Kenner Star Wars action figures
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The Kenner
toy company produced a line of Star Wars action figures based on characters in the original Star Wars
movie trilogy. Over 90 unique action figures were produced and sold from 1978 to 1985, during which time over 300 million Star Wars action figures were sold. Although the original Star Wars
film had been released in May 1977, Kenner were unprepared for the unprecedented response to the film and the high demand for toys. Therefore, they missed the lucrative Christmas market, but instead sold an "Early Bird Certificate Package" (informally known as the Empty Box promotion) which included a certificate which could be mailed to Kenner and redeemed for four Star Wars action figures as soon as they were released in early 1978. The box also contained a diorama display stand, some stickers, and a Star Wars fan club membership card. Kenner's success with the Star Wars line motivated creators of other action-adventure movies to market their own action figure line.
The Star Wars action figures were plastic, usually smaller than four inches, and typically moved at five points on their bodies, but there were many differences and unique qualities in the individual figures that departed from these norms. Kenner's Star Wars action figures were produced along with vehicles and playsets based on the Star Wars movies. The action figures were typically sold in clear plastic packaging attached to product cards. The backs of the cards usually promoted (and sometimes enumerated) all available action figures, upcoming figures and related products. "12-back" cards promoted a line of 12 action figures, "20-back" cards promoted a line of 20 action figures, etc.
Licences were sold by Kenner to toy manufacturers overseas who released the figures and toys in their respective territories under their own imprint (Palitoy
was the UK's manufacturer, Meccano
was France, Toltoys was Australia, Harbert was Italy, etc.). The overseas releases usually had identical packaging to Kenner's original US versions.
The toy line was reintroduced in 1995 and called 'Power of the Force' (called Power of the Force 2 in collecting circles to differentiate it from the original 1985 line). Kenner produced these figures as a subsidiary of Hasbro from 1995 through 1998 until its Cincinnati, Ohio office was closed in 1999. The remaining two years of the line (1999 and 2000) were produced and labeled as a Hasbro product, as they are done today (as of 2009).
Hasbro has continued to produce a variety of toys relating to all six Star Wars films.
Note that there are 96 action figures listed below, though the final card-back promoted a full line of 93 action figures. This is because when Kenner produced new versions (with new, unique product numbers) of R2-D2 and C-3PO action figures, they discontinued previous versions. Two versions of R2-D2 were discontinued. One version of C-3PO was discontinued.
Also note that the identical name "Bespin Security Guard" is given to two action figures. The first figure (No. 39810) is white, the second figure (No. 69640) is black. On card-backs the two Bespin Security Guards are shown separately, but still labeled with the same name.
The years listed in the table specify the year of production, not the year of release.
Later on that same year the film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
also featured Star Wars action figures, which are included in a scene in which Elliot is introducing E.T. to objects in his everyday life. The scene begins with Coca-Cola
and extends to fish, Pez
candy, a peanut, money and a car:
In the 1994 episode of The Simpsons
, Lisa's Rival
in a diorama contest, Ralph Wiggum says "I bent my Wookie" when he falls on his figure of Chewbacca. Ralph also enters a diorama of re-packaged Star Wars
action figures. His collection includes Luke Skywalker
, Obi-Wan Kenobi
and Chewbacca
.
Kenner
Kenner Products was a toy company founded in 1947 by three brothers, Albert, Phillip, and Joseph L. Steiner, in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, and was named after the street where the original corporate offices were located, which is just north of Cincinnati's Union Terminal.Kenner introduced its...
toy company produced a line of Star Wars action figures based on characters in the original Star Wars
Star Wars
Star Wars is an American epic space opera film series created by George Lucas. The first film in the series was originally released on May 25, 1977, under the title Star Wars, by 20th Century Fox, and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, followed by two sequels, released at three-year...
movie trilogy. Over 90 unique action figures were produced and sold from 1978 to 1985, during which time over 300 million Star Wars action figures were sold. Although the original Star Wars
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, originally released as Star Wars, is a 1977 American epic space opera film, written and directed by George Lucas. It is the first of six films released in the Star Wars saga: two subsequent films complete the original trilogy, while a prequel trilogy completes the...
film had been released in May 1977, Kenner were unprepared for the unprecedented response to the film and the high demand for toys. Therefore, they missed the lucrative Christmas market, but instead sold an "Early Bird Certificate Package" (informally known as the Empty Box promotion) which included a certificate which could be mailed to Kenner and redeemed for four Star Wars action figures as soon as they were released in early 1978. The box also contained a diorama display stand, some stickers, and a Star Wars fan club membership card. Kenner's success with the Star Wars line motivated creators of other action-adventure movies to market their own action figure line.
