collecting Star Wars action figures – Star Wars Figure Variations

Ever wondered what is the difference between Star Wars Kenner 12 back A B and C cards. ? Here is your answer.

July 26, 2020

by Robert Johnson From My collection News and other Star Wars collecting stuff Vintage Kenner Pix of figures or variations

Here are the 3 earliest Kenner Star Wars card backs. The A B and C. on a US Kenner 12 back . All three shown here are Made in Hong Kong, there are several Lukes and Leia’s that were made in Taiwan, and are much harder to find.

The first Star Wars figures were released on what is called now A SW12 A , all the fronts were the same for all three, but there are differences between the three versions on the back .

The 12 A has a short stubby saber shown, Being the figures originally were to have a double telescoping saber. the first card a 12 A shown below

The 12 B card has an extended Saber , and the same text box below the saber. 12B below.

The 12 C has the same saber, but the paragraph of text has been shortened. 12 C below

Here is a close up detail between the 3 .

12 back B card detail – note longer saber.

12C card back – the text is now shortened in paragraph between sabers

Reproduction SW card back below – this is a fake reproduced card

12ABC

R2-D2 COO Sticker variations

August 25, 2018

by Robert Johnson From My collection Vintage Kenner Pix of figures or 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.

Classic Comic Book Vintage Star Wars toy and collectible ads.

November 24, 2016

by Robert Johnson News and other Star Wars collecting stuff Uncategorized

Here are some great classic Vintage Comic Star Wars Toy ads.

Vintage Kenner Droid Factory playset- base color variations

May 21, 2016

by Robert Johnson From My collection Vintage Kenner Pix of figures or variations

The Droid Factory Playset came out in 1978 in a Star Wars box. It was also released later in a ESB box. The ESB box version is much harder to find.

For the most part all things are similar, although there a distinct variation in the base color can be found.

From researh it appears the Dark Brown base came to late in the ESB box, making the brown base much harder to find. The lighter color base has been found in both SW and ESB boxes.

Of course the coolest part of the Droid factory set is the 3 lever R2-D2. with its funky 3rd plug in leg.

Han Solo white molded legs did you know there is more than one ?

March 20, 2016

by Robert Johnson From My collection Vintage Kenner Pix of figures or variations

If you are a collector or new to collecting Star Wars you need to check your Han Solo figures. The Vintage Kenner Han Solo was first released as a small head figure. And you may have one twice as valuable if you have white molded legs. Pegged the “pinhead” figure. He can be found with several COO versions. The White molded legs was an early production change to the figure. Legs painted black, molded in white. Take look in his peg holes on the bottom of the feet. He can be found on two different COO versions.