skywalkersaga wrote:GF - I don't know exactly when Sideshow started the Militaries line (maybe Michael knows more details), but it was definitely way before 'my time'. They may have put some out during the Prequels era but I was under the impression a lot of the 'individual' Clone troopers were done to coincide with the 3D animated Clone Wars series, which started all the way back in 2008 with the release of the pilot episode/feature-length movie (the series itself started airing in 2009).
Looking at the reviews on Michael's website (some of them are my guest reviews!
), which do not include absolutely every figure (or even every figure he has, judging by the collection video), it looks like we can approximately date the Militaries of Star Wars line by Sideshow as c. 2007-2013. It seems that the various "series" of figures ended this type of group designation after 2013. Moreover, the Militaries series included both Original Trilogy and Prequel Trilogy figures. In the list below, the dates reflect the review, but usually correspond to the date of release.
Dengar (2018), Zuckuss (2018), Snowtrooper Commander (2018), TIE-Fighter Pilot (2017), 4-LOM (2017), AT-AT Driver (2016), Jawa 2 pack (2016), C-3PO (2016), X-Wing Pilot Luke (2015), Scout Trooper (2015), Hoth Luke and Han (2015), Cad Bane (2015), Jango Fett (2015), Captain Rex (2015), Clone Troopers Deluxe (2014), General Grievous (2014), Darth Vader Deluxe (2014), Yoda (2013), Battle Droid and STAP (2012) were
not part of a designated series.
Snowtrooper (2013), Battle Droids 2 pack (2012), Sandtrooper Deluxe and Dewback (2011), Clone Sergeant (2011), Admiral Thrawn (2010), Imperial Shock Trooper (2009), Republic Clone Trooper Utapau (2009), Imperial Stormtrooper (2009), Captain Antilles (2009), Commander Praji (2008), Rebel Commando(s) (2007) belonged to the series called
Militaries of Star Wars.
Emperor Palapatine (2010), Darth Vader (2009), Chancellor Palpatine (2008), Darth Sidious (2008), Asajj Ventress (2007), Darth Maul (2006), Anakin Skywalker Sith Apprentice (2006) belonged to a series called
Lords of the Sith.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Jedi Padawan (2013), Yoda (2011), Ki-Adi-Mundi (2008), General Obi-Wan Kenobi (2008), Aayala Secura (2008), Obi-Wan Kenobi (2007), Mace Windu (2006), Obi-Wan Kenobi Jedi Master (2006), Qui-Gon Jinn (2006), Kit Fisto (2006), Anakin Skywalker (2006), Luke Skywalker (2006) belonged to a series called
Order of the Jedi.
Bossk Bounty Hunter (2013), Tusken Raider Sand People (2012), Boba Fett (2012), IG-88 (2012), Figrin D'an (2011), Gamorrean Guard (2011), Momaw Nadon (2011), first Jabba the Hutt (2007), Bib Fortuna (2006) belonged to a series called
Scum & Villainy. Some of these were re-released later, maybe no longer under this series designation.
Lando Calrissian (2009), Luke Skywalker Moisture Farmer (2008), Han Solo Smuggler (2008), Padme Amidala Naboo Senator Ilum (2008), Leia Organa (2007), Luke Skywalker Bespin (2007), Luke Skywalker Yavin (2007), Han Solo Bespin (2006) belonged to a series called
Heroes of the Rebellion (though it began after Padme died!).