CELEBRATE BLACK PANTHER DAY!!

Being who I am, I'm sure I can only scratch the surface of how important it is for a film like Black Panther to hit the big screen across the globe, in such a big way. I know it's massive and I love the character, but i'm positive I'm not feeling the full weight of what a monumental day this is. As such, I thought we'd celebrate with our friends at Entertainment Earth who graciously granted us access to a set of Black Panther Marvel Legends action figures....and to say we went overboard is an understatement. Two hours of shooting time and another 2 for editing and we've got a chunky gallery of images ready for your Black Panther day celebrations! Let's get into it... 

Hasbro's been making a lot of noise with their newest Marvel Legends action figures based on Marvel Cinematic Universe characters. Likenesses have gone from Duplo to LEGO Master Builder levels in a very short time, but we've noted the tech is still hit or miss. Keep this in mind when looking over the unmasked head for Black Panther, as he looks damn good with a sort of laser printed, dot matrix-y paint job...and he sure looks like someone...but not really Chadwick Boseman. That said, the ladies from the film look pretty amazing!

Hasbro is showing a little bit of production fatigue, attempting a blistering release schedule no collector's wallet will thank them for. We've got some sloppy paints along with very visible spru marks and seams, all of which make the figures look rushed, which they most likely are. We're still talking about Marvel Legends though, so you are in for one of the best articulated action figures on the market, at this price point. They don't feel gummy, so we know the plastic being used it still substantial, and each figure can hit a variety of poses without fear of body parts snapping off. Further, swapping out hands and heads is stress free and easy.

LET'S LOOK AT SOME PICTURES!!

Comparing the Civil War Black Panther Suit with the Black Panther Movie Suit

 SEE??!! Light years ahead...just ...not...quite there.

Now for the ladies. Here's Okoye and Nakia

And the movie's Big Bad, Erik Killmonger

 

 And now...BATTLE!!!

Wait wait...we are getting this in the movie. I think we can get BP a bigger baddie...

ok ok maybe too big. I mean..he could totally take him...but there's cropping issues. 

Let's pick a battle we might see in Infinity War...

And now, since Valentine's Day just passed...

MY QUEEN!!

And Squad Goals...

OH! So ya know...there's actually non Black Panther figures in this wave. NO KIDDIN!! 

Here's Sub-Mariner, Black Bolt and Invincible Iron Man

 

 AWESOME FACIAL HAIR BROS HIGH FIVE!!

 Thanks to Entertainment Earth for the Black Panther Marvel Legends, on sale ...right...meow.