Star Wars: The Clone Wars season 7, episode 5 included an Easter egg for the original Star Wars toy line. A huge part of Star Wars' success over the years has been Lucasfilm's merchandising, including action figures based on prominent characters (even some small ones, too). From Obi-Wan Kenobi to Lak Sivrak, names big, small and even long-forgotten have made their way to plastic form. Nowadays they're accurate, with proper paint and accessories. However, back then they often missed the mark. This was the case with a trio of characters who popped up in the most recent episode of The Clone Wars.
Clone Wars season 7, episode 5, "Gone With A Trace" reintroduced one of the series' most popular characters - Ahsoka Tano, who had been missing since season 5. Ahsoka left the Jedi Order behind, and now survives day to day in the slums of Coruscant. Her travels brought her to mechanic and pilot Trace Martez - and Trace's sister, Rafa, assigned her to a droid building job that quickly went awry. The droid went on a rampage, destroying much of level 1313. Trace and Ahsoka were able to stop it, but not without attracting a crowd. Among the many faces, a handful stood out as particularly odd. Collectors of the vintage Star Wars toy line would recognize them immediately.
As Ahsoka used the Force to pull the binary load lifter back onto the platform, a vibrant group of spectators stood front-and-center. The Rodian, Ithorian, and Aqualish in question were all dressed strangely, though. The first of which wore a green jumpsuit, the second a blue romper, and the third a blue bodysuit with an orange vest. They stood out quite obviously because those clothes weren't the ones their species typically wore. However, the 1978 Star Wars toys of them made these outfits famous. They were not screen-accurate by any means, but they have reached iconic status in pop culture. This is their first appearance on-screen together in their peculiar wardrobe, despite the figures being over four decades old.
Upon the release of Star Wars in May 1977, toys weren't ready-made. Instead, a small toy company called Kenner rushed them into production so they were ready by Christmas 1978. The first wave was a hit, so they sought to keep the momentum rolling into wave 2. This is where a pre-Maclunkey Greedo, "Walrusman", and "Hammerhead" would be released. However, they weren't identical to their on-screen versions. This was because there was a lack of proper reference pictures, so Kenner sculptors had to do their best. Some wore the costumes of other Cantina patrons while others were completely redesigned.
Star Wars has become known for its action figures, with even the most obscure characters getting releases at some point. Back then, they weren't always spot on, as is evident with the aforementioned characters. It took over 40 years, but these costumes are at last canon. It's better late than never, and The Clone Wars was the perfect place for it to happen. The show has referenced obscure entities of Star Wars' past on a handful of occasions. Although, it may be the first time it retroactively canonized something from its original toy line. At any rate, it was a fun detail to include. It's not every day vintage Star Wars toy designs pop up in The Clone Wars.