UNBXD: TOTAL STAR WARS TOYS: THE PALITOY SAGA
A reviewer examines their newly received copy of 'Total Star Wars Toys: The Palitoy Saga,' a crowdfunded book about Palitoy's Star Wars toy line. The reviewer praises the premium packaging, high-quality printing, and comprehensive content covering Palitoy's history from the 1970s-80s.
Summary
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.
About this episode
The new book from the team that brought us Bob Brechin’s My Palitoy Story is here. Total Star Wars: The Palitoy Saga focuses on period between 1978 and 1985 when Palitoy released the vintage toy line in the U.K. In this video Dan takes a first look at the book. If you want to order a copy head here: https://www.totaltoybooks.com/shop/p/total-star-wars-toys-the-palitoy-saga-book-pre-order And if you want to listen to Dan interview one of the minds behind the book Brian Hinckley- head here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/generation-skywalker-star-wars/id1502895941?i=1000698541866
Key Insights
- The book chronicles Palitoy's complete Star Wars journey from their pre-Star Wars corporate history through their 1979 Kenner partnership to the brand's dissolution in 1985
- Authors Paddy and Brian incorporated rare factory photography and interviews with actual Palitoy employees to provide insider perspectives on the toy manufacturing process
- The book documents cross-promotional relationships between Star Wars toys and other product lines like Action Force, as well as supporting youth publications of the era
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Transcript
It's been almost a year since the kickstart was announced for Total Star Wars Toys The Palatawas Saga and this week backers have finally started to receive their copies. I've just got mine so let's take a look inside. The zip case is made of a thick card that's been well protected for its journey. None of the sharp corners have been damaged in transit. It's well printed with a metallic almost stone carved effect finish and it houses the book beautifully. It's easy to remove and put back in the case. It's got a real weight to it and the quality of the material used to make it feel premium and the Blastors gimmick on the slip case is…
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