BEST & WORST Star Wars Black Series Figures of 2023

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[@PhobosFett]

Shocked that single release Grogu with pram was not on your worst list. The price for such little product was nuts.

[@LandspeederLuke]

That’s a good one! I should’ve

[@jonathanhampshire6856]

Hasbro's greed got the better of them with that one.😂

[@Face742]

So much box for something so tiny, a store I recently went to was selling it at $40

[@nicholasgarratt5646]

I am waiting for a £10 sale on it.

[@PhobosFett]

@@nicholasgarratt5646 I got lucky. Went to a store called Ross and found 2 of them for 5 USD a piece. Deal of the year.

[@Shakes_The_Clone]

I like Luke.

[@MilesC.325]

Me too

[@darthprime4916]

I love lamp

[@Robstar664]

Me to. Childhood hero fr😅

[@MilesC.325]

Agreed

[@xuttuh5260]

Unpopular opinion in 2023

[@stevenfraser81]

I don't even collect Black Series, but I do like Star Wars and I just really enjoy your videos. They're very laidback and chill. I collect Marvel Legends, mostly MCU, and I agree with you that it's crazy how good Hasbro have gotten with their actor likenesses. I know everyone likes to crap on Hasbro but the faces on their movie figures are really rivalling the $90-100 import figures now. Keep up the great work!

[@banzaibobA7V]

I'm a bit behind on some releases (I mainly rely on BBTS for my dollies as an overseas collector). I just got that Migs Mayfield yesterday. I'm super impressed by him. And to think I nearly passed on picking him up. He's fantastic!

[@micejoint132]

my personal favorites from this year are mara jade and malak i know jade is reuse but i am so happy that we have these 2 characters now in 6 inch form

[@samuelcrawford1611]

The best ones for me this year were definitely Omega, Padawan Ahsoka and Ezra. Just so happy to have better versions of these characters, love the new Cal and Sabine too

[@DarthDeuces]

Luthen Rael definitely a sleeper hit of this year, that likeness is on point. Starkiller, Malgus, Malak, Bad Batch S2 Hunter, Old Master Maul, 2-pack Cad Bane and Scorch are definitely among my favorites of this year.

[@commandercook]

I haven’t collected a whole this year so I’ll just give the 3 figs I enjoyed. 1. rotj Luke 2. Marrok 3. Appo. Also, glad ur feelin better 👌

[@tuskennation5181]

Good list! Nice to see Luthen Rael and Krrsantan in the list. I would add Wicket, unless he was late 2022.

[@thehighlandcollector]

Wicket was one of my favourite figures of the year, glad they finally got around to making him as we definitely need more Ewoks in the line!

[@Tebigong101]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who isn't completely in love with the Sabine figure's face sculpt. It's good, better than Hera's blank slime colored face but it's missing something.

[@starlit_hawser11]

I want Syril and Dedra from Andor.

[@MadastheHatter13]

I'm surprised how good figures have gotten. I haven't collected since I was a kid; my aunt gave a box full to the brim of old school kenners and I added to the collection with all the 2000's era and prequel stuff. I had to leave them all behind when I moved with my folks to Australia. Been looking at figures lately; all the old stuff I had looks worse than I remember but this new stuff looks great. I might start buying again.

[@bricksandkyber6110]

My favorite must be cal or Andor such great possibility just can’t stop fidgeting with them when there on my desk

[@maxeisenhardt8800]

I just hate the fact that we'll probably have to wait quite a while for a new Baylan figure (if Hasbro makes it, that is). As I commented in another of your videos, that figure is beyond saving. Not even an Archive re-release could fix its flaws. He needs a brand-new mold with the correct height, an orange lightsaber blade color, and maybe a fabric cape and "skirt" for better poseability. Shin Hati is also very bland and underwhelming. Wrong blade color, lousy paintjob and sculpt, and no cape. I hope Hasbro will eventually release a 2-pack with new, improved versions of them.

