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Hasbro’s Star Wars: Retro Collection figures celebrate 50 years of A New Hope

November 14, 2026 by Gary Collinson

Along a selection of Star Wars: The Vintage Collection and Star Wars: The Black Series releases, Hasbro will mark next year’s 50th anniversary of the original Star Wars with a new wave of Kenner-inspired Star Wars: Retro Collection releases, arriving exclusively in Target stores in the US in the Spring of 2027; check out the official promotional images for the single figures and multi-pack releases below…

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STAR WARS RETRO COLLECTION BEN (OBI-WAN) KENOBI

In the wake of a Tusken Raider attack on Tatooine, old Ben Kenobi revealed his true identity as Jedi Master Obi-Wan — and his goal to train Luke in the ways of the Force. The STAR WARS RETRO COLLECTION features detailing and design calling back to the original 1970s and 1980s figures. Inspired by STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE, this 3.75-inch-scale Obi-Wan Kenobi figure is ideal for play or display, complete with a nostalgic feel. Featuring deco and design referencing the original Kenner releases, these STAR WARS figures can be displayed in action figure and vehicle collections. Pose out Obi-Wan with the included retractable Lightsaber™ accessory. Features a collectible blister card with classic Kenner branding.

STAR WARS RETRO COLLECTION CHEWBACCA

Chewbacca earned a living as a smuggler with his roguish friend Han Solo — until a Jedi approached him at the Mos Eisley cantina with a unique opportunity. The STAR WARS RETRO COLLECTION features detailing and design calling back to the original 1970s and 1980s figures. Inspired by STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE, this 3.75-inch-scale Chewbacca figure is ideal for play or display, complete with a nostalgic feel. Featuring deco and design referencing the original Kenner releases, these STAR WARS figures can be displayed in action figure and vehicle collections. Pose out Chewbacca with the included blaster and bowcaster accessories. Features a collectible blister card with classic Kenner branding.

STAR WARS RETRO COLLECTION DARTH VADER

Upon the Rebels’ theft of schematics for the Empire’s ultimate weapon, the moon-sized Death Star, Darth Vader sought to recover the stolen plans and find the location of the Rebel base. The STAR WARS RETRO COLLECTION features detailing and design calling back to the original 1970s and 1980s figures. Inspired by STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE, this 3.75-inch-scale Darth Vader figure is ideal for play or display, complete with a nostalgic feel. Featuring deco and design referencing the original Kenner releases, these STAR WARS figures can be displayed in action figure and vehicle collections. Pose out the Sith Lord with the included retractable Lightsaber™ accessory. Features a collectible blister card with classic Kenner branding.

STAR WARS RETRO COLLECTION HAN SOLO

Deep in debt to crime lord Jabba the Hutt, Han Solo, alongside his companion Chewbacca, accepted a job to provide a pair of mysterious strangers passage to Alderaan — and it became a rescue mission. The STAR WARS RETRO COLLECTION features detailing and design calling back to the original 1970s and 1980s figures. Inspired by STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE, this 3.75-inch-scale Han Solo figure is ideal for play or display, complete with a nostalgic feel. Featuring deco and design referencing the original Kenner releases, these STAR WARS figures can be displayed in action figure and vehicle collections. Pose out Han Solo with the included blaster accessory. Features a collectible blister card with classic Kenner branding.

STAR WARS RETRO COLLECTION LUKE SKYWALKER

Farmboy Luke Skywalker embarks on a journey to leave Tatooine, vowing to learn the ways of the Force, and become a Jedi like his father. The STAR WARS RETRO COLLECTION features detailing and design calling back to the original 1970s and 1980s figures. Inspired by STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE, this 3.75-inch-scale Luke Skywalker figure is ideal for play or display, complete with a nostalgic feel. Featuring deco and design referencing the original Kenner releases, these STAR WARS figures can be displayed in action figure and vehicle collections. Pose out Luke with the included retractable Lightsaber™ accessory. Features a collectible blister card with classic Kenner branding.

STAR WARS RETRO COLLECTION PRINCESS LEIA ORGANA

Princess Leia managed to hide the Death Star schematics and a message in the droid R2-D2 when her ship was boarded by Darth Vader and Imperial forces. The STAR WARS RETRO COLLECTION features detailing and design calling back to the original 1970s and 1980s figures. Inspired by STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE, this 3.75-inch-scale Princess Leia figure is ideal for play or display, complete with a nostalgic feel. Featuring deco and design referencing the original Kenner releases, these STAR WARS figures can be displayed in action figure and vehicle collections. Pose out Leia with the included blaster accessory. Features a collectible blister card with classic Kenner branding.

STAR WARS RETRO STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE REBEL FLEET TROOPER & STORMTROOPER

The STAR WARS RETRO line features detailing and design calling back to the original 1970s and 1980s figures. Inspired by STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE, this 3.75-inch-scale 2-pack includes Rebel Fleet Trooper and Stormtrooper figures. Featuring deco and design calling back to the original Kenner releases, these STAR WARS figures can be displayed in action figure and vehicle collections. Each figure includes a blaster accessory for added poseability. This multipack of vintage toys features collectible blister cards within an outer box featuring classic Kenner branding.

STAR WARS RETRO STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE JAWA & TUSKEN RAIDER

The STAR WARS RETRO line features detailing and design calling back to the original 1970s and 1980s figures. Inspired by STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE, this 3.75-inch-scale 2-pack includes Jawa and Tusken Raider figures. Featuring deco and design calling back to the original Kenner releases, these STAR WARS figures can be displayed in action figure and vehicle collections. The Jawa includes a blaster, and the Tusken Raider figure includes the signature gaffi stick for added poseability. This multipack of vintage toys features collectible blister cards within an outer box featuring classic Kenner branding.

STAR WARS RETRO EPISODE IV ACTION FIGURE SET WITH CARDBOARD DISPLAY

The STAR WARS RETRO line features detailing and design calling back to the original 1970s and 1980s figures. For Kenner’s release of the first STAR WARS action figures with 1977’s A NEW HOPE, fans could purchase and mail in an “early bird certificate” to receive their figures beginning in early 1978. On shelf, Kenner sold the outer box placeholder which included the certificate and a cardboard backdrop. Inspired by STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE, this Retro 3.75-inch-scale 3-pack See-Threepio (C-3PO), Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2), and Death Squad Commander figures. Display your figures with the included backdrop based on the original Kenner on-shelf placeholder packaging. Featuring deco and design calling back to the original Kenner figures, these STAR WARS figures can be displayed in action figure and vehicle collections. Pose out the Death Squad Commander with the included blaster accessory. This multipack of vintage toys features collectible blister cards within an outer box featuring classic Kenner branding.

 

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News, Top Stories, Toys Tagged With: hasbro, Star Wars, Star Wars Retro Collection, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

About Gary Collinson

Gary Collinson is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Flickering Myth. He is a film, television and digital content writer and producer, whose work includes the gothic horror feature The Baby in the Basket, suspense thriller Death Among the Pines, and horror franchise reboot Robert Returns. He is also the author of Holy Franchise, Batman! Bringing the Caped Crusader to the Screen.

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