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Star Wars Expanded Universe Action Figures
The Kenner Corporation first
attempted to introduce a small line of character from Star Wars not
directly related to the films and based on the cartoon series of the
Droids and Ewoks . Two crossover characters remained popular: A-Wing
Pilot and Boba Fett the Bounty Hunter. Hasbro did the same in 1996 with
the Shadows of the Empire action figure line whch was part of a
multimedia project which included a novel, Nintendo 64/PC Game and
Comic Books by Dark Horse Comics.
1998 marked Hasbro's
return to the Expanded Universe of novels, games and comics which mixed
both characters that were well known and characters from other media.
Hasbro switched the packaging from Freeze Frame Action Slides tocards
which could pop out to open three dimensional scenes where one
could place the characters. The backs had small slits for this very
creative idea.
Action Figures:
Dark Empire (Comic Book Series)- Dark Forces (Video Game)
- Imperial Dark Trooper
- Kyle Katarn
- Grand Admiral Thrawn
- Mara Jade
- Imperial Space Trooper
Spaceships and Vehicles:
- Expanded Universe Airspeeder
- Expanded Universe Cloud Car
- Expanded Universe Speeder Bike
Imperial Sentinel
Imperial Sentinels were responsible for guarding the reborn clone Emperor's citadel on planet Byss. Planet Byss is in the outer regions of space. These armored cloaked warriors stood guard with their Pole-Axes. Little is known of their origin and some speculate that they are cyborgs or perhaps droids created by an ancient race of beings unknown.
Imperial Spacetrooper
Imperial Spacetroopers also known as Zero-G Stormtroopers launch attacks on other spaceships. They wear special spacesuits which are equipped with armor and can tolerate the cold vacuum of space. Stormtroopers start their intensive training on the Imperial facility of Carida and are very loyal to Emperor Palpatine.
Kyle Katarn
Kyle Katarn's last name comes from the Katarn which is a predator animal who lives on Chewbacca the Wookies home planet of Kashyyk. He was educated at the Imperial Academy located on Carida. His home planet of Sulon was attacked and this is where his father was killed. His father was a supporter of the Rebellion. A decorated soldier who led numerous missions against the Rebels.
Princess Leia Organa
This was the first and only time that Princess Leia Organa was featured as a Jedi Knight married to Captain Han Solo.
Grand Admiral Thrawn
Mitth'raw'nuruodo is the actual name of Grand Admiral Thrwan and few know this secret. Emperor Palpatine did not have a fondness for women and non-human officers. As a result, he was sent to the Unknown Regions. Upon returning, he discovered that the Empire was fragmented and he reunited the Empire.
Thrawn had a goal which was to reclaim Coruscant as an Imperial stronghold. He nearly reached his goal but was killed by a Noghri bodyguard. Thrawn always had a Ysalamiri creature which was gently perched on him wrapped around his neck which could render the "Force" useless. He studied the art work and forms of civilizations for he believed that by studying their art, one would learn about their strategies in battle.
Rebel Speeder Bike
Utilizing the designs of the Art of
Star Wars sketchbooks, Kenner produced this Rebel Speeder Bike with
Rebel Speeder Bike Pilot. This design was based on a prototype which
was not utilized in the film.
Rebel Speeder Bike (Loose)
As of December 2006, three reprinted Classic Star Wars Comic Books were
sold along with characters from the film.
Darth Vader & Rebel Trooper #1
Grand Moff Tarkin & Imperial Stormtrooper #2
Han Solo & Chewbacca #3
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