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“You were the chosen one! It was said that you would destroy the Sith, not join them! Bring balance to the Force, not leave it in darkness!" Playsets and diorama pieces have been part of the Star Wars action figure line as far back as the 70s and 80s with Kenner’s Death Star and Star Destroyer playsets, and more simplistic kits like the Cantina or the Droid Factory. In the Star Wars Black Series, these sorts of sets are harder due to the scale, but we have had a few releases across the line from some of the Environment stands for the Sequel Trilogy and Rogue One, to the Centrepiece line of posed figures scaled to the 6 inch figures. The best to date have been the Exclusives of Ben Kenobi’s hut with its table and working Leia hologram, to the larger Cantina, along with Pondo Baba and Dr Evazan. For SDCC 2025, Hasbro has gone bigger and bolder with a set celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Revenge of the Sith, and in particular, the iconic Battle on Mustafar between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker.  The set was released at SDCC 2025, with limited quantities available on Hasbro Pulse after the event and in a couple of batches, with stocks being shipped across late August to collectors. The packaging is a call back to some earlier, and larger SDCC exclusives like the Han Exogorth Set and the Starkiller Centrepiece, both from 2018. The box is enclosed in an outer sleeve and shaped with a square base and then an angled section in line with the window display within. The box is essentially devoid of any significant colouring and instead uses the matt black packaging with an inlaid foil image of Anakin vs Obi-Wan on Mustafar. There is a link to the colour coding of the mainline, with the deep orange assigned to Revenge of the Sith used on the Black Series logo and the other text on both this outer sleeve and on the inner packaging. The inner box is revealed by sliding the sleeve off to the side. This reveals the actual figures and diorama, posed behind a large window, in an inner tray with Mustafar lava fields backdrop. To one side of this inner box is a short piece of multi-lingual text, giving a brief overview of the duel on one of the side panels. The box is held closed with a number of circular clear stickers which need to be cut or carefully removed to release the large front flap, which opens hinged from the top of the box to give access to the content. The entire internal Mustafar card segment lifts out, and into this are fastened three individual plastic trays, each containing a part of the set. The first is the figures, the second is the base, and the third is the accessories, which are off to one side. Unlike other sets with a diorama backdrop in cardboard, there has been some thought that has gone into the way the internal parts are packed, and the contents can be removed with virtually no damage to the card diorama, with each of the plastic trays held in place through tabs and taped at the rear and not at the front. We start with the figures, and both Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin are new figures from the ground up, recreating their look from Mustafar, albeit without the inclusion of any soft goods outer robes that both men wear on their arrival, but not for their duel.  Obi-Wan is wearing the lighter, more traditional Jedi robes. The main tunic is a two part sleeve around the inner body, cast in beige with a sculpted cloth texture and folds. The lower skirt piece features a sculpted belt, painted in dark browns with silver and gold details. The upper tunic shows Kenobi’s inner robes at the neck with a darker set of robes beneath. The legs are a darker brown, similar to these upper inner robes, and the outfit concludes with a pair of red/brown knee-high boots. Considering the duel on the lava fields, the robes are presented clean with no weathering or wear, which would have been more interesting. Kenobi features a fitted head sculpt that is windblown and more unkempt than those we’ve seen before, specifically as seen during his fight with Anakin. The likeness is the best yet of Ewan McGregor with facial printing bringing out that realism, particularly in the yes and around Kenobi’s beard, A second head is also included. This is the neater version of the head and represents Obi-Wan before he arrives on Mustafar. This head is as good as the first, with the same level of detail and facial printing. This is the head that will come with the single release of Kenobi, leaving the ‘battle-worn’ head exclusive to this set.  Anakin Skywalker follows the same principle as Obi-Wan, but in a darker tone of robes. He includes a sculpted torso of black and brown robes, and over this a partial upper sleeve, with a lower skirt section, both in black colouring. The skirt includes Anakin’s belt in dark brown with silver details, with some similar silver detailing on Anakin’s right covered robotic hand, where his glove is strapped. The way Anakin is packed in the box does lead to the skirt arriving sticking out from the body. This can be resolved, but it takes a bit of gentle heat and some training to get it to sit back flat.  Anakin’s fitted head is his angry Mustafar Duel head, complete with ruffled hair piece and yellow facial printed Sith eyes. Other facial details include picking out Anakin’s scar over his right eye, as well as the usual mouth and eyebrow colourings. The likeness is again impressive.  The alternative Anakin head is taken from earlier in the movie, before his transition to Darth Vader. This uses the same facial printing tech but with naturally coloured eyes, but with the scar still in place. The likeness here is equally as impressive, and is the one you will get in the single release, leaving the ‘Sith’ head as exclusive to the box set. Comparing these new figures to the existing versions, you can see the improvements the Black Series has made over the last decade or so. The bodies are better proportioned, with a crisper finish to the outfits with them now being built from individual parts, rather than single pieces that are then painted. The new articulation format also removes all of the pins in the joints, adding a further aesthetic improvement compared to the original 2014 releases.  Vs the 2019 Archive Release (right) Vs the 2022 Archive Release (right) Use of new 2025 heads on original 2014 era bodies For those looking at the spare heads and the older bodies, I can confirm that the new heads will sit on the existing bodies as a small upgrade, but there is a difference in ball joint and socket sizing. That means the head ‘sits’ well enough, but does not lock into position. Even if you did widen the socket or shave down the peg, doing so will end up making them sit too low on the shorter neck pegs used on the original 2014 bodies.  