Download or read book Star Wars The Ultimate Action Figure Collection written by Stephen J. Sansweet and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2012-11-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. 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, and literally hundreds more. Compiled by Stephen J. Sansweet, owner of the world's largest private collection of Star Wars memorabilia, the book also showcases and details the rare, popular, forgotten, and beloved figures coveted by fans the world over, drawing figures from the feature film, video game, and cartoon realms of the vast Star Wars universe.
Download or read book Official Price Guide to Action Figures written by Stuart W. Wells, III and published by House of Collectibles. This book was released on 1997 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do the Bionic Woman, Captain Action, G.I. Joe, Thundercats, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have in common? They're action figures--and part of the hot new area of collectibles! COMPREHENSIVE. From the A-Team to the X-Men, Big Jim to the Little Mermaid, Desert Patrol to Waterworld, Marvel Superheroes to Masters of the Universe, The Official Price Guide to Action Figures lists more than 8,000 different figures from hundreds of series--with separate introductions to each series and its significance, history, and collectibility. SPECIAL SECTIONS. An on-target market review, a step-by-step look at how an action figure is created--from conception to sculpting to production, and a history of Kenner (a major manufacturer of action figures for the past twenty years). PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. Helpful tips from the experts on starting, building, and maintaining an action figure collection. WRITTEN BY EXPERTS. Stuart Wells III is the former executive editor of Collectible Toys & Values and Triton: Comics, Cards, and Collectibles, monthly magazines covering all types of action figures. Jim Main is the editor and publisher of Action Figure Collector and Barracks: The G.I. Joe Collectors Magazine. FULLY ILLUSTRATED. The Official Price Guide to Action Figures is packed with more than 600 photographs for easy identification. HOUSE OF COLLECTIBLES. Serving collectors for more than thirty-five years
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Vintage Star Wars Action Figures 1977 1985 written by Mark Bellomo and published by Krause Publications Incorporated. This book was released on 2014 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showcases and details the rare, popular, forgotten, and beloved figures coveted by fans the world over.
Download or read book The Official Price Guide to Action Figures written by Stuart W. Wells, III and published by House of Collectibles. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE PRICE GUIDE WITH ALL THE ACTION! MORE THAN 9,000 PRICES LISTED! It is estimated that 750 new action figures appear each year--that averages out to more than two per day! Now, to keep pace, The Official Price Guide to Action Figures has been completely revised and updated--including the newest characters from the epic blockbuster Star Wars: Episode 1. - COMPREHENSIVE. From Xena Warrior Princess to G.I. Joe, Batman to Spider-Man, the A-Team to VR Troopers, Captain Action to the Bionic Woman, Marvel Superheroes to Masters of the Universe, The Official Price Guide to Action Figures lists more than 9,000 different figures from hundreds of series--with separate introductions to each series and its significance, history, and collectibility. - SPECIAL SECTIONS. Information on new action figures through Toy Fair 1999, including direct-to-comic-shop exclusives, plus a company history and an interview with a renowned action figure designer. - PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. Helpful tips from the experts on starting, building, and maintaining an action figure collection. - WRITTEN BY EXPERTS. Stuart Wells III is the former executive editor of Collectible Toys & Values and Triton: Comics, Cards, and Collectibles, monthly magazines covering all types of action figures. Jim Main is the editor and publisher of Action Figure Collector and Barracks: The G.I. Joe Collectors Magazine. - FULLY ILLUSTRATED. The Official Price Guide to Action Figures is packed with more than 700 photographs for easy identification.
Download or read book Action Figures of the 1980s written by John Marshall and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 430 color photographs and descriptions of the pocket-sized G.I. Joes*t, movie and TV characters, fantasy figures, He-Man*t, the Thunder Cats*t, super heroes, Transformers*t, and wrestling figures abound here. Price listings are provided for every figure shown and produced within particular product lines.
Download or read book Thomas and Victoria written by Christopher Awdry and published by Egmont Books (UK). This book was released on 2007 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With four new stories and Clive Spong's stunning illustrations of Thomas and the new vintage coach, Victoria, this book is a must have for all fans. Toby and Henrietta are overcrowded carrying the workmen from the Quarry. The Fat Controller and the Quarry Manager don't know what to do, but Thomas finds the perfect solution when he meets Victoria - a lovely, old carriage. While Victoria is being renovated, Daisy discovers that she doesn't like snakes very much when a whole boxful of eels escape on to the platform! And once finished, Victoria, Toby and Henrietta become Sodor's Vintage Train.
