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  1. USA. Availability. 1978–. Materials. plastic. Between 1978 and 1985, Kenner produced and sold action figures based on the Star Wars franchise. From a line of over 100 unique toys, a total of more than 300 million units were sold during their original run. Kenner began producing new Star Wars action figures in 1995.

  2. May 22, 2015 · Star Wars. Toys. When Star Wars released in 1977, the face of science fiction in popular culture was changed forever — but a year later, the movie helped transform the toy industry as well ...

  3. Dec 16, 2015 · A long time ago…. Back in 1976, a young George Lucas could be found shopping around the rights to make toys for his ambitious new space opera. Lucas was understandably eager to tie up a deal, as ...

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  5. Kenner Products, known simply as Kenner, was an American toy company founded in 1946. Throughout its history, the Kenner brand produced several highly recognizable toys and merchandise lines including action figures like the original series of Star Wars, Jurassic Park and Batman as well as die cast models. The company was closed and merged by ...

  6. Dec 14, 2015 · Dec 14 2015 |. Made in America. A still from a 1970s television commercial advertising Star Wars toys produced in Cincinnati by Kenner Products. Kenner Products manufactured the original line of toys in the United States. A long time ago in a galaxy far far away, Star Wars toys were Made in America. If you’ve stepped into a retail ...

  7. May 4, 2017 · With the release of Return of the Jedi, Kenner had released over 79 unique character designs in its Star Wars action figure range. Figures in this range include Admiral Ackbar, Bib Fortuna, Biker Scout, Wicket W. Warwick, Gamorrean Guard, The Emperor, B-Wing Pilot, Rancor Keeper, and 8D8. A “Sy Snootles and the Rebo Band” boxed set of Star ...

  8. Jan 7, 2018 · Until, of course, Disney bought Lucasfilm for $4.5 billion in 2012, and our current, rejuvenated Star Wars mania took hold. There’s a singular pleasure that comes with holding a Star Wars toy ...

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