Star Wars Memories

Thu, Jul 19, 2007

Star Wars comic advertisement from the 1980's.

Now back in the mid 80’s I was a big Star Wars fan. I can’t recall when I first saw the original three movies, but I had it bad for the Star Wars action figures and the comics. I still have all of the stuff and enjoy looking at it from time to time. Here’s a comic ad from the 80’s for a bunch of Star Wars merchandise including comics, calendars, sketchbooks, buttons and t-shirts. They even gave you the option to get the iron-on transfers so you can make your own cool Star Wars tees. (We older folk did that sort of thing back then for some reason.)

It’s hard to believe we’re at the 30 year mark and Star Wars is as popular as it ever was. Although I’m a purist and enjoy the original untouched flicks, it’s good seeing kids still enjoying the story today.

The Jedi sized, full page version of this ad is right here, padawan. (And yes I still do the “Luke, I am your father” bit while speaking into a spinning fan.)


4 Comments

Comment by lamartherevenger

Jul 20, 2007 @ 10:07 pm

How old were you when you saw the first one. I was almost three, and I still remember seeing it in the theatre.

Comment by Savage

Jul 21, 2007 @ 9:36 am

I just remember that I was in the back seat of my parents car going to the theater. I was a much younger Old Man at the time, but older than three.

Comment by &Rew

Jul 21, 2007 @ 9:46 pm

“jedi sized”

I LOLed.

i saw one of those movies on a re-release when i was young but not too young, i think. my memory could be betraying me, and it may not have been a nationwide thing, but i think it happened a dozen years ago and i was living in NM.

i noticed that you’re on an all nintendo playing streak. MP8 worth it? i kinda want to pick it up, but i’m a little nervous about what i’ll have to do with the wiimote.

&Rew.

Comment by Savage

Jul 21, 2007 @ 10:08 pm

I’m glad you like the post Andrew. I wish I could have met you at the Crazy4Cult show the other night, esp. since one of your paintings sold to Kevin Smith. I looked for the black shirt and short hair w/o luck. The gallery was packed.

I do enjoy Nintendo (as you might notice with my gaming posts too). I like Mario Party 8 and (whether the Wii system was on or off) I’ve not had to do too many silly things with the Wiimote yet.

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