movie trilogy. Over 90 unique action figures were produced and sold from 1977 to 1985. Between 1977 and 1984, 300 million Star Wars action figures were sold; Kenner's success motivated creators of other action-adventure movies to market their own action figure line.
These plastic action figures were 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
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.
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).
Although Hasbro continues to produce a variety of toys relating to all six Star Wars films, the original Kenner toys are the most sought-after by collectors .
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.
| "Wave" | Debut package card | Action figure (verbatim from debut package) | Product no. (on card) | Debut year |
|---|
| A |
12-Back "Star Wars" |
Luke SkywalkerLuke Skywalker is the main protagonist of the Star Wars films Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi...
|
No. 38180 |
1977 |
| A |
12-Back "Star Wars" |
Princess Leia OrganaPrincess Leia Organa Solo is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. She is portrayed by actress Carrie Fisher in A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and The Star Wars Holiday Special. Aiden Barton appeared as an infant Leia in Revenge of the Sith...
|
No. 38190 |
1977 |
| A |
12-Back "Star Wars" |
Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2R2-D2 , is a fictional droid in the Star Wars universe, an astromech droid...
) |
No. 38200 |
1977 |
| A |
12-Back "Star Wars" |
ChewbaccaChewbacca, nicknamed Chewie, is a Wookiee character in Star Wars franchise. In the series' narrative chronology, he appears in the films Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the...
|
No. 38210 |
1977 |
| A |
12-Back "Star Wars" |
See-Threepio (C-3POC-3PO is a 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 Star Wars: 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 VaderDarth Vader is the central antagonist in George Lucas' original Star Wars trilogy and his final prequel, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. In the original Star Wars trilogy, Vader is embodied by David Prowse, though Sebastian Shaw makes a brief cameo as the unmasked Vader. In Star Wars...
|
No. 38230 |
1977 |
| A |
12-Back "Star Wars" |
Stormtrooper |
No. 38240 |
1977 |
| A |
12-Back "Star Wars" |
Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi |
No. 38250 |
1977 |
| A |
12-Back "Star Wars" |
Han Solo Han Solo, played by Harrison Ford, is a fictional smuggler and "reckless mercenary" in the Star Wars franchise. Introduced in the film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope , Solo and his Wookiee first mate, Chewbacca , become involved in the Rebel Alliance against the evil Galactic Empire...
|
No. 38260 |
1977 |
| A |
12-Back "Star Wars" |
Jawa Jawa may refer to:*Jawa , a fictional alien species from Star Wars*Jawa Motors, a manufacturer of motorcycles based in the Czech Republic*Jawa: Mammoth Secret, a video game*Jawa or Java, an island in Indonesia...
|
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 SkywalkerLuke Skywalker is the main protagonist of the Star Wars films Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi...
: X-WingX-wings are fictional starfighters from the original Star Wars trilogy and the Star Wars 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 is a character in the Star Wars fictional universe. A bounty hunter hired by Darth Vader to track down the Millennium Falcon, he is the "next major villain" after Vader in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back...
|
No. 39250 |
1979 |
| D |
31-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" |
Leia Organa (Bespin Bespin is a fictional planet in Star Wars films and books. The planet was first seen in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. In the early Star Wars films, planets were usually depicted with one single environmental characteristic: Tatooine was a desert planet; Endor was a forest moon; Hoth...
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 (HothIn the fictional universe of Star Wars, Hoth is the sixth planet of a remote system of the same name. It is a world covered in snow and ice, with numerous moons, and pelted by meteorites from a nearby asteroid belt...
Battle Gear) |
No. 39740 |
1980 |
| D |
31-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" |
Rebel Soldier (HothIn the fictional universe of Star Wars, Hoth is the sixth planet of a remote system of the same name. It is a world covered in snow and ice, with numerous moons, and pelted by meteorites from a nearby asteroid belt...
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 SkywalkerLuke Skywalker is the main protagonist of the Star Wars films Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi...
(BespinBespin is a fictional planet in Star Wars films and books. The planet was first seen in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. In the early Star Wars films, planets were usually depicted with one single environmental characteristic: Tatooine was a desert planet; Endor was a forest moon; Hoth...
Fatigues) |
No. 39780 |
1980 |
| D |
31-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" |
Han Solo Han Solo, played by Harrison Ford, is a fictional smuggler and "reckless mercenary" in the Star Wars franchise. Introduced in the film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope , Solo and his Wookiee first mate, Chewbacca , become involved in the Rebel Alliance against the evil Galactic Empire...
(HothIn the fictional universe of Star Wars, Hoth is the sixth planet of a remote system of the same name. It is a world covered in snow and ice, with numerous moons, and pelted by meteorites from a nearby asteroid belt...
Outfit) |
No. 39790 |
1980 |
| D |
31-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" |
Lando CalrissianLando Calrissian is a 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 is a fictional planet in Star Wars films and books. The planet was first seen in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. In the early Star Wars films, planets were usually depicted with one single environmental characteristic: Tatooine was a desert planet; Endor was a forest moon; Hoth...
