• Wireless Control to move R2-D2 forward, backward, right and left
• Chormed head turns and red eye lights up
• Electronic Beep sounds

Force fact:

Some of you may question both the placement chronologically as well as Radio Controlled R2-D2’s insertion into the Large Size Action Figures. To the first point this toy was released very early on in 1978 and was not a later 1979 release as some have speculated. As for including it with the Large Size Figures that is simply my preference as it does not fit with Vehicles and Playsets nor with the Role Playing type of toys. Its size and appearance put it and a couple of other pieces into the category in my eyes.

That said this was one very expensive item. $25 for a toy in 1978 was insane. It was available for a few years but I do not if stores reordered the toy or if the stock just sat around. I have always been surprised that this toy has not been more popular among collectors as few had it as a kid and it is a good toy and not easy to find in good condition or factory sealed.

• 11 1/2 Inch Poseable Action Figure
• Dressed in Alderaanian Cape with Royal Belt
• Has comb and brush for styling Star Puffs and other hairdos

Force fact:

Princess Leia, while a well made figure, comes with the lamest of accessories. Clearly gunning for the girl market she comes equipped with a comb and brush, no weapon at all. Lame. Luke and Leia seem to be the most common to find figures from this line.

• 11 3/4 Inch Poseable Action Figure
• Dressed in authentic Tatooine Desert Costume with Blue Light Saber
• Has Grappling Hook and Utility Belt

Force fact:

Luke Skywalker like all of the Large Size Figures is very well made and has some nice accessories. Luke and Leia seem to be the most common to find figures from this line.

• 15 Inch Poseable Action Figure
• Cross Bow Laser Rifle
• Ammunition belt with removable cartridges that onto Chewie’s Cross Bow

Force fact:

Chewbacca was in 15 inches tall making him and Vader the largest of the dolls for Star Wars line as well as the most expensive. Interestingly a handful of the Vaders and Chewies have appeared in ESB (The Empire Strikes Back) boxes and these are exceedingly rare.

• 15 Inch Poseable Action Figure
• Removable cloth cape
• Comes with Red Light Saber

Force fact:

Darth Vader was in 15 inches tall making him and Chewbacca the largest of the dolls for Star Wars line as well as the most expensive. Interestingly a handful of the Vaders and Chewies have appeared in ESB (The Empire Strikes Back) boxes and these are exceedingly rare.

• 7 1/2 Inch Poseable Action Figure
• Chromed head clicks and simulated electronic circuit card
• Button on back opens secret which holds removable Death Star Plans

Force fact:

R2-D2 was in fact only 7 1/2 inches tall, not 12 inches as the line is often referenced as (i.e. 12 inch figures). R2-D2 was the least expensive of the original six Large Size Figures made in 1978.

• 12 Inch Poseable Action Figure
• Gold metaillic finish
• Authentically detailed

Force fact:

The Large Size Action Figures sold nowhere nearly as well as their 3 3/4 inch counterparts. Speaking of counterparts, C-3PO and R2-D2 among the six released in 1978 as J.C. Penney Christmas Catalog Exclusives. Overall Kenner sold nearly 2.5 MILLION of the 12 different small figures in 1978 alone (ALONE!) and for the large figures…R2-D2 outsold the C-3PO by a mere 14,000 to 13,400.