Star Wars Chewbacca Bandolier Strap in 1984
This December 17, 1984, ToysRUs newspaper ad brings us another look at Kenner’s Chewbacca Bandolier Strap action figure carrying case, making me ask: Would this carrying case have sold better if Kenner had offered it in 1978 or 1979 instead of as part of their Return of the Jedi series? I think it may have because I could totally see myself wanting this as a younger kid, but by the time Jedi was out I believe a lot of us were self-conscious enough to hesitate to ask for the strap.
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