[Boy Blunder]

So John, the owner of ToyAddicts, held a case for us when he got them, and subsequently sold us a set at cost the very same day. So we finally got the whole wave, and spent the weekend getting hands-on time with them. Quick thoughts:

Cyclops - With all the commentary about his loose straps and weirdly gappy belt, I was apprehensive, especially with how much I wanted this figure initially. While the straps are annoying, they're not a dealbreaker, and his belt looks fine if you fiddle with it in whatever pose he's in. Not amazing, but solid, and I love the headsculpt.

Colossus - Aside from a bit of fuzziness in the paint apps, I have nothing but love for him. Big, solid, and can pose quite well. I do like the bearded head a little more, but probably because I'd rather have the normal head on a classic-costumed version.

Dazzler - One of the standouts of the wave, which has been said by pretty much everyone who's gotten her. Absolutely amazed by her in every way, and the accessories are perfect.

Old Man Logan - A solid figure with nothing to gripe about. The claws sometimes have to be fiddled with to look right, but that's the nature of Wolverine figures.

Polaris - Aside from her cape coming off easily, Lorna is fantastic. I find it funny that she looks like a straight repaint of Wanda at first, but the only piece they share is the face sculpt, and maybe the hands - the rest is more in-line with the body they used for Kate Bishop. I know some people are upset with the overuse of energy effects, but I can't hate on the Kirby Crackles, even though we have three sets in the span of a year (Havok, Shocker, and now Polaris).

Shatterstar - A standout who's slightly held back from greatness. His swords and sculpted details are perfect, but ours has some sloppy paint on the legs where the black and white meet, and one of his legs has some loose joints. The lack of a fencing/"roll the dice" joint in one of his hands also hampers my excitement for him a bit. Still great, but could be better.

Sunfire - Solid. No gripes for the figure itself. The flame accessories can be a little loose sometimes, but they were designed for Iron Fists hands, not Sunfire's. A minor issue.

Warlock - HOLY GOOD GOD. I think I may have found my BAF of the year. His hoses can be a little impeding for his articulation, but they don't look bad if they're hanging loose, either. Seriously, this figure is fantastic. The sculpted detail, the paint wash, the size, the head... it's all amazing. Warlock is definitely one of the top figures this year, at least for me.