Hot Toys Unveils 'Fantastic Four' Collectibles Ahead of 'First Steps'
WithFantastic Four: First Stepsshaping up to be one ofMarvel'smost stylistic reboots to date,Hot Toysis tapping into that 1960s sci-fi energy with a full lineup of 1/6th scale figures — plus a massiveGalactuscenterpiece that towers above the rest. The collection leans heavily into the film's retro-futurist aesthetic, bringing key characters to life with insane levels of detail, LED effects, andMCU-accurate sculpts.
The core team — Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny — are all getting the premium treatment, complete with tailored uniforms and dynamic power accessories.Pedro Pascal'sMister Fantastic comes with stretch-ability accessories and a Deluxe version that includes a fully poseable H.E.R.B.I.E. sidekick.Vanessa Kirby'sInvisible Woman brings force-field effects and a miniature Baby Franklin Richards cradle to the Deluxe set, emphasizing the family vibe of the reboot. Ben Grimm also known as The Thing arrives with textured rocky skin, swappable bearded and clean head sculpts, and multiple hands for action poses. Johnny Storm hasn't been fully revealed yet, but Hot Toys confirms a figure is on the way — and fans can expect fiery FX and flight-ready articulation.
But the real scene-stealer? The 70 cm Galactus Sofvi Masterpiece. Towering over the 1/6th figures, this soft vinyl behemoth is our best look yet at Ralph Ineson's take on the planet-eater. Designed with bumpy armor textures and LED-lit eyes, it captures the cosmic scale of the character. He even comes with five mini-figures — the full Fantastic Four and Silver Surfer — that magnetically attach to him, emphasizing just how massive he really is.
This collection isn't just about poseability — it's about storytelling. From the rolling eyeballs in the head sculpts to the foldable accessories and hand-stitched uniforms, it's clear Hot Toys is treatingFirst Stepsas more than a movie — it's a visual identity shift for Marvel's First Family.
Pre-orders for Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman are already live viaSlideshows official site, with more figures expected to roll out leading up to the film's July 25 release in theaters.
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