Hasbro Celebrates the Prequels With New Retro, Vintage, and Black Series Figures
Hasbro has revealed today in a “Gift the Galaxy” event three new products celebrating the Star Wars prequels. The three new products are additions to the Retro Collection, Vintage Collection, and Black Series lines.
Feel free to check out the official descriptions and photos provided by Hasbro.
Retro Collection The Phantom Menace Multipack
First, heading over to the Retro Collection, Hasbro is putting out a multipack of six figures inspired by the characters from The Phantom Menace. The official product description has been provided below:
Jedis Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi discover Anakin Skywalker, a young child unusually strong with the Force, while dealing with a massive invasion on Naboo and the re-emergence of the force of darkness known as the Sith. Inspired by the original 1970s Kenner STAR WARS action figures, this STAR WARS: RETRO COLLECTION STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE MULTIPACK features premium design and five points of articulation across all figures. These 3.75-inch-scale figures are detailed to look like the Obi-Wan Kenobi, Qui-Gon Jinn, Queen Amidala, Darth Maul, Jar Jar Binks and battle droid characters as they appeared in STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE. These figures feature classic Kenner branding, as well as packaging treated with a weathered look. Imagine the excitement of the ‘70s when the STAR WARS original trilogy had just begun. Includes 6 figures and 5 accessories.
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $59.99/Available: Spring 2024)
Vintage Collection Jango Fett
Up next is the Vintage Collection Jango Fett, representing his look from Attack of the Clones. This will be available for preorder starting tomorrow at 1 pm ET.
In the Republic’s final years, proficient marksman Jango Fett was considered the best bounty hunter in the galaxy. He donned a sleek armored suit that concealed his scarred face. Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, with this premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION JANGO FETT figure inspired by the STAR WARS: ATTACK OF THE CLONES. This figure feature premium detail and design across product and packaging inspired by the original Kenner line, as well as the entertainment-inspired collector grade deco. Includes figure and 7 entertainment-inspired accessories including his signature jetpack and two blasters with fire FX.
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 / Available: Summer 2024)
Black Series C-3PO (B-1 Battle Droid Body) and Super Battle Droid
Finally, we have a Black Series two-pack collecting C-3PO with a B-1 Battle Droid body and a Super Battle Droid. The design is taken from Attack of the Clones and will also be available for preorder tomorrow at 1 pm ET, exclusively at Hasbro Pulse.
STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium 6-inch STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES C-3PO (B1 BATTLE DROID BODY) & SUPER BATTLE DROID figure pack, inspired by the characters’ appearances in STAR WARS: ATTACK OF THE CLONES. When C-3PO loses his head in a Separatist droid factory, it’s replaced with a battle droid’s – leading to confusion in the colosseum during the Battle of Geonosis. Fans and collectors can display these fully articulated figures featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes 2 figures and 2 entertainment-inspired accessories.
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $49.99 / Available: Spring 2024)
In other related news, it has been discovered that Hasbro will be laying off 1,100 of its employees. That accounts for about 20% of its workforce. The company cites a decrease in sales as the reason behind the cuts. There are also many new Hot Toys that have been announced, including a Hot Toy of Captain Rex from Ahsoka.
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