Hasbro and Collider have revealed new made-to-order Marvel Legends figures based on the Disney+ series X-Men '97. The collection features the characters Bastion Nimrod and Bolivar Trask, available exclusively through the Hasbro Pulse platform.
Bastion Nimrod's 11.3-inch silver armor and wings
The Bastion Nimrod figure is designed to mirror the visual style of X-Men '97 Season 1, emphasizing a bold and vibrant aesthetic. According to the report, the figure stands at a substantial 11.3 inches and features striking silver armor paired with articulated wings to allow for various menacing poses.
To provide collectors with more display flexibility, Hasbro has bundled the Bastion Nimrod figure with several accessories. These include a changeable head, four alternate hands, and two attachable power effects, which are intended to recreate the high-stakes combat sequences seen in the animated series.
Bolivar Trask's transformation into a Prime Sentinel
Complementing the technopath is the figure of Bolivar Trask, the scientist obsessed with the eradication of mutants.. The Trask figure comes with a detailed scientist outfit and includes an alternate head as well as two alternate hand and forearm pieces to increase versatility for the owner.
A key feature of the Bolivar Trask figure is its ability to transform into the Prime Sentinel version appearing later in the first season of X-Men '97. as reported by Collider, this design choice highlights the character's narrative arc, where the creator is ultimately consumed by the very Sentinels he developed.
Christopher Abbott's Xavier and the MCU mutant resurgence
The release of these Marvel Legends figures coincides with a broader surge in X-Men popularity across various media. This momentum is driven largely by the success of X-Men '97 on Disney+,which has reintroduced the mutant struggle to a new generation of viewers while appealing to nostalgic fans of the original nineties animation.
This cultural revival is mirrored in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where anticipation is building for Avengers: Doomsday. The excitement is further heightened by the casting of Christopher Abbott as Charles Xavier, who will lead the Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters in the upcoming cinematic iterations.
The 2027 delivery window for Hasbro Pulse pre-orders
Logistically, these figures are being handled as a made-to-order set, meaning production is tied directly to consumer demand. Pre-orders for the Bastion Nimrod and Bolivar Trask figures open on October 7 at 5 PM ET and will remain available until November 20 exclusively through Hasbro Pulse.
However, the timeline for acquisition is unusually long. hasbro has scheduled the figures to arrive in the fall of 2027, a lead time that the company suggests is necessary due to the complexity of producing such detailed, demand-based collectibles.
The mystery behind the three-year production lead
The announcement leaves several questions regarding Hasbro's manufacturing pipeline. Specifically, it remains unclear why a made-to-order model requires a three-year window—from late 2024 to late 2027—to reach the consumer, a duration that far exceeds typical industry standards for action figures.
Additionally, the report does not specify if these figures will ever see a general retail release outside of the Hasbro Pulse ecosystem, or if the made-to-order window is the only opportunity for fans to acqire these specific X-Men '97 designs.
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