While I'm reviewing the Demogoblin wave, I had to look for info about Shang Chi, because all I knew was: Chinese Martial Artist to exploit the Kung Fu fever of the era. As the son of Fu Manchu, I expect a MASSIVE RETCON for his MCU appearance. basically using a different name that is not Fu Manchu due to a racist connotations of that name.
So basically Shang-Chi is like a super Bruce Lee.
articulation
Shang-Chi seems to be using a modified Kane body. That gives him articulations similar to that of Spider-Man. The only thing missing is a peg hole in his bag to use third-party stands in order to pull off flying kicks.
4.5
paint and sculpt
the paint is minimal but effective and he has nipples painted on. This is a rarity in action figures. Like I mentioned before this called is mostly reused I think the new pieces are literally his head and ankles.
4.5
accessories
BAF piece
2 nunchucks
A buttload of hands:
Nunchaku grip pair
Karate chop pair
Fist pair
Kung fu claw pair
Boob grabbing pair... wait that's sexist, other Kung fu claw pair...
The only complaint I have about his accessories is the nunchucks. One set, real chain. That's what we needed.
5.0
overall
Shang-Chi gets a 4.67 as his final score. For being a character that I don't care about he has been the shining star of this wave.
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