Dean, I've just refreshed my memory on these Land Speeder's and I can confirm that your POTF2 Land Speeder is unbroken, as there is no peg on the back of the right seat. It might also be of interest to you, that the " New Hope " Land Speeder looks like the POTF2 Speeder and has the sleek windshield, but has the same black gear lever and seats, as the vintage Land Speeder.
From a certain point of view I liked the 90's land speeder. Recently I've sold a boxed one. I am selling all SW toys from the 90's and further on. I had the intention to sell my 90's toys as themes, so land speeder with luke, obi, R2, 3PO and a couple of sandtroopers, carded, of course. So there is still a lot to sell, but it takes patience and care to sell them for the right price. I am looking forward combining these two speeders, would be fun. Cheers Dean!
Great video mate, you really have coved that indepth so well done. For me I still like my original, which unlike the US Kenner one that you have the bonnet does not open. Cheers👍🏻🍻
Great video - nice to see a comparison as I opted for the POTF 2 one, as a good example is about five times cheaper than a vintage one and always wondered what the difference was! Mine only has the one peg on the back of the seats also.
Hi Dean, interesting comparison. The only POTF2 vehicle I have is a blue TIE fighter which belongs to my little brother, who's 16 years younger than me. They did make some nice tweaks to the old moulds. There is a proper "koolshade" texture on the wings instead of the huge stickers the old ones had. It still has the ejecting wings, but they made the wing latches stronger and the springs a tad weaker, so they are less likely to break than the originals (I took it apart for comparison when I restored my OG Vader's TIE). They did away with the light and sound features though, which was probably a blessing for parents!
The landspeeder was one of the first vehicles that I received during my childhood. I never put on the stickers, nor did I keep the box. I regret that now, but I still have my original toy. My 5-yr-old son has the 1995 version that you compared. He really enjoys playing with that. That's probably mentioned in previous comments, the Hasbro figures have smaller foot holes, which is a real downer if you plan to integrate them into any of the playsets. My son wanted me to drill out the holes in his Hasbro figures, so they could stand on the back side of the trays of his collector case. I liked the idea so well, that I did that to all of my figures, where it was possible (the Bespin Leia feet are pretty small) Other than putting the newer figures on display stands, Hasbro really has not produced any reasonable playsets for the purpose of standing up the figures. Now you need to get the Sonic landspeeder, if you do not already have one. That is quite an ingenious piece of science for the time period - using sound to steer the vehicle.
I own a Power of the Force Land Speeder myself, I'd like to pick up a vintage one at some point after seeing the two versions sitting beside each other here. Similar but different. Great video.
Always found it amazing how potf2 used a majority of the original moulds. No need to change what isn’t broken. The A wing in the potf2 is a great example of a cheaper alternative.
Great video Dean, I’m with you in mixing and matching vehicles. I’ve just got a POTF2 Dewback with Trooper and a A-Wing for about £30 altogether when the original vintage versions would’ve been a combined cost of around £200-300 so buying the 90s equivalent does has its advantages.
I been thinking the about this lately...as I don't have any vintage vehicles to go with my vintage Star Wars...but as i am on a budget and the vintage line is quote pricey theses days...I'm heavily leaning on getting this....as well as some others...I kinda consider it l like 10 years after the last run so just an upgrade since it is kenner
Great video, Dean. And if you're happy to make a hybrid out of the two, by swapping the internal spring, seats, gear lever and windshield, then I say go for it. Personally, I like the look of the POTF2 Land Speeder and would just keep that one, especially because it has that " floating " effect, that looks SO good.
Yeah, I'm probably leaning towards keeping the POTF2 version intact because it look really cool and functions properly. I may try casting a resin part to fix the '78's gear level.
Great video, thanks for doing it. I have the Speeder from the vintage collection that was released a few years ago, which is okay, and a decent substitute for the actual original vintage one.
I recently bought my first ever landspeeder, and was an original that needed some repairs. So watching videos on the springs repair helped alot and I concur, the newer toy looks nicer, but the original holds my sentiments.
