After releasing three ReAction Figures 3.75-inch carded toys based on the sci-fi animated film "The Iron Giant," American toy manufacturer SUPER7 recently unveiled an 11-inch "The Iron Giant" articulated figure under its "Super Cyborg" series! Expected to ship in Spring 2024.
Adapted from Ted Hughes' novel of the same name, "The Iron Giant" is set in 1957 during the Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union. The protagonist, Hogarth, whose mother often worked overtime, was lonely and always wanted a pet for companionship. One day, Hogarth thought aliens had appeared deep in the forest and went to investigate. However, what awaited him was not strange alien life, but a colossal robot devouring the steel structure of a power substation as if it were a delicacy!
Initially terrified, Hogarth ran for his life, but upon seeing the Iron Giant in immense pain from being entangled in power lines and touching high voltage, Hogarth bravely rescued the giant robot. They later became good friends. Hogarth taught the Iron Giant language, played with him, watched superhero comics together, and even witnessed the death of a deer. One day, while playing, Hogarth's toy gun accidentally activated the Iron Giant's automatic defense mechanism; meanwhile, government forces were steadily closing in on the Iron Giant's location...
This time, SUPER7's ambition goes beyond just creating an approximately 28 cm tall "Iron Giant" with 11 points of articulation, meticulously recreating its in-film appearance. They've also incorporated a removable outer armor design in five areas: the chest, both forearms, and both legs, allowing collectors to peek into the Iron Giant's internal structure. This instantly adds a splash of color to the predominantly black and gray Iron Giant. This product also includes an approximately 4 cm tall Hogarth figure to pair with the Iron Giant – super cool! However, the editor instantly had a premonition of a "transparent shell version" being released later to cash in (chuckles).
The Iron Giant Super Cyborg Iron Giant (Full Color)
Suggested Retail Price: US$85, Product Specifications: Approximately 28 cm tall, Estimated Release Date: Spring 2024
Source: Super7