However, it does include 24 packs with 6 cards per pack. After the rebels are brutally overpowered by the empire on the ice planet hoth, luke skywalker begins jedi training with yoda, while his friends are pursued by darth vader and a bounty hunter named boba fett all over the galaxy. It is based on the script of the film of the same name. Topps also created three series of stickers to accompany each series, 33 card in the. Star wars the empire strikes back looks absolutely amazing in 4k. The set closes with 12 behind the scenes cards and two checklists. The empire strikes back is a sciencefiction novel written by donald f. The empire strikes back series 1 star wars trading cards. All of the figures on this page will be the highest quality grades that we have available. Four years later, his star wars broke all boxoffice records and set new standards for sophistication in film visuals and sound.
The empire strikes back movie tiein glut, donald f. After the rebellions defeat on the ice planet hoth, luke. Episode v the empire strikes back 1980 and star wars. The empire strikes back mark hamill harrison ford carrie fisher 1980 yoda teaches luke skywalker mark hamill to be a jedi knight, and han solo harrison ford woos princess leia carrie fisher, as darth vader returns. The empire strikes back is truly the best film of the original trilogy, and the best film of all the star wars films by far. This massive lifesize replica is anything but spurious.
In fact, the movie starts off with an imperial probe crashlanding onto hoths surface. The empire strikes back series 2 look almost exactly the same as series 1 cards. The 1980 topps star wars empire strikes back set contains a total of 352 cards, split among 3 series. Four cards in each pack go toward the 100 card set, the other two are a combination of popup card, foil card, temporary tattoos, and printing plates 1of1. All of the action figures on this page are authentic vintage kenner toys from the original star wars.
The 2card base set is double what any of the five series made for the first film. Why, its galaxy of action figures, collectibles, apparel, and more commemorating the 40th anniversary of star wars. The original topps trading card series, volume two. Books similar to the empire strikes back star wars. Check out these the empire strikes back giant photocards that once sold for 20 cents.
The empire strikes back series 2 star wars trading cards. Episode v kindle edition by glut, donald f download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Luke skywalker is one of the figures with the most amount of variations in the entire line. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. In 1980, following the success of star wars 1977 and five tiein trading card. Get the best deals on the empire strikes back series 1 star wars trading cards when you shop the largest online selection at. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the empire strikes back. The empire strikes back series 1 star wars trading cards for. Lucas continued the star wars saga as storywriter and executive producer with the empire strikes back in 1980 and return of the jedi in 1983. Nonsports cards 1980 topps empire strikes back psa cardfacts. Empire strikes back other collectible star wars products. Arriving in 1980, each pack included only one card.
Glut and first published on april 12, 1980 by del rey. Many of them simply used frames from the movie, but even cooler were the cards featuring promotional images including a few that i still havent seen anywhere else this twopart checklist scanned from the backs of the cards shows off all 30. The empire strikes back premiered at the kennedy center in washington, d. Collecting the 1980 topps star wars empire strikes.
Four cards in each pack go toward the 100 card set, the other two are a combination of popup. The franchise thrived in the 1980s and 90s through the release of videos, a substantial merchandise. Dec 10, 2014 most of the major variations are found in the star wars and the empire strikes back lineups. Apr 19, 2016 in 1980, following the success of star wars 1977 and five tiein trading card series based on the blockbuster film, topps released three new series of collectible bubble gum cards to coincide with the release of the empire strikes back. Lucas followed the first star wars film with two sequels, star wars. Glut and first published in 1980 by del rey, around the same time as the movie release for star wars. The film concerns the continuing struggles of the rebel alliance against the galactic empire. His heroic adventure style was perfectly suited for the star wars franchiseso much so that williamson was george lucas first choice for the star wars newspaper comic strip. After the destruction of the death star, imperial forces continue to pursue the rebels. Along with the film, it introduces new characters, most notably lando calrissian and boba fett though fett had been seen in the earlier lowcanon star wars holiday special, which was made completely apocryphal in. In comparison, only about 10% of the 1977 topps star wars cards. Episode vthe empire strikes back 1980 and star wars.
