Star Wars Bend Ems (Bendies)

In 1993 a small toy company called Just Toys released Star Wars Bend Ems figures. These figures would were the first to reignite interest in what was a stagnant market for new Star Wars toys. The figures although not very popular were admired by hardcore collectors as they signalled the dawn of a new generation and the flood of neo-classical (post vintage) toys to soon hit the market with the soon to be released Phantom Menace film.

Each figure stood appx 3-5 inches tall and were originally packaged on blister card type packaging. Later they would be packaged in a similar package only difference being a rectangular style bubble.

The most sought after figure in this line continues to be the Boba Fett bendy. C-3PO was the only figure reported to have a variant, one with a Gold leg the other with a Silver Leg.

In anticipation for the re-emerged wave of consumers and collectors some chains signed on with Just Toys to carry exlusives. K-Mart, K-Bee and Service Merchandise each offered their own exclusive.

Listed below is a complete list of figures and package examples to illustrate their differences.

C-3PO (Gold Leg)
C-3PO (Silver Leg)
Chewbacca
Darth Vader
Luke Skywalker
Princess Leis
R2-D2
Stormtrooper
Yoda
Ben Kenobi
The Emperor
Han Solo
Wicket