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Announced as a 2025 release is this new Medicom MAFEX 6-inch scale figure of MEGAN. She will feature three different head options and a selection of weapons including a hatchet, hammer, nail gun, and pressure washer. MEGAN will go live for pre-order as of the 23rd of December 2024. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

Announced as a 2025 release is this new Medicom MAFEX 6-inch scale figure of Tom Holland's Spider-Man in the new suit he sports at the end of Spider-Man: No Way Home. The figure will come with four head options including one unmasked. There also looks to be a selection of hand options, web effects, a mobile phone and a coffee cup. Spider-Man will go live for pre-order as of the 23rd of December 2024. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

McFarlane have confirmed a variant of their Dick Grayson Nightwing is heading to Gamestop in the US. The Gold Label 'Frostbite' Edition has Nightwing cast in a blue frozen effect finish complete with night-sticks, alternative hands, display base, art card, and art-card display. The figure is in stock immediately for a December release in the US and is limited to 4200 pieces. We've added Nightwing to our McFarlane Collector Database Dick Grayson began his crime-fighting career as the original Robin—Batman’s protégé and crime-fighting partner. An expert acrobat and skilled fighter, Dick eventually left the nest and ventured out on his own as a new hero called Nightwing. His childhood experiences as a circus acrobat and trapeze artist make him extremely agile. He is a superior fighter and a highly skilled martial artist who has been personally trained by Batman. Nightwing is a keen detective, a natural leader, and a strategist with advanced knowledge of a variety of technologies. Incredibly detailed 7” scale figure based on the DC MULTIVERSE™ Designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing and play NIghtwing™ features “FROSTBITE” translucent cyan deco Nightwing accessories include two Escrima sticks and 2 alternate hands Includes figure display base, authenticated collectible art card, and an art card display base Collect all McFARLANE TOYS™ DC MULTIVERSE™ figures To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

"You're telling me that the king of a Third World country runs around in a bulletproof cat suit?" Everett Ross was released as a Marvel Legends figure in 2018 as part of an exclusive 2-Pack with Killmonger. The set was relatively scarce in the UK in particular, leading to the figure’s price climbing on the secondary market. In 2022 a re-release was confirmed as part of the Wakanda Forever wave of figures that also featured an Attuma build-a-figure. While Ross had a role to play in Wakanda Forever, his figure remained the only one badged for the original Black Panther movie and also featured the Legacy badge indicating it was a re-release rather than a new version of the character.  The wave was one of a handful released in 2022 during the ‘plastic-free’ packaging phase so has no window to show off the figure, only photos and illustrations around the box including a confirmation of contents on the rear. The BAF checklist moved to the left spine, while the right carried the usual character artwork. Ross himself is held in check inside the box in a cardboard inner tray and is wrapped in waxy paper. The Everett Ross figure is the exact same mold as the 2018 release from the Killmonger 2-Pack. Ross uses the established suited body with the jacket and trousers cast in a dark blue. The shirted torso is a lighter pale blue and the tie is a royal blue to finish the configured outfit. This blue look is actually seen in Wakanda Forever with the grey version on the older figure the Black Panther look - which does make the packaging choice and branding as a Black Panther Legacy release somewhat odd.  vs 2018 release (right) The head sculpt is the same as the original which had a good likeness to Martin Freeman, but this newer version is much improved with a more accurate hair colour in particular and enhanced facial printing. It also loses the slight 5-o-clock shadow the first release was sporting which is another welcome improvement. Ross comes with a single handgun as an accessory. This is a simple black plastic piece and limited in its detail. It is a different piece to the one packed with 2018 Agent Ross and that is a shame as the original gun was screen-accurate while the new one has some strange proportions including a flared barrel. The gun fits into the right hand of Ross where a trigger finger slots into place. There is no holstering option. Articulation is getting dated now on these suited bodies and while there are 19 in total both the elbows and knees are pinned and the ankle rockers remain problematic with limited movement and a clash with the hem of the trousers which stops them from sitting completely flat to the floor without some manipulation in the rotation of the leg or a touch of heat treatment to force them further forward. While the pins do impact the aesthetics, the rest of the articulation works well enough to give Agent Ross a reasonably wide level of display options with or without his gun including a few very ‘James Bond’ poses. Packaging aside, this is pretty much a Wakanda Forever release for Agent Everett Ross. It improves marginally on the original by way of the head sculpt but changes little else, and the aging suited body continues to cause problems with stability. The handgun change is also an odd choice, but 2021/2022 saw a few unusual weapon choices which may have been driven by external factors that prevented the use of screen-accurate pieces. All in all, the figure does what it needs to do and enhances a wider movie collection without being a stand-out piece. K eep Track of all the Marvel Legends figures from Hasbro at our comprehensive Marvel Legends Collectors Database & Checklist If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the 70's and 80's I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force) and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licences - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

