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Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jim on July 24, 2003, 08:13 AM
I am considering collecting this line.  Finally saw them in person last night and I was very impressed.  The last time I collected Marvel Figs was the Marvel Famous Covers.  I need to know if the following is the correct figs associated with each wave.  I am not concerned about variants just the basic figs.  Please let me know if I am missing any.  Also I would like some feedback from people who collect.  Also the cheapest place to buy.  And are any of the older waves still available anywhere.  So far it looks like TRU has the best price. Thanks in advance.

Wave 1:
Toad
Iron Man
Hulk
Captain America

Wave 2:
Thing
Namor
Human Torch
Dr. Doom

Wave 3:
Ghost Rider
Magneto
Thor
Wolverine
Daredevil

Wave 4:
Beast
Elektra
Gambit
Punisher

Wave 5:
Silver Surfer
Colossus
Nick Fury
Mr. Fantastic
Sabretooth
Red Skull
Blade
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on July 24, 2003, 09:22 AM
Go here: http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=36;action=display;threadid=1530 for all your Marvel Legends needs and questions.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 24, 2003, 11:42 AM
For when this gets moved....

Wave 1 is mostly long gone.  Wave 2 for the most part is still on Canadian shelves.  Wave 3 is still available in some places, though Canada not good for that one.  Wave 4 is just out in the last couple of weeks.  

Definitely read the thread from Mikey's link.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jim on July 24, 2003, 11:56 AM
Thanks for the feedback guys!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Dimetrodon on July 27, 2003, 02:42 AM
right now in stores i see Wave 3 the most, and traces of wave 4.

games stores tend to have wave 2 and traces of wave 3. and sometimes toads from wave 1.

btw at TRU they had 4 cases of wave 4, me and soem guy were opening them looking for chase figures.
and also i wanted the punisher with the best face, hehe.

i love this line, and plan to stick with it for good.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Dimetrodon on July 27, 2003, 09:59 PM
The X-men stuff sucks...
its like mushroom back macewindu... but with adamantium claws...

http://americandreamcomics.com/index.php?itemid=1652&catid=23

The Spiderman Box Set looks cool, i plan on getting it for sure.

http://americandreamcomics.com/index.php?itemid=1656&catid=23

the Hulk stuff looks cool, and way better than the x-men junk

http://americandreamcomics.com/index.php?itemid=1653&catid=23

BEST OF ALL though...
Marvel Legends 5 looks Kick Ass

http://americandreamcomics.com/index.php?itemid=1654&catid=23
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Dimetrodon on July 27, 2003, 10:01 PM
http://americandreamcomics.com/index.php?itemid=1654&catid=23

ADC put up pix of all the new Marvel Legends Stuff.
I can't Wait.

Too bad Red Skull is a Chase.
i hope i can get my hands on one.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on July 29, 2003, 07:16 AM
Some more thoughts after viewing the better pics over at ADC:

Colossus keeps getting better and better.

I like MF's hands, although his head still looks a little big.  Maybe it's his "balloon head" look.   ;)

Blade is a perfect likeness of Snipes.  His motorcycle looks a little funky, though.

Fury looks cool.  I heard he's coming with his trademark stogie.  Where is it?  It does look like his mouth is sculpted for it.

Red Skull - awesome, I still hoping he won't be that hard to find.

Silver Surfer / HtD - cool.  Surfer has magnets in his board, so all sorts of positions are available for him.

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 30, 2003, 03:44 PM
I found the newest Daredevil and Spiderman Parachute today

The Daredevil is a ton better than the previous SM Classics and Even Movie Version.

I heard rave reviews over the Parachute Spidey so we shall see once I open him, looks good at first inspection

I also am looking forward to the X-Men Classics line but like I have said before cannot understand the Hulk line at all.  An Avengers line would make so much more sense IMO
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 4, 2003, 09:27 AM
Hey OCB, just curious what you thought of the Parachute Spidey.  I have been wanting to find a nice, red and blue Spidey that would display with my Marvel Legends figures well, and I had heard this is a pretty good figure.  Just wondering what you thought of it.  Also, thanks for the info on the Daredevil, I thought it looked pretty good in some pictures I saw online, and after (finally) seeing the movie on DVD (and buying it) this past weekend, I kind of want to pick one up as well.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on August 4, 2003, 11:15 AM
He is pretty cool...

Some of the guys were asking me in the chat room if he was as articulated as the 1st Spidey Classic Version and he almost is, I count over 30 points...

The sucky thing is the lack of thigh articulation so he is sort of stuck in some really straight legged poses.  Swivel hip socket and shoulders though make this a very cool figure...

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/7-03/spider.jpg)

Note...I believe they mixed up Parachute Spiderman and Rocket Launch Spider Man when they took those pics
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on August 4, 2003, 11:21 AM
Wow, I might pick that Spidey up.  I know I said in another thread I don't want variants of Spidey figs, but I still need a good Spidey to go with my Marvel Legends.  This might be it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 4, 2003, 02:21 PM
Does anyone know a sort of "wave breakdown" of the Spiderman Classics line?  I've tried to get to Toybiz's site, but it seems to be down right, but I was just curious which figures were in which waves.  Mainly, I was trying to see how up to date things are around here...and when the new Daredevil/Parachute Spidey wave might be showing up.  This past weekend I didn't do a lot of digging through the pegs, but I know I saw a lot of that Manga Spidey...so that must be the wave that's around here now.  Thanks.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on August 4, 2003, 02:25 PM
Daredevil and Parachute SPidey are out now along with Kraven and Rocket Launch Spidey (this has been called Wave 6)

Wave 7 (http://www.action-figure.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=8934&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0)

Peter Parker Spider-Man with Punching Action and Removable Mask
Flip & Zip Spider-Man with Catapulting & Web Climbing Action
Shoot & Grab Spider-Man with Magnetic Web Trapping Action
Green Goblin with Projectile Launching Glider

Should be out next month

There is also a few MTV Spider-men coming out later this year
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on August 15, 2003, 07:23 AM
If anyone's looking for a comic book version of Spidey to go with your Marvel Legends, might I suggest the new parachute Spider-man.  I originally thought the rocket launching one was better, but after reading comments on the ADC forums and finally seeing them in person last night, the parachute one is the better choice.  Very poseable and true to the comic book look.  Just throw away or hide the parachute and no one will be the wiser ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on August 15, 2003, 09:47 AM
Mikey, may I suggest looking at page 8 of this thread... :-* Where I tell you the same thing and you say


Quote
Wow, I might pick that Spidey up.  I know I said in another thread I don't want variants of Spidey figs, but I still need a good Spidey to go with my Marvel Legends.  This might be it.

ADC ::) :P ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on August 15, 2003, 09:49 AM
Oh and Julius Marx is reporting that Wave 7 of the Spidey Classics is out now (Green Goblin, Peter Parker and more ;))
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on August 15, 2003, 10:13 AM
Mikey, may I suggest looking at page 8 of this thread... :-* Where I tell you the same thing and you say


Quote
Wow, I might pick that Spidey up.  I know I said in another thread I don't want variants of Spidey figs, but I still need a good Spidey to go with my Marvel Legends.  This might be it.

ADC ::) :P ;)


Well you did show a pic of the Rocketman Spidey with your post and since I'm a visual person, that's what I thought you were talking about.  At least get the pics right.  Yeash  ;) :-*

Here's to Scott, who was the first one to suggest the Parachute Spidey for a comic book Spider-man (http://www.gamers-forums.com/smilies/otn/party/beerchug.gif)

And wave 7 is out already, I've barely seen wave 6 :o
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 15, 2003, 10:14 AM
I just saw that they have a review posted over at Raving Toy Maniac of the X-Men Legends Box Set.  It doesn't look too bad for me.  I'd like to pick it up if I find it, but I'm not sure if I will bring myself to since I have the single releases of Magneto, Wolvie, Beast, and Gambit.  I really want the Beast with labcoat/glasses, and being an X-Men fan I'd like to get that Rogue figure as well.  I guess we'll see when and if I find it on the shelves in a few months.  Anyways...here's the review, with lots of pictures:

 Box Set Review (http://www.toymania.com/columns/spotlight/rsxmenbox.shtml)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on August 15, 2003, 10:18 AM
Also note though that I said that the Spidey shown is actually the Parachute Spidey and not Rocket Launch...

Just get the dang thing, he is awesome :-*

I'm going to pass on the X-Men set, Toy Biz has a penchant for rereleasing things (see LOTR line) so I'll just wait
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on August 15, 2003, 10:19 AM

Just get the dang thing, he is awesome :-*


Agreed
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on August 15, 2003, 11:09 AM
Oh and Julius Marx is reporting that Wave 7 of the Spidey Classics is out now (Green Goblin, Peter Parker and more ;))

I've spotted wave 6, but no sign of the new Daredevil or Kraven yet.  Anyone else get these, and if so, what do you think?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on August 15, 2003, 11:11 AM
I just picked up Kraven a few days ago, haven't opened him yet.  Daredevil is awesome.  I am not a huge fan of the new mid-abdomen articulation.  It is a little loose and the figures sort of lean forward.

This DD is much more acurate than the first Spider-Man classics version, I like it much better.  A lot more muscular.  The movie version is also cool
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on August 15, 2003, 11:31 AM
Speaking of Kraven and DD, do you know the case assortment, Scott?  I saw loads of the two Spideys and not a single Kraven or DD last night.  It doesn't suprised me, they would have been the first ones I would of grabbed.  It was the same way when Hobgoblin and Morbius were first released, hard to find at the beginning with more and more now showing up (although Morbius is still a little tough to come by)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on August 15, 2003, 11:43 AM
Not sure on how many figs per case but if there are 6 it is

1x Kraven
1x Daredevil
2x Parachute Spidey
2x Rocket Spidey

If it is eight add two more spideys and 12 add 6 more

I am almost positive it is 1 Kraven and 1 DD, I am pretty sure they are cases of
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on August 15, 2003, 11:48 AM
Figures, shortpacking of the figures everyone wants ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on August 19, 2003, 09:22 AM
Anyone collecting Minimates?  I have the two Daredevil sets and the Hulk set.  I've been looking for the 6 packs at TRU but so far no luck.  I actually like the Kubricks better than these but will prbably be buying both

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/products/marvel/minimates/minimates.asp
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on August 19, 2003, 09:57 AM
Julius Marx has some pics up of Wave 7 Green Goblin and Peter Parker

http://www.aftimes.com/aslu/slu.shtml
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on August 21, 2003, 08:51 AM
Getting closer to catching up.  After looking for months for a Thing, I finally found one last night at a KB - which had about 8 of them by the way.  

Then I walked on down to Gamestop and found they still had their 50% off sale going on.  To my surprise, Beast and Punisher were included - I thought it was only older releases.  Since I already have a Beast, I picked up Mr. Castle for a measly $5.25 w/ tax.  Not too shabby.

Now the only ones I need are Toad, Dr. Doom, movie Daredevil (which I'll pick up at Gamestop for cheap), Gambit and Elektra.  If I find a Goliath, I'll buy him, but if not, I won't worry about it.

For anyone looking to pick up some older figs for cheap (and possibly new ones) try Gamestop.  You might get lucky.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on August 29, 2003, 11:44 AM
Some new info on upcoming SMC, XMC, SM2 movie figs and HC:


from rtm
Spidey Movie 2 Figure Asst. 1: Twist n Shoot Spider-Man, Spiral Spider-Man, Web Climbing Spider-Man, Web Trap Spider-Man

Spidey Movie 2 Figure Asst. 2: Rapid Punch Spider-Man, Ultra Super-Poseable Spider-Man, Shoot n Slide Spider-Man, Aerial Flipping Spider-Man

Spidey Movie 2 Figure Asst. 3: Double Web Shooting Spider-Man, Kicking Spider-Man, Dr. Octopus w/ Tentacle Action (NOT available in first release cases), Spring Attack Spider-Man

Spidey Movie 2 Figure Asst. 4: Dr. Octopus #2, Spider Sense Spider-Man, Flipping Spider-Man, Spider-Strength Spider-Man

Spidey Movie 2 Deluxe Roto-cast 12” figures: Spider-Man and Dr. Octopus (Doc Ock may not be in initially released cases)

Spider-Man Movie 2 18” figure with over 60 points of articulation!

Spider-Man Movie 2 Ultimate Spider-Man 12” Inch: Water Shooting Spidey, Web Shooting Spidey

Spidey Movie 2 Web Shooter, Water Cannon, Web-ble Shooter (What the?), Web Disk Shooter

Spidey Classic Series 8: Missle Launcher Spider-Man, Bolo Spider-Man, Sewer Fighting Spider-Man, Carnage

Spidey Classic Series 9: Black Custome Spider-Man, Peter Parker Spider-Man, Robot Spider-Man, Ultimate Rhino

Incredible Hulk Fig Asst. 2: Punching Hulk, Absorbing Man, War Hulk, Robot Hulk

X-Men Figure Asst. 2: Pyro, Nightcrawler, Iceman, Wolverine

Marvel Manga Twist-ems Asst. 1: Walk & Slash Wolverine, Flipping Action Beast, Crawling Spider-Man, Bobble Head Hulk, Nunchakus Daredevil, Chopping Action Thing

Marvel Manga Twist-ems Asst. 2: Spider-Man, Wolverine, Daredevil, Blade ll, Dr. Octopus, Nightcrawler


 (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/lustig/16.gif) to Carnage, Rhino, Pyro, Iceman, Nightcrawler, etc.

(http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/boese/15.gif)about the numerous Spideys and Wolverines.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 29, 2003, 03:36 PM
If this is true, this is pretty good news...thanks for posting it.  Although I don't collect Spidey figs, that sure seems like a heck of a lot of Spiderman versions for the next movie...but if people like them, sounds good to me!  I'm most excited about the X-men Classics news...Iceman and Nightcrawler are two that I was really hoping we would see soon.  It would be pretty nice to have a Legends/Classics X-Men lineup of Cyclops, Beast, Wolvie, Gambit, Iceman, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Rogue, and Archangel if this news all holds up.  Thanks again for posting this :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 5, 2003, 09:48 AM
Take this with multiple grains of salt of course, but I noticed over at the ADC forums (or Toy News International now I guess), they had a "rumored" lineup for ML6.  It might be totally off base, but I thought I would post it here to discuss either way:

1.juggernaut
2.hawkeye
3.cable
4.wolverine(weapon x)
5.pheonix
6.deadpool

If true, I'd be pretty psyched to get a Juggernaut, as well as Phoenix.  Anyways, sorry if this turns out to be untrue, but I thought it might be fun to discuss.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on September 5, 2003, 10:22 AM
Way to X-Men biased at first glance to me (especially since they have a whole line dedicated to the X-Men)...why we need another Wolverine before other core Marvel charcters baffles me.  If true I am psyched for the Hawkeye though!

The only thing I would say against the possibility of the list is I thought Marvel/Invisible Girl/Woman was coming soon but she may be pushed back to wave 7.

I love that these only come out once every few months

BTW here is my current Wishlist

Vision
Scarlet Witch
Hawkeye
Black Knight
Moon Knight
Black Panther
She-Hulk
Hercules
Quicksilver
Wonder Man
Invisible Girl
Falcon
Kang
Ultron
Galactus!
Baron Zemo
Enchantress
Loki

And these all could be done in the X-Men Classics Line
Nightcrawler
Storm
Iceman
Angel
Havok
Blob

I also a while back came across the rather cool Directory

http://www.marveldirectory.com/

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 5, 2003, 10:53 AM
I thought the same thing OCB, quite a few X-Menish figures with that new line coming out....although I am glad to see them too.  We'll have to see I guess.  This, combined with the XMC series 2 rumors of Nightcrawler, Iceman, Pyro, as well as ML Colossus, XMC 1 Cyclops and Archangel, it could be a great year for X-fans.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on September 5, 2003, 12:34 PM
1.juggernaut
2.hawkeye
3.cable
4.wolverine(weapon x)
5.pheonix
6.deadpool


An interesting lineup, but yeah, it is rather X-Men stilted.  

