Millennium Falcon (Series 1, Kenner)

Kenner produced the first Millennium Falcon toy for use with their 3¼ inch action figure line. It's dimensions were 17 x 6 x 23 with a shipping weight of 3 lbs. 12 oz. Following the popularity of the release of the first Star Wars film, there was a large demand to produce a playable replica of the infamous ship. Kenner rushed the Millennium Falcon into production for release in the 1979 holiday season. It was then re-issued in 1980 for the release of The Empire Strikes Back and again in 1983 for the release of Return of the Jedi. The cockpit opened up, which allowed for two action figures to be placed inside (only the pilot and co-pilot seats were available). The upper anterior hull plating was removable, showing off the interior of the ship, which included a quad-cannon command chair, a game table and removable lower deck plates. Other features included a training remote (suspended by a piece of thread), a rotating laser turret and battle action sounds, which required two "C" batteries). Sears Wish Book list price for the Millennium Falcon in 1979 was 24.77.