Minimates are a creative way to play with your favorite characters. They are sold as a set that can be assembled into any number of configurations, allowing many different ways to play with your new toys. This set, the Diamond Select Toys Marvel Minimates Deadpool Assemble Set, shows a fun new side to everyone’s favorite anti-hero. Marvel’s Deadpool has always been a tricky character, and it will be fun to dress him up in different accessories and pretend he’s someone else. He is the quintessential ‘90s character in the Marvel Universe, and he knows it! The Merc with a Mouth comes with pouches, pouches, and more pouches, and of course there are lots of guns. Funko works with Marvel on a regular basis to creatively explore the possibilities of the Marvel Universe. Funko really understands the comic’s world, and the hilarious adventures of these characters are reflected in the design of their action figures. They combine the fun color saturation of comic book design with the irreverent attitude that is Deadpool’s calling card. Fans of Deadpool's ability to break the fourth wall will love the Diamond Select Toys Marvel Minimates Deadpool Assemble box set. This pack features four 2.5-inch Minimates figures of the anti-hero cosplaying as four Marvel heroes including Cable, Thor, Captain America, and Iron Man. Each figure comes with their iconic accessories. Cable-Pool has the character's oversized shoulder pads and large guns, and Thor-Pool features an Asgardian helmet, Mjolnir, and cape. Captain America’s shield has been recolored in Deadpool’s signature red, black, and white for Ameri-Pool, while Ironman’s armor has been upgraded with giant shoulder-mounted cannons and a darker palette. Like all Minimates figures, the Deadpool Assemble Minimates lets collectors mix and match accessories. For example, you can create an Ironman Deadpool who wields Thor's hammer and helmet or give Cable a shield instead of a gun in his left hand. Each action figure has sixteen points of articulation, giving you many possible posing combinations. As a bonus, DST added a secret fifth character. Underneath the Iron Man suit is a Deadpool Minimate wearing an X-Men costume. Art Asylum makes Minimate figures for several universes, from Marvel to Star Wars. You can use this set to play with any of the others. For example, you can easily select pieces to borrow from Batman or anyone from the Avengers. There are hundreds of toys in the Minimates series. This means there are literally millions of combinations for these figurines and the characters that they can create. Endless possibility means endless play, and the sturdy PVC construction is more than strong enough to hold up. The joints and articulation points are designed so that the characters can be taken apart and put back together with a snug fit every time. This series of collectible figurines is appropriate for children ages six and up. You’ll probably want to order two copies of this toy set, one to play with and one to keep on the shelf as a collectible.