• Cannon with energizer and hose
• Movable Laser Cannon that clicks when rotated
• Folding tri-pod stand

Force fact:
These last three Mini Rigs (Radar Laser Cannon, Tripod Laser Cannon and Vehicle Maintenance Energizer) were a bit different that other Mini-Rigs. They were a bit smaller and the boxes had no flaps making take up half the shelf space. These were designed as even cheaper Mini-Rigs at the price point MSRP.

• Cannon with blow apart feature
• Movable Laser Cannon that clicks when rotated

Force fact:
These last three Mini Rigs (Radar Laser Cannon, Tripod Laser Cannon and Vehicle Maintenance Energizer) were a bit different that other Mini-Rigs. They were a bit smaller and the boxes had no flaps making take up half the shelf space. These were designed as even cheaper Mini-Rigs at the price point MSRP.<

• Vehicle with opening canopy
• Movable Laser Cannon
• Vehicle with remote “capture” feature

Force fact:
One of five new Mini-Rigs for 1982. All 8 Empire released Mini-Rigs were such good sellers that they all were re-released with the ROTJ logo.

• Vehicle with opening canopy
• Movable Laser Cannon
• Remotely operated wings

Force fact:
One of five new Mini-Rigs for 1982. All 8 Empire released Mini-Rigs were such good sellers that they all were re-released with the ROTJ logo.

• 40 Man Crew Chambers
• Removable front and back hatches
• Secret Escape Hatch
• Removable Cannon Assembly
• 5 Backpacks and 4 Gas Masks

Force fact:
This was one of Kenner’s larger toy releases and the big toy of 1982. However this was one of the few disappointing sellers of the line.  It was not re-released in a ROTJ box as the ESB ones were still on the shelves during Return of the Jedi. I found some still on Toys R’ Us shelves in 1988!

• Vehicle has walking feature
• Cockpit opens to hold one figure
• Side guns rotate and click

• Opening Wings
• Opening Canopy fits 1 pilot
• Retractable Landing Gear

Force fact:
Two “AA” batteries not included. Second X-Wing Fighter release. While the toy is the same mold the cockpit was tinted and the fighter itself was now gray instead of white. It also came with an additional sticker sheet to simulate battle damage.

• Poseable Figure with Movable arms and legs
• Action Arms that swing to attack

• 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.