Star Wars Vintage Action Figures A Guide for Collectors Hardcover HC

Description Star Wars Vintage Action Figures: A Guide for Collectors       Hardcover (12.25” x 9.25”) Signed by John Kellerman By: John Kellerman Art direction and design by: Becky Hui Text Editing by: Dana Kellerman Principal Photography by: Elvin Fritz Cover by: Photo Cover This book focuses on the “vintage” toys from the Star Wars classic trilogy, Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi (the movies made between 1977 and 1985). It provides the most comprehensive and accurate documentation of these popular collectibles. This is the first book that covers these vintage action figures in such detail and with clarity and completeness. It “puts it all together” in one volume and is completely illustrated with high resolution full-color photos throughout. This publication sets a new standard for research in this field and will be the reference book for years to come. Although the book focuses on the action figures, it also looks at the figure-related items, Kenner’s marketing material to dealers and merchants, and even in-store displays that helped advertise and showcase the action figures in the stores. This 268-page book contains a wealth of factual details and is supported with over 900 color photos of Star Wars action figures. From the back cover: This authoritative Star Wars guide is the only reference book dedicated to American Kenner vintage action figures that puts it all together. It presents the most comprehensive coverage in the following areas for these enduring collectibles: Carded figures and card variations Special Offers for figures Packaging variations Catalog multipacks Proof card variations Preproduction packaging Kenner store and prototype displays. Featured in this book are production and preproduction collectibles with more than 900 full-color photos and descriptions. This book is a “must” for all collectors, dealers, and Star Wars enthusiasts. Contents:                                                               Page: About this book                                                          1 Card/Figure Differences                                             7 Card Front-Back Combinations                                 69 Mailers                                                                      115 Multipacks                                                                131 Miscellaneous Figures and Related Items               151 Preproduction Items                                                 167 Displays                                                                   207 Promotional Items                                                   237 Grading                                                                   251 Index                                                                       258 Signed Hardcover is bagged and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.  First Printing  Publisher: Frontback Books Publication Date: 2003  Format: FC, 268 pages, HC, 12.25” x 9.25″  ISBN-10: 0972378006  ISBN-13: 9780972378000  Collectible Entertainment note: Signed Hardcover is New & Unread. Very Fine to Very Fine condition.  Beautiful!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Star Wars and/or Action Figure collector / enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Very Highly Recommended.  Please read return policy.