I am wondering if I missed something? They are releasing such a niche character variation instead of a regular trooper or did I miss that Black Series New Order Stormtrooper helmet somehow?!
My theory is Target/Disney expedited the production of the Cardinal helmet so it could launch closer to the rest of their Galaxy's Edge product line. Literally the only reason this helmet exists is because it's red. Target has exclusive red Funko Pops as well just because that's their brand color.I believe that's rumored to be coming up shortly. If the helmet is exactly the same, then it's just a matter of a different paint job.
As to why Cardinal first? My only guess is because he is niche, and they knew people would snatch this up. Or maybe his action figure sold really well?
My theory is Target/Disney expedited the production of the Cardinal helmet so it could launch closer to the rest of their Galaxy's Edge product line. Literally the only reason this helmet exists is because it's red. Target has exclusive red Funko Pops as well just because that's their brand color.
Sorry, no, I meant the Black Series Cardinal helmet exists only because it's red. Captain Cardinal was created four years ago in the Phasma novel.Are you saying that Cardinal was created solely due to the marketing deal between Disney and Target, with the latter demanding a character be created in the EU that sports a "Target Red" color scheme?
Sorry, no, I meant the Black Series Cardinal helmet exists only because it's red. Captain Cardinal was created four years ago in the Phasma novel.
disassembly is a bit of a puzzle. first step is the bottom black part since that holds the interior bottom edge. Interior is mutliple parts (the 2 smaller side-pieces holding the elastic strap are glued with a dot of super-glue to the front interior). Back part and the 2 small side parts are clipped to the head part, too. The nose part is screwed in from the interior fromt part. The top interior is held at front by 3 clips which hide behind front interior and the 6 screws comnecting it to the top. The 2 main shell parts are held by some screws omly accessible after stripping the interior. (can't send pics, sent this post from my phone at a work break. Someone over at whitearmor.net documents this process though. Going to link that thread once its up)Thanks, all. Wondering how hard it would be to strip this helmet (the black parts, the tusk, the lenses) so it could be re-painted as a standard TLJ TK or a Pyre. Does it seem possible? I could care less about messing up the electronics.
But now that I think about it, Pyre’s helmet was TFA, wasn’t it? No teeth.
disassembly is a bit of a puzzle. first step is the bottom black part since that holds the interior bottom edge. Interior is mutliple parts (the 2 smaller side-pieces holding the elastic strap are glued with a dot of super-glue to the front interior). Back part and the 2 small side parts are clipped to the head part, too. The nose part is screwed in from the interior fromt part. The top interior is held at front by 3 clips which hide behind front interior and the 6 screws comnecting it to the top. The 2 main shell parts are held by some screws omly accessible after stripping the interior. (can't send pics, sent this post from my phone at a work break. Someone over at whitearmor.net documents this process though. Going to link that thread once its up)
Thanks. I look forward to that link.