MOFF GIDEON (Dark Trooper Armor)
The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch Action Figure
Item No.: Asst. E7763 No. G0916
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Number: #368
Includes: Blast effect, electrostaff, backpack, cape, blaster
Action Feature: Blaster fits in holster
Retail: $16.99
Availability: July 2025
Appearances: The Mandalorian
Bio: Moff Gideon has constructed the next generation of Dark Trooper, made of beskar harvested from the depths of Mandalore. Unlike previous incarnations, this prototype is a battle suit Gideon wears. (Taken from the figure's cardback.)
Image: Adam's photo lab.
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Commentary: My big gripes these days - and I have a bunch - tend to come in with timing and novelty. It's hard to get both, or either. I like that this
Moff Gideon (Dark Trooper Armor) is a largely new and interesting figure. Sure, we got two in
Epic Hero Series a year ago, but whatever. We got it. He debuted on TV 2 1/2 years ago, which is a lot later than "day and date" like we used to get with the main baddies for the movies, but it's here. That's something.
The development cycle for a figure is about 18 months, so Hasbro did take some time here. But it's very good, and I'll wait for something good. We're missing Giancarlo Esposito's face, as there is no unmasked head to be found here. We only get the helmeted head here, but this is the one I would pick because we didn't already have one. The sculpt is pretty smooth and reminds me of the show. The armor looks great and is glossy in the places you want. The red highlights look good, and I assume figures like this keep Hasbro's paint budget light.
Having said that, Hasbro didn't skimp on the details. You get some silver on the chest and belt buckle, plus not all reds are the same. The visor has a different texture to it, to simulate a transparent lit-up visor. The other reds are brighter and pop more. This is how it should be. What's more, the figure has some paint on his electrostaff. I was also impressed that we got that two-fabric thin cape like we got on Lando - it's red for the lining, and black for the back. It's as perfect as you can expect at this size in 2025.
A blast effect pops on the tip of the staff, and the blaster fits in the holster. It all works, and I was able to get some fun poses out of the figure.
There's also a removable backpack that goes through a hole in the cape, and his cape is held on by subtle elastic straps over the shoulders. Hasbro didn't skimp here, and he has a lot of articulation too. I found one of the thigh swivels a little loose but it in no way hurt my ability to pose the figure or have him standing. I'm generally pretty happy to get existing figures in new costumes, and this is no exception. I'd recommend it if you're collecting this strain of figures. Honestly I have no idea how people collect anymore - do you get them all? Are you picky? I have a hard time skipping 3 3/4-inch figures, but I've made some exceptions for metallic repaints. Hasbro delivers the goods here, and I've already got a playset where he might feel at home.
Having said that, I'd also happily buy a Retro version of this one.
Collector's Notes: I got mine from Entertainment Earth.
--Adam Pawlus
Day 3,275 September 11, 2025
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