The Huge Image
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Iron Man
began the MCU craze as the primary movie, showcasing Tony Stark’s journey to changing into a hero. - Funko launched Blacklight Pop! figures of iconic Iron Man fits, with particular designs and colours.
- Downey Jr. returns as Physician Doom in
Avengers: Doomsday
, directed by the Russo brothers, with different MCU crossovers.
Earlier than the MCU grew to become the juggernaut of leisure it’s now with a seemingly endless stream of comic book shows and films, there was Iron Man. The movie that began all of it introduced Robert Downey Jr. into the superhero style with a narrative that launched billionaire Tony Stark and his weaponized fits to a brand new technology of moviegoers. It was a smash hit with audiences, incomes two sequels and setting in movement one of the crucial memorable sagas of cinema in years. Now, Funko is honoring the iconic hero’s filmography with a set of 4 Blacklight Pop! figures primarily based on his varied fits. Collider is happy to share a sneak peek on the new collectibles, which will probably be made accessible by Goal’s Marvel Selects line.
Every of the brand new figures represents not solely a different model of Tony Stark’s superpowered suit but additionally a selected film it may be seen in. Main the Iron Man assortment is the Mark I swimsuit, the primary, rudimentary mannequin that will assist him escape the Ten Rings and ship him on his journey to changing into the hero he was by the tip of his run. Conserving with the Blacklight design, its grey exterior is as a substitute swapped out for purple with vibrant yellow, blue, and inexperienced for the main points across the swimsuit. Following it’s the iconic Mark III, Stark’s much-upgraded swimsuit that first donned the long-lasting crimson and gold colour scheme related to the hero. This tackle the design swaps the crimson for a vibrant pink with yellow accenting the face and legs alongside a little bit of blue. Rounding out the traditional fits is his simply transportable Mark V armor launched in Iron Man 2, which trades its crimson and silver design for a smooth pink and blue mixture on the determine.
Whereas all three figures are regular Pop! collectibles, the fourth and ultimate addition is a Jumbo Pop! to suit the monstrous size of the Hulkbuster. First launched in Avengers: Age of Ultron, the cumbersome and exceptionally highly effective swimsuit was constructed with assist from Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) to restrain the physician when he reworked into the Hulk. It will turn out to be useful in Johannesburg after Banner was enchanted by Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen), although not with out leaving loads of destruction within the wake of the battle. Nonetheless, it is an iconic piece of Stark’s arsenal, represented within the determine in vibrant pink and yellow with additional blue particulars to suit the Blacklight design. Standing at roughly 9.65 inches tall, this hulking collectible will retail for $44.99 USD whereas the opposite three will go on sale for $14.99 USD.
Robert Downey Jr. Is Again within the MCU, Although Not as Iron Man
Iron Man’s time within the MCU could also be over after his loss of life in Avengers: Endgame, however Downey Jr. nonetheless has an enormous half to play. In the course of the annual Marvel Studios panel at San Diego Comic-Con, attendees obtained a nuclear-grade bombshell when the previous hero stepped onto the stage as Doctor Doom, the large villain for the retitled Avengers: Doomsday. He isn’t the one one returning, as he’ll reunite with Anthony and Joe Russo, who made their mark on the silver display screen directing the colossal Avengers: Infinity Struggle and Endgame in addition to Captain America: Winter Soldier, and Captain America: Civil Struggle and are now lined up for Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. The previous will come first in Could 2026 with each The Fantastic Four and Thunderbolts* crossing over within the battle in opposition to Doom, whereas the latter is due out in 2027.
Within the meantime, Funko’s Iron Man Blacklight figures will probably be accessible for purchase at your local Target or on-line on the official Marvel Selects web page. Get an unique have a look at the 4 new collectibles within the gallery above.
Iron Man
After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a novel weaponized swimsuit of armor to combat evil.
- Launch Date
- Could 2, 2008
- Runtime
- 126 minutes
- Predominant Style
- superheroes