For decades now, May 4 has been used by fans and retailers alike to celebrate the belovedStar Warsuniverse, and this year may just end up being one of the biggest celebrations yet. Along with a theatricalre-release ofStar Wars: The Phantom Menacefor its 25th anniversary,Star Warsis going all out this year when it comes to toys and collectibles, with a slew of brands all coming together to release their new waves ofStar Warsmerch.
For the last few years, Hasbro has gone above and beyond for May 4 celebrations, usually releasing a new range ofStar Warsaction figures, higher-end collectibles, and an assortment of other physicalStar Warsgoodies. This year, Hasbro is set to continue this long-standing trend, with a vast array ofStar Warstoys set to release around May 4 including figures fromThe Mandalorian,The Phantom Menace, andAttack of the Clones.
Star Wars Force N' Telling Vader
Approximate Retail Price: $24.99
Essentially aStar Wars-themed Magic 8 Ball with lights and sounds, this Star Wars Force N' Telling Darth Vader toy has the iconicDark Lord of the Sithanswering any question fans can throw at him, to which he’ll reply with one of over 40 different responses. These responses range from classic Darth Vader quotes from the movies, to entirely new lines of dialogue made especially for this toy, and each line is accompanied by a humorous shift in Vader’s eyebrows.
Star Wars Lightsaber Forge Kyber Core Darth Vader Lightsaber
Approximate Retail Price: $27.99
The latest in Hasbro’s now-extensive line of Lightsaber Forge toys, this Kyber Core Darth Vader lightsaber is heavily inspired by the evil Sith Lord. While past Lightsaber Forge toys have been inspired by iconic series characters, they’ve rarely resembled the character’s actual on-screen lightsaber, but this Darth Vader Forge lightsaber is essentially a one-to-one replica, albeit with a transparent middle section, which reveals aglowing red Kyber crystal. As its part of the Lightsaber Forge line, this toy’s pieces can be mixed and matched with any other in the series to create a wealth of unique lightsaber designs.
Star Wars Lightsaber Forge Kyber Core Darksaber Lightsaber
Much like the Darth Vader lightsaber, this Lightsaber Forge Darksaber closely resembles its on-screen counterpart far more than past Forge lightsabers have, with its hilt, emitter, and blade looking very accurate. However, like Vader’s lightsaber, thisForge Darksaberalso has a transparent mid-section, where a glowing blue Kyber crystal can be seen. What sets this Darksaber toy apart from others out there is that rather than going for a black blade with a white hue around it, Hasbro has chosen a dark blue color.
Star Wars Epic Hero Series Stormtrooper
Approximate Retail Price: $9.99
Designed to be a simpler and cheaper option for fans and younger audiences, Hasbro’s Epic Hero series ofStar Warstoys sees some of the most iconic franchise characters get shrunken down into small 4-inch action figures. One of the latest in this series is the iconic Stormtrooper, who comes equipped with his almost equallyiconic E-11 Blaster rifle.
Star Wars Epic Hero Series Paz Vizsla
Approximate Retail Price: $14.99
Another new figure in Hasbro’sStar WarsEpic Hero line, Paz Vizsla might cost a little more, but that’s because he comes with an array of bulky accessories, all of which resemble weapons and items the character used during his variousappearances inThe Mandalorian. Along with his Beskar armor, this 4-inch Paz Vizsla figure comes with a jetpack, a flamethrower gauntlet, and a projectile launcher.
Star Wars Retro Collection The Phantom Menace Multipack
Approximate Retail Price: $59.99
By far one of Hasbro’s most popularStar Warslines, the Retro Collection hearkens back to those iconicKenner 1970sStar Warsaction figuredesigns, not just in its use of movie-still cardbacks and similar-looking packaging, but also its use of simplified figure articulation, design, and accessories. This recent addition to theStar WarsRetro Collection imagines the cast ofThe Phantom Menacein these classic Kenner-like designs. Six individual figures are included in this multipack, including the Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn, along with Queen Amidala, Darth Maul, a B1 Battle Droid, and everyone’s favoriteStar Warscharacter, Jar Jar Binks.
Star Wars The Vintage Collection Jango Fett
While Hasbro’s Retro Collection tries to imitate Kenner’s originalStar Warstoys in both packaging and action figure functionality, Hasbro’s Vintage Collection is designed to be a little more premium, with its figures often featuring a vast assortment of accessories as well as many points of articulation, making them the ideal collector’s item. This new addition totheStar WarsVintage Collectiondepicts iconic prequel-era bounty hunter Jango Fett, complete with his jetpack, flamethrower, dual pistols, and removable helmet.
Star Wars The Vintage Collection The Mandalorian (Mines of Mandalore)
Approximate Retail Price: $16.99
Much like Hasbro’s new Vintage Collection Jango Fett, this figure depictsThe Mandalorian’s titular bounty hunter-turned-galaxy’s-best-dad in all his shiny Beskar glory. Based on his appearance when he ventures into the Mines of Mandalore in Season 3 of the Disney+ show, this figure includes Mando’s trusty pistol and vibroblade, along with the Darksaber.
Star Wars The Black Series Droideka
Approximate Retail Price: $33.99
Hasbro’s most premium line ofStar Warsfigures, the Black Series is about to receive a new and improved version of the Droideka Destroyer Droid, an iconic foe first seen inThe Phantom Menace. A 7-inch, highly-detailed figure, this Black Series Droideka can be displayed in its stationary or movement modes.
Star Wars The Black Series Darth Vader
Far from the firstBlack Series Darth Vader figurethat’s been released, this latest version from Hasbro is based on the villain’s appearance inStar Wars: A New Hope, and includes more detail than ever before. The cloth cape, the detailed lightsaber accessory, the shiny metallic finish on his armor, it’s all there in this new iteration.
Star Wars
Star Wars is a multimedia franchise originally created by George Lucas and Lucasfilm Ltd with the 1977 motion picture. The science fiction franchise follows the adventures of characters (both humanoid and alien) in outer space including those who can wield a mystical power known as the Force. Since the release of the original trilogy of movies, the franchise has expanded to include multiple films and branched out to other media like comics, video games, tv shows, theme park attractions, and more. The IP and Lucasfilm were sold to Disney in 2012.
