Skeleton Crew’s Mystery Droid Hits the Black Series First
Every now and then, a Black Series figure drops that makes you pause and say, “Wait, who?” But if you’ve been paying attention, this next one should have you leaning forward instead. Because SM-33 isn’t just any droid—it’s the very first Black Series figure from Skeleton Crew, the Star Wars Disney+ show that’s been flying under the radar.
And like every die-hard collector knows, first appearance figures always matter. Especially when they look this good.
The Star Wars Black Series SM-33 6-Inch Action Figure is officially up for pre-order, and while we still don’t know everything about the character, there’s more than enough here to talk about—from the sculpt and the potential backstory to why this figure’s an early win for fans of both classic and modern Star Wars.
Character Overview: Who—or What—is SM-33?
Let’s start with the basics.
We don’t know a lot about SM-33 yet, and that’s part of the intrigue. This droid debuts in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, a Disney+ series starring Jude Law that’s been described as Amblin-style adventure meets Star Wars.
- Directed by the likes of Jon Watts (Spider-Man: No Way Home),
- Set in the post-Return of the Jedi timeline, the same era as The Mandalorian,
- Rumored to follow a group of kids who get lost in the galaxy and have to find their way home.
So where does SM-33 come in? Based on the design and build, this droid looks less like a comedic sidekick and more like a guardian, enforcer, or even antagonist. The tall, skeletal build and deep-set optics give it a vibe more in line with KX-series security droids, but with design elements that call back to Clone Wars-era models like the IG units or HK droids.
The mystery surrounding this character only adds to the appeal. And in the Star Wars universe, when a droid looks this menacing, they’re rarely just background noise.
Toy Description: Tall, Lean, and Menacing in All the Right Ways
Let’s talk about the figure itself.
This is a completely new sculpt, and Hasbro deserves some credit here—they didn’t cheap out and kitbash this guy from existing droid parts. SM-33 stands tall and lean, with long limbs, sharp detailing, and an imposing stance that sets it apart from your average protocol droid.
Design & Sculpt
- Angular plating and skeletal frame – You get the sense that SM-33 was built for speed, intimidation, or both.
- High shoulders, narrow waist, and extended limbs – Definitely inspired by the design lineage of K-2SO and HK-87, but with its own spin.
- Deep-set photoreceptors and a domed head sculpt – It gives off an air of silence and calculation. Less chatterbox, more terminator.
- Weathered, gunmetal gray paint app – With a little grime in the joints and paneling to show off the edges. A clean droid this ain’t.
There’s something deliberately unsettling about the proportions here, and that makes it even more exciting. This looks like the kind of droid that patrols an off-grid system or enforces law with no mercy.
Articulation Breakdown
The figure’s articulation is everything we’ve come to expect from Hasbro’s modern Black Series engineering:
- Ball-jointed head and neck – The dome can tilt and twist for expression.
- Double-jointed elbows and knees – Especially important for a tall-limbed droid like this one.
- Butterfly joints in the shoulders – Rare for droids, but useful for holding two-handed weapons.
- Swivel-hinged hips and rocker ankles – To get those wide-legged security stances.
- Torso rotation and crunch – Not just a brick with legs—this guy moves.
With the way the arms and legs are sculpted, SM-33 can do creepy hallway poses, rigid stances, or full stride patrols. Exactly what you want from a mysterious enforcer-type.
Accessories (Speculation + What’s Included)
So far, Hasbro hasn’t revealed much about accessories, but based on the preview shots and the packaging renders, it looks like SM-33 comes with at least one weapon:
- 2 x Blaster shields
Packaging & Presentation
SM-33 comes in the Black Series standard windowed packaging, with a clean Skeleton Crew-branded sidebar. The art on the side shows SM-33 looming in a corridor, blaster shields ready—it’s atmospheric, it’s dark, and it makes the figure inside look even more intimidating.
As with all modern Black Series releases, the box is designed with shelf display in mind, but collectors who open their figures will find easy access and solid inner tray presentation.
Availability & Price
- Price: $38.99 USD
- Pre-order available now at Entertainment Earth
- Estimated Ship Date: October 2025
Now’s the time. Star Wars fans know the drill: first wave figures from a new show always become hard to find after the show drops. If SM-33 ends up being a standout character, or worse—a tragic hero or big bad—this figure could become a hot-ticket item overnight.
Final Thoughts: Why SM-33 Belongs on Your Shelf
- It’s the first Black Series figure from Skeleton Crew.
- It’s a completely new character and sculpt, not a repaint or reissue.
- It brings fresh design language to the droid lineup.
- It holds future lore potential—and let’s face it, every great Star Wars story has a memorable droid.
We’ve seen Imperial droids. We’ve seen assassin droids. SM-33 feels like something new—and in a collecting space that’s increasingly full of repaints, that alone makes this one stand out.
Whether you’re an opener or an in-box collector, this figure tells you one thing: something new is coming to the galaxy—and it has cold, metal feet.
And as always, stay tuned to ToyBeast.ca for more collector-first insights, figure breakdowns, and no-BS reviews of what’s worth your shelf space.