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Vintage Star Wars Toys and Action FiguresStar Wars figures and toys changed movie merchandising. The nearly 100 action figures were produced during the run of the original Star Wars movies, and they, along with their ships and accessories, are among today's hottest collectibles. -
Luke Skywalker in Ceremonial Outfit: Kenner's 1996 Action Figure of a New Hope's HeroAlthough Luke Skywalker only wore four outfits in Star Wars - Episode IV: A New Hope, it took Kenner Toys and Hasbro 19 years to release a 3.75-inch action figure depicting the Classic Trilogy's hero in his ceremonial outfit from the film's Throne Room scene.
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Kenner/Hasbro's Grand Moff Tarkin Action Figure: Rare, Hard-to-find Rendition of Star Wars' Ruthless Death Star Commander First Appeared in 1996Although Kenner Toys rendered most of the original Star Wars Trilogy's Imperial characters as 3.75-inch action figures during their original production run of 1978-1985, the one glaring exception was Grand Moff Tarkin.
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My Five Favorite Toys Which Are No Longer MadeWe take a look at 5 toys that I liked a as kid that are no longer made or have made a comeback after 30 years of being out of production.
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Top Ten Toys of Yesterday: 1970sAre the toys of the 70s making a comeback? While some never left store shelves, others are popping back on. -
Kenner Starting Lineups Figures Highly Collectible Compared to McFarlaneKenner's Starting Lineup superstar collectibles are becoming a hot commodity among fans, but did you know that some of these figures are worth hundreds of dollars? Most of these figures come from Kenner's football series from the 1980s.
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Star Wars Galactic Heroes from Hasbro: The Best Star Wars Toys in YearsThe toys stand about 1.5 inches - 2 inches tall and are the coolest Star Wars toys in a long time. At a point where Hasbro is ruining everything good about Star Wars collecting, they got it right this time.
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A Look at Kenner/Hasbro's Lak Sivrak Star Wars Action FigureNot as detailed as the current 21st Centuty action figures, this 1998 action figure is still a nice Star Wars collectible.
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Hasbro's Hoth Attack Wampa is an Improvenent on Kenner's '80s ReproductionIn the early '80s, Kenner Toys issued a ho-hum action figure based on the snow monster that attacks Luke Skywalker on Hoth. The 2003 Hasbro re-issue is more detailed and matches the 1997 Special Edition's wampa.
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The Coolest Toys of the '90sThere were many popular toys and games in this decade, although not as many as the 1980s. -
Very Affordable Christmas Toys for Children on EBayThis article is for parents who are looking to buy their children toys at affordable prices. Batman figures seem to be highly popular among children these holidays and there are online sites that sell them very cheap. -
My Favorite Toys from the 1980sFeeling nostalgic? Take a trip down memory lane with these toys from the 1980s.
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A Guide to Hasbro Star Wars Figures and Toys from 1995 to 1999Hasbro revived the Star Wars toy franchise in 1995, creating hundreds of figures and toys. Here is a guide to the "Power of the Force" line issued from 1995 to 1999. -
Vintage American Toys Can Be Very ValuableA look at some of the top American vintage toy companies and their items. -
Top Ten Toys of Yesterday: 1960sToday's children are playing with toys that came out when their grandparents were young and these toys have not changed much over the years as their initial introduction into society was done so well. -
Rare Batman Animated Series Action Figures by KennerDuring the early 1990s, Batman fans witnessed the best Batman animated ever shown on television. The show's success led to its own line of action figures. These action figures are highly collectible, but a little bit on the expensive side.
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A Look at Hasbro/Kenner's "Death Star Escape" Cinema Scene Three-PackAlmost half of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope deals with Princess Leia's rescue from the Death Star, and this is the best three-packs based on that sequence.
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Toys and the Christmas WishlistHave you made your list yet...
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A Look at the Evolution of a Collectible from "a Galaxy Far, Far, Away...."Kenner unwittingly revolutionized the toy industry when it became one of the few licensees of Star Wars merchandise in 1977, but its original figures and playsets are eclipsed by more detailed versions from its successor Hasbro.