The Star Wars action figures were plastic, usually smaller than four inches, and typically moved at five points on their bodies, but there were many differences and unique qualities in the individual figures that departed from these norms. Kenner's Star Wars action figures were produced along with vehicles and playsets based on the Star Wars movies. The action figures were typically sold in clear plastic packaging attached to product cards. The backs of the cards usually promoted (and sometimes enumerated) all available action figures, upcoming figures and related products. "12-back" cards promoted a line of 12 action figures, "20-back" cards promoted a line of 20 action figures, etc.
Licences were sold by Kenner to toy manufacturers overseas who released the figures and toys in their respective territories under their own imprint (Palitoy
Palitoy
Palitoy was the name of a British toy company.It manufactured some of the most popular toys in Britain, some original items and others under licence...
was the UK's manufacturer, Meccano
Meccano Ltd
Meccano Ltd was a British toy company established in 1908 by Frank Hornby in England to manufacture and distribute Meccano and other model toys and kits created by the company...
was France, Toltoys was Australia, Harbert was Italy, etc.). The overseas releases usually had identical packaging to Kenner's original US versions.
The toy line was reintroduced in 1995 and called 'Power of the Force' (called Power of the Force 2 in collecting circles to differentiate it from the original 1985 line). Kenner produced these figures as a subsidiary of Hasbro from 1995 through 1998 until its Cincinnati, Ohio office was closed in 1999. The remaining two years of the line (1999 and 2000) were produced and labeled as a Hasbro product, as they are done today (as of 2009).
Hasbro has continued to produce a variety of toys relating to all six Star Wars films.
Table of Kenner Star Wars action figures
The table below takes information as given on the cards with which each action figure debuted. After the debut of an action figure, details in the packaging, in the shape of the action figure and the name of the action figure were subject to change. No one characteristic (name, shape or product number) completely defines the list, rather all the characteristics taken together form a clear list.Note that there are 96 action figures listed below, though the final card-back promoted a full line of 93 action figures. This is because when Kenner produced new versions (with new, unique product numbers) of R2-D2 and C-3PO action figures, they discontinued previous versions. Two versions of R2-D2 were discontinued. One version of C-3PO was discontinued.
Also note that the identical name "Bespin Security Guard" is given to two action figures. The first figure (No. 39810) is white, the second figure (No. 69640) is black. On card-backs the two Bespin Security Guards are shown separately, but still labeled with the same name.
The years listed in the table specify the year of production, not the year of release.
| "Wave" | Debut package card | Action figure (verbatim from debut package) | Product no. (on card) | Debut year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 12-Back "Star Wars" | Luke Skywalker Luke Skywalker Luke Skywalker is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the original film trilogy of the Star Wars franchise, where he is portrayed by Mark Hamill. He is introduced in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, in which he is forced to leave home, and finds himself apprenticed to the Jedi master... |
No. 38180 | 1977 |
| A | 12-Back "Star Wars" | Princess Leia Organa Princess Leia Organa Princess Leia Organa of Alderaan is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe... |
No. 38190 | 1977 |
| A | 12-Back "Star Wars" | Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2 R2-D2 R2-D2 , is a character in the Star Wars universe. An astromech droid, R2-D2 is a major character throughout all six Star Wars films. Along with his droid companion C-3PO, he joins or supports Anakin Skywalker, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Obi-Wan Kenobi in various points in the saga... ) |
No. 38200 | 1977 |
| A | 12-Back "Star Wars" | Chewbacca Chewbacca Chewbacca, also known as Chewie, is a character in the Star Wars franchise, portrayed by Peter Mayhew. In the series' narrative chronology, he appears in Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Episode IV: A New Hope, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI: Return of the Jedi... |
No. 38210 | 1977 |
| A | 12-Back "Star Wars" | See-Threepio (C-3PO C-3PO C-3PO is a robot character from the Star Wars universe who appears in both the original Star Wars films and the prequel trilogy. He is also a major character in the television show Droids, and appears frequently in the series' "Expanded Universe" of novels, comic books, and video games... ) |
No. 38220 | 1977 |
| A | 12-Back "Star Wars" | Darth Vader Darth Vader Darth Vader is a central character in the Star Wars saga, appearing as one of the main antagonists in the original trilogy and as the main protagonist in the prequel trilogy.... |
No. 38230 | 1977 |
| A | 12-Back "Star Wars" | Stormtrooper | No. 38240 | 1977 |
