R5 D4 red bar

[Dad of Luke]

Hi all, here is my R5 D4 which is my own childhood toy, probably acquired at Christmas or birthday 1979 or '80. It is well played with : after I had done with it both my sons played with my collection as they were growing up too

. I only learned it was a red bar variant maybe 5 or 6 years back.
Can anyone tell me if these were confirmed as being released on Palitoy cardbacks? I'm assuming so.

Cheers, Mark.

 

[theforceuk]

Very nice! Probably the most sort after variant at the moment. Although doesn't really do it for me, I can understand the appeal.

 

[Frunkstar]

I'm with you there theforceuk, not quite sure why these have gone so mental price wise, though having a childhood figure be it a red bar R5 or other is always pure gold, sadly I can't help on your question, I've only seen a couple of carded examples & from memory both were kenner.

 

[theforceuk]

Pretty sure it's the Kenner 65A, I may be wrong will try and find out for you.

 

[Cazza]

That's a cool discovery!

 

[poncho]

How much does a loose red bar go for now?

 

[theforceuk]

AFA 85's go for £800+, beaters go for £200+!

The guy I asked owns a Kenner 21A and he said examples are known on Kenner, Star Wars, ESB and ROTJ cards. He said he's never heard of a Palitoy example but that's not to say there aren't or weren't any. @Dad of Luke

 

[Leekylee]

How much does a loose red bar go for now?

Hey poncho sorry to jump on the thread can you look at my rebel commander post please im trying to identify him thanks

 

[StarWarsFan]

Nice figure mate.

 

[Darkest_Logic]

nice, always good to find a rare variant in your childhood collection!

 

[theforceuk]

There's an AFA 75+ on eBay at the moment. Kenner 21A, BIN price of $7950! I've been sent on offer of $7155.