Hi guys,

Just a super quick post to give a shout up to a new Facebook group named ‘Vintage Star Wars figure variant collectors.’ My good friend Marco Van Dijk (aka ‘Mr GG’) from Rotterdam set this group up for collectors to learn and to share their knowledge of loose Star Wars vintage figure variants. While it can be argued that the proliferation of vintage Star Wars related Facebook groups is getting out of hand, I’m quite surprised that the idea behind this group hadn’t been thought of previously. Marco has set up some pretty solid rules about what can be discussed in this group so that the variant collecting experience isn’t diluted by off-topic posts. I know Marco personally too and I can tell you straight up that even though he is a very respectful guy, he does not take any crap. I’m confident that any troublemakers will be booted quick smart.

The group has only recently been created yet we’ve already signed up some of the hobby’s biggest variant brains. Not only have these guys signed up but they are actively involved in discussions and are always happy to help out others. I spend a lot of time studying Luke variants yet I’ve already learnt loads from fellow members. It really is a great group and the atmosphere is super friendly and easy-going.

Marco has also made myself, Jeff N and Michiel.W admins. I’m the only one who isn’t Dutch and who doesn’t live in Rotterdam so I’m definitely the odd one out…

So please come join us if you love variant collecting or you’d like to learn more about the subject:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Variationcollectorsworldwide/

Check out a couple of our past interviews if you are interested in learning more about some well-known variant collectors and their views on the hobby:

http://vintagestarwarscollectors.com/collector-interview-1-alexander-magraw-the-beard-behind-that-luke-bespin-limelight/

http://vintagestarwarscollectors.com/collector-interview-4-wolff-aka-wbobafett/