Anyone who has seen the classic comedy 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' would admit that the film was filled with so many colorful characters, from Sir Bedevere to the Three-Headed Knight to the terrifying Rabbit of Caerbannog. However, the most memorable character in the movie that inspired the musical 'Spamelot' is still the Black Knight.
To the uninitiated, the Black Knight is played by John Cleese and guards a "bridge" over a small stream. When King Arthur (Graham Chapman) tries to cross the bridge, the Black Knight blocks him and they fight until the king severs all of the knight's extremities. Despite losing his arms, the Black Knight insists, "It's just a flesh wound."
Given his minimal but memorable lines, POP! has honored the Black Knight with his very own "Flesh Wound" vinyl figure with the prerequisite blood spurting from his arm sockets. The figure, which is a part of the 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' collection, is exclusively available from Entertainment Earth for only $12.99. The 'Flesh Wound Black Knight' can now be pre-ordered and will be shipped in January.
But don't feel bad for the Black Knight, who still insists, "Tis but a scratch!" The 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' Flesh Wound Black Knight comes with two severed arms, one of which is still holding his trusty sword. Although the vinyl figure is only 3 ¾ inches tall, the "worthy adversary" can still watch any old bridge that needs guarding.
'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' was released in 1975 and also featured Terry Gilliam as Patsy, Eric Idle as Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-Lancelot, Terry Jones as Sir Bedevere, Michael Palin as Sir Galahad and Neil Innes as Sir Robin's Minstrel. The film features the members of Monty Python in several different roles and was a box-office success. In 2005, Eric Idle used the film as the inspiration behind the musical 'Spamelot.'