[StuartGreen2019]

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Originally Posted by Veronica Mars

No. Alt head and hands are the bare minimum for standard figures. Upcoming Bloodstorm for example. If they're seriously going to slap a $35 price tag on these, it needs to be alt headS, 2 sets of hands, accessories and/or effects. Also the price hike better just be for this Secret Wars line and not across the whole line

Well, you might be right if these figures are in fact $33.99 each. The Marvel Legends 20th Anniversary figures were $31.49, if I remember correctly, and Hulk was like $40, so maybe we'll see just as many accessories for each figure.

In terms of character selection, I'm keeping my expectations low. The 20th Anniversary figures were the original four, so I'm keeping in mind, until Hasbro proves me wrong, that we're seeing figures of six of the eight characters from the original Mattel "Secret Wars" wave. Again, since this is listed as Wave 1, I hope this means we'll see a Wave 2 next year. After all, we got two waves for the "X-Men '97" line, so maybe we can get at least two for "Secret Wars". Updates for Thor, Colossus, Titania, Absorbing Man, the Wrecking Crew, a re-release of the Lizard I can actually find, and a new Hulk with butterfly shoulder joints, clapping hands and better face sculpts (and better hair than the 20th Anniversary figure) would be very much appreciated, Hasbro.

I'm also hopeful we'll see surprise two-packs and boxed sets based on "Secret Wars". I would actually be VERY surprised if Hasbro only makes six figures based on "Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars", considering how many heroes and villains are in that story. There are so many wish-list characters that Hasbro can easily put on the "Secret Wars" Retro box art and watch them sell out within minutes.

@Dr Kain - I'm sure that we're getting Cyclops in his '70s suit sooner than later, especially after the character wore that costume on "X-Men '97". An alternate head of Scott Summers and red optic blast accessory are a must whenever we do get a figure for that Cyclops figure. Diorama pieces would be cool and very much appreciated for the "Secret Wars" figures.

Next Friday can't get here fast enough. As long as we get a sold separately Doc Ock on a new body mold and with bendy wire tentacles for "Secret Wars" or another "Marvel Legends" wave after it, I'll be one happy customer.