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McFarlane are launching a brand new sub-line of 7-inch figures called the Vault Collection. This will see older and more sought-after releases from the McFarlane catalog re-released under the Vault Collection banner. The first wave will feature a DC Classic Wonder Woman, Action Comics Superman, Bank Robber Joker & Batman from The Dark Knight, and Medieval Spawn. Joker will feature two head options and alternative hands while Batman comes with no accessories but a soft goods cape. Wonder Woman will include three pairs of hands, sword and lasso of truth. Superman will include breakable chains that wrap around his chest. And the wave concludes with Medieval Spawn who comes with sword and warhammer. All of the figures also come with a display stand and collector card. All five figures are live for pre-order as of the 11th of May 2026 and are listed as shipping between September and October 2026. We've added all of them to our extensive McFarlane Collector Database Raised on the hidden island of Themyscira, Princess Diana is an Amazon, like the figures of Greek legend, and her people's gift to humanity. As Themyscira's emissary to Man's World, Diana has made it her duty to lead by example, even if the differences between her birthplace and new home sometimes present hurdles for her to jump. She has come to represent the possibility and potential of life without war, hate or violence, and she is a beacon of hope to all who find themselves in need. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham City for good. The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as the Joker, who thrusts Gotham City into anarchy and forces the Dark Knight ever closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante. No name strikes terror into the hearts of Gotham City's citizens quite like The Joker. In a city overrun with larger-than-life criminals, the always-laughing villain stands alone. A complete psychopath with no moral compass whatsoever The Joker, whose real name and identity remain completely unknown, is characterized by his chalk-white skin, green hair and a permanent rictus grin stretched across his face. But there isn't a single thing funny about this particular clown, who only finds humor in the suffering of others. Sent to Earth from the dying planet of Krypton as a baby, Kal-El was found by farmers, Martha and Jonathan Kent, and raised as their son, Clark. As Clark grew up, the radiation from Earth's yellow sun gave him enhanced senses and extraordinary powers, including super-strength, superspeed, heat vision, X-ray vision, super-hearing, super-breath, and flight. Now, fully grown, he uses his powers to protect his adopted world as Superman. Sir John of York, slaughtered by the orders of his own King, was reborn into the world as one of the first true Hell Knights! Eventually captured by the Church and sent to destroy Spawn, he was beheaded. Now he exists as something else, a revenant, seeking to atone for his sins. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports 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...

The first of the McFarlane Helldivers figures, as previewed at New York Toy Fair, will be an Elite Series release of the Helldiver in B-01 Tactical Armour. This will be number 10 in the Elite Edition collection. The Helldiver figure will be fully articulated and includes a soft goods cape and extra hands. It is stacked with weaponry including , torcher, liberator, senator, railgun, stun baton, saber, and machine gun. It also comes with a display base, the usual collector card, and an Elite Points card. The figure is a general release and is live for pre-order as of the 6th of May 2026. It is due to ship later this month. We've added this to our extensive McFarlane Collector Database Fight for Super Earth! Freedom. Peace. Managed Democracy. Your Super Earth-born rights. The key pillars of our civilization are under attack from deadly alien creatures conspiring to destroy your planet and its values. The Helldivers must take on the role of peacekeepers in this Galactic War and protect their home planet, spread the message of Democracy and repel the hostiles by force. Product Features: MCFARLANE ELITE EDITION action figure from McFarlane Toys features an incredibly detailed sculpt with soft goods and premium paint applications 7” scale deluxe action figure is based on the Helldivers 2 video game Designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing, plus a soft goods wired cape Includes 4 alternate hands, torcher, liberator, senator, railgun, stun baton, saber, machine gun and display base Includes an ELITE POINTS card and a collectible art card. Elite Points can be used to redeem incredible rewards and one of a kind prototypes. Visit elite.mcfarlanerewards.com for more details Featured in McFarlane Elite Edition window box packaging with gold foil accents Collect all McFARLANE TOYS™ Helldivers 2 figures To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports 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...

NECA are set to release a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles two-pack from the Eastman & Laird comic book series. The set included Daimyo Orkai and his Pet Raptor from issue 17 of the comic run. The set will see Daimyo Orkai come with a soft goods robe and hand options. The Raptor will have an articulated jaw and a wired tail for enhanced posing. The set is due for general release in Quarter 4 (October to December) of 2026. We've added the pair into our extensive NECA Collector Database From the mind of Michelangelo, as seen in issue #17 of Eastman & Laird’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic books from Mirage Studios! The evil Daimyo Orkai and his pet raptor battle with the mysterious hero “The Wanderer” (sold separately). These 7-inch scale NECA figures show off all-new sculpts and stylized deco. Daimyo features a soft goods robe and interchangeable hands, and his raptor features a hinged jaw and bendy wire tail. Comes in collector-friendly packaging with original art by Kevin Eastman. Impress your friends with this exciting action figure 2-pack! To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports 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...

NECA are re-releasing their Friday the 13th Part 2 Jason Voorhees as first released in 2018. The figure comes with two head options and a selection of accessories including a campfire and his mother's head. You also get plenty of weapons including a machete, knife, pick axe, spear and a pitchfork. This Ultimate release will feature the same closed box packaging as the original with opening front cover and artwork based on the movie poster. It is a general release and should ship some time in quarter 3 (July-September) of 2026. We've added it into our extensive NECA Collector Database From the classic Friday the 13th franchise, NECA presents the definitive collector’s version of Jason Voorhees as he appeared in Friday the 13th Part 2! This 7-inch scale Ultimate action figure includes two interchangeable heads and features over 25 points of articulation. Jason is loaded with accessories, including a campfire, his mother’s severed head, machete, knife, pick axe, spear, and pitchfork. Packaged in a collector-friendly, deluxe window box. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports 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...

McFarlane's are returning to the Batman movies with this Batmissile release, as seen in Batman Returns (1992) The Batmissile measures 21 inch long and comes with opening canopy and can seat a standard 7 inch McFarlane figure. The set is boxed and comes complete with collectible art card. The Batmissile is a general release and is live for pre-orders as of the 5th of May 2026 and it ships in July. We've added it to our extensive McFarlane Collectors Database Batmissle vehicle inspired by the iconic Batman Returns feature film. Designed for action-packed play, with its sleek, narrow design and high-tech look. Product Features: Incredibly detailed vehicle based off the Batman Returns feature film Batmissle canopy slides open for cockpit access Batmissle is 21″ long and made to fit Batman and select other 7″ figures Included collectible art card with vehicle art on the front, and vehicle biography on the back Collect all McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse Figures Figure not included To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports 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...

