Star Wars Sand People 12-Back C AFA 80 ** 3rd Highest Grade ** (Kenner, 1978)....

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Star Wars Sand People 12-Back C AFA 80 ** 3rd Highest Grade ** (Kenner, 1978). The Tusken Raiders-known to fans as Sand People-made an unforgettable impression in A New Hope as the desert-dwelling nomads who ambushed Luke Skywalker outside Mos Eisley. Kenner immortalized the character as part of its original 12-Back assortment in 1978, giving collectors one of the earliest alien figures in the line. The Sand People's combination of vinyl robe, gaderffi stick accessory, and mysterious masked visage quickly made it a favorite among kids and a staple of the debut wave. This example is sealed on a 12-Back C card and has been graded AFA 80 NM, with subgrades of C80 B85 F85. According to AFA population data, this piece ranks as the 3rd Highest Grade, underscoring its scarcity among surviving examples. A 12-Back Sand People captures both the menace of Tatooine's desert clans and the earliest chapter of Kenner's Star Wars toy legacy. With its strong grade and top-tier census standing, this example represents a prime opportunity to add one of the line's most distinctive alien figures to an advanced collection.

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