Star Wars Black Series Stormtrooper

The Imperial Stormtrooper has 15 Star Wars Black Series figures — more than any named hero in the sequel trilogy. As the defining visual of Imperial military power and the most army-buildable character type in the line, the Stormtrooper range spans from the 2014 Orange Wave through 2026 Mandalorian-era variants, covering every period of Imperial and post-Imperial history the franchise has depicted. This guide covers every version, explains what distinguishes each, and gives clear recommendations for army building at different scales.

Stormtroopers in Star Wars

The Imperial Stormtrooper is the foot soldier of the Galactic Empire — the clone army’s successor, now composed of conscripted or recruited humans rather than clones, wearing the distinctive white-over-black armour that became one of science fiction’s most recognisable designs. Their white armour, stylistically derived from the Phase II Clone Trooper of the Clone Wars, carries the visual continuity of the Republic military into the Empire while the shift from clone to human soldiers marks the change in the Galaxy’s political character. The Mandalorian-era Imperial remnant Stormtroopers are the remnant of this force — scattered, underfunded, but still recognisable in their weathered armour.

All Stormtrooper Figures

Stormtrooper — Orange Wave #09, 2014 The original Black Series Stormtrooper — standard ANH white. Pre-Photo Real. Armoured figures age better than human portraits, so this holds up reasonably well despite its age.

Stormtrooper 4-Pack — Red Line, 2015 (Amazon exclusive) Four standard Stormtroopers in one army builder pack.

Stormtrooper 40th Anniversary — 40th Anniversary, 2017 Kenner cardback Stormtrooper. Photo Real era production. The standard retail 40th Anniversary army builder recommendation.

Stormtrooper (Archive) — Red Line Archive, 2019 Archive reissue at standard retail.

Imperial Stormtrooper (Mandalorian) — The Mandalorian sub-line MAN 02, 2020 The Mandalorian-era Stormtrooper — same base armour but in the specific weathered, battered condition of the Imperial remnant. Distinct from the parade-ground clean ANH version.

Stormtrooper (Carbonized) — Carbonized, 2020 (Fan Channel exclusive) Chrome finish army builder.

Stormtrooper and Porg (Holiday) — Holiday Edition, 2020 (Amazon exclusive) Seasonal festive version with Porg.

Stormtrooper (Jedha Patrol) — Rogue One sub-line R1 09, 2022 The Rogue One-era Stormtrooper in the specific Jedha city context — same base armour in the grittier Rogue One aesthetic.

Stormtrooper (ROTJ) — 40th Anniversary ROTJ wave, 2023 Kenner cardback ROTJ-era Stormtrooper.

Imperial Stormtrooper (Archive) — Archive Collection, 2024 Standard retail Archive reissue.

Stormtrooper (Holiday) — Holiday Edition, 2025 Seasonal festive version.

2026 Imperial Remnant variants: Imperial Remnant Stormtrooper, First Edition, and Brown Leg (Target exclusive) — the Mandalorian and Grogu film-era remnant troopers.

Which Stormtrooper to Buy

For an ANH Death Star display: 40th Anniversary Stormtrooper — Kenner cardback, Photo Real era production, the clean white ANH look.

For a Mandalorian-era Imperial remnant display: Imperial Stormtrooper (Mandalorian) — the weathered, battered remnant appearance that fits The Mandalorian visual language.

For Rogue One display: Stormtrooper (Jedha Patrol) — the specific gritty Rogue One context.

For army building on a budget: The Archive Stormtrooper at standard mainline retail pricing is the most accessible current option.

Key point: The base Stormtrooper armour is functionally the same across ANH, ESB, and ROTJ — the distinction between them is subtle (minor proportional differences, different scene contexts) rather than a dramatic visual change. For display purposes, one version covering “Imperial Stormtrooper” is usually sufficient unless you’re specifically scene-building for a single film.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Mandalorian Stormtrooper and the standard? The Imperial Stormtrooper (Mandalorian) has specific weathering and battle damage on the armour reflecting the Imperial remnant’s reduced resources. The standard ANH/40th Anniversary version has clean white parade-ground armour.

How many should I buy for army building? Four creates a flanking formation; eight creates a genuine massed display. The 40th Anniversary and Mandalorian versions are the two most cost-effective army builder picks at current retail.

Which Stormtrooper has Photo Real? All Galaxy Collection era releases (2020+) and the 40th Anniversary figures use Photo Real era production. The Orange Wave (2014) is pre-Photo Real — though as an armoured figure, the face printing gap is irrelevant since the helmet covers the face entirely.

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Part of Star Wars The Black Series | Characters. Related: Army Builders Guide | The Mandalorian | A New Hope | Rogue One.