On another note, I finally lucked out this morning, and I found a Goliath!  Got it at my local KayBee that finally got Marvel Legends 4.  Now if I could just find that darned maskless Wolverine.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on September 8, 2003, 07:15 AM
Yeah I saw that list over there too.  Until its actually confirmed, I'll be a little skeptical.  Like others said, way too Xmen heavy, especially with their own line coming soon.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Angry Ewok on September 9, 2003, 09:18 AM
I still haven't bought a Legends yet! I just can't decide if I want Wolverine or Punisher or either one... Bah! Maybe I will get Wolverine & Sabretooth, or maybe, assuming this list is legit, Juggernaught & Collusus and Cable & Deadpool....

1. Juggernaut - always one of my favorites!
2. Hawkeye - I'll get it... if it looks like the pic below...
3. Cable - My absolute favorite!
4. Wolverine (WeaponX) - should be interesting...
5. Pheonix - I'm interested to see what they do, but I won't buy her.
6. Deadpool - Can't have Cable without Deadpool, man!

(http://www.nickcholes.com/pics/hawkeye.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 9, 2003, 09:43 AM
Juggernaut? :o  The Ephant Mon of the ML world?  That's going to be one serious hunk of plastic.  Or at least it better be.  As I recall, he was a bit larger than the average character in the comics.  

Hawkeye should be pretty cool.  The rest of them don't do that much for me, but we'll see.  Deadpool's pretty cool too.  This line is too X-men-ish though, I agree.  I'd be really surprised to see it continue this way.  Invisible Woman will go in instead of Weapon X (bound to be in X-men line).  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Angry Ewok on September 15, 2003, 02:05 AM
I just bought the Punisher... AWESOME figure... Articulation is just incredible... Not enough guns, woulda been nice to have two pistols, and a better rifle, but, oh well. I also woulda liked a version more like Tim Bradstreet's than the 'classic', but oh well.

Bradstreet's Punisher :
(http://home.online.no/~endhanse/artimages/punisher.jpg)

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on September 17, 2003, 11:38 AM
Anyone seen a Green Goblin anywhere?  I've seen the SPidey's all over but no GG :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on September 17, 2003, 12:29 PM
Hell, I'm still looking for a Daredevil and finally found Elektra yesterday.  It might be a while before I see Gobby.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 17, 2003, 03:34 PM
NO GG up here yet.  Morbius just showed last week and I actually passed on it.  Just wasn't that impressed.  Waiting for more new stuff, but all our stores are loaded with the first couple of waves still, so not looking too bright for the moment.  

When's ML5 due out?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on September 17, 2003, 09:14 PM
I think in December if I recall correctly, correct that recollection as necessary :-*
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 18, 2003, 11:32 AM
Thanks.  That's a pretty long gap for you guys though, isn't it?  ML4 came out back in summer/spring.  I wonder why they're waiting so long.  I'd have thought early October or maybe November to get the full Christmas rush sales.  

Next question:  X-men boxed set - when? ???
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on September 18, 2003, 11:40 AM
http://www.americandreamcomics.com/news.php?itemid=1654&catid=23

January 2004 for Series 5

http://www.americandreamcomics.com/news.php?itemid=1625&catid=23

November 2003 for the X-Set
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 18, 2003, 11:42 AM
Gracias.  

Hmm, here's hoping Cincinatti gets theirs in late October rather than November.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 29, 2003, 02:44 PM
Is anyone interested in the three figures other than the white Elektra from the Urban Legends set?  I really only want that one and could sell the others to someone else.  Anyone know what it retails for in the US?  It runs around $50 up here.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on September 29, 2003, 03:29 PM
When it comes out, it should retail for about $35 - $37, Brent.

And I haven't forgot about you.  I'm trying in vain to find you some clonetroopers or Jedi 3 packs for that Doom.  I just haven't been having any luck - I'm seeing tons of the droid laucher but none of the good stuff.  ML V might be out before I have any luck  ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 29, 2003, 03:37 PM
Thanks Mike, and I wasn't worried about you at all.  I know how distribution woes can be, so it's cool.  

Appreciate the price info too.  Makes it seem positively reasonable up here.  Now I just need to find a way to unload a few figures.  The last thing I need is yet another Daredevil figure.  Yellow, red, movie, spiderman line version, repainted slv.  Yikes.  Not that I don't like my yellow one and actually, I can't find my original red one right now either ???
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on October 2, 2003, 02:45 PM
Sounds like both sets are now out :-*

Also, case breakdown of Series V

3x Colossus
2x Silver Surfer
1x Mr. fantastic
1x Nick Fury
2x Saber Tooth
3x Blade II (Movie Figure)  ::)

Put Blade at 1x and Fantastic and Fury at 2x...since when was Blade a Legend anyway
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 2, 2003, 03:02 PM
I just saw that lineup too, and I was also a little surprised by the amount of Blade figures.  I guess I didn't see that figure being the most sought after out of that lineup.  Colossus, I can of course understand...and he's the one I'm looking forward to the most as well...but I think it would be better suited to have some more of Mr. Fantastic, etc.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on October 2, 2003, 09:49 PM
The Red Skull is also supposed to be in the Series 5 lineup.  But, he's supposed to be more widely distributed than previous chase figures.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 2, 2003, 10:22 PM
Well I wish the arrival of these was listed as pre-Christmas.  When our Wally's had ML stuff to order at Christmas, they went gang busters.  I found four gold iron man and if Red Skull is to be as prevalent, I'd likely find one.  And I would be happy.  

That mix is goofy, going for the Vampire fans I suppose.  Still, Mr. Fantastic and Nick Fury will be tough early on.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Angry Ewok on October 2, 2003, 10:28 PM
I would like to get Colossus and Sabretooth... Hopefully I'll have enough money -  :-[...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on October 3, 2003, 01:30 PM
I want that Silver Surfer figure, mostly because I'm a big Joe Satriani fan.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on October 4, 2003, 09:21 PM
Picked up the X-Set today at the local Comic/Adult Book store in town (Shinders for the locals) It was a tad spendy at $45 but I thought what the hay, so I now have a Maskless Wolvie :-*
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 4, 2003, 11:29 PM
Music to my ears.  I can get it in Canada at an online store (Legends) for $49 and shipping.  BTW Dale, they have the Mezco mini predators for $17 or so.  Shipping is flat $7 so that may be an order early next week.  Now to decide whether I want the Urban Legends set or not ???
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on October 5, 2003, 06:27 AM
Morg, you might try this Canadian etailer:  http://www.theouterreaches.com (http://www.theouterreaches.com).  They've got a pretty decent selection.

Scott, how do you like the X-Men set?  Are the semi-reissues cool sculpts?  I'm curious about Beast, Wolvie and Gambit.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on October 5, 2003, 09:45 AM
I really like the whole set, Wolvie is good, not sure if it is the same head as the Mskless Wolvie or not but it looks nice.  The Pleather coat for Gambit and Rogue are nice as well

Not sure if it was worth the money for:

Rogue
New Wolvie Head
Lab Coat and Glasses
Gambit Coat

But I figured I could trade off the old Magneto, Gambit and Beast
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on October 5, 2003, 10:38 AM
From the images I've seen, the head on the Marvel Legends 3 maskless Wolverine is different from the one that comes in the X-Men set.  I've been trying to find an image of one, but can't right now.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 5, 2003, 11:27 PM
Thanks for the link Nick.  I have yet to order from those guys, but they are one of the sponsors over at snowtroopers.ca, so they can't be all bad.

The maskless Wolvie has a different head sculpt.  I don't have a link to a pic either, but it is in the most recent Toyfare issue.  

I'm in the same boat as Scott if (when) I order these.  I have to unload Beast, Gambit and Magneto.  Two of three are still in the clamshell with Magneto loose.  On the bright side, they haven't been released up here yet, so I should have some luck with someone local.  

Anyone know how many guns the Punisher in the boxed set comes with, or is it just the bazooka?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Thomas Grey on October 23, 2003, 03:23 AM
The first shipment of the Series IV figures came in August. I was hunting for new Star Wars and they had just pegged this series. There were 2, yes 2! Goliath figures pegged. I picked one up looked at it and thought it may well be the coolestthing I had ever seen. I had a comicbook creation class that evening and thought it would be great to show everyone. Then I found myself thinking like the cheap person I am and I decided since there were 2, I could grab one up at another time.

There was no pub yet on the fact that this was the chase figure. When I found out, I became quite depressed and chalked it up as another great missed opportunity in a life-long list of them.

Today however, I freaking found one freshly pegged at a Target in the wee morning hours!!! I was almost hauled out by sercurity for the howl of joy and justice served I let out.

So, the loser wins every now and again. Just thought I'd share...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 23, 2003, 12:13 PM
A very nice score, congratulations.  

I hate to think of what would happen if I found the unmasked Wolverine figure in a store.  They probably would arrest me, throw me in a straight jacket and make me clean up the wet spot on the floor :o :-[  It would be a heck of a decision whether to keep it though.  I suspect I would, but the temptation would be strong.

I'm pleased to report I have my white Electra, which my daughter is letting me keep.  She apparently gets the red version as it goes better with "her" Daredevil ??? :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on October 27, 2003, 02:12 PM
Still looking for Green Goblin  :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 30, 2003, 05:07 PM
Not necessarily :-*
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 3, 2003, 09:24 PM
X-men boxed set has arrived.  Cool, but holy variable paint jobs batman.  Had to search through a few to get one without the bent claw version of Wolvie ::)

I found something really weird though.  

Magneto with a different head sculpt.  Not like the original closed mouth or the new, supposed-to-be-there open mouth version either.  This one has longish white hair and a beard? :o ???  It's either a hell of a good and fast custom (weren't in stores on the weekend) and there was no indication of any tampering with the box.  Tape is perfect, twist ties are tight and plastic is clean.  

Is there a chase version of the boxed set???
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mainland05 on November 5, 2003, 11:01 AM
Anyone know if they are going to make more X-Men figures from the movie. X-2, i really want a Lady Deathstrike figure, and a Jean Grey (Becoming Phoenix)  whoa, those would be so cool.!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 5, 2003, 11:42 PM
Part of Wave 5 was found at Wal Mart in Spokane

http://board.spawn.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=146560

They look sweet!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 5, 2003, 11:52 PM
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice.  

Didn't know you hung out at spawn.  

Love the Colossus and Sabertooth looks better than I expected.  

Stoopid chase figures....
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 5, 2003, 11:56 PM
I don't hang there at all (except to showcase my skillz)...

That thread is the buzz of the net right now
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 6, 2003, 12:06 AM
Well that's good or I'd be mad cuz you didn't grovel for your own Pepper :-*
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 6, 2003, 12:07 AM
Who loves ya baby :-*

Purple Pepper fakes a handoff to Purple Bennett and throws deep to Purple Moss....TOUCHDOWN!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 6, 2003, 12:27 AM
Whoa :o  Talk about toy karma (no, not Karen).  

Mentioning purple pepper  made me think to go check ebay.  Just listed:  Purple pepper (dirty) with a BIN of $39.73 :o  

The purple pepper quest is over ;D

Now what do I do with my white Pepper?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on November 6, 2003, 01:29 PM
Brent, since MLV is starting to show up, let me know your order of preference so we can complete that deal for the Doom that's been sitting in your trunk for months.  In the meantime, I'll still keep my eyes open for either a clonetrooper or Jedi 3 pack and we can go that route.  If I have no luck in that regard, we'll just do a Legend for a Legend.  LMK
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 6, 2003, 10:36 PM
That's cool by me.  A legend for a legend is perfect.

Should you happen upon a plethora of red skull :-*

Or, in reality, the order would be:

Colossus
Captain Fantastic (guess I have to go pick up Torchie boy)
Sabertooth
Silversurfer (need my duck)
Nick Fury

I finally saw the Doom again today as I emptied out my trunk.  It goes in to get fixed tomorrow.  Glad I leave all the toys at the front of the trunk instead of the back :o
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 7, 2003, 10:00 AM
Brent sent this to me...his Magneto...looks weird.  I am wondering if that is a LOTR or perhaps other Legend head

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/11-03/magnetobox.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 7, 2003, 10:01 AM
Wait is that Gandalf?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mainland05 on November 7, 2003, 10:44 AM
that is Gandalf's head!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 7, 2003, 11:34 AM
So....then......huh?

How did this happen?  I think I described above that this box is minty-mint, the ends taped, seemingly not tampered with.  It was clear and is clear from the pic that the helmet just doesn't fit properly but how did it happen?  

Baffled.  I'll hang onto it for a bit if anyone wants it, but otherwise I'll take it back and get the regular.  The rogue in this one has a crappy paint job anyway.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on November 7, 2003, 11:39 AM
Very interesting.

Gandalf and Magneto are both played by Sir Ian McKellon, so that might have something to do with it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 7, 2003, 11:41 AM
The only thing is that all of the Gandalf figures have a full bushy beard.  Not really sure that is him.

I sent a note to Julius Marx Brent asking him to take a gander.  I might send a note to thegd.com to see if they can identify it

I'd hang onto it for a while...might be worth something to someone
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 7, 2003, 12:37 PM
Yeah, I'll hang onto it for a while.  I'm going to get out the magnifying glass tonight and take a real close look at the tape and box.  

It's just as well, as soon as I free up Rogue, my daughter will run off with it.  

Thanks for your help with this Scott.  I can get more (and likely better) pics if necessary.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mainland05 on November 7, 2003, 01:42 PM
It kinda looks like Aragorn with painted hair and beard.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on November 9, 2003, 06:55 AM
That's possibly the weirdest Magneto I've ever seen.  Gotta be a factory mixup, because all of the Maggie's I've seen in the X-Men sets have faces pretty much like the Marvel Legends version.

On another note, has anyone here seen Marvel Legends 5 at retail yet?  I'm jonesing to get Collosus and Sabretooth.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 12, 2003, 09:51 AM
Although I've only been collecting the X-Men from Marvel Legends so far, after reading Coheteboy's review of part of Series V HERE (http://www.mwctoys.com/REVIEW_111203b.htm), I'm almost considering getting Silver Surfer.  Something about that figure just looks pretty cool to me.  Have any of you found any of the newest wave yet?  I'm really looking forward to Colossus.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mainland05 on November 12, 2003, 10:51 AM
I got the X-Men Series 2 Action Figures, from KB Toys, they had Iceman, Magneto, the 2 Wolverines, and Cyclops.  I really like the Iceman and Magneto they are sweet. ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mainland05 on November 17, 2003, 10:58 AM
yes, i really want colossus also, but silver surfer looks pretty sweet ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 19, 2003, 03:29 PM
Hey, just curious if anyone has had any luck picking up Marvel Legends 5 (if you are looking for them).  I haven't been shopping yet since they started showing up, but I doubt they have made it here quite yet.  Coheteboy has the second part of his review up for ML5 HERE (http://www.mwctoys.com/REVIEW_111703b.htm) including Colossus, Sabretooth, and Nick Fury.  I'm definitely going to keep an eye out for Colossus.  These figures continue to impress me with each wave :).  Best of luck to those of you searching for them!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 25, 2003, 09:09 PM
Finally got some Legends 5 tonight...been looking high and low for a few weeks now.  Picked up Fantastic, Fury and Colossus...no Surfer, Sabretooth (who I may pass on) or Skull (who I really want)

Fantastic isn't my favorite at first glance, Colossus and Fury look wicked though.  

