[StuartGreen2019]

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Combination of factors I think. This wave is taking the spot of the next Spidey Retro figures wave next year and needed to have similar packaging, plus "open" packaging is more appealing to kids and parents for what is a much more kid friendly film.

I would've preferred a third Retro Spider-Man wave. I'm honestly surprised we haven't gotten Retro carded figures for classic A-list villains like Chameleon and Doctor Octopus by now. It's not like we don't have plenty of Spider-Man suits, civilian characters, heroes and villains to choose from to make up a third Retro Spider-Man wave. I'm disappointed with the look of the 'Across the Spider-Verse' figures and I'm not as excited by the character selection as I thought I would be. Then again, I would've preferred seeing a comic book version of the Spot as a figure instead of the movie version. Since it's looking more and more likely that the leaked toy listings for the 2023 Marvel Legends a while back are real, I'm not overall excited with what 2023 will have to offer in terms of the character selection of figures for their upcoming "Marvel Legends: Spider-Man" toylines. I understand that the Spider-Verse sequel was delayed, but two movie waves for Spidey next year (with the new 'Across the Spider-Verse' and 'No Way Home' waves, respectively) and not as many comic book versions of Spider-Man figures for 2023 is a disappointment to me.

After seeing I just hope we'll see some good selections for the Hasbro Pulse exclusive "Spider-Man: The Animated Series" figures, especially since Dan Yun confirmed that civilian characters will be among the characters for those two-packs. But considering the Wal-Mart exclusive Spider-Man has been impossible for me to find, I doubt I'll be able to find the upcoming Wal-Mart exclusive Kraven figure too. I just hope characters like Mary Jane Watson, Felicia Hardy, Alistair Smythe, Mysterio, Doc Ock, Shocker, Chameleon and Green Goblin all get animated series figures eventually. Of course, it'd be nice to have a new non-Comic Con exclusive animated Venom and a new Hobgoblin that actually looked like he did on the cartoon.

[TheBlueMarvel]

Heads up to those that ordered them: Zavvi delivered my Ghost Rider, Spiral and Avalanche today.

[Kirathis]

Received my Heralds pack,once I tracked it down, because FedEx cannot read suite numbers. This is at least the third instance of their delivering my packages to a different suite in the shopping center with the UPS store where I rent a box.

[Harbinger]

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Heads up to those that ordered them: Zavvi delivered my Ghost Rider, Spiral and Avalanche today.

Whats zavi?

[AFU]

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Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

Heads up to those that ordered them: Zavvi delivered my Ghost Rider, Spiral and Avalanche today.

I know you a regular on here, so I’m going to try this site and see what happens!

[TheBlueMarvel]

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Originally Posted by Kirathis

Received my Heralds pack,once I tracked it down, because FedEx cannot read suite numbers. This is at least the third instance of their delivering my packages to a different suite in the shopping center with the UPS store where I rent a box.

That stinks, man, but I'm glad it arrived. I received mine last Saturday. What do you think? Did you buy because you hadn't nabbed the BAF?

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Whats zavi?

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I know you a regular on here, so I’m going to try this site and see what happens!

It's a UK based online retailer. I noticed a couple of people mentioning it as they were nabbing things shortly after they’d shown up in Hong Kong, so I decided to take the plunge on a recommendation. They ship internationally pretty quickly. No complaints here…

Also, GR comes with a transforming Blaze head.

[JPs]

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Walgreens has all their exclusive figures down to $6.98
so if you don't have Nova Binary Jigsaw etc now's the time

Well 4u¢k! So sick of not being able to read how the market will go nowadays. U think exclusives will value up & they don't, u think something will discount & instead u just miss the chance to get it. That everyone refuses to get the value & availability pre-covid back is part of the cause.

[JPs]

Btw, looks like Amazon exclusive Venom set is finally up for order. If it ever was anything more than a placeholder listing up until now, at least now u can actually order it.

[Harbinger]

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Also, GR comes with a transforming Blaze head.

Guess thats the only way he can.

[Trivial Psychic]

I didn't think I needed another Daredevil figure...but this one might be my favorite Legends figure of the year.

