Transformers Collaborative STAR WARS: The Mandalorian N-1 Starfighter

By Adam Pawlus — Thursday, October 17, 2024

One of the quirks of this hobby as it grows is that licensors and licensees are seeking new audiences for all properties, all of the time. There are people who like Transformers but may not buy Optimus Prime or Dinoking, there may be people who really like The Mandalorian but don't want a LEGO set or an action figure. That's why Transformers Collaborative STAR WARS: The Mandalorian N-1 Starfighter exists. There were a line of Star Wars Transformers that kicked off about 18 years ago that went from mecha pilots to stand-alone guys in various sizes, and then the American market had a hard break.

So what's the deal with this new one? It's 7 1/2-inches tall and $54.99. That means it's roughly the size of a small Leader-class toy (so, not the Dinobots), or a large Voyager, or very close to the $89.99 Commander Class Optimus Prime toy. That means it's pretty big as most Collaboratives tend to be, and it's due next year. Also it seemingly sold out at Hasbro Pulse, but is still at Walmart. If history is any indication, Walmart stores may not necessarily stock it, and it may not necessarily be exclusive forever - Back to the Future Gigawatt eventually made the rounds, you can probably find TMNT Party Wallop in a store near you right now, and Ecototron wasn't half bad.  I haven't picked up a lot of the more recent crossovers but reviews have been largely positive.