Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book: Identification & Values (Hardcover)

~ Geoffrey T. Carlton (Author) "The values listed are for sealed items with packaging in factory new condition..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review

Completely unique, there is no other book available that is so beautifully produced. -- The Antiquer, August 2002

This large book shows all the fun things that are being collected. -- Antique & Collectibles Monthly, July 2002

This new book will help collectors realize the value of this movie phenomena. -- The Busy Bee Trader, 2002 --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Description

Geoffrey T. Carlton The long-awaited release of the classic Star Wars trilogy on DVD and the historical final episode of the Star Wars saga in theaters has inspired many serious collectors, and sparked a new Star Wars age. As an established source, the Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book continues the legacy with its third edition. The years 1976, the year leading up to the first theatrical release, to 2005 have provided 29 years of items to acquire, identify, and value. This new edition is rich with over 36,000 entries and 14,000 color photographs, encompassing over 700 categories and 1,300 manufacturers. The brand new checklist-style format is handy for collectors and sellers to make notations of inventory, condition, and desired pieces for which to watch. The proven directory-style listings still make finding individual pieces quick and convenient in the 448 page, full-color book. Realistic current values make this book a must-have. No country or category has been excluded from the author's search to discover and reveal every type of Star Wars collectible ever made. No collection or reference section is complete without this valuable edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 448 pages
• Publisher: Collector Books; 3 edition (March 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574324551
• ISBN-13: 978-1574324556
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #995,747 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for the price, but it does have some flaws, January 7, 2004

By	E. Chapa "echapa" (San Antonio, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book, Second Edition (Hardcover)

As soon as I got this book, I went through the WHOLE thing cover to cover. It was great finding things I had (and kicking myself for things I wish I still had :) ). When I started to wonder if there was a Star Wars _____, I'd look through the book and there it was! There are definitely thousands of pictures - problem is they're tiny. If you don't have the greatest vision, a magnifying glass would help.

I did also find some typos between what was identified in the picture and the id description (I'd seen the item before so I could tell the description was wrong). If you're looking for information on the trading cards, this is the right place. I'd say probably at least 1/4 of the book is nothing but trading card information.

For the price and what the book was trying to accomplish (categorize just about any known Star Wars item on earth), it's well worth the price. It brought back some great memories too so I think it's still a great buy.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Refined, Revised, Updated, and even better, July 5, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book, Second Edition (Hardcover)

The first edition was a "good try" to put an exhaustive book out on the market again, since we haven't had a complete one since 1997. In this second edition, the author has taken to heart some of the short comings of the first edition, completely stripped down the title and rebuilt it bigger and better!

Critisism: 17,000 photos is unbelievable! Unfortunately, "magnifying glass not included". Since the book is already huge, how about dropping a couple of thousand photos and making the remaining ones large enough to enjoy without squinting? Minus one rating star.

Positive: WOW! The content is right on the mark! Every time I wonder if they made a Star Wars _____, I look and there it is! Most of the time, there's even a photograph so I can see what it looks like! Definately a four-star book!

Conclusion: If this turns out to be an on-going series, I'm willing to put down my $...a year just to see what kind of new (and old) stuff they're finding to add! I practially wore the binding off the first book. Time to retire it; there's a better one out now!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Guide, December 9, 2003

By	Chris Brennan (Star Wars Collectors Guild) (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book, Second Edition (Hardcover)

For the new collector or for the "Old Hand" this book is a must.
Packed with thousands of colour photos and some great details, it is something that should be part of any serious collectors library. Overloaded with page after page of collectable.
Although some of the action figures variations are not listed and there are a few items missing from the list, I am sure the author will correct these MINOR oversights with his next edition.
Outstanding book, outstanding value.