A popup book pop by barlowe, wayne douglas, penick, ib isbn. A small number of prototypes made it into the hands of collectors and are now some of the most valuable star wars action figures around. May 04, 2017 although the sears star wars cantina set had four exclusive figures, those were released for individual sale 1978. All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates. Star wars pop up this is an original firstedition star wars pop up book, published in 1978. Needless to say, vintage action figures are still collected today on their original card and also in loose condition.
Star wars popup by star wars and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Packaged on classic 6inch by 9inch cardbacks with faux aging. Its common knowledge that the most valuable star wars action figures sell for. Your home for exclusive collectibles and funko brand products. May 04, 2016 10 star wars toys you might own that are now worth a fortune. Be sure to visit our popup shop for all of funkos exclusives. A popup book is a youngreader book published by random house in may 1978. Find out what star wars books command the highest prices, plus how to tell how. Star wars pre1980 action figures for sale shop with. If youre a serious star wars funko fan, this is what your collection looks like. A pop up guide to the galaxy with lucasfilm, published by orchard books. He has enjoyed the popup, pull tabs and moveable characters in the book.
Oct 23, 2019 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. The iconic, oversized heads, huge eyes and high levels of detail of the funko vinyl figures make them a fantastic way to display and celebrate your love for the epic action, adventures and romances of the star wars franchise. Like all of the star wars figures back then, he only had 5 points of articulation. Book is in good condition with used wear but some of the pullups are missing. Growing up i had a ton of star wars toys, mostly micromachines, and some action figures. Needless to say my life changed after that first viewing. 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. As encyclopedic entries, the prose is serviceable, but the engineering of the pop up pages and images is out of this world. Popup pictures recreate scenes from the movie star wars. Considered the rarest vintage star wars action figure, the lslot rocketfiring boba fett was widely promoted on the cards of the original 12backs before being pulled due to safety concerns. The vintage star wars action figures are dear childhood friends of many older fans. From the wartorn battlefields of the clone wars to the rebels last stand over the death star and the resistances climactic clash with the first order on crait.
Jul, 2017 star wars the empire strikes back pop up book from random house. I was shocked to see a new r2d2 action figure hanging from the pegs. 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. I used a variety of sources to find the names, years, and values of these products, some of. In 1977, no one knew what star wars would eventually become. Got this little pop up for my 5 year old star wars obsessed son. The term 12back refers to the first 12 figures shown on the back of the package.
Hakes auction house in york has become an icon for star wars, comic book and pop culture collectors. The book was created 3 decades ago, but because it is vintage star wars, it fits perfectly in his library of star wars titles. Matthew reinhart is a renowned paper engineer and bona fide stars wars aficionado. A history of kenner star wars action figures completeset. This includes all film novelizations, novels, comics, young readers, reference books, roleplaying sourcebooks, and more. I have been collecting star wars memorabilia since 1978 after see star wars in 1977 in the theater. This collectible book focuses primarily on the wellknown characters and events of the three first original star wars movies and each page contains a. The pull and popout features range from basic to quite spectacular i also own several of these modern massive star wars pop up books that are genuine art and overflowing with ingenuity, but some of the techniques in this book are impressive as well, like how luke reaches for his lightsaber in the wampa cave or how r2 pops up on dagobah. Star wars action figure history evolution of star wars. The futuristic age of retro scifi star wars a popup book see more. Find great deals on ebay for star wars pop up book and star wars popup book. Rival, ralph wiggum wins a diorama contest with a diorama made up of repackaged star wars action figures.
Unfollow star wars pop up book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Each figure has 6 points of articulation and an accessory. He created the new york times bestselling star wars. Posted in vintagepopupbookstagged starwars, vintagepopup. But with a patience and good fortune, unopened 40yearold star wars toys now fetch eyewatering prices. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Buck rogers is an interesting mid20th century figure. Jun, 2017 these star wars pop funko vinyl dolls are some of the rarest in the galaxy. Star wars star wars collectable books for sale ebay. In most cases, the general market value of the figure is listed. Funko pop star wars figures guide, checklist, exclusives. Once you are a subscriber, this will apply automatically at checkout. Unfollow 1978 star wars figures to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Dec 10, 2014 the vintage star wars action figures are dear childhood friends of many older fans. With lots of movies, shows and other places to draw from, the potential for the funko pop star wars line to continue into the future is strong, as well. Micro collection x wing fighter circle with figure on box star wars collectors archive. These star wars pop funko vinyl dolls are some of the rarest in the galaxy. 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.
York auction house becomes collectors icon for pop. There were some flash gordon megos, shogun warriors, a mega chopper fonzie, and a fourstory wayne foundation penthouse that looked, suspiciously, to be barbiescaled. The 15page hardcover features illustrations by wayne douglas barlowe. 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 kenner began producing new star wars action figures in 1995.
