Blade 1:6 Scale

About

Blade is a Marvel Comics superhero and vampire hunter, introduced as a half-human, half-vampire character dedicated to protecting humanity from supernatural threats. Created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Gene Colan, Blade first appeared in Tomb of Dracula #10 in 1973. He was initially a supporting character in horror comics before becoming a prominent Marvel hero, especially after the success of the Blade film trilogy starring Wesley Snipes, which began in 1998.

Background and Origin

• Real Name: Eric Brooks, later known as Blade
• Early Life: Blade was born in London in the 1920s. His mother was attacked by a vampire named Deacon Frost while she was in labor. The vampire’s bite infected Blade as an infant, granting him unique abilities that set him apart from both humans and vampires. He possesses some vampire strengths but is immune to their weaknesses, such as sunlight, earning him the nickname "Daywalker."
• Motivation: After witnessing the horrors inflicted by vampires, Blade devoted his life to hunting them down. He seeks vengeance against Deacon Frost and other vampires who prey on humans, vowing to protect humanity from these supernatural threats.

Powers and Abilities

Blade’s powers are a blend of human and vampire attributes, making him a highly effective hunter of supernatural beings.

1. Enhanced Strength, Speed, and Agility: Blade’s physical abilities far exceed those of a normal human, allowing him to take on multiple vampires and other supernatural foes at once.
2. Accelerated Healing: Blade can heal from injuries at a rapid rate, though he’s not completely invulnerable.
3. Immunity to Vampire Weaknesses: Blade is unaffected by sunlight, silver, garlic, and other traditional vampire weaknesses. His immunity to sunlight is what earned him the nickname "Daywalker."
4. Longevity: While not fully immortal, Blade ages much more slowly than humans due to his half-vampire physiology.
5. Expert Martial Artist and Weapons Specialist: Blade has extensive combat training in martial arts, swordsmanship, and marksmanship, making him a formidable fighter. He often uses a variety of weapons specifically designed to kill vampires, including his iconic sword.

Key Storylines and Evolution in Comics

• Early Appearances: Blade first appeared as a recurring character in Tomb of Dracula, where he was initially portrayed as a fierce and relentless vampire hunter. Over time, he evolved from a background character into a standalone hero with his own storylines.

• The Midnight Sons: Blade has teamed up with various other supernatural heroes in the Marvel Universe, including Doctor Strange, Ghost Rider, and Morbius as part of the Midnight Sons. This team focuses on combating supernatural threats that conventional heroes cannot handle.

• Solo Series: Blade has starred in multiple solo comic series that dive into his backstory, relationships, and battles against powerful vampire lords. In many of these stories, he faces Deacon Frost, the vampire who killed his mother, and Dracula, the most powerful vampire in Marvel lore.

Description

Brand Name: Hot Toys

Size: 30cm

Scale: 1/6

Model Number: PC005

Material: PVC

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