Big, beautiful scans of each and every star wars trading card and i mean the fronts and the backs, with every possible extra from the card wrappers to the wax boxes, and even guides to how all of those old stickerback posters actually looked once you collected the sets. Welcome to everything for the star wars cards collector handy resources and a community built on star wars trading cards. The new box of star wars resistance surprise packs trading cards by topps doesnt include the mini danglers. The original topps trading card series, volume one collects all five series of the celebrated films trading cards, 385 cards and stickers in total, in a single hardbound volume. The original topps trading card series, volume one is a hardcover art book from.
Whatever kind of star wars fan you are, theres something for you. The original topps trading card series, volume one is a hardcover art book from abrams. The purpose of the idc is to provide direction, management and oversight for the continued. The force of collecting star wars cards collectors weekly.
Honoring another notable point in the history of star wars, 2017 topps star wars 40th anniversary provides detailed coverage for the entire franchise. The star wars the original topps trading card series, volume one collects trading cards produced by the topps company during the release of star wars. Cards are printed in fullcolor, one to a page, with facts, trivia and other anecdotes by author and former topps editor gary gerani. Whether you are looking to trade cards, or just asking a question about them, it is a great place to visit. The coolest, most collectible star wars cards ever made. Why the star wars topps trading card books are awesome plus. Complete star wars trading card sets for sale ebay. Star wars trading cards 197779 time period for sale ebay.
The cards feature color photos from the films, with either puzzle backs or actoractress profile backs. The set, comprising 100 cards, features original color illustrations by artists greg hildebrandt and tim hildebrandt each card features a color illustration on the front and detailed narrative text on the. However, it does include 24 packs with 6 cards per pack. In this video i take a look through the amazing hardback books. Blue border cards 166, red border cards 672, yellow border cards 3. Please visit our community as some really amazing folks hang out there.
Why the star wars topps trading card books are awesome. Published through abrams comicarts imprint, star wars. The original topps trading card series, volume one. Whether you are new to the star wars galaxy or you have been around since waiting in line for. Shadows of the empire trading card set is a collectible series of trading cards produced by topps in 1996, as part of the star wars. Gwendoline christie and john boyega as captain phasma and finn 11x14 autographed in blue ink photo. Star warsthe original trading card series from topps first published in 1977 and 1978is reprinted here in its entirety for the first time. Usually produced as either promotional or collectible memorabilia relating to star wars, the cards can depict anything from screen still. Star wars the rise of skywalker collector tin darth vadar. Star wars topps ltd edition oversized vintage trading. In this interview, paul holstein talks about collecting star wars cards, from finding obscure cards to completing and grading full sets. You can see condition form picture bright colors in fine condition. Star wars was the first time with digital cards that every card released had enormous value, said gellman.
Each book was an obvious labor of love, but i dont want to undervalue their collective main draw. The rise of skywalker, this set tells the entire story of the movie for the first time, and includes exclusive and highvalue content. Star wars episode 1 the phantom menace kfc 10 card set australia 1999 zn0. Topps star wars collectible card traders public group. Star wars trading card game independent development committee. However, in designing the line of topps star wars cards, editor gary gerani apparently made one very big error, which will likely follow him for a long time to come. Gwendoline christie and john boyega as captain phasma and finn 11x14 autographed in black ink photo. This deluxe compilation includes the fronts and backs of all 330 cards and 55 stickers originally sold one per pack, including movie facts, story summaries, actor profiles, and puzzle cards. This books collected all the original topps star wars cards so. The book, which features great historical info and commentary by gary gerani and an afterword by robert v. The book reprints in its entirety the original 19771978 topps star wars trading card series, including the fronts and backs of all 330 cards and fiftyfive stickers, as well as four bonus cards, from the series five sets. Star wars trading card usually refers to a nonsport card themed after a star wars movie or television show.
