Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,329: Han Solo (1995 Classic Edition 4-Pack)

HAN SOLO Classic Edition 4-Pack
The Power of the Force Toys "R" Us Exclusive
Item No.: No. 69595
Manufacturer: Kenner
Number: n/a
Includes: Blaster + 4 trading cards, 3 figures, and accessories
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $19.99 (or $42.66 adjusted for inflation)
Availability: Fall 1995 (I think)
Appearances: Star Wars

Bio: To commemorate the rich history of the Star Wars film series, Kenner presents this Classic Edition 4-Pack in a strictly limited release. Four of the most popular characters have been produced from molds cast directly from the original Kenner action figures dating to the late 1970's and early 1980's. This special edition comes as a new era for Star Wars toys is proudly unveiled. Look for the all-new line of Kenner action figures and vehicles that capture all the detail, authenticity, and excitement of the epic Star Wars tradition. (Taken from the figure's box.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

Availability: Click here to buy it at eBay now!

Commentary: I somehow never got around to looking at the infamous Classic Edition 4-Pack action figures. Rumor has it this "strictly limited edition" was somewhere around 200,000-250,000, which is mind-bendingly insane by modern standards. 200,000 was a big success for the 1990s when it came to collector lines, but that's also why so many 1990s figures are so cheap today. Not only were they bought by adults who took very good care of them, they were made in incredible quantities. If you want something to be valuable, kids need to destroy the bulk of a very large run. This ensures demand existed, and will exist again. But I digress. Han Solo was one of four figures in this set, which fans largely hated upon its release I liked it for what it was - but the original Kenner figures were still affordable sans packaging around the mid-1990s. Not "cheap." Affordable.

If you read the bio, you got a look at one of very few explainers out of Kenner in that era. These were cast from new molds, which were cast from the old toys. There are signs of generation loss, and the shrinkage that happens when you make a mold from an old toy. Modern The Retro Collection figures are 3D scanned and that's easier to scale. What's harder to do is make the right changes to the mold - 2019 Han Solo lacks a lot of the detail that came from copying an original figure with analog techniques in 1995. 1995 Han has sharper, deeper sculpted details than the later reissue, plus details that got completely wiped out with the 2019 edition. 1995 Han has stitching on the back of his vest, and some wrinkles in his white shirt that seem a little more dynamic. The legs are pretty much the same, but the shirt looks a lot more smoothed-out in 2019.

Part of the reason for this is the paint. The Retro Collection and a lot of other lines have significantly thicker layers of paint in the 21st century. It wasn't uncommon to get a toy like a Battle Beasts figure that was cast in black plastic and painted orange, with mint-in-package samples showing through the paint. 1995 Han has much more detail in his shirt and belt buckle, and sure enough, the white paint is paler and thinner. The hair color is much lighter, and the facial details look more like 1990s-style. It's hard to put into words, but the eyes being brown and the very specific details being shaped differently, it's just not the same as a 1978 original small-head Han. It's similar, sure, but nobody is going to mistake one for the other. Kenner also updated the copyright on the leg, so anyone who does mistake this for a real 1970s release deserves what they (don't) get.

Han 1995 comes with a "Kenner blue" blaster that honestly does not match the specific Kenner blue hue of old. It's grayer, less saturated, and of course smaller. It fits his hand perfectly, and he doesn't drop it over time like the 2019 figure and its rereleases. (Hasbro really needs to retool the hand and/or blaster if that ever comes back.) It's not the same as the original, but it's different and interesting. It's like another variant of the original Han, which I find more and more charming as time goes on.

But how does it play? Great. The 1995-style smaller foot peg holes work with modern stands quite nicely, and I am fond of how he and Chewie sit well in the 1995 Millennium Falcon. While smaller than the 1978-1985 releases (or 2019-2024 releases), it feels more like a real toy that came out of a real toy company. Hasbro's 2019-2024 versions have better eye paint, better coloration, and more accurate sizing, but feel like the "toy" vibes got lost as a copy of a copy. You have to be very careful to get Retro Han to hold a blaster. "Classic" Han requires no such negotiations.

