While the Avengers Infinity War merch train has slowed down quite a bit in the last few months, it hasn’t rolled to a complete stop just yet! After being announced way back in the spring, Diamond Select Toys finally revealed the Marvel Select Infinity War Figures shipping in December 2018 at SDCC. But those who couldn’t attend the show don’t have to rely on con-goer photos anymore—DST has shared the first official hi-res images of Captain America, Iron Spider, Thor and Groot!

In order to take their time developing the most movie-accurate MCU figures possible, Diamond Select Toys’ Marvel Select movie action figures usually end up hitting stores quite a bit after the movie the toys are based upon has left theaters.

As such, a lot of times, characters are solicited based solely off of silhouettes and without seeing the actual toy prototypes. Such was the case with the Avengers Infinity War Select figures. But at SDCC 2018, DST debuted all four figures for attendees to see and photograph—and now official hi-res photos are available of the quartet!

My favorite of the four figures is actually the smallest of the four and the one that comes as a “freebie” packed with Thor: Adolescent Groot. I thought that Hasbro did a really nice job with their Legends Teen Groot, but for those who don’t want to buy the 3-Pack I reviewed last month, this is a very nice alternative with superior paint.

The Marvel Select Infinity War Thor that comes with Teen Groot looks exceptionally good as well, but I’m a little bit put off by the very visible scar on the prototype’s face. I never noticed a scar on Thor’s face in the movie, but if it was there, I don’t think it was nearly this prominent. An excellent-looking figure otherwise, however.

Bearded Chris Evans is seemingly ridiculously difficult to capture in toy form, as basically ever company’s attempt (even Hot Toys!) has slightly missed the mark. I’m not sure Diamond Select completely nailed the Chris Evans portrait with this Captain America either, but there’s no doubt it looks worlds better than the SH Figuarts and Marvel Legends attempts.

Comparatively, this figure is a grand slam, and will likely be the new default 6”-7” Infinity War Captain America on my shelf. I also really appreciate that he comes with four Wakandan shields (two extended and two retracted)!

My least favorite of the four Diamond Select Avengers Infinity War action figures is the Iron Spider Spider-Man. I can’t quite place my finger on it, but something about the look of this figure feels ‘off’ to me. Maybe it’s the lack of a paint wash that the other figures have or maybe it’s the smoothness of the sculpt, but it really does look weird to me. Love the metallic paint and robot arms, though!

The Marvel Select Avengers Infinity War Figures are scheduled to ship out in December 2018, although it’s unclear if they’ll make it in time to serve as Christmas presents. Luckily, I’m buying these as holiday gifts for myself, so it’s less of an issue for me than it is for those who have a stricter gifting deadline! Heh.

We’re still a few months (and some packaged photos) away from these figurines being released, but based off our first official hi-res images, what do you think? How does DST’s take on these four movie characters compare with Hasbro and Bandai’s efforts, and will any of these Select versions be becoming the default for the character in *your* display?

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