Star Wars: The Vintage Collection

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Star Wars: The Vintage Collection is a Star Wars basic action figures toy line produced by the Hasbro company, and released under their "Kenner" brand. The line features modern 'super-articulated' figures in product packaging nearly identical to that of the original Kenner toy series marketed from 1978 until 1984. The Vintage Collection started in the summer of 2010 and continued with new releases throughout 2012. It was preceded by limited 'vintage' style figure issues that were part of The Original Trilogy Collection (2004) and The Saga Collection (2006) lines.

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Hasbro announced at San Diego Comic-Con International 2012 that The Vintage Collection would go on hiatus for two years (its return to coincide with the 3-D re-releases of the original Star Wars Trilogy starting in 2015), however, that schedule fell in flux due to the planned release of The Force Awakens in 2015, and the line was discontinued.

At Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017, it was revealed that the line would make a comeback for 2018. The first figure revealed for the lineup was Rey from Star Wars: The Force Awakens . In May 2017, it was announced that Doctor Aphra from Marvel's Darth Vader comic book had won a fan poll to be included in the line as well. [1]

The toyline officially made its return on April 13, 2018.

The Original Trilogy Collection

WaveNumberCharacterFilm/SeriesRelease DateDescriptionAccessories
   Princess Leia Organa A New Hope    
   Luke Skywalker A New Hope   
   Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi A New Hope   
   Han Solo A New Hope   
   Darth Vader The Empire Strikes Back    
   C-3PO The Empire Strikes Back   
   Yoda The Empire Strikes Back   
   Lando Calrissian The Empire Strikes Back   
   Stormtrooper Return of the Jedi    
   R2-D2 Return of the Jedi   
   Chewbacca Return of the Jedi   
   Boba Fett Return of the Jedi   

The Saga Collection

WaveNumberCharacterFilm/SeriesRelease DateDescriptionAccessories
  Sand PeopleA New Hope   
   Greedo A New Hope   
   Luke Skywalker (X-Wing Pilot)A New Hope   
   Han Solo (Hoth Outfit)The Empire Strikes Back   
  Imperial Stormtrooper (Hoth Battle Gear)The Empire Strikes Back   
  BosskThe Empire Strikes Back   
  IG-88The Empire Strikes Back   
   Luke Skywalker (Bespin Fatigues)The Empire Strikes Back   
   Han Solo (In Trenchcoat)Return of the Jedi   
   Leia Organa (In Combat Poncho)Return of the Jedi   
  Biker ScoutReturn of the Jedi   

The Vintage Collection

"Wave" column denotes wave of original release. Some figures were re-released with later waves. The Sandtrooper figure was released as both VC014 and VC112.

