The Power of the Force 1985
With no more Star Wars movies on the horizon, Kenner created the Power of the Force line in 1985. The series introduced 15 new figures, and 22 re-packed previously released figures with new Power of the Force packaging. Each figure included a coin, which proved very popular. The new figures are commonly knows as the “Final 17”, which include the new 15 figures, along with Paploo and Lumat who were previously released at the end of the Return of the Jedi line. Also released were two large vehicles and three smaller “Mini-Rig” type vehicles.
For more information about Kenner’s of Power of the Force line, see the bottom of the page for a complete summary.
The Power of the Force (1985): Basic Figures
Kenner gave us 15 brand new carded figures for the Power of the Force line, despite the fact that this series is commonly refereed to as the “Final 17”. Paploo and Lumat are usually lumped in with these new ones even though they were previously released in the Return of the Jedi line.
Amanaman
Market Value:
Carded $400 – $550
Loose $150 – $200
Amanaman
Accessories: Staff, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Amanaman was only briefly seen at Jabba’s Palace in Return of the Jedi, but his action figure is without a doubt, one of the highlights of the line and brings top dollar on the market.
Anakin Skywalker
Market Value:
Carded $450 – $600
Loose $40 – $65
Anakin Skywalker
Accessories: Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Although Anakin Skywalker was previously released as a Mail-Away offer during the Return of the Jedi line, this was his carded debut. I always found it odd that his card featured a portrait instead of a photo.
Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2)
w/ Pop-up Lightsaber
Market Value:
Carded $1,000 – $1,500
Loose $550 – $700
Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2)
w/ Pop-up Lightsaber
Accessories: lightsaber, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: This was basically the same R2-D2 figure we had seen before, but with a new twist. He contained Luke’s lightsaber, which would pop out of R2’s dome to re-create that moment from Return of the Jedi.
A-Wing Pilot
Market Value:
Carded $350 – $500
Loose $125 – $175
A-Wing Pilot
Accessories: Blaster, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Even though we’d have to wait for the Droids line to have an actual A-Wing to put this guy in, it’s always nice to have extra pilots to put into the super cool vehicles Kenner created for us.
Barada
Market Value:
Carded $250 – $350
Loose $100 – $150
Barada
Accessories: Staff, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The release of Barada completed the Jabba’s Sail Barge set. Fun Fact: George Lucas paid tribute to the film, The Day the Earth Stood Still with naming characters after the film’s classic phrase, Klaatu, Barada, Nikto.
EV-9D9
Market Value:
Carded $450 – $600
Loose $200 – $250
EV-9D9
Accessories: Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: With the release of EV-9D9, we finally got a figure of the creepy torture loving droid from Jabba’s Palace, in case we wanted to get really dark with our Star Wars toys.
Han Solo
(Carbonite Chamber)
Market Value:
Carded $500 – $750
Loose $175 – $225
Han Solo
(Carbonite Chamber)
Accessories: Carbonite Shell, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: This is the figure many kids wanted during the Return of the Jedi line, and Kudos to Kenner for finally giving it to us! Han fits perfectly into the chamber for maximum playability.
Imperial Dignitary
Market Value:
Carded $275 – $375
Loose $100 – $150
Imperial Dignitary
Accessories: Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Another bad guy to keep the Emperor company. This figure was designed with the molded-on robe legs instead of the usual separate legged figures.
Imperial Gunner
Market Value:
Carded $450 – $600
Loose $175 – $225
Imperial Gunner
Accessories: Blaster, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: This figure was designed after the crew members who worked the big gun on Death Star II in Return of the Jedi. It goes really well with the Death Star Playset, just saying.
Lando Calrissian
(General Pilot)
Market Value:
Carded $400 – $550
Loose $175 – $225
Lando Calrissian (General Pilot)
Accessories: Blaster Pistol, Cloak, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Despite the fact that the clothing was a little different from the actual movie costume, this gave us another version of the coolest character in the Star Wars universe.
