{"id":18048,"date":"2018-06-04T23:15:43","date_gmt":"2018-06-05T03:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=18048"},"modified":"2018-06-05T00:18:18","modified_gmt":"2018-06-05T04:18:18","slug":"equipment-marvel-select-star-lord-action-figure-from-diamond-select-toys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=18048","title":{"rendered":"Equipment: Marvel Select Star-Lord Action Figure from Diamond Select Toys"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I have been a big fan of the Marvel Select <a href=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=18049\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18049\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-18049\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/DSCN7730-848x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/DSCN7730-848x1024.jpg 848w, https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/DSCN7730-249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/DSCN7730-768x927.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/a>figures from Diamond Select Toys for years. My favorite is still the Hawkeye figure from The Avengers (2014). It could be because that was my first Marvel Select or maybe it is because Hawkeye is the coolest Avenger; I can\u2019t decide. Diamond has produced some pretty incredible looking figures. One of those cool figures is the leader of the Guardians of the Galaxy, Peter Quill, AKA Star-Lord.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">WARNING: POSSIBLE SPOILERS FOR INFINITY WAR!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>I am sure most of you have already seen Avengers: Infinity War so you know Star-Lord plays a pivotal role in the final battle with that one glove wearing, Michael Jackson wannabe, Thanos. Star-Lord came up with a plan to take down the mad Titan only to lose his temper when he found out his love, Gamorra was dead. Shortly after Quill\u2019s outburst came the finger snap heard around the universe; the one causing Quill and half of all sentient life forms to be turned to dust.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to recreate this pivotal scene you will need a Star-Lord figure and you are in luck because Diamond Select produces a pretty bad ass Marvel Select Star-Lord. Produced for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 this figure is approximately 7 inches tall and comes with a poseable Rocket Raccoon that is to scale to the Star-Lord. Both of these figures were sculpted by Gentle Giant so you know they look great.<\/p>\n<p>The Star-Lord figure comes with 1 of his signature blasters and is dressed as he was in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. He is wearing his short leather jacket and t-shirt&nbsp; with alien language. He has multiple points of articulation which is perfect for dynamic posing.&nbsp; Star-Lord\u2019s points of articulation are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Head<\/li>\n<li>Neck<\/li>\n<li>Shoulders<\/li>\n<li>Elbows<\/li>\n<li>Chest<\/li>\n<li>Waist<\/li>\n<li>Hips<\/li>\n<li>Thighs<\/li>\n<li>Knees (double)<\/li>\n<li>Ankles<\/li>\n<li>Feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Rocket Raccoon figure is dressed in blue coveralls and is approximately 3.5 inches tall. Rocket comes with 2 blasters similar to what he used in his escape from the Ravagers ship. Rocket\u2019s points of articulation are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Head<\/li>\n<li>Shoulders<\/li>\n<li>Elbows<\/li>\n<li>Wrists<\/li>\n<li>Waist<\/li>\n<li>Hips<\/li>\n<li>Knees<\/li>\n<li>Calves<\/li>\n<li>Ankles<\/li>\n<li>Tail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You have to admit that he has a ton of poseability packed into his little rodent body.&nbsp; I mentioned that Rocket\u2019s tail was poseable but it is best used in balancing the figure. His joints are very delicate so take care when getting him into whatever pose of destruction you wish.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-18048 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=18050'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/DSCN7732-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=18073'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/DSCN7739-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=18081'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/DSCN7742-4-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=18054'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/DSCN7743-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=18057'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/DSCN7747-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=18058'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/DSCN7887-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=18059'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/DSCN7889-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=18060'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/DSCN7890-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=18061'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/DSCN7893-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=18062'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/DSCN7898-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=18089'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/DSCN7736-2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>I really like both of these figures. Recommended for collectors 8 and above I think these two are better off in the hands of a slightly older collector because of the delicate nature of Rocket\u2019s joints. They would be a great addition to any collection.<\/p>\n<p>My only complaints about the figures would be that Star-Lord does not come with an unmasked head to switch out. Also Star-Lord also only comes with 1 of his signature blasters. I think he really does require both if for no other reason than because it looks cool. Strangely the back of the package states, \u201c\u2026based on his appearance in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and includes masked and unmasked head and twin element guns\u2026\u201d Even if they didn\u2019t give him both guns the figure would have benefited from the extra head. Regardless of the missing\/omitted parts these are still great figures.<\/p>\n<p>The Marvel Select Star-Lord figure retails for approximately $24.99 and can be found at your favorite comic shop or on the Diamond website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.diamondselecttoys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have been a big fan of the Marvel Select figures from Diamond Select Toys for years. My favorite is still the Hawkeye figure from The Avengers (2014). It could be because that was my first Marvel Select or maybe &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=18048\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[4795,3560,206,332,1015,3331,4907,24,428,3637,3557,4908,198,5738],"class_list":["post-18048","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-equipment","tag-avengers-infinity-war","tag-chris-pratt","tag-diamond-select-toys","tag-dst","tag-gentle-giant","tag-guardians-of-the-galaxy","tag-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2","tag-marvel-comics","tag-marvel-select","tag-peter-quill","tag-rocket-raccoon","tag-star-lord","tag-superhero","tag-trash-panda"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18048","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=18048"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18048\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18091,"href":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18048\/revisions\/18091"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18048"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=18048"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=18048"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}