In 1978, how tall were Kenner’s standard Star Wars action figures?

Kenner’s standard Star Wars action figures were 3.75 inches tall in 1978.

The scale became one of the defining features of Kenner’s original Star Wars toy line. It was small enough for children to collect many characters and vehicles, while still allowing figures to fit inside playsets and cockpits.

The figures generally used five points of articulation at launch, giving them movable arms, legs and heads. Kenner’s choice helped establish the approximate 3.75-inch scale as a major standard for mass-market action figures during the late 1970s and 1980s.

The size is sometimes confused with later Star Wars ranges. Hasbro’s 6-inch Black Series figures are substantially larger, while some vintage figures and modern collectibles use different scales. The 3.75-inch measurement refers to the classic Kenner-style format, not every Star Wars figure ever made.