{"id":7863,"date":"2025-11-15T19:19:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T00:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/?p=7863"},"modified":"2026-05-15T11:47:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T15:47:38","slug":"starfox-champion-cosmic-punch-in-plastic-glory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/en_au\/starfox-champion-cosmic-punch-in-plastic-glory","title":{"rendered":"Starfox & Champion: Cosmic Punch in Plastic Glory"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Starfox & Champion: Cosmic Punch in Plastic Glory<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Cosmic Odd Couple: Hasbro\u2019s Marvel Legends Starfox & Champion Pack<\/h2>

The box art alone is a declaration of war on shelf space. Two towering figures glare across a starfield backdrop, one all violet skin and silver hair, the other a crimson-skinned colossus with knuckles the size of grapefruits. Marvel Legends<\/strong><\/a> Marvel\u2019s Starfox & Champion of the Universe<\/strong><\/a> isn\u2019t just a two-pack; it\u2019s a miniature morality play cast in high-impact plastic. One figure represents pleasure as power, the other power as pleasure. Hasbro didn\u2019t just sculpt action figures\u2014they bottled the Eternals-Thanos-Infinity Gauntlet era and shook it until the colors separated.<\/p>

Let\u2019s start with the man who makes Thanos look like the family disappointment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Eros of Titan: The Eternal Who Skipped Leg Day (But Not Charm School)<\/h2>

Starfox\u2014real name Eros, because even cosmic entities have parents with a sense of humor\u2014debuts in the Marvel Legends line with the kind of swagger that makes you check if the figure comes with its own theme music. The head sculpt captures the 1973 Jim Starlin<\/strong><\/a> design: high cheekbones sharp enough to cut vibranium, a mane of silver hair that defies gravity and good taste, and a smirk suggesting he\u2019s already calculated how long it\u2019ll take you to forgive him for mind-controlling your wallet.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The body? Pure 1980s excess. The purple and teal costume clings like it was painted on by a committee of disco enthusiasts. Hasbro\u2019s sculptors leaned hard into the original Iron Man #55<\/strong><\/a> aesthetic\u2014before the Eternals movie softened Eros into Harry Styles cosplaying a Trust Fund Jedi. This is the Eros who joined the Avengers in 1983, who once convinced a courtroom full of jurors that attempted mind control was \u201cjust flirting, your honor.\u201d The figure\u2019s articulation hits 20 points, including double-jointed elbows that let him strike the classic \u201cfinger-guns at the universe\u201d pose from Avengers #243<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>

Accessories tell the story Hasbro wants to sell. Starfox comes with two head sculpts: the default \u201cI\u2019m about to ruin your emotional boundaries\u201d grin, and an alternate \u201coh no, Mentor\u2019s disappointed again\u201d neutral expression. The hands? Four pairs\u2014open palms for pleasure-wave attacks, fists for the rare occasions when charm fails, and a pair of \u201ccome hither\u201d gesture hands that look suspiciously like they\u2019re about to ask for your Venmo. The energy effects are translucent pink, molded to snap onto his forearms like cotton-candy gauntlets. In the comics, these represent his psionic ability to stimulate pleasure centers. In your display case, they represent the exact moment your significant other questions your life choices.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Tryco Slatterus: The Elder Who Punches Reality for Fun<\/h2>

Across the box, Champion of the Universe\u2014real name Tryco Slatterus, because \u201cChampion\u201d wasn\u2019t on the nose enough\u2014looms like a redwood with anger issues. The Elder of the Universe stands 7.5 inches tall, a full head above Starfox, because cosmic power hierarchies must be respected even in plastic. The sculpt channels the 1982 Marvel Two-in-One Annual #7<\/strong><\/a> design: a crimson-skinned boxer with a jawline that could deflect bullets and a mustache that screams \u201cI bench-press galaxies.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Hasbro didn\u2019t skimp on the details. The boxing trunks are sculpted with individual stitches, the championship belt features tiny engravings of past victories (including a microscopic \u201cProperty of Thanos\u2014Return If Found\u201d), and the boots have actual tread patterns. The figure\u2019s 18 points of articulation include butterfly shoulders that let him wind up the infamous \u201cInfinity Punch\u201d from his bout with the Thing. The alternate head? A rage face so intense it comes with its own sound effect in your imagination\u2014think \u201cHULK SMASH\u201d but with better dental work.<\/p>

