You’ll be laughing it up like a fuzzball of another kind when you see this trio of Hasbro Star Wars figures up close—all somewhat inexplicably linked by their glorious manes.
In Tokyo, Japan for Star Wars Celebration, Hasbro just wrapped up showing fans what’s coming for its Star Wars action figures, and to celebrate, io9’s got your first look clean and up close at three of those reveals. Carrying on the Black Series’ latest update to the classic A New Hope cast, we’ve got your looks at the newest Han Solo and Chewbacca figures, with Han featuring a new headsculpt complete with a wonderfully fluffy take on Harrison Ford’s hair in the first Star Wars, while Chewie, as always, is covered in the stuff, bringing some new paint decos and updates to Black Series’ tried-and-true Wookiee formula.
Star Wars Black Series A New Hope Han Solo and Chewbacca
But perhaps the absolute highlight of the trio comes in a smaller stature… although not by much, all things considered. Continuing on the New Hope vibes in the 3.75″-scaled Vintage Collection, we’ve got your look at this furry epic: a Tusken Raider complete with Bantha mount. The deluxe set features the Tusken Raider figure with his own gaffi stick and rifle accessories, as well as cloth goods to make it easier for him to mount his fully articulated ride.
The Bantha, buried under all those layers of fur (it’s very evocative of the classic Power of the Force Bantha figure from the ’90s!), features an articulated head, legs, tail, and ankle joints, and can even open and close its mouth. Of course, it also has a detailed saddle atop its hairy back to place its Tusken rider. Check out all the pictures below!
Star Wars The Vintage Collection Bantha & Tusken Raider
You won’t have to wait too long to get your hands on these figures—all three figures are set to release this summer, with Han and Chewie costing $25 each, and the Bantha and Tusken set costing $70. Pre-orders for each will go live on Hasbro Pulse and other retailers tomorrow, April 18, at 3 p.m. ET, although the Bantha and Tusken will be exclusively available through Pulse initially, before becoming available at Disney Stores at a later date.
Stay tuned to io9 for even more coverage from Star Wars Celebration Japan this weekend!
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