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The Story

The 2010 relaunch of Star Wars: The Vintage Collection was a landmark moment for 3.75" collectors, deliberately evoking the original Kenner card aesthetic with a black header, rounded silver border, and Tatooine scene art behind the bubble. VC14 Sandtrooper arrived in Wave 2 of that inaugural run and was immediately recognized by the community as the definitive modern-era Sandtrooper — a title it held for years — thanks to a fully weathered sculpt, improved articulation, and a new long rifle that earlier versions simply couldn't match. For army-builder collectors, this is a cornerstone piece.

This example is carded and presents well, retaining the translucent bubble securely against the card. The figure itself sits on an orange tray inside the bubble alongside its accessories. Most notably, this card carries the "Free Boba Fett" sunburst promotional sticker specific to the earliest Wave 2 production cards — a recognizable variant detail that early-run collectors actively seek out. The orange cardback bears The Vintage Collection logo, the VC14 designation, a historical callout referencing the original Sandtrooper card from the 1995–1998 Power of the Force era, and the five other figures in the wave: General Grievous, Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Clone Trooper, and Darth Sidious.

As both a display piece and a troop-builder, the VC14 Sandtrooper punches above its weight. The retro Kenner card design is itself a collector draw, and the early-run "Free Boba Fett" sticker variant adds a layer of production history that makes this particular card more than a standard release. Whether you're building a Tatooine diorama or completing your Vintage Collection Wave 2 run, this is an essential addition.

The Details

Line
The Vintage Collection
Era
10s
Manufacturer
Hasbro
UPC
653569516132

The Grade, Explained

Every graded piece is our honest in-house call — not third-party slabbed. Here's exactly where this one lands, and why.

  1. CC-10 Pristine
  2. CC-9 Near Mint
  3. CC-8 Excellent
  4. CC-7 Very Good
  5. CC-6 Good
  6. CC-5 Fair
  7. CC-4 Poor / Display Only

This piece: CC-8 — Excellent

Light shelf wear. Corners may show minor blunting or very slight whitening. Bubble fully sealed, minor cloudiness or light surface scuff possible. Punch may be punched or missing. Artwork intact with no fading.

Grade is Jay's Toys & Games' own opinion of condition — these vintage figures are not third-party (AFA/CAS) graded. Grading is subjective; please review all photos closely before making a purchasing decision.

The grade is our word — the photos are the final word. Zoom in on every one before you buy.

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Shipping & Returns

Shipping

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  • Beat the 12 PM CT cutoff and it ships the same day.
  • Packed collector-grade — bubble-wrapped, padded, boxed like it's going into our own case. Damage rate under 1%.
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  • Sent back unopened and in the same condition we shipped it.
  • Full refund to your original payment method.
  • Return shipping is on you — unless we got it wrong, then it's on us.
  • Arrived damaged? We replace or refund — fast.

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Most in-stock orders placed before 12 PM CST ship the same day. We’re label-printing, box-packing machines — without skimping on quality. Your tracking number will probably show up before you’ve even closed the tab.

How Do We Pack Orders?

Every item gets collector-grade treatment: bubble wrap, proper padding, and zero envelope crimes. We pack like your grail’s riding shotgun with us — damage rate is under 1%.

Are You Actually Collectors Too?

Yep. We’ve been hunting plastic treasures since the ‘90s. We speak fluent collector (MOC, BAF, grail hunting), we’ve camped outside stores for midnight releases, and we run this place like the shop we always wished existed. Professional enablers at your service. 😎

What's Your Return Policy?

30 days to decide if it’s true love. Not happy? Full refund to your original payment method. Damaged? We replace or refund fast. Just keep items in the condition you got them, and we’ll make it right — because the only drama in collecting should be choosing a display pose. One exception: trading card game product is final sale, since a sealed box can’t be verified once it leaves our hands.

Pre-Orders: How They Work

Calling dibs costs you $0 today — we only charge your card when it ships. No awkward “I paid months ago” limbo. Mixing in-stock + pre-orders? In-stock ships now; pre-orders ship together once the last one lands, and shipping’s charged on each leg (pro tip: check ship dates before combining pre-orders). Dates can shift — we’ll keep you posted faster than Spider-Man slings webs. And if we ever can’t deliver (rare), you’re not charged a dime.

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