New Marvel Legends/6" Appreciation Thread

Harbinger · 11-24-2018, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MeLikeJinx

My guess why Magik/Thing was hard to find because they came out at the same time pretty much, so most of the stores probably got either/or... not both. But yah, awesome fig... don't get why Lockheed is orange though.

I think its just supposed to be a random familiar not lockheed specifically..

Trivial Psychic · 11-24-2018, 11:47 PM

I've made it no secret that while I'm not a huge fan of Spider-Gwen, I do dig the design and especially like some of the subtle changes that were made to it for the Spider-Verse movie, so I went ahead and managed to pick up the two pack version loose on Ebay for about 12 bucks.

At first glance, it doesn't look like there is much difference, but up close, it becomes more apparent. The most obvious change is the painted laces on her ankles for the ballet style pointe shoes that she wears in the movie. The line work on the hips is different, and is placed higher on the torso and doesn't extend into the legs like the Sandman version. The black pattern that flows over the breasts is also much wider than the original. The mask has less of the pink around the eyes and is a bit more red in color, while the unmasked head sculpt has more muted tones along with more of a nude look to it. The line work on the webbing is a bit cleaner as well.

Overall...I actually prefer this re-release of the figure over the original. About the only gripes that I can come up with is the lack of swappable hands, the lack of newly sculpted feet (pointe shoes are much more narrow than your typical shoe and have a box toe) and the reused unmasked headsculpt that is inaccurate to the film. I didn't let that hinder me, so I worked out my own compromise for a closer look to the on screen character, and I am quite happy with how it came out. I may dump my Sandman wave Gwen altogether in favor of this one, and I hope this look finds its way into the comics at some point if it hasn't already.

AFU · 11-25-2018, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic

I've made it no secret that while I'm not a huge fan of Spider-Gwen, I do dig the design and especially like some of the subtle changes that were made to it for the Spider-Verse movie, so I went ahead and managed to pick up the two pack version loose on Ebay for about 12 bucks.

At first glance, it doesn't look like there is much difference, but up close, it becomes more apparent. The most obvious change is the painted laces on her ankles for the ballet style pointe shoes that she wears in the movie. The line work on the hips is different, and is placed higher on the torso and doesn't extend into the legs like the Sandman version. The black pattern that flows over the breasts is also much wider than the original. The mask has less of the pink around the eyes and is a bit more red in color, while the unmasked head sculpt has more muted tones along with more of a nude look to it. The line work on the webbing is a bit cleaner as well.

Overall...I actually prefer this re-release of the figure over the original. About the only gripes that I can come up with is the lack of swappable hands, the lack of newly sculpted feet (pointe shoes are much more narrow than your typical shoe and have a box toe) and the reused unmasked headsculpt that is inaccurate to the film. I didn't let that hinder me, so I worked out my own compromise for a closer look to the on screen character, and I am quite happy with how it came out. I may dump my Sandman wave Gwen altogether in favor of this one, and I hope this look finds its way into the comics at some point if it hasn't already.

Nice review, Arker! Just picked up the MOC set from Target today...Never was able to get the single pack Gwen, so I had to jump on this 2 pack...12 shingles, blast you!...Lol...Would have purchased it from ebay too, for that price, great deal...Really like that head sculpt on your version....Did really realize that the 2 pack is based on the animated movie that comes out next month, can not wait to see it...

Note: Might have to get this 2 pack loose like you...Can’t believe to hole I am burning in my pocket as the year closes...X-Mas has already been a great for me...

Jeddostotle7 · 11-25-2018, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic

I've made it no secret that while I'm not a huge fan of Spider-Gwen, I do dig the design and especially like some of the subtle changes that were made to it for the Spider-Verse movie, so I went ahead and managed to pick up the two pack version loose on Ebay for about 12 bucks.

At first glance, it doesn't look like there is much difference, but up close, it becomes more apparent. The most obvious change is the painted laces on her ankles for the ballet style pointe shoes that she wears in the movie. The line work on the hips is different, and is placed higher on the torso and doesn't extend into the legs like the Sandman version. The black pattern that flows over the breasts is also much wider than the original. The mask has less of the pink around the eyes and is a bit more red in color, while the unmasked head sculpt has more muted tones along with more of a nude look to it. The line work on the webbing is a bit cleaner as well.

