Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Explained

Star Wars: The Vintage Collection is a Star Wars basic action figures toy line produced by the Hasbro company, and released under their "Kenner" brand. The line features modern 'super-articulated' figures in product packaging nearly identical to that of the original Kenner toy series marketed from 1978 until 1984. The Vintage Collection started in the summer of 2010 and continued with new releases throughout 2012. It was preceded by limited 'vintage' style figure issues that were part of The Original Trilogy Collection (2004) and The Saga Collection (2006) lines.

Hasbro announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2012 that The Vintage Collection would go on hiatus for two years (its return to coincide with the 3-D re-releases of the original Star Wars Trilogy starting in 2015), however, that schedule fell in flux due to the planned release of The Force Awakens in 2015, and the line was discontinued.

At Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017, it was revealed that the line would make a comeback for 2018. The first figure revealed for the lineup was Rey from . In May 2017, it was announced that Doctor Aphra from Marvel's Darth Vader comic book had won a fan poll to be included in the line as well.[1]

The toyline officially made its return on April 13, 2018.

The Original Trilogy Collection

WaveNumber class=unsortable CharacterFilm/SeriesRelease Dateclass=unsortable Descriptionclass=unsortable Accessories
  Princess Leia Organa4A New Hope   
  Luke Skywalker4A New Hope   
  Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi4A New Hope   
  Han Solo4A New Hope   
  Darth Vader5The Empire Strikes Back   
  C-3PO5The Empire Strikes Back   
  Yoda5The Empire Strikes Back   
  Lando Calrissian5The Empire Strikes Back   
  Stormtrooper6.2Return of the Jedi   
  R2-D26.2Return of the Jedi   
  Chewbacca6.2Return of the Jedi   
  Boba Fett5Return of the Jedi   

The Saga Collection

WaveNumber class=unsortable CharacterFilm/SeriesRelease Dateclass=unsortable Descriptionclass=unsortable Accessories
  Sand People4A New Hope   
  Greedo4A New Hope   
  Luke Skywalker (X-Wing Pilot)4A New Hope   
  Han Solo (Hoth Outfit)5The Empire Strikes Back   
  Imperial Stormtrooper (Hoth Battle Gear)5The Empire Strikes Back   
  Bossk5The Empire Strikes Back   
  IG-885The Empire Strikes Back   
  Luke Skywalker (Bespin Fatigues)5The Empire Strikes Back   
  Han Solo (In Trenchcoat)6.2Return of the Jedi   
  Leia Organa (In Combat Poncho)6.2Return of the Jedi   
  Biker Scout6.2Return of the Jedi   

The Vintage Collection

"Wave" column denotes wave of original release. Some figures were re-released with later waves. The Sandtrooper figure was released as both VC014 and VC112.

