Bring Home the Galaxy: Hasbro Celebrates the 40th Anniversary “Return of the Jedi” with New Black Series Figures

It’s a new week of the Bring Home the Galaxy merchandise campaign and that means Hasbro has more exciting Star Wars reveals to share. Today, the toy maker is turning the calendar back to 1983 40th anniversary Return of the Jedi figures in the Black Series. 

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What’s Happening: 

  • It’s another fun week of reveals as part of the Star Wars campaign Bring Home the Galaxy and today Hasbro is showcasing new figures in The Black Series.
  • Star Wars is one of the best franchises in the history of cinema and 2023 marks the 40th anniversary of the Original Trilogy conclusion, Star Wars: Return of The Jedi.
  • From the forest moon of Endor and the dark corners of Jabba’s palace to the sinister halls of the Death Star, this wave celebrates some of the lesser seen, but still essential characters of the saga. Amon the line up are:
    • Paploo
    • Bib Fortuna
    • Chewbacca
    • Stormtrooper
    • Emperor Palpatine
  • Collectors of all ages will love these highly detailed 6-inch scale figures that come in classic Kenner-style packaging to resemble the appearance in the original line!
  • Hasbro’s Black Series figures offer multiple points of articulation, premium detail and design, as well as the entertainment-inspired collector grade deco.
  • Pre-orders open Wednesday, November 30th at HasbroPulse.com and various retailers including Entertainment Earth.
  • The figures sell for $24.99 each or fans can purchase a case of 5 for $124.99.
  • For more Bring Home the Galaxy product reveals check out our Round Up guides spanning the 9-week merchandise campaign.

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STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES PAPLOO

  • Includes figure and 1 entertainment-inspired accessory
  • Ages 4 years & up
  • Approx. Retail Price: $24.99
  • Available: Summer 2023
  • Available for pre-order 11/30 at Hasbro Pulse and other major retailers

 

STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES BIB FORTUNA

  • Includes figure and 3 entertainment-inspired accessories
  • Ages 4 years & up
  • Approx. Retail Price: $24.99
  • Available: Summer 2023
  • Available for pre-order 11/30 at Hasbro Pulse and other major retailers

STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES CHEWBACCA

  • Includes figure and bowcaster accessory
  • Ages 4 years & up
  • Approx. Retail Price: $24.99
  • Available: Summer 2023
  • Available for pre-order 11/30 at Hasbro Pulse and other major retailers

 

STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES STORMTROOPER

  • Includes figure and blaster accessory
  • Ages 4 years & up
  • Approx. Retail Price: $24.99
  • Available: Summer 2023
  • Available for pre-order 11/30 at Hasbro Pulse and other major retailers

STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES EMPEROR PALPATINE

  • Includes figure and cane accessory
  • Ages 4 years & up
  • Approx. Retail Price: $24.99
  • Available: Summer 2023
  • Available for pre-order 11/30 at Hasbro Pulse and other major retailers

Star Wars The Black Series Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary 6-Inch Figures Wave 2 Case of 5

Contains 5 individually packaged action figures:

  • 1x Paploo
  • 1x Bib Fortuna
  • 1x Chewbacca
  • 1x Stormtrooper
  • 1x Emperor Palpatine
  • (subject to change)

More Bring Home the Galaxy: 

Did you miss a week? Not to worry! You can check out our main Bring Home the Galaxy Round Up or search by week:


“Bring Home the Galaxy” runs from now through December 13th, so as more Star Wars products are revealed and highlighted each week by Lucasfilm we’ll be sure to feature them right here at LaughingPlace.com.