On Sale This Week: Marvel Retro Captain America Gift Set from Diamond Select

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Travis D.

Our friends over at Diamond Select Toys released this week a new gift set in their Marvel Retro line, Captain America. Let’s check it out.

Get ready for another blast from the past! The response to DST’s new Marvel Retro line has been overwhelming, as fans of classic Mego toys and classic Marvel characters have been incredibly supportive of each new announcement, as well as the line’s first release, Spider-Man. Now, DST is proud to announce that the second Marvel Retro gift set, featuring Captain America, is in comic shops and specialty stores starting today!

Get ready for another blast from the past! The response to DST’s new Marvel Retro line has been overwhelming, as fans of classic Mego toys and classic Marvel characters have been incredibly supportive of each new announcement, as well as the line’s first release, Spider-Man. Now, DST is proud to announce that the second Marvel Retro gift set, featuring Captain America, is in comic shops and specialty stores starting today!
Designed and sculpted by EMCE Toys, this reproduction of the vintage Captain America figure comes packaged inside a reproduction window box, alongside two alternate heads, two all-new costumes and a variety of accessories. Dress your vintage Cap figure up as either World War II soldier Steve Rogers or a more realistic version of Captain America! Or mix and match parts to create the ultimate Cap!

The set includes:

Retro-style “Mego” Captain America figure in repro box

Army uniform

Steve Rogers head

more detailed bodysuit

more detailed masked head

round shield with sticker

round painted shield

triangular shield

helmet

three sets of gloved hands

two sets of boots

a booklet on the history of Captain America and his toys!

The set comes packaged in a deluxe gift tray, and all parts are removable and replaceable – simply remove the costume holders and slice three sides of the plastic enclosure to free all the pieces!

In addition to the announcement, the team sent over pics of the Captain America doll with the first release in the Marvel Retro line, Spider-Man, and the upcoming release, Wolverine.