The PBP First Shots Find
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The PBP First Shots Find
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When the Empire Strikes Back was released in Spanish movie theaters on October 3, 1980, kids still weren’t able to get their hands on action figures from their favorite saga. They had to wait a few more months until May 1981 when the Spanish firm PBP began distributing the first figures in Spain. Luckily for collectors, one of the technicians involved in the toy line saved “first shots” and final product samples that were given to him by PBP in recognition for his work. We will review the history of the PBP Star Wars toys and this amazing find, covering previously unknown figures and the transition process in the manufacturing of these toys.
