Chewbacca (Solo: A Star Wars Story) — Star Wars The Black Series
The Black Series Chewbacca (Solo) — Target exclusive, May 2018. $19.99. 16 joints. 3 accessories: blaster rifle (movable forestock for loading pose, excellent paint), goggles (elastic strap, fits over big head well), bandolier (removable but body has sculpted grooves). Shorter than previous Black Series Chewie versions. Lighter brownish fur colour. Excellent blaster paint detail.
Overview
Chewbacca (Solo: A Star Wars Story) is a Target exclusive released May 1st 2018 at $19.99 — the younger, pre-original-trilogy Chewie as he appears in Solo. 16 joints — ball-jointed neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, upper body, hips, knees, ankles. One specific physical note documented clearly: this Chewbacca is shorter than previous Black Series 6” Chewbacca releases — the Solo version is slightly smaller than the OT standard, which is a characterisation decision Hasbro carried through to the figure’s scale.
Three Accessories
Blaster rifle — the standout accessory in terms of paint quality. The application goes from dark grey at the back to light grey toward the front, the grips were painted brown to give a wooden appearance, and the muzzle was specifically detailed. Most notably, the forestock is movable back and forth — Chewbacca can be posed “loading” the weapon. The index finger can be placed onto the trigger.
Goggles — fit very well over Chewie’s large head. The elastic strap works well and doesn’t need forcing. They sit right on top of the eyes in the correct position.
Bandolier — technically removable, but the figure’s upper body has sculpted grooves where the bandolier sits, so removing it exposes those grooves. Functionally, treat it as permanent. Listed as a separate accessory in the set.
The Fur and Paint
The Solo Chewbacca’s fur is painted in lighter brownish tones than the OT versions — appropriate to a younger Chewie before decades of spacefaring. The overall paint application is described as very nicely done.
Secondary Market
Target, May 2018. Three accessories: blaster rifle, goggles, bandolier. Check the forestock still moves freely on loose purchases.
Verdict
Chewbacca (Solo) is a well-executed Solo-era Chewie — correctly scaled smaller than OT versions, lighter fur for the younger characterisation, and a standout blaster rifle with excellent paint, wooden-effect grips, and a functioning loading forestock. The goggles fit cleanly and the elastic strap is robust.
Part of Star Wars The Black Series | Phase 3 Red Line. Related: Han Solo Exogorth Escape P3-EX-SDCC18-HAN | Moloch P3-EX-TARGET-MOLOCH.