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:
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 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
  | SW 12A
 
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    | ESB 21A
 
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    | ESB 31A
    | ESB 31B
    | ESB 32A
    | ESB 32B
 
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    | POTF 92A
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Empire Strikes Back Action Figures:
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 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
    | SW 12A
    | SW 12B
    | SW 12C
    | SW 12D
    | SW 20A
    | SW 20B
    | SW 20C
    | SW 20D
    | ESB 21A
    | ESB 31A
 
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    | POTF 92A
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Return of the Jedi Action Figures:
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 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
    | 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
 
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Power of the Force Action Figures:
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 1985:
 Yak Face with Coin
    | SW 12A
    | SW 12B
    | SW 12C
    | SW 12D
    | SW 20A
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    | SW 20C
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    | ESB 31A
    | ESB 31B
    | ESB 32A
    | ESB 32B
    | ESB 41A
    | ESB 41B
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    | ESB 45A
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