| A | 12-Back "Star Wars" | Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi Obi-Wan Kenobi Obi-Wan Kenobi is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. He is one of several primary characters in the Star Wars series. Along with Darth Vader, R2-D2, and C-3PO, he is one of the few major characters to appear in all six Star Wars films... |
No. 38250 | 1977 |
| A | 12-Back "Star Wars" | Han Solo Han Solo Han Solo is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise played by Harrison Ford. Introduced in the film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope , Solo and his Wookiee co-pilot, Chewbacca , become involved in the Rebel Alliance against the Galactic Empire... |
No. 38260 | 1977 |
| A | 12-Back "Star Wars" | Jawa | No. 38270 | 1977 |
| A | 12-Back "Star Wars" | Sand People | No. 38280 | 1977 |
| A | 12-Back "Star Wars" | Death Squad Commander | No. 38290 | 1977 |
| B | 20-Back "Star Wars" | Greedo | No. 39020 | 1978 |
| B | 20-Back "Star Wars" | Hammerhead | No. 39030 | 1978 |
| B | 20-Back "Star Wars" | Snaggletooth | No. 39040 | 1978 |
| B | 20-Back "Star Wars" | Walrus Man | No. 39050 | 1978 |
| B | 20-Back "Star Wars" | Luke Skywalker Luke Skywalker Luke Skywalker is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the original film trilogy of the Star Wars franchise, where he is portrayed by Mark Hamill. He is introduced in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, in which he is forced to leave home, and finds himself apprenticed to the Jedi master... : X-Wing X-wing X-wings are fictional starfighters from the original Star Wars trilogy and the expanded universe. They are depicted as the primary interceptor and dogfighter of the Rebel Alliance and the New Republic... Pilot |
No. 39060 | 1978 |
| B | 20-Back "Star Wars" | R5-D4 | No. 39070 | 1978 |
| B | 20-Back "Star Wars" | Death Star Droid | No. 39080 | 1978 |
| B | 20-Back "Star Wars" | Power Droid | No. 39090 | 1978 |
| C | 21-Back "Star Wars" | Boba Fett Boba Fett Boba Fett is a character in Star Wars. A bounty hunter hired by Darth Vader to find the Millennium Falcon, he is a minor villain in both Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.... |
No. 39250 | 1979 |
| D | 31-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Leia Organa (Bespin Bespin Bespin is a fictional planet, a gas giant in Star Wars films and books. The planet was first seen in the 1980 feature film Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back... Gown) |
No. 39720 | 1980 |
| D | 31-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | FX-7 | No. 39730 | 1980 |
| D | 31-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Imperial Stormtrooper (Hoth Hoth In the fictional universe of Star Wars, Hoth is the sixth planet of a remote system of the same name. It is a terrestrial planet blanketed by snow and ice. Many meteorites from a nearby asteroid belt pelt the planet's surface, making temporary craters in the planet's ever-moving snow drifts. Hoth... Battle Gear) |
No. 39740 | 1980 |
| D | 31-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Rebel Soldier (Hoth Hoth In the fictional universe of Star Wars, Hoth is the sixth planet of a remote system of the same name. It is a terrestrial planet blanketed by snow and ice. Many meteorites from a nearby asteroid belt pelt the planet's surface, making temporary craters in the planet's ever-moving snow drifts. Hoth... Battle Gear) |
No. 39750 | 1980 |
| D | 31-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Bossk (Bounty Hunter) | No. 39760 | 1980 |
| D | 31-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | IG-88 | No. 39770 | 1980 |
| D | 31-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Luke Skywalker Luke Skywalker Luke Skywalker is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the original film trilogy of the Star Wars franchise, where he is portrayed by Mark Hamill. He is introduced in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, in which he is forced to leave home, and finds himself apprenticed to the Jedi master... (Bespin Bespin Bespin is a fictional planet, a gas giant in Star Wars films and books. The planet was first seen in the 1980 feature film Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back... Fatigues) |
No. 39780 | 1980 |
| D | 31-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Han Solo Han Solo Han Solo is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise played by Harrison Ford. Introduced in the film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope , Solo and his Wookiee co-pilot, Chewbacca , become involved in the Rebel Alliance against the Galactic Empire... (Hoth Hoth In the fictional universe of Star Wars, Hoth is the sixth planet of a remote system of the same name. It is a terrestrial planet blanketed by snow and ice. Many meteorites from a nearby asteroid belt pelt the planet's surface, making temporary craters in the planet's ever-moving snow drifts. Hoth... Outfit) |
No. 39790 | 1980 |
| D | 31-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Lando Calrissian Lando Calrissian Lando Calrissian is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. He is portrayed by Billy Dee Williams in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi... |
No. 39800 | 1980 |