Champion\u2019s accessories are weapons of mass instruction. He includes four sets of hands: relaxed (for when he\u2019s merely destroying planets), gripping (for holding the included cosmic dumbbell), and two sizes of boxing gloves\u2014one pair standard, one pair comically oversized to represent the Power Primordial-enhanced fists that once knocked out the entire Fantastic Four. The dumbbell is a nice touch; in the comics, Tryco trains by lifting neutron stars. Hasbro scaled it down to something you can actually pose without snapping a wrist peg.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Box Set That Shouldn\u2019t Work (But Absolutely Does)<\/h2>

Pairing these two is peak Marvel absurdity. Starfox is the Eternal who uses empathy as a weapon; Champion is the Elder who uses weapons as empathy. One manipulates emotions, the other manipulates physics. Yet their paths crossed in the comics\u2014most notably during the 1991 Thanos Quest miniseries, where Starfox briefly allied with Champion against, well, Thanos being Thanos. Hasbro\u2019s packaging nods to this with a diorama backdrop showing the two on a shattered asteroid, mid-argument about whose turn it is to hold the Infinity Gem.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The engineering synergy is where the pack shines. Starfox\u2019s energy effects fit perfectly over Champion\u2019s fists, creating a \u201cpleasure-punch\u201d combo that looks like a rejected Street Fighter special move. The height difference means they scale correctly with other Marvel Legends figures\u2014put Champion next to a standard Hulkbuster<\/strong><\/a>, and he looks like he could take it. Put Starfox next to Captain America, and suddenly Steve Rogers needs therapy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Paint Applications: Where Cosmic Budgets Go to Die<\/h2>

Let\u2019s talk paint. Hasbro\u2019s factory apparently hired the same team that airbrushes Warhammer 40K armies. Starfox\u2019s violet skin has a pearlescent sheen that shifts under light\u2014subtle, but enough to make him pop on a detolf shelf. The teal costume uses metallic flakes that catch reflections like a disco ball at a funeral. Champion\u2019s red skin employs a candy coat process usually reserved for custom motorcycles. The wash on his abs is so deep you could lose a Q-tip in there.<\/p>

The only flaw? Starfox\u2019s left eyebrow has a tendency to smudge if you look at it wrong. It\u2019s a known issue with the deco process\u2014Hasbro\u2019s quality control is 99% perfect, but that 1% always finds the most visible spot. Pro tip: seal it with a matte coat before handling, unless you want Eros to permanently look like he\u2019s questioning your life choices.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Scale, Compatibility, and the Art of Not Breaking Your Shelf<\/h2>

At 6 inches for Starfox and 7.5 for Champion, the pack plays nice with the rest of the Marvel Legends ecosystem. Champion towers over standard figures but doesn\u2019t dwarf them\u2014think \u201cintimidating uncle\u201d rather than \u201cKaiju attack.\u201d Starfox\u2019s slimmer build means he fits in the same display space as Spider-Man or Daredevil without causing a cosmic pile-up.<\/p>

The peg holes are standardized, so you can swap parts with other figures. Give Champion Hulk hands, and suddenly he\u2019s the Elder of Lifting. Give Starfox Iron Fist hands, and he\u2019s ready for a very confusing Defenders reboot. The possibilities are limited only by your willingness to explain to guests why Thanos is wearing boxing gloves.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Lore: When Hasbro Does Its Homework<\/h2>

Hasbro\u2019s packaging bio for Starfox reads like a Wikipedia entry written by someone who actually read the comics. It mentions his Titan origins, his psionic powers, and his Avengers tenure (complete with the controversial She-Hulk trial from 1989). Champion\u2019s bio name-drops his Power Primordial, his obsession with boxing, and his record of 0 losses in 10,000 years\u2014conveniently ignoring the time Drax punched him into orbit.<\/p>

