1979 star wars book and record value

Star wars read along book and record 1979 very good. Also, the heritage auctions archives contain high quality images of comics, so the archives are also an outstanding resource for identifying your comic books. Buena vista records, interestingly a disney subsidiary, had been. Lucasfilm adapted star wars for a childrens bookandrecord set.

Star wars toy from 1979 sold for worldrecord price by. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Celebrate this vintage star wars collectible with our retro planet blog, complete with photos and excerpts from the lp. Give your child a head start in learning to read with this 24 page book filled with fullcolor illustrations and a 7 inch. The jawas took the droids to lukes farm, hoping to sell them for a good price. Original 8track with sleeve and rare free story of star wars 16 page fullcolor book mailing card. Find out how much your original star wars collectibles are. Certain bronze age keys listed on the most valuable comic books page have actually fallen in value since 200810.

The spiderman and diamond symbols are for direct sales clients comic book shops. I used a variety of sources to find the names, years, and values of these products, some of. The first issue of the marvel comic book series star wars. Released in 1979, this 24page star wars readalong book was accompanied.

Star wars vintage 24 page booklet and 45 rpm record 1979. Star wars original soundtrack by john williams, on two vinyl records, 1977. A rare merchandising effort that actually made it out in the year of release, 1977. There were several star wars read along records eventually rereleased on cassette tapes of. In 1979, additional star wars figures where added to the assortment. Return of the jedi bookandrecord wookieepedia fandom. Story, music and photos from the original motion picture captured on a 24 page childrens book and 33 record. This was the last release of the story of star wars on vinyl and is a rarer example of these storyteling lps. These action figures were produced from 1977 to 1979. Some guide options are books including carltons super collectors wishbook and gus and duncans guide to star wars collectibles, as well as auction websites like ebay. Growing up i had a ton of star wars toys, mostly micromachines, and some action figures.

The books were typically adaptations of popular disney movies, cartoons, and sometimes titles based on nondisney properties. In 1979, the year the first book was released, the video release was still three years away and. Comic books in star wars book and record mycomicshop. From the adventures of luke skywalker by alan dean foster writing as george lucas. Released in 1979, the 24page star wars readalong book was accompanied by. Some of the cards also have a promotion for a free boba fett action figure. Darth vader and the first of six issues in the series first story arc. Like most collectors my age, my childhood star wars obsession was dominated.

The story of star wars, 1977 lp, side one, clip 2 of 3 youtube. How to determine the value of star wars collectibles. Its true that disney publishing and del rey are putting out some phenomenally good books at the moment including some amazing ya and kids books, but thats hardly a new development. Each page of the book contained a cropped frame from the movie with an abridged and condensed version of the story. The covers with upc symbols are distributed by curtis circulation to newsstands. Their release of the star wars readalong in 1979, though, was the first to use. Record and comic, star wars book and record part 01n published may 1979 by lucasfilm. Im also a collector of vintage 19771985ish star wars stuff, and these two passions intersect in a wonderful place. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Searching for star trek collectibles market values. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. Star wars is a 1977 american epic space opera film written and directed by george lucas.

Did you scroll all this way to get facts about 1977 star wars book. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Star wars was only released in 32 theaters in its opening week in 1977. Valueyourmusic price guide for rare vinyl records, cds. 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. The story of star wars lp was originally released on 20th century records back in august 1977. Kenner star wars vintage loose kenner action figures 1977. Oct 07, 2017 the black hole 24 page read along book and record walt disney productions. With photography by weldon anderson, this 1sheet happy birthday is estimated to be printed in a quantity of 250 to 280. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. Star wars planet of the hoojibs vinyl book and record sealed 454.

In 1997, walt disney records released an updated version that included new material from the special edition of a new hope. The story of star wars, lp side 2, clip 2 of 3 duration. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. For example, he points out that items like star wars childrens furniture from the 1970s rarely hits the collectors market, and may sell above guide levels due to demand. The comic takes place between the events of star wars. Today well go over the two 1st print newsstand issues, and a few of the most common reprints. Kenner star wars vintage loose kenner action figures. By 1983 upon the release of return of the jedi, the complete story of collection was reissued on buena vista disney.

