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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back: The Original Topps Trading Card Series, Volume Two (Topps Star Wars) Hardcover – April 19, 2016

by Gary Gerani (Author), The Topps Company (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars 139 ratings
In 1980, following the success of Star Wars (1977) and five tie-in 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. Now, for the first time, all 352 cards and 88 stickers are reprinted in a single deluxe volume. Reproducing the fronts and backs of each card, this collection includes character pro­files, story cards, movie facts, quotes, trivia, and puzzles featuring beloved characters and scenes from The Empire Strikes Back. Also included are four bonus trading cards, the Photo Card series, rare promotional images, and an introduction and commentary by Gary Gerani, the original editor of Topps’s Star Wars series.

Images courtesy of the Robert V. Conte Collection. Also available from Topps: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, Volume Three; Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, Volume Three, The Original Topps Trading Card Series, Volume Two; and Star Wars Galaxy: The Original Topps Trading Card Series.
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  1. Part of series
    Star Wars Topps
  2. Print length
    548 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Abrams ComicArts
  5. Publication date
    April 19, 2016
  6. Dimensions
    5.5 x 1.75 x 7.13 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1419719149
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1419719141
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Gary Gerani is the creator, editor, and writer of hundreds of Topps trading card sets and the author of Topps’s Star Wars series. Gerani lives in Los Angeles.

The Topps Company, Inc., founded in 1938, is the preeminent creator and brand marketer of sports cards, entertainment products, and distinctive confectionery.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Abrams ComicArts (April 19, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 548 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1419719149
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1419719141
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.75 x 7.13 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 139 ratings

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  1. Robert V. Conte

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    ROBERT V. CONTE (www.robertvconte.com) is a Pop Culture historian who has written, edited, packaged, and brokered over 2,500 titles including ART OF ATARI (Dynamite Entertainment), STAR WARS: THE ORIGINAL TOPPS TRADING CARD SERIES VOLUME ONE (Abrams ComicArts), BLACK SABBATH: THE OZZY OSBOURNE YEARS (Omnibus Press) and now several Disney and other graphic novels for people of all ages through Papercutz!

    Armed with his vast memorabilia collection, Robert utilizes his expertise on a myriad of officially licensed products, including Godzilla, KISS, and Sesame Street.

    Conte's upcoming projects include a documentary, REBUILDING ROBERT, a graphic novel memoir and a Kickstarter project. He lives in New York, NY and has three children.

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Customers find this card set a great trip back to their childhood, with one mentioning the fantastic artwork. They appreciate the value for money, considering it well worth the price.

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Customers appreciate the book's nostalgic value, describing it as a great trip back to their childhood.

"Wished I had thought of this idea...great details, great book. Portal to my childhood. Fantastic idea" Read more

"Great deal...Great book...Great memories!!!" Read more

"A great trip back to my childhood. The cards are just as you remember them. Only this time you have all the stickers!..." Read more

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4 customers mention "Card set"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the card set, with one noting the fantastic artwork and another mentioning the handy way to browse the entire collection.

"i love this book. because it is a wonderful book. i like the front and back of the cards. it is the best book ever...." Read more

"...The presentation, layout, and artwork are fantastic...." Read more

"...Still recommend the book as a handy means to browse the entire card set, but a big step backwards from the previous volume." Read more

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  • JB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal idea, well done Topps!
    Reviewed in Canada on February 13, 2017
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    Wow, the front and backs of all the cards! As a kid I tried to collect them all but failed. Now, I get them all in pristine condition.
    Same great review for Star Wars and Jedi too.
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  • philip cahill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Quality and great for collectors
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2022
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    Chock full of details for collectors
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  • Cliente Amazon
    4.0 out of 5 stars STAR WARS : THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK
    Reviewed in Italy on June 22, 2016
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    Il secondo libro della serie STAR WARS della TOPPS e molto bello per i fan di star wars come me
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  • Victor Enciso
    4.0 out of 5 stars Que la fuerza este contigo
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 24, 2016
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    Buen material para fanáticos de star wars, es la colección de tarjetas tops que venían con un chicle horrible, tiene un set de tarjetas de reproducción
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  • Defkon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulós
    Reviewed in Spain on January 27, 2022
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    La sensació de tenir un llibre important entre les mans es sempre gratificant.
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