Force gesture hands are few and far between in the Black Series, so we are spoiled to have one for each of Obi-Wan and Anakin included in the set. These are both left hands, swapping at the wrist and leaving the ball joint in the wrist rather than being a plug-in peg.  Each of our figures comes with their appropriate lightsaber. For Anakin, this is the well-used ‘Vader’ hilt cast in silver with black detailing on the fins. For Obi-Wan, this is a newer piece with a wider emitter and featuring a black ridged grip and some gold detail around the central shaft. Both saber hilts include a plug on the side that connects to a socket on each figure's hilt for a holstered look.  Both sabers come with a blue translucent blade, Anakin’s being slightly longer than Kenobi’s, and with a slightly slimmer and shaped clip where the blade connects to the hilt. As well as the standard blades, you also get six ‘swooshing’ blades to reflect blades in motion. There are three per figure, and each set comes with a different connecting socket; one for Obi-Wan’s hilt and one for Anakin’s. These are again cast in translucent blue and are as previously seen with Count Dooku and the newer ROTS Aayla Secura. They do have a weight issue, as the broader the ‘swoosh’, the heavier the blade becomes, which can cause some droop on the hilt, and for the larger piece, it can also start to drag down the arm joints.  There is a further effects piece to reflect the ‘clash’ of the two combatants' lightsabers. This is similar to the one we saw with Luke Skywalker and his Jedi Training Remote, but it is now in blue and has slots for two sabers to be connected. This allows you to recreate the pose seen on the box and is, for me, more impressive than the ‘Swoosh’ blades, particularly when hit with the right lighting to give it a glowing effect.  The environmental element of the set comes in four individual pieces, although these come assembled in the box. You do get a basic guidance sheet to confirm how to build if they ever come apart, which includes an illustration of the larger platform and how it connects to the lava base, and how the secondary part connects in at the side.  The main hover platform sits on its translucent orange and red lava base through four connecting posts. It is cast in hard plastic with a brown base colour and a painted upper platform in silver and grey. Further details include the two protruding slatted platforms, a couple of lumps of cooled lava slag, and a control vein that sits up on one side on two upprights and includes a rotating control level at the top.  There is then the secondary segment that is made up of a Mustafar Panning Droid which is technically a figure in its own right, complete with articulated arms that can rotate up and down on wide-set ratchets. The droid, like the platform, has a brown base colour with silver burnishing on the arms and on the flat top of the head.  This droid sits in its own lava stream via a socket on the underside and a hidden plug within the lava. The droid only goes in one way, and when engaged, the left-hand side manipulator arm section also slots into a shaped insert in the lava to hold it level.  The Panning Droid and its lava base are shaped to fit into the main diorama by way of a circular end to the lava flow that corresponds with a circular cutout under the main lava piece. This is not a secure fixing, but held in place by the weight of the larger piece. Of course, there is the option to place the droid anywhere you want around the main platform. With our platform assembled, we can now add in our figures of Anakin and Obi-Wan. They connect to the platform by plug-in pegs that are included in the accessory sleeve. There are 8 of these, but you only need 6 if you want to fill every hole on the platform with four sockets on the main platform and two on the Panning Droid. These foot pegs connect to one or both of the figures piece, securing them in place and also allowing for some more dynamic posing, such as having Anakin jumping from the Droid to the platform or Obi-Wan teetering on the side. Our figures are equipped with 19 points of pinless articulation. This includes the newer format legs without a thigh swivel, with Anakin and Obi-Wan having rotation at the knees, but also having a boot cut rotation built in. The upper arms include butterfly shoulders snugly away behind the tunic, allowing for a wide range of lightsaber positions, including two-handed and striking or defending positions. There is enough movement in the waist, and the dual joint neck helps with giving Kenobi and Skywalker some more expressions.  Bringing everything together is the beauty of this set, and very much what an environment piece is all about, creating a centre piece for your collection in recreating key scenes from the movies we love. There are loads of options for having our two figures face off on the Lava plains, and you can replicate plenty of them thanks to the figure articulation, supported by the stability of the solid platform and the included foot pegs.  The elephant in the room is the lack of any light-up options, something that was included with similar-sized Centrepiece releases. That would, of course, have added cost, and Hasbro have left sufficient room and cavities within the Lava pieces to add your own lighting options if you wish. All in all, this is one of the most impressive large-scale releases in the Black Series to date. The included figures are well executed and re-worked from scratch rather than recycling the two aging bodies from 2013. It is an almost perfect size for display, creating a centrepiece on a shelf without taking up a significant amount of room. It also opens up future potential for similar themed releases, with the Bespin Duel one already on its way later in 2025.  The box design will take up a lot of room for packaging collectors, and like a lot of the Black Series packaging is a magnet for fingerprints due to its matt finish.  At £104.99, you are paying around £55 for the base and the packaging, although both figures do have an increased level of accessories than normal. The two figures are incoming as single Galaxy Collection releases for those that are not interested in the larger Mustafar base, but those single releases will exclude the battleworn heads, Force Hands, and ‘Swoosh’ and ‘Clash’ lightsaber effects that remain exclusive to this set. K eep 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...

Hiya Toys has previewed two new exclusive Godzilla releases heading to the 2025 Wonder Festival in Shanghai. The figures are in the Stylist Series and include an Evolved Godzilla and a Shimo, both in a translucent finish and as seen in Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire. 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...

