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We have been serving the star wars collecting community since 1995. Vinyl carrying toy cases were a common item in the seventies and eighties. As the title implies, the book focuses on the vint. Early bird this was the first kenner star wars action figure item.
A comprehensive guide to hasbro star wars the vintage collection 3. Whether fighting for the fate of the universe or standing at attention in your collection, this awesome action figure puts all of the excitement of the star wars saga right in the palm of your hand. The table below takes information as given on the cards with which each action figure debuted. Nostalgiac fans who may or may not collect will see all the items they loved as kids, while experienced collectors will get comprehensive coverage on many different aspects of the hobby. Charlies angels, battlestar galactia, bionic woman, chips, sixmillion dollar man, threes company, saturday night fever and other action figures, trading cards, collector nostalgia. Vintage star wars the force light saber return of the jedi kenner 1980 handle. Last 17 this refers to the last 17 characters produced. Kenner star wars vintage loose kenner action figures 1977.
Original vintage star wars kenner toys and action figures from 19771985 mint in package. The action figure archive later edition by sansweet, stephen j. It provides the most comprehensive and accurate documentation of these popular collectibles. Vintage star wars figure 2x telescoping dt darth vader. Star wars the vintage collection archive edition book the toyark. A guide for collectors a hardcover, 256 page, fullcolour book covering a variety of vintage collecting topics. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for. As the title implies, the book focuses on the vintage toysthose from the star wars classic trilogy, star wars, the empire strikes back, and return of the jedi the movies made between 1977 and 1985. Star wars vintage action figures pick choose your own anh kenner a new hope 1977. The line features modern superarticulated figures in product packaging nearly identical to that of the original kenner toy. The ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures.
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Taiga toys 80s vintage toys from japan mixed with collectible gems that found their way here. I go on the hunt for classic and vintage star wars action figures at lobos collectables for star wars week lobos collectables 503 high st, northcote 3070. Star wars vintage action figure collection 2015 youtube. Vintage action figures star wars and more taiga toys. Kenner released more than 100 action figures in their star wars range between 1977 and 1985. Star wars action figure aficionados will recognize this figure as kenners 1978 luke skywalker. All of the action figures on this page are vintage kenner toys from the original star wars.
The vintage studio vintage custom star wars action figures. There is very minor surface wear on the cover from storage. Written by nationally renowned toy expert mark bellomo, the book features current values on the secondary market and. Are you looking for a star wars vintage collection checklist. Kenner star wars accessories game action figures for sale ebay. In october 2003 john kellerman released vintage star wars action figures. In this video i go through in detail, the first half of my carded star wars action figure. Inspired by the young rebel pilots appearance in star wars. Jan 01, 2015 star wars vintage action figure collection 2015.
This big, bold and beautiful hardcover book includes 700 detailed color images, information, variations and secondary market values for every action figure. Marks latest book is called the ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures 1977 1985. Star wars vehicle action figures give you the freedom to put an imperial stormtrooper in an xwing or luke skywalker in a tie fighter. The rerelease of the star wars trilogy has revived interest in collecting star wars artifacts dating back to the mid1970s, and author john kellerman has thoroughly researched all aspects of collecting the most sought after artifactsthe 334inch action figures and related items. Star wars the vintage collection archive edition book by blue milk. This is the first book that covers these vintage action figures in such detail and with clarity. Final frontier toys star wars vintage toys and action figures. Make offer kenner star wars vintage action figure squid head 1985 in original pkg back 77. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The team works tirelessly to cover every aspect of star wars collecting in an effort to leave no fan behind. A good deal of the fun comes from the fact that you can mesh up star wars vehicles with figures from any collection youd like.
The ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures, 1977. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Covering sw, esb, rotj, trilogopotf and droidsewoks. Thats a long title, but as any good nerd knows, if youre going to call it ultimate, you better get specific or the fanboys will nitpick you to death. Although the book focuses on the action figures, it also looks at the figure related items, kenners marketing material to dealers and merchants, and even instore displays that helped advertise and showcase the action figures in the. The ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures 19771985 is the definitive reference to vintage action figures, accessories, creatures, playsets and vehicles. In another tie to the original toy line, the poster uses the actual yellow background seen on star wars action figure packaging in the 80s. Dec 17, 2014 the ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures 19771985 is the definitive reference to vintage action figures, accessories, creatures, playsets and vehicles.
