Luke Skywalker (Jedi Master with Ahch-To Island Base) — Star Wars The Black Series
The Black Series Luke Skywalker Jedi Master with Ahch-To Island Base — Target exclusive, November 2017. $29.99. Different from standard #21 and SDCC versions: different face paint, different boot colour, soft-goods inner robe (others are plastic). 19 joints. 3 accessories: die-cast metal hand (easy swap, no articulation), soft-goods robe, Ahch-To rock island base (2 pegs). No weapons. Small but welcome upgrade.
Overview
Luke Skywalker (Jedi Master with Ahch-To Island Base) is a Target November 2017 exclusive at $29.99 — a third variant of the TLJ Jedi Master Luke alongside the standard #21 and the SDCC 2017 version. Three specific differences distinguish this release: a slightly different face paint, different boot colour, and most notably a soft-goods inner robe where the other versions use a plastic equivalent. No weapons are included. The source documentation describes it as a small but welcome upgrade. 19 joints — ball-jointed dual-axis neck, ball-jointed shoulders, elbows, wrists, waist, hips, swivel thighs, swivel joints above and below knees, ball-jointed ankles.
The Three Accessories
Die-cast metal hand — the extra hand is easy to exchange: pull the regular hand off the arm peg and press the metal one on. The regular hand has the ball-joint mechanism incorporated into it and provides articulation; the die-cast hand is one solid piece with no wrist movement. The metal hand is heavier and sits differently than the plastic version.
Soft-goods Jedi robe — fits well over Luke’s shoulders. The inner robe being fabric rather than plastic is the key upgrade of this version — it drapes more naturally.
Ahch-To island base — looks great and adds a strong environmental element to the display shelf. Two pegs for figures to stand on. The base is the headline piece in the set’s name.
The Versus Comparison
For collectors who already have the standard Luke #21 or the SDCC version, the decision comes down to whether the soft-goods inner robe, die-cast hand, and Ahch-To base justify the price. The source documentation says yes. For those who don’t yet have a TLJ Jedi Master Luke, this version gives the most complete display configuration.
Secondary Market
Target, November 2017. Verify all three accessories: die-cast hand, soft-goods robe, Ahch-To base. Confirm the base pegs are intact.
Verdict
Luke Skywalker (Ahch-To) is the definitive Target version of Jedi Master Luke — the soft-goods robe upgrade, die-cast hand, and the Ahch-To base make it a better display piece than the standard #21 at a modest premium.
Part of Star Wars The Black Series | Phase 3 Red Line. Related: Luke Skywalker Skywalker Strikes P3-EX-LWSS | Luke Skywalker Landspeeder SDCC P3-EX-SDCC17-LAND.