T'Challa Star-Lord
sh765 · Marvel Super Heroes
What If...? · 2021
Figure ID
sh765
Theme
Marvel Super Heroes
Year Released
2021
Rarity
Common (but retired)
Head
Dual-sided Nougat skin tone; one side smiling, one side neutral expression with dark brown eyebrows. It is topped with a distinct black hair piece with a top-knot (molded hair/helmet combo often used for this version of the character).
Torso
Dark blue torso with gold and purple detailing depicting a Ravager flight suit; Nougat-colored arms with printed gold bands and dark brown wrist guards.
Legs
Dark blue legs with complex printing including brown boots, gold knee highlights, and utility straps that continue from the torso belt line.
Accessories
Includes two silver Star-Lord blasters and a white cowl/cape piece that sits over the shoulders (as seen in the provided image).
Color Scheme
A regal mix of Dark Blue, Gold, and Nougat, representing the fusion of Wakandan royalty and Star-Lord's space-faring aesthetic.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing with '360-degree' detail, including arm printing and side-leg printing which was a premium feature for the CMF line.
Variants
This is the 'Star-Lord' variant of T'Challa from the Marvel Studios series; not to be confused with the standard Black Panther (sh466) or and other Star-Lord (sh384) versions.
Condition Notes
The white cape/cowl is made of soft plastic/silicone and is susceptible to dust and staining. Check for neck-ring stress marks and arm print fading from friction.
Estimated Value
Used: $4.00 - $6.00 USD; New (in bag): $7.00 - $10.00 USD. Prices are stable due to high initial production.
Price (New)
Original MSRP was $4.99 USD as part of a blind-bag collectible series.
Compatible Sets
71031 LEGO Minifigures - Marvel Studios Series 1.
Character Background
Based on the Disney+ animated series 'What If...?', where Yondu's Ravagers abduct T'Challa instead of Peter Quill, leading T'Challa to become a benevolent Star-Lord.
Design Notes
Excellent use of arm and leg printing to convey a more detailed 'superhero' look than typical retail set figures.
Similar Minifigures
Gamora with Blade of Thanos (colmar08), Captain Carter (colmar01), and standard Peter Quill Star-Lord (sh384).
Collectibility
High for Marvel completists. As the first CMF wave for Marvel, these figures are historic, though T'Challa's price remains accessible.
History
Released in late 2021 to coincide with the first season of Marvel's What If...? on Disney+.
Interesting Facts
This minifigure serves as a tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman, representing his final performance voicing the character in animated form.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a CMF-specific shadow box or alongside other members of the Marvel Series 1 Collectible Minifigures.
Modification Potential
The head and hair piece are frequently used by customizers to create civilian versions of T'Challa or other Marvel characters of African descent.
Overall Assessment
A 9/10 for design and detail. It is a fantastic representation of a specific 'What If' scenario and a must-have for any Marvel Cinematic Universe collector.