Call of Duty - Figures

Call of Duty is a massively popular first-person shooting game franchise that is published by Activision. The first installment of the series was released in October 2003 for Microsoft Windows, OS X, and N-Gage and was later ported to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2009. To date, over a dozen different main series games have been released, with the most recent installment being Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, which was released on November 13th, 2020. It is currently the best-selling first-person shooting game franchise and the third best-selling game franchise overall, losing only to Nintendo’s Mario and Pokemon franchises. Due to the success of the Call of Duty games, fans were eager to get their hands on merchandise to show their support for the series. One such type of merchandise that fans like to collect are figures of their favorite characters from the series. Some of the most popular Call of Duty figures that fans can purchase include the “figma Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Ruin”, the “Pop! Games: Call of Duty - Brutus”, and the “Pop! Games: Call of Duty - Price”.

figma Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Ruin Figure

This action figure from Max Factory’s popular figma line features the character Donnie “Ruin” Walsh from Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. He is outfitted in full combat gear, complete with body armor, a hatchet, a grappling gun, a radio, a machine gun, and his trusty Grav Slam. Like many other figures in the figma series, this figure has multiple points of articulation and extra parts to let the user pose Ruin in any way they like. It also includes two different faceplates to give users a bit of variety when it comes to expressions. One faceplate shows a stern, serious expression while the other has Ruin unleashing an angry war cry. The included stand is also articulated to let the figure stand on its own no matter what pose it is in.

Release Date: January 2020
Manufacturer: Max Factory
Sculptor: POLY-TOYS
Specifications: Painted, articulated, non-scale ABS and PVC figure with extra parts and stand
Height (Approx.): 160 mm

Pop! Games: Call of Duty - Brutus Figure

This figure from Funko, LLC’s Pop! line features the powerhouse zombie, Brutus. The clear plastic covering of his helmet is cracked, shattered, and spattered in mud and blood. Underneath the helmet is Brutus’s shriveled, pale yellow face and bright, glowing red eyes. The outfit he wears is made out of thick leather and has chains wrapped all around it. Two grenades and a security badge are also attached to his chest as well. Underneath the leather armor is a blue uniform, hinting toward his possible history as a prison guard. Brutus himself is posed standing menacingly as he grasps a club in one hand as if he were threatening to swing it at his target. Brutus’ also seems to be shouting out loud, exposing his discolored teeth. Since Pop! figures are moderately priced and widely accessible, this figure would make a great addition to any fan’s collection.

Manufacturer: Funko, LLC.
Specifications: Painted, non-articulated, non-scale vinyl figure

Pop! Games: Call of Duty - Price Figure

This figure features Captain John Price, a recurring character in the Call of Duty: Modern Warefare series. Although Funko’s Pop! Figures generally have a simple, chibi-style design, many notable aspects of Price’s design are present and make the figure instantly recognizable. Price wears a fisherman’s hat, a green shirt, and olive jeans with suspenders that go over his shoulders. He is also holding a rifle with both hands, showing that he is ready for battle at any moment. Nearly every part of Price is also covered in mud, from his face, to his rifle, and even to his boots.

Manufacturer: Funko, LLC.
Specifications: Painted, non-articulated, non-scale vinyl figure

The Call of Duty Story

As a franchise that has been around for nearly two decades and has over a dozen main entries, the settings and stories can vary wildly. Many games generally fall into three sub-series: the World War II series, the Modern Warfare series, and the Black Ops series. As the name suggests, the first three games in the Call of Duty franchise are set in World War II. The campaign of these games lets players play from the perspective of soldiers representing several different countries, like the United States, Canada, Poland, and so on. The Modern Warfare games are set in much more recent times, with most of their events taking place between 2011 and 2017. In terms of story, the Modern Warfare series involves a fictional timeline where Russia is engaged in a civil war with the revolutionary Ultranationalist party, which strives to return the country to its Soviet Union days. The Black Ops games take place in several eras, from the Cold War all the way to several decades in the future.

The Call of Duty Development

Although all games in the Call of Duty franchise are all published by Activision, several different developers have worked on various entries in the series. The original developer of the series was Infinity Ward, though they still develop Call of Duty games to this day. Their most recent game in the series is the battle royal shooter, Call of Duty: Warzone. Other developers involved in developing various Call of Duty games include Treyarch, Sledgehammer Games, and Raven Software. Games in this franchise are usually developed for multiple platforms. These platforms include whichever systems were available at the time of development. In terms of reception, Call of Duty games are generally praised by fans for their online multiplayer and competitive gameplay. The recurring “Zombies” mode is also considered a highlight of the series by many.

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