“This is ISB, this is a warrant search. This is your first and final warning. I need to see open hands and I need to see them now!" Several new and now iconic Imperial Troop types have been revealed across Rogue One in 2016 and then across the two prequel seasons of Andor. Among these are those outside the Stromtrooper legions and more grounded versions of the Imperial Forces, such as the Imperial Officer in riot gear from Andor Season 1 and now the ISB Tactical Agent from Season 2.  These armoured Tactical Agents were given a Star Wars Black Series release in the Summer of 2025, one of three Target (US) retailer exclusives that also included Dress Uniform Krennic and the Range Trooper  with Rocket launcher. Outside of the US, these were sold via the Fan Channel. Our ISB Agent is packed in the usual Black Series box, complete with orange/red highlight colouring assigned to Andor on the key text and on the side artwork. The Agent is number 17 in the Andor Galaxy Collection, with the side art connecting to that of Ceremonial Director Krennic in the wider montage.  The rear of the box doesn’t go into much detail in terms of Andor or the role the ISB Tactical Agents play, but does talk about their wider role in carrying out specialised field assignments. Behind the figure, the card insert is in the same matching orange/red finish, and embedded within this is a background image of an Imperial installation along with some TIE fighters in flight.  The ISB Agent is constructed in a style similar to that of Stormtroopers, with a black ridged undersuit making up the key joints and over this sit the armoured panels in a high gloss white. There is a lot of re-use on the figure, which is fine and in keeping with the way Imperial Armour is likely constructed in parts and is interchangeable within the Star Wars Canon. The main chest armour is from the Solo Mud Trooper figure, but now cast in white and featuring silver painted straps at the shoulders, and some black vent detail around the back where we have the embedded power and life support systems. When you look at the ISB Agents on screen during the raid to arrest Kleya, most are wearing a comms device on their chest armour, but this is not included on the figure. Instead, this figure is closest to those seen in the hospital scenes when Kleya goes to find Luthen Rael. The shoulder pauldrons appear to be those from a new Stormtrooper figure, although the upper arm - while similar - is slightly different around the elbow to accommodate the forearm piece, which is taken from the Patrol Troopers  (2018) from Solo, now with painted (not sculpted) straps to mimic the costume on screen. Under the chest armour is a softer rubber belt with gunmetal painted squares, followed by a further soft rubber skirt piece. This skirt features armoured white panels to protect the Agent's upper leg,s and these, and the compartment pouches above, are painted white on the black of the skirt, giving them a duller finish to the rest of the armoured panels. The re-use continues into the lower legs, which are also taken directly from the Patrol Troopers  from Solo. These are black trousers with strapped-on white shin armour and boots. While relatively accurate to the screen costume, the shaped knee piece is missing a side panel on both knees that would make them a 100% match.  Like the Imperial Officers from Season 1 of Andor created in the Black Series, Hasbro has obviously based the figure on a likeness, and you must assume this likeness is from the series and one of the uncredited actors, but not one of the key named ISB Agents of Gharial or Benzi. The figure likeness is rugged and stern-looking, overprinted with facial tech to give the hint of facial stubble and an intensity in the eyes.  The hair is cropped short, and the Agent is wearing a standard Imperial cap, cast in black with a central silver stud. Unlike the Andor Season 1 Dark Times Officer, the cap can now be removed from this figure, giving a couple of options for the figure on display. When a Trooper is not wearing a helmet or mask, the army-building options are reduced unless collectors are happy to have the same face across the ranks of their troops. To that end, Hasbro could have used facial plates - as seen on some Rebel Troopers - or included an extra head or two, but has chosen not to. Not to worry, for those wanting to build an ISB Tactica Squad, there are options if you keep reading to the end of this article.  The blaster rifle appears to be new to the line, and is as yet undesignated in any of the Star Wars source materials online - fan-created or official. It is a chunky blaster rifle, cast in black with a large amount of details down its entire length and across the two upper scope sections. There is no further painted detail, nor any ability to holster the weapon. Instead, it should fit in either hand, with both featuring a trigger finger to engage it in either left or right hand positions. The right is the better grip, a re-used hand from the Patrol Trooper, while the left hand is a wider grip and a stubbier finger gives less security when the rifle is held.  Articulation is 16 points in total, comparable to the line from circa 2018, when most of the parts were originally created. This means we also have visible pins at the knees, but they are double-jointed to allow kneeling positions with enough flexibility in the skirt to support these poses. There is less movement in the arms than in more modern Troopers, with no butterfly shoulders and only a 90-degree elbow. That being said, the rifle can still be held two-handed and raised to firing position with a good degree of realism.  The Black Series ISB Tactical Agent is a sensible choice for an exclusive, considering the limited role in the show and the heavy re-use of parts. That re-use is not particularly an issue, especially when the Imperials themselves would share components, and the parts used on the ISB Tactical armour are of that ‘Dark Times’ era and as also seen on the Solo Troopers from which most of the parts are taken. Accuracy to the onscreen costume is closest to the ISB Agents we see guarding the hospital rather than those doing the raid with Sergeant Gharial, who had heavily customised their gear. The generic likeness is good, but a named officer might have been preferred, as would an extra head or swap-out face plate, which would then encourage army-building.  All in all, a pleasing figure, expanding the background of the ISB and giving Dedra Meero some muscle behind her in a display setting. #FigureHacks So what of the army building possibilities using other heads from the Hasbro Black Series and beyond?  Well, I can confirm the ISB Tactical Agent uses what appears to be a very common neck peg compatible with plenty of other Black Series heads. If you go to the generic Imperials we've had to date, then you can swap out the heads for the other Andor Troopers from Season 1, such as the Ferrix Officer, although there is a skin tone variation here that will need painting. Using this head will also allow some configuration of armour, using the Mud Trooper helmet rather than the Imperial Officer cap - although the latter does still fit.  Going to other Imperial Troopers, the Death Squad Trooper from A New Hope is another perfect fit and again is also capable of wearing the cap. Outside of these, you are starting to work with named characters, and this might be a nice ‘off camera’ nod to perhaps seeing Migs Mayfeld as an ISB ‘sharpshooter’ or even a Clone Trooper head or too used? For those who want to keep it generic, you can look to other Hasbro lines. I went over and dug out my spare heads from the Marvel Legends Tracksuit Mafia figure from Hawkeye. While Marvel Legends are often visibly larger than the Black Series,  the heads from the Tracksuit Mafia do still fit and look in scale. The fit here is looser, and while the heads sit well enough, they will wobble and swing around.  I especially liked the balaclava head as a masked Tactical Agent, a tactic I can certainly see the ISB squads using.  The final head I dug out was a bit of fun based on its shouting expression. Again from Marvel Legends, the J. Jonah Jameson head is OK scale-wise, but the fit here is not compatible, so if you do want a shouting Jonah to lead your ISB squad, a bit of work is needed with the neck. He does, however, wear the cap particularly well. K eep 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...