Luke Skywalker (Stormtrooper Disguise)
Market Value:
Carded $750 – $1000
Loose $300 – $400
Luke Skywalker
(Stormtrooper Disguise)
Accessories: Blaster Rifle, Helmet, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: This was a fantastic addition to the POTF line and a Stormtrooper Luke was long overdue. Although one has to wonder, why no Stormtrooper Han?
Luke Skywalker
(Battle Poncho)
Market Value:
Carded $450 – $600
Loose $175 – $225
Luke Skywalker (Battle Poncho)
Accessories: Blaster, Poncho, Belt, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Since the Leia and Han Endor figures had already been released, this allowed us to complete the set and re-create those awesome Battle of Endor scenes.
Romba
Market Value:
Carded $200 – $300
Loose $100 – $150
Romba
Accessories: Spear, Hood, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Another Ewok figure is exactly what we needed, so Kenner gave us Romba with his tough looking spear. Kenner certainly didn’t skimp on the Ewok figures as we got two more brand ones for the POTF line.
Warok
Market Value:
Carded $300 – $400
Loose $125 – $175
Warok
Accessories: Bow, Quiver, Hood, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Here is yet another Ewok in case you felt we needed more. If you think this guy might look a bit familiar to you, he does bear a striking resemblance to the previously released Lumat and Chief Chirpa figures.
Yak Face
Market Value:
Carded $2,500 – $4,000
Loose $650 – $800
Yak Face
Accessories: Staff, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: This items is rare, and considered a “Holy Grail” figure for most collectors
Notes: You got to love the creativity in naming these guys. Yak Face is among the hardest to find Star Wars items of the entire action figure line, due to only bring released overseas and never domestically, hence the foreign packaging.
The Power of the Force (1985): Re-packs
In addition to the new figures listed above, Kenner also released 22 previously released figures with the new Power of the Force packaging and coins.
AT-AT Driver
Market Value:
Carded $1,500 – $2,000
Loose $30 – $45
AT-AT Driver
Accessories: Blaster Rifle, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The AT-AT driver was a pretty awesome looking figure and a twist to the Stormtroopers. I mean look at that armor, it doesn’t get cooler than that.
AT-ST Driver
Market Value:
Carded $300 – $450
Loose $35 – $55
AT-ST Driver
Accessories: Blaster, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Let’s be honest, you can’t have an AT-ST Scout Walker without someone to drive it, so thank you Kenner for doing the logical thing here.
Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi
Market Value:
Carded $700 – $850
Loose $40 – $55
Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi
Accessories: Lightsaber, Vinyl Cloak, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Power of the Force utilized the ROTJ photo for their packaging. It was nice seeing “Old Ben” again.
Biker Scout
Market Value:
Carded $800 – $1,000
Loose $35 – $55
Biker Scout
Accessories: Scout Blaster, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Biker Scout remains a very cool take on the regular Stormtrooper figures. These guys were basically the Calvary soldiers of the Imperial Army.
B-Wing Pilot
Market Value:
Carded $150 – $250
Loose $25 – $40
B-Wing Pilot
Accessories: Blaster, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Along with the A-Wing Pilot and Luke X-Wing Pilot figures, we now had some pilots to sit in Kenner’s amazing ships.
Chewbacca
Market Value:
Carded $250 – $350
Loose $40 – $60
Chewbacca
Accessories: Bowcaster, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: There were 2 versions of the Chewbacca card for Return of the Jedi and Power of the Force used the newer version with the Endor background.
Darth Vader
Market Value:
Carded $600 – $750
Loose $50 – $75
Darth Vader
Accessories: Lightsaber, Vinyl Cloak, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Kenner used the original Vader photo for the Power of the Force packaging with a super cool Darth Vader coin.
Emperor (The)
Market Value:
Carded $400 – $500
Loose $30 – $45
Emperor (The)
Accessories: Walking Cane, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The biggest and baddest of all bad guys, The Emperor had to be included on the POTF line with a snazzy new coin.
Gamorrean Guard
Market Value:
Carded $800 – $1,000
Loose $25 – $40
Gamorrean Guard
Accessories: Axe, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Keeping in step with the Return of the Jedi theme of this line, Gamorrean Guard was a natural addition and who doesn’t want more Gamorrean’s to guard Jabba the Hutt.
