If we’re being honest, few actors in Hollywood have as many toy-worthy characters as Jason Momoa. From Aquaman to Lobo, as well as roles in Dune, Conan, Minecraft, Stargate Atlantis, and Game of Thrones, you could probably put together an entire army of tiny Momoas. But if that’s your idea, you’re desperately going to want what Hasbro just revealed.
With the new Street Fighter movie coming soon, Hasbro just released a second wave of images from its six-inch selection of characters. The highlight, of course, is Blanka, one of the most famous and recognizable Street Fighter characters ever. A giant, yellow beast that shoots electricity. It’s the role Jason Momoa was born to play, and now, we’ve got our best look yet.
“Nature’s fiercest fighter unleashed,” Hasbro’s press release reads. “Blanka’s electric fury and savage strength make him an untamed force of chaos. Now fans and collectors can bring that energy home with this 6-inch Street Fighter Blanka action figure inspired by the movie. His highly articulated limbs can create lots of different poses, including his signature Wild and Electric fighting styles with the electric shock accessories. Swap his head to show his warrior roar. With a roar and a thunderbolt, he shocks his enemies and protects his friends…beast energy activated!”
Absolutely no notes on that description. It is perfection.
We don’t know how large a role Blanka has in the new movie, which is out on October 16, but considering it’s more about Chun Li, Ryu, and Ken, we’re guessing it’s not that crucial to the story. But from the very first time I stepped in front of a Street Fighter II machine back in the 1990s, Blanka has been one of the standouts. And it’s awesome that he’s in the movie and has this hilarious-looking toy.
Blanka goes up for preorder exclusively at Walmart at 10 a.m. EST on October 8. Here’s the link.
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