Scorch is the 4th and final member of Delta Squad to be released in the Star Wars Black Series, following the release of Boss, Fixer and Sev in 2022. Scorch is a Gaming Greats release and therefore exclusive to Gamestop in the US and the Fan Channel here in the UK. Scorch was a March 2023 release. He is number #18 in the Galaxy Collection Gaming Greats Series.
Scorch is the only member of Delta Squad to come in the new plastic-free packaging which will probably frustrate ‘in box’ collectors looking to display the full squad. The new packaging uses artwork to depict the figures with a neutral image of the figure now sitting on the left-hand spine. All the other design features remain the same including the angled side and connective artwork.
Scorch uses the Republic Commando body that was first established for the Bad Batch characters of Hunter and Crosshair - even to the point there remains an empty slot on the figure's left wrist piece where Hunter’s knife would sit. This body is OK but still looks and feels a bit too slim vs the RC’s we see in the game. Scorch is bulked out a little with the addition of a dual canister accessory strapped to his right thigh. The backpack is also updated for Scorch and features two large upright barrels. These are part of the sculpt and not just stuck onto the existing Commando backpack.
Paintwork is great, with Hasbro getting pretty proficient now with Clone armour and in particular the addition of colour but in a way that still looks battlefield applied with rougher edges as well as chips and scratches. Scorch also features some rudimentary weathering with the addition of brown ‘dirt’ splashes on the torso. As is usually the case, the back of the figure is devoid of weathering and looks too clean.
Scorch is armed with a DC-17m configured with anti-armour grenade attachment. Unlike a lot of Black Series blasters, the gun has paint apps with grey details around the grenade launcher and a white trim on the top above the grip. It fits into Scorch’s right hand snugly, with the left hand able to cup the barrel for two-handed poses.
Articulation works well enough allowing Scorch to get into a few action poses including kneeling. The shoulder armour is a flexible piece sitting above the joint, so doesn’t restrict arm movement at all.
Out of the four Republic Commando’s releases, Scorch is probably my favourite due to the colouring, weathering, character-specific backpack and weaponry, and the bulkier look this gives him. The exclusivity will be a downside but the other RC’s have been fairly easy to secure initially - although I wouldn't delay as the other three RC’s have seen secondary price rises once their stock has sold through in stores.
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