The Star Wars Canadian Carded Action Figure Release List:

The following is a release list by movie of all Star Wars action figures released on Canadian cardbacks from 1978-1985 inclusive. For obvious reasons, the Canadian shrinkwrapped figures, Droids and Ewoks figures are not listed here, nor is the Canadian carded wind-up walking R2-D2. The ESB/ROTJ Transition cardbacks are not included either since the cardbacks they were released on had been previously released versions but with a trio of ROTJ stickers affixed to them. Please take note that the Canadian cardbacks are unique, and the versions (ie: A, B, C, D) do not directly correspond to cardbacks from any other country.

This release list is the culmination of many years of research and allows collectors a snapshot view of Canadian Star Wars trilogy action figure releases by character or by individual cardback. The information presented here is meant to be used as a guide, and is by no means final as discoveries of different action figure releases are always emerging. Some logical assumptions have been made in the compilation of this list. To see images of the cardbacks listed in the chart below, please click here for Star Wars cardbacks, here for Empire Strikes Back cardbacks; here for Return of the Jedi cardbacks; and here for the Power of the Force cardback.

This list may not be reproduced in any form without my prior consent.

If you have any vintage Canadian action figure release versions that are not indicated in this table, please contact me.

Please choose a movie cardback release by clicking below or scroll down to the character of interest:

SW Action Figures        ESB Action Figures        ROTJ Action Figures        POTF Action Figures


Star Wars Action Figures:



1978:

Luke Skywalker
Princess Leia
R2-D2
Chewbacca
Han Solo
C-3PO
Ben Kenobi
Stormtrooper
Darth Vader
Death Squad Cmnder
Star Destroyer Cmnder
Sand People
Jawa (Vinyl Cape)
Jawa (Cloth Cape)

1979:

Hammerhead
Walrus Man
Greedo
Snaggletooth
Death Star Droid
R5-D4
Power Droid
Luke X-Wing Pilot
Boba Fett
SW
12A


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  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X

  X
  X
  X
SW
12B


  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X

  X
  X
  X
  SW
12C


  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X

  X

  X
  SW
12D


  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X

  X

  X
  SW
20A


















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  X
  X
  X
  SW
20B


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  X
  X
  X
  X
  SW
20C


















  X
  X
  X

  X
  X
  X
  X
  SW
20D


















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  X
  X

  X
  X
  X
  X
  ESB
21A


  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X

  X

  X


  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  ESB
31A
  ESB
31B
  ESB
32A
  ESB
32B


  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X

  X
  X

  X


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  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  ESB
41A
  ESB
41B




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  X

  X
  X
  X







  X

  ?


  X
  X
  X
  X
  ESB
41C


  X
  X

  X

  X




  X
  X

  X



  X
  ?
  X
  X



  X
  ESB
45A
  ESB
47A





  X
  X


















  X
  ROJ
65A





  X
  ROJ
65B
  ROJ
77A





  X



  X
  X














  X
  X
  POTF
92A

Empire Strikes Back Action Figures:



1980:

Luke Bespin
Leia Bespin
FX-7
IG-88
Lando Calrissian
Han Hoth
Bespin Security Grd
Bossk
Rebel Soldier
Hoth Stormtrooper
Yoda

1981:

Dengar
Imperial Commander
Lobot
Two-Onebee
Rebel Commander
Leia Hoth
Han Bespin
AT-AT Driver
Ugnaught

1982:

Luke Hoth Outfit
Bespin Guard (Black)
Cloud Car Pilot
AT-AT Commander
C-3PO (Rmvbl Limbs)
R2-D2 (Sensorscope)
TIE Fighter Pilot
Zuckuss
4-LOM
SW
12A
SW
12B
  SW
12C
  SW
12D
  SW
20A
  SW
20B
  SW
20C
  SW
20D
  ESB
21A
  ESB
31A


  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X

  ESB
31B


  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X

  ESB
32A












  X
  ESB
32B
  ESB
41A















  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  ESB
41B


  X
  X
  ?

  X

  ?
  X
  X

  X




  X
  X

  X
  X

  ESB
41C




  ?
  X

  X
  ?


  X



  X
  X


  X


  X
  X
  ESB
45A


























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  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  ESB
47A


  X

  X

  X
  X


  X
  X




  X


  X

  X

  X








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  X
  ROJ
65A











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  ?
  ROJ
65B
  ROJ
77A






























  X
  X
  X

  POTF
92A

Return of the Jedi Action Figures:



1983:

Luke Jedi Outfit
Emperor's Royal Grd
Biker Scout
Logray
Ree Yees
Bib Fortuna
Lando Skiff
Leia (Boushh)
Squid Head
Gamorrean Guard
Nien Nunb
Admiral Ackbar
Weequay
General Madine
Chief Chirpa
Klaatu
Rebel Commando

1984:

8D8
Nikto
Klaatu Skiff Guard
Prune Face
Leia Combat Poncho
Han Trench Coat
Rancor Keeper
Emperor
AT-ST Driver
B-Wing Pilot
Wicket Warrick
Teebo
Lumat
Paploo
SW
12A
SW
12B
  SW
12C
  SW
12D
  SW
20A
  SW
20B
  SW
20C
  SW
20D
  ESB
21A
  ESB
31A
  ESB
31B
  ESB
32A
  ESB
32B
  ESB
41A
  ESB
41B
  ESB
41C
  ESB
45A
  ESB
47A
  ROJ
65A


  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  ROJ
65B





















  X
  X
  X
  X
  ROJ
77A


  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X

















  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  POTF
92A

Power of the Force Action Figures:



1985:

Yak Face with Coin
SW
12A
SW
12B
  SW
12C
  SW
12D
  SW
20A
  SW
20B
  SW
20C
  SW
20D
  ESB
21A
  ESB
31A
  ESB
31B
  ESB
32A
  ESB
32B
  ESB
41A
  ESB
41B
  ESB
41C
  ESB
45A
  ESB
47A
  ROJ
65A
  ROJ
65B
  ROJ
77A
  POTF
92A


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