We often dismiss the merchandise that comes out with blockbuster films as disposable commercialism. But these mini-scultures are truly stunning.
This fascinating video sheds light on how the Marvel action heroes are crafted by hand in South Korea by the most talented of clay artists.
JC Hong, the President of Hot Toys Production in Korea, goes into great detail about how his relatively small company works tirelessly to perfect each character.
Their craft has far more in comment with Madame Tussauds than the usual production line tat. Remember to switch on subtitles to learn more.
