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Bandai Hobby announces new Star Wars line of character model kits

March 14, 2018 by Gary Collinson

Bandai Hobby has announced the upcoming launch of its Star Wars Character Line, offering a series of high-quality model kits that blend complex detail and innovative construction designed fans of all skill levels.

Once completed, each Character Line model is fully articulated and capable of replicating numerous iconic poses. Some kits, such as the Han Solo and Luke Skywalker releases, feature new technology that allows a digitally printed likeness to be rendered onto the facial components in the kit.

Initial Bandai Hobby Star Wars Plastic Model Character Releases for North America will include:

  • Darth Vader
  • Boba Fett
  • Stormtrooper
  • C-3PO
  • R2-D2 & R4-D5
  • K-2SO
  • Han Solo Stormtrooper
  • Luke Skywalker Stormtrooper
  • Shoretrooper
  • Clone Trooper
  • General Grievous
  • Kylo Ren
  • BB-8
  • First Order Stormtrooper

Check out the official promotional images here…

The first wave of sets will go on sale in May priced between $28.00 and $50.00, with further character releases set to be announced throughout the remainder of the year.

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News, Toys Tagged With: Star Wars

About Gary Collinson

Gary Collinson is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Flickering Myth. He is a film, television and digital content writer and producer, whose work includes the gothic horror feature The Baby in the Basket and the suspense thriller Death Among the Pines. He is also the author of Holy Franchise, Batman! Bringing the Caped Crusader to the Screen.

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