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Star Wars: 1,000 Collectibles: Memorabilia and Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away

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Sansweet has written several books on Star Wars collectibles and I always enjoy them. Although this book contains a lot of fun facts and pictures, I found myself getting bored when it veered into a long section on clothing, patches, soft goods etc (yawn). I found the first third, which is devoted to Star Wars toys, to be the most interesting. I would still recommend this to collectors, but I would encourage you to flip through it in a store so you really know what you're getting. A minor complain; a cardboard strip inexplicable surrounds the front and back cover, which makes the book awkward to read. I was constantly worried that I was going to tear it whenever I picked up the book.

I picked up Star Wars: 1000 Collectibles and read it cover-to-cover the day I got it. This is one of the best Star Wars collecting books I've ever read. It's a first person account of anecdotes, success stories, mistakes, and adventures in assembling author Steve Sansweet's collection, the largest private Star Wars collection in the world. The book covers rare one-of-a-kind items, unusual folk art, classic Star Wars collectibles, and some very funny stuff. Really an enjoyable read! Anne's photography is top notch. Definitely a must-have for the Star Wars collector's bookshelf.

I received my copy of Star Wars: 1,000 Collectibles today and already took in the stunning imagery and diverse look at literally hundreds of unique Star Wars collectibles. If you began your collection before 1977, or are starting it today, it is a thrilling read for fans who wish to see what these amazing films have brought in the form of merchandise. In every Star Wars Insider, they offer glimpses of strange collectibles according to a certain theme, and if you love looking at that section of the magazine, this is a perfect item for you.

This great little book is the perfect gift for any Star Wars fan or Sci-Fi collector. You'll discover something new on every page, with great images, fun stories about the items. This book is a ton of fun, and surprisingly a delight to go back to again and again. Great coffee table book too.

Steve Sansweet has written another good work on star wars collecting. Star Wars 1,000 collectibles is a great wonderfull read and a good book for any fan of star wars collecting to have. Very well done Mr. Sansweet

I was once lucky enough to have been included on a tour of Steve Sansweet's collection with notes being taken about certain items of his collection during that tour so they could be included in this book. I've been waiting with baited breath for this because there is no way you can see but a fraction of his collection. The big stuff, sure. All the normal sized stuff just kind of blurs together in your memory once it is over, and even then you'll never see it all.
This is an absolutely wonderful cross-section of his collection, with some lovely little stories about the items or how they came into his collection.
I don't care how much of a fan of Star Wars you are, I guarantee that there are many collectibles in this book you've never heard of, or have heard of but never seen, and some you are probably going try to search for to own for yourself. I know I am.
There are the original toys figures all the way through the very expensive high-end stuff. There are prototypes that never made production, artist one-offs, custom items, displays, signs, clothing, food, statues, coins, costumes, computers, games,...I could go on for quite a while.
Darth Vader slippers. A Star Wars savings passbook. A stormtrooper golf bag. How about Star Wars Cheeselicious? You haven't lived until you see that.
A must own for anyone who collects (even in small amounts, like me) of Star Wars memorabilia.
Thank you Steve and Anne, for this book. Now my wife will have to keep me off amazon and ebay for a while so I cannot purchase any of these items.