When did Kenner sign a licensing deal with George Lucas and 20th Century Fox?
Kenner signed the licensing deal in mid-1977. The film had already been released on the 25th of May 1977 before the company was ready to produce toys.
Questions about Kenner Star Wars action figures
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What items were included in the Kenner Star Wars Early Bird Certificate Package?
The package contained a certificate redeemable for four action figures including Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, and R2-D2. It also held a diorama display stand, stickers, and a Star Wars fan club membership card.
How many different cardback front-rear combinations exist for Kenner Star Wars figures today?
There are 57 recognized cardback front-rear combinations for these figures. This count excludes figures released through overseas companies or the Droids and Ewoks ranges.
Which countries distributed Kenner Star Wars figures under local licenses outside the US?
Local licenses existed in the UK via Palitoy, Spain via PBP/Poch, France via Meccano, Germany via Parker, Japan via Takara and Popy, Australia via Toltoys, Mexico via Lili Ledy, and Brazil via Glasslite.
When did Kenner discontinue production of its Star Wars action figures?
Kenner discontinued production by mid-1985 after demand slowed. Sales had reached $100 million annually in both 1978 and 1979 before this decline occurred.