Star Wars: Droids receives The Black Series makeover with new figures from Hasbro.

      Hasbro has officially announced a new series of Star Wars: The Black Series figures inspired by the 1985 animated show Star Wars: Droids, featuring Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2), See-Threepio (C-3PO), Boba Fett, and an Imperial Stormtrooper. The figures are currently available for pre-order at a price of $27.99 each; you can see them here...

      Before Rebel leader Leia Organa stored her important message in R2-D2’s memory, the astromech droid had exciting adventures alongside his finicky companion, C-3PO. This figure, inspired by the character’s look in the Star Wars: Droids TV series, makes for a fantastic addition to your Star Wars animated universe collection. For the first time in The Black Series, you can collect a version of Artoo inspired by the 1985 spin-off of the original trilogy. Pose Artoo with his various tool-tipped appendages, essential for any skilled astromech droid. The Kenner-inspired cardback packaging pays homage to the original figure releases and includes a plastic collector coin etched with the character’s name and portrait. Expand your collection of droids—and the allies and adversaries they encounter—by collecting more figures from The Black Series (each sold separately and subject to availability).

      Before being taken in by Luke Skywalker, C-3PO traveled the galaxy with his friend R2-D2, seeking what every friendly automaton desires most: a good master. This figure, inspired by C-3PO’s depiction in the Star Wars: Droids TV series, is a wonderful addition to your Star Wars animated universe collection. For the first time in The Black Series, you can add to your collection a version of the beloved protocol droid, featuring deco based on the 1985 spin-off of the original trilogy. The Kenner-inspired cardback packaging harkens back to the original figure releases and includes a plastic collector coin featuring the character’s name and portrait. Gather more figures from The Black Series to enhance your Droids collection—and the friends and foes they encounter (each sold separately, subject to availability).

      When R2-D2 and C-3PO arrive on the planet Boonta for a speeder race, they cross paths with bounty hunter Boba Fett on his current mission. This figure, inspired by Boba Fett’s appearance in the Star Wars: Droids TV series, is a great addition to your Star Wars animated universe collection. For the first time in The Black Series, you can obtain a version of the bounty hunter based on the 1985 spin-off of the original trilogy, featuring series-inspired deco. Pose this Boba Fett with the included blaster accessories. The Kenner-inspired cardback packaging pays tribute to the original figure releases and includes a plastic collector coin engraved with the character’s name and portrait. Collect additional figures from The Black Series to round out your droids collection—and the allies and adversaries they meet along the way (each sold separately, subject to availability).

      Devoted to the Empire, stormtroopers don striking white armor equipped with various survival gear to promote the Imperial agenda. Celebrate the classic 1985 cartoon STAR WARS: Droids with this premium Imperial Stormtrooper action figure. Inspired by the character’s portrayal in the Star Wars: Droids TV series, this figure is an excellent addition to your Star Wars animated universe collection. For the first time in The Black Series, you can add a version of the iconic stormtrooper based on the 1985 spin-off of the original trilogy, featuring series-inspired deco. Pose this stormtrooper with the included electrostaff and blaster accessories. The Kenner-inspired cardback packaging references the original figure releases and includes a plastic collector coin engraved with the character’s name and portrait. Collect more figures from The Black Series to build your droids collection—and the friends and foes they encounter along the way (each sold separately, subject to availability).