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Star Wars Galaxy Collector #1-8                                            Magazine Lot w/ Posters
Featuring the Complete Topps Series w/ Posters.  Awesome!! (issue #3 was not issued a poster / NO poster included)
Editors: Bob Woods & Marc Patten

Star Wars Galaxy Collector, abbreviated as SWGC, was a magazine published quarterly by Topps that focused on Star Wars collectibles. The successor to Topps’ previous Star Wars publication, Star Wars Galaxy Magazine, Star Wars Galaxy Collector ran for eight issues, from February 1998 to December 1999. Each Star Wars Galaxy Collector issue included a special fold-out poster, self-contained within the newsstand editions or loose within the Deluxe Collectors’ Editions’ exclusive polybags.

Star Wars Galaxy Collector Magazine Lot Complete Series contains:

Star Wars Galaxy Collector #1
Featuring a poster containing several pieces of Drew Struzan’s timeless Star Wars artwork.
Writers: Tom Bryon, Robert Clayton, Gary Gerani, Michael Kogge, Josh Ling, David Pipgras, Martin Thurn & Daniel Wallace
Artists: Drew Struzan & Various
Cover: Power F/X X-Wing from Kenner. Digital Composite by Slim Films

“Rebel Report”   Page 2
“A New Beginning”

“Back at the Ranch”   Page 3
Gavin Bocquet on designing Episode 1

“Around the Galaxy”   Page 4
Preview of Kenner’s powerful new Star Wars line… new products from Galoob, Decipher, Dark Horse & more

“Book Preview: Essential Guide to Planets & Moons”   Page 14
The author talks about assembling this latest Star Wars compendium

“A Visit to West End Games: Playing a Major Role”   Page 18
Creating games in Honesdale, PA

“Interview & Portfolio: Drew Struzan”   Page 22
The artist is most famous for his Star Wars posters, book covers and portraits of George Lucas. Along with a candid chat with Struzan, we present a poster featuring an exclusive new painting of Lucas.

“He Shot Luke Skywalker: Kim Simmons”   Page 26
Since 1981, he’s had the awesome job of photographing Kenner toys

“Dark Horse Mini Comic: The Jabba Tape – Chapter Two”   Page 30
An original, four-part series by John Wagner & Kilian Plunket

“Star Wars Stuff”   Page 38
Steve Sansweet orients fans with Japanese Star Wars collectibles

“Exclusive Price Guide”   Page 41
Updated values of Japanese Star Wars toys and collectibles

“Collector’s Comlink”   Page 44
Star Wars expert Sansweet answers fans’ questions about collectibles

“Fantastic Fans”   Page 46
For Japanese collector Eimei Takeda, the sun rises and sets with Star Wars

“Use the Force”   Page 48
Win Galoob Star Wars prizes in our photo-funny contest
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Star Wars Galaxy Collector #2
Featuring a poster containing various Estes toys on display.
Writers: Gary Gerani, Rich Handley, Josh Ling, Gus Lopez, David Pipgras, Martin Thurn & Sue Seserman
Artists: Various
Cover: Emperor Palpatine Bust from Legends in 3 Dimensions. Digital Composite by Slim Films

“Rebel Report”   Page 2
A Delicate Balance

“Back at the Ranch”   Page 4
Frank Oz is back as Yoda in Episode I

“Around the Galaxy”   Page 6
Toy Fair is long over, but new Star Wars wares debuted there live on… Promo Cards… Remembering Archie Goodwin… Galaxy Giveaways

“ComicScan”   Page 12
Rare Star Wars comics may be tough to find, but the hunt can be worth it

“3-Dimensional Artistry: Crafting Legends”   Page 16
Sculptor Greg Aronowitz designs a prestigious line of Star Wars busts

“Exclusive Hasbro Interview: Best Foot Forward”   Page 20
Hasbro designer Todd Wise answers questions about the company’s line of 12” Star Wars character figures

“20 Years of Estes Models: It Is Rocket Science”   Page 24
There’s real technology in every model. Plus… Estes Fold-Out Poster

