Star Wars Collector's Pocket Companion [Paperback]

Stuart Wells (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2000

Everything the devoted Star Wars memorabilia collector needs to know in the way of comprehensive listings, accurate item descriptions, and accurate, up-to-date marketplace valuesall packaged in a convenient carry-along format suited for pocket or purse at toy and collectibles shows, flea markets, auctions, or ordinary browsing and shopping. Focused primarily on collectibles associated with the original and still-popular Star Wars films, the book also includes collectible items released for the current prequel series.

-More than 1,000 photographs of the most desired Star Wars collectibles--many in full color.
-Over 2,000 items listed, in more than 40 categories.
-Designed with the active, on-the-go collector in mind.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; illustrated edition edition (June 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873418891
• ISBN-13: 978-0873418898
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,827,834 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Handy Guide for Convention Shopping, March 19, 2001

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RJ Michaels "SpyderB0y" (somewhere in Middle Earth) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Star Wars Collector's Pocket Companion (Paperback)

If you are a Star Wars fan and love to collect related material, then you'll find this pocket guide very handy. It culls listings from Wells' omnibus "The Galaxy's Greatest Star Wars Collectibles Price Guide" (1999), while adding new items and categories (There is an entire section of fast food toys that is pulled from contributor Robert J. Sodaro's book "Kiddie Meal Collectibles"--to which Wells was also a contributor). The book's slim design make it ideal for slipping in your pocket while on the prowl at conventions.

Wells and Sodaro are also contributors to "Comics Values Annual 2001" (Alex Malloy).

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Star Wars Collector's Best Friend !!, September 23, 2000

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Irvin Goodman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Star Wars Collector's Pocket Companion (Paperback)

This brand new, year 2000, 320 page softbound, handy 4" x 8 1/2" guide book is ideal for Stars Wars colllectibles hunting. There are more than 4,000 items in this book, with over 600 black and white, and 200 full color great pictures. The book provides a nice introduction to the collectible, and adequate information about each major heading. Topics range from Action Figures, Books, Ceramics, Clothing and Coins, to Model Kits, Paper Collectibles, Recordings, Vehicles and Wall Art. A very complete index is included to make item location easy. The item descriptions are quite complete, and the values appear to be very current and reasonable. A must for Star Wars collector's. You'll use it often.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful and portable..., September 11, 2000

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John (Virginia USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Star Wars Collector's Pocket Companion (Paperback)

This book is a great reference for the new or seasoned Star Wars collector. The prices give you a point of reference to begin the second hardest part of being a collector of anything, not just Star Wars merchandise, the wheeling and dealing. (The hardest thing being finding the right items for your collection.) Some pictures are helpful but others just fill space on the page. Merchandise as colorful as Star Wars products lose something if not seen in color. Differences that are obvious in color are not so obvious when in black and white. However, overall the book is great and recommended. Perfect for trips to yard sales and flea malls. The small size is a great asset. Put the book in a pocket or purse and let's go find that R2-D2 with Holographic Leia!!! Best of luck, true believers...