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A popup book 1978 only as by wayne douglas barlowe star wars grow chart 1978 barlowes guide to extraterrestrials 1979 with ian summers only appeared as. Star wars has always had a powerful connection to christmas. Originally released as a 75minute double lp with gatefold presentation in the usa, canada and japan, in the rest of the world only a 41minute, 10track single lp version was released using same artwork, but losing the gatefolf presentation and a booklet, and with notes and some photographs printed on inner sleeve. 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. Find out what star wars books command the highest prices, plus how to tell how. The original 12 figures were rereleased with 9 new characters. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Attending to it is a lot like reading the middle of a comic book. January 23, 1979 star wars weekly 51 january 24, 1979.

Penick also engineered popup books featuring star wars, superman and popeye, as well as edward goreys book the dwindling party. This was an original book from my childhood that i thought i would share with all my fellow. He has enjoyed the popup, pull tabs and moveable characters in the book. Star wars a popup guide is an amazingly designed book, and well worth the money. 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. Star wars the empire strikes back pop up book from random house.

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 box this item came in was very similar to the early star wars packaging, but it included a redandyellow collector series starburst in the upper right corner. Old star wars toys that are now collectible items worth money. Get the best deal for star wars pre1980 action figures from the. The pull and pop out 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. Posted in vintagepopupbooks tagged starwars, vintagepopup. A popup guide to the galaxy with lucasfilm, published by orchard books. Popup pictures recreate scenes from the movie star wars. Among the promised figures in the january 1979 kenner catalog was a new star wars character, a bounty hunter named boba fett. Mego was offered the star wars deal, but refused what were they thinking.

Ib penick was the paper engineer of numerous popup books for the childrens television workshop. Episode vii the force awakens 2015, indiana jones in raiders of the lost ark 1981, indiana jones and the temple. For 40 years, star wars has been such a fundamental element in the periodic table of pop culture that its easy to forget that, at one point, it was an unknown quantity. Produced by lucasfilm, it is the second film in the star wars film series albeit the fifth chronologically and the sequel to star wars 1977. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Vintage star wars empire strikes back pop up book 1980 random house.

Dec 14, 2017 the original star wars trilogy is fondly remembered by those who saw the films upon their original release in theaters, and by many people whove seen them since. The description of the book is pretty much in the title. Nov 01, 2007 star wars a pop up guide is an amazingly designed book, and well worth the money. A popup guide to the galaxy by popup master matthew reinhart is an encyclopedic collection of the characters and locations found in the star wars saga. The star wars question and answer book about space was released in 1979 by random house and written by dinah l.

A nostalgic look back at the worldwide star wars phenomenon through the creativity of the first generation of young people to experience it. He has played five characters in more than one film. Now, its up to this small motley band of heroes to mount a. The last page features two pop ups of darth vader and luke skywalker with light up lighsabers. He created the new york times bestselling star wars.

As encyclopedic entries, the prose is serviceable, but the engineering of the popup pages and images is out of this world. Apr 22, 2016 watch me turn each page of this 1978 retro star wars pop up book. For the star wars trilogy, also including star wars. Shadows of the empire is a 1996 multimedia project created by lucasfilm. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Star wars has arrived, and all hell breaks loose in the action figure world. Penick also engineered pop up books featuring star wars, superman and popeye, as well as edward goreys book the dwindling party. The original star wars trilogy is fondly remembered by those who saw the films upon their original release in theaters, and by many people whove seen them since. May 30, 2008 a nostalgic look back at the worldwide star wars phenomenon through the creativity of the first generation of young people to experience it. Vintage 1980 star wars the empire strikes back random.

Episode v the empire strikes back, is a 1980 american epic space opera film directed by irvin kershner and written by leigh brackett and lawrence kasdan, based on a story by george lucas. 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. This surely is the star wars playset with the most exciting name. In it, moche, a noted professor of physics and astronomy answers questions about space, outer space and more. Star wars is a space opera film series with a huge worldwide fandom and a massive impact on pop culture fandom early history brief fandom overview.