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A Look at Hasbro's 1997 Re-Issue Luke Skywalker Action FigureKenner's initial Luke Skywalker figures were marred by lack of extras and blandness. Since the 1990s, however, Hasbro's toymakers have endeavored to capture Star Wars fans' hearts, minds, and wallets with more extras and better detailing.
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The Power of the Dark Side: A Look at Hasbro's Darth Vader - Dagobah Action FigureHasbro, like Kenner before it, has made many variants of the Dark Lord's action figure, but this is the only one that can be used to recreate Luke Skywalker's Force vision on Dagobah.
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Guide to Star Wars 30th Anniversary Action FiguresHere is the full list of action figures and toys from the Hasbro Star Wars 30th Anniversary Collection. -
A Look at Hasbro's Darth Vader with Imperial Interrogation DroidReleased in 1999 as part of Hasbro's Power of the Force 2 Collection, this version not only includes the menacing little torture robot seen in Episode IV, but also comes with a "talking" Dark Lord of the Sith
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"Here They Come!" a Look at Hasbro's TIE BomberSince 1978, the TIE Fighter and its variants has been an important part of any serious Star Wars collection; the TIE Bomber's rarity makes it a must-get item.
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The History of Star Wars Presented as a Two-Person PlayThis is not an article. It is a history of the making of Star Wars. And, yes, you do have our permission to perform it for no money. You wanna charge for the performance....let's talk. -
All About AutismThis paper describes the different types of autism and the symptoms for each type. The paper also presents potential treatment options and possible causes, as well as discussing the lives of those with autism, and the families of those with autism.
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The Summer of STAR WARSA brief detour along a warm highway of reminiscence in which I describe my introduction to STAR WARS fandom and also review a book dedicated to the STAR WARS toy-collecting experience.
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Collectibles from that Galaxy Far, Far Away: A Look at Hasbro's "Jabba's Dancing Girls"Although it might be hard to find, collectors can search for this rare three-pack of action figures featuring Rystall, Greeata, and Lyn Me
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Sports Briefs: Micro Profits in MLBHumor columnist Christopher Wilson writes about The Original Micro Stars Collector's Series, a collection of 2-inch tall figures of baseball players produced in 1995--toys from back in the day before Barry Bonds took Flintstone's vitamins. -
A Look at Hasbro's "Luke Skywalker: Hoth Attack" Action FigureAlthough Kenner/Hasbro has released several action figures depicting Luke Skywalker as he appears in the first 15 minutes or so of The Empire Strikes Back, this 2003 figure has better, more accurate detailing.
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A Look at Hasbro's Darth Vader - Emperor's Wrath Action FigureAlthough Kenner and Hasbro have re-issued Darth Vader action figures since he first appeared as a 3.75-inch toy replica, this variant is rather uniquely detailed.
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Bobble Head Figurines with High Detail: Corinthian Headliners Finally Making a Comeback to Sport CollectiblesCorinthian Headliners were very popular bobble head like figurines during the late 1990s. These figures originated in the United Kingdom and finally made their way to the United States. They seem to be very popular internationally.
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Dash Rendar's Outrider is an Average Star Wars ToyDash Rendar's Outrider is a starship toy from the "Shadows Of The Empire" collection which does not include an action figure and is a pretty average play experience.
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Stretch Armstrong... The Movie?The classic toy is getting the movie treatment. Here's what we know so far.
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"The Diva Cooks a Goose" by Krista DavisFourth novel in the domestic diva series
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The Collector's Guide to Star Wars' Droids and Ewoks CartoonsThe short-lived Star Wars cartoons of the 1980's, "droids" and Ewoks," spawned a line of action figures that collectors now search for. -
A Look at Hasbro Toy Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back Collection 1: Luke Skywalker Bespin Duel Action FigureIn company with Darth Vader: Bespin Duel, this figure of the Classic Trilogy's main hero is worth searching for.
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Top 10 Songs of the 1960'sThe Top Ten Songs of the 1960's lists, year by year, Billboards Top Ten and other music that never made it but should have. It also highlights some interesting historical facts about the Societal upheaving decade.
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A History of Parker BrothersThis was the genius of George S. Parker
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A Look at Hasbro's Star Wars: Episode I Sebulba's PodracerHasbro's Star Wars Episode I Sebulba's Podracer is a reasonably well-designed reproduction of the villainous racing champion's speedy vehicle
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