@@AllThings80s see some on Ebay like that . Check out the toypolli fixit on the original landspeeder. The VC one closer to the movie version not Cheap now
I have both its not exactly the same, just retooled. I do like the paint details of the 95 version more, but I dig the original as well. Oh, besides the engine pod being exposed on the 95 version, the seats are different ( I was going to swap them out as my original has a busted peg- it got stuck in 3POs foot back in the day.)
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Dean, I've just refreshed my memory on these Land Speeder's and I can confirm that your POTF2 Land Speeder is unbroken, as there is no peg on the back of the right seat. It might also be of interest to you, that the " New Hope " Land Speeder looks like the POTF2 Speeder and has the sleek windshield, but has the same black gear lever and seats, as the vintage Land Speeder.
I'll need to look into the "New Hope" Land Speeder you speak of. Thanks for the tip. 👍🏻
@@AllThings80s it's called the Saga collection landspeeder from around 2002
My favourite Star Wars G1 vehicle was the Landspeeder. I got one for my birthday back in the early 80's. The 'car' of Star Wars.
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Nice Review. I never had the landspeeder. But I did have the one I made out of cardboard.
From a certain point of view I liked the 90's land speeder. Recently I've sold a boxed one. I am selling all SW toys from the 90's and further on. I had the intention to sell my 90's toys as themes, so land speeder with luke, obi, R2, 3PO and a couple of sandtroopers, carded, of course. So there is still a lot to sell, but it takes patience and care to sell them for the right price. I am looking forward combining these two speeders, would be fun. Cheers Dean!
Great video mate, you really have coved that indepth so well done. For me I still like my original, which unlike the US Kenner one that you have the bonnet does not open. Cheers👍🏻🍻
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You've convinced me to buy the POTF version. Currently, I only have the Palitoy version, which doesn't have an opening hood.
Great video - nice to see a comparison as I opted for the POTF 2 one, as a good example is about five times cheaper than a vintage one and always wondered what the difference was! Mine only has the one peg on the back of the seats also.
That's really interesting that it only has the one peg on the back of the seats. I can see no good reason why they would do that.
Hi Dean, interesting comparison. The only POTF2 vehicle I have is a blue TIE fighter which belongs to my little brother, who's 16 years younger than me. They did make some nice tweaks to the old moulds. There is a proper "koolshade" texture on the wings instead of the huge stickers the old ones had. It still has the ejecting wings, but they made the wing latches stronger and the springs a tad weaker, so they are less likely to break than the originals (I took it apart for comparison when I restored my OG Vader's TIE). They did away with the light and sound features though, which was probably a blessing for parents!
LOL. Those laser "sounds" from the '70s and '80s are absolutely terrible and I don't blame my parents for not buying me more batteries.
@@AllThings80s Yep, really fingernails on a blackboard type of sound :)
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The landspeeder was one of the first vehicles that I received during my childhood. I never put on the stickers, nor did I keep the box. I regret that now, but I still have my original toy. My 5-yr-old son has the 1995 version that you compared. He really enjoys playing with that. That's probably mentioned in previous comments, the Hasbro figures have smaller foot holes, which is a real downer if you plan to integrate them into any of the playsets. My son wanted me to drill out the holes in his Hasbro figures, so they could stand on the back side of the trays of his collector case. I liked the idea so well, that I did that to all of my figures, where it was possible (the Bespin Leia feet are pretty small) Other than putting the newer figures on display stands, Hasbro really has not produced any reasonable playsets for the purpose of standing up the figures. Now you need to get the Sonic landspeeder, if you do not already have one. That is quite an ingenious piece of science for the time period - using sound to steer the vehicle.
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I own a Power of the Force Land Speeder myself, I'd like to pick up a vintage one at some point after seeing the two versions sitting beside each other here. Similar but different. Great video.
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I have a display at work and used the 95 version with vintage figures. To me it is close enough and more fun to look at.
