Star Wars Hungarian Bootleg C-3PO UKG 75% Loose (unknown, 1987)....

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Star Wars Hungarian Bootleg C-3PO UKG 75% Loose (unknown, 1987). The Hungarian bootlegs of the late 1980s occupy a fascinating corner of Star Wars collecting - unauthorized figures produced during a time when licensed toys were scarce behind the Iron Curtain. This C-3PO, cast in a distinctive local style, reflects both the ingenuity and limitations of unlicensed manufacturing, offering a glimpse at how the global Star Wars phenomenon found expression even in restricted markets. Bootlegs like this have since become highly collectible for their rarity, cultural backstory, and unusual sculpting and paint variations that set them apart from Kenner's official releases. This example has been graded UKG 75%, noting its condition as a loose figure from 1987. Bootleg treasures like this are more than just oddities - they're artifacts of a time when Star Wars fans and children worldwide improvised their own access to the galaxy far, far away. For collectors, a Hungarian C-3PO is a chance to hold a piece of that history, where ingenuity and demand overcame barriers. Don't miss the opportunity to add one of the hobby's most storied bootleg lines to your collection.

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