Disco album using samples of music from original star wars soundtrack by record producermusician meco. How much is your old star wars lunchbox worth right now. What is the value of the star wars story book 1978 worth. Make offer original star wars the empire strikes back rare book and 45 record 1980 yoda 1983 star wars return of the jedi book and record mip factory sealed. Star wars comic book price guide first released in 1977 just before the initial movie came out, star wars comics from marvel have become solid collectors items. Find out how much your original star wars collectibles are worth. Record and comic, star wars book and record part 03n, star wars published may 1983 by lucasfilm. Steve may have almost 500,000 items, but that doesnt include the most expensive piece of star wars memorabilia although hes probably already spent a fair bit on his collection. Vintage 1979 star wars read along book and 33 rpm record. Though fans everywhere thought episode iii would conclude the star wars saga, theyre about to experience an entirely new chapter in the star wars story thanks to disney.

One was a limited edition hardcover, which i have never seen, the other was one of those trade paperback editions coffee table size but in softcover. I was planning to scan a few pages to give a taste of what the book is like but a quick youtube search. Each book ran 24 pages and included a 7 inch record of a narrator who read the story. Between star wars and the empire strikes back, williams had also worked with the london symphony orchestra for the scores to the films the fury. This was the last release of the story of star wars on vinyl and is. Released in 1979, the 24page star wars readalong book was accompanied by a 33. All of the figures on this page will be the highest quality grades that we have available.

Walt disney readalong book and records were first released in 1965. Star wars story, music and photos from the original. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. One of at least two book and record sets based on the original star wars, with music and sound effects from the movie, but none of the original voices. Revenge of the sith hit theatres, the force is with us again with a new installment slated to release on december 18th. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps.

Browse the marvel comic series star wars annual 1979 1983. Read along book and record i dont have a record player so ive no idea how this plays but the vinyl looks in pretty good shape. Get the best deals on star wars books when you shop. Dec 12, 2019 fans of the star wars franchise have always been some of the most devoted and passionate of all time and steve sansweet is a prime example. Return of the jedi is a book and record childrens book published in 1983. The score from the empire strikes back, composed by john williams, was recorded in eighteen sessions at anvil studios over three days in december 1979 and a further six days in january 1980 with williams conducting the london symphony orchestra. Any copy listed here, regardless of grade assigned, comes without the 45 rpm record if the record is included, it may not be playable. Star wars book and record 1979 lucasfilm comic books. January 2019, pirates price, lou anders, disney lucasfilm press, flight of the falcon publishing.

Sourcing different websites for vintage collectibles and auction sites like ebay, this list includes the value of original toys from the 70s and 80s. Star wars is first in a series of six book and recordcassette stories released by buena vista records in 1977. Learn the value of the best issues and price variants. Jun 02, 2016 the complete classic story in a 24page book.

In the early 1990s, stephen crane, art director at west end games, became intrigued with the shapes as they appeared on the death star. Since 4 may 2015, steve has held the record for the largest collection of star wars memorabilia, with an audited and catalogued collection of 93,260 items. There were several star wars read along records eventually rereleased on cassette tapes of course covering the movies and a couple of new stories in. Star wars collectibles price guide and appraisal guide. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today. The story of star wars record was the only way fans could relive the movie until the vhs edition in 1982. Here are 14 delicious and collectible star wars books and collectible star wars memorabilia and ephemera, to ooh and ahh over, or possibly even make your very own. Star wars happy birthday one sheet in an unconventional font, with a slant, consistent with its authenticity, per the star wars poster book. The star wars 1979 coinoperated videogame by unknown circa 1979, and its history and background, photos, repair help, manuals, for sale and wanted lists, and census survey is brought to you by the international arcade museum at the museum fo the game. Filled with fullcolor photos from the original motion picture. There were several star wars read along records eventually rereleased on cassette tapes of course covering the movies and a couple of new stories in the kiddified wake of return of the jedi. Searching for star wars collectibles market values. That selling price overturned the previous world record auction price for a. Star trek collectibles price guide and appraisal guide.

The original 12 figures were rereleased with 9 new characters. Episode v the empire strikes back and centers on the character darth vader. Han solo at stars end 1979, by brian daley han solos revenge 1979, by brian daley han. 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. One of the rarest original star wars movie posters. A continuation of the star wars saga, novelization of the movie with facsimile painting of harrison ford and carrie fisher on front cover, movie credits on blurb page. A feeding frenzy in the midtolate2000s lead to a glut of cgcgraded near mintmint copies coming to market. Johnstons design, called star wars 76, was created into a font and again used in attack of the clones by metschan, who incorporated the font alongside the later aurebesh version used in the spinoff products. This recording uses a cast of soundalikes accompanied by narration.