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One of the, at least for me, surprising releases out of Endgame was the 2012 Captain America figure. It's not like the first one sold particularly well, and I figured it's release was simply due to old stock lying around and repurposing it with new heads.
Turns out it's very much a top to bottom overhaul.
So new heads, as expected. Unhelmeted sculpt seen before. The helmeted head is actually what sold me this figure as it vastly improves upon the original one in terms of detailing and accuracy to Chris Evan's facial shape.
The actual body itself is taller than the oriiginal one, which I gues I should have expected seeing how Cap has changed between AoU and CW/Infinity War/Endgame, and has gained ankle articulation.
The uniform was completely redone, using modern materials and improved tailoring, which of course, means articulation is further restricted. They got rid of the loose hood gimmick, which I honestly can't remember ever being used. There's also been comments about how the lighter blue of the new one isn't quite as accurate, and frankly they're probably right. I just don't recall enough to say either way, nor have I actually rewatched Endgame.
It's not Black Widow, after all.
Accessory wise you of course have his shield, thankfully a modern one with the improved paint work and straps on the inside. As ther is no strap on his back, nor does he actually do it in the movie, there's no way to mount the shield to the back of the figure. You also get Loki's scepter along with the carrying case, which are nicely done and of course, makes more sense than giving Cap a Chitarui rifle like for the first release.
So overall, a very nice glowup overall for this particular version of the character, though it's not one I would have ever thought would be a great seller. The guy is going to be in museum poses anyway, so you might as well have him look good, and the functional ankles will at least allow for more natural looking poses.
DSC_0911
One of the, at least for me, surprising releases out of Endgame was the 2012 Captain America figure. It's not like the first one sold particularly well, and I figured it's release was simply due to old stock lying around and repurposing it with new heads.
Turns out it's very much a top to bottom overhaul.
So new heads, as expected. Unhelmeted sculpt seen before. The helmeted head is actually what sold me this figure as it vastly improves upon the original one in terms of detailing and accuracy to Chris Evan's facial shape.
The actual body itself is taller than the oriiginal one, which I gues I should have expected seeing how Cap has changed between AoU and CW/Infinity War/Endgame, and has gained ankle articulation.
The uniform was completely redone, using modern materials and improved tailoring, which of course, means articulation is further restricted. They got rid of the loose hood gimmick, which I honestly can't remember ever being used. There's also been comments about how the lighter blue of the new one isn't quite as accurate, and frankly they're probably right. I just don't recall enough to say either way, nor have I actually rewatched Endgame.
It's not Black Widow, after all.
Accessory wise you of course have his shield, thankfully a modern one with the improved paint work and straps on the inside. As ther is no strap on his back, nor does he actually do it in the movie, there's no way to mount the shield to the back of the figure. You also get Loki's scepter along with the carrying case, which are nicely done and of course, makes more sense than giving Cap a Chitarui rifle like for the first release.
So overall, a very nice glowup overall for this particular version of the character, though it's not one I would have ever thought would be a great seller. The guy is going to be in museum poses anyway, so you might as well have him look good, and the functional ankles will at least allow for more natural looking poses.