Hiya Toys has unveiled their new Exquisite Basic release of Monster X from Godzilla: Final Wars (2004). The 8-inch-tall, fully articulated figure will include an alternative pair of hands. It is due for release in the 4th Quarter of 2026 in all territories apart from Japan. Directed by Kitamura Ryuhei, the director of Azumi, this is the 28th work in the Godzilla series. Godzilla: Final Wars (2004) tells the story of a three-way battle between superhumans with special abilities, the alien Xiliens from outer space, and Godzilla. The story takes place in the year 20XX. Due to frequent wars and the backlash of rapid scientific development, humanity has awakened numerous gigantic monsters. As the Earth Defense Force, composed of superhumans (mutants), fights against these creatures, the Xiliens descend from space. They claim to have come to eradicate the monsters and appear with a friendly demeanor—but their true purpose is to conquer Earth... This brand new EXQUISITE BASIC Series Monster X action figure faithfully recreates its iconic appearance from Godzilla: Final Wars (2004). Stands 21CM tall, its exposed skeletal structure emphasizes its role as the ultimate weapon, radiating an imposing sense of menace. With elongated proportions, a fearsome gaping maw, and alien-like clawed hands perfectly capture the terrifying detail of this "ultimate rival" is accurately captured with screen appearance details. Features highly articulated joints that allow for a wide range of dynamic poses, balancing aesthetics with posability. The deep red eyes and chilling skeletal textures details are meticulously painted. The tail built-in wires are flexible structure allowing natural posing for realistic, lifelike movement. An extra pair of interchangeable hands is included, enabling you to recreate even more intense battle scenes against Godzilla, experienceing the overwhelming relive the ultimate showdown! Release time: 2026Q4  *The Godzilla Figure is open for orders in global regions (excluding Japan). 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...

"It's not wise to upset a Wookiee.” Chewbacca’s first Star Wars Black Series release was back in 2014 as the line was in its relative infancy. Chewie was originally planned for the Orange Phase 1 packaging, but had to be held back for the Phase 2 Blue phase so his height could be displayed naturally in the box. Since then, every iteration of Chewbacca has been based on this original 2014 model, including those for the Sequel movies and for the Solo standalone movie. A New Hope Chewie has had a couple of releases since 2014, with a 2017 Anniversary release on Kenner inspired cardback, and then again in 2020 on an Archive series card. In 2025, it was announced that Chewbacca would be another original character getting a full new figure in the Galaxy Collection. Chewbacca was released in Wave 22 of the Galaxy Collection, alongside Han Solo  from A New Hope. Other figures in the wave included Ezra Bridger  and a Death Trooper  from Ahsoka, and a Gaming Greats release of Nightsister Merrin  from Jedi: Survivor. The A New Hope figures feature a deep orange headline colour against the black of the standard box. This orange is used on key text elements and the side artwork, which shows Chewie wielding his bowcaster. Chewbacca is number 11 in the series, connecting his artwork to that of Han Solo at number 10. This creates a neat run of Leia, Luke, Han, and Chewie in the collection for those putting together a collection of the side artwork.  The rear text doesn’t really reference Chewbacca’s role in the Rebellion or his relationship with Han, simply talking about him as a Legendary Wookiee Warrior. Chewie is set against a deep orange cardback that features an embedded image of the Millennium Falcon cockpit. This is the alternative co-pilot view, whereas the Han Solo figure had the pilot perspective.  In hand, it is immediately evident that while visually this looks similar to the original 2014 Chewbacca sculpt, this new version is a completely new figure, improving on both the looks and the proportions. The principles of design remain the same, with Chewie sculpted with a furred texture that then overlaps at the joints, hiding much of the articulation without heavily impeding it. The fur is cast in brown, and sections are then darkened with a deeper brown. This is predominantly done around the shoulders, the top of the chest, the top of the arms, and the top of the legs. The only exposed ‘skin’ is that of Chewbacca’s hands and feet, both picked out in a grey finish. Chewie’s bandoleer is a cast piece in a softer brown plastic, painted with silver compartments, straps, and fastenings.  Chewbacca’s head sculpt is more aligned to that of the costume from 1977 and takes away the open mouth Wookiee roaring sculpt of the older figure. This more neutral expression Chewie, is much more aligned to how we see him in the movie, with a wiser, more inquisitive look to him that relays his intelligence and not just his brute strength. The head is executed in the same way as the body, with sculpted fur and an overlapping neck section that sits over the top of the torso. The lips are parted slightly, showing a pink gum and white teeth beyond, with the mouth and eyes then picked out in further colour - possibly even printed tech to add some realism.  When you line up the new and old Chewie’s the differences are stark. The older figure was always criticised for being too tall, where as this new 2025 version is about half a head shorte, making Chewie more aligned and better proportioned when stood with Han or the others characters. Gone also is the wide stance of the original, with Chewbacca now able to be posed in a fully upright stance as played by Peter Mayhew in costume. The head, as mentioned, looses the angry snarl and is more accurate to Chewie and fits better into posed scenes. And the colouring is improved, and while similar to the 2014 and subsequent releases, this new figure looks more accurate to the on screen Wookiee costume.  vs 2014 release (right) The sole accessory is Chewbacca’s Bowcaster, a weapon that has been the bane of many collectors over the years with its two part construction and inability to stay connected. I am pleased to say that Hasbro have given us a full new weapon, but I am then saddened to report it is still supplied in two parts and the new connection is not significantly improved, with the Bowcaster remaining temperamental. The weapon now comes with its shoulder strap in a brown, flexible plastic finish. This allows the weapon to be shoulder slung when not in use. When you want to have Chewie wield the weapon, it will fit into either hand, although this takes a bit of maneuvering around the overlapping fur and around the rear stock of the weapon. Once in place, it holds well enough, apart from the forward bow piece, which will ping off at regular intervals at even the slightest knock. I can see many collectors gluing this into place.  