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The Collectors Guild: "Star Wars Toy Guide: Volume One" LIVE Chat w/Gianni Venturini & Gregory Armstrong // #10

Season 1, Ep. 377
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On 26th April 2024 at the gorgeous Read on Sea book shop in Essex, Luke and Dave Dunne sat down with Gianni Venturini and Gregory Armstrong from Read Five Designs to discuss their incredible book "Star Wars Toy Guide Volume One - Kenner Action Figures 1977-1985". The gang discuss the book's origins through to printing, including a look at the research and passion that went into it. Plus, there's a bit of cheeky Star Wars chat laced throughout!


Find the book at readfive.co.uk

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