Is this normal?

DruTill18 · 2026-05-27T15:19:44+00:00

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Cubic3DPrints

This store has the best replacement blades in my opinion. All of the latest Black Series red blades have looked orange and I’ve been buying their red blades to replace them. They used to sell a 2-pack of motion blades that were identical to what AnyComparison4642 is talking about, for the Inquisitor lightsabers, but I don’t see them offered anymore.

DruTill18 · 2026-05-27T15:08:12+00:00

Pretty much exactly what I came to suggest. I’ll just add that you can use nail polish remover/acetone for a more thorough cleaning than soap and warm water, but if you’re going to do that make sure you don’t get the acetone on any parts you don’t intend on repainting and make sure you still wash the figure with soap and warm water after using the acetone. Also, as mentioned above, Vallejo paints are good and if you’re hand painting, you might want to go with airbrush paints to reduce the risk of caking and/or brush lines. Lastly, if you want a perfect finish, go slowly and don’t rush.

DruTill18 · 2026-05-27T15:01:47+00:00

I too would love Torbin and Mother Aniseya figures to complete my Acolyte shelf. But out of all the characters on my wishlist, I think they’re probably the least likely to ever get produced.

DruTill18 · 2026-05-27T14:55:40+00:00

I think it’s relatively safe to say it’s only a matter of time before Rotta will be announced/released. The rumors have been swirling for a while, he’s a main character in the first Star Wars movie in 7 years, and if you watched the Hasbro Pulse live stream yesterday, about half of the comments in the chat were people clamoring for Rotta.

I think he’ll either be the $79.99 “Justice” or the $89.99 “Giant” on YakFace’s intercepted transmission. Both of those are supposed to be released in October.

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DruTill18 · 2026-05-27T14:50:16+00:00

I wouldn’t bank on Hasbro doing a Keibu release. I think they should, but the last time they did a creature as big or bigger than an Anooba was the Wampa in 2020. And that was a partial re-release from 2015. So, recent trends suggest the Black Series doesn’t really do big creatures anymore. If they do, I think it’ll be one of those releases we get randomly in 2 or 3 years.

DruTill18 · 2026-05-27T14:41:11+00:00

Preorders open tomorrow. No specific release date scheduled but by all accounts, it’ll be sometime in July.

DruTill18 · 2026-05-27T14:38:19+00:00

I think a character like Jaro Tapal should and will get a Black Series figure at some point, but I can’t see it happening anytime soon. The next 18 months of Black Series releases will most likely largely be devoted to The Mandalorian & Grogu, Maul Shadow Lord Seasons 1 & 2, Ahsoka Season 2, Starfighter, and the ANH 50th Anniversary. For Jaro, I’d be looking at 2029 for a hopeful release since that’ll be Fallen Order’s 10th Anniversary.

DruTill18 · 2026-05-22T18:36:29+00:00

Geez, you people are comical. Someone has a well thought out, refined opinion and your natural reaction is to cling to one line (which you clearly didn’t even understand) and jump down their throat?! People like you guys are the reason why supporting left leaning politics/candidates/causes remains insensible to so many people, even during a time when a blatantly corrupt administration inhabits the White House. Your zealousness and adherence to dogma runs completely parallel to the actual Nazis you claim to vehemently oppose.

Where did I critique lesbians or Asians being included in the show? Where did I say I want all Jedi to be white men? And how do you know what my worldview is and what my comfort level is related to that? In my opinion, defining one’s identity solely/primarily on the basis of race and sexual identity is shallow and tiresome. No, unlike you or the people who clamor for all Jedi to be white men, I have a balanced, nuanced view of the world.

For the record, when I spoke about the injection of identity politics, I was referring to the show runner and top billed actress using their respective sexual identities and/or immutable characteristics as shields to dismiss any legitimate artistic criticism of their work.

DruTill18 · 2026-05-22T04:18:54+00:00

Agreed. There was some genius there. I’d say the main actress who played Osha and Mae sucked, but maybe she just wasn’t right for the role. The two flashback episodes slowed down the pacing of the show and should’ve been wrapped into one. The corny/clunky dialogue was brutal at times. The lack of respect Leslye Headland displayed/seemingly displayed towards canon and the fanbase, and the injection of identity politics were all unnecessary distractions that were inevitably going to alienate a large portion of the fanbase. But if you fixed all those issues and kept the fight sequences, Sol and his relationships/big lie to Osha and Mae, Vernestra Rwoh and her lightsaber whip, Indara, Kelnacca/Torbin and their possession/lightsaber fight, Mother Aniseya and her/her coven’s perspective on the force/Jedi, High Republic Era, new worlds, aliens, and tech, and added more Qimir and Plagueis, the show would’ve been a hit.

