The Nostalgia Awakens: Retro Kenner Star Wars Action Figure Toys

Schedule

Fri May 02 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures | Kansas City, MO

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Attend the opening reception of "The Nostalgia Awakens," featuring EVERY "Star Wars" action figure toy made by Kenner Toys from 1978-1985.
About this Event

Embark on an intergalactic voyage to see , The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures’ upcoming exhibition featuring EVERY action figure toy made by Kenner Toys from 1978-1985 based on the original three Star Wars movies.

Admission to the opening reception on May 2, 6-8PM, is $10 and includes appetizers, drinks, and access to all of the Museum's galleries throughout the evening. Boulevard Brewing Company will be providing an out-of-this-world tasting of Space Camper Cosmic IPA.

When Star Wars hit the movie theaters in 1977, it instantly became a box office smash, especially with children. Kids wanting to bring the action home from the theater with them could find their favorite heroes, villains, creatures, and spaceships in miniature size on the toy shelves. From 1978 to 1985, Kenner Toys manufactured hundreds of action figures, vehicles, and playsets featured in the movies Star Wars (1977), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), and Return of the Jedi (1982). These toys today are as iconic as the movies themselves.


WHEN

Friday, May 2, 2025 | 6-8PM


WHERE

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

5235 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64112

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The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, 5235 Oak St, Kansas City, United States

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USD 10.00

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