McFarlane's new DC Multiverse 2-Pack will feature Solomon Grundy vs Green Lantern as seen in the Justice Society of America comic books. The set will include display stands for both figures and individual collectible cards. Green Lantern will come with a lantern and two other construct effect pieces. The pack is a general release and is live for pre-orders as of the 5th of May 2026, with a shipping date in July 2026. We've added it to our extensive McFarlane Collectors Database ALAN SCOTT™ is the first to bear the name GREEN LANTERN™, wielding a ring that focuses a mystical green flame. He was one of the first to put on a cape, becoming a founding member of the JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA™. The hulking monster known as Solomon Grundy is believed to be the reincarnation of a man named Cyrus Gold. When he plunged into Gotham City’s Slaughter Swamp and died, Gold was reborn, a creature of rotted wood and swamp muck, nearly brainless, yet able to recall the Solomon Grundy nursery rhyme from which his name was derived. Originally a foe of Green Lantern (Alan Scott) and the Justice Society Grundy near-immortal form kept him in his “prime” for decades. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports 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...

“To defeat an enemy, you must know them. Not simply their battle tactics, but their history, philosophy, art.” It was Star Wars Celebration 2016 when Grand Admiral Thrawn was unveiled as coming to the new Star Wars Canon in the 3rd Season of Star Wars: Rebels. I was at Celebration when the news broke, and the buzz was notable. It wasn't until 2017, after the first Thrawn episodes of Rebels had aired, that the first Star Wars Black Series figure of Thrawn was revealed. As was common in these early years of the Star Wars Black Series, figures like Thrawn with surrounding hype were often released both in the standard line, but also in larger exclusive convention packs as we’d seen in previous years with Boba Fett, Jabba the Hutt, Jynn Erso, and Kylo Ren. Thrawn was no exception, and he was released first in a San Diego Comic-Con exclusive box set ahead of his single figure release in Wave 12 of the Phase 3 Black Series ‘red line’ packaging. As is standard, then and still now, the exclusives at shows like SDCC were available either on the convention floor in limited numbers or could be pre-ordered at the show or via a code picked up from the Hasbro booth. After the convention, it was then usual for the remaining stocks to be made available. 2017 was pre-Hasbro Pulse, and convention exclusives outside the US were usually sourced and sold by what we now call the Fan Channel retailers. In Thrawn’s case, while some import stock reached the UK, it was limited, and since 2017, the SDCC Thrawn box set has been steadily rising in price, while a lot of other convention exclusives saw their value dip through oversaturation. I originally passed on the first UK stocks, assuming prices would stabilise, and have regretted that ever since, until I finally managed to source a set in Spring 2026. This set was unboxed, which worked for me, taking away the difficult decision of whether to unpack such a relatively rare set for display. The packaging (shown here in promo shots) was very much an early adopter of the posed diorama exclusive sets with foiled luxury packaging we still see today on exclusives like the most recent Mustafar set featuring Anakin and Obi-Wan. The outer packaging features an image of Thrawn from Rebels and a side panel in Chiss blue. It then folds out through two opening panels, revealing inside a replication of Thrawn’s office in Rebels aboard the Chimera, with Thrawn in the doorway and his collection of relics to the side and above him. These are not behind any plastic or blisters, and were held in place by small ties. The Thrawn figure is exactly the same as the one that would be released singularly after SDCC. The majority of the uniform is cast in white plastic with a skirt piece around the waist in softer plastic and incorporating a black painted belt and holster with a gunmetal Imperial buckle. The Grand Admiral uniform also features painted gold epaulets on the shoulders, further gold markings on the collar, the usual Imperial code cylinders in the pockets beneath the shoulders, and the coloured rank panel, which is painted blue, yellow and red as per the Grand Admiral status. The uniform concludes with the gloss knee-high boots. The likeness was not based on any actor and extrapolated from the animated look for Thrawn as it was in the run-up to the formation of the Rebellion and the events of Rogue One. This translation at the time was well received, but some 9-years later, you can see the limitations of the facial decor, which is hand-painted and includes very thick black eyebrows, a pinkish lip tone and jet black hair. The red eyes of the Chiss are well done and give the figure the intensity we see on Rebels. Thrawn comes with a blaster like the standard release, a holdout weapon in gun metal silver that can be holstered in the working belt holster or held in the right hand, where we have a separated trigger finger that slots into the trigger, while the remaining group of three fingers and thumb hold the grip of the blaster. Articulation is 16 points in total, and uses the configuration of the time, including pinned double-jointed knees, a double-edged sword, considering they provide a wider range of movement, but the pins can look quite ugly. The waist joint has limited movement, and the neck, too is the older pivot peg with ball joint, meaning Thrawn can’t quite emphasize his expressions with the tilt of the head or a downward stare that we can now get on the newer solution. The arms lack butterfly shoulders, but this aside can do most things you would want from Thrawn’s gestures, including his arm behind back stance. Up to now, everything in the set is exactly as included in the standard release. The exclusivity was very much driven by the packaging for those with the space to display it, and the included artifacts, which are all based on elements we see in Thrawn’s office on screen through its various appearances on Rebels. Many of these seen in the show are Easter Eggs to other stories, both inside the Star Wars Universe and beyond. We start with the smallest and the lightsaber hilt, which has never been attributed directly to any Jedi. While this looks like it could be a standard Black Series piece that could accommodate a blade, the socket is not ridged so any blade peg inserted does not go far enough into the hilt and doesn't lock in place. The emitter hole appears to be purely decorative. It is relatively well decorated with a grey base colour, gunmetal emitter, pommel and central collar, which also features gold trim. There is more gold on the central switch. This can fit in either of Thrawn’s hands if he wants to examine it further. The next piece is an easter egg, seen in the show, and nods to the Indiana Jones franchise with the Holy Grail as seen in 3rd Indy outing. The Last Crusade. This is scaled to the 6-inch figures, cast in a plain gold colour with sculpted scratches and surface damage. It is finished in a subtle bronze metallic finish. Despite this being in existence at Hasbro, it is not the same Grail used in the Indiana Jones: The Last Crusade figures from 2023. Like the saber, the grail can be held by Thrawn. The next two pieces are helmets, starting with a Clone Trooper helmet with green trim that is that of Commander Gree, who fell on Kashyyk during the execution of Order 66/ This is proportionally accurate, and is cast in an off-white with green trim and metallic green visors. Weathering is added to add a buildup of dirt and grime. It is hollow and wearable, and it can be placed over Thrawn’s head and will also fit most Clone figures, but it is very loose. On comparison with the existing helmeted Clone Phase II helmets, it is larger and seems to be made solely for inclusion in the Thrawn box set. The second helmet is that of the Jedi Temple Guards, possibly that of the Grand Inquisitor before he left the order. At the time of release, this was a tantalizing hint at a future release, but it ended up taking another 8 years until the release of the Temple Guard in 2025. This mask is not the one used on the eventual Black Series release, and like the Gree tje helmet is larger and lacks the sculpted detail of the new figure release. The piece is smooth and cast in white with the gold painted design up and around the cut-out eye holes. It can be worn by Thrawn, although the fit is tighter, or by any other figures with similar or smaller-sized heads. The next two pieces move more into the realms of a diorama and feature two Imperial display plinths cast in a hard and hollow grey plastic, assembled from two halves, and with some painted red indicators at their base. Both plinths are identical, but are supplied with different contents. The first is