[@Chief-Solarize]

Bumping his height up with Reva thighs made a massive difference but I agree I wish the sculpt was better

[@Fuzzy_Barbarian]

Ah, the apology remake, a Hasbro tradition.

[@jonathanhampshire6856]

Yep Baylan needs bulk as well as a height boost. Also why didn't they give them.orange blades for the sabres?

[@jodanger37]

Malak is one of my favorite figures period. The head sculpt is amazing especially. I wish we got more possibility in the arms for 2 handed lightsaber poses and/or some life drain effects (ik that’s more of a marvel legends thing but doesn’t hurt to ask) but other than that basically perfect imo

[@xanzus]

Ha! Marrok is one of my top 10 of the year. I totally agree that the paint is off but that's just so low on my priority for figures. His posability is just so buttery smooth and his design looks so dynamic. I got two! And I'll get more if he ever goes on sale. He's a trooper in my head canon haha

[@benjaminburton8135]

Marrok kinda makes me think of the old Shadow Troopers from Dark Forces 2. You might've convinced me to pick him up now!

[@TheZooBoy111]

Every single figure you highlighted in the “best” section of this video is an absolute banger, and while definitely disappointing, I still enjoy Baylan, Shin, and Marrok for what they are, and luckily I haven’t had many issues with the MagnaGuard, so I love it. The line is in a fantastic place right now! Really hope we do get figures of Dedra and Syril tho, maybe for Andor S2! Top three best is Malak, Malgus, and Starkiller. Loving the Legends love! Worst is probably the aforementioned three Ahsoka figures, but like I said, I’m good with them for what they are.

[@TheNXD7]

Darth Malak deluxe is dope just got him and he might be my black series of the year

[@billwhite364]

Started collecting when 5 below sold sequel figures for $5. Then Walgreens had them for $10. Local stores have stopped selling them. BAM had Mando black series for a while. $18

[@coopernut]

Looks at HK Droid "the colors they use are so odd and vibrant and not star wars-y" Looks over at sith trooper

[@avo089]

I really enjoy the longer formatted videos and I hope you continue to produce in this way. I think this year has been a big one in terms of Hasbro’s quality and getting their stuff together. Every figure is improving and I’m loving it. Awesome content, Luke! ❤

[@TR12015]

Bix is a solid figure

[@Shakes_The_Clone]

It’s a dead ringer, I think. I agree with Luke that Dedra should have taken the slot, but Bix is a home run regardless.

[@paulcarson1245]

Great to have you back! Glad you are well. Nice to see I’m not the only one wondering where our Dedra Meero figures are! Really dig your tutorials and fixes, especially Baylan. Looking forward to you taking a blowtorch to Marrok. 🤣

[@KollektorKahn]

I look forward to videos like this. Nice work.

[@Tony_NotSo_Stark]

I’ve really scaled back on collecting black series, but I just picked up Krrsantan recently and find him to be a great one. He’s definitely one of those that I pick up and mess around with. Along with Ned-B

[@romaneberhart5720]

Great list. I don't really collect them, but my goal was to make 2 dioramas for each canon Movie and Show and when there is, games or comics too (Jedi Survivor, Aphra). Each diorama has two figures. The only exception was the whole Bad Batch, Clone Wars and Rogue One Crew. Each diorama was one square in my bookshelfe with printed background and decoration for the floor and sides (snow, grass, stones, rocks, trees...). It's fun. I ordered figures for Baylan Skoll VS Ahsoka and Sabine VS Shin Hati. But they will be released in February, where I live. I hope there are plans for Ahsoka in white clothes and Ezra with beard. The figures really look better when displayed properly. They look good for the money.

