Each week we take a close look at a comic book collectible. That means taking it out of the package. This week we have an early look at an upcoming Hot Toys figure courtesy of Sideshow Collectibles--Falcon Sixth Scale Figure.
We've looked at some past Hot Toys figures from Captain America: The Winter Soldier including Captain America/Steve Rogers and Winter Soldier. Falcon makes a nice addition and the figure captures Anthony Mackie's likeness pretty well. If you haven't already, be sure to check out our hands of video at the top of the page.
What's most impressive about this figure is his wings. It has quite a wingspan at 24-inches. The wings are removable, as you'll see, plus they're adjustable. If you're familiar with Hot Toys figures, you know there's plenty of articulation and a lot of options in how you position and display them.
He comes with a couple submachine guns. You'll have to decide if you want him holding the guns or holding onto the wings. His goggles are removable as well. You can also position them so they're resting on his head. Just be careful not to scratch the paint on his head.
There's always something a little freaky when you look into the eyes of a Hot Toys figure. It's almost as if they're looking into your soul.
There are two sets of wrist guards. When you use the ones that the guns attach to, they can slide right off to mimic the action where they'd easily pop into his hands when needed. The only problem I have with the figure is being able to see the joints at his elbow and head. With the arms, it's understandable since he's wearing a short-sleeve shirt. As for the neck, they could've have done what they did with the Steve Rogers figure (seen below).
The backpack was a little tricky snapping onto place. Once it's on, you'll want to just keep it on. There's a great amount of detail to it. One the sides are two parts that slide off so you can insert the wings into.
You can see the attention to detail they put into his outfit. There appears to be a bunch of straps and the stitching is something. The zipper in the front even works and you can see the t-shirt he's wearing underneath.
This detail continues throughout his outfit. He's wearing camouflage pants and shin guards. What's weird is the back of his boots, there's some tiny print about Falcon (and Sam Wilson) being a fictitious character, etc.
The nice thing about having different figures is displaying them with others. It's another way to compare how each one looks in relation to the other and if their look holds up as it should.
I've already pointed out how impressive the wings are. The problem you'll have is making sure you have room to display them when they're opened.
Another thing I like is he can stand on his own with the wings on and fully extended. He does come with a stand, which we'll look at in a sec. But despite the little added weight of the wings, he can still stand up.
Here you can see how he looks from behind with the wings in their folded position.
If his wings and backpack didn't look cool enough, there's also a hidden switch to turn on some LED lights.
You don't have to worry about will he fall over when someone bumps the shelf (or where you have him on display). He does come with a big stand. The base has a S.H.I.E.L.D. logo on it and there's a nameplate with his name.
The stand is similar to the one we saw with the Spider-Man sixth scale figure. Since he's a flying character, you can move the pole to position him in aerial poses.
Hot Toys and Sideshow Collectibles have done it again. Each figure in in the Winter Soldier line has been great (although I never got a close look at Black Widow).
Falcon is now available for pre-order at SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES. The cost is $249.99. Sure, that sounds like a lot but it's what you would expect for Falcon with his wings and detail. You can check the link for more information on the figure. It's schedule to ship between March and April.
Anthony Mackie did a fantastic job as Falcon in the movie. If you enjoyed it or are a fan of the character, you'll definitely want this figure. The wingspan is impressive. It looks almost majestic on display. Serious collectors won't want to pass on this. If you have a birthday or something coming up, this would be a great item to add to your wish list. If you've been saving up some money for your collectible purchases, you might want to seriously consider this one. Thanks to Sideshow for giving us an early look. It's a great addition to the other Hot Toys figures.