Star Wars has been a part of my life since I was 5 years old. As a child, I collected the trading cards and action figures and went to see Episodes IV, V, & VI in theaters. I even had the sheets on my bed until probably the 5th or 6th grade.
When A New Hope was re-released in theaters in the late 90's, I was one of the freaks who waited in line for 8 hours to watch it on opening day.
I have no idea what ever happened to my original cards, but when I started collecting cards again (probably around 2008), I bought a box of 2004 Star Wars Heritage. The cards were cool and have a design that's similar to the original product. But, what really caught my eyes was this sketch card:
I immediately went back online and bought 6 more boxes and pulled these:
I can't remember why I didn't buy more, but I'm glad I was able to pick up a handful of these sketch cards. I love the fact that each of them is a small, unique masterpiece that was once held by the artist him/herself.
If I ever have to sell my collection for any reason, I guarantee that these sketches will be one of the last things to leave my possession.
2 comments:
So sweet. I've been in the market to start a Chewbacca sketch card collection.
Very nice. You're a lucky man.
Thanks G_Moses... I wish it was a full body shot, but beggars can't be choosers.
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