Star Wars Repair?

[cactus725]

Just wondering ...I just picked up a loose Vintage original Darth Vader that had the telescopic light saber...the light saber is missing..my question is there a repro that I can find to replace the original or is there anything I can do?...I'm not a collector but my son is and I just wanted to fix it up for him..oh yea will that hurt the value any...I suppose since it is a loose figure it's probably not worth much now...:costumed-smiley-009

[BOTZWANA]

No one will answer your question around here. I have posted a few topics about it. I guess they all hate repro parts.

[rche]

^^ I think it is more a case of this not being a Star Wars specific forum. I would take a look at the forums at Rebelscum.com. You could probably find an original saber from one of the sellers in their marketplace, or find out who makes repro items for that figure.

[cactus725]

Thanks guys!! I'll do that!

[ZICA]

Just wondering ...I just picked up a loose Vintage original Darth Vader that had the telescopic light saber...the light saber is missing..my question is there a repro that I can find to replace the original or is there anything I can do?...I'm not a collector but my son is and I just wanted to fix it up for him..oh yea will that hurt the value any...I suppose since it is a loose figure it's probably not worth much now...:costumed-smiley-009

You might want to consider getting a POTF classic 4 pack that TRU sold back in 1995. It comes with vintage reissues of Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Chewbacca. The figures are virtually identical to the originals from 1978 and they all have repro weapons. You can find these 4 packs really cheap on ebay.

[B-Lister]

Happy to help:

Repro accessories in the marketplace now outnumber originals. It is impossible in some areas to find a loose figure with an authentic weapon.

that said, It won't affect the value much, as the value is in unopened, carded originals.