1996 Sealed Star Wars "Shadows of the Empire" Chewbacca action figure

The "Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire" multimedia project was released in 1996, bridging the gap between "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi." It included a novel, comic books, video games, and merchandise, expanding the Star Wars universe with new characters and storylines. This particular Chewbacca figure represents the character in a bounty hunter disguise, a concept explored within this specific era of Star Wars storytelling. Kenner Products, and later Hasbro, produced a wide range of Star Wars action figures and toys starting in the late 1970s. The "Shadows of the Empire" line, released in 1996, was part of Kenner's "Power of the Force 2" (POTF2) collection, which aimed to revitalize the toy line with more detailed and articulated figures. These figures are sought after by collectors, especially those in their original, unopened packaging.