[AFU]

I want the Fallen One to go along with my Galactus, I have the BAF Terrax, so my dilemma is the other way around. FML!

[Kirathis]

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That stinks, man, but I'm glad it arrived. I received mine last Saturday. What do you think? Did you buy because you hadn't nabbed the BAF?

Actually no. I purchased it because I wanted The Fallen One. While I like the new Terrax, I would have much preferred of the set included Gabriel or Stardust. I have actually purchased the BAF effectively 3 times. USPS lost the first, I bought a 2nd, I ended up purchasing the wave on the cheap later and ended up with the parts. Thankfully, that allowed me to help out a fellow Arker who was missing some pieces.

At this rate, I will end up with most or all of the Heralds but no Galactus. I just could not justify the cost to myself. Galactus and the Heralds are pretty much the bottom end of my cosmic want list anyway.

[Kirathis]

The Knull/Venom set is currently $58.09 on Amazon if anyone is interested.

[TheBlueMarvel]

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Originally Posted by Harbinger

Guess thats the only way he can.

You went there...

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Actually no. I purchased it because I wanted The Fallen One. While I like the new Terrax, I would have much preferred of the set included Gabriel or Stardust. I have actually purchased the BAF effectively 3 times. USPS lost the first, I bought a 2nd, I ended up purchasing the wave on the cheap later and ended up with the parts. Thankfully, that allowed me to help out a fellow Arker who was missing some pieces.

At this rate, I will end up with most or all of the Heralds but no Galactus. I just could not justify the cost to myself. Galactus and the Heralds are pretty much the bottom end of my cosmic want list anyway.

Same here, I nabbed the set for the Fallen One and now have my third Terrax. I asked because the paint for Terrax’s skin, on close inspection, has noticeable digital pixelization. I’ve noticed it on many of the face prints over the years for MCU figs. (and on the recent canon figs that sport face printing) However, this is the first time I’m seeing it on arms and legs. It’s effective enough as a wash, but I’m still on the fence as to whether this digital paint application style is better or worse than alternatives.

Airwalker is at the end of my list of Heralds given that he’s been dead/inactive for a long time. That said, I’d welcome another Xandarian to pair with Firelord. Stardust, on the other hand, is one of my most wanted of the remaining heralds. I’d welcome a Stardust and Red Shift two pack. I also want a deluxe Tyrant, Alpha Ray, and Destroyer to complete my list of heralds. And a 'Samaritan' storyline Thanos.

[Kirathis]

I have not actually opened the box yet so my impressions of Terrax are solely based upon photos. I have also long noticed the digital printing pixelation and it is discouraging to read that it is now noticable outside of the face print.

Samaritan Thanos would be excellent!

[AFU]

Heads up, fellow collectors, Moonstone available online at Walgreens!

[DiscoJ]

Wallgreens is so strange with their sales sometimes. I went yesterday and nabbed Jigsaw and Sentry for less than $8 a piece. Picked up two Binaries for less than $3 per back in September.

[AFU]

I got Baron Zeno for 6 in change, such as awesome figure imo, and I would have paid full price for him…But, I must say, since Black Friday or a little before, most retailers have been dropping the price on some Marvel Legends. So far I have gotten IM Modular and 70, Black Panther, Fantasy Spiderman, Herald Thor, and Baron Zemo all on some sort of sale. So I hope this trend continues till X-Mas. GameStop, Walmart, Target, Walgreens and Bestbuy, have been running sales in my area. Hopefully I run into that Jigsaw soon at Walgreens for 6 bucks, what a steal! It really feels good to save a few coin, especially during the holidays. Happy hunting, ladies and gents…

[Nutimus Prime]

I never saw the new Sentry. I'd love to find him discounted.

[MeLikeJinx]

My Macy's TRU section had the whole Controller wave on sale for $17 each... so that was nice not having to pay the new inflated price for US Agent and Speedball. Unfortunately no new Joes at Macy's TRU... I guess all those Classified Flints and Lady Jayes and unsold Snake Eyes merchandise burned them too bad last Christmas.

My best finds recently were local collectors either downsizing or getting out of the game completely... or they are trying to raise some capital for all the new stuff coming out.

