Darth Vader hits the Waterpark

Darth Vader hits the Waterpark

Matt sent in this fun shot of him and Darth Vader in the Wisconsin Dells circa 1978, note the signed 8″ by 10″ glossy in his hands. Matt gets bonus points for the cool Starsky and Hutch shirt but I’m not sure why Darth Vader is wearing the buzzer from my grandmother’s apartment building lobby on his chest…

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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.

3 Comments

  • John III on April 17, 2010

    I'm glad I had my Darth Vader moment when I was little too. The local grocery store. Still remember it well.

  • JFStan on April 17, 2010

    Hey, that's a "Force Beam" he's holding! That's the knock-off lightsaber I had as a kid, it was great!

  • Nikademus on April 21, 2010

    As a local…I do believe that pic was taken at the late, great Fort Dells. It wasn't a waterpark, but it was still a lot of fun!

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