New Marvel Legends/6" Appreciation Thread

fr0stie1980 · 06-26-2019, 04:31 PM

Can we get an update to the Iron Man Modular armor? Please?
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Grant C · 06-26-2019, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Kain

I got my first set of risers today, but I'm a little disappointed in them. I'm not sure what I expected, but the sticker residue from the crap they put on the risers won't come off fully. Fortunately, it won't matter unless you look at them close up, but still annoying. Anyway, they do look pretty nice, but obviously I now need to get more.

Try using rubbing alcohol. It dissolves the residue without damaging the surface it's used on

TheBlueMarvel · 06-26-2019, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by fr0stie1980

Can we get an update to the Iron Man Modular armor? Please?
MarvelLegends.Net - Marvel Legends Face Off Series 2 Modular Iron Man

That's one of my favorite Iron Man armors and Legends figs for the character. I would really enjoy a redraft for Tony and Rhodey in that iconic 90's style. Hasbro will likely deliver one.

En Sabah Nerd · 06-26-2019, 05:23 PM

As much as a like Modular, we better get a damn Silver Centurion first. Hell, make it a two pack with the BAF Iron Monger and put it in the 80th anniversary line as a tribute to Iron Man #200.

Trivial Psychic · 06-26-2019, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by fr0stie1980

Can we get an update to the Iron Man Modular armor? Please?
MarvelLegends.Net - Marvel Legends Face Off Series 2 Modular Iron Man

And the Mandarin for that matter. Both versions of that figure had awesome headsculpts, but the figures themselves SUCKED.

As I mentioned earlier...found Rescue and Union Jack at Gamestop yesterday, so here's a few thoughts...

Rescue: Maybe I'm in the minority, but I was actually pretty excited for this figure. Was being the definitive term here, because while it's close to what we saw in the protoypes, and close enough to what we saw on the big screen, it has a few issues that drag it down a notch.

First off...do you see it? What was easily the biggest thing to get excited about (an actual body to use the recent MCU Pepper head other than her yoga class gear...) is something of a let down, because while Pepper's head fits perfectly on the Rescue body with no modding needed, it sits SUPER HIGH on the neck. It's not so bad if you have the closed backpack accessory on her, but if you take that off, the hair just floats over a huge empty gap on the back, which is even more noticeable if you turn the figure to it's side. Hopefully Hasbro will release a proper body that will work for Pepper (I'm hoping the upcoming Peggy Carter will be a good fit...) Size wise, the figure is pretty decent, if a bit small. I don't really get the impression of a woman wearing a suit of armor like we do with the newer Iron Men and War Machines.

Other than that, Rescue is a pretty good figure, if not perfect. Paint work was decent on mine, but like many of the Iron Men/armor/Ultron figures in the past, I wish they would apply those paints to the back of the figure as well as the front. It leaves the figure feeling unfinished. Rescue gets good movement with double jointed arms and bicep swivels, but she is hampered a little at the thigh cut and wrist swivels due to the sculpt. The backpacks are the only accessories to speak of, and I honestly like these better than the folding fin style that was on the Studio MK.VII Iron Man. They plug in well, and stay there...but unfortunately, with no repulser effects nor alternate hands to speak of, Pepper is relegated to simply punching her foes in the face (or the nards), despite all that wonderful technology. The knees on mine were a little wobbly as well, and as a result, she has a hard time standing, especially with the open back pack.

Good figure though, and despite my paint nickpicks, worth picking up. Hopefully we get another MCU Pepper figure in the future with a head that can fit properly on Rescue's body.

Union Jack: This is a figure that I was really pissed about, not because we are receiving it...but because Hasbro in what had to be a cost cutting move, decided to switch body types at the last possible second, sticking Jack on a Bucky Cap body, instead of the Sunfire/2099 body that we first saw it on. It's aggravating not just because of the lost articulation, but because it gives Union Jack a profile that I feel is a bit bulkier than it should be.

