Star Wars 12-Back Darth Vader
Here is the most iconic vilain on the very first French (France) action figure toy packaging - a Meccano 12-back French 'Guerre des Etoiles' (Star Wars) card.

The rectangular format used for the first batch of 12 figures was changed starting in 1979 to a square card format, as seen here and so each of the first 12 figures were reissued on a square card.

The front of this 12-back card features a proof of purchase coupon to be cut. Sending 4 coupons to Meccano before the end of year 1978 would allow to receive the infamous Meccano diorama, which was the French equivalent of the Kenner early bird kit diorama.

Description by: Stephane Faucourt
Photo: Stephane Faucourt
From the collection of: Stephane Faucourt
Country:France
Film:A New Hope
Licensee:Meccano
Year:1978
Category:Toys / Action Figure Related / Small Action Figures (Licensed)


  


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