Toys of Future Past: Toy Archive - Vintage Star Wars Barada Action Figure

Vintage POTF Barada was part of the "Last 17"

"Klaatu barada nikto"

Some collectors and Star Wars aficionados may not know this, but three of Jabba the Hutt's cronies were named after a phrase that would save the human race in the film 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' and in 1985 the trinity was completed with the addition of the Barada action figure being included in the original vintage The Power of the Force toy line.

After going large and scoring a vintage Yak Face, the quest to complete my run of loose vintage Star Wars action figures continues. When the Last 17 Star Wars action Figures were released I did have the option to choose from the entire wave, with exception of the aforementioned Yak Face, but I could not afford to purchase them all at the time. By the time I replenished my funds, the last wave was already vanishing from the shelves and I missed out.

Vintage EV-9D9 and Barada second edition Jabba's Dungeon

I did have the option of getting Amanaman, EV-9D9, and Barada as part of the Sears exclusive second edition  Jabba The Hutt Dungeon Action Playset. However, I opted out as I had purchased the same set the year before, which included 8D8, Nikto, and Klaatu originally, and since I already had the same playset and had already bought Amanaman, I once again missed the chance to own a Barada and EV-9D9.

Mint in baggie Amanaman

In a way, the decision to pass on that playset has proven to be a costly mistake on my part. Fast forward twenty-nine years later and I have scored a complete Jabba's Dungeon Playset that set me back $300. However, with a mint Barada running around $60 and both EV-9D9 and Amanaman currently going for $100 each, I basically picked up the playset for $40. I did turn around and sell the Amanaman for $100, which in turn, I was able to acquire the two figures I had been looking for, plus a little different version of Jabba's Dungeon, for $200. Leaving me a happy collector.

Source:   (Return of the Jedi) Date Stamp: 1985 Release Date: 1985 Carded Availability:   Power of the Force   Tri-Logo Assortment No. : 93750 Retail: $2.99 Weapons and Accessories: Skiff Guard Battle Staff Point of Interest:    This figure debuted in the United States on The Power Of The Force card, and in Europe on the Tri-Logo card. It was never packaged on a Canadian card. This figure was also package along with EV-9D9 and Amanaman in the second edition of the Return Of The Jedi Sears exclusive Jabba The Hutt Dungeon Action Playset.

Via (Rebel Scum)


About the author: John Sholtz is an avid toy collector and the interim editor of the Batcave Toy Room due to the abrupt death of Bruce Wayne. Learn more about him here and connect with him on Twitter at, Facebook, Google+ and Linkedin.

Toys of Future Past: Toy Archive - Vintage Star Wars Yak Face Action Figure

Yak Face was the Last figure produced by Kenner

Known to be the last action figure produced by Kenner by collectors and falling under the moniker known as The Last Seventeen, which encompasses the final wave of the vintage Star Wars line, Yak Face is considered to be as rare or rarer than the Blue Snaggletooth and the vinyl caped Jawa action figures.

Even though this action figure is considered to be one of the five rarest, I had no problem scoring one off of eBay. New batches of Yak Faces are posted weekly. So, if you are looking to add one to your collection, you should be able to easily do so, but be warned. Prices for a loose Yak Face with weapon accessory in good condition can run you anywhere from $230 - $ 300 as of this writing. Even with that price tag, Yak Face continues to be a well sought after Star Wars collectible, which warrants its higher than average prices. Whew! Imagine what a mint on card version runs.


Speaking of mint on card. This figure is the only figure from the entire Kenner Star Wars vintage line to be carded on a Canadian Power of The Force Card.  Even though the figure was produced on a Canadian Card there apparently is no proof that it was ever sold in Canada. It was also produced for European markets on Tri-logo cards. Interestingly, it was never sold domestically in the United States, which helps add to the rarity.

Many vintage Star Wars action figures have minor variations, whether it be the size of Han Solo's head or the color of Luke Skywalker's hair, but the vintage Yak Face action figure has no known major variations. The figure typically came with a Skiff Guard Battle Staff , but the Tri-logo version can be found with anything from Palace Blasters, Bespin Blasters, or no weapon or accessory at all.

Like many collectors it would be years before I would find out about this figures existence. However, I couldn't be more pleased to now have it as part of my collection and to be one of the first figures I went for to complete my loose vintage figures. My motto with collecting is now, "Go big, Or go home!"

With that said, does anyone have a carded version for sale?

 

Source:
  (Return of the Jedi)

Date Stamp: 1985

Release Date: 1985

Carded Availability:
  Power of the Force
  Tri-Logo

Assortment No. : 93840

Retail: $2.99

Weapons and Accessories:

Skiff Guard Battle Staff (POTF version only) None or various (Tri-logo version only)  (via Rebelscum) About the author: John Sholtz is an avid toy collector and the interim editor of the Batcave Toy Room due to the abrupt death of Bruce Wayne. Learn more about him here and connect with him on Twitter at, Facebook, Google+ and Linkedin.