[Dr Kain]

Animated Cyclops arrived today. Outside of the red of the visor being lopsided (or uneven might be the better term), he puts the old Lee Cyclops to same. The body mold is vastly superior and I no longer have to deal with those garbage straps. My only nitpick is the yellow is brighter than the rest of the team, but oh well. Hopefully they don't wait too long to do an updated Cockrum/Byrne Cyclops.

[TheBlueMarvel]

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Originally Posted by Kirathis

I have not actually opened the box yet so my impressions of Terrax are solely based upon photos. I have also long noticed the digital printing pixelation and it is discouraging to read that it is now noticable outside of the face print.

Samaritan Thanos would be excellent!

Now that we have the Fallen One, we really need a Samaritan Thanos and Skreet.

[ThorOdinson123]

Gamestop's website has some Legends on sale.

Almost the Entire Thor Love and Thunder Wave minus Jane cause they don't have her,is down to $11.98 each

MOM (Multiverse of Madness) Chavez $11.98
MOM (Multiverse of Madness) Doctor Strange $10.98
MOM (Multiverse of Madness) Wong $10.98
MOM (Multiverse of Madness) SleepWalker $10.98
MOM (Multiverse of Madness) Astral Doctor Strange $12.48
MOM (Multiverse of Madness) Mordo $10.98
No Way Home Morlun $10.98
Shang Chi Wen Wu $13.58
All The Eternals are under 10 bucks but nobody wants those
What If Nebula $9.98
Spider-Man TAS Shocker $12.48


Comic Falcon $11.98
Comic West Coast Avengers White Vision $11.48
Darkstar from Ursa Major Wave is $8.48
Comic Classic Loki $11.98
AOA Rogue $9.98
Shriek $10.98

[jwyss234]

Pulse has shipped a few top notch figures the past couple of weeks but I'm going to go ahead and post my Top 10 of 2022.

Honorable Mentions: Marvel Select Immortal Hulk and Marvel Legends Renew Your Vows Spider-Man

10. Skrull Army Builder
9. Baron Zemo
8. Retro Carded Scorpion
7. 2 Pack Venom
6. MCU Peter Parker - The smiling head isn't great and I really wish he had a web shooting hand but otherwise, the figure turned out great. Tom's my favorite Spider-Man.
5. Daredevil (3 pack) - I love this figure. The articulation, sculpt, and accessories are all great. I also love that they used a dark red for the whole costume rather than using a different color for the gloves and boots.
4. Retro Carded Lizard - One of the more nerve inducing purchases this year. While I never had an issue with the BAF, this is more of what I think of for the Lizard.
3. Amazing Fantasy #15 Spider-Man - I honestly thought the Renew Your Vows Spider-Man would take this spot but the articulation gives the AF15 the edge. This is the closest any Spider-Man figure has come to a natural looking 4 point crouch. Best of all, he comes with the full assortment of hands that every Spider-Man should come with. I also really like the cel shaded, animated series variant as well as the Amazing Friends variant.
2. MCU She Hulk - I've been waiting for a great She Hulk for a long time and she's finally here.
1. X-Men: The Animated Series VHS Cyclops - I was honestly surprised by this figure. I don't watch reviews anymore but I knew this figure came on a new body. But I didn't expect the amount of changes and improvements that went into this figure. Outside of wanting an alternate head, this figure is perfect to me.

BAF: I didn't complete a single BAF this year. A lot of that comes down to character choice, rising prices, and lackluster MCU content.


2023 Top 10 Wishlist
1. Dark Avengers Ms. Marvel
2. She Hulk in a Fantastic Four uniform
3. Spider-Man: The Animated Series Doc Ock
4. RYV teenage Annie Parker
5. Giant Man
6. MCU First Avenger Captain America update
7. Spider-Girl/Mayday Parker
8. Chris Claremont's X-Treme X-Men (Storm, Sage, Bishop, Thunderbird, Rogue, Gambit, Psylocke, and Wolverine)
9. Grant Morrison's New X-Men (Cyclops, Jean Grey (in trench coat), Emma Frost, Wolverine, Beast, Professor X)
10. Raimi movie Green Goblin

[Hulkwummy]

If we're talking about Marvel Legends wish lists for 2023 and beyond, here is my Marvel Legends wish list. I have been very thorough in detail of what characters I would like in terms of costume history and media outside the comic books, like the cartoons, the video games (comic book based or movie tie-ins), and the movies, (MCU or otherwise).

