TwoStar Warsicons could be coming to your living room soon with a brand-new figure. Theofficial Hot Toys Instagramhas unveiled the first photos of a newStar Warsfigure of Chewbacca wearing C-3PO as a backpack inThe Empire Strikes Back. The figure’s official name is Chewbacca with Disassembled C-3PO, and features a newly developed sculpt styled with wool hair and even an articulated jaw, which allows for improved facial movements. The figure also comes with Chewbacca’s iconic bowcaster, as well as his distressed brown bandolier, a regular blaster, handcuffs, and a display stand. C-3PO is firmly attached to Chewbacca’s back, but the figure also comes with a net, so fans can recreate the famous backpack scene fromThe Empire Strikes Back.
To this day, nearly 45 years after release,The Empire Strikes Backis still viewed by many as the best movie in theStar Warsfranchise and the best project,including the many TV shows. While Episode 4 was what made many people fall in love with A Galaxy Far, Far Away in the first place, Episode 5 is what honed that love into true passion and investment. The film sits at nearly perfect scores of 95% from critics and an even higher 97% from general audiences onRotten Tomatoes.Mark Hamillreturned to reprise his role as Luke Skywalker, withHarrison FordandCarrie Fisherportraying Han Solo and Princess Leia, respectively.Anthony Danielsis responsible for bringing C-3PO to life, whilePeter Mayhewwas under the furry Chewbacca costume.
‘Star Wars’ Hot Toys Are on a Roll
The Chewbacca with Disassembled C-3PO figure is far from the first collectible Hot Toys has released recently. Darth Vader has received two new figures just in the last several months,one without his helmet from Return of the Jedi, and another,more battle-damaged versionthat we see inObi-Wan Kenobi.Clone Commander Scorch fromThe Bad Batchalso earned his own figure, while another Sith Lord,Darth Maul, got his own figurebased on his hologram appearance inThe Phantom Menace.
The Chewbacca with Disassembled C-3PO figure is currently available for purchase for a retail price of $430, andcan be ordered here. Check out the first look at the figure above and watchThe Empire Strikes BackonDisney+.
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
After the Rebels are overpowered by the Empire, Luke Skywalker begins his Jedi training with Yoda, while his friends are pursued across the galaxy by Darth Vader and bounty hunter Boba Fett.
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