Lot # 72: 1981 Star Wars Canada: C-3PO ESB 45-Back AFA 60y (ROTJ Transition)

Category: Star Wars

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One of the most intriguing Kenner Star Wars pieces we’ve offered. Rarely seen!

According to theswca.com:

“Unlke their American counterpart, Kenner Canada had an effective method of updating outdated ESB figures once the new movie hit and Return of the Jedi product started hitting the shelves: stickers bearing the ROTJ logo were simply applied over the old ESB logos. Unlike the ROTJ logo that Kenner commonly used on their carded figures, however, the sticker versions employed a nifty double-bordered version very similar to the older SW and ESB logos. This was probably done in order to allow the smaller ROTJ logo to cover the whole of the larger ESB design.”

 

Very unique! Our example is an attractive specimen complete with transitional ROTJ stickers. Imperfections throughout including a lightly tinted bubble with a few dings at the top. Veteran Star War collectors will appreciate this one nonetheless. It’s the first we’ve offered in our auctions. Freshly graded by AFA in December 2024. Encapsulated by AFA (60y, 60-60-85), #16859506

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