Hasbro Reveals New Star Wars Black Series, Vintage Collection and Retro Figures for 50th Anniversary
Hasbro is getting an early start on the 50th anniversary of Star Wars, unveiling a new assortment of Black Series, The Vintage Collection and Retro Collection action figures inspired by Star Wars: A New Hope and planned for the franchise’s year-long anniversary celebration in 2027.
The new releases reach across three of Hasbro’s major collector-focused Star Wars lines, giving fans options ranging from premium 6-inch figures to 3.75-inch figures designed around the look and feel of classic Star Wars toys. Hasbro says the assortment is intended to honor five decades of the franchise while giving longtime fans and newer collectors fresh versions of characters from the movie that started the saga.
“For decades, Hasbro has been proud to partner with the Star Wars brand to bring its unforgettable characters and stories to fans through play and collecting,” Adam Biehl, Head of Disney Action Brands at Hasbro, said in announcing the lineup. “The 50th anniversary is an extraordinary milestone, and it presents a tremendous opportunity to unveil a new wave of products that honors the legacy of Star Wars while giving fans new ways to celebrate the saga.”
The Black Series portion of the anniversary collection brings Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and R2-D2 into Hasbro’s premium 6-inch figure line. Hasbro describes the trio as featuring detailed character styling and a display-ready presentation designed to recreate the spirit of the original Star Wars adventure for collectors.
The Vintage Collection expands the celebration with several 3.75-inch-scale releases, including Darth Vader, Arleil Schous and a Stormtrooper. Hasbro is also producing a Death Star Escape 4-Pack containing Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Chewbacca, giving collectors a multi-character set built around one of the most recognizable sequences from A New Hope.
Packaging is an important part of The Vintage Collection releases. Hasbro says the figures will come in legacy-inspired packaging intended to evoke the experience of discovering an original Star Wars collectible while still presenting new versions for modern displays. The Vintage Collection reveals were introduced in collaboration with Star Wars and Star Wars Life through Hasbro’s Instagram account.
The anniversary assortment follows another round of Star Wars figure reveals already planned for next year. As CollectiblesNews.com reported in October, Hasbro previously unveiled additional Black Series and Vintage Collection figures scheduled for spring 2027. Together, the two announcements show Hasbro building out a substantial Star Wars collector lineup ahead of the franchise’s 50th anniversary year.
The Retro Collection leans even further into the franchise’s toy history, recreating the visual simplicity and nostalgic presentation associated with early Star Wars action figures. The newly announced lineup includes Ben Kenobi, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, a Stormtrooper and Rebel Fleet Trooper pairing, and a Jawa and Tusken Raider pairing.
Hasbro is also bringing back the feel of early boxed Star Wars figure assortments with an Episode IV Action Figure Set with Cardboard Display. The company says the Retro Collection uses vintage-inspired sculpting and nostalgic packaging to capture the style of the toys that helped establish Star Wars as one of the most influential action figure brands in collecting history.
The newly revealed figures are part of Hasbro’s broader plans for the year-long Star Wars 50th anniversary celebration in 2027.