“Dark Horse Mini Comic: The Jabba Tape – Chapter Three”   Page 26
An original, four-part series by John Wagner & Kilian Plunkett

“Star Wars Stuff”   Page 34
Steve Sansweet tells the untold story of unproduced Kenner Star Wars toys

“Action Figure Price Guide”   Page 37
Complete listing and updated values of Kenner’s Star Wars figures

“Collector’s Comlink”   Page 44
Star Wars expert Sansweet answers fans’ questions about collectibles

“Fantastic Fans”   Page 46
Alex Newborn has taken his passion for Star Wars to incredible lengths

“Use the Force”   Page 48
Unscramble our composite Star Wars character and win valuable prizes
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Star Wars Galaxy Collector #3
*** Was not issued a Poster / NO Poster included ***
Writers: Chris Fawcett, Rich Handley, Michael Kogge, Josh Ling, Gus Lopez, David Pipgras & Martin Thurn
Artists: Various
Cover: Kenner’s “Expanded Universe” Jedi Luke; Background Art by Dave Dorman, Courtesy of Dark Horse Comics; Digital Composite by Slim Films

“Rebel Report”   Page 2
Custom-built Universe

“Back at the Ranch”   Page 3
Our latest report on Episode I

“Around the Galaxy”   Page 4
Books, books and more books… Getting a “Lego” up on Star Wars toys… Chase cards… Kenner “card backs”… Galaxy giveaways

“Cover Story: Expansion Team”   Page 10
Kenner joins with fellow licenses to create “Expanded Universe” toys

“An Elegant Toy”   Page 14
Lightsabers are not only the preferred weapon among Jedi Knights, but also the basis for a slew of collectibles

“Customized Action Figures: Go Figure”   Page 18
The homespun art of making your own Star Wars action figures

“Designing the Galaxy”   Page 22
The effervescent designers at S.O.E.D.A. create Star Wars toys

“It’s All in the Cards”   Page 26
An interview with the creators of the Star Wars Customizable Card Game

“Dark Horse Mini Comic: The Jabba Tape – Chapter Four”   Page 30
Finale of the original series by John Wagner & Kilian Plunkett
“ComicScan”   Page 38
Coming full circle with the classic Star Wars newspaper comic strips

“Star Wars Stuff”   Page 42
How Steve Sansweet virtually took the sting out of his “collection deprivation”

“Trading Card Price Guide”   Page 46
Complete listing and updated values of Topps’ Star Wars trading cards

“Collectors’ Comlink”   Page 52
Star Wars expert Sansweet answers fans’ question about collectibles

“Fantastic Fans”   Page 54
Deanna Bock passed her Star Wars fandom up to her father

“Use the Force Contest”   Page 56
Words for the Star Wars wise
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Star Wars Galaxy Collector #4
Featuring a poster containing popular Star Wars posters on display.
Writers: Sean Aune, Chris Gove, Rich Handley, Michael Kogge, Josh Ling, Gus Lopez, David Pipgras & Martin Thurn
Artists: Various
Cover: Episode I Preview Toys from Hasbro and Galoob. Digital Background and Composite by Slim Films

“Rebel Report”   Page 2
Back at the Ranch

“Around the Galaxy”   Page 4
Just in time for the holidays, new 12” figures, skateboards, Vader phone, Radko ornaments and more… Comic Con report… Galaxy Giveaways

“Not Your Run-of-the-Mill Star Wears”   Page 10
A fan’s eye view of extraordinary Star Wars fashions

“Exclusive Interview: Rogue Leaders”   Page 14
Michael A. Stackpole and Aaron Allston talk about their work on the popular X-Wing novel series

“Where Wookies Meet Cookies: Cookie Jars”   Page 18
The inside story on these deliciously delightful Star Wars collectibles

“Cover Story: Teaser Toys”   Page 22
Episode I preview toys from Hasbro and Galoob will whet fans appetites

“Birthday Poster”   Page 24
Plus an article all about movie posters

“In Their Own Words: Toy Customizers”   Page 25
Some inventive fans talk about how and why they make their own figures

