Retro Marvel Legends 3.75-Inch

Runamuck · 01-31-2021, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by goliathfasa

I'm more surprised they dared to put her in this costume again in Current Year.

Yeah, if you notice on the card art, the lower part of her outfit looks more like shorts than the classic swimsuit-type outfit

Super Joe · 01-31-2021, 02:24 PM

Love to see some retro cool Kenner style cases!

deecee4 · 01-31-2021, 05:00 PM

Didn't more characters get announced like Hulk and Human Torch?

Super Joe · 02-02-2021, 12:24 PM

Kirby!!!!!!!!!!

Super Joe · 02-02-2021, 12:43 PM

It is said, if not for Kirby, Star Wars would not be. Thus, where would Star Wars Kenner or 3.75 figures be, if not for Kirby? Just like the "Krackle," love to see "Klassic" 3.75 cases, inspired by Kenner plus Kirby...

Super Joe · 02-02-2021, 12:50 PM

deecee4 · 02-02-2021, 01:06 PM

The Valarian comics were waaaay more of an influence on Star Wars than Kirby ever was

Circa early 70s

Super Joe · 02-02-2021, 01:30 PM

^^^ Valerian definitely helped inspire it too. I believe it was written, that the folks behind Valerian, were likewise inspired by Kirby. The latter issues of Valerian even had some nods clearly honoring him. Either way, I hope Hasbro keeps up the good work, on all 3.75 retro.

Jason Abbadon · 02-02-2021, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Kernel

That sculpt looks ok but the lack of articulation is a deal breaker on these. Easy pass

Same here- and you can easily find one of the three Marvel Universe versions for under $20.

People are presuming the retro line will be inexpensive, but history disagrees- even Target sells the Reaction stuff for $10 a pop.

Give me posability- nostalgia be damned!

themadbubbler · 02-02-2021, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Super Joe

^^^ Valerian definitely helped inspire it too. I believe it was written, that the folks behind Valerian, were likewise inspired by Kirby. The latter issues of Valerian even had some nods clearly honoring him. Either way, I hope Hasbro keeps up the good work, on all 3.75 retro.

On a related note, the live action Masters of The Universe film (Which was very different from the animated series or mini-comics) was heavily inspired by Kirby's New Gods- the director of it has openly admitted it.

Super Joe · 02-02-2021, 08:45 PM

^^^ For all that he inspired - a Kirby figure - is way overdue.

I like to see a "One Above All" action figure. Doing so in classic 3.75" scale is perfect - in light of his connection to Star Wars. If possible with the aforementioned Kenner inspired case. Male or female (Jack Kirby or his other half Roz Kirby).…

Super Joe · 02-04-2021, 07:54 PM

Especially hoping for retro Eternals in Retro 375 form!

misterperturbed · 02-15-2021, 09:33 PM

What's with the short gloves?

deecee4 · 02-16-2021, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Super Joe

^^^ For all that he inspired - a Kirby figure - is way overdue.

I like to see a "One Above All" action figure. Doing so in classic 3.75" scale is perfect - in light of his connection to Star Wars. If possible with the aforementioned Kenner inspired case. Male or female (Jack Kirby or his other half Roz Kirby)

Wow, that's really surprising that no one has ever made a Jack Kirby figure. Meanwhile, Stan Lee gets a couple. Still getting upstaged by him even in death I guess.....I'm kidding, I realize that Lee's popularity is on a whole other level than Kirby's. But still, doesn't seem right that nothing has been made before.
Always liked that small line of New Gods figures DC Direct made back in the day that were a literal translation of Kirby's artwork. They even have those signature Kirby squiggles on them.

GI Flow · 02-16-2021, 10:12 AM

My preference is definitely opposite of 5poa, but that said, a Jack Kirby figure would be a obligatory buy.

MeLikeJinx · 03-20-2021, 07:43 PM

I don't get how these seem so popular when I bet if these were MU figures they would be pegwarming probably. Are people just buying these for the card-art?

Super Joe · 03-22-2021, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by GI Flow

a Jack Kirby figure would be a obligatory buy.

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Originally Posted by deecee4

Wow, that's really surprising that no one has ever made a Jack Kirby figure.

Agreed.

LordMudd · 03-22-2021, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MeLikeJinx

I don't get how these seem so popular when I bet if these were MU figures they would be pegwarming probably. Are people just buying these for the card-art?

Yes. (but not me)

CCC.

Super Joe · 03-27-2021, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MeLikeJinx

I don't get how these seem so popular.

Maybe it's the Super7 trendsetting toys that made retro cool again.

Runamuck · 05-11-2021, 06:49 PM

Wave 2 figures are hitting stores, I see

sh002 · 05-11-2021, 07:37 PM

Hopefully Dorkside will get wave 3 and it will be as easy to order as wave 2 was.

I need a Wolverine and more X-Men after Cyclops in this line.

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Super Joe Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,285	It is said, if not for Kirby, Star Wars would not be. Thus, where would Star Wars Kenner or 3.75 figures be, if not for Kirby? Just like the "Krackle," love to see "Klassic" 3.75 cases, inspired by Kenner plus Kirby... Last edited by Super Joe; 02-02-2021 at 12:54 PM..

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Jason Abbadon Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 5,490	Quote: Originally Posted by Kernel That sculpt looks ok but the lack of articulation is a deal breaker on these. Easy pass Same here- and you can easily find one of the three Marvel Universe versions for under $20. People are presuming the retro line will be inexpensive, but history disagrees- even Target sells the Reaction stuff for $10 a pop. Give me posability- nostalgia be damned! __________________

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Super Joe Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,285	^^^ For all that he inspired - a Kirby figure - is way overdue. I like to see a "One Above All" action figure. Doing so in classic 3.75" scale is perfect - in light of his connection to Star Wars. If possible with the aforementioned Kenner inspired case. Male or female (Jack Kirby or his other half Roz Kirby).… Last edited by Super Joe; 02-04-2021 at 07:58 PM..