[donmeca2020]

I'm hoping it's bishop with the mullet ! Just an iconic look and reminds me of his 90s appearance.

[Dr Kain]

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Originally Posted by SymbiSpidey

True, but rektangular is always on point when it comes to these "rumors".


In other news, I got my first Revoltech ever last week: Magneto. Mainly because the ToyBiz Magneto simply wasn't cutting it anymore, and I don't feel like the upcoming rumored Magneto is going to be a classic version.



If you ask me, it looks fantastic next to modern Legends. The only thing that bothers me is his cape. I don't have all of the pieces on him, but it's just too cumbersome and clunky looking in a vanilla pose. I'm looking into replacing it with a cloth cape. I found somebody who sells them and it makes the figure look 10 times better.

The cape is the reason I decided I'm not going to get that Magneto. It's a mess. I don't understand why they couldn't have giving him two capes. A normal one and then one that is made up of all kinds of pieces.

Also, is there a reason why every picture I see of him has him hunched over?

[Tomax]

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Originally Posted by SymbiSpidey

In other news, I got my first Revoltech ever last week: Magneto.

those legs are horrible (he looks ready to ride a horse) that is the reason why i dont but those revoltech figs. all the new revoltech figures have that leg issue. i think wolvy has the worst case of it. if they fix the legs then ill buy them, i may buy the spidey thou, maybe.

[SymbiSpidey]

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Originally Posted by Dr Kain

Also, is there a reason why every picture I see of him has him hunched over?

He's really back heavy even if you take the cape pieces out because he has a sort of backpack that the cape plugs into.

[Marine73]

Raf, where is that colossus from?

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[Byrnes]

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Originally Posted by Marine73

Raf, where is that colossus from?

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Marvel Select, Diamond

[Harbinger]

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Originally Posted by Black Arbor

I'd call it something like a majority stake

[sh002]

[Harbinger]

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Originally Posted by sh002

Thats a fantastic shot man. I doubt any pocy will equal up to that one in terms of size.

[kenm2474]

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Awesome figures 3233rafael.

Love the Collection. Xmen are Awesome.

[legendsforever]

Just wanted to post my Hydra collection and my Punisher customs since I'm enjoying the Netflix show.

[Dr Kain]

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Thats a fantastic shot man. I doubt any pocy will equal up to that one in terms of size.

Which I am happy about. I don't need my Apocalypse being giant sized.

[Boy Blunder]

(Time to turn this thread back to the toys, for the sake of the mods )

Just a few weeks left in the year, and I haven't done my Top Ten of 2017 yet? Terrible! Let's go ahead and fix that. NOTE: Of course, these are all personal opinion, and not to be taken as the gospel truth.

10 - Colossus
Starting our list off, we have the guy that a lot of people were waiting to see updated, and is he ever an update. Colossus premiers a new body mold, clocking in at eight inches of Russian organic steel. His sculpting is great, combining detailed boots and gauntlets with his classic banded arms and an otherwise smooth costumed body. His face sculpt is solid, with his alternate bearded head lending a little more character to the figure. Alas, he's not without some issues - some additional hands (for fisticuffs, or properly tossing Canadian teammates) would have gone a long way, and while I have no issue with the more recent costume choice, the paint work could be a lot sharper. But he towers with power, which is required for any good Colossus figure, giving him his slot on the list.

9 - Singularity
When we first read A-Force, my wife and I fell in love with Singularity. Funny, cute, and endearingly new to the world, she was a breath of fresh air among the jaded heroes in the 'verse. We hoped, one day, that she'd get the plastic treatment... and then the A-Force boxed set did just that, and did it well. Cast in translucent blue glittery plastic, Hasbro's deco team did a great job of throwing a purple-indigo face across her body to cement the cosmic look of this living pocket dimension, with a spot of white paint to define her eyes. However, one of the most notable things about her is also left out of the figure - Singularity is almost always smiling, being a joyous character who loves life and her friends. The figure has a vaguely pleasant neutral expression, and this minor detail goes a long way to keep this figure so low on the list. But even the fact that she got made in the first place is worth celebrating, so here we are - a fantastic figure that's just a bit shy of being incredible.

8 - Lady Loki
Another 'niche' character (and, thus, great for the A-Force boxed set), Lady Loki gets on the list for two reasons - one, because she's a figure that wasn't likely to be made any time soon, and two, her paint work is amazing. The dark metallic green used across her body is sharp, accented with equally-clean applications of a light green scale pattern on her arms, legs, and abdomen, with a nice fade effect between the greens. A more subtle, but just as impressive, example of paint apps would be her face paint - two-toned lipstick, metallic green eyes, and a clean fade application of green eye shadow give her a striking appearance. Topped off with a fur-lined cape, a custom loincloth, and hair outfitted with gold accent pieces and Loki's trademark horn headdress, Lady Loki is much more than one might expect from a lesser-demand character.