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Great video, vintage is always great but i like the potf version more, i guess you could say the 95 version is now vintage lol
It really is vintage now.
still prefer the original. I grew up with it and more sentimental. newer definitely looks better.
I agree with you completely. There's something magical about the originals.
Haha nice review, i remember replacing alot of my potf2 vehicles from their originals , mostly due to the being worn and damaged.
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Always found it amazing how potf2 used a majority of the original moulds. No need to change what isn’t broken. The A wing in the potf2 is a great example of a cheaper alternative.
Venture was a store in Australia
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Great video Dean, I’m with you in mixing and matching vehicles. I’ve just got a POTF2 Dewback with Trooper and a A-Wing for about £30 altogether when the original vintage versions would’ve been a combined cost of around £200-300 so buying the 90s equivalent does has its advantages.
Thanks. You're absolutely right that these POTF2 vehicles represent some great value for money when compared to the true vintage versions.
I been thinking the about this lately...as I don't have any vintage vehicles to go with my vintage Star Wars...but as i am on a budget and the vintage line is quote pricey theses days...I'm heavily leaning on getting this....as well as some others...I kinda consider it l like 10 years after the last run so just an upgrade since it is kenner
Great video, Dean.
And if you're happy to make a hybrid out of the two, by swapping the internal spring, seats, gear lever and windshield, then I say go for it.
Personally, I like the look of the POTF2 Land Speeder and would just keep that one, especially because it has that " floating " effect, that looks SO good.
Yeah, I'm probably leaning towards keeping the POTF2 version intact because it look really cool and functions properly. I may try casting a resin part to fix the '78's gear level.
Great video, thanks for doing it. I have the Speeder from the vintage collection that was released a few years ago, which is okay, and a decent substitute for the actual original vintage one.
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Good honest review. 95 Speeder Bikes were better too.
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Thank you fro pronouncing Vehicle correctly ;-)
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Still like my vintage one better. The potf2 falcon is a favourite of mine from that line, not to cheap these days though.
I recently bought my first ever landspeeder, and was an original that needed some repairs. So watching videos on the springs repair helped alot and I concur, the newer toy looks nicer, but the original holds my sentiments.
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I like the POTF speeder but the colours don't match to the movie. Glad you're keeping both Dean. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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I had my mates original with the top middle engine broken off for a bit before I sold my starwars toys
I imagine those engines were very easily broken off.
@@AllThings80s see some on Ebay like that . Check out the toypolli fixit on the original landspeeder. The VC one closer to the movie version not Cheap now
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AT8 I have a POTF2 sealed land speeder. If I would have known I would have sent it to ya.
You've already been far too generous Anthony!!!
I have both its not exactly the same, just retooled. I do like the paint details of the 95 version more, but I dig the original as well. Oh, besides the engine pod being exposed on the 95 version, the seats are different ( I was going to swap them out as my original has a busted peg- it got stuck in 3POs foot back in the day.)
Yup, I mentioned all of that. 👍🏻
Old and Busted versus New Hotness. Venture stores seemed a bit like K-mart or Target.
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Venture was a retail store in the USA in the 80s and 90s kind of like walmart
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I hate saying this, but the POTF 2 speeder is better than the original Kenner.
Would have liked to see the newer one with a couple Kenner figures in it just to see how that would look
It actually looks good.
full refund and keep the item? Who was the seller I need to order some items from that seller.
Original all day those 90s ones are to matcho man looking they did improve on molding on vehicles but still original is best
All things 80's. One vehicle from 1978 and one from 1995 !!! Whoops 😀
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Power of the force 2 line is the classic kenner star wars
Eh, NO. 1978 to 1985 is the classic Kenner Star Wars.
@@AllThings80s I thought the 1978 - 1985 are the vintage kenner star wars
@@hansolo-ix2pb You have a point. As far as I'm concerned, 1978 to 1985 is the only era that counts, so to me it's Vintage, Classic etc.
@@AllThings80s thank you for clarifying that
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I'd rather have the vintage version myself
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90`s model is bit better but decal and coloring is ugly. Original is has better uniform color.