Security Guard |
No. 39810 |
1980 |
| E |
32-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" |
YodaYoda is a character in the Star Wars fictional universe, appearing in the three prequel trilogy films as well as the second and third original films. Yoda dies in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, when he is around 800 years old. He is widely considered to be the greatest Jedi of all time...
|
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, played by Harrison Ford, is a fictional smuggler and "reckless mercenary" in the Star Wars franchise. Introduced in the film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope , Solo and his Wookiee first mate, Chewbacca , become involved in the Rebel Alliance against the evil Galactic Empire...
(BespinBespin is a fictional planet in Star Wars films and books. The planet was first seen in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. In the early Star Wars films, planets were usually depicted with one single environmental characteristic: Tatooine was a desert planet; Endor was a forest moon; Hoth...
Outfit) |
No. 39339 |
1981 |
| F |
41-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" |
Lobot |
No. 39349 |
1981 |
| F |
41-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" |
Leia (HothIn the fictional universe of Star Wars, Hoth is the sixth planet of a remote system of the same name. It is a world covered in snow and ice, with numerous moons, and pelted by meteorites from a nearby asteroid belt...
Outfit) |
No. 39359 |
1981 |
| F |
41-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" |
Rebel Commander |
No. 39369 |
1981 |
| F |
41-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" |
AT-ATWalkers are fictional 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....
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-D2R2-D2 , is a fictional droid in the Star Wars universe, an astromech droid...
) (with Sensorscope) |
No. 69420 / No. 69590 |
1982 |
| G |
45-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" |
C-3POC-3PO is a 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 Star Wars: 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 SkywalkerLuke Skywalker is the main protagonist of the Star Wars films Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi...
(HothIn the fictional universe of Star Wars, Hoth is the sixth planet of a remote system of the same name. It is a world covered in snow and ice, with numerous moons, and pelted by meteorites from a nearby asteroid belt...
Battle Gear) |
No. 69610 |
1982 |
| G |
45-Back "The Empire Strikes Back" |
AT-ATWalkers are fictional 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....
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 is a fictional planet in Star Wars films and books. The planet was first seen in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. In the early Star Wars films, planets were usually depicted with one single environmental characteristic: Tatooine was a desert planet; Endor was a forest moon; Hoth...
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 is a character in the Star Wars fictional universe. He first appears in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi and later is a supporting character in the Star Wars Expanded Universe of novels, video games, and comic books.- Depiction :As described in the Expanded Universe series,...
|
No. 70310 |
1983 |
| J |
65-Back "Return of the Jedi" |
Luke SkywalkerLuke Skywalker is the main protagonist of the Star Wars films Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi...
(Jedi Knight Outfit) |
No. 70650 |
1983 |
| J |
65-Back "Return of the Jedi" |
Princess Leia OrganaPrincess Leia Organa Solo is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. She is portrayed by actress Carrie Fisher in A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and The Star Wars Holiday Special. Aiden Barton appeared as an infant Leia in Revenge of the Sith...
(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 CalrissianLando Calrissian is a 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 OrganaPrincess Leia Organa Solo is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. She is portrayed by actress Carrie Fisher in A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and The Star Wars Holiday Special. Aiden Barton appeared as an infant Leia in Revenge of the Sith...
(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, played by Harrison Ford, is a fictional smuggler and "reckless mercenary" in the Star Wars franchise. Introduced in the film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope , Solo and his Wookiee first mate, Chewbacca , become involved in the Rebel Alliance against the evil 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-STWalkers are fictional 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....
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 SkywalkerLuke Skywalker is the main protagonist of the Star Wars films Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi...
(in Battle Poncho) |
No. 93710 |
1985 |
| M |
92-Back "Power of the Force" |
Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2R2-D2 , is a fictional droid in the Star Wars universe, an astromech droid...
) 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, played by Harrison Ford, is a fictional smuggler and "reckless mercenary" in the Star Wars franchise. Introduced in the film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope , Solo and his Wookiee first mate, Chewbacca , become involved in the Rebel Alliance against the evil Galactic Empire...
(in Carbonite Chamber) |
No. 93770 |
1985 |
| M |
92-Back "Power of the Force" |
Luke SkywalkerLuke Skywalker is the main protagonist of the Star Wars films Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi...
(Imperial Stormtrooper Outfit) |
No. 93780 |
1985 |
| M |
92-Back "Power of the Force" |
Anakin SkywalkerAnakin Skywalker is a central character in the Star Wars saga. He is the main protagonist of the prequel trilogy, which follows his rise as a vessel of The Force, his fall to the dark side, and his ultimate redemption. In the prequel films, Anakin is a Jedi Padawan, and later a Jedi Knight of...
|
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 CalrissianLando Calrissian is a 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 |
action figures are included in a scene in which Elliot is introducing E.T. to objects in his everyday life. The scene begins with
Ralph Wiggum says "I bent my Wookie" when he falls on his figure of Chewbacca. Ralph also enters a diorama of re-packaged
action figures. His collection includes