Trooper Samson takes aim at Halloween treats! 1978

I’ll always love the Ben Cooper Stormtrooper costume! Here we see that Sam has also gotten completely into character! Blaster aimed at who knows how many imaginary rebels!

Aside from Vader, the Stormtrooper was by far the most wanted costume …

Young Jason’s X-Wing is ready for birthday fun! 1978

Jason’s birthday in 1978 was surely memorable! And from the look of it, after he blows out the candles, he’ll be off to blow up the Death Star!…

Don’t mess with the kid in the Star Wars cap! Darren 1978

If the year was was still 1978 and you saw a kid like Darren, would you tell him you liked his hat? You’d ask just that, and then you’d ask where you could get one. You would, wouldn’t you?…

Darren talks Star Wars at a talent show in 1978

So much to discuss, Star Wars comics! Star Wars figures! Star Wars games! The crowd seems riveted also, that’s always the sign of a good presentation. Nice job Darren!…

Darren and Simon befriend a Stormtrooper! 1978

Yes folks, this is a real Stormtrooper costume! This must have been a Department Store appearance(?) in the UK.

At any rate, the boys seem pretty pleased to have met a soldier of the Empire. The Trooper doesn’t look too …

An X-Wing, Ward, and his Dad in 1978

Ward remembers “Turning 11, in 1978 – and the yearly measurement photo back-to-back with Dad.” I guess the X-Wing is there to show scale(?) 🙂…

Ward’s 11th birthday Star Wars cake! 1978

The Force is with Ward, that’s for certain! That cake is a thing of beauty. The figures atop the cake, the little Artoo drawn in frosting, the Star Wars logo in green! I would have found it hard to eat …

Artoo and Batman share a moment before tricks and treats. John 1978

Here’s a rare photo of Batman, and Artoo hanging out before hitting the streets for tricks and treats! Not really, but John does look pretty “comfy” in his Artoo costume.

John remembers “Here’s a photo of the R2-D2 Halloween costume …

Mike and his sister compare toys; Vader wins! 1978

Sure, dolls make a great companion for a little kid, but what if you could have a Vader? Mike’s sister makes a great case, but Mike seems to know exactly what to choose. Vader and Star Wars always wins, always!…