WaveNumber class=unsortable CharacterFilm/SeriesRelease Dateclass=unsortable Descriptionclass=unsortable Accessories
1VC001 Dengar5The Empire Strikes Back  Blaster rifle, blaster pistol, backpack, codpiece
1VC002Leia (Hoth Outfit)5The Empire Strikes Back   
1VC003 Han Solo (Echo Base)5The Empire Strikes Back   
1VC004 Luke Skywalker (Bespin Fatigues)5The Empire Strikes Back   
1VC005 AT-AT Commander5The Empire Strikes Back Not identified as General VeersBlaster, armor piece, helmet, goggles, imperial officer cap
1VC006 C-3PO5The Empire Strikes Back  face plate, chest plate, leg plate, back control panel, removable right leg
1VC007 Dack Ralter5The Empire Strikes Back Should correctly appear as "Dak" 
1VC008 Darth Vader5The Empire Strikes Back   
1VC008 Darth Vader6.2Return of the Jedi "Revenge of the Jedi" card also 
1VC009 Boba Fett5The Empire Strikes Back   
1VC009 Boba Fett6.2Return of the Jedi "Revenge of the Jedi" card also 
1VC010 4-LOM5The Empire Strikes Back  Blaster rifle
1VC011 Cloud Car Pilot5The Empire Strikes Back   
2VC012 Darth Sidious3Revenge of the Sith   
2VC013 Anakin Skywalker3Revenge of the Sith Later corrected as Darth Vader  
2VC014 Sandtrooper4A New Hope First version - sergeantBlaster rifle, backpack, pauldron
2VC015 Clone Trooper3Revenge of the Sith   
2VC016 Obi-Wan Kenobi3Revenge of the Sith   
2VC017 General Grievous3Revenge of the Sith   
2VC018 MagnaGuard3Revenge of the Sith   
2VC019 Clone Commander Cody3Revenge of the Sith   
2VC020 Yoda3Revenge of the Sith   
3VC021 Gamorrean Guard6.2Return of the Jedi  2 battleaxes, vibrolance, helmet
3VC022 Admiral Ackbar6.2Return of the Jedi "Revenge of the Jedi" card also 
3VC023 Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight Outfit)6.2Return of the Jedi "Revenge of the Jedi" card alsoLightsaber, lightsaber hilt, handcuffs
3VC023 Luke Skywalker (Endor Capture)6.2Return of the Jedi "Revenge of the Jedi" card alsoLightsaber, lightsaber hilt, handcuffs
3VC024 Wooof6.2Return of the Jedi   
3VC025 R2-D26.2Return of the Jedi "Revenge of the Jedi" card also 
3VC026 Rebel Commando6.2Return of the Jedi White variantHelmet, blaster rifle, blaster pistol, backpack, trench coat, helmet
7VC026 Rebel Commando6.0Revenge of the Jedi Black variantHelmet, blaster rifle, blaster pistol, backpack, trench coat, helmet
3VC027 Wicket W. Warrick6.2Return of the Jedi "Revenge of the Jedi" card also 
3VC028 Wedge Antilles6.2Return of the Jedi   
4VC029 Kit Fisto2.0Attack of the Clones   
4VC030 Zam Wesell2.0Attack of the Clones   
4VC031 Obi-Wan Kenobi2.0Attack of the Clones   
4VC032Anakin Skywalker (Peasant Disguise)2.0Attack of the Clones   
4VC033 Padmé Amidala (Peasant Disguise)2.0Attack of the Clones   
4VC034 Jango Fett2.0Attack of the Clones   
4VC035 Mace Windu2.0Attack of the Clones   
4VC036 Senate Guard2.0Attack of the Clones   
4VC037 Super Battle Droid2.0Attack of the Clones   
5VC038 Clone Trooper (212th Battalion)3Revenge of the Sith   
5VC039 Luke Skywalker (Death Star Escape)4A New Hope   
5VC040 R5-D44A New Hope   
5VC041 Stormtrooper5The Empire Strikes Back  Helmet, blaster rifle, blaster
5VC042 Han Solo (Yavin Ceremony)4A New Hope   
5VC043 Commander Gree3Revenge of the Sith   
6VC044 Luke Skywalker (Dagobah Landing)5The Empire Strikes Back   
6VC045 Clone Trooper2.0Attack of the Clones   
6VC046 AT-RT Driver3Revenge of the Sith   
6VC047 General Lando Calrissian6.2Return of the Jedi   
6VC048 Weequay (Skiff Master)6.2Return of the Jedi  Vibrolance, blaster pistol
6VC049 Fi-Ek Sirch (Jedi Knight)2.0Attack of the Clones   
8VC050 Han Solo (Bespin Outfit)5The Empire Strikes Back   
8VC051 Barriss Offee2.0Attack of the Clones   
8VC052 Rebel Fleet Trooper4A New Hope   
8VC053 Bom Vimdin (Cantina Patron)4A New Hope   
8VC054ARC Trooper Commander7Expanded Universe   
8VC055Logray (Ewok Medicine Man)6.2Return of the Jedi   
10VC056 Kithaba (Skiff Guard)6.2Return of the Jedi  Vibrolance
