PROTOTYPE ARCHIVES
Episode I (1999-2000)
With the release of a new prequel trilogy, Hasbro rolled out a ton of merchandise. There were quite a few items that were proposed and never hit toy shelves. Some made it pretty far down the development process.
Packaging Design
The packaging design for this new release features Darth Maul prominently on each package. Early designs revealed an early "Episode I" font.
Unreleased 3.75" Toys and Concepts
Some of these concepts were minor changes, while others are completely unreleased.
Darth Maul
(Tatooine)
Obi-Wan Kenobi
(Hologram)
Queen Amidala
(Hologram)
Nute Gunray
(Hologram)
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Trophy Assortment
OOM-9 Trophy
Assortment
Qui-Gon Jinn vs.
Battle Droid 2-Pack
Gungan vs. Destroyer
Droid 2-Pack
Swamp Sketto with
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Destroyer Droid
with Chair
Battle Bags
Wave 2
CommTech Reader 4.0 and Action Figures
In 1999, Hasbro released a CommTech reader that would play sounds from special chips packaged with each figure. There was a second generation CommTech reader and newly designed chips that were designed to hold "Twice the Speech" planned for release. This product line was cancelled and the figures were later released under a new design known as "Power of the Jedi".
Tusken Raider
Coruscant Guard
Mas Amedda
Obi-Wan Kenobi
(Jedi Cloak)
R2-D2
Anakin Skywalker
(Mechanic)
Hasbro / Tiger Unreleased Games and Toys
Tiger Electronics (a division of Hasbro) planned to release a series of new interactive toys. Many of these concepts were featured in the 2000 Tiger Toy Fair Catalog, but never released for full production. However, some made it pretty far in the production process.
Tiger 2000
Toy Fair Catalog
Naboo Starfighter Game with Ric Olie
Droid Battle
Joystick Game