The Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book Review

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The Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book Review

About the Book: Over 24,000 items with checklist-style listings, over 12,000 color photos, and accurate estimated values make this collector s guide a must-have for everybody who has ever owned merchandise produced for the Star Wars saga or who is selling or buying it now. Items have been collected from over 50 countries and compiled together into this impressive tome, the latest version of the longest running Star Wars identification guide series ever in print. This new edition covers the range from Advertising and Dart Boards to Squeaky Toys and Window Clings, everything, that is, except toys a category so large it will now comprise its own book. From the 1976 pre-release movie paperback through the latest Clone Wars kitchenware, thirty-five years of exciting and obscure Star Wars collectibles are archived here for you to discover, marvel over, and enjoy.

Our Take: Star Wars is one of the most collected franchises in history.  Its without a doubt the most popular film franchise, as well.  Thousands of fans have amassed gigantic collections of product from comics to toys, keychains, statues and dozens of other collectibles.  This particular collectible guide, published by Shiffer books, is a new frontier in record keeping.  Any serious collector knows that after awhile you begin to lose sight of not only what you have in your collection, but also what all is out there.  When you have product like Star Wars that has been licensed for decades internationally its nearly impossible to keep track of it, unless you're completely obsessive!  The Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book gives you insight on thousands of products with a TON of great full color images.  I learned SO much about what is out there that I had no idea.  This book features everything you can imagine from the original trilogy up to the prequels...from books, keychains, cups, pins, electronics and patches to dozens of other items.   This one is absolutely priceless to anyone looking to get into collecting or even the most seasoned of collectors!  We absolutely love it.

How to Buy: Amazon.com

Star Wars: The Complete Saga Book Review

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Star Wars: The Complete Saga Book Review

About the Book: For the first time ever: the story of all six movies in one book!

The complete epic saga, from Phantom Menace through Return of the Jedi, all in a single book! Illustrated with frames taken directly from the movie, this is the story of Star Wars as it's never been seen before.

Our Take: Star Wars fans rejoice!  The saga continues in the hearts of the young and old!   Do you love all things Star Wars?  Do you need a book to aquaint your kids to the six film saga?  This one is the way to go.  Scholastic has released this softcover deluxe book that takes you through the films from Episode 1 through Episode 6.  It gives pictures from each film, along with various details and story synopsis.  This storybook is the full story of the Star Wars film saga!  Its a fun read and definately something great for any collection or to share with your own kids.

How to Buy: Amazon.com

TMNT 25th Collection - Fabry Cover Book Review

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TMNT 25th Collection - Fabry Cover Book Review

About the Book: This special collection is a remastered & expanded version of the enormously popular and completely sold out TMNT 25th Anniversary Book.  We've added an 8 page gallery and four different fantastic covers. This edition features a gorgeous Glenn Fabry cover. 

Only 500 copies of this book with the Fabry cover are available and 150 of these will be sold exclusively at ComicCon is San Diego. 

Through a special agreement with Mirage Studios, and other than the original Eastman & Laird 15 issue run--Kevin Eastman has hand picked his all time favorite Turtle Tales--long stories and short features--which include team-ups with Corben, Talbot, Lawson, Bode, and many, many more! 196 pages of TMNT awesomeness!

Our Take: The TMNT 25th anniversary book is a MUST have.  This limited edition features artwork by Glen Fabry that still stands out as absolutely fantastic.  This is your chance to own the very popular and sold out book!  We reviewed this one awhile back, you can read that full review on our site.  The book is the same, except for the new cover and a great cover gallery in the back that features classic artwork.  This one is a must have for any Ninja Turtles and comic book fan! 

How to Buy: Heavy Metal

Star Wars: Darth Vader: A 3-D Reconstruction Log Book Review

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Star Wars: Darth Vader: A 3-D Reconstruction Log Book Review

About the Book: Go behind the mask of one of the greatest villains of all time!

"More machine than man now . . ."  Featuring never-before-seen cross-sections of Darth Vader's suit, this book dissects the galaxy's most famous villain layer-by-layer, revealing the incredible technology that keeps him alive--and as deadly as ever.

