The table below takes information as given on the cards with which each action figure debuted. The original collection mini figure line which also included a selection of ships and playsets scaled to the 3 34 figures, and twelve large size action figures went on to be shipped worldwide from 1978 to 1985 and were packaged over those years under the titles star wars, the empire strikes back, return of the jedi, and the power of. Kenner deathstar with a mix of vintage kenner and modern hasbro action figures. Sand people tusken raider kenner vintage star wars. Star wars and history isnt only a nod to the old adage history repeats itself. Kenner star wars vintage loose star wars figures 19771985. These action figures were produced from 1979 to 1980. All bidding ends at 8pm eastern standard time as long as a bid has not been cast.
Until now, there has never been a comprehensive book for the legions who. The original vintage star wars action figures line comprised of 21 basic figures from luke skywalker to boba fett, on 12card backs and 20card backs, as they were released in two waves with 12 in the initial wave and another 8 released later. A pair of 1980s kenner star wars action figure cases. Star wars figures with images vintage star wars toys, vintage. The ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures, 1977. Original vintage kenner star wars action figures hobbylark. My vintagekenner 12 star wars figure collectionstarwarsnut77. Luke skywalker, princess leia, chewbacca, and r2d2, and by mailing in the early bird certificate parents could at least have the promise of figures under the tree by christmas. Heres all the new star wars figures youll be fighting. Keeping track of your action figure collection online action figure checklist. It involves conceptual and design work, market research, sculpting or pattern making, and the production of steel tooling, or the molds used for injection molding plastic. Profiles of kenner employees who created the renowned toy line are filled with. Rise of the resistance ride full experience preshow, transport ship, ride duration.
Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas that includes star wars 1977, the empire strikes back 1980, and return of the jedi 1983. Original star wars vintage figures from kenner read. Oct 01, 2012 here at last is the complete and definitive collection of the more than 2,500 star wars action figures produced over the last 35 years. This lot also includes a small collection of roughly twenty five weapons some of which go with the figures listed. In my opinion it rivals the kellerman book and in some ways surpasses it. Star wars author talks about writing the first novel in. Star wars 1st edition paperback fiction books for sale ebay. A galaxy of information on star wars toys, action figures, statues, prop replicas, books, games, comics, miniatures, cards, and other collectibles. From 1978 to 1985 when only the first few films had been released, toy company kenner made action figures based on the original star wars trilogy characters.
Marvels action figure variant cover checklist aug 04, 2009. The kenner toy company produced a line of star wars action figures based on characters in the original star wars movie trilogy. Buy the ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures, 19771985 by mark. The organization of the book is top notch, with all of the correct photos and illustrated examples that lend distinction and value to the action figures. A history of kenner star wars action figures completeset. Blastr ran a list of the most valuable star wars toys out there to coincide with september 4ths force friday event. Written by steve sansweet, this book has tons of photos and information about star wars figures from 1978 all the way up to 1999. In 1985, kenner released 15 more star wars action figures under the power of the force banner including in which a further 15 figures were released, including anakin. Here at last is the complete and definitive collection of the more than 2,500 star wars action figures produced over the last 35 years. Fans and collectors can finally trace the evolution of each character in toy form from the time of their first appearance through the designs of today, with pages of amazing and inventive variations crafted to tell the stories of luke. Recycling of the force the star wars collectors archive. Yet star wars figures were not exclusively available on blister cards. Star wars first edition figures 1978 liveauctioneers.
Growing up as a kid i was always fascinated with the kenner star wars action figure line. A new proof kenner star wars packaging designs 1977 to 1979. The ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures. From ancient egypt and the roman empire to the french revolution and the vietnam war, star wars and history explores the major historical turning points, heroes, and. Star wars action figures for sale shop with afterpay ebay. This new packaging is a motified version from the 2004 original trilogy collection. The adventure continues with this exciting introduction of exclusive figures from the star wars trilogy. In just about a month as of this writing, fans and collectors will be flocking to stores in celebration of force friday ii, which is when various tiein merchandise for episode viii will be available for purchase. These are the immensely popular and eminently collectible action figures that kenner toys has produced for the past 20 years. Star wars reinvents old and new with these toys video cnet. The ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures, 19771985 bellomo. Miller, a fanfavorite star wars author, rose to prominence in the star wars community writing comics like knights of the old republic and knight errant and short stories like lost tribe of the. All of the figures on this page will be the highest quality grades that we have available. Each saga 2006 figure has an exclusive hologram mini figure included from any one of the star wars films.
One unique feature of the kenner s star wars figure packaging is a back card that promotes other action figures on sale. Ghostwritten by alan dean foster, but credited to george lucas, it was first published on november 12, 1976, by ballantine books, several months before the release of the film. We assume this will come on his own website store, and we. Kenner toys games remember this plastic crack star wars blythe littlest pet shop real ghostbusters nostalgia. Buy star wars 1st edition paperback fiction books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Lot of 5 kenner star wars action collection 12 figures. Star wars collector series action collection released in 1998 by kenner a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Make offer six 6 star wars xwing books 1, 37 all 1st editions star wars. The star wars film franchise includes at least 12 movies and is one of the most successful franchises in the history of film. A new hope was the first film to successfully market toys based on the movie. The saga continues in 2006 with a new line of action figures featuring epics from the original star wars called, saga black cards.
A look at how star wars toys were reworked into other lines, and viceversa. Mar 10, 2015 its just another step in star wars evolution from transcendent film property to multimedia empire under the new disney ownership. The table below takes information as given on the cards with. Four darth vader figures, including the original 1978 kenner version. In 1978, kenner was able to sell 42,322,500 action figures. Collection of vintage star wars figures and weapons ebth. Definitely a musthave for any serious star wars toy collector. Most star wars collectors recall receiving carded action figures as children those familiar, colorful mainstays of the toy collecting hobby. From the adventures of luke skywalker is the original title of the novelization of the 1977 film star wars. First ravaged by the ancient jedi wars of old, is slowly grew and repaired itself. Star wars collector series kenner action figure checklist.
