If you’re a fan of Black Manta, then you better get your wallets ready. A brand-new action figure of the DC Comics villain has been released, and Kotobukiya went all-out for the detail item.
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The exclusive figure shows Black Manta on the prowl and armed with dangerous twin swords. The character’s iconic headgear is firmly set in place, and its red eyes are larger than ever. The sculpted figure spared no expense in etching out Black Manta’s impressive physique as each muscle is precisely defined. Some fans might even use the character to decorate their workout spaces for motivation – and it’s easy to see why.
If you want to check out the product description for the New DC Universe Black Manta figure, then you can read it below:
“A Kotobukiya Japanese import! Kotobukiya’s lineup of statues based on the superheroes and villains of DC Comics continues to grow, and up next is Aquaman’s classic arch-enemy: the murderous Black Manta! By all accounts the man known only as David had a rough childhood and at some point discovered both an affinity for the ocean and a hatred for the hero Arthur Curry. In the New 52 era of DC Comics Black Manta took his rivalry with Aquaman to a whole new level, but when the Crime Syndicate took over the Earth the undersea villain teamed up with Lex Luthor, Black Adam, Bizarro, Captain Cold, and others to try and save their world during the “Forever Evil” storyline.
Now the scourge of the seven seas invades dry land in the DC Universe ARTFX+ Statue series, stalking his prey like an aquatic predator. Black Manta prowls forward, twin swords held at the ready and a water propulsion pack on his back. The villain’s battle-suit consists mostly of a skin-tight black material revealing David’s ripped physique, and his weapons and accessories are dark silver. No Black Manta would be complete without his iconic bug-eyed helmet and this ARTFX+ version replicates the unique look perfectly with ruby lenses designed to shoot deadly energy rays.”
Sculpted by Ikkei Jitsukata, the Black Manta figure stands at 7.5 inches tall and has magnetic feet for additional stability. The item is slated to go on sale next May, and there is no retail price set for it. Of course, fans can expect the collector’s item to fetch a pretty penny. Kotobukiya’s ARTFX+ line is known for its steep prices, but fans continue to come back for more high-end, quality pieces. You can check out more images of the company’s Black Manta piece in our image gallery below!
So, what do you think? Are any of you Aquaman fans planning on adding Black Manta to your figurine collections? Let us know in the comments below!
[H/T] Toy News International