The new Chewbacca has 17 points of pinless articulation, which is only one more than the original, but the 2025 version has some substantial upgrades. The first is in the addition of butterfly shoulders that are tucked behind the central sleeve of the chest, this expands the arm movement laterally, allowing the hands to be brought more together and therefore enabling some two handed Bowcaster positions. The head too is enhanced with the head set on a peg that is jointed top and bottom. A gap under the head sculpt allows the entire head piece to move around the gap section and gives a wider range of motion and expression than the original head, which was pretty much immobile.  The legs have lost the thigh swivel, and rotation is added at the knees to compensate. This, therefore, means the unsightly thigh gap is no longer an issue, while Chewbacca retains full leg movement, including walking and running poses. While the knees can bend beyond 90 degrees, the overhang of the torso fur does impede the hip joints, so Chewbacca can’t quite kneel, and will take a bit of tweaking to sit down for anyone who wants to try a scene in a Falcon cockpit mock-up or playing Dejarik Like the corresponding Han Solo from Wave 22, the new Chewbacca is a significant improvement for our collections. Chewie is now better proportioned alongside the other key characters of A New Hope, while also improved on the overall aesthetics and the articulation. For me, it is this articulation that makes the biggest difference, with the figure now able to be posed to mimic Mayhew’s performance. The Bowcaster is upgraded with the strap, which works well, but is let down by the ongoing engineering where the bow connects to the main weapon.  We now have five of the main six characters from A New Hope revisited and released, and Chewie looks particularly impressive lined up with Han or indeed alongside Luke, Leia and R2-D2. All we need now is for Hasbro to give Threepio his long-awaited update. eep 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...

"Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid" Han Solo, as seen in A New Hope, was one of the earliest Star Wars Black Series releases, released in 2013 as part of Wave 2 of the fledgling 6-inch series line. The figure would remain the definitive version of Han with a re-release in 2017 on a Kenner-inspired cardback, and a further tweak in 2021 with facial print tech applied to the old sculpt as part of the Power of the Force 2 celebratory wave. Some 12 years after the original figure, Hasbro have now returned to Han’s first appearance in the saga and done a full new update to our favourite smuggler.  The new Han Solo is part of Wave 22 of the Galaxy Collection, a wave that also featured his faithful Wookiee co-pilot Chewbacca, who has also been sculpted as a brand new figure. The wave also included both Ezra Bridger  and a Death Trooper  from Ahsoka, and was rounded out by a Gaming Greats release of Nightsister Merrin  from Jedi: Survivor. Han is packed into A New Hope themed box using a deep orange accent colour across the main text elements and the side art. He is number 10 in the Galaxy Collection for A New Hope, connecting into the 2024 updates of Princess Leia  (08) and Luke Skywalker  (09), which now creates a nice block within the wider side montage of the foursome.  The back of Han’s box positions him as the Captain of the Millennium Falcon, and how he comes to believe in the cause of the Rebellion and joins both Leia and Luke in the fight against the Empire. Han is packed in an inner tray and against a coloured card back that uses the same deep orange colour as the main artwork, within this is an embedded image of the Millennium Falcon cockpit.  Han is as seen through the majority of A New Hope, wearing his scruffy off-white open collar vest over which sits his black jacket, which, on the figure, is cast as an individual rubbery plastic piece, as it was in 2013. The trousers, cast in blue, feature the red Correllion bloodstripe down each side and tuck into a pair of gloss black boots. A simple black belt is sculpted at the top of the trousers, painted with a silver buckle, and over this sits Han’s larger gunslinger belt. Like the jacket, this is an individual, softer plastic piece that is fastened around Han’s waist and also around his right thigh. The brown plastic of the belt is accentuated with a bright silver buckle and silver rivets, with further components around the belt picked out in black and silver.  Harrison Ford is a difficult likeness to capture, particularly when Hasbro are working off original film footage and not direct scans of the actor as he was in 1977. To that end, and like Mark Hamill, the Black Series releases of Han have been hit and miss to date, with the Bespin and Endor releases being the top picks to date for Empire and Return of the Jedi, respectively. This new 2025 Han provides a 1977 A New Hope Han Sculpt that is on par with these later likenesses, if not surpasses them in terms of how much like a younger Harrison Ford they have got.  The face is rounder than the original ANH sculpt, giving it a more youthful look, and it is perfectly printed using the facial print tech to add the additional realism that is now standard to the Black Series figures. The hair too is a good match to A New Hope, with plenty of depth to the sculpt and a paint app that uses two tones of brown to enhance the realism further.  