Hasbro unveiled a new type of collectible to the Black Series line up at Toy Fair 2017 called Centerpiece. These are static mini dioramas from epic moments in Star Wars history. They come with a statue of a character and have light up electronics. They are in scale with the 6 inch Black Series figures, and are intended to work with them. They even have pegs and peg holes all over the base for you to pose out additional Black Series 6 figures.
The first one is Darth Vader busting through the door of the Tantive IV (Leia’s ship at the beginning of A New Hope). It features an explosion on the door frame which lights up along with the rim of the door itself. It’s intended to work with classic Stormtroopers. It is generic enough that you can remix it into any other Vader + Squad entering anyplace of your choice though. Read on to check some additional thoughts and over 50 HD pics courtesy of Dorkside Toys!
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Overall Thoughts:
I dig it! By itself, it’s a solid piece that I may or may not have bought. I’m not really into static / statue figures. But, the fact that you can remove the statue from the set up without it looking weird is perfect. You can easily swap in any figure you choose, in this case a Black Series 6 Darth Vader. This allows you to get the poses you want. The statue isn’t bad, it’s very well done for what it is. The pose is dynamic, has a great sculpt and paint is on point. But these are just more fun with the figures.
The environment is well done. For the shelf, it’s got the right amount of footprint. Can tuck it in there, and layer in other figures, so you don’t lose too much space. That’s my biggest problem with dioramas, they take up valuable space on an already busy shelf. This is good tho. For photography, it’s great if you want to add a little spice to a shot that would normally be on a basic background without going into full diorama mode. So win win on both fronts.
The lights are also well done, they have two modes, a short burst, and then continuously on. They flicker to mimic an explosion. Personally, with lights on any item, I’m not a huge fan. They get messed with on first run, and then never go back on. Eventually you’ll forget about it and then you have battery leak issues down the road. I know these are for the broader market, but I personally would prefer no statue / figure, and no lights. Cut the price by 1/3 to 1/2. Make them expandable if you buy multiple sets. I’d buy them in droves for both the shelf and for photography use. That’s hard to do at 50 bucks with 2 major features that will go unused.
Bottom line, I was happier than I expected to be, and I welcome more down the road. Stay tuned for the Luke on Hoth set later this week!
Key shots here, full set below!
Toyark The Last Jedi Gallery Master List:
42 - Hera Syndulla
43 - Darth Vader (40th Dio Gallery)
44 - Rey (Jedi Training) (SDCC Full Gallery)
45 - Kylo Ren
46 - Luke Skywalker (Jedi Master) (SDCC Full Gallery)
47 - Grand Admiral Thrawn (SDCC Full Gallery)
48 - Stormtrooper (Original 2014 Gallery)
49 - Maz Kanata
50 - Elite Praetorian Guard
52 - General Leia Organa
53 - Captain Poe Dameron
58 - Island Journey Rey
Exclusives
Guardians of Evil 4 Pack
Supreme Leader Snoke with Throne
Elite Praetorian Guard with Heavy Blade (Amazon Link)
Centerpiece
01 - Darth Vader on Tantive IV
02 - Luke Skywalker on Hoth
Vehicles
03 - Rey & Speeder
First Up - Kylo Ren!




I still think Hasbro dropped the ball by not including his helmet, I don't care if he barely has it in the new movie or not but I would want this figure displayed with the helmet on and that isn't even an option here. I know there will be the (apparently Walmart) exclusive base version that comes with a helmet but I have yet to see if that one will be an alternate head or just a prop.
Man he looks even more like squidward.
As long as that guy is Kylo Ren he should come with a helmet.
Hera is up!



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Man, these photo shoots are beautiful. I envy your backgrounds and the lighting - especially in the Kylo Ren shoot - add atmosphere.
This said, Hasbro is certainly putting extra efforts in the 6-inch Black Series and it shows. Kylo Ren looks good and moody, even if his helmet is nowhere to be seen, and Hera looks great with her sharp features.
I'm ready for a 6-inch Aayla Secura now.
Love seeing the Ghost crew together, but Zeb, Chopper, and (to a lesser extent)Ezra are seriously missed.
This new Kylo head is way more detailed than the previous unmasked version, it looks really good up close.
Round up post with the rest of TLJ Wave 1. Fancy pants shots only.



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Vader
Stormtrooper
TLJ Luke
TLJ Rey
Thrawn
It kinda bothers me that it looks like Luke is threatening Rey. LOL. I hope there is no scene like that in the movie and Luke's emo phase is short lived... good guy Luke is the best.
Great pics! I bet Luke wont have his green sabre in this film, at some point during his self imposed exile, he took it apart and the kyber crystal has now changed color to match his new neutral emo state, and he wears it around his neck on a chain.
Douche.
... Kylo, not you UuberMunky. You're awesome.
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Black Series Vader Centerpiece is up!
Black Series Vader Centerpiece is up!
These things are already clogging shelves at toys r us. I mean, black series figures this time around are even more difficult to find than last time. Walmart has zero interest in stocking anything, target is flooded with their exclusive troopers, and toys r us still can't get rid of their jyn's and zuvio's.
How expensive are these sets?
These things are already clogging shelves at toys r us. I mean, black series figures this time around are even more difficult to find than last time. Walmart has zero interest in stocking anything, target is flooded with their exclusive troopers, and toys r us still can't get rid of their jyn's and zuvio's.
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Rey + Speeder is up!
^ The gallery on this one is AWESOME. Lighting, clarity....love it.
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