WaveNumberCharacterFilm/SeriesRelease DateDescriptionAccessories
1VC001 Dengar The Empire Strikes Back  Blaster rifle, blaster pistol, backpack, codpiece
1VC002Leia (Hoth Outfit)The Empire Strikes Back   
1VC003 Han Solo (Echo Base)The Empire Strikes Back   
1VC004 Luke Skywalker (Bespin Fatigues)The Empire Strikes Back   
1VC005AT-AT CommanderThe Empire Strikes Back Not identified as General VeersBlaster, armor piece, helmet, goggles, imperial officer cap
1VC006 C-3PO The Empire Strikes Back  face plate, chest plate, leg plate, back control panel, removable right leg
1VC007Dack RalterThe Empire Strikes Back Should correctly appear as "Dak" 
1VC008 Darth Vader The Empire Strikes Back   
1VC008 Darth Vader Return of the Jedi "Revenge of the Jedi" card also 
1VC009 Boba Fett The Empire Strikes Back   
1VC009 Boba Fett Return of the Jedi "Revenge of the Jedi" card also 
1VC010 4-LOM The Empire Strikes Back  Blaster rifle
1VC011Cloud Car PilotThe Empire Strikes Back   
2VC012 Darth Sidious Revenge of the Sith    
2VC013 Anakin Skywalker Revenge of the Sith Later corrected as Darth Vader 
2VC014SandtrooperA New Hope First version - sergeantBlaster rifle, backpack, pauldron
2VC015 Clone Trooper Revenge of the Sith   
2VC016 Obi-Wan Kenobi Revenge of the Sith   
2VC017 General Grievous Revenge of the Sith   
2VC018 MagnaGuard Revenge of the Sith   
2VC019Clone Commander CodyRevenge of the Sith   
2VC020 Yoda Revenge of the Sith   
3VC021 Gamorrean Guard Return of the Jedi  2 battleaxes, vibrolance, helmet
3VC022 Admiral Ackbar Return of the Jedi "Revenge of the Jedi" card also 
3VC023 Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight Outfit)Return of the Jedi "Revenge of the Jedi" card alsoLightsaber, lightsaber hilt, handcuffs
3VC023 Luke Skywalker (Endor Capture)Return of the Jedi "Revenge of the Jedi" card alsoLightsaber, lightsaber hilt, handcuffs
3VC024WooofReturn of the Jedi   
3VC025 R2-D2 Return of the Jedi "Revenge of the Jedi" card also 
3VC026Rebel CommandoReturn of the Jedi  White variantHelmet, blaster rifle, blaster pistol, backpack, trench coat, helmet
7VC026Rebel CommandoRevenge of the Jedi  Black variantHelmet, blaster rifle, blaster pistol, backpack, trench coat, helmet
3VC027 Wicket W. Warrick Return of the Jedi "Revenge of the Jedi" card also 
3VC028 Wedge Antilles Return of the Jedi   
4VC029 Kit Fisto Attack of the Clones    
4VC030 Zam Wesell Attack of the Clones   
4VC031 Obi-Wan Kenobi Attack of the Clones   
4VC032 Anakin Skywalker (Peasant Disguise)Attack of the Clones   
4VC033 Padme Amidala (Peasant Disguise)Attack of the Clones   
4VC034 Jango Fett Attack of the Clones   
4VC035 Mace Windu Attack of the Clones   
4VC036Senate GuardAttack of the Clones   
4VC037 Super Battle Droid Attack of the Clones   
5VC038 Clone Trooper (212th Battalion)Revenge of the Sith   
5VC039 Luke Skywalker (Death Star Escape)A New Hope   
5VC040 R5-D4 A New Hope   
5VC041 Stormtrooper The Empire Strikes Back  Helmet, blaster rifle, blaster
5VC042 Han Solo (Yavin Ceremony)A New Hope   
5VC043 Commander Gree Revenge of the Sith   
6VC044 Luke Skywalker (Dagobah Landing)The Empire Strikes Back   
6VC045Clone TrooperAttack of the Clones   
6VC046AT-RT DriverRevenge of the Sith   
6VC047General Lando CalrissianReturn of the Jedi   
6VC048Weequay (Skiff Master)Return of the Jedi  Vibrolance, blaster pistol
6VC049Fi-Ek Sirch (Jedi Knight)Attack of the Clones   
8VC050Han Solo (Bespin Outfit)The Empire Strikes Back   
8VC051Barriss OffeeAttack of the Clones   
8VC052Rebel Fleet TrooperA New Hope   
8VC053Bom Vimdin (Cantina Patron)A New Hope   
8VC054ARC Trooper Commander Expanded Universe    
8VC055Logray (Ewok Medicine Man)Return of the Jedi   
10VC056Kithaba (Skiff Guard)Return of the Jedi  Vibrolance