the stone obelisk we see in Thrawn’s office, an easter egg to the Dark Crystal. It is cast in grey stone texture plastic with sculpted cracks and crevices and a slight wash to enhance these recessed details. It sits on a mounting post that itself plugs into the plinth, and this allows the piece to be rotated as needed. The second plinth includes Hera Syndulla’s clan Kalikori, a family totem that forms the basis of the episode “Hera’s Heroes”, where Thrawn takes the artifact and goes on to display it in his office. The Kalikori is cast in brown with scuploted symbols and ridges and then painted with darker wash over the recessed symbols, and plain colours of grey and beige towards the base section. Again, it plugs into the display plinth and can be rotated. With the Kalikori being removable, it is possible to have a display where Thrawn is holding this to inspect it. And by the nature of both this and the stone being removable, you can repurpose the plinths to house other items from this collection, like the helmets or the grail, or any other suitable accessory. The set concludes with the largest piece, the sculpture we see above Thrawn’s desk, featuring two green reptilian creatures, a reference to the Ysalmir creatures that formed such a large part of his first Expanded Universe (Legends) storylines. The lizards are cast in a hard light green plastic, sculpted with the Ysalmir's four eyes, four clawed limbs, and curving tail, but are stylized as artwork with angular teeth and spines down the back. Markings are added in a deeper green, and the two are identical, facing each other across a central ball. This ball, likely representing a planet, is the same base green and has the same darker markings. The three pieces are then connected by a stand or frame in grey plastic that angles up symmetrically from both sides, providing a platform for the creatures with triangular sections back and front for their legs. These then connect to a central plate to hold the glove, and the entire piece sits off the ground on two curved legs. While the other pieces could be held or displayed on the plinths, the Ysalmir sculpture is relatively large and the same width as Thrawn would be lying down. In the box, they sit in the upper alcove, while any loose display will either see them sitting on the floor or placed onto a platform of sorts. The latter is the preference. For a broader display, there are aftermarket solutions up to and including the entirety of Thrawn’s office as a 3D print. To minimize space, I’ve opted for a simplistic doll's house scaled version of an Ikea cabinet, which gives a platformed space for the sculpture and alcoves for the other pieces and any other random accessories I’d like to give Thrawn in the future. At the point of release, the SDCC Grand Admiral Thrawn set from Rebels had a US retail price of $49.99, dobule that of a standard figure with the added value solely in the box and the included accessories all of which still remain exclusive to the set and while there have been versions of some of them made like the Gree and Temple Guard helmets, and of course the Grail in the Indiana Jones line, none of them are the same pieces. Since release, and particularly in the UK where the set was scarce, the price is no well over three times the initial value and continues to rise even when most other SDCC sets have been easily accessible and at lower prices. It seems 2017 was the year Hasbro made sure exclusive was exclusive to the show. Having now bought the set, at much less than the current aftermarket price because it wasn't packaged, I can see the appeal of the set overall, considering Thrawn’s unique approach to strategy and his appreciation of art. But sadly, the box is perhaps the critical piece allowing the office to be replicated, with the figure and parts slotted in neatly. Out of the box, this is a collection of accessories, and it isn’t quite the same when displaying them outside of the office environment. That being said, there are options out there up to and including a full 3D print of the office and desk, and with a bit of work, a reasonable display can be obtained. Diorama pieces displayed with the 2024 live-action Thrawn figure Thrawn himself has since gone on to make his live-action debut in Ahsoka, and it will be interesting in the future storylines if this office still exists on the Chimera. For now, I can confirm the new live-action Thrawn displays nicely with the pieces. Keep Track of all the Star Wars Black Series figures from Hasbro at our comprehensive Star Wars Black Series Collectors Database & Checklist If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the 70's and 80's 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 licences - 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...

Over the course of April and into the start of May, we presented a shortlist of Star Wars Black Series figures, picking both our favourite figure from each movie or TV series, and two others not yet in the line that we would like to see. We invited you, our readers, to vote on this shortlist, but also to share with us your own personal favourites and most wanted figures. To celebrate May the 4th 2026, we present the final results from those votes. Our shortlist had 27 figures listed, taken from every movie and TV show to date, as well as selections to cover video games and publishing, both new and Legends. From this shortlist, you picked out The Stranger as the number one figure with over 13% of the overall vote. This was perhaps a surprise winner considering the reception for The Acolyte, but the votes were consistent, keeping him at the number one slot from day 1. Running The Stranger close, and actually tying for 2nd place were the newly released Quinon Vos and last year's SDCC exclusive Duel on Mustafar. They accounted for 11% of the vote each. Third spot was taken by Shaak-Ti with 9% of the overall vote, leaving the entirety of the top 3 taken from the prequel era (or similar, considering the timeline for The Acolyte). The closest Original Trilogy figure in the vote was Momaw Nadon with 5%, and for the Disney+ era, we had a strong showing from Darth Vader's 'duel's end' from Kenobi. 54 different characters made their way to our shortlist for most wanted figures, and on top of these, we also picked four other wildcards, leaving 58 choices in total. From the start, the vote was dominated in the top spot by both Mother Talzin and Darth Plaguis, and as we closed the vote, they were tied in first place, both securing 11% of the overall vote. Second place was picked up by Master Yaddle, as seen in Tales of the Jedi, taking 7% of the vote. She just pipped the only OT choice in our shortlist to make the top 3 with the Max Rebo Band from Return of the Jedi, grabbing 6% of the votes. Moving to the free choice section, the choices became much broader than our shortlist, with numerous characters and figures suggested. In the end, The Stranger still topped the free choice poll, but shared that top spot equally with Savage Opress, who hadn't made our original shortlist. Second and Third spots were also tied, with second place also mirroring the shortlist vote in terms of the inclusion of the SDCC Duel on the Mustafar set. This time around, that set shared the spot with the Glavis Ringworld Mandalorian. Third place went to the Old Republic, with Darth Malgus and Darth Revan tied in terms of free votes cast. The final category was the Fan's Choice of Most Wanted figure, and this went broader and deeper still with plenty of interesting suggestions. The impact of Maul: Shadow Lord drove the winner in this section, with the duo of Icarus and Scorn topping the free choice list and nearly exclusively requested as a two-pack. Most Wanted slot 2 returned to Star Wars Legends and picked Darth Sion, while the final third-place slot was again prequel-focused and the Phantom Menace Queen Amidala of Naboo. Votes like this will change, evolve, and produce different results whenever they are run, but our little foray over the past month has shown why Hasbro are focusing heavily on the Prequel era, and on the Legends stuff, despite older collectors like myself (children of the 70s and 80s) wanting more Original Trilogy figures. The only piece on our shortlist to be realised in the month since it was drawn up was the AT-RT, which is heading to SDCC this year as a Clone Wars release (we picked it as a ROTS vehicle) and we can't wait for this one to be added to the collection. Thanks to everyone who voted. And don't forget you can keep on top of all the Star Wars Black Series news right here, and track all of the figures at our comprehensive collector database. We've also just opened our Amazon store with curated lists of Star Wars Black Series figures, and any purchases from there are gratefully received as the commission helps us to continue our work To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports 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...

