Longtime followers of the “Star Wars” Expanded Universe (now relegated to “Legends” standing since Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm) have one thing new to be enthusiastic about, due to Hasbro lastly digging into “Shadows of the Empire” for its Black Sequence line of motion figures.
For many who might not know, “Shadows of the Empire” was an Expanded Universe multimedia story that befell between “Empire Strikes Again” and “Return of the Jedi.” Lucasfilm dug into video video games, toys, comics, and extra for the multimedia initiative that unfurled in 1996, and it has been a favourite of followers for almost 30 years.
Not too way back, “Shadows of the Empire” villain Prince Xizor (not too long ago introduced again in a brand new “Star Wars” comedian) was revealed to be within the upcoming pipeline of latest “Star Wars” Black Sequence motion figures (the larger, extra detailed toys on a six-inch scale), with pre-orders open now and a launch slated for April 2025. Because the official press supplies indicated, Hasbro was additionally planning on releasing Black Sequence figures for Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Sprint Rendar, impressed by the Expanded Universe multimedia story that befell between “Empire Strikes Again” and “Return of the Jedi.”
Right now, we are able to solely reveal two of these figures that might be out there in 2025: Luke Skywalker in his Imperial Guard disguise and Princess Leia Organa in her Boushh gear that initially debuted in “Return of the Jedi” again in 1983. Get particulars on when and the place you possibly can pre-order the “Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire” motion determine two-pack of Luke and Leia beneath.
Luke Skywalker as Imperial Guard and Princess Leia as Boushh
This is Hasbro’s official press supplies on the brand new “Shadows of the Empire” Black Sequence motion determine two-pack with Luke and Leia:
To collect intel on the Black Solar, Leia disguised herself as an Ubesian bounty hunter. However when Xizor captured her, it was as much as Luke — alongside his associates and posing as an Imperial Guard — to rescue her. STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES contains 6-inch motion figures, automobiles, and roleplay gadgets from the 40-plus-year legacy of the STAR WARS galaxy, letting followers create galactic scenes with a faithfulness to STAR WARS comedian books, motion pictures, and collection.
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This motion determine set is detailed to appear like Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia as they seem in STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE – their first launch since 1996. The Luke Skywalker determine features a detachable helmet and spear accent. The Leia Organa determine comes with a Boushh helmet, employees, and pouch accent. Show STAR WARS fandom in your shelf with packaging that includes character artwork and a glossy outer sleeve.
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This is not the primary time that Princess Leia in Boushh gear has been launched, so it could appear a bit of odd to incorporate her in a two-pack with a determine that hasn’t been launched in any respect but, however perhaps that is the purpose. Maybe there are collectors on the market who have not but picked up Princess Leia as Boushh, so this would be the good alternative to snag her. Plus, it seems to be just like the helmet and thermal detonator have been given a little bit of a distinct paint job from the latest launch within the Archive assortment, so maybe that is the perfect model of Leia as Boushh to date?
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As for Luke, that is just about a wholly new determine. Whereas Luke’s face sculpt might be similar to not too long ago launched figures within the Black Sequence, the gathering has by no means delivered an Imperial Guard as seen in “Shadows of the Empire” earlier than. The armor is a shiny pink, and it is also a pleasant echo of Luke moving into stormtrooper gear from the very first “Star Wars” film, although I personally suppose the Imperial Guard armor is way cooler.Â
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The 2-pack might be out there for pre-order with a retail worth of $44.99 on December 11, 2024, at 1:00pm ET on Hasbro Pulse for Premium members, after which it is going to be out there for everybody beginning at 2:00pm ET. The figures are anticipated to ship someday in spring 2025, they usually’ll even be out there from Disney Retailer at a later date. Now we simply have to attend for Sprint Rendar to make his Black Sequence debut.Â
