Hot Toys’ Drax gave the original Guardians of the Galaxy lineup its long-awaited final member. This video accompanies our written review of the sculpted red body markings, weapons and two pairs of pants.
The Body Markings
The raised markings across Drax’s torso and arms were the strongest part of the written review. The sculpting and red paint give his bare upper body much more detail than a plain muscular figure.
Hot Toys used a plastic body with visible joints. Our reviewer liked the finish but found that the pants restricted leg movement.
The torso cannot crunch forward, although the waist turns a little. The elbows bend on ratcheted joints, and the ankles tilt in several directions. During the head test, you can also see a full turn and a small sideways tilt. These movements are shown separately from the more restricted legs.
Blades, Launcher and Ravager Pants
The two blades have metallic paint, while the rocket launcher uses weathering and rust effects to suggest worn metal. The gray pants can be exchanged for the included red Ravager pair.
The verdict was positive, particularly for collectors completing the Guardians team. The limited accessory selection and restricted legs were the main reservations.
Body Detail With the Weapons in Place
The two blades keep more of Drax’s torso visible than the large launcher held across his chest. That matters here because the raised red markings are the figure’s standout sculpting. The original review also describes a neon-colored Guardians art box that follows the rest of the team. If you are completing that first-film group, compare both the costume and the release being offered; a later character appearance is not automatically the same figure with a different accessory.
Close-Ups of the Gear
The weapon section shows the engraved pattern on each plastic dagger, followed by a turn around the large launcher. Look for the worn finish, patterned rear grip and small blue detail at the back of the scope. The reviewer could not find moving parts on the launcher; its appeal comes from the shape and paint rather than a working mechanism.
The later boot close-ups show where the daggers can be stored. The upper boot sections are separate from the feet, and the demonstration explains how they come away when changing the pants. You can also see yellow weathering on the soles and worn details around the belt. These are easy to miss when the camera is showing the whole Guardians lineup.
