Star Wars Death Star Droid 21-Back A AFA 80 (Kenner, 1979). ...

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Star Wars Death Star Droid 21-Back A AFA 80 (Kenner, 1979). The Death Star Droid first appeared in A New Hope, a chrome-plated background droid glimpsed aboard the sandcrawler. Despite minimal screen time, Kenner immortalized it early in the line, first on 20-Backs in 1979 and then transitioning to 21-Back cards the following year. For many fans, its stark metallic sculpt and bug-like eyes made it one of the most distinctive designs of the original figure assortment. This example is sealed on a 21-Back A card and has been graded AFA 80 NM, with subgrades of C80 B80 F85. The 21-Back series represents the closing chapter of Kenner's "Star Wars" logo cardbacks before The Empire Strikes Back branding arrived, giving these pieces added historical weight. For collectors chasing the transition era or simply appreciating the droid's unique aesthetic, this Death Star Droid offers a clean, well-preserved example of one of Kenner's most intriguing background creations.

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