The Vintage Collection B-Wing Fighter

4/28/2026

Hasbro released the Star Wars The Vintage Collection B-Wing Starfighter in 2011 as a Kmart exclusive with a retail price of $39.99. At the time, the Vintage Collection B-Wing was not exactly flying off the shelves, but more than a decade later, it has become an interesting piece for collectors, especially since this was the last time Hasbro made this vehicle available.

When Return Of The Jedi arrived in 1983, the B-Wing Starfighter was featured heavily in promotional materials for the movie, which helped cement the vehicle as a memorable part of the Rebel Alliance fleet. For many collectors, the B-Wing holds a special place because it connects directly to that original Kenner-era excitement surrounding Return Of The Jedi.

Packaging

Hasbro released the Vintage Collection B-Wing in a classic Kenner-style Return Of The Jedi box, complete with the familiar B-Wing imagery on the front. For collectors who appreciate vintage-inspired packaging, this box captures the look and feel of the original era nicely and makes the vehicle feel right at home in The Vintage Collection.

The vehicle itself carries a 2001 copyright stamp, which means that by the time of this review in April and May 2026, the tooling is at least 25 years old. That is a long time for any vehicle mold to keep reporting for Rebel duty.

Assembly

There is very little assembly required for the Vintage Collection B-Wing Starfighter. The vehicle comes fully assembled right out of the box, and there is no sticker sheet included. That also means there are no stickers to apply, no tiny labels to line up, and no chance of accidentally placing a decal upside down while pretending everything is fine.

Hasbro included two projectiles and two alternate rocket launchers. These can be swapped with the laser cannons located at the tips of the wings. Other than that optional change, the B-Wing is ready for display almost immediately.

Features

The cockpit rotates 360 degrees and includes a gyroscope-style mechanism, allowing the cockpit to remain upright as the vehicle is moved around. It is one of the most memorable features of the B-Wing design, and it still works well here.

No action figure was included with the vehicle, but Hasbro did release a B-Wing Pilot around the same time. That figure fits nicely inside the cockpit, and there is enough room for the pilot to sit comfortably and hold the controls with both hands. The canopy opens and closes without any clearance issues, even with the figure seated inside.

The wings can be opened by turning the top right engine nozzle. This moves the wings up and down simultaneously, which is a simple but effective feature. There is also a switch underneath the engine section near the cockpit, which retracts the landing gear.

There are no electronics built into this B-Wing. That means no lights, no sounds, and no dramatic Rebel attack run audio. You will have to provide your own laser cannon noises, which, let’s be honest, most collectors are fully qualified to do.

Paint Applications And Sculpt

The Vintage Collection B-Wing features the Return Of The Jedi paint scheme and includes some nice weathering, dirt, smudges, and worn details across the body. For 2011, the paint applications looked good, and the vehicle still has a strong shelf presence today.

That said, compared to what Hasbro can do in 2026, the paintwork feels dated. Many of the sculpted details are left unpainted, which gives parts of the vehicle a more plastic appearance than collectors might want from a modern release. The cockpit is a good example. It has sculpted detail and a few painted buttons, but most of the interior is left plain.

The sculpted detail on the vehicle is also somewhat soft by modern standards. Since the tooling dates back to 2001, with some design lineage reaching even further back to the Kenner days, this is not too surprising. It still looks like a B-Wing, but it does not have the sharper detail, layered paint, or more refined finish that collectors have come to expect from newer Vintage Collection vehicles.

Display Options

The biggest display challenge with the B-Wing is flight mode. Once the wings are opened, the vehicle cannot balance on its own. To display it properly in attack position, collectors will need to hang it from the ceiling, lean it carefully against a shelf, or use some kind of custom stand or support.

The B-Wing still looks good when displayed with the wings folded down, but the vehicle really comes alive when the wings are opened. Unfortunately, without a proper display stand, that dramatic look is difficult to achieve.

Final Thoughts

The Star Wars The Vintage Collection B-Wing Starfighter remains the best Return Of The Jedi B-Wing Hasbro has released for the 3 3/4-inch scale. It has strong packaging, fun play features, a rotating cockpit, retractable landing gear, and enough shelf presence to make Rebel Alliance fans happy.

However, the Vintage Collection B-Wing also feels overdue for an update. The tooling is old, the sculpted details are soft in places, the cockpit needs more paint, and the vehicle could greatly benefit from a modern display solution. With the B-Wing appearing again in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, this would be a perfect time for Hasbro to revisit the ship for today’s Vintage Collection collectors.

If you can find the 2011 Vintage Collection B-Wing for a good price, it is still worth picking up. Just know that while it remains an impressive vehicle, it also feels like a Rebel veteran that has been through a few too many battles. Thanks for reading and happy collecting!