons]

@@VintageToyRush Cool, yes, you have a nice collection of Tron. I did get the updated Diamond Select semi-clear red, blue, grape Tron 7" Figures exclusive to Comic Con years ago. They look awesome too. Didn't get the newer Tron retro figures from Disneyworld's Tron Ride Gift Shop, as I think those were only sold at the park and very expensive on ebay. Thanks!

[@VintageToyRush]

@@BlackArroToons Very nice! Those Diamond Select look fantastic and a real nod to the vintage. Yeah, annoying they have exclusives at the parks!

[@bountyhunter779]

Beautiful video. Just wish that we had something like that where I live.

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks!! 🤘 Not sure where you are but they have them in Scandinavia and perhaps other parts of Europe 👍

[@bountyhunter779]

@@VintageToyRush I'm currently on the beautiful island of Cyprus. I must wait for a Comicon convention to get something or travel to my hometown in Athens for the AthensCC. (No Comicon no vintage star was haha) Otherwise, the internet!

[@VintageToyRush]

@@bountyhunter779 Oh very nice! Would love to have some more sun and views of the sea 👍

[@RussellKowalski]

Hi Dave, It met all my expectations and more. I would love to send you a pic of my goody haul, Just don’t know how to. Meeting the actors and you was a highlight. If you are ever in the U. S., I would love to invite you over to show you my collection. Have a good one, Russ

[@VintageToyRush]

Hey Russ!! That's awesome! Well, I hope to visit the US at some point, so may have to take you up on the offer. Best way to send a pic would be a message on my Instagram account - same name as my KZbin - cheers! 👍

[@Superfan-Lee]

😊😊Great day. That C-3PO Case is interesting if you hit the pause button. I was amazed when that chap told me £50,000 for Vlix, interesting about the boots, he also said the last that sold went for about £38,000ish. Always good to chat with you. May have withdrawals from all the next weekend after having so much fun at the NEC and Echo. Cheers. Great Video. Legend!!!! 👏👏👏

[@VintageToyRush]

Legend!!! LOL 🤣 Yeah, was reading about the cases at the show. Some impressive stuff, but could not believe the 50K 🤘 To be honest, I'm looking forward to a weekend of rest 😎 Great to catch up again.

[@Blackedoutewoks]

Great video, I am pretty sure that I wouldn’t be able to make up my mind as to what to buy- just too much to choose from!

[@VintageToyRush]

BOE, you would have loved it!! 🤘

[@billpaulk1058]

Wow, the amount of boxed play sets and vehicles is overwhelming! I think I would have to pick up one of those Millennium Falcons myself. Great show man!

[@VintageToyRush]

Yeah, a Falcon!! I've been on the lookout for one of those myself 👍 It is a little overwhelming 🤘

[@billpaulk1058]

@@VintageToyRush I bet it was

[@Chasing80sToys]

Cool event. I think we might have an Echo base or at least a similar event over here, too. Always like to spot the non Star Wars toys at such an event. Think I saw a vintage motu Leech on card in there.

[@VintageToyRush]

Oh cool, hope you can attend your Echo event. I know there's Echo happening in Sweden as well. And yeah, there was quite of MOTU there 🤘

[@graemestoker4091]

TY for putting this video together. I was Earlybird at this event and I agree it was fantastic - allowing me to pick up some choice figures and ships for the collection but also be immersed in everything Starwars Vintage including all the great sellers and buyers... a great event..

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks!! 👍 I usually go early bird for toy fairs, but never for Echo. Do you recommend Early Bird? Certainly is a great event though 🤘

[@graemestoker4091]

@@VintageToyRush - hum, I'd say if you have specific things you are looking for yes.... if you're just browsing and soaking up the event then you can slide in after the early bird

[@UsualmikeTelevision]

Amazing place that Echobase is. I have to get there some day. So many fantastic Star Wars Kenner items including that Vlix! Thank you Dave!!!