If you're a The Retro Collection fanatic looking for a fix, I recommend picking this set up. eBay prices are quite fair (given inflation), and the unique Topps promo cards in the box are a nice bonus. The set has unique details and accessories that clearly define them as a separate thing, and the set hails from an era when anything Star Wars was exciting and for many fans, still a fresh experience. Kenner stopped making Star Wars in 1985, and they were long gone by 1989, so by 1995 people were hungry for anything Kenner (or Galoob, or JusToys, or In Character) put out. Minds were blown by new action figures back then, and fans were just as nitpicky online about sizes or not being as good as the originals as they are today. Don't let that dissuade you - this is an interesting set unto itself. If you want an original, buy an original, this is nifty as a set that had to walk a thin line between "don't infuriate fans with original figures" and "don't anger fans who want exact replicas." Today, I wish they made more sets like this - but I confess, at the time, I wished they focused on new guys and fans just spent $5-$20 to get the genuine article (loose) at comic shops. Han was a valiant effort, and this four-pack would be the last time Hasbro tried to appeal to the OG figure crowd until mail-in Rocket Boba Fett in 2010. Which would be the last time Hasbro appealed to that crowd until 2019.

Wow, that was long. We'll revisit the other guys in this set soon.

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Toys R Us a hair under 31 years ago.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,329: March 19, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,328: Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jedi Legend, The Vintage Collection)

OBI-WAN KENOBI (Jedi Legend)
The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch Action Figure
Item No.: Asst. E7763 No. G0912
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: #357
Includes: Lightsaber, hilt, goggles, cloak
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $16.99
Availability: May 2025
Appearances: Obi-Wan Kenobi

Bio: Emerging from his darkest days stronger and more hopeful than ever, Obi-Wan Kenobi looks forward to the future and fulfilling his obligation to steward the Skywalker legacy. (Taken from the figure's cardback.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

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Commentary: It doesn't always matter if a figure is good or not - if Hasbro makes too many, or of fans don't show up, they wind up at Ross for $4.99. Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jedi Legend) is a lot of great things, and one bad thing. What's bad? Timing - he came out in May 2025, about three years after we saw this outfit on screen. That's too late. That would be like releasing a Hoth figure in 1983. But the figure itself is very good, with the right accessories, and if you missed it? Well, you can go to Ross and maybe find one for five bucks. It's worth it. Even at $17, it's a very nice figure. I'm looking for a reason to complain, and "Hasbro didn't get it in enough regular stores so now you can get it for 70% off" and "came out really late" are as much as I've got.

He shares many parts with #291 (the showdown 2-pack figure, which I haven't opened yet) and that would be my main complaint. But he's fine. Yeah, the gloves are just painted on... but they look perfectly nice. Sure, the fresher white robes show minor signs of wear... but whatever, it works. His many joints move smoothly and you can get some great combat poses here. The ball-jointed hips mean he can ride an Eopie, if you got one. The lightsaber hilt plugs in his belt, and the goggles can stretch over his head or you can pop off his melon and hang them around his neck. They also replicated his weirdly Kenner-esque cape, which also means he looks a lot like the Obi-Wan Kenobi Mythos Statue that we all loved so much. It was nice to see a collectible inspire the TV show - I mean, it's the right choice - and the figure is a perfectly nice riff on a riff (of a riff.) I haven't had any real problems getting the joints to move, or finding his center of gravity. The fingers took a bit of work to manipulate so he can double-grip the lightsaber, but that's not abnormal at this scale.

The Ewan McGregor is very good, not perfect, but excellent for the size. The wig is glued on, the face is printed on, and the beard shows much improvement over what we were seeing 20-25 years ago. Maybe a little gray in the hair would be nice, but we rarely see much of it at this scale. The outfit deco is largely simple, lacking in any signs of dirt or weathering, but that sort of thing is also increasingly common a few years after a price increase, but before the next round of price increases. (Vintage would shoot up to $19.99 a few months after this guy came out.)

As a "the adventure continues!" figure, this is fantastic. I really wish we got this outfit in The Retro Collection because this is the kind of costuming that inspires kids to imagine their own adventures... and that's where my interests remain. This was his "goodbye" outfit on the show, but what did he do next? Nobody knows! But I bet he was wearing these pants when he did it! Unless you're opposed to the Disney era in general, I'd recommend this one. It's a hopeful figure that would be fun to play with, were you of such a mindset. There's no real good reason for this figure to exist given it's meant as an adult collectible souvenir for the post-post-release of a streaming show, but I like it. I'm glad they did it. I wouldn't mind a few more figures from Obi-Wan Kenobi either. That show holds up better on a rewatch.

Confidential to Lucasfilm: if you're never doing another live-action Kenobi show from this era, consider doing a cartoon. I'd love to see this outfit in action, somewhere, somehow.