The Mephitsu Archives isn't just a name; it reflects the fact that at the very heart of what we do is a collection, and almost every item we review on the site ends up in my personal collection or that of my family. Until relatively recently, the collection was spread across a number of rooms (and boxes), but after Covid, I began working on our spare room to create an office and collection space. Sadly, several spells of illness and surgery have prolonged that project, but for this May the 4th, it is finally in a reasonable place where I can share it with you. As you can see in the video, the Star Wars content is predominantly Star Wars Black Series, dating back to 2013 when the line launched. While not perfectly aligned, the displays are split between Prequel, Original, Disney+, and Sequels, including both Jabba and Snoke's throne rooms. On the wall is my as-yet-incomplete Vintage run - our Vintage Rescue project. You will also see D&D, Ghostbusters, and Warhammer 40k sharing some of this space. There is more work to go, there is another corner of Marvel Legends that is still a work in progress, and there are a few things to tidy up and get stowed away properly. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports 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...

“Jabba put a price on your head so large, every bounty hunter will be looking for you.” The Star Wars Black Series Holocomm series was a new subline, launched in 2023 and running through 2024. As is the case with most sublines within the wider collection, it took existing figures and reused them, but with a translucent blue decor and packed in a light-up LED stand. The line was predominantly made up of retailer exclusives across the likes of Amazon, the Fan Channel retailers, and through both Walmart and Target in the US. The original RRP on the Holocomm figures here in the UK was between £29.99 and £34.99, depending on exclusivity, driven higher than a standard figure due to the electronic stand. I originally passed on any of the Holocomm releases, but many are now seeing deep discounts at retailers and having found the Han Solo release at sub £10, it was an opportunity to see what these figures are all about. The Holocomm figures are still part of the Phase 4 packaging, with most arriving before the change from the slanted side to the squared-off box. The base colouring remains matt black, with the Black Series logo in its usual header position. There is a single colour scheme applied, a hologram blue which is used as a solid band on the box to confirm it is a Holocomm Collection release, and embellished with a light bulb icon to present the light-up feature. The blue is also used on the character name, simply Han Solo, and on the artwork on the slanted side, which shows Han projected as a hologram with transmission lines and an Aurebesh text in red at the top that translates as ‘Wanted’ and a bounty of 20,000 credits. The back of the box shows the figure and stand projector as well as call out features highlighting the ‘hologram effect’, ‘light up’ base and the ‘bounty chip’. The background text is not character-specific and talks about the ‘transmitted details of your next bounty’ and the ‘light up holopucks’ feature. The figure and parts are held on the usual inner tray that is sat into a blue backing card within the box. The Han Solo figure is cast entirely in a translucent blue with no colour variation. There are natural areas of light and darkness, depending on the depth of the plastic, with the figure darkest around the overlapped joints. The joints are not overly distracting, considering their construction is visible, although using an older pinned body hasn’t helped. Han’s vest/jacket and the gunslinger belt remain a softer plastic piece, but is coloured in exactly the same way. The figure is a direct re-use of the 2018 Han Solo Bespin release, a figure six years old by the time it was reproduced in this Holocomm format. The headsculpt is a relatively good likeness to Harrison Ford, but much of the detail is lost across the translucent blue plastic. While holograms 'in universe’ are blue-hued, like the Force Ghosts, they retain levels of depth and detail to their clothing and particularly facial features. This 6-inch replication has lost some of that by simply utilising a figure cast in a single tone of blue translucent plastic. Han still comes with his blaster, which he can holster on his belt or wield in his right hand. And articulation remains as it was on the original figure with 16 points of articulation, including pinned, double-jointed knees. That does mean Han is relatively flexible and can be posed in firing positions or gesturing as only Han Solo can. For display with the included projector, that poseability is less critical as Han will need to be presented in a more neutral stance. The projector is a grey piece, designed to replicate the Bounty Pucks as introduced in The Mandalorian. The base houses the access to the batteries via a single screw-secured panel. You need three AAA batteries, which are not included. The top panel is clear with a circular pattern of inverted Trapezoid lined ‘vents’. The LEDs can be seen under this with five around the outside and a sixth in the centre. The final piece of the base is the bounty tag, a triangular, ridge-lined, clear piece imprinted with the same Aurebesh ‘Wanted’ text and bounty of 20,000 credits. At the narrowest end, it has a peg that slots into a socket on the puck. The fit here is not brilliant; the peg needed to be deeper to hold it more securely in place. The base of the projector has two peg holes for the figure’s feet. These are offset, and if you use both, the figure is presented angled to the side and not facing ahead and lined up with the bounty price. Like the other peg, these feel too short and don’t hold the feet brilliantly, particularly when you only engage and use one. With everything in place, you can now activate the LED function. These lights are activated by a push switch on the side, with one press turning it on and a second press turning it off. The lighting is not fixed, and there is a rotation to the pattern as they fire up, followed by a level of intermittent flashing to try and simulate the flickering hologram behaviour. While the outer lights are white, the inner light is blue. The brightness of the lights is an immediate issue, and while the figure's feet and legs are well lit, the lighting strength fails to really penetrate the upper body and head. So while it does its best to mimic a projected image, the lack of light on the top third leaves it looking a bit odd. The light also does not stay on permanently; a single press lasts for 30 seconds, and a held press puts the light on for 30 minutes. There is no external power option like a USB, so anyone thinking a collection of these linked to a single switch is out of luck. When this line first launched, and based on the name Holocomm Collection, my brain was looking at these as being recreations of scenes across Star Wars where characters appeared as a Hologram project. In essence, that still works for characters like Darth Vader, The Mandalorian, and even Ezra Bridger. But the big hologram presences like The Emperor, Darth Maul (Robed from the TPM or from Solo), and Supreme Leader Snoke were obvious misses. I now understand better that this line actually is, contrary to its name, a Bounty Puck series building on the introduction of these devices in The Mandalorian. That being said, the picked