[@VintageToyRush]

You'd love it Mike!! 🤘 Did you see all those Ewoks on card?? Was thinking you'd like them. Have you got 50K spare for the Vlix 😎

[@stevobranno6311]

Amazing footage Dave ,love your channel 😃🖖

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Stevo!! 👍 Appreciate that!

[@jeff72_]

Impressive, most impressive... Some fab items for sale this year, I would have lost the run of myself 😆😎 Thanks for sharing Dave, top man!

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Jeff!! 👍 It's difficult to hold back, although the prices do help 🤣

[@CollectingStarWars]

Rock On Dave! Your Toy Show Tours are Always the BEST!!! Echo Live is the one show I would jump in my X-Wing and attend, if I only had an X-Wing. Oh well, your video is the next best thing. 🤟🤩

[@VintageToyRush]

Ha ha!! You can jump on a plane and pretend it's an X-Wing 🤣 It's a great show! Thanks, appreciate your kind words!! 🤘

[@daydreamerdesigns3D]

Love this - I could have spent a lot of money there!

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks! Yeah, too easy to spend, although I didn't buy any Star Wars LOL 🤘

[@RussellKowalski]

Hi Dave, My name is Russ, The American you met at Echo Base Live. I just watched your video on the event and heard you mention an American at the end that you forgot his name. I think that might be me ? Just wanted to say Thanx for the mention if it was me and please keep up the great videos you make. Russ.

[@VintageToyRush]

Hey Russ!! Yes, it was you I was referring to! It was great to meet you and I hope Echo met your expectations. Also, did you have any luck finding some goodies? Cheers, Dave 🤘

[@gavinfisher8696]

Awesome Dave! Great to see you and many thanks for the feature. PS good luck with the restoration!

[@VintageToyRush]

No problem Gavin! Had a quick look at the R2 and the restoration should be no problem 👍

[@Gforceracing20]

Bang on Ahsoka cosplay!

[@Gforceracing20]

You'll make UsualMike proper jealous with those Ewoks figures

[@sianhope4319]

Thank you 😊

[@VintageToyRush]

Yeah Ahsoka was fantastic!! 🤘

[@VintageToyRush]

Hi Sian, your cosplay was amazing. Do you cosplay as anyone else?

[@VintageToyRush]

Ha! I did think of Mike at the time! 🤣

[@AllTheCoolStuff]

Great vid :)

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks!! 🤘 I ran out of phone battery by the time I got to the 2nd hall!! Next time I'll include your stall 👍

[@AllTheCoolStuff]

@@VintageToyRush no worries at all, you got all the good stuff in the vid :)

[@BROOKSCOLLECTABLES]

Wish I could have been there !

[@VintageToyRush]

Hi!! Certainly worth the visit!! 👍

[@BROOKSCOLLECTABLES]

@@VintageToyRush great video, subscribed to your channel, if you’re ever in Blackpool pop in and say hello ! M

[@VintageToyRush]

@@BROOKSCOLLECTABLES thanks!! will do, been subscribed to your channel and heard many good things about your shop 👍

[@scubapete9500]

They made a Palitoy Sandcrawler too?!! Oh man!!!

[@VintageToyRush]

Stay away from our Palitoy!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TimHayes]

Hello VTR Dave!

[@VintageToyRush]

Hi Tim!! 🤘

[@jonboldrey5339]

Nec eco really threw off everyone KZbin video schedule. Luke like 4 days off 🇺🇸🤠🇬🇧💪🤣

[@VintageToyRush]

Ha ha Jon!! I'm knackered and maybe all toyed out for now 🤣

[@bestwrestlingcameos1446]

Funny enough for nostagia factor id of bought that bootleg "galaxy empire" fig for 10p 😂😂 i know what u think like WTF but back in the day when the films got re released i went to skegness and the old skool shops there were like markets and i remember buying all 4 of those bootleg figs not knowing what bootleg was i just bought anything starwars back then i was only 10 so for 10p for nostalgia and a giggle is worth it 😊