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Entertainment Earth.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,328: March 17, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,327: Rebel Soldier (Echo Base Hoth Gear, Shaven, The Vintage Collection)

REBEL SOLDIER (Echo Base Hoth Gear, No Facial Hair)
The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch Action Figure Set
Item No.: No. F5555
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: n/a
Includes: 4 hats, 2 rifles, 4 pistols, 4 goggles, 3 additional figures
Action Feature: Removable hat, holster for weapon
Retail: $44.99
Availability: December 2022 (I got mine March 2023)
Appearances: The Empire Strikes Back

Bio: Drawn from many homeworlds and species, Rebel troopers were the Alliance's front-line soldiers in the war against the Empire. (Taken from the press release.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

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Commentary: A lot of Army Builder packs remain unopened around my office. Not because they're not a good idea, but in all honesty I have no reason to open them - there's no big playset or ship to fill out, so what even is the point of an army builder? In 2022, Hasbro did four flavors of Rebel Soldider (Echo Base Hoth Gear) with four new heads and some minor deco tweaks. It was a 2011 figure that was, at the time, perfectly nice. It looks good, it stands well, but Hasbro's playset output for Hoth since 1995 has been a couple of turrets and one little trench. You really don't need these guys. But if you needed to fill out a diorama? These are pretty good guys.

We'll get to them all in due time, but Hasbro took the original 2011 mold and made some changes to it. From the neck down, it's pretty much the same. But from the neck up, they're interesting with varying colors of scarf, removable goggles, and new faces. I have no concept of these guys being a specific person from the movie, or a random Hasbro, Disney, or Lucasfilm employee. This one is just some white guy with no facial hair. He fits in with the other out-of-focus people in the background, with a costume that looks really nice. I don't mind getting more of this suit, because a) we've had few of this uniform and b) this was more or less based on the original Rebel Soldier figure from Kenner. (But you know, corrected a bit.) I assume he's just made up, and for some human guy? He looks great. The hair is molded to the head, and the hairline seems painted nicely. For all I know I bumped into his inspiration at a meeting, but I don't know for sure. He fits in. You can make use of him.

The hat is new for this set, and is fully removable. The scarf hangs down like the original Hoth Luke figure, and this one comes in dark brown. (Other figures are a little different.) It fits well, and it looks great. What I don't like about it is the goggles, which are a literal stretch to get over the hat and just don't work as something you can put on his eyes - they're too big. My guess is Hasbro wanted you to put them over the hat but I don't want to rip anything, so he'll probably just hold them in his hands. He has no problem holding either the blaster rifle or pistol, the latter of which fits into a holster with no fuss.

But how is that outdated body? On one hand, it's a 2011 bit of business that could be done better today - but to date Hasbro has yet to make a better Hoth Rebel mold. We've been getting the same ones over and over. Could Hasbro do better? Yes, and I assume they will. But for scene filler, this is still a pretty good mold despite the old design. The sculpt is crisp, and the colors are good. The detail and paint look fine. The wrists and hips are swivel-only... but unless you're trying to seat them at a console that doesn't exist, it doesn't matter - and they look good. The ankle joints aren't obnoxious, and the knee joints integrate nicely into the costume design. While I would've liked something fancier, we got 4 figures for $45 back when they were about $13.99 each. And old mold at a discount? I can live with that.

In 2026, this is not an impressive figure. It wasn't impressive in 2022 either... but it was good enough. If Hasbro can make "good enough" at prices that aren't $15-$20 per figure, I think I can be happy with that. I wish the goggles and hat were better integrated, though. Honestly just having goggles that could clip to the hat or molded to the top would've been fine by me, but at least Hasbro was trying to do something here. I'd recommend this set for those looking to fill out a scene, particularly the interior of Echo Base's hangar, but I can't imagine that's a common diorama these days. Given the price went from $45 to about $29, presumably Hasbro made far more than demand required. (Heck, I almost skipped this set.) For today's price of roughly $7.50 a pop, it's a slam-dunk. If Hasbro ever does a Hoth Rebel-specific The Empire Strikes Back diorama or Rebel Transport ship, you might want more of these. (I would not bet on this.) They're nice enough figures, with decent uniforms, and even though some of them don't match what you saw on the screen they're still decent enough at filling out trenches or adapting your speeders to the cold.

Confidential to Hasbro: if you could just make 3 3/4-inch scale enlarged versions of the Hoth MicroCollection playsets (stickers and all, nothing fancy), I'd buy another 3-5 packs of these guys. My interest in army building is directly proportional to having places to station those armies. With no big playsets for several years, I have no reason to buy more than one or maybe two of any given trooper. They serve no function other than to clutter my toy rooms.

