[StuartGreen2019]

After seeing all of the figures on the main ToyArk page since I missed the video, these are my two cents (which are two cents more than my opinions are worth):

- The windowless packaging is the dumbest decision Hasbro has made yet. I've been buying their figures online anyway, but in-store toy collectors are not going to be happy with this and it's going to make quality control issues worse for everyone. What was Hasbro thinking? This decision is going to bite them in the end.
- Toad isn't great, but he isn't awful either. His smiling head sculpt reminds me of Arcade. I hope whatever else Hasbro has planned for the 20th anniversary Marvel Legends figures turn out better.
- Spider-Man and Spinneret are my must-own. I loved "Renew Your Vows" and Spider-Man and Mary Jane are my favorite married couple in comics, despite what Marvel and "One More Day" have done. Now if Marvel would actually re-marry these two instead of breaking them up and having them date again for sales gimmicks, we'd be in business. Also, the open hands and Peter Parker civilian head are very much appreciated. I hope we get a Retro Mary Jane next instead of giving Mary Jane one alternate head after another.
- Retro Lizard looks PERFECT. I hate that he's a Walmart exclusive, but I'll find a way to get him. Most likely Ebay since Walmart's website is a pain, but it'll be worth it. Also, did the gents at Hasbro they say when Lizard goes up for pre-order and/or if his tail is bendy wire? If only Doc Ock's tentacles were. Speaking of which...
- After seeing the final product, regrettably, I WILL get the Doc Ock/Silk two-pack IF it gets back up in stock. That said, I hate a lot about it. I hate that it's a two-pack, I hate that the tentacles aren't bendable wire, I hate that it's an exclusive, and I hate that Hasbro got me again on this with the repainted better suit colors. I have also never liked Silk, so there's that going against it too. I also wish we got a John Romita Sr. Doc Ock head with the black glasses with white mirrored lenses (a la The Death of Captain Stacy). I would've preferred that Hasbro actually finally make a Retro Doc Ock figure. I'm still stunned that Doctor Octopus hasn't gotten the Retro Toy Biz release as a sold-separately figure, not even as a Deluxe figure!
- I love, love, LOVE that Venom, though I'm not a fan of the wings. I do hope this means we'll get a classic Venom release sold separately inevitably, because as you guys know, I'm a pre-2000 Marvel era toy collector with a few exceptions (Spinneret, Xorn, Fusion, and a few others come to mind) and I care nothing of Knull. Doctor Octopus is my exception to the rule because he's my favorite Spider-Man villain, but Venom isn't worth the hefty price for me. I can wait.
- First appearance Spider-Man looks -- off. I don't know why. I can't put my finger on it, but something about it doesn't look right. Also, I wonder if the back spider emblem will be painted blue or red. I like the web effects and alternate hands, but I'll skip out on this one, especially since I love the Spidey from the Spinneret two-pack so much. Now if it was a John Romita Sr. figure of Spider-Man with the classic 60s comics/"Amazing Friends" cartoon spider chest emblem with its legs out to the sides, I would've bought four of those.

Thanks for reading my rubbish. I hope you all have a wonderful day and stay safe, everyone.

EDIT: Also, was the lab coat tease at the end Spider-Man related or is it for a different Marvel Legends wave? I do hope this means we'll get a surprise classic Bruce Banner this year. I really, REALLY wish Marvel had some Marvel Legends figures planned for the Hulk this year. It's the 60th anniversary of The Incredible Hulk, The Mighty Thor and Ant-Man, and Spider-Man is getting the only 60th anniversary spotlight? UGH!!