The latest post dives into Mondo’s impressive new release, the Mondo X‑Men collectibles line continues with a jaw-dropping Mister Sinister action figure, perfect for fans eager to add the sinister supervillain to their shelf. This 1/6 scale figure doesn’t just look good, it practically oozes villainy from every sculpted fibre, capturing the X-Men ’97 vibe with style and plenty of Easter eggs.
Release Date: Pre-order begins 26 August 2025 at 11 AM CT
MSRP / Price Range: USD $265
Edition Size / Production Run: Limited to 1,250 units
Manufacturer / License: Mondo under Marvel license
Where to Buy Mondo Mister Sinister X-Men Collectible
If you’re on the hunt for where to buy Mondo Mister Sinister X-Men collectible, your best bet is straight from the source, Mondo’s official shop. This is a limited edition of just 1,250 pieces, and pre-orders go live on 26 August 2025 at 11 AM CT. If you’ve ever missed out on one of their timed exclusives before, you already know the drill. Don’t sleep on this one, Sinister doesn’t wait around, and neither will the buyers.
Full Review of Mondo X-Men Mister Sinister Figure
Standing 12.5 inches tall and weighing in at a solid five pounds, the Mister Sinister action figure from Mondo is as menacing in hand as he is in animation. Made from PVC and ABS, the sculpt by Alex Brewer captures the cold grandeur of Nathaniel Essex with incredible detail, from that razor-sharp grin to his flowing cape that wouldn’t look out of place in a glam metal concert.
This isn’t a barebones release either. You’re getting swappable hands, blast effects, multiple portraits including a gloriously smug power-laugh head and a throwback “aged” look, plus a slew of accessories referencing his most sinister moments from the animated series. The deluxe version even tosses in a little “Sinister Shadow” companion figure, the perfect creepy-cute nod to his omnipresence.
Mike Pflaumer’s paintwork gives the figure real depth, especially in the face sculpts and the deep reds that pop under light. It all comes packaged with bespoke artwork by Dan Veesenmeyer and packaging design from Jordan Christianson, giving it real shelf appeal even if you’re the kind who never opens the box.
Character History, From Victorian Scientist to Mutant Menace
Mister Sinister, born Nathaniel Essex, first hit Marvel’s comic pages in the late ’80s, though his roots as a character go much deeper, Victorian London to be exact. A biologist obsessed with Darwin’s theories and pushing human evolution, Essex caught the eye of Apocalypse and transformed into the immortal mutant manipulator known as Mister Sinister.
Throughout X-Men lore, he’s been a puppet master behind major plotlines, cloning Jean Grey, tormenting Cyclops and generally being everyone’s favourite silver-skinned sociopath. The X-Men ’97 reboot has brought him roaring back to centre stage, leaning into his dark obsession with mutant DNA and that unsettlingly cheerful brand of villainy that somehow makes him more terrifying.
In the animated series, Sinister isn’t just a lab coat menace, he’s a genetic terrorist, always ten steps ahead and with a backup plan stitched into every cell. His role in X-Men ’97 continues that legacy, fusing comic-accurate menace with Saturday morning nostalgia, and this figure does a brilliant job of capturing that version.
Why This Figure Belongs Next to Mondo’s Nightcrawler
If you’ve already added Mondo’s Nightcrawler to your collection, Mister Sinister feels like a natural next step. One’s a teleporting trickster, the other’s a gene-splicing tyrant, and together they represent two ends of the X-Men spectrum, light and dark, faith and manipulation, banter and full-blown theatrical evil.
As part of Mondo’s X-Men line, Sinister joins a growing cast of incredibly well-executed figures. And like with their Batman: The Animated Series Robin, the detail here proves Mondo isn’t playing around. This isn’t just a figure, it’s an event, one you’ll want to be part of if you’re serious about X-Men collectibles.
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