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The Close Encounters Topps Trading Cards That Don't Feature The Main Character In 1978, Topps released a highly anticipated set of trading cards complete with their infamous chewing gum based on the Steven Spielberg UFO classic, Close Encounters of the Third Kind.  An interesting fact about the 66 card set is none of them feature the main character, Richard Dreyfuss (Roy Neary) or François Truffaut (Claude Lacombe.)  This was down to the company not securing rights to feature their likeness.  Instead, the card set focused on Ronnie Neary and her children. Card from the 1978 Topps Close Encounters Trading card pack The cards also had a set of stickers.  Here's one from a pack I opened The back of the cards had movie facts. Can you spot the mistake on these cards? Here's the chewing gum from a sealed pack of Topps Close Encounters Trading Cards that I opened back in 2013.  Yes, I did try some.  It was very brittle and tasted of...nothing!...

In my latest YouTube video I open 75 sealed packs of Hook trading cards from 1992.  Will I get a full set and will I taste the bubblegum? To celebrate the latest video we are running a competition where you can win a two disc John Williams compilation CD.  Click here to find out more. The Bearded Trio - The Site For Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, John Williams and a whole lot more.

If, like me you are a fan of the 70's and 80's then the idea of having a box full of retro goodness sent to you every month sounds like a fan-dabby-dozy idea.  Well, that is exactly what Time-Junkies do.  Every month for £22.99 you can get a box full of treasures from the decade of your choice.  There's a box for him and her and a choice from the 70's, 80's or 90's. The good folks at Time Junkies were kind enough to send me a box and I couldn't wait to see what retro goodness was inside. Opening the box you get a welcome message printed on the inside of the box promising plenty of nostalgia to come. Even the packaging inside the box is retro.  The paper is actually from old 80's comics. First items out of the box are full of cuteness.  A troll which my wife remembers with some fondness and a pencil topper with wobbly arms. A Ladybird book is next and again a genuine one from the 80's.  Laserbeak's Fury featuring the c...

Topps , the UK’s leading collectibles company is proud to announce a brand new Star Wars trading card collection: Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Star Wars : The Last Jedi is the next chapter for a new generation of heroes struggling to save the galaxy from the tyrannical grip of the First Order. With the next instalment scheduled for cinematic release this December, the brand new collection from Topps is the ultimate way to build excitement. With over 200 cards to collect, Star Wars fans and collectors alike can prepare for the upcoming film as the Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi collection guides you through new characters, planets, spaceships and stories from a galaxy far, far away. The brand new collection from Topps features fantastic stylised artwork including fun facts and character biographies on all the soon-to-be fan favourites. Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi also looks back at a rich heritage of past iconic heroes and legendary moments th...

On the 40 th anniversary of the very first Star Wars film, Topps, the UK’s leading collectibles company, is proud to present their biggest and most immersive sticker collection yet: Star Wars Universe! The latest collection from Topps spans all eight Star Wars films from the past 40 years, including the recent Rogue One: A Star Wars Story . The collection of Star Wars Universe stickers is the ultimate compendium for collectors of all ages. Fans will be able to explore the world of Star Wars from the time of the Clone Wars through the rise of the First Order, discovering the history of the Jedi and seductive power of the dark side along the way. Additionally, there will be added incentives including special foil stickers, die-cut shaped stickers, and even historic movie stickers. With 344 stickers to collect, Star Wars fans will learn about all the weapons and ships from the franchise including the Death Star, the evil Sith, and the heroic Rebel Alliance. ...

Topps and Authenticators Inc. introduce a first-of-its-kind entertainment autograph authentication program for Star Wars Photos and Autographs Topps, Authenticators, Inc. and Lucasfilm today announced the launch of  starwarsauthentics.com ,  giving  Star Wars  fans worldwide an exclusive online destination for photos and authenticated autographs from iconic  Star Wars  actors.  The site launched today following the  highly anticipated release of  Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Starwarsauthentics.com  is the one-stop online destination  for  Star Wars  fans to easily and securely order all their official photo and autograph needs as it includes a vast library of images direct from Lucasfilm, high-quality photos and exclusive autographs of fans’ favorite stars printed using Topps’ technology. “We identified a hole in the entertainment industry, a need for certified authentic pieces for the  Star Wars  ...

Topps , the UK’s leading collectibles company, is proud to announce the launch of its brand new Star Wars sticker collection for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. After successfully launching Rogue One collectible cards in October, Topps returns with the very first sticker collection for the anthology film. The latest Star Wars film follows a brand new adventure in a galaxy far away where a band of dangerous yet heroic Rebels attempt to steal the plans to the Death star: a moon-sized battle station with the power to destroy worlds! With Over 200 collectable stickers solely dedicated to Rogue One, the new Topps collection is packed full with never-before-seen characters, vehicles, planets and creatures of the galaxy. In support of the film’s highly anticipated release on 16th December, Star Wars fans and collectors can get their hands on Rogue One stickers the very same day Collectors can also explore the vehicles of the Galactic Civil War, and delve into the history of the...

Topps, the UK’s leading Collectibles Company, is proud to announce the launch of its brand new Star Wars trading cards collection for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.”  “Rogue One:  A Star Wars Story” is an all new epic adventure in which a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. With the highly anticipated theatrical release scheduled for 16th December this year, Star Wars fans and collectors alike can begin their countdown to the film with the latest Topps release on shelves from October 6th. The Rogue One:  A Star Wars Story card collection introduces all the key characters from the stand-alone film with over 250 cards to collect. Cards will be packed with members of both the Rebel Alliance and Galactic Empire, plus a whole host of new vehicles and ships. Star Wars has a rich intergalactic heritage which carries through into this latest collection, making this a must h...

Youtuber, Doris Anne Beaulieu has kindly put this video together showing the 66 basic Topps card set of Close Encounters of the Third Kind .  She shows each card and reads the back of the cards. The Bearded Trio - The Site For Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and John Williams THE BEARDED TRIO ON FACEBOOK THE BEARDED TRIO ON TWITTER THE BEARDED TRIO ON GOOGLE+ THE BEARDED TRIO ON PINTEREST CLICK HERE FOR FACTS ON STEVEN SPIELBERG CLICK HERE FOR FACTS ON GEORGE LUCAS CLICK HERE FOR FACTS ON JOHN WILLIAMS

Star Wars Insider and TOPPS team up to reveal the all-new TOPPS Star Wars Journey To The Force Awakens trading cards – including FOUR EXCLUSIVE cards to collect inside Star Wars Insider #160, on sale September 22 nd ! Journey to the Force Awakens trading cards explores the key characters and their journeys across the first six films, plus, a sneak peek at content from the highly anticipated forthcoming film Star Wars: The Force Awakens . With this issue you can collect four Journey to the Force Awakens trading cards, with two sets to collect, not available anywhere else ! The trading cards are not only printed on 24-point Heritage stock, but they also feature the iconic Blue Starfield card design first seen on the original 1977 TOPPS Star Wars™ trading cards! Insider has joined forces with StarWars.com to reveal the exclusive card designs from Tuesday, September 8 th , in the build-up to the newsstand date of September 22 nd . This includes an additional bonus...

Replicating the Topps vintage Star Wars trading cards, here is the uncut sheet version Rob THE BEARDED TRIO ON FACEBOOK THE BEARDED TRIO ON TWITTER THE BEARDED TRIO ON GOOGLE+ THE BEARDED TRIO ON PINTEREST CLICK HERE FOR FACTS ON STEVEN SPIELBERG CLICK HERE FOR FACTS ON GEORGE LUCAS CLICK HERE FOR FACTS ON JOHN WILLIAMS