[@romaneberhart5720]

There are people in the comments, saying, they are not worth the money, but what alternatives are there in this price range? Most of them cost 15-50 Dollars. Diamond Select, Hot Toys or Iron Studio are 200+ for one figure. Hot Toys often 300-500. Sure they are way better, but they price and look of the Black Series are great for the price

[@BOAYang]

Bottom 3 -pre vizsla -magnaguard -commander Jesse

[@fatkungfu1972]

A VERY most awesome collection…WOW!!! 🤩🤩🤩

[@rcdune7132]

Malgus, Malak, and Bastilla were the absolute best Black Series figs released this year 💯💯💯

[@jordansingh2388]

My top 10 figures 1. All 3 Jedi lukes they’re just amazing and all similar so I put them together 2. Duels end Vader and ROTJ Vader same for Luke 3. Jabiim obi wan and Jedi legend the arms were mid but headsculpt and details are amazing 4. Fives 5. Malgus 6. Clone trooper new mold (Appo too) 7. tcw ahsoka 8. Old master maul 9. Force spirit 3 pack mostly due to Anakin 10. Cobb vanth and cad bane Honorable mentions 11. Jesse would be higher if helmet 12. Ezra 13. Malak 14. Scorch 15. Qui gon jinn spirit

[@Worldsfinest81]

Hey LL great video! Quick question where can I find that Hasbro behind the scenes video that u showed?

[@LandspeederLuke]

It was an episode of Disney Insider on Disney+

[@Worldsfinest81]

@@LandspeederLuke awesome thanks! Keep up the great videos/reviews

[@dtorrey867]

I fixed my Marrok with Vallejo Oily Steel and 2 washes of Vallejo Black Wash. Then hit the rust spots with the Tamiya Weathering Kit. Looks so much better! Matches the Hot Toys paint now.

[@66_ed_Hawkenson]

Black Krrsantan, Fives and Vader duels end probably my top 3 but there are alot of good ones.. Great video

[@RyanByrne999]

We've missed you....well at least I have.

[@Ranecroft]

You forgot to mention the new clone torso.

[@Toy_Matrix]

Yes! Season 1 Migs is one of my favorite BS figs. ❤ Great job on the thigh swap!

[@Robstar664]

Awesome video! What awesome store was that in the beginning of the video? Please tell me! That looked like a store I would love to visit!!!Thanks for the content :)

[@buzzsawgr81]

my 2 favorites this year were easily cal and starkiller.

[@hewiy33]

Morgan Elsbeth man decent look but no accessories and priced as the other figs.

[@-Anonymous-.]

You weren’t excited about Duel’s End because you had that sick custom 😂😂😂

[@WJSipe1]

As a Star Wars LEGO fan, I am soooo jealous of all the characters y'all get! Meanwhile, we get a single sequel-era Leia minifig who looks like the Joker.....

[@Aoshuj1]

just started collecting( The ones I really like) and the first shot is like being in the tool section of Home Depot...I want them All! Mahahahahwhahwahwhawh

[@Tenucha]

Dude! Where did the making of footage come from??

[@LandspeederLuke]

Disney Insider on D+

[@alexpintea]

⁠S 01 Ep 11

[@dropdeaddaniel18]

MY DUDE I just left a comment wondering the same thing then I found the answer here and deleted it. I’m starting it now, thanks

[@LandspeederLuke]

Thanks I couldn’t remember the ep

[@Tenucha]

@@LandspeederLuke that's the name of the show? Thank you so much! I'm going to look for it when I get off work

[@MiataManDan]

I think the malgus is the best one I think it might just be the best black series there is

[@danestallings6367]

Any news on Hasbro doing a new Anakin Skywalker black series?

[@Nixlplix]

I was happy about the Tech figure from season 2. He has been redeemed by a proper goggle sculpt !

[@nicholasgarratt5646]

BOBF Chief Tusken is my current favourite.

[@aznsketcher]

Still waiting for the 3rd wave of ROTJ 40th and Ahsoka Padawan to come in to my Walmarts. ☹️☹️☹️ Love Darth Malak!

[@remiwatson7574]

Fantastic video as always

[@jonathanhampshire6856]

The Bix Caleen figure does look good. I've never minded getting background characters as Star Wars figures. If they're interesting and well done. It doesn't matter to me if they have minimal screen time.

[@joeshow.101]

We got a lot of killer figures this year. What paint would you recommend to use in figures/accessories.

