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Originally Posted by Panther

I can’t remember Hasbro saying so, but are these a one time thing or will they be releasing more?

I'm not sure, but depending on the success, the line could be ongoing.

Many of us often complain about the costume selection for lots of ML releases. Polaris, Colossus, Mary Jane, and Havok are just a few of the misfires. This line could offer some of the older collectors (or younger ones who like the throwback outfits and looks) alternatives. Maybe an actual Betsy Braddock pre-Revanche Psylocke, a comic Baron Mordo, a Shadowcat (or even a Sprite) Kitty Pryde, the Fearsome Four Sandman, a helmet+jumpsuit Thing (ha, I tie shit together often ), or finally providing a venue for the delivery of a classic Storm. They could also use the line as a way to offer improvements, such as the trigger fingers for Frank and unmasked Wolverine head (although I seriously dislike that face). Maybe they could fix the medium-large (Grim Reaper/Whirlwind/Cap/Kraven/Wonder Man/Namor) mold's glaring lack of fists. Or they could provide size/scale corrections such as providing a proper classic Thor on the Sentry mold or upgrading US Agent to the new Cap body. I could see the introduction of new characters under the auspices of 'Classic Marvel' such as "1st appearance White Tiger," as a method to get Hector Ayala into the hands of collectors like myself...or even a John Proudstar fig. The potential here is great, if the format is plied correctly.

I guess, depending on the sell-through of this wave, we'll see where they ultimately go. At first, I thought I only wanted Frank and Tony, but now, after seeing it, the only figs I don't want are Cap and Spidey. Sufice it to say, I've pre-ordered the wave. I'm all for classic costumes, and I see the potential to use this to correct some of the fig oversights and omissions throughout the years.