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These Vintage Star Wars Toys Put #ForceFriday to Shame (Photos)

A LONG TIME AGO...

Before Poe Dameron action figures and smart phone-controlled BB-8s, there were these awesome collectibles.

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Here's a 1977 Kenner action figure of Luke Skywalker, in that famous X-Wing pilot jumpsuit, complete with a mini-blaster.

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Jedis, droids, an AT-ST Walker and a Godzilla-sized Darth Vader preside over this array of vintage Star Wars toys on display at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, France.

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Here's a 1982 Star Wars R5-D4 action figures by Palitoy on display at the Museum of London.

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A beautiful Millennium Falcon model by Palitoy, circa 1983.

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Recreate the battle of Hoth with this 1983 AT-AT walker (All Terrain Armored Transport) Kenner action figure.

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A 1980 Kenner action figure set of the Imperial Attack Base from Empire Strikes Back.

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So shiny and chrome! We'd kill for these 1977 C-3PO and R2-D2 Kenner action figures.

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Relive cinema's most iconic battle with these vintage Luke and Darth Vader action figures, released around the time of Return of the Jedi.

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