“Jaxxon is a legacy character from the very beginning of Star Wars publishing - his first appearance was in the original Marvel comics series, issue #8 in 1977,” says Heddle. A cult favorite for decades, the release of this figure is sure to send fans hopping (pun definitely intended) down the toy aisles. “Since the ysalamiri play such a crucial part in the trilogy, it was important to us to get that creature into the line,” says Eric Franer, associate product designer, action brands, at Hasbro.” We even sculpted the ysalamiri to fit around the neck of our recently released Black Series Archive Grand Admiral Thrawn, so collectors can pose that figure out with the ysalamiri to recreate those iconic moments from the novels and comics.”Ĭreated by Roy Thomas and Howard Chaykin for Marvel’s 1970s Star Wars comics, the rabbit-like Jaxxon was recently fully adopted into modern continuity thanks to an appearance in a Star Wars Adventures tale by Cavan Scott. In addition to his lightsaber, Luke comes packed with a ysalamiri - a favorite pet of Grand Admiral Thrawn for its Force-blocking abilities. He’s an emblem of the decades-long Star Wars publishing legacy.” “This is the Luke we met in our mind’s eye in 1991, and seeing it brings me right back to that exciting time. “This is an opportunity to have a Black Series Luke action figure in a time period that he hasn’t appeared in as an action figure before, so that’s a real landmark for me both as a member of Lucasfilm Publishing and as a Star Wars fan,” says Heddle. Inspired by the comic book adaptation (written by Mike Baron and illustrated by Olivier Vatine) of Timothy Zahn’s seminal novel, this Luke Skywalker figure depicts the Jedi five years after the events of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Luke Skywalker ( Star Wars: Heir to the Empire) “We selected these four based on fan appeal, and because they show the tremendous range and potential of our publishing program by representing comics and novels alike.” “With so many stories and fan-favorite characters to choose from, it’s a challenge to narrow down to just a few,” says Chris Gollaher, director of product design at Lucasfilm. Pulled from Legends tales and current storytelling, the heroes and villains chosen for plastic immortality form a true all-star wave: Luke Skywalker ( Star Wars: Heir to the Empire), Jaxxon (1970s Marvel Star Wars and IDW Publishing’s Star Wars Adventures), Darth Maul ( Star Wars: Darth Maul), and Kir Kanos* ( Star Wars: Crimson Empire). Fans are going to be so excited to see these comic book characters in a new way, especially when done with the incredible skill and detail the Black Series is famous for.” Publishing’s ability to create those kinds of memories is a driving force behind what I do, and to have Lucasfilm acknowledge that legacy in this way is absolutely thrilling. “Seeing these figures takes me right back to memories of sitting on my bedroom floor, paging through the latest Star Wars comic, hardly able to believe I was reading original adventures about my favorite characters. “I’ve been a fan of Star Wars comic books since the 1980s, so the very idea of having action figures based on Star Wars comics publishing is mind-blowing in the very best way,” she tells. And when word came down that Hasbro would honor that legacy for Lucasfilm’s 50 th anniversary, bringing several characters to life in the popular 6-inch Star Wars The Black Series line, it held deep personal significance. A longtime reader of Star Wars books and comics long before she made it her career, she understands the importance of those stories better than most. In celebration of Lucasfilm’s 50th anniversary, beloved characters - including a certain green space rabbit - from Star Wars books and comics will join the vaunted action-figure line.Įven Jennifer Heddle, executive editor of Lucasfilm Publishing, couldn’t believe it.
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