Star Wnrs (Lepin) Bootleg Jawa Lego's.

 

The world of bootlegs or knockoffs is an ever evolving and changing evolution of a figure or set. Pictured are bootleg Legos, created by Lepin. These are similar to the Lego brand, but are bootlegged and sold in different Countries, most notably Singapore and Thailand. Note the "Star Wnrs" vice Star Wars in the title of the box and various other misrepresentations in the background picture.

As you can see the box is bigger than the "normal" production one and sharp eyes will note the difference pieces, 219 to 197 as well. The set is still sealed and for now, I have no plans on taking them out and comparing the two sets and individual pieces. This is a nice addition to my collection.

Jawa Bootleg Set (Ugly Buggers)

Pictured are two sets of Bootleg Jawas. Referred to as "Ugly Buggers", these were produced in Thailand and are made of paper and a wood type of material. The eyes are painted and glued to the head, similar to the weapon (white) that is glued to the hand and cannot be removed. The bandolier is painted in black on the chest to mimic the figure from the movie. They vary in color and can be found with and without weapons. Oddly enough, the Gold one is sealed in a clear baggie as this might have been an exclusive for the initial set of four.

Pictured above is a set without weapons. Similar to the ones pictured above, they are made of the same material, but the bandolier seems to be more blended. I have to admit these are very strange, but make a wonderful addition to my Jawa Collection.

Droid Factory Sandcrawler Playset

Pictured is the Droid Factory Sandcrawler. Exclusive to Disney Park stores, the Sandcrawler features lights, sound effects, a new Jawa and Gonk Droid. I would even dare to say, this rivals the Vintage Sandcrawler, released in 1979.

Here is a picture of the back, detailing the features of the Sandcrawler, specifically the electronic ladder, which is just awesome. Also, the side, front and top doors of the Sandcrawler come open, allowing you to display multiple Jawas as they travel across Tatooine looking for more droids to scavenge.

Here is a close-up of the Jawa and Gonk Droid that are exclusive to the playset. Just an unbelievable Vehicle and Playset that I am very happy to add to my collection.

Celebration Orlando 2017 Uncut Sandcrawler Patch.

Fortunately or unfortunately, there are very few things I take personal for this hobby. Though I truly love collecting, in the end, these are merely items residing in my home to be shared with friends who share a common passion and family, who in the end allow us the time to pursue them. The pictured patch came from my dear friend Bob Martinazzi, who we tragically lost in 2018. He was a good man, a devoted Father and a fellow "Vintage Snob" as we had a small clique of friends who focused primarily on Vintage Star Wars. Bob focused on Luke Jedi and amassed an impressive collection over many years. I initially made a deal with Bob around September 2017 for this vary Patch, but we never "officially" completed the deal before he passed. I am very thankful for his wife, Allison who allowed me to complete the longest deal in my collecting journey. This patch means a lot to me and will always be proudly displayed in my collection.

Celebration Chicago (CIX) Exclusive MADBROWNZ Jawa Pins and Buttons.

I am proud to announce my Celebration Chicago (CIX) Exclusive MADBROWNZ Jawa Lapel pins and buttons. These beautiful pins and buttons showcase a Jedi Jawa with his "Cancer Saber" ready to do some damage. They also note "RIP Luke Jedi" as I personally pay tribute to my good friend Bob Martinazzi (http://www.lukejedi.info/), who we lost in 2018.


These pins and buttons will be handed out at Star Wars Celebration CVIII from April 11-15, 2019. However, ten sets (Pins and Buttons) have been set aside and are being sold with 100% of the benefits going to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to aid in their quest to find a cure for children's catastrophic diseases. For more information St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, please visit https://www.stjude.org/.

Thank you to everyone who purchased a pin and button set. Based on your generosity, we donated $355.00 to St. Jude, so they can continue to break down the barriers and end Child Cancer for good. Again, thank you for your kindness and good will.