The KX Security Droid, from the Jedi: Survivor video game, was a late 2022 release in the Star Wars Black Series and part of the Gaming Greats series of releases. It was exclusive to Gamestop in the US and sold via the Fan Channel in the UK and other territories. The figure arrives in a plastic-free box with the figure depicted on the box front and confirmation of the contents on the side spine. The other angled side spine contains artwork that connects with the other Gaming Greats boxes for a wider montage.
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The KX Droid is of course the same K-2SO figure as released for Rogue One in 2016 and again in 2021. The figure has been tweaked slightly to incorporate the new components of the Imperial KX Security Droid we find in Jedi: Survivor via an updated torso section then incorporates two shaped sockets on the reverse to carry the powered backpack accessory. The figure is cast in a black plastic overall and this is much shinier than the original K-2SO release and also features a red shoulder piece, while the Imperial decal is retained on the left shoulder. Other paint apps include some red and grey trim at the shoulders and gunmetal silver around the joints. The KX Droid can be displayed without any of the accessories and this works just fine and is consistent with how we met these Droids originally in Jedi: Fallen Order.
The KX droid is a large figure, standing 7.5 inches (19cm) tall. The proportions are replicated as we see them on screen, with long legs and a wider stocky torso. There is clever incorporation of the figures' joints into the way the droid itself is articulated. This means we have a total of 15 points of articulation, losing the usual thigh swivel we see on other figures. These droid joints also vary from the usual joint operation with the elbows and knees also rotating as well as pivoting to create the bend. The figure is top-heavy, even more so with the backpack, so takes a bit of patience to get posed. All the joints work fine and are solid enough even though none feel ratcheted like we'd find on other figures.
The KX Droid is armed with an energy weapon that is fed from the backpack. On the figure, this is executed by way of a flexible red tube that incorporates two clips that slot over the right arm. This piping doesn't actually connect to the weapon itself, terminating at the second clip which fits on the droid's wrist. The melee weapon is a dark grey cast piece with a translucent blue effect wrapped around the end. It can be extended outwards by an inch or so by way of a telescopic function. The KX Droid can hold the weapon in either hand or in both and has sufficient articulation for some varied action poses either with a Cal Kestis figure or any one of the other Imperial enemies.
This is the first figure I’ve got in the plastic packaging that highlights one of the key issues with not being able to see what you are buying. My review figure turned out to have a defective arm that was only evident once opened and unpacked - I have ended up keeping him as I quite like the fact this looks like battle damage.
The KX Droid fits the Gaming Greats category really well, being both accurate to the game while also being relatively simple to develop from an existing figure with just a few tweaked parts. The Droid is imposing on display with two different looks with or without weaponry - they can also be Army Built if needed. Price wise their exclusive RRP of circa £28 is too high for what you are getting and for a relatively niche part of the Star Wars Universe - thankfully prices on this are dropping, so one to wait out a little like most of the Gaming Greats releases to date.
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