10VC057 Dr. Evazan (Cantina Patron)4A New Hope   
10VC058 Aayla Secura3Revenge of the Sith   
10VC059 Nom Anor7Expanded Universe   
10VC060 Clone Trooper (501st Legion)3Revenge of the Sith   
 VC061 Boba Fett (Prototype Armor)5The Empire Strikes Back Mail Away Exclusive 
7VC062 Han Solo (in Trench Coat)6.0Return of the Jedi "Revenge of the Jedi" card also 
7VC063 B-Wing Pilot (Keyan Farlander)6.0Return of the Jedi "Revenge of the Jedi" card also 
7VC064 Princess Leia (Slave Outfit)6.0Return of the Jedi "Revenge of the Jedi" card also 
7VC065 Tie Fighter Pilot6.0Return of the Jedi "Revenge of the Jedi" card also 
 VC066 Salacious Crumb6.0Revenge of the Jedi Mini Card, SDCC Exclusive 
 VC067 Mouse Droid6.0Revenge of the Jedi Mini Card, SDCC Exclusive 
8.1VC068 Rebel Soldier (Echo Base)5The Empire Strikes Back   
8.1VC069 Bastila Shan 7Expanded Universe   
8.1VC070 Ponda Baba (Walrus Man)4A New Hope   
15VC071 Mawhonic1The Phantom Menace 'Movie Heroes' repack 
15VC072 Naboo Pilot1The Phantom Menace 'Movie Heroes' repack2 Helmets, blaster pistol, cloak
15VC073 Aurra Sing1The Phantom Menace 'Movie Heroes' repack 
15VC074 Gungan Warrior1The Phantom Menace 'Movie Heroes' repack 
9VC075 Qui-Gon Jinn1The Phantom Menace  Lightsaber
9VC076 Obi-Wan Kenobi1The Phantom Menace  Lightsaber
9VC077 Ratts Tyerell & Pit Droid1The Phantom Menace   
9VC078 Battle Droid1The Phantom Menace "2011" figure update 
9VC079 Darth Sidious1The Phantom Menace  Lightsaber, lightsaber hilt, plastic hood, cloth cloak
9VC080 Anakin Skywalker Padawan1The Phantom Menace   
9VC081 Ben Quadinaros & Otoga-2221The Phantom Menace  Blaster pistol
9VC082 Daultay Dofine1The Phantom Menace   
9VC083 Naboo Royal Guard1The Phantom Menace  Helmet, blaster
9VC084 Queen Amidala1The Phantom Menace Post-Senate outfit 
9VC085 Quinlan Vos1The Phantom Menace  Lightsabe, lightsaber hilt, blaster pistol
9VC086 Darth Maul1The Phantom Menace First super-articulated version 
11VC087 Luke Skywalker (Lightsaber Construction)6.1Return of the Jedi deleted scene Ball-jointed kneesLightsaber, lightsaber hilt, lightsaber construction tool, belt, cloak
11VC088 Princess Leia (Sandstorm Outfit)6.1Return of the Jedi deleted scene   
11VC089 Lando Calrissian (Sandstorm Outfit)6.1Return of the Jedi deleted scene  Vibroaxe, blaster pistol, helmet, plastic cloak, cloth cloak, scanning device
11VC090 Colonel Cracken (Millennium Falcon Crew)6.1Return of the Jedi deleted scene   
11VC091 Rebel Pilot (Mon Calamari)6.1Return of the Jedi deleted scene   
12VC092 Anakin Skywalker2.1The Clone Wars  Lightsaber, lightsaber hilt
12VC093 Darth Vader4A New Hope New movie-specific version, ball-jointed hips Lightsaber
12VC094 Imperial Navy Commander4A New Hope   
12VC095 Luke Skywalker (Hoth Outfit)5The Empire Strikes Back   
12VC096 Darth Malgus7Expanded Universe   
13VC097 Clone Pilot Odd Ball3Revenge of the Sith   
13VC098 Grand Moff Tarkin4A New Hope  Blaster, Mouse Droid
13VC099Nikto (Skiff Guard)6.2Return of the Jedi   
13VC100 Galen Marek (Starkiller)7Expanded Universe   
13VC101Shae Vizla7Expanded Universe   
15VC102 Ahsoka 2.1The Clone Wars   
15VC103 Obi-Wan Kenobi2.1The Clone Wars Clone Trooper Armor 
15VC104 Lumat6.2Return of the Jedi   
15VC105 Emperor's Royal Guard6.2Return of the Jedi   
15VC106 Nien Numb6.2Return of the Jedi   
15VC107 Weequay6.2Return of the Jedi   
14VC108 Jar Jar Binks1The Phantom Menace 'Lost Line' repack 
14VC109 Clone Trooper Lieutenant2.0Attack of the Clones 'Lost Line' repack 
14VC110 Shock Trooper3Revenge of the Sith 'Lost Line' repack 
14VC111 Princess Leia (Bespin Outfit)5The Empire Strikes Back 'Lost Line' repack 
14VC112 Sandtrooper4A New Hope 2nd version - squad leader; 'Lost Line' repack 
15VC113 Republic Trooper7Expanded Universe   
15VC114 Orrimaako (Prune Face)6.2Return of the Jedi   
14VC115 Darth Vader 6.2Return of the Jedi 'Lost Line' repack 
17VC116 Rey (Jakku)6.2The Force Awakens   
17VC117Kylo RenThe Force Awakens

