Star Wars Day 2020: These Awesome Empire Strikes Back Figures Are Here For The Movie's 40th Anniversary
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A look at the new Star Wars Black Series figures for May the 4th
On May 21, 1980, arguably the best Star Wars movie was released in theaters: The Empire Strikes Back. The Star Wars film features some iconic scenes and the return of all our favorite characters--plus, the introduction to a few as well. And what better way to celebrate one of the most enjoyable sci-fi/fantasy films from the '80s than with new toys in classic packaging?
Hasbro's Black Series line has a new set arriving this Spring featuring figures whose looks are based on The Empire Strikes Back. Additionally, these toys come in retro Kenner packaging. Back in the '80s, Kenner originally put out the Star Wars toys before Hasbro took over in 1991.
You'll find all of your favorites in this new set: Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Lando Calrissian, and more. However, all of their looks are inspired by different outfits the characters were wearing or the different locales they were in. All of these figures will be sold separately at most major retailers and will be available this Spring. Hasbro sent us a box of the new toys to check out, and you can find all of them below along with links to purchase them if you need them in your collection.
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R2-D2 (Dagobah)
Price: $21
Available: August
Dagobah may be strong with the force, but it's pretty muddy, and there's not really a good place to get yourself clean. This R2-D2 figure is covered in mud.
Yoda (Dagobah)
Price: $20
Available: May
This Yoda figure is as tall as the R2-D2 toy. He comes with a lightsaber, cane, and that snake that Luke removed from Yoda's hut.
Princess Leia Organa (Hoth)
Price: $20
Available: May
Leia comes with goggles and a blaster. Also, this is undoubtedly her best outfit in the Star Wars series. This figure also does a pretty good job of capturing Carrie Fisher's likeness.
AT-AT Driver
Price: $20
Available: May
Trying to destroy the rebellion on Hoth, here's the AT-AT driver. He comes with a blaster.
Rebel Soldier (Hoth)
Price: $20
Available: August
While the Empire has Stormtroopers and other foot soldiers, the Rebels has... well... Rebel Soldiers. This Black Series figure comes with two blasters and a mask to cover his face.
Luke Skywalker (Snowspeeder)
Price: $20
Available: August
This incredibly detailed Luke figure in his Rebel pilot suit. He comes with his lightsaber. The helmet technically comes off, but it doesn't seem like it's meant to.
Lando Calrissian
Price: $16
Available: August
This Lando figure looks fantastic. The cape isn't cloth--it's vinyl--but that's not a huge deal. He also comes with a blaster.
Han Solo (Bespin)
Price: $20
Available: May
Han Solo is looking pretty slick here--moments before he was frozen in carbonite. He comes with a blaster, and the face matches Harrison Ford exceptionally well.
Imperial Tie Fighter Pilot
Price: $20
Available: August
While this Tie Fighter Pilot may not be getting out of the cockpit, it still comes with a blaster.
Luke Skywalker (Bespin)
Price: $20
Available: Spring
Finally, this second Luke figure comes with a blaster and a lightsaber. The blaster also fits into the holder on his side.