The Norse God of Mischief Returns...
Not many villains make the cut when it comes to Hot Toys' sixth
scale figures. One of the lucky candidates to receive the collectible
figural treatment is none other than the god of mischief Loki. This iconic villain made his figural debut as part of the wildly popular Avengers
movie collection, however this particular villain has become so popular
among fans that he has become the first Marvel villain to receive a
second collectible movie figure within Hot Toys’ movie masterpiece
collection. Based on the second installment in the Thor movie saga, this
new version of Loki is based on his look in the Thor: The Dark World.
The packaging on this new version of Loki is quite a departure from most
other Hot Toys figure releases to date. The box is made in the shape of
Thor’s mystical hammer Mjolnir encased in a golden foil. The front of
the box features a circular Asgardian symbol with Loki’s name in the
center. The circular symbol is surrounded by Asgardian runes just like
the ones inscribed on Thor’s hammer. The package features a white insert
with an illustration of Loki sitting on Odin’s throne from the final
scene of the film.
This new version of Loki features a simplified version of the same outfit he wears in the Avengers
but with less armor and no helmet. The figure features a brand new head
portrait with an amazing likeness of Tom Hidleston’s portrayal of Loki
in the Thor sequel. The new head portrait features a different wet look
to his hair along with a seriously deceiving facial expression. The
newly designed head sculpt on this figure is overall much better than
the previous Loki as it captures Tom Hiddleston’s likeness and facial
features much better.
In comparison to the Avengers Loki, this updated version features
a lot less accessories considering the enormous box it comes housed
within. It would have been great if Hot Toys would have taken advantage
of this and included an additional wardrobe for Loki from the scene
where he was imprisoned on Asgard. However, the figure does include
full-body unified shackles which is really awesome packed-in item which
enhances the value of this figure. The shackles are beautifully sculpted
and feature intricate movie-accurate details and real metal chains that
hold each restraint together. The shackles and neck restraints can be
easily placed on the figure by removing the head, hands and ankles and
sliding the corresponding restraints around the body parts.
Other than that, the figure simply comes with a display stand with name,
dagger, closed-grip right hand for holding Loki’s dagger, a gripping
left hand and an additional pair of relaxed hands. There is also an
exclusive edition of this figure which includes a bonus encased aether
within a containment capsule.
While this new updated version of Loki may leave some collectors craving
more out of this release, it is still a fantastically well-made figure
and features an awesome package design. The inclusion of the unified
shackles and the enhanced head portrait also make this item worth the
purchase making this a very worth-while acquisition for Marvel and Thor
fans alike.
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