Hasbro Pulse has opened pre-orders for STAR WARS The Vintage Collection Plo Koon, Attack of the Clones, giving one of the prequel era's most respected Jedi his first dedicated Vintage Collection figure. The official listing confirms a $19.99 price, 3.75-inch scale, photoreal design, and two Lightsaber accessories, all built around the classic carded TVC format that collectors tend to protect as carefully as the figure itself.
That packaging point matters here because Hasbro is not treating this as just another background Jedi refresh. The listing explicitly calls it Plo Koon's debut in TVC, which gives the release more collector weight than a routine reissue. For Vintage Collection buyers, first appearances inside the modern Kenner-inspired cardback format often matter almost as much as articulation or accessories, especially when the character already has a loyal fan base from the prequels and The Clone Wars.
This guide covers what Hasbro officially confirms, why Plo Koon's TVC debut matters, and which EVORETRO products make the most sense if you plan to keep the figure carded and display-ready.
Hasbro Pulse's official product page confirms the following details:
That last point is the real headline. Hasbro is not only confirming a new Plo Koon figure. It is confirming his first appearance in the specific collector format many Star Wars fans still consider the most displayable long-running line in the brand.
Plo Koon is not an obscure character, but he has always occupied a particular kind of Star Wars collector lane: important enough to be remembered clearly, yet not oversaturated in figure form the way Anakin, Darth Vader, or Boba Fett tend to be. That makes his first Vintage Collection release more meaningful than a standard shelf replenishment. For collectors building a prequel Jedi row on card, a TVC debut is the kind of moment that fills an actual gap rather than just offering a slightly updated version of something already covered five different ways.
It also helps that Hasbro is tying the figure directly to Attack of the Clones, which gives the carded release a cleaner prequel-era identity instead of blending multiple appearances together into one generic Jedi figure.
The Vintage Collection still works because the package is part of the collectible. The Kenner-style cardback, character portrait, and compact 3.75-inch layout give figures a display language that larger boxed lines do not really replicate. That is especially true for Jedi and clone-era figures, where many collectors want a uniform wall or shelf row rather than opening everything immediately.
For a release like Plo Koon, that means the protection question starts with the card, not just the figure. Once a carded TVC release picks up bent corners, blister scuffs, or hanger wear, part of the appeal is already gone even if the figure inside stays untouched.
Some Star Wars figures feel made to be opened right away for posing. Plo Koon is a stronger candidate for staying carded, at least for many collectors, because the release is built around format value as much as character value. Hasbro is selling the debut angle, and debut figures in TVC often have longer-term appeal when the package stays sharp.
That does not mean every buyer should keep it sealed forever. It means the protection plan should respect that the carded presentation is a meaningful part of why this release matters at all.
If your goal is to protect the carded figure without overcomplicating the setup, EVORETRO's shallow protective case for carded Star Wars and GI Joe 3.75-inch figures is the cleanest first match. It aligns with the standard carded TVC use case and helps keep the blister and card edges cleaner during shelf display or storage.
Some collectors prefer a sturdier, more display-forward setup for a first-format release or for a carded figure that is staying in a featured row rather than basic storage. In that case, EVORETRO's deeper display case for carded Star Wars and GI Joe 3.75-inch figures is the better second option. It gives the carded figure a bit more presence if the goal is shelf presentation rather than just a protective outer layer.
If you are planning to keep Plo Koon carded and display-ready, these EVORETRO products are the strongest starting point:
Hasbro Pulse lists it at $19.99 USD.
It is a 3.75-inch, or 9.5 cm, Vintage Collection figure.
A blue-bladed Lightsaber and an unlit hilt.
Hasbro explicitly calls it Plo Koon's debut in The Vintage Collection, which gives it more collector significance than a basic reissue.
Because the Kenner-style TVC cardback is part of the collectible appeal, especially for a character's first appearance in the line.
Plo Koon's first Vintage Collection figure is the kind of release that makes the format itself feel worthwhile again: a recognizable prequel Jedi, a clean Attack of the Clones identity, and a carded debut angle that matters to collectors who still build shelves around TVC presentation. At $19.99 in 3.75-inch scale, this is not only a character pickup. It is a carded Star Wars collector piece, and having the right protective case ready early is the easiest way to keep that debut value intact.
Keep an eye on Hasbro Pulse for any shipping-window updates as the pre-order moves closer to release.
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