Star Wars Vintage Collection VC409 Sandtrooper (Squad Leader), Hasbro '26

The Sandtrooper (Squad Leader) returns to Star Wars: The Vintage Collection in 2026, bringing the orange-pauldron Imperial trooper back to the 3.75-inch format that made the original Kenner line a touchstone for collectors. Squad Leaders are distinguished from standard Sandtroopers by the orange shoulder pauldron, a rank marking that fans have tracked across every iteration of this character since the original 1977 film. The Vintage Collection packaging replicates the classic Kenner card back aesthetic, giving this release a display appeal that goes beyond the figure itself.

The figure ships with a weathered deco consistent with the desert-worn look of Tatooine garrison troopers, along with a removable backpack and blaster accessories. The shoulder pauldron is included as a separate, attachable piece, staying true to how the rank insignia has been handled in collector-grade 3.75-inch releases. At $19.99 MSRP, this is a main-line Vintage Collection release with no exclusive or chase designation.