Top 10 Star Wars Black Series Action Figures of 2023 - Figure It Out Ep. 260
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I didn't expect Darth Malgus as number one, but very happy to see it on that spot!
Such an excellent figure! Thanks for checking out our Top 10! -Justin
I did, everybody loves the Malgus figure (including me)
I love the Endor Rebel Commander, just need an expansion pack with four new face plates, double back pack, maybe a Trench Coat and a maybe a Rebel Rocket Launcher and sell for £15ish, you’ve got yourself a few new Endor Commanders. What do you guys think?
I would be 100% down to pick up more Endor Rebels, just need more variety like you said. Since their costume doesn't yield them as many customization options compared to the Hoth Rebel, they should've added more face plates, jacket, etc. -Justin
@@OutOfTheBasement I’ve got 5 of these so far, just bought a couple of new weapons, such as the Rebel bazooka and rotary cannon. Weapons both used by the rebellion. Gives a bit of variation. A couple of custom double back packs are needed. You can get custom face plates, but I’m not really a customiser. Hasbro should be all over this.
In my opinion the best figure of the year is Darth Maul Clone Wars season 7, I don’t if that counts lol, but when I get the new Clone Wars Ahsoka that will probably become my fav, or the 501st Clone when I get that
We personally counted wave 34 as 2022, but still…such a great figure! -Justin
I don't really know Malgus as a character either, but love his look - had the 3" for years, but the 6" is fantastic.
Fully agreed! Thanks for checking out our video. -Justin
The Cobb Vanth/Cad Bane two pack and the Black Krrsantan are high contenders for my 2023 top ten
Great figures! -Justin
I got Malgus. His box was so beat up so it was awesome to open and set him free lol
Haha nice! Such a great figure. -Justin
Artoo! The full retooling is great and this is pretty much a must for any Star Wars fan, collector of any scale. I was just happy to have it. Sometimes, it is all that it takes. There is no conflict on this one.
Such a great figure! So glad to have it. -Justin
Great vid! Very solid top 10!
Thanks man! -Justin
Solid list guys!
In no order mine would be...
Darth Malak
Dok Ondar
Darth Malgus
Magnaguard
Starkiller 3 pack
Marrok
Pre Vizsla
Andor Shoretrooper
Fourth Sister
Mara Jade
Great list! Appreciate you checking out our video. -Justin
Malgus amazes everyone!
100% truth! Such a masterpiece. -Justin
My favourite is cal kestis
Good choice! -Justin
Sorry, Justin needs a new sign-on phrase. Mix it up a little. Great videos, guys.
Naw, sup guys!
Anything in one of those plastic free Hasbro blind boxes was nothing but garbage , as a MOC collector those blind boxed figure are worthless to me , never touched a single one.. the real question is , when is Hasbro going to start rereleasing all those blind boxed figures in plastic window boxes ??? FU HASBRO !!! MOC FOREVER !!!
Hey there he is! I appreciate the view, the watchtime, even leaving a comment helps with engagement. Hasbro has switched back to PFP like half a year ago and you're STILL ON IT?!? I'll keep you around to help us in that alogorithm. -Justin
Great list. Is anyone else shocked that it took Hasbro until 2023 to release a Black Series Wicket Ewok figure? They made the Endor Leia back in 2020. The Endor Leia deserves a Wicket Ewok.
Wicket is so good too! It was worth the wait. -Justin
Is it just me, or does Darth Malgus look like he could be a sith Prometheus?
Is he gonna get his liver pecked by a hawk too? Haha thanks for watching, Beau! -Justin
Lol! Probably not! He'd probably blast it with force lightning! 🍗😂
The only Star Wars af that i have (i dont mean 80s toys) is the Dagobah Obi-Wan (spirit). It's freaking BEAUTIFUL! And so, i was excited to pick up the Dagobah Luke. Then I returned him before i opened him. His head was freakishly narrow. And then I was excited to pick up the Dagobah R2-D2. But before i put $ down on it, i came to realize that it was TOO BIG! WTF?! THE PAINT APPS LOOKED GOOD, TOO! BUT HOW CAN THEY NOW BE DOING THE SIZE CORRECTLY?!!😮😢
Thanks for watching! -Nate
Enjoyed y’all’s top 10 fellas. Malgus is figure of the year for me as well. And like you guys I had no connection to the character besides the cinematics on TH-cam. Just a badass swole Sith Lord.
