Whats interesting about this set is that several cards go behind the scenes. 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. A pop up guide to the galaxy with lucasfilm, published by orchard books. Use our easy tools to submit a list of your toys to get a quote for your collection and get paid fast. Star wars a popup book by wayne douglas barlowe, ib. Star wars toys that could be worth thousands today insider. The following list looks at 10 of the most valuable star wars action figures. Find out what star wars books command the highest prices, plus how to tell how.
Hello, im fiddlestyx and welcome to my guide to vintage star wars collecting. Mar 31, 2014 the sears wish book and star wars toys real value brad ricca author and pop culture enthusiast during the time of the first three films, there were significant barriers standing between kids and the star wars stuff they craved. For example, he points out that items like star wars childrens furniture from the 1970s rarely hits the collectors market, and may sell above guide levels due to demand. These star wars popup bars will take you to the dark side. The kenner toy company produced a line of star wars action figures based on characters in the original star wars movie trilogy. The story of star wars record was the only way fans could relive the movie until the vhs edition in 1982. He created the new york times bestselling star wars. But normal people may soon stop reading and get back to playing with the pop. Matthew reinhart has created another spectacular pop up book for george lucass epic star wars movies.
Battle of the bounty hunters is a firstofitskind pop up comic book, and with the aweinspiring painted artwork of christopher moeller, its sure to thrill readers both young and old. This collectible book focuses primarily on the wellknown characters and events of the three first original star wars movies and each page contains a. Buy star wars collectable books and get the best deals. From movie props to action figures made by kenner and lego, there is no shortage of collectible items for all walks of life. Book of sith secrets from the dark side vault edition. Some guide options are books including carltons super collectors wishbook and gus and duncans guide to star wars collectibles, as well as auction websites like ebay. Dont let the 6 pages deter you there are 4 pop up inlays on each page, and the book itself is massive. Star wars pop up by star wars and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. Illustrations within the book were done by the artist named patricia wynne. The best way is to compare current and sold prices from websites like etsy and amazon to. Each page spread with one or two pop up or movable constru. 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. After several decades, topps is still producing sets and collectors are still scooping them up.
A pop up book is a youngreader book published by random house in may 1978. 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. Star wars paperback books lot of 5 paperback star wars paperback books lot of 5 paperback. Here are 14 delicious and collectible star wars books and collectible star wars memorabilia and ephemera, to ooh and ahh over, or possibly even make your very own. Oct 11, 2017 14 things you owned in the 70s that are worth a fortune now. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. A popup book pop by wayne douglas barlowe, ib penick isbn. Star wars fans have been obsessing over collectibles since a new hope was first released in theaters back in 1977. It may seem like all the most valuable star wars collectibles are of the action figure variety, but one comic book has risen through the ranks to be one of the consistently most high selling star wars collectibles, all because of a slightly different cover. In most cases, the general market value of the figure is listed. Random house firm, pop up pictures and pull tabs recreate scenes from the movie star wars. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas that includes star wars 1977, the empire strikes back 1980, and return of the jedi 1983. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. The 15page hardcover features illustrations by wayne douglas barlowe.
Popup pictures recreate scenes from the movie star wars. 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. Turn your star wars collection into cash brians toys. Pop up impresario robert sabuda and the craft masters of reinhart studios have created a threedimensional star wars commemorative marvel fully worthy of the film classics 30th anniversary. What episode of naruto shippuden does tsunade wake up. Star wars day is a way for fans of the scifi series to indulge in all things star wars with movie marathons, cosplaying, and more. A pop up guide to the galaxy contains intricate pop ups, pulltabs, working light sabers, and other stunning interactive features. Get the best deals on r2d2 action figures when you shop the largest online selection at. Written by multiple authors, the series was set 25 to 30 years after the original films and introduced the yuuzhan vong, a powerful alien race attempting to invade and conquer the entire galaxy. By using the web site, you confirm that you have read. Nov 01, 2007 star wars a pop up guide is an amazingly designed book, and well worth the money.
