Hasbro Star Wars : Black Series Heavy Battle Droid

Description

The Star Wars: The Black Series Heavy Battle Droid is a collectible action figure from Hasbro, designed to represent the specialized version of the Separatist army’s standard B1 Battle Droid. This figure is particularly sought after by collectors for its unique design and impressive stature compared to a standard droid figure.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the product’s features:

1. Character and Design:

• Distinguishing Features: The Heavy Battle Droid is immediately recognizable by its modifications from a standard B1. It has an armored chest plate, a larger head with extra sensor arrays, and a heavier build, signifying its more combat-oriented role.
• Color Scheme: It features the standard, weathered tan and brown color scheme of the Separatist army, with darker paint applications to represent scuffs, dirt, and battle wear.
• Sculpt: The figure’s sculpt accurately reflects the tall, skinny, and gangly proportions of the on-screen Battle Droid, while also incorporating the bulkier armor of the heavy variant. The joints and wires are meticulously sculpted to give the figure a realistic, mechanical appearance.
• Scale: The figure is in the standard 6-inch scale of The Black Series, but its tall, lanky design makes it stand out among other figures on a display shelf.

2. Articulation:

• Functional Joints: The Heavy Battle Droid features a surprising amount of articulation, designed to allow for a wide range of poses despite its slender build. The joints are placed to mimic the movements of a robot.
• Key Articulation Points:
  • Ball-jointed head and neck.
  • Hinge and swivel joints at the shoulders, elbows, and wrists, allowing for a great range of motion for holding weapons.
  • Torso joint for bending and twisting.
  • Hip joints for leg movement.
  • Swivel and hinge joints at the knees and ankles.
• Stability: Despite its slender feet and tall frame, the figure is generally able to stand on its own, especially with careful posing.

3. Included Accessories:

• Blaster Rifle: The figure comes with the standard E-5 Blaster Rifle, the signature weapon for the Separatist Droid Army.
• Backpack: A key accessory is the backpack which is sculpted with extra ammunition or gear and clips onto the figure’s back.
• Blaster with Bayonet: A unique feature of the Heavy Battle Droid is its heavier rifle, often sculpted with a bayonet attachment. This weapon is a significant distinguishing feature from the standard droid’s rifle.

4. Packaging and Release:

• Packaging: The figure is sold in the standard Black Series window box, with character art and branding that fits in with the rest of the line.
• Build-A-Droid Piece: Some releases of the Heavy Battle Droid were part of a larger “Build-A-Droid” wave, where each figure included a piece to assemble a larger droid.