When Disney announced thatDisney Infinitywas ceasing production, many gamers were left surprised by the news. After all, with the company holding ownership of such a wide range of properties, it seemed like there was plenty more by way untapped potential that the series could have built upon. Now, fans are able to take a glimpse at what might have been, through the reveal of whatX-Menfigures could have looked like.
These designs come courtesy of character artistHector Moran, who decided to trial exactly howX-Menwould have fitted into the world ofDisney Infinity. Moran designed figurines for the likes of Wolverine and Cyclops, as well as Marvel fan favorite Deadpool. Each and every one of the characters is very striking, with theX-Menfigures sitting perfectly alongside the cartoon television adaptation of the comic series.
It’s not just the design that Moran took upon himself, however. The artist actually went ahead and had theDeadpoolDisney Infinityfigure made for real. The model does not function as otherInfinitycharacters do, but nonetheless it makes a rather fun addition to Moran’s collection of figurines. It also gives a brief glimpse at what could have been, had the potential ofDisney Infinitybeen truly fulfilled.
Instead, this is the closest that fans are going to get to theX-Menproperty making its way intoInfinity. Characters from the mutant superhero team had long been requested for the toys-to-life range in advance of its announced closure, and both Wolverine and Deadpool made up many a gamer’s list ofthe most wantedDisney Infinityfigures. At least Moran has been able to get his hands on one himself - even if it took a rather large amount of effort.
Of course, the chance of these figures heading into production would have been slim to say the least. TheX-Menfranchise has always been a tricky quagmire, with Marvel’s ownership sitting with Disney while film rights remain in the hands of Fox. This has led to more than a little friction over the years, and it’s unlikely that a middle ground could have been found in order to allowX-Mento play with the likes of Aladdin.
Nonetheless, fans always had a little hope that some kind of agreement could have been found. Now,X-Menwill never make its way intoDisney Infinity. Perhaps gamers can find a little solace in the fact that the property was never truly on the cards - unlikeDoctor Strange, which at one time had an awesome figure in production.
