The ultimate guide to star wars action figures 19771985. 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. Dec 10, 2014 the vintage star wars action figures are dear childhood friends of many older fans. Disney star wars black series 40th anniversary collection black, 6 inch darth vader figure with decorative backcard and display stand. In most cases, the general market value of the figure is listed. The ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures. Vintage 1977 star wars small head han solo near mintex first 12 action figure. Nov 26, 2014 the ultimate guide to star wars action figures 1977 1985 by mark bellomo is the perfect reference for any collector of the vintage star wars toys made by kenner. This checklist represents oneofeverything kenner originally intended for retail within its star wars action figure line. It provides the most comprehensive and accurate documentation of these popular collectibles. Unsurprisingly, almost all of them are from the 19771979 period when star wars toys were just getting onto the market. Star wars merchandise can often be valuable, if you have the right items. Abundantly visual and painstakingly meticulous, the ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures, 1977 1985, 2nd edition, by nationally renowned toy expert mark bellomo, offers the definitive reference to vintage star wars action figures. This checklist represents one of everything kenner originally intended for retail within its star wars action figure line.
Star wars is a comic book series published by marvel comics from april 12, 1977 to may 27, 1986. In an effort to create a fullscale licensing program for the 1977. The series chronicled their subsequent adventures for 107 issues and three annuals. The original collection minifigure line which also included a selection of ships and playsets scaled to the 3 34 figures, and twelve large size action figures went on to be shipped worldwide from 1978 to 1985 and were packaged over those years under the titles star wars, the empire strikes back, return of the jedi, and the power of. The original kenner star wars figures are often referred to as the star wars vintage figures and were released between 1977 and 1985. Every toy with the exception of 4 from the original kenner 3 34 line are displayed in the book. The ultimate guide to star wars action figures 19771985 by mark bellomo is the perfect reference for any collector of the vintage star wars toys made. Find out how much your original star wars collectibles are worth. Unfollow star wars toys 1977 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Needless to say, vintage action figures are still collected today on their original card and also in loose condition. The toy line featured a variety of characters and vehicles from the film. For instance, the planned television series star trek.
The ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures 19771985 is the definitive reference to vintage action figures, accessories, creatures, playsets and vehicles. Abundantly visual and painstakingly meticulous, the ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures, 19771985, 2nd edition, by nationally renowned toy. The ultimate guide to star wars action figures 19771985 by. How an empty box became a musthave item in 1977 for christmas 1977, kids got an empty box instead of star wars figures.
The star wars 12back figures consist of the original 12 vintage star wars action figures released by kenner back in 1977. If you collect star wars toys or memorabilia, you might be surprised at how much theyre worth in light of the force. Ghostwritten by alan dean foster, but credited to george. The ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures 19771985. From the adventures of luke skywalker is the original title of the novelization of the 1977 film star wars. Here at last is the complete and definitive collection of the more than 2,500 star wars action figures produced over the last 35 years. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. These cardbacks therefore represent a unique and rare insight into them, at a fraction of the cost of the actual figures themselves.
A new hope burst into theaters in 1977, the franchise has influenced and changed the entertainment landscape in big and small ways, especially in terms of movie sequels. The following list looks at 10 of the most valuable star wars action figures. These cardbacks therefore represent a unique and rare insight into them, at a fraction of the cost of the. One of the most rare star wars 12back action figures on the market today is the graded chewbacca green bowcaster variation.
In order to assess the worth of star wars action figures, toys, posters, or some other collectible, several factors must be considered. This is a really great book with a large varity of star wars toys and other star wars items. It was succeeded by kenners vintage the empire strikes back toy line in 1980. 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. Kenner released more than 100 action figures in their star wars range between 1977 and 1985. 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. 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. The most valuable star wars action figures therichest. Luke skywalker with double telescoping lightsaber, princess leia, r2d2 and chewbacca with green crossbow. The original kenner 1977 1985 photo archive of kenner star wars toys guide to identifying authentic figures, weapons and accessories introduction to coos country of origin the star wars collectors archive star wars collecting terminology. The ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures, 19771985. Book overview abundantly visual and painstakingly meticulous, the ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures, 19771985, 2nd edition, by nationally renowned toy expert mark bellomo, offers the definitive reference to vintage star wars action figures. Star wars vintage action figures meet your next favorite book.