7 - Invisible Woman (with HERBIE)
The return of the Fantastic Four to the Marvel Legends line starts with a bang. Sue's got a fantastic (d'oh) paint job, sharp black paired with a medium-dark blue, with a clean '4' chest emblem proudly displayed. While I'd prefer a full alternate invisibility arm, rather than just an alternate hand, the fade on the clear plastic is very well done, showing the barest differentiation between her costume pieces as they fade into nothingness. On top of it all, a very nice face sculpt (with spot-on paint application and a great hair piece) gives her a pleasant look, fitting for the world's most fantastic woman. Plus, a cleanly-sculpted and painted HERBIE is included, and while they could have made him a static piece, he even has a ball-jointed neck, allowing him enough poseability to express some character. And I just love the sculpted outlet in his back.

6 - Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan)
One of Marvel's newer best-selling characters, it was only a matter of time before Kamala joined the ranks of Legends. For being released on a body-type we've seen quite a bit (Teen Girl), she has enough unique parts to bring her above the standard rank-and-file. Of course, there's her head sculpt, which gives her a bit of a smile, but that's not where the big difference lies. It's actually the dress layer over her body (from the ab-swivel down) that sells it, changing her silhouette just enough to catch the eye and reproduce her costume from the comics without any shortcuts. On top of that, she has flared sleeve caps, her trademark scarf, and the heirloom bangle on her left wrist, to make her more unique. Hasbro didn't stop there, though, and included two alternate forearm pieces to replicate her 'embiggening' powers from the comics, and while they could be tweaked a bit better (giving them any kind of wrist articulation, for instance), the fact that they're included, and are very well-sculpted to boot, just make her all that bit more perfect.

5 - Ares
The original BAF Ares was before my time as a collector, and long before I had any interest in Ares as a character. Between then and the Ragnarok wave, Ares hit my radar hard. So when I first saw the figure in person, I knew I had to get him. And I don't regret it. Despite being only slightly altered from his original 2008 release, the alterations are nothing but good for this nine-year-old (!) mold. Ares is a massive chunk of plastic, with no small amount of sculpted detail or paint apps. His metal boots and leather wraps are given a darker wash, and his altered face-up gives him a more ethereal, godly look that the original release lacks. The use of gold plastic over paint in his helm is a good choice, as the original looks a bit more slopped on, while here the black paint is nice and clean. And I'm a sucker for figures that come with big weapons, of which Ares comes with three - his original long and short swords, as well as the axe meant for him, but usually included with Thor figures instead. Given that the original Ares goes for a high price on the aftermarket, this figure does a good job of filling the god of war-shaped hole.

4 - Moon Knight
I know a lot of people don't like the costume used for this iteration of Moon Knight, but it's hard to argue with the simple elegance of a high-contrast scheme, especially when so many of the pieces are molded in their color, rather than painted. The result is a nearly universally clean deco, with paint apps being limited to the hands, feet, chest emblem, and face. the individual armor pieces help break up his shape more, making him stand out from the crowd of 'heroic male build' figures just a bit, as does his iconic cape and hood. The eyes have a thin rimming of blue, helping them 'pop' a bit more from the rest of the deco. His cape stays loose due to having a short peg, but it's not as big of an issue as one might think. Marc's accessories are a mixed bag - the billy clubs should have been a proper staff, but alternate hands and multiple throwing crescents help ease that, even if some of them are small and easy to lose. However, the figure boasts one other advantage over his fellows - instead of the ubiquitous mid-calf swivel, he features a new ankle joint, allowing for an increased range of motion. Hopefully we'll see more of this type of joint going forward, because Moon Knight makes great use of it.

3 - Elsa Bloodstone
Another slam-dunk character from the A-Force boxed set, Elsa makes good use of recycled parts. Aside from her head (brand new sculpt with an incredibly striking face and amazing hair) and knee pieces, Elsa is a successful combination of Misty Knight and MCU Scarlet Witch, blending pieces from both into a trenchcoated, knee-high-booted monster-hunting badass. Clean paint apps across the board (including her Bloodstone Gem choker) help polish off the look, as do her accessories - a revolver (conveniently tucked into her hip holster) and twin shotguns, the weapons of choice for Miss Bloodstone. A little bit of altered articulation would put her on another level entirely, but it's hard to argue with just how **** amazing the end result already is.

