Kenner released a collection of 96 action figures in their Star Wars range between 1977 and 1985, not including the blue Snaggletooth, Rebo Band and variations of some of the figures. [1] [2] 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.
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. [3] [4] One version of C-3PO was discontinued. [5] [6] [7] [ page needed ]
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. [8] On card-backs the two Bespin Security Guards are shown separately, but still labeled with the same name. C-3PO (Removable Limbs) – No. 69430 / No. 69600 – was finally confirmed to exist on a U.S. release 45-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" card in 2018. [9]
Additional action figures, consisting of a taller blue Snaggletooth, and the three members of the Rebo Band (Max Rebo, Sy Snootles and Droopy McCool), were produced for inclusion in Kenner Star Wars toy sets, but were never released on blister cards. Jabba the Hutt and several other Star Wars creatures were also produced for this line, but are not generally considered part of the action figure line-up.
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 |
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A | 12-Back "Star Wars" | Luke Skywalker | No. 38180 | 1977 [10] |
A | 12-Back "Star Wars" | Princess Leia | No. 38190 | 1977 [11] |
A | 12-Back "Star Wars" | Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2) | No. 38200 | 1977 [12] |
A | 12-Back "Star Wars" | Chewbacca | No. 38210 | 1977 [13] |
A | 12-Back "Star Wars" | See-Threepio (C-3PO) | No. 38220 | 1977 [14] |
A | 12-Back "Star Wars" | Darth Vader | No. 38230 | 1977 [15] |
A | 12-Back "Star Wars" | Stormtrooper | No. 38240 | 1977 [16] |
A | 12-Back "Star Wars" | Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi | No. 38250 | 1977 [17] |
A | 12-Back "Star Wars" | Han Solo | No. 38260 | 1977 [18] |
A | 12-Back "Star Wars" | Jawa | No. 38270 | 1977 [19] |
A | 12-Back "Star Wars" | Sand People | No. 38280 | 1977 [20] |
A | 12-Back "Star Wars" | Death Squad Commander | No. 38290 | 1977 [21] |
B | 20-Back "Star Wars" | Greedo | No. 39020 | 1978 [22] |
B | 20-Back "Star Wars" | Hammerhead | No. 39030 | 1978 [23] |
B | 20-Back "Star Wars" | Snaggletooth | No. 39040 | 1978 [24] |
B | 20-Back "Star Wars" | Walrus Man | No. 39050 | 1978 [25] |
B | 20-Back "Star Wars" | Luke Skywalker: X-wing Pilot | No. 39060 | 1978 [26] |
B | 20-Back "Star Wars" | R5-D4 | No. 39070 | 1978 [27] |
B | 20-Back "Star Wars" | Death Star Droid | No. 39080 | 1978 [28] |
B | 20-Back "Star Wars" | Power Droid | No. 39090 | 1978 [28] |
C | 21-Back "Star Wars" | Boba Fett | No. 39250 | 1979 [29] |
D | 31-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Leia Organa (Bespin Gown) | No. 39720 | 1980 [30] |
D | 31-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | FX-7 | No. 39730 | 1980 [31] |
D | 31-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Imperial Stormtrooper (Hoth Battle Gear) | No. 39740 | 1980 [32] |
D | 31-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Rebel Soldier (Hoth Battle Gear) | No. 39750 | 1980 [33] |
D | 31-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Bossk (Bounty Hunter) | No. 39760 | 1980 [34] |
D | 31-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | IG-88 | No. 39770 | 1980 [35] |
D | 31-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Luke Skywalker (Bespin Fatigues) | No. 39780 | 1980 [36] |
D | 31-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Han Solo (Hoth Outfit) | No. 39790 | 1980 [37] |
D | 31-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Lando Calrissian | No. 39800 | 1980 [38] |
D | 31-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Bespin Security Guard | No. 39810 | 1980 [39] |
E | 32-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Yoda | No. 38310 | 1980 [40] |
F | 41-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Ugnaught | No. 39319 | 1981 [41] |
F | 41-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Dengar | No. 39329 | 1981 [42] |
F | 41-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Han Solo (Bespin Outfit) | No. 39339 | 1981 [43] |
F | 41-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Lobot | No. 39349 | 1981 [44] |
F | 41-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Leia (Hoth Outfit) | No. 39359 | 1981 [45] |
F | 41-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Rebel Commander | No. 39369 | 1981 [46] |
F | 41-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | AT-AT Driver | No. 39379 | 1981 [47] |
F | 41-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Imperial Commander | No. 39389 | 1981 [48] |
F | 41-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | 2-1B | No. 39399 | 1981 [49] |
G | 45-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2) (with Sensorscope) | No. 69420 / No. 69590 | 1982 [50] |
G | 45-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | C-3PO (Removable Limbs) | No. 69430 / No. 69600 | 1982 [51] |
G | 45-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Luke Skywalker (Hoth Battle Gear) | No. 69610 | 1982 [52] |
G | 45-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | AT-AT Commander | No. 69620 | 1982 [53] |
G | 45-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | (Twin-Pod) Cloud Car Pilot | No. 69630 | 1982 [54] |
G | 45-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Bespin Security Guard | No. 69640 | 1982 [55] |
H | 48-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | 4-LOM | No. 70010 | 1982 [56] |
H | 47-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Zuckuss | No. 70020 | 1982 [56] |
I | 47-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" | Imperial Tie Fighter Pilot | No. 70030 | 1982 [53] |
J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Admiral Ackbar | No. 70310 | 1982 [57] |
J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight Outfit) | No. 70650 | 1983 [58] |
J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Princess Leia Organa (Boushh Disguise) | No. 70660 | 1983 [59] |
J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Gamorrean Guard | No. 70670 | 1983 [60] |
J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Emperor's Royal Guard | No. 70680 | 1983 [61] |
J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Chief Chirpa | No. 70690 | 1983 [62] |
J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Logray (Ewok Medicine Man) | No. 70710 | 1983 [63] |
J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Klaatu | No. 70730 | 1983 [64] |
J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Rebel Commando | No. 70740 | 1983 [65] |
J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Weequay | No. 70760 | 1983 [66] |
J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Squid Head | No. 70770 | 1983 [67] |
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 / No. 71590 | 1983 |
J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Lando Calrissian (Skiff Guard Disguise) | No. 70830 | 1983 |
J | 65-Back "Return of the Jedi" | Nien Nunb | 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 (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 (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 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 (in Battle Poncho) | No. 93710 | 1985 |
M | 92-Back "Power of the Force" | Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2) 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 (in Carbonite Chamber) | No. 93770 | 1985 |
M | 92-Back "Power of the Force" | Luke Skywalker (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 (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 | 92-Back "Power of the Force" (sold outside U.S.) | Yak Face | No. 93840 | 1985 |
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