“ComicScan”   Page 28
Read all about the Star Wars comics that almost made it to print

“Star Wars Stuff”   Page 32
Steve Sansweet reveals the maximum treasures found in the Kenner mini catalogs

“Collector’s Comlink”   Page 34
Star Wars expert Sansweet answers fans’ questions about collectibles

“Fantastic Fans”   Page 46
Mark Minicuci preforms his own special effects to create custom cards

“Use the Force”   Page 48
Look closely at who’s wearing what, and you may win valuable prizes
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Star Wars Galaxy Collector #5
Featuring a poster containing Jabba’s Prisoner Leia and a Teaser 1-sheet reprint.
Writers: Tony Bedard, Scott Brick, Chris Geogoulias, Chris Gove, Rich Handley, Josh Ling, David Pipgras & Ryder Windham
Artists: Various
Cover: Episode I Naboo Fighter from Hasbro; Lego Tie Fighter (inset). Digital Composite by Slim Films

“Collector’s Comlink”   Page 4
Star Wars expert Steve Sansweet answers fans’ questions about collectibles

“Around the Galaxy”   Page 6
Hasbro continues Classic line, Decipher update, new Star Wars comics from Dark Horse, new Dorman art, plus galaxy Giveaways

“Lego & Lucas”   Page 10
Creating your own Empire, one brick at a time

“Man of Bronze”   Page 14
Randy Bowen creates exquisite statues of Star Wars characters

“Friend or Faux”   Page 18
Bad news: there are fake collectibles out there. Good news: Here’s how to spot them

“Millennium Falcon”   Page 22
The famed flying hamburger has fostered a long line of collectibles

“Applause”   Page 26
Fans are cheering about the company’s diverse line of Star Wars products

“Naboo Fighter”   Page 30
Exclusive preview of toys based on the starfighter from Episode I

“ComicScan”   Page 34
The top 20 Star Wars comics stories, from Marvel and Dark Horse

“Star Wars Stuff”   Page 38
Kenner’s Toy Fair catalogs are hot commodities

“Toy Vehicles Price Guide”   Page 41
Completely updated listings and values

“Fantastic Fans”   Page 45
These lucky fans hunted down some rare Star Wars movie props

“Use the Force”   Page 48
Answer our “novel” trivia questions, and enter to win valuable prize
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Star Wars Galaxy Collector #6
Featuring a poster containing the 1999 Hasbro Collection and an action figure remake of the Episode I Final Battle.
Writers: A.J. Bedard, Matt Brady, Scott Brick, Don Butler, Rich Handley, Joshua Izzo, Adam Palwlus & Steve Sansweet
Artists: Various
Cover: Final Battle (Applause Mega Collectibles); Digital Rendering by Ben Casiano

“Collector’s Comlink”   Page 4
Star Wars expert Steve Sansweet answers fans’ questions about collectibles

“Special (FX)tions”   Page 6
Toy technology links past and present designs

“Star Wars Cereal Boxes”   Page 10
They’re not just for breakfast anymore

“Around the Episode I Galaxy”   Page 13
Special coverage of Phantom Menace merchandise for 1999

“Toys & Collectibles”   Page 14
Hasbro, Galoob, Lego & Applause

“Comics”   Page 24
Dark Horse

“Games”   Page 28
LucasArts & Decipher

“Publishing”   Page 31
Topps, Del Rey, DK & Scholastic

“Models & Rockets”   Page 36
Ertl & Estes

“Figure It Out”   Page 40
New department showcasing fans’ custom action figure mania. This month: Episode I

“Star Wars Stuff”   Page 42
A trip down memory lane

“Fantastic Fans”   Page 45
Gus Lopez travels to Tunisia (again!)

