The ultimate guide to vintage Star Wars action figures 1977-1985

Title:

The ultimate guide to vintage Star Wars action figures 1977-1985 / Mark Bellomo.

Personal Author:

Bellomo, Mark,

Call Number:

688.72 B446

ISBN:

9781440240591

Physical Description:

271 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm

Summary:

"Written by nationally acclaimed toy expert Mark Bellomo, this book provides unparalleled coverage of Star Wars action figures. Organized by film or television show, and by release date, the book is divided into two parts: action figures and accessories (which includes anything that is not an action figure). You'll find page after page of: Identifying details including each character's name and alias, product number, accessories, first appearance, average original retail price and current value on the secondary market ; Description of each figure/accessory and the storyline it was part of, often accompanied by a direct quote from that character ; More than 600 detailed color photographs" -- From publisher's web site.

Subject Term:

Star Wars figures -- Collectors and collecting -- Catalogs.

Action figures (Toys) -- Collectors and collecting -- Catalogs.

Star Wars films -- Collectibles -- Catalogs.

Publication:

Iola, WI : Krause Publications, a division of F+W Media, Inc., [2014]

Format:

Books

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A Galaxy...of Epic Toys!

When Star Wars landed in movie theaters in 1977, it became a popular cultural phenomenon and introduced the world to heroes like Luke Skywalker, super villain Darth Vader, Wookies, Stormtroopers, robots, Jedi Knights, space vehicles and lightsabers. The adventures continued with a toy line that soon followed, starting a hobby that still leaves collectors fascinated almost 40 years later.

The Ultimate Guide to Vintage Star Wars Action Figures 1977-1985 is the definitive reference to vintage action figures, accessories, creatures, playsets and vehicles. Written by nationally renowned toy expert Mark Bellomo, the book features current values on the secondary market and 600+ beautiful color photographs.

Author Notes

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: Identification & Price Guide , The Ultimate Guide to G.I. Joe: 1982-1994 , and Toys and Prices . Bellomo also consults for film and television, where readers may view him on YouTube's The Collectable Spectacle .