PROTOTYPE ARCHIVES
Shadows of the Empire Packaging Design Line Look
In 1996, Kenner developed the Shadows of the Empire segment to coincide with the Power of the Force 2 toy line. Early conceptual designs include Prince Xizor as the base for developing the line look.
There were a wide range of conceptual ideas pitched for the Shadows of the Empire carded action figure line. Since this segment was designed to coincide with the Power of the Force 2 toy line, the line look was based on the traditional Darth Vader helmet. Early concepts include a green mock up card. However, color was changed to purple for the U.S. market and red/orange for the international market.
Conceptual Handmade Mock Up
U.S. Proof Card
International Proof Card
Kenner partnered with Crown Roll Leaf, Inc. out of Paterson, New Jersey to develop holographic stickers with character images, which were applied to the card backs during production.
