Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jabiim) — Star Wars The Black Series #OWK 11

Overview

Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jabiim) at #OWK 11 is the Mural Collection’s late-series Obi-Wan figure — the version of the character at Jabiim, the Path’s hidden fortress where the Imperial assault and the rescue mission converge in Episodes 5 and 6 of the Disney+ series. Released June 2023 as a single-boxed mainline release. Non-exclusive. MSRP $24.99. Four accessories: a blaster, a soft-goods robe, and a lightsaber with one removable blue blade. The third Obi-Wan figure in the Mural Collection (after Wandering Jedi at #OWK 01 and Tibidon Station at #OWK 06) and the one that captures the character at his most active — past the broken hermit phase, past the in-transit traveling phase, into the actual-Jedi-doing-actual-Jedi-things phase.

Three Obi-Wans, Three Phases of the Arc

The Mural Collection’s commitment to depicting Obi-Wan across multiple costume configurations is one of the collection’s most narratively satisfying decisions. Wandering Jedi (#OWK 01) is the broken hermit of Episode 1. Tibidon Station (#OWK 06) is the in-transit traveler of Episode 2. Jabiim (#OWK 11) is the late-series active Jedi who has rebuilt his identity enough to lead the Path’s defence and to confront Vader in the final rematch. The three figures together create a chronological character arc readout — the same character at three points in his rebuilding journey, each costume capturing a specific moment in the show’s structural narrative.

For collectors choosing only one Mural Collection Obi-Wan, the answer depends on which moment of the character’s arc matters most to you. Wandering Jedi is the broken Obi-Wan. Tibidon Station is the in-transit Obi-Wan with the best engineering (the openable backpack, the better cape). Jabiim is the rebuilt Obi-Wan with the best head sculpt and the most active-Jedi visual reading. All three are valid. The full set is the recommended approach if you are committed to the collection.

The Sleeveless Soft-Goods Robe

The figure’s defining visual element is the sleeveless soft-goods robe — a different garment configuration from either Wandering Jedi (the Jedi robe) or Tibidon Station (the soft-goods cape). The Jabiim robe is a more practical, more lived-in piece of clothing that captures Obi-Wan in his working-Jedi configuration rather than his hiding-Jedi or traveling-Jedi configurations. The sleeveless design gives the figure cleaner arm articulation and a more dynamic silhouette, and the robe sits well on the body without feeling bulky.

The robe is removable for collectors who want to display the figure without it. The fit when worn is clean — no bulk at the shoulders, no awkward neck arrangement, no bunching at the waist. For figures with prominent soft-goods elements, this is the test the design needs to pass, and the Jabiim robe passes it. The brown colour tones on the outfit look good and match the Disney+ series costume palette.

The Weathering Complaint

One specific complaint, and it is the same complaint that affected the Wandering Jedi figure: there is no dirt or weathering on this figure. Obi-Wan at Jabiim is a Jedi who has been on Tatooine for ten years, who has been actively in transit and combat for several episodes, and who is engaging in a ground assault on a hidden fortress. The screen-accurate figure should look like he has been through something. The Hasbro figure looks like he just stepped out of a dry cleaner.

A splash of dust on the boots, some grime on the lower robe, a hint of weathering on the shoulders or sleeves would have transformed the figure from “good” to “great.” Hasbro made the same paint-application mistake here that they made on Wandering Jedi, and for the lived-in universe the show takes pains to depict, the consistently clean paint reads as a missed opportunity. This is the figure’s most defensible negative.

The Working Holster

The blaster fits well into the holster sculpted onto the figure’s belt. This is functional rather than decorative — Hasbro tooled the holster to actually accept the blaster, the way the Tibidon Station figure’s holster does — and the figure can be displayed with the blaster holstered for the conversation-and-planning poses or drawn for the action sequences. Obi-Wan can hold the blaster well in the right hand, and the index finger can be placed on the trigger for the screen-accurate firing pose.

The working holster is the kind of small engineering choice that collectors who care about accessory functionality notice and appreciate. For the Mural Collection’s three Obi-Wan figures, the working holster carries through across all three releases — Hasbro committed to this design language for the Disney+ series Obi-Wan figures specifically, and the consistency reads as deliberate rather than incidental.

The Lightsaber

The lightsaber hilt fits well into both of the figure’s hands. The blue blade is removable — a simple pull-off motion separates the blade from the hilt, allowing for the unignited stowed configuration. There is a hole on the figure’s belt where the lightsaber hilt can be plugged in for display, which is the screen-accurate stowed position for the Jedi weapon when not deployed.

The hilt has the same emitter-section sculpting issue that affects the Wandering Jedi (#OWK 01) and the Tibidon Station (#OWK 06) lightsabers — the golden upper section reads as slightly bulkier than the screen prop and the equivalent 3.75-inch Hasbro Obi-Wan lightsabers. Hasbro re-used the lightsaber tooling across all three Mural Collection Obi-Wan figures, which means the same sculpting issue propagates to each release. Most collectors will not notice the issue, but lightsaber-accuracy collectors should know that the hilt is the same flawed mould three figures running.

