Dark Lord of the 8 Track

Dark Lord of the 8 Track





Part two of the stereo store visit pictures from Francis shows him getting into a sticky situation with customer service. This is a pretty brilliant Darth Vader and Chewbacca appearance, there was much more home made versions running around….

I thought you might
enjoy these pics from 1978. Back story: It was announced (I think in a
newspaper ad) that Darth Vader and Chewbacca were both making an appearance at
a local stereo/audio shop in Sacramento, California. My friend and I
took the bus to the
store and encountered the faux-Star Wars characters. I believe we were the only
ones there to see Vader and Chewie. It looks like I enjoyed it nonetheless.
 


Thanks again to Francis for these awesome snaps!

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About The Author

Mantooth
AKA Brian Heiler author of "Rack Toys: Cheap, Crazed Playthings" and co-editor of "Toy-Ventures Magazine". Co-Host of the "Pod Stallions" podcast. Host of the Brick Mantooth Youtube channel, painter, designer, writer, mental health advocate, toy collector, Mego, and Mego Knock-Off enthusiast. I have large feet, ADHD and I live in Canada. Talk toys, not others.

2 Comments

  • Anonymous on August 27, 2013

    "You came down here just to see us??? I find your lack of purchases… disturbing."

  • Tom on August 31, 2013

    Oh for the days when a complete stranger could lay hands upon you, much less faux strangle you. I'm surprised they still allow kids to sit on Santa's lap!

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