The ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Toy Leaks Reveal Major Character Designs

Marvel merchandise has a notorious history of leaking details that studios prefer to keep under wraps, and ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ is no exception. Hasbro’s action figures have surfaced on a Polish retail site, as highlighted by toy blogger @idlehandsblog, providing fans with an early glimpse at some of the film’s most significant character designs ahead of its December release.

The leaked figures span both the Titan Series and ActionVerse product lines, offering a wide array of design confirmations. Despite the Russo Brothers’ efforts to maintain secrecy by filming primarily on soundstages, the irony of a retail toy database revealing so much is not lost on those closely following the film’s development.

The standout figure from the leak is undoubtedly Doctor Doom. The Hasbro Titan Series Doctor Doom figure showcases a green hooded cloak, silver metallic armor with a segmented chest plate and gauntlets, a stern silver mask, and black armored boots, along with red energy blast accessories that hint at the formidable powers Robert Downey Jr.’s Victor Von Doom will wield on screen. This design confirms Marvel’s commitment to a classic comic-accurate portrayal of one of its most iconic villains.

Not every reveal has been met with the same excitement. Sam Wilson’s costume appears to be a slightly bluer version of what he wore in ‘Captain America: Brave New World’, moving away from the distinctive white design seen in the comics and ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’. Fans hoping for the white suit to appear in the ensemble film have expressed disappointment, and the design debate is likely to continue until official marketing clarifies the matter.

In contrast, Thor’s figure has generated much more enthusiasm. This figure depicts the God of Thunder in a dark armored suit with a red cape, a glowing yellow helmet, and both Mjolnir and Stormbreaker, surrounded by crackling lightning effects. The dual-weapon setup suggests Chris Hemsworth’s character will be at full power for what could be his most significant role in a Multiverse-spanning narrative.

The second wave of figures, packaged alongside the first-wave characters, significantly raises the stakes for the crossover. The ActionVerse packaging offers first looks at Beast in a classic X-Men belt, a shirtless Thing in rocky form, a fully flamed-on Human Torch, and Captain America, confirming the inclusion of both the Fantastic Four and at least one notable X-Men character in the film’s ensemble.

The first wave of figures highlights Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom, Chris Hemsworth’s Thor, Anthony Mackie’s Captain America, Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s Thing, Joseph Quinn’s Human Torch, and Kelsey Grammer’s Beast. Grammer’s involvement is particularly noteworthy given his history with the X-Men franchise, linking the new film to the Fox-era mutant universe that Marvel has been carefully integrating into the MCU.

The confirmed cast for the film is impressive. Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and James Marsden are set to reprise their roles as Professor X, Magneto, and Cyclops, respectively, alongside Vanessa Kirby, Sebastian Stan, Letitia Wright, Paul Rudd, Simu Liu, Florence Pugh, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, and many others. Joe Russo mentioned to Collider that the production has been quite strict about avoiding leaks, filming in soundstages to keep costume and story details under wraps.

With these toy leaks revealing so much, it appears that the strategy to keep details under wraps has its limitations.

What are your thoughts on the leaked character designs for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’? Which figure are you most excited to see come to life on screen? Share your thoughts in the comments.