On a side note, this is not a top 10 list.

Avengers/Street Level
Punisher (trench coat) - same as Epic Heroes wave figure
Black Widow (Neo-Classic) - same as ToyBiz figure with new body sculpt
Wonder Man (Classic Red and Black) - same as ToyBiz figure
Luke Cage (Classic)
Iron Fist (Classic)
Falcon (Classic First Flight Costume) - same as ToyBiz figure
Giant-Man (Classic) - same as ToyBiz Build-A-Figure - Haslab
Wasp (First Appearance Red and Black) - Haslab Tier for Giant-Man
Crossbones (Winter Soldier story arc) - same costume as Ares wave figure
Wreaker (Classic) - Omega Red body sculpt
Bulldozer (Classic) - Omega Red body sculpt
Thunderball (Classic) - Omega Red body sculpt
Piledriver (Classic) - Omega Red body sculpt
Mole Man (Classic) - same as Ronan the Accuser wave figure
Red Skull (Military Uniform) - same as Toybiz figure (with Hydra logo on arm band)

X-Men
Shadowcat (Excalibur II Costume)
Cannonball (X-Force II Costume)
Abyss (Age of Apocalypse)
Mikhail Rasputin (Age of Apocalypse)
Holocaust aka Nemesis (Age of Apocalypse) update
Magma (X-Men Legends 1 video game de-powered)
Spyke (X-Men Evolution)
Scarlet Witch (MCU Age of Ultron)
Wolfsbane (90s X-Factor)
All 90s Animated X-Men Figures (without cel shading)
Multipule Man (90s X-Factor with green trench coat) - Army Builder
Angel (Classic Red and White Halo Chested Costume) - same as ToyBiz figure
Banshee (Giant-Size Green and Yellow Costume)

Incredible Hulk
Leader (Freehold/90s cartoon) - same as ToyBiz Face-off 2-Pack)
Abomination (Classic) - Gamerverse body with new sculpts - Deluxe
Wendigo (Classic) - Reissue Build-A-Figure body with classic head sculpt - Deluxe
Gargoyle (90s Cartoon) - Retro Card
Zzzax (90s Cartoon) - Retro Deluxe Card
Absorbing Man (Classic Purple Pants) - same as Build-A-Figure - Omega Red body sculpt
Half-Life (2003 Hulk Movie Game)
Madman (2003 Hulk Movie Game)
Flux (2003 Hulk Movie Game)
Ravage (2003 Hulk Movie Game)
Mercy (Hulk Ultimate Destruction Game)
Vector (2008 Hulk Movie Game)
Vapor (2008 Hulk Movie Game)
X-Ray (2008 Hulk Movie Game)
Ironclad (2008 Hulk Movie Game)
Bi-Beast (2008 Hulk Movie Game)
Mecha-Hulk (2004 Hulk Classics Toy Line)

Ghost Rider/Supernatural Level
Ghost Rider (Danny Ketch) - same as ToyBiz figure - with hell cycle
Mephisto (Classic Pink Face) - same colors as Marvel Select figure
Vengence (Classic Michael Badilino) - same as ToyBiz figure
Blackheart (Classic)
Scarecrow (2007 Ghost Rider Movie Game) - Deluxe or Build-A-Figure
Blackout (2007 Ghost Rider Movie Game)
Baron Mordo (Classic)
Blade (Nightstalker/90s Spider-Man Cartoon)

Iron Man
Mandarin (90s Cartoon)
Blizzard (90s Cartoon)
Titanium Man (Classic Boris Bullski) - same armor as Marvel Select figure
Crimson Dynamo (Classic Valentin Shatalov) - same armor as 6-inch Iron Man 2 toy line figure
Ultimo - Haslab
Fin Fang Foom (Classic with no trunks) - Same as Build-A-Figure - Haslab