[@UnboundedSlinky]

Where did you get the head for that Captain Teva?! I need him with my rebel pilots

[@LandspeederLuke]

I think Scoundrels Stock and FredrixFigures painted it

[@Djkold]

Top 3: The Endor Rebel Commando. Wickett (because Ewoks!), R2-D2 correct size ... I haven't really bought that many this year and thus I don't really have any bottom 3 list.

[@Alina_Starkov]

Shin and Baylan are already out? All the stores I've been to either don't have them or tell me they release in Feb.

[@NewtonDKC]

LandspeederLuke @9:53 your R2-D2 doesn’t have the characteristic “molding dent/crack” that was on the earliest R2’s. I swear I had seen it in your earlier review - did you get a new R2 here or am I just not seeing the crack/dent (it’s on his mid left side of his dome , right above the blue square. Just curious if they finally corrected it as I’ll definitely need to order a new R2! :-) Which is fine as I finally finished customizing mine (the Periscope is now integrated into his dome instead of a separate tool, which took a lot more work than I first thought!). Added: arg, I think I can just see the dent @10:24, but so brief I can’t be sure!

[@piotr78]

Whats the Boba figure that appears at 8:27 ? 👀

[@alexmartin3143]

I stopped collecting 2 years ago. It just seems like such a shallow endeavor between how Disney and other collector’s can behave. I’ll always love the figures though. One of the ones i want is on the thumbnail had hasn’t been mentioned in the good yet. 😬 Santo is ok, good…

[@meccanised]

TVC collectors are jealous of the volume and diversity of releases, apart from Baylan and Shin .

[@markus_with_a_k]

Where do you get the Jabba throne bed?

[@simo9017cn]

Ciao non riesco trovare la figura di The Mythrol, dove posso trovarla da 6. Si trovano solo le 3.75

[@wayoutcustoms2531]

My favorite was clone wars Maul

[@lauramileo03]

Starkiller is a amazing figure 😊

[@emperorpalpatineofthegreat7132]

I'm sorry my favorites is malgus malak and bastila

[@Taborplayz]

Do you buy your stuff on line or go to a store and if you do what is the state called

[@gavinhawk616]

What stands do you use?

[@Cornholio174]

Hey Luke odd question about Shin, would you be able to see if a thigh swap with the book of boba Fett Luke from the deluxe set would work on her to make her shorter but a tad bit taller than the Koska thighs?

[@xdyingx]

What’s that Hasbro Pulse b roll from?

[@LandspeederLuke]

Disney Insider S1E11 on Disney+

[@bublinek2416]

what about Darth Malgus

[@Paidonthedaily]

Facts😊

[@chasemiles2166]

Imagine the travesties that happen when one of your figures fall over 😂

[@scottsmith4457]

Wicket!

[@pjchang5374]

May I ask why your Dooku’s head sculpt is so lifelike?

[@LandspeederLuke]

Custom head by @nunojj on ig

[@pjchang5374]

@@LandspeederLuke thank you!!!!

[@rennmaxbeta]

Baylan and Shin are real disappointments. At least Baylan has a good face sculpt (RIP Ray Stevenson); Shin's figure looks nothing like the actress, as well as being too tall. Also, shouldn't they both have orange lightsabers?

[@RyanByrne999]

Do you collect Star Wars Hot Toys? If not, you should.

[@Jedi-slayer]

Whos ready to risk there life for this goet

[@gcareis]

Baylan, Shin e Marrok are a waste of plastic

[@BotBoy-un3pz]

Funny how so many of the ahsoka figures seemed lazy and poorly made, much like the show.

[@scottholt69ify]

There is only bad, no good.

[@jonathanhampshire6856]

Wow your collection looks incredible. Such a tragedy about Shin, Baylan and Marrock's scale and paint issues. I don't mind the brighter red on the HK droid but Hasbro barely painted it. Some washes and westhering, plus visor paint would really help. Your custom paint job looks phenomenal, but I'd keep it a little lighter and brighter. I have to say the shoulder pads on a rotating ring is a good idea in theory. In practice not so much. I have figures where the pad has sheared away, because the plastic is so soft. I ended up glueing the pads to the upper arms. Great vid. You're interesting and relaxing to listen to.👍

[@LandspeederLuke]

thanks for watching !

