StarWars.com has shared a first look at the Trooper Armor display coming to San Diego Comic Con as well as the “Early Release Edition” of Sith Trooper products available during the event.
What’s happening:
- At San Diego Comic-Con 2019 (SDCC), Lucasfilm will celebrate the history of stormtrooper design — and the future.
- Fans attending the mega pop-culture event will be treated to a new exhibit of trooper armor from across the Star Wars saga.
- This exhibit will feature a first look at the next evolution in Imperial/First Order soldiers: the “Sith trooper” from the upcoming Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. It’s a modern and more menacing look befitting its namesake.
- In addition to the display, fans will also be among the first to purchase “Early Release Edition” Sith trooper products debuting at SDCC (pictures below).
About the Trooper Armor exhibit:
- A total of nine different costumes, all screen-used, will be on display at the Lucasfilm pavilion (booth #2913):
- Imperial stormtrooper
- TIE pilot
- Death trooper
- Shoretrooper
- Biker scout
- First Order stormtrooper
- First Order TIE pilot
- Captain Phasma
- Sith trooper
- This year’s exhibit will celebrate The Rise of Skywalker and the Star Wars saga as a whole.
Various stormtrooper armor sets at Lucasfilm
What they’re saying:
- Madlyn Burkert, Lucasfilm archivist, who is co-producing the exhibit: “It has some really unique aesthetics to it. And it has some subtle ties to previous stormtrooper designs, which I think fans will enjoy discovering.”
- Madlyn Burkert on ordering custom mannequins for the exhibit: “Most mannequins are made for fashion. With our armor, we need a different pose.”
- Este Meza, Lucasfilm’s senior manager of events: “The stormtrooper itself is one of the most iconic parts of Star Wars. Seeing all of the pieces of armor together is very powerful.”
- Madkyn Burkert: “We’re really excited to show this design history. It takes us from the beginnings of Star Wars and leads us right to the final chapter of the Skywalker saga.”
Sith Trooper
Here’s a first look at Sith trooper products coming to SDCC
Sith Trooper Geeki Tiki SDCC exclusive
Sith Trooper Fifth Sun Tee SDCC exclusive
Sith Trooper Funko Pop! SDCC exclusive
Sith Trooper Black Series figure
Sith Trooper Black Series figure
Beeline:
- Sith Trooper Geeki Tikis – Early Release Edition ($20)
- Sith Trooper Mini Muglet – Early Release Edition ($7)
- Booth #2913-M
Fifth Sun:
- Sith Trooper Tee (Red Helm Short Sleeve Crew Tee) – Early Release Edition ($28)
- Booth #2913-J
Funko:
- Sith Trooper Pop! – Early Release Edition ($15)
- Booth #5841
Hasbro:
- The Black Series, Special Edition, Sith Trooper – Early Release Edition ($32)
- Booth #3329
Sith Trooper hat by BioWorld SDCC 2019 exclusive
Sith Trooper pin by BioWorld SDCC exclusive
Hot Toys Sith Trooper SDCC 2019 exclusive
Hot Toys Sith Trooper SDCC 2019 exclusive
Sith Trooper Loungefly backpack SDCC 2019 exclusive
Heroes & Villains by BioWorld:
- Sith Trooper Hat – Early Release Edition ($20)
- Sith Trooper Pin – Early Release Edition ($30)
- Hat and Pin Combo ($50)
- Booth #2913-K
Hot Toys:
- Sith Trooper 1/6 Scale Figure – Early Release Edition ($230)
- Booth #1929
Loungefly:
- Sith Trooper Unisex Backpack – Early Release Edition ($70; $75 with Sith Trooper Funko Pop!)
- Booth #5248
Rubi's Sith Trooper kids costume SDCC 2019 exclusive
Rubi's Sith Trooper kids costume SDCC 2019 exclusive
Trends International Sith Trooper bookmark SDCC 2019 exclusive
Rubie’s:
- Sith Trooper costume sets and masks for kids and adults – Early Release Edition ($6-$75)
- Booth #4049
Topps:
- Star Wars: The Power of the Dark Side Trading Card Set ($50) includes bonus Sith Trooper card and Star Wars Authentics Sith Trooper Photo (free with purchase at booth)
- Booth #2913-B
Trends International:
- Sith Trooper Premier Bookmark Giveaway
- Booth #2913-D