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Action Master R2-D2 — Prototype

YEAR UNKNOWN · Character & Novelty Toys

Surviving prototype associated with Kenner Action Master R2-D2 development.

Development OriginUSA
Developer / LicenseeKenner
Development PeriodUnknown
Research ConfidenceHigh
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Development storyThe Action Master R2-D2 prototype preserves the development side of one of Kenner’s later attempts to reinterpret familiar Star Wars characters in a different toy format. The surviving prototype is development material rather than ordinary production output, giving collectors a physical point of comparison with the finished Action Master treatment. The broader Action Master program progressed far enough that R2-D2 examples are also known with test-market survey material, showing that Kenner was gathering consumer…
How to identify itPrototype associated with Kenner Action Master R2-D2 development. Development-stage object rather than normal production output.
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Surviving evidenceDocumented physical development material · At least one Action Master R2-D2 prototype is documented.
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