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Star Wars Saga: Han Solo (Hoth Rescue) – The Empire Strikes Back (2002 Hasbro)
Few Original Trilogy characters carry the collector cachet of Han Solo in Hoth gear, and the 2002 Hasbro Saga release earns a special place in any 3.75-inch collection as the first iteration to pair the removable facemask with a waist-twist Lightsaber Slicing Action feature on a single figure. Launched alongside Episode II, the Saga line was Hasbro's bold unification of Original Trilogy and Prequel characters under one blue-foil card format — and the Hoth Rescue sub-theme, directly tied to the tauntaun rescue scene in The Empire Strikes Back, became an instant fan favorite that has only grown more sought-after as clean MOC examples thin out.
This example is presented vintage mint-on-card. The blue-foil blister card carries the Empire Strikes Back sub-branding and retains its original unpressed bubble; the Lightsaber Slicing Action mechanism shows no sign of activation — a key consideration given how many buyers triggered the gimmick and compromised carded integrity. The figure is numbered 03/13 in Collection 1, and the full accessory complement — Luke Skywalker's lightsaber, blaster pistol, and removable facemask — remains secured in the bubble. The cardback's "Collect them all!" panel pictures Boba Fett (Pit of Carkoon), Chewbacca (Mynock Hunt), and Anakin Skywalker (Secret Ceremony), providing strong series context for completionists.
Jay's Toys sources and inspects each vintage piece individually; what you see in these images is the exact card you will receive. We stand behind every item with a straightforward return policy — if the condition doesn't match our description, we'll make it right. This is an authentic Hasbro/Lucasfilm product bearing P/N 61903012000, © 2002 Hasbro / © 2002 Lucasfilm Ltd. Quantities of unactivated MOC examples at this grade are limited — add to cart to secure yours.
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This piece: CC-7 — Very Good
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