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Star Wars Black Series 'May the 4th Be With You' releases of the B1 Battle Droid, Stormtrooper, and Scout Trooper

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Hasbro has formally revealed its celebratory Star Wars Black Series figures to mark Star Wars Day 2026. These May the 4th Be With You figures are taken from the mainline, but are then given soft goods May the 4th t-shirts. Each T-shirt features the May the 4th logo on the reverse, with the front side turned over to a figure-specific slogan and logo.



Up first is the B1 Battle Droid featuring a 'Roger Roger Robotics' T-Shirt. The B1 comes with Blaster and a cardboard target practice poster featuring Anakin Skywalker. The shirt is removable, and underneath the B1 itself is a variant to those released to date with burgundy markings, confirming it as an OOM-Series Security Droid of the Trade Federation.



Up next is the Imperial Scout Trooper wearing an 'Endor Biker Club' T-shirt. The Scout comes with the holdout blaster. The shirt is removable, but there is no significant difference underneath to the already released figure and this remains on the original pinned jointed body. The target practice poster for the Scout Trooper is that of an Ewok.



The final figure is an Imperial Stormtrooper, complete with 'Pew! Pew! Pew! Squad Goals' shirt. The Stormtrooper includes a blaster and a Han Solo target practice poster. Like the Battle Droid, the Stormtrooper is a variant to those released to date, with scorch mark decor on the armour.



All three figures are packed into special May the 4th packaging and are exclusive releases. The Battle Droid is sold via Target in the US, the Stormtrooper via Walmart, and the Scout Trooper at Fan Channel retailers. Outside the US, and here in the UK, all three should be sold via the Fan Channel retailers. We've added all three to our comprehensive Star Wars Black Series Database



STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES B1 BATTLE DROID MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU 

(HASBRO | Ages 4 & up | Approx. Retail Price: $27.99 |Available Spring 2026 exclusively at Target)   


STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES includes 6-inch action figures, vehicles, and roleplay items from the 40-plus-year legacy of the STAR WARS galaxy, letting fans create galactic scenes with a faithfulness to STAR WARS comic books, movies, series, and more. This STAR WARS Hasbro action figure is detailed to look like a battle droid with a playful twist for fans! Celebrate May the 4th by embracing the fun side of the Force with this special edition figure from THE BLACK SERIES -- a great gift for collectors and fans ages 4 and up. This 6-inch-scale figure features premium design and deco, multiple articulation points, and a soft goods “Roger Roger Robotics” t-shirt. Pose out your figure with the included blaster accessory and the “target practice” poster of the legendary Jedi Anakin Skywalker. Window box packaging features the classic black and yellow color scheme and a “5.04” collector number. With exquisite features and decoration, THE BLACK SERIES embodies the quality and realism that STAR WARS devotees love (each sold separately, subject to availability). 


 

STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES SCOUT TROOPER MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU 

(HASBRO | Ages 4 & up | Approx. Retail Price: $27.99 |Available Spring 2026 exclusively at Fan Channel retailers)   


STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES includes 6-inch action figures, vehicles, and roleplay items from the 40-plus-year legacy of the STAR WARS galaxy, letting fans create galactic scenes with a faithfulness to STAR WARS comic books, movies, series, and more. This STAR WARS Hasbro action figure is detailed to look like a scout trooper with a playful twist for fans! Celebrate May the 4th by embracing the fun side of the Force with this special edition figure from THE BLACK SERIES -- a great gift for collectors and fans ages 4 and up. This 6-inch-scale figure features premium design and deco, multiple articulation points, and a soft goods “Endor Biker Club” t-shirt. Pose out your figure with the included blaster accessory and the “target practice” poster of the Endor forest’s defender, Wicket W. Warrick. Window box packaging featuring the classic black and yellow color scheme and a “5.04” collector number. With exquisite features and decoration, THE BLACK SERIES embodies the quality and realism that STAR WARS devotees love (each sold separately, subject to availability). 


 

STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES STORMTROOPER MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU 

(HASBRO | Ages 4 & up | Approx. Retail Price: $27.99 |Available Spring 2026 exclusively at Walmart)   


STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES includes 6-inch action figures, vehicles, and roleplay items from the 40-plus-year legacy of the STAR WARS galaxy, letting fans create galactic scenes with a faithfulness to STAR WARS comic books, movies, series, and more. This STAR WARS Hasbro action figure is detailed to look like a classic stormtrooper with a playful twist for fans! Celebrate May the 4th by embracing the fun side of the Force with this special edition figure from THE BLACK SERIES -- a great gift for collectors and fans ages 4 and up. This 6-inch-scale figure features premium design and deco, multiple articulation points, and a soft goods “Pew! Pew! Pew! Squad Goals” t-shirt. Pose out your figure with the included blaster accessory and the “target practice” poster of fan-favorite scoundrel and Rebel hero, Han Solo. With exquisite features and decoration, THE BLACK SERIES embodies the quality and realism that STAR WARS devotees love (each sold separately, subject to availability). 


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