New Action Figure Reveals Ian McKellen's Magneto in 'Avengers: Doomsday'

A new Hot Toys 12-inch action figure for Marvel’s 'Avengers: Doomsday' provides the most detailed look yet at Ian McKellen’s Magneto character, previously unseen in trailers.

26 Jul, 22:44 — 27 Jul, 02:30

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The inclusion of Magneto, a prominent X-Men villain, in an Avengers film signifies a major crossover event, likely due to the acquisition of Fox's Marvel properties by Disney. This action figure reveal offers fans their first substantial visual of the character in this new context, fueling speculation about the film's narrative.

Key entitiesIan McKellen Magneto Avengers: Doomsday Steve Rogers Hot Toys

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‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Magneto Figure Gives Best Look Yet At McKellen’s Character

The trailers for Marvel’s “Avengers: Doomsday” have offered little insight into what Ian McKellen’s Magneto looks like in the film, but a new Hot Toys 12-inch action figure of the iconic X-Men character reveals it in full detail.

By Tim Lammers, Contributor

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