2 - The Beetle (Abner Jenkins)
Sometimes, it's the little things that make a figure great. They don't necessarily need to be an all-new sculpt, or have twenty-million paint apps, or come with an arsenal of accessories. Sometimes, it's just a smart combination of details that do the job. Ol' Abner has that combination. The right number of new pieces (head which captures the classic Beetle mask, new torso and shoulders, and a new belt), accessories (reused wings from Wasp and Louise Lincoln Beetle, along with new wing-cover pieces above those), and paint choices (metallic violet and dark green, natch) come together to create an iconic villain from Marvel history in a hard-to-beat figure. Just like Eel from last year, sometimes it doesn't take a whole lot to rank high on the list.

1 - Angela
On the other hand, Angela is almost the opposite. From head to toe, she features an all-new sculpt that gives her the impressive build of an Asgardian warrior (topping off at seven inches), with additional armor pieces across her body, few of which impede her articulation (which includes a fencing joint worthy of the swordswoman). Numerous paint apps cover the figure, including fine detailing on her gauntlets, shoulderpad, and face (which is crisp as hell). And, of course, she's outfitted with unique accessory pieces, including a sword, twin axe weapons, a belt (with sheath for the sword), and her iconic ribbons - all featuring detailed sculpting and/or unique paint work. All of this comes together to be the best figure for 2017, no contest whatsoever.

BAF: Warlock
Once again, the X-Men wave delivers with the BAF, because Warlock is fan-friggin-tastic! He's a looming giant, standing at ten inches tall, and his lanky frame makes him as striking as any bulky goliath (looking at you, Juggernaut). He's got as wide a range of articulation as he could get, even if there's a few pieces hindered by sculpted details. And that's one of the best parts - the sculpting. This sculpt is 100% Warlock - it will take a lot of retooling, new pieces, and paint to make this into anyone other than the techno-organic New Mutant. Every inch of him is covered in metalwork and circuitry detailing, given life through a fantastic gold paint wash over black plastic. His face, a less stylized interpretation of Bill Sienkiewicz' art of the character, is nonetheless spot-on and even gives the illusion of different expressions based on the angle at which it's viewed. Hell, he even comes with an alternate buzz-saw hand, a rare accessory for BAFs. He might not be perfect (the hoses can't stay connected without hampering articulation, and the joints like to be a bit loose), but he's such a standout that it really doesn't hold him back from the top slot.



Honorable Mentions:
Human Torch - While not much of a standout sculpt-wise, the use of translucent plastic is excellent. And while some people balk at the 'mismatched' colors across his body, I dig that they outline the details of his costume when not 'enflamed,' a trait shared by fellow FF figure Invisible Woman's translucent arm.
Thor (Jane Foster) - Long awaited, Jane hits all the right notes for her debut figure, and really has no drawbacks - the paint work, sculpting, and accessories are all great. She just doesn't have the right amount of oomph to make it into the top ten. (NOTE: Only speaking of the mainline release - never got the SDCC version)
Monica Rambeau - Another solid figure and a long-awaited addition, Monica has a fantastic head sculpt and a great deco, and is only hampered by minor engineering issues (she uses the arms and coat of MCU Scarlet Witch again), and the lack of any 'energy burst' accessory, which really would've gone a long way with her.
Dazzler - Like Jane, she doesn't have enough to edge into the top ten, but Alison is no slouch as a figure. The pearlescent white used for her disco-era costume, the sharp apps for her stage makeup, the Farrah Fawcett hair, and the accessories (rainbow energy burst, microphone, disco ball necklace) are all tip-top. And the roller skates! Even if posing her with them can be a pain.
Mary Jane Watson - We haven't picked up MJ yet, but she's getting a mention due to the sheer fact that she was made. The Legends line isn't known for getting civilians, so to see one of the most prominent ones get the plastic treatment is just an event worth celebrating.
Vulture w/ Wing Pack (MCU) - While not the BAF buffet that Warlock is, Vulture is still a worthwhile figure, featuring an incredibly detailed sculpt and clean paint apps across the board, as well as being an interesting take on the BAF formula - he's an enjoyable, if basic, figure on his own, but the moment you get all the pieces for his wings, he makes a menacing display piece. I'm not looking for Hasbro to do more Build-a-Vehicle figures in the future, but as the primary villain of Homecoming, I'm glad they didn't shortchange his figure release.