Overall...I actually prefer this re-release of the figure over the original. About the only gripes that I can come up with is the lack of swappable hands, the lack of newly sculpted feet (pointe shoes are much more narrow than your typical shoe and have a box toe) and the reused unmasked headsculpt that is inaccurate to the film. I didn't let that hinder me, so I worked out my own compromise for a closer look to the on screen character, and I am quite happy with how it came out. I may dump my Sandman wave Gwen altogether in favor of this one, and I hope this look finds its way into the comics at some point if it hasn't already.

What figure did you get the new hair piece off of? I'm almost thinking of doing that when I get the two-pack Gwen.

Harbinger · 11-25-2018, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic

I've made it no secret that while I'm not a huge fan of Spider-Gwen, I do dig the design and especially like some of the subtle changes that were made to it for the Spider-Verse movie, so I went ahead and managed to pick up the two pack version loose on Ebay for about 12 bucks.

At first glance, it doesn't look like there is much difference, but up close, it becomes more apparent. The most obvious change is the painted laces on her ankles for the ballet style pointe shoes that she wears in the movie. The line work on the hips is different, and is placed higher on the torso and doesn't extend into the legs like the Sandman version. The black pattern that flows over the breasts is also much wider than the original. The mask has less of the pink around the eyes and is a bit more red in color, while the unmasked head sculpt has more muted tones along with more of a nude look to it. The line work on the webbing is a bit cleaner as well.

Overall...I actually prefer this re-release of the figure over the original. About the only gripes that I can come up with is the lack of swappable hands, the lack of newly sculpted feet (pointe shoes are much more narrow than your typical shoe and have a box toe) and the reused unmasked headsculpt that is inaccurate to the film. I didn't let that hinder me, so I worked out my own compromise for a closer look to the on screen character, and I am quite happy with how it came out. I may dump my Sandman wave Gwen altogether in favor of this one, and I hope this look finds its way into the comics at some point if it hasn't already.

Is that a modified sharon carter hair piece?

Trivial Psychic · 11-25-2018, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Nitelife

Is that a modified sharon carter hair piece?

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Originally Posted by Jeddostotle7

What figure did you get the new hair piece off of? I'm almost thinking of doing that when I get the two-pack Gwen.

The hairpiece is from the Cull Obsidian Black Widow figure. It's a perfect match color wise and will fit the Gwen head with a minor bit of tweaking. What I did was simply cut some of the hair off the right side by following the lines where the hair "overlaps" on the sculpt.

The only difficulty I encountered with it is that since the Gwen figure has bangs, I had to sand off some of the glue on her forehead. As I mentioned, the hairpiece isn't a 100 percent perfect fit, so you will either have to hollow it out a little bit, or shave a little bit off of the back of Gwen's head for an ideal fit. I did a little bit of both, to get it just right, allowing the hairpiece to sit a bit lower and to cover up some of the flaws from the sanding process.

Here's a collage so you can better see the "Overlap" cuts I was mentioning. I could have went a bit shorter, but opted not to for because A. I didn't want to paint the shaved "peachfuzz" portion under the hair on the head, and B. Since I am shaving the side that is parted, it already gives the appearance of having the faux-hawk comb-over effect. It's a relatively simply mod to do provided you take your time. Also...WEAR EYE PROTECTION when using a dremel! I got hit in the face with with a good chunk of soft plastic while doing this...thank goodness I was wearing goggles.

I was really scoffing this re-release of Gwen as a waste of plastic when it was first announced, but having it in hand, it's the tinier details that I mentioned that make the original Absorbing Man wave Gwen feel like a Chinese knockoff in comparison. And yes, in case you were wondering, the head from that figure does fit on the new Gwen as well, giving you some options if you want to go through with this mod.

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Originally Posted by AFU

12 shingles, blast you!...Lol...Would have purchased it from ebay too, for that price, great deal..

