The "Nostalgia Awakens" exhibit of vintage Star Wars action figure toys has travelled to libraries and museums of all sizes. Some were located in cities; others in rural towns. All venues have seen huge audiences as patrons young and old come and see the original Star Wars toys that started it all. Below are images of some of those installations.
National Toy & Miniature Museum, Kansas City, MO
(Above) Jim Swearingen (left), who pioneered and designed the original 1977 Star Wars Kenner toy line, gets ready to answer another question from exhibit owner/curator, Jarrod Roll (right), about the beloved action figures Jim brought to life. Courtesy Ryan Lewis
Upcountry History Museum, Greenville, SC
Note: this exhibit was a joint display of Jarrod Roll's The Nostalgia Awakens vintage Kenner Toy collection and the Disney Star Wars Archives collection of authentic props and costumes used in The Force Awakens movie.
Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin, IL
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Mathis Gallery, UW Parkside, Kenosha, WI
Oshkosh Public Museum, Oshkosh, WI
Little Chute Public Library, Little Chute, WI
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Monroe County Museum, Sparta, WI
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