characters still feel odd, and while this figure of Han Solo was under a Bounty courtesy of Jabba, would anyone ever raise a bounty for Darth Vader and were pucks even a thing at the time of The Acolyte? I think this is a line that on paper sounded like it had potential, but it has missed the mark and its two biggest opportunities by giving us Bounty Puck style figures that, in a way, are actually 1:1 scale props and not true black series figures, and not holo-projected figures from key scenes like when Palpatine communicates Order 66 or when Leia sends her message via R2-D2 in A New Hope. Had I laid out £35 for this figure, I’d be disappointed. For less than £10, it is a curiosity that will be displayed outside the figure collection and alongside a couple of props like my Boba Fett helmet. Unless there is a reset and rethinking of the line, I suspect the 11 figures that make up the line are all we will see and Hasbro will move on to the next subline, leaving the Holocomm series as tried and done alongside the likes of the Carbonized figures, the Credit Collection, and the Centrepiece displays. Keep Track of all the Star Wars Black Series figures from Hasbro at our comprehensive Star Wars Black Series Collectors Database & Checklist If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the 70's and 80's 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 licences - 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...

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 figures, and then 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 starting on the 1st of April and running through to the 16th. 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. You can vote as often as you like. Click here for the voting link, or it can be found embedded at the end of this article. If you want to remind yourself of all the Star Wars Black Series releases to date, then our comprehensive Collector Database is ready to help. Fast Track to each era by clicking on the image, or scroll through for the full journey. You can click any section header to return here To keep things simple, we will include The Acolyte in the Fall of the Jedi era. This means our first set of picks is from the divisive 2024 Disney+ series. For our favourite figure, we've picked The Stranger. For our brand new figure, we would like Darth Plagueis, as glimpsed emerging from his cave. And for our second pick, we've gone with the Mission Robes version of Vernestra Rwoh, utilising the existing head and parts from Jecki Lon. This time round, we need to get her light whip. So, into the Prequels proper now, and The Phantom Menace, and while there are a number of Jedi and Sith releases across the series, our pick falls outside these Force wielders. Our favourite for TPM is Pod Racer Sebulba. A fantastically designed recreation of the Dug and very much unique among the BlacK Series in terms of design of the anatomy. In picking our most wanted figures, we've headed straight to the Trade Federation to request a figure of Nute Gunray. And to support him, a simple repaint of the existing Battle Droids to the commander, OOM-9. At this point, we've shoehorned in the 'Tales Of' anthology shows, with the earliest of these set before, during and after the events of The Phantom Menace. The pick of the best figure here feels like a cheat, as the only release to date from the series is that of Jedi Master Dooku. But he is such a great release, he deserves a mention in the wider list. Including the Tales series also allows us to include Master Yaddle as a figure we'd like to see, as well as a tweaked version of Asaaj Ventress from Tales of the Underworld - a figure that could be repurposed with tweaks, and a new tunic torso piece from the existing Asaaj Bounty Hunter figure. Attack of the Clones comes next, and the top pick was a close run thing between a number of different Jedi. Our final winner was that of Shaak Ti, an impressive releases both in terms of her features, design and overall execution and costume detailing. Our most wanted for Attack of the Clones start with Bounty Hunter Zam Wessell, ideally with both shapeshifting head options. Our second pick is a bit of a reach, but considering a Geonosian Warrior figure is coming, repurposing the basic anatomy into that of Separatist leader Poggle the Lessor might be a possibility. The Clone Wars animated series presents a raft of figure options, and while we've had some key ones to date, our favourite is the most recent release of Jedi Quinlon Vos. Our picks for future releases are two further fan favourites from the series, starting with a full new figure of Mother Talzin. Our tweaked release feels like a relatively easy kitbash considering the available parts, providing us with Obi-Wan Kenobi in Mandalorian armour disguise. And our 'Fall of the Jedi' section closes with Revenge of the Sith, a collection within the Black Series that has grown recently, in particular on the back of the 20th Anniversary. For favourite release from ROTS, it has to be from this 20th Anniversary celebration and the 2025 release of Anakin vs Obi-Wan on Mustafar, complete with that lava platform and droid. Continuing our Separatists theme, one of our Revenge of the Sith picks is that of Wot Tambor, a truly impressive looking character. The other pick, requiring an updated head, chest piece, and paint job over the existing Clone Trooper body, is that of Commander Neyo. I've also played my first wildcard, initially thinking that the BARC Speeder would be a good vehicle choice to go with Neyo. I then changed this to the AT-RT walker, giving us the benefit of using this for the Clone Wars era, but also potentially then getting a repainted version for The Mandalorian & Grogu. From the Fall of the Jedi, we move to the Reign of the Empire and home to two more Star Wars animated series in Bad Batch and Rebels, the Disney+ series of Kenobi and the two seasons of Andor, and the two standalone anthology movies of Solo and Rogue One. Working in timeline order, we start with The Bad Batch, where we have seen 18 releases to date from 2021 through to 2023, with the majority themed around the Bad Batch themselves. Picking our favourite, it was difficult to look past those defective clones, and our eventual winner was Tech from Season 2 in mercenary armour. In terms of gaps in the collection, one (or more) of the Clone X Troopers would be a nice addition. The other key character missing is Doctor Hemlock who could be repurposed using the Galen Erso figure from Rogue One with a new head sculpt and added jacket piece. Next, from a timeline perspective, comes Solo, another smaller range of just 15 figures released from 2018 to 2019, without a single release since. The movie introduced a number of new Imperial Troopers, and our personal favourite of the line is the Range Trooper, who would go on to be tweaked and deployed again in Season 2 of Andor. When we consider the part played by the Pyke Syndicate and Kessel in Solo, it would be great to see the Kessel Pyke Sentinels make an appearance in the line, possibly even as a Han Solo disguise release if needed to give the figure multiple purposes as either a character display or an army builder. The tweak pick would be a better figure of Qi'ra to reflect her role in Crimson Dawn, which also features in the Outlaws video game. The Crimson Dawn outfit looks possible using the Vel Sertha figure as a base where the jacket cut is very similar. Qi'ra would need a new skirt piece, and the existing head tweaked with a