In another life, the E-Wing was meant to exchange the enduring X-Wing because the go-to starfighter of Star Wars’ post-Return of the Jedi fiction. However even when—in neither the unique Expanded Universe it debuted in, nor rebooted canon after showing in Ahsoka—the E-Wing by no means actually received its time to shine, at the least in merch it’s doing very properly for itself.
When Ahsoka launched final summer season, we received to see Lego’s take on the legendary starfighter, however now it’s Hasbro’s flip: io9 can solely reveal that the E-Wing is becoming a member of the toymaker’s Classic Assortment line of autos, designed to accompany its 3.75″ Star Wars action figures.
Primarily based on its look in Ahsoka, the E-Wing contains a retractable touchdown gear, in addition to a sliding cover cockpit and a detachable panel retailer cargo inside. Included within the field is a cheeky Classic Assortment debut within the type of KE4-N4, the droid associate of New Republic pilot Lieutenant Callahan. Within the Expanded Universe, the E-Wing was the primary starfighter to be designed for unique use with the newest R7 astromech fashions. Whereas we don’t know definitively simply what sort of astro unit KE4 is, they’re making their debut forward of their comrade alongside the E-Wing.
KE4 will come on their very own retro-styled, Classic Assortment cardback—and whereas Hasbro wouldn’t affirm whether or not or not the E-Wing’s pilot is on the way in which as a separate launch… properly, maybe it will be protected to imagine that at some level your shiny new spaceship toy goes to have somebody you’ll be able to slide into the cockpit.
The Classic Assortment E-Wing will price $100, and is ready to launch someday in fall 2024. Preorders start later right now, February 7, at 1 p.m. ET on Hasbro Pulse, for a limited-time window closing at 11:59 p.m. ET on March 5. Nevertheless, if you happen to miss out, the E-Wing may also be obtainable at Disney Shops and Disney Parks this fall. Click on by way of to see loads extra footage of the fighter and KE4-N4!
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