Star Wars Han Solo Bespin First Shot Peach Head Figure AFA 80+ ** POP 1 with 1 Higher ** (Kenner, 1980)....

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Star Wars Han Solo Bespin First Shot Peach Head Figure AFA 80+ ** POP 1 with 1 Higher ** (Kenner, 1980). At the dawn of a new decade, Star Wars was more than a cinematic triumph-it was a cultural force shaping an entire generation. The toy aisles of the early 1980s were dominated by Kenner's groundbreaking action figure line, bringing the adventures of a galaxy far, far away into the hands of eager fans. Behind the scenes, however, the magic of toy production was unfolding through a meticulous development process, where preproduction prototypes-known as first shots-were created to refine the figures before they ever reached store shelves. Among these rare behind-the-scenes artifacts is the Star Wars Han Solo Bespin First Shot Peach Head Figure, an exceptional relic from the 1980 Kenner toy line.

This unpainted first shot prototype offers a fascinating glimpse into Kenner's early production stages, where factory test figures were molded in unexpected color variations. Featuring a black torso, white arms, brown legs, and a peach head, this version of Han Solo was never intended for public release but was instead used for internal evaluations to test the figure's sculpt, assembly, and potential production challenges. Unlike finished retail versions, first shots like this often lack copyright markings and exhibit unique factory anomalies, making them some of the most sought-after pieces in the collecting world.

This loose vintage figure features a Hong Kong (HK) COO stamp, confirming its origins in Kenner's production pipeline. It is encased in a deluxe acrylic display and graded Archival AFA 80+, meticulously preserved alongside its AFA Certificate of Authenticity, authenticated by industry expert Tom Derby. Of the three graded examples, only one has received a grade of 80, with one grading higher and the other lower. Measuring 12.25 inches by 13.75 inches, this museum-quality presentation enhances the figure's significance, making it a truly remarkable piece of Star Wars toy history.

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