Tier List: Star Wars 1995 Power of the Force
71#starwars #poweroftheforce #toys\n\nThis week of Friday Night VS! Jay and Chad go way back to the 90's in a Galaxy Far, Far Away as they put the 1995 Power of the Force line on the TIer List! Join us and help decide the fate of these figures! 7pm EST\n\nStar Wars: Power of the Force 2 was a toyline produced by Kenner (later acquired by Hasbro) in the mid-1990s. It was a revival of the Star Wars action figure line, which had been dormant since the early 1980s. The Power of the Force 2 line was launched in 1995 to coincide with the release of the "Star Wars" Special Edition films in theaters and the anticipation of the upcoming prequel trilogy.\n\nThe action figures in this line boasted improved sculpting and detail compared to their predecessors from the original 1970s and 1980s lines. Characters were more accurately represented, and finer details were present in their designs.\nThe figures were slightly larger than the original Kenner figures, standing around 3.75 inches tall. This scale became the standard for Star Wars action figures for years to come.\nThe figures featured improved articulation compared to the vintage line, allowing for more dynamic poses and playability.\n\nThe Power of the Force 2 line included characters from the original trilogy, such as Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, and many others. It also introduced characters from the expanded universe (now known as "Legends"), including figures based on novels and comics.\nThe packaging for the Power of the Force 2 figures featured a distinctive design with a red background and a green lightsaber-wielding Luke Skywalker logo. This packaging design became iconic for Star Wars collectors of the time.\n\nMany figures came with accessories such as blasters, lightsabers, and removable helmets. Additionally, there were playsets available, allowing fans to recreate scenes from the films or imagine new adventures.\nThe line also introduced variant figures with different paint schemes or accessories. Additionally, special edition figures, such as "Freeze Frame" and "CommTech" figures, were released, each with unique features or packaging gimmicks.\n\nWhile designed for children, the Power of the Force 2 line also appealed to adult collectors, sparking a resurgence of interest in Star Wars merchandise and memorabilia.\n\nOverall, the Power of the Force 2 toyline played a significant role in revitalizing interest in Star Wars merchandise in the mid-1990s, paving the way for the continued success of the franchise's merchandise in the years that followed.