If you needed another reason to feel very, very old right now, 2023 marks the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi. But the upside to that milestone is that Star Wars fans can expect all sorts of new toys and merch celebrating the final chapter in the Original Trilogy next year. That includes a new batch of Hasbro figures that faithfully recreate Kenner's vintage toys.
IGN can exclusively reveal the latest series of Star Wars retro Collection figures. All six figures - Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker, Emperor Palpatine, Han Solo (Endor), Lando Calrissian (Skiff Guard), Princess Leia (Boushh) and the Imperial Biker Scout - are based on the original Kenner molds and come packaged in vintage-inspired cardbacks.
Check out the slideshow gallery below for a closer look at all six return of the Jedi figures:
As with the original figures, each of these Retro figures measures 3.75 inches tall and features limited articulation. Each figure is priced at $11.99, and all six are slated for release in Summer 2023. Preorders will go live on Hasbro Pulse and various other sites beginning on Wednesday, October 19.
These figures are part of the larger "Bring Home the Galaxy" event, with Lucasfilm revealing new collectibles and toys for the next nine weeks leading up to the holidays. You can see other big reveals at the official Star Wars site.
This isn't the first time Hasbro has recreated the classic Kenner Star Wars figures. Earlier this year they released a boxset featuring six figures from the original Star Wars, and the company has even applied the vintage aesthetic to modern Star Wars projects like The Mandalorian.
IGN also recently got a first look at Hasbro's Indiana Jones: the Adventures Series line, which features the first new Indy figures since 2008.
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