Just makes me salivate more for my wishlist figures and I'll rant one more time that most characters created in the 90's should not be "Legends" ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 26, 2003, 09:21 AM
I read over at the TNI forums that Toy Biz is supposedly going to showcase waves 6, 7, and possibly 8 at Toy Fair in 2004.  There was also mention of a boxset.  I think you can find the thread in their Marvel forum, towards the top if you are interested in reading.  Congrats on the Series 5 finds OCB, from the pics I've seen online, they look great.  Can't wait to finds me a Colossus :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on November 27, 2003, 02:55 PM
I'm excited to finally see Series 5 at retail.  While I've passed on the X-Men set, and Urban Legends so far, I can't wait to buy Colossus and Sabretooth.  Those two are coming home with me as soon as I see them.  I'm gonna space out buying all the rest.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 1, 2003, 03:36 PM
I just went ahead and bought a Skull on eBay, the less shopping I have to do the better and if I can get another I know of a Canucklehead who would gladly take one

Anyone still need a Goliath?  I may have a couple coming to me which I ordered off of Amazon, I'll wait and see what actually comes
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 1, 2003, 04:23 PM
After more booze?  You know I'll make that trade.  

Our Walmarts are totally depopulated of toys with only 23 shoppping days left.  Completely weird.  HOping they restock with ML5 rather than the few ML3 left lying around or bringing in ML4.  I wouldn't mind finding a Goliath at retail, but would prefer saving some shipping costs and customs fees if I could get my own ML5 in a timely fashion.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Angry Ewok on December 1, 2003, 05:51 PM
No luck here. The shelves are filled with Punishers and Beasts.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on December 2, 2003, 08:54 AM

Anyone still need a Goliath?  I may have a couple coming to me which I ordered off of Amazon, I'll wait and see what actually comes

I'll take a Goliath if you have an extra, Scott.  And let me know if you get Brent that Red Skull.  He's holding a Doom for me and Red Skull's his first choice.  If he already has it coming, I'll keep my eyes open for his other wishes.  That ok with you, Brent?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 2, 2003, 10:56 AM
Mike,
don't sweat the red skull.  Anything you see is fine by me.  Grab whatever you find.  I expect I'll grab this whole wave.  PM me your address btw, I want doom out of my trunk ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mainland05 on December 2, 2003, 11:08 AM
I found Series 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o

I got Colossus, Silver Surfer, and Red Skull and Mr. Fantatsic.  They are awesome when they are in your hands i got mine at TRU last night, in California, so yea. I am still looking for Blade though?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 2, 2003, 11:36 AM
Mikey...if you want to do Silver Surfer and Sabretooth for the other Goliath (if I get them) I'm down with that.  I should have the package on Thursday so I'll let you and Brent know.  I'll keep my eyes open for Skull too but I am not too hip on searching right now with the Holidays and all
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on December 3, 2003, 04:35 PM
Just scored Sabertooth, Colossus, Mr. Fantastic and Nick Fury within the past half hour.  Cool figures!  I'm still wondering why I left the Silver Surfer behind.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Phil on December 3, 2003, 05:09 PM
I found Silver Surfer but haven't seen any of the other wave 5 figs.  In fact I have seen 5 Silver Surfers, I'm wondering why no buys him either.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on December 3, 2003, 05:11 PM
I guess I left him because there were three of him.  I figure I'll get him some other time.  Anyway, I didn't see Blade or the Red Skull there either.

Now I'm wondering what I'm doing online, and not opening these figures?!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on December 3, 2003, 05:12 PM
I just had a question for those of you that collect Marvel Legends.  Although I only pick up the X-Men from this line, space is still at a premium in our office (where the Star Wars collection resides).  I have my ML figs out too, but am running out of space fast and thought about putting the bases away to save a little bit of room.  Do you display your with your bases, or without?  Some of them look pretty nice, so it is nice to have them out, but they do take up a little more room in some cases.  Just curious what some of you do :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on December 3, 2003, 05:19 PM
I'm running into a real estate problem too, so you're not alone.  With the X-Men, I actually feel pretty strong about displaying them with the bases.  Especially since Gambit, Magneto, Colossus and Sabertooth all come with the various sections of a smashed Sentinel.

As for the rest, I decide on a case by case basis to display with or without the base.  The Human Torch is one I definitely would not want to display without the base.  He's a lot more "in-character" with his base rather than without it.  Doctor Doom is another I prefer to display with the base, but moreso because I like that base a lot more than some of the others.  The same goes for Thor.  A lot of the other bases are non-descript enough that I don't really mind displaying them without their bases.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mainland05 on December 8, 2003, 02:00 PM
Blade 2 is pretty sweet in the package i must say, CMDstore has it in stock along with the rest of series 5.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 29, 2003, 12:23 PM
Wave V is starting to show up at Targets around the US...can't wait to hear what is in store for Wave VI and VII rumor has it they will be announced at Toy Fair which is only 45 days away!

Saw Spiderman 2 toys at Target the other night...no Doc Ock, plenty of Spideys

Also sounds like X-Men and Hulk and Spidey Classics are starting to hit around the US as well...happy hunting!!!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Angry Ewok on December 29, 2003, 12:33 PM
Josh was nice enough to hunt down and pick up Colossus for me, so I'll be getting him in the mail long before he hits the shelves in Alabama.  8)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 2, 2004, 09:04 AM
The Target that we frequent has revamped their toy aisle as well now.  They had lots of Spidey 2 stuff, as well as more pegs for the Star Wars line.  I was able to pick up Colossus here as well, and they had many of the other ML 5 figures there too (Sabretooth, Surfer, Mr. Fantastic).  I haven't opened Colossus yet, but it sure looks great....I really think you get a pretty fair value for the $6.94.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mainland05 on January 2, 2004, 12:10 PM
Wal-Mart had Sabertooth, Mr.Fantastic, Silver Surfer, Nick Fury, and 1 Colossus no Red Skull or Blade!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Fettish Sez Thanks on January 2, 2004, 05:38 PM
I just got back from Target and saw some new X Men, Hulk, and Spider Man figs?

Scott, these are probably the ones you mentioned. There was 1 Wolverine in a package similar to those $1.97 TRU X Men figs that were on clearance about 2 years ago. They actually looked pretty decent. In addition to the Spider Man movie figs, there was some trenchcoat "Fix it All(?) Hulk".

Abomination, while not at the store but on the card back, looked ******* SWEET!

Also, I will go ahead and make this my official plea. If someone would be kind enough to pick up a ML Blade ($6.99-$7.99 PR), please let me know!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on January 2, 2004, 09:25 PM
Wal-Mart had Sabertooth, Mr.Fantastic, Silver Surfer, Nick Fury, and 1 Colossus no Red Skull or Blade!

This is EXACTLY like every single store report I've seen of Marvel Legends series 5.  Weird.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mainland05 on January 2, 2004, 09:35 PM
yea, i havent seen 1 Blade or 1 Red Skull it is weird. BUt something tells me that Mr.Fantastic, Nick Fury, Silver Surfer are gonna be huge pegwarmers, they already are!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 12, 2004, 09:53 AM
Not exactly Marvel Legends, but I decided to pick up the new Spidey 2 super duper hyper ultra articulated Spiderman figure this weekend (or whatever it is called).  I just wanted to have one Spidey to go in my Marvel (X-Men) collection, because outside of the X-Characters, he was my favorite comic/character.  This figure really is amazing, and the number of poses you can achieve with the articulation it has is outstanding.  I would highly recommend it if you're looking for a nice Spidey fig.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 12, 2004, 10:17 AM
On the local news (Minneapolis) last night they did a feature on Steve Kiwus of Eightball Studios.  He's a local Toy Sculptor who did a ton of work for Toy Biz on both the LOTR and Spider-Man movie lines.  They showed him sculpting a Storm (Legends or X-Men Classics perhaps???) and a lot of his past work (Mary Jane, Movie Spider-Man etc)

Well, I found the Eightball website this morning and its chock full of some protos and hardcopies...I don't recognize a lot of the figures but I'm not a huge into the past of Marvel collecting either so maybe these are mostly old.

Perhaps someone can look through these though and spot some as yet unreleased or canceled toys.  Otherwise, take a gander at the awesome work Steve did...

http://www.eightball-studios.com/comics/index.html

(http://www.eightball-studios.com/numbered/67.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 12, 2004, 11:46 AM
A couple of different rumor lists for Waves 6, 7 and 8 are floating around. These come from etailers who are getting order sheets from Toy Biz, Toy Biz is denying this and said all will be revealed at Toy Fair...I think they are pretty close to the real deal

ATB70385 Marvel Legends VI with Comic Book
Available - July 2004!

Contains:
Brown Costume Wolverine @3
Cable @2
Deadpool @1
Juggernaut @2
Movie Punisher Figure @3

Possible Substitute Chase Figure - Phoenix

ATB70385 Marvel Legends VII with Comic Book
Available - September 2004!

Contains:
Weapon X Wolverine @3
Ghostrider @3
Apocalypse @1
Hawkeye @1
War Machine @2
Stealth Armour Iron Man @1

Possible Substitute Chase Figure - Black Widow

ATB70385 Marvel Legends VIII with Comic Book Available - November!

Contains:
Ultimate Captain America @2
Iron Man Modern Armour @3
Ice Man 1
Storm @1
Not Confirmed @3
Dr Strange @1

Possible Substitute Chase Figure - Vision

ATB70385 Marvel Legends Fantastic Four Box Set Available - August 2004!

Contains:
Mr Fantastic
Invisible Woman
Human Torch
Thing
Frank Richards (FRANKLIN)

ATB70385 Marvel Legends Spiderman & the SinisterSix Box Set
Available - August 2004!

Contains:
Spiderman
Doc Octopus
Green Goblin
Scorpion
Sandman
Rhino
Chameleon
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 12, 2004, 12:59 PM
I saw that list last week.  For now, I'll take it with a grain of salt.  Wave VI really seems suspect.  With the exception of movie Punisher, everyone's a X-Men or X-universe character.  Why do this when you just put out a seperate X-Men classics line?

Now that doesn't mean I don't like the choice of characters (expect for the numerous Wolvies).  Juggernaut - fantastic.  Deadpool and Cable should look pretty good.  Apocalypse.  Hawkeye.  Both excellent choices.

And a Sinister Six box set would probably be the first box set I'd buy.  Spidey's rogues gallery are second only to Batman's IMO and I would definitely shell out $50 for a seven figure highly articulated set with Spidey and his greatest foes.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 12, 2004, 01:15 PM
I love the boxed sets!  They certainly help explain the lack of the Invisible Woman in the series.  Having not bought the Torch yet and not opened my Mr. Fantastic yet, I am pleased with the set.  Heck, my daughter loves playing with old Ben Grimm so it's just a big win for me.  The spidey box sounds fantastic as well.  I will buy it the second I see it.

I'm not so keen on their chase pieces.  Phoenix and Black Widow are ok as chase, but Vision is too important to leave as a chase, much the same as Red Skull.  They should be regular figures, easy to access.  

Series VI is, um, ok.  But I'm not so keen on Cable or movie Punisher.  Deadpool is fine, but not overly a Legend IMO.  Juggernaut is bloody brilliant, but I suspect they will not use enough plastic.   :-\

What's up with Series VII?  Another Wolverine?  Why?  No other characters to make? ::)  Ghost Rider?  A new sculpt or just again?  No real need is there?  Isn't he still readily available?  I know I saw several in Grand Forks last month.  Apocalypse and Hawkeye are super choices, but War Machine?  Um, I'm dredging the memory banks to remember this character, never mind Legend status.  Blech.  And I can only presume Stealth Armour Iron Man is a repeat.

Very strange goings on.  I think they need to decide whether this is just an X + line or a Marvel Legends line.  Are there going to be separate X-men figures?  Are they of Legend status?  Same comments for the spidey line.  I am not satisfied with the current spiderman line at all.  They are ok, but not quite the same quality (IMO) as the Marvel Legends stuff.  Kraven, Daredevil and Morbius all earned the distinguised pass from me.  I do not pass on many toys, so that cannot be good.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 12, 2004, 01:20 PM
Yeah, the lists are a little bit surprising.  I am a fan of X-Men, but I don't totally understand why they continue to put a lot of those figs (particularly Wolverine) in the Marvel Legends lineup.  I am, however, really excited at the possibility of a Juggernaut figure, as well as Ice Man, Storm, and Apocalypse.  I'll be curious to see pictures of what's coming, can't wait for Toy Fair.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 12, 2004, 01:24 PM
There is a new Ghost Rider movie coming out next year so that would explain that one...I hate the inclusion of Movie figs in this line (ie Blade, Daredevil etc) I agree on the chases Brent, stoopid Toy biz.  I really think these lists are close too, two different etailers are soliciting the same figs, they might not be 100% but I'd say 95% close

There are still a ton of figures I would want (Top 10 here):

1. Scarlet Witch
2. Moon Knight
3. Black Panther
4. She-Hulk
5. Kang
6. Ultron
7. Bullseye
8. Kingpin
9. Wonder Man
10. Quicksilver
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 12, 2004, 01:38 PM
I'm also a bit peeved, these may be "Legends" to those people who read comics continually, and maybe my say isn't the best since I stopped reading comics in 1987 but all of this movie and 90's X-Men stuff isn't "Legends" to me as many have said that's what the X-Men line is for.  

And if this is the lineup...I'll only be getting:

Marvel Legends VI

Contains:
Brown Costume Wolverine
Juggernaut

Possible Substitute Chase Figure - Phoenix

Marvel Legends VII

Apocalypse
Hawkeye

Possible Substitute Chase Figure - Black Widow

Marvel Legends VIII


Ultimate Captain America
Iron Man Modern Armour
Ice Man
Storm
Dr Strange

Possible Substitute Chase Figure - Vision

ATB70385 Marvel Legends Fantastic Four Box Set Available - August 2004!

Contains:
Mr Fantastic
Invisible Woman
Human Torch
Thing
Frank Richards (FRANKLIN)

ATB70385 Marvel Legends Spiderman & the SinisterSix Box Set
Available - August 2004!

Contains:
Spiderman
Doc Octopus
Green Goblin
Scorpion
Sandman
Rhino
Chameleon
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 12, 2004, 01:44 PM
Ick. Frickin' chase figures. Like I needed another reason to want to get out of this line.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 12, 2004, 01:56 PM
I'm not entirely opposed to chase figures, I just think they handled it better early on.  

Series I Gold ironman.  Regular Ironman in lineup, easy to get.

Series II Doombot.  Regular Doom in lineup, easy to get.

Series III no mask Wolverine.  Regular Wolverine in lineup, easy to get no matter how silly the price on this chase gets.

Series IV.  Oh-oh.  Goliath (w/Antman and Wasp) not in regular series, easier to find than Wolvie from ML IV but still, not cheap or easy.  

Series V.   >:(  Red Skull, historically (Legendarily??) Caps biggest foe and now he's a chase?  Oh sure, easier than Wolvie above, but again, not easy and a serious, major character.  

Phoenix is another version of Jean Grey, I can live with that.  Black Widow is a relatively minor character, but the same scenario as Goliath, meesa not happy.  Vision should not be a chase figure unless they make a Scarlett Witch figure in the future that is also a chase.  Of course using that logic, Cap should have been a chase figure.  

They had it right and then messed it up.  It's like McFarlane, most of the time with sports picks you can get whatever player you like, no hassles.  The chase figures are harder, but they exist if you want them.  They don't leave you without gaping holes though (no matter how much I complain about the 3rd jersey Roy figure).  

