Star Wars Black Series The Bad Batch

The Star Wars Black Series Bad Batch sub-line covers the Disney+ animated series with 18 figures released between 2021 and 2023 — the complete Clone Force 99 team across multiple configurations, supporting characters, and Imperial antagonists. The sub-line is notable for delivering the entire core squad in a single production year (2021) and then revisiting each member in Mercenary Gear configurations in 2023, giving collectors a choice between the classic Clone Wars-era armour and the weathered mercenary look from the series’ later seasons. For Star Wars Black Series collectors focused on the Clone Wars animated era, the Bad Batch sub-line is the essential companion to the Clone Wars sub-line.

Clone Force 99 — The Complete Squad

The core achievement of the Bad Batch sub-line is delivering the complete five-member Clone Force 99 team in a single year. Hunter at TBB 01, Crosshair at TBB 02 with sniper rifle, Tech at TBB 04, Wrecker (Deluxe) at TBB 05, and Echo at TBB 11 cover the full squad. Each member uses a distinctive variant of the Bad Batch’s recon armour with individual helmet markings, and the squad displayed together is one of the most cohesive group displays in the Bad Batch sub-line. Wrecker’s Deluxe format gives his oversized physique and explosives accessories the scale they require. Tech’s visor and equipment accessories make him visually distinct from the rest of the team. Crosshair’s Imperial variant at TBB 09 (Walmart exclusive) covers his defection arc, making him the only Bad Batch member with two distinct configurations in the sub-line.

Omega at TBB 10 completes the series’ core cast — the young enhanced clone who joins the squad — while Omega (Mercenary Gear) at TBB 18 covers her later-series look. Clone Captain Rex (The Bad Batch) at TBB 06 (Walmart exclusive) is Rex in his season one Bad Batch appearance, distinct from his Clone Wars sub-line releases.

Mercenary Gear — The 2023 Wave

The 2023 Mercenary Gear wave is the Bad Batch sub-line’s defining second act — Walmart-exclusive variants of Hunter, Wrecker, Tech, Echo, plus the standard release Omega (Mercenary Gear) give each squad member the battered, post-Order 66 mercenary aesthetic from the series’ middle seasons. These variants offer different accessories and weathering patterns from the 2021 standard releases. For collectors who want the series’ later-season look rather than the classic clone armour, the Mercenary Gear wave is the choice — though acquiring five Walmart-exclusive figures requires either reliable Walmart availability or secondary market sourcing.

Imperial and Villain Figures

The Bad Batch sub-line’s Imperial contingent is anchored by Elite Squad Trooper at TBB 03 — the new Imperial trooper design that bridges the Clone Army and the later Stormtrooper, a transitional armour style unique to the series. Vice Admiral Rampart at TBB 08 (Walmart exclusive) is the primary Imperial antagonist of the series’ first season. Imperial Clone Shock Trooper at TBB 07 (Walmart exclusive) provides the red-marked shock trooper variant. Clone Commando at TBB 13 (Walmart exclusive) delivers the elite commando armour variant — distinct from the Republic Commando design in Gaming Greats, this is the animated series version.

Cad Bane (Bracca) at TBB 12 (Amazon exclusive) is the season two Cad Bane appearance on Bracca — a second Black Series Cad Bane release after the Clone Wars sub-line’s CW 06 version, with different accessories and a slightly different costume configuration.

The Bad Batch Display

Clone Force 99 displayed as a full squad is one of the most immediately recognisable group displays in the Black Series animated series range. All five standard armour members — Hunter, Crosshair (before defection), Wrecker, Tech, and Echo — share enough visual consistency in their clone-base armour to read as a unit while each individual is immediately distinguishable. Adding Omega alongside the squad, and the Elite Squad Trooper as an antagonist, gives the display a complete story narrative in figures. The Mercenary Gear wave creates an alternative second-season display with the same squad in more weathered configurations — some collectors display both sets side by side as a before-and-after.

The Bad Batch Sub-Line — Full History and Context

The Bad Batch was one of the most anticipated new Black Series sub-lines at its 2021 launch. Clone Force 99 had been introduced at the end of The Clone Wars series and immediately attracted collector interest in their distinctive recon armour. Hasbro’s decision to deliver the full squad in a single year — rather than staggering them across multiple waves — was praised by collectors as an unusually collector-friendly production decision.

