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Star Wars Black Series Droids retro-carded releases of C-3PO and R2-D2

  • Writer: Mephitsu
    Mephitsu
  • Jun 1
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jun 5

Revealed on Hasbro Pulse's social channels, and finally expanding our Droids animated series collection in the Star Wars Black Series beyond that 2022 release of Boba Fett, are these new retro carded figures of C-3PO and R2-D2.



Both figures use their existing Black Series movie releases as a base, but are repainted to match the animated style of Droids. Artoo will still feature the various manipulator arms and the interior storage.



Both come on retro 1985 Droids cardbacks and include a POTF-style collector coin. They open for pre-order at Hasbro Pulse and Fan Channel retailers as of the 4th of June 2026 and ship in late July. We've added the pair to our comprehensive Star Wars Black Series Collector Database


Before they became legends of the Rebellion, they were already getting into trouble across the galaxy.


Inspired by STAR WARS: Droids: The Adventures of R2-D2 and C-3PO, these STAR WARS The Black Series figures bring the iconic duo’s animated adventures to life with looks pulled straight from the beloved 1980s series. From daring escapes to unlikely heroics, R2-D2 and C-3PO remain at the center of some of the galaxy’s most memorable journeys.


Complete with Kenner-inspired packaging and styling that celebrates a unique chapter in STAR WARS history, these figures are a standout addition for collectors looking to expand their droid lineup beyond the films.


Inspired by STAR WARS: Droids: The Adventures of R2-D2 and C-3PO, these STAR WARS The Black Series figures bring two unforgettable faces of the animated series to collectors’ shelves. From the relentless pursuit of Imperial forces to the galaxy’s most notorious bounty hunters, the dangers surrounding Artoo and Threepio helped define a unique chapter in STAR WARS storytelling.


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