Pictured are Archive Miniatures Bootleg pewter Jawas. Produced around 1977 or possibly 1978, these are essentially the first pewter rendition of characters from Star Wars. Unfortunately and due to the license for Star Wars being owned by Kenner, they were never approved for production, thus making them only available as bootlegs. Sold in sets of five, the figures were unpainted. Note the Grocery price sticker ($2.95) on the front of the pack, as these were sold in Hobby shops and Novelty Stores.
Here is a closeup of the Jawas. Though they lack the "fan fare"of 12 Backs and other hard to find Star Wars collectibles, the sets are quite rare and I am fortunate to have two of them. These make a nice addition to my "ongoing" Jawa run and my every evolving collection of Bootlegs.
