Mexican Jawa (Yawa) Vinyl Bootleg/Knockoff

 

 

Pictured is a Vinyl Jawa Bootleg/Knockoff from Mexico. Though ugly and down right strange looking, the Jawa is oozing with appeal. The figure is painted dark green with black feet, hands and the face is black with hollowed yellow eyes. Being honest, I am not sure if the Jawa is about give someone their last rights or take his two lightsabers and cut them in half.

Here is close-up picture of the face and his menacing red lightsabers on his hilt. The figure is 10" tall and is hollow underneath the feet (not pictured). In the world of Jawa bootlegs or dare I say knock-offs, this fits in very in well with my collection and is a welcome addition.

Archive Miniatures Bootleg Jawas (MISP)

Pictured are Archive Miniatures Bootleg pewter Jawas. Produced around 1977 or possibly 1978, these are essentially the first pewter rendition of characters from Star Wars. Unfortunately and due to the license for Star Wars being owned by Kenner, they were never approved for production, thus making them only available as bootlegs. Sold in sets of five, the figures were unpainted. Note the Grocery price sticker ($2.95) on the front of the pack, as these were sold in Hobby shops and Novelty Stores. 

Here is a closeup of the Jawas. Though they lack the "fan fare"of 12 Backs and other hard to find Star Wars collectibles, the sets are quite rare and I am fortunate to have two of them. These make a nice addition to my "ongoing" Jawa run and my every evolving collection of Bootlegs.

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.

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.
 

Star Wars Celebration Jawas.

So people always ask me, "why do you go to Star Wars Celebration"? The answer is simple. I have a chance to reconnect with Friends and of course, score more Jawas for my never ending Jawa run. Pictured are some of the new additions I obtained at the most recent Star Wars Celebration in April 2017. The plush Sandcrawler had been a Celebration Store Exclusive and features two mini plush Jawas in the back (not pictured). The Clawa proof cards were handed out at the Archive Party III and feature a kick ass Kitty (Clawa) posing as a Jawa. The small proof card had been handed out at the Gentle Giant booth and finally, the Jawa shot glasses were exclusive the Facebook Meet and Greet at Kings Lanes on the next to last day of Celebration. These are noted additions to my Jawa run and are proudly displayed.

Celebration VIII Exclusive MADBROWNZ "Team Tonia" Lapel Pins.

I am proud to announce my Celebration VIII Exclusive MADBROWNZ "Team Tonia" Lapel Pins. These beautiful pins showcase a menacing Jawa holding a blaster. They also note "Team Tonia" in purple, as I have once again partnered with Team Tonia to benefit Run 4 Project Purple, in their fight to beat Pancreatic Cancer.

These pins will be handed out at Star Wars Celebration CVIII from April 13 - 16, 2017. However, fifteen  pins have been set aside and are being sold with 100% of the benefits going to Run 4 Project Purple, as they help in the search for a cure to Pancreatic Cancer. For more information on Pancreatic Cancer, please visit CurePC.

We were able to raise $260.00, which were proudly donated to Project Purple. A HUGE thank you to everyone who purchased a pin and contributed to this Charity Drive.

Underground Toys 12” Talking Plush Prototype ( Unproduced Sample)

Designed by Just Play Toys, this unproduced sample had been created for an agreement between Just Play Toys and Underground Toys, to be sold by Underground Toys. When designed, the sample had been sent to Underground Toys for comments and approval. The sample measures 12” tall and is missing the tag that would normally be attached to the side, the “I Talk” tag has not been applied and the weapon is very different than the version that had been produced. The sounds that were used for the sample are rougher in clarity and more drawn out. The sample came in a clear bag, a comment sheet for “first round approval” and a tag noting “sample” as well. This is the first plush prototype I have had the opportunity to add to my collection and I am extremely excited to add these to my collection. 

