Punisher
Blackout - Toy Fair New York
- Property:
- Marvel Universe
- MSRP:
- $0.00
- Pre-Order Date:
- Release Date:
- Feb 1, 2017
- Exclusive Release:
- Toy Fair Press
- Limited Production:
- —
- Diamond:
- —
Summary
Features three highly detailed and expressive head sculpts, including a bruised, battle-worn portrait with sculpted scars and realistic skin textures. Equipped with an extensive arsenal of weapons—four guns with extra magazines, a knife with sheath, a grenade launcher with removable grenades—and multiple interchangeable hands for dynamic posing. The Toy Fair exclusive variant offers a distinct all-black skull paint on the chest armor and is a limited distribution item not available for retail sale.
Pros
- Three highly detailed and expressive head sculpts, including a bruised and bandaged portrait with realistic skin texture and scars
- Extensive and varied weapons loadout: four guns (1911 handgun, MP-5, rifle, Mikkor grenade launcher) each with multiple magazines or grenades
- Includes a unique fire effect accessory that can attach to any of the guns
- Multiple interchangeable hands with different grips and gestures that stay securely in place
- Tight-fitting outfit with elbow patches and permanently attached pants-to-boots design for consistent look
- Intricately sculpted torso armor, belt, and boots with wear and damage effects (painted differently on Toy Fair version with an all-black skull)
- Collector-friendly packaging with sturdy box and secure trays for accessories
- Display stand featuring the Punisher logo and clear waist grabber post
- Paintwork with translucent skin tone, realistic five o’clock shadow, individually painted scars, and crisp detail on all portraits and accessories
- Articulation allows for natural and dynamic posing, including deep stances and realistic weapon holding despite some minor restrictions
- The belt and torso armor design require careful adjustment to avoid the armor riding up and causing gaps at shoulder straps
Cons
- Ankle articulation is somewhat limited by boot sculpt, reducing side-to-side and front-to-back movement
- Torso armor tends to ride up on the body, requiring manual adjustment during posing
- No holster provided for the 1911 handgun
- Fire effect accessory requires careful insertion to avoid damage
- Tight belt fit can restrict armor placement and pose flexibility
- Pricing is relatively high at around $80 for the standard release, and much higher for exclusive versions with more extras