"What If... Iron Man Crashed Into The Grandmaster?" was meant to be a season 1 episode of What If...? but ended up being cut due to time constraints. That's why a Gamora Variant we hadn't met before was a member of The Watcher's Guardians of the Multiverse and, earlier this week, we finally discovered her backstory.
You can read our recap of the episode by clicking here, but Hot Toys has today unveiled (via Toonado.com) its 1/6th scale figure based on the eye-catching Sakaarian armour Tony Stark dons after teaming up with Gamora on The Grandmaster's home planet.
During Iron Man's clash with the villain, we saw just what this suit could do...including a sequence which saw it transform into a hot rod for the Armoured Avenger's race with Sakaar's bonkers leader. Unfortunately, this figure doesn't boast that function and, honestly, is a little smaller than we'd expected (particularly when it boasts a near-$500 price tag and isn't die-cast).
Still, that design is undeniably eye-catching and should stand out on any collector's shelf. It's unclear whether we're getting any other What If...? season 2 figures, though Kahhori and the new-look Hela are bound to be at the top of many wishlists.
Here's the official description for the figure:
In the Marvel Studios' What If...? animated series, Tony Stark's character continues beyond Iron Man Mark LXXXV from Avengers: Endgame and takes on a different path in an alternate reality as Sakaarian Iron Man. The armor combines the iconic character of Iron Man with the unique setting and aesthetic of Sakaar, a planet renowned for its gladiatorial games and diverse alien population. This fusion created a distinctive portrayal of Iron Man.
To build excitement for the official release of What If…? season 2, Hot Toys is expanding on the multiverse concept and offering fans an opportunity to experience new and imaginative variations of beloved characters. Presenting to fans the Sakaarian Iron Man as a visually striking 1/6th scale collectible figure from What If…? collection.
Skillfully crafted based on the appearance of Sakaarian Iron Man, the one-sixth scale figure stands 36cm in height, features Tony Stark's head sculpt with magnetic LED light-up face armor. The intricate armor designs, inspired by the planet's culture, further enhance the visual appeal of the figure. Vibrant colors and tribal influences contribute to the unique and striking appearance of Sakaarian Iron Man. This interpretation of Iron Man could feature modifications and upgrades specific to Sakaar, adapting to the challenges and conditions of the planet.
The new Sakaarian Iron Man 1/6th scale figure will stand out as a centerpiece in any display!
You can take a closer look at What If...?'s Sakaarian Iron Man below.
Season two of What If...? continues the journey as The Watcher guides viewers through the vast multiverse, introducing brand new and familiar faces throughout the MCU. The series questions, revisits and twists classic Marvel Cinematic moments with an incredible voice cast that includes a host of stars who reprise their iconic roles.
The series features fan-favourite characters this season like Nebula, Hela and Happy Hogan, with episodes directed by Bryan Andrews (episodes 2-9) and Stephan Franck (episode 1) and written by AC Bradley (episodes 3, 4, 5, 8), Matthew Chauncey (episodes 1-3, 7, 9) and Ryan Little (episodes 6, 8). The animated series is executive produced by Brad Winderbaum, Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Bryan Andrews and AC Bradley.
Seven of nine episodes of What If...? season 2 are now streaming on Disney+.