The Empire Strikes Back Action Figures
Star Wars action figures based on The Empire Strikes Back were first released in 1980. Decades later, action figures and toys based on 'Empire' are still being produced, and Star Wars as a franchise is as popular as it ever was.
The Empire Strikes Back was released on May 21, 1980, and received mixed reviews from critics, although it has since grown in esteem to become one of the most well-regarded chapters of the saga and one of the most highly rated films in history.
Financially, the film surpassed industry expectations; within three months of the film's release, Lucas had recovered his budget, a $30 million investment. Opening weekend in the United States generated $10,840,307. When it was re-released in 1997, its opening weekend in the USA made $21,975,993. In the USA, as of 2007, the gross revenue is $290,475,751 and worldwide gross revenue is $538,375,067.
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