# Chrome-Colored Action Figures Hot Toys Shares Imagery of Its Upcoming Chrome Stormtrooper By Kanesa D | Published 2022-08-10 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/8/hot-toys-star-wars-imperial-stormtrooper-chrome-version) & [hottoys.hk](http://www.hottoys.com.hk/)  Hot Toys has revealed its newest figurine dedicated to the iconic Stormtrooper from the [Star Wars series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tamagotchi). The Hong Kong-based [collectible company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon) is known for revisiting old classics in cinema, in addition to designing [sci-fi figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraman-figure) for fans of these franchises. The Stormtrooper figure stands at 12 inches tall and is a 1:6th scale, boasting a silver chrome finish instead of the traditional white armor fans of the series are used to. In addition, consumers can customize their Stormtrooper using a range of accessories that come with the figure. These accessories include a blaster rifle, a blaster pistol, hand gestures, and a thermal hexagonal base. Consumers can stay on the lookout for news on pricing, but the release date for Hot Toys’ chrome Stormtrooper is set for late 2022. Image Credit: Hot Toys ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Chrome-finished Collectibles:** Creating chrome-finished versions of iconic figures could become a trend among collectible companies. - **Customizable Collectible Figures:** Offering accessories for fans to customize their collectible figures could become a popular feature in the industry. - **Revamping Classic Collectibles:** Reimagining classic collectibles by applying a different finish to iconic figures could become a trend. ### Who This Affects Most - **Collectibles:** The collectibles industry may see an uptick in interest in unique figure finishes and customizable options for figures. - **Movie Memorabilia:** The movie memorabilia industry may benefit from the trend of collectible companies offering unique spins on classic toys and figurines. - **Fan Merchandise:** Fan merchandise companies may benefit from offering unique and customizable versions of popular figures to encourage more sales of classic characters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plastic Sci-Fi Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artfx-boba-fett.md) - [Collectible Action Icons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-2.md) - [Highly Detailed Sci-Fi Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormtrooper-kit.md) - [Motion-Activated Sci-Fi Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-2.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Collectible Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifithemed-collectible-figure.md) - [Hyper-Detailed Superhero Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-the-flash-batman-and-batcycle.md) - [Sci-Fi Series-Themed Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-3.md) - [Custom Face Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tron-identity-program.md) - [Hero-Inspired Toy Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jada-toys.md)