Yeah...I was pleasantly surprised I won it for that price. I threw out a random bid on one of those auctions that people started at one dollar, and lucked out. Ebay can be a great spot to grab figures if you properly understand bidding practices, and truly only bid what you're willing to pay (I.E....don't always feed the scalper beast and use buy it now.) While it's possible to get sniped or get outbid by shill bidding, often at times, you will get lucky and nab something for a much lower price than you expected.

Harbinger · 11-25-2018, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic

The hairpiece is from the Cull Obsidian Black Widow figure. It's a perfect match color wise and will fit the Gwen head with a minor bit of tweaking. What I did was simply cut some of the hair off the right side by following the lines where the hair "overlaps" on the sculpt.

The only difficulty I encountered with it is that since the Gwen figure has bangs, I had to sand off some of the glue on her forehead. As I mentioned, the hairpiece isn't a 100 percent perfect fit, so you will either have to hollow it out a little bit, or shave a little bit off of the back of Gwen's head for an ideal fit. I did a little bit of both, to get it just right, allowing the hairpiece to sit a bit lower and to cover up some of the flaws from the sanding process.

Here's a collage so you can better see the "Overlap" cuts I was mentioning. I could have went a bit shorter, but opted not to for because A. I didn't want to paint the shaved "peachfuzz" portion under the hair on the head, and B. Since I am shaving the side that is parted, it already gives the appearance of having the faux-hawk comb-over effect. It's a relatively simply mod to do provided you take your time. Also...WEAR EYE PROTECTION when using a dremel! I got hit in the face with with a good chunk of soft plastic while doing this...thank goodness I was wearing goggles.

I was really scoffing this re-release of Gwen as a waste of plastic when it was first announced, but having it in hand, it's the tinier details that I mentioned that make the original Absorbing Man wave Gwen feel like a Chinese knockoff in comparison. And yes, in case you were wondering, the head from that figure does fit on the new Gwen as well, giving you some options if you want to go through with this mod.

Yeah...I was pleasantly surprised I won it for that price. I threw out a random bid on one of those auctions that people started at one dollar, and lucked out. Ebay can be a great spot to grab figures if you properly understand bidding practices, and truly only bid what you're willing to pay (I.E....don't always feed the scalper beast and use buy it now.) While it's possible to get sniped or get outbid by shill bidding, often at times, you will get lucky and nab something for a much lower price than you expected.

Okay cool. You can go ahead and send that head to me.

Black Arbor · 11-25-2018, 11:15 AM

Something I realized earlier: This MOTU Classics Sssqueeeze head would make an excellent retro Lizard head, wonder how it'd look in the BAF haha

Harbinger · 11-25-2018, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Arbor

Something I realized earlier: This MOTU Classics Sssqueeeze head would make an excellent retro Lizard head, wonder how it'd look in the BAF haha

Spyne98 · 11-26-2018, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Arbor

Something I realized earlier: This MOTU Classics Sssqueeeze head would make an excellent retro Lizard head, wonder how it'd look in the BAF haha

I'd be curious to see that! It could look really cool!

Harbinger · 11-26-2018, 12:40 PM

I just realized that the only complete team we have in legends ( other that the ee box set of guardians ) is the walgreens ff. Hopefully that changes soon.

Bo Ttef · 11-26-2018, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitelife

I just realized that the only complete team we have in legends ( other that the ee box set of guardians ) is the walgreens ff. Hopefully that changes soon.

there's got to be a few complete Avengers line-ups with all various versions of Cap, Thor, and IM we've had...

En Sabah Nerd · 11-26-2018, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitelife

I just realized that the only complete team we have in legends ( other that the ee box set of guardians ) is the walgreens ff. Hopefully that changes soon.

We're missing several Guardians from the DnA run, the box set just gave us the core group and Vance from the original GOTG was in the vol2 wave 1. Mantis, Bug, Moondragon, Phyla Vell, and Jack Flag are absent. Cosmo too but I don't remember if he was ever properly a member or just their host.