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Hasbro Pulse, and I waited until later so I could get free shipping. But they're sold out, so use the Amazon sonsored affiliate link where it's $15 less than what I paid for it.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,327: March 12, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,326: Yoda (Jedi Spirits, The Vintage Collection)

YODA (Jedi Spirits)
The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch Hasbro Pulse Exclusive Special Action Figure Set
Item No.: No. G1395
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: n/a
Includes: Three figures, one cane
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $57.99
Availability: November 2025
Appearances: Return of the Jedi

Bio: As Luke Skywalker and his friends celebrate the overthrowing of the Galactic Empire, he sees the Force spirits of Anakin Skywalker, Yoda, and Obi-Wan Kenobi looking on. (Taken from the packaging.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

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Commentary: While not the first version of Yoda (Jedi Spirits), it is one of surprisingly few. For fans of 3 3/4-inch figures, we got a holo Yoda in 2005, and of course Force Ghost Yoda [FOTD #3,606] last year, with the very first Spirit of Yoda [FOTD #94] way back in 1998. Each version offers something a little different, but most of them do it with color. This one is similar to some existing Yoda figures you may have bought, now with clear blue hands and feet. The figure has darker skin and a darker brown outfit, plus that metallic blue shimmer that looks so good.

For whatever reason, the robe looks better here than on Anakin or Obi-Wan. You can still see right through it, but depending on the lighting it's a little less visible. He still has his flute and cane, plus the swivel elbows and wrists so he can hold his cane. It follows the template of the other figures in the set, and given Yoda's more recent appearances in The Last Jedi I don't think I like it as much. With Return of the Jedi you were dealing with an earlier level of optical effects, so there's probably some level of ambiguity as to how it was meant to look, and how it looked. Newer Force Ghosts are not really as icy clear blue, and you could probably have just gotten away with an opaque figure splattered in a slight blue metallic tint (like his head, cane, and body got.) The hands and feet are probably a step too far, and I can't say I'm ultimately thrilled with this set as a definitive take on these characters in this style. It's good, but it doesn't quite match what we saw in the movie (or what we thought we saw.)

At $58, this 3-pack came out before the big $19.99 price hike of a single figure last year - so it's rather expensive for what you get. Obi-Wan and Anakin have no accessories (well, an alt head, OK) so there's just not a lot here for the money. Yoda's face printing is very good, and the articulation is below average for 2025. It would be a stretch to say he feels like he's worth $19.33, but I also wonder how collectors perceive the value of this figure without an Ewok village in the first place. The 1998 3-pack had a themed base that was sensible and welcome. We haven't had a playset that really fits with this guy in decades. I doubt we'll ever get an official modular Ewok Village, so this guy's fate is probably to wind up in a shelf of figures lined up shoulder to shoulder (to knee) or to stay in the package. Maybe he'll get to be in some fancy Instagram photos. But more than likely, a regular Yoda figure would do the trick for pretty much all fans. It's a neat idea, but not one that necessarily benefits from the materials and articulation we're being charged more than full price for here. The main reason I'd still recommend this set is because the 1998 versions are yellowing (OK, greening) with age, and - at least for now - this one looks better. Hopefully Hasbro won't use clear plastic for future releases, so they to avoid looking awful as time goes on. It might be silly to think about how a figure may look in 20 or 30 years, but I'm hoping to still be here and enjoying my little plastic men.

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Hasbro Pulse. Hasbro had a Pulse Premium exclusive window on this set for about a month, in which it did not sell out, nor did it sell out in subsequent months. It shipped in November, and it's still in stock.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,326: March 10, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,325: Mandalorian Shriek-Hawk (Blue and Brown Chest Armor, Pale Yellow Right Shoulder, The Vintage Collection)

MANDALORIAN SHRIEK-HAWK Blue and Brown Chest Armor, Pale Yellow Right Shoulder
The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch Amazon Exclusive Special Action Figure Set
Item No.: No. G0265
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: n/a
Includes: Four figures, four jet packs, four knives, five blasters
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $64.99
Availability: October 2024
Appearances: The Mandalorian

Bio: The Shriek-Hawks are a team of Mandalorian specialists skilled in jetpack operations as well as scouting and rescue missions. (Taken from the packaging.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

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Commentary: Haven't I seen this Mandalorian Shriek-Hawk before? Yes, and no. The set uses new and old molds with new coloring, much like the prop department on the show. There are instantly recognizable elements from the show, along with some new bits. If you want to skip it, be my guest, but it's a unique (if nameless) figure.

In this 4-pack's third Mando from the left, you'll get a figure with The Book of Boba Fett Boba boots, and the bulk of the rest of the figure is based on Din Djarin Mando bits like you saw on Mandalorian Fleet Commander [FOTD #3,243] a couple of years back. The helmet seems to be a good match, too, as is the backpack. This figure also has a unique belt/holster part. I feel like a kid doing a book report from a cover, but it's worth noting the helmet is blue with a gray stripe on the top and very dark gray around the shiny black visor. I also dug the silver left gauntlet and yellow right gauntlet. It has a similar flavor to other figures, but it's unique enough to be interesting and/or somebody's 501st fan character. Articulation is on par with recent releases, as no new bits were constructed here.

