When Robert Downey, Jr.’s, Tony Stark blasted his way out of a desert cave in the 2008 “Iron Man'“ film, audiences around the world fell in love with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And the hits kept coming. Multi-dimensional characters like Steve Rogers, Thor, Loki, Natasha Romanoff, Stephen Strange, Wanda Maximoff, and Peter Quill have faced challenges, experienced deep loss, and persevered through events to enchant audiences year after year. Sure, there have been a few dud movies, but on the whole, the MCU franchise has lived up to the billing.

Adults who grew up reading comic books, those who didn’t, and children have been drawn to the good versus evil stories superhero movies do so well. It’s a formula Hollywood keeps using to produce box office success.

Now that dozens of heroes and villians have come — and sometimes gone — the Marvel movies and television series have inspired countless items of merchandise. Some of them are great, and some need to stay on the shelves. As far as great decor items for your Marvel themed man cave, start with a few of the ones below. With these decorative items, each visitor to your man cave will know which Marvel superheros are your favorites.

Avengers Wall Clock

Sometimes the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. Without The Avengers teaming up, Captain America never could have lifted Thor’s hammer. Unless Tony Stark and Bruce Banner put their heads together to create time travel, they never could have gathered the Infinity Stones.

The original six Avengers occupy a special space in the MCU. And this Avengers Wall Clock celebrates their unique bond formed in fighting the likes of Loki, Ultron, and Thanos.

The clock measures 12 inches across and features silhouettes of all six original Avengers. It is the perfect piece to spark even more Marvel man cave ideas.

Tony and Cap Bookends

If you like the wall clock’s aesthetic, the Iron Man and Captain America Bookends make the perfect coordinating decor items. These two superheroes formed the backbone of the Avengers. When they went against each other in “Captain America: Civil War,” Marvel fans were torn between rooting for Tony and Cap.

In these bookends, they always work together to keep your books organized and nicely displayed. They work best with lightly colored bookshelves to enhance the contrast between the black metal and cutout sections.

Loki Plush Throw Blanket

Loki is one of the most complicated characters in the MCU. The God of Mischief went toe-to-toe with the Avengers in their first film, died multiple times throughout the film franchise, and crossed and double-crossed countless other characters in movies and his Disney+ series. He’s certainly one of the more endearing bad guys.

The Loki Plush Throw Blanket is great for curling up with your favorite show in your Marvel man cave. It measures 45 by 60 inches which is perfect for one person but a too bit small to share.

If you want more Loki items in your Avengers man cave, check out the best Loki collectible figures featuring costumes and variants from movies and television series.

Spider-Man Streetlight Desk Lamp

Your friendly neighborhood superhero certainly held his own against Thanos on Titan before turning to dust for the duration of The Blip. But he is most comfortable slinging his webs building to building and hanging upside down from streetlights.

The Spider-Man Streetlight Desk Lamp has him suspended in his most memorable pose. The lamp stands 16 inches tall and has an on/off switch on the power cable.

Even though Peter Parker wanted Dr. Strange to make people forget about his alter ego, this iconic character is one who keeps coming back in the zeitgeist. With every new iteration, people once again fall in love with the young web slinger.

LEGO Marvel Nano Gauntlet

Any true Marvel Cinematic Universe fan knows the scene well. Toward the end of “Avengers: Endgame,” Tony Stark steals all the Infinity Stones from Thanos and places them on the Nano Gauntlet. He snaps his fingers to turn Thanos and his army to dust just as Thanos did to half of Earth’s population.

The Nano Gauntlet represents the moment one of Marvel’s most beloved characters sacrificed himself for the world. Unlike most LEGO sets, the LEGO Marvel Nano Gauntlet isn’t for building and tearing down to build other things. You build this set once and admire it for years to come. It is an essential piece for an Iron Man man cave.

Guardians of the Galaxy Door Mat

The ragtag adventurers in the Guardians of the Galaxy created their own Island of Misfit Toys aboard Peter Quill’s ship. This Guardians of the Galaxy Door Mat represents a small piece of the film that shows up frequently. Quill’s love of music from his mother’s generation binds the scenes of Volumes 1 and 2. Even if Volume 3 is your favorite of the trilogy, you know you don’t get the third installment wihtou the first two.

The door mat is great for the entryway to your man cave, behind your man cave bar, or at the sink of a bathroom attached to your man cave. It measures 29 inches by 17 inches.

Black Panther Resin Statue

Most people agree that “Black Panther” is one of the best MCU movies. The abstract and angular art in the closing credits resembles the style of this Black Panther Resin Statue. The cat is technically a cheetah, but no one is going to know the difference. It isn’t official Marvel merchandise; however, it certainly evokes memories of the Ryan Coogler fim starring the late Chadwick Boseman.

The 10-inch long statue is a subtle reminder of King T’Challa and the ways he fought for and looked after his people. Even though superheros are over-the-top characters, your man cave decor can be more subtle. Save the bombast for other superhero man cave ideas.

Thanos Action Figure

If you’re entertained by compelling and powerful villians, Thanos is the character for you. His quest for a balanced universe leads him to commit genocide. The Avengers put a stop to him but at the same time lost Tony Stark and Natasha Romanoff in the contest.

This Thanos Action Figure shows him with a menacing grin most often seen when he deals with his disappointing underlings or contends with his rival superheroes.

Even when he wasn’t a main character in every film, his presence emanated throughout the MCU’s Infinity Saga. You can’t talk about the MCU without discussing Thanos and how he was the puppetmaster for other baddies like Ronan the Accuser and Loki.

Captain America Plush Folding Saucer Chair

Buying seating for your man cave can be an expensive proposition. Sofas, loveseats, recliners, and theater seating can all cost a pretty penny.

The Captain America Plush Folding Saucer Chair is cheaper than just about any other seating option. This side chair can fold away and fit in a closet when you need the floor space. Its perfect for when your normal seating isn’t enough to accomodate the number of guests you have at your man cave party.

The chair supports one person up to 225 pounds. A super soldier like Steve Rogers might be too heavy, but most people aren’t.

WandaVision Statue

“WandaVision” was the first MCU television series on Disney+. With this addition of live action television content, the MCU went from just films to much more.

In the series, Wanda Maximoff is forced to confront her misguided action to take a town hostage to reanimate Vision and fashion a new life for herself. The campy first few episodes hint at a darker conclusion to the series, and Marvel delivers. How long did it take you to figure out Agatha was the show’s primary antagonist?

This WandaVision Statue depicts one of the more light-hearted moments of the series. She certainly takes an even darker turn in “Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.”

Wanda’s painful past propels her actions. It turns her into the Scarlet Witch. She often chooses to do the wrong thing, but audiences identify with her motivations. She lost her brother in “Avengers: Age of Ultron” and her boyfriend in “Avengers: Infinity War.” Though creating her fantasy world is wrong, everyone can relate to a desire to create an environment when the pain of the past is erased and loved ones never went away.

Your Marvel Themed Man Cave

With hundreds of characters, Marvel has countless personalities for you to connect with … and therefore countless merchandising opportunities. No matter which character resonates with you, pay homage to it with Marvel man cave items.

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