The Figuarts Endgame Thanos is probably the last MCU Thanos figure we will get from Bandai. That makes me a little sad. I didn’t follow Thanos when he had a helicopter (DRAT!) so my fandom is not based in that tomfoolery.
My big introduction to Thanos on a cognizant level was the Infinity Gauntlet and Thanos Quest. In other words, I’ve only known him as a galactic badass. The Infinity Gauntlet hit when I naively believed real change could happen in comics. After all, the only other mega series I read at the time was The Crisis on Infinite Earths, and the people who died in that were dead-dead. At least for the first decade or so after.
The ramifications of Thanos having the Infinity Gauntlet in the comics were built up for a while prior to it happening. How could it be a good thing when a self-proclaimed nihilist has a weapon capable of mass genocide?
The MCU Thanos is slightly different. We had no indication that he was touching himself to naked pictures of death like his 616 counterpart. However, that doesn’t change the fact that he’s a huge tool.
Tool tool tool tool.
Sure, one solution to limited resources is to remove half of all life. However, that also means there will be half as many resources now. Groot is a tree, but he did the ol’ dustbin shuffle, the same as the others. You could create TWICE as many resources and accomplish the same goals.
Now, maybe that solution requires galactic upheaval that has to be carefully directed as opposed to an all-encompassing snap? I mean, logically, if you double resources, you need to double the size of the locations providing the resources. Once you start making planets larger, that starts affecting gravity wells, and could adversely affect the wormhole technology we’ve seen put into play via Guardians of the Galaxy. It could affect the rotation of stars, growing cycles, whatever. That seems complicated. If an excel spreadsheet has more than two tabs I just assume it was meant for someone else, because I ain’t looking at it. Fortunately, its comic book science and as such is immune to the laws of the natural universe.
Another solution, you could make it so the people who lost someone in your snap forgot that person existed. Everyone goes on with life like it never changed. Did Thanos do that? No. Because he’s a tool.
In spite of his tooldom, I still love the character, and that’s why today we are looking at the Figuarts Endgame Thanos figure. The only MCU character to be the bad guy twice in the same film.
What’s in the Figuarts Endgame Thanos box?
Obviously, we get the base Thanos figure. Additionally, we get 3 unique face plates. We have a stoic face.
Calm Thanos
We have angry face.
Grrrr…. Angry Thanos is angry.
We have bemused face.
Bemused Thanos
We get two sets of hands (one each of gloved and ungloved). Included are nipple punching hands.
Punchy hands! 
We have muahahaha hands and a neutral gauntlet hand.
Close up of muahahaha hands. 
Neutral hand
Additionally, we get one ungloved right hand that you can place his weapon. His left glove hand extends out to help with displaying him.
The wrist extends… 
Which allows an increased amount of display options.
He also comes with his double sided broadsword.
Close up of blade. 
The blade separates into two pieces so you can insert it into his holding hand. The blade is also tragically wrong. 
Holding hand with no weapon in it.
That’s it. Here are some closeups:
What doesn’t work with the Figuarts Endgame Thanos?
Well well well… I’m glad you asked? Remember, this is coming from a self-professed Thanos Fanboi. Are you ready?
Let’s start with the obvious. Do you remember those scenes in Endgame when Thanos possessed a fully functional Infinity Gauntlet?
Oh, that’s right. You don’t. Because it never happened. Yet every left hand for the figure has a gauntlet on it with all six Infinity Stones. The only saving grace for this issue is that this problem is also plaguing other versions of the character. It appears everyone made the same mistake.
His armor is way too shiny. This dude has seen battle on a galactic level. He has conquered entire empires (Titan, Xander as examples). Surely his armor got scoffed? Let’s keep in mind, in Infinity War, he wasn’t even wearing his work clothes. He tossed on a wife beater and proceeded to kick the asses of the collective Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Also on the armor front, I have heard the skirt is backward. I’ve only seen Endgame once, and I didn’t particularly pay attention to Thanos’ crotch area. When it hits digital I’ll rewatch and if it’s true, I’ll reverse it on the figure.
Right or wrong?
His weapon is completely way off. The blade design is wrong, as is the handle. I’ll most likely end up getting a 3rd party replacement.
All of those grievances can be chalked up to one thing: Bandai getting concept art from Disney and running with the ball to be first. I’d rather them try to be best. These mistakes have caused a lot of people to cancel their preorders. I didn’t do that, nor would I. I like the S.H Figuarts line. I like the Figuarts Endgame Thanos. It’s just not perfect. However, if the Infinity War Thanos was any indication, the Marvel Legends alternative isn’t going to be great either. I won’t know, I’m skipping the MCU figs in the latest wave if Bandai is making them.
The only problem I can’t dismiss as the result of prototype artwork is the right hand. I cannot pull the hand out without the peg coming out with it. Maybe it’s just mine, but it’s frustrating to need the needle nose pliers every time I swap out a hand. I’m afraid I am going to damage a hand or the peg getting it out.
Finally, rounding out my airing of grievances (I got a lot of problems with you people, and you’re going to listen!) are complaints I feel like are becoming way too common. Almost no ankle pivot and again, a lack of bicep swivel really cuts back on the poses you can pull off. I just don’t understand how a company that prides itself on its articulation can keep missing the obvious articulation points.
What works with the Figuarts Endgame Thanos?
As I may have mentioned, I’m just enamored with the character. Both MCU and 616 versions. Despite the mistakes, he looks great. He has a solid center of gravity that makes posing a little easier. Um… and he’s Thanos.
Should you purchase the Figuarts Endgame Thanos?
If you are a fan of the line, you gotta have the penultimate bad guy of the last 11 years for the MCU. He’s not screen accurate but he looks nice. If you don’t already collect the line, maybe hold off and buy the Hasbro BAF on the aftermarket.
Both are equally wrong, but the BAF will have less articulation, no swappable hands or faceplates. However, for a static toy display that doesn’t belong to a toy photographer, that should be enough.
However, if you want to add personality to your display, you’ll want the Figuarts Endgame Thanos. Plus, you could do a pretty bitchin’ Black Order display either way. What a wonderful time to be alive! You can pick him up here:
How about some pictures?
The Infinity War Thanos head will rest on the neck peg for posing purposes. 
The Black Order: Ride or die. Literally.
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