“Use the Force”   Page 48
Enter and win our Episode I trading card quiz and take home cool stuff
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Star Wars Galaxy Collector #7
Featuring a poster containing the 1999 Micro Machines and Action Fleet Collections.
Writers: Matt Brady, Scott Brick, Don Butler, Chris Fawcett, Chris Gove, Rich Handley, Francis Lalumiere & Ron Salvatore
Artists: Various
Cover: Hasbro Eletronic Naboo Royal Starship; Digital Rendering and Design by Ben Casiano

“Collector’s Comlink”   Page 4
Star Wars expert Steve Sansweet answers fans’ questions about collectibles

“Naboo Royal Starship”   Page 6
The bigger they are, the harder they fall

“Around the Galaxy”   Page 8
The latest cool Star Wars stuff

“Star Wars Celebration”   Page 14
Couldn’t make it? Here’s what you missed

“Random House”   Page 18
Books for Kids (and Collectors) Boast Big Bite

“Toy Show Experience”   Page 20
Lurking under the tables unearths unseen treasures

“Arcade Games”   Page 22
In search of the video trilogy; Plus, Williams Episode I pinball wizardry

“Collection Display”   Page 25
How to fit all that stuff under one roof

“Thinkway Toys”   Page 28
Wake up to a brand new morning

“Advanced Graphics”   Page 30
Paper Droids this good might worry Watto

“Jake Lloyd Interview”   Page 33
Anakin talks about the toys that bear his face

“ComicScan”   Page 34
Luke’s Lost Loves

“Poster Ponderings”   Page 38
The high demand for Episode I theater products

“Star Wars Stuff”   Page 40
A Completist’s Dilemma

“Fantastic Fans”   Page 44
Collecting store displays: It’s who you know

“Use the Force”   Page 48
Enter and win our Jedi mind quiz
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Star Wars Galaxy Collector #8
Featuring a poster containing the ’99 Applause Star Wars & Applause Premium Collection.
Writers: Tony Bedard, Matt Brady, Scott Brick, Todd Chamberlain, Chris Fawcett, Chris Gove, Rich Handley, Josh Ling & Ron Salvatore
Artists: Various
Cover: Don Post Studios Episode I Masks; Digital Rendering and Design by by Ben Casiano

“Collector’s Comlink”   Page 4
Steve Sansweet answers questions about collectibles

“Naboo Royal Starship”   Page 6
The bigger they are, the harder they fall

“Around the Galaxy”   Page 8
The latest coolest Star Wars stuff

“Bid Wars”   Page 10
On-line auctions revolutionize the art of acquisition

“Mexican Standoff”   Page 14
Toy collectors’ find new discoveries South of the Border

“Episode Pepsi One”   Page 17
The soft-drink maker satisfies the Star Wars generation

“I Want You!”   Page 20
Star Wars collectors are banding together to form clubs

“The Post Man”   Page 22
Don Post Studios is a fixture in Hollywood history and the early days of movie licensing

“Poster Ponderings”   Page 25
Traversing the foreign landscape

“ComicScan”   Page 26
Wedding bells ring for Luke and Mara Jade

“Foreign Food Fare”   Page 29
Consuming Episode I fast-food toys from overseas

“The Darth (Maul) Side”   P
age 32
Ray Park talks about being the actor behind the toys

“Figure It out”   Page 34
Customizers gauge their Podracing potentials

“Market Wars”   Page 35
What’s hot, what’s not in the Star Wars universe

“Exclusive Price Guide”   Page 36
Complete, updated listing of Star Wars action figures

“Star Wars Stuff”   Page 40
Reeling from the opening of Episode I in Europe

“Dressed for Success”   Page 44
Star Wars cast and crew items make unique collectibles
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Magazine lot contains: Star Wars Galaxy Collector Magazine {includes posters – issue #3 was not issued a poster} (1998 – 1999) Issues #1-8. Topps Publishing

Magazines are bagged & boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

Publisher: Topps Publishing
Publication Date: 1998 – 1999
Format: FC, 52 pages (Issues #1,2,4,5,6,7) 60 Pages (Issue #3) 44 Pages (Issue #8), Mag, 10.80″ x 8″
UPC: None Stated

Collectible Entertainment note: Magazines 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 are in Fine + to Very Fine + condition.  Beautiful Set!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Star Wars collector and/or enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Highly Recommended.

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