John’s dad rocks the Star Wars station wagon! 1979

John remembers,”My dad putting Star Wars wallpaper over the fake wood panelling of our Ford Country Squire LTD station wagon around the year 1977 or 1978.”

This is a level of awesome that few could ever match! …

John and his Star Wars figure friends!

John remembers, “8 years old with my figures. Summer of 78 Good times!”

A great little collection John! I’m sure more would be added soon after this photo was snapped. 🙂…

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John gets the AT-AT for Christmas! 1980

Christmas fun abounds at the Donovan household, Christmas 1980. Who had the most fun? Well, when you have Star Wars toys around, everyone does!…

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Jawa John prepares himself for tricks and treats! Halloween 1978

Here’s John in his homemade Jawa costume! John remembers that Halloween, “I’m wearing my homemade Jawa costume and carrying my 1977 Han Solo blaster (last photo). My brother David is Donald Duck and my late mother Charlotte is the clown. …

John the Jawa and his Halloween crew! 1978

Sure, there has been a ton of kids who’ve loved Star Wars! Since it’s release in 1977, children have been clambering to be someone, anyone from Star Wars! And some kids….not so much. Take Clowny, and Donald up here. Did …

John, a little McDonald’s, some dip, and a bit of Star Wars! New Years 1980

A great combination for a few kids!

John remembers, “New Year’s Eve 1980 rocking my new Empire Strikes Back sleeping bag and a happy meal. Happy New Year!”…

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John is all smiles in his Star Wars shirt! 1978

Here’s John.

John is wearing a cool Star Wars shirt.

John likes Star Wars.

I like Star Wars too.

John is cool.…

Evel Knievel, Droid Factory, and John! 1979

MAN! Look at that loot!

John remembers,”Me with not only my Evel Knievel cycle, but my Star Wars droid factory–loved that thing!”…

John meets Vader!

John meets Vader….? Not a bad looking Vader that showed up at a local Halloween festival back in the day to meet with John and friends.

Not bad! I’ve seen worse, John. A lot worse! 🙁

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