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I know people are on the fence about the "X-Men '97" animated series and I can certainly understand why. But personally, I'm so thrilled, I can't properly put into words how excited I am to see this series continue. Since the original crew members like Larry Houston and Eric and Julia Lewald are consultants on the series, that makes me feel a lot better knowing that the project should be in good hands.

I also love that eight of the voice actors have been confirmed to reprise their roles: Cal Dodd (Wolverine), Lenore Zann (Rogue), Alison Sealy-Smith (Storm), George Buza (Beast), Chris Potter (Gambit), Catherine Disher (Jean Grey), Adrian Hough (Nightcrawler) and Christopher Britton (Mister Sinister). Alyson Court won't be voicing Jubilee, as the role will be recast, but Court will join the cast as a new unannounced character. Since some voice actors like Norm Spencer (Cyclops), David Hemblen (Magneto) and Rick Bennett (Juggernaut and Colossus) have passed away, I'm curious who will be cast in those roles. Other new voice actors for the series include Jeff Bennett, Jennifer Hale and Holly Chou. I have no idea if Ron Rubin will return as Moroh, since he was a popular character (though personally, I never cared much for the character).

Since we're getting "X-Men: The Animated Series" figures from Hasbro now, I hope this means we'll get new Jim Lee era figures for characters like Cyclops, Jean Grey and Beast re-released in the main Marvel Legends line without cel-shading. A new Magneto with an improved head sculpt and a non-Walgreens exclusive Mystique would be nice too.

I'm curious to see when Hasbro will do a new live-stream or reveals for November. I'm hoping to see at least the Marvel Legends 20th anniversary figures for Hulk and Toad revealed before the end of the year.