What was the name of Hasbro’s Star Wars action-figure line launched in 2002 with highly sculpted poses?

Hasbro’s highly sculpted, dynamically posed action-figure line launched in 2002 was Star Wars Unleashed.

The Unleashed range stood apart from conventional Star Wars figures by using larger formats and dramatic sculpting. Instead of prioritizing vehicle compatibility or traditional play features, the designs presented characters in action-oriented poses, often with flowing clothing, energy effects or battle accessories.

The line appeared during a period when Star Wars merchandise was expanding beyond the classic small action-figure format. Its presentation appealed particularly to older children and collectors who wanted display pieces with more expressive sculpture.

Unleashed is often mixed up with Hasbro’s later Black Series. The Black Series began in 2013 and focused on collector-oriented figures in several scales, whereas Star Wars Unleashed was a distinct early-2000s line built around stylized action poses.