| D | 31-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Bespin Bespin Bespin is a fictional planet, a gas giant in Star Wars films and books. The planet was first seen in the 1980 feature film Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back... Security Guard |
No. 39810 | 1980 |
| E | 32-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Yoda Yoda Yoda is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, appearing in the second and third original films, as well as all three prequel trilogy films. A renowned Jedi master, Yoda made his first on-screen appearance in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back where he is responsible for... |
No. 38310 | 1980 |
| F | 41-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Ugnaught | No. 39319 | 1981 |
| F | 41-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Dengar | No. 39329 | 1981 |
| F | 41-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Han Solo Han Solo Han Solo is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise played by Harrison Ford. Introduced in the film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope , Solo and his Wookiee co-pilot, Chewbacca , become involved in the Rebel Alliance against the Galactic Empire... (Bespin Bespin Bespin is a fictional planet, a gas giant in Star Wars films and books. The planet was first seen in the 1980 feature film Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back... Outfit) |
No. 39339 | 1981 |
| F | 41-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Lobot | No. 39349 | 1981 |
| F | 41-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Leia (Hoth Hoth In the fictional universe of Star Wars, Hoth is the sixth planet of a remote system of the same name. It is a terrestrial planet blanketed by snow and ice. Many meteorites from a nearby asteroid belt pelt the planet's surface, making temporary craters in the planet's ever-moving snow drifts. Hoth... Outfit) |
No. 39359 | 1981 |
| F | 41-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Rebel Commander | No. 39369 | 1981 |
| F | 41-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | AT-AT Walker (Star Wars) Walkers are vehicles from the Star Wars universe that traverse the landscape on mechanical legs. They are used by the Old Republic and the Galactic Empire for ground assault or transport. Throughout the saga, walkers have played a pivotal role in the fate of characters and the outcome of battles... Driver |
No. 39379 | 1981 |
| F | 41-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Imperial Commander | No. 39389 | 1981 |
| F | 41-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | 2-1B | No. 39399 | 1981 |
| G | 45-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2 R2-D2 R2-D2 , is a character in the Star Wars universe. An astromech droid, R2-D2 is a major character throughout all six Star Wars films. Along with his droid companion C-3PO, he joins or supports Anakin Skywalker, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Obi-Wan Kenobi in various points in the saga... ) (with Sensorscope) |
No. 69420 / No. 69590 | 1982 |
| G | 45-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | C-3PO C-3PO C-3PO is a robot character from the Star Wars universe who appears in both the original Star Wars films and the prequel trilogy. He is also a major character in the television show Droids, and appears frequently in the series' "Expanded Universe" of novels, comic books, and video games... (Removable Limbs) |
No. 69430 / No. 69600 | 1982 |
| G | 45-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Luke Skywalker Luke Skywalker Luke Skywalker is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the original film trilogy of the Star Wars franchise, where he is portrayed by Mark Hamill. He is introduced in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, in which he is forced to leave home, and finds himself apprenticed to the Jedi master... (Hoth Hoth In the fictional universe of Star Wars, Hoth is the sixth planet of a remote system of the same name. It is a terrestrial planet blanketed by snow and ice. Many meteorites from a nearby asteroid belt pelt the planet's surface, making temporary craters in the planet's ever-moving snow drifts. Hoth... Battle Gear) |
No. 69610 | 1982 |
| G | 45-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | AT-AT Walker (Star Wars) Walkers are vehicles from the Star Wars universe that traverse the landscape on mechanical legs. They are used by the Old Republic and the Galactic Empire for ground assault or transport. Throughout the saga, walkers have played a pivotal role in the fate of characters and the outcome of battles... Commander |
No. 69620 | 1982 |
| G | 45-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | (Twin-Pod) Cloud Car Pilot | No. 69630 | 1982 |
| G | 45-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Bespin Bespin Bespin is a fictional planet, a gas giant in Star Wars films and books. The planet was first seen in the 1980 feature film Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back... Security Guard |
No. 69640 | 1982 |
| H | 47-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | 4-LOM | No. 70010 | 1982 |
| H | 47-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Zuckuss | No. 70020 | 1982 |
| I | 48-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Imperial Tie Fighter Pilot | No. 70030 | 1982 |