10VC057Dr. Evazan (Cantina Patron)A New Hope   
10VC058Aayla SecuraRevenge of the Sith   
10VC059Nom AnorExpanded Universe   
10VC060Clone Trooper (501st Legion)Revenge of the Sith   
 VC061Boba Fett (Prototype Armor)The Empire Strikes Back Mail Away Exclusive 
7VC062Han Solo (in Trench Coat)Return of the Jedi "Revenge of the Jedi" card also 
7VC063B-Wing Pilot (Keyan Farlander)Return of the Jedi "Revenge of the Jedi" card also 
7VC064Princess Leia (Slave Outfit)Return of the Jedi "Revenge of the Jedi" card also 
7VC065Tie Fighter PilotReturn of the Jedi "Revenge of the Jedi" card also 
 VC066Salacious CrumbRevenge of the Jedi Mini Card, SDCC Exclusive 
 VC067Mouse DroidRevenge of the Jedi Mini Card, SDCC Exclusive 
8.1VC068Rebel Soldier (Echo Base)The Empire Strikes Back   
8.1VC069Bastila ShanExpanded Universe   
8.1VC070Ponda Baba (Walrus Man)A New Hope   
15VC071Mawhonic The Phantom Menace  'Movie Heroes' repack 
15VC072Naboo PilotThe Phantom Menace 'Movie Heroes' repack2 Helmets, blaster pistol, cloak
15VC073Aurra SingThe Phantom Menace 'Movie Heroes' repack 
15VC074Gungan WarriorThe Phantom Menace 'Movie Heroes' repack 
9VC075Qui-Gon JinnThe Phantom Menace  Lightsaber
9VC076Obi-Wan KenobiThe Phantom Menace  Lightsaber
9VC077Ratts Tyerell & Pit DroidThe Phantom Menace   
9VC078Battle DroidThe Phantom Menace "2011" figure update 
9VC079Darth SidiousThe Phantom Menace  Lightsaber, lightsaber hilt, plastic hood, cloth cloak
9VC080Anakin Skywalker PadawanThe Phantom Menace   
9VC081Ben Quadinaros & Otoga-222The Phantom Menace  Blaster pistol
9VC082Daultay DofineThe Phantom Menace   
9VC083Naboo Royal GuardThe Phantom Menace  Helmet, blaster
9VC084Queen AmidalaThe Phantom Menace Post-Senate outfit 
9VC085Quinlan VosThe Phantom Menace  Lightsabe, lightsaber hilt, blaster pistol
9VC086Darth MaulThe Phantom Menace First super-articulated version 
11VC087Luke Skywalker (Lightsaber Construction)Return of the Jedi deleted scene Ball-jointed kneesLightsaber, lightsaber hilt, lightsaber construction tool, belt, cloak
11VC088Princess Leia (Sandstorm Outfit)Return of the Jedi deleted scene   
11VC089Lando Calrissian (Sandstorm Outfit)Return of the Jedi deleted scene  Vibroaxe, blaster pistol, helmet, plastic cloak, cloth cloak, scanning device
11VC090Colonel Cracken (Millennium Falcon Crew)Return of the Jedi deleted scene   
11VC091Rebel Pilot (Mon Calamari)Return of the Jedi deleted scene   
12VC092Anakin Skywalker The Clone Wars   Lightsaber, lightsaber hilt
12VC093Darth VaderA New Hope New movie-specific version, ball-jointed hipsLightsaber
12VC094Imperial Navy CommanderA New Hope   
12VC095 Luke Skywalker (Hoth Outfit)The Empire Strikes Back   
12VC096Darth MalgusExpanded Universe   
13VC097Clone Pilot Odd BallRevenge of the Sith   
13VC098Grand Moff TarkinA New Hope  Blaster, Mouse Droid
13VC099Nikto (Skiff Guard)Return of the Jedi   
13VC100Galen Marek (Starkiller)Expanded Universe   
13VC101Shae VizlaExpanded Universe   
15VC102AhsokaThe Clone Wars   
15VC103Obi Wan KenobiThe Clone Wars Clone Trooper Armor 
15VC104LumatReturn of the Jedi   
15VC105Emperor's Royal GuardReturn of the Jedi   
15VC106Nien NumbReturn of the Jedi   
15VC107WeequayReturn of the Jedi   
14VC108Jar Jar BinksThe Phantom Menace 'Lost Line' repack 
14VC109Clone Trooper LieutenantAttack of the Clones 'Lost Line' repack 
14VC110Shock TrooperRevenge of the Sith 'Lost Line' repack 
14VC111Princess Leia (Bespin Outfit)The Empire Strikes Back 'Lost Line' repack 
14VC112SandtrooperA New Hope 2nd version - squad leader; 'Lost Line' repack 
15VC113Republic TrooperExpanded Universe   
15VC114Orrimaako (Prune Face)Return of the Jedi   
14VC115Darth VaderReturn of the Jedi 'Lost Line' repack 
17VC116Rey (Jakku)The Force Awakens   
17VC117Kylo RenThe Force Awakens

