Summary
Hasbro has announced a new Black Series action figure based onThe Acolyte’s Osha, and it’s genuinely the best I’ve ever seen.The Acolyteis one of the most important Disney+ TV shows to date, an attempt to expand beyond the Skywalker Saga and introduce a whole new time-period in live-action. Given this is the case, it’s hardly a surprise Hasbro has already confirmed an impressive range ofBlack Series and Vintage Collection figures based onThe Acolyte.
Hasbro has announced a new Black Series action figure featuring one of the missing characters - Osha.It makes sense that this announcement was held back until afterThe Acolytepremiere, given Osha’s existence was supposed to be a secret as far as the marketing was concerned. The images show one of the most impressive Black Series action figures I’ve ever seen, including a tremendously accurate face-sculpt.
4 entertainment-inspired accessories, including a blaster and removable backpack.
£24.99
Available now for pre-order from Amazon
Hasbro’s Black Series Line Is Becoming Incredibly Impressive
It’s easy to see why Amandla Stenberg was so impressed with her action figure; the face sculpt in particular is absolutely phenomenal. While it’s true these are promotional images, there’s a degree of animation and dynamism to them that makes them truly impressive. Meanwhile, the PIP droid is truly remarkable as well; it even features PIP’s charging port. Speaking as a collector of Hasbro Black Series and Marvel Legends figures, I’m stunned; it wasn’t long ago that gun-shapes were molded into their holsters, but the figures have progressed so far beyond that.
The other Hasbro figures inspired byThe Acolyte’s charactersfeatured tremendous designs and attention to detail. But this really does feel like the pièce de résistance, an unmissable figure that complements the whole range. I’d initially been unsure how good the face sculpt for Osha would be, given it can’t be reused for the masked Mae (assassin) figure, but Hasbro has done a phenomenal job here.The promotional images showcase the usual poseability, which for me makes the Black Series more interesting than the Vintage Collection when it comes to collecting.
Hopefully the Osha figure sets the standard for future Black Series releases. Face-sculpts have been mproving over the years, with Hasbro investing a great deal into the technology they use to scan actors' faces and recreate them.The Acolytefigures show just how good that technology has gotten, and I’m thrilled to see what comes next.