The Photo-Real Head Sculpt

The head sculpt is the figure’s standout feature, and the photo-real print application is among the best in the Phase 4 line. Hasbro used the photo-real printing technique on this figure — the high-resolution likeness print applied directly to the sculpted head — and the result captures Ewan McGregor’s likeness from the late-series Obi-Wan with remarkable accuracy. The face reads as photographed rather than sculpted, particularly under display lighting. For collectors who care about Black Series figures capturing live-action likenesses, this is one of the best Obi-Wan head sculpts in the entire line.

The photo-real technique is not used on every Phase 4 figure — Hasbro reserves it for figures where the likeness specifically matters and where the production budget supports the additional cost. Its use on the Jabiim Obi-Wan is the design decision that makes this figure stand out from the earlier Mural Collection Obi-Wans. The Wandering Jedi and Tibidon Station figures use the same head sculpt as each other (a different sculpt from the Jabiim figure), and the Jabiim figure’s photo-real treatment is meaningfully sharper than the standard paint application on the earlier releases.

Articulation

19 joints. Ball-jointed top neck, ball-jointed lower neck, butterfly joints in the shoulders, ball-jointed shoulders, ball-jointed elbows, ball-jointed wrists, ball-jointed upper body, ball-jointed hips, swivel thighs, ball-jointed knees, ball-jointed ankles. The butterfly shoulder joints are the upgrade from the Wandering Jedi/Tibidon Station figures’ standard 17-joint configuration — they let the upper arms move forward independently of the shoulder swivel, supporting the two-handed lightsaber poses and the cape-billowing dynamic stances.

The figure balances out well on display. One specific build complaint flagged by detailed reviewers: the ankle joints can be loose on some figures, which causes the figure to rock slightly when bumped. This is a quality-control issue rather than a design issue — most Jabiim figures stand cleanly, but some specific units have the loose-ankle problem. For collectors buying second-hand, worth checking the ankle stability before committing.

The Late-2022/Mid-2023 Release Timing

The figure was technically year-imprinted 2022 but released June 2023, which is the Mural Collection’s typical pattern of late-tooling-year stamping with following-year shipping. For collectors tracking release chronology, this is one of the actually-2023 figures in the collection (alongside the eventual Reva Hunter, Tala Durith, and the rest of the late-Mural-Collection wave) rather than one of the actually-2022 figures (Wandering Jedi, Vader, Reva, Fifth Brother, Teeka).

The June 2023 release timing aligns with the Disney+ series’ first-anniversary marketing push and with the collection’s structural completion — by mid-2023, the Mural Collection had its full lineup available at retail, and collectors could finally complete the collection without missing pieces.

The Mural Collection Position

The Jabiim Obi-Wan sits on the Jedi-aligned side of the boxed mural display, alongside the Wandering Jedi, Tibidon Station, and the eventual Tala Durith and other Path-aligned figures. Loose, the Jabiim configuration works best alongside NED-B (#OWK 10) for the Path-defence vignette, alongside Tala Durith for the rescue-mission display, and alongside the Wandering Jedi and Tibidon Station figures for the chronological Obi-Wan arc readout.

For collectors who want the version of Obi-Wan that confronts Vader in the final rematch, this is the figure. The costume configuration matches the screen-accurate Episode 5–6 Obi-Wan, and the photo-real head sculpt captures the rebuilt-Jedi version of the character that the show’s arc has been building toward.

Secondary Market

Single-boxed mainline release, non-exclusive, June 2023. Available at or near MSRP on the secondary market. The figure had wide retail availability through 2023 and into 2024, and secondary market pricing has tracked at standard non-exclusive Mural Collection levels. Verify the soft-goods robe, blaster, lightsaber, and removable blue blade are all included. Check the ankle stability if buying second-hand. No production variants documented.

Our Verdict

Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jabiim) at #OWK 11 is the Mural Collection’s best-headsculpted Obi-Wan and the figure that captures the character at his most active. The photo-real head print is among Phase 4’s best work. The sleeveless soft-goods robe is well-engineered and well-fitted. The working holster carries through the Mural Collection’s Obi-Wan design language. The lightsaber configuration is the standard re-used tooling with the standard re-used minor flaw. The articulation is the upgraded 19-joint configuration with butterfly shoulders. The build quality is solid with the occasional ankle-stability quality-control variation.

Buy this figure if you are completing the Mural Collection, if you want the late-series Obi-Wan configuration specifically, if the photo-real head sculpt makes the difference for you, or if you collect Obi-Wan across configurations and want all three Mural Collection variants. The $24.99 MSRP is fair for the photo-real head and the upgraded articulation, and the figure is broadly available at retail prices.

The Obi-Wan who has finished rebuilding. The Obi-Wan with the photo-real Ewan McGregor likeness. The Obi-Wan who confronts Vader in the rematch. Buy him. Display him alongside Wandering Jedi and Tibidon Station for the full arc readout. The Mural Collection’s character development pays off here, and the figure is the proof.

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Part of Star Wars The Black Series | Phase 4 Obi-Wan Kenobi Mural Collection. Related: Obi-Wan Kenobi Wandering Jedi P4-OWK-01 | Ben Kenobi (Tibidon Station) P4-OWK-06 | NED-B (Deluxe) P4-OWK-10.