Catalog 1977 star wars early bird set catalog 1978 star wars xwing fighter catalog 1979 star wars death star space battle catalog 1981 the empire strikes back luke and yoda catalog 1982 star wars collections silver battle of hoth catalog 1983 return of. These contain the movie adaptions and some amazing colour photographs. The hottest star wars toy for christmas in 1977 was an. Vintage star wars pop up book circa 1978 illustrated by wayne douglas barlowe star wars a popup book. Fans and collectors can finally trace the evolution of each character in toy form from the time of their first appearance through the designs of today, with pages of amazing and inventive variations crafted to tell the stories of luke skywalker, darth maul.
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The table below takes information as given on the cards with which each action figure debuted. Warehouse find 1978 star wars original blueprint set15. We are located in the beautiful city of little rock, arkansas. Bigbadtoystore has a massive selection of toys like action figures, statues, and collectibles from marvel, dc comics, transformers, star wars, movies, tv shows, and more. New listing star wars pop up flashlight adventure book by disney new sealed tested works. Star wars collectibles most expensive star wars toys.
The most valuable star wars action figures therichest. First up, what is the title and what will it be about. Hakes auction house in york has become an icon for star wars, comic book and pop culture collectors. A huge part of star wars success over the years has been lucasfilms merchandising, including action figures based on prominent characters even some small ones, too.
Go old school with the star wars the retro collection chewbacca action figure. A couple of months before the first star wars action figures were sold in 1978, kenner offered an early bird kit that could be ordered directly from the company during christmas of 1977. But that years wish book had no star wars toys at all. Luke skywalker with double telescoping lightsaber, princess leia, r2d2 and chewbacca with green crossbow. The hottest star wars toy for christmas in 1977 was an empty box.
Check out our free vintage star wars price guide today. The futuristic age of retro scifi star wars a popup book see more. Star wars the empire strikes back pop up book from random house. Star wars original unopened r2d2 character action figures. Although the popularity began with the 1977 classic and the ensuing sequels that make up the. Got this little popup for my 5 year old star wars obsessed son. Luke skywalker mark hamill star wars action figure by kenner, 1978 star wars. The star wars carry case holds up to 24 mini action figures not included. Turn your star wars collection into cash brians toys. Moviestv shows movie scenes main characters species all categories. The clone wars season 7, episode 5 included an easter egg for the original star wars toy line.
But star wars fans do owe the show a debt of thanks. Use our easy tools to submit a list of your toys to get a quote for your collection. Vintage star wars pop up book circa 1978 illustrated by wayne douglas barlowe star wars comic. Needless to say, vintage action figures are still collected today on their original card and also in loose condition. As encyclopedic entries, the prose is serviceable, but the engineering of the popup pages and images is out of this world.
A history of kenner star wars action figures completeset. He has enjoyed the pop up, pull tabs and moveable characters in the book. See more ideas about star wars toys, star wars and war. This guide is meant to serve as a basic introduction to star wars vintage collecting. We have been serving the star wars collecting community since 1995. I was able to confirm it, thanks to the confidential.
He has enjoyed the popup, pull tabs and moveable characters in the book. These action figures were produced from 1977 to 1979. Although the sears star wars cantina set had four exclusive figures, those were released for individual sale 1978. For the star wars colloctors we have what you dream of. Behold the ultimately retro and vintage action figures from the lord of the rings movie back in 1978. Vintage star wars return of the jedi ewoks join fight book. Vintage star wars story books and pop up books how many. From vintage action figures to comics to trading cards. The vintage star wars action figures are dear childhood friends of many older fans. Star wars r2d2 character action figures without packaging. A popup book pop by barlowe, wayne douglas, penick, ib isbn.