new hairpiece. From the Solo movie, we head to the Disney+ series of Obi-Wan Kenobi, where we've been given 19 releases across 2022 and 2023, the pick of these being the hugely impressive 'Final Duel' Darth Vader. There are a few key characters, notably those who assist or work with Obi-Wan in the series, and the biggest of these is probably the young Princess Leia, who would be our pick for a brand new figure so the pair can be reunited on display. As a tweaked release, it would be nice to see Tala Durith in her rebel gear. Considering the newer format of adding sleeved jackets and costumes over a base torso, Tala's look from Jabiim feels like a new sleeved jacket and belt over a base figure like the coated Doctor Aphra, adding a revised head with hair piece rather than the imperial officer cap From one Disney+ series to another now, and the two seasons of Andor, which have generated 18 figures to date, spanning Season 1 in 2022 through to 2025 for the Season 2 conclusion of the series. With a series focused very much on the might and tactics of the Empire, our pick for best release falls to Dedra Meero whose cold and calculating character was perfectly executed in the Black Series. The 'gap' in the line, particularly after Season 2, is that of Kleya in one of her outfits from her operations on Coruscant. The final pick, to go with the Dedra figure, would be a tweaked release to give us Major Partigaz, a relatively simple figure with a new Anton Lessor headsculpt onto an existing Imperial officer body. Happening at more or less the same time as Season 2 of Andor is the animated series Rebels. Despite running for four seasons, it is actually limited in its Black Series representation with just 10 characters/troopers released, with many of these released twice over the course of 2016 through to the latest Rebels release in 2026. The appearance of key characters like Hera, Sabine, and Ezra in live action has skewed how we view them, so a lot of the Rebels character releases now feel dated in how they were originally translated from the animated style. However, the Chopper figure has stood the test of time across three different releases and is our pick for our favourite Rebels release. Our picks for missing figures start with Agent Kallus, and more notably, Kallus once he defects to the Rebels. While we've put this as a new figure, there is probably scope from existing Rebel hero/trooper figures to build him with a new headsculpt. The other pick is that of AP-5, who would bring the 'Death Star' Droid design into the Black Series. This would need a new head and chest section, but could probably then repurpose parts of the existing Protocol droids, or 4-LOM. The Reign of the Empire ends with Rogue One as the Star Wars Universe moves into the Age of Rebellion. Like most of the movies/series we've seen in this segment, the output for Rogue One is small, and while there are over 30 releases, there is a lot of repetition and updated releases from the original 2016 figures, adding in face print tech. Our favourite is a figure that didn't do too well at retail but is hugely impressive in terms of the complexity of the costume, the mechanics and the features like an integrated breathing mask. Our pick for Rogue One is, of course, Saw Gerrera. Missing characters for Rogue One tend to be those from the Rebels, with the Imperial Troops already represented well alongside Director Krennic. The first of these, which would likely need a new figure, would be Melshi in Rebel gear. We'd also love to see the Rebels further bolstered by General Draven, a character also featuring in Season 2 of Andor. We think Draven could be built on to the Rebel Hoth Trooper body with a new jacket piece and head sculpt for actor Alistair Petrie. The Age of Rebellion takes us, of course, straight into the Original Trilogy. It is probably the most popular category of figures in the Black Series, and the stakes around which figures to pick get much higher. We start where it all began a long time ago, in a galaxy far away. A New Hope has, by our calculations, been the source of the second highest number of Black Series figures at 97 released to date. This is just one behind The Mandalorian, which holds the number one slot. With plenty of heroes, villains, and Troopers to choose from, I ended up settling on my favourite scene from the movie in the Mos Eisley Cantina, and to reflect Hasbro's excellent record of alien figures, our pick is the Deluxe Momaw Nadon (Hammerhead). Hammerhead was, of course, one of the original Kenner figures, and the hope that all of the original Kenner characters might eventually get the Black Series treatment swayed our choices for figures we'd like to see. Up first is the GNK 'Gonk' Droid, a droid seen in many Star Wars properties but as yet absent from the 6-inch line. Our second choice, the tweaked figure, is Snaggletooth, another original Kenner figure. We think that Zutton could be built onto the existing Kuill body with an updated sleeved robe and a new head sculpt. I am also playing my second wildcard within A New Hope, our 'creature' pick. I agonised over this one between against the Rancor but the principle of all our picks was a figure we could see released, and after the failure of the larger Rancor as a HasLab, this pick of the Bantha would probably be as large as we might expect going forward (if at all). Like the Gonk droid, adding this into the line opens up display possibilities for A New Hope, and across other properties, including The Book of Boba Fett. The Empire Strikes Back is the 3rd largest set of releases for the Star Wars Black Series to date, at 74 releases. The more limited cast of Empire across Hoth, Dagobah and Cloud City doesn't give as broader range of figures as A New Hope, or Jedi as we will see shortly. Our pick came down to one of our heroes, and the one that pipped them all was the 2018 Exclusive Bespin Escape Leia, a great-looking figure with much improved articulation than some of the earlier Leia figures. We've stuck with Bespin for our other picks, our second being that of Lobot. Lobot always usually ranks high on lists like these, including the Hasbro Fan Votes when they used to be a thing. And yet, Lobot still remains a significant gap in the Original Trilogy collection. Our tweaked pick is very similar to our favourite figure, and another Kenner figure not yet having made the Black Series transition, despite it being one of the only Leia costumes from the OT left to release. The Bespin gown Leia can use the same head as the Bespin Escape Leia, and the versatile Mara Jada body with updated colour and skirt piece for the robes, along with an outer cloak as soft goods or plastic. We close with Return of the Jedi, probably my favourite movie and definitely my favourite sequence in Jabba's Palace and then out onto the Sail Barge. My picks certainly reflect that. Jedi sits in 4th place in the Black Series release standings, one figure behind Empire at 73 in total. Our favourite pick is also the oldest release to make our list, going all the way back to 2014 originally and Jabba the Hutt, notably the SDCC Exclusive with throne parts but no actual throne. Our other picks are all figures to complement Jabba whose retinue in the Black Series to date is restricted to Bib Fortunna and the Gamorrean Guards. We'd love to see Hasbro's take on a Weequay Guard as a brand-new release. And we think a Squid Head (Tessek) could be built out of the Force Awakens Luke with an updated belt and chest piece, head, hands