Did you have the 1978 C-3PO action figure? Did it shoot missiles from its chest? Probably not, unless you lived in Japan. Was your Hoth Snowtrooper action figure blue? Not unless you had the “Blue Stars” action figure sold in Turkey. These are just a couple of examples of how the Star Wars action figures and toys around the world differed from the Kenner line familiar to kids growing up in the USA from 1977 to 1985. Buy tickets to look at the far-reaching popularity of those toys from Argentina to the United Kingdom and what was unique in other countries: different packaging, different sizes, and even completely different toys.
Refreshments and appetizers will be provided, including Space Camper Cosmic IPA donated by Boulevard Brewing Company. Attendees are invited to see every action figure toy made by Kenner Toys from 1978-1985 by viewing The Nostalgia Awakens: Retro Kenner Star Wars Action Figure Toys before each talk.
This project is supported in part by the City of Kansas City, Missouri Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund.