The backpack is a redeco of the Fleet Commander, with a Death Watch Mandalorian [FOTD #2,926] double-grip rifle and a pistol with a unique closed trigger guard. He also has a vibroblade which I am fairly sure has never been used with another figure.

Hasbro delivered the goods here, trading on what the prop department did best. I wouldn't say it's mind-blowing in 2026 (or 2024) but it does provide us with new characters that appeared on screen without incorporating a lot of new parts. That's worth something, but at the same time, I'd be just as happy if this guy had half the joints at a lower price. It's a very deluxe figure for a fairly insignificant character, and at markdown prices is a real gem. I'd say give it a look. If you need more Mandos - and at this point, that feels less likely - get this set.

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Amazon.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,325: March 5, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,324: Night Trooper (All-White Helmet, The Vintage Collection)

NIGHT TROOPER All-white helmet
The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch Action Figure Set
Item No.: No. F9259
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: n/a
Includes: Blaster
Action Feature: Blaster
Retail: $54.99
Availability: July 2024
Appearances: Ahsoka

Bio: The Night Troopers were stormtroopers who served Grand Admiral Thrawn during his exile on the extragalactic planet Peridea, comprising the majority of his forces. (Stolen from Wookieepedia.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

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Commentary: I looked at one of the Night Trooper in 2024 and have been meaning to get back to it. This seems like a good time! Ahsoka season two is allegedly coming this year, but I'd honestly expect them to kick it back a bit with Maul: Shadow Lord and a new movie on deck. I also haven't heard any whispers of merch yet, but things have been light on new series and/or secretive in general. But I digress, we're here to talk about this figure from a set that came out about 19 months ago. It's worth less than SRP now, which is a trend on a lot of items. It's not a bad item - Hasbro (and/or partners) just overestimated the market demand for what is actually a pretty decent set of troopers.

Thanks to Hasbro's rapid improvements of its 3 3/4-inch collector line, this guy hasn't aged well. The ball-and-socket jointed hips we've been getting on new figures are so good that it makes these awkward rotating hip joints that are built like a shoulder swivel seem old-hat. They're pretty sturdy, but they're not fun. You have to actively manipulate them to achieve a pose, and it requires a lot of fidgeting. I know a lot of you hate "old" Kenner figures, but their swivel legs went from "stand" to "sit" with no ambiguity without any actual thought. Hasbro continues to use the thighs on this Night Trooper with its 2025 Sandtrooper, and I'd very much like to see them go away.

Aside from that, the figure gets the job done. The joints are all basically as good as they get, with tilty ankles and bend-and-swivel wrists, plus that double barbell beck. Everything works fairly well - minus the hips - with tight joints that retail the pose pretty well. I haven't had a lot of problems with this guy's ankles, either. Things just more or less clicked in place, which I suppose is an overall win for a figure I will likely not play with very much. His destiny is to stand, or to be stored. Maybe that will change with the second season of Ahsoka, but I'm not so sure. I feel the rapid release of Star Wars programming has taken away any desire to play with (or even think about) most new stories after airing given product drops off fast and there might be multiple shows starting and ending before we get back to these guys again. To put things in perspective, Ahsoka wrapped in October of 2023 - how much time have you spent thinking about the show? That's not a knock against the show. We've also watched Andor season 2, The Acolyte, and Skeleton Crew since the Night Troopers returned to "our" galaxy with Grand Admiral Thrawn. And then we're told two new movies are coming, and cartoons too - so playing around with the toys from that show hasn't been on my mind much, even though they are pretty slick.

The sculpt shares parts with other troopers. Hasbro cleverly configured these troopers with different "wrapped" limbs, so the three in the set all look different. If you buy multiple sets, you can swap limbs (well, maybe with boiling water) and make up some new and unique designs. This one has no gray paint on their helmet, but he does have some gold filling in his cracks and some red ribbons. It's a nice figure, as a more or less immortal zombie of some sort. Hasbro really got a lot of mileage out of its new body parts, and could probably easily make another different crew with slightly different paint that we'd all happily buy. I do not expect this to happen, unless everybody is keeping super duper secret about new season toys. After the light showing for Andor season two, I'm not placing bets.