and soft goods cloak. I've played another Wildcard for Return of the Jedi, using our 'box set' pick for Max Rebo and his band. This is one of my favourite Kenner releases, and seeing the threesome realised in the Black Series with mics and piano would be amazing. The New Republic era is currently represented by four of the Star Wars Disney+ series to date, including the one that started it all, The Mandalorian. If we repeat this in the future, then we will be able to add in The Mandalorian & Grogu movie, but for now, we've excluded it from this process. We start with The Mandalorian, a series that currently holds the highest number of figures released int he Black Series at 75 although a lot of them are repacks, recolours and tweaks. Our favourite figure is technically a cheat as it was released branded under the Book of Boba Fett. The Glavis Ringworld version of The Mandalorian reworked the figure with improved proportions, all round sculpt, a soft goods cape that works with a jet pack and even a knife sheath in the boots. If you are going to call us out on including it, then we will swap it out with the Mines of Mandalore version, which was a Mando release, albeit without the soft goods cape. In terms of wants, we would like to make further inroads to the Season 1 crew from The Prisoner, and have picked a new figure of Burg, who just pipped Xi'an, to both expand that crew, but also to get the first Devaronian into the Black Series collection. For our tweaked pick, we couldn't look past Pelli Motto who has been one of the series recurring characters and while we have her droids, she has yet to turn up. While it wont be 100% accurate, we think the Osha figure would make a good base, adding in a new jacket, arms and head sculpt for Pelli. I've played my final wildcard here also, and it's another slight cheat, because I had a lot of characters I wanted to pick for Return of the Jedi and was limited to one wildcard per movie or series. So, using our free pick of a single brand new figure wildcard, I have added in EV-9D9 as seen in The Mandalorian as a bar tender, but who would also work in a ROTJ Jabba display. From The Mandalorian to The Book of Boba Fett, and a series that has 12 Black Series releases to its name to date. The most recent is our pick for best figure in this category. The Boba Fett (Daimyo) from 2026 enhances the older Boba with a brilliant likeness to Temura Morrison, improved articulation and a crisp look to match the show. We'd like to pair up Boba and Fennec with their droid 8D8 as our new figure pick (there is another ROTJ link here). This former torture droid played a key role in the series and would be a fantastic addition to the collection. Similarly, the Tusken Raiders also played a huge part in the series, and while we have had the Chieftain, the impressive Tusken Warrior is yet to translate to the 6-inch scale. We feel she would be buildable onto the undersized Cheiftain base with updated soft goods, chest piece and helmet. Ahsoka Season 1 has delivered 28 Black Series figures to date, but like the Mandalorian, this includes tweaked figures like Balon Skoll and Shin Hati, variations and specials like the Carbonized 2-Pack. Our favourite of these to date is Ezra Bridger from Peridea in his native robes. We'd like to see the forces of Thrawn fleshed out further in this collection, and our pick for a brand new figure is one of the Great Mothers, or possibly a build-up set with heads and cowls for each of them. We'd also like to see some army build options for the Night Troopers, using the existing figure from the two-pack with Captain Enoch with a different helmet (or helmets). And we finish the New Republic era, as it currently stands, with Skeleton Crew. A surprise addition to the story, and one that led to the release of just 7 figures. While Captain Borgo ran this one close, we picked SM-33 as our favourite release, as who doesn't want a pirate droid with extendable limbs, shield arms and a rodent living in one eye socket. There were lots of pirates seen in Skeleton Crew who'd make great figures, and our pick for a new figure is perhaps the most prominent as Vane, who crossed over from The Mandalorian Season 3 into Skeleton Crew. Our tweak pick is the Bounty Hunter Pockit, who would be the first Umbaran in the collection. Her figure could be built onto the Fennec Shand body (or Jyn Erso, although that would leave pinned joints) with a new jacket sleeve, gunslinger belt, and head sculpt. The Sequel Trilogy kicked off in 2015, with its launch, we saw a refresh of the Star Wars Black Series moving into the Phase 3 red line packaging. For The Force Awakens, there were 40 releases, most between 2015 and 2018. Most of these figures for TFA pre-dated the facial printing tech, so the line doesn't hold up too well compared to more modern releases and it focused heavily on the key characters and the First Order with only a couple of alien species. Our favourite figure is one that did get a facial print tech update with the 2018 release of Island Journey Rey, complete with soft goods cape, staff and lightsaber. For our Most Wanted for TFA, we look to some of those new Aliens we were introduced to on Jakku and Takodana. Up first, needing a full new figure, is junk dealer Unkar Plutt. Joining him, and we think buildable using a Kylo Ren base with new helmet, belt and cape, is the Crimson Corsair, Sidon Ithano. We didn't originally have Star Wars: Resistance on our list, but felt it deserved a place considering our inclusion of the 'Tales Of' series. Resistance has technically had two releases to date, one of which (CB-23) was released under the Galaxy's Edge banner. Out of those two, we've gone with Commander Pyre as our favourite - a nice variation on the white of the First Order ranks. For a new Resistance figure, we'd like to see Jarek Yeager and possibly as a build-up pack with R1-J5 if we are being greedy. Our second pick is one of the Colossus pilots, Griff Halloran, who could utilise the newer Sienar Test Pilot figure with a new head, and swapping out the arms to plain arms from the likes of Dagobah Luke. The Last Jedi had 27 figures released between 2017 and 2019, and while there were more First Order releases, the Last Jedi line was more diverse with the figures of Admiral Ackbar, Maz Kanata, and of course, the Porgs. Again, the Last Jedi figures mostly missed the facial printing application, but one that does feature it - and looks amazing thanks to its use - is the updated Captain Phasma with smashed helmet and likeness within. Phasma is our pick for our favourite Last Jedi release. Our Most Wanted figures are Luke and Leia, who did both get a release in The Last Jedi line, but neither were very flattering. We'd like a brand new figure of Resistance Leader Leia, and a tweaked release of Luke as seen on Craiit, using the Luke (Imperial Light Cruiser) figure as a base with updated torso sleeve and belt, new outer robes, and a new Mark Hamill head. By the time we hit The Rise of Skywalker, we did have Facial Printing as standard but the Sequel releases were starting to wilt in terms of demand and that left us with just 17 releases once you exclude the chase White Box first day releases. Our favourite is the newly introduced character of Zorrii Bliss who looks and feels much different than the ranks of First Order figures that has dominated the Sequels. For our most wanted, we've chosen the Sovereign Protectors from Exegol - the most impressive new Trooper type that was then overlooked for