[Exodus]

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Originally Posted by ChuckSass

Naw magik has to lose that suit. It's terrible. The one she has in new mutants 1 is the best.

I am lost in the comics though. Emma is the white queen no? So why the black leather? Also did they retconn her diamond abilities?

Emma hasn't been called the White Queen for a while actually, technically speaking after she joined the side of the Angels. I just have a thing for black suits haha.

[Mexicanland]

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Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

Sorry about the vanilla no-frills pics. I figured you just wanted a size comparison...

Thank You.

[Phantomcrow]

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Originally Posted by aefranci

really off sized...that WRECKER is WAY too tall compared to that hulk

Even with having about 20 different Hulks from ML, I like the size of the Marvel Select Hulks when in use next to ML. Same goes for Abomination, Juggernaut, Thanos, Big characters. My favorite is the Hulk Unleashed from the Disney store based on Silvestri artwork.

[aefranci]

^I like the sculpt of that hulk a lot..just wish it was more articulate. And I think it was just a little bit too veiny. But despite that it's still my favorite

[Serious Lee]

I completely agree with Phantomcrow, MS makes the "larger than life characters' fit almost perfectly with the ML heroes and villains, I wish they'd do lots more!

[VashTS]

Shame selects are limited by marvel so they cannot as articulation. It seems Mavel loves us so much, they are willing to deny us awesome articulation to go along with the Selects awesome sculpts.

[ultraman zoffy]

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Originally Posted by VashTS

Shame selects are limited by marvel so they cannot as articulation. It seems Mavel loves us so much, they are willing to deny us awesome articulation to go along with the Selects awesome sculpts.

Honestly, if you have as much against Hasbro and Marvel as your posts suggest, just stop buying their products bro... problem solved. Overall, the quality of everything has been great, but you seem to find something to gripe about no matter what. Distribution and retail issues aside, we're getting some of the best figures ever made, and if you've been around to see how the Select line has evolved, you'd know they've come a long way. Hasbro and Marvel don't owe us a damn thing and could easily turn us out like Mattel did to their collectors, but they didn't. Appreciate that at least.

[Exodus]

You know I just remember when the Walmart Avengers Exclusive Legends came out, I only saw them once, dang I hope the same doesn't happen with the X-Men TRU ones....

[Captain Nash]

TRU for the X-Men Line huh? That sucks. TRU here (there's several in Nashville area) have been pretty barren for years. I would want a Jubliee figure but not wit this BAF set. I'll pass. I would like to find some way to get the Stryfe and Storm though. But I really need another Magneto, Wolverine and Cyclops like I need lyme disease.

[TheBlueMarvel]

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Originally Posted by aefranci

really off sized...that WRECKER is WAY too tall compared to that hulk

The Wrecker, Thunderball, Piledriver, Ares, and Thor are all too large. Their heights (according to Marvel) are: Thor - 6'6", Ares - 6'1", Wrecker - 6'3", Piledriver - 6'4", and Thunderball - 6'6". The figures (Based on the same buck as Warpath/Crossbones) track at what looks to be more of a 7' stature in comparison to the other Legends. This buck works for Warpath who Marvel lists at 7'2" (but not Crossbones who is listed at 6'4"). Its silly that the Wrecker is the largest of his crew (those released so far - Bulldozer withstanding) figure-wise considering that he is the smallest of the crew (if you can call 6'3" small lol). Thor and the Wrecking Crew should all sport the Hyperion/Cage/(Sentry..if we see him ever)-buck. I can deal with Ares tracking a bit too tall, although it does irk me a bit that he is taller than Herc.

As for the Hulk, he fluctuates between 6'6" (Mr. Fix-it) and 8'8" (Green Scar). I can live with the varying heights/scales of the Legends Hulks because they are within range (for the most part). The Select Hulk tracks too large as far as I'm concerned. Next to the Legends figures, I would place the Select Hulk at roughly 10'. That's the size of Sasquatch. The Hulk has never been that large (this is coming from a long-term heavy-duty Hulk fan....I luvs me some Hulk). Unless you count the Ang Lee version of the Hulk in that first film who approached heights that looked to be nearly 20'! That's just silly....although I'm one of the few who liked that movie.