That said, this is a pretty good (if simplified and less articulated) update to the Red Hulk version. I like the colors of the plastics used, and the additional pieces such as the wrist and ankle cuffs are nicely used. The belt is an entirely new piece as far as I can tell, and the weapons store well enough...the dagger doesn't quite go all the way in, and the holster doesn't peg close with his pistol in it, but still, I'll take functional weapon storage over phony perma-weapon decorations any day.

The headsculpt to this figure is simple, but awesome, as we now have a generic military balaclava styled head that would work perfectly for customs or say...six inch Joes like Beach Head, or Firefly. The Union Jack painted on the costume is actually really well done and very clean on mine, but it's not quite symmetrical. I would also say that if you can, try and find this figure in the wild as opposed to grabbing him online, because you will want to inspect the pattern. It's been wildly varied on all of the figures I've spotted in hand thus far, with some of them being really off.

Truthfully, outside the body mold swap, the only other gripe that I have with the figure is that the pistol is not the British Webley styled pistol that Union Jack uses in the comics. This looks more like a Magnum and might be the same pistol Misty Knight came with (I didn't dig up the figure to check.) Some proper fisted hands for punching Nazis would be nice too, but being that we received two weapons and a nifty belt to hold them, I'm not gonna hold it against Hasbro, especially when he was a victim of budget cuts as is.

Great figure, and while a bit biased due to my love of the character (the very first Captain America comic I ever read had Union Jack teaming up with Cap to fight Baron Blood.) I do recommend picking him up. Just be sure you can inspect those paint apps first.

snake5289 · 06-26-2019, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Grant C

Try using rubbing alcohol. It dissolves the residue without damaging the surface it's used on

This or lotion has always worked getting sticker residue off for me.

kenm2474 · 06-26-2019, 08:19 PM

Thank You Veronica Mars.
Firestar

Dr Kain · 06-26-2019, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kenm2474

Thank You Veronica Mars.
Firestar

Good use of the Dazzler body. I expect that when Hasbro finally does her, they'll use the biker Black Widow mold.

kenm2474 · 06-26-2019, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Kain

Good use of the Dazzler body. I expect that when Hasbro finally does her, they'll use the biker Black Widow mold.

I have Forgotten How Long we have waited for Hasbro to make a Firestar Figure.

Vamp · 06-26-2019, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kenm2474

Thank You Veronica Mars.
Firestar

whats the recipe?

jmurray90720 · 06-26-2019, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kenm2474

I have Forgotten How Long we have waited for Hasbro to make a Firestar Figure.

12-13 years, not counting the MU 3 pack.

ariellagunas · 06-26-2019, 09:48 PM

@Trvial Psychic
I wonder if the peg hole on Pepper head can be made deeper, so the head sits lower...
I also remember the Cap issues with Jack. Loved them the Byrne run right? There's been several Union Jacks (father, son, grandson etc) and I love he simple design, so I will keep both of them.
I got my first Endame Hulk figure, Shuri, and it's rather disappointing after waiting all this time for her. Blue splodges, rough edges on jaw line, and why is she brown not blue. Plus where is her ponytail she sports on the package. Methinks they've cheapened out or messed up in production and kept it that way. I hate having to paint or mod my figures, but I feel I have to, with this one. Just looks dull next to the rest of my Wakanda display.

usernamedustin · 06-26-2019, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Vamp

whats the recipe?

I guess Phoenix head, Dazzler chest, Hellcat body, and Spider-Woman feet with Sunfire FX pieces. Not sure about the forearms or calves. Probably just repainted from one of the donor figures.

Veronica Mars · 06-26-2019, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Vamp

whats the recipe?

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Originally Posted by usernamedustin

I guess Phoenix head, Dazzler chest, Hellcat body, and Spider-Woman feet with Sunfire FX pieces. Not sure about the forearms or calves. Probably just repainted from one of the donor figures.

Close, The whole body is Hellcat. It's the collar piece from Dazzler, the lower legs and forearms are from Phoenix as is the head, lightening up the lipstick really softens the face, the hands are from Scarlet Witch and the feet are from hipster Spider Woman

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Originally Posted by Dr Kain

Good use of the Dazzler body. I expect that when Hasbro finally does her, they'll use the biker Black Widow mold.