The trooper's paint and general vibes are good. It was nicely executed, and now you can get it on Amazon or eBay for less than it cost when I got mine. It's funny to see that often - not always, but often - collector product based on the new shows seems to struggle a bit. The recent Mos Eisley Set allegedly sold out, which either means Hasbro right-sized the run, or we're going to see some fun drama unfold later. Regardless, the Night Trooper is a good figure and the goodly gnomes at Hasbro ensured enough were made for you to build armies at a discount. If you liked the show - or at least its production design - I'd recommend the set. I just haven't opened them despite them sitting at my desk for nearly two years. I'll probably liberate the next trooper after we hear a release date for the next season for the show. Until then, take advantage of the market and get one.

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Entertainment Earth. But they're sold out, so use the ">Amazon sponsored link.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,324: March 3, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,323: Princess Leia Organa (The Vintage Collection)

PRINCESS LEIA ORGANA That white outfit, with both hoods
The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch Action Figure
Item No.: Asst. E7763 No. F9785
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: #316
Includes: Two blasters, two hoods
Action Feature: Hoods unplug in back
Retail: $16.99
Availability: June 2024
Appearances: Star Wars

Bio: Princess Leia Organa was one of the greatest leaders of the Rebel Alliance, fearless on the battlefield and dedicated to ending the Empire's tyranny. (Taken from the figure's cardback.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

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Commentary: This Princess Leia Organa figure was available for a while - you could get one, if you wanted. As of my writing this, it's funny to note Amazon sellers are asking $45 for her while the similar The Black Series figure from 2025 has been marked down 10%. They're basically the same in terms of complexity, with slightly different changes in assembly, but the resulting figure is functionally similar with the same gear. The 3 3/4-inch audience is far more interested in this character in this outfit, it would seem. My crackpot theory is that 3 3/4-inch fans tend to be more fanatical, and 6-inch fans who aren't also lifers tend to dabble more and not stick around forever. No one group is better or superior, it just seems that 6-inch prices are more likely to drop like a rock. It could be because Hasbro says "this sells for a higher price and we should make more of them" while cutting the little guys short. They don't share numbers, so you have to guess here.

This is a good figure that gets the job done. The job, of course, is giving fans a super-articulated action figure as demanded without really being concerned if that matters or not. Like with Obi-Wan's spirit, she has super-articulated legs hobbled by a long plastic dress. The only joints that really matter below her waist are the ankles, and once you have those in place she stands fairly well. She could also be a chess piece with no knee or hip joints, and you'd never miss it. The arm joints have a good range of movement, with fairly deep elbow cuts. That's great! If you don't have them completely straight or completely bent, the loop inside the arm might be visible. It's probably not a big deal given how most fans will display this figure. If you want to have her arms up like she's removing her hood? Doable. You want both hands on the Imperial blaster like she's firing down the hallway of the detention block? Doable. You want her to stand with her hands crossed just below her belt like in the cardback photo? Well... technically she can do it, but the plastic doesn't hang in a pleasing way. I am not sure cloth would be better here. So what's the solution?

Skip articulation, bring back alternate arms. Hasbro might even be able to make a figure more cheaply given how little paint there is, given there would be fewer parts to assemble in the packaging. Leia can't double-grip a blaster (like on the Blockade Runner, or the Death Star swing scene.) That's no fault of Hasbro, there are limits to what you can do with an arm of this size - but if you sculpt arms specific to a certain pose? That might work better. Give it some thought, Hasbro, especially if you're working on a big Death Star playset some day.

This Leia can't sit, so she's useless for your big Millennium Falcon scene where she goes up to Luke and goes "Yeah, it stinks Ben died, but he was my friend too. Also my whole planet asploded so get over it, putz." But if you need her standing around? This is a very good figure, with a dress that hangs well, and looks good in plastic. The waist has a really nice pivot joint too, right above the belt so it's not unsightly. Given what they were trying to do, the body turned out incredibly well. I'm just being annoying by suggesting alternate arm parts or an alternate lower body - with no articulation - could result in a more useful figures for diorama purposes.

But how's the face? Fine. The separately molded hair looks spectacular, bringing in what looks like clusters of strands wrapped around just-so. It's great. The face printing is also excellent, but at this size it's probably not perfect. Maybe a little more color, or a slight tweak to the eyes, but she's pretty fantastic for a figure with a pea-sized face. This is not a complaint - what we have as far superior to pretty much any other release of the character in this costume at this size. Hasbro's Leia figures have generally turned out better than most other original trilogy characters in recent years, so kudos on a job well done.