Disappointments:
She-Hulk - We've gone for years without an update to our favorite green lady, and when we finally get one... she left a lot to be desired. I have no personal problem with the body itself, but something about this figure highlights the flaws - limbs, torso, and head are all ill-proportioned to one another. If the arms had been lengthened and the head enlarged just a tiny bit, it would have made a world of difference. Also, I'm just not a big fan of 'stoic' Jen - she's generally a lighter character, and needs a face that shows it. Until then, my Blob-wave Shulkie will continue to be the go-to.
X-Men Wave - An interesting case, because while the wave has a bunch of updates or first-time Legends, so many of them have something that holds them back from greatness. Last year's wave was a strong return of the X-Men, and this year... gives us what we needed, and what we wanted, but not quite what we could've gotten. Cyclops reusing the Bucky Cap body and being covered with ill-fitting straps (would sharing Sunfire's body have been better, I wonder?). Polaris looked fantastic, but dull at the same time. Shatterstar is a great sculpt, but there's a lot of QC problems with his paint and joints, and really, no fencing joint in the wrist for the career swordsman? Sunfire is great, but he's also just kinda... there. Old Man Logan... feels tacked on, like they needed a Wolverine in the wave but didn't want to immediately turn around and release the Tiger Stripe right after the 80s costume. And honestly, none of these figures are bad, they just didn't quite live up to the expectations.

Overall, this year has been an odd one for me, since while there's been a lot of good figures released, there haven't been a ton of outstanding ones. Almost all have been servicable figures, to be sure, and there's a lot of welcome faces among them, both remakes and first-time Legends. But there's not as many this year (compared to last year) that just slap you upside the head with their very existence. All that said, however, this has been a solid year, with few actual missteps, in my opinion.

[Harbinger]

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but there really is some special people here especially in this group.

[En Sabah Nerd]

I might come back with my personal top 10 but I have yet to open the Walmart BP so to be fair I'll wait until after Christmas.

[donmeca2020]

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Originally Posted by Nitelife

I'd say a little more special 😂

[Harbinger]

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Originally Posted by Captain Nash

I just meant by literal definition it's not a monopoly. I.E, there's more than just Disney out there. But I'm actually agreeing with everything you said (other than that literal definition.) It's still one company controlling way too much of an industry for my tastes. Not that, if the deal goes through without any regulatory hitches, I will have any choice in the matter. Furthermore pretty much every current film series I'm gung ho about will then be owned by under the Disney Umbrella (I could give or take Jurassic Park/DCU but we're talking Star Wars, both MCU and XMen of Marvel, POTC, Aliens...)

Deadpool vs Predators......thatd be funny to watch them kill him and he not die.....they keep trying and eventually give up in frustration. I can see them just tossing him in broken pieces like a ragdoll and giving up. Haha

Or him being cocooned by an alien it burst from his chest and its insane like him....and the queen trys to kill them both but neither will die.

[jwyss234]

@Boy Blunder
Great idea for getting things turned around here! I would also say that while I liked many figures this year, I didn't feel like there were a ton of stand outs. So much so that I'm including a couple of 12" Legends to round out my Top 10 list. I won't be including the Sandman wave since I found it last year before Christmas. I'm also still waiting on the Black Panther wave which may release before Christmas and the 12" Wolverine figure which is starting to come out but I have yet to find it.

10. Captain America - The Vintage Wave
A bit of a cheat but I really like this figure. The scale armor turned out really well on this figure and the colors really pop for me. Even though it's a repaint, I've just had a lot of fun with this figure.

9. Cyclops - Warlock Wave
I've always really liked Jim Lee's X-Men and this was one of my most anticipated figures for the year when it was announced at SDCC/NYCC (I don't remember which Con). The figure turned out pretty well but the straps are a bit of a pain. But still, it's a Jim Lee Cyclops.

8. Colossus - Warlock Wave
I had zero interest in this figure when it was announced but I immediately wanted it once I saw it in person. The Select figure has been my go-to Colossus for the past few years but this has definitely replaced it. And he helps fill out my small collection of modern X-Men which includes mohawk Storm, Old Man Logan, Kitty, and Deadpool.

7. Mary Jane - TRU 2 Pack
Thank god for online ordering as I was able to get this figure without any trouble. Unlike most people, I didn't have problem with her hair or the fact that she didn't have the heart shaped Spidey mask on her shirt. It's great to finally have a MJ figure since she's been a really big part of Spiderman's cast of characters.

6. Gamora - Mantis Wave
Gamora was another that figure that surprised me with how good she was. The figure from the first movie was pretty bad so the bar was low for this figure. Not only did she surpass my expectations, but she looks like she stepped off of the screen.

