Disney 2023 TVC Life Day Chewbacca

[Jeff]

STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION CHEWBACCA (LIFE DAY)
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99)

Life Day is a longstanding tradition celebrating Wookiee cultural values including family, joy, and harmony. While festivities are traditionally held at the Tree of Life on Kashyyyk, Wookiees throughout the galaxy mark the day. Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, with this premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION CHEWBACCA (LIFE DAY) figure inspired by STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL. This figure features premium detail and design across product and packaging inspired by the original Kenner line, as well as the entertainment-inspired collector grade deco. Includes figure and crystal ball accessory.
Available for pre-order 11/1 (time TBA) exclusively at ShopDisney.com and Disney Parks

[Rob]

I guess this is fine.  But it’s an $18 robe.

[Ryan]

I guess this is fine.  But it’s an $18 robe.

It kind of looks like a new headsculpt to me, but it could also just be the paint app. The right hand is definitely new. I wonder if they snuck in any other changes and plan on giving us a new ANH Chewie at some point?

[Jeff]

I guess this is fine.  But it’s an $18 robe.

It kind of looks like a new headsculpt to me, but it could also just be the paint app. The right hand is definitely new. I wonder if they snuck in any other changes and plan on giving us a new ANH Chewie at some point?

The hand is definitely new so he can hold the life day orb thingy.  The head... agree that it looks new, but there are so many Chewie heads out there it could be just a repaint.

[Rob]

Weird that this was announced and has a pre-order date, but it's not until November?!

[Jeff]

Weird that this was announced and has a pre-order date, but it's not until November?!

It is part of Disney's "Life Day" merchandise this year.  Disney typically launches the Life Day shop on ShopDisney on November 1st each year so it will be tied to that (exact time unknown so far).

[Nicklab]

I'm pretty sure Life Day is November 17th.  Now I'm scratching my head and wondering if that was the original airdate for the Holiday Special?  But that's the date where it was Celebrated in the Disney Parks last year.  A November 1st date for orders could get the figures to people in time for the 17th.

[Muftak]

I'm pretty sure Life Day is November 17th.  Now I'm scratching my head and wondering if that was the original airdate for the Holiday Special?  But that's the date where it was Celebrated in the Disney Parks last year.  A November 1st date for orders could get the figures to people in time for the 17th.

Yes indeed. November 17th 1978.

[Ryan]

I guess this is fine.  But it’s an $18 robe.

It kind of looks like a new headsculpt to me, but it could also just be the paint app. The right hand is definitely new. I wonder if they snuck in any other changes and plan on giving us a new ANH Chewie at some point?

The hand is definitely new so he can hold the life day orb thingy.  The head... agree that it looks new, but there are so many Chewie heads out there it could be just a repaint.

FWIW, in an interview with Vic from Vic's Cantina, Patrick & Chris confirmed the head & hands are new sculpts on this version of Chewie. (There are lots of good questions in the interview overall too, it's worth a watch.)

[Matt_Fury]

Yes indeed. November 17th 1978.

A date that will live in infamy!  If George Lucas has any say in the matter.

[Dave]

Too bad they didn't do a multi-pack of Chewie and his family

[Muftak]

Too bad they didn't do a multi-pack of Chewie and his family

How did Disney miss the opportunity to do a remake with Alden Ehrenreich going to Kashyyyk to meet Chewie's family (Baby Lumpy = $$$ right?) and celebrate his first Life Day? This stuff writes itself!

[Dave]

This seems like an odd thing to have at Disney.  It seems random for collectors and you would think it would be a Pulse or EE exclusive.

[Jeff]

This seems like an odd thing to have at Disney.

Disney has turned "Life Day" into another shoppable holiday at ShopDisney and the parks..  In the past few years they have done Life Day Chewie as a plush and as a Funko POP so it was only a matter of time to add an action figure Life Day Chewie to the mix alongside the Life Day robes, mugs, orb, ornaments, etc.

[Jedi Idej]

FWIW, in an interview with Vic from Vic's Cantina, Patrick & Chris confirmed the head & hands are new sculpts on this version of Chewie. (There are lots of good questions in the interview overall too, it's worth a watch.)

That was a good interview.

As for Life Day Chewe, this was actually on my list of customs. Now i can avoid having to buy fabric and sewing the robe. Just hope it's also on hasbropulse and not just disney/shopdisney so i can avoid the shipping charge.