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Square Enix’s Marvel Play Arts Figures are Rolling Out: Iron Man, Cap and More

By on August 17, 2015

Square Enix is hitting it hard with its Play Arts Figures line-up. What started as a couple compelling new takes on DC heroes and Star Wars mainstays has blossomed into a verified business arm of the video game publisher. Latest to go under the knife are those headliner Marvel heroes we know and love, and not without the quirky tweaks we’ve come to expect from the Play Arts line.

Iron Man – August 31

Square Enix Marvel Play Arts Iron Man

Iron Man trades in any semblence of silver for a decidedly more bad-ass onyx look. This figure, in particular, highlights the toy line’s propensity for displaying action and motion. Pull out flaps on the back of the suit or throw on palm or feet jet emissions, as pictured, to set up a more photogenic pose. Head to Square Enix’s website to pre-order and see more shots.

Spider-Man – October 15

Spider-man Square Enix Marvel Play Arts

This one comes with a number of different web options, in addition to replaceable hands for the varied holding of said webs. Like Iron Man, Spidey gets a smattering of black infused with his iconic red and blue. He also seems to have dabbled in mascara for this particularl look. Spider-Man is also going for $120. Here’s the official page.

Thor – October 31

Square Enix Marvel Play Arts Thor

For whatever reason Square Enix’s Thor figure is listed at $150. Maybe it’s the exceedingly intricate lightening prop. Maybe it’s those big, beautiful muscles. Probably it’s the cape. In any case, the Norse God runs high, but boasts just as much, if not more, detail than any figure in the line.

Venom – November 21

Square Enix Marvel Play Arts Venom

Marvel isn’t known for its villains in the same way DC is, but if you’re going to keep one slot open for the bad guys then Venom isn’t a bad choice to fill it. Opposing Spider-Man with a grotesque mania, Square Enix seems to have emphasized as much as it can the unhinged nature of the character. He’s $130. Here’s the listing.

Captain America

Captain American Square Enix Marvel Play ArtsSquare Enix just this week revealed Captain America, so there isn’t a listing, price or release date for the figure yet. There are pictures though (thanks, Polygon). At the core of the Captain America character is his almost innocent devotion to principle, which is how I justify the boyish face Square Enix went with. More importantly, he’s got his trusty shield.

About Trevor Ruben

Though I contribute to many online publications on a regular basis, including The Checkout, the crux of my writing lies in video games. When not writing, I'm often streaming a variety of games on Twitch.

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