In Massive Win For Indie Comics, Rippaverse Partners With McFarlane Toys For Official ‘Yaira’ Statue

Spencer Baculi |

May 28, 2024

Yaira unleashes her wrath in Marcos Rios and Caanan White's statue of Yaira (2024), Rippaverse x McFarlane Toys

Whether you love him or hate him, you’ve got to give Eric July his due, as in a major development for the whole of the ever-growing crowdfunded comic scene, his eponymous Rippaverse has announced that it will be partnering with none other than McFarlane Toys to produce a brand new statue based on the imprint’s ice-slinging superheroine, Yaira.

[Disclosure: The author of this article holds a personal friendship with the Rippaverse’s Creative Manager Andrew Rodriguez.]

Yaira wields her ice powers in Yaira Vol. 1 #1 (2024), Rippaverse. Words by The Soska Sisters, art by Débora Caritá.

Revealed to the public on May 24th, the “first official Rippaverse statue” will see the aforementioned toy manufacturer – who notably not only produces DC’s Multiverse line of figures, but also recently acquired the license to craft a new set of figures based on Marvel Comics’ roster of costumed characters – sculpt a limited edition collectible depicting a costumed Yaira, as illustrated by her original concept artist Marcos Rios and company Lead Art Editor Caanan White, rushing into battle as she summons a combination of ice and frost to wield against her foes.

Yaira calls forth the freezing winds in Marcos Rios and Caanan White's statue of Yaira (2024), Rippaverse x McFarlane Toys — Yaira calls forth the freezing winds in Marcos Rios and Caanan White’s statue of Yaira (2024), Rippaverse x McFarlane Toys

Standing at “approximately 12.7 inches tall”, cast in resin, and releasing in a “deluxe 4-color closed box”, the Yaira statue will be produced in an extremely limited quantity as determined by pre-order sales, with the Rippaverse promising to produce “a minimum of 500 units” to a maximum run that will “not exceed 1,050 units”.

To this end, the Yaira statue will run interested fans $500 USD a piece – which while steep, as evidenced by their limited-to-350-pieces Batman Year Two and Superman Action Comics #1 releases, is standard pricing for McFarlane’s more limited offerings.

The prices for McFarlane Toys’ Batman Year Two and Superman Action Comics #1 resin statues, as offered by the manufacturer’s official website

Speaking in promotion of the surprise partnership, Rippaverse beamed in a public press release announcing the figure, “The release of the Yaira statue marks a significant milestone for the Rippaverse, bringing one of its most beloved characters to life in a new and exciting way.”

“This limited-edition collectible, combined with the immersive storytelling of Yaira #1, offers fans a unique opportunity to deepen their connection with the Rippaverse,” she added. “Secure your statue and graphic novel today to be part of this monumental moment in the world of comics and collectibles…or be left out in the cold.”

The Rippaverse makes history with Marcos Rios and Caanan White's statue of Yaira (2024), Rippaverse x McFarlane Toys — The Rippaverse makes history with Marcos Rios and Caanan White’s statue of Yaira (2024), Rippaverse x McFarlane Toys

Set to release sometime in between “Q4 2024 – Q1 2025”, McFarlane’s Yaira statue is now available for pre-order exclusively through the Rippaverse’s official website.

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