Not all Jabba The Hutt’s are alike- here is an example of some Jabba coo variations From the Vintage Star Wars Kenner release of figures. Some of the Jabba’s have a more yellowish paint spray over the belly, some do not.
Jabba was one of the ROTJ toys made in Mexico, (MIM) so the US 
L to R coo 1,2,3,
Jabba was one of the ROTJ toys made in Mexico, (MIM) so the US Kenner versions and Lili Ledy versions are very similar, shown in the middle here with the more yellowish belly.
Pix R Johnson
It’s Halloween month !!
I thought I would share the awesomeness of those Halloween’s past- STAR WARS STYLE . 
Here is a collection from the Star Wars Ben Cooper Vinyl Halloween costumes. The masks themselves have become a hot collectible of their own in recent years. Most collectors prefer the entire outfit, with the box, mask’s alone are rather desirable. Because of the fragility of the mask, finding a great sample is getting harder. Consequently, finding a costume itself that is not torn on a seam can be difficult.
There are several scarce variations of masks and costumes. One of the rarest is the Silver Boba Fett mask resembling early concept artwork.
For those unfortunate few whose parents got late to the store they may have settled for the simple rain poncho costume.
There are several versions of the boxes. the earliest version you could find Star wars costumes was the generic Ben Cooper box. By 1979 Star Wars boxes filled the shelves. 
The masks themselves also have many iterations. Here is an example of Darth Vader mask variations.
Here is a great selection of mask images of star wars costumes
and some images from the plastic costumes —
Happy Halloween and happy collecting
For more information on Ben cooper check out this wiki page.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Cooper,_Inc
I’ve been busy updating my guide to vintage Star Wars figure variations.
So yes even the best editor can miss Word spell check errors.
and I have corrected some errors due to erronous Ebay postings by sellers claiming everything is a POCH or Ledy nowadays.
The new update should be ready this late fall. here is one new addition. !
a recently found Hollow cheeks Tusken Raider- Sandpeople.—coo var. – well new to me anyways !
So now that makes four versions total of him in the world. got any to share.? Here is the corresponding coo marks for the Tusky’s
Happy collecting and thanks for all who have bought my guide and are following my site or Facebook posts. !
Did you know Hammerhead has an unusual neck paint color variation. Here are 2 Kenner US Hong Kong Figures. Here is comparison of neck colors- notice one a darker brown.
The other variations of Hammerhead include the Off Vein and ON vein type versions.
There is Euro PBP Variant, and an assortment of variants in the directions his eyes are looking.
He can also be found unusually faded out- greenish, not really a variant, but unique.
here are some bagged versions as well
If your a vintage Collector of Kenner Star Wars figures you likely at some point to have been fortunate enough to find an original collection of figures within a vinyl carry case. Its always fun to see what is under the trays. Once I found a bunch of the GM stickers, and several sabers hidden in the vinyl fold.
There are several versions of the Vinyl cases, and until recently not a real desirable collectors item, recently they have been increasing in value, but can still be found in the $20 to $30 US range. Some are more rarer than others, which is pointed out below. So here are the cases.” Images are from my first revision to my Vintage Star Wars Action figure guide check it out ! The first revision will will focus on and include in some accessories, and playsets. To get the guide got to SHOP on the Menu. and instructions to download.
www.starwarsfigurevariations.com
ESB Cases
Images from Star Wars Force Awakens action figures
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/markcassidycbm/news/?a=123973
From comicbookmovie.com
Some Boba Fett variants. – note all the colors of the chest plates Left 2 HK middle TAIWANS, 2nd to end Ledy, far right a PALITOY. More Details laid out in my Guide to Vintage Kenner Figure variations. I also lay out rarity of figures and additional variant info
Debate could be had about the origins or authenticity of the Blue training ball. My Theory is it is original and perhaps a very early version. I will point out t the Falcon which I got it with also had the arm riveted in. I have seen several over the years with this rivet. Was it a dad fix, an early version. ?That I am not sure.
Here is the Blue ball, black ball and a reproduction ball- or bead.
The blue and the black appear to be the same mold
The middle pix also shows the mold mark of the ship.
A collection of MPC model Kits that were available in the Early Star Wars Era 1978- 1979. Some kits, the droids and the space ships were re releases in similar boxes through the Star Wars era and reissued again in the late 1980’s early 1990’s . The Vans , particularly Darth Vader are very hard to find.
The Millennium Falcon Kit was a great model, over 24″ long, it was large. ! I recall customizing mine adding more lights landing and rear lights.- and fluorescent paint, and a more modified interior- wish i still had that one !
Can you help !!
WANTED: If you have these figure or pix, and can share in this format- A front back head and COO shot close up on a WHITE background I would very much appreciate it: Heres a list of needed- Ill update list as I flush out the last edits and pages.
looking for pix or purchase and credit you in this figure guide.
thanks Robert
Bib fortuna- w scarred (cut) coo mold bump. unknown if it exists for sure.
BOBA fett – taiwan w painted head
Boba feet Droids- black belt
C3po rem. limbs no coo w’ type 1982 extending into leg joint – . Ledy
Chewy Poch black bag
Cloud car pilot- tri or Pal no coo fig
Cloud car pilot PBP – scarred coo
Death Squad Commander- no coo Meccano? i line
Droids c3po-
Droids R2 glassitle US
ANY PROOFS OT FIRST SHOTS!
ANY “JAPAN” MARKED – Darth stormy etc.
ANY TOPTOYS except stormy
4LOM- rare PBP w details of chest plate
ATST Driver – Ledy version
BARADA 1984 version
BIB FORTUNAS = Ledy and odd colored capes
Biker scout: MADE IN/ PBP tri figure
BOBA : Ledy slot removable rocket figure l / TAIWAN w Charcoal belt / painted head
BOSSK= Super green limbs PBP version extended coo coo overpainted face
C3PO ledy variants JAPAN takara REM limbs Ledy var and ledy basket, DROIDS any
Darth Toptoys Darth TAIWAN only coo
Death Squad commander- Meccano Tri figure-? – one line GMFGI1977 coo
Death star droid = no coo ? Does it exist .. ?
Dewback no coo ?? dies it exist
Han hoth made in coo
hoth rebel PBP
JAWA- Ledy rem hood – not repro bootleg / and JAWA TOLTOY –
KLAATU SKIFF black hood- unpainted hood – staff ledy
LANDO black neck PBP or POCH?
Logray Top TOYS
LUKE FARMBOY- Meccano 3 line coo/w /black face paint- /Glasslite / no coo – one line small GMFGI1977 LL type w yellow/ Toffe /and dark brown hair.
LUKE BESPIN – PBP brown boots
LUKE HOTH PBP Scarred coo
LUKE JEDI TOPTOYS and gun detail
POWER DROID no coo
LEIA white gown – no coo scarred?
LEIA HOTH – Meccano – black hair w no coo LL GMFGI1977 one line
Leia Endor Ledy w cape detail
R2 – Ledy vars w good pix of decal front straight on.
R2 Droid factory Palitoy version w good pix of the decal also
R2 Sensor no coo Euro var-
Rw Pop up – glasslite- and droids version
R5D4 Uzay-
Rancor Keeper no coo – raised scarred line below ? w plum pants -?
SQUIDHEAD- CAPE COLOR EXAMPLES AND LEDY
STORMY- Takara
Rebo band Ledy and led box front on
Teebo: Brown eyes ledy
Tie pilot : No coo Large emblem Mecc / PBP ?
YODA: Toptoys
thanks appreciate the help