Star Wars Action Figure, Darth Vader, 1978-1985

Summary

George Lucas's science fiction classics, the original Star Wars trilogy of movies, captured the imaginations of adults and children alike. Toy manufacturers eagerly sought the right to sell licensed toys based on these movies. Toys such as this action figure based on a characters from the film defined childhood for many during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

George Lucas's science fiction classics, the original Star Wars trilogy of movies, captured the imaginations of adults and children alike. Toy manufacturers eagerly sought the right to sell licensed toys based on these movies. Toys such as this action figure based on a characters from the film defined childhood for many during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Artifact

Action figure

Date Made

1978-1985

Creators

Lucasfilm, Ltd. 

Kenner Products Company 

Place of Creation

United States, Ohio, Cincinnati 

China, Hong Kong 

Creator Notes

Copyright of Lucasfilm, Ltd., manufactured in Hong Kong by Kenner Products of Cincinnati, Ohio

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2000.76.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Donna R. Braden

Material

Plastic
Vinyl

Color

Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 4.25 in

Inscriptions

©G.M.F.G.I. 1977 / HONG KONG

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