STAR WARS: The Black Series Archive Collection – 501st Legion Clone Trooper [The Clone Wars Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary]

Description

The Hasbro Star Wars: The Black Series 6″ 501st Legion Clone Trooper is a highly popular and essential collectible for fans of the Star Wars saga, particularly the animated series The Clone Wars. This figure is a representation of the elite Clone Trooper unit, known for its distinctive blue markings and unwavering loyalty.

• 501ST LEGION CLONE TROOPER: An elite unit of Clone Troopers, the 501st Legion patrolled the grounds after their siege of the Jedi Temple on Coruscant
• LUCASFILM 50TH ANNIVERSARY FIGURE: Commemorate the first 50 years of Lucasfilm with figures inspired by the Star Wars animated series (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)
• THE ARCHIVE COLLECTION: Epic figures from the Star Wars The Black Series return with the Black Series Archive 6-inch-scale action figures, featuring premium deco and design
• SERIES-BASED CHARACTER-INSPIRED ACCESSORY: This Star Wars The Black Series action figure comes with a detachable entertainment-inspired blaster accessory that makes a great addition to any Star Wars collection
• PREMIUM DESIGN AND ARTICULATION: Star Wars fans can display this fully articulated figure featuring poseable head, arms, and legs, as well as premium deco, in their action figure and vehicle collection

Here is a detailed breakdown of its product features:

1. Design and Aesthetic:

• Iconic 501st Markings: The figure’s primary feature is the intricate and sharp paint application of the 501st Legion’s blue markings over the classic white Phase II Clone Trooper armor. The paint is clean and accurately reflects the character’s design from the animated series.
• Premium Sculpt: The figure is sculpted with high-quality detail to capture the look of the Clone Trooper’s armor, including the segmented plating, life support system, and the iconic Phase II helmet. The design is accurate to its on-screen appearance in The Clone Wars.
• Scale: It stands at the standard 6-inch scale (1:12 scale), making it perfectly suited for display alongside other figures in the vast Star Wars: The Black Series line.

2. Articulation and Poseability:

• Extensive Articulation: This figure is built on a modern Clone Trooper body mold known for its high level of articulation. It has multiple points of articulation across the body, designed to allow for a wide range of dynamic and realistic poses, including combat stances and marching formations.
• Key Articulation Points:
  • Pinless Joints: Some recent versions of this figure may feature “pinless” joints at the elbows and knees, giving it a cleaner, more seamless look.
  • Double-Jointed Limbs: It has double-jointed knees and elbows, which allow for deep bends, crucial for a trooper figure.
  • Shoulder Joints: The shoulders are designed to allow the arms to move forward for realistic two-handed rifle poses.
  • Ankle Rockers: The ankles include rocker joints, providing excellent stability for wide or dynamic stances.

3. Accessories:

• Blaster Rifle: The figure comes with a standard issue DC-15S blaster carbine, which is the smaller, more compact blaster typically seen with Clone Troopers in The Clone Wars.
• Blaster Pistol: It also includes a secondary weapon, the DC-17 hand blaster (or pistol), which can be held in one of its hands.
• Detachable Accessory: Both weapons are sculpted with great detail and fit securely into the figure’s hands.

4. Packaging and Release:

• Packaging: The figure is released in the standard Black Series collector-friendly window box, which displays the figure and its accessories clearly. It is also sometimes re-released as part of the Black Series Archive collection, featuring a different box design with a photo of the figure and the “Archive” branding.
• Exclusivity: Due to its popularity, the 501st Clone Trooper is a highly sought-after army-builder figure. Some releases were exclusive to specific retailers, making them a significant find for collectors.
• Collector Appeal: The figure’s accuracy to the source material and its high level of articulation make it ideal for collectors who enjoy creating dioramas or displaying an army of Clone Troopers.