The Star Wars Black Series Orange Line represents the beginning of modern 6‑inch Star Wars collecting — the moment Hasbro committed to a premium, display‑driven format that would reshape the hobby for the next decade.
Released across 2013 and 2014, these figures established the engineering language, articulation model, accessory philosophy, and packaging identity that defined Phase 1 of the Black Series.

The Orange Line wasn’t just a first wave — it was a manifesto.
It introduced the first 6‑inch versions of Luke Skywalker, Darth Maul, Boba Fett, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Obi‑Wan Kenobi, and more. It delivered the first 6‑inch Stormtrooper, the first 6‑inch Clone Trooper, the first 6‑inch astromech, and the first 6‑inch Prequel Jedi. It proved the line could handle humans, aliens, droids, troopers, bounty hunters, and Jedi with equal ambition.

These figures set expectations for sculpting fidelity, soft‑goods integration, armor engineering, and character selection. Many of the molds introduced here became the foundation for years of repaints, retools, exclusives, and sub‑lines.
For collectors, the Orange Line remains a historic milestone — the origin point of the Black Series as we know it.

The Launch of the 6‑Inch Era

The Black Series debuted in 2013 with a bold promise:
Star Wars figures with premium articulation, premium sculpting, and premium shelf presence.

The Orange Line delivered on that promise through:

Cross‑era character selection — OT, PT, bounty hunters, Jedi, troopers, aliens, droids
Ambitious engineering — double‑jointed limbs, functional holsters, removable accessories
Complex sculpting — armor plates, layered fabrics, alien textures, mechanical detailing
Scene‑driven variants — Luke X‑Wing, Luke Bespin, Sandtrooper, Clone Trooper
Collector‑grade packaging — matte black, orange banding, character numbering

This wave established the Black Series as a collector‑first line, not a kid‑focused extension of the 3.75‑inch format.

Why the Orange Line Matters

The Orange Line is historically significant because it:

Launched the 6‑inch scale for Star Wars collecting
Introduced the first Black Series troopers (Sandtrooper, Stormtrooper, Clone Trooper)
Delivered the first 6‑inch Jedi (Obi‑Wan, Anakin)
Set the articulation and accessory philosophy for the next decade
Proved the line could support deep‑cut aliens (Greedo)
Created the first major chase figures (Boba Fett, Stormtrooper, Clone Trooper)
Established the packaging identity that defined Phase 1
Became the foundation for future retools and repaints

Every modern Black Series wave traces its lineage back to these 13 figures.

The Figures of the Orange Line (2013–2014)

The Orange Line consists of 13 figures, released across two years:

2013 Releases

Luke Skywalker (X‑Wing Pilot)
Darth Maul
Sandtrooper (Orange Pauldron)
R2‑D2
Princess Leia (Slave Outfit)
Boba Fett
Greedo
Han Solo (A New Hope)

2014 Releases

Stormtrooper
Obi‑Wan Kenobi (A New Hope)
Luke Skywalker (Bespin)
Anakin Skywalker (Attack of the Clones)
Clone Trooper (Phase II)

Together, these figures form a cross‑section of the Star Wars saga:
heroes, villains, Jedi, troopers, bounty hunters, aliens, and droids — the full cinematic spectrum.

The Legacy of Phase 1 Packaging

The Orange Line packaging remains one of the most iconic in the Black Series:

Matte black box
Orange character stripe
Minimalist portrait art
Numbered system
Large window display

It set the tone for Phase 1 and became instantly recognisable on shelves.
Collectors still regard it as one of the cleanest, most elegant packaging eras in the line’s history.

About This Hub

This hub serves as the central reference point for the entire Black Series Orange Line.
Each figure has its own dedicated guide generated through a component‑driven system, ensuring the hub remains evergreen, scalable, and maintenance‑free as Figureshelf expands.

The Orange Line is where the Black Series began — and where modern 6‑inch Star Wars collecting found its identity.