Few game franchises have the same level of longevity asMortal Kombat, which debuted its first installment in 1992 and is still releasing new projects to this day. As with any major franchise,Mortal Kombathas expanded well beyond its original medium and now exists in the form of movies, TV shows, and even toys and figures. With the release ofthe newMortal Kombatmovieright around the corner, Iron Studios has celebrated its imminent arrival by giving a new collectible to one of the more underappreciated characters in the universe, Reptile. The new 1/10 scale Reptile figure is now available for pre-order, retails for $159.99, and is expected to launch in the third quarter of this year, sometime between July and September.
Collider’sSteve Weintraubrecently caught up with Iron Studios CEORenan Pizii, and he teased that the company would beexpanding into new properties in the future, which include new figures for two of the biggest superhero movies of the year,The Fantastic Four: First StepsandSuperman. Iron Studios has collaborated with both Marvel and DC plenty of times in the past; the company just recently celebrated the release ofCaptain America: Brave New Worldby givinga new figure to Red Hulk, who is portrayed byHarrison Fordafter he took over the role from the lateWilliam Hurt. Not long before that, Iron Studios also releaseda new figure for one of the first mutantsto appear in the MCU, Namor, but it is based on his look in Marvel Comics and not inBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Who Stars in the Next ‘Mortal Kombat’ Movie?
Actors such asLewis TanandHiroyuki Sanadaare both returning inMortal Kombat IIto reprise their respective roles as Cole Young and Scorpion, but the next installment has also added some star-power to an already-loaded ensemble.Karl Urban, famed for his role as Billy Butcher inThe Boys, has been taped for the role of Johnny Cage, and he evengraced a new posterthat was released not long ago.Martyn Fordhas also joined the cast ofMortal Kombat IIas Shao Kahn, andSimon McQuoidis returning to direct the film.
The new Reptile figure is now available for pre-order and can be purchased fromIronStudios.com. Check out the first images of the figure above and stay tuned to Collider for future updates on all the latest toys and collectibles.
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