Well, that took a while. Keeping up with changing prices in the marketplace has been most challenging. If your a collector looks like your collection is increasing in value quite well. Finally the Update is online !
The now update has about 20 more pages, more variants- more info – more pictures. including deep dive in to repro items, boxes, cardbacks, weapons.
For those who have purchased, thanks expect an email for a free updated version. Thanks to all and enjoy !
Here are the 3 earliest Kenner Star Wars card backs. The A B and C. on a US Kenner 12 back . All three shown here are Made in Hong Kong, there are several Lukes and Leia’s that were made in Taiwan, and are much harder to find.
The first Star Wars figures were released on what is called now A SW12 A , all the fronts were the same for all three, but there are differences between the three versions on the back .
The 12 A has a short stubby saber shown, Being the figures originally were to have a double telescoping saber. the first card a 12 A shown below
The 12 B card has an extended Saber , and the same text box below the saber. 12B below.
The 12 C has the same saber, but the paragraph of text has been shortened. 12 C below
Here is a close up detail between the 3 .
Reproduction SW card back below – this is a fake reproduced card
12ABC
The next update is coming fall 2016,
I had to take a break over the summer, to many other projects. Ive been working on revisions, updates, and have added about 30 new variations. I have added new cardbacks, new words to glossary as well as more vehicles and playsets and bootlegs. . As always whenever you purchase you will get a notification of the newest update, and get the newest edition link and a free copy. The guide is north of 450 pages now. ! Heres a chance to take save $5 bucks
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One of the greatest premiums from the vintage Star wars era was the Burger King glass premiums. They had great graphics and were reasonably priced. – heck about the gallon go Gas back then. !
Sets currently are getting harder to find in nice shape. With washing the graphics begin to fade. Never Dish wash these. !
current values in Excellent shape with shiny bright graphics: take at lest 50% off for faded g or vitrified glass.
SW Set $40-80 each 10
ESB Set $35-50 each 5 to 10
ROTJ Set $25 30 each 4 to 6
If your a vintage Collector of Kenner Star Wars figures you likely at some point to have been fortunate enough to find an original collection of figures within a vinyl carry case. Its always fun to see what is under the trays. Once I found a bunch of the GM stickers, and several sabers hidden in the vinyl fold.
There are several versions of the Vinyl cases, and until recently not a real desirable collectors item, recently they have been increasing in value, but can still be found in the $20 to $30 US range. Some are more rarer than others, which is pointed out below. So here are the cases.” Images are from my first revision to my Vintage Star Wars Action figure guide check it out ! The first revision will will focus on and include in some accessories, and playsets. To get the guide got to SHOP on the Menu. and instructions to download.
www.starwarsfigurevariations.com
ESB Cases
Here is the Force Awakens Advance Poster December Cannot come soon enough..
Star Wars big relaunch of action figures began 20 years ago in 1995. The figures all saw a pumped up, on steroids version of the characters. The vehicles were rehash of the original mold forms. Now that the line is 20 what will happen to value or interest?
Remember the Fruit loops Han solo?
If you were to describe an end to the line when was it? When POTJ line came out”?. Would TPM figures be included?
