After A Decade + Of One Ruler, A Rival Rises - Bandai SH Figuarts Officially Arrives In The US

During Disney’s Most Wanted event in New York City, held two days ahead of Toy Fair 2026, it was revealed that Bandai’s S.H. Figuarts The Mandalorian and Grogu figures will be part of the merchandise launch tied to the upcoming theatrical release. The announcement immediately caught our attention, as the 6-inch collector space in the United States has long been associated with Hasbro’s master license.

After reviewing the official press images, we reached out to Disney for clarification regarding U.S. availability, and today, Disney confirmed to us that the Bandai S.H. Figuarts The Mandalorian and Grogu figures will indeed be available for purchase in the U.S. through hobby and specialty retailers.

No pricing details were provided, and specific retailers were not named. However, this marks a notable shift for collectors. Up until now, fans interested in S.H. Figuarts Star Wars figures typically had to import them directly from Japan, whether through Japanese online retailers, Amazon Japan, eBay sellers specializing in imports, or U.S.-based specialty shops that handled their own importing.

With these releases now officially entering the U.S. market, that import-heavy process may no longer be necessary, at least for select figures tied to major releases. It remains unclear whether additional characters beyond The Mandalorian and Grogu will follow, which may ultimately depend on demand and overall sales performance.

The key takeaway is significant: for the first time in decades, the door has opened for one of Hasbro’s competitors to officially enter the U.S. Star Wars action figure market in this scale. For collectors, this development could signal the beginning of a new era of competition within the 6-inch category.

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