1977 Yamakatsu Japanese Jawa Topps Cards.

One of the best parts of the hobby is discovering something new and being lucky enough to add it to your collection. Pictured is one of three 1977 Japanese Topps cards featuring a Jawa released by the Yamakatsu Corporation. Exclusive to Japan, these 3 1/2" by 5 " cards were sold in cellophane packs and distributed by retailers. The card pictured features R2D2, R5D4, Luke and a Jawa in the background. The back of the card has a picture of C3PO and text in Kanji (Japanese).

Here is picture of the second card. Though they might appear to be same, there are three Jawas helping Luke inspect R5D4, before purchasing him. As we all know, R5D4 blew a motor and they "settled" for R2D2. The back of the card features C3PO and R2D2 with the text written in Kanji (Japanese)

Lastly, we have a sealed pack of cards that I recently purchased. There are four cards per pack and though not hard to track individually, sealed packs are not easy to find. These are very notable additions to my collection.

Celebration VII Exclusive MADBROWNZ "Team Tonia" Lapel Pins.

I am proud to announce my Celebration VII Exclusive MADBROWNZ "Team Tonia" Lapel Pins. These beautiful pins showcase a mean looking Jawa holding a blaster. They also note "Team Tonia" in purple, as  I have partnered with them to help benefit Run 4 Project Purple, in their fight to beat Pancreatic Cancer.

These pins will be handed out at Star Wars Celebration CVII from April 16 - 19, 2015. However, ten pins will be set aside and sold with 100% of the benefits going to Run 4 Project Purple, as they help in the search for a cure for Pancreatic Cancer.For more information on Pancreatic Cancer, please visit CurePC.

We were able to raise over $200.00 for Run 4 Project Purple. While this may not seem like a huge amount of money, this will go a long way in making someone's life better. Thank you very much to everyone who bid on our auctions.

Pysber Booties (Custom) Jawa Bootlegs

Pictured are the most awesome custom Jawa Bootlegs that were recently added to my collection. The Psyber Booties (Smelio Dweling Maai Moni) figures are made of hard resin and painted in a broad assortment of cheesy colors.

Here is the second assortment of Jawa bootlegs. Unlike the resin figures, these were cast in dark green and brown wax, making them very fragile.

The maker of these awesome bootlegs were kind enough to include the Molds (Wax and Resin) and "First Shot" of the bootleg figures.

Here is a group shot of the Resin and Wax figures, as well as the Molds and "First Shots". These unbelievable bootlegs were given to me via my Secret Santa from The Imperial Gunnery Forum. Held once a year, Members are sent the name, address and a list of wants from other collectors. This allows Collectors to not only give to each other, but back to the Community as well. 

Tomy 16" Plush Jawa Doll (Japan)

Pictured is a 16" Plush Jawa Doll, produced by Tomy. These beautiful Plush figures were produced in 2002 and only available in Japan. The Jawa stands 16" tall and is the largest Plush Jawa produced for the modern line. The Jawa features a Blaster, Bandolier, plastic yellow eyes and Tomy tag (still attached). The hood can be pulled back, to reveal an all black fabric head. The Plush figures were shipped in clear plastic bags, which are easily lost. I am fortunate to have one of the original bags.

I can only assume that production numbers for this line were fairly low, as the Jawa is fairly hard to find. This is a welcome addition to my Collection..

Vintage Jawa Lobby Card signed by Rusty Goffe.

 

Pictured is a signed "Jawa" Lobby Card by Rusty Goffe. He is one of many actors that played the Jawa character in the Original Star Wars Saga in 1977. This beautifully framed card had been given to me by my "Secret Santa" Mike Z from The Imperial Gunnery Forum. Held once a year, Members are sent the name, address and a list of wants from other collectors. This allows Collectors to not only give to each other, but back to the Community as well. 

Here is a close-up of the Actor's name under the frame. Also noted is "The Collection of MADBROWNZ" as well. This personal touch makes this gift even more special. Mike also included a sweet loose Jawa (not pictured) with this framed picture. I cannot thank him enough for a truly unique gift that I will proudly display with my Jawa Collection.

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