Sideshow Collectibles Unveils New Hot Toys: Grogu and Tech Take Center Stage

Sideshow Collectibles announces new Hot Toys figures featuring Grogu and Tech, celebrating their iconic roles in *The Mandalorian* and *Star Wars: The Bad Batch*, along with new season 3 accessories.
SummarySideshow Collectibles is unveiling its latest Hot Toys figures, focusing on two popular Star Wars characters: Grogu from The Mandalorian and Tech from Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Grogu’s figure highlights his season 3 development, featuring the IG-12 mech suit with sound effects, while Tech’s figure, his first in the Hot Toys series, showcases his unique armor and accessories. Additionally, Sideshow is releasing new accessories from The Mandalorian season 3, including weapons and armor upgrades, to complement the figures.

Sideshow Collectibles’ Newest Hot Toys Release: Star Wars Favorites Unveiled

Sideshow Collectibles is once again capturing the hearts of Star Wars fans with their latest Hot Toys release. This time, they spotlight two iconic characters from different Star Wars stories: one from the acclaimed live-action series, The Mandalorian, and the other from the cherished animated series, Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Renowned for their meticulous attention to detail, Sideshow has consistently delivered figures that seem to leap straight from the screen, and their upcoming release continues this tradition by focusing on two beloved characters.

Celebrating Grogu and Tech

Grogu and Tech are central to their respective Star Wars narratives, each playing a vital role in their stories’ core dynamics. Sideshow is paying homage to these fan-favorites by crafting new Hot Toys figures. While Grogu has been immortalized in this form before, this release emphasizes his growth and mastery showcased in season 3, particularly through his use of the IG-12 mech suit. Meanwhile, the release marks Tech’s debut in the Hot Toys collection, celebrating a character whose noble sacrifice paved the way for a better future for his family.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch – 1/6th Scale Tech Collectible Figure

A Perfect Blend Between Animated Tech & Temuera Morrison’s Likeness

Tech is set to join his fellow members of Clone Force 99 with his own Hot Toys figure. This 1/6 scale figure is replete with an array of accessories, making it a perfect match for his brothers. Below is a look at what Sideshow is offering with this new addition.

As the computer and weapons specialist of the Bad Batch, Tech stands out with his quick wit and unparalleled data analysis skills, often outpacing droids themselves. Hot Toys has released stunning images of the Tech figure, capturing his unique armor and helmet with weathering effects, an interchangeable head sculpt bearing a realistic likeness, a pair of goggles, a wearable helmet, blaster pistols, an array of tools, a backpack, and a display base. Don’t miss the opportunity to complete your Clone Force 99 collection!

Star Wars: The Mandalorian™ – 1/6th Scale IG-12™ With Accessories Collectible Set

Grogu’s Season 3 Mech Suit Comes To Life

In The Mandalorian season 3, Grogu receives a significant upgrade when the Anzellan droidsmiths on Nevarro construct the IG-12 mech suit for him. Hot Toys has brought this moment to life with a 1/6 scale figure that includes sound effects, recreating one of the series’ most humorous scenes with IG-12’s “Yes” and “No” responses. Below is a list of what comes with this remarkable Grogu figure.

When The Mandalorian and Grogu return to Nevarro, accompanied by other Mandalorians preparing to retake Mandalore, High Magistrate Greef Karga gifts the rebuilt IG-11, now known as IG-12, for Grogu to operate. Hot Toys proudly shares images of this 1/6th scale IG-12 figure, complete with accessories from The Mandalorian collection. Relive the memorable scenes now!

The IG-12 figure features a highly detailed mechanical body with excellent articulation, a cockpit for Grogu, weathering effects, a sound function mimicking IG-12’s responses, Anzellan Droidsmiths with interchangeable arms, food accessories, and a display stand.

Brand-New Accessories From The Mandalorian Season 3

There’s Even More In Store!

Hot Toys is not stopping with just Grogu and IG-12. Sideshow is also launching a collection of new accessories introduced in The Mandalorian season 3. From the Imperial Super Commando weapons wielded by Din Djarin in his epic shield battle to Bo-Katan Kryze’s latest armor upgrade, here are the upcoming accessories from the latest installment of this Star Wars series.

Expect highly-detailed accessories such as Grogu’s pram, two additional Anzellan Droidsmiths in varied poses, Bo-Katan’s new signet armor and energy shield, Paz Vizsla’s heavy blaster, the Imperial Armored Commando’s shield, baton, and jetpack, and a mouse droid to complement other collectible figures from The Mandalorian series.

Source: Hot Toys

The Mandalorian

    Release Date
    November 12, 2019

    Star Wars: The Bad Batch

      Release Date
      May 4, 2021

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