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Created by Wolfgang Schloegl ( E-Mail ) Updated Feb 14 2013
The term Power of the Force was not widely recognized in Germany in 1985. The "last 17" figures
did not introduce the POTF card with collectors coin but, as all over Europe,
were available on tri-logo cards. But the term "Power of the Force" appeared in a German translation, too.
Parker, the distributor of the Kenner toys in Germany, in 1985 sold sets with
already released toys/figures in "Die Kraft der Macht" package for a special price.
These were the only packages that had a Power of the Force logo solely in German.
Only SW/ESB/ROTJ toys/figures were sold in this package, probably to sell off stock.
The German Kenner/Parker dealers catalog from 1985 listed these vehicles and
figures sets as special offers. Besides the Speeder Bike all vehicles sets had Mini-Rigs or accessories in their boxes.
The figures in the vehicles packs are not always the ones listed in the dealer catalogs but have some kind of association to the Mini-Rigs and accessories .
Collectors remark: The glueing method that was used to attach the bubbles to the cards seems not to be long-lasting. Many sets show separating of bubble and card often without any damage to the cardboard. The sets themselves are very rare and it's even harder to find one with still perfectly attached bubble. An exception seems to the Speeder Bike set where separating does not occur that easily.
"Die Kraft der Macht" Vehicles Sets:
| Catalog no. | Vehicle | Catalog picture / information | Known sets |
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| Set D, Item # 260146 (1320) | Radar Laser Cannon |
no picture
Luke Hoth, Han Hoth (on flyer)
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AT-AT Driver, Nien Nunb
Luke Hoth, Han Hoth |
| Set E, Item # 260147 (1321) | Tri-Pod Laser Cannon |
Stormtrooper, Lando Calrissian
Imperial Stormtrooper (1458), Emperor's Royal Guard (on flyer) |
Emperor's Royal Guard, AT-AT Driver
Photo: Lars König
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| Set F, Item # 260148 (1322) | Vehicle Maintenance Energizer |
no picture
Chewbacca, AT-AT Driver (on flyer)
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AT-AT Driver, Admiral Ackbar
Chewbacca, Lando Calrissian
Photo: Lars König |
| Set G a, Item # 260151 (1323) | Speeder Bike | 
Chief Chirpa, Biker Scout |
Chief Chirpa, Biker Scout |
| Set G b, Item # 260151 (1323) | Speeder Bike |
no picture
Biker Scout, Luke Skywalker (1480) (on flyer) |
(different bubble)
AT-AT-Driver, Biker Scout
Photo: Lars König |
| Set H, Item # 260152 (1324) | Ewok Catapult |
no picture
Logray, Chief Chirpa (on flyer)
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Logray, Chief Chirpa
Photo: Vectis Auctions |
| Set I, Item # 260157 (1325) | Desert Sail Skiff |
no picture
Kaatu (1423), Bobe Fett (on flyer)
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Klaatu, Klaatu Skiff Guard |
| Set J, Item # 260153 (1326) | AST-5 |
Klaatu, Bib Fortuna
Bib Fortuna, Klaatu (1489) (on flyer) |
Klaatu, Bib Fortuna
Photo: Vectis Auctions
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| Set K, Item # 260154 (1327) | ISP-6 |
Lobot, Darth Vader
Darth Vader, Emperor's Royal Guard |
Darth Vader, Emperor's Royal Guard
Photo: unknown
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| Set L, Item # 260155 (1328) | MTV-7 |
no picture
Imperial Stormtrooper (1458),
Imperial Commander (on flyer)
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Imperial Stormtrooper Hoth Battle Gear,
Imperial Commander
Photo: Vectis Auctions |
| Set M, Item # 260156 (1329) | MLC-3 |
no picture
Luke Skywalker (1475), Lando Calrissian (on flyer) |
Rebel Soldier Hoth Battle Gear, Lando Calrissian
Rebel Soldier Hoth Battle Gear, Luke Bespin
Photo: Vectis Auctions |
| Set N, Item # 260149 (1330) | INT-4 |
AT-ST Pilot, Leia Hoth
AT-ST Driver, AT-AT Driver (on flyer) |
no picture so far
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| Set O, Item # 260150 (1331) | CAP-2 |
Rebel Commander, Dengar
Bossk, Rebel Commander (on flyer) |
Bossk, Chewbacca
Photo: Vectis Auctions
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"Die Kraft der Macht" figures sets:
The figures sets included three carded figures wrapped in cardboard. According to the dealer advertising flyer the packs had movie themes:
SW - Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo
ESB - Stormtrooper, Luke X-Wing Pilot, AT-AT Commander
ROTJ - Rancor Keeper, Emperor, Han Trenchcoat
Ewocks - Chief Chirpa, Logray, Wicket
The advertising flyer explicitly lists these sets but actually the sets had different assortments. It can be observed though that in general they contain figures only from one of the movies so the theme character was followed as described. A set that comes with the same characters more often is the Ewocks set with Wicket, Logray and Chief Chirpa.
The 1985 Kenner Parker catalog shows 12
different figures sets as an example for one case assortment (12 sets, Item #
260145).
PIC
Collectors remark: The figures occure on ROTJ or tri-logo cards.
Set of three Ewoks
Set of AT-ST Driver, Bib Fortuna, Boba Fett
Besides of the dealers catalog there also exists a flyer advertising
for these packs:
Flyer Front,
Flyer Back
Description: Wolfgang Schloegl
Photos: Gerhart Trebbin, Wolfgang Schloegl, Ebay
From the collection of Wolfgang Schloegl
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