How the most explicit star wars photo of all time made it onto a trading card new, 16 comments the final chapter in the story of the biggest boner in topps history. I love that theyre carrying over the fun graphic design elements from book to book the faux wax wrapper dust covers, the imagery of the gum on the covers, etc. Topps star wars collectible card traders has 4,048 members. As an added bonus, this collection also includes 18 stickers from the journey to star wars. This article will show you how to look up what your star wars cards are worth. Card trader game app has brought the fun of card collecting and trading to your mobile devices. Amazing vintage star wars topps trading cards books these are.
Reproducing the fronts and backs of each card from the empire strikes back series. Guaranteed one sketch or autograph per hobby box, the handdrawn. Mission briefing trading cards delve into the background of how the first in a planned series of films that delve into side stories for the expansive franchise. Star wars topps classic sticker book by the topps company. In 1995, topps upped the ante for trading card collectors by releasing a new line of cards that recreated scenes from star wars in a replica of their original widescreen presentation. Topps released their first star wars set in 1977, in order to coincide with the release of the first star wars movie. Get the best deal for star wars trading cards from the largest online selection at. However a common colloquial reference to trading card can also include reference to stickers, wrappers, or caps often produced along the same theme. Visit our forums and handy checklists to see whats available in the galaxy to collect. Toys, lego sets, comic books, space slug oven mitts you name it, and it probably exists. This books showcases the star wars galaxy line of trading cards. The card series showcased interpretations of characters and elements from the original.
Like rogue one before it, 2018 topps star wars solo promises the normal array of premium inserts. Topps originally published the five sets in its star wars trading card series between 1977 and 1978, and this 548page book features reprints of. For example luke skywalker, millennium falcon, etc. Salvatore books, star wars series 3 star wars trading card singles, star wars celebration star wars books, star wars books disney book group staff, star wars galaxy series ii star wars trading card singles. The 2018 topps star wars solo inserts combine to average one per pack, and consist of character stickers, icons, silhouettes, ships and vehicles, and smooth sayings 2018 topps star wars solo autographs sketch patch.
It might seem hard to believe that a new hope, the original star wars film, debuted so long ago, but the 1977 release was the start of one of the biggest movements in modern entertainment. This entry was posted in archives, collectible, original trilogy, star wars, toys by jedi1. Gary gerani is the creator, editor, and writer of hundreds of topps trading card sets and the author of toppss star wars series. The force is strong with this ultimate collectible for fans of all ages star wars topps classic sticker book is the first sticker book to collect more than 250 iconic star wars stickersmany reproduced in their original sizereleased by topps between 1977 and 1983. Home cards nonsport nonsport cards postwwii 1970 1979 1977 star wars star wars. Whenever you trade, it is essential that you know the values of the cards youre trading.
Star wars and trading cards have gone together since the beginning, and just as star wars was a groundbreaker in the film world, the star wars trading card sets have always shook up the world of card collecting. Shop target for star wars products at great prices. When in doubt, remember that star wars trading cards has a very active community of collectors. Gwendoline christie and john boyega as captain phasma and finn 11x14 autographed in red ink photo. Some vintage and modern star wars cards can be worth thousands of dollars. Buy 1977 topps star wars cards, sell 1977 topps star wars. Four cards in each pack go toward the 100 card set, the other two are a combination of popup. Vintage star wars topps trading cards books these are awesome. This book is easily the cheapest way to add all these cards to your star wars.
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Vintage star wars trading cards get their own book vice. Star wars episode i ikon collectibles trading card box 36ct 1999. The original topps trading card series is a multivolume set that gathers each and every card from all of the vintage collections. Asmr whispered video showing you my collection of star wars force attax cards. Star wars series 1 sealed star wars trading cards, star wars series 1 complete star wars trading card sets, star wars r. Inside this volume is the complete set of 330 cards and 55 stickers reproduced for those who either werent lucky enough to collect them all the first time, or perhaps. Topps trading card company released 330 cards and 55 stickers from 197778, and now you can buy a book containing the whole collection. While it might seem like a nobrainer today with widescreen movie format being the standard for home video, having a trading card set that used the full width of a movie frame and. The original topps trading card series, volume one by the topps company, 9781419711725, available at book depository with free delivery.
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