The included comic reprint? A smart choice: Marvel Two-in-One Annual #7, the issue where Champion challenges Earth\u2019s heroes to a boxing match. It\u2019s the perfect primer for why these two characters belong together\u2014both are cosmic powers with very human flaws, both are obsessed with proving something, and both look ridiculous in spandex.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Display Options: Because One Shelf Is Never Enough<\/h2>

Option 1:<\/strong> The \u201cCosmic Bar Fight\u201d Diorama. Pose Champion mid-punch, Starfox dodging with pleasure-waves, backdrop of shattered asteroids. Add a Marvel Legends M.O.D.O.K.<\/strong><\/a> as the bartender for maximum chaos.<\/p>

Option 2:<\/strong> The \u201cAvengers Therapy Session.\u201d Starfox in neutral head, hands in \u201cI\u2019m listening\u201d pose, surrounded by judgmental Captain Americas. Champion in the background, lifting the couch.<\/p>

Option 3:<\/strong> The \u201cThanos Family Reunion.\u201d Line up Starfox, Thanos (any version), and Nebula. Watch the plastic tension build. Add Mentor for extra awkwardness.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Price of Cosmic Glory<\/h2>

At $59.99<\/strong> MSRP, the pack isn\u2019t cheap\u2014roughly $30<\/strong> per figure, premium for the size and accessories. But you\u2019re paying for exclusivity (this is the only way to get these characters in Legends scale), engineering (those energy effects don\u2019t sculpt themselves), and the sheer joy of owning a toy that lets you recreate the moment Champion punched a hole in the space-time continuum because the Silver Surfer wouldn\u2019t shake hands.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Comparison Corner: How They Stack Up<\/h2>

\u2022\u00a0 <\/span>Starfox vs. MCU Eternals Harry Styles:<\/strong> The Legends version is bulkier, comic-accurate, and doesn\u2019t come with a post-credit scene. Advantage: plastic.<\/p>

\u2022\u00a0 <\/span>Champion vs. Maestro Hulk:<\/strong> Same height class, but Champion has better abs and worse anger management. Tie.<\/p>

\u2022\u00a0 <\/span>Two-Pack vs. Single Releases:<\/strong> Hasbro could\u2019ve split them, charged $35 each, and made bank. Instead, they bundled them for story synergy. Respect.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Final Verdict: To Buy or Not to Buy<\/h2>

This isn\u2019t a toy. It\u2019s a conversation piece, a history lesson, and a flex all in one. Starfox & Champion represent the best of Marvel Legends: deep cuts from comic lore, executed with premium sculpting, packed with accessories that reward creativity. The price stings, but so does getting punched by an Elder of the Universe.<\/p>

Display them together, and you\u2019re not just showing off figures\u2014you\u2019re curating a moment. The moment when pleasure met power, when charm met fists, when Hasbro looked at two of Marvel\u2019s weirdest cosmic entities and said, \u201cYeah, we can make that work.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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In a line filled with Spider-Men and Iron Men, Starfox & Champion are the reminder that Marvel\u2019s universe is big enough for a pleasure-powered Eternal and a galaxy-punching boxer to share shelf space. And sometimes, that\u2019s all the heroism we need.<\/p>

Punch-Drunk on Plastic<\/h2>

Hasbro\u2019s Marvel Legends Starfox & Champion pack isn\u2019t just a two-fer deal\u2014it\u2019s a thesis statement on what makes the Marvel Universe tick. Eros and Tryco represent opposite ends of the cosmic spectrum: one manipulates hearts, the other breaks faces. Yet here they stand, shoulder to massive shoulder, proving that even in plastic, Marvel\u2019s weirdest corners deserve the spotlight.<\/p>

Keep them mint in box if you\u2019re a collector. Crack them open if you\u2019re a kid at heart. Either way, you\u2019re holding a piece of comic history\u2014one that reminds us the universe is vast, ridiculous, and occasionally wears boxing trunks. In a world of endless Spider-Variants, sometimes the real heroes are the ones who never needed a solo movie to matter.<\/p>

Now if you\u2019ll excuse me, I have a date with a detolf shelf and a very confused looking Thanos figure. Time to explain why his brother brought a boxer to the family reunion.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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