Few commemorative waves captured collector attention the way Hasbro's 2021 Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Clone Wars sub-wave did at Target. Released to mark five decades of Lucasfilm storytelling, this Anakin Skywalker figure brings the animated aesthetic of Star Wars: The Clone Wars into the Black Series format — a combination that made the entire wave an instant talking point among animation fans and carded-figure collectors alike.
The card itself is a highlight of the release. The silver-grey Clone Wars branded backer card is clean and striking, with the gold Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary emblem prominently anchoring the lower-left of the front. The bubble presents the figure in its animated Jedi robes alongside the blue lightsaber accessory, while the card back features the gold Lucasfilm timeline spanning 1971 to 2021, printed with multilingual commemorative text. This example is a vintage carded specimen; the card stock and bubble present well, capturing the feel of a retail-era collectible in its original packaging.
As part of the dedicated Clone Wars sub-wave — alongside Obi-Wan Kenobi, ARC Trooper Echo, and Clone Pilot Hawk — this Anakin is a natural centerpiece for any Clone Wars display or 50th Anniversary set build. The Target-exclusive designation and the anniversary packaging make it a more purposeful find than a standard single-wave release, and its animated sculpt styling sets it apart from the live-action Black Series entries that bookend it on the shelf.