[Shin Densetsu]

The X-Men Origins figures actually have more leg articulation than the Marvel Universe figures. The Origins figures have thigh swivels while the MU figures don't, however on Gambit, he lacks ankle articulation when the rest of the Origins figures have them. Weird.

At first, I was surprised, and happy that Origins figures would have the thigh swivel, but having both Universe and Origins figures in-hand now, the Universe figures are definitely easier to move, and I can see why people prefer the hips on them. The quickest comparison would be to compare any Origins Wolverine figure to Wolverine from MU, and the MU version has better range of motion all around. I prefer the bicep swivel + hinge to the ball elbow as well.

Universe tends to have a harder plastic as well, and the toys feel more sturdy(Origins figures are by all means not fragile, however the plastic used is softer and there is a definite difference in feel).