Oct 04, 2014 one of the longest standing toy lines in history, the story of star wars action figures and accessories is told in the new documentary plastic galaxy, which is a must see for any child of the 70s. We live the movies we make, we love the subjects we cover. It follows the history and legacy of the legendary license. The story of star wars toys is an upcoming documentary that not only tells that story, but attempts to delve into the psyche of a person who has spend years and years searching for. Thursdays and sundays live star wars sales are absolutely amazing. The story of star wars toys is a fascinating look at the impact the kenner line from 1978 had on a generation of kids and the toy business. We are a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to and affiliated sites. Plastic galaxy explores the groundbreaking world of star wars toys. Brian stillman is raising funds for plastic galaxy. The story of star wars toys documentary with brian stillman nerd talk nerdarchy got to sit down with documentary creator brian stillman.
Yesterday, independent film distributor gravitas ventures took to vimeo to release its latest. With tom beaumont, tom berges, john booth, john cook. Featuring interviews with the toys designers, experts and authors, and collectors, the film explores the history and pop cultural influence of these toys, their continued popularity, and the ways they transformed the toy and film industries forever. New documentary plastic galaxy tells the story of the.
Plastic galaxy, a star wars toy documentary directed by brian stillman, is streaming on vimeo. Here they are, the stars of the wars, sitting at desks with their plastic action figure toys. Plastic galaxy explores the ground breaking and breathtaking world of star wars toys. Apr 24, 2012 plastic galaxy is a documentary that explores the groundbreaking and breathtaking world of star wars toys. If youve seen the episode of the toys that made us on star wars toys, a lot of the information will be familiar to you. Mego refused the offer and the license was subsequently picked up by kenner, a subsidiary of general mills star wars. Watch plastic galaxy online vimeo on demand on vimeo. Brian stillman talks to collectors and former kenner employees about their experiences. A special combo deal for those of you who like to watch documentaries about star wars toys and sport stylishly fashionable tshirts. Legendary rush drummer has passed away at the age of 67 after a battle with brain cancer. There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below. Today, we wanted to share another park update that will very soon give you a thrilling, upclose look at whats to come at disneys hollywood studios. Plastic galaxy is a documentary about the history and popcultural influence of star wars toys. This may be the most detailed documentary on star wars merchandising toys, specifically for public viewing.
The rise of skywalker opens in uk cinemasand the story of a generation comes to an end. Star wars fans feel the force in a galaxy far, far away from reality. One of the longest standing toy lines in history, the story of star wars action figures and accessories is told in the new documentary plastic galaxy, which is a must see for any child of the 70s. Nov 03, 2014 when star wars landed in the theaters, it introduced audiences to a galaxy filled with heroes and villains, robots and space ships, and a dizzying variety of alien life. Through interviews with former kenner employees, experts and authors like stephen sansweet and gus lopez, and of course collectors, it looks at the toys history, their influence, and the fond and fervent feelings they elicit today. More, though, it also changed the landscape for movie merchandising, with more money being made on.
Plastic galaxy is a documentary that explores the groundbreaking and breathtaking world of star wars toys. Through interviews with former kenner employees, experts, authors, and collectors, it looks at the toys history, their influence, and. Through interviews with former kenner employees, toy experts, and collectors, it looks at. Galaxys edge and toy story land currently under construction at disneys hollywood studios, the park is truly in the middle of an exciting transformation.
Xray films is proud to present this sneak peek teaser for our upcoming documentary, plastic galaxy. Through interviews with former kenner employees, experts, authors, and collectors, it looks at the toys history, their influence, and the fond and fervent feelings they elicit today. Okay, okay this is a documentary for star wars dorks by star wars dorks. The story of star wars toys is a documentary that explores the groundbreaking and breathtaking world of star wars toys. Oct 06, 2014 released this past weekend, plastic galaxy filmmakers brian stillman and karl tate tell the story of the original kenner toy manufacturing brand through a series of interviews with both the original toy designers and those who started collecting the toys at a young age. Xray films is a documentary production company celebrating geek and popculture. Plastic galaxy is a documentary about the history and popcultural. We are a participant in the amazon services llc associates program. Star wars toy documentary plastic galaxy debuts on vimeo. Sansweet, gus lopez, ron salvatore, chris fawcett, brian stillman, brian stillman, karl.
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Through interviews with former kenner employees, experts, authors, and collectors, it looks at the toys. Welcome to the star wars convention where the fans live in a galaxy far. Whether youre shopping for younger fans or serious collectors, our star wars toy range has something for everyone. Plastic galaxy explores the world of star wars toys, their history, influence, and enduring legacy.
The story of star wars toys, the only documentary about everyones favorite toy line. Through interviews with former kenner employees, experts and authors like stephen sansweet and gus lopez, and of course collectors, it looks at the toys history, their influence, and the fond and fervent feelings they elicit. Through interviews with former kenner employees, experts, authors, and collectors, it. Okay, the choices are one of three, but hey, thats a lot of freedom. Through interviews with former kenner employees, experts, authors, and collectors, the documentary looks at the toys history, influence, and. Stephen sansweet, the keeper of the vault at rancho obiwan, put this together, and the film covers the history of kenner toys, the struggle to get a manufacturer for the star wars license, the photography and marketing, the death and rebirth of the line, and how to tell if your. The story of star wars toys 2014 groundbreaking effect of star wars toys on the world. The story of star wars toys, or simply plastic galaxy, is a 2014 documentary film directed by brian stillman about kenners action figures based. Aug 26, 2014 plastic galaxy the story of star wars toys. The license for star wars action figures was offered in 1976 to the mego corporation, which was the leading company in action figures in the 1970s. George lucas 1977 space fantasy star wars changed the way american audiences consumed films. When star wars landed in the theaters, it introduced audiences to a galaxy filled with heroes and villains, robots and space ships, and a dizzying variety of alien life. Galaxys edge and toy story land currently under construction at disneys hollywood studios, the park is truly in the middle of an exciting transformation today, we wanted to share another park update that will very soon give you a thrilling, upclose look at whats to come at disneys hollywood studios.
The story of star wars toys is a documentary that explores this groundbreaking and breathtaking world. Plastic galaxy documentary explores world of star wars. Our current slate of films includes eye of the beholder. Star wars toy documentary plastic galaxy now streaming. The film explores their history, their influence, and why theyre still so popular among fans, and collectors today. Through interviews with former kenner employees, experts, authors, and collectors, the documentary looks at the toys history, influence, and the passions they elicit today. A documentary that explores how and why star wars toys were such a phenomenon in both the toy making. The rise of skywalker with star wars toys and collectibles. The story of star wars toys, or simply plastic galaxy, is a 2014 documentary film directed by brian stillman about kenners action figures based on the star wars franchise. The story of star wars toys, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2014. The story of star wars toys helped to scratch that itch for a little more than an hour or so.
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