Star Wars Vintage Mailaway Display 1979

Star Wars Display

     The Star Wars Action Display Stand was first offered through a coupon redemption included with the first four (4) Early Bird Kit Action Figures:

• Luke Skywalker with Yellow Telescoping Lightsaber
• Princess Leia Organa with White Vinyl Cape & Laser Pistol
• Chewbacca with Green Crossbow
• R2-D2 Astromech Droid

     The second time that it was offered on the back of the Carded Star Wars Action Figures that were sold throughout Stores. The first Carded Star Wars characters were sealed in small clear plastic bubbles or blisters as they are called on a Cardback now referred to as a 12 Back. What is a 12 Back? Well, the answer really is simple, take a look at the back of the card and just count the characters on it. If it has 12, it is a 12 back and so on. 

Star Wars Display (fully assembled)

Star Wars Action Collectors Stand

Display all 12 figures on this colorful galaxy stand. Sturdy plastic with action levers to move figures back and forth. Figures easily removeable for individual play.

Send your name, address, zip code and proof-of-purchase seal (shown at right) from 2 Star Wars Action Figure packages alone with $2.00 to:

Star Wars Action Collector Stand, P.O. Box 1313, One Industrial Drive, Maple Plain, MINN, 55348.

Collectors Action Stand FREE with proof-or purchase from 12 STAR WARS Action Figures. Allow 8 - 10 weeks for delivery.

Offer expires May, 1, 1979. Void where prohibited, taxed or otherwise regulated.

     The third time it was offered boxed in toy departments and stores. The Stand came in a attractive box which showed all of the twelve (12) Action Figures that could be placed on it. There always is a demand for the nicely boxed one that was available in stores. The box that was shipped to individuals was just a plain white mailer.

Boxed version that was sold in stores

Top, left and right sides of boxed display.

Back of Display

Instruction Sheet

     The Grey Display Stand came with a slot in the back of it for the cardboard backdrop which depicted the Death Star and a Space Battle between X-Wing Fighters & Tie Fighters. A thin strip was included for the front of the stand which instructed kids where to place their first twelve (12) figures:

• Stormtrooper
• Jawa
• Death Squad Commander
• See Threepio
• Darth Vader
• Ben Kenobi
• Sandpeople
• Luke Skywalker
• Chewbacca
• Han Solo
• Princess Leia
• Artoo Deetoo

     As for the promised action, each of the three (3) black levers in front turned the bases of the four (4) figures giving them at least limited movement. Each base had two (2) foot pegs to hold the Action Figures in place. I recall our first Display back in the late 1970's . We had a lot of fun putting my Stand together along with my older brother. The parts included in the box reminded us of Legos. Be sure to check out my other Guides in regards to rare Vintage Star Wars action figures. One can still find this item either loose or still in the original box on ebay.

     The "first 12" were also featured in the Star Wars Collectors Case which had an insert showing all of them. The following link will navigate you to my Star Wars Vintage Action Figure Cases ebay Blog.

Star Wars Collectors Case

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