Tech (Mercenary Gear) - TBS [P4] - Six Inch Figures (TBB16)

Tech is the Bad Batch's computer specialist. With his data analysis skills, he can puzzle through technical issues at speeds even faster than some droids.

Tech is the nickname of the clone commando, who is a member of Clone Force 99. After going through a series of genetic mutations, it resulted in a younger and leaner appearance compared to other clones in the Grand Army of the Republic. Tech was the resident intelligence of the Clone Force 99 squad, and his peers revered him for his ability to pick up the latest technology and usefully integrate it into their daily needs. Equal in combat skill to the other members of his squad, Tech served side by side with them in the many battles they engaged in. Echo, Crosshair, Hunter, Wrecker, and Tech were impressive clone specialists. Their antics and daily interactions made their tenure in the Grand Army of the Republic enjoyable. And thanks to Hasbro, we’re getting the costume change of Tech, known as Tech (Mercenary Gear), and released as a Walmart exclusive in time for the 2023 holiday season. Admittedly, Tech is one of the most enjoyable action figures in The Black Series [Phase IV] line, and this version has a lot more color. The character is reminiscent of the Republic Trooper (The Old Republic) (VC113) figure from The Vintage Collection. It also borrows from other clone specialists we’ve seen in The Clone Wars television show, like the Jungle Camo ARF Trooper (CW24) figure and others. Tech is among the few figures in the 6-inch line with multiple accessories. The figure has a removable helmet perfectly scaled to fit over the head. It also has an articulated visor, which gives the figure additional posing options. You also get a DC-17 blaster pistol, but no holster holds it when not in use. Hasbro then designed three removable tools, which you store into the figure’s belt, where each device has a special place to hang. We’re impressed with the attention to detail Hasbro worked into this action figure. If you like The Bad Batch and The Black Series 6-inch line, you’ll love the Tech action figure. Hasbro should be proud of the final product they produced here. Tech (Mercenary Gear) comes with an excellent paint job this time. The figure comes with an astounding amount of articulation, and you can achieve a wealth of poses thanks to this. We understand that Tech’s role is quite different from the other squad members, but it would have been wonderful to see more weaponry added to the action figure. Perhaps Hasbro felt that including three “technical” tools made up for the lack of blasters. Once Hasbro produced a new version of Echo as the character appeared in The Bad Batch, we will have the whole team in the 6-inch action figure line. But Hasbro hasn’t begun introducing any of them into The Vintage Collection.