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Get the best deals on star wars pre1980 action figures. 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 hunter is the sixteenth issue in the marvel star wars series of comics. The futuristic age of retro scifi star wars a pop up book see more. Star wars shadows of the empire by steve perry paperback, used book star wars shadows of the empire by steve perry. 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. Star wars first edition figures 1978 liveauctioneers. Sep 15, 2014 the following list looks at 10 of the most valuable star wars action figures. What action figures they did sell that year were presented in.
In fact, even the star wars collection was large enough that we struggled to narrow down our selection of the best. Got this little popup for my 5 year old star wars obsessed son. Star wars boba fett green chrome summer convention, amazon exclusive, multicolor. After 40 years some of us might also be held with tape. Each figure from this category is based on a character from the star wars movies. 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 the jedi collections royal guards. More information about this seller contact this seller. Journey to a galaxy far, far away and experience outofthisworld collectibles with the star wars funko pop. The kenner toy company produced a line of star wars action figures based on characters in the original star wars movie trilogy. As encyclopedic entries, the prose is serviceable, but the engineering of the popup pages and images is out of this world. But with a patience and good fortune, unopened 40yearold star wars toys now. Star wars paperback books lot of 5 paperback star wars paperback books lot of 5 paperback. Unsurprisingly, almost all of them are from the 19771979 period when star wars toys were just getting onto the market.
Mar 07, 2019 in 1977, no one knew what star wars would eventually become. Random house firm, popup pictures and pull tabs recreate scenes from the movie star wars. Vintage star wars pop up book circa 1978 illustrated by. Collectionnez les pops star wars iconiques et rares. After much debating and deliberation, geeks brings you our picks for the best star wars funko pop. Card back information derived from the kellerman book. A group for people who collect vintage 1977 1985 star wars action figures from kenner, palitoy and other toy manufacturers of the time.
Heres the first entry on our list of the original kenner line of figures from 1978, all of which fetch ridiculously high prices on the market. Star wars pop up by star wars and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The new york times bestselling popup artist and engineer has created a brandnew 3d experience, packed with a variety of novelty features popups, working lightsabers, pull tabs, and other interactive looks at the exciting and popular movies. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Star wars a popup book no 35 in the pop up book series hardcover 1978. The empire strikes back, funko is releasing a special line of pop. Go old school with the star wars the retro collection chewbacca action figure. Early shipments may have had figure variants of luke skywalker, ben kenobi and darth vader with double telescoping lightsabers, they are extremely rare to find on card. In this article, ill shed some light on the main variations of kenner. New listing spanish version star wars pop up flashlight adventure book in spanish. The most valuable star wars action figures therichest. Blast into hyperspace for a thrilling popup journey through the entire star wars saga with popup legend matthew reinhart s new masterpiece.
Whether youre a member of the dark side or rebelling against them theres a star wars pop. He has enjoyed the pop up, pull tabs and moveable characters in the book. A pop up guide to the galaxy hardcover book by matthew reinhart duration. Vintage star wars pop up book circa 1978 illustrated by wayne douglas barlowe star wars a pop up book. Funko pop star wars figures guide, checklist, exclusives list. Funko pop star wars vinyl figures are among the most popular in the vast line that seems to cover almost every corner of pop culture. Seeing these displays for the first time in years was a real trip, the x wing fighter was vital to this line, how else would you blow up the deathstar. A popup guide to the galaxy hardcover book by matthew reinhart duration. Covering sw, esb, rotj, trilogopotf and droidsewoks.
Jan 06, 2017 my vintage 1978 star wars pop up book. Over 100 unique action figures were produced and sold from 1978 to 1985. Artoodetoo r2d2 with popup lightsaber is a retool of 1978s star wars. See more ideas about star wars toys, star wars and war. Clearance new only at walmart reduced price rollback. Vintage star wars pop up book circa 1978 illustrated by wayne douglas barlowe star wars a popup book. Star wars collectibles most expensive star wars toys. Star wars empire strikes back training luke with yoda pop. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Jan 27, 2020 in honor of the 40th anniversary of star wars. Inspired by the original 1978 kenner star wars 3 34inch action figures. Matthew reinhart has created another spectacular popup book for george lucass epic star wars movies. York auction house becomes collectors icon for pop culture.
A pop up guide to the galaxy by pop up master matthew reinhart is an encyclopedic collection of the characters and locations found in the star wars saga. First and foremost it was about the figures, kenners original twelve are a memory i cant erase. Although the sears star wars cantina set had four exclusive figures, those were released for individual sale 1978. R5d4 star wars 197879 star wars facts, classic star. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. But that years wish book had no star wars toys at all. Star wars the retro collection chewbacca action figure. In 1978, kenner was able to sell 42,322,500 action figures. Click on the images below to be transported again to the 1978 kenner star wars offerings.
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