Unproduced Large Weapons (closeup)
Boba Fett Wrist Blaster? No way! Everyone's favorite cult hero and Galaxy magazine's selling secret lends his arsenal to the toy industry. Or should I say he "almost" did. Forget the Rocket Firing figure you never got in the mail and think about this toy for a second. It fires foam tipped darts, kind of like the old Spiderman webslingers. This would have been the perfect accessory to that old Halloween costume most of us had. You remember, the one you had to make a backpack and missile for. Also shown here is the ROTJ lightsaber similar to the Droids version. The blade is retractable, but the detailed hilt and blade color set this far apart from the other one. Oh yeah, there's a laser rifle somewhere in here too. The text on the sheet reads:

Kid-Sized Toys
Toys designed for realistic Star Wars Fantasy play

Light Sword

  • Light Sword handle styled from Star Wars films.
  • Clip attaches to belt.
  • Sword blade automatically extends when switch is activated.
  • Switch also activates sword tube light.
  • Ages 4 and up.
  • Case Pack: 12.

Laser Rifle

  • Styled like the Rifles used by Stromtroopers used in Star Wars films.
  • Two triggers activate different electronic laser sounds.
  • See through sight.
  • Ages 4 and up.
  • Case Pack: 6.

Wrist Blaster

  • Styled after Boba Fett's wrist blaster seen in Return of the Jedi.
  • Velcro bands [allow] child to wear weapon on his arm.
  • Fires soft tipped darts when switch is activated.
  • Comes with 3 darts.
  • Ages 4 and up.
  • Case Pack: 12
Description by: Chris Georgoulias
Photo: Gus Lopez
From the collection of: Steve Denny
Country:United States
Film:Empire Strikes Back
Licensee:Kenner
Year:1980
Category:Prototypes / Product Concepts

  

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