I'll likely get the following if that is an accurate list (might as well put it here since you'll end up getting them for me Scott ::) ;D)

VI
Brown Costume Wolverine
Deadpool  
Juggernaut

VII
Apocalypse  
Hawkeye  

VIII
Ice Man  
Storm

Weapon X Wolvie, new Ironman and ultimate Cap are maybes, have to see them first.  Naturally I would want the chase figures if possible, but I'm getting used to living without stuff.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 13, 2004, 01:36 AM
Yeah, it was nicer when the repaints were chases. But, between them and the new X-Men line having the only figures I wanted packed at 1 per case, and also never finding X2 series 2, I'm beginning to question why I'm bothering anymore. I'm thinking about just keeping my Marvel interest to the comics and movies now. I'll decide after Toy Fair and the undoubtedly bad news to come from that.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 22, 2004, 03:38 PM
More confo on the Wave 6 Line Up was posted over at RTM...sounds like this list is legit...we'll know for sure in 3 weeks!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: FX-7 on January 29, 2004, 12:18 PM
Anyone know when Carnage is coming out???????
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 29, 2004, 12:49 PM
Carnage is out now, msotly at K-Mart but I believe he's been spotted at TRU as well...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 30, 2004, 12:27 PM
Need a carnage (DS homer too ;))

Is there a marvel legend Archangel figure  (http://board.spawn.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=10;t=045339)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 30, 2004, 12:51 PM
X-Men Classics, just started hittng TRU
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: FX-7 on January 30, 2004, 01:06 PM
cool on the Carnage
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 30, 2004, 01:25 PM
Aaaah, X-men classics.  Do we have pics of those handy?  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: FX-7 on January 30, 2004, 01:38 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3172701828&category=2483#ebayphotohosting
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: FX-7 on January 30, 2004, 01:39 PM
Here's Carnage

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3171668272&category=2481
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 30, 2004, 01:46 PM
Thanks.

They frown on ebay-ing here at work, so I'll peak later. ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 30, 2004, 01:49 PM
(http://i20.ebayimg.com/01/i/01/40/e1/62_1.JPG)
(http://i10.ebayimg.com/01/i/01/39/52/82_1.JPG)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 30, 2004, 02:01 PM
Mm, yes, those would do nicely.  Not like I need more stuff though :-X

Thanks for the boxes Scott, they came in without any customs fees, so big savings in dollars there for me. :) I didn't remember the SA clone coming either, so that was a treat.  

X-men Legends will be worth a look...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 30, 2004, 02:04 PM
A little bonus ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 30, 2004, 02:06 PM
And I actually picked up the Classics Cyclops the other day at TRU, he's a bit short but he does the job, I would have preferred a coweled (hooded) Cyclops over the one they made...there are 2 Wolvies and a Gambit

What ticks me off is this whole line is here and they are making Legends WAY too X heavy...eh oh well, less money I need to spend
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 30, 2004, 02:25 PM
Agreed.  Too many x-figures with way too many holes in the Legends line.  

Hoping we see one or the other up here.  

We did receive ML I, II, III.  IV was very limited (TRU only) and no V yet.  Can still pick up the following at our grossly inflated retail price:
The Thing
Namor
Dr. Doom
Human Torch

Occasionally see Magneto too.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 30, 2004, 04:41 PM
Here's what was posted over at snowtroopers.ca by Steve from Legendsactionfigures.com.  apparently we all blinked and missed the Canadian Toy Fair announcements.  Steve was gracious enough to give this with the caveat that lists can change.  Look familiar?

Marvel Studios: -12" Punisher (Thomas Jane)
                        -12" Elektra (Jennifer Garner)

Spider-Man vilains:  Series 9 -Ultimate Rhino
                                Series 10 -Lizard
                                Series 11 -Scorpion

Marvel Legends:

Series 6 ( due July 2004): -Cable
                                        -Juggernaut
                                        -Brown Costume Wolverine
                                        -Deadpool
                                        -Punisher (movie version)
                                        -Phoenix (chase fig.)

Series 7 (due Sept. 2004): -Apocalypse
                                          -Weapon X Wolverine
                                            -Hawkeye
                                            -Ghost Rider
                                            -Stealth Armor Iron Man
                                            -War Machine
                                            -Black Widow (chase fig.)

Series 8 (due Nov. 2004): -Iceman
                                        -Storm
                                        -Ultimate Captain America
                                        -Modern Armor Iron Man
                                        -F (who the hell is that ??)
                                        -Dr.Strange
                                        -Vision (chase fig.)

Fantastic Four Boxed Set (Aug. 2004)
Spider-Man Sinister Six Boxed Set (Aug. 2004)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 30, 2004, 04:49 PM
Not sure on F...but talk about old news :P

Falcon?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 30, 2004, 04:57 PM
Well, that or Firestar ::)

speaking of old news, your bottle broke :-*
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 30, 2004, 05:00 PM
Son of a!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on February 2, 2004, 09:34 AM
ML VI colored pics (http://64.33.37.114/MarvelLegends6.jpg)

Juggernaut looks huge.  Can't wait to see close ups.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Angry Ewok on February 2, 2004, 10:05 AM
I saw that Archangel in Wal-Mart yesterday... I don't like it. I hope a ML version is released eventually, with a more elegant look. Better wings, better face sculpt, etc.  :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 2, 2004, 10:20 AM
Thanks for posting that link Mikey D.  I'm looking forward to seeing closer pics as well.  That Juggernaut does look pretty good (at least from what we can see), and definitely looks large.  That's good, I was hoping he wouldn't be underscale.  I really hope that the Phoenix isn't a chase figure as rumored though.  I keep telling myself I'm going to limit my collecting to Star Wars only, but Marvel Legends is the one line that keeps me buying a few here and there (X-Men figs at least).  Thanks again for the links, we should see more in a couple weeks hopefully!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mainland05 on February 2, 2004, 11:13 AM
i wish they would of made Phoenix look a little better, i really wish that a full line of X-Men movie figures would be made.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 3, 2004, 09:49 AM
Dang, link is gone now.  Oh well, time for a new computer at home.  Wonder how many toys I'd need to sell to get a new one?

I need a darned Red Skull.   :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 3, 2004, 03:55 PM
(http://www.poop-culture.com/images/MarvelLegends6.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 3, 2004, 04:31 PM
Rehashing Elektra's house for Wolvie?

Rehashing Elektra's "backpack" for deadpool?

They look alright.  I will probably cave on Wolverine.  Deadpool and Juggernaut are good.  Phoenix will be nice, if I can get it.  Darn female chase figures, I'll need two so my kid can have one as well.  Cable is um, ok, I guess.  Not big on the movie figs or Punisher at all for that matter, so he'll be a drive by.  

Preordered a Red Skull from Amazon.  Will I get it?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 4, 2004, 11:30 AM
This is a tad more concrete

(http://www.figures.com/databases/news/actionfigures/51/215.jpg)

SERIES 6 - April 2004
-Cable
-Deadpool
-Juggernaut
-Punisher (movie version)
-Wolverine (brown costume)
-Phoenix

SERIES 7 - August 2004
-Hawkeye
-Apocalypse
-Vision
-War Machine
-Ghostrider Blaze
-Wolverine - Weapon X

SERIES 8 - October
-Captain America
-Doc Oc
-Man Thing
-Storm
-Iron Man
-Ice Man

A TON better than what was rumored IMO, especially if the chases are what they were going to be...we should know all next week!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 5, 2004, 07:28 PM
So, I'll be buying:

SERIES 6 - April 2004
-Juggernaut
-Wolverine (brown costume)
-Phoenix

SERIES 7 - August 2004
-Hawkeye
-Apocalypse
-Vision
-War Machine

SERIES 8 - October
-Captain America
-Doc Oc
-Storm
-Iron Man
-Ice Man

Plus they usually don't list chases in these lists, hopefully something even better will come along :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mainland05 on February 5, 2004, 07:34 PM
I am not to much of a fan of the Phoenix figure in this series, she doesnt look to good to me.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 5, 2004, 08:00 PM
I swear I had a post in here regarding my selections? ??? :-\

Anyway...
SERIES 6 - April 2004
-Deadpool
-Juggernaut
-Wolverine (brown costume)
-Phoenix

SERIES 7 - August 2004
-Hawkeye
-Apocalypse
-Vision
Wolvie is a maybe

SERIES 8 - October
-Doc Oc
-Storm
-Ice Man

I like your comment regarding chase figures Scott, I sure hope so.  

Are Ironman and Cap re-releases?

I like the Phoenix.  A throwback to the comics from the 80s.  Cool to old farts.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mainland05 on February 5, 2004, 08:14 PM
Oh okay, i see. I understand Morgbug. :-X
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 11, 2004, 01:58 PM
(http://www.marvel.com/toybiz/legends/xtras/legends_logo.jpg)

Wave I[/i]
Hulk
Captain America
Iron Man
Toad
Iron Man Gold CHASE VARIANT[/i]

Wave II[/i]
Doctor Doom
Sub Mariner
The Thing
Human Torch
Doctor Doom Doombot CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Hulk with Shirt Variant

Wave III[/i]
Wolverine (Yellow and Blue)
Magneto
Thor
Ghost Rider
Movie Daredevil
Wolverine Maskless CHASE VARIANT[/i]

Wave IV[/i]
Gambit
Beast
Elektra
Punisher
Goliath with Antman and Wasp CHASE FIGURE[/i]

Wave V[/i]
Mr. Fantastic
Sabertooth
Colossus
Silver Surfer
Nick Fury
Blade II movie figure
Red Skull CHASE FIGURE[/i]

Best of Marvel Legends Wal-Mart Exclusives[/i]
Thing Trenchcoat
Stealth Armor Iron Man

Wave VI[/i]
Phoenix (green/yellow)
Dark Phoenix (red/gold) CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Cable
Cable Brown CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Deadpool/Doop
Wolverine (Brown/Yellow)
Juggernaut
Punisher (Movie Version)

Wave VII[/i]
Hawkeye
Apocalypse
Iron Man (red/silver)
Vision
Wolverine (Weapon X)
Ghost Rider (changable heads for Johnny Blaze)

Wave VIII[/i]
Doctor Octopus
Captain America (Ultimate)
Iron Man (Modern Armor)
Man Thing
Storm
Ice Man
Black Widow
Storm (Mohawk) CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Captain America (Winged Head) CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Black Widow (Blonde) CHASE VARIANT[/i]

Wave IX Galactus Series[/i]
Grey Hulk (1st Appearance)
Nightcrawler
Professor X
Deathlok
Doctor Strange
War Machine
Bullseye
Galactus (Assembled from pieces in each figure!)
Green Hulk (1st Appearance) CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Bullseye CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Professor X CHASE VARIANT[/i]

Wave X Sentinel Series[/i]
1st Appearance Spiderman
Cyclops
Angel
Black Panther
Omega Red
Mr. Sinister
Mystique
X-Factor Cyclops CHASE VARIANT[/i]
X-Factor Angel CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Black Panther CHASE VARIANT[/i]

Series XI Legendary Riders Series
Origin Thing
Logan
Iron Man Hulk Buster
Vengeance
Task Master
Ultron
Wonder-Man
Scarlet Witch
Logan CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Wonder-Man CHASE VARIANT[/i]

BOX SETS

Urban Legends[/i]
Spider-Man
Elektra (white)
Punisher
Dardevil

X-Men[/i]
Rogue
Beast (lab coat, glasses)
Gambit
Wolverine (maskless)
Magneto

Fantastic Four[/i]
Mister Fantastic
Invisible Woman
Human Torch
Thing
Doctor Doom
Franklin Richards
Herbie

Spider Man vs Sinister Six[/i]
Spider Man
Green Goblin
Black Cat
Electro
Doctor Octopus
Kraven
Venom


Starting fresh with a new Marvel thread here since the prior one was getting too long, but if you'd like to catch up on the previous 18 pages of Marvel conversation, just click here (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=36;action-display;threadid=1530).

(http://www.wizarduniverse.com/_gfx_/magazines/toyfare/TF80-wolv.gif)

First look at Legends 6 is in Toyfare 80, which should be at newstands now

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mainland05 on February 11, 2004, 02:02 PM
Was there a picture of Phoenix? ???
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 11, 2004, 02:04 PM
Not yet, it has been confirmed that she is indeed the Chase figure :'( :-X >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on February 11, 2004, 02:12 PM
**** beans. IMO, I think it would have been better to make the Phoenix a regular figure, and Dark Phoenix the chase.

Meh. All these chases will probably end up like Twilight Frodo or unmasked Wolverine: Available widely eventually, or slightly modified and released in a box set.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on February 11, 2004, 02:33 PM
I'm glad Wolverine's claws no longer have a case of limpness.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediMAC on February 11, 2004, 02:48 PM
Yeah, limpness totally sucks.  Not that I would know...


Since I don't collect Marvel, that is.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediMAC on February 11, 2004, 02:51 PM
Looks like Scott wants to lock this thread down since it's getting too big, and start fresh with a brand new one...   ::)

So feel free to continue on with the Marvel conversation right here (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=36;action=display;threadid=3680)!   8)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 11, 2004, 03:21 PM
It's probably all the salt in the warm air that's causing your problem Matt....

Yep, those claws look better.  Phoenix/Dark Phoenix would have been brilliant.  Oh.  Well.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Darby on February 11, 2004, 08:35 PM
Phoenix/Dark Phoenix would make too much sense.  If ever I considered collecting these, I won't be now.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 11, 2004, 11:13 PM
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/1-04/legends6.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 11, 2004, 11:57 PM
Who's sitting in front of Elektra's house :-X

Now I'm sure I want the Phoenix figure :'(

What's a Doop?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mainland05 on February 12, 2004, 12:19 AM
Who's sitting in front of Elektra's house :-X

Now I'm sure I want the Phoenix figure :'(

What's a Doop?

I think that is the Got Rice guy?

And i dont really like Phoneix to much, she is not to Marvel Legends looking, she looks like a regular 12" figure, not like a Marvel Legends!  I think they could of did so much better to her.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on February 12, 2004, 01:17 AM
Aw, man, that makes me want Phoenix more now. I'm really interested in all these figures except Movie Punisher. He stinks, and the flick looks unfortunately laughable.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mainland05 on February 12, 2004, 01:30 AM
that movie to me is going to be another Daredevil the biggest comic flop in Marvel history.!!!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 12, 2004, 02:46 PM
Well...I'm sticking with my original plan, Bown Wolvie, Juggernaut and Phoenix, probably have to eBay for Phoenix, I'm guessing she'll be $70+ too :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 15, 2004, 11:16 PM
Do you open your chase figures Scott?  

I don't, but my original plan had a rationale behind it.  With the early series, I displayed the chase figures sealed behind an open non-chase.  I do the same thing with my McFarlane goalies.  They looked very nice that way and made a neat combination.  I would do the same with SW figs, if I had the space and the money.  

With the subsequent move away from the chase figures being an alternate version of a regular figure it sort of throws off the symmetry.   :(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 16, 2004, 10:56 AM
Although I'm more caught up in all the Original Trilogy goodness right now, I did see that the following site has pics up of the next few waves of Marvel Legends stuff.  You can check out Series 6, 7, and 8 here:

Marvel Legends 6,7,8 (http://www.411mania.com/figures/article.php?figures_id=1008)

This is really the only other line I ever buy anything from outside of Star Wars, and I was considering putting it off since it looks like I'll be spending a lot on all the great OT stuff coming out this year.  However, X-Men always make it tempting for me...the new Wolvie, Juggernaut, Storm, Iceman, Apocalypse, etc.  Lots of toy goodness in 2004. :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 16, 2004, 01:41 PM
It looks like they got it right after all? (http://411mania.com/figures/viewscreenshot.php?screenshots_id=1508)

Both versions of Phoenix?  Too good to be true or a company that knows how to run a business?  Most cool if it's accurate.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mainland05 on February 16, 2004, 01:47 PM
wow!!! She looks pretty good after all!! ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mainland05 on February 16, 2004, 01:53 PM
i really like Hawkeye, Juggernaut, Storm is sweet! Iceman is sweet looking too! Black Widow i kind of expected more of from here, but ok.  Captain America was always my favorite, they look pretty cool.

I am not to fond of the Spiderman 2 series though at all.  They have to many Spiderman in the series it is crazy!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 17, 2004, 09:48 AM
There is a little more extensive photo gallery over at TNI, as well as the following link:

Marvel Legends Pics (http://69.93.119.2/photosSHTC/showgallery.php?cat=528&si=&page=1&sort=1&perpage=15&password=&ppuser=&what=&name=&=)

I wasn't sure if I was going to keep collecting these this year, with all the Star Wars stuff coming out to keep up with, but some of these figures make it awfully tempting.  I'll probably end up getting an Iceman for sure, because I've always liked that character...but figures like Juggernaut, Storm, Apocalypse, and Phoenix are tempting as well.  So much great stuff coming this year from the various lines.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on February 17, 2004, 10:13 AM
Some of those figs look awesome.  Hawkeye and Juggs are probably my favs right now (Love that Antman arrow).  