| J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Admiral Ackbar Admiral Ackbar Admiral Ackbar is a fictional character in the Star Wars science fiction saga. A member of the amphibious Mon Calamari species, Ackbar was the foremost military commander of the Rebel Alliance who led major combat operations against the Galactic Empire and was later integral in the formation of the... |
No. 70310 | 1983 |
| J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Luke Skywalker Luke Skywalker Luke Skywalker is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the original film trilogy of the Star Wars franchise, where he is portrayed by Mark Hamill. He is introduced in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, in which he is forced to leave home, and finds himself apprenticed to the Jedi master... (Jedi Knight Outfit) |
No. 70650 | 1983 |
| J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Princess Leia Organa Princess Leia Organa Princess Leia Organa of Alderaan is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe... (Boushh Disguise) |
No. 70660 | 1983 |
| J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Gamorrean Guard | No. 70670 | 1983 |
| J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Emperor's Royal Guard | No. 70680 | 1983 |
| J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Chief Chirpa | No. 70690 | 1983 |
| J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Logray (Ewok Medicine Man) | No. 70710 | 1983 |
| J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Klaatu | No. 70730 | 1983 |
| J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Rebel Commando | No. 70740 | 1983 |
| J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Weequay | No. 70760 | 1983 |
| J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Squid Head | No. 70770 | 1983 |
| J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | General Madine | No. 70780 | 1983 |
| J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Bib Fortuna | No. 70790 | 1983 |
| J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Ree-Yees | No. 70800 | 1983 |
| J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Biker Scout | No. 70820 | 1983 |
| J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Lando Calrissian Lando Calrissian Lando Calrissian is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. He is portrayed by Billy Dee Williams in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi... (Skiff Guard Disguise) |
No. 70830 | 1983 |
| J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Nien Numb | No. 70840 | 1983 |
| K | 77-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Nikto | No. 71190 | 1984 |
| K | 77-Back "Return of the Jedi" | 8D8 | No. 71210 | 1984 |
| K | 77-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Princess Leia Organa Princess Leia Organa Princess Leia Organa of Alderaan is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe... (in Combat Poncho) |
No. 71220 | 1984 |
| K | 77-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Wicket W. Warrick | No. 71230 | 1984 |
| K | 77-Back "Return of the Jedi" | The Emperor | No. 71240 | 1984 |
| K | 77-Back "Return of the Jedi" | B-Wing Pilot | No. 71280 | 1984 |
| K | 77-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Klaatu (in Skiff Guard Outfit) | No. 71290 | 1984 |
| K | 77-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Han Solo Han Solo Han Solo is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise played by Harrison Ford. Introduced in the film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope , Solo and his Wookiee co-pilot, Chewbacca , become involved in the Rebel Alliance against the Galactic Empire... (in Trench Coat) |
No. 71300 | 1984 |
| K | 77-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Teebo | No. 71310 | 1984 |
| K | 77-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Prune Face | No. 71320 | 1984 |
| K | 77-Back "Return of the Jedi" | AT-ST Walker (Star Wars) Walkers are vehicles from the Star Wars universe that traverse the landscape on mechanical legs. They are used by the Old Republic and the Galactic Empire for ground assault or transport. Throughout the saga, walkers have played a pivotal role in the fate of characters and the outcome of battles... Driver |
No. 71330 | 1984 |
| K | 77-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Rancor Keeper | No. 71350 | 1984 |
| L | 79-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Lumat | No. 93670 | 1984 |
| L | 79-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Paploo | No. 93680 | 1984 |
| M | 92-Back "Power of the Force" | Luke Skywalker Luke Skywalker Luke Skywalker is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the original film trilogy of the Star Wars franchise, where he is portrayed by Mark Hamill. He is introduced in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, in which he is forced to leave home, and finds himself apprenticed to the Jedi master... (in Battle Poncho) |
No. 93710 | 1985 |
| M | 92-Back "Power of the Force" | Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2 R2-D2 R2-D2 , is a character in the Star Wars universe. An astromech droid, R2-D2 is a major character throughout all six Star Wars films. Along with his droid companion C-3PO, he joins or supports Anakin Skywalker, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Obi-Wan Kenobi in various points in the saga... ) with pop-up Lightsaber |
