Range Trooper (Andor) — Star Wars The Black Series #AND 14

Overview

The Range Trooper at #AND 14 is the Andor Mural Collection’s frontier-trooper figure — the Imperial cold-weather specialist first introduced in the 2018 Solo movie and now repurposed for Andor’s second season as part of the Empire’s frontier-world deployment forces. Released April 27, 2025 as a single-boxed Target exclusive. MSRP $24.99. Released just days after Andor Season 2 debuted on Disney+. One accessory: a rocket launcher. 17-joint Phase 4 articulation. The figure is a rework of the 2018 Black Series Range Trooper from the Solo waves, with different boots, a different weapon, and a slightly different paint application.

The Solo Movie Origin

The Range Trooper character class first appeared in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) as part of the Imperial troopers protecting the Vandor-1 conveyex train that Beckett’s crew attempts to rob. The original Black Series Range Trooper (figure id=9095) shipped that year as part of the Solo wave. Andor’s second season uses the Range Trooper as part of the broader Imperial frontier-world deployment force, expanding the character class from Solo’s specific train-guard context into a more general Imperial paramilitary role.

For collectors who already own the 2018 Solo Range Trooper, the #AND 14 differentiates through three changes: different boots (the new release uses a different boot sculpt), a different weapon (rocket launcher instead of the 2018 figure’s blaster rifle), and a slightly different paint application. The mould is otherwise the same, but the changes are meaningful enough that the two figures display together as the same character class in two different deployment configurations.

The Rocket Launcher

The big rocket launcher fits surprisingly well into the Range Trooper’s hands. Despite the weapon’s size — it’s a substantial accessory compared to the standard sidearm-and-rifle loadouts most Imperial trooper figures ship with — the figure’s hand sculpts accommodate it cleanly, and the trooper can hold the launcher in either single-handed firing or two-handed bracing configurations.

The rocket launcher is the figure’s most distinctive accessory and the main reason to buy this version over the 2018 Solo release. It captures the Andor Season 2 deployment context where Range Troopers are armed with heavier weapons for frontier-world combat operations — different from the Solo-era train guards who carried standard rifles. The single-accessory loadout is appropriate for a heavy-weapon trooper; collectors who want a more traditional rifle-equipped Range Trooper should look at the 2018 release instead.

The Off-White Armour and Subtle Wash

The off-white colour looks good on the armour, and the chest plate, helmet, codpiece, and pouches on the front were given a very subtle wash. The wash application picks out the sculpted detail without over-weathering the figure — a measured approach that captures the deployment-grime aesthetic without crossing into “this trooper just escaped a mudslide” territory.

For a frontier-world trooper, the subtle wash is the right call. Range Troopers operate in cold-weather industrial environments where their armour would accumulate dirt and wear over deployment cycles, and the figure’s paint reads as appropriately weathered for that context. The 2018 Solo release had cleaner paint application; the #AND 14 carries more visible deployment wear, which improves the figure’s screen-accurate display reading.

No Head Underneath

There is no head underneath the helmet. The Range Trooper’s helmet is permanently affixed (consistent with how the 2018 figure was tooled and with most Black Series Imperial trooper class figures, which don’t include unmasked alternate heads). For collectors who want an unmasked Range Trooper for kitbashing or for character-customisation displays, this isn’t the figure. For collectors who want a screen-accurate Range Trooper, the integrated helmet is the correct design.

Articulation

17 joints. Ball-jointed top neck, swivel-jointed lower neck, ball-jointed shoulders, ball-jointed elbows, ball-jointed wrists, ball-jointed upper body, ball-jointed hips, swivel-jointed thighs, ball-jointed knees, rocker ankles. Standard Phase 4 trooper articulation, supporting the necessary combat poses including the heavier weapon configurations that the rocket launcher requires.

The figure stands solidly with no balancing issues, even with the larger rocket launcher accessory creating some upper-body weight imbalance. Hasbro tooled the lower body with appropriate stiffness to handle the load, and the Range Trooper holds dynamic poses without drifting.

The Sculpt Holds Up

The sculpt mostly dates back to 2018, but it holds up well for this release. Hasbro’s Phase 3 trooper tooling was generally strong, and the Range Trooper specifically benefits from a distinctive armour silhouette that distinguishes it from the broader Stormtrooper-derivative trooper class designs. The figure looks impressive on display — the chest plate, helmet shape, codpiece, and the specific Range Trooper armour panel arrangement all read as the screen-accurate character class rather than as a generic frontier trooper.

The Andor Season 2 Tie-In

The release timing was tight: the figure was on store shelves just a few days after the second season of Andor debuted on Disney+. This is a faster announce-to-shelf turnaround than most Hasbro releases manage, suggesting the Andor figures were specifically planned for Season 2 launch alignment. For collectors who watched Andor Season 2 and wanted the screen-accurate trooper class on the shelf immediately, the timing worked.

Target Exclusive Distribution

Target exclusive, single-boxed, April 27, 2025. Distribution was Target stores and Target.com, with periodic restocks through 2025. Secondary market prices have generally tracked at MSRP or slightly above, with the Andor-tied release timing keeping demand firm during the season-two viewing window.

For collectors looking to buy now, the figure is generally available through Target restocks, eBay, or aftermarket channels at fair prices. Verify the rocket launcher is included; the single-accessory loadout means there’s only one component to lose during transit. No production variants documented.

Verdict

If you don’t already own a Range Trooper, the #AND 14 is the better version to buy — newer paint application, the distinctive rocket launcher accessory, the Andor packaging, and current retail availability. If you own the 2018 Solo release and want a second Range Trooper for army-builder displays, the new boots and the rocket launcher add enough variety to justify the duplicate. If you own the 2018 figure and don’t need a second trooper, this is skippable.

The off-white armour with subtle weathering. The big rocket launcher that fits surprisingly well. The 2018 Solo tooling adapted for Andor Season 2 deployment. Target exclusive, fair retail availability.

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Part of Star Wars The Black Series | Phase 4 Andor Mural Collection. Related: Shoretrooper (Andor) P4-AND-03 | ISB Tactical Agent P4-AND-17 | Imperial Officer (Ferrix) P4-AND-04.