Nicolas and the crew of the Falcon – 1985

Here’s Nicolas chillin’ with his chums Han, Lando, and Chewie. Oh what adventures are to come.…

Ken flys the Star Wars blanket flag! 1985

Ken remembers, “I was on vacation in Texas with the family in 1985 at the age of 16.  I was holding the towel to show how windy it was.  That hair was 1980s metal mullet.”

Good times!…

Paul and siblings love Star Wars! 1985

Paul spreads the fun of Star Wars to dang near EVERYBODY! If you want to know more about Paul and his adventures in front of the camera, go to https://www.youtube.com/user/weirdpaulp…

Jared, family, and the Falcon! 1985

If igrewupstarwars.com has taught me anything, it’s that getting the Millennium Falcon for Christmas is pure bliss! Jared remembers, “My younger brother, my Dad and I somewhere around Christmas 1985. My falcon ended up outside a lot in the snowy …

Balazs is HAN SOLO! Christmas 1985

Balazs takes aim as Han, while the Falcon receives some “work” in the background. Christmas is an awesome time of year, especially when there are Star Wars toys involved.…

Joel goofs around while the Falcon is assembled. Christmas 1985

Uncle Chuck feverishly assembles the Falcon while Joel just sits there goofing off. I hope the sticker application was left to Joel. There was always a sense of accomplishment gushing over the instruction manuals of those Star Wars toys, and …

Chris clutches his Taun-Taun box… 1985

I’m assuming the Taun-Taun is still packed within. I’d hold the box tight also. Star Wars toys are worth it’s weight in gold! Chris knows this! Tracy seems to appreciate the same.…

Stefanie loves Star Wars toys too! 1985

Stefanie loves Star Wars toys too! Well, Star Wars boxes anyway. This Rebel Transport box is more fun than the toy…at least that’s what Stefanie thinks.…

Stefanie vs. the AT-AT! 1985

Stefanie versus an AT-AT? It seemed like a good idea at the time I suppose. I can’t help but think that youung Stefanie was the winner in this battle of childhood hilarity!…