Stars Wars – A History of Merchandise
By Sherrie Jones
The Stars Wars saga began over 30 years ago when George Lucas released the first film – A New Hope in 1977 and it has been a roller coaster of success ever since, despite the fact that George Lucas was expecting the film to flop when it debuted on the big screen and by 2005 the franchise had amassed over a staggering 20 million after six major films and countless merchandise lines.
The films have made a huge impact on people’s lives and …
Bring home the adventure and share Star Wars™ with your whole family – when Star Wars: The Original Trilogy comes to Blu-ray Disc from Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment!
The Original Trilogy is presented unfortunately in the Special Edition versions which does see some enhancements to some scenes but does come with the poor ‘new’ Star Wars Jabba scene and the Jedi, Jabba’s Palace musical.
To be released beginning on September 12 internationally and on September 16 in North America, in gorgeous high definition and with pristine, 6.1 DTS …
No Droids Allowed!
The UK Palitoy version of the Cantina Playset has different detailing and was constructed in a yellow vacuum-formed plastic as opposed to the hard-moulded plastic version of the Kenner version.
The Palitoy version of the playset also came with a removable duelling action stand, where as the Kenner version had this feature built into the playset base.
Other noticable difference include cardboard bar doors and bar assembly.
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Action playset authentically depicts the adventures of the JAWAS on LUKE SKYWALKER’S home planet, TATOOINE. Simulated desert sand dune base with boulders and cave for hiding. Action lever allows JAWAS to capture R2-D2 or knock over other STAR WARS action figures in mock battles. Replica of escape landing pod pops open and holds R2-D2 and C-3PO or any other two STAR WARS action figures. Detachable SANDCRAWLER backdrop has manual elevator that lifts JAWAS and other action figures into SANDCRAWLER. Assembly required. Ages 4 and up
Source: 1980 Kenner …
Land Speeder is Controlled by Sound! Looks just like Luke Skywalker’s vehicle in Star Wars. It travels along by itself, and the remote control clicker (looks just like R2-D2) moves the Land Speeder left, right, forward or back– from up to 16 ft. away! Has hidden wheels so it seems to float. Can carry action figures sold below. (Figure shown not included.) Plastic. 11 in. long. Uses 4 “AA” batteries–not included
Source: 1979 J.C. Penney Christmas Catalog
Sold exclusively through J.C Penney between 1978 and 1980 the Sonic Controlled Land Speeder …