We are all aware that comicbook artists take liberties with the portrayal of heroes both from the illustrative and editorial (pencils and story-writing) perspective. In comics, Cap is sometimes nearly as big as Thor. Batman, at times stands even with Supes. Add to this the psychology of fandom and the tendency that people have to elevate those heroes they personally prefer and you get a wide spectrum of interpretations.

As collectors we use rubrics that work for us personally as a counter-measure for the "scale" problems we find in these figs. With that in mind, I have created a short list of Legends and Select figs that I have scale issues with (aside from the ones I mentioned above):

ML Wonder Man - Toy Biz (too small)
ML Captain Britain - Toy Biz (too small)
ML Vision - Hasbro (too small)
ML Wolverine - Hasbro/all the figs released in the last 2yrs (too big)
ML Nightcrawler - Toy Biz (too big...the ultimate ver. was perfect)
ML Iron Man - Hasbro/all except the "Bleeding Edge" (too small)
ML Puck - Hasbro (too small)
ML Gremlin - Toy Biz * comes with Mecha-hulk* (way too small)
ML Titanium Man - Hasbro (too small)
ML Silver Surfer - Hasbro (too small)
ML Bishop - Toy Biz (too big)
ML Savage She-Hulk - Hasbro (too small)
ML Kang - Toy Biz (too small)
ML Doc Samson - Hasbro (slightly too big)
ML Beast *original* - Toy Biz (too big)
ML Annihilus - Hasbro (slightly too big)
ML Terrax - Hasbro (slightly too big)
ML Kree Soldier - Hasbro (slightly too small)
MS Juggernaut - Diamond (way too big)...although it is best sculpt ever in either line
MS Uatu - Diamond (too small)

This list is subjective and nit-picky, but these are my opinions we are talking about here...

[Feijai]

I agree with the Wolverine, I wish they would make the comic book accurate where he's only 5'5 or so instead of Hugh Jackman size Wolverine.

[TheBlueMarvel]

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Originally Posted by Feijai

I agree with the Wolverine, I wish they would make the comic book accurate where he's only 5'5 or so instead of Hugh Jackman size Wolverine.

Actually, Marvel canon Wolverine is listed at 5'2" (old school "Marvel Universe" stats) and he is currently listed as 5'3" (most online databases). It is for this reason that he is often referred to as "runt" by almost everyone in the Marvel Universe. Hugh Jackman's portrayal of Logan is awesome...except for the fact that he is a foot taller than Wolverine is supposed to be! LOL

The Toy Biz Astonishing Wolverine from the Apocalypse line is (IMO) the best Wolverine. When you stand the fig. next to other ML's he is considerably shorter...

PS: the Face-off Wolverine is also great for the same reason....short with powerful build.

[trekking95]

I decided to change the paint on the neck of the Black Widow figure and now it's almost exactly the same color as the face!

All I did was add some Model Masters brass to the skin tone mix and put a very thin coat of paint on it. What do you think?

(The color looks much better without the flash, so I will take a new picture after the photo box is set up)

[warmachine6]

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Originally Posted by trekking95

I decided to change the paint on the neck of the Black Widow figure and now it's almost exactly the same color as the face!

All I did was add some Model Masters brass to the skin tone mix and put a very thin coat of paint on it. What do you think?

(The color looks much better without the flash, so I will take a new picture after the photo box is set up)

awesome , you add a erm another layer to a .... certain area to make things have like shadows ... like under her neck ... yeah ... totally what i meant :P

[Byrnes]

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Originally Posted by trekking95

I decided to change the paint on the neck of the Black Widow figure and now it's almost exactly the same color as the face!

All I did was add some Model Masters brass to the skin tone mix and put a very thin coat of paint on it. What do you think?

