The Funko Pop! Star Wars: The Bad Batch figures have been unveiled by the brand for Star Wars Day 2021 to provide avid fans of the sci-fi franchise with a new lineup of collectibles to pick up. The figures are inspired by the namesake animated series on Disney+ that is being made available today and highlight five characters in all including Hunter, Tech, Wrecker, Echo and Crosshair. The detailed figurines are likely to be a must-have amongst avid collectors and fans alike.
The Funko Pop! Star Wars: The Bad Batch figures are available now for preorder, but won't be formally available until June when they will be purchasable from Entertainment Earth as well as Amazon. The figurines focus on the grayscale aesthetic of the series with small pops of red just like the original characters.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Collectible Figurines
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- Sci-fi Fan Merchandise
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Where This Applies
- Toy Industry
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- Entertainment Industry
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