When it comes to toys and collectibles, pretty much every company that publishes comics has its share of the market. Not every company can compete with the others though, which is why the likes of Marvel Comics and DC take the lead in market dominance. Because of this, you’re more likely to walk into a random store and find a Batman or Spider-Man toy. When it comes to figuring out which of these is best, it’s not as easy as you might think. Both companies have hundreds of fascinating characters, each with their own fanbase who will go out of their way to find the best and most intricate collectibles to round out their collection. Fans of both Marvel and DC tend to favor one over the other, but which is the better company when it comes to creating new and amazing collectibles?
Ultimately, that answer falls to each collector, and seeing as this is a relatively subjective topic, going through some of the best wares of one company might help to place it above the other. For this list, we are focusing on the collectibles crafted by Marvel Comics. The company’s bevy of superheroes and villains coupled with its recent foray into movie theater dominance has placed it just beyond DC’s reach… at least for now. With that, here are 20 collectibles created from Marvel’s greatest characters, scenes, places, and tech that place the House of Ideas one step above the competition. Instead of focusing solely on uber-expensive statues, this list features affordable items, some less-affordable ones, and the things you should only buy if you have a seriously disposable income!
MARVEL TRIVIA BOX
SEE IT NOW: $14
Let’s face it, you wouldn’t be reading this list if you weren’t already a fan of Marvel Comics, right? Marvel knows that well, which is why the company teamed up with Cardinal to create the Marvel Comics Trivia Box. This isn’t just a regular game, it’s one that only the real True Believers could possibly master as it takes a detailed knowledge of Marvel and its characters to win!
STAN LEE PLATE
Stan Lee’s cameos in Marvel Studios productions, as well as Fox and Sony’s Marvel productions, are legendary, but some eagle-eyed fans may have noticed more than the average viewer. For Netflix’s The Defenders, Stan “The Man” Lee knocked out some promo work in July 2017 involving himself, a limousine, and this fashionable New York City license plate.
FUNKO POP! MOVIE MOMENTS: THOR VS. THANOS
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A pivotal moment in the final act of Avengers: Infinity War was when Thor finally came back for round two with Thanos. He came screeching down from the heavens and slammed Stormbreaker into Thanos’ chest against the full might of the Infinity Gauntlet. As Thanos said, he really should have gone for the head because as we all know, he wasn’t able to stop the snap.
INFINITY GAUNTLET ELECTRONIC FIST
SEE IT NOW: $16
Avengers: Infinity War is one of the biggest movies ever made, and it wouldn’t have been much of anything without the likes of Thanos the Mad Titan. Well, Thanos and his stylish glove featuring the Infinity Stones of course. Now you too can snap away half of all existence without a care in the world thanks to this Infinity Gauntlet Electronic Fist based off the movie.
MARVEL COASTER SET
SEE IT NOW: $19
You know those people who are always picking up a drink and moving it over to a coaster like their tabletop is the most precious thing in the world? Now you can be one of those people with what have to be the coolest coasters ever designed! WoodPecStudio has put together eight new wooden coasters featuring some of Marvel’s most iconic logos for you to rest your drinks upon.
DEADPOOL VS THE WORLD
SEE IT NOW: $23
Sometimes, you get a collectible that sits on the shelf and gathers dust, while other times, you get a toy that ends up being eaten by the dog and left in the yard. Then, there’s the time Marvel teams up with USAopoly to create a game that can entertain collectors and their friends for hours. Deadpool Vs. The World is one such game. This party game is highly interactive and fun for everyone… so long as they’re old enough!
IRON MAN MOUSE
SEE IT NOW: $13
Just because you can’t fly around the world like Iron Man, that doesn’t mean you can’t game like him. Well, maybe not, but you can at least look like you’re gaming like Tony Stark’s greatest creation with this amazing Iron Man wireless gaming mouse from Taonology. The mouse features the character’s classic look along with two illuminated eyes to make it appear as realistic as possible.
BABY GROOT RAVAGER OUTFIT EXCLUSIVE
SEE IT NOW: $20
It’s hard to find someone who didn’t think Baby Groot was adorable as he could possibly be in the Ravager outfit from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, which may be why Marvel teamed up with Hasbro to create this great collectible. Baby Groot with the Ravager clothes is an adorable 10" figure, which looks to be about the same size as the character from the film.
