Star Wars Hungarian Bootleg "Pig Nose" Yoda CAS 75+ Loose (unknown, 1983)....

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Star Wars Hungarian Bootleg "Pig Nose" Yoda CAS 75+ Loose (unknown, 1983). This highly distinctive Hungarian bootleg Yoda-nicknamed "Pig Nose" by collectors for its broad, upturned snout-predates the Csillagok Háborúja line and stands apart as one of the earliest unlicensed Hungarian Star Wars figures. Produced independently in the early 1980s, likely in small batches, these early domestic sculpts were made from soft, locally sourced plastics and hand-painted with expressive detail. Though crudely charming, they represent a fascinating transitional era before Hungary's better-known late-decade bootlegs, blending folk-art eccentricity with unmistakable galactic inspiration. Graded CAS 75+, with a true numerical score of 79.1, this example is displayed in a minimalist acrylic case that spotlights the figure's unique head sculpt, off-color limbs, and textured fabric robe. Each surviving example differs slightly, making this early Hungarian Yoda a one-of-a-kind testament to small-scale craftsmanship. Long before official licensing found its way to Eastern Europe, this quirky, contemplative Jedi Master reminded fans everywhere that wisdom-and wonder-can emerge from the most unexpected corners of the galaxy.

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