Bo Ttef · 11-26-2018, 01:20 PM

Wrecking Crew (a nice small team) is complete.

Spyne98 · 11-26-2018, 01:48 PM

While both a classic F4 line up and the Wrecking Crew are complete, there are a few more that you can look at. Mark Waid's first Avengers team is complete. Iron Man, Vision, Female Thor, Falcon Cap, Ms. Marvel, Nova and Miles Spidey are done up in their correct costumes.
We almost have a complete X-Men Blue team. Once Gambit, Beast and the new Jubilee drop that'll be complete.
The Sinister Foes of Spider-Man is just missing a Overdrive. I hope he gets made.
Hasbro seems to try to give us some teams. While they might not always be complete, they represent a good number of members in some cases.
Edit: As I started typing this I realized just how many teams are missing 1 figure to be complete.

Trivial Psychic · 11-26-2018, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitelife

I just realized that the only complete team we have in legends ( other that the ee box set of guardians ) is the walgreens ff. Hopefully that changes soon.

We may not have Joe Fixit Hulk, but we do have a Hulk, so I'm pretty sure we do have these guys as a tandem...

kylactus · 11-26-2018, 06:00 PM

^Can’t wait till 2024 when Disney runs out of ideas and we get a movie for this short lived FF lineup.... the best part is the wolverine Indiana Jones cosplay.

Spyne98 · 11-26-2018, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kylactus

^Can’t wait till 2024 when Disney runs out of ideas and we get a movie for this short lived FF lineup.... the best part is the wolverine Indiana Jones cosplay.

I'd watch it

MeLikeJinx · 11-26-2018, 07:18 PM

IDK why but I don't really count the Hasbro Marvel Legends that were on cardbacks towards the completion of ML teams. I think Hasbro should remake all those inferior mold figures.

EDIT: Just realized some figures like Archangel were okay and released on cardback while some inferior mold figures were released in the new boxes like the TRU exclusive X-men wave.

jmurray90720 · 11-26-2018, 07:25 PM

Really hoping the next X Men Wave completes the Gold Team. Colossus, Storm and Iceman would do it, but Jean Grey really needs a redo and I’d like her to be in a two pack with a rerelease of Jim Lee Cyclops. The original X Force lineup could be done pretty quickly too. The next few sets I want for X Characters.......

X Men 5

Storm (Gold team)
Colossus (Gold team)
Wolverine (Fang costume, with alternate Fang head and hands)
Nightcrawler (classic)
Mr. Sinister
Lady Deathstrike
Iceman
BAF: Strong Guy

X Force (Deadpool rebranded)

Wolverine (X Force)
Cannonball
Boom Boom
Warpath
Guardian
Domino
Cable (blue/yellow X Men uniform)
BAF Wendigo

X Men 6

AoA Weapon X
Feral
AoA Cyclops
Storm (GSXM)
Thunderbird
Banshee
Emma Frost (White Queen)

BAF Nimrod

Vintage X Men

Cyclops (John Byrne with lighter blues and no paint shading, modern Hawkeye unmasked head)
Dark Phoenix (translucent hair, alternate Moonstone head)
Wolverine (Strike Team uniform, with no claw fists)
Sabretooth (Animated series colors [yellowish mane] and Wolverine’s cowl in Tiger Stripe colors)
Rogue (Jim Lee, flat greens, lighter yellow and ungloved hand)
Cable (X Force #1, with guns)

Two packs

90’s Cyclops/90’s Jean Grey (with pink energy effects for Jean and the same unmasked head from my proposed Vintage Cyclops for him)

Wolverine (first appearance) VS. Hulk (classic)

Amazon 4 pack

Magneto
Toad
Scarlet Witch
Quicksilver

hasbroherofan · 11-26-2018, 08:05 PM

Hi-Res BP wave 2 images.

faelon · 11-26-2018, 08:18 PM

Am I the only one sad that the King T'Chaka figure doesn't have an unmasked head?

Harbinger · 11-26-2018, 08:20 PM

Aw man dont tell me the guns on erik are freakin molded into the holstrs! Damn looks like stall is trying to do to legends what he did to mu.

