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In April 1996, Lee's Action Figure News & Toy Review Issue #42 revealed many of the new Shadows of the Empire and Power of the Force action figures featured conceptual designs. Upon closer inspection, this carded Luke Skywalker figure is revealed to be a handmade mockup, featuring a two-dimension

Introducing one of the most rare vintage Star Wars collectibles & memorabilia from Japan. How Star Wars affected far east country, Japan and exploring how Star Wars was adapted in a unique way through perspective of top collectors. It features many vintage and modern prototypes. Available to watc

Here's some photos of the prototypes available for sale from Vendors as well as ones on display by Dave Vennemeyer at the Hasbro Booth at Celebration 5 in Orlando in 2010 15k for the Bald Emperor Hardcopy

Here are some throwback photos of Star Wars Celebration 4 featuring some amazing prototypes from the Hollywood Heroes booth.

Hasbro's 1998 Toy Fair catalog from Hasbro is a real blast from the past, showcasing the hottest toys of the era and giving a sneak peek at early prototypes of playthings yet to come. This early prototype of an Endor Rebel Soldier shows a glimpse into the development of the Freeze Frame acti

The 1996 Hasbro Toy Fair catalog was a treasure trove of exciting new playthings. Buried amongst the pages were glimpses of prototypes from the highly anticipated Shadows of the Empire line, giving fans a sneak peek at what was to come from the galaxy far, far away. Though the catalog showcased pl

If you collect vintage Star Wars toys or Star Wars prototypes in general, you have to take a look at The Star Wars Collectors Archive by Gus Lopez. It is an amazing resource of information!

Star Wars Action Figure Database Vol. 3 offers some amazing unproduced prototype figures including POTF2, Episode I & the second generation CommTech chips!

In 1998, Hasbro released a wave of toys that would go beyond what was seen in the theatrical movie releases. Vehicles and action figures were developed based on conceptual design art and memorable characters from Star Wars Dark Horse comics, Bantam novels, and LucasArts video games. The Air Speede

This is a handmade mockup card back for the Expanded Universe Princess Leia figure. It features the unreleased large logo and the same fold-out diorama as the production counterpart.

To promote their latest crowdfunded campaign, Hasbro has released a behind-the-scenes video showcasing the creation of the Mos Eisley Cantina model. The video also provides a detailed look at the prototype action figures that may become available if the campaign is successfully funded and all thre

The Jabba's Sail Barge (Behind the Workbench) book by HasLab is a must-have for any Star Wars toy collector or prototype enthusiast, offering a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the development of the iconic Jabba's Sail Barge vehicle. This exclusive book was only available to those who pre-or

Here are some prototype photos from Star Wars Celebration 7. Some great gems were sold this day!

The Hasbro 2000 Pre-Toy Fair Catalog is a true treasure for collectors seeking rare glimpses into unreleased toys. This remarkable catalog gives an insider's look at the transition from Power of the Force to the Episode I toy lines, featuring never-before-seen preproduction photos of scrapped acti

The eye behind the lens, Kim D. M. Simmons captured the magic of playtime during his nearly two-decade career as Kenner/Hasbro's go-to photographer. From 1981 to 2000, Simmons had a front-row seat to toy history, photographing countless prototypes and never-before-seen creations that never quite m

Step into the world of Star Wars collectibles! This fascinating guide reveals the hidden secrets of the Star Wars action figure universe. Discover rare figure variations and prototypes that never made it to store shelves. Whether you're a casual collector or a die-hard fan, this comprehensive data

Early publicity photos of Darth Vader (Duel's End) figure were shown as Darth Vader (Showdown). While it doesn't appear that the early design version made it to final production, there may be some Engineering Pilots or Salesman Samples created. Original Design Box Art Final Package Design Here

There is so much preproduction information via the web. However, it is great to see many unproduced and preproduction engineering pilots in printed form! Star Wars Action Figure Database Vol. 2 is probably one of the greatest examples that features many of the holy grails from the POTF2 era.

This set was planned to have a blue lightsaber. However, due to the expense of the blue LED, it was changed to green. If you are interested in this print, click here.

The Star Wars Action Figure Database Volume 5 is a must-have resource for any dedicated collector of Star Wars memorabilia. This comprehensive, lavishly illustrated book is packed with detailed information and vivid photographs showcasing the expansive variety of Star Wars action figures produced

Here's a photo of the prototypes I brought to sell at the room sales as well as ones on display by Dave Vennemeyer at the Hasbro Booth at Celebration 6 in Orlando in 2011. Vennemeyer giving a demonstration of sw he uses to create the digital sculpts

Here are some photos of one of Hasbro's sculptors David Vennemeyer and his creations featured at Star Wars Celebration 3.

As the new millennium dawned, Hasbro ushered in a digital revolution in toy marketing. Their 1999 Pre-Toy Fair catalog broke new ground, releasing for the first time both a traditional print version and an interactive CD highlighting the company's exciting new toy lines. This innovative multi-form

Hasbro unveiled some exciting new toys at their 1997 Toy Fair catalog that thrilled and captivated collectors. But among the final production versions of these beloved playthings, the catalog also offered a glimpse at some early concepts that were far different from what ultimately hit store shelv

Looking for the best Star Wars prototype photos on the web? Then you need to check out this incredible Facebook page. It's home to one of the most extensive libraries of modern Star Wars prototypes ever assembled. From rare, behind-the-scenes looks at early concept models to shots of prototypes th

If you don't own a copy of this yet, I suggest you get one while supplies last! Not only it is an excellent reference book for Hasbro's Vintage Collection figure assortment, but it has some amazing unproduced prototype figures as well! Order Here

While Shadows of the Empire is not considered canon, it was an amazing multimedia launch that included a book, comics, video game, action figures, soundtrack & much more! Here is a look at some of the preproduction paintmaster hardcopies. If you happen to have landed any of these, please, please p

Here are some of the first photos of the paint model prototype of The Ghost from the Rebels and Ahsoka TV Series. The final production piece is $592 including shipping and sales tax.