To add to the other “Force Awakens” Star Wars injection
moulded kits comes the news that Bandai is also bringing out a new 1/12th
scale “Shadow Trooper” ( plus two other "Force Awakens" faves) We have the key
points and images so take a look at this new kit in our preview…
Three new kits (but only one we have info on) from Bandai in December/ Jan…
Bandai are getting heavily into injection moulded Star Wars
kits at the moment – Several kits from the original trilogy and also new items
from “the Force Awakens” feature in their line up – today we heard of two
popular releases in the 1/12th figure scale range – no – make that THREE
new figures!
Not only is the Figures of the mysterious Kylo Ren to be
added to their series but also the chrome clad Captain Phasma in 1/12th
scale. It will be interesting to see how this chrome look is made in this series...
Shadow Troopers were a variant of the Galactic Empire's Stormtrooper.
They wore a black suit of armor equipped with a cloaking device, and wielded a T-21
light repeating blaster
Armed with a powerful blaster rifle and dressed in black Armor
designed to increase sensor-stealth, these Stormtroopers loyally serve a
mysterious agent of evil named Carnor Jax. Trained to fight without mercy for
any opponent, these Stormtroopers obey Jax's order to locate and eliminate an
Imperial Guardsman named Kir Kanos.
It doesn’t take long
for your research to go “wrong” looking for pictures of the Shadow Trooper –
ohh the internet…
We have information on the new Bandai kit of thee Shadow
Trooper for you...
SHADOW STORMTROOPER
BANDAI
1/12 scale
Dec 2015 release
Dec 2015 release
Moulded in Black Plastic, these new fully articulated
figures are much like the already released Stormtroopers but with some added
features common to only the Shadow Trooper. Distinctive (black) colour was reproduced in colour moulding. Included in this package will be both water slide and sticker details for you to choose between.
Three types of weapon for this trooper including their
holster is included. The E-11 blaster, DTL-19 heavy blaster rifle & SE-14r
short-range Combat Pistol
Several different hands support a variety of poses, one of
holding a weapon, two with a flat palm. A right fist and the left hand pointing
are included and can be swapped out if you like.
There are some rumours that this will be a 'Premium Bandai'
kit that is not available for purchase in your local model shops, though this
is not such a big deal to those who now have to jump thru hoops to get their Bandai
Star Wars kits – we are sure you will find a way!
The display base for
the trooper to be based on is included
This special edition kit
is scheduled for December 2015 thought this is still subject to be changed.
Surely it’s won’t take them that ling to bring it out…
This kit will be
available from Bandai’s distributors
