As we write this, Spider-Man 2 is mere hours away. Like you, we can't wait to swing - and glide - through New York City, but it won't all be fun and games (no pun intended) as players will have to contend with the monstrous Venom.
We've known for a while now that the Collector's Edition of the sequel will come bundled with 19 inches of Venom. However, Hot Toys is looking to up the ante with a whopping 21 inches!
Up there with the Hulkbuster as one of their biggest figures to date, this behemoth of a 1/6th scale action figure towers over Peter Parker and Miles Morales and looks nothing short of terrifying. Insomniac has dreamed up a near-perfect take on the symbiote that, thanks to this upcoming release, you can get your best look at yet below.
The official description from the Hong Kong-based company reads, "Measures 53cm tall, the one-sixth scaled Venom collectible figure is faithfully crafted based on his intimidating appearance in the videogame. Features a newly developed head sculpt with mouth-opened and another head sculpt with wicked grin accompanied by swirled eyes, fanged teeth and detailed musculature."
"To further enhance his gruesome expressions, three styles of tongues are included, adding depth to his menacing countenance," it adds. "Completing his overpowering look are the white spider-symbols adorning his chest and back, newly designed symbiote tendrils, and menacing attacking claws."
We're expecting this to cost upwards of $500, so this is definitely one for the biggest Venom fans out there. Some collectors are shocked by the figure's size but, in Hot Toys' defence, the beat of a collectable is accurate to the version of the character seen in the game.
"Spider-Men Peter Parker and Miles Morales face the ultimate test of strength inside and outside the mask as they fight to save the city, each other, and the ones they love," reads the game's synopsis, "from the monstrous Venom and the dangerous new symbiote threat."
"Explore an expansive Marvel's New York with faster web-swinging and the all-new Web Wings, quickly switching between Peter and Miles to experience different stories, epic new abilities and high-tech gear."
"Wield Peter's symbiote abilities and Miles' explosive bio-electric powers in battle against new and iconic Marvel Super Villains," it continues, "including an original take on a symbiote-infused Venom, the ruthless Kraven the Hunter, the volatile Lizard, and more from the Marvel Rogues' Gallery."
Spider-Man 2 swings into stores on October 20.