And for some reason, I really like that Man Thing figure.  For such an obscure character, I think it looks great.  

I'm definitely buying the Spider man / SS pack.  The Doc Ock and Kraven, I can do without, but to get the rest of them its well worth it.  

The FF set I'm still undecided.  I really, really want the Invisible Woman, but to get this set just for her seems extreme.  I'm happy with my MF, DD, Torch and Thing figs I have now and can't warrant the price for her, a brat kid and a stupid ass robot.  Maybe if I see it on clearance, I'lll pick it up.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mainland05 on February 17, 2004, 10:57 AM
Some of those figs look awesome.  Hawkeye and Juggs are probably my favs right now (Love that Antman arrow).  

And for some reason, I really like that Man Thing figure.  For such an obscure character, I think it looks great.  

I'm definitely buying the Spider man / SS pack.  The Doc Ock and Kraven, I can do without, but to get the rest of them its well worth it.  

The FF set I'm still undecided.  I really, really want the Invisible Woman, but to get this set just for her seems extreme.  I'm happy with my MF, DD, Torch and Thing figs I have now and can't warrant the price for her, a brat kid and a stupid ass robot.  Maybe if I see it on clearance, I'lll pick it up.

Yup, you gotta love Hawkeye!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on February 17, 2004, 09:07 PM
Silver Armor Iron Man looks pretty cool.  That's the period when i was reading that book, so it's cool by me.  Not sure about the FF and Sinister Six box sets.  Those might be a bit of a reach.  Definitely liking all the X-Men mixed into Legends, except Cable.  I have just never really cared for the character.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 20, 2004, 03:16 PM
I had some spare time this afternoon, and since I have checked out the different Star Wars galleries from Toy Fair several times, I decided to take a closer look at some more Marvel Legends stuff over at Super Hero Times (http://69.93.119.2/photosSHTC/showgallery.php?cat=528).  I know this goes without saying, but Toybiz really does do a great job with this line I think.  I have only been collecting the X-Characters since they are my favorites, and I don't really have the money or space to go all out with ML...but a lot of their figures make it awfully tempting.

It is just hard to find much bad about the majority of the figures.  Sometimes the occasional one will look goofy in initial pictures, but ends up being fixed later on.  And it sounds like now they might have at least made the "chase" situation a little better too.  That said...what are some of your favorites from Toy Fair?  I'm looking forward to Iceman, strictly because I like the character...but I do hope they alter the version shown a little bit (his head looks a little...off).  I'd also like to pick up Juggernaut, Apocalypse, the Brown Wolvie, Phoenix, and possibly Storm (and maybe the regular release Doc Ock).  And although I really know next to nothing about their characters, those Deadpool and Hawkeye figures look pretty cool to me too.  I also kind of like that "flaming up" Torch figure with the Fantastic Four set, just looks neat to me.  Even the new Captain American and Iron Man (Men?) are kind of spiffy.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 2, 2004, 09:24 AM
I threw this together this morning, my most up to date wish list:

(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/scarletwitch.jpg)
Scarlet Witch
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/blackknight.jpg)
Black Knight
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/moonknight.jpg)
Moon Knight
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/blackpanther.jpg)
Black Panther
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/shehulk.jpg)
She-Hulk
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/nightcrawler.jpg)
Nightcrawler
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/cyclops.jpg)
Cyclops (I want a coweled version)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/kang.jpg)
Kang
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/lizard.jpg)
Lizard (Not really wanting this anymore either)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/ultron.jpg)
Ultron
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/moleculeman.jpg)
Molecule Man
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/wasp.jpg)
Wasp (Full Size)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/antman.jpg)
Ant-Man (Full Size)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/wonderman.jpg)
Wonder Man
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/captainmarvel1.jpg)(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/captainmarvel2.jpg)
Captain Marvel (both the original and the second
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/doctorstrange.jpg)
Doctor Strange
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/hercules.jpg)
Hercules
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/quicksilver.jpg)
Quicksilver
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/captainbritain.jpg)
Captain Britain
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/havok.jpg)
Havok
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/blob.jpg)
The Blob
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/kingpin.jpg)
Kingpin
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/bullseye.jpg)
Bullseye
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/baronzemo.jpg)
Baron Zemo
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/klaw.jpg)
Klaw
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/wrecker.jpg)(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/thunderball.jpg)(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/bulldozer.jpg)(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/piledriver.jpg)
Wrecking Crew (Wrecker, Thunderball, Bulldozer, Piledriver)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 8, 2004, 12:00 PM
Whaaaat??? No Kitty Pryde?  For Shame.  

She Hulk :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 8, 2004, 12:04 PM
Kitty Who? :P

I'm reading some old Avengers right now...She Hulk was a whiney bitch back then...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 8, 2004, 01:25 PM
I'm reading some old Avengers right now...She Hulk was a whiney ***** back then...

Yup.  And really not all that attractive.  Much prefer her as drawn in her own series.  More attractive and much more sarcastic.  No whining.  

I think Kitty Pryde is the one that Wolverine had an illegal affair with, but nobody spoke of it cuz she was under 18 :-X
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on March 8, 2004, 01:57 PM

I think Kitty Pryde is the one that Wolverine had an illegal affair with, but nobody spoke of it cuz she was under 18 :-X

I don't remember that, but it may have been before my time.  I don't doubt it either, in the 90's he was hanging around with Jubilee a lot.  I always knew Logan was a dirty old man.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 9, 2004, 11:21 AM
I was mostly kidding on that ;)  Just a twisted mind at work.

BTW, if anyone needs a Carnage from the Spiderman line, I have a spare now.  Trade or C&S, whatever works for ya.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on March 10, 2004, 05:52 PM
Wave II[/i]
Doctor Doom
Sub Mariner
The Thing
Human Torch
Doctor Doom Doombot CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Hulk with Shirt Variant


I thought that the Hulk with work shirt was part of "The Best of Marvel Legends" asst?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on March 10, 2004, 05:54 PM
Regarding series 6, does anyone think they'll throw in a maskless Wolverine in brown costume?  I would hope that maybe ToyBiz would throw us a bone after how bad the situation was with the yellow costume in series 3.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 11, 2004, 04:58 PM
To be honest, I hope not.  I have a hard enough time finding the chase figures up here as it is.  With Phoenix having a chase figure, I don't need to be hunting two figures.  

The no mask wolvie makes me sad though.  It is (presuming at some point I find a Red Skull) the only chase I'm missing.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 11, 2004, 11:02 PM
Shirted Hulk shipped with assortments of Series 2 to Target and a mix of 1 and 2 to Wal Mart...I could put it in either spot I guess
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 11, 2004, 11:08 PM
Marvel Beanz (http://www.mightybeanz.com/sections/main/index.asp?pid=1073)

Anyone seen these at Target or TRU...in a moment of weakness I picked up a few of these tonight, not really cheap...$6 a piece and there are 56 of them with a crapload of chase Beanz...I need help :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 12, 2004, 10:58 AM
Big mistake man.  

We've got them around here and they are quite popular.  The regular beans sold extremely well in series one, not quite so with series two.  There are also TMNT beanz.  

If you're having a hard time finding them, I'd be happy to help with sealed packages, but otherwise this is somewhere I'm just not going. :o  I think they run around that price up here too, but I'll check later today.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 12, 2004, 11:06 AM
Hey if you are looking for something to trade me I'll take a few :P  I'm sick, very sick
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 12, 2004, 11:24 AM
I'll say :o

I was just planning on a different bottle of booze, but hey, if you want Mexican jumping beans that are painted instead, who am I to argue.  A pack for a figure?  Do I get to sneak a look to see what's inside? :-*
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 12, 2004, 11:32 AM
No way!  And a figure for a bean is cool by me...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 12, 2004, 11:59 AM
I had never seen those before Scott, those are kind of neat.  I was just looking through some listings on ebay for the, there seems to be quite a few of these buggers indeed.  Not something I'm going to collect, but kind of a neat little line.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 12, 2004, 01:57 PM
No way!  And a figure for a bean is cool by me...

 :'(

I'll grab a couple tonight, or do you expect to find more of Yavin wave and I should grab more?   :-*
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 12, 2004, 01:58 PM
I'll keep looking, pick up some more :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 12, 2004, 02:16 PM
Consider it done.  Damn, finally something you want that won't cost a huge amount to ship (or break).  Yippee. ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 17, 2004, 04:40 PM
I was just looking over some photos again of the upcoming Marvel Legends/Classics etc. over at Julius Marx's page at AFTimes.  For those of you still collecting Marvel, which of the figures/waves are you looking forward to the most?  Are you planning on buying all of them, or just a few?  I have read now that the Iceman figure was just a mock-up, so hopefully there will be some improvements made to it, he was always one of my favorite X-Men, and it would be nice to put him with the rest of the team.  Otherwise, so many of the figures look great...but if there are any that I buy, it would probably be Juggernaut, Iceman, Storm, Phoenix, and possibly Brown Wolvie and Apocalypse.  The regular release Doc Ock is kind of tempting too though, looks pretty well done to me.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on March 17, 2004, 09:27 PM
Most of the single packs (probably not movie Punisher) and definitely the Spiderman box set.  Still up in the air about the FF set.  Can't warrant the purchase for Sue, a bratty kid and a stupid ass robot.

I also heard rumors of a potential third box set.  If true, I'm hoping for an Avengers set with all new characters - Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, Wonderman and maybe Zemo, Ultron or Grim Reaper as villians.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 18, 2004, 09:56 AM
Of the next 3 Waves, Wave VII is my favorite, I've been reading some Old Avengers Comics (1982-1984) and I'm really digging Vision right now and I've always liked Hawkeye

Wave VIII would be my favorite if the Cap was a resculpt, the first one is alright, not really into Ultimates at all...they should have done something different...

That Boxset sounds cool Mikey...maybe...

(http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/029_thor.gif)(http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/02_captain_america.gif)(http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/010_wasp.gif)(http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/011_giantman.gif)(http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/09_ironman.gif) vs (http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/044_loki.gif)

Thor, Cap (resculpt), Wasp (regular Size), Giant Man and Iron Man (old old school armor) vs Loki
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 18, 2004, 10:57 AM
As for who I am getting...

Wave VI
Phoenix (green/yellow)
Wolverine (Brown/Yellow)
Juggernaut

Wave VII
Hawkeye
Apocalypse (Maybe)
Iron Man (red/silver)
Vision (Chase version too)

Wave VIII
Doctor Octopus
Captain America (Ultimate)
Storm
Ice Man

The rest of the stuff does nothing for me really
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 18, 2004, 10:33 PM
Stealing from Scott and modifying:

Wave VI
Phoenix - both
Wolverine (Brown/Yellow)
Juggernaut

Wave VII
Hawkeye
Apocalypse
Vision - both

Wave VIII
Doctor Octopus - would like to see pics to compare to movie version
Storm
Ice Man

Chase figures are subjective.  I really want a red skull, but just have not had the luck.  I can live without unmasked wolvie, but if I can't get a skull, I may dump the chase figures altogether.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on March 19, 2004, 01:13 PM
Picked up the Mecha Hulk from series 2 today (they had all expect the Absorbing one).  This is one huge figure with 46 POA.  Can't wait to get home and open this bad boy up.  Nothing beats gigantic Hulk like robots manned by little dudes (expect maybe gigantic monket like robots manned by little dudes)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mainland05 on March 19, 2004, 06:27 PM
Found me a Red Skull!!!!!!!!

YEA!!!!!!!!

Went to Toys R Us, and they had about 3 Red Skulls, and tons of the Colossus, Silver Surfer, Sabretooth, and Nick Fury, but I did not see any Blade figures?  Wonder if those are shipping yet?

But yea, I got me a Red Skull!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on March 24, 2004, 10:58 AM
Surprisingly, I like the second wave of Hulk figures.  I think I'm going to buy them all except for the War Hulk.  I was opposed to the Mecha Hulk until I saw it in person.  Cool figure!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 26, 2004, 01:18 PM


(http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/029_thor.gif)(http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/02_captain_america.gif)(http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/010_wasp.gif)(http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/011_giantman.gif)(http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/09_ironman.gif) vs (http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/044_loki.gif)



Scott is a farging bastage >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 26, 2004, 01:37 PM


(http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/029_thor.gif)(http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/02_captain_america.gif)(http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/010_wasp.gif)(http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/011_giantman.gif)(http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/09_ironman.gif) vs (http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/044_loki.gif)



Scott is a farging bastage >:(
??? :P :-*
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 26, 2004, 01:44 PM
See yore feedback.  Bad man :-*  You won't get me.  I can resist. :-X
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 26, 2004, 01:55 PM
Sweet!  You're gonna cave, I just know it.  Especially with a nice little starter set already

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Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on March 26, 2004, 02:26 PM
WTF is up with that Mr. Fantastic jumping bean?  He looks purely evil.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 26, 2004, 02:35 PM
 :D....I was thinking the same thing Mikey.  I finally got into the mightbeanz site today (I was having troubles accessing it before), and these things are kind of neat.  I like that they list everything that is available for the line as well, and it looks like they have a pretty good character selection.  I especially like the fact that they have included Beast, although he isn't a "common" one according to the site.  Have you gotten close to completing your set Scott?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 26, 2004, 02:40 PM
I need 9, 5 rares and 1 semirare.  I think I've bought around 20 packs which is about $120...probably should have just bought a set on eBay and been done with it.  Now I can just trade my extras to Brent!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 26, 2004, 02:45 PM
Nuh-uh, go away FB.  These are going directly into my daughter's hands (duly watched over by a paranoid parent).  Not going to go there.  

What are you missing Scott?  In case I lose it and decide to flaunt it.  Are there any super rare chase beans or are they the ones listed on the package only?

Mr. F. is just looking lustfully at Sue.  Doncha read twisted toyfare theater?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 26, 2004, 02:52 PM
I believe its:

(http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/032_red_skull.gif)(http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/037_peter_parker.gif)(http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/043_super_skrull.gif)(http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/045_punisher.gif)(http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/047_black_bolt.gif)(http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/052_ultron.gif)

Red Skull, Peter Parker, Super Skrull, Punisher, Black Bolt and Ultron

Might need Colossus and Loki, can't remember right now
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 26, 2004, 02:57 PM
So do they have some sort of "display" holder for these things?  Just curious how you have them set up.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 26, 2004, 03:04 PM
They have a holder folder where you can store your Beanz

(http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/collectors_case.gif)

Its for the Regular Series 1 Beanz but it does the trick for the Marvel ones too

(http://i8.ebayimg.com/03/i/01/8d/dd/73_1_b.JPG)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 26, 2004, 03:06 PM
Oh, I see....pretty spiffy!  Thanks for posting.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 26, 2004, 03:27 PM
I believe its:

(http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/032_red_skull.gif)(http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/037_peter_parker.gif)(http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/043_super_skrull.gif)(http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/045_punisher.gif)(http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/047_black_bolt.gif)(http://www.mightybeanz.com/templates/images_products/052_ultron.gif)

Red Skull, Peter Parker, Super Skrull, Punisher, Black Bolt and Ultron

Might need Colossus and Loki, can't remember right now

Think I have a super skrull for ya.  Yeah, yeah, I opened a pack.  Wanted my spidey bean.  AND NO MORE
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 26, 2004, 03:30 PM
Well there is a Skrull (common) and Super Skrull (rare)

I have 9 more packs coming from up yonder, hopefully my dealer set me up with the right goods :-*
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 26, 2004, 03:45 PM
True dat.  

I selected as well as I could and made sure each visible bean different, in spite of the fact you would have all of the common beans.

