A Marvel Studios prop master explains why Captain America's shield design changed at the end of Avengers: Endgame. Ever since assuming the role of the Star-Spangled Avenger

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It was never shown to be fixed, so there's understandably some confusion as to where he got the different-looking shield that he gave to his successor.

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Speaking with Phase Zero, Marvel Studios prop master Russell Bobbitt explains what brought on the change.

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Considering the fact that Marvel Studios didn't veto Bobbitt's decision to introduce a new Captain America shield design in Avengers: Endgame

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There's no word if Marvel Studios will actually provide any official explanation about this. Despite Bobbitt's comments, it's still possible that Kevin Feige

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