Iron Studios brings a Deluxe statue with Wolverine and Gambit from X-Men ’97!
Running across an arid terrain made of rocks, gravel, and pebbles, the relentless Canadian mutant hero with indestructible metal bones advances with outstretched arms and unsheathed claws against a threat, slicing the air with kinetic energy from his sharp blades. Leaning on his back, the famous explosive card player, holding his retractable Bōjutsu combat staff in his left hand, positions his body forward, ready to leap into combat. Allies in the mutant hero group, and partners on the battlefield in maneuvers trained in the legendary Danger Room of their headquarters at Xavier’s Mansion, Iron Studios proudly presents the “Gambit & Wolverine - X-Men ‘97 - Deluxe Art Scale 1/10” statue, capturing the duo in a moment of action with innovative painting techniques and specific cel shading that makes these figures in the new collection appear as if they are stepping out of the TV screen, inspired by the highly successful animated series available on Disney+ streaming service.
Remy LeBeau is a mutant from New Orleans who was trained to be the leader of the Thieves Guild. Banished from his clan, he eventually joined the X-Men under the codename Gambit, becoming a valuable member of the team. Remy soon fell in love with his fellow X-Men, Rogue, with mutual feelings. Gambit has the ability to charge objects with explosive kinetic energy that his body produces from non-organic matter. He typically does this with playing cards, as he can easily store and throw them. With his extendable metal Bo staff, he uses a combination of Savate and Bōjutsu fighting techniques. He can also kinetically charge the staff to add more power to it. Abducted in the past, the mutant only known as Logan had his memory erased by an unknown organization. With no memory of his past, his bones were coated with the indestructible metal Adamantium. Logan was trained to be lethal, as Weapon X. After escaping from the facility where he was imprisoned, he was taken in by Heather Hudson and her husband James, members of Alpha Flight, a government-sanctioned group considered the Canadian equivalent of the Avengers. After helping him deal with his lost past, Logan joined Alpha Flight. Feeling that the Canadians were using him as a weapon, he accepted Professor Charles Xavier’s offer to leave and join the X-Men, a group of peacekeeping mutant soldiers fighting for mutant rights. Wolverine possesses heightened senses and accelerated healing abilities, as well as an Adamantium skeleton and implanted claws. Because of this, Wolverine appears much younger than he actually is. His exact age is unknown, but he fought in World War II and appears to be the same age today. This also makes him immune to diseases, drugs, and toxins.
Released in March 2024, X-Men ‘97 is a new animated sequel to the 1992 series “X-Men: The Animated Series,” continuing the storyline where the original series left off. Produced by Marvel Studios Animation for Disney+ streaming service, the animation of the series has been updated from the original to use more sophisticated modern technology, featuring modernized designs. The series is the first X-Men project from Marvel Studios since they regained the film and television rights to the characters. Now available for Pre-order, as presented on the Inside Iron Studios Day of August, check out the other future releases from Iron Studios in the line with the previously revealed statues of Cyclops, Gambit, Rogue, Storm, Jean Grey, Wolverine, and Beast, as well as the Jubilee statue revealed alongside Gambit & Wolverine. Get yours now!