These Star Wars action figures are causing a stir, and they're up for pre-order now

Darth Nihilus and a red lightsaber against a dark background — (Image credit: Hasbro)

Knights of the Old Republic II still holds a special place in many fans' hearts, so it's not surprising that a new dual-pack featuring Star Wars action figures of its villains is causing such a stir. Luckily enough for anyone building a collection of the best Star Wars toys, it's up for pre-order now.

This two-pack set comes with both Darth Nihilus and Darth Traya, the antagonistic but oh-so-well-dressed forces we must contend with throughout that 2004 video game (complete with their signature lightsabers). You won't be able to get the Star Wars action figures just anywhere, though; it's an Amazon exclusive.

If you're new to the Black Series range, they're amongst the best toys in the business; they're high on detail, but (generally) low on cost. This screen-accurate design combines with an impressive multitude of articulation points to create a very dynamic action figure, one which you can pose in a variety of cool ways on your shelf.

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While there are plenty of other Star Wars actions figures by toy giant Hasbro (including a smaller 'Vintage' collection that tends to be similar, but at half the size and with old-school Kenner packaging), the Black Series remains my personal favorite. These KotOR toys are a great example of why. The larger scale allows for greater detail, making them feel more like small statues to put in pride of place instead of toys. The face sculpts are almost always impressive too; besides Darth Traya looking eerily realistic, it's really neat that you can see Darth Nihilus' beady eyes staring out from beneath the mask. Creepy.

These aren't the only Star Wars action figures from the Black Series due to land soon, of course; there are plenty more at Hasbro Pulse, including those from the new Maul: Shadow Lord animated series or the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie.

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