Empire Strikes Back 31-Back White Bespin Guard Carded Quality Control Sample
This ESB 31-Back White Bespin Guard is referred to as a Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) sample. Carded figures of this nature are utilized for approval to determine if the final product meets specific criteria in terms of packaging quality, etc. The card front contains a number of written details including a signatures of the appropriate individual. QA/QC labels are sometimes affixed to the front or rear of the card. Signatures and/or information may be written on items ranging from specifically formatted labels, formatted index cards, simple nondescript labels like the one found on this Bossk QC sample, or directly on the card, as is the case here.
Description by: Michael G. Mensinger
Photo: Johan Sydling
From the collection of: Johan Sydling
Country:United States
Film:Empire Strikes Back
Licensee:Kenner
Year:1980
Category:Prototypes / Action Figure Related


  


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