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Wars Action Figure Collection:
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Leia Organa :
Princess Leia Organa
Kenner
1978
One
of the initial figures in the original Kenner Star Wars action
figure line, Princess Leia's first action figure featured the
rebel leader in her classic white gown. Due to molding limitations
at the time, and for ease of play, her legs were separate turned
her gown into a more practical pants suit, much like a 1970s woman
on the go!
Her
face was almost devoid of features or girlish charm -- but the
toymakers did see fit to give her a bust and, most importantly,
her trademark bun hairdo to set her apart from the more masculine
members of the Kenner Star Wars action figure line. She came
complete with a plastic sheet cape and her rather disproportional
blaster, prove in itself that a princess can pull up her sleeves
and do battle.
This
Leia action figure was re-released on cards for Star Wars, The
Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, always using the
same image of her standing in the command center of the Rebel
Base during the tense moments of the Battle of Yavin. Because
Kenner did not see fit to make figures for Aunt Beru Lars or
Mon Mothma, Princess Leia is the only human female featured
in the 93-character Kenner Star Wars action figure line.
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