vs the 2021 POTF2 re-release of the original 2013 Han Solo (right) There is no re-use from the 2014 model  at all, even the vest and gunslinger belts, which look very similar to the originals, have been resculpted and recast. While the older release was impressive at the time and when a 6-inch line was a novelty, comparing the new and old figures side by side shows the strides forward the line has made and the improvements on this newest figure. These include a more realistic build for Solo, where the older figure was a bit too gangly. Han has a single accessory, his DL-44 Heavy Blaster. This is slightly smaller than the original, but with the same level of detail worked into the texture of the grip, the body of the weapon, and the upper sights. Sadly, it does lack any paint apps. And considering the older figure did manage a painted brown grip, silver barrel, and gunmetal finish, this feels like a step backward. While Han is shown as right handed, we have been given trigger finger hands on both left and right, allowing Han to shoot ambidexterously. When not in use, the blaster can be holstered and secured in place with the flexible strap that comes over the grip and connects into a socket to create a seal.  It is also worth noting here as well that the original release also came with a Stormtrooper utility belt and blaster to recreate the scenes on the Death Star. While I am sure these parts will still work from the original release, Hasbro has now glued the gunslinger belt in place and made the thigh strap tighter so the ability to swap these out easily is gone.  Han has 17 points of articulation, all of which are pinless. He includes the new leg configuration with the thigh swivel removed, and rotation added at the knees. That means the legs work on just three joints each, not four, but with no immediate lack of movement and removing that issue a lot of figures had with variant paint tones from upper thigh to lower thigh. Han can kneel, and sit, and is fully stable on his ratcheted ankles - although these are less robust than some we’ve seen recently. The upper body has no torso joint and relies instead on a ball joint at the waist. This means we lose ab-crunch posing, but again, we gain aesthetically with no visible cut in the torso. The arms include butterfly shoulders tucked away under the outer jacket, giving Han a full range of arm motion to gesture or wield his blaster. The head is dual-jointed at the neck base and where it connects to the head. Again, this removes the need for a central visible joint, while also allowing the neck to be cast in the same flesh colour as the head. It also has a wider range of motion, particularly able to mimic Ford’s iconic smug look with his head cocked to the side.  Wave 22 as a whole is pretty much one of the strongest waves to date in the Galaxy Collection, and Han Solo is a large part of this with a very impressive re-working of the character using the more modern engineering, articulation and decor we are now used to. The release is not quite perfect, but it comes close, being let down solely by a lack of decor on the blaster.  The step forward compared to the original release is significant, giving us a definitive A New Hope Solo to sit alongside a new Chewie - and the two together are amazing. It also means Han and Chewie can now team up with the 2024 releases of Luke, Leia and R2-D2. We are now just waiting on poor Threepio to have his modern upgrade. K eep 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...

A pair of new Star Wars Black Series Holiday Edition figures for Christmas 2025 have now been officially announced by Hasbro after an early leak courtesy of a Walmart US listing. The new figures include a Holiday Edition Stormtrooper with Reindeer decor including a pair of Reindeer antlers, red nose, and ribbon around his neck. The Stormtrooper comes with a blaster and two Porgs, one blue and one white. The second release is a Holiday Edition Astromech Santa Claus, using the newer R2-D2 body and including the rocket boosters as seen on the recent Revenge of the Sith release. The Holiday Astromech will also come with a pair of tools - one being a candy cane - and a hat featuring Santa's beard. The set also includes Grogu in a red and white Santa outfit. The formal announcement from the Hasbro PR team confirms these are going to be sold via Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers, with an Autumn 2025 release. We've added the pair to our comprehensive Star Wars Black Series Collector Database STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES STORMTROOPER (HOLIDAY EDITION) (HASBRO | Ages 4 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99| Available Fall 2025 on Hasbro Pulse and at participating retailers) STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES includes 6-inch action figures, vehicles, and roleplay items from the 40-plus-year legacy of the STAR WARS galaxy, letting fans create galactic scenes with a faithfulness to STAR WARS comic books, movies, series, and more. This STAR WARS Hasbro action figure is detailed to look like a festive stormtrooper with reindeer deco and soft goods antlers. Display the figure in your office or on your desk with the included blaster accessory and pose out the porgs with matching reindeer deco. With exquisite features and decoration, THE BLACK SERIES embodies the quality and realism that STAR WARS devotees love (additional products each sold separately, subject to availability).   STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES ASTROMECH DROID (HOLIDAY EDITION) (HASBRO | Ages 4 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99| Available Fall 2025 on Hasbro Pulse and at participating retailers) STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES includes 6-inch action figures, vehicles, and roleplay items from the 40-plus-year legacy of the STAR WARS Galaxy, letting fans create galactic scenes with a faithfulness to STAR WARS comic books, movies, series, and more. This STAR WARS Hasbro action figure is detailed to look like a festive astromech droid with red and green deco, plus a soft goods Santa hat. Display the figure in your office or on your desk with the included accessories: a candy cane, 3 droid tools, 2 jet thrusters, and 2 flame FX and pose out Grogu -- dressed up in a Santa suit. With exquisite features and decoration, THE BLACK SERIES embodies the quality and realism that STAR WARS devotees love (additional products each sold separately, subject to availability). 