(The color looks much better without the flash, so I will take a new picture after the photo box is set up)

Nice job, with the lights and stuff it's almost like she has a sweaty chest. Is it wrong that turns me on

[SoBeeIt]

Hello to all...long story short...the boss let me off early...Yes! Decided to go on the hunt for ML...went to Burlington...nothing, but some good MU 2 packs...needed to buy wind shield wipers and a toy for my dog at Wal-Mart...got both, then headed for the toy section of the store hoping to find something...found the new ML Spider Woman...Happy Fishing...and, I must say, in hand, she is small but look really great, I am impressed, really...

[ultraman zoffy]

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Originally Posted by SoBeeIt

Hello to all...long story short...the boss let me off early...Yes! Decided to go on the hunt for ML...went to Burlington...nothing, but some good MU 2 packs...needed to buy wind shield wipers and a toy for my dog at Wal-Mart...got both, then headed for the toy section of the store hoping to find something...found the new ML Spider Woman...Happy Fishing...and, I must say, in hand, she is small but look really great, I am impressed, really...

If you have them in your area, I'd recommend trying out Ross and TJ Maxx stores. I was able to stock up on Legends fodder from the Terrax wave in almost every one of their stores I checked out in my area.

[jaw1119]

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Originally Posted by Captain Nash

TRU for the X-Men Line huh? That sucks. TRU here (there's several in Nashville area) have been pretty barren for years. I would want a Jubliee figure but not wit this BAF set. I'll pass. I would like to find some way to get the Stryfe and Storm though. But I really need another Magneto, Wolverine and Cyclops like I need lyme disease.

Nice to see another Nashvillain on these boards!!

[SoBeeIt]

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Originally Posted by ultraman zoffy

If you have them in your area, I'd recommend trying out Ross and TJ Maxx stores. I was able to stock up on Legends fodder from the Terrax wave in almost every one of their stores I checked out in my area.

Thanks...will try...wanting a ML AIM very bad...and would not mind finding a ML Hawkeye to add to the collection....saw a ML Toxin, also...some reviews online have rated him somewhere in the middle as a figure...but to me he looked great...change my stance on not getting him...had to put him down because only God knows... probably will see if can grab him tomorrow...

[ultraman zoffy]

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Originally Posted by SoBeeIt

Thanks...will try...wanting a ML AIM very bad...and would not mind finding a ML Hawkeye to add to the collection....saw a ML Toxin, also...some reviews online have rated him somewhere in the middle as a figure...but to me he looked great...change my stance on not getting him...had to put him down because only God knows... probably will see if can grab him tomorrow...

Keep in mind though that you won't be finding figures from the new Infinite Legends lines at the discount stores, only older wave stuff like Terrax and Hit Monkey. Finding an AIM figure at a discount store would probably send us Arkers into a frenzy... lol.

[Serious Lee]

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Originally Posted by ultraman zoffy

Keep in mind though that you won't be finding figures from the new Infinite Legends lines at the discount stores, only older wave stuff like Terrax and Hit Monkey. Finding an AIM figure at a discount store would probably send us Arkers into a frenzy... lol.

IMO frenzy is being kind lol

[trekking95]

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Originally Posted by warmachine6

awesome , you add a erm another layer to a .... certain area to make things have like shadows ... like under her neck ... yeah ... totally what i meant :P

Actually I just used the 1 layer of paint, so it really was unintentional.

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Originally Posted by Byrnes

Nice job, with the lights and stuff it's almost like she has a sweaty chest. Is it wrong that turns me on

Well I really need to get my photo box set up now!

[ChuckSass]

I will bodycheck a 6 year old and some moms in a toys r us to get storm and cyclops

[collectvintage]

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Originally Posted by ChuckSass

I will bodycheck a 6 year old and some moms in a toys r us to get storm and cyclops

hahaha post of the day

[trekking95]

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Originally Posted by ChuckSass

I will bodycheck a 6 year old and some moms in a toys r us to get storm and cyclops

Ha ha ha ha ha!!



I feel the same way about the new Black Widow figure!!!!