Mezco's 5Points Beetlejuice Collector Set will feature two 3.75-inch versions of Beetlejuice, one in his iconic striped suit, and the other in his wedding tuxedo. The striped suit will also come with a Beetlejuice gravestone, while the Tuxedo features a second shrunken head option. Each figure is individually carded and will ship between July and September 2025. “Go ahead, make my millennium.” The “ghost with the most” is back in town, now summoned into the 5 Points lineup! From the original 1988 Tim Burton classic, this set brings two versions of Beetlejuice. One’s rocking his signature black-and-white striped suit, completed by his very own tombstone; the other wears his iconic red tuxedo from the infamous wedding scene, paired with a shrunken alternate head portrait. Each Beetlejuice figure is individually packaged in a retro style blister card, perfect for display. 5 Points are Mezco’s upgrade to the articulated action figures of yesteryear. These highly detailed, posable action figures feature some of pop culture’s most familiar faces, both old and new. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

“I never yielded! And as you can see, I am not dead!” The original Marvel Legends release of Black Panther in Vibranium Charged suit was a 2019  release under the Avengers: Infinity Way logo, and part of the M’Baku BAF wave. The figure was re-released in 2022 as part of the Marvel Legends Black Panther Legacy wave - a set of re-releases that brought key figures back onto store shelves with some featuring tweaks and updated decor. The wave did not include a Build-a-Figure. It featured the standard packaging design but now badged this Black Panther figure under the original Black Panther movie logo. The box did differentiate from the mainline releases by carrying a Legacy Collection logo on the top left.  The Vibranium Charged suit is created on the standard Black Panther movie figure cast in black and featuring a textured suit design. The various joints in the suit are painted in a metallic almost pearlescent purple to replicate the charged energy the suit is holding. The original 2019 release used a very bright purple, while this 2022 update tones this back a little to a more subdued colouring against the black of the main suit. Additional paintwork is added in silver around the necklace, the claws on the hands, and around the shins and feet.  The masked head follows the same principle in decor as the body coming cast in black with charged Vibranium purple added in the gaps in the helmet design, alongside silver lines, including into the ears of the helmet and in the eyes. Again this purple is a more subdued colour than the original. There is also a variation in the eyes which were white on the first release which is arguably the more accurate colour when you see the charged suit onscreen. vs 2019 release (right) The release also comes with an unmasked head with an excellent likeness to the late great Chadwick Boseman, particularly from a slightly side-on angle. The same head was used on the original release, but the 2022 version does enhance the decor slightly with crisper features and a more natural skin tone and finish. The suit features two pairs of hands so the figure can be displayed with either clawed hands or clenched fists. While the original release carried the Vibranimum charged purple onto he clawed hands, the new version leaves them a plain black which is disappointing - the silver claws do remain in place. Each hand swaps in and out easily. The Black Panther body has a full 21 points of articulation which allows a full range of movement including the ability to kneel and crouch. The arms have a wider field than usual thanks to butterfly shoulders with double-jointed elbows allowing them to fold back on themselves - this does give the figure the ability to be posed doing the Wakanda cross-armed salute. Once posed, the figure is stable and secure. The new release is also nearly entirely devoid of any joint wobble - an issue the first figure had in several key areas. The MCU Marvel Legends line is not short on Black Panther options over the years, and this 2022 release adds to this with some small improvements on its predecessor. The charged Vibranium look won’t be for everyone, but this release does dial back the intensity of that purple colour. The headsculpt is improved marginally by slightly more advanced face print tech and in particular the tones chosen for the skin and facial features. And the articulation while the same combination as the older release is tightened up and feels more robust. The figure will work in a Black Panther, Infinity War or Endgame setting so for a larger MCU display there remains room for this alongside other versions of the character. K eep Track of all the Marvel Legends figures from Hasbro at our comprehensive Marvel Legends Collectors Database & Checklist If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the 70's and 80's I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force) and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licences - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

Our 2024 Action Figure Advent runs from the 1st to the 24th of December and will include 24 days of action figure reviews. Our planned reviews include some new releases and a selection of older figures which we've had for some time but missed reviewing a the time of their original release. We will share all of them here as well as on our social media channels, and with a showcase video on our YouTube channel. Click through any of the shared images to go directly to one of our #ActionFigureAdvent reviews. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

