Hot Toys Star Wars The Mandalorian Moff Gideon 1:6th scale figure does Giancarlo Esposito proud.
The Mandalorian season 3 seemed to divide fans of the show as the adventures of Din Djarin and Grogu added a third member to their posse in a galaxy far, far away. But something everyone can generally agree on is we were happy to see the return of Giancarlo Esposito as Moff Gideon, the ruthless villain who wanted to use Grogu’s blood to create a new generation of Dark Troopers.
Moff Gideon is not only a formidable foe, but also a cunning strategist with access to advanced technology and resources. In season 3, he reveals his new Dark Trooper armor, which is inspired by both his Imperial heritage and his fascination with Mandalorian culture. The armor is made of beskar, a rare and resilient metal that can withstand blaster fire and lightsaber strikes. The armor also has spikes on the helmet that resemble the horns of Darth Maul, the former Sith lord who once ruled Mandalore with an iron fist. The armor is equipped with various weapons, such as kneepad rocket launchers, wrist gauntlets, and of course, the Darksaber, the ancient black-bladed lightsaber that signifies the rightful ruler of Mandalore.
Moff Gideon’s Dark Trooper armor is not only a formidable weapon, but also a symbol of his ambition and arrogance. He believes that he can harness the power and legacy of both the Empire and Mandalore, and use it to create a new order in the galaxy. He also sees himself as superior to both sides, as he mocks and taunts Din Djarin and Bo-Katan Kryze for their devotion to their creed and their quest to reclaim their homeworld.
Moff Gideon’s Dark Trooper armor is also a stunning piece of design that showcases his character and personality. The armor is sleek and menacing, with a dark color scheme of metallic black. The armor also has details that reflect his rank and status, such as his Imperial insignia and his cape. The armor is a perfect representation of Moff Gideon’s blend of sophistication and brutality.
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For fans who want to own a piece of Moff Gideon’s Dark Trooper armor, Hot Toys has announced a new figure that features his iconic look from season 3. The figure is 1/6 scale and stands approximately 30 cm tall. It has over 30 points of articulation and comes with various accessories, such as interchangeable hands, a blaster pistol, a Darksaber with LED light-up function, and a specially designed figure stand with a nameplate.
The figure also has a realistic head sculpt that captures the likeness of Giancarlo Esposito, the actor who portrays Moff Gideon in the show. Esposito has delivered an outstanding performance as Moff Gideon, bringing charisma and menace to his role. The Hot Toys figure of Moff Gideon’s Dark Trooper armor is expected to be released in the 3rd quarter of 2024. It is available for pre-order now at Sideshow Collectibles. The figure is priced at $280 USD.
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The official description from Sideshow:
“I shall deal with our Mandalorian friends.” – Moff Gideon
Thought to be taken in by the New Republic for trial, Moff Gideon was saved by Imperial Armored Commandos and continued his cloning project on the planet on Mandalore where he faced off with the Mandalorian resistance led by Bo-Katan Kryze.
Sideshow and Hot Toys are thrilled to introduce the new Moff Gideon Sixth Scale Collectible Figure based on the The Mandalorian™ live-action series’ third season!
The highly-accurate collectible figure specially features a newly developed head sculpt with incredible likeness and rotatable eyes, detailed beskar helmet, armor and outfit, a jetpack, electrostaff in extended and collapsed mode, a blaster pistol, a whipcord, flamethrower effect accessory, a display base, and a crushed Darksaber hilt!
Moff Gideon’s Dark Trooper armor is one of the most memorable aspects of The Mandalorian season 3. It showcases his character development, his motivations, and his threat level. It also demonstrates his respect and contempt for Mandalorian culture, as he uses their sacred metal and weapon for his own purposes. It is an armor that reflects both his past and his future, as he seeks to restore the glory of the Empire and create a new era in the galaxy.
You can preorder Hot Toys’ Moff Gideon and more Star Wars sixth-scale figures on Sideshow.com. Got some epic action figure photography of your own? We want to see it! Email us at brian@insidethemagic.net or comment with a link below. We may even feature it in a future post!