Star Wars: The Clone Wars (toy line)

The Star Wars: The Clone Wars series of toys was available from 2008 until 2013. This product line, a creation of Hasbro, was designed to coincide with the release of the film and the subsequent television show that shared its name.

Background

The official public reveal of The Clone Wars toy collection occurred at the 2008 Toy Fair, held in New York City. During this event, Hasbro presented the initial assortment of action figures, along with the mail-in exclusive Captain Rex figure. Vehicles such as the V-19 Torrent starfighter and the OG-9 homing spider droid were also showcased, in addition to one of Hasbro's first large-scale vehicles, the All Terrain Tactical Enforcer. The second of these large-scale vehicles was the massive clone turbo tank. Hasbro began advertising Captain Rex shortly after the Toy Fair; however, due to internal issues, the figure's release was delayed until around July 26, the launch date for the entire collection.

The complete toy line was launched alongside the Legacy Collection during the fourth "midnight madness" event. The figures in this series were characterized by a stylized, animated design, mirroring the aesthetic of the computer-animated movie and TV show. This contrasted with the more realistic appearance of earlier figures, including those inspired by the earlier Clone Wars cartoon. Furthermore, these figures incorporated action features, such as weaponry that "launched" projectiles. The standard packaging for the basic line displayed a clone trooper helmet, with certain figures having "First Day of Issue" stickers. As in the past, retailers such as Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, and Target were granted exclusive figures. The retail partnerships even went so far as to match the retailers' corporate colors, with Wal-Mart receiving an exclusive 501st Legion clone trooper to match their corporate colors, and Target receiving the exclusive Commander Fox to match their red color scheme.

Products

Basic Line Figures

The first release of the Basic Line figures was on July 26, 2008, and production has continued up to the present. The initial assortment consisted of 25 individually packaged figures, presented on blue and white cards shaped like a Clone Trooper helmet. This packaging design was used until July 2009, when it was replaced by smaller, red packaging. The total number of figures that will be released in the new packaging is currently unknown, but the line includes both new figures and some that were previously available in the older packaging.

Blue/White Cardback Figures

Wave 1:

Wave 2:

Wave 3:

Wave 4:

Wave 5:

Red Cardback Figures

Wave 1 (Repacks):

The red cardback action figure line.

Wave 2 (Wave 6):

Wave 3 (Wave 7):

Wave 3.5 (Reissues):

Wave 4 (Wave 8):

Wave 4.5 (Reissues):

Wave 5 (Wave 9):

Wave 6 (Wave 10):

Wave 7 (Wave 11):

Wave 8 (Wave 12):

Wave 9 (Wave 13):

Shadow of the Dark Side Figures

Wave 0.5 (Reissues):

Wave 1 (Wave 14):

Wave 1.5 (Reissues):

Wave 2 (Wave 15):

Wave 3 (Wave 16):

Wave 4 (Wave 17):

Wave 5 (Wave 18):

Wave 6 (Wave 19):

Wave 7/8 (Wave 20/21):

Wave 9:

Wave 10:

Wave 11:

Maul Packaging Figures

Wave 1

Wave 2

Wave 3

Yoda Packaging Figures (Green and White Packaging) (2013)

Wave 1

Exclusive Products

From the beginning and throughout the run of the line, many stores offered unique products and figures that were only available at their locations. When the line first launched, Wal-Mart, Target, and Toys 'R' Us all had their own special figures. The following is a comprehensive list of all exclusive items sold by retailers:

Target

Wal-Mart

Toys 'R' Us

Convention Exclusives

Mail aways

Battlepacks

Others

Vehicles

Flaws and Mistakes

  • Stone , the clone troopers in the Anti-Hailfire Squad, and Draa were all produced with a height that exceeded other clone trooper figures.
  • The Rys action figure was released without the tattoo present on his neck/chin.
  • The Anakin Skywalker figure included in the Battle of Christophsis pack was missing the Jedi Order symbol on his left shoulder.
  • Chopper was manufactured with eyes of the same color.
  • ARF trooper Boil was made shorter than all other clone troopers.

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