[SymbiSpidey]

Just curious...anybody know if the Onslaught Wave TB Green Goblin's head can be used on the recent Green Goblin's released by Hasbro?

I like the old Green Goblin's head a lot more, but prefer the body on the new one.

[Boy Blunder]

Is he even sporting that look right now? Admittedly, all I've seen him in these days is X-Men Red, but his outfit in there is much less... weird.

[Trivial Psychic]

Managed to find most of the Venom wave at my local Walgreens today, leaving me only needing Mary to finish the BAF. Some hits and some definite misses here...so here's some thoughts.

Carnage: This is essentially a straight re-release of the Ultimate Goblin wave figure, which was already a fairly good figure that still holds up (despite the comically undersized feet, which Hasbro did not take the opportunity to fix.) This figure, like the newer Venom, sports a light gloss that the original didn't have, and some slightly different deco in the black lines and swirls that make up the body, with most of them being thicker. (Note: The new Carnage is on the left. Look for the new hand accessory if you have difficulty telling them apart.)



Truth be told though, the real reason to get this guy is the new add ons, which are some damn cool ones, being the new set of hands, and the new Cletus Kassidy head. The Kassidy head is done really well, giving off that maniacal Joker smile along with a thousand yard stare that could make Rambo jealous. The new hands are really well done, especially the axe hand, which has a roll of the dice motion that allows it to strike some much better poses than it would with your standard swivel.

Mine wasn't perfect though, as the paint on the Carnage eyes had some spots missing, which required me to touch up, so be on the lookout for that when checking out this figure first hand. Some of the Kassidy heads were rather derpy too in the eye department, but that could also work in your favor, as it can actually make him appear a bit crazier. All in all...a good re-release (although I really wish that Hasbro would have upgraded the feet...)

Poison: I know next to nothing about this character(s), but I actually ended up liking the figure a bit more than I thought I would. What we have here is essentially a retooled Iron Man figure, with some newly sculpted parts. The pearlescent white on the figure really pops, and the silver line work on mine was nice and clean. I really like how the spider flows off the body, and is made with a soft enough plastic that it doesn't get in the way of posing the figure. The different Peter Parker heads also work with it without modifications, in case you want a pre-possessed look.



The bad...mine had some really loose joints on the claw hand, and the lack of additional hands really hurts the playability a bit. The shoulders are also a bit tricky to navigate as well due to the sculpt, requiring you to lift them straight up from a neutral position, and then turn, to get the pose you want. Also, I'm really disappointed that Hasbro decided not to finish the line work on the figure on the back end, making it feel incomplete. Still though, it's a design I can appreciate, and it makes good use of another body mold, so why not.

Scream: Easily my most anticipated figure of the wave, which was also my second biggest letdown...Why?

Have I mentioned how much I LOATHE the Moonstone body mold?

First things first, the good. I love the paints on this gal. They are simple, but visually striking. I've always thought Scream was one of the most awesome looking of the Symbiotes, and this one doesn't disappoint, taking me back to the days of the original figure from the old Toybiz "Lethal Protector" line. The eyes and mouth on my figure were clean as a whistle, and while the hair could be painted better, it's really well sculpted, with sharp looking tendrils swirling about in every direction. The clawed hands are a nice touch as well, although I wish the feet would have been done a little differently. I'm not sure how...female monster toes maybe, or something more triangular in shape...but I'm really not feeling these classic female legends shoes on this figure.



Now the elephant in the room...I REALLY...REALLY hate this body mold. Within moments of getting Scream out of the box, the right arm broke off at the upper swivel. This is precisely why I hate it...the Moonstone body has a deep history of being among the most fragile of body molds for Legends, and this figure is no different than previous ones. This is also a reason why I am not an advocate for arm swivels and double joints in my female characters...sure you might get some more poseablity, but your risk for breakage is that much higher due to the thinner, more fragile joints. I crazy glued the arm back onto the bicep, and while I'm actually fine with it being stuck in that position (since most female Legends don't have that joint to begin with...) I'm a little bummed because I know it's there.

One final thought though...and on the plus side...the Phoenix and Mary Jane heads work really well on this body, meaning I can have an unmasked Donna Diego look should I so choose...



Spider-Ham: Does whatever a Spider-Ham does.



Oops...Wrong photo...or is it? Might as well be, because this thing has as much playability as a Happy Meal toy.



It can strike the same pose as Mario there...Yay.

If you like Spider-Ham...I'm happy for you...I guess. This figure sucks though. If it would have had the poseability as the Rocket Raccoon from the Titus wave did, I might be willing to forgive it for being a 20 dollar figure, but it doesn't, so I can't.

Buy or trade for the BAF part on it's own if you can, this thing is not worth the money spent.

[Trivial Psychic]

And finally...



Next stop...SUPLEX CITY!!!

[redfox]

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Originally Posted by Boy Blunder

Is he even sporting that look right now? Admittedly, all I've seen him in these days is X-Men Red, but his outfit in there is much less... weird.

X-Men Red is his current look, as of right now. The pic shown is from an upcoming cover of Avengers #9 due to be released sometime in October. Blurb about the issue:
"With the underwater world on the brink of war, the Avengers go aquatic to save the day, but air-breathers are no longer welcome in the undersea city of Atlantis. And Namor, the Sub-Mariner, lord of the seven seas, has a bold new plan that will change the balance of power on Earth forever."

[JCarterVA]

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Originally Posted by Tim

Ha! He looks like he belongs in twilight. But to be honest no Namor has looked as bad as this one http://magaimg.net/img/5tas.jpg

Don't be knocking Jae Lee's Namor. Jae was trying to show his wild side!