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 have announced a new Universal Monsters set, celebrating 90 years of classic horror. The Bride of Frankenstein 2-Pack brings together Frankenstein's monster alongside his bride, with both figures featuring alternative heads and hands, The set is exclusive to the NECA Store and limited to just 2000 pieces. It will ship in early 2026 in time for Valentine's Day 2026. We've added the pair to our extensive NECA Collector Database "We belong dead..." Celebrate 90 years of classic horror and doomed romance with this haunting tribute to the classic Universal Monsters film, The Bride of Frankenstein! NECA proudly presents The Monster and His Bride, a commemorative action figure 2-pack that brings Frankenstein’s Monster and his Bride together in one electrifying collector’s set. When the Monster meets his true love and finds that his feelings are unrequited, he flips the switch that implodes the castle—ending their tragic love story before it even begins. These screen-accurate, 7-inch scale figures include multiple interchangeable heads and hands, and a soft goods robe for the Bride. Bring home this infamous couple, together at last in limited-edition window box packaging with slipcover. 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 are set to release another Batmobile in their DC Multiverse line, The DC Rebirth version measures 23 inches long and includes a button activated opening canopy to access the cockpit. To give your Batmobile a driver, McFarlane are also releasing a new DC Rebirth Batman complete with unmasked Bruce Wayne head, alternative hands, batarang, grapple launcher, and a soft goods cape ensuring it fits snugly into the Batmobile cockpit. Both the Batmobile and the Batman figure are Gold Label releases and are exclusive to the McFarlane Store. They opened pre-order as of the 29th of August 2025 with a November 2025 release date for both items. We've added both of them to our extensive McFarlane Collector Database Someone is targeting Batman's allies in Gotham, young and untested heroes who model themselves after the Dark Knight but don't yet have his training or resources. With the help of Batwoman, the Caped Crusader recruits these young vigilantes, training them to be a team worthy of Gotham's biggest threats. Red Robin, Spoiler, Orphan and Clayface are the first heroes to get recruited. But can a team inspired by Batman and trained by Batwoman take on an entire anti-vigilante army? Or will Batman's vision of a team of Bat-Heroes go down in Flames? A playboy billionaire by day, Bruce Wayne's double life affords him the comfort of a life without financial worry, a loyal butler-turned-guardian and the perfect base of operations in the ancient network of caves beneath his family's sprawling estate. By night, however, he sheds all pretense, dons his iconic scalloped cape and pointed cowl and takes to the shadowy streets, skies and rooftops of Gotham City. 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...

At Fan Expo in Toronto on the 23rd of August, Hasbro held a short combined panel with reveals for both Marvel Legends and Star Wars.  In the Marvel Legends section, there was a look at the Wolverine roleplay mask and the Maximum Series Deadpool. The new reveals included a Retro Carded Mysterio from the 1990s animated series. Includes removable helmet. This is a Walmart Collector Con Exclusive, while the UK and other territories should have availability via the Fan Channel The pre-order will start later into the Autumn. MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES MARVEL'S MYSTERIO (HASBRO | Ages 4 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $35.99 CAD / $24.99 USD| Pre-order on October 9 at 10AM ET on Walmart.com ; available Fall 2025) Special effects artist Quentin Beck becomes the famous villain Mysterio, using mind-bending illusions to simulate mystic powers and commit crimes. Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with Hasbro Marvel Legends Marvel's Mysterio figure! This collectible 6-inch scale Marvel figure is detailed to look like the character from the Spider-Man: The Animated Series cartoon. The figure is fully articulated with premium design and poseable head, arms, and legs. This set comes with 6 accessories, including an unmasked alternate head, alternate hands, and visual FX pieces. Hasbro Marvel action figures' 6-inch scale make them great for posing and displaying in fans' collections. Reimagine animation-inspired scenes on your shelf with Marvel Legends action figures and Marvel collectibles (each sold separately, subject to availability). There will then be a Deluxe release of Strong Guy with two head sculpts, extra hands, and a bending weights accessory. The figure is a Fan Channel & Amazon exclusive; it opens for pre-order next week. We've added Mysterio and Strong Guy to our Marvel Legends Collector Database MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES X-FACTOR STRONG GUY (HASBRO | Ages 4 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $55.99 CAD / $39.99 USD| Pre-order on August 26 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and at participating retailers; available Fall 2025) Guido Carosella joins X-Factor, the government-sponsored mutant task force, as Strong Guy ( because every super-group has a strong gu y). Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with Hasbro Marvel Legends Strong Guy X-Factor figure! This collectible 6-inch scale Marvel figure is detailed to look like the character from Marvel's X-Factor and X-Men comics. The action figure is fully articulated with premium design and poseable head, arms, and legs. This action figure set comes with 7 accessories, including alternate head, 3 alternate hands, barbell, and 2 weights. Hasbro Marvel action figures' 6-inch scale make them great for posing and displaying in fans' collections. Pose Strong Guy deadlifting and reimagine X-Factor and X-Men comics-inspired scenes on your shelf with Marvel Legends action figures and Marvel collectibles (each sold separately, subject to availability). Moving to Star Wars, and they kicked straight off with the Black Series reveals of Revenge of the Sith Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi. These are stripped-back versions of those included with the SDCC 2025 Battle on Mustafar set - coming only with their lightsabers and no extra head, hands, and effect pieces. STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES OBI-WAN KENOBI (HASBRO | Ages 4 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $35.99 CAD / $24.99 USD| Pre-order on August 26 at 1 PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and at participating retailers; available Fall 2025) Obi-Wan is forced to battle his friend Anakin Skywalker in a devastating Lightsaber™ duel after Anakin turns to the dark side. STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES includes 6-inch action figures, vehicles, and roleplay items from the 40-plus-year legacy of the STAR WARS Galaxy, letting fans create galactic scenes with a faithfulness to