Wonderful, I received my copy today. Apart from a dented corner on the clamshell, it is fine. To bad it is on the upper right corner of the front, and therefore visible each time you choose to open the book, but, I really don't have the drive to send the book back because of that.
There is a question though. The white box which contained the book (clamshell and all) was open. The tape was cut. It looks like someone wanted to check on the inside. Any of you had the same experience?
Perhaps someone at taxes wanted to make sure that the package really contains a book, since there is no tax due on books here in the EU. That's the only way I can explain this. To be complete, I might say that the white shipping box (with the picture on it) was packed in brown packing paper, so the clamshell could not fall out of the white box.
My clamshell contained:
- a Wookiee belt-buckle replica
- a certificate of authenticity
- the DVD
- a envelope with a piece of the Darth Vader cape
- The actual book, signed (hardcover with a French-fold jacket)
- a booklet with the fabric swatches
- a booklet on the costumes of the CG characters
- a signed quality control card
Anything missing?
Here are the swatches that I got:
Obi Wan, Neimoidian Gunner, Padmé (Green Devoré Velvet), Neimoidian Aide, Padmé (Burgundy Cut Velvet), Bail Organa (Velvet Senate), Anakin Skywalker, Palpatine (Gray Federation Robe), Padmé (Peacock and Brown), Handmaiden 1. Unfortunately not all swatches are complete: for some characters, I have only received 2 from the 4 available swatches.
I am very happy with this book, it's so special. Can't wait to read it, and look at all the beautiful pictures. Happy I got it!