[@1313Podcast]

Top 3: Phase II Clone Trooper Starkiller Sabine Wren Bottom 3: Pre Vizsla HK-87 any Carbonized figure -Tommy

[@wayneduckett1961]

Hope you’re feeling better now. Bought another Endor Rebel Commander recently. Have six now. Want two more. Just wish they would do an action packs with the two double back packs and a face plate pack. Say four different faces. Seen them 3d printed, but I haven’t got your customisation skills.

[@scolioreset]

I’m not a TBS collector, but I couldn’t pass on R2-D2. Just an all-around wonderful release. Having it next to Chopper is just great!

[@nicholasgarratt5646]

The new R5-D4 is also great with those two

[@kidcollectable4043]

That Luke figure is great! Might have to pick that one up this holiday season!

[@Chief-Solarize]

Good stuff dude. Your Master Maul figure is in a class by itself. My top5 of 2023 that I own Malgus Cad Bane Wicket Damaged Vader Ahsoka

[@phantommenacedennis]

Fun retrospective - R2 and Chopper (even though he was a re-release) were my favorites this year. Glad to hear you’re feeling better

[@edmondlee7149]

Glad you're feeling better got worried about you. Quick video idea. Can you do a video about your ah figuarts and mafex? I supplement sh and mafex when they do a great job with a character in my 6 inch figure collection.

[@natelux7840]

Love the new clones and that they finally realized people were painting the heads under them anyway!

[@theperceptor9287]

Hello Luke I'm glad you are feeling better, I hope you continue to recover from your ailment. Jedi Luke is a great figure, I'm glad I finally have him. Unfortunately I'm still waiting for the new R2-D2 figure, R5-D4, and the R4 coming out next year. Maul is another great figure 👍. I agree with your worst list for the same reasons. The scaling looks terrible in my opinion. I hope Hasbro will release better figures even if we have to wait for a while. Take care of yourself Luke I've missed you. Your friend Tom

[@LandspeederLuke]

Thanks for watching Tom! Missed you too!

[@nmdesignco]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Octanbuilder]

My manga guard had horribly bent legs, and when I tried to bend them back on of them broke, so now I am very sad 😢

[@LandspeederLuke]

It’s a bummer

[@Octanbuilder]

@@LandspeederLuke i know, I remember when I found out that there wasn’t a magma guard figure, I was so disappointed, so to see one come out and my first experience is it being trash, that is just a real hit

[@tsunderemerc2963]

I love TBS figures, been trying to collect lots of Legends ones too (i love that they even make them). I have the Sabine and she's very nice, though I also have a Pre Vizla whose sculpt I like but he has a lot of difficulty standing up by himself (same with Endor Leia, its hard to pose her with my Han without a stand)

[@blaisebear6850]

The EU Kotor, Old Republic figs we’re my favorite. Mara, Malgus, Malak, etc. I hope they do more EU figs

[@ryandaly01]

Great video! For me, the best figures of the year are Cal Kestis and Darth Malek... and I haven't even played those video games!

[@Cheetowitcheese]

My top five of the year: Sabin Wren Ezra Bridger Gamorrean Gurad Cal Kestis Obi Wan Blue outfit

[@Paul_1971]

Impressive collection - what did you use to make young Leia from the Obi Wan series?

[@bottomboygaming7699]

You forgot to put the clone commandos onto the bad list. Complete lack of outlines on all the delta squad and the blank commando really kills the detail

[@anakinskywalker9640]

What's The Video You used showing them making the figures? is there a link? If not is there a title for the figures?

[@brianhead6081]

Malgus and black K were the best drops IMO. Love both of those.

[@mrfunatparties6763]

If we can get characters we actually want hasbro. Thanks .

[@duecejaygaming]

Awesome. But I’m trying to figure out what figure rotator that is?