The Vintage Collection Fan Favorites

To be released February 2013. [2]

WaveNumberCharacterFilm/SeriesRelease DateDescriptionAccessories
  Darth MaulThe Phantom Menace   
  Luke Skywalker (Lightsaber Construction)Return of the Jedi deleted scene   
  Anakin SkywalkerThe Clone Wars   
  Darth VaderA New Hope   
  Luke Skywalker (Hoth Outfit)The Empire Strikes Back   
  Aayla SecuraRevenge of the Sith   
  Nom AnorExpanded Universe   
  Clone Trooper (501st Legion)Revenge of the Sith   
  Kithaba (Skiff Guard)Return of the Jedi   
  Dr. Evazan (Cantina Patron)A New Hope   
   Wedge Antilles Return of the Jedi   
  Barriss OffeeAttack of the Clones   
  Han Solo (Bespin Outfit)The Empire Strikes Back   
  Bom Vimdin (Cantina Patron)A New Hope   
  ARC Trooper CommanderExpanded Universe   
  Logray (Ewok Medicine Man)Return of the Jedi   
   Gamorrean Guard Return of the Jedi   
  Rebel Fleet TrooperA New Hope   
  Clone Pilot Odd BallRevenge of the Sith   
  Grand Moff TarkinA New Hope  Blaster, Mouse Droid
  Nikto (Skiff Guard)Return of the Jedi   
  Galen Marek (Starkiller)Expanded Universe   
  Shae VizlaExpanded Universe   

Exclusive Releases

Revenge of the Jedi Set

San Diego Comic Con 2011 exclusive. 14 characters from "Return of the Jedi" on a card with the original logo for the movie: "Revenge of the Jedi". Figures were packaged in a flat circular Death Star package. 6 of the figures were new releases to the Vintage Collection (the Han in Trenchcoat figure being a Vintage Collection rerelease of the Saga Collection figure), 7 of the figures were variants due to the new card, and the Rebel Trooper figure was an African American variant of the original. All figures were released as Wave 7 except for Salacious Crumb and Mouse Droid mini card figures which were exclusive to this set (although they were given VC numbers). The Mouse Droid was also released as an accessory with the Grand Moff Tarkin figure.

WaveNumberCharacterFilm/SeriesRelease DateDescriptionAccessories
 VC008 Darth Vader Revenge of the Jedi   
 VC009 Boba Fett Revenge of the Jedi   
 VC022 Admiral Ackbar Revenge of the Jedi   
 VC023 Luke Skywalker Endor CaptureRevenge of the Jedi   
 VC025 R2-D2 Revenge of the Jedi   
 VC026Rebel CommandoRevenge of the Jedi African American Variant 
 VC027 Wicket Revenge of the Jedi   
 VC041 Stormtrooper Revenge of the Jedi   
 VC062Han Solo (in Trench Coat)Revenge of the Jedi   
 VC063B-Wing Pilot (Keyan Farlander)Revenge of the Jedi   
 VC064Princess Leia (Slave Outfit)Revenge of the Jedi   
 VC065Tie Fighter PilotRevenge of the Jedi   
 VC066Salacious CrumbRevenge of the Jedi Mini Card, Comic Con Exclusive 
 VC067Mouse DroidRevenge of the Jedi Mini Card, Comic Con Exclusive 

Carbonite Chamber Pack

San Diego Comic Con 2012 exclusive. 6 Figures (1 from each movie of the Star Wars series) in a pack surrounding the Jar Jar Binks in Carbonite figure. The 6 figures were released on a never before seen card style—the so-called Kenner 'Lost Line' packaging—that was apparently considered for the original series release in 1978. The "Jar Jar Binks (in Carbonite)" figure appeared on a standard 'vintage collection' style card (with the Phantom Menace logo on it). All six regular figures were also released at retail on regular vintage style cards as wave 14. The Jar Jar Binks in Carbonite was never released in stores, nor assigned a "VC" number.

WaveNumberCharacterFilm/SeriesRelease DateDescriptionAccessories
  Jar Jar Binks (in carbonite)The Phantom Menace   
  Jar Jar BinksStar Wars   
  Clone Trooper LieutenantStar Wars   
  Shock TrooperStar Wars   
   Sandtrooper Star Wars   
  Princess Leia (Bespin Outfit)Star Wars   
  Darth VaderStar Wars Engulfed in Lightning 

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