Fans ofStar Wars: The Clone Warsget ready because GameStop has an exclusive 2-pack Funko POP! featuring Captain Rex and the villainous Pong Krell. These vinyl bobbleheads recreate their climatic showdown from the Season 4 episode “The Carnage of Krell.” The release date for the figures is Christmas Day, and the set will cost $27.99. They are now available for pre-order on theGameStop website.
The figure features Rex in his Phase II clone armor, which became the norm design starting in Season 4 ofThe Clone Wars. The bobblehead featureshis iconic Jaig Eyes in the blue color scheme of the 501st Legion. Tally marks also line his helmet. In opposition is Pong Krell. The Besalisk Jedi Master readies his green and blue double-bladed lightsabers for battle.
These aren’t the only 2-pack Funko POP! exclusives from GameStop. The other additions includeDarth Maul vs Ahsoka Tanoin their Season 7 duel fromThe Clone Wars. The animated versions ofCount Dooku and Anakin Skywalkeralso get brawling bobbleheads.Darth Maul returns to face Pre Vizslain their thrilling duel for theDarksaberin another Funko POP! set. The Maul and Vizsla figures are set to be released on December 26, the day after the Captain Rex and Pong Krell 2-pack.
Why Make a Funko POP of Pong Krell and Captain Rex?
The episode “The Carnage of Krell” is part of the Umbara Arc ofThe Clone Wars. This four-episode narrative is considered one of thebest story arcsof the series. It’s a significant turning point for one of the show’s main characters, Captain Rex, voiced byDee Bradley Baker. Rex is the clone captain of Anakin Skywalker (Matt Lanter). He and his team are left in the care of Jedi Master Pong Krell, voiced byDave Fennoy, who uses questionable methods in his battles. As Rex and his men begin to question the Jedi master, the cost of war rises to its breaking point when Rex uncovers the truth: General Krell has fallen to the Dark Side and has made the clones attack their own men. Rex and the clones choose to battle the fallen Jedi and bring him to justice.
The GameStop exclusive Funko POP!Star Wars: The Clone WarsJedi Master Pong Krell and Captain Rex Vinyl Bobblehead 2-Pack will be available on Christmas Day. You can purchase them onGameStop’s website. Check out the figures below.