[TheBlueMarvel]

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Originally Posted by Nitelife

Okat wtf happened to namor? Is he all a emo now? I mean this is hands down the worst costume ive seen. he looks like the lost village person. I almost wish theyd have just put him back in his green speedos. Ugh.

And when did he get his head reattached? Last i saw of fishboy he was gettin’ a ned stark haircut courtesy of Hyperion.

No bueno....

Why are his toes exposed, while his ankles are armored? Not to mention the contradiction that is shoulder armor supported by a thin little string of shells from Beadworks...

[Jmacq1]

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Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

No bueno....

Why are his toes exposed, while his ankles are armored? Not to mention the contradiction that is shoulder armor supported by a thin little string of shells from Beadworks...

I mean....dude's pretty invulnerable. The armor's likely just for show.

[DarthKamen]

How have I just noticed Carnage is on the Bucky cap body?

[Boy Blunder]

@Triv: I've never had any issues with the Moonstone body (knocking on wood as I type this), but that sucks that it's a long string of disappointments for you.

Did you want Typhoid Mary, or just the BAF piece? Because I can hook you up with the leg, if that's all you're after.

[TheBlueMarvel]

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Originally Posted by Jmacq1

I mean....dude's pretty invulnerable. The armor's likely just for show.

I'm well aware of how powerful Namor is, but the designer of this outfit seems to be less so. I've seen Namor casually inspecting underwater volcanic vents, while being nearly nude. It's a poor design made all the more silly by fragile fashion accoutrements and a complete lack of necessity (especially underwater, where he's at his most super).

[Trivial Psychic]

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Originally Posted by Boy Blunder

@Triv: I've never had any issues with the Moonstone body (knocking on wood as I type this), but that sucks that it's a long string of disappointments for you.

Did you want Typhoid Mary, or just the BAF piece? Because I can hook you up with the leg, if that's all you're after.

I'm looking for both. Mary has been a long desired figure for me, and the leg completes the fig. I'm sure I'll come across her eventually. I could always just bite the bullet and Ebay it. Her prices aren't too unreasonable.

As for the Moonstone body, this is the FOURTH figure on that particular body that I've had break in some way. I've gone through two Black Cats, a Warbird (Ms. Marvel) and now this one. Most of the breaks have been on the thighs though, this is the first time I've actually had one break at the arm swivel.

[Harbinger]

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Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

No bueno....

Why are his toes exposed, while his ankles are armored? Not to mention the contradiction that is shoulder armor supported by a thin little string of shells from Beadworks...

Methinks someone ( namely the artist ) may be into a wee bit o snm emo? Haha

[Harbinger]

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Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

I'm well aware of how powerful Namor is, but the designer of this outfit seems to be less so. I've seen Namor casually inspecting underwater volcanic vents, while being nearly nude. It's a poor design made all the more silly by fragile fashion accoutrements and a complete lack of necessity (especially underwater, where he's at his most super).

Hey all spongebob has is shorts a shirt and tie sooooo....

[Jester]

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Originally Posted by Nitelife

Okat wtf happened to namor? Is he all a emo now? I mean this is hands down the worst costume ive seen. he looks like the lost village person. I almost wish theyd have just put him back in his green speedos. Ugh.

And when did he get his head reattached? Last i saw of fishboy he was gettin’ a ned stark haircut courtesy of Hyperion.

I kind of like it, actually. The shoulder armour (which looks rather cleverly like stacked mollusk shells) should definitely be supported by something more substantial than a string of puka beads, but, minus the bike pants, the costume does look very much like something from an underwater civilization (the shark eyes are another nice touch as well).

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Originally Posted by Tim

Ha! He looks like he belongs in twilight. But to be honest no Namor has looked as bad as this one http://magaimg.net/img/5tas.jpg

Beg to differ...

[kenm2474]

Hell Yes!!! My Deadpool 2 Sauron wave ships Tomorrow.

[TheBlueMarvel]

...all of the vitals remain unprotected. Head, larynx, heart, lungs, intestines, and groin. Maximum protection is afforded to the arms and legs...sans toes, of course. "Armor" in the most loose of terms.

[En Sabah Nerd]

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Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic

If you like Spider-Ham...I'm happy for you...I guess. This figure sucks though. If it would have had the poseability as the Rocket Raccoon from the Titus wave did, I might be willing to forgive it for being a 20 dollar figure, but it doesn't, so I can't.

Buy or trade for the BAF part on it's own if you can, this thing is not worth the money spent.

I was just thinking about this yesterday. Who's going to justify paying full price for Spider-Ham other than serious Spider-Ham fans (I'm talking hardcore have a Spider-Ham tattoo people) or people who just really want to finish the BAF? At least if someone got him to finish the BAF they could justify that as the $20 toy and Ham as the freebie. Like you pointed out, at least the Mantis wave Rocket is fully articulated and he even had some accessories. I like Spider-Ham well enough and it's cool he has a toy at all but he really should have just been a pack-in with somebody else.

[TheBlueMarvel]

People pay a lot more than $20 for certain Pops figures...are they articulated at all?

[DarthKamen]

Some of their heads rotate.

[TheBlueMarvel]

No arm action?

[Photo Dave]

I put these in Cool Stuff, but I can't help but think they belong here, too.





Sidenote: I'm really glad I got back into this line

Have fun, all!

[redfox]

Currently watching season 2 of Luke Cage on Netflix, and I now know that I need Simone Missick's Misty Knight in Legends. The Daughters of the Dragon have been near perfection on the small screen so far.

[Harbinger]

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Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

No arm action?

Thats what she said.

[DarthKamen]

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Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

No arm action?

Nope. And the Star Wars and Marvel ones don't even rotate, they bobble.

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Originally Posted by Nitelife

Thats what she said.

Somehow I knew that you'd do that.