UNBXD: TOTAL STAR WARS TOYS: THE PALITOY SAGA

The reviewer has received their copy of 'Total Star Wars Toys: The Palitoy Saga' nearly a year after the Kickstarter campaign was announced. The book arrives in a premium zip case made of thick card with metallic finish and includes gimmick blast doors with graffiti design. The hardcover book itself features premium materials with thick card stock and matte finish. As a red-tier backer, the reviewer received additional items including the blast door slipcase, a bookplate signed by six ex-Palitoy employees (including Bob Breakin and Jeff Mazey), and exclusive poster and postcard sets with toy photography by Brian Hickey. The book's content follows a chronological narrative from the 1970s through the 1980s, covering Palitoy's pre-Star Wars history, their connection with Kenner, how they acquired the Star Wars line, and the end of both the line and Palitoy brand in 1985. The book includes interviews with various Palitoy employees, rare factory photography, and high-quality images of toys. Additional sections explore crossovers between Star Wars and Action Force lines, and youth publications that promoted Star Wars including Star Wars Weekly, 2000AD, and Looking magazine. The acknowledgments section credits many familiar collectors and Generation Skywalker contributors. The reviewer emphasizes the book's superior design, layout, and image quality, positioning it among the best Star Wars collecting books available.