Marvel Legends – Khonshu Build-A-Figure (BAF)

Description

The Marvel Legends Khonshu Build-A-Figure (BAF) is a highly detailed, oversized collectible representing the Egyptian moon god Khonshu, as he appears in the Marvel Studios Disney+ series, Moon Knight.

To complete the figure, collectors must purchase the entire Disney+ Marvel Legends wave (which typically includes characters like He Who Remains, Classic Loki, Zombie Iron Man, Zombie Scarlet Witch, Red Skull, Howard the Duck, and Agent Jimmy Woo), as each figure comes packaged with one or more parts of the BAF.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the Khonshu BAF’s features:

1. Scale and Size

• Height: Khonshu is an impressive and imposing figure, standing approximately 8.75 to 9 inches (about 22 to 23 cm) tall when fully assembled. This extra height allows him to tower over the standard 6-inch Marvel Legends figures, accurately reflecting his intimidating presence as a deity.

• Scale: The figure is designed to fit the standard 6-inch Marvel Legends scale.

2. Design and Sculpt Fidelity

• Television-Inspired Detail: The sculpt is based on Khonshu’s appearance in the Moon Knight series, which utilizes a design inspired by the comics (specifically the Declan Shalvey redesign from 2014).

• Aesthetic: The figure has a distinctive look, combining ancient Egyptian themes with a ghostly, skeletal form:

  • Head: The most striking feature is the skull head sculpt, which is beautifully detailed, capturing the bone texture and distinctive shape seen on screen.

  • Body: His body is wrapped in intricate bandages/wrappings and armor. The sculpt features excellent texture and detailed paint application, often with accent paint to give the wrappings a dirty, worn-in, ancient appearance.

• Construction: The figure is built entirely from the individual BAF pieces (torso, head, arms, legs, staff, etc.), seamlessly fitting together to form a robust final product.

3. Articulation

• Multiple Points of Articulation: Khonshu features numerous points of articulation (around 20-28 points).

• Functional Articulation: While his articulation scheme might be slightly constrained by the flow of his robes and wraps compared to more standard figures, the joints allow for essential and dynamic posing:

  • Head/Neck: The head is attached via a ball joint, allowing for tilt and rotation, capturing his ominous gaze.

  • Shoulders, Elbows, Knees, and Torso: Standard joints allow for essential action poses, though his design primarily lends itself to standing, commanding, or threatening poses.

4. Included Accessory

• Staff of Khonshu: The figure comes with his iconic, long, hooked staff, which is typically assembled from one or two BAF parts included in the wave. This is his primary accessory and essential for completing his look.

The Khonshu BAF is highly praised for its massive size, premium sculpting, and accurate representation of one of the most unique and visually striking new characters introduced in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Disney+ content.

Khonshu is one of the most compelling and visually striking characters in the Marvel Studios series Moon Knight. He is the central figure responsible for Marc Spector’s dual life, embodying a volatile mix of ancient divinity and psychological burden.

Here is a detailed description of Khonshu as portrayed in the show:

🌙 Khonshu: The Vengeful God of the Moon

Khonshu is an Egyptian god of the moon, vengeance, and the protector of night travelers. He is a member of the Ennead (the Heliopolitan pantheon) and the ultimate patron and master of Moon Knight.

1. Appearance and Presence

Khonshu’s on-screen appearance is terrifying, ancient, and majestic, making him easily the most distinct deity introduced in the MCU so far.

• Towering Form: He is significantly taller than a human (physically portrayed by Karim El-Hakim), giving him an immediate sense of superiority and menace.

• The Skull: His head is a ghostly, skeletal bird skull (often resembling an ibis or hawk), complete with piercing, glowing eyes. This skeletal look suggests his deterioration, as he mentions “time has not been kind” to him due to his banishment from the other gods.

• The Robes: His body is dramatically wrapped in tattered, white bandages and robes, suggesting the ceremonial dress of a mummy or an ancient relic. This adds to his ghostly, otherworldly aesthetic.

• The Staff: He carries a tall, ornate staff topped with a distinct crescent moon or hooked symbol, which he uses as a literal extension of his will.

• The Voice: Khonshu is voiced by the legendary F. Murray Abraham, whose deep, booming, and often frustrated voice imbues the god with an imperious, theatrical, and demanding personality.

2. Personality and Manipulation

Khonshu is not a benevolent god; he is an angry, arrogant, and manipulative divine entity.

• Imperious and Vengeful: He is consumed by his desire for vengeance and views himself as the only god actively fighting injustice on Earth. He is a self-proclaimed “outcast” amongst the other gods who prefer non-intervention.

• The Tormentor: He has zero patience or empathy for his avatar’s human frailties. He constantly berates Steven Grant (calling him “the idiot”) and demands unwavering, immediate service from Marc Spector. His commands are a source of intense psychological distress for Marc.

• Complex Morality: While his goal is to stop evildoers and fight his rival god Ammit, his methods are brutal, and his motivation is often selfish—he craves the power and influence that his avatar’s actions bring him.

3. Role and Powers

• Avatar Requirement: As the Egyptian gods cannot directly manifest on Earth in their full power (due to a pact and/or banishment), Khonshu requires a human avatar, the Fist of Khonshu (Moon Knight), to enact his will.

• Bestowing Power: He is the source of Moon Knight’s powers, granting Marc Spector:

  • The healing factor (allowing resurrection).

  • Enhanced strength and durability through the Moon Knight costume.

  • Lunar-based abilities and the capability to summon the suit.

• Manipulation of the Sky: Khonshu demonstrates the ability to physically manipulate the moon and the night sky to dramatic effect. Most notably, he uses his power to turn back the stars and reverse the night sky to aid Marc’s mission, a reckless act that results in his imprisonment.

• Physical Influence: Although he requires an avatar to interact most of the time, he is capable of physically manifesting, especially in sacred spaces or when summoning immense power (such as growing to a titanic size to fight Ammit in the finale).