Michael wakes up to a Star Wars Christmas morning! 1980

Michael still looks a bit drowsy, let’s hope the promise of Star Wars toys wakes him up. 🙂

Merry Christmas Michael!…

Michael and a sweet X-Wing! 1983

Okay, maybe it’s not his but every kid who came across this sweet ride wanted to make it theirs. If I would have seen an X-Wing ANYWHERE, I would have flipped!…

Michael concerns himself with Star Wars figure management -Christmas 1979

Michael manages his figures! It’s a tough thing, to manage all those Star Wars figures, who is placed next to whom, etc. So many things to consider. Once that’s all settled I’m sure we’ll get back to the action of …

Yeeee Hawwww! Who loves Star Wars? Michael 1979

Everyone loved Star Wars! Even rough dowgy bustin’ rustlers had time for a Galaxy far, far away!…

Michael and Vader meet! Christmas 1979

Michael get’s a cool present! Lord Vader himself! Michael recalls “As you can see, I got a Darth Vader Large-Sized Action Figure, which I loved dearly. The first day back to school in 1980, I took him with me for …

Michael’s X-Wing, and friends! Birthday 1979

As Michael recalls: “This is me at my Grandma’s house in November 1979… It was my 7th birthday and Grandma’s 57th birthday… Aside from receiving some horrible 70’s clothing, I had a great birthday…”…

Michael and his Pal look wonderful in their Admiral Ackbar and Darth Vader Costumes in 1984

It is always fun to see someone in a Darth Vader costume, but it is rare to see someone dressed as the great Mon Calamari Admiral Gial Ackbar. The person behind those fish eyes and mottled skin is Michael Yasko. …

The Star Wars party does not stop! Michael 1983

As you can see, fun is being had by all! Speeder Bike patiently sits and waits to be opened. For now, Michael is distracted with a Masters of the Universe figure.…

Michael keeps one eye on the Star Wars cantina door! 1984

It’s Michael’s birthday but he makes sure his trusty blaster is always at the ready! Is that a Gizmo birthday cake? Can I have a piece?…