Star Wars Action Display Stand
Kenner • Star Wars (Vintage)
Toy Category
Playset/Display Stand
Year Released
1978
Condition
Fair to Poor. The grey plastic base appears intact but lacks the large cardboard backdrop that originally slotted into the rear groove. Most significantly, the nameplate sticker is heavily damaged, torn, and peeling with significant paper loss over several character names.
Estimated Market Value
$25.00 - $45.00 (In this incomplete/damaged state)
Description
A light grey plastic display tiered stand designed to hold the original 12 Kenner Star Wars figures. It features 12 rotating figure pegs (circular 'pucks') that can be turned via small levers at the front to simulate 'action'. The front edge features a long black sticker with white text listing the names of the original 12 characters: Jawa, Stormtrooper, Death Squad Commander, Darth Vader, See-Threepio (C-3PO), Ben Kenobi, Sand People, Princess Leia Organa, Artoo-Deetoo (R2-D2), Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Chewbacca.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$25.00 - $45.00 (In this incomplete/damaged state)
Auction Estimate
$20.00 - $35.00
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Original Standard Release; Manufactured in USA
Model Number
No. 38280
Toy Type
Molded Plastic Display Accessory for 3.75 inch Figures
Toy Condition
Fair to Poor. The grey plastic base appears intact but lacks the large cardboard backdrop that originally slotted into the rear groove. Most significantly, the nameplate sticker is heavily damaged, torn, and peeling with significant paper loss over several character names.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging. This item is loose (out of box).
Rarity & Significance
Highly significant as the very first display stand for the vintage line. While common in 'complete-in-box' sets, finding them loose with intact stickers and the original cardboard backdrop is much rarer. In its current state, it has moderate collector interest primarily for parts or as a restoration project.
Special Features
Includes 12 rotating figure discs and 3 lever controls to move the figures. Original versions originally came with a colorful 'Star Wars' logo cardboard backdrop.
Notable Variations
There are minor mold variations and date stamp differences on the underside. Later versions of display stands were released for subsequent movies (Empire Strikes Back), but this 12-hole version is specific to the original 1977 movie line released in 1978.