Given what we're seeing in Marvel Legends - $60 fancy figures with more parts - I'm wondering if we can get alternate faces or limbs at this size if Hasbro were to (finally) give up the Vintage trade dress. I'd be curious to see what a $25 super-deluxe "The Infinity Collection" figure might look like, for example, or perhaps a new sort of mini-statue figure at this scale. But that's not what this is - it's a super-articulated figure with no mobility below the legs. I'm glad she came out before retail went up to $20, and I assume every one of my complaints is mooted given she sold out and is now an expensive release. It'd be great to see Hasbro reissue her for the normies next year in time for the 50th, but that seems rarer and rarer. As such, I hope you got her, and/or that Hasbro makes an even more impressive version down the road.

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Entertainment Earth.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,323: February 26, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,322: Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jedi Spirits, The Vintage Collection)

OBI-WAN KENOBI (Jedi Spirits)
The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch Hasbro Pulse Exclusive Special Action Figure Set
Item No.: No. G1395
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: n/a
Includes: Three figures, one cane
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $57.99
Availability: November 2025
Appearances: Return of the Jedi

Bio: As Luke Skywalker and his friends celebrate the overthrowing of the Galactic Empire, he sees the Force spirits of Anakin Skywalker, Yoda, and Obi-Wan Kenobi looking on. (Taken from the packaging.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

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Commentary: There are some figures where you can't do much better than "meets expectations." Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jedi Spirits) is one of those figures. Whenever you're dealing with a trooper, a holo, or a ghost, getting anything more than a recolor is rare. In this case, Hasbro actually went the extra mile (and then ran back about 1,138 feet) with this one. Hasbro used Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi [FOTD #3,308] as the base for this one, and swapped out some bits. The hands and feet are now clear blue plastic, with a gradient transitioning to fleshy to ghosty in the outfit. The cloth skirt is now plastic - and kind of looks better. (There is no hook for the lightsaber hilt here.) The figure also got rid of the opaque Jedi robe in favor of a leaves-nothing-to-the-imagination blue one.

It's fine. Trying to evoke special effects from 1980 and 1983 as a physical object has been tough. In the 1990s, we got clear blue guys. In 2004, we saw some sparkly guys. This time, Hasbro split the difference and it should delight those who demand articulation above all else. I don't find that helpful here, because other than sitting on a rock once? It's not necessary. This is a figure that could have been rendered as a statue with limited neck and arm articulation, and may have been better for it. The Jedi robes being see-through just doesn't look right, because you couldn't see under his robes in the movie. I assume it is difficult, if not impossible, to come up with the right soft goods to pull this effect off as an action figure. This is why I very reasonably think Hasbro should stop trying, and just do a statue. Add an alternate "seated leg" set if needed, because the jointed ankles, knees, and hips are worthless on a figure with a long plastic skirt. If anything, I find the joints hard to get just-right for standing. Just having no joints would actually work better here, because nobody's going to put this guy in wacky combat poses. And to customizers that want blue Kenobi legs, I'm sorry, all seven of you are not worth catering to.

I really like how Hasbro handled the paint and shine here, because his head looks really good. If Hasbro kept the head and torso's look for the entire figure, with some hints of blue and glitter in the fabric on the robes, I think we'd be better off. Clear blue hands and boots don't really help the figure's overall look, but I guess for those who like vibes? It works. It's fine, but there's still room to try something else.

Nobody needs another upgrade of this guy in the future. This is fine, but I guess we're always asking the question about if there's room for improvement or any way to improve accuracy. Spirit Obi-Wan Kenobi [FOTD #1,317] from 2004 pretty much delivered a perfectly sculpted body and robes, but the 2025 figure is a bit brighter. Neither is the clear winner, but I'd like to encourage Hasbro to start ignoring super-articulation on some figures if it ruins aesthetics if and only if it's a figure that has no need to sit or go in a vehicle. That's a small last, I'm sure, but Spirit Obi-Wan Kenobi really only needs to stand around and look cool... so I bet they could deliver a better, cheaper figure using fewer pieces if they decide to try again. And if they don't? The textures, likeness, and general gimmick here are good enough. They just don't match the movie super well, and soft goods on most 3 3/4-inch figures are challenging to make look good. This one is OK - plastic would work better here..

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Hasbro Pulse. Hasbro had a Pulse Premium exclusive window on this set for about a month, in which it did not sell out, nor did it sell out in subsequent months. It shipped in November, and it's still in stock.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,322: February 24, 2026

Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,321 Darth Vader (Force Masters / Epic World of Action)

DARTH VADER Force Masters Pack
Epic World of Action Target Exclusive
Item No.: Asst. G0363 No. G0778
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: n/a
Includes: Red lightsaber, Force lightning, 4 other figures with accessories
Action Feature: Lightning grip for fists, lightning can wrap around figure
Retail: $34.99
Availability: July 2025
Appearances: Obi-Wan Kenobi

Bio: Jedi Masters take on Sith Lord Darth Vader in this 5-pack of Star Wars action figures inspired by Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luke Skywalker, Force Ghost Yoda, Ahsoka Tano, and Darth Vader. (Taken from the Target's web site. Package has no bio.)