No. 93720 | 1985 |
| M | 92-Back "Power of the Force" | Romba | No. 93730 | 1985 |
| M | 92-Back "Power of the Force" | Amanaman | No. 93740 | 1985 |
| M | 92-Back "Power of the Force" | Barada | No. 93750 | 1985 |
| M | 92-Back "Power of the Force" | Imperial Gunner | No. 93760 | 1985 |
| M | 92-Back "Power of the Force" | Han Solo Han Solo Han Solo is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise played by Harrison Ford. Introduced in the film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope , Solo and his Wookiee co-pilot, Chewbacca , become involved in the Rebel Alliance against the Galactic Empire... (in Carbonite Chamber) |
No. 93770 | 1985 |
| M | 92-Back "Power of the Force" | Luke Skywalker Luke Skywalker Luke Skywalker is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the original film trilogy of the Star Wars franchise, where he is portrayed by Mark Hamill. He is introduced in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, in which he is forced to leave home, and finds himself apprenticed to the Jedi master... (Imperial Stormtrooper Outfit) |
No. 93780 | 1985 |
| M | 92-Back "Power of the Force" | Anakin Skywalker | No. 93790 | 1985 |
| M | 92-Back "Power of the Force" | EV-9D9 | No. 93800 | 1985 |
| M | 92-Back "Power of the Force" | Warok | No. 93810 | 1985 |
| M | 92-Back "Power of the Force" | Lando Calrissian Lando Calrissian Lando Calrissian is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. He is portrayed by Billy Dee Williams in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi... (General Pilot) |
No. 93820 | 1985 |
| M | 92-Back "Power of the Force" | A-Wing Pilot | No. 93830 | 1985 |
| M | 92-Back "Power of the Force" | Imperial Dignitary | No. 93850 | 1985 |
| N | 93-Back "Power of the Force" (sold outside U.S.) | Yak Face | No. 93840 | 1985 |
In popular culture
In the 1982 horror film Poltergeist two children are shown playing with "Star Wars" action figures. In one scene Carol Anne is shown chewing on a Luke Skywalker action figure. Other miscellaneous Star Wars Kenner products are shown including a "Darth Vader Collector's Case" and a Han Solo "Blaster Pistol".Later on that same year the film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a 1982 American science fiction film co-produced and directed by Steven Spielberg, written by Melissa Mathison and starring Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace, Robert MacNaughton, Drew Barrymore, and Peter Coyote...
also featured Star Wars action figures, which are included in a scene in which Elliot is introducing E.T. to objects in his everyday life. The scene begins with Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke...
and extends to fish, Pez
PEZ
Pez is the brand name of an Austrian confectionery and the mechanical pocket dispensers for the same...
candy, a peanut, money and a car:
Elliot: "Coke. You see, we drink it. It's a, it's a drink. You know, food. These are toys. These are little men. (Elliot shows E.T. several Star Wars action figures) This is Greedo, and then this is Hammerhead. See, this is Walrus Man, and this is Snaggletooth and this is Boba Fett. See... and look, they can even have wars. Look at this. (Elliot has the action figures shoot each other.) Look, fish..."
In the 1994 episode of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series is a satirical parody of a middle class American lifestyle epitomized by its family of the same name, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie...
, Lisa's Rival
Lisa's Rival
"Lisa's Rival" is the second episode of The Simpsons sixth season, and originally aired September 11, 1994. It was the first episode to be written by Mike Scully, and was directed by Mark Kirkland. Winona Ryder guest stars as Allison Taylor, a new student at Springfield Elementary School...
in a diorama contest, Ralph Wiggum says "I bent my Wookie" when he falls on his figure of Chewbacca. Ralph also enters a diorama of re-packaged Star Wars
Star Wars
Star Wars is an American epic space opera film series created by George Lucas. The first film in the series was originally released on May 25, 1977, under the title Star Wars, by 20th Century Fox, and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, followed by two sequels, released at three-year...
action figures. His collection includes Luke Skywalker
Luke Skywalker
Luke Skywalker is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the original film trilogy of the Star Wars franchise, where he is portrayed by Mark Hamill. He is introduced in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, in which he is forced to leave home, and finds himself apprenticed to the Jedi master...
, Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. He is one of several primary characters in the Star Wars series. Along with Darth Vader, R2-D2, and C-3PO, he is one of the few major characters to appear in all six Star Wars films...
and Chewbacca
Chewbacca
Chewbacca, also known as Chewie, is a character in the Star Wars franchise, portrayed by Peter Mayhew. In the series' narrative chronology, he appears in Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Episode IV: A New Hope, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI: Return of the Jedi...
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