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Princess Leia Organa (Hoth Outfit) Revenge of the Jedi Proof Card

YEAR UNKNOWN · Action Figures (3¾-inch)

Pre-production Revenge of the Jedi proof card for Hoth Leia.

Development OriginUSA
Developer / LicenseeKenner
Development PeriodUnknown
Research ConfidenceHigh
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Development storyPrincess Leia Organa (Hoth Outfit) Revenge of the Jedi Proof Card survives from one of the most recognizable packaging dead-ends in vintage Star Wars history. Kenner had already begun preparing carded-product graphics for the third film while Lucasfilm was still using the title Revenge of the Jedi. A proof card belonged to the approval stage before ordinary retail cards were printed in quantity. Kenner and its printers could use proofs to inspect artwork, logos, offers, legal copy, cardback configurations, color,…
How to identify itPre-production printed proof card; not a normal retail card. Revenge of the Jedi branding identifies the abandoned pre-release title stage. The card should be evaluated as packaging-development material rather than a retail variant.
Production outcomeAbandoned title packaging · The related figure reached retail, but this Revenge-branded package did not.
Surviving evidencePackaging evidence documented · At least one Revenge of the Jedi proof card for Princess Leia (Hoth Outfit) is documented.
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