Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Star Wars 1997 Candy Boxes with exclusive surprise figures

Truly fantastic figures, candy and interesting diorama concept. At the height of their new reconquered  glory, the Star Wars brand  was firing away in every direction and every company wanted a ride. This is another example. 


 A total of 16 figures were available (all pictured) with these surprise boxes. Candy, gum, and other offers were found inside of these US$2.5 (1997 price) packages.


The exclusive figures were 6 and nicely painted. They had some articulation. Usually a couple of points. A collector´s gem.


 Then the ships. 10 in all. Micro Machines sort of detail with very similar molds. Gray coated paintings. VERY nice. Other than Portugal, I have no clue where (if) would these be found.


Then the last surprise. Today common and used as a "box novelty". Almost 15 years ago, besides the cool graphics on the outside, you could then open the boxes and cut away the diorama scenes. Apparently there were 10 different (making 5 dioramas). Tatooine, Bespin, Death Star, Hoth and Tatooine (Skiff scene). We´re missing one of Hoth´s diorama half as well as the Skiff scene.

+ 2 MISB premium figures/vehicles (Shuttle and Solo)

... and even an extra Slave I.

Trade value (only traded as a set): 80€

Status: Available for trade

6 comments:

  1. Luís "ToneGuns" Galileu TonelliApril 28, 2010 at 5:25 PM

    I'd some of those, but lost them.

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  2. Really? So these were available in Brazil too? In this boxed sets?

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  3. Eu ainda tenho este Han Solo, mas coitado está em muito mau estado :-(

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  4. I had the Han solo, princess Leia and the millennium falcon. They had it in Brasil when I was a kid. Are these one inch miniatures? I can't remember.

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  5. Yes, these were sold in Brazil too, back in 1997. I still have all of these figures (I never got Princess Leia, sadly). Same box, same candies and same starships. Apart from Portugal, I've seen some of these sold in Spain too in 1998. But I don't remember now if they were all writen in spanish or they were imported from Portugal.

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  6. Yes, these were sold in Brazil too, back in 1997. I still have all of these figures (I never got Princess Leia, sadly). Same box, same candies and same starships. Apart from Portugal, I've seen some of these sold in Spain too in 1998. But I don't remember now if they were all writen in spanish or they were imported from Portugal.

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