May the 4th is at all times a preferred time for revealing new Star Wars collectibles, however Hot Toys actually went all-out for this yr’s Star Wars Day occasion. Hot Toys is collaborating in the new “Energy of the Darkish Aspect” promotion, so their reveals centered on the villains of the Star Wars franchise. That features franchise icons like Darth Maul to comedian e-book favorites like the evil droids 0-0-0 and BT-1 to even Expanded Universe Sith Lords like Darth Revan and Lord Starkiller.
Preserve studying for a full breakdown of all the superb Hot Toys figures revealed for Star Wars Day, together with picture galleries and hyperlinks to preorder the figures your self.
0-0-0
0-0-0 is an evil protocol droid identified for hanging round Physician Aphra and Darth Vader in Marvel’s Star Wars comics. This determine consists of alternate fingers with a few of his hidden torture weapons and light-up LED eyes. Not like most of those figures, 0-0-0 is definitely transport now, although he was solely offered in restricted portions and you will have to affix the waitlist for an opportunity at shopping for one.
BT-1
There is no level in releasing a 0-0-0 determine with out his devoted companion, the astromech droid BT-1. The BT-1 figures consists of detachable, head-mounted weaponry. Not like 0-0-0, BT-1 just isn’t a restricted launch and will likely be launched between October 2024 and March 2025.
Preorder the BT-1 figure here.
Clone Trooper (Gold Chrome Model)
This determine is a rerelease of Hot Toys’ earlier Cone Trooper determine, however embellished in a gold metallic paint scheme. It consists of swappable helmets to create each Part 1 and Part 2 Troopers, in addition to different equipment like blaster rifles and a jetpack. Like 0-0-0, the Clone Trooper is starting to ship now however has already been waitlisted on the Sideshow website.
Preorder the Clone Trooper (Gold Chrome Version) figure here.
Commander Cody (Chrome Model)
Accompanying the gold Clone Trooper determine is a metallic chrome variant of Hot Toys long-sold-out Commander Cody determine. As with the Clone Trooper, Cody consists of each Part 1 and Part 2 helmets and a wealth of weapons. This determine can even start transport quickly and is at present waitlisted on Sideshow’s website.
Preorder the Commander Cody (Chrome Version) figure here.
Darth Maul
After releasing variations of Darth Maul impressed by each The Clone Wars and Solo: A Star Wars Story, Hot Toys is returning to The Phantom Menace for its newest Maul launch. This determine is an upgraded model of the authentic DX18/DX19 Darth Maul launch, with a considerably improved head sculpt being the most important promoting level. As soon as once more, followers can both purchase the determine by itself or with a Sith Speeder accent. Each variations are anticipated to ship between April and September 2025.
Preorder the Darth Maul figure here.
Darth Revan
With the Star Wars Expanded Universe apparently now honest sport for Hot Toys, it is solely becoming that one in every of their first figures is of nights of the Outdated Republic villain Darth Revan. This determine consists of lifelike weathering on the armor and twin LED lightsabers. Darth Revan is predicted to ship between April and September 2025.
Preorder the Darth Revan figure here.
Lord Starkiller
Alongside Darth Revan, we’re getting one other gaming-inspired Sith Lord in the type of Lord Starkiller. That is the model of the character seen in the non-canonical Darkish Aspect ending of 2008’s Star Wars: The Power Unleashed. The determine consists of a number of fingers and an LED lightsaber, and is predicted to ship between April and September 2025.
Preorder the Lord Starkiller figure here.
Luke Skywalker (Darkish Empire)
Hot Toys’ newest Luke Skywalker determine leaves the Skywalker Saga behind and as a substitute takes its cues from the 1993 comedian Star Wars: Darkish Empire, which featured Luke succumbing to the affect of a cloned Emperor Palpatine. The determine consists of two LED lightsabers (each crimson and inexperienced). It additionally is available in two variations, with the Artisan Version model sporting rooted hair for that added dose of realism. Each variations are slated to ship between April and September 2025.
Preorder the Luke Skywalker (Dark Empire) figure here.
Shadow Trooper With Loss of life Star Atmosphere
Earlier than Rogue One launched us to Loss of life Troopers, the EU gave us Shadow Troopers, elite, fanatically loyal Imperial troopers decked out in black armor. This Shadow Trooper comes included with a light-up show base impressed by the Loss of life Star, albeit with a haunting crimson glow. The Shadow Trooper is slated to ship between June and September 2024.
Preorder the Shadow Trooper With Death Star Environment figure here.
Stormtrooper With Loss of life Star Atmosphere
In the event you want your Imperial Troopers to be extra conventional, Hot Toys can also be releasing an ordinary white Stormtrooper determine. Like the Shadow Trooper, this determine comes with an LED Loss of life Star base, although this one options the typical white glow. This determine can also be anticipated to ship between June and September 2024.
Preorder the Stormtrooper With Death Star Environment figure here.
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