Harbinger · 11-26-2018, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by faelon

Am I the only one sad that the King T'Chaka figure doesn't have an unmasked head?

Haha. I said the same thing,

DarthKamen · 11-26-2018, 09:36 PM

10th 2 packs are pretty cheap on Amazon. Cap and Crossbones are $25, Thor and Sif are $23, Ant Man and YellowJacket are $26, which I got for $24 somehow.

11-24-2018, 05:21 PM	#48151
Harbinger Overlord of Evil Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lost Ruins. Posts: 15,139	Quote: Originally Posted by MeLikeJinx My guess why Magik/Thing was hard to find because they came out at the same time pretty much, so most of the stores probably got either/or... not both. But yah, awesome fig... don't get why Lockheed is orange though. I think its just supposed to be a random familiar not lockheed specifically.. __________________

11-24-2018, 11:47 PM	#48152
Trivial Psychic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 4,533	I've made it no secret that while I'm not a huge fan of Spider-Gwen, I do dig the design and especially like some of the subtle changes that were made to it for the Spider-Verse movie, so I went ahead and managed to pick up the two pack version loose on Ebay for about 12 bucks. At first glance, it doesn't look like there is much difference, but up close, it becomes more apparent. The most obvious change is the painted laces on her ankles for the ballet style pointe shoes that she wears in the movie. The line work on the hips is different, and is placed higher on the torso and doesn't extend into the legs like the Sandman version. The black pattern that flows over the breasts is also much wider than the original. The mask has less of the pink around the eyes and is a bit more red in color, while the unmasked head sculpt has more muted tones along with more of a nude look to it. The line work on the webbing is a bit cleaner as well. Overall...I actually prefer this re-release of the figure over the original. About the only gripes that I can come up with is the lack of swappable hands, the lack of newly sculpted feet (pointe shoes are much more narrow than your typical shoe and have a box toe) and the reused unmasked headsculpt that is inaccurate to the film. I didn't let that hinder me, so I worked out my own compromise for a closer look to the on screen character, and I am quite happy with how it came out. I may dump my Sandman wave Gwen altogether in favor of this one, and I hope this look finds its way into the comics at some point if it hasn't already. Last edited by Trivial Psychic; 11-24-2018 at 11:49 PM..

11-25-2018, 12:16 AM	#48153
AFU Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 974	Quote: Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic I've made it no secret that while I'm not a huge fan of Spider-Gwen, I do dig the design and especially like some of the subtle changes that were made to it for the Spider-Verse movie, so I went ahead and managed to pick up the two pack version loose on Ebay for about 12 bucks. At first glance, it doesn't look like there is much difference, but up close, it becomes more apparent. The most obvious change is the painted laces on her ankles for the ballet style pointe shoes that she wears in the movie. The line work on the hips is different, and is placed higher on the torso and doesn't extend into the legs like the Sandman version. The black pattern that flows over the breasts is also much wider than the original. The mask has less of the pink around the eyes and is a bit more red in color, while the unmasked head sculpt has more muted tones along with more of a nude look to it. The line work on the webbing is a bit cleaner as well. Overall...I actually prefer this re-release of the figure over the original. About the only gripes that I can come up with is the lack of swappable hands, the lack of newly sculpted feet (pointe shoes are much more narrow than your typical shoe and have a box toe) and the reused unmasked headsculpt that is inaccurate to the film. I didn't let that hinder me, so I worked out my own compromise for a closer look to the on screen character, and I am quite happy with how it came out. I may dump my Sandman wave Gwen altogether in favor of this one, and I hope this look finds its way into the comics at some point if it hasn't already. Nice review, Arker! Just picked up the MOC set from Target today...Never was able to get the single pack Gwen, so I had to jump on this 2 pack...12 shingles, blast you!...Lol...Would have purchased it from ebay too, for that price, great deal...Really like that head sculpt on your version....Did really realize that the 2 pack is based on the animated movie that comes out next month, can not wait to see it... Note: Might have to get this 2 pack loose like you...Can’t believe to hole I am burning in my pocket as the year closes...X-Mas has already been a great for me... __________________ May the figure be with you when you walk out the store...Ha!

