The Vintage Collection Started Here: The Jedi-Con Set That Launched It All

For collectors of Star Wars: The Vintage Collection (TVC) 3 ¾-inch action figures, few releases carry the same “first chapter” significance as the Jedi-Con 2010 exclusive from Germany. When Hasbro officially debuted The Vintage Collection, the very first released figures weren’t found in big-box stores, they premiered at Star Wars Jedi-Con in Germany, held in April 2010. That early launch makes this set one of the most historically important modern-era items for anyone building a serious Vintage Collection 3.75-inch lineup.

What makes the story even more interesting is the timeline. The same set later appeared in the United States at Star Wars Celebration in August 2010, months after the German debut. The two releases are essentially identical in content and presentation, but they are not identical to collectors—because the packaging tells you exactly where each one came from.

Jedi-Con Sticker vs. Star Wars Celebration Sticker: The Key Difference

The defining distinction between the two versions comes down to one highly collectible detail: the sticker on the box. The German April 2010 release features a Jedi-Con sticker on the packaging, marking it as the first public debut of TVC. The August 2010 U.S. release swaps that out for a Star Wars Celebration sticker. For completists, that sticker difference isn’t minor, it’s the difference between owning the earliest first Star Wars: The Vintage Collection figures and owning the later U.S. event variant.

Because the Jedi-Con TVC set arrived months earlier, it effectively represents the earliest obtainable milestone piece for the modern Vintage Collection era. If you collect “firsts,” this is a centerpiece item, especially when paired with the story Hasbro chose to spotlight on the box.

Why 4-LOM and Zuckuss Were Chosen: Celebrating a Legendary 30-Year Mix-Up

Hasbro didn’t pick these two bounty hunters at random. The figures included, 4-LOM and Zuckuss, are directly tied to one of the most famous naming mix-ups in Star Wars collecting history. As the story printed on the packaging explains, while 4-LOM and Zuckuss are now well known to fans, their proper names were once the subject of serious confusion. When Kenner first produced the figures, the names somehow got reversed. Because neither bounty hunter was identified by name in the film, the mistake wasn’t immediately noticed.

The mix-up lingered for years until it was finally caught and corrected in 1989, restoring Zuckuss and 4-LOM to their rightful identities. Hasbro used this set to pay homage to that long-running “who’s who” debate celebrating the oddity of a mix-up that puzzled collectors for decades. It’s a clever piece of packaging storytelling, and it gives these two figures a unique place in TVC history beyond “just another exclusive.”

Here is the text from the packaging:

While 4-LOM and Zuckuss are now quite well-known to fans, their proper names were initially a topic of considerable debate. When Kenner first produced the figures, the names somehow got reversed. But since these two bounty hunters were not identified in the film, the switch was not immediately noticed. When the mix-up was finally caught and corrected in 1989, Zuckuss and 4-LOM finally got back their rightful identities. In this exclusive set, we are paying homage to the first appearance of these bounty hunters that puzzled so many for years, with replicas of the original packaging—switched names and all!

A Must-Have for TVC Collectors

If you’re hunting for a standout item with real historical weight, the Star Wars Jedi-Con 2010 Vintage Collection set is one to track down. It represents the first released Star Wars: The Vintage Collection 3 ¾-inch figures, it debuted at a major international event months before the U.S. counterpart, and it features the distinctive Jedi-Con sticker that separates it from the later Star Wars Celebration 2010 version.

For collectors who appreciate milestones, and for anyone building a truly complete run of Vintage Collection 3.75-inch action figures, the Jedi-Con 4-LOM and Zuckuss set isn’t just another variant. It’s the origin point of modern TVC history, and it deserves a spot on the short list of essential Star Wars The Vintage Collection collectibles.