The Mercenary Gear wave in 2023 was more controversial. The decision to make four of the five Mercenary Gear figures Walmart exclusives (Hunter, Wrecker, Tech, and Echo) while only Omega received a standard mainline release created significant availability challenges. Collectors in regions with poor Walmart coverage or without access to secondary market sourcing found the 2023 wave difficult to complete. The Cad Bane (Bracca) Amazon exclusive created a similar issue for non-US collectors. This retailer exclusive concentration is one of the Bad Batch sub-line’s main weaknesses from a collecting standpoint.

Display Recommendations

The complete 2021 standard armour squad — Hunter, Crosshair, Wrecker, Tech, Echo — displayed together with Omega and the Elite Squad Trooper as antagonist is the primary Bad Batch display. The Mercenary Gear wave creates an alternative second-season display. Clone Captain Rex bridges the sub-line to the broader Clone Wars display. Vice Admiral Rampart provides the season one Imperial antagonist. For collectors who only want one configuration, the 2021 standard armour wave is the stronger choice — the distinctive Clone Force 99 recon armour is more visually cohesive than the Mercenary Gear variants, and the 2021 figures are more readily available.

Secondary Market

Standard 2021 mainline Bad Batch figures (Hunter, Crosshair, Tech) are available at or near retail. Wrecker (Deluxe) commands a moderate premium. The 2021 Walmart exclusives — Rex, Shock Trooper, Rampart, Crosshair (Imperial) — require secondary market sourcing in most cases and trade at premiums above original retail. The Mercenary Gear Walmart exclusives are similarly priced above retail on secondary markets. Cad Bane (Bracca) is the single most expensive figure in the sub-line given Amazon exclusive status and Cad Bane’s consistent collector demand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all Bad Batch figures available at standard retail? No — a significant proportion are Walmart exclusives. TBB 06 (Rex), TBB 07 (Shock Trooper), TBB 08 (Rampart), TBB 09 (Crosshair Imperial), TBB 13 (Clone Commando), and all four 2023 Mercenary Gear figures (TBB 14–17) are Walmart exclusives. TBB 12 (Cad Bane Bracca) is an Amazon exclusive. The majority of the sub-line requires retailer-specific sourcing or secondary market purchasing.

What is the difference between Bad Batch and Clone Wars clone figures? The Clone Wars sub-line covers animated series Phase I and Phase II clones with unit-specific markings. The Bad Batch sub-line covers Clone Force 99’s distinctive recon armour and the transitional Imperial-era clones that appear in the Bad Batch series specifically. They are different visual designs for different story eras within the same animated universe.

Is there a Black Series Crosshair in Imperial colours? Yes — Crosshair (Imperial) at TBB 09 is the Walmart-exclusive Imperial configuration variant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Black Series Bad Batch figure? Wrecker (Deluxe) for sheer presence and the Deluxe format doing justice to the character’s size. Hunter for the squad leader anchor. Crosshair for the most distinctive individual design in the team.

How many Bad Batch figures are Walmart exclusives? Six — Clone Captain Rex (TBB 06), Imperial Clone Shock Trooper (TBB 07), Vice Admiral Rampart (TBB 08), Crosshair (Imperial) (TBB 09), and all four Mercenary Gear variants (TBB 14–17 except Omega). The Amazon exclusive Cad Bane (Bracca) at TBB 12 brings the exclusive count to seven of eighteen total figures.

Is there a Black Series Crosshair in both standard and Imperial versions? Yes — Crosshair at TBB 02 is the standard Clone Force 99 armour version. Crosshair (Imperial) at TBB 09 (Walmart exclusive) is his defected Imperial configuration. Both are distinct figures with different armour colouring and accessories.

Does the Bad Batch sub-line have an Omega? Yes — Omega at TBB 10 is the standard mainline release from 2022, and Omega (Mercenary Gear) at TBB 18 is the standard mainline (not Walmart exclusive) Mercenary Gear variant from 2023. Omega is the only Bad Batch squad member with standard retail availability for both configurations.

Is the Bad Batch sub-line complete? The sub-line appears to have concluded at 18 figures with no announced additions as of 2025, suggesting the three-season animated series received its full Black Series treatment within the 2021–2023 production window.

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