STAR WARS comic books, movies, series, and more. This STAR WARS Hasbro action figure is detailed to look like Obi-Wan Kenobi from STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE SITH . The action figure features a poseable head, arms, and legs so fans can create dynamic poses for display. Comes with his signature Lightsaber™. With exquisite features and decoration, THE BLACK SERIES embodies the quality and realism that STAR WARS devotees love (additional products each sold separately, subject to availability). Obi-Wan and Anakin are co n firmed as the final two figures in Wave 23 alongside Qimir, the Sandtrooper, and Lieutenant Galle. They will sit in the Revenge of the Sith Galaxy Collection with Kenobi as 04 and Anakin at 05. These will be open for pre-order next week. STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES ANAKIN SKYWALKER (HASBRO | Ages 4 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $35.99 CAD / $24.99 USD| Pre-order on August 26 at 1 PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and at participating retailers; available Fall 2025) Anakin Skywalker -- now Darth Vader -- turns to the dark side and battles Obi-Wan Kenobi in a lightsaber duel. STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES includes 6-inch action figures, vehicles, and roleplay items from the 40-plus-year legacy of the STAR WARS Galaxy, letting fans create galactic scenes with a faithfulness to Star Wars comic books, movies, series, and more. This STAR WARS Hasbro action figure is detailed to look like Anakin Skywalker from STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE SITH . The action figure features a poseable head, arms, and legs so fans can create dynamic poses for display. Comes with his signature Lightsaber™. With exquisite features and decoration, THE BLACK SERIES embodies the quality and realism that STAR WARS devotees love (additional products each sold separately, subject to availability). The presentation then moved to roleplay and a look at some of the recent releases, and then the announcement of a new Shore Trooper roleplay helmet from Andor. Like the other reveals, this also opens for pre-order next week. We've added them to our Star Wars Black Series Collector Database STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES SHORETROOPER ELECTRONIC HELMET (HASBRO | Ages 14 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $139.99 CAD / $109.99 USD| Pre-order on August 26 at 1 PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and at participating retailers; available Fall 2026) Reimagine iconic scenes from in the STAR WARS saga – and create your own – with STAR WARS helmet and Lightsaber™ adult roleplay items! This helmet is detailed to look like a shoretrooper’s helmet from the STAR WARS: ANDOR live-action series on Disney+ – an impressive addition to any STAR WARS fan’s collection or adult costume Press the button on the side of the helmet to sound like a shoretrooper. Includes interior band for an adjustable fit for most head sizes. Requires 3x 1.5v AAA alkaline batteries (not included). Look for other premium THE BLACK SERIES roleplay items such as Force FX Elite Lightsabers™ (sold separately, subject to availability). There were no Vintage Collection reveals as such, but another full look at the presentation video for the HasLab Clone Gunship and quite a bit of additional info in the presentation from the Hasbro design team. 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...

Boss Fight Studios have opened up pre-orders for a new 1/12 series of Hellboy comic book figures. The first wave includes Hellboy from Box Full of Evil, Gruagach from The Wild Hunt, and Lobster Johnson from The Iron Prometheus. Each figure comes with a weapon, three in the case of Lobster Johnson, as well as some extra hands and character/story appropriate accessories and props , including the Blood Queen Box and Blood Chalice. Lobster Johnson also features an extra head, allowing him to be displayed with or without his gasmask. These Hellboy releases are general releases and due to release in the 3rd quarter of 2026. Mike Mignola’s Hellboy Universe comes to life in collectible figure form like never before! Inspired by the beloved comics that have been known the world over for 30 years! Beautifully stylized 1/12th scale sculpts, extensive articulation and story-specific accessories make every one of these figures a collectible masterpiece. The World’s Greatest Paranormal Investigator has to chase down the stolen prison of the minor demon Ualac, who is wanted by the villainous Igor Bromhead for his own purposes. Hellboy from the “Box Full of Evil” story has 27 points of articulation and includes pistol, holster, hand of glory and alternate hands. The embittered changeling Gruagach wants to enact his revenge against Hellboy, and to do that, he’ll start a brutal war with dire consequences. Gruagach from “The Wild Hunt” story has 26 points of articulation, mallet, blood chalice with lid, hinged Blood Queen box, and alternate hands. In the New York of 1937, the Lobster must stop both German Agents and a dangerous cult from gaining possession of a powerful invention. Lobster Johnson from “The Iron Prometheus” story has 24 points of articulation and includes alternate gas mask head, two pistols, holster, machine gun, Memnan Saa amulet and alternate hands. 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...

Mezco's 5Points Batman 1989 Series 2 set is now open for pre-ordering. It features individual carded figures of Batman, the Joker, and Joker Goon. Each figure comes with alternative heads, arms, and appropriate accessories. The set is due for release between March and May 2026. "Wait ’til they get a load of me." 5 Points Batman (1989): Series 2 levels up your Batman collection with all-new features, added parts, and movie-accurate details straight from Tim Burton’s genre-defining superhero film. Each figure comes packed with interchangeable heads, arms, and accessories, giving you two figures in one and more ways to recreate the film’s most unforgettable moments. Series 2 introduces a brand-new feature for the Joker based on the classic film merch: an alternate portrait that reveals his trademark white clown face when exposed to cold water — a chilling transformation pulled right from the film’s unforgettable reveal. Each figure comes individually packaged on a retro-style blister card, perfect for both play and display. 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...