Imperial / Speeder Bike
Action Figure Set
1996 (manufactured)
1996 (manufactured)
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George Lucas's six Star War films were released between 1977 and 2005. The first one, Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) became the most successful film in history and grossed over $290 million. It was not only the film that became a success but also the mechandising that was produced along side the film. The films captured the public's imagination and paved the way for the merchandising that accompanies many films today. A whole host of toy figures, spacecrafts and vehicles were available, as well as costumes, stationery, bedroom accessories and slippers.
This toy vehicle and figure are an Imperial Stormtrooper and Speeder bike. It was produced by Hasbro under the Kenner name after it took over the company in 1991. As the toys had sold so well after the first films it was decided to re-release a new range which was known as Power of the Force 2.
This toy vehicle and figure are an Imperial Stormtrooper and Speeder bike. It was produced by Hasbro under the Kenner name after it took over the company in 1991. As the toys had sold so well after the first films it was decided to re-release a new range which was known as Power of the Force 2.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Title | Imperial / Speeder Bike (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Card & plastic |
| Brief description | Boxed Imperial Stormtrooper and Speeder bike toy from Star Wars, part of the 'Power of the Force' line made by Kenner in Mexico in 1996. |
| Physical description | The figure is made of plastic and is a replica model of the stormtrooper figures from the Star Wars films. The trooper is wearing a uniform that is black and white with a white helmet. The Speeder bike is made of grey and brown plastic and has an action - as it impacts in play it explodes into pieces. The box is made of card with a clear window at the front to see the product through. It is printed with an image of the toy in action, there is a picture of Darth Vader in the top left corner and the Star Wars logo next to it. There is text below in a foreign languages. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Star Wars
La Guerra De Las Galaxias
La Guerre des Etoiles |
| Credit line | Given by Hasbro UK |
| Production | kenner was brought by Hasbro in 1991. This re-released range of Star War toys were known as Power of the Force 2. |
| Summary | George Lucas's six Star War films were released between 1977 and 2005. The first one, Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) became the most successful film in history and grossed over $290 million. It was not only the film that became a success but also the mechandising that was produced along side the film. The films captured the public's imagination and paved the way for the merchandising that accompanies many films today. A whole host of toy figures, spacecrafts and vehicles were available, as well as costumes, stationery, bedroom accessories and slippers. This toy vehicle and figure are an Imperial Stormtrooper and Speeder bike. It was produced by Hasbro under the Kenner name after it took over the company in 1991. As the toys had sold so well after the first films it was decided to re-release a new range which was known as Power of the Force 2. |
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| Accession number | B.231:1 to 3-2009 |
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| Record created | October 15, 2009 |
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