Star Wars (Video Rental Library) CIB VHS 1982 - CGC Home Video 7.0 CIB: Case 7.0 and Media 6.5, Clamshell, Unsealed, Serial Nu...

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Star Wars (Video Rental Library) CIB VHS 1982 - CGC Home Video 7.0 CIB: Case 7.0 and Media 6.5, Clamshell, Unsealed, Serial Number on Tape Only, 20th Century Fox Video. 1977's Star Wars was a cinematic revolution that forever changed the landscape of science fiction, fandom and film itself. With its groundbreaking special effects, memorable characters and a galaxy far, far away filled with epic battles, it captivated audiences like never before. Its impact on fans was seismic, sparking a cultural phenomenon that transcended generations. Star Wars ignited an unparalleled passion for the franchise, spawning a vast universe of merchandise, expanded lore, and a dedicated global fan base that continues to grow, proving that the Force is still strong over four decades later.

This 1982 "Video Rental Library" VHS copy of Star Wars is the first release of the film on home video. The "Video Rental Library" program enabled video rental stores to carry select 20th Century Fox Video titles for a six-month window. During this time the title could only be rented and after the six month window was up, the tapes would need to be returned to Fox so that they could be destroyed. Because of this most titles that ran in this program are exceptionally rare. The program was discontinued during the six month window Star Wars was out and the studio did not require those copies to be returned. Relatively speaking, there are still less copies of this Star Wars release produced than future versions, so they are still rare, even without a matching serial number on the tape and the case. It is believed that the "Video Rental Library" copies were shipped unsealed to video stores, as no confirmed legitimate sealed copy has ever surfaced. This unsealed CIB copy of Star Wars has received a grade of 7.0 by CGC Home Video, with a Case grade of 7.0 and a Media grade of 6.5.

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