Nakia

The Nakia Pop! vinyl figure, numbered 277 in the Marvel series, was released in 2018 to coincide with the cinematic debut of Ryan Coogler's Black Panther. As a member of the War Dogs and a skilled combatant, Nakia represents a pivotal character in the film's narrative, and her figure captures her signature appearance from the mission in Busan. Funko designed this piece to mirror her tactical gear and distinctive hairstyle, providing collectors with a grounded representation of the character's dual role as a spy and a freedom fighter within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The design follows Funko’s established aesthetic for the Marvel line, emphasizing the character's bold colors and expressive, oversized features while maintaining recognizable details from her film-accurate ensemble. The figure was met with significant enthusiasm from fans of the Black Panther franchise, serving as a key addition to the expanding set of Wakandan characters. Its reception was bolstered by the cultural impact of the film, as collectors sought to assemble the full cast of heroes and allies from the groundbreaking motion picture.