I suppose I’m not surprised that Marvel Select is coming out with a Deadpool figure. After all, Deadpool is starting to enter Wolverine territory, with three monthly comics, guest appearances all over the Marvel Comics universe, and his own movie in development with Ryan Reynolds reprising his role from X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
I’ll have to do some more image searching but the figure looks very heavily influenced by Rob Liefeld’s early Deadpool art, especially the design of the mask and torso, but the wrist and ankle bands don’t coincide with Deadpool’s first appearance. I am also curious as far as timing, since Hasbro has Deadpool slated for an appearance in a Fall 2010 Marvel Legends 2-pack.
Presenting….Deadpool
Sorry kids, nothing clever to say to introduce this guy (I’ll save the witty remarks for the paint stage). Here is the newest in the Marvel Select line – Deadpool. He’ll be coming with a ton of accessories (weapons, lots of weapons) and be on the lookout for a chase variant unmasked version (which I have but I’m not showing ‘cuz I’m mean like that).
Huh. Deadpool’s got a decent package. Who knew?