Ahsoka is practically perfect. And the new R2 is long overdue. Especially for long time collectors like yourselves.
Lookin fowars to the next vid guys. MTFBWY.
Appreciate you checking out our Top 10, Stoned! Take care. 🙌🏻 -Justin
Great list! Definitely an embarrassment of riches for the Black series this year.
My personal list in no particular order except for number 1:
1. Ahsoka Padawan
2. Malgus
3. Malak
4. Bastila Shan
5. Wicket
6. R2-D2
7. Dok Ondar
8. Scorch
9. Omega s2 (I think I’m the reverse of you guys where I just love the little babies)
10. Cal Kestis
Excellent list, Brit! Definitely glad we got some strong women representation this year with Mara Jade as well! So much great stuff. Take care! -Justin
Padawan Ahsoka is just amazing. I hoped she was good. Then i opened the box. Blown away. Now we need a Clone Wars Anakin the ISNT A TARGET EXCLUSIVE for her to hang w on the shelf!!
Such an excellent figure! Totally agreed. -Justin
Absolutely banger of a list, can not wait to see how the Black Series awards turn out this year. What a year it has been, hears to another great upcoming year!!!
Appreciate you checking out the new episode, SW_Collector_. Here's to another great year indeed! -Justin
Just got the new Ahsoka and it's a really good figure. Now if only I could find a good Clone Wars era Anakin to go with her... (That's not $100, I mean.)
Good stuff! She's a great figure. -Justin
Eliminating the thigh cut on Black Series was the best move to help imitate reality on action figures. - William
I can go either way on that topic! Thanks for watching. -Justin
Great list fellas, 2023 was certainly interesting with the dry period at the start then the absolute flood towards the end of the year, can’t wait to see what 2024 has in store!
Cannot wait to see the SBD and Droideka reveals! -Justin
You guys were so excited for Fives and he not even make it to an honor mention, or list, or whatever. I guess it was kind of a disappointment in the end.
Fives was a much needed ARC Trooper, but he's also a 100% repaint. No way it'd make the Top 10. -Justin
Good list but I think some Ahsoka series figures should be on here. Huyang would be my pick.
Idk a lot of the Ahsoka series figures seemed kind of rushed and plain. Huyang is great though! -Justin
It’s such a odd thing for Hasbro to release such new and different stuff with the legends figs, when we have a ton of other figures from the prequels we want first.
Idk, getting EU/Legends figures is great as well. And Hasbro has been pumping out the PT era stuff lately, even more next year as well. -Justin
I'd rather have old republic and EU characters myself than PT figures.
Wtf? Darth Vader duals end gets HM? It's number 1 for me😂😂
It's mostly reuse, what can we say? Those legs are 10 years old at this point. -Justin
At least Vader was somewhere on the list. The Duel's End Vader, no less.
Duel’s End is a great figure! 👍🏻 -Justin
Catching 1 early for a change ❤️🔥
That's awesome! Appreciate ya. -Justin
Damn, your honorable mention is my top 5 number 1 😭😂😂😂 realizing I don’t have a lot of the figures on your top 10 list 🤪🤪😅 (ps my membership is paused for this month. Rough one. I’ll be back hehe 😈)
No worries, Blaze! Thanks for checking out the new video. -Justin
Fantastic list guys! Here’s mine, we have the same top ten but in a different order. I acknowledge I am heavily biased in favor of Legends characters, but like you guys, I value new characters above all else.
1. Darth Malgus
2. Darth Malak
3. Starkiller
4. R2-D2
5. Ahsoka Tano (Padawan)
6. Darth Maul (Old Master)
7. Dok Ondar
8. Clone Trooper (Phase II)
9. Old Man Rex (I mean Endor Rebel 😜)
10. Wicket
Honorable mentions to Bastila Shan and Mara Jade. Didn’t feel right putting them on the list due to heavy reuse, but I love these Legends ladies and us EU fans absolutely needed them. I’ll say the same with Duel’s End Vader and RotJ Vader. I’d also like to mention the three new Luke figures (who I’m surprised you guys didn’t include!) and Cal Kestis. This year was frankly incredible for TBS. Best ever IMO, and next year looks primed to top it!
