DSA Toy Theater.

[Deslock]

Well, after a very long hunt, I was finally able to get one of my grail items. Something that I've wanted for this for years, but the price was always just too damned high. If I found a cheap one, it was always busted up, missing pieces, or the electronics didn't work. Usually all three.Or if it's in good condition, they want $400 or more, plus shipping on top of that. But tonight I was searching Ebay and saw one that I thought might work. The seller wanted $150 plus $23 for shipping. I sent him an offer for $100, as I told him it would probably set me back another $100 to replace the few missing parts, figuring what the Hell, it can't hurt to ask, all he could say back is "No thanks". I did explain to him that this item would be for use in this Toy Theater, that I wasn't just another cheap ass trying to low ball him. I hate low ballers myself.

He quickly sent me a message accepting my offer !!. It should be here early next week. So very soon the DSA will have their very own AT-AT !!. :D

I specifically wanted the 2010 version because the cockpit holds three figures, two drivers and a commander. And this version also has a complete detailed interior. Whereas the older versions only hold two drivers, and a hollow interior. I don't know exactly just how many pieces are missing, but it looks to be in good condition overall, and for the price, I'm quite happy with the decision. He knocked $50 off the price, and Daz had a $15 dollar off Ebay coupon, so for $108 bucks, I can't really complain. It should be a great deal !. He said it's missing the chin and cheek guns, a small strut that attaches to one of the legs, and the interior cockpit display glass. And if that's all that's missing, those items should be easy to replace. Not cheap, but easy to repair.

I'll give a more updated post once it gets here. Keep your fingers crossed for me guys that's all that's missing !.

But YAY !!! I got us an AT-AT !!! :D

[Kamui]

I hope we see it sometime in 2018 lol, But yea man thats great. I have an AT-AT myself and they are pretty good.

[RaTix]

So really.. All this delay is Mui's fault. If he just sold Des the AT-AT years ago, we could have avoided all this waiting. lol

[Deslock]

Well, the seller shipped it out this morning, it's estimated to arrive this coming Monday. From what I could tell, it's also missing the interior ladder, and the two large control consoles in the troop bay. I can only assume it's also missing the two small control consoles in the speeder bike bay, the speeder bike and the launching ramp. I hope not. I do have a bunch of extra speeders though, but I really hope the ramp is there. But at least it has all seven doors and hatches, which most sell for at least $30/40 each, so that saves me at least $200. I was checking last night, and there is someone selling the two consoles and the cockpit glass, but he wants $55 for all three. *Whew* I hope I can find them cheaper than that. But as I said, I can't complain $108 is awesome for a vehicle this size, it's a monster !. :



My next grail item is to find an Imperial shuttle for a decent price, RaTix has to have his pimp ride ya know !. ;)

[Kamui]

108 is pretty good, I got it for $80 in 1997. I dunno if Des wants a AT-AT thats missing its front guns(Not sure who damaged or misplaced it, lol).

[Deslock]

'Mui, you could replace those chin guns for about $17, a heckuva lot cheaper than the $40 bucks I'm looking at.

Fixed the video link problem in the above post ^.

[RaTix]

Okay, yeah. I kind of really want my own AT-AT now. lol.

[Andy]

Yeah I have an older model like Mui. This other one is much cooler

[Kamui]

I've always wanted that imperial Shuttle, I got into Star Wars during Shadows of the Empire so I have Dash Rendar's ship. I also have a tie fighter, Damaged AT-ST. Luckily all my SW figures are in good condition. I think I stopped when I made it into high school where I just more into pc games, and other games.

Thanks Des, I will see about replacing the guns, The vehicle is in good condition, Just some degenerates messes up the chin turrets, lol.

Would like to repair my atst at some point too, Need a bigger place and a display case for the figures.

Is Shadows of the Empire canon or part of the legends universe? Im glad Chewie doesn't get crushed by a moon now at least.

[Andy]

I also have Rendar's ship (which I bought from Solo) and a bunch of other ships as well. I don't know if they have ever really addressed the canon aspect of Shadows. The Outrider did appear in the special edition versions of the original trilogy

[Deslock]

I've always wanted that imperial Shuttle, I got into Star Wars during Shadows of the Empire so I have Dash Rendar's ship. I also have a tie fighter, Damaged AT-ST. Luckily all my SW figures are in good condition. I think I stopped when I made it into high school where I just more into pc games, and other games.

Thanks Des, I will see about replacing the guns, The vehicle is in good condition, Just some degenerates messes up the chin turrets, lol.

Would like to repair my atst at some point too, Need a bigger place and a display case for the figures.

Is Shadows of the Empire canon or part of the legends universe? Im glad Chewie doesn't get crushed by a moon now at least.

Well, I hope this helps. These guys have been a Godsend to me. I would rather take something old and restore it, than pay big bucks for a MIB. I'm glad I listened to my wife, she'd always tell me not to settle on a crappy AT-AT, to rather wait until I get lucky and find a good one at a reasonable price. I damned near bit the bullet and spent $275 on an AT-AT the other day, but she convinced me to wait, and I'm very glad I took her advice. But as I said before, this should help you guys. The problems you guys have are very easy fixes.:



Replacement chin guns you can find at Ebay, or reproparts.net



You can get the replacement stickers for free at Toypolloi.com . he has a bunch of awesome free decals for free printing at his site.

[Deslock]

I've uploaded these last three pictures on the homepage Toy Theater article, so everyone can see and enjoy them without all these comments interrupting the flow. Many more to come in the next days. Thanks for your patience, I hope y'all like them as much as I've enjoyed making all these sets over these years. I just figured "Fuck it". I'm going to post them. Not as perfect as I would like, but such is life. Enjoy !! :D

[Deslock]

Got our AT-AT today. Seller didn't tell me the neck pinion was knocked out of place, and I had to take it completely apart to repair the neck so it would move like it's supposed to. But in doing so, the wires ripped off of the speaker, so now I have to fix that. It's missing the chin guns, cheek guns, interior pylon consoles, the speeder bike, and the speeder bike ramp. Everything else isn't too bad, but replacing the guns I'm looking at or about $80 combined. But, as I said, he did knock $50 bucks off the price. So there's that I guess.

[Deslock]

Well, last night I noticed our Wal-Mart had the old "Forcelink" sets for the action figures marked down from $25, to $5. I took a look at it and figured the speaker had to be close. So I bought one and took it apart. I cut the speaker out of it and lengthened the wires to it with some extra wire I had. Soldered it all together. and there were two small nubs I had to trim off the sides of the speaker. It was a perfect fit !. And the bonus was by replacing the 8yr. old speaker with a new one I'd say it's actually about 20% louder. Now to get the guns ordered. Without any guns, it's like Grandpa without his dentures !.

[Deslock]

Okay, yeah. I kind of really want my own AT-AT now. lol.

I can keep an eye out for ya if you want one. I could grab up a cheap one and restore it for you. Much cheaper than buying MIB. I'm working on trying to get a Pimp Shuttle for you to ride around in right now. I'm going to try and get some more pictures posted in the next few days, if my son will be kind enough to let me get some sleep besides 3-4 hours a night.

I've got the cheek guns and the missiles ordered for our AT-AT, should be here in the next few days. Chin guns are another matter. No way in Hell I'm paying $50 for replacements. I'll make my own before paying that.