Stormtrooper (with Blast Accessories) — Star Wars The Black Series
The Black Series Stormtrooper with Blast Accessories — May 2018 international release, later Fan Channel US. $19.99. 23 joints. 5 accessories: large explosion effect, small explosion effect (new sculpts), reversible display stand (first ever in Black Series 6-inch), blaster, blast effect for nozzle. Selective weathering chest/shoulder/helmet only. Sandtrooper-based sculpt — back hole still present.
Overview
The Stormtrooper with Blast Accessories launched in May 2018 for international markets before making its way to US Disney Stores and then Fan Channel retailers in fall 2019 at $19.99 — standard single-card pricing for a figure that includes five accessories. This is the fifth Black Series 6” Stormtrooper from the original trilogy, and it earns its place in the lineup through two genuine programme firsts: the first display stand ever included with a Black Series 6” figure, and new explosion effect accessories that add genuine diorama capability to the line. The source documentation calls the set well worth picking up.
The Figure
Built on the Sandtrooper-derived Stormtrooper tooling. 23 joints — ball-jointed dual-axis neck, ball-jointed shoulders, swivel biceps, dual-axis elbows, ball-jointed wrists, ball-jointed waist, ball-jointed hips, swivel thighs, swivel joints above and below both knees, ball-jointed ankles. The back hole from the Sandtrooper backpack peg remains present with no function on this version — a minor cosmetic annoyance on the reverse display.
Paint: selective weathering applied to three specific areas — the chest, the right shoulder bell, and the top of the helmet. The rest of the armour and the entire back are clean. This creates a front-specific battle-worn look rather than the all-over weathering of the Amazon 4-Pack battle-damage version. Blaster stows in the left hip holster (tight fit but works). Shoulder armour limits arm elevation. Belt not removable. No head under helmet.
The Blast Accessories
Large explosion accessory — new sculpt, distinct from the Centerpiece figure explosion effects.
Small explosion accessory — same new sculpt series, a different size for varied display configurations.
Blast effect for blaster nozzle — attaches directly to the blaster’s muzzle to create an in-firing-motion display pose. The figure can be displayed either holding the blaster standard or with the nozzle effect attached for an active-fire configuration.
Reversible display stand with base — the headline addition. This is the first time Hasbro included a display stand with a Black Series 6” figure. Reversible means it offers two display surface options. The stand supports dynamic action poses that the figure’s balance might not maintain freestanding.
The Programme Context
The Black Series 6” line had been sold without display stands or diorama elements since its 2013 launch — five years of figures that stood on their own or required aftermarket stands. This Stormtrooper’s inclusion of a stand and explosion effects was a deliberate step toward in-package diorama capability. The explosion effects are different from the larger Centerpiece-series explosion pieces, making them a distinct addition rather than a repurposed component. The source documentation frames this directly as a welcome attempt to include diorama pieces with figures.
Distribution History
Released internationally May 2018. Arrived at US Disney Stores before being available through the Fan Channel from fall 2019. The complicated distribution path — international first, then Disney Store, then Fan Channel — means this isn’t a straightforward exclusive but rather a figure with regional and retail-tier staggering. The Fan Channel availability is the relevant purchase context for most US collectors.
Secondary Market
Fan Channel / Disney Store, 2018–2019. Verify all five accessories: large explosion effect, small explosion effect, display stand, stand base, blaster, and nozzle blast effect. The blast nozzle effect is the smallest component and easiest to lose from a loose set.
Verdict
Stormtrooper with Blast Accessories justifies its existence through the programme firsts — display stand and explosion effects are genuinely useful additions that the Black Series had lacked since launch, at standard single-card pricing. The selective front-only weathering is a different take from all-over battle damage variants. The back hole is a cosmetic note rather than a functional problem. A worthwhile Stormtrooper release for collectors who want display staging options.
Part of Star Wars The Black Series | Phase 3 Red Line. Related: First Order Stormtrooper with Extra Gear P3-EX-FOSG | Amazon Trooper 4-Pack P3-EX-4PK | Imperial Forces EE 4-Pack P3-EX-IMPE.