A First Look at the Mortal Kombat Klassic Raiden & Liu Kang vs Reptile Figures

Whether you worship thunder gods or master fireballs, there’s a new set of Mortal Kombat Klassic figures arriving that demand your attention. In this post I’ll dig into what we know so far about the Mortal Kombat Klassic Raiden figure and the Raiden and Liu Kang vs Reptile 2 pack (okay, mostly the Liu Kang vs Reptile deluxe 2 pack), share some thoughts on McFarlane’s approach, and map out whether these are must-adds to your collection.

Release Date / MSRP / Edition Info / Manufacturer

• Raiden (Mortal Kombat Klassic 7″) — announced as part of the initial Klassic figure wave, exact street date not fully confirmed in sources, but early reveals suggest upcoming 2025 timing
• Liu Kang vs Reptile Deluxe 2 Pack — scheduled for release 10 October via Walmart Collector Con at 10 AM EST, priced at USD 69.99
• Edition / Run — sources do not yet confirm limited edition numbers or production run caps
• Manufacturer / License — McFarlane Toys under license from the Mortal Kombat franchise (NetherRealm / Warner Bros)

Mortal Kombat Klassic Raiden Figure: Expectations and Observations

From the announcement, Raiden is clearly being positioned as a headliner of the Klassic wave. The “Brings the Thunder” tagline suggests McFarlane isn’t just giving us rain effects or electric decals, we should expect a bold sculpt and powerful poseability.

Visually, the figure sticks closely to his original arcade design. The conical straw hat, flowing white and blue robes, and classic martial arts stance all signal a return to Raiden’s earliest appearances. The press photos show a crisp, clean paint job, with solid contrasts and nicely defined details.

We now know Raiden includes extra hands and a display base—but no lightning arcs or electrical effects, which is surprising given the “thunder god” title. While some collectors may be disappointed by the lack of energy accessories, the sculpt itself looks solid enough to carry the character’s visual power without the extra flare.

For a breakdown of how this compares to other recent releases, check out our McFarlane Mortal Kombat Klassic figures review.

Liu Kang vs Reptile 2 Pack: An Ambitious Duel

This is the big one. The full review of Mortal Kombat Klassic deluxe 2 pack Raiden Liu Kang vs Reptile is something collectors will read closely, though to be clear, this set includes Liu Kang and Reptile, not Raiden. But in terms of ambitious design, this is McFarlane showing what it can do in “deluxe” mode.

Accessory and Modular Loadout

The 2 pack’s accessory list is generous:

• Seven alternate hands in all
• Alternate Reptile head and alternate Liu Kang head
• Effects: Reptile’s forceball and acid spit, Liu Kang’s fireball and nunchaku
• Two flight stands
• Reversible fighting base or backdrop

In effect, McFarlane is giving you the ability to stage mid-air clashes, ground battles, or showcase both combatants in their signature modes. That kind of flexibility is exactly what a deluxe 2 pack should bring, and McFarlane seems to commit to it.

Sculpt and Deco

What intrigues me is how Reptile is handled. Rather than lean on the old “ninja palette swap” idea, this design leans fully into his reptilian or Saurian heritage. That’s a bold choice, but one I think fans will appreciate. He feels more alien and menacing, less like a repaint with fangs.

Liu Kang, meanwhile, is described in prior line announcements as having arcade-accurate design, 22-point articulation, and extra hands. So we can expect decent mobility and pose range. The packaging and deco shown in the announcement look crisp, with clean transitions and no obvious blotches in the press images.

Value and Price

At USD 69.99 for a deluxe 2 pack, this puts it at roughly USD 35 per figure, but with extra value baked in. Not cheap by any means, but in line with premium collector figure pricing today. The question is whether the extras, modularity, and display options justify that. Based on what we’ve seen, McFarlane is betting yes.

Potential friction comes from regional pricing. If converted to GBP or Euro, it may push it into “high end” collector territory. Also, whether both characters get equal attention in the sculpt, design, and accessories will matter for those who only care about one of them. (Some collectors may only want the Mortal Kombat Klassic Liu Kang, others just the Mortal Kombat Klassic Reptile figure.)

Thunder, Flames, and Battle Stands

Raiden has potential to be a standout if the sculpt, paint apps, and articulation deliver. The lack of lightning effects is a bit of a letdown, especially when the promotional line tells us he “brings the thunder.” Still, the design is clean, the poseability looks promising, and the added base and hands mean there’s room for solid display options.

The Liu Kang vs Reptile deluxe 2 pack is the riskier but more exciting bet. If both figures get high-quality sculpts, strong articulation, and the accessory kit works fluidly—hands that swap easily, effects that mount well, flight stands that are stable—then this could be a standout, and a benchmark, for future McFarlane Mortal Kombat Klassic deluxe packs. The Reptile design especially intrigues me, giving him more alien menace rather than just a ninja clone.

I also want to see consistency across the line. If Raiden ends up with a pared-down accessory list relative to the 2 pack, collectors might gripe about imbalance. I covered this kind of concern already in my McFarlane Mortal Kombat Klassic figures review and also talked about aesthetic variation in the Mortal Kombat Gold Label Scorpion Frostbite Edition.

If McFarlane nails the execution—sturdy joints, clean paint, robust accessories—then these are the kind of figures that can help the McFarlane Mortal Kombat Klassic toys line stand out among other retro or fighting-game figure lines.

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