Jonathan playing with his Millennium Falcon in 1979

Jonathan looks very involvedas he plays with his Millennium Falcon. He may even be putting it together. Check out the instructions on the floor and how crisp those engines look. To his right you can see some assorted classic figures …

Chris and Spencer hit the Star Wars aisle! 1980

Do you remember the toy aisle at your favorite store? The way you’d run through the store just to stand in front of that bounty of Star Wars toys? If you don’t, let Chris and Spencer here help remind you.…

Darth, Chewbacca, and two skeletons walk into a bar… David Halloween 1979

Here we have the usual suspects, Darth Vader (David), and his cronies Chewbacca, and a few random Skeletons on Halloween. Wait, do you think those skeletons are actually the skeletons of Uncle Owen, and Aunt Beru? That is gnarly!

Naw, …

Robert pays a visit to Vader and Artoo! 1979

Robert does not seem to be phased that he’s apparently strolling on the moon in the company of Lord Darth Vader, and Artoo Detoo. Never mind that these two are mortal enemies. Remember this was decades before the Prequels…Vader was …

A room to be proud of! Vader approves! Dan 1986

A room to be proud of! Vader approves! Dan almost looks smug as he realizes that you’re admiring the Vader case and Return of the Jedi poster behind him. That friends is confidence!

There are more gems in there…look closely!…

Follow in Star Wars star’s footsteps! Dan 1984

Dan visits Mann’s Chinese Theater and of course the stars of Star Wars’s footprint. Artoo, See Threepio, and of course Darth Vader! Extra points awarded for the sweet Ghost-Busters tank Dan.…

Keith gets a Vader signature! 1978

Keith and his Mom visit Darth Vader who’s busy signing autographs.

It’s funny now to think that way back when, you could slap a Vader helmet and Vampire cape together and BAM, you’re signing autographs and posing for photos as …

Darrin and Jodi run into Vader on his way out of Nobu – 1978

Well maybe not…I’m not sure Nobu even existed back then. But I can’t help but create this scenario in my head. I’m sure Vader is silently cursing under his helmet. More kids! More photos! Can I just get to my …

The day Ryan met Vader!

What a day to remember! Who could forget the fearsome helmet, the jet black cape, the disco codpiece, and the boombox chestbox??? Are we talking about the same Vader?!?…