Designer & photographer Brian Hickey comes on the program to talk about his new Kickstarter campaign.Total Star Wars Toys: The Palitoy Saga, is a book that takes an in-depth look at Palitoy’s role in the Star Wars toys phenomenon between 1977 and 1985.There’s interviews with key figures at Palitoy, such as Bob Brechin Roger Morrison, and many more, including Jim Swearingen from Kenner. You are going to find out a lot of untold stories, see lots of pictures and get some of Brian’s own amazing toy photography. It’s the story from initial concepts to marketing campaigns, to variant toys that we didn’t see here in the U.S."Total Star Wars Toys" delves deep into the Palitoy story, revealing the challenges, triumphs, and behind-the-scenes details that made these toys so iconic.When not creating books, Brian designs award winning exhibitions for museums and visitor experiences in Ireland's tourism and heritage sector.Total Star Wars Toys Kickstarter Campaign:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brianthehick/total-star-wars-the-palitoy-sagaTotal Toy Books Website:www.TotalToyBooks.comStar Wars Creating Adventure Photobook:https://www.totaltoybooks.com/star-wars-creating-adventureBrian Hickey on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/brianthehickTotal Toy Books on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TotalToyBooksCARD RELEASES2024 Star Wars Chrome Black 3/19 - via Blowout Cardshttps://www.blowoutcards.com/2024-topps-star-wars-chrome-black-hobby-box.html2024 Topps Hyperspace - via Steel City Collectibles 2/19/25 Release https://www.steelcitycollectibles.com/i/2024-topps-star-wars-hyperspace-hobby-boxGalactic Antiquities Promo Sheet - via Blowout Cards 2/5/25 http://www.blowoutcards.net/images/ss/24tpswgalaticantiqNS.pdfHigh Tek Promo Sheet - via Blowout Cards 1/8/25 http://www.blowoutcards.net/images/ss/24tpswhightekNS.pdf2024 Star Wars Galaxy detail - via Blowout Cards 11/1/24 https://www.blowoutcards.com/non-sports/2024-topps-star-wars-chrome-galaxy-hobby-box.htmlIf you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky Substack, Hive @rebelbasecard 2 more designs are up on the TeePublic store and that is 14 in all! Help out the show and find some cool swag. https://www.teepublic.com/user/rebel-base-cardFind me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECHHelp out the show by rating The Rebel Base Card Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. All comments and feedback is appreciated!

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