MPC / ERTL- Star Wars Model Kits (1977–1999)

Launched with A New Hope in 1977 by MPC and later reissued/expanded under AMT-ERTL, this classic line delivers injection-moulded plastic model kits in varied scales with glue or snap assembly, clear parts, display stands, and waterslide decals—all wrapped in unmistakable vintage box art. Through the late ’90s (Special Edition and Episode I era), many originals returned as upgraded reissues, keeping the retro building experience alive for a new generation.

Iconic subjects span the saga: X-Wing, TIE Fighter, Darth Vader’s TIE, Millennium Falcon, Snowspeeder, AT-AT, AT-ST, A-Wing, B-Wing, Slave I, Speeder Bike with Biker Scout, Landspeeder, plus large-scale R2-D2 and C-3PO character kits and diorama sets. Revered for nostalgia and display value, MPC/ERTL Star Wars kits remain highly collectible staples for model builders and Star Wars fans alike.