Original Star Wars Action Figures 1977
Kenner released more than 100 action figures in their star wars range between 1977 and 1985.
Original star wars action figures 1977. Fast free shipping on many items. The card front is the same as the original release but the backs of the card now show 20 or 21 figures hence the term 20 21 back. Great deals on 1977 star wars action figures. Unsurprisingly almost all of them are from the 1977 1979 period when star wars toys were just getting onto the market.
Episode 5 of corsellos retro treasures antiques and other cool things examines star wars action figures. In 1979 additional star wars figures where added to the assortment. This checklist represents one of everything kenner originally intended for retail within its star wars action figure line. From 4 lom to zuckuss presents the first in a new series of action figure checklists.
The following list looks at 10 of the most valuable star wars action figures. These are the original star wars action figures from 1977 and in this episode we look at. When the first wave of star wars early bird action figure sets began arriving on the market in 1978 the original darth vader obi wan kenobi and luke skywalker figures came with a telescoping lightsaber accessory. 1 2 the table below takes information as given on the cards with which each action figure debuted.
The kenner toy company produced a line of star wars action figures based on characters in the original star wars movie trilogy. The small plastic weapon of the jedi knight would rise out from the hollow arm of each figure then a thinner piece would further rise out. Some of the cards also have a promotion for a free boba fett action figure. Needless to say their popularity was off the charts and kenner had a hit on their hands until well into the mid 80s.
The ebay listing claims that it was taken out of the original case from 1978 and immediately stored in a safe place. Vintage star wars action figures. Back in 1977 twelve characters were immortalized by kenner as the first star wars action figures ever. In most cases the general market value of the figure is listed.
This list does not include any loose variants package variants. Over 100 unique action figures were produced and sold from 1978 to 1985 during which time more than 300 million star wars action figures were sold. R2 d2 and c 3po were among the 12 original kenner star wars action figures. Which was launched in 1977 with their early bird mail away offer.
Kenner began producing new star wars action figures in 1995. One of the most rare star wars 12 back action figures on the market today is the graded chewbacca green bowcaster variation.