I knew there were two skrull beans.  This is the higher number bean, in the 40's.  If you need it, you are welcome to it.  Presumably the box will arrive next week as it is not there yet.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 27, 2004, 01:18 AM
Just checked...I need Venom, not Pete Parker
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 30, 2004, 04:29 PM
Quick question for your Marvel collectors....which do you feel is the best version of Spidey (from the various lines).  While out shopping a few months back, I picked up the super-poseable version from the Spidey 2 movie, just because I always wanted to have a nice Spidey figure (to go along with the Marvel Legends figs).  Is there a better (maybe comic-based) version out there?  Or is the one I have not too bad of one to represent Spidey.  I wouldn't mind getting a comic version someday possibly, but I wasn't sure which was the best.  If you have any opinions, I'd be happy to hear them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 30, 2004, 04:38 PM
My personal favorite is Parachute Spidey...Toyfare in the last issue said that the Original Spidey Classics is the best one, its good I like the Parachute one a little better

(http://i13.ebayimg.com/03/i/01/8e/3a/22_1_b.JPG)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/attachments/spidey.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 30, 2004, 05:10 PM
I like the black spiderman classics version best, even though I don't own one :(  Second for me on the list would be either the one Scott showed above or the version that came out with the Gargoyle either in classics, or the first movie series, can't remember which.  

I certainly haven't given a fair shake to the one Scott has listed.  I just don't want to own that many Spidey figs, even though he'smy favorite character from comics.  

I'll see tonight if I can find some links for the ones I mean (ebay generally a no-no at work ;))
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on March 31, 2004, 09:13 AM
Parachute Spidey's the one I got.  I hear the one in the Sinister Six box set is supposed to be nice too (it's got the webbing under his arm pits ala the early years), if you're willing to wait and want all his foes too.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on April 1, 2004, 01:44 AM
Oh, my gentle Jesus.

http://www.americandreamcomics.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=2994 (http://www.americandreamcomics.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=2994)


I'm glad my interest in ML has waned, because this thing would be on the list of things to buy.


 ;) ;) ;) ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on April 1, 2004, 06:55 AM
Not even close to scale and only 104 POA = no sale ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 1, 2004, 12:04 PM
Thanks for the opinions on the Spideys everyone, the ones mentioned were actually the ones I was thinking about too.  I haven't really kept up on Spidey Classics, is the Parachute one still able to be found in stores?  Maybe I'll take a look this weekend.  That Spidey in the Sinister Six box set looks nice too, I remember some of my comics as a kid having the webbing under the arms like that.  Part of me wants to start getting Spidey's baddies too, but I should probably stay away.  I always said "only X-Men", then "just this one super poseable movie Spidey", now its "well, it would be nice to have a comic version too".  Isn't that always how it goes? (at least with me it does sometimes).  Thanks again everyone for the info.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 1, 2004, 03:05 PM
Yup, pretty standard modus operandi there.  Just this one....  Famous last words.  

Galactus is mighty tempting.  But $100!  That's my GITDH right there.  Will be an interesting dilemma.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 1, 2004, 03:44 PM
Along a separate line of thought....


Has anyone tried arranging all the various pieces of the sentinel bases?  Have they given us enough parts to build a 'floor' made out of a sentinel?  Just wondering if they put that much forethought into the process.  Otherwise, why so many Sentinel pieces?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on April 2, 2004, 12:44 AM
Uh guys, that Galactus thing is an April Fool's joke. You can tell by the four little winking dudes- ;) ;) ;) ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on April 2, 2004, 07:05 AM
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Not even close to scale and only 104 POA = no sale  ;)
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But you'll have to forgive Brent, he's getting senile ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 2, 2004, 10:30 PM
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Not even close to scale and only 104 POA = no sale  ;)
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But you'll have to forgive Brent, he's getting senile ;)

True dat :-[
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 5, 2004, 10:10 AM
Thanks for the earlier suggestions on the Spidey figs everyone.  We were out shopping this weekend, and with nothing but Animated Clone Wars figures clogging up the Star Wars pegs, I went ahead and picked up a Parachute Spidey (on sale even!).  This is a great Spidey figure, and its nice to have a "comic" version now to go along with the movie one.  It is so tempting to want to pick up more of Spidey and his villains now though....especially after digging out my old Spidey comics last week :).  Thanks again everyone.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 5, 2004, 12:01 PM
Well, the obvious for villains is to just wait for the Sinister six pack.  I think the Venom in there looks to be about the best version.  You'd still be missing a few notables though.  Rhino (which I never grabbed up here ::)), Carnage and Hobgoblin.  Green Goblin is in there too and I think (from pics) I like the newer version better.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 5, 2004, 12:11 PM
Yeah, I've been thinking about that box set as well Morgbug.  I know you are a Marvel person as well, have you (or any of you) been collecting the Spidey Classic line throughout?  What are some of your favorites of the line?  Like I said, that box set will be tempting...I also like the looks of the upcoming Marvel Legends Doc Ock, judging by the Toy Fair pictures anyways.  I was always just going to stick to X-figures, and have the one Spidey...but as I read those old comics, etc., it brings back memories of Spidey from my childhood.  Gotta love nostalgia.  Now I'm ready for villains too....but I don't have the room right now anyways.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 5, 2004, 12:37 PM
Yes and no.  I've been collecting all along, but very (too?) selectively.  

I snagged a couple of early Spidey's but not necessarily the one's I want.  I skipped Rhino repeatedly unfortunately, as it is the best done of all the villains to this point, IMO.  I grabbed Hobgoblin and am very pleased with it.  The rest of the villains I've looked at a decided on a case by case basis.  
Morbius - disinterested.  Wanted it, saw it, passed.
Kraven - repeatedly crappy paint jobs, did not pick it up.
Green Goblin - got it, but had I seen pics of the S6 box set, I would have passed.  It's kind of cool, but more modern than I would like.  
Daredevil - no, not a villain, but crappy paint prevented me from picking this up as well.  

None of the other spidey figs did anything for me, in spite of comments here.  I don't need too many spidey's, especially if they don't differ substantially from each other.  I do have the daredevil from series one (both red and yellow) and I'm trying to acquire the black spiderman.  I might snag other spidey figs at some point, but only at below retail pricing, if that can happen.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 5, 2004, 01:23 PM
I'm with you, I don't really need endless versions of Spidey either.  I'd kind of like to get a black costumed version, but apparently there is another one coming up (according to pics from Toy Fair).  It doesn't sound like I missed out on a whole heck of a lot villain wise...with many coming up in the box set.  I never really had an interest in Morbius either...to be honest I never really knew much about him anyways.  Thanks for your comments Morgbug, its always great to hear some opinions and learn more about these lines.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on April 5, 2004, 02:53 PM
I got into this line late.  The first SMC figure I bought was Hobgoblin.  Any villains after that I got (up to Green Goblin, haven't found Carnage yet).  However, I have seen pics of the old SMC villains and my suggestion is wait.  Venom in the box set is a better version, the future Doc Ock ML is the definitive version of that character (the old SMC version is in the box set, slightly modified) and Ultimate Rhino is coming out in one of the new few waves.

As for Spidey figs, I only have the one mentioned before.  The different versions of the classic red and blue outfit don't interest me, so I grabbed the one I felt was the best representation.  I'll probably pick up the new black outfit one when it's released to get that version of the costume and I'm thinking about getting Ben Reilly's version of the costume (even though the clone saga's a real low point in the comics).  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 5, 2004, 03:11 PM
... and I'm thinking about getting Ben Reilly's version of the costume (even though the clone saga's a real low point in the comics).  

Quite so.  The clone saga was the ultimate low point for me and was the final straw that drove me out of collecting comics.  I waited a long time through that story line and finally, finally lost patience after buying the comic(s) religiously for about 11 years.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 6, 2004, 11:42 AM
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Has anyone tried arranging all the various pieces of the sentinel bases?  Have they given us enough parts to build a 'floor' made out of a sentinel?  Just wondering if they put that much forethought into the process.  Otherwise, why so many Sentinel pieces?

Back to that topic....I have always wondered that as well Morgbug.  I personally don't have quite all of the Sentinel bases (no Sabertooth), but I was wondering how they would look all set up together too.  It would be cool if they made it work out in some way, but they're probably not quite in scale with each other.  Although I don't really know.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 6, 2004, 03:35 PM
Has anyone heard for sure when the next wave of Legends is supposed to hit (ML 6)?  I think Entertainment Earth has them around August, I guess I thought they would be here sooner than that (and they very well could be too).  It seems like it has been awhile since 5 hit, but I guess that is ok, not like I have money burning a hole in my pocket anyways :P.  Especially with all the Star Wars stuff this year, and picking up the occasional Spidey fig now.  Just curious if anyone had heard when they were being released.  I guess in a way, I kind of like the slower release schedule of Legends (compared to Star Wars), it allows a person to keep up reasonably well without going into the poor house :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on April 7, 2004, 01:03 AM
Yeah, the one thing I like about Toy Biz is that they allow each wave to run its course before dumping on another one. Notice I said 'the ONE thing'. ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 7, 2004, 11:40 AM
Don't I wish.  As the official dumping ground for toys no one else will buy (i.e. Canada) we have been inundated with Marvel Legends II.  Again.  Anyone need anything?  Oh yeah, they are sitting at a $13.92 retail price point >:( :'(  

So much for waiting on my luck to find a red skull.  glad I snagged the one for $30 shipped.  Grrrrr.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on April 9, 2004, 11:31 AM
Updated ML news (http://www.americandreamcomics.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=3034)

Seems like wave 8 (modern IM, Ult. Cap, Manthing, etc) won't be coming this year.  Also, TB is planning on re-releasing some chase figs (maskless Wolverine, Goliath).  

Ponderings?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 9, 2004, 11:59 AM
Thanks for posting Mikey.  I guess I'm kind of disappointed that we won't see those Wave 8 figs this year, but not overly surprised.  I guess it is good news that Toy Biz will be releasing some of the chase figs, it will make it easier for some to pick those up now.  I wouldn't mind getting a Maskless Wolvie if I happened upon one.  So I'm guessing Wave 8 will be the first part of 2005 then?  I got into ML around the time of Wave 3, so I'm not sure, but how many waves did TB normally release in a year? 2?  If so, we're at least getting 3 now.  Plus, I guess its fine with me since I wouldn't have the funds to keep up with both Star Wars and ML if Legends came out with as many figs as Star Wars does.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on April 9, 2004, 02:23 PM
"art deco"?

That's a strange idea. Whatever floats their boat.

Hopefully, they'll offer Red Skull in greater numbers.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 9, 2004, 02:58 PM
I must have read that differently than everyone else.  Yikes, that scares me.  Art Deco???  No thanks, and I read it as an increase in the scarcity of the variants?  WTF are they thinking.  I got news for all you fans (i.e. companies that produce variants), it is a limited time phenomenon before people lose interest.  

All the platitudes in that release about the chase pieces being for "collectors".  Where's the barfing icon?  Puh-lease, the bulk end up on ebay, so it has little to do with collectors.  Oh sure, they eventually get there, after a bloody 300%+ markup.  

Seems like everyone is doing their damndest to knock whatever remaining vestiges of completeist were left in me.  No mask wolvie in this line.  3rd jersey Roy by McFarlane.  Red clonetrooper variant.  Shortpacks are stupid and leave the pegs clogged with stuff no one wants.  I was fortunate to find two more Doombots with our current overloading on ML II.  I bothered to count the figs at those stores.  Nothing else has sold in three weeks.  Greaaaaaaaaaaat. ::)  We should next see ML 8.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 9, 2004, 03:04 PM
I'm disappointed that ML 8 is getting pushed back until next year (I'm guessing, or end of this year), because that had some of the figures I was looking forward to the most (Doc Ock, Iceman, etc.).  I did read on the TNI boards that the "art deco" is referring to variants like Cable and Dark Phoenix, so just changes in the paint...or...art, I guess.  Jay C from those forums posted that over there anyways.

I'm with those of you who aren't fans of "hard to find" figures.  I'm certainly not a completist with this, or any other line, but I could see where it would be really frustrating.  Maybe re-releasing past chase figures will help some people find those.  The color/paint variants wouldn't be so bad if it were the collectors that could find them in the stores.  However, they all end up in seller/scalper hands usually, and end up being on ebay.  Like you said Morgbug, they end up in collections, but for a ginormous markup.  Its too bad this trend seems to be passing on to a variety of lines now, with that Unleashed Red Clonetrooper showing up this week as well.  Not a trend that needs to spread :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 9, 2004, 03:21 PM
I guess I should clarify a bit.  My grandest frustration comes from Red Skull.  For big fans of Captain America that is a huge slap in the face.  Had it been a variation on another figure in the line, or maybe there were two versions of Red Skull, it would be better.  That way at least people who wanted a core red skull to fight with their cap wouldn't be out.  Gold Ironman, Doombot, no mask Wolvie, even the upcomoing vision and Phoenix are at least just alternates to regular figs.  

I'm just souring on the chase figure aspect.  Pretty hypocritical for a guy with all the goalie chase from McFarlane, save one; all the ML chase, save one; Indy Kubrick.  It's just, I dunno, frustrating.  I guess it's compounded by being up north too, where nothing ever shows up,  but that's my old gripe everyone here is sick of hearing.  sorry.

Star Wars/Hasbro are testing the waters with that clone IMO.  Not good news as fan boys (like me :'() and scalpers alike will be fighting over it, which gives the impression it's a good thing.  Beware 3 3/4 chase pieces that are not accidental.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Darby on April 9, 2004, 03:31 PM
Yeah, the Red Skull chase was a huge mistake.  There's just no sense in limiting core characters.  At all.  Even the paint variants suck, since Dark Phoenix is the one I want most.

Pushing back Series 8 is ok with me, so long as it arrives first thing next year.  Really want Storm.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 9, 2004, 04:03 PM
Yeah, I see your point.  Red Skull was the worst offender of the chase figures.  The ones that are just "variants" with different paint apps, or perhaps a different head, etc. aren't quite as bad since there is at least another more readily available version out there too.  I certainly hope Star Wars doesn't go this route, its hard enough to find the figures themselves the way it is! :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on April 10, 2004, 11:44 AM
That Red Skull fiasco got my panties in a bunch too. I've never found a chase figure from the ML line, and I doubt that will change anytime soon, because I don't work at TRU. Hopefully those figures listed as 'variants' won't really be chases.

But, if I never find a Dark Phoenix, that will undoubtedly be it for me with this line. TB is really starting to push their luck with this and the LOTR line.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 10, 2004, 06:43 PM
Too bad about series 8, I was looking forward to Man-Thing and Doc Oc the most out of the figures shown this year at toyfair. I hope the box sets are still going to be released.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 13, 2004, 04:14 PM
I received my Red Skull in the mail today after paying $30 shipped for it (so basically it cost me $23) and I must say, this figure being a chase figure is an absolute tragedy.  It is so very tempting to open.  The base is a tank, very similar to Cap's base, and I expect they complement each other quite well.  The figure itself (from the perspective of it sitting in the package) is very, very well done with the usual high articulation, but a very nice deco job on the uniform.  

Making this figure a chase figure is nothing more than utter stupidity.  >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on April 14, 2004, 11:16 AM
I've been pretty lucky in Series 4 & 5.  I managed to get 2 of Goliath with the Wasp & Ant Man, and I got 2 of the Red Skull.  

But I definitely agree, these shouldn't have been chase figures.  If they're going to make a new sculpt, make it for general release.  I think the chase figures should be some sort of costume variant for a character, not an entirely new character.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 14, 2004, 11:31 AM
Does anyone know a place where there is a listing of the figures released in the Spider-Man classics line so far?  I went to Toy Biz's site, and the list they had there seemed a little out of date, as well as possibly missing a few figures.  Also, I thought I remembered this line going through a minor "change" at one point?  I wasn't sure, because I wasn't paying as close of attention to it at that point in time.  I guess I was just wondering what had been released in the past, particularly among villains.  I thought that there was a Rhino at one point, but I didn't see it on Toy Biz's site.  If anyone knows where I can find a listing of everything (since OffTheCard is now longer up and running), or maybe just list a summary here, I'd really appreciate it.  Thanks!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on April 15, 2004, 12:25 AM
I finally found a chase figure tonight: Goliath.
I guess it's cool and all, but I'd rather have a Red Skull.