Hiya Toys have revealed a new Exquisite Basic+ release of Godzilla from Godzilla vs Kong. The 18cm figure features Godzilla with his heat ray blast and comes with two head options, extra hands, and a heat ray effect. It is due to ship in Q3 of 2025 (July-September) The brand new EXQUISITE BASIC+ series continues the tradition of exceptional articulation from the EXQUISITE BASIC series, combining precise detail in modeling with enhanced possibility, offering collectors an unprecedented playing experience. Legends collide as Godzilla and Kong, the two most powerful forces of nature, clash on the big screen in a spectacular battle for the ages. As Monarch embarks on a perilous mission into fantastic uncharted terrain... unearthing clues to the Titans' very origins and mankind's survival, a conspiracy threatens to wipe the creatures, both good and bad, from the face of the earth forever. This Heat Ray Godzilla action figure from EXQUISITE BASIC+ stands 18CM tall, based on the original CG data from Godzilla vs. Kong. Multiple layers of paint capture the intricate details of the body, with fluorescent coatings applied to dorsal and skin. Features multiple joints throughout the body, ensuring an authentic appearance while providing a wide range of articulation. Pressing hidden switch on Godzilla's back activates a stunning sequence of blue lights glowing from dorsal fins and other parts. With additional 2x interchangeable hand parts,1x interchangeable head and Heat Ray effect part, let you recreate various combat scenes from the film! To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

Diamond Select's House of the Dragon Series 3 figures are confirmed and will feature an updated Daemon Targaryen in his Royal Armour as previewed at NYCC 2024. Daemon will also feature a dragon's egg and incubation brazier. The second figure in the series is Ser Harrold Westerling in Kingsguard armour. Ser Harrold will have both helmeted and unhelmeted heads and looks to include his sword. The Kingsuard body of Ser Harrold is also getting an immediate re-use with a Previews Exclusive release of Ser Criston Cole. Ser Criston also comes with helmeted and unhelmeted head. This one is exclusive to those retailers who order direct from Previews. A Diamond Select Toys release! The hit action figure line returns with two more characters from the hit TV show House of the Dragon! Wave 3 features Daemon Targaryen in his royal garb, plus Ser Harrold Westerling in his Kingsguard armor! Daemon features a variety of accessories, including a dragon’s egg and incubation brazier, while the Ser Harrold comes with helmeted head and unhelmeted heads! Each 1/10 scale figure features over 16 points of articulation, and comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Eamon O’Donoghue, sculpted by May Thamtarana! A Diamond Select Toys release! The hit action figure line returns with two more characters from the hit TV show House of the Dragon! Wave 3 features Daemon Targaryen in his royal garb, plus Ser Harrold Westerling in his Kingsguard armor! Daemon features a variety of accessories, including a dragon’s egg and incubation brazier, while the Ser Harrold comes with helmeted head and unhelmeted heads! Each 1/10 scale figure features over 16 points of articulation, and comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Eamon O’Donoghue, sculpted by May Thamtarana! A Diamond Select Toys release! A Previews exclusive! A loyal soldier and staunch protector of the rulers of Westeros, Ser Criston Cole has a complicated history with both Rhaenyra and Alicent Targeryen. Now, you can display that loyalty on your shelf with the exclusive Ser Criston Cole action figure! Featuring a lifelike head sculpt and over 16 points of articulation, this armored 1/10 scale action figure is the latest addition to the House of the Dragon line from Diamond Select Toys. It comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Eamon O’Donoghue, sculpted by May Thamtarana! To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

Series 9 of Diamond Select's Lord of the Rings series will feature Bilbo Baggins (as played by Ian Holm) from the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. It will also branch out into The Hobbit with Tauriel. Bilbo will be poseable in two distinct looks with and without his coat with a pair of alternative arms provided. Tauriel is listed as including alternative hands and a selection of weapons - although these are not specifically shown in the promo images. The Series 9 figures are Q3 (July-September) 2025 releases. We've added them to our Diamond Select Database A Diamond Select Toys release! Enter the Mirkwood forest with the newest assortment of action figures based on the Lord of the Rings film saga! Featuring the elderly hobbit Bilbo Baggins and elf warrior Tauriel, this assortment delves into the Hobbit prequel trilogy, and each 1/10 scale figure features 16 points of articulation. The 4-inch Bilbo includes a removable coat with interchangeable arms, while the 7-inch Tauriel features interchangeable hands and a variety of weapons. Each figure comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Eamon O-Donoghue, sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios! To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