This was an original book from my childhood that i thought i would share with all my fellow star wars fans. Star wars empire strikes back popup book hc 1980 comic books. The idea was to create a story set between the films the empire strikes back and return of the jedi, and to explore all commercial possibilities of a full motion picture release without actually making a film. The great star wars heist carl cunningham and rancho obiwan. We rounded up a list of star wars action figures, toys, and. Got this little popup for my 5 year old star wars obsessed son. Star wars is renowned for its iconic, memorable characters and alien designs. Both a new hope, the force awakens, and the last jedi have scenes just showing you all the weird creatures the henson company came up with, and, in the heyday of the predisney star wars expanded universe, many of those creatures were fleshed out into full characters. Vintage photographs and scans of childhood star wars drawings, costumes, toys, homemade crafts, birthday cakes, local showings and events and local ads for such and more. Star wars was released on may 25, 1977, and first subtitled episode iv.

A popup book pop by barlowe, wayne douglas, penick, ib isbn. The very first star wars action figures were released in 1978 as part of the mailaway star wars early bird kit, which contained star wars figures of luke skywalker, princess leia, chewbacca and r2d2. In honor of star wars day, we decided to take a look at some of the figures that you. For countless early fans of the series, movie posters were the sites of their first encounters with luke skywalker, princess leia and darth vader. Star wars the empire strikes back random house pop up book. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Episode v the empire strikes back 1980 and star wars.

As encyclopedic entries, the prose is serviceable, but the engineering of the pop up pages and images is out of this world. Dont let the 6 pages deter you there are 4 popup inlays on each page, and the book itself is massive. 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. 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. Movies insider pop culture decoded the making of the ultimate. Browse the marvel comic series star wars annual 1979 1983. Jan 05, 2015 now, whats interesting about this is that marvel already had a star wars comic book that ran from 1977 until 1986 dark horse owned the star wars comic book rights between 1991 and 2014 and. The first issue of the star wars comic books can be worth. Star wars vintage r2d2 popup lightsaber kenner 1985 potf. Some of the cards also have a promotion for a free boba fett action figure. An explosive, interactive, pop off the page book about george lucass star wars movies to celebrate the 30th anniversary.

Matthew reinhart has created another spectacular pop up book for george lucass epic star wars movies. The alphabet book 1971 the counting book 1971 in and out 1971. The empire strikes back was released on may 21, 1980, also achieving wide financial and critical success. Dont let the 6 pages deter you there are 4 pop up inlays on each page, and the book itself is massive. By age eight, most of us could identify a wrapped star wars figure at 20 paces or more. Dec 22, 2014 star wars has always had a powerful connection to christmas.

The empire strikes back by star wars staff and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Pop up pictures recreate scenes from the movie star wars. In 1979, additional star wars figures where added to the assortment. Similar to how he set up the star wars corporation for the first film, lucas. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Ib penick was the paper engineer of numerous pop up books for the childrens television workshop. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

The vader tie was also sold for a short time during 1979 and 1980 with a special offer cardboard backdrop. Barlowes guide to extraterrestrials 1979 as by wayne douglas barlowe and ian summers. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. Now, whats interesting about this is that marvel already had a star wars comic book that ran from 1977 until 1986 dark horse owned the star wars. So, kenner picked it up, but were woefully unprepared for the demand. Got this little pop up for my 5 year old star wars obsessed son. Star wars the empire strikes back del ray book 1980 t3150. Vintage 1980 star wars the empire strikes back childrens popup book nice shape. He has enjoyed the pop up, pull tabs and moveable characters in the book. The card front is the same as the original release, but the backs of the card now show 20 or 21 figures, hence the term 2021 back. The set consists of a plastic base, a cardboard backdrop of the jawa sandcrawler, and an exclusive class6 escape pod, jettisoned by r2d2 from the tantive iv. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about 1977 star wars book. Vintage star wars action figures 19771985 among many, many other books on toys. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.

Original vintage star wars figure boba fett hong kong 1979. One page, front and back is damaged no pull see photos for details please zoom in. Vintage star wars empire strikes back pop up book 1980. At the time of the first movies release in 1977, star wars fandom grew rapidly, with fan clubs, zines, and fanrun conventions. The last page features two popups of darth vader and luke skywalker with lightup lighsabers. Watch me turn each page of this 1978 retro star wars pop up book. Jul, 2017 star wars the empire strikes back pop up book from random house. Star wars popup by star wars and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A set of action figures sold in canada to promote the empire strikes back in 1980 was part of a star wars. The book was created 3 decades ago, but because it is vintage star wars, it fits perfectly in his library of star wars titles. We could tell just from the size and shape of the package when only a thin layer of giftwrap separated us from vinyl jedi robes. Darth vader tie fighter star wars collectors archive.