Star Wars

Episode 1 - 1999-2000

It was May 3, 1999 and Hasbro released the first collection of action figures and toys from the first Star Wars movie in almost 20 years, Episode I: The Phantom Menace.

Hasbro was able to debut nearly 30 characters in the span of two months. They introduced a new technology called the "Commtech" chip, which enabled the figures to speak certain lines from the movie when placed on a special reader device. With improved sculpting, paint, and articulation, the new Episode I figures are worlds apart from the original line. But Hasbro decided to stick with the same 3¾" formula that made Kenner's product a revolutionary success.

Vehicle

Anakin Skywalker’s Pod Racer
1999

Droid Fighters
1999

Flash Speeder
1999

Naboo Fighter
1999

Naboo Royal Starship
1999

Sith Speeder and Darth Maul
1999

Stap and Battle Droid
1999

Trade Federation Tank
1999

Sebulba’s Pod Racer
1999