This is a video of the empire strikes back cards from around 1980. After destroying the death star, the rebel alliance is forced to hole up on the freezing planet of hoth while the empire desperately tries to locate their secret base. The empire strikes back series 1 star wars trading cards for sale. Aug 08, 2016 luke, han, and princess leias story didnt end with the destruction of the death starit continues in the empire strikes back. Episode v the empire strikes back, marketed as simply the empire strikes back, is a 1980 film directed by irvin kershner and written by leigh brackett and lawrence kasdan from a story by george lucas. The original topps trading card series, volume two is a. This was on sale at the time, but i would gladly pay full price for the empire strikes back in 4k.
Fisher is also known for her book, postcards from the edge, and she wrote the. The empire strikes back 1980 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Luke, han, and princess leias story didnt end with the destruction of the death starit continues in the empire strikes back. The 2 card base set is double what any of the five series made for the first film. The empire strikes back series 1 was, at the time, the largest single series release for the franchise. Produced by lucasfilm, it is the second film in the star wars film series albeit the fifth chronologically and the sequel to star wars 1977. The new box of star wars resistance surprise packs trading cards by topps doesnt include the mini danglers. Episode v the empire strikes back, is a 1980 american epic space opera film directed by irvin kershner and written by leigh brackett and lawrence kasdan, based on a story by george lucas. Reproducing the fronts and backs of each card, this collection. Kenner star wars vintage loose star wars figures 19771985. Why the star wars topps trading card books are awesome plus a sneak peek at vol. Buy 1980 topps star wars the empire strikes back cards. Most of the major variations are found in the star wars and the empire strikes back lineups. Having seen this thing in person, we can tell you that it is one of the coolest, if not best, star wars collectible today.
The empire strikes back series 1 begins with ten star file cards. It is the second book in its series, which also includes star wars. When in doubt, remember that star wars trading cards has a very active community of collectors. His heroic adventure style was perfectly suited for the star wars franchiseso much so that williamson was george lucas first choice for the star wars newspaper comic strip which he would later go on to draw. With mark hamill, harrison ford, carrie fisher, billy dee williams. Discover the conflict between good and evil in the electrifying star wars. Fisher is also known for her book, postcards from the edge, and she wrote the screenplay for the movie based on her novel. The only film that rivals it is the new film the force awakens.
Check out my other star wars videos on my channel and the new star wars. These action figures were produced from 1979 to 1980. There were 30 photocards in all, drawing exclusively from the empire strikes back. The empire strikes back series 2 complete star wars trading. This doublesided tee has the first edition cover art on the front and the book description on the back. Please visit our community as some really amazing folks hang out there.
Now, for the first time, all 352 cards and 88 stickers are reprinted in a single deluxe volume. The empire strikes back is legendary among fans of classic comic art. Star warsempire strikes back vintage trading cards mixed lot of 5. The empire strikes back novelization was written by donald f. All the detail is clear and sharp, the sound is awesome. Star wars the empire strikes back hardcover january 1, 1980 by donald f. Get the best deals on star wars trading cards when you shop the largest online selection at. The return of the jedi collection certainly has its proper variations, but not as many as the previous waves. In 1980, following the success of star wars 1977 and five tiein trading card series based on the.
The empire strikes back series 2 comes from the story and character cards. The empire strikes back american epic space opera drama film produced by george lucas original rarer set of eight 8 prelobby cards for star wars. For the first time ever on digital, discover the conflict between good and evil in the electrifying star wars. Following the events of the 1980 film the empire strikes back, readers fight in the battle of hoth, get frostbite, meet yoda, battle against darth vader, and save leia and chewbacca. After the rebellions defeat on the ice planet hoth, luke journeys to the planet dagobah to train with jedi master yoda, who has lived in hiding. The empire strikes back, series 2 1980 blue border. The empire strikes back, again starred mark hamill, harrison ford and carrie fisher, and featured the character of jedi master yoda. With the release of a new star wars film came more trading cards from topps. To celebrate the classic films landmark 40th anniversary, presents empire at 40, a special series of interviews, editorial features, and listicles. Whether you are looking to trade cards, or just asking a question about them, it is a great place to visit.
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