I'll trade my Goliath for a Red Skull, loose is OK, as long as it's complete with the comic.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on April 22, 2004, 01:35 PM
Possible Series 9

1st appearance Wolverine
NightCrawler
Deathlok
Dr. Strange
War Machine
Bullseye
Pro. X (Chase)

The not hits just keep on coming >:(

Blech, seriously Nightcrawler and Strange are the only two that do anything for me, I do want a Bullseye too but he's low on my list...this line started so promisingly and has turned into garbage rather quickly...I mean think of all the Spidey villains they could do...my wishlist is chock full of figures that ARE Legends...hey lets do another Wolverine!!!!!!!! >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on April 22, 2004, 02:23 PM
When is the Kingpin going to get his due in this line?  He's a core villain for Spiderman, Daredevil & the Punisher.  Come on, already!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 22, 2004, 03:22 PM
True, I nice comic version of the Kingpin would be nice. There are others that really need to be done instead of the re-maked they are doing.

Adam Warlock
Thanos
Black Panther
Dr. Strange
Moon Knight
Cloak
Dagger
More Spider-Man villians (the ones out are just not cutting it)
Dark Hawk
Deathlok
War Machine
Prof. X
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on April 22, 2004, 03:30 PM
Sounds like you may like the rumored Series 9 lineup then evenflow :)
I had my wishlist a few pages ago but here it is again

I threw this together this morning, my most up to date wish list:

(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/scarletwitch.jpg)
Scarlet Witch
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/blackknight.jpg)
Black Knight
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/moonknight.jpg)
Moon Knight
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/blackpanther.jpg)
Black Panther
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/shehulk.jpg)
She-Hulk
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/nightcrawler.jpg)
Nightcrawler
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/cyclops.jpg)
Cyclops (I want a coweled version)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/kang.jpg)
Kang
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/lizard.jpg)
Lizard (Not really wanting this anymore either)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/ultron.jpg)
Ultron
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/moleculeman.jpg)
Molecule Man
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/wasp.jpg)
Wasp (Full Size)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/antman.jpg)
Ant-Man (Full Size)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/wonderman.jpg)
Wonder Man
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/captainmarvel1.jpg)(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/captainmarvel2.jpg)
Captain Marvel (both the original and the second
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/doctorstrange.jpg)
Doctor Strange
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/hercules.jpg)
Hercules
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/quicksilver.jpg)
Quicksilver
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/captainbritain.jpg)
Captain Britain
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/havok.jpg)
Havok
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/blob.jpg)
The Blob
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/kingpin.jpg)
Kingpin
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/bullseye.jpg)
Bullseye
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/baronzemo.jpg)
Baron Zemo
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/klaw.jpg)
Klaw
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/wrecker.jpg)(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/thunderball.jpg)(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/bulldozer.jpg)(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/piledriver.jpg)
Wrecking Crew (Wrecker, Thunderball, Bulldozer, Piledriver)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on April 22, 2004, 07:28 PM
That list makes me think that Toy Biz should make at least a couple of Avengers box sets.  There's so many to pick from, after all.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Darby on April 23, 2004, 02:06 AM
This is the best pic of Shadowcat I could find.  She's tops on my list up there with Nightcrawler and Blink!

(http://jeggeri.pri.ee/Kontuur/Muinasjutt/shadowcat.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 23, 2004, 10:16 AM
If they do ShadowCat they have to include Lockheed as the pack-in.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on April 23, 2004, 10:34 AM
Let's see, here are some that are on my list.....

-Angel (pre-Apocalypse)
-The Wendigo
-Ultron
-Starfox
-Thanos
-Kingpin
-Grey Hulk
-Banshee
-Beast (unfurry version)
-Mr. Sinister
-Hercules
-She-Hulk

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 5, 2004, 10:54 AM
After reading through the information about Marvel working on/releasing other comic movies such as Fantastic Four and Iron Man...and that both movies will have accompanying toy lines...I was curious how many of you have been buying the Marvel movie versions of the characters?  Personally, I only have a movie Spider-Man, although I'd like to pick up Doc Ock as well when he shows up.  There was a couple of times I had X-Men 2 figures in my hands, but ended up putting them back too.  At the time, I just preferred the comic versions, since those are the ones I grew up with.  Part of me thinks it would be neat to have a little "Marvel Movie" subset with Spidey, X-Men, Iron Man, FF, or anyone else that might be released (I guess there is also Daredevil, Punisher in the ML line).  Do any of you collect the movie figures, or ever consider starting?

Also, on an unrelated question...about the Marvel Legends box sets.  The last sets (Urban Legends/X-Men) never did show up around here, and I was curious if there were specific stores these were shipped to?  I would really like to get a hold of the upcoming Spidey/Sinister Six box set, but I wasn't sure where to look.  Any info/advice on this is much appreciated too...thanks!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on May 5, 2004, 01:38 PM
I've been collecting the Marvel movie figures, although I lack the entire second wave of X2 figures.
I have most of the X1 figures. I passed on silly variants like white-covered Sabertooth and the 2nd version of Toad. I think the only figure I need from X1 is Cyclops.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 5, 2004, 02:20 PM
I've passed on almost all of the movie figures.  I think I have one spidey from the first movie, the one that hangs from the gargoyle.  I've already picked up the super articulated Spiderman2 figure and that should about do it.  If they have a nice MJ figure for this line, I'll grab it, but the one from the first movie sucked, IMO.  I have zero of the X-men movie figs though wonder if I should have grabbed Nightcrawler?  I just received Archangel in the mail and it is pretty nice.  Would like to get Cyclops from that series.  

Not that Canada is at all representative, but the only place the multipacks showed was at TRU.  They are currently sitting on a stack of Urban Legends, never to clear them out.   ::)

I plan on getting the FF multipack, though pretty much only for Sue, the rest I can live without.  I think Thing's sculpt is better than the original, but I hardly need a third (trenchcoat being number 2).  The Human Torch fig is nice enough with the transition but not necessary.  Reed looks like crap.  

Won't buy Ock from the movie version because he is in the S6 pack and looks more like what I remember, the comic version.  I am quite excited to get the S6 pack.  May have to unload my venom fig I currently have, but I'll wait to see which looks better in person.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 5, 2004, 02:30 PM
That's a lot of the same reason I have avoided the movie figs, because I remember the characters more for their comic versions.  I just had to get a Spidey, because well, its Spidey...but otherwise I have avoided them too.  Just about picked up that X2 Nightcrawler at one point too though.  I think if the X-Men movie lines were a little more extensive (having something besides Wolvies/Logans), I might have bit.

I agree with you Morgbug, I really am looking forward to the S6 box set as well.  A good way to get a nice Spidey, and several of his baddies at once.  I just got into the Spider-Man Classics line lately, and wanted to go back to get any villains I might have missed...and this will help me to get a pretty good "Rogue's Gallery".  I think I missed a Lizard, Rhino, and Hobgoblin earlier, are those figs pretty nice?  I don't care much for Morbius really, I guess because he was never in the comics I read growing up.

Also, along the same "villain" lines...I guess I should be on the lookout for Carnage as well.  Has anyone picked up this figure/what do you think of it?  I hadn't decided if I was going to get it or not...but I guess more villains is always better.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 5, 2004, 02:52 PM
Rhino was nice and I too missed it, much to my chagrin.  However, there is another 'ultimate' version coming, so that may alleviate the pain.  

Lizard was only really trapped with a spidey fig from spiderman classics 1, IIRC.  Not really a figure so much as an accessory.  Might have been a Lizard elsewhere, but I don't mind missing that one.  Could have been in one of the waves that skipped Canada though.  

Green Goblin is one you didn't mention.  I have it, but wish I had waited for the S6 version, at least based on pics.  I don't mind the one I have but it's far from my ideal version.

Hobgoblin is one I would suggest you try to pick up.  I think it is very well done.  The articulation is greater than in the GG and I like his 'glider' better too.  Taking off his mask, he is quite sinister looking and actually frightens my daughter.  It's less corny than the GG as well.  One of my favourite figures actually.  I've seen lots on the shelves as we continue to see older versions, but again, we get charged $12.99 and the taxes, so nearly $15 for these.   :o

If anything in the S6 box set doesn't make me happy, it's the black cat.  I don't really recall that rendering of her.  It's the head/face sculpt that doesn't really do it for me.  Her mask is not all that representative of most of what I've seen, but it may be a good rendering of more recent versions.  I'd have preferred the older.  Though I suppose I shouldn't be all that picky, at least she's in there.  

Would love to see a classic Green Goblin/Gwen Stacey two pack, but I doubt that will ever happen given that we've seen (with S6) two distinct versions of the GG.  Even repacking the GG from the S6 pack with a Gwen figure would be fine by me.  

Need non-movie versions of JJJ and Mary Jane as well.  I'd like to complete the whole supporting cast of comic figures but completely understand why it won't happen.  I can't see a lot of people buying comic versions of Robbie, Aunt May, Betty Brant, etc.  But Mary Jane comic version is a must make.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 5, 2004, 02:58 PM
I agree with you fully though, I'd really like to see comic versions of J.J.J. and Mary Jane as well.  I would kind of like to get the whole "cast of characters" from Spidey, but I don't know how likely that is to happen.  Hobgoblin (and Rhino) were the two I was thinking about going back and picking up too, thanks for the recommendations.  I didn't mention Green Goblin, because I kind of like the looks of the one in the S6 pack.  I'm not crazy about the Black Cat in there either, just as you.  I'm also waiting on the box set for a version of Venom and Doc Ock, although I really like that Marvel Legends version of Ock that will probably be coming sometime next year now.

I hope they get around to some more villains in the Spidey line...wouldn't mind seeing a Sandman, Kingpin, maybe Mysterio, Vulture, etc.  Some of the other, maybe lesser known to casual fans, villains.  I agree, a comic Mary Jane is a must for this line though.  I also wouldn't mind seeing them put out an "Ultimate Spider-man" version of Spidey, if they are going to do variants of him anyways.  Thanks for all of the info, I really appreciate it!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 5, 2004, 03:44 PM
Along those same "Spidey villain" lines....the Carnage figure is out and about now, isn't it?  Has anyone picked it up/what do you think of it?  I wasn't sure if I was going to pick it up, but its always nice to have more villains too.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 5, 2004, 03:52 PM
I missed Rhino as well, still trying to get one. As for Carnage I finally found one this past weekend. Honestly, I don't like it but I bought it anyway.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on May 5, 2004, 04:04 PM
Brent picked me upa  Carnage a few weeks ago, cool figure.  I agree with a lot of Brent's suggestions...although the Movie JJJ I think would be an adequate stand in

There was a Lizard Figure too, it was in the first Wave of the Red Carded Spidey Figures (after they ditched the comics and clamshell package)

(http://www.marvel.com/toybiz/spiderman/xtras/classic_lizard.jpg)

The Rhino is an awesome figure, the Ultimate One coming forthwith doesn't look right to me
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on May 5, 2004, 05:41 PM
I just got the Mecha Hulk from wave 2 of the new Hulk line.  WOW!  This is one of the best figures I've bought in a while!  It's a heavy duty piece of plastic, and there's serious articulation and detail.  Throwing in a little Gargoyle to ride around inside is an added bonus.  Now I have to find the Absorbing Man.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 5, 2004, 11:46 PM
I like the Hulk figures that are currently out.  A guy from the mcfarlane board picked me up Mr. Fixit, my personal favorite.  It's tough to make the call on some of these figures when they never show in Canada and I can't examine them in three dimensions.  I opted to get one, just in case.  I would like to get Absorbing Man and Abomination, but I'll have to wait and see if they come north at some point.  Nice stuff.

Thanks for the pic of the Lizard, Scott.  Not great, but not bad though I think I would have grabbed it, had I seen it.  Necessary for the collection of spidey baddies.  

I do have a Carnage, but I have yet to open it.  Carnage was about the same time as I got out of comics and it signalled an end to the spiderman books I liked.  Carnage was way too violent for my tastes, but being linked to the black costume/venom made me want it.  I dislike the hands on the figure and the accessories do little for me.  That said, I'm happy I have it for the sake of being relatively complete with the villains.  

I passed on Kraven too, but mostly because the paint apps on the few I saw sucked quite badly.  I'm hoping they did some upgrading for the S6 version.  While I didn't much care for Carnage, there was a great cross over between the then three spiderman titles (Amazing, Web of and Spectacular) that had the death of Kraven.  Excellent books so I do desperatly need to own a figure of him.

Morbius I never commented on, but have passed on this figure so many times.  The scale just doesn't seem right to me.  And possibly the pose in the package is off-putting.  I really do think they need to be in the clamshells to sell better.  The cheaper packaging certainly hasn't translated into cheaper pricing, at least up here.  

Scott's right, the movie JJJ is probably quite adequate.  The rendering isn't so different from the comic version.  In fact, I think this one strayed from the movie to the comic more than they planned.  

It's amazing we don't have a Kingpin figure yet.  Needs to be huge though and would work so well with DD and spidey.  

Sandman was trapped with one of the spidey figs, in a base, like one of the lizard versions.  Not great, but technically it exists in one sense.  I'd like to see that, but now that you've mentioned Mysterio and Vulture, they desperately need to be made.  

There's almost enough there for a S6 v2.0 to be made.  They could chuck in a re-deco'd parachute spidey with Carnage, Mysterio, Vulture, Sandman, a new Lizard and the Kingpin.  Now that I would buy (too). :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 6, 2004, 08:54 AM
I missed out on the Lizard too. I really wish that they would have kept the line more like the Legends. The first 2 Spider-Man waves rocked, when they went to the red cards it just wasn't as good.

I passed up on Morbius too, he just didn't looks right.

I think that the Marvel Select Venom with the Spider on his chest fits in nicely. My personal favorite. I like it much better than the Venom coming out in the box set.

I wish that there would be more villians in Marvel Legends from Spider-Man, Doc Oc is a nice touch I hope they continue. I would love to see Sandman, Hydro Man, Mysterio, Vulture, etc.....
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Thomas Grey on May 10, 2004, 11:35 AM
The new Lee's Toy Review had an article on Marvel Legends and they said that ToyBiz is going to 'reissue' (ARGGGHH!!!) chase figure to promote collectibility and give those that missed out on figures like: Wolverine sans mask & Goliath/Giant Man. WTF?!! How does making more create more collectibility. I thought the fewer, the more rare and thus the more collectible a figure is!

This would really upset me if it is true. I'm sure it will also upset anyone who laid down $$$ to acquire these figures to complete a set. They did the same thing with LOTR. I stopped collecting when I found out they were reissuing all the rare figures. What's the point of the hunt? I think this is total BS and I really hope this is not true. Who makes these decisions and on what basis or grounds are these decisions being made?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 10, 2004, 02:09 PM
I've been fortunate for the most part.  I found gold Ironman at retail four times.  Doombot three times, the selling of which made up for paying $35 for mine :-[  Scott was gracious enough to send me Goliath in a fair trade.  I scored Red Skull for $30 shipped and we still haven't seen much of that wave up here.  The only one I'm missing is no mask Wolvie.  

They are an oddly run company to be sure.  They've made similar utterances previously, noting how easy Red Skull would be too find.  Uh, right.  Easier than Wolvie, but not much else.  

They want people talking about the product, nothing more.  Collectors are meaningless to them, likely because we comprise a relatively small segment of the market.  Same attitude with McFarlane toys and their chase pieces.  All about creating more buzz.  

Inevitably it backfires, as it did on the comic book industry, but short term profits rule all rather than long term survival and collector (core) satisfaction is irrelevant.  Sigh.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 11, 2004, 05:03 PM
clicky for what the Goblin should look like (http://www.towerrecords.com/product.aspx?pfid=2996131)

Perusing Scott's Tower records link.  This is tempting...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on May 12, 2004, 02:03 AM
To me, reissuing a chase figure means you're trying to reverse your mistake.

