Did you know there are several variations.
Star Wars Vintage Kenner figures with more than one date of manufacture how many are there ?
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The Vintage Kenner toy line spanned 8 years from 1977 to 1985. The figures with 1977 dates hit the store shelves for the 1978 Christmas season. Over the years there have been a few figure that actually carry more than one date of manufacture on them.
The first is the original R2-D2- which can be found with both a 1977, and a few with 1978, although the latter is very rare.
This is likely the result of a a result of the mold for R5-D4, which also can be found with both a 1977 and 1978 date. The R5-D4 is most often found with a 1978, although he can be found with a no coo and a MIHK 1977 mark.
Lando Skiff Guard can be found with a 1982 and 1983 date. the 1982 only it appears on any Made in Mexico Lili Ledy figures. The 1982 is much more valuable here in the USA.
The last figure to be found with two dates is Barada. which has a 1984 that is very rare and issued it appears mostly in Europe, and 1985. The 1985 is common can be found on both baggie figures as well as card back figures.
There are numerous other figures that have no date, or no coo, or a date /coo that has been cut off. There are hundreds of Coo mark variations , all which I show in my guide. So to answer the question 4. But wait there’s more…
1995 a collectors box set was releases with a vintage style Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Chewbacca, and Han solo, They resemble the original figs, but are a new mold. These are dated 1995 and made in China.
The more recent Retro collection has added to the mix a whole slew of newer dated figures so be aware. It’s always good to look over the legs and the butt…. of your action figures…. You people…
happy collecting
Reproduction R2-D2 Card back – what to look for on reproduction card backs.
How to identify a reproduction Kenner 12 back Star Wars card back – some tips and what to look for.
repro 12 back R2-D2 card.
Reproduction card backs are becoming more prevalent on the market. Some dubious sellers are trying to sell them as new. Here are some tips and what to look for.
-Hanger location – Correct location and cut on the right should be centered above the T also note the color of the repro card back a lighter gray card.
repro left orignal right. 
-Bubble- Its pretty obvious here the repro bubble on the left . note size and edges.
repro left. original right 
-Fonts- the price font is incorrect – the number font is also incorrect. Ages 4 and up incorrect font when compared to the original .
original left repro right 
Blister seal on bubble- should have a pebbled look to card
Color of card and sheen are different on repro cards. they are flatter less glossy and smoother in finish .
The figures on tases cards are most likely authentic, although it is hard to say with our close inspection all the accessories are. Beware of Fakes. Happy collecting.
R2-D2 COO Sticker variations
Take a close look at your R2-D2 stickers did you know there are variations of the sticker itself. Some which specific to the particular COO mark.
R2 has become a much harder figure to get in excellent condition in the recent years and you should always make sure your sticker is not a reproduction. See more info in my guide on Star Wars action figure variations.
Gold Limited Edition Stormtrooper- umm.. Nope ..
Recently A collector sent over these images asking if they are authentic. A Rare Gold Limited Edition Stormtrooper. Sorry collectors this is about as fake a custom as you can get. It is obviously a gold painted stormtrooper on a reproduction cardback with a repro bubble. Note the awful footer as well. It is obvious from the font it is a reproduction card back. This figure was never released in the 1977-1984 era. It likely originated in Europe where repro bubbles and card backs are prevalent .
If you like customs it is another one to add to your collection, but buyer beware, it has little value and is not a legitimate Kenner release.
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1979 Kenner Product Catalog A look inside
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Page Images from 1979 Kenner Products Catalog. It is crazy to look at the figures shown in the stills and think of the value all three Double Telescoping Figures, and a Vinyl Cape Jawa. The catalog premiers Boba Fett with the concept art pictures as well. Look and drool. Concept Catalogs have been becoming increasingly popular to collectors and are rare prices are going form $200 and up for issues, – the Oldest being the rarest.
Kenner Star Wars X-wing Fighter some variations to look for
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The X-Wing Fighter is one of the most popular and known ships in the Star Wars toy universe. The first version of the fighter was released in 1978 By Kenner. If you are a collector of Vintage Star Wars toys and collectibles there are some things you might want to look out for in understanding valuations.
The first boxed versions of the X wing and most Star Wars toys had the LP logo on the box. The LP (long Play) logo was removed for the second release of the box. LP logo boxes are worth a little more as they were the first release. Both versions had the same white X- Wing ship.
The early X-wings are mld marked ©GMFGI- (General Mills Fun Group Incorporated) a division of Kenner , and dated 1978 There are 2 versions of the mold mark – the earliest version of the X wing contained the Pat. Pending body and most likely came in early LP boxes. The more common ship is the non Pat Pending ships.
Finding an X-Wing box white special offer sticker, or any Star Wars toy for that matter is like finding gold and can double to quadrouple the value of your box very easily.
The rarest box with a white Kenner X wing ship is the red ESB box. ESB saw the release of the Grey X wing and most ESB ships were the later grey X wing, that included the Battle damage stickers in a redesigned box.
Some things to look out for in collecting vintage Star Wars toys and a little help in understanding why on
e may sell for double or triple another even if they look similar- happy collecting
