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.
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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 Commander
Star Destroyer Commander
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
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SW 12A
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
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SW 12B
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
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SW 12C
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
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SW 12D
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
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SW 20A
  X
  X
  X
  X
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SW 20B
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
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SW 20C
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
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SW 20D
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
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ESB 21A
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
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ESB 31A
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ESB 31B
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ESB 32A
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ESB 32B
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
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ESB 41A
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ESB 41B
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  ?
  X
  X
  X
  X
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ESB 41C
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  ?
  X
  X
  X
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ESB 45A
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ESB 47A
  X
  X
  X
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ROJ 65A
  X
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ROJ 65B
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ROJ 77A
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
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POTF 92A
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Empire Strikes Back Action Figures:
1980:
Luke Bespin
Leia Bespin
FX-7
IG-88
Lando Calrissian
Han Hoth
Bespin Security Guard
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 (Removable Limbs)
R2-D2 (Sensorscope)
TIE Fighter Pilot
Zuckuss
4-LOM
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SW 12A
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SW 12B
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SW 12C
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SW 12D
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SW 20A
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SW 20B
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SW 20C
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SW 20D
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ESB 21A
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ESB 31A
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
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ESB 31B
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
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ESB 32A
  X
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ESB 32B
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ESB 41A
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
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ESB 41B
  X
  X
  ?
  X
  ?
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
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ESB 41C
  ?
  X
  X
  ?
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
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ESB 45A
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
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ESB 47A
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
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ROJ 65A
  X
  ?
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ROJ 65B
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ROJ 77A
  X
  X
  X
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POTF 92A
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Return of the Jedi Action Figures:
1983:
Luke Jedi Outfit
Emperor's Royal Guard
Biker Scout
Logray
Ree Yees
Bib Fortuna
Lando Skiff Guard
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
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SW 12A
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SW 12B
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SW 12C
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SW 12D
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SW 20A
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SW 20B
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SW 20C
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SW 20D
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ESB 21A
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ESB 31A
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ESB 31B
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ESB 32A
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ESB 32B
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ESB 41A
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ESB 41B
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ESB 41C
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ESB 45A
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ESB 47A
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ROJ 65A
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
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ROJ 65B
  X
  X
  X
  X
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ROJ 77A
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
  X
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POTF 92A
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Power of the Force Action Figures:
1985:
Yak Face with Coin
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SW 12A
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SW 12B
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SW 12C
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SW 12D
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SW 20A
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SW 20B
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SW 20C
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SW 20D
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ESB 21A
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ESB 31A
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ESB 31B
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ESB 32A
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ESB 32B
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ESB 41A
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ESB 41B
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ESB 41C
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ESB 45A
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ESB 47A
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ROJ 65A
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ROJ 65B
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ROJ 77A
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POTF 92A
  X
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