Hot Toys announced that it has relaunched its Black Panther figure both in celebration of the upcoming feature film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and in honor of the late actor Chadwick Boseman. The figure is a 1:6th scale that depicts Black Panther as seen portrayed by Chadwick Boseman in the 2018 film. The figure is equipped with more than 30 points of articulation, allowing it to be poised in countless iconic poses.
The Black Panther figure is depicted wearing the well-known Black Panther suit with incredible detail. The suit showcases fine textures, creases, and folds, while also including each of the stylizations from the movie, such as the tooth-style necklace and the claws on the hands and feet. When the helmet of the figure is removed, the figure resembles the likeness of Chadwick Boseman in his role as Black Panther with lifelike detail.
The figurine will be available in 2023 from Hot Toys at an MSRP of $285 USD.
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Hot Toys Relaunched its Black Panther Figure for Chadwick Boseman
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