Star Tots "Hans Solo" and "Imperial Trooper" Turnaround Reference Copies
Kenner, 1977; Artist: Linda HauptThese turnaround drawings—showing a character's front, back, and side—were given to the sculptor who would transform the design into three dimensions. These early drawings are a bit different from the later ten-figure key art.
From the collection of Lisa Stevens & Vic Wertz
Kenner, 1977; Artist: Linda HauptThese turnaround drawings—showing a character's front, back, and side—were given to the sculptor who would transform the design into three dimensions. These early drawings are a bit different from the later ten-figure key art.
From the collection of Lisa Stevens & Vic Wertz
Star Tots "Hans Solo" and "Imperial Trooper" Turnaround Reference Copies
Kenner, 1977; Artist: Linda HauptFrom the collection of Lisa Stevens & Vic Wertz
Kenner, 1977; Artist: Linda HauptFrom the collection of Lisa Stevens & Vic Wertz
Star Tots Ten-Figure Key Art Reference Copy
Kenner, about 1978From the collection of Lisa Stevens & Vic Wertz
Kenner, about 1978From the collection of Lisa Stevens & Vic Wertz
Star Tots R2-D2 Wax Sculpt
Kenner, about 1978These original sculpts were hand-crafted in hard wax by a sculptor tasked with translating two-dimensional design drawings into a three-dimensional object that could eventually be reproduced in plastic.
From the collection of Duncan Jenkins
Kenner, about 1978These original sculpts were hand-crafted in hard wax by a sculptor tasked with translating two-dimensional design drawings into a three-dimensional object that could eventually be reproduced in plastic.
From the collection of Duncan Jenkins
Star Tots Luke Skywalker Wax Sculpt
Kenner, about 1978From the collection of Gus Lopez
Kenner, about 1978From the collection of Gus Lopez
Star Tots C-3PO Plaster Hardcopy Prototype
Kenner, about 1978From the collection of Gus Lopez
Kenner, about 1978From the collection of Gus Lopez
Star Tots Princess Leia Carbalon Hardcopy Prototype
Kenner, about 1978From the collection of Lisa Stevens & Vic Wertz
Kenner, about 1978From the collection of Lisa Stevens & Vic Wertz
Star Tots Figure and Vehicle Painted Prototypes
Kenner, about 1978These prototypes were created by Kenner's Chet Wolgamot. The plaster figures are hand-painted, and the wooden vehicles bear handmade labels. These one-of-a-kind items were used for multiple pitches and are featured in internal photography at Kenner.
From the collection of Gus Lopez
Kenner, about 1978These prototypes were created by Kenner's Chet Wolgamot. The plaster figures are hand-painted, and the wooden vehicles bear handmade labels. These one-of-a-kind items were used for multiple pitches and are featured in internal photography at Kenner.
From the collection of Gus Lopez
Star Tots Figure and Vehicle Painted Prototypes
Kenner, about 1978From the collection of Gus Lopez
Kenner, about 1978From the collection of Gus Lopez
Star Tots "Collect All 20!" Display
Celebration VI, 2012This is a complete set of the first 20 Star Tots, given out at Celebration VI in Orlando. The display, which is a nod to vintage Kenner action figure displays, was a gift made for Collecting Track volunteers.
From the collection of Steve Sansweet
Celebration VI, 2012This is a complete set of the first 20 Star Tots, given out at Celebration VI in Orlando. The display, which is a nod to vintage Kenner action figure displays, was a gift made for Collecting Track volunteers.
From the collection of Steve Sansweet
Star Tots Death Star Logo Volunteer Gift
Celebration VI, 2012The Death Star logo on the Celebration VI Star Tots packaging was inspired by the treehouse logo on Kenner's Tree Tots line of the 1970s and 1980s. This enameled metal version of it was given to Collecting Track volunteers.
From the collection of Steve Sansweet
Celebration VI, 2012The Death Star logo on the Celebration VI Star Tots packaging was inspired by the treehouse logo on Kenner's Tree Tots line of the 1970s and 1980s. This enameled metal version of it was given to Collecting Track volunteers.
From the collection of Steve Sansweet
Star Tots "3 Gold Edition-SternenTots" Volunteer Gift Set
Celebration Europe II, 2013From the collection of Gus Lopez
Celebration Europe II, 2013From the collection of Gus Lopez
Star Tots Boba Fett Molds
Celebration Anaheim 2015These steel molds are used to produce the metal Star Tots figures that are then filled with colored enamel to create the finished product.
From the collection of Gus Lopez
Celebration Anaheim 2015These steel molds are used to produce the metal Star Tots figures that are then filled with colored enamel to create the finished product.
From the collection of Gus Lopez
Star Tots Boba Fett Molds
Celebration Anaheim 2015From the collection of Gus Lopez
Celebration Anaheim 2015From the collection of Gus Lopez
Star Tots "Galactic Adventure Set" Volunteer Gift
Celebration Anaheim 2015This Collecting Track volunteer gift set is based on Kenner's vintage Hoth Ice Planet playset. The Star Tots set includes a Hoth backdrop, a Bespin carbon-freezing chamber backdrop, and ten Star Tots figure stands.
From the collection of Steve Sansweet
Celebration Anaheim 2015This Collecting Track volunteer gift set is based on Kenner's vintage Hoth Ice Planet playset. The Star Tots set includes a Hoth backdrop, a Bespin carbon-freezing chamber backdrop, and ten Star Tots figure stands.
From the collection of Steve Sansweet
Star Tots Coin Set Volunteer Gift
Celebration Chicago 2019The Star Tots for Celebration Chicago 2019 paid tribute to Kenner's Power of the Force action figure packaging, complete with a coin for each figure. This volunteer gift set is a play on the framed PotF coin sets that Kenner made as gifts for executives (and for Lucasfilm) in 1986.
From the collection of Steve Sansweet
Celebration Chicago 2019The Star Tots for Celebration Chicago 2019 paid tribute to Kenner's Power of the Force action figure packaging, complete with a coin for each figure. This volunteer gift set is a play on the framed PotF coin sets that Kenner made as gifts for executives (and for Lucasfilm) in 1986.
From the collection of Steve Sansweet
Star Tots "General Leia Organa"
Celebration Anaheim 2022Star Tots are back at Celebration Anaheim 2022! At each Collecting Track panel, a different character from The Force Awakens will be given out to panel attendees. Collect all 20!
From the collection of Gus Lopez
Celebration Anaheim 2022Star Tots are back at Celebration Anaheim 2022! At each Collecting Track panel, a different character from The Force Awakens will be given out to panel attendees. Collect all 20!
From the collection of Gus Lopez
Star Tots "R2-D2"
Celebration Anaheim 2022From the collection of Gus Lopez
Celebration Anaheim 2022From the collection of Gus Lopez
Star Tots "Rey"
Celebration Anaheim 2022From the collection of Gus Lopez
Celebration Anaheim 2022From the collection of Gus Lopez