Vintage 1983 Kenner Star Wars ROTJ C-3PO Removable Limbs (77-Back-A Variant) For Sale

1983Kenner Star Wars: Return of the Jedi — C-3PO (Removable Limbs)

Country of Origin (COO): Made in Hong Kong
Factory Bubble Stamp: 0175-264-05

• Factory Authentication Stamp: The lower edge of the plastic blister tray features an embossed factory ink stamp reading \"0175-264-05\" [2wAWIP]. This crisp code serves as an immutable mark of vintage factory authenticity, proving the card has never been tampered with or paired with a modern reproduction bubble.
• Historical Provenance: The intact Montgomery Ward tag adds highly collectible nostalgia, anchoring this specific toy straight to the holiday shopping rows of 1983 [Z4y3Wn].

Item DescriptionUp for sale is an original, authentic 1983 Kenner Star Wars: Return of the Jedi C-3PO (with Removable Limbs) 3.75-inch vintage action figure. The figure itself remains factory sealed under its original plastic blister bubble, showcasing its brilliant, highly reflective vacuum-metalized gold chrome finish.This piece features the highly sought-after 77-Back-A variant layout, which represents the absolute earliest first-edition print run manufactured when the 77-figure wave debuted in 1983. The card comes punched and features an original vintage Montgomery Ward department store price tag still affixed to the upper right corner.CRITICAL CONDITION NOTE FOR COLLECTORS:
The lower right corner of the cardback has had its circular Proof of Purchase (POP) UPC cut out. This was a common practice in 1983 for children mailing tokens back to Kenner for promotional figure offers. Additionally, there is a visible horizontal crease running through the lower right-hand quadrant of the cardstock. The bubble remains firmly factory-sealed with a crisp, legible factory ink stamp (0175-264-05) on the bottom lip.Because the figure is safely sealed but the card carries a clipped POP, this item serves as a perfect, affordable display piece for a shelf collection or an ideal candidate for a high-grade loose figure upgrade!💎 Special Features & Production Variants

• First-Edition 77-Back-A Printing: Verified by the unique product matrix on the reverse side. The bottom of the card displays the first-issue promotional artwork trio: Sy Snootles and the Rebo Band, the Ewok Combat Glider, and the Ewok Assault Catapult. Later printings replaced the catapult image with Jabba the Hutt, making this \"A\" variant a key target for packaging checklist completists.
• Hong Kong Country of Origin (COO): This version features the premier mirror-chrome plating variant produced in Hong Kong. It has preserved its incredibly bright luster far better over the past four decades than its duller matte-painted European counterparts.
• Factory-Stamped Bubble Integrity: Features a crisp, factory-embossed ink stamp on the bottom edge of the plastic bubble tray, ensuring 100% vintage factory authenticity.
• Free Clamshell Protective Case Included: To ensure safe transit to your home and pristine shelf preservation, this figure ships securely inside a brand-new, archival-safe protective acrylic clamshell star case at no extra charge.

📦 Shipping & Handling

• Securely Packed: We specialize in shipping high-end vintage collectibles. This figure will be placed inside its free protective clamshell case, bubble-wrapped extensively, and shipped inside a rigid, crush-tested box.
• Tracking Included: Ships quickly with full tracking and insurance via calculated shipping.

Please review all high-resolution listing photos carefully to assess the specific cardback condition and bubble seals prior to purchasing.