Download or read book Toy Shop s Action Figure Price Guide written by Elizabeth Stephan and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What's the Power Ranger worth? Is Darth Vader still valuable if it's out of its package? This book will answer these questions and more. The popularity and value of action figures from the 1960sand '70s have skyrocketed in the past. Will the same thing happen to such popular 1980s lines like Transformers and Masters of the Universe? Will the values go up as Generation X gets older? Will Boomer action figures like G.I. Joe retain their value in the years ahead? This book will answer these questions and more. From the publishers of Toy Shop, this is more comprehensive and up-to-date then any other guide available. Organised by action figure line, each of the 2500 listings has values for figures in and out of pack. Collectors can easily identify their figures with the 500 full-colour photographs.
Download or read book 12 Inch Figurines written by Histoire & Collections and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2005-03-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first of a new sub-series in Histoire and Collection's growing set of full color graphic books depicting everything from Uniforms to Aircraft types, in minute detail with many varients. This new book concentrates on the 12 inch figurine as a collectors item and their many variations Illustrated throughout in full color, this will be an essential book for the modeler and hobbyist.
Download or read book Action Figures written by Chris Bowman and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2022-01-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From G.I. Joe and Stretch Armstrong to comic book heroes and Star Wars characters, there is an action figure for everyone! In this exciting hi/lo title, readers are introduced to the history behind this favorite toy through bright, colorful images and engaging text. Meanwhile, special features show readers where the toy came from, key events in its history, different variations of action figures, and a fun action-figure related event!
Download or read book Star Wars the Vintage Collection Archive Edition written by Rich Alot and published by . This book was released on 2021-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to Hasbro Star Wars: The Vintage Collection 3.75-Inch Action Figures and Toys released between 2010 -2019.
Download or read book Articulating the Action Figure written by Jonathan Alexandratos and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2017-03-31 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Action figures are more than toys or collectibles--they are statements on race, gender, class, body positivity and more. This collection of nine new essays and one interview argues that action figures should be analyzed in the same light as books, movies, television shows and other media. Through an examination of the plastic bodies that fill our shelves and toy boxes, "Action Figure Studies" can inform the next generation of toys.
Download or read book Star Wars Vintage Action Figures written by John P. Kellerman and published by . This book was released on 2005-05-01 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rosie the Riveter Paper Dolls written by and published by . This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tom Tierney turns back the clock to World War II when women took over the nation's workforce and made history. This book of vintage fashions honors Rosie and her female co-workers with three paper dolls and 26 authentic outfits of the 1940s including work clothes, casual dresses, smart suits, evening gowns and a war-time wedding dress. Included is a story about Rosie the Riveter plus fashion notes. A wonderful collectible item for World War II buffs, paper doll collectors and those interested in 1940s fashions and the changing role of women in the workforce.
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to G I Joe 1982 1994 written by Mark Bellomo and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to the guts-and-glory of G.I. Joe identifies every figure with all its weapons and gear, every vehicle with all the easy-to-lose pieces and every accessory related to Hasbros stellar team of soldiers. Use The Ultimate Guide to G.I. Joe to expand your knowledge about Joe and the team, or Cobra and his cronies, and to identify and assess the value of any of the series 350 action figures and 240 vehicles and accessories.
Download or read book The Early Days of McFarlane Toys The Action Behind the Figures written by Stephen Gouge and published by Asylum Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 2019-07-31 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of memories and photos from around the world from the co-CEO and the guys who worked with Todd McFarlane and revolutionized the action figure industry. Over 300 photos of the people, the factories, the offices, the showrooms, the toys with recollections of various events.
Download or read book Rack Toys written by Brian Heiler and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A love-letter to fun toys that broke real easy, Rack Toys chronicles decades of cheaply made toys found on the rack of discount stores, drug stores and anywhere in-between. What these toys lacked in quality, they made up for in charm and kitsch.
Download or read book Mego 8 Inch Super Heroes written by Benjamin Holcomb and published by Two Morrows Publishing. This book was released on 2007-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lavishly illustrated with thousands of charts, checklists and color photographs, this is an obsessive examination of legendary toy company Mego, and the extraordinary line of super-hero action figures that dominated the toy industry throughout the 1970s. Featuring a chronological history of Mego, interviews with former employees and Mego vendors, fascinating discoveries never revealed elsewhere, and thorough coverage of each figure and packaging variant, this full-color hardcover is the definitive guide to Mego.
