Sunday, May 20, 2007

Latest Marvel Legends Icon Series Release

Written by Kal-El

Hasbro's Marve Legends Icon Series is back, After successfully releasing the previous product line, Dr.The Punisher, and with the Introduction of the Silver Surfer onto the big screen in the sequel movie of The Fantastic Four : Rise of the Silver Surfer, Hasbro is now releasing Marvel Legends Icons for The Silver Surfer and The Human Torched.

The 12” Marvel Icons are larger counterparts to Marvel Legends with 30 points of articulation. Each Icon includes an interactive display base and a book with a full history of the character.

Human Torch ‘Flaming Suit’: This version of the Human Torch depicts his ignited form, his red-orange body imbued with the familiar line textures and adorned by tongues of yellow-orange flame. The Torch’s Johnny Storm likeness remains recognizable, as does the “4” emblem on his chest. The result of cosmic ray bombardment, the Human Torch is imbued with the ability to personify and control fire. He’s equipped with flight capability, the ability to vaporize objects of varying description, and the ability to generate nova intensity.

Silver Surfer: The Silver Surfer is a humanoid alien with a sleek muscular form and a shimmering, nearly indestructible exterior. This version of the Surfer appears to a have a modified cranial and facial cast to present a slightly more alien countenance. The Surfer figure is equipped with his surfboard accessory. Originally he was a Herald under the sway of planet-devouring Galactus, and was dispatched to prepare the Earth for the coming of Galactus’ monstrous appetite. However, the Surfer unexpectedly developed sympathy for the good and noble populace of Earth.

Human Torch ‘Blue Suit’: This version of the Human Torch both depicts a mid-transformation mode and plays upon the character’s ability to ignite localized portions of his body. Johnny Storm is fully recognizable, the classic blue uniform with “4” emblem clearly revealed beneath sparse seconds of yellow-orange flame. The result of cosmic ray bombardment, the Human Torch is imbued with the ability to personify and control fire. He’s equipped with flight capability, the ability to vaporize objects of varying description, and the ability to generate nova intensity.

Retail prices from Hasbro.com stated the cost for each is U$19.99 (BND$30.80). Price estimated excluding shipping cost and currency rate might differ. These items will start shipping in July 2007. So for those who wants to add these giant 12" figures to your collection, you can't go wrong with the Silver Surfer and the Human Torch.

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