Background

The Ewok Battle Wagon and Tatooine Skiff were the only full-sized vehicles offered in Power of the Force packaging. Due to declining sales in 1985 when they were released, both vehicles are relatively difficult to find now. But while the Skiff has become one of the most desired of Star Wars toys, the Battle Wagon has experienced only limited appeal among collectors.

Considering the nature of this toy, it would seem to have been better suited for release as part of Kenner's cartoon series-based Ewoks line that also debuted in 1985. The Battle Wagon, along with the Ewok Village, Assault Catapult, and Combat Glider appear on the back of Ewoks cards.

Molds from the Battle Wagon were reused in Kenner's Robin Hood line. The Robin Hood Battle Wagon is a close copy of the Ewok version but differs in the following ways:

• A catapult replaced the large skull on the top of the wagon.
• The ladder, battering ram cover, and several other pieces are molded in different colored plastics.
• Copyright info on the bottom of the vehicle was updated to coincide with the Robin Hood release. The Ewok Battle Wagon has a 1985 copyright.

Features

• String-operated battering ram.
• String-operated front ramp. (Turn handle and raise or lower ramp.)
• Cage opens to accept action figures. There is a string-operated hook to pick up the cage on the back of the Battle Wagon. (Turn handle and raise or lower cage.)
• The two side pieces are removable and lock together at a 90 degree angle.

Parts list

• (2) Side pieces.
• Table.
• Front ramp w/string.
• Skull assembly: skull, (2) removable tusks.
• Cage w/ string and hook.
• Battering ram assembly: Ram, two supports, string, front cover.
• Ladder.