Han Solo
(Trench Coat)
Market Value:
Carded $800 – $1,000
Loose $50 – $75
Han Solo (Trench Coat)
Accessories: Blaster, Coat, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: This new version of Han gave us another look to everyone’s favorite smuggler. The Endor gear allowed us to have those Battle of Endor scenes we always wanted.
Jawa
Market Value:
Carded $350 – $450
Loose $45 – $65
Jawa
Accessories: Cloth Cloak, Blaster Pistol, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Jawa is the only figure to be released in every Star Wars line and still used the same exact photo for each of them, so much for creativity.
Luke Skywalker
(Jedi Knight)
Market Value:
Carded $900 – $1,100
Loose $80 – $110
Luke Skywalker
(Jedi Knight)
Accessories: Lightsaber, Blaster, Cloak, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: It was a no-brainer that a Jedi Knight Luke would be released on the Power of the Force line since this was one of the best selling figures of that line.
Luke Skywalker
(X-Wing Pilot)
Market Value:
Carded $750 – $900
Loose $35 – $55
Luke Skywalker
(X-Wing Pilot)
Accessories: Blaster, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Everybody loves Luke Skywalker and Kenner knew it, so we get our third Luke figure for the Power of the Force line with this X-Wing Pilot version. This is among the harder to find figures for POTF.
Lumat
Market Value:
Carded $175 – $275
Loose $60 – $85
Lumat
Accessories: Bow, Quiver, Hood, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Lumat featured the same photo as his Return of the Jedi packaging with the new Power of the Force logo. The POTF version of Lumat is definitely easier to find than the ROTJ version.
Nikto
Market Value:
Carded $800 – $1,000
Loose $20 – $35
Nikto
Accessories: Staff, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: A re-release of Nikto seemed a bit unnecessary but it went well with Barada. Fun Fact: George Lucas paid tribute to the film, The Day the Earth Stood Still with naming characters after the film’s classic phrase, Klaatu, Barada, Nikto.
Paploo
Market Value:
Carded $175 – $275
Loose $60 – $85
Paploo
Accessories: Staff, Hood, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Paploo featured the same photo as his Return of the Jedi packaging with the new Power of the Force logo. The POTF version of Paploo is definitely easier to find than the ROTJ version.
Princess Leia Organa (Combat Poncho)
Market Value:
Carded $325 – $425
Loose $50 – $75
Princess Leia Organa
(Combat Poncho)
Accessories: Blaster, Helmet, Poncho, Belt, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Princess Leia remains very popular and it goes great with Endor Luke and Han. I loved the removable helmet and poncho to re-create the Endor scenes.
See-Threepio (C-3PO)
w/ Removable Limbs
Market Value:
Carded $225 – $325
Loose $35 – $55
See-Threepio (C-3PO)
w/ Removable Limbs
Accessories: Backpack, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: R2 had a new figure in this line, so we get another C-3PO too. The removable limbs were also a good stress release for kids without destroying your Star Wars figures.
Stormtrooper
Market Value:
Carded $1,000 – $1,250
Loose $45 – $65
Stormtrooper
Accessories: Blaster Rifle, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Stormtroopers are that figure that you could never have too many of, so if you’re going to re-package any Star Wars figure, it would have to be this one.
Teebo
Market Value:
Carded $800 – $1,000
Loose $20 – $35
Teebo
Accessories: Axe, Headgear, Horn, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Kenner was all in on Ewoks, and gave us another Teebo figures with the new Power of the Force logo packaging.
Wicket W. Warrick
Market Value:
Carded $225 – $325
Loose $50 – $75
Wicket W. Warrick
Accessories: Spear, Hood, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Wicket displayed the same photo as his Return of the Jedi packaging, but with the new Power of the Force logo and coin. This line was definitely heavy on the Ewoks but who wouldn’t want another super cute Wicket figure.
Yoda The Jedi Master
Market Value:
Carded $750 – $900
Loose $75 – $100
Yoda The Jedi Master
Accessories: Stick, Snake, Cloak, Belt, Coin
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Kenner gave us the same photo as previously released Yoda figures but gave us a new name, Yoda: The Jedi Master. It definitely is appropriate and a nice nod to Yoda’s storied past and title.
