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Plastic Figurines

1978 · Character & Novelty Toys

Maruka Toy Co marketed bagged Star Wars plastic figurines in Japan. Their format is distinct from Takara's articulated 3¾-inch action figures and is therefore treated as a separate Japanese product family. Japanese licensed-program attribution is documented, but the exact physical form, roster or configuration remains unresolved. Retained as a research candidate until exact production evidence is confirmed.

Development OriginJapan

Developer / LicenseeKenner

Development Period1978

Research ConfidenceMEDIUM

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Development storyMaruka Toy Co marketed bagged Star Wars plastic figurines in Japan. Their format is distinct from Takara's articulated 3¾-inch action figures and is therefore treated as a separate Japanese product family. Japanese licensed-program attribution is documented, but the exact physical form, roster or configuration remains unresolved. Retained as a research candidate until exact production evidence is confirmed.

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