Synopsis chronicling the full range of figures which have been available since the inception of star wars in 1977, this reference guide contains more than 2000 images, comparing all of the action figure characters with their onscreen counterparts. Boba fett figurestar wars historystar wars boba fettthe empire strikes backstar wars toysstar wars. Mego refused the offer and the license was subsequently picked up by kenner, a subsidiary of general mills star wars. Star wars the vintage collection archive edition book by blue milk. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. The first wave of star wars 8 action figures screen rant. Vintage star wars action figure guide the checklist incl. 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. The expense of producing tooling alone is enough to put the production of. The top vintage star wars action figures fromkenner. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
From action figures to board games, star wars images have found their way onto an endless number of everyday items and movie memorabilia. The star wars action figure archive sansweet, stephen on. Mego refused the offer and the license was subsequently picked up by kenner, a subsidiary of general mills. Indeed, it is difficult to come up with an object that hasnt become a star wars collectible. All of the action figures on this page are authentic vintage kenner toys from the original star wars. Star wars expanded universe action figures comic packs series. There is continued improvement in figure detail, and card color. The brand new book from original kenner photographer kim d. Star wars took place long ago in a galaxy far, far away, but its epic stories are based on our own history. This is a must have if you are planning to collect classic kenner star wars toys. Star wars collector series kenner action figure checklist the galaxy has never seen a moment of peace. Rebelscum covers all the latest news from hasbro, gentle giant, lego, topps, dark horse, master replicas, sideshow, attakus, code 3 and much more. Featuring original photographs of kenners star wars line of toys from 1977 1979.
Written by nationally renowned toy expert mark bellomo, the book features current values on the secondary market and. Star wars action figure check list 20022004 saga blue card. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The last jedi has been hit with yet another toy leak, this one revealing the first wave of 3. Ever since the transaction, disney has been looking for ways to expand the brand by way of tv shows star wars rebels, books a new dawn, and comics skywalker strikes to consistently engage fans with new material and keep interest in star wars high. This product features luke skywalker with his lightsaber from the return of the jedi film in 1983. Kenners 1998 star wars action figures book on kickstarter posted on march 8, 2015 by gooney bird philip reed from has launched a new kickstarter project for a 96 page hard cover book focused on kenners 1998 star wars expanded universe toy line. Ever since the first star wars movie was released in 1977, this franchise has been a collectibles juggernaut. Various past star wars figures were also rereleased with different cardbacks based on the particular movie, providing multiple opportunities to collect the same action figure.
Vintage star wars action figures from kenner the original vintage star wars action figures line comprised of 21 basic figures from luke skywalker to boba fett, on 12card backs and 20card backs, as they were released in two waves with 12 in the initial wave and another 8 released later. Documenting the history of the kenner star wars packaging designs from 1977 to 1979, a new proof is an amazing book which i am so happy to have in my star wa. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. A collection of twelve original kenner vintage star wars action figures. Seize the force with kenner star wars action figures. Star wars action figure history evolution of star wars. Star wars 1st edition books for sale in stock ebay. A list of the rarest star wars action figures news. I had a modest collection of figures back in the mid 1980s and then picked up again in the early 1990s in a more serious tone as interest was rekindled in these items. If youre an action figure collector, a star wars fan or just an admirer of great. This pair of cases were produced by kenner and open to reveal spaces for storing action figures with labels. Note that this is a timed auction, bids will be entered into an absentee format. This lot includes chewbacca, ig88, greedo, stormtrooper, c3po, admiral ackbar, a gamorian guard, bespin luke skywalker, bossk, 4lom, and two tusken raiders. Oct 25, 2019 the luke skywalker action figure was part of an early bird marketing campaign unleashed by kenner for christmas 1977.
Via our friends at star wars comic books, we learn that john tyler christopher will have a action figure cover on issue 40 of the ongoing star wars comic by marvel celebrating the 40th anniversary of star wars. Basic action figure collection 2002 01 anakin skywalker outland peasant disguise 02 padme amidala arena escape 03 obiwan kenobi coruscant chase 05 kit fisto jedi master 06 super battle droid 07 boba fett kamino escape 04 c3po protocol droid. 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. A galaxy of information on star wars toys, action figures, books, games, comics, miniatures, cards, and other collectibles.
Shop target for star wars action figures at great prices. Return to list of kenner star wars action figures page. The ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures 19771985 is the definitive reference to vintage action figures, accessories, creatures, playsets and vehicles. May 04, 2017 when kenner offered these star wars action figures to shops in 1978, they augmented the line with eight additional figures including obiwan kenobi, darth vader, han solo, and c3po, as well as stormtrooper, star destroyer commander, jawa, and tusken raider figures. At lastan analysis of the historical patterns that influenced the creation and storyline of the star wars saga. Darth vader figures, prisoner han solo and han solo in carbonite figures, emperor palpatine and royal guard figures, emperor palpatine figure, and barquin dan figure. Kenner released more than 100 action figures in their star wars range between 1977 and 1985. An excellent example of a thorough reference guide for collectors of a specific object and its original retail and commercial context. They were also sold via the catalogs of larger department stores, who did much of their christmas business through the mail. The ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures, 19771985. Star wars action figure 19781984 kenner comic books. Fans and collectors can finally trace the evolution of each character in toy form from the time of their first appearance through the designs of today, with pages of amazing and inventive variations crafted to tell the stories of luke skywalker, darth maul.
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