Hasbro's celebration figures for the 50th Anniversary of Lucasfilm is moving to the 1985 animated series Droids. The spin-off cartoon followed C-3PO and R2-D2 and their adventures in a Galaxy Far Far Away, and it included appearances from other Star Wars icons including Boba Fett.
The Hasbro Droids figures will kick off with three 3.75-inch Vintage Collection releases of Threepio, R2, and Boba Fett. Each will be packed on a retro-inspired Droids card back and will include replica gold collectors coins - another homage to the original Kenner Droids figures.
Black Series 6-inch fans will be treated to a Droids-inspired Boba Fett. He will use the older Boba Fett base rather than the newer improved ROTJ version. He comes in a window box similar to the Publishing Wave rather than a Kenner-inspired card which would have looked awesome alongside the other carded Lucasfilm 50th figures. As yet there is no news or indication that Black Series fans will also get Threepio and R2-D2 in the same format.
All of the figures are exclusive to Target in the US but there is no dates included for the pre-order window or the actual release. I will update this news as it comes in. We would expect these to be sold via the Fan Channel outside the US, including Hasbro Pulse here in the UK.
STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH BOBA FETT Figure
(HASBRO/Age 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $26.49)
Fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS Galaxy with this STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH BOBA FETT Figure inspired by STAR WARS: DROIDS (The Adventures of R2-D2 and C-3PO). STAR WARS fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring a poseable head, arms, and legs, as well as premium deco, in their action figure and vehicle collection. Includes figure and 2 accessories. Available exclusively at Target.
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH ARTOO-DETOO (R2-D2) Figure
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $15.99)
Fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS Galaxy with this STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH ARTOO-DETOO (R2-D2) Figure inspired by STAR WARS: DROIDS (The Adventures of R2-D2 and C-3PO). Highly poseable with realistic details, Kenner-inspired branding, and premium design this 3.75-inch figure is a great gift for STAR WARS fans and collectors. Includes figure and accessory. Available exclusively at Target.
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH SEE-THREEPIO (C-3PO) Figure
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $15.99)
Fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS Galaxy with this STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH SEE-THREEPIO (C-3PO) Figure inspired by STAR WARS: DROIDS (The Adventures of R2-D2 and C-3PO). Highly poseable with realistic details, Kenner-inspired branding, and premium design this 3.75-inch figure is a great gift for STAR WARS fans and collectors. Includes figure and accessory. Available exclusively at Target.
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH BOBA FETT Figure
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $15.99)
Fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS Galaxy with this STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH BOBA FETT Figure inspired by STAR WARS: DROIDS (The Adventures of R2-D2 and C-3PO). Highly poseable with realistic details, Kenner-inspired branding, and premium design this 3.75-inch figure is a great gift for STAR WARS fans and collectors. Includes figure and 3 accessories. Available exclusively at Target.
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