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Hot Toys Stuns Star Wars Fans with Announcement of Dark Empire Merchandise 🔥
Just when you thought it can't get any better, Hot Toys outdoes itself yet again! The toymaker has unveiled that it's diving into the realm of Star Wars "Legends" - the former canon of the Expanded Universe. Now, this news has taken a mind-blowing turn as we learn about the upcoming Dark Empire merchandise in 2024 😮
Today, Hot Toys spilled the beans about its next Luke Skywalker figure, which draws inspiration from the iconic cover artwork of the Dark Empire comic series by Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy. The figure portrays Luke in a powerful, striking black robe - a blend of his Return of the Jedi attire and Darth Vader's armored garb, wrestling with theDark Side after encountering the returned clone of Emperor Palpatine. Multiple hand options for posing and both Luke's green lightsaber and Vader's are included with the figure. An "Artisan" edition of the figure sports rooted hair, while special editions will be accompanied by a commemorative coin, just like the Darth Revan and Lord Starkiller figures revealed last week
- Io9, in a surprise twist, reports that the toymaker Hot Toys is depicting Luke Skywalker from the Dark Empire comic series in an upcoming figure, a move that stuns Star Wars fans who thought the technology couldn't get any better.
- The future of Star Wars merchandise is looking interesting, with Hot Toys locking in plans to produce toys and collectibles based on the Dark Empire storyline, delving into the "Legends" of the Expanded Universe.
- The revelation of Hot Toys' next Luke Skywalker figure, inspired by the Dark Empire comic series, has left many surprised, as the figure, set to release in 2024, portrays Luke in a battle against the Dark Side, dressed in a formidable black robe that combines elements of his Return of the Jedi attire and Darth Vader's armor.
- Fans may be ready for more surprises from Hot Toys, as they continue to push the boundaries of technology, creating intricate action figures such as the upcoming Luke Skywalker figure from the Dark Empire series, showcasing their talent and dedication to the world of Star Wars toys-and-collectibles.
