Square Enix is bringing back their Marvel Universe Variant line of figures. However, instead of being part of the Play Arts Kai line, they are scaling them down to the Bring Arts line. Square Enix has revealed newly designed versions of Spider-Man, Captain America, and Iron Man. The figures are designed by Tetsuya Nomura, who is known for his Final Fantasy character designs (among many others). The figures stand about 6″ tall, and will include multiple interchangeable hands, accessories, and figure stands.
The new Marvel Universe Variant Figures are due for release in December. They have an MSRP of $134.99 each. you can see additional details and photos after the jump.
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MARVEL UNIVERSE VARIANT BRING ARTS™ IRON MAN DESIGNED BY TETSUYA NOMURA
Introducing IRON MAN as the first of the new BRING ARTS MARVEL UNIVERSE VARIANT series, designed by prolific character creator Tetsuya Nomura!
With lustrous red and gold coloration adorning the stalwart-looking body. Despite its compact size, allowing it to fit in the palm of a hand, this product’s innovative and polished design delivers more than enough visual impact.
The backpack, which can be affixed to his back, can alternate modes between blade form and shield form. Additionally, included are 7 types of hand parts, enabling a variety of different actions specialized for battle.Figure includes display stand.
Figure Size (inches):
Without Backpack: W 2.6″ x D 1.9″ x H 6.4”
With Backpack: W 2.9″ x D 1.9″ x H 7.1”————————————-
MARVEL UNIVERSE VARIANT BRING ARTS™ CAPTAIN AMERICA DESIGNED BY TETSUYA NOMURA
Introducing the second entry of the MARVEL UNIVERSE VARIANT BRING ARTS designed by Tetsuya Nomura – CAPTAIN AMERICA!
His burly physique is complemented with his star-spangled costume. The metallic paintwork gives realism to the sense of weight of his armor, and overall showcases the strong presence of the reinterpreted Captain America.
His signature shield is included as part of his accessories, in two variations: original colors, and a gold-color variant. Not only can these be attached to his arms, but they can also be mounted on his back & hip, or be used for dynamic action poses, such as his shield throw.Figure includes display stand.
Figure Size (inches): W 3.2″ x D 1.3″ x H 6.4″
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MARVEL UNIVERSE VARIANT BRING ARTS™ SPIDER-MAN DESIGNED BY TETSUYA NOMURA
The third entry in the MARVEL UNIVERSE VARIANT series designed by Creator Tetsuya Nomura is – Spider-Man!
A three-dimensional spider-web pattern with sharp lines covers his entire body, and the shimmery red, blue and gold colors bring out the metallic texture.
These all come together to create a stylish and new image of Spider-Man. The four pincers can be attached for extreme wide-open action poses or removed for a more sleek and classic folded down look, opening you to enjoy a variable range of dynamic poses.Figure includes display stand.
Figure Size (inches): W 2.2″ x D 1.4″ x H 5.8”
Bring Arts - Marvel Universe Variant Figures
These are not only amazingly ugly but also hella expensive - most Figuarts cost about half as much.
And from what I hear frequently the QC isn't quite there with Bring Arts either...
They look awesome. Wanted to buy Iron Man and Spiderman.
But not for that Price!!! Seriously why are Square Enix such Assholes?
I can accept a Price Range of 80$-100$
like the Kingdom Hearts Bring Arts.
But 135$ for one....16 Centimetre Figure????
Double Price of Mafex and S.H. Figuarts?
No Square, but sorry, this is bullshit.
1 Bring Arts Figure has
THE SAME PRICE AS
1 HUGE PLAY ARTS KAI Figure; 140$
Square Enix becomes greedy AND Insane.
So I saw this go up for preorder last night and was like hey that Spidey look awesome looked at the price and my Jaw hit the floor. Pick up my Jaw and the saw that this was bring art not play arts needless to say my jaw went back to the floor. I don't know why but it looks like history is repeating itself with this line. This line started with a roughly 55 dollar Kingdom Hearts figures. Slowly added both Dragon Quest and Neir with a sprinkle of Final Fantasy. And each time a new figure comes out the price goes up and hey i understand inflation but this is getting out of hand the new Final Fantasy single figure is 95 bucks and that is very steep why the hell are these 135. Is it the marvel license because maybe Bandai has marked up their marvel figures a little. is it Tetsuya Nomura because if it is well leave him alone and let him not finish a video game. My problem with this is that this line was brought forward because collectors had two complaints with Play Arts size and price. With these and recent figures looks like size is the long difference now. Hard pass now but don't be surprised when FFVII figures show up at the same price.
I almost feel bad for Square and don't want to hate on this too much, I also don't know much about this Tetsuya Nomura guy other than that he's a Final Fantasy designer? But these seriously remind me of something you might see on Reddit from some fan artist like "hey guys, here's some armored Marvel characters I drew!" it has that amateurish fan art vibe, is what I'm saying...
Also yeah, the price is nuts considering these probably don't have any diecast or any other premium materials, chrome etc.
Figures look like they could be fun, I don't mind alt verse stuff sprinkled in the collection.
That price though - can't do it. SHF/Mafex are a hard sell sometimes with how good Legends can be. This is literally 6 times the price of a Legends figure.
Not apples to apples, and final product will be steps above Legends, but not 6 times as much. In the end, these will just get buried on a shelf with 20 dollar figures, so that price doesn't warrant the upgrade.
I'll stick to Marvel Legends and Storm Collectibles instead, thank you very much.
These would be great if they weren’t ugly af mini PAKs.
I'm really curious about Japanese economy, do Japanese people really get paid that much more?!? I understand shipping and import fee and all that for goods that come over to the U.S., but how do the Japanese people afford a $135 6" figure?!?! I don't think Hasbro would ever ask for that with a straight face, even if they make a figure that's super premium.
Also yeah, the price is nuts considering these probably don't have any diecast or any other premium materials, chrome etc.
As has been stated before, neither Figuarts, figma nor Mafex (to name a few) are this expensive regularly.
Like others are saying, WAY WAY WAY Overpriced. These are $65 figures AT BEST. I'll hope that a KO company starts pumping these out b/c the prices are too nutty to support the original maker.
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I havent been crazy about the Marvel bring arta but I might need that Thor
IMO these have been getting worse and worse design wise.
These designs are Not for me.
I am really really sad that I can not afford these.
Since I buy every Figure twice, always (Keep one sealed)
it would be 270$ for 1 Character. That is beyond Insane.
Really want the Spider Man and Thor, but not for that Price.
I'm actually digging that Thor design especially compared to the others.
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