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I can’t consider one other time we’ve coated a collectible twice. Right here on io9, we cowl all method of merch—toys, art, clothes, and so forth.—however as soon as we cowl it, it’s completed. Nevertheless, in relation to the unique determine Hasbro is bringing to Star Wars Celebration Japan in April, our initial coverage wasn’t enough to showcase simply how superior this determine is, and so right here we’re.

To recap, Hasbro may have an exclusive Black Series set of the Ronin and R5-D56 from Star Wars: Visions on sale on the conference. They’re tremendous cool figures, all black and white identical to the brief movie they originated from. However, what makes this launch much more particular is that the figures are going to come back in “premium Japanese-only single-language packaging.” And wow, does that actually take issues up a notch. Listed here are some pictures.

So, as you possibly can see, the figures come filled with some actually stunning artwork held closed with some sort of string. After which, the bundle opens as much as reveal the characters are in a large, widescreen film. And that’s with out all of the equipment, of which there are 11: together with “a lightsaber, workers, two rocket thrusters, and 6 droid instruments.”

The difficulty we’re having is, clearly, it’s important to purchase two of these items, one to open and one to show. Nevertheless, the implication right here is that simply the packaging is unique. Meaning the figures themselves could also be made accessible at one other date. So, doubtlessly, you should purchase these and show these.

This specific model of the determine will solely be accessible on the Hasbro sales space at Star Wars Celebration Japan, beginning April 18. You’ll discover us there in line.

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