Our Book
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The most in-depth guide to the original Kenner Star Wars action figure line
The most in-depth guide to the original Kenner Star Wars action figure line
A traditional style book with classic features
Our Project
Notice:
We have closed pre-orders on the book whilst we focus on getting the first wave of books out to our Kickstarter Backers and first Pre-Orderers. If there is enough interest to warrant a second print run (we hope there is) then we will do one .To express your interest please email your name and country to book@readfive.co.uk.
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Read Five Designs have been working tirelessly to bring you this book and get this project to this point, it's been very exciting. Our aim of bringing Star Wars collectors and fans the most in-depth toy guide of the vintage Kenner Star Wars line is almost here.
When our project achieved its Kickstarter backing the book was at 300+ pages with 4,000+ images. After the Kickstarter a lot of doors opened for us as well as peoples collections, between lockdowns we travelled the UK meeting collectors to photograph rare and standout pieces for the book, which has now grown to over 500 pages with 6,000 images.
As the book grew the chapters became even more comprehensive through thorough research and guidance from experts in their collecting field.
Throughout the book, we cross-reference items so collectors can jump through the pages and see every way in which these figures were available, with colour-coded sections. With chapters covering Variants, Baggies, Mail Aways, Multipacks, Accessories, Coins, Droids and Ewoks sets, 12" figures as-well as their packaging, with the exciting inclusion of un-produced proof cards, and even a preview to "Volume Two".
Thank you for taking the time to look at our project.
Gianni and Greg
Read Five Designs
Features
Full frontal
a comprehensive look at figure card fronts and card back sequences
Actual size
1:1 scale images of the action figures and their card fronts
Multiple multi-packs
multi-packs from two all the way up to the six pack boxes
It's all in the detail
figure photography with multiple elevations
Back to back
design breakdowns of card backs with templates of the different versions
Full blown colour
over 6,000 colour images and special fold out sections
Cross reference
cross references between card fronts and card backs for each character
Sticky situations
a guide to card front promotions and details of the offers
Big breaks
full-bleed chapter break images and colour coded sections
Dust Jacket and Cover
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Dust Jacket
The outer dust
jacket will include gold border and
lettering on front and spine
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Cover Images
The first twelve action figures released by Kenner feature in full colour across the front of the book
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Hard Cover
The dust jacket
covers a black hard back bound cover with silver lettering
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What's Covered
The cover protects
around 500+ pages of
full colour spreads with fold-out features and much more
Not only is this a perfect reference guide to the Kenner Star Wars action figure line but will be a stand-out piece in any collection
Volumes
Volumes
1
1
Action Figures
Action Figures
96
96
Pages
Pages
500+
500+
Images
Images
6,000
6,000
Card Front Sequences
These sequences will show all card front variations
from Star Wars all the way through
the ranges to the “Power of the Force” line, explaining the difference between character cards along the way and the many variations there are. (designs may differ in final product)
Card Back Sequences
The Card Back Sequences will include details on design
breakdowns from 12 backs all the way up to the 92 backs along with decriptions explaining
the evolution of one card to the next and how the added stickers affected the variations. (designs may differ in final product)
Special Offers
This chapter will cover the special 'Mail Away' offers that were available across the ranges and how they define define the card front variation for a single character and the stickers or printed offer that were added to them. (designs may differ in final product)
Action Figures
Figure wave spreads will show
1:1 figures as well as a 1:1 card front. Each will having
its own list of card fronts which are cross referenced with the card backs as well as other ways in which the figure was available. (designs may differ in final product)
Multi-Packs
Multi-packs covers the very random Return of the Jedi™ 2-packs , Special Action Figure 3-packs and every wave available, the very first 4-pack Early Bird mail away set and finally the two 6-pack boxes that were also available. (designs may differ in final product)
"You WILL NOT be disappointed, I promise. This thing is incredible, and its packed with info!!"
Tim, Bossks Bounty
"This is a must-have for SW collectors. It's incredible"
Andy, Holochronicles Podcast
"WOW... What more could you ask for, figure from all angles, coin, weapon and carded picture. This will be a collectors item in a few years time. I can not wait."
John, Kickstarter backer
"It looks SO good!! I can't wait to see it in person. You guys are knocking this one out of the park!!"
Sean, Kickstarter Backer
Kickstarter contents driven stretch goals
Not only does the book also include un-produced proof cards, a mail order “baggies”
section. We will include stretch goals to add even more content to the book, such as 12" figures and their packaging
along with a preview to Volume Two – vehicles, creature and playsets, We want to deliver the book we all want!
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