Eh.... The only issue with the biker widow body is that the flesh piece is a separate piece and tends to gap, it happened with Widow and with Black Cat too

Super Joe · 06-27-2019, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by fr0stie1980

Can we get an update to the Iron Man Modular armor?

Anyone heading to Comic Con?

Surely this and other questions should be asked.

Augustus_Cole · 06-27-2019, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic

i know NOTHING about this character but really like the figure.
Cool reviews...

kenm2474 · 06-27-2019, 07:20 AM

Beta Ray Bill and Warmachine Arrive today. Cant Wait.

Captain Nash · 06-27-2019, 07:33 AM

Just an update which some may already know, based on comments from Dorkside on Fwoosh, they look like they may be getting the X-men vintage wave in "around" July 8th - apparently it's coming from domestic warehouse rather than overseas, so it will likely arrive much sooner than anticipated. No idea if that applys to any other vendors as Dorkside is the only one that post there on an official capacity.

That would be awesome to get that set in July instead of August.

Trivial Psychic · 06-27-2019, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Nash

Just an update which some may already know, based on comments from Dorkside on Fwoosh, they look like they may be getting the X-men vintage wave in "around" July 8th - apparently it's coming from domestic warehouse rather than overseas, so it will likely arrive much sooner than anticipated. No idea if that applys to any other vendors as Dorkside is the only one that post there on an official capacity.

That would be awesome to get that set in July instead of August.

Would much rather prefer August. No one is forcing me...but I need a break.

Captain Nash · 06-27-2019, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic

Would much rather prefer August. No one is forcing me...but I need a break.

I'm on the verge of saying these waves really need to slow down, but of course I want my X-Men related waves as soon as possible. There really needs to be a better distribution time wise of waves, maybe we will see that next year. If the Vintage wave does arrive/ship in July that's 8 waves released through July (I'm counting the Black Panther wave though so quibbling on that, it could be 7 waves this year, which is still a lot.)

kenm2474 · 06-27-2019, 08:18 AM

Is there anymore info on the rumored 3 Pak of Jean, Scott, and Logan? Are they in Civies?

Dr Kain · 06-27-2019, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kenm2474

Is there anymore info on the rumored 3 Pak of Jean, Scott, and Logan? Are they in Civies?

When is SDCC this year? Because that's probably when we'll know.

kenm2474 · 06-27-2019, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Kain

When is SDCC this year? Because that's probably when we'll know.

True. Thanx.

kenm2474 · 06-27-2019, 08:34 AM

SDCC 2019 July 18TH - 21st.

maczero · 06-27-2019, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Veronica Mars

Close, The whole body is Hellcat. It's the collar piece from Dazzler, the lower legs and forearms are from Phoenix as is the head, lightening up the lipstick really softens the face, the hands are from Scarlet Witch and the feet are from hipster Spider Woman

How did you do the domino mask?

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06-26-2019, 05:23 PM	#54004
En Sabah Nerd Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 9,789	As much as a like Modular, we better get a damn Silver Centurion first. Hell, make it a two pack with the BAF Iron Monger and put it in the 80th anniversary line as a tribute to Iron Man #200. __________________

