Slightly Sinister & Seriously Cool Star Wars Action Figures

Why do the bad guys (almost) always have cooler character designs? It’s a media mystery for the ages. But there’s just something undeniably alluring about dark color palettes, angular armor, and dramatic capes. The villains wear these things with style and sinister vibes which captivate and compel viewers. Bad motivation? Sure. But look at that swag!

In the spirit of Sideshow’s Monsters and Villains 2024 event, let’s look at some super cool Star Wars™ collectibles that showcase these slightly scary — but nonetheless awesome — designs.

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Mandalorian Super Commando

What’s up, spiky? The Mandalorian Super Commando™ takes his costume cues from his new Sith™ leader. This Mandalorian™ is decked out in black and red, with spiked helmet accessories and the weapons that tie to his religion. An army of these marching — or flying via jetpacks — our way would definitely freak us out!

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Death Watch Mandalorian

We love to see a bad(ish) guy in blue. Wearing weathered armor, the Death Watch Mandalorian™ balances between his commitment to Mandalore™ and his desire to see its martial law restored via fire and blood. The twist on the classic Mandalorian outfit highlights that dichotomy in an eye-catching way.

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Dark Trooper

Killer robot on the prowl! These Dark Troopers™ move in a platoon that undoubtedly inspires fear in every intrepid hero’s heart. Even their glowing red eyes indicate a fate that you don’t want to meet. But they’ll look extra cool lined up together as your own personal army.

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Death Trooper

Death Troopers™ always send shivers down our spines! The sleek black, metallic armor and bright green accents speak to both their stealth and lethal nature. Just the name alone is unsettling, but when their appearance is also taken into consideration, they’re more than deserving of the title.

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Tusken Raider

Again, we love a bad guy in light colors. While we can and should argue whether or not the Sand People™/Tusken Raiders™ are truly villains, it’s important to note that they were first introduced as antagonists in the universe. And they were immediately iconic and highly recognizable with their bandage wrapped bodies, full masks, and gaffi sticks™.

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Moff Gideon

Moff Gideon™ is powerful and imposing no matter what. But add his sweeping, two-toned cape with that Imperial uniform, and it gives him new, frightening layers. He matches the halls of his deadly starship and stands out against his stormtroopers™. Plus, he looks mega cool when wielding the Darksaber™ in this outfit.

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Darth Maul

Darth Maul™ has undergone numerous costume iterations over the years. He’s also changed drastically in a physical sense once his legs got chopped off by Obi-Wan Kenobi™. However, Maul’s iconic look consistently features his Night Brother™ markings, red and black skin, and head spikes. Plus that dual red saber is always a sight to behold.

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General Grievous

General Grievous™ has hands down one of the coolest designs in Star Wars. Period. More than two arms might seem excessive, but it lends itself to his entire gimmick, which is stealing and wielding lightsabers™ from dead Jedi™. On top of that, he’s completely mechanized his body around a weak and still-beating heart. Freaky? Maybe. But absolutely awesome.

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Which of these sinister Star Wars action figures will you add to your shelf? Share your collection at side.show/geekgroup or in the Sideshow Social Network, and don’t forget to Let Your Geek Sideshow!

Are you ready to ROAR? Join Sideshow April 15 – 17 for a celebration of vicious creatures and nefarious ne’er-do-wells! Monsters and Villains is our latest celebration of pop culture characters who might be a little on the evil side — but every villain is the hero of their own story…