WotC Drizzt Do'Urden Action Figure Available for Pre-Order

Hasbro Pulse announced today an exclusive Drizzt Do'Urden action figure as part of their Hasbro Pulse pre-order system.

From the product description:

Fans and collectors can finally add one of the most popular and recognizable Dungeons & Dragons characters to their action figure collections with the Drizzt Do’Urden figure!

Imagine epic battles from the Forgotten Realms with this Drizzt & Guenhwyvar 6-inch-scale action figure 2-pack! Featuring multiple points of articulation, these highly poseable figures feature premium design and deco, inspired by the Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance video game. Drizzt & Guenhwyvar come battle-ready with 10 accessories, including iconic swords Icingdeath and Twinkle, 6 cards featuring exclusive artwork, and an oversized Icewind Dale d20. And with custom artwork by Max Dunbar, the Dungeons & Dragons Drizzt & Guenhwyvar package will make a mark on shelves. Available exclusively through Hasbro Pulse.

Includes: 2 figures, 10 accessories, 6 cards, and Icewind Dale die.

• A drow from the Underdark city of Menzoberranzan, the third son of Matron Mother Malice of House Do’Urden -- born on the eve of battle
• The highly poseable, fully articulated Drizzt and Guenhwyvar 6-inch-scale figures feature premium deco, inspired by the Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance video game
• This Drizzt action figure comes with 10 character-inspired accessories, including 2 swords -- Icingdeath and Twinkle -- and the Figurine of Wondrous Power
• This Hasbro Pulse exclusive action figure 2-pack features custom artwork created by the talented comic book and concept artist Max Dunbar
• This Dungeons & Dragons Forgotten Realms Drizzt & Guenhwyvar action figure set is available exclusively through Hasbro Pulse, and comes with 6 cards and an oversized Icewind Dale d20

Ages 12 and up

WARNING: Small parts and small balls.

The announcement also came with an interview with R. A. Salvatore about Drizzt and Dungeons & Dragons in general as well as an interview with Max Dunbart that features concept art from the box and character design for the figure. The figure is available for pre-order now with an estimated shipping date of December 18, 2020.

Note: Like all Hasbro Pulse pre-orders, this offer is only available for residents of the United States and its territories and Canada.

 

[RangerWickett]

I know Paizo drow have turned lavender, but why are D&D drow not dark skinned anymore?

 

[Dire Bare]

I know Paizo drow have turned lavender, but why are D&D drow not dark skinned anymore?

In part, jet-black skin is difficult to depict visually, both in illustration/painting and also in 3D toys & miniatures.

But also, the classically evil race with jet-black skin . . . it's a bit problematic. Hopefully for obvious reasons.

 

[aco175]

I like that you can change his face from the constipated face to the side smirk, which is not much better but that may be because he is missing the hair.

 

[RangerWickett]

In part, jet-black skin is difficult to depict visually, both in illustration/painting and also in 3D toys & miniatures.

But also, the classically evil race with jet-black skin . . . it's a bit problematic. Hopefully for obvious reasons.

But Drizzt is the good guy.

 

[Dire Bare]

But Drizzt is the good guy.

Really!?!?!

Now I'm thinking you're trolling here.

 

[Abstruse]

They've been slowly evolving the drow for the last three editions. Here's what Drizzt looked like in 4e:

So this isn't something new, they've been responding to criticisms about the depiction of the drow for well over a decade at this point.

 

[QuentinGeorge]

The drow skin colour has been really inconsistent for decades.

 

[Weiley31]

I know Paizo drow have turned lavender, but why are D&D drow not dark skinned anymore?

Well Drow technically do come in various shades: Obsidian black, Lavender Grey(?), Light Greyish (Purple), Regular Grey, and the much, much more extremely rare Albino Drow(aka The Szarkai/Ghost Spider).
So technically Dark Skinned Drow still DO exist.

 

[Weiley31]

I do like how it comes with a D20 dice.