Welcome to our eighth segment of ‘Collector Snapshot’ where a vintage collector is given 10 short questions to answer using only a sentence or two. The same questions will be given to the next collector appearing on the blog. Next up is 38 year old Brazilian Julio Zary, who is a military man and hails from Rio De Janeiro.
I’ve come across Juilo many times on Rebelscum where he is known as ‘Julioviper’. He has posted cool photos of his Model Trem collection and is also often selling Model Trems and Glasslite figures. I love to hearing his stories about being being a kid in Brazil when these figures were on sale there. He also actually runs a blog about Model Trems so go and check it out. All the cool collectors have blogs….
http://modeltremstarwars.blogspot.com.br/
I have a couple of Model Trems myself and am surprised these bootlegs are not more popular. For those who don’t know much about them, check out this great write-up by the undisputed bootleg king himself – Joe Y.http://www.theouterrealmsw.com/Model_Trem_Star_Wars.html
Now to the ten questions. Take it away Julio and thanks for appearing on the blog!
1. How long have you been collecting?
I have been collecting since 1986, stopped for a while from 2009 to 2013, and now I am back lol.
2. What do you collect?
I collect Model Trem Star Wars figures, Glasslite Star Wars figures, vintage Kenner and newer figures from episodes IV to VI.
3. What’s your grail?
My grail is a Model Trem Bib Fortuna all complete, with staff, cape and box in mint condition.
4. What collectors inspire you?
Patsy Pedicini and Martjin Emmelot (VSCW: both Model Trem collectors).
5. What is your most embarrassing moment as a collector?
I had to cry to buy the very last Model Trem from the shop, because it was forbidden after 1988, when Glasslite brought the first and unique wave to Brazil. And it worked, as I got a 2-1B.
6. What is your favourite Star Wars film?
Episode V, I think.
7. What would you change about the collecting community?
Change the thinking of some guys that collecting is a death race.
8. Forums or Facebook groups?
Forums, because I don’t have a Facebook account, hahaha. Forums are easier to find the info you need.
9. What Star Wars character do you most resemble?
Han Solo, I think.
10. Is there one thing that collectors may not know about you?
I like GI Joe too, haha.