It's been a busy few days for Star Wars The Black Series: along with reveals for action figures inspired by The Mandalorian, we're also getting a very handsome Force FX Elite Lightsaber based on Luke Skywalker's Return of the Jedi weapon. Oh, and don't forget a trick-or-treating Halloween Wookie along with the protocol droid dressed up in honor of Christmas (!?).
The headline act is a Star Wars The Black Series replica of Luke's signature green blade. Along with the usual impact clash, it also comes with 'wall-cutting', gradual ignition, and 'blaster deflection' effects seen on more recent entries like the Star Wars The Black Series Leia Organa Force FX Elite Lightsaber (as per 2022's Obi-Wan equivalent, you're getting an improved 'duel' effect as well). It's up for pre-order for $278.99 at Zavvi, Entertainment Earth, or Hasbro Pulse and is set to launch this coming May 1, 2023.
As for the Star Wars The Black Series figures, the most noteworthy would be a Halloween-themed Wookie with a trick-or-treat bucket, cat ears, and a Bogling companion that can ride around on his shoulder. Similarly, the Holiday Protocol Droid - complete with a festive color scheme and scarf - is joined by a Christmas BD robot. Sure, the new Cal Kestis from Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and a Return of the Jedi Boba Fett in retro Kenner packaging are all good and well, but we're very here for the bananas Holiday tie-ins. They're certainly some of the stranger Star Wars gifts out there right now.
For more on each reveal, check out the listings below.
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These are just the latest of many Black Series additions that were announced recently; along with a Star Wars The Black Series Clone Trooper helmet, we're also getting a new Darth Vader lightsaber. Indeed, even the updated Darth Vader helmet recently got a discount, bringing it down to $98.99 at Amazon instead of nearly $132. That's the cheapest it's ever been, if you're keeping score.
Want something a little cheaper? You can check out the latest offers on Lego Star Wars sets via our guide, perhaps in preparation for the upcoming Black Friday Lego deals and Black Friday Star Wars deals.