06-26-2019, 05:37 PM	#54005
Trivial Psychic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 4,533	Quote: Originally Posted by fr0stie1980 Can we get an update to the Iron Man Modular armor? Please? MarvelLegends.Net - Marvel Legends Face Off Series 2 Modular Iron Man And the Mandarin for that matter. Both versions of that figure had awesome headsculpts, but the figures themselves SUCKED. As I mentioned earlier...found Rescue and Union Jack at Gamestop yesterday, so here's a few thoughts... Rescue: Maybe I'm in the minority, but I was actually pretty excited for this figure. Was being the definitive term here, because while it's close to what we saw in the protoypes, and close enough to what we saw on the big screen, it has a few issues that drag it down a notch. First off...do you see it? What was easily the biggest thing to get excited about (an actual body to use the recent MCU Pepper head other than her yoga class gear...) is something of a let down, because while Pepper's head fits perfectly on the Rescue body with no modding needed, it sits SUPER HIGH on the neck. It's not so bad if you have the closed backpack accessory on her, but if you take that off, the hair just floats over a huge empty gap on the back, which is even more noticeable if you turn the figure to it's side. Hopefully Hasbro will release a proper body that will work for Pepper (I'm hoping the upcoming Peggy Carter will be a good fit...) Size wise, the figure is pretty decent, if a bit small. I don't really get the impression of a woman wearing a suit of armor like we do with the newer Iron Men and War Machines. Other than that, Rescue is a pretty good figure, if not perfect. Paint work was decent on mine, but like many of the Iron Men/armor/Ultron figures in the past, I wish they would apply those paints to the back of the figure as well as the front. It leaves the figure feeling unfinished. Rescue gets good movement with double jointed arms and bicep swivels, but she is hampered a little at the thigh cut and wrist swivels due to the sculpt. The backpacks are the only accessories to speak of, and I honestly like these better than the folding fin style that was on the Studio MK.VII Iron Man. They plug in well, and stay there...but unfortunately, with no repulser effects nor alternate hands to speak of, Pepper is relegated to simply punching her foes in the face (or the nards), despite all that wonderful technology. The knees on mine were a little wobbly as well, and as a result, she has a hard time standing, especially with the open back pack. Good figure though, and despite my paint nickpicks, worth picking up. Hopefully we get another MCU Pepper figure in the future with a head that can fit properly on Rescue's body. Union Jack: This is a figure that I was really pissed about, not because we are receiving it...but because Hasbro in what had to be a cost cutting move, decided to switch body types at the last possible second, sticking Jack on a Bucky Cap body, instead of the Sunfire/2099 body that we first saw it on. It's aggravating not just because of the lost articulation, but because it gives Union Jack a profile that I feel is a bit bulkier than it should be. That said, this is a pretty good (if simplified and less articulated) update to the Red Hulk version. I like the colors of the plastics used, and the additional pieces such as the wrist and ankle cuffs are nicely used. The belt is an entirely new piece as far as I can tell, and the weapons store well enough...the dagger doesn't quite go all the way in, and the holster doesn't peg close with his pistol in it, but still, I'll take functional weapon storage over phony perma-weapon decorations any day. The headsculpt to this figure is simple, but awesome, as we now have a generic military balaclava styled head that would work perfectly for customs or say...six inch Joes like Beach Head, or Firefly. The Union Jack painted on the costume is actually really well done and very clean on mine, but it's not quite symmetrical. I would also say that if you can, try and find this figure in the wild as opposed to grabbing him online, because you will want to inspect the pattern. It's been wildly varied on all of the figures I've spotted in hand thus far, with some of them being really off. Truthfully, outside the body mold swap, the only other gripe that I have with the figure is that the pistol is not the British Webley styled pistol that Union Jack uses in the comics. This looks more like a Magnum and might be the same pistol Misty Knight came with (I didn't dig up the figure to check.) Some proper fisted hands for punching Nazis would be nice too, but being that we received two weapons and a nifty belt to hold them, I'm not gonna hold it against Hasbro, especially when he was a victim of budget cuts as is. Great figure, and while a bit biased due to my love of the character (the very first Captain America comic I ever read had Union Jack teaming up with Cap to fight Baron Blood.) I do recommend picking him up. Just be sure you can inspect those paint apps first. Last edited by Trivial Psychic; 06-26-2019 at 05:43 PM..

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kenm2474 LORD DC Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 4,398	Thank You Veronica Mars. Firestar __________________ Last edited by kenm2474; 06-26-2019 at 08:32 PM..

06-26-2019, 08:33 PM	#54008
Dr Kain King of Nerdom Join Date: May 2012 Location: Melbourne FL Posts: 11,771	Quote: Originally Posted by kenm2474 Thank You Veronica Mars. Firestar Good use of the Dazzler body. I expect that when Hasbro finally does her, they'll use the biker Black Widow mold. __________________