Hasbro came into May the 4th with a truck full of reveals and, to their credit, did not waste everyone’s time with five minutes of fog machine nonsense. This was one of the stronger Star Wars fanstreams in recent memory, covering Vintage Collection, Retro Collection, Black Series, mini helmets, gaming deep cuts, Clone Wars heavy hitters, and SDCC exclusives.
In short: if you like clones, Old Republic, or spending money irresponsibly, this stream had range.
Vintage Collection Highlights
Geonosian Troop Builder Pack (Pulse Exclusive)
A full Battle of Geonosis army builder set featuring multiple Geonosian variants, winged and non-winged, with metallic armor detailing and upgraded articulation.
Collector Verdict: Smart release. Army builders print money because fans are beautiful maniacs.
Phase 1 Clone Commander
Classic Episode II era Phase 1 clone commander joins the Vintage line with yellow rank markings and updated deco.
Collector Verdict: Essential. If you own clones, he belongs there barking orders no one follows.
Plo Koon
Long-requested Jedi arrives with soft goods robe, removable outer layer, and strong articulation.
Collector Verdict: Big win. Plo Koon fans have survived on crumbs for years.
ROTJ Anakin Skywalker (Vintage Carded)
Sebastian Shaw Anakin added to the “original 96” cardback pursuit.
Collector Verdict: Carded vintage fans quietly weeping in the corner.
Bodhi Rook (Rogue One 10th Anniversary)
Bodhi finally joins the Rogue One crew with removable goggles and Imperial tech gear.
Collector Verdict: Excellent catch-up figure. Rogue One continues aging like expensive whiskey.
EU Luke Skywalker (Vintage Collection)
Expanded Universe Luke makes his Vintage debut with soft goods robes, layered outfit design, and early prototype tweaks still in progress.
Collector Verdict: Low-key huge. Not just another Luke… this is Hasbro cracking open the Legends vault and seeing who flinches.
SDCC 2026 Vintage Exclusive
Clone Wars 2003 Animated Set
Anakin Skywalker vs Asajj Ventress
Inspired by the Genndy Tartakovsky Clone Wars microseries. Stylized deco, dramatic weathering, TV-themed packaging.
Collector Verdict: This is catnip for millennial collectors. Hasbro knows exactly what they’re doing.
Retro Collection Highlights
Hasbro made a notable move here:
No More Faux Weathering on Cards
Clean, crisp unpunched cardbacks with more Kenner-authentic presentation.
Collector Verdict: Huge quality-of-life change. Cardback collectors just sat upright in their chairs.
Six-Pack Includes:
- Garindan
- CZ-3
- R4 unit
- Additional A New Hope characters
Launching at Target (US) and Fan Channel later this summer.
Black Series Highlights
Now we enter the danger zone.
Mini Helmets (Walmart Exclusive)
Darth Vader (ANH)
Gloss black finish with subtle red lenses.
Captain Rex Phase II
Weathered blue deco with adjustable rangefinder.
Collector Verdict: Smart desk-display line. Lower cost, high shelf appeal.
Target Exclusives
Clone Commander Doom
Green-themed Clone Wars fan favorite.
Clone Commander Thire
Heavy weapon clone with rotating cannon.
Collector Verdict: Named clones always hit. Hasbro could release 400 clones and collectors would still ask for five more.
Amazon Exclusive KOTOR Two-Pack
Carth Onasi
Mission Vao
Deep cut Knights of the Old Republic companions.
Collector Verdict: Strong move. Gaming fans have been asking for more than Jedi/Sith headline names.
Fan Channel Wave
Old Republic Trooper
All-new troop builder body.
Satele Shan
Double-bladed saber, MMO-era Jedi icon.
Republic Commando
Fully retooled bulked-up body based on the game/Battlefront design.
Collector Verdict: Republic Commando may be the sleeper hit of the stream. That figure looks mean.
SDCC 2026 Black Series Exclusive
501st ARF Trooper + AT-RT Walker
This was the crown jewel.
- New ARF Trooper sculpt
- Full AT-RT vehicle
- Articulated legs, pistons, pedals, cockpit detail
- Clone Wars widescreen TV packaging theme
Collector Verdict: This is premium convention bait. Fans will hunt this like archaeologists chasing cursed treasure.
Overall Grades
Best Reveal:
AT-RT + ARF Trooper
Best Figure:
Republic Commando
Best Surprise:
KOTOR Support Characters
Best Packaging:
Clone Wars TV-themed SDCC sets
Best Long-Term Move:
Expanding Old Republic / Gaming line depth
Final Take
This stream showed Hasbro finally understanding a key truth:
Star Wars collecting is no longer one audience.
It’s films, Clone Wars, gaming, EU legends, cardback nostalgia, troop builders, premium vehicles, and weird little side characters people have irrational emotional attachments to.
That’s not a weakness. That’s the machine.
A strong fanstream. Real reveals. Real variety. Minimal corporate oatmeal.