Star Wars: The Black Series (TBS) is a Star Wars toy line produced by Hasbro. It includes action figures, vehicles, Force FX lightsabers, and collectable items.
The action figures are based on characters from the movies, shows, books, comics, and video games from both the Expanded Universe and canon.
Announcement
Star Wars TBS was first announced by Hasbro in January 2013 in an article in USA Today written by Brian Truitt.[1] Although this was not Hasbro's first foray into collectible 6" action figures (with the sculpt and articulation of the line inspired by the company's own Marvel Legends series) it is the most recent. The line of toys was released in response to the hype around the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Products
6-inch action figures
The first wave of 6-inch figures was released on August 1, 2013 and included four characters: Luke Skywalker (X-Wing Pilot), Darth Maul, R2-D2, and a Sandtrooper (Squad Leader).
References
- Hasbro unveils 'Star Wars' Black Series action figures USA TODAY, retrieved 2017-02-27^
- THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH ACTION FIGURE PHOTO ARCHIVE RebelScum.com, retrieved 2017-09-24^
- Star Wars Collector HD Photo Gallery - The Black Series