Star Wars Black Series Finally Unleashes Kreia, But Demand Is Too High

In a stunning turn of events for collectors, Star Wars fans have just discovered that the highly anticipated Kreia action figure is already sold out. As reported by The Toyark, Hasbro recently opened preorders for an Amazon-exclusive action figure two-pack in its premier Black Series line, one that revisits the all-time favorite RPG and perennial PC Gamer darling, Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lords. Unfortunately, this specific release is already gone. While the pack includes the cover art-hogging Darth Nihilius, the true headline for many is the debut of Kreia, also known as Darth Traya, who has been hailed as Star Wars' most evil and nasty grandma.

This figure represents a significant milestone, marking what appears to be the first official action figure ever produced of Kotor 2's true antagonist. Kreia stands apart from other villains in the galaxy; burned by both the Jedi and the Sith, she equally loathes the pious dogma of the former and the "Chaotic Stupid autocannibalism" of the latter. She views the game's protagonist, the Jedi Exile, as a tool for revenge and a philosophical synthesis for the Force—a path that avoids the extremes of both orders.

The Villainy Behind the Robes

Before her dramatic 11th hour betrayal (a nod to her title Darth Traya), Kreia served as a companion aboard the Ebon Hawk, where she proved to be one of gaming's most memorable characters. She is super mean, lectures you constantly, and pits your companions against each other without hesitation. Her modus operandi involves lying to both the player and the party members, effectively gaslighting everyone while wreaking havoc on the ship.

Fans have described her as a gaslight gatekeep girlboss of the highest order, serving as the Black Lodge inverse of Avatar's cuddly Uncle Iroh. This unique blend of menace and intellect is perfectly captured in the new sculpt, which conveys Kreia's sneering contempt for whatever she happens to be looking at. The figure even includes three lightsabers with clear plastic stands designed to make them "float," a nod to her final duel where she fights using telekinetic floating sabers.

Collectibility and Availability Concerns

The design choices on this Kreia action figure are particularly noteworthy, though not without some curious details. Fans were surprised that the sculpt includes both of her hands, considering one is cut off very early into KotOR 2. It remains to be seen if the right hand is easily removable on the figure or if this is simply a deviation from the game's lore for collector appeal.

Despite the high quality and unique design elements, securing one of these figures has become nearly impossible for many enthusiasts:

  • The two-pack features Darth Nihilius, a Sith character described as more of a Lovecraftian force of nature than a standard villain.
  • Nihilius's metaphysical hunger was so great that he would kill entire planets simply by touching down on them.
  • The figure includes cloth and plastic elements, with a creepy suggestion of a human face under his signature death's head mask.

Unfortunately, if you were hoping to add an old crone in a black robe with three lightsabers and her creepy goth nephew to your collection, the bad news is that Amazon has already sold out on preorders. However, hope springs eternal; if there is enough consumer interest, Hasbro could potentially produce more units of this Kreia action figure. As the article suggests, good things do happen in this fallen world sometimes, so fans remain optimistic about future restocks or re-releases.