For some, the 2007 Empress of the Racnoss figure, with its majestic size and numerous points of articulation, represents the zenith of the Character Options range. Half-arachnid and halfhumanoid, the maniacal monarch had been the centrepiece of the 2006 Christmas Special, plotting to release her children from the centre of the Earth. She’d go on to become the focal point of many fans’ collections when released in full action-figure form. Even the plastic bubble of the large presentation box had a special spiderweb design integrated into it, highlighting what a lavish item this was. When Character said deluxe, they meant deluxe.