Image: Adam's photo lab.

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Commentary: This is an interesting Darth Vader, in a year with many Darths Vader. In 2025 Hasbro gave us a "basic" Vader that's pretty much the same as this one - but with some minor changes. For this release, Hasbro added red lightning to his gloves, changed his belt buckle to have an unpainted triangle for some reason, and also painted the lenses on the helmet red. It's different!

The body itself is the same basic mold we got with the Mech or on the individual cardback - and it's a very nice figure. You get bend-and-swivel joints at the shoulders, elbows, and knees plus ball-jointed hips. The whole thing is very efficient and while it isn't the joint-spree of The Vintage Collection it's also half the price. He stands easily, but I might not recommend him as a fighter pilot. Yes, the cape is removable, but the skirt piece is a little thick and may get in the way of driving the family car. Hasbro did a good job sculpting him, unfortunately the grooves and cuts aren't super deep or detailed like many of the older figures. The detail is still present - check out the silver on the chest armor, which is over the robes. Note the horizontal lines on the gloves, which is specific to Obi-Wan Kenobi, Rebels, Rogue One and Star Wars. Hasbro also sculpted the figure to have a smoother, shinier texture on the various "hard" elements of the costume. It's a clever cost-cutting measure, this way they don't need to paint it with a glossy black paint.

I had no problems getting him to stand, even while holding his massive accessories. The big boots and tight joints keep him from doing a face-plant. This is a good design for a figure. "But Adam!" you say, "I don't like kiddo toys." Well, sure you do, we all grew up with toys and you can be an adult and admit it is OK if you buy toys for children. You've been doing it for years, it's OK, I won't make fun of you and we'd probably even be good friends if we met and if you're, you know, cool. If adult fans didn't insist on demanding features they don't want to pay for, I think collectors would see the mold and design as a good one. It's better than what we got in the 1990s, arguably cheaper given inflation, but I will admit that deco is a mixed bag.

This mold mostly replicates the looks from Rebels and Obi-Wan Kenobi with brighter than bright red lenses that are unique to this release, and kind of welcome. As we get older, or display our stuff in dark rooms, having brighter or in some way exaggerated features on small items helps a bunch. I like the light silver armor, I appreciate the belt buckle and the two lights on the chest they painted. I'm disappointed they left off the coin slots and the column ornament deco, though - it's sculpted, just blank. I also can't explain why they changed the belt buckle from being all silver to having a black cut-out for the paint mask. Some merch has this region partially black due to the vents - but the other Hasbro figures using this mold don't. I'm not sure why they would make the change. It stood out, and it's a notable difference. Hasbro also gave him some red lightning on hisi gloves which, honestly, I could do without. We got the red lightning as an accessory, and blue is the typical color whenever we see Vader lighting up some fools or being lit up himself... canon or otherwise.

But how's the gear? Good. The cape fits on the back peg hole, the lightning fits in his fist, and the cracklin' lightsaber also fits in the fist. The lightning is sort of a venus fly trap, able to grasp a figure a bit depending on its weight. It's pretty clever, as you can "grab" a guy in a distinct pose too. I know Vader is typically not canonically shown using it, but also, I unlocked all the secret characters and found the movies in Star Wars: Masters of Teras Kasi so Hasbro can do whatever they want if it's on screen somewhere.

I love that Hasbro gave him red lenses to make him stand out from the Mech Pilot, the Single Card (5 joints), the Single Card (9 joints), and of course the 2-pack with the Stormtrooper (5 joints.) Any time they include a unique accessory or deco hit to make it stand out - especially if it's weird - I'm generally supportive of the change. This might be the most interesting deco overall on this version of the mold, so I'd steer you to this set especially if it's on sale. I'd love a little more silver paint on the helmet and chest, but it's also a kid toy in a kid line that I feel is not long for this world. I would love to see more figures made in this 4-inch style (maybe not with the lightning), and I commend Hasbro for coming up with a way to make these stand out from last year's models. And I can also be cranky I've bought the sculpt about five times between the two significant molds.

Collector's Notes: I got mine from Target on sale for $24.49. If I didn't overpay for Walmart's exclusives last year, I probably would've bought this one at full price and not complain. I needed that karmic price adjustment.

--Adam Pawlus

Day 3,321: February 19, 2026