Vintage star wars 1977 double telescoping trio luke vader ben all graded afa 90. Marks latest book is called the ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures 1977 1985. The franchise has been a part of my life for so long i dont remember the first time i watched any of the original trilogy films. Download our star wars checklist and add your toys manually. Star wars the vintage collection k2so kaytuesso toy, 3. This big, bold and beautiful hardcover book includes 700 detailed color images, information, variations and secondary market values for every action figure. Star wars action figures, play sets, vehicles, accessories and more. Star wars action figures vintage tv action figures, trading. The ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures 19771985 is the definitive reference to vintage action figures, accessories, creatures, playsets and vehicles. Shop for official star wars toys, action figures, lego sets, funko pops, vintage figures, lightsabers, vehicles, play sets and more at s online store. Star wars the vintage collection archive edition book by blue. Dec 10, 2014 the vintage star wars action figures are dear childhood friends of many older fans. They come with accessories like blasters, lightsabers, and.
Turn your star wars collection into cash brians toys. Luke skywalker with double telescoping lightsaber, princess leia, r2d2 and chewbacca with green crossbow. Welcome to the vintage star wars shop, we specialize in 19791985 vintage star wars figures, play sets, ships and memorabilia from 19771985, 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. Complete guide to vintage star wars action figures paperback may 1, 1999 by kellerman author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Star wars action figures vintage tv action figures. Sourcing different websites for vintage collectibles and auction sites like ebay, this list includes the value of original toys from the 70s and 80s. The ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures, 19771985 by mark bellomo, 9781440240591, available at book depository with free. On our website, you will find the newest and hottest action figures from marvel, dc, wwe, nfl, star wars, and other collectibles. Kenner released more than 100 action figures in their star wars range between 1977 and 1985. New listing star wars boba fett vintage action figure 1979 honk kong cpgnice paint. 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.
Dallas vintage toys is a toy store in the 635skillman area of dallas tx that buys, sells, and trades toys from the 1960s to presentday including 80s toy lines like vintage kenner star wars, gi joe, transformers, and heman as well as modern collectible toys from hot toys, sideshow collectibles, marvel select, marvel legends, dc universe, and so many more. Log into facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know. First 12 this refers to the first 12 characters produced. Last 17 this refers to the last 17 characters produced. Needless to say, vintage action figures are still collected today on their original card and also in loose condition. If youre an action figure collector, a star wars fan or just an admirer of great toy photography, this book belongs on your shelf. Introducing star wars the black series and vintage collection of premium action figures. Mego refused the offer and the license was subsequently picked up by kenner, a subsidiary of general mills star wars. 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. The last figures in the series were released during the power of the force series in 1985, before kenner released figures based on the droids and ewoks cartoon tv shows.
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Early bird this was the first kenner star wars action figure item. 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. A galaxy of information on star wars toys, action figures, statues, prop replicas, books, games, comics, miniatures, cards, and other collectibles. See more ideas about star wars action figures, action figures and classic toys. The kenner toy company produced a line of star wars action figures based on characters in the original star wars movie trilogy. This is the book for anyone whos ever had an interest in the vintage kenner star wars action figure line from 19771985. Covering sw, esb, rotj, trilogopotf and droidsewoks. This big, bold and beautiful hardcover book includes 700 detailed colour images, information, variations and secondary market values for every action figure. Star wars action figures catalog dash action figures.
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