Excellent list, Zoo Boy! Very similar to ours. Mara and Bastila are both great and like you said...so good to get these EU figures in the line. I absolutely love the new Luke and if I could've had a second honorable mention I would've said the 40th ROTJ Luke. But there can be only one honorable or else we'd just be going on and on and on, lol! -Justin
Still waiting on a B2 and Droideka 😢
They're both coming! -Justin
So I’m new to buying action figures. I just recently re watched episodes 1-9 and am now working my way through all the TV series. So far I’ve picked up Darth Vader, General Lando, Obi-Wan Kenobi, from the Tv series, also Boba Fett! I can’t wait to add more and I even picked up a stand to put them on! ❤❤
Niiiiice! Welcome to the hobby. -Justin
Most Wanted for 2024:
1) Slave Leia
2) Kyle Katarn
3) Dash Rendar
4) Prince Xizor
5) Nien Numb
6) Lobot
7) More KOTOR Companions(HK-47, Mission Vao, Carth Onassi, etc)
8) Super Battle Droid
9) Droidika
10) Good Baylan Skoll & Shin Hati figures w/ soft goods
Great list! -Justin
I enjoy these lists. It shows what is important for each collector. Everyone's list is always different, and mine is no exception.
H.M. Professor Huyang
10. Padawan Ahsoka
9. Wicket
8. Rebel Commando
7. Darth Malik
6. Rocket Launcher Stormtrooper
5. Magna Guard
4. Darth Malgus
3. Dok Ondar
2. Black Krrsantan
1. Duels End Darth Vader
Excellent list, Joe! Thanks for checking out ours. 🙌🏻 -Justin
Hello Nate and Justin this is a great list of black series top 10 for 2023.
I've never played KOTOR either but I had to get the figures from that game. I never knew who Revan was either but he's a Sith Lord and that's good enough reason to buy him. I'm also glad the Gaming Greats are coming to other stores and online sellers so we didn't have to pay the exclusive GameStop "tax" 😂.
I would have probably had Duels End Vader on my list. But really great picks guys. Take care, have a great weekend, and I'll see you Sunday, Tom
What's up, Tom! Really appreciate you checking out our Top 10. Have a great weekend! See ya Sunday. -Justin
It was a good year but since I don’t collect video game stuff, the amount of releases there that came out this year drops it below 2020 as best year for the line for me. Happy for those that wanted that stuff though.
HM. Tython ruins Boba - a January pickup. Of all the series of Fetts they did with this sculpt, this is my favorite. Paint apps are some of the best of the year
10. Magnaguard - yeah the shoulder pads are annoying. So what? These guys are so poseable. And very satisfying on shelf next to GG
09. Phase 2 clone - nearly perfect and would be much higher in the list if not for wonky face paint (those eyes) and matte finish armor
08. Krsaantaan - even as limited as he is, it’s still fun to pose such a bulky figure. Sculpt and paint are both really nice
07. Darth Vader (Duels End) - I just got the shf version and it’s the best 6” Vader figure hands down now, but this figure compares well in a number of ways
06. R2D2 - the built in storage is so nice to have. A little more paint detail and this would be top 3 for sure
05. Padawan Ahsoka - moves great. Looks great. Left hand has big trouble holding the saber due to the sculpt which knocks it down a few pegs.
04. Wicket - gram for gram the best ever figure in the black series? I can’t believe how much fun I’ve had posing this little guy around despite limitations
03. Endor Rebel Soldier - everything the black series is supposed to be. Moves great. Tremendous paint. High piece count. I’d pay $33 for every figure like this.
02. ROTJ Jedi Luke - really this is my 1B for the year. a huge upgrade in every way to the 2013 figure. Sculpt of Body proportions to ROTJ Hamil are perfect. One of the most poseable black series figures ever made.
