Hot Toys’ new Doctor Doom figure is almost here, gets unboxed

Join retailer Sideshow for a brand new unboxing that spotlights Hot Toys’ brand new Doctor Doom figure, coming up this year.

Doctor Doom, we presume

It’s not all that often that Hot Toys delves into the comics realm for one of its highly-detailed and posable figures. Typically, the company is more into silver screen adaptations than comic book ones. Though that approach has changed slightly in the last few years.

We’ve seen a few comics figures here and there from the toy-maker in recent times. That’s including a phenomenal looking Joker that we just reported on too. If you haven’t seen that one, hit the link. We think it’s worth it. But while the clown prince is still a ways off, there’s another villain that’s coming up fast. Of course, that’s Marvel Comics’ own Doctor Victor von Doom.

The arch Fantastic Four foe is en route for launch by the end of this year. And so naturally Sideshow has made him the focus of one of its YouTube unboxings. In the video, the retailer fully details just what fans will get in the box, if they add Doom to their own Marvel collections.

The Doctor is in

As you can see, this is one mighty adaptation of a comics icon. Easily one of the greatest super-villains of all time, Doctor Doom looks to be ultra-detailed, offering a variation on his classic armor and tunic. He’s packing options too, with an extra version of his face mask, and some cool-looking effects pieces.

That lot does depend on which version you get however. As is the case from time to time, there’s both a Collector Edition and Special Edition of the figure on the way. The “Collector” version is more or less the base version, while the “Special Edition” will include yet another face mask and the all-powerful Darkhold book. That’s a tome that’s factored into many a Marvel Comics storyline over the decades. Kind of seems fitting for Doom.

Genius scientist and ruler of Latveria, the megalomaniacal Doctor Victor Von Doom seeks to bring order to the world through conquest. 

Based on his iconic appearance in Marvel Comics, the Doctor Doom 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure by Hot Toys features a rolling eyeball design, allowing collectors to adjust the figure’s gaze. The highly articulated Doom comes with two swappable versions of his signature faceplate, allowing for further customization of his menacing visage.

The formidable leader is dressed in silver-accented armor with a chainmail undersuit and a fabric robe with wired hem for dynamic poses. He comes equipped with a pistol, green flame effects, lightning effects, and a two-way display diorama base with banners to create a comic book-inspired display.

The Special Edition also comes with an additional face mask and the Darkhold book.

Don’t miss out! Join the waitlist for the Doctor Doom Collectible 1/6 Scale Figureand the Special Edition at Sideshow.com.

Sideshow press release

Both versions of Hot Toys’ Doctor Victor von Doom should be coming up fast, with shipping scheduled before the end of this year. The Collector Edition is priced in at $280 USD, and is still available for pre-order. Unfortunately, Sideshow has sold out of the Special Edition as of this writing, though a waitlist is available.