Taking place between the empire strikes back and return of the jedi, battle of the bounty hunters is part of the star wars. A pop up guide to the galaxy will impress all star wars fans and gives a whole new perspective to the movies. Jul, 2017 star wars the empire strikes back pop up book from random house. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Youll be surprised how much these star wars toys are worth. Star wars pop up by star wars and a great selection of related books. Launched by marvel uk on 8th february 1978, star wars weekly reprinted the us star wars title, alongside marvels other spacerelatedscience fiction strips such as warlock, star lord, micronauts. Vintage kenner star wars potf r2d2 pop up lightsaber figure last 17. Star wars collectibles most expensive star wars toys. The term 12back refers to the first 12 figures shown on the back of the package. The value of a given star wars book is what a given collector will pay for it. Jan 06, 2017 my vintage 1978 star wars pop up book. The book was created 3 decades ago, but because it is vintage star wars, it fits perfectly in his library of star wars titles.
Star wars a pop up guide is an amazingly designed book, and well worth the money. As encyclopedic entries, the prose is serviceable, but the engineering of the pop up pages and images is out of this world. Sep 15, 2014 the following list looks at 10 of the most valuable star wars action figures. Some of these items are worth more than an average house and others are almost too embarrassing to even talk about. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. But if youre looking for a more adventurous star wars experience, book a trip next summer to skellig. How to determine the value of star wars collectibles. 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. The empire strikes back popup book wookieepedia fandom. When the first issue of the star wars comic book was released in 1977. This guide is meant to serve as a basic introduction to star wars vintage collecting. This series of toys is known among fans as the vintage line. May 04, 2016 10 star wars toys you might own that are now worth a.
Star wars collectibles price guide and appraisal guide. First and foremost it was about the figures, kenners original twelve are a memory i cant erase. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. The author admits to being a hardcore star wars nerd, and fellow cultists will nod happily in recognition. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. While it had a limited run and is now a few years old, its well worth picking up if you find a copy. Star wars shadows of the empire by steve perry paperback, used book star wars shadows of the empire by steve perry. He has enjoyed the pop up, pull tabs and moveable characters in the book. In the vintage vault, we take a closer look at some of the most iconic original star wars toys that have delighted fans across the globe. Star wars popup books vintage first edition 1978 1980 collectible some distress.
Pop price guide will undergo maintenance this morning while we iron out some kinks and supercharge our engines. Find great deals on ebay for star wars pop up book and star wars popup book. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. However, there are some star wars toys that are more valuable than others. A popup guide to the galaxy contains intricate pop ups, pulltabs, working light sabers, and other stunning interactive features. The empire strikes back popup book is a popup book published by random house. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values.
Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Got this little pop up for my 5 year old star wars obsessed son. The ultimate pop up universe book by matthew reinhart duration. Celebrate this vintage star wars collectible with our retro planet blog, complete with photos and excerpts from the lp. Pop up pictures recreate scenes from the movie star wars. 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. Mar 07, 2019 introduced in the animated 1978 the star wars holiday special, this kenner action figure is the earliest release of this figure on. The trays feature footpegs on the back to be used as a display stand. Unfollow star wars pop up book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The popup book of star wars random house 1978 by penick.
Growing up i had a ton of star wars toys, mostly micromachines, and some action figures. Del rey took over star wars book publishing in 1999, releasing what would become a 19installment novel series called the new jedi order 19992003. Click on the images below to be transported again to the 1978 kenner star wars offerings. York auction house becomes collectors icon for pop culture. I used a variety of sources to find the names, years, and values of these products, some of. Matthew reinhart is a renowned paper engineer and bona fide stars wars aficionado. Star wars the empire strikes back pop up book from random house. The star wars carry case holds up to 24 mini action figures not included. The last page features two pop ups of darth vader and luke skywalker with light up lighsabers. No book that i know of, and since values fluctuate a lot over time, a book can become quickly outdated. Unsurprisingly, almost all of them are from the 19771979 period when star wars toys were just getting onto the market. It includes links and information to help you along your journey to a galaxy far, far away.
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. Star wars star wars collectable books for sale ebay. With a wide variety of star wars branded merchandise, its not hard for hardcore fans or novice fans to get in on the action. From 1978 to 1985, kenner sold over 300 million star wars related toys. Gus and duncans comprehensive guide to star wars collectibles if youre looking for a straight up price guide with a crazy long list of collectibles, this book is for you. Hakes auction house in york has become an icon for star wars, comic book and pop culture collectors. The most valuable star wars action figures therichest. 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. Searching for star wars collectibles market values. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985.