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May the 4th Be With You: Reviewing the Star Wars Black Series to pick our faves and who we'd like to see next!

  • Writer: Mephitsu
    Mephitsu
  • 9 minutes ago
  • 3 min read

Over the first weeks of 2026, I have found myself laid up recovering from more surgery, and that gave me time to watch the entirety of the Star Wars (live action) movies and shows in timeline order. As the binge watch began, I had the idea of looking at each movie & series and the equivalent Black Series releases, choosing my favourite releases and picking out some key characters that we are yet to see in the 6-inch format.

That idea has since spiralled, and it now forms the build-up to our Star Wars Day, May the 4th celebrations for 2026.


For each movie or series, I have picked out my personal favourite figure/item released to date. I have then picked a single character who has yet to appear in the line. And finally, a third pick who has to be at least 50% re-use from the figures already in the line, engaging my inner customiser without the mess. These choices will be presented by each of the key Star Wars eras during the first week or two of April 2026.


Within my picks are four additional wildcards for one extra brand new figure, one vehicle, one multi-pack of up to 4 figures, and a larger creature. These can be played once for any film or series, but only one Wildcard per film/series.


As we reveal our picks, you can then vote for your favourite releases and most wanted figures from our shortlist and add in some of your own picks in our 'free pick' section. These results will be collated and shared on May the 4th 2026. Voting will expand as each era is explored.


We begin on the 1st of April (no April's fool) and work our way through the eras of Star Wars until the 16th of April, collating votes until the 3rd of May and revealing our results on the 4th



Check Back on the 1st of April




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About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...


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