Hasbro is about to give some more love to the modern era of S tar Wars. Disney has spent the past few years exploring all corners of the franchise on Disney+, even forming a mini-universe between The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and Ahsoka. Now, two new collectibles are joining the toy company’s Vintage Collection of figures commemorating two towering figures from both Andor and The Acolyte – Imperial Lieutenant Dedra Meero and Jedi Master Indara. Before they go up for pre-order, Collider can exclusively reveal a look at the new high-quality 3.75-inch toys showing the characters armed and ready to claim a spot on your shelves. This reveal comes as part of Hasbro’s Star Wars Brand Showcase during Hasbro Pulse Con 2024 today.
Viewers are introduced to Indara, played by The Matrix icon Carrie-Anne Moss, in the very first episode of The Acolyte when the “force-fu” user is ambushed by an assassin – Amandla Stenberg‘s Mae. Described as “Trinity with a lightsaber,” her time alive is cut short, but she does appear in flashbacks as viewers learn more about the Jedi masters on Brendok. Her poseable figure comes equipped with her green lightsaber and interchangeable hands for plenty of customization. Also included is her cloak, which can be draped over the figure or left off entirely depending on preference.
Dedra Meero, meanwhile, made for an intimidating presence as the main villain of Andor. Ruthlessly efficient and unempathetic as portrayed by Denise Gough, she rises through the Imperial Security Bureau thanks to her work tracking the efforts of the Rebellion across the galaxy. Her ambitions haven’t come to rest yet either, as both she and Syril Karn (Kyle Soller) are due to return in Season 2. Her figure sees her donning her imperial officer uniform with a few accessories to change out. She can either appear unarmed or with a blaster pistol for when things get dicey, all while affixed with a sinister gaze that shows her callousness.
What Does the Future Hold for ‘The Acolyte’ and ‘Andor’?
The fates of the two modern Star Wars series couldn’t have diverged more since their debuts. While hopes were high for The Acolyte to be another big hit for Disney set in the intriguing and relatively unexplored High Republic era, it failed to live up to expectations in the eyes of many and was swiftly canceled after one season. That’s not to say it was without its devotees or critical acclaim, however, as a sizable portion of the fanbase has organized a spirited campaign including an ever-growing petition to save the series which has been hailed for its unique murder-mystery premise focused on the Sith and a diverse and talented cast including Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, and Manny Jacinto, among others. Leslye Headland laid a few intriguing breadcrumbs for where the series could’ve gone, with the teaser of Darth Plagueis and Osha’s final decision looming large.
Andor, meanwhile, was universally hailed for its first season, which aired back in 2022 and earned eight Emmy nominations. Starring Diego Luna, it takes place in the five-year run-up to Rogue One, following Cassian Andor’s evolution from a thief to a revolutionary who becomes integral to the Rebellion. Filming wrapped on Season 2 back in February as the series eyes a return sometime in 2025. After what has rightfully been deemed one of the best seasons of Star Wars television ever, anticipation is running high for how the story will continue, especially with the return of more characters from Rogue One, including Alan Tudyk‘s K-2SO and Ben Mendelsohn‘s Krennic. Series creator Tony Gilroy appears to be sticking to the structures that worked so well for Season 1, aiming to create a mature political thriller continuation that further fleshes out the world.
The Jedi Master Indara and Dedra Meero Vintage Collection figures from Hasbro can be pre-ordered now. Get an exclusive look at each in the gallery above.
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