Marvel Rivals‘ First Merchandise Is Both Expected and Unexpected

People have gone wild for NetEase's design spin on the heroes and villains of Marvel's comics multiverse, but you may not be getting what you wished for in the game's first merch.

February 7, 2025 · 1 min · 60 words · James Shah

Theyre pretty fun, and what works aboutRivals broad approach to Marvel design translates well enough to Funko form.

Thats part of the appeal!

Those are the kind of stylistic choices that dont really work with Funkosminimalistic house style.

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