01. Clone Wars Maul - got him on Jan 04 2023. I know he was technically a 22 release but I think most collectors did get him in 23. To this day I’ve never seen this figure in a store. Not much to say that hasn’t been said about it already. He and ROTJ Luke are the two figures that I grab off the shelf A LOT to just try one more pose…
I can appreciate the MagnaGuard defense! I think that was easily the most overhated figure of the year. Black Krrsantan and 40th ROTJ Luke were definitely in the conversation when making our Top 10. So much great stuff this year. Thanks for watching, Jhawk! -Justin
My 10 figure of the year are :
1 Darth malgus
2 Darth Vader (duels end)
3 phase 2 clone trooper (white)
4 dok ondar
5 starkiller (with stormtroopers)
6 Darth maul (old master)
7 obi wan kenobi (jedi legend)
8 ahsoka Tano (clone wars)
9 bastia shan
10 Darth Vader (rotj)
BTW I like the Depp cut it gives more kinda personality and great pose abilities to the figures
Excellent list! Thanks for watching. -Justin
So many good figures, here's some figures that could have easily made the top 10:
Black Krrsantan
Cal Kestis
Luthen
Omega
Tech
4th Sister
Huyang
Hera
Ezra
Force Spirit Anakin
Cad Bane
Mic
All great figures! Black Krrsantan and 40th Luke were definitely in the conversation while making our list. -Justin
Hello gents as always, always enjoy your videos but there’s no way you didn’t include Cad Bane from the 2 pack, Back Krrsantan, Jesse, ROTJ Luke, over Wicket 😅 other than that, great list. Duels end Vader and Old Master Maul should’ve been higher imo
Jesse isn’t that good of a figure. That helmet is all sorts of inaccurate! Thanks for watching. 👍🏻 -Justin
Cool top 10 figures of the year guys, my number 1 Black Series figure of the year is Darth Vader 'Revenge Of The Jedi', the sprinkle redness of Vader and the packaging box were cool.
That was a pretty cool con exclusive! Love that original poster. -Justin
The Endor Rebel should have been more available as an army builder. Great figure . Wicket seems cool, but he was so expensive for his size. I regret not picking him up, but I just could not justify the price. So cool he could hold the bow.
Totally fair thoughts! I just love the Ewoks and anything OT. -Justin
Starkiller and Darth Malgus are my favorites. I also liked the Bastila Shan and Darth Malak but I wish they stuck to the designs of the original game. It's clear they designed them after the remake that was rumored to come out this year, but got canceled or delayed. Who knows
Yeah those were definitely designed based off the remake. I still think they're pretty cool though! Thanks for checking out our video. -Justin
The Endor Rebel Trooper really was disappointing due to the price point, legs molded in tan, lack of accessory storage and lack of compatibility with the Hoth faceplates. Just not deserving of the deluxe price point
It wasn't deserving of deluxe, but still a pretty decent figure IMO. Thanks for watching! -Justin
I’m so psyched for 2024, especially because prequels are finally getting what they deserve for the separatist faction
Really looking forward to the prequel beat! -Justin
pretty good list considering how much goodness came out in 1 year. it was relentless at the end there.....wave after wave, we just couldnt stop them. i may have PTSD now
Yeah the figures really started to rain near the end of the year. Crazy stuff! -Justin
My only difference is the Black K figure is on my list and not Ahsoka (solid figure but there are too many Ahsoka figures).
Fair enough! BK is an excellent figure. 👍🏻 -Justin
Malgus was my first ever action figure that I bought - he looks even better on shelf then on preview pictures!
Such an excellent figure! Thanks for sharing. -Justin
Such a shame I hardly have any of these! Haven’t bought any figures for a few months now.
Dang! Hoping you can get back in the mix soon. -Justin
Happy new year boys great list I agree 2023 was such a banger year for the line so many off the most wanted list
Same to you, Philip! Thanks for checking out our Top 10. -Justin
2023 is the best year so far because I started collecting when they started looking better lol
Well hey there ya go! -Justin
One of my favourites of the year is the new ROTJ Luke.
Cheers Guys
It pained me not to have him on the list. Love that figure! Thanks for watching, Linda. 🙏🏻 -Justin
Excellent list! I might be the only follower(maybe not) of yours who live in China mainland, few people familiarize or enjoy the star wars culture and toys here, very enjoy the atmosphere of your channel😘
Appreciate you watching all the way from China! Take care. -Justin
I just got a phase 1 purge trooper and it may not have double joints but I love it
Nice! -Justin
"Royalty Free Drumroll" Killed Me!!
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Malgus was also my number 1, such a fantastic figure!
He really is! Thanks for checking out our video. -Justin
The Dok is my number one. Malgus Foulgus...😅
Dok is so good! 👍🏻 -Justin
Good Picks guys ! also i love your sweater Nate
Thanks for watching, Riley! Have a fantastic weekend. -Justin
Awesome Choices, Basement Boys! Gaming Greats were AWESOME this year!
So awesome to get new sculpts for Gaming Greats! -Justin
Dead wrong for me. But it's only opinions
That’s true! What’s your list? -Nate
Great list! Missed out on the Darth Maul Gaming Greats. Will need to pick him up!
He's pretty common at GameStop locations if you're in the States! -Justin
@OutOfTheBasement Yup and Yup!! 😀
@@OutOfTheBasement ooops replied with my other channel. Sorry bout that.
sabbath sweater is sick lol
Thank you! -Nate
I wanna see the 2023 clone on this list!
