Star Wars The Force Awakens Kylo Ren 3.75", Hasbro '15

Released on Force Friday (September 4, 2015) as part of the first wave of The Force Awakens merchandise, this 3.75-inch Kylo Ren was one of twelve single-carded figures that hit shelves worldwide simultaneously with the film's marketing rollout. Kylo Ren was the most anticipated new villain in the line, and Hasbro led with him accordingly. The figure depicts the character in his full black robed ensemble, with the crossguard lightsaber that became one of the most talked-about designs of the sequel trilogy's debut.

The accessories are specific to this release: the figure includes his crossguard lightsaber and the Combine build-weapon piece that ties into the Build-a-Weapon mechanic (the card back shows it linking with Captain Phasma's and Luke Skywalker's pieces) Hasbro used throughout the Force Awakens 3.75-inch assortment. The figure is presented in carded blister packaging consistent with the broader Force Awakens single-carded line, with the film's branding across the card back.

At an original retail price of $7.99, this was a mass-market standard release with wide distribution and no exclusive or chase designation. For collectors building out a complete Force Friday first-assortment set, or those focused specifically on Kylo Ren releases across the various scales and lines Hasbro produced for The Force Awakens, this 3.75-inch carded figure is the entry point for the character in the line.