• 2 Opening Door/Hatches
• 2 Movable Laser Cannons
• Movable Side Thrusters

Force fact:
These three Mini-Rigs, (MLC-3, MTV-7 and PDT-8) as they are referenced, were, like the Imperial Troop Transport, vehicles “just off screen.” We now refer to these as Expanded Universe toys. Toys which were not in the film but were in the background and were similar to other items of the time. Often maligned they were Kenner’s brilliant attempt to release inexpensive vehicles to go with the figures. They were good sellers and new ones were introduced all the way to the end of the line.

• Vehicle with open canopy
• Movable Laser Cannon
• Spring loaded legs that move

Force fact:
These three Mini-Rigs, (MLC-3, MTV-7 and PDT-8) as they are referenced, were, like the Imperial Troop Transport, vehicles “just off screen.” We now refer to these as Expanded Universe toys. Toys which were not in the film but were in the background and were similar to other items of the time. Often maligned they were Kenner’s brilliant attempt to release inexpensive vehicles to go with the figures. They were good sellers and new ones were introduced all the way to the end of the line.

• Vehicle with opening canopy
• Movable Laser Cannon
• Toy rolls on the floor

Force fact:
These three Mini-Rigs, (MLC-3, MTV-7 and PDT-8) as they are referenced, were, like the Imperial Troop Transport, vehicles “just off screen.” We now refer to these as Expanded Universe toys. Toys which were not in the film but were in the background and were similar to other items of the time. Often maligned they were Kenner’s brilliant attempt to release inexpensive vehicles to go with the figures. They were good sellers and new ones were introduced all the way to the end of the line.

• Turret Base with opening door
• Probot Action Figure
• Turret Swiveling Cannon
• Snow Base with Action Levers

Force fact:
Great playset released actually in December 1980. Kmart, for some reason, got an early batch of these the week before Christmas in 1980. I remember actually convincing my mother to buy the set as there was no chance we had it coming for Christmas. She actually, for one of the rare times she gave in, bought the set for my brother and me. The early box that Kmart got was a variant on the later release, more on that later in the Box variations.

• Rebel Command Center environment backdrop
• Set Comes with 3 new figures, Rebel Commander, AT-AT Commander and R2-D2 Sensorscope
• Comes with Hoth Base with action lever

Force fact:
Third of the famous Sears Exclusive playsets that included figures.

• Playset with 2 action levers
• 2 levitation levers
• 2 Cargo Boxes and insert for R2-D2

Force fact:
Later releases of this set included a bonus Luke Harness Backpack for carrying Yoda.

• Pulsating flashing laser cannons with Lights and Sounds
• Opening Canopy fits 2 pilots
• Opening Side Door and room for figures therein
• Ultra large toy with articulate legs
• Head that moves from side to side with lever inside

Force fact:
Two “D” batteries not included.

Nothing of note here except THIS IS THE GREATEST TOY EVER MADE. Sorry no bias here, we are talking simple facts.  All toy history culminated in this; the apex of manufacturing, the AT-AT All Terrain Armored Transport. Most noteworthy thing to point out about this toy is that I did not get one as a child. “Too expensive”, “too big”, “you don’t need it”.   If ever my parents ask for anything can you guess what three quotes I will return to them? Thankfully I saved up my money and in 1984 found an ROTJ AT-AT at Toy Patch in Gilroy (fantastic toy store with wonderful owners) to make my life complete if a few years late. What, you think just because I am a dealer of toys I am any less passionate or insane as a collector than the rest of you guys?

Weapons and Accessories:

• Seats 1 figure
• Gravity operated wings and removable side
• Clicking cannons, opening rear ramp, moveable seat
• Simulated Frozen Han Solo

Force fact:
This is the first and only release of a Star Wars vehicle that included a brand new figure. The Droid Factory had the 3 legged R2-D2 but that was not a “new” released figure and the Death Star had the Dianoga but that was a playset, not a vehicle. The Han Solo in Carbonite was only available with the Slave 1, never sold separately. The Han with Carbonite from the Power of the Force line was a completely resculpted toy.

• Collector case that holds 31 Star Wars Figures
• Sticker sheet of the original 31 Figures or 41 depending on which version
• Special Chamber to store accessories

Force fact:

Early ESB release that was re-released throughout Empire and again in Return of the Jedi. The inserts and stickers changed to match the current figure releases of the year. There are also two rarer ESB releases that included figures. More on that in the Box variations section.