11-25-2018, 05:45 AM	#48155
Harbinger Overlord of Evil Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lost Ruins. Posts: 15,139	Quote: Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic I've made it no secret that while I'm not a huge fan of Spider-Gwen, I do dig the design and especially like some of the subtle changes that were made to it for the Spider-Verse movie, so I went ahead and managed to pick up the two pack version loose on Ebay for about 12 bucks. At first glance, it doesn't look like there is much difference, but up close, it becomes more apparent. The most obvious change is the painted laces on her ankles for the ballet style pointe shoes that she wears in the movie. The line work on the hips is different, and is placed higher on the torso and doesn't extend into the legs like the Sandman version. The black pattern that flows over the breasts is also much wider than the original. The mask has less of the pink around the eyes and is a bit more red in color, while the unmasked head sculpt has more muted tones along with more of a nude look to it. The line work on the webbing is a bit cleaner as well. Overall...I actually prefer this re-release of the figure over the original. About the only gripes that I can come up with is the lack of swappable hands, the lack of newly sculpted feet (pointe shoes are much more narrow than your typical shoe and have a box toe) and the reused unmasked headsculpt that is inaccurate to the film. I didn't let that hinder me, so I worked out my own compromise for a closer look to the on screen character, and I am quite happy with how it came out. I may dump my Sandman wave Gwen altogether in favor of this one, and I hope this look finds its way into the comics at some point if it hasn't already. Is that a modified sharon carter hair piece? __________________

11-25-2018, 08:26 AM	#48156
Trivial Psychic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 4,533	Quote: Originally Posted by Nitelife Is that a modified sharon carter hair piece? Quote: Originally Posted by Jeddostotle7 What figure did you get the new hair piece off of? I'm almost thinking of doing that when I get the two-pack Gwen. The hairpiece is from the Cull Obsidian Black Widow figure. It's a perfect match color wise and will fit the Gwen head with a minor bit of tweaking. What I did was simply cut some of the hair off the right side by following the lines where the hair "overlaps" on the sculpt. The only difficulty I encountered with it is that since the Gwen figure has bangs, I had to sand off some of the glue on her forehead. As I mentioned, the hairpiece isn't a 100 percent perfect fit, so you will either have to hollow it out a little bit, or shave a little bit off of the back of Gwen's head for an ideal fit. I did a little bit of both, to get it just right, allowing the hairpiece to sit a bit lower and to cover up some of the flaws from the sanding process. Here's a collage so you can better see the "Overlap" cuts I was mentioning. I could have went a bit shorter, but opted not to for because A. I didn't want to paint the shaved "peachfuzz" portion under the hair on the head, and B. Since I am shaving the side that is parted, it already gives the appearance of having the faux-hawk comb-over effect. It's a relatively simply mod to do provided you take your time. Also...WEAR EYE PROTECTION when using a dremel! I got hit in the face with with a good chunk of soft plastic while doing this...thank goodness I was wearing goggles. I was really scoffing this re-release of Gwen as a waste of plastic when it was first announced, but having it in hand, it's the tinier details that I mentioned that make the original Absorbing Man wave Gwen feel like a Chinese knockoff in comparison. And yes, in case you were wondering, the head from that figure does fit on the new Gwen as well, giving you some options if you want to go through with this mod. Quote: Originally Posted by AFU 12 shingles, blast you!...Lol...Would have purchased it from ebay too, for that price, great deal.. Yeah...I was pleasantly surprised I won it for that price. I threw out a random bid on one of those auctions that people started at one dollar, and lucked out. Ebay can be a great spot to grab figures if you properly understand bidding practices, and truly only bid what you're willing to pay (I.E....don't always feed the scalper beast and use buy it now.) While it's possible to get sniped or get outbid by shill bidding, often at times, you will get lucky and nab something for a much lower price than you expected. Last edited by Trivial Psychic; 11-25-2018 at 08:39 AM..