The Vintage Collection Fan Favorites

To be released February 2013.[2]

WaveNumber class=unsortable CharacterFilm/SeriesRelease Dateclass=unsortable Descriptionclass=unsortable Accessories
  Darth Maul1The Phantom Menace   
  Luke Skywalker (Lightsaber Construction)6.1Return of the Jedi deleted scene   
  Anakin Skywalker2.1The Clone Wars   
  Darth Vader4A New Hope   
  Luke Skywalker (Hoth Outfit)5The Empire Strikes Back   
  Aayla Secura3Revenge of the Sith   
  Nom Anor7Expanded Universe   
  Clone Trooper (501st Legion)3Revenge of the Sith   
  Kithaba (Skiff Guard)6.2Return of the Jedi   
  Dr. Evazan (Cantina Patron)4A New Hope   
  Wedge Antilles6.2Return of the Jedi   
  Barriss Offee2.0Attack of the Clones   
  Han Solo (Bespin Outfit)5The Empire Strikes Back   
  Bom Vimdin (Cantina Patron)4A New Hope   
  ARC Trooper Commander7Expanded Universe   
  Logray (Ewok Medicine Man)6.2Return of the Jedi   
  Gamorrean Guard6.2Return of the Jedi   
  Rebel Fleet Trooper4A New Hope   
  Clone Pilot Odd Ball3Revenge of the Sith   
  Grand Moff Tarkin4A New Hope  Blaster, Mouse Droid
  Nikto (Skiff Guard)6.2Return of the Jedi   
  Galen Marek (Starkiller)7Expanded Universe   
  Shae Vizla7Expanded Universe   

Exclusive Releases

Revenge of the Jedi Set

San Diego Comic Con 2011 exclusive. 14 characters from "Return of the Jedi" on a card with the original logo for the movie: "Revenge of the Jedi". Figures were packaged in a flat circular Death Star package. 6 of the figures were new releases to the Vintage Collection (the Han in Trenchcoat figure being a Vintage Collection rerelease of the Saga Collection figure), 7 of the figures were variants due to the new card, and the Rebel Trooper figure was an African American variant of the original. All figures were released as Wave 7 except for Salacious Crumb and Mouse Droid mini card figures which were exclusive to this set (although they were given VC numbers). The Mouse Droid was also released as an accessory with the Grand Moff Tarkin figure.

WaveNumber class=unsortable CharacterFilm/SeriesRelease Dateclass=unsortable Descriptionclass=unsortable Accessories
 VC008 Darth Vader6.0Revenge of the Jedi   
 VC009 Boba Fett6.0Revenge of the Jedi   
 VC022 Admiral Ackbar6.0Revenge of the Jedi   
 VC023 Luke Skywalker Endor Capture6.0Revenge of the Jedi   
 VC025 R2-D26.0Revenge of the Jedi   
 VC026 Rebel Commando6.0Revenge of the Jedi African American Variant 
 VC027 Wicket6.0Revenge of the Jedi   
 VC041 Stormtrooper6.0Revenge of the Jedi   
 VC062 Han Solo (in Trench Coat)6.0Revenge of the Jedi   
 VC063 B-Wing Pilot (Keyan Farlander)6.0Revenge of the Jedi   
 VC064 Princess Leia (Slave Outfit)6.0Revenge of the Jedi   
 VC065 Tie Fighter Pilot6.0Revenge of the Jedi   
 VC066 Salacious Crumb6.0Revenge of the Jedi Mini Card, Comic Con Exclusive 
 VC067 Mouse Droid 6.0Revenge of the Jedi Mini Card, Comic Con Exclusive 

Carbonite Chamber Pack

San Diego Comic Con 2012 exclusive. 6 Figures (1 from each movie of the Star Wars series) in a pack surrounding the Jar Jar Binks in Carbonite figure. The 6 figures were released on a never before seen card style—the so-called Kenner 'Lost Line' packaging—that was apparently considered for the original series release in 1978. The "Jar Jar Binks (in Carbonite)" figure appeared on a standard 'vintage collection' style card (with the Phantom Menace logo on it). All six regular figures were also released at retail on regular vintage style cards as wave 14. The Jar Jar Binks in Carbonite was never released in stores, nor assigned a "VC" number.

WaveNumber class=unsortable CharacterFilm/SeriesRelease Dateclass=unsortable Descriptionclass=unsortable Accessories
  Jar Jar Binks (in carbonite)1The Phantom Menace   
  Jar Jar BinksStar Wars   
  Clone Trooper LieutenantStar Wars   
  Shock TrooperStar Wars   
  SandtrooperStar Wars   
  Princess Leia (Bespin Outfit)Star Wars   
  Darth Vader Star Wars Engulfed in Lightning 

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Doctor Aphra Wins Hasbro's Star Wars Fan Figure Vote! In early 2018, it was announced that Hasbro would launch a crowd funded site, HASLAB, and the first project was Star Wars The Vintage Collection Jabba's Sail Barge. 4 May 2017. StarWars.com.
  2. Web site: Update On Upcoming Star Wars Vintage Collection. The Toyark. December 11, 2012. December 11, 2012.