a Black Series release. We would also like to give them someone to guard, so a new Palpatine is a must - particularly as the existing Palpatine/Sidious figures could be repurposed with updated head and new robes. Our penultimate group (there is one more bonus section to come) is for the Gaming Greats Black Series line. While many of these properties fit into the wider timeline, others are no longer canon. Our approach here was adjusted slightly away from looking at individual games and simply looking at the line as a whole. I permitted myself two picks as best figures released to date, two brand new figures I'd want to see, and a further two figures that we could make from existing parts. In terms of the best the Gaming Greats line has to offer, we could not look any further than the impressive Darth Malgus release from 2023, based on his appearance in the Old Republic game. Our second pick is Starkiller from The Force Unleashed, a figure that captures the likeness of actor Sam Witwer in character - either in the impressive original 2023 Hasbro Pulse Con Exclusive release, or in the Galaxy Collection single release from the same year. A figure that may end up being surpassed by itself when the Lord Starkiller figure finally arrives in 2026 While there are loads of Gaming characters and Troopers to choose from, I've tried to keep my 'Most Wanted' to some of the newer properties, which therefore are canon and also that I have played most recently. The first of these is to take a step closer to the full crew of the Mantis from the Jedi games with a figure of Greez Dritus. Our second pick is more of a personal connection I have to the divisive Star Wars Outlaws game that I played extensively last year, recovering from a previous surgery. I would therefore like to see a Kay Vess figure, along with Nix, join the Black Series. My tweak picks stick to the same two games. Up first is ND-5 from Outlaws, who feels like a figure that could be developed from the existing Commando Droid with a new, damaged chest piece, gunslinger belt and soft goods coat. I'd also like to expand Cal's crew again with Cere Junda. Cere could certainly use the Mara Jade body, including arms, with an overlaid soft plastic upper tunic and robes and a new head sculpt. Our original plan did not include figures from the Publishing Series, but as we moved through the journey and looked across my own personal collection, it was clear that we needed a slot for Expanded Universe or comic figures that sit outside the Gaming Greats series. To that end, this final set of choices covers all the releases that originate from the Star Wars Novels, comics, or the old Expanded Universe. Like the Gaming Greats, I've picked two favourites from those released so far, the first being Prince Xizor from Shadows of the Empire, an impressive alien who dominates on display. Alongside Xisor, my second choice is Doctor Aphra - the second release in her longer coat. While Aphra remains Canon rather than EU, the lack of a live-action or animated appearance makes her a perfect choice in this section. When we move to figures we'd like to see the choices are enormous, with a lot of characters only appearing in the written word rather than visually on a page. To make my choices, I've thought about both the stories I was invested in, and also the visual element of certain characters, which are easier to imagine translated into the Black Series. Our first choice is Darth Talon, a regular character cropping up on wishlists and very much one that would be in keeping with other EU Sith releases. The second choice for a brand new release is Nom Amor from the New Jedi Order. This book series was one I was heavily invested in at the time of release, and I'd love to see at least one Yuuzhan Vong represented in the Black Series. The final two choices of our entire journey are Publishing figures we think could be tweaked from existing releases. The first being Chewbacca as Snoova from Shadows of the Empire. The existing Chewier could be enhanced with fitted armour and given a new head with that flattop haircut and bionic eye piece. Our other figure took a while to decide upon, but considering her role in the EU and a lack of Imperial Remnant figures in Black Series, our final choice is Ysanne Isard, a relatively simple reworking of the female Imperial uniform but in deep red, and with a new head sculpt. Vote Now So now it's over to you... Between now and the 3rd of May, you can read our list and pick your favourites from the shortlist I have drawn up. You can also use the two free text options to record your personal most wanted figures and your current favourites. We will dissect the results and share the final list on May the 4th 2026. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports 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...

Hasbro has announced a brand new 1:1 scale premium animatronic action figure of Grogu from Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. The piece features over 250 animations and sounds, including toddling forward, waving, giggling, and 'using the Force'. Grogu will feature soft goods fabric robes, as well as coming with his new armour from the movie. You can order one of two versions of the Ultimate Grogu, the first with 'First Run' limited edition packaging, and a collector card will ship first in January 2027. The standard packaging release will follow in March 2027. The pricing on Ultimate Grogu sits at $599 / £599. PAWTUCKET, R.I.; 01. May 2026 – Hasbro, in collaboration with Disney Consumer Products, is unveiling Ultimate Grogu, a first-of-its-kind animatronic of the beloved Star Wars™ character, Grogu. The 1:1 scale premium animatronic Grogu is crafted for collectors, fans, and cosplayers, transforming the magic of Star Wars from screen to home. “Our goal with Ultimate Grogu was to make fans feel like he’s truly part of their world,” said Adam Biehl, Head of Disney Action Brands at Hasbro. “Our design and development team spent hours studying how the character came to life in The Mandalorian series, striving to capture his personality and movements in a way that honors what Lucasfilm delivered in entertainment. Powered by our long-standing collaboration with Disney Consumer Products, we’re launching the most life-like, interactive, and expressive Grogu character Hasbro has ever created.” The Ultimate Grogu product features built-in motors, sensors, and microphones to deliver over 250 animations and sounds. The animatronic boasts three different modes of play which include endearing movements like waving, giggling and even “toddling” forward, in ways that make him incredibly life-like. Ultimate Grogu features premium materials, painstakingly crafted into screen-accurate details, such as his soft skin face and rooted hair, soft fabric robe, chainmail, cross strap, satchel and beskar rondel armor inspired by the Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu film, only in theaters starting May 22, and the Disney+ series. Ultimate Grogu is available for pre-order now on Hasbro Pulse, Amazon, and Fan Channel retailers, with two pre-order options launching simultaneously. The first option with standard packaging will begin shipping in late March 2027. For fans looking to receive sooner, a limited run of First Edition quantities featuring special edition packaging and a collector card will ship in early January 2027. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports 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...