Name: Thor
Manufacturer: Diamond Select Toys
Series: Marvel Select
Release Date: January 2008
Character Summary: Once content to serve as the protector of Earth’s many peoples, the Mighty Thor returned to his mythical home of Asgard only to find his fellow gods facing the prophesized Ragnarok – the end of all that is. Though the battle was long, Asgard disappeared from the world and all were thought lost…until a young doctor named Donald Blake discovered the power of Thor within himself. With the old gods returning and Asgard rebuilt over Oklahoma, the futures of both the godly Asgard and the human Midgard are forever bound to the Mighty Thor!
A Diamond Select Release! Taken from J. Michael Straczynski's new Thor series, this seven-inch scale figure features the mighty Thor sporting his new chain-mail costume design! With over 14 points of articulation and a deluxe floating Asgard base, not even Loki himself can stop this legendary god as he battles a new era of enemies! Sculpted by Gentle Giant, this is one hero you can't pass up!
Personal Notes:
Marvel Select Thor is the best Thor action figure ever. It is magnificently sculpted and the detailing is insane. Makes you wish that Hasbro would do the same for its Marvel Legends. Since it is in 7 inch scale, it is not that far off from the 6 inch scale of Legends. In fact, its bulk is appropriate for Thor's Asgardian frame and new costume that features chain mail overalls.
This is my favorite Marvel Figure now, with B.A.F. MODOK a close second.
I found this figure in Toy Kingdom's Megamall branch. Though it wasn't on clearance like my other target acquisitions that day, I figured the price was worth it. A worhty addition to my Marvel collection . (01.02.2010)
