First Look | Hot Toys Droideka (Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace)

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Phantom Menace with this new figure from Hot Toys!

Ever since January when Hot Toys announced they would be making figures to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace, fans have been waiting for some reveals. During the Power of the Dark Side, a 2.0 Darth Maul was announced. But, it’s really today that Hot Toys is getting to the serious stuff with a brand new figure! Indeed, they have revealed their first Droideka figure. It’s going to be a must-have collectible. In addition, if you pay attention to the promotional pictures, you will spot a new Battle Droid, so stay tuned for more announcements to celebrate the beloved prequel film.

Unlike the spindly battle droids, whose humanoid builds allow them a degree of versatility, droidekas are designed with one sole function in mind: the complete annihilation of their targets. Slung at the end of heavy arms are immense twin blasters, which unleash destructive energy at a pounding pace. The destroyer droid can completely envelope itself in a globe of protective energy via its compact deflector shield generators, though at the expense of its mobility. Although slow and awkward on its three-legged gait, the droideka can transform into a much speedier, disk-shaped form.

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Hot Toys is pleased to present the brand new 1/6th scale collectible figure of the Droideka destroyer droid!

The 1/6th scale collectible figure features highly detailed mechanical structure with exceptional articulations, skillfully applied metallic paint applications, and ability to transform into the disk-shaped form!