Phil Roberts 
Han Solo, Chewbacca, Cal Kestis, and Dash Rendar lead the Hasbro reveals at Star Wars Celebration Japan.
A smuggler, a Wookiee, and a Bantha walk into a bar…and get the red carpet treatment at Star Wars Celebration. With the annual Star Wars event in full swing, Hasbro has upped the ante by revealing a treasure trove of new additions to The Black Series and The Vintage Collection.
The Black Series is being bolstered by Legacy characters like Han Solo and Chewbacca, as well as the debut of Shadows of the Empire smuggler Dash Rendar. The Vintage Collection, on the other hand, is getting an injection of characters like a new Bantha, a Rocket Launcher Trooper, Cobb Vanth, Moff Gideon, and more. Let’s take a look and see what we have to look forward to.
THE BLACK SERIES
1. Star Wars: The Black Series Nightsister Merrin
From Dathomir to Tanalorr, Merrin’s journey has taken her across the galaxy in the Jedi: Fallen Order and Jedi: Survivor video games. And now you can reenact that galactic journey with this new addition to the Black Series.
2. Star Wars: The Black Series Cal Kestis Build Up Pack
Merrin needs her Jedi sidekick, right? Our favorite scrapper-turned-Jedi is ready and willing to lead the Mantis crew and other galactic heroes on their next adventure. This multi-pack comes with additional Jedi: Survivor characters BD-1, and the quirky Turgle and Skoova Stev.
3. Star Wars: The Black Series Han Solo
This scruffy looking nerf herder returns to the Black Series. Harkening back to his original debut look from Star Wars: A New Hope, this classic character is brought to life with an updated sculpt and deco.
4. Star Wars: The Black Series Chewbacca
Clone Wars fighter, hero of the Rebellion, and intimidating force against the First Order, Chewie has seen it all. No wonder they call him the Mighty Chewbacca! Celebrate his classic A New Hope look (complete with trusty bowcaster) in this latest Black Series edition.
5. Star Wars: The Black Series Dash Rendar
Legends fans rejoice! Our (second) favorite smuggler and rogue, pilot of the Outrider, and hero of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire makes his quilted-shoulder-pad-vest debut in the Black Series. Prince Xizor beware!
THE VINTAGE COLLECTION
6. Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Nightsister Merrin
This core member of the Mantis crew makes her Vintage Collection debut. Cue the green Nightsister magick!
7. Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Rocket Launcher Trooper
Need a tank-busting addition to your trooper collection? Introducing this shoulder-firing trooper from the Jedi video game series.
8. Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Moff Gideon (Dark Trooper Armor)
The fearsome Moff Gideon doesn’t need much to strike terror into the hearts of his enemies – but the imposing Dark Trooper armor, complete with spiked helmet, certainly helps!
9. Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Cobb Vanth
Adding Cobb Vanth to your collection gives you just the “marshal” power you need to maintain order in Freetown and beyond.
10. Star Wars: The Vintage Collection bantha
Get a few of these wooly desert dwellers and you’ll be able to march them across the dunes in single file, to hide their numbers. And of course, it comes with a Tusken Raider to help guide the way.
11. Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Crosshair
No collection is complete without Crosshair from Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Whether being a “good soldier” for the Empire, or fighting alongside his brothers for good, we’d recognize that cool stare anywhere.
RELEASE
What an incredible array of new action figures! Dash Rendar has been on the fans’ wishlist for some time, so it’s terrific to see him making his debut in this scale finally. The character was an instant hit after his role in Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire, and his heroics have become the stuff of legend. What’s more, fans of the Star Wars: Jedi game series can look forward to adding a new Cal Kestis to their collection. However, the highlights of the line are the updated Han Solo and Chewbacca from Star Wars: A New Hope. These characters have been screaming for an update for a while now, so it’s fantastic to see it finally coming to fruition.
As for The Vintage Collection, it’s fantastic to see the Bantha getting an upgrade. The Tatooine monster rarely receives the attention it deserves, so it’s great to see it getting another chance to graze on the Dune Sea. Plus, the additions of Moff Gideon and Cobb Vanth are always welcome, so these new reveals are big talking points.
Thankfully, these figures are already open for pre-orders at Habro Pulse. So, click the link and place your pre-orders before they sell out.
Meet Phil Roberts! He’s the dedicated owner, daily content manager, and editor-in-chief of The Future of the Force. Phil is a budding novelist who turned his passion toward writing about the franchises he loves back in 2016. He’s a huge fan of all things Star Wars, Batman, DC, Marvel, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, King Kong, and the Ray Harryhausen movies. Phil is a BFI-accredited journalist and a distinguished member of the Film Critics Association UK.
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