Hot Toys has spent the past weeks teasing plans for a range of Star Wars 1/6th scale action figures which pull inspiration from the Dark Side of the Force. Now, we have the first wave (via SFFGazette.com) and our expectations have been exceeded.
We start with the iconic Darth Revan, a character who originated in the beloved Knights of the Old Republic video game (we're still waiting on that remake...). Once a Jedi, he turned his back on the Order and became a Sith Lord, forming an Empire that waged war against the Jedi Order and the Galactic Republic.
This figure features a skillfully developed helmet and armour, a specially tailored hooded costume, two LED light-up Lightsabers powered by USB, and a display base.
Next up is another video game fan-favourite: Starkiller. As Darth Vader's Force-sensitive secret apprentice in the Legends canon, he's a character fans have been desperate to see return since Disney took charge of the franchise. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem we're getting the heroic version with Sam Witwer's likeness.
This figure does, however, feature a meticulously crafted helmet and armour, a specially tailored body suit, LED light-up Lightsabers powered by USB, and a display base.
Finally, there's someone (or something) we definitely didn't expect to see: BT-1, a.k.a. Beetee.
Introduced by Marvel Comics alongside Doctor Aphra, he joins her and the protocol droid 0-0-0 on destructive missions. The black metal-plated assassin droid is heavily armed with flamethrowers and heaps of other destructive weapons.
This amazing collectable figure is specially crafted with a meticulously crafted dome-shaped head and a highly detailed mechanical construction body with a retractable middle leg. It also comes with attachable weapons such as blaster cannons, missiles and rocket launchers.
We anticipate more Star Wars figures being revealed in the coming days, likely highlighting new takes on classic baddies such as Darth Vader, Darth Maul, and Emperor Palpatine. This franchise is always a big draw for Hot Toys collectors and this expansion of a Dark Side line has been welcomed by fans thus far.
Take a closer look at these newly revealed Darth Revan, Starkiller, and BT-1 figures in the Instagram posts below.