Kenner released more than 100 action figures in their star wars range between 1977 and 1985. The great star wars heist carl cunningham and rancho obiwan. Vintage the star wars storybook 1978 book with fullcolor. Got this little pop up for my 5 year old star wars obsessed son. If you were a kid under ten in the late seventies you were witness to one of the biggest phenoms. The very first star wars action figures were released in 1978 as part of the mailaway star wars early bird kit, which contained star wars figures of luke. Unsurprisingly, almost all of them are from the 19771979 period when star wars toys were just getting onto the market. Find great deals on ebay for star wars action figures 1977 and star wars action figures 1977 lot. Over 100 unique action figures were produced and sold from 1978 to 1985, during which time more than 300 million star wars action figures were sold. The kenner toy company produced a line of star wars action figures based on characters in the original star wars movie trilogy. Hello, im fiddlestyx and welcome to my guide to vintage star wars collecting. But with a patience and good fortune, unopened 40yearold star wars toys now. Inspired by the original 1978 kenner star wars 3 34inch action figures.
Unfollow star wars pop up book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The new york times bestselling pop up artist and engineer has created a brandnew 3d experience, packed with a variety of novelty features pop ups, working lightsabers, pull tabs, and other interactive looks at the exciting and popular movies. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book was created 3 decades ago, but because it is vintage star wars, it fits perfectly in his library of star wars titles. All of the action figures on this page are vintage kenner toys from the original star wars. Youll be surprised how much these star wars toys are. Star wars the black series carbonized boba fett 6inch action figure preorder. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. From obiwan kenobi to lak sivrak, names big, small and even longforgotten have made their way to plastic form. A popup guide to the galaxy by popup master matthew reinhart is an encyclopedic collection of the characters and locations found in the star wars saga. Star wars the retro collection chewbacca action figure. It includes links and information to help you along your journey to a galaxy far, far away. Its common knowledge that the most valuable star wars action figures sell for.
Rival, ralph wiggum wins a diorama contest with a diorama made up of repackaged star wars action figures. In this case, a 2012 san diego comic con exclusive holographic darth maul has the distinction of being the most valuable star wars pop on the secondhand market. The very first star wars action figures were released in 1978 as part of the mailaway star wars early bird kit, which contained star wars figures of luke skywalker, princess leia, chewbacca and r2d2. The following list looks at 10 of the most valuable star wars action figures. Star wars action figures 19781995, waterford, michigan. One of the original comic book advertisements for star wars action figures from kenner toys. On november 17, 1978, the star wars holiday special aired for the first and only time in the u. Star wars force awakens pop finn bobble head vinyl figure new toys funko. Targeting this mammothly misguided spectacular for ridicule is easier than bullseyeing womp rats in beggars canyon. According to spanish collectors memories, the first action figures and vehicles hit the market in early 1981.
Kenner star wars vintage loose kenner action figures. Among star wars collectors, few items are as rare as a boba fett action figure prototype, with an upcoming auction featuring the figure potentially setting a record for the item, which has. After the debut of an action figure, details in the packaging, in the shape of the action figure and the name of the action figure were subject to change. York auction house becomes collectors icon for pop. Clone wars season 7 references the original star wars toy line. The mad world of star wars memorabilia collecting began with a plea for trust when george lucass film premiered on may 25, 1977, no one knew it. Over 100 unique action figures were produced and sold from 1978 to 1985. In most cases, the general market value of the figure is listed. Vintage action figures from the 1978 the lord of the rings. In 1977, no one knew what star wars would eventually become. This week, its the turn of those star wars story books and pop up books as published right from 1978. The trays feature footpegs on the back to be used as a display stand. Get the best deals on pop star wars action figures when you shop the largest online selection at. The very first star wars action figures were released in 1978 as part of the mail away star wars early bird kit, which contained star wars figures of luke.
There were some flash gordon megos, shogun warriors, a mega chopper fonzie, and a fourstory wayne foundation penthouse that looked, suspiciously, to be barbiescaled. What action figures they did sell that year were presented in. Star wars a popup book no 35 in the pop up book series hardcover 1978. Eventually the entire first line of star wars toys came out in 1978 and could be.
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