Our Take: Star Wars is the one franchise that has managed to consistantly rope in fans of all ages from each new generation.   The most iconic character to come from the Star Wars saga is without a doubt the villain Darth Vader.  This new hardcover book from Scholastic is something that will appeal to child and adult fans alike.  The book basically serves as a detailed blueprint for Darth Vader's costume, featuring more details than you ever thought you needed!  Did you know his gloves are Mandalorian in origin?  How about that his boots are magnetized?  Want to know how his breathing aparatis works?  This book is for you!  Page after page builds or deconstructs the image of his costume with tons of detail about each piece.  This one is a ton of fun for all ages.

How to Buy: Amazon.com

FAKK 2 Deluxe Edition Art Book Review

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FAKK 2 Deluxe Edition Art Book Review

About the Book: This hardcover deluxe art book is a companion piece to the Heavy Metal FAKK 2 movie.

Our Take: This week we're taking a look back at some of the great Heavy Metal book releases.  These are all still available for sale on the official Heavy Metal website.  This deluxe artbook is a high-quality hardcover book with a dust jacket that features beautiful artwork by the great Simon Bisley.   I was first introduced to the Biz's artwork when he did the Grendel: War Child covers for Dark Horse back in the early 1990s and I've been a huge fan ever since.  This art book provides fans of the Heavy Metal 2000 a great look at behind the scenes development artwork, along with some amazing paintings and even a tear-out black and white Bisley art piece!  The book also features some great reference pics that were taken of the legendary Julie Strain, as she models the FAKK costume! 

How to Buy: The Heavy Metal website

Heavy Metal: Fakk 2 Movie Special Book Review

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Heavy Metal: Fakk 2 Movie Special Book Review

About the Book: Hardcover illustrated book version of FAKK 2 - includes tip in plate of Julie Strain by artist Luis Royo.  Each book is numbered.  A power packed Bisley comic in full color plus behind the scenes photos and artwork from the movie production.

Our Take: This week we're taking a look back at some past Heavy Metal releases.  These books are still available for purchase on the official Heavy Metal website.  This book is the limited edition hardcover edition of the FAKK 2 graphic novel, which chronicles the Heavy Metal 2000 movie, which was based on the Melting Pot comic.  The cover features an amazing painting by the great Simon Bisley and interior art by the Biz too!  The story was written by Kevin Eastman.  The artwork is gritty and fantastic and compliments the great story.   This hardcover book was produced back in 1999 and is a great addition to the collection of any fan of comic books and Heavy Metal alike.

How to Buy: Amazon.com or Heavy Metal

Hot Shots and High Spots: George Napolitano's Amazing Pictorial History of Wrestling's Greatest Stars Book Review

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Hot Shots and High Spots: George Napolitano's Amazing Pictorial History of Wrestling's Greatest Stars Book Review
About the Book: Bringing the best of professional wrestling into focus, from the glare of the spotlights to rare, behind-the-scenes candid photos, George Napolitano has created the most far-reaching and beautiful visual history of its kind. For five decades he has been ringside, documenting wrestling’s biggest main events, photographing its most famous—and infamous—stars. His images have captured the blood, sweat, and tears spilled in the squared circle. In the process, they have become as iconic as the men and women in them. Covering those who have made professional wrestling one of America’s great passions and pastimes—Bruno Sammartino and Classy Freddie Blassie, Gorilla Monsoon battling Muhammad Ali, Andre the Giant and Mil Mascaras thrilling crowds all over North America, and Cyndi Lauper and Captain Lou Albano bringing wrestling to MTV—this chronicle shows it all. For the fans of the nWo or ECW’s hardcore revolution, those who love the attitudes of DX, The Rock, and Stone Cold Steve Austin, and those who still tune in every Monday night for Cena, Triple H, and Orton, this compilation is the ultimate pictorial of the glories and humiliations of the wrestling world.
Our Take:  Sigh..I love wrestling.  I won't admit that to most people, but hey why not put it out there on the net, right?  I grew up in the era of Hulkamania, so  I'm definately addicted to the older-era of the sport.  I really got back into it in the late 1990s, with the WCW/NWO era. 

The author/photographer George Napolitano chronicles his life as a wrestling fanboy.  He has captured some of the most amazing talents in the business.  This book serves as a photo album that chronicles his life meeting some of the most amazing personalities out there.  From the classics like Hogan and Andre to the Bushwackers and Sting.   This is a really fun book to look through for any fan and a great chronicle of the history of the biz.


How to Buy: Amazon.com