5. Daredevil - 12 Inch SDCC Exclusive
This figure came packed with the extras. Not only does the figure come with two alternate heads and billy clubs, but he also comes with swappable forearms and 2 pairs of hands covered in blood spatter. The figure is a lot of fun to pose and play with due to the different options. Going the extra mile, the info on the back of the box is in braille.

4. Invisible Woman - Walgreens Exclusive
I was a little bummed that we didn't get an actual Fantastic Four wave but I'll take whatever updates I can get. The figure looks great and the phasing effect is really nice, though I really wish they would have done this on more than an arm and a hand.

3. Black Panther - Walmart Exclusive
While I have the Rocket Raccoon wave version of Black Panther, I definitely like this updated one more. The color palette they chose helps him look like BP from Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes which is one of my favorite cartoons and my first introduction to Panther. And the accessories provide a lot of options for posing and play.

2. The Punisher - Netflix Wave
While he didn't get much screen time in Daredevil Season 2, I really like Jon Bernthal as the Punisher and his solo series was really great. While the figure comes with a pistol and an assault rifle, he looks awesome with a sawed off shot gun from a Neca Terminator figure. I actually like this figure more than the comic book Punishers we've gotten.

1. The Hulk - 14 Inch
My Favorite figure of the year, and he's on sale right now! The figure is very posable despite his size and very expressive. My biggest gripe with this figure is that he comes with blue pants instead of purple but that's a pretty small complaint. When Hasbro gets to making a 6 inch comic Hulk, I really hope they try to shrink this figure down.

BAF - Gladiator Hulk
I wasn't too impressed with the BAFs for the year but I would say that Gladiator Hulk is my favorite. Like his 14 inch brother, the figure is a lot of fun to play with. Since most of the clothing/armor are separate pieces, we'll likely see this figure retooled into a regular, Earth-bound Hulk for Infinity War.

Best 2 Pack - Dark Phoenix
While the 2 packs this year were pretty good, most only had one stand out figure. But the Dark Phoenix 2 pack just seemed to be leaps and bounds ahead of the others. I considered putting these two in my Top 10 but they deserved their own spot. While Cyclops is just a simple repaint with a new head, his costume shading is looks fantastic and is quite impressive when compared to the Jim Lee Cyclops from the Warlock wave. Dark Phoenix is the real star of the set and she looks AMAZING! Out of her alternate heads, I like her evil one the best.

Retro Purchase - Classic Hulk from the Fin Fang Foom Wave
I got tired of waiting for Hasbro to do a comic Hulk for 6 inch Legends so I went on eBay to purchase the classic, green Hulk from the Fin Fang Foom wave. I purchased this figure years ago but sold it in favor of the Face Off Hulk. But the Face off Hulk is now too tall to fit in with the new Abomination and I don't really like Hasbro's movie Hulks except for the Ragnarok version. I'm glad to finally have this figure back in my collection again.

[Captain Nash]

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Originally Posted by Nitelife

Deadpool vs Predators......thatd be funny to watch them kill him and he not die.....they keep trying and eventually give up in frustration. I can see them just tossing him in broken pieces like a ragdoll and giving up. Haha

Or him being cocooned by an alien it burst from his chest and its insane like him....and the queen trys to kill them both but neither will die.

I like it!!!

[Boy Blunder]

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Retro Purchase - Classic Hulk from the Fin Fang Foom Wave
I got tired of waiting for Hasbro to do a comic Hulk for 6 inch Legends so I went on eBay to purchase the classic, green Hulk from the Fin Fang Foom wave. I purchased this figure years ago but sold it in favor of the Face Off Hulk. But the Face off Hulk is now too tall to fit in with the new Abomination and I don't really like Hasbro's movie Hulks except for the Ragnarok version. I'm glad to finally have this figure back in my collection again.

Man, I didn't even consider the 'Retro Purchase' option... probably because I haven't gone back for many previous releases this year. But of the three I did get (Red Guardian, Thundra, and Groot-wave Nova), I'd say Nova was the winner, if only because I've had some want for him on-and-off since I got into this hobby, while the other two were "right time, right price" impulse buys. It helps that he looks great with both Sam Alexander and Darkhawk (and probably Gamora, once I grab that Guardians box set).

[Harbinger]

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It helps that he looks great with both Sam Alexander and Darkhawk (and probably Gamora, once I grab that Guardians box set).

Trust me.......he does.

[3233rafael]

[Tomax]

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hulk

what the hieght on that hulk?

[3233rafael]

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Originally Posted by Tomax

what the hieght on that hulk?

7ish...hitting closer to 8’.

[jwyss234]

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