Hawkeye's premiere added a couple of new faces to the MCU, namely Hailee Steinfeld's charming Kate Bishop and her new furry pal, Lucky the Pizza Dog. Despite Lucky’s origin story getting a few changes, this lovely dog looks bound to stick along for Hawkeye's six-episode ride all the way to Funko world.
Ever since it became known that Hawkeye would be Disney Plus’ holiday-themed Marvel Studios series, bringing in Lucky seemed like a perfect fit, and the Golden Retriever (whose real-life name is Jolt) seems to be quite the hit among fans after the first two episodes. With that in mind, it’s no surprise the series Funko Pop collection would take advantage of this by pairing Clint Barton and Kate Bishop with their new pizza-loving sidekick.
Unlike in the comics, where Clint is the one who ends up rescuing the dog from the Tracksuit Mafia, Funko Lucky is being paired up with Kate for this toy rendition of the pair. Fans can see from the promotional image released by Funko that the figure really captures the dog’s one-eyed stare in pure Funko fashion. Meanwhile, Kate is sporting the purple costume she’s wearing toward the end of the second episode and in many of the shots from later on seen in the Hawkeye trailers, as well as her trusty bow.
As for the real Hawkeye, Clint's figurine features the mostly black suit with purple highlights that he'll be wearing soon enough after he and Kate sort out the problems caused by his Ronin costume. Both Funko Pops are available for preorder on Walmart for $17,50, though current shipping dates suggest buyers won’t be getting their eyes on them until March next year.
Hawkeye's two-episode premiere seized the opportunity of a long Thanksgiving weekend to win over viewers, though the show does seem to be getting good reviews so far for a character who is still is one of the least marketable Avengers. Perhaps, a big part of what makes Hawkeye appealing is the show’s Christmas vibe, which has been influenced by many movies that have become staples for this time of the year.
Even more so, Hawkeye's unique family relationships and his lack of superpowers make him one of Marvel’s most exceptional and relatable superheroes, especially now that the show is shedding a bigger light on his personal life. Hopefully, Lucky the Pizza Dog will get enough screen time to be more than just a cute Hawkeye easter egg.
Hawkeye episodes 1-2 are now available on Disney Plus.
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