Diamond's next Marvel Select release is The Hobgoblin. He will feature both masked and unmasked heads, with a mask accessory to hold while unmasked. He also comes with his glider and pumpkin bombs. Hobgoblin is a Q3 (July-September) 2025 release. We've added him to our extensive Diamond Collector Database A Diamond Select Toys release! Watch out, Spider-Man! There’s a new Goblin in town, and he’s out for blood! The Hobgoblin swoops in on a goblin-glider-display base and makes a bee-line for Spidey, with a variety of interchangeable hands, heads, and pumpkin bomb accessories! This 1/10 scale action figure stands approximately 7 inches tall and features 16 points of articulation. It comes in display-ready Select action figure packaging, with side-panel artwork for shelf display. Designed by Yuri Timg, sculpted by Chris Dahlberg! To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

“I would make a great queen because I am so stubborn.” Nakia in her ‘borrowed’ Dora Milaje outfit from the finale of Black Panther was one of the original figures from the Marvel Legends Black Panther Wave of 2018 . She would then be revisited in 2022 as part of the new Black Panther Legacy Collection wave. The wave featured a selection of older Black Panther movie figures with some tweaks applied to each of them - mainly in decor - but as we will see for Nakia the updates went a little further. The wave did not include a Build-a-Figure, but did use the standard Legends packaging adding a new Legacy Collection logo on the top left of the hanging tab.  The bulk of our 2022 Nakia is the same figure as released in 2018. The main suit is a red/orange tone with brown trims and patterning over the sculpted texture. Further gold paint is used within some of the patterns, while silver is used on the shoulder & wrist armour, the neck piece, and on the Panther belt buckle. These colours are enhanced from the original which leant more into an orange finish and the newer releases is crisper in the overall pattern detail - although the new figure does neglect to add any decor to the rear of the skirt piece.  vs 2018 release (right) The original 2018 release utilised a generic Dora Milaje body which would go to be an army builder release in 2019  for Avengers: Infinity War. That wasn’t strictly accurate to the movie as Nakia only wore the Dora Milaje armour over her existing clothes and boots. This new release corrects that oversight, replacing the lower legs with a more accurate pair of boots which also then shorten her by a few mm’s. The legs themselves are repainted to a darker brown with burgundy trim which is also more screen-accurate. The boots themselves are plain brown with silver trim at the top and across the bridge of the foot. The head sculpt is the same as in 2018 and has a strong likeness to actor Lupita Nyong'o. Sadly, this newer release doesn’t provide an improvement vs he original release - in fact, it detracts from the overall likeness. While the original figure used subtle skin tones, facial printing and lip colouring - this new version seems to go against Nakia’s appearance on screen, applying some gaudy lip-stick and adding what we assume is mascara around her eyes to the point they begin to look painted rather than face printed technology. Of course, there is a hybrid option here for the best version of Nakia by using the newer body with the older head. Nakia is armed with her ring blades. On the original release, they were deactivated, and cast in a silver finish with a green grip. This Legacy release changes the grip from green to brown and casts the blade itself in translucent blue to reflect the powered-up blades. This is very much a personal choice of which you prefer, while I like the powered versions I tend to stay away from using effects in my display. The blue plastic still holds the patterning of the blade and this reflects under light to add depth to the weapon. They fit snugly in Nakia’s gripping hands.  Nakia features 16 points of articulation which is sadly well under what the comparative figures of Black Panther and Killmonger were given in 2018 and therefore carried forward into this wave. The legs include pegged knees and options are limited by the soft plastic skirt of the Dora Milaje armour. The arms are similarly restricted, this time by the shoulder armour on the right arm in particular and by the configuration itself with a single jointed elbow, no bicep movement and no butterfly shoulders. While Nakia is easy enough to stand her options for posing are limited and a little bit awkward when trying to get her into a more dynamic stance using one or both of her blades. It is fair to say that this Legacy Collection release of Nakia is one Hasbro could have simply repacked. The changes to the boots & legs are a considered choice to make her more screen-accurate which is appreciated. The head sculpt remains a great likeness, but the decor choice detracts and unlike the rest of the wave the older release remains preferable - the combination of the new body and old head making what is probably the best version of the character. K eep Track of all the Marvel Legends figures from Hasbro at our comprehensive Marvel Legends Collectors Database & Checklist If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the 70's and 80's I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force) and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licences - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...