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. Star wars figures 1977 for sale in uk view 60 bargains. Back in 1977, twelve characters were immortalized by kenner as the first star wars action figures ever. Sep 15, 2014 the following list looks at 10 of the most valuable star wars action figures. Unfollow star wars action figures 1977 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Mark bellomo written by nationally acclaimed toy expert mark bellomo, this book provides unparalleled coverage of star wars action figures.
R2d2 and c3po were among the 12 original kenner star wars action figures. Vintage star wars action figures memorabilia by starwarsgroup. So, come christmas 1977, kids anticipating a bounty of star wars action figures under the tree were instead presented with what was essentially an empty box. The vintage star wars action figures are dear childhood friends of many older fans.
Unsurprisingly, almost all of them are from the 1977 1979 period when star wars toys were just getting onto the market. The ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures 1977. When kenner offered these star wars action figures to shops in 1978, they augmented the line with eight additional figures including obiwan kenobi, darth vader, han solo, and c3po, as well as stormtrooper, star destroyer commander. In this article, ill shed some light on the main variations of kenner. This is the book for anyone whos ever had an interest in the vintage kenner star wars action figure line from 1977 1985. It appears the red stripe on his left pant leg was never applied i say this because i cant see any trace of it, and his right leg has a perfectnear perfect stripe. 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. The ebay listing claims that it was taken out of the original case from 1978 and immediately stored in a safe place. How to determine the value of star wars collectibles. Organized by film or television show, and by release date, the book is. There were some flash gordon megos, shogun warriors, a mega chopper fonzie, and a fourstory wayne foundation penthouse that looked, suspiciously, to be barbiescaled. Announcement welcome to the vintage star wars shop, we specialize in 19791985 vintage star wars figures, play sets, ships and memorabilia from 19771985, we also. But that years wish book had no star wars toys at all. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide.
Dec 19, 2019 the unexpected success of the first star wars movie in 1977 inspired other production houses to rediscover space adventures as a bankable genre. Vintage star wars 1977 double telescoping trio luke vader ben all graded afa 90. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about 1977 star wars book. Oct 25, 2019 r2d2 and c3po were among the 12 original kenner star wars action figures. Im not sure if youve heard, but theres a new star wars movie out. Kenners original vintage star wars toy line ran from 1977 to 1979 in the wake of the immense popularity of the 1977 theatrical release of star wars. What action figures they did sell that year were presented in.
The 26 rarest star wars collectibles and what theyre worth. But did you know that in 1977 the star wars license was offered to mego, who were at the time probably the best known company for producing action figures and were commonly referred to as the worlds. Featuring classic star wars characters luke skywalker, princess leia, han solo, chewbacca, c3po, and r2d2, the first six issues adapt the may 1977 film star wars. While the movies are by far the most famous, most essential, and most canonical tellings of the star wars legends, the story has also been expanded, in both official and unofficial capacity, by a plethora of books, tv shows, and comics. Original vintage kenner star wars action figures hobbylark. Written by nationally renowned toy expert mark bellomo, the book features current values on the secondary market and. The original kenner 19771985 photo archive of kenner star wars toys guide to identifying authentic figures, weapons and accessories introduction to coos country of origin the star wars collectors archive star wars collecting terminology. Featuring classic star wars characters luke skywalker, princess leia, han. When collecting star wars you will inevitably come across some abbreviations or terms that you may not. A history of kenner star wars action figures completeset. The ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures book. The early bird package was an envelope containing a cardboard display stand, sans action figures, plus a paper snailmail certificate that promised to ship you four figures luke, leia. Welcome to the vintage star wars shop, we specialize in 19791985 vintage star wars figures, play sets, ships and memorabilia from 1977 1985, we also buy and sell modern star wars items from 1986 and up as well as other 1980s vintage items we are also collectors so we buy, sell, trade and collect.