Spencer befriends a Christmas TaunTaun! 1980

Spencer tells us,”I found a Star Wars ghost of Christmas past. That’s me, at my Grandparents house, holding to a Taun-Taun. X-wing box in the background.”

Merry Christmas, Spencer! …

Lee, Luke, and Han! 1980

Joy is a new Star Wars figure! Case in point, please refer to the photo above. …

Robert’s new X-Wing is fueled for adventure! 1980

Rob’s the proud new owner of an X-Wing. Look! The entire room is beaming!

Happy Birthday, Robert! …

Bruce and Chewbacca meet! 1980

Bruce admires his new Chewbacca’s posability, and obviously looks forward to countless hours of adventure with his new Wookiee sidekick! …

Scott revels in the majesty of Darth Vader! 1980

Scott gleefully shows off an amazing present, the Darth Vader Collector’s Case! A staple of early figure collecting that was surely a welcome Kenner Star Wars item of legendary greatness! …

Shawn as Yoda! Halloween 1980

Shawn posted,”My Star Wars Halloween in 1980. Yoda and Superman – the real Dynamic Duo.”

A winning team up for sure! …

Jay Fett and the head of his last bounty! Halloween 1980

Fear is the tool of a bounty hunter! Carrying your last bounty’s head around is the most intimidating thing a soldier of fortune can do!

Now the pumpkin people are intimidated beyond their wits…probably. …

…that time Santa gave Jay a blaster! Christmas 1980

Sorry Jay, but the first thing that comes into my head? YOU’RE GONNA SHOOT YOUR EYE OUT, KID! …

Dad inspects a Star Wars unboxing! Jay, Christmas 1980

It’s hard not to get caught up in Star Wars fun! It was awesome then, it’s still pretty awesome now! …