Did you see it?!? -Justin
Horrendous list from 7-10 tbh 🤣, besides that great top 6 but Clone wars Ahsoka gotta be #1 for me
….yeah 😂 I can assure you Dok-Ondar, Maul, Wicket, and Rebel Soldier are all great figures. -Justin
Great list, so many awesome figures came out this year its gonna be tough to come up with my final list. But Malgus, Starkiller, Malak are definitely up there for me.
Thanks for watching, Darth Deuces! Have an excellent weekend. -Justin
Been a great year for the bs hopefully they make more eu Sith and Jedi
Are you picking up that 4-pack? -Justin
@@OutOfTheBasement which 4 pack?
There's an upcoming 4-pack that is Luke, Luuke, Mara Jade, and Joruus C'baoth from Heir to the Empire. @@JayStephens8
@@OutOfTheBasement oh ok I’ll definitely consider it
Great one guys, 2023 is a solid year for TBS. My top 10 is pretty much the same. Except I don’t own the new R2 or Starkiller yet, but General Hera, Krrsantan, Scorch and (I’m embarrassed to say this) Pre Vizsla are some of my favourites of the year as well
Haha great picks, Dill. You don’t have to be embarrassed about anything! Everyone’s opinion is valid when it comes to toys. -Justin
Thank you for all the Black Series info this year guys.
I can't argue with anyone's top 10 in 2023. So many great figures. Great job guys.
Appreciate your support, James! 🙏🏻 -Justin
I haven't thought of my list yet, but it would probably be really close to this. I'd include Krrsantan somewhere on mine despite the limited gun poses. A battle damaged Vader has been my number two most wanted fig even before the show. I felt the chances were low because he hadn't appeared like that in live action yet. Malgus has been number one for years, so it's a great year just for getting those two banged out. 501st Appo is near the top for sure. It lives up to the bar set by the 2020 stormtrooper. I love a well executed removable helmet
What's up, Riley! It did kind of hurt to leave out Krrsantan and 40th ROTJ Luke! Glad you've been getting some of your top wants for the line. Thanks for checking out the episode! -Justin
Pretty solid list! Think id agree with them all if I had them all (Dok is impossible to get in the UK). Truly a great year for TBS.
Great jumper too Nate!
Dang! Hopefully Hammerhead is super easy for you guys to get since Dok wasn't. He's so good! Thanks for watching, Thomas. -Justin
Oh man I can’t wait to watch this
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Great video and I agree with your rankings! Looking forward to 2024 of what we know and can’t wait to see what we don’t know…
Appreciate you checking out the video! Have a great weekend. -Justin
Solid list all around my dudes! Malgus at 1 is on point. He is so awesome i bought another to keep in box incase my open one breaks or gets damaged because he is that damn good!
Out of curiosity what photos outside your own are you guys using? Or did you guys do them all? 🤔
Great top 10 brothers!
The photos with Nate's review background are all Nate's shots from his reviews. The rest are the official Hasbro promotional shots. Thanks for watching as always, Fig! -Justin
@OutOfTheBasement ah ok cool. I thought they where hasbros with the black out back ground but didnt want to assume. Great list for sure. 👍🏻
I love the battle damaged vader.i love that black sabbath sweater that's so dope.
Appreciate you, Chuck! Thanks for checking out our Top 10. -Justin
When I held Malgus for the first time just felt so smooth streamlined, the shading of the Black and grey mwaaaa! I've never played the game but I know his story and who he is and always thought he was amazing, his story and image! Just a perfect chance to have a Sith and whom is a big MF! ALSO MY NUMBER 1 OF THE YEAR. I hadn't been that happy to run to my mail box since Return of the Jedi Bobba. Perfect choice guys! May the force be with you always
Completely agreed on all points, Stephen! Thank you for being such a great supporter this past year or so. Take care! -Justin
@@OutOfTheBasement no problem Justin you guys are awesome! Have a great Christmas and new year!
-Stephen
The R2D2 seems great. So many accessories.
Love it! -Justin
Hammerhead to be on this list next year 🙏
I hope so! 🔥 -Justin
We got absolutely hammered with new figures at the end of the year 😂 but this year was definitely a great one! Great list, great video as always guys
Much appreciated, Ben! Totally agreed. -Justin
Great list guys
Much appreciated, Soup! -Justin