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Star Tots R2-D2 — Hardcopy

YEAR UNKNOWN · Preschool Toys

Surviving hardcopy from Kenner’s unproduced Star Tots preschool program.

Development OriginUSA

Developer / LicenseeKenner

Development PeriodUnknown

Research ConfidenceHigh

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Development storyThe Star Tots R2-D2 hardcopy proves that Kenner’s preschool Star Wars concept progressed beyond drawings and presentation boards. Star Tots appears to have borrowed from the company’s Tree Tots philosophy: simple, sturdy, non-articulated characters designed for younger children rather than the more complex action-figure play of the 3¾-inch line. R2-D2 reached a rigid hardcopy stage, meaning Kenner had already translated the character into a physical form suitable for evaluation and further tooling development.…

How to identify itHardcopy from Kenner’s unproduced Star Tots R2-D2 program. Physical pre-tooling evidence for a preschool line that never reached retail.

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Surviving evidenceDocumented physical development material · At least one hardcopy is documented.

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