THOR MEAT TENDERIZER
SEE IT NOW: $25
One of the things Thor is best known for is his hammer, Mjolnir. While it was destroyed in the MCU, he still wields his hammer off and on in the comics, and now you can too! Granted, you won’t be smiting your enemies with this version, but you sure can tenderize some meat with this handy little kitchen utensil fashioned after the mythical weapon!
BLACK PANTHER - SLASH & STRIKE FIGURE
SEE IT NOW: $27
Black Panther was a huge success when the film was released, and it ultimately went on to earn Marvel Studios three Academy Awards making it the first MCU film to attain that honor. Unsurprisingly, Marvel went ahead with a broad marketing campaign that took advantage of the character’s popularity and fashioned some impressive toys alongside the company’s longtime partner, Hasbro.
FUNKO POP! CAPTAIN MARVEL
SEE IT NOW: $11
Captain Marvel has stormed onto the silver screen and like the character’s mantra, the film is going higher, further, and faster than the competition. It should come as no surprise to learn that Marvel is capitalizing on the film’s success by licensing the woman Kevin Feige has said is the strongest character in the MCU out to various collectible markets.
HULK FISTS
SEE IT NOW: $60
Have you ever been so mad, you just wanted to Hulk out and punch something? Everybody has, and Marvel knows it, which is why the company has been putting out killer Hulk fists for years. One of the more recent additions to that line are these Thor: Ragnarok Hulk Smash FX Fists based on the character’s depiction in the smash 2017 movie.
ART OF MARVEL STUDIOS
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While there are countless books detailing the impressive artwork of Marvel Comics’ 80+ year history, there are far fewer documenting the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That’s a shame considering the level of detail that goes into creating the imagery seen on screen — there are artists who composited every piece of Iron Man’s armor as well as just about everything else seen on screen, and this book captures it all!
METALS MARVEL IRON MAN
Not all toys are made of plastic these days thanks to the Metals Die Cast 4" series featuring some of Marvel’s greatest characters. Like Funko’s Pop! bobbleheads, there are dozens of variations on this theme with the Iron Man being one of the more popular on the market that isn’t so expensive it might turn more frugal collectors away.
FUNKO POP! COMIC MOMENTS - DEADPOOL VS. CABLE
Typically, a Funko Pop! is a singular character, but every once in a while, the company creates a special scene either from the comics or a movie. This one is from the latter given that it was clearly inspired by Deadpool and Cable as they battled one another in Deadpool 2. The setting features both characters atop a broken piece of roadway covered with debris.
DIAMOND SELECT VENOM PVC
SEE IT NOW: $36
As any collector of fine PVC figures will tell you, Diamond Select has been making impressive collectibles for years. Some of the company’s best work has been of Venom as can be seen with this impressive 9" figure depicting Eddie Brock/Venom standing on some rubble as the symbiote moves about Brock’s body. Even though it’s a static figure, you can almost see it moving thanks to the intricate detail.
LEGO GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY STARSHIP
SEE IT NOW: $56
Spider-Man doesn’t get to have all the fun when it comes to playing with LEGOs. The Guardians of the Galaxy also get to have their turn with this awesome Ravager spaceship made for the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes set intended for players aged eight to 14. This impressive building kit comes with a total of 674 pieces and features far more than just a spaceship.
IRON MAN HELMET
SEE IT NOW: $99
The helmet is beautifully crafted and features 2 L.E.D. light-up eyes, electronic sound effects, and a detachable magnetized faceplate just like the one seen on Robert Downey Jr. in the films. Before you ask, yes, you can wear this thing (and you absolutely should), though it looks amazing displayed on a shelf as well.
AVENGERS HERO INVENTOR KIT
SEE IT NOW: $150
This one isn’t so much a collectible as it is an impressive and amazing educational toy. Granted, it can be displayed as a collectible so we felt ok including it in this list. The Avengers Hero Inventor Kit is designed for kids aged eight and up. It enables a child to create an actual wearable piece of tech they put together themselves using electronic building blocks, an LED Matrix, an authentic Marvel Sound Effects bit, stickers, and much more.
HULKBUSTER IRON MAN ARTFX+ STATUE
SEE IT NOW: $325
While we could have chosen any number of statues for our top pick (There are hundreds, if not thousands of them), we decided to go with one of our all-time favorites. Tony Stark’s impressive Hulkbuster Armor as depicted in Avengers: Age of Ultron by Kotobukiya is a beautifully detailed and film-accurate rendition of the character sculpted in 1:10 scale atop a special display base.
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