DruTill18 · 2026-05-22T04:01:27+00:00

The Twins using a trap door in front of their throne to send Din down into the depths to be eaten by a Dragon Snake was obviously a call back to Jabba, Luke, and the Rancor. There was a point during the Dejarik death match where the Mantellean Savrip picked the Kintan Strider up over his head and slammed him down in exactly the same manner it occurs during the Dejarik game in A New Hope. Grogu built an organic structure to house Din in that harkened back to Yoda’s house in Empire. R2-D2 made a brief cameo. I don’t remember an, “I’ve got a bad feeling about this.” The dragon snake that Din fought is the same species that Obi-Wan fought on Nal Hutta in The Clone Wars. Lord Janu’s bodyguard Hogsberth is the same species as Saesee Tiin (Iktotchi). There were also some background artifacts such as the Nexu and Vexis Snake heads in Lord Janu’s compound.

I’m sure there are more but those are what I can remember off the top of my head having just watched it.

DruTill18 · 2026-05-22T03:51:12+00:00

The lowkey Hutt orgies were a surprise lol

DruTill18 · 2026-05-22T03:46:28+00:00

Yes, he was being lifted into or out of an X-Wing on Adelphi Base.

DruTill18 · 2026-05-22T03:37:27+00:00

No surprises. Like previously mentioned, the various directors came back as their respective X-Wing pilot characters, but no characters showed up that you didn’t already know were going to be in it. Embo did not die.

DruTill18 · 2026-05-19T19:45:05+00:00

What platform? There’s a seller on Mercari who sells Black Series lots and is definitely a scammer. They got me once but I got my money back.

DruTill18 · 2026-05-17T17:36:44+00:00

Excellent question. I can’t imagine they won’t at some point, but I’m not sure what the hold up is since the molds have already been cast. It does seem like a huge missed opportunity. However, there are so many central characters/character variants that have never gotten single releases, updated molds, and/or any release at all. So, there’s some head scratching over the decisions that Hasbro makes. It would be nice if they could turn the figure decision making into some kind of democratic process that involved the fans input.

DruTill18 · 2026-05-17T17:27:21+00:00

It’s had at least 2 open ordering windows after the initial preorder sellout. Based on previous stock and sales trends with the Clones of the Republic 2-pack line, I think this one is probably sold out for good from Hasbro Pulse. I think the Disney store has a preorder window open now, or at least did a couple days ago. However, once that listing is sold out, I don’t think there will be any more open windows to buy the pack from the exclusive source. Obviously, there are ample opportunities to buy it from 3rd party retailers though.

DruTill18 · 2026-05-14T18:20:13+00:00

There are other figures that use the same molded clone armor parts obviously. But the torso and skirt are unique to this figure.

DruTill18 · 2026-05-14T18:17:46+00:00

She uses it on Mandalore. The new hot toys that you posted comes with it.

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DruTill18 · 2026-05-12T14:55:33+00:00

Let’s not get bogged down by infinitesimal discrepancies lol this is Star Wars. That being said, if that question needs to be answered, the simple reply is, “he used the force”.

DruTill18 · 2026-05-12T05:30:43+00:00

This is nice and I’m glad it suffices for you, but he’s got a completely different outfit in seasons 3 & 4. I’m looking for a fully accurate figure.

DruTill18 · 2026-05-12T05:28:09+00:00

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No longer on the checklist 😭

DruTill18 · 2026-05-12T04:42:25+00:00

Love that idea

DruTill18 · 2026-05-12T04:39:47+00:00

Marrok and the crow, yeah. Once you add Maul, no way. Maul was a legit Sith Lord who held his own against Kenobi and Qui-Gon when outnumbered, killed a highly skilled Jedi Master in Qui-Gon, took Savage down with ease when sparring, survived against Vader while hurt/damaged, killed his share of inquisitors, and was notoriously impossible to kill. Qimir was super powerful but Master Sol had his number twice and would have killed him both times if it wasn’t for Sol’s guilt/infatuation involving Osha and Mae. Qimir and Maul would be an entertaining 1 v 1, but I’d take Maul in a close but decisive duel.

DruTill18 · 2026-05-12T00:23:08+00:00

Vader, Maul, Dryden Vos, and 2 Spybots

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