[@VintageToyRush]

Ha ha! I did look at that Galaxy Empire and was kind of tempted! Great story too, thanks for telling 👍

[@RussellKowalski]

Hi

[@VintageToyRush]

Hey!! 👍

[@brianw3696]

Hi Does anyone have the details of the seller who had all the 12 inch dolls in acrylic at around the 6.30 time stamp of the video Thanks in advance for any information

[@VintageToyRush]

Usually, I overlay everyone's contact details on the video but this was such a quick turn-around I didn't get a chance. They didn't have sign on their stall, but when I looked closely at my footage I could see a card at the back of their table with toywars77.co.uk/ on it. I hope that's them, always worth a try. Thanks for watching 👍

[@andylemiere516]

Your collection vs a Graded VLIX.....what is worth more? And if the Vlix is more, would you trade one for the other?

[@VintageToyRush]

Hey Andy, I would keep my collection, every time 😎 Would you ever be interested in that Vlix?

[@alexmac337]

Never understood why vintage Star Wars stuff is so expensive. I went to a toy fair, hundreds of stalls and nearly every one had loads of vintage Star Wars, so its not as if its rare.

[@VintageToyRush]

Yeah, there's stacks of vintage Star Wars out there - some items are definitely rarer and harder to find 👍

[@obirobkenobi3599]

Yeah…..I think I’ll stick with my custom vlix 😂😂😂

[@VintageToyRush]

Ha ha!! 🤣

[@obirobkenobi3599]

How often is this held? Does the venue change?

[@VintageToyRush]

Twice a year - usually Apr & Oct and it's always been in the Redditch shopping centre since I've been attending 👍

[@obirobkenobi3599]

@@VintageToyRush thsnkyou. How on adv do they book oct? Is it ticketed?

[@VintageToyRush]

@@obirobkenobi3599 There's an early bird (you get 45 mins access before everyone else) which you can buy a ticket for (search for Echo Base Live on Facebook). Honestly, I just do general admission from 10am which is free - no tickets required.

[@mlballhawks]

OUTSTANDING! Booking a trip for next year from California!

[@VintageToyRush]

Wow! That's a trip and a half. Hopefully, you'll be seeing other parts of the UK as well 👍

[@AFCManUk]

Apart from graded and carded figures, vehicles and playsets, how is there ANY money to be made from collecting Star Wars toys? As much as there are loads of different figures, the market is absolutely saturated with Star Wars stuff, and every Toy Fair I go to is awash with figures old and new, and most sellers have 3, 4, 5 copies of the exact same toys. I honestly can't see how some of the toys can be worth more than a few quid each, or why anyone would pay more than a few quid for them, considering how numerous and easily available they are.

[@VintageToyRush]

It is surprising how much is asked for some of the stuff, as you say there's plenty of it. However, good condition and complete can become more difficult to find. Mind you, I've been hunting for a Blue Snag for a while and have come across plenty of them and wonder why the price is so high. They're relatively easy to find. Other stuff at the show though is definitely rarer if you take into account packaging, condition and the items themselves. 👍

[@hydieboy1]

£50K for a loose , graded droids figure in this day & age… that guy is deluded, no one is paying that & rightfully so £50K 😂😭😭😭

[@VintageToyRush]

Well, apparently one went for £38K !!! It was a first shot Vlix, not the usual Glasslite version, so probably rarer than a rocket firing Boba Fett. Still, numbers I can't comprehend 👍

[@johncraig2684]

I used to go to school with this guy doing the video....he used to eat all the teachers chalk and spend the rest of the day farting white dust.. Should he be allowed outside unsupervised ?

[@VintageToyRush]

Yes, it's perfectly safe, my mum had me tested at a young age.

[@johncraig2684]

@@VintageToyRush I'm pleased to hear it... continue your fine work and stay away from chalk.