Beyond 1985: The Legacy of Kenner Star Wars Action Figures

Produced by: Star Wars Celebration Collecting Track & https://emroosh.com.
Join lifelong Star Wars collectors Jake Stevens and Matthew Fox as they take you on a journey into the lasting impact of Kenner’s Star Wars action figure lines. Over the past four decades, Star Wars action figures have not only increased in value but have become pop culture icons the world over. They have appeared in numerous films, television shows, music videos, and documentaries. They have been repurposed for other Kenner action figure lines. Their card back design has inspired entire figure lines from other companies. They have been reinterpreted as greeting cards, mugs, posters, T-shirts, Funko Pops!, trading cards, calendars, and comic books. Websites, publications, podcasts, and YouTube channels are dedicated to them. And some of Kenner’s original toy concepts have been used in shows like The Mandalorian. This presentation explores these interesting aspects of collecting through photos, videos, and real-life examples.