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Who is Kraven? Born and raised in Russia, the aristocrat Sergei Kravinoff became one of the world’s greatest hunters to fulfill his sense of lost Tsarist nobility. Kravinoff discovered his immense talent after finding work in Kenya, Africa. He began his career using typical hunting tools but, over time, developed a preference for taking down large animals with his bare hands. After meeting his lover, the voodoo priestess Calypso, Kravinoff drank an herbal potion that enhanced his physical abilities, granting him the strength, speed, and senses of a wild feline. The potion also prolonged his life, maintaining his health and vitality for many years. At some point, traditional hunting began to bore Kravinoff, until his associate, the Chameleon (later revealed to be his half-brother), suggested that Kraven hunt Spider-Man, giving him a new purpose. Despite receiving help from the Chameleon, his scheme failed, and he was deported from the U.S. However, he soon returned, first alongside the Chameleon, only to be captured by Iron Man. Unable to defeat Spider-Man alone, Kraven sought strength in numbers. He joined forces with five other villains from Spider-Man’s Rogue’s Gallery under Doctor Octopus’s leadership in the first formation of the Sinister Six. Over time, Kraven’s inability to defeat the wall-crawling superhero shattered his sanity. After finally overcoming the hero and getting convinced that he had regained his honor, the disturbed Kraven took his own life. Resurrected and cursed, Kraven donned Spider-Man’s costume and intercepted his son, intending to die in battle against him. Buried on his estate, wearing Spider-Man’s costume, he left his son a note expressing his pride and granted him his name and title, making him the second Kraven the Hunter. Exploring the Kraven statue: Contrasting with his wild natural habitat, on an industrial metallic floor surrounded by electric and electronic technological gadgets, one of the world’s greatest hunters moves stealthily, observing his prey with narrowed eyes, focused on his target, much like the colossal feline behind. Holding a custom tactical knife in his right hand and a traditional African wooden spear in his left had, the brilliant tracker, strategist, and weapon expert is dressed in his iconic classic outfit, crafted from the hides, pelts, and fangs of great predators. Joining the group formed by Spider-Man’s greatest archenemies, Iron Studios presents the statue “Kraven – Spider-Man vs Villains Diorama – BDS Art Scale 1/10”, featuring the relentless hunter accompanied by Dima, his pet tiger and bodyguard, in an ambush set against the friendly neighborhood hero. Figure details: Part of a collection that forms a diorama of Spider-Man facing some of his greatest archenemies, the statue Kraven – Spider-Man vs Villains Diorama – BDS Art Scale 1/10 is also inspired by the video game Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, in which Sergei Kravinoff has the tiger Dima, an impressive addition which ensures an amazing display of the figure in any environment. Special features: The statue Kraven – Spider-Man vs Villains Diorama – BDS Art Scale 1/10 will be produced in limited edition. The diorama base presents rich details inspired by the original references. Materials and finishing of the piece: Just like all the other statues manufactured by Iron Studios, the statue Kraven – Spider-Man vs Villains Diorama – BDS Art Scale 1/10 is made with high-quality materials such as Polystone and may contain parts in resin, PVC, metal, and fabric. For the finishing, the hand-painted statue ensures a unique and exclusive artistic touch to satisfy any collector. First presented during the Halloween Inside Iron Studios Day of October, Kraven the Hunter joins forces with Venom, Doctor Octopus, Lizard, Rhino, Mysterio, and the Green Goblin in the diorama set of the greatest supervillains from Spider-Man’s universe confronting the web-slinging hero, protector, and avenger of New York. Check more news coming soon on Iron Studios’ social media and YouTube channel.