The Power of the Force (1985): Vehicles
The Power of the Force line included three brand new Mini-Rig type vehicles and two more amazing looking vehicles with the Tatooine Skiff and Ewok Battle Wagon.
Imperial Sniper
Market Value:
Carded $1,000 – $1,250
Loose $650 – $800
Imperial Sniper
Accessories: None
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Imperial Sniper was a Power of the Force version of Kenner’s popular Mini-Rigs lines, but with a completely new concept vehicle. It’s wings were movable and it came with a hook to pick-up other figures.
Sand Skimmer
Market Value:
Carded $300 – $400
Loose $100 – $150
Sand Skimmer
Accessories: None
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Sand Skimmer was a Power of the Force version of Kenner’s popular Mini-Rigs lines, but with a completely new concept vehicle. The skimmer was a one-man vehicle and had a movable sail and cannon.
Security Scout
Market Value:
Carded $700 – $900
Loose $225 – $300
Security Scout
Accessories: None
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Security Scout was a Power of the Force version of Kenner’s popular Mini-Rigs lines, but with a completely new concept vehicle. This was a camouflaged vehicle that acted as sort of a jet pack for figures.
Ewok Battle Wagon
Market Value:
Boxed $750 – $1,000
Loose $200 – $300
Ewok Battle Wagon
Accessories: Wagon, Battle Ram, Cage, Skull, Ladders
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Ewok Battle Wagon was a concept vehicle and was never actually seen in Return of the Jedi. It is a very cool looking vehicle and offered kids a ton of play options, but unfortunately never really caught on with buyers at the time. It is tough to find on the secondary market and can command a big price tag.
Tatooine Skiff
Market Value:
Boxed $1,500 – $2,000
Loose $750 – $1,000
Tatooine Skiff
Accessories: Skiff, Blaster Gun, Rudder Lever, Landing Pods, Plank, Railing
Year Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Tatooine Skiff remains one of the most, if not the most, coveted and sought after Star Wars vehicle ever produced. The Skiff itself is amazingly cool and full of character. It’s a fantastic likeness of the actual Tatooine Skiffs from Return of the Jedi and by far, the best thing to come from an already great Power of the Force toy line. This vehicle fetches a pretty big penny on the secondary market, but can definitely be found if you’re looking for one.
With the last Star Wars movie being released in 1983 and no new movies on the horizon, Kenner had to come up with a different way to market their Star Wars action figures, so The Power of the Force line was created in 1985. The POTF line would introduce 15 brand new figures, as well as re-pack many of the older ones with the new Power of the Force packaging. The big gimmick for this line was the inclusion of a coin in each package, depicting the carded character. These coins would prove very popular and are highly coveted in the modern market. A planetary map was also included with each vehicle as well. The map featured the various known planets of the Star Wars universe at the time. This was a very cool piece of the Star Wars world for fans and collectors.
Kenner gave us 15 brand new figures and 22 previously released figures with the power of the Force packaging. The new figures are commonly knows as the “Final 17”, which includes the new 15 figures, along with Paploo and Lumat who were previously released towards the end of the Return of the Jedi line. There were quite a few highlights from this line but the stars of this show have to be Yak Face and the Tatooine Skiff vehicle, but for different reasons. Yak Face was a cool looking new figure but was never released in the United States, and the Tatooine Skiff just had the misfortune of being an amazing looking vehicle that happened to be part of a very low selling toy line that never really found its niche at the time. That makes these two items among the more rare and expensive from this line.
The Power of the Force line is a challenging one to collect, due to their scarceness and rarity. Since there were no more Star Wars movies to promote it, the Power of the Force line just didn’t sell that well. Kenner honestly gave it a good try, but kids just weren’t dragging their parents to the stores anymore to buy Star Wars figures like they had in the past. Because of that, stores didn’t order as many of these figures so Kenner simply produced less of them, which is why they are tough to track down, especially in good condition. Some of these figures can be found on the secondary markets for reasonable prices, but most others can fetch high prices and definitely make many Star Wars collectors wish lists, including mine.
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