The last 17 was the end of the line for vintage star wars action figures and as such not as many of them were produced. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. This book takes readers on a journey from the birth of the true kenner star wars action figures in 1977, to their eventual demise in 1985, giving comprehensive details of the most sought after figures in history. You dont see this action figure come up for auction too often but when it does it brings big dollars. Items 1 to 15 of 858 total show 9 15 30 all per page. As the title implies, the book focuses on the vintage toys those from the star wars classic trilogy, star wars, the empire strikes back, and return of the jedi the movies made between 1977 and 1985. The rerelease of the star wars trilogy has revived interest in collecting star wars artifacts dating back to the mid1970s, and author john kellerman has thoroughly researched all aspects of collecting the most sought after artifactsthe 334inch action figuresand related items. 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. Needless to say, vintage action figures are still collected today on their original card and also in loose condition. The vintage collection is a star wars basic action figures toy line produced by the hasbro company, and released under their kenner brand. Star wars the vintage collection archive edition book by.
Ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures if you. First 12 this refers to the first 12 characters produced. How to determine the value of star wars collectibles sapling. The first carrying case for the star wars kenner figures that was released wasnt vader, but rather the star wars miniaction figure collectors case from 1979.
If youre an action figure collector, a star wars fan or just an admirer of great toy photography, this book belongs on your shelf. Action figure collectors case vader in topright corner action figure collectors case yoda in topright corner action figure collectors case wampa in topright corner action figure collectors case canadian bilingual version. Epic action figure collection 80s and 90 toys comic books tmnt ninja turtles star wars marvel. Star wars vintage action figures share book recommendations. All of the figures on this page will be the highest quality grades that we have available. Welcome to our star wars vintage collection checklist. Ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures book mike. One of the top toy experts in the country, mark bellomo has written a number of bestselling books on toys and popular culture, including transformers. The vintage star wars action figures are dear childhood friends of many older fans. Authenticating vintage moc star wars action figures. Star wars news net star wars news net is your source for.
Epic action figure collection 80s and 90 toys comic books. Vintage star wars action figures from 19781985 from kenner, to harbert, lili ledy, meccano, palitoy, trilogo, uzay. Blue milk is raising funds for star wars the vintage collection archive edition book on kickstarter. Star wars vintage collection checklist and visual guide. A group for people who collect vintage 1977 1985 star wars action figures from kenner, palitoy and other toy manufacturers of the time. Star wars the vintage collection a new hope luke skywalker toy, 3. Mar 28, 2017 carlton suggests that 10 percent of the c10 mint value be deducted for every number down the grading scale. We have many types of star wars toys are available like vintage star wars collectible, star wars figures for sale, star wars toy action figures etc. Giant selection of star wars toys and collectibles. Find out all the j listed action figure lines produced since 1964 and their values. Star wars vintage action figure archive home facebook. The ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures 19771985. Bigbadtoystore has a massive selection of toys like action figures, statues, and collectibles from marvel, dc comics, transformers, star wars, movies. Bellomos ultimate guide to star wars action figures and.
A modest collection of action figures, mainly japanese versions. Star wars luke skywalker jedi outfit carded vintage. Visit and learn everything about star wars collecting, including toys, books, and trading cards. Star wars, the vintage collection action figure, darth. Vintage star wars action figures from 19781985 from kenner, to harbert, lili ledy, meccano, palitoy, trilogo, uzay turkish. Make offer vintage 1980 star wars empire strikes back action figure collector case yoda. The toymaker has unveiled several new action figures from the black series and vintage collection exclusively through the media in the collecting community. We are located in the beautiful city of little rock, arkansas. If you belong to the generation that played with kenner vintage.
Not just any luke skywalker but a 12 back a double telescoping lightsaber luke skywalker. Final frontier toys star wars vintage toys and action. Introducing star wars the black series and vintage collection of premium action figures. These action figures were produced from 1977 to 1979. The line features modern superarticulated figures in product packaging nearly identical to that of the original kenner toy series marketed from 1978 until 1984. 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. 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. This is the book for anyone whos ever had an interest in the vintage kenner star wars action figure line from 19771985. The book also contains two incredibly detailed but workinprogress matrices that attempt to catalogue all known kenner us frontback and proof card combinations. Star wars the vintage collection archive edition book. Part of the black series by hasbro, the veteran of rogue squadron features multiple points of articulation and comes with helmet and blaster accessories.
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