As Skeleton Crew draws to a close we take a look at the characters we might expect to see in future waves of Star Wars Black Series figures from Hasbro. At the time of writing this article covers episodes 1-7 so it doesn't include any spoilers for the episode 8 finale. However, we will update this in due course.
The first wave of Skeleton Crew figures gave us Captain Brutus as a key protagonist and the mysterious Jod Na Nawood alongside the main characters of Wim, Neel, Fern and KB and while these were subtitled with 'At Attin' initially indicating further variants, there are no real other costumes for them to warrant any of them with a future release.
Pirates have been a key theme across the season and with Pirate Captain Brutus already realised as a 6-inch release it is realistic to think we might see more of his crew in the future.
The three most likely for this are the trio of Gunthar, Vane, and Pax who crop up regularly in the Pirate crew scenes but who also featured in early promotional prop displays at D23 last year - meaning their costume details would have been available to Hasbro to begin figure development. Vane also had a role in The Mandalorian giving his character a wider role in the New Republic era and he could happily sit either as a Skeleton Crew or Mandalorian release.
The outside choice for a pirate release is that of Benjar Pranic as voiced by Alfred Molina. This would introduce the Ishi Tib species to the Black Series allowing for some potential re-use in the future.
I would also expect a Captain Silvo release - maybe as an exclusive - to re-use some of the Jod Na Nawood figure but to put him in his full pirate gear including helmet and ammo bandoleer.
But outside of our pirate crew, has Skeleton Crew provided us with any other potential figure fodder?
Considering how much Hasbro likes New Republic-era droids, then the Safety Droids of At Attin might feel like a no-brainer with the potential for some level of Army Building, although the recent clearance prices on HK-87 and the Republic Security Droid may give pause for thought.
Cute creatures are also a staple of the Star Wars toy line and therefore Kh'ymm could be the next diminutive character to line up with Yoda, the Ewoks, and Grogu. I would also give Pokkit an outside chance too considering her role as a Bounty Hunter and the onscreen presence she brings in her short scenes.
The FInale?
Episode 8 may give further options to this list, or further cement some of the choices we've picked out. Will we be clamoring for a figure of The Supervisor?
Your Picks? Have we picked out any characters you would want to see in your Black Series collection - do you have any other favourites or choices? Let us know in the comments or on our social media pages.
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