The shadows are lengthening for the 2026 convention season. BigBadWorkShop has officially pulled back the curtain on its most haunting release yet: the Blackwatch Shadow Wraith, an exclusive figure for Zolocon 2026.
Part of the critically acclaimed Operation: Monster Force line, this figure introduces a terrifying new chapter in the series’ lore, centered around the dark machinations of the warlock Magnus Grimm.
The Lore: A Guardian Transformed
The Blackwatch Shadow Wraith is born from a perversion of duty. Originally Blackwatch Agents, elite shadow ghouls sworn to protect their VIPs, these soldiers have fallen victim to a ritual perfected by Magnus Grimm. By tearing the spirit from the living body, Grimm creates a savage wraith of “living darkness.”
According to the character bio provided by BigBadWorkShop, the resulting creature is a red-eyed monstrosity barely tethered to our reality. Driven by a twisted obsession, the Shadow Wraith hunts the very individuals it once protected to drain their life force, turning its predatory hunger on any bystanders once the primary target is consumed.
Figure Details
Collectors can expect the high level of detail and articulation synonymous with Operation: Monster Force. The Blackwatch Shadow Wraith design emphasizes its spectral, ethereal nature while maintaining the tactical aesthetic of the Blackwatch Agents.
In-universe, the creature is not without its vulnerabilities, details that fans hope will be reflected in the figure’s accessories and design:
- Environmental Factors: Sunlight scorches its form, while Hawthorn is known to repel it.
- Mystical Protection: Mr. Legacy theorizes that amulets marked with the crest of the vampire who created the original ghoul may offer protection.
- Ultimate Fate: Every agent subjected to Grimm’s ritual dies the moment their spirit is liberated, making the Shadow Wraith a literal ghost of a former protector.
Zolocon 2026 Availability
The Blackwatch Shadow Wraith is confirmed as a Zolocon 2026 exclusive. Attendees of the event will have the first, and potentially only, opportunity to add this spectral hunter to their collections.
Given the deep world-building and the popularity of the Operation: Monster Force “Blackwatch” sub-line, this exclusive is expected to be a high-demand item for independent toy fans.
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