I have a passion for collecting vintage Star Wars merchandise from the late 70's. Action figures, comics, trading cards etc - anything related to the first Star Wars movie. But why only until 1980? It's not that I don't love The Empire Strikes Back and beyond (I really do), but there is something about that first wave of Star Wars mania that really grips me, back when it was all fresh and exciting...
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Sunday, June 23, 2013

Pizzazz Magazine #14 - November, 1978


Straight to the Star Wars strip and I have to say I love the pink fur trim on the Imperial Officer's uniform. As per usual for this period, Luke Skywalker looks a lot like He-Man.




It was a pleasant surprise to see a pic of those Topps Star Wars cards featured in this 'Consumer Guide to Gums'.   


This is a nice feature, putting our Alderaanian princess up there with Barbarella and the incredibly hot Maya from Space: 1999. 









Sunday, March 24, 2013

Pizzazz Magazine #13 - October, 1978




Another issue of the fantastic Marvel-produced Pizzazz magazine here featuring Bill Bixby/Lou Ferrigno from The Incredible Hulk tv series which had begun that year. 




The 'Kingdom of Ice' story line begun in issue #10 continues here. Eventually I'll do a post with all the episodes in chronological order for your reading pleasure.