New Psylocke Premium Format Figure By Sideshow Revealed!
Screen Rant has the distinct pleasure of exclusively revealing a first look at the new Psylocke Premium Format™ Figure by Sideshow. The latest figure in Sideshow’s line of deluxe X-Men statues is inspired by the iconic couple whose romance has spanned decades.
One of the most badass mutants on the X-Men's roster, Psylocke has remained a favorite among comic readers and other fans despite her rather convoluted history. The character first joined the comics team in X-Men #213, where she was introduced as Betsy Braddock, the telepathic sister of Captain Britain. During the Chris Claremont and Jim Lee run, however, Psylocke's body was switched with the ninja Kwannon's, and Braddock eventually took up the mantle of Captain Britain for herself. To make matters more complicated, when Olivia Munn took on the role of Psylocke for FOX'sX-Men franchise, it was altogether unclear which version she was or how much the filmmakers knew about her origins.
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In spite of all this back and forth, Psylocke's hold on the fandom is strong and her story is an exciting one. Therefore, it's no wonder that she's the next Premium Format™ Figure unveiled by Sideshow Collectibles within the Marvel Comics universe. Of course, the specialty manufacturer has plenty of Marvel-inspired figures to their names, of various styles and designs. Spider-Man is without a doubt the most popular character, for example, and a Symbiote Spider-Man figure is the latest addition to his vast collection.
X-Men enthusiasts can now feast their eyes on an up close and personal look at the newest statue of Psylocke, courtesy of Sideshow. Standing at approximately 21” tall, the Psylocke Premium
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