Thor (Marvel Select)

Marvel Select Thor

The Marvel Select Modern Thor is probably among those poorly articulated and poorly scaled MS action figures out there. Yet despite my ungodly comments on Mighty Thor here, this is the only Thor so far with the best sculpt and paint compared to other Thors from other toylines. It come as no surprise that Marvel Select would choose aesthetics over functionality. Diamond Select is known to be good at what they do best (that is paint application and sculpt) and it is quite annoying that they can only do what they do best!

But I got to give kudos for its amazing paint job. They did an excellent job on Thor's armour with that metallic wash making it look as real as a chain mail. Also, the paint job and sculpt over his chest area is fabulous. Although I wasn't too impressed with Thor's plain red cape; I think they need to put more detail on it, but overall this is my favourite Thor when it comes to detail.

The hammer with an almost unpronounceable name, Mjolnir is actually not bad. It renders the old depiction of the hammer, which looks rough just like a stone. This Thor comes with a unique base that you can hang up unto a wall for that overt display of glory and mightiness.

Now for poseability and articulation; there are probably just enough hinges and joints for this Thor to proudly stand being this god figure that he is. Actually, I probably would be amazed and consider him as one of my favourites if only his arms can be raised straight up high, and kind of have him summon a lightning with his hammer, but no it doesn't. I can't do something out of ordinary or even basic with this guy except having him show off his muscle and turn his head side to side. This is not so electrifying for the god of thunder.

Furthermore, his height is not in scale with other Marvel Select action figures. Although he is a little taller than the Select Captain America but I think he could have been much taller because he suppose to be taller next to the Hulk.

MS Captain America vs. MS Thor (height)

Despite all these nice details on Thor's entire body, the articulation just isn't appealing to me. I really hope Diamond Select could improve a little on this area, and not just sculpt and paint. Thus, I recommend you to pass on this figure if you plan getting it. MS Modern Thor is not worth the praise.