Therefore, there really isn't point in making them in the first place. Why bother making the mold if you're going to use it so little?

I'm glad that Red Skull is going to be more available, and that the chase figure as we knew it is dead in the ML line. But, LOTR, on the other hand, still sucks with the Peter Jackson chase.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on May 17, 2004, 12:19 PM
I forgot that I picked up the movie Doc Ock at TRU last Friday (and a J Jonah Jameson that's been staring at me on clearance forever)  Cool figure!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 17, 2004, 12:29 PM
We were in a rush this weekend when I ran into TRU, and I forgot to check if they had the Spidey 2 Doc Ock there or not.  What do you think of it Scott, worth buying?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on May 17, 2004, 02:03 PM
The one thing is these figs are a bit steep at I think $7 a pop so unless you absolutely need a movie version (for instance if you have a movie Spidey and Green Goblin like me) then I'd say go ahead and pass and wait for ML 8 Doc Ock, however this figure looks amazing and is sporting 30 points of articulation
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 18, 2004, 10:07 AM
According to this interview article with Jesse Falcon at SuperHeroTimes.com, the Storm figures coming in Marvel Legends Series 8 will have a head variant, one sporting a mohawk.  You can check some other interesting information out here, not a bad read:

Jesse Falcon Talks Marvel (http://www.superherotimes.com/newsarchive/000094.php)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on May 18, 2004, 10:12 AM
Wow that's cool!  Mohawked Storm is a great idea ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 18, 2004, 12:48 PM
It's a great idea, but I really don't like their distribution and am beginning to hate the word variant.  Storm with a Mohawk is fantastic and now I have to wait to find one first, so I don't end up with a second.  

Another thing I don't like is the boxed sets down the road.  I know they need to sell product as individual figures, but boy, I'd sure like to know what the future box sets will be.  I don't need 3 Things, 2 Reed Richards, 2 Magneto's, 2 Beasts, 2 Gambits ::)  Really, I don't.  I do appreciate that they've made at least some kind of effort to make the figures different: original, trenchcoat and new head Thing.  

Of course, my second Magneto has Aragorn's head anyway ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 18, 2004, 02:06 PM
Sounds cool about Storm.


As for the box sets I totally agree. I was lucky enough not to buy any of the X-men so when I got the box set it was cool. But now with the Spidey and the FF it kind of sucks. I really don't need the doubles and trust me I cant afford it. I wish there were more new characters in the box sets and less re-issues.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 18, 2004, 02:35 PM
I agree, that is something that stinks about the box sets too.  I wanted to pick up the X-Men set to get a Rogue, as well as the labcoat/glasses for Beast, but I couldn't justify spending that much for basically one figure. On the other hand, I guess it comes in handy if you don't have a lot of the figures too.  I'm really looking forward to the Spidey/Sinister Six pack, because I only have a "Parachute" Spidey now, and the one in the set is different, and I get 6 baddies right off the bat too.  At least they are putting a few more "new" figures in the sets (at least ones like the Spidey set), with a different Green Goblin, Black Cat, Electro, etc.  Hopefully they won't be too tough to find, I never did see the first round of box sets around here last year.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on May 18, 2004, 10:27 PM
I didn't really take issue with the X-Men box set.  There are different head sculpts on Wolverine and Magneto, Beast has all of his accessories, Gambit has a different accessory set, and Rogue is all new.  The Urban Legends set bothers me more, since all it was were 3 repaints and the Punisher with different accessories.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Darby on May 18, 2004, 11:31 PM
The worst thing about the X-Men set was that Rogue looks like Lauren Bacall.   ???  Glad to see this year's sets are more adventurous.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 20, 2004, 09:08 AM
Another thing about X-men, I wish that Legends wasn't so X heavy. There are so many more characters outside of the X universe.

I wouldn't mind if it were Spider-Villian heavy though.  ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on May 22, 2004, 04:28 PM
Opened Movie Doc Ock last night, great figure...I'd recommend picking it up and I hope they do a similar claw/tentacle feature on the ML Doc...however one drawback is he takes up a ton of room space wise :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on May 26, 2004, 11:26 AM
Julius Marx has a new article up with some shots of Spidey Classics 9...I'm thinking I'll be picking up this figure, looks interesting

(http://www.411beanies.com/1julius/ToyBiz/Classics/SMCPeterParkerCard1.jpg)

Check out the rest of the shots including Ultimate Rhino

http://www.aftimes.com/aslu/slu.shtml

I prefer the Wave 2 Rhino over this one, that new Black Spidey is pretty nice too but I think I'll stick with the Wave 1 version
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 26, 2004, 11:56 AM
Thanks for the link Scott.  

I agree, like earlier versions of Rhino and black spidey better, but as I skipped both, I'll opt for retail on these two.  Better than $20 US after shipping for each on ebay.  

Still need a decent, neutral MJ from the movie too, in 6" scale.   :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 26, 2004, 12:29 PM
Well I have my Symbiote Spdiey and Rhino Classics already so I will pass on these new ones. I do like the Secret Identity figure. Its pretty cool. I may pick that up if i see it.

Word has it that Marvel Legends 6 is out over in Japan.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 26, 2004, 01:32 PM
Thanks for the linky Scott.  That Spidey Classics series doesn't look too bad.  I missed out on the black costume Spidey and Rhino the first time, so I hope to pick both of those up.  The secret identity figure is tempting as well, doesn't look too bad.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on May 26, 2004, 01:37 PM
This looks amazing!

(http://www.poop-culture.com/images/jugs01.jpg)

Should only be a few weeks and they'll start showing up here
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 26, 2004, 01:46 PM
This looks amazing!

(http://www.poop-culture.com/images/jugs01.jpg)

Should only be a few weeks and they'll start showing up here

It's that close to Christmas? :o  Oh wait, I'm still in Canada where ML II is inundating the pegs with non-movers.  Ya know, that was a really crappy release.  Mind you, another Walmart is stuck on ML IV so maybe it'll be out by, oh, September :'(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on May 26, 2004, 01:53 PM
More pics here (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5254&start=120)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 26, 2004, 02:13 PM
Boy, that does look nice, thanks for posting Scott.  I've always been looking forward to a Juggernaut figure, and it looks like they made him nice and big.  Its kind of funny the difference with following Marvel Legends over Star Wars....the news kind of goes on the backburner after Toy Fair, since the waves are further apart than Star Wars collectors are used to...but once those first pictures from overseas start showing up, let the excitement begin again :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 26, 2004, 02:14 PM
More pics here (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5254&start=120)

Linky no worky.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on May 26, 2004, 02:14 PM
Site is down :-[
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 26, 2004, 02:21 PM
Everyone trying to see at once ;).  Thanks for posting the one that you did Scott, otherwise we'd be seeing nothing :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 26, 2004, 03:29 PM
More pics here (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5254&start=120)

Linky no worky.

Linky Worky ;D

Nice scale, looks to be about the size of The Thing with a larger head.  Disproportionate to Thor???
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on May 26, 2004, 04:18 PM
Looks good.  Definitely picking up Juggs, Wolvy and Jean Grey from ML and Rhino and Black Spider-man from SMC.  I might even pick up that Cyber Spider-man.  Looks kind of cool.  I'll wait and see it in person before making a decision.

Let the waiting begin.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 26, 2004, 07:31 PM
They look awesome. I cant wait to get these. I had not planned on getting Juggs but he looks awesome in the package. I can't wait. Honestly, even Wolverine looks awesome.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 7, 2004, 09:10 AM
It looks like Action-Figure.com, as well as TNI, have images/reviews up of ML Series 6.  You can check them out HERE (http://www.action-figure.com/Article11821.html) and HERE (http://www.toynewsi.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=3334).  It looks like AF.com has a lot of detailed pics of each figure, looking forward to this wave hitting.  Seems like it has been a long time since I've been checking the ML figs at the store.  Which are you looking forward to the most (if any)?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 7, 2004, 09:15 AM
This picture really makes me realize how HUGE Juggernaut must be, which is a good thing :)

(http://www.action-figure.com/images/04/06/ml62/DSC02159.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on June 7, 2004, 09:29 AM
Whoa Juggernaut IS huge :o

He barely fits in the bubble and dwarfs figures like Colossus, can't wait to get him, Wolvie and Phoenix, the rest will rot as far I care :-*
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 7, 2004, 09:38 AM
I agree Scott, those are the three I'm looking forward to as well.  They really seem to continue to improve these figures with every wave.  Although it is "another" Wolverine, this is the costume I remembered a lot from when I was a kid, and looks like a great (and in scale) figure.  I'll gladly add Juggy, Wolvie, and Phoenix to the collection if I happen across them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 7, 2004, 01:43 PM
That's awesome :o ;D  What a fantastic job on making him huge.  Very cool.  

Same three for me out of that bunch.  With respect to Wolverine, yep, I remember him more in this costume than anything else, though I had to have the blue and yellow tights version too.

Man, we need to move so I can put out all of my toys.  I think I'll need a room about 20x20 or so.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on June 7, 2004, 01:48 PM
Something weird about Logan's shoulders though...it almost looks like they ripped off the shoulder pads from Tiger Wolvie and repainted him Brown/Gold...bub
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 7, 2004, 01:57 PM
Something weird about Logan's shoulders though...it almost looks like they ripped off the shoulder pads from Tiger Wolvie and repainted him Brown/Gold...bub

Yup, his deltoids are a little...odd.  Still, I'll get it.  

Cable and Deadpool are a whole different issue though.  I wasn't planning on getting Cable, though I did read a lot of the early comics with him in it.   Deadpool of course being at the same time.  I think I may pass on these and hope they release some sort of bizarre-ass boxed set down the road.  Either get the boxed set or pick up the spares from some disgruntled ML collector.  

I presume these are not on the shelves yet?  Bug clan may be heading to Grand Forks for the weekend coming up.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on June 7, 2004, 01:59 PM
Nope...they are out in the UK and HK though

I'll be as close to Canada as I usually ever get in a few weeks (Detroit Lakes) in a few weeks...I'll shoot my Bat Signal Northward and you may be able to see it :-*
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 7, 2004, 02:08 PM
Detroit Lakes ;D  Lordy, I have stories about that place.  I've got a summer of 86 shirt from Zorba's.  You'd never fit it (I'm amazed I ever did) as it's only a medium.  Does Zorba's still exist?  I know that they used to have a deal for beer depending on how old your shirt was.  This one should be worth a bit now.  Jet skis, beer, girls and more beer.  

We went down to the far side of the lake one day.  A couple of buddies went golfing and one other guy and I decided not to.  They dropped us off at the bar and went golfing.  There was a body building contest going on outside, but they wanted a $10 admission to see it.  Screw it we thought.  Eventually out of sheer boredom and beer fueled stupidity we decided to sneak out and watch.  We got caught.  Except the waitress kindly asked if we wanted more beer before we went outside.  We said sure, but don't we have to pay?  No, you only have to pay if you're not drinking, I think you guys are fine, was her reply ::) :D  D'oh!

5 hours later our buddies returned and poured us into the van.  Short nap and we were up long enough and hard enough to get thrown out of the campsite.  Overflow.  With no one else around.  Ah, the glory days.  

I'll toast that bat signal with a Leinenkugel if I see it. :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on June 7, 2004, 02:18 PM
My dad's family is from the area so I've spent many a day around there, summers with the grandparents, hunting and fishing (my Dad owns has 80 acres north of town and with his brothers and sisters and cousins we have almost 500)

We're actually going up there with my wife's family though to stay in a resort over the 4th of July week.  

Zorba's is still there, my brother, me and my Uncle have been known to tip a few back then go and sit on the beach ;D  and watch the Girls, jetskis and girls.  Great town, wouldn't mind living there or getting a job in Fargo/Moorhead and driving in from DL
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 7, 2004, 02:56 PM
Anyone in your family fit an adult medium t-shirt?  I could send it on down and you guys could reap the benefits.  

I haven't been to DL for far too long.  Great place.  Very, very happy to hear that Zorba's is still cruising along merrily.   :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on June 8, 2004, 01:22 AM
Fwooshnet does a Top 10 vote every 6 months or so...here were the results of the last round of voting

49 Nightcrawler
46 Thanos
42 Scarlet Witch
41 Dr. Strange
38 Ultron
33 Black Panther
30 Captain Marvel
30 Bullseye
25 Quicksilver
23 She-Hulk
23 Psylocke
21 Wonder Man
19 Yellowjacket
19 Mr. Sinister
18 Mystique
18 Moon Knight
18 Iron Fist
17 Taskmaster
16 Super Skrull
15 Captain Britain
13 Angel
13 Kang
13 Havok
13 Falcon
12 Mysterio
12 Kingpin
11 Luke Cage, Power Man
11 Adam Warlock
10 Shadowcat
10 Sasquatch
10 Sandman
10 Bishop
10 Hercules
9 Wasp
8 War Machine
8 Jean Grey
7 Pyro
7 Professor X
7 Omega Red
7 Black Bolt
7 Black Knight
7 Cyclops
6 White Queen
6 Ant-Man
6 Longshot
6 Iron Man
5 Ben Reilly, Scarlet Spider
5 Thor
4 X-Man
4 Wendigo
4 Spider-Woman
4 Doc Samson
4 Mephisto
4 Loki
3 Vulture
3 Guardian
3 Emma Frost
3 Agent X
3 Spiral
3 Galactus
3 Hobgoblin
3 Shocker
3 Shatterstar
3 Invisible Woman
3 Archangel
3 Sentinel
3 Rom
3 Quasar
3 Deathlok
3 Baron Zemo
3 Goliath
3 Meggan
3 Maverick
3 Green Goblin
2 Ms. Marvel, Warbird
2 Leader
2 Lady Deathstrike
2 Enchantress
2 Giant-Man
2 Maestro
2 Cannonball
2 Beta Ray Bill
2 Xorn
2 Mandarin
2 Firestar
2 Typhoid Mary
2 Medusa
2 Tigra
2 Kazar
2 Tigershark
2 Thunderbird
2 Blackheart
2 Crystal
2 Super Adaptoid
2 Blob
2 Domino
2 Stryfe
2 Storm
2 Nighthawk
2 High Evolutionary
2 Northstar
2 Nova
2 Holocaust
2 Banshee
2 Constrictor
2 Dazzler
2 Rhino
1 Shanna the She-devil
1 Justice
1 Avalanche
1 Kane
1 Rogue
1 Puck
1 Ronan the Accuser
1 Crossbones
1 Aurora
1 Sauron
1 Box II
1 Jack of Hearts
1 Cloak
1 Exodus
1 Gladiator
1 Hyperion
1 Silver Samurai
1 Sleepwalker
1 Snowbird
1 Son of Satan
1 Songbird
1 Phantazia
1 Doctor Octopus
1 Stan Lee
1 Nomad
1 Citizen V
1 Sunfire
1 Night Thrasher
1 Blade
1 Multiple Man
1 Annihilus
1 The Watcher
1 Firelord
1 Mr. Hyde
1 Thundra
1 Dormamu
1 Mojo
1 Titanium Man
1 Toad
1 Tombstone
1 T-Ray
1 Atlas
1 Hellcat
1 Union Jack
1 Unus
1 Ursa Major
1 USAgent
1 Valkyrie
1 Venom
1 Viper
1 Caliban
1 Dark Phoenix
1 Warpath
1 Dagger
1 Forge
1 Drax
1 White Rabbit
1 Belasco
1 Wrecker
1 Klaw
1 Marrow
1 Maguz
1 Magneto
1 Magick
1 Lizard
1 Carnage
1 MACH-1
1 M.O.D.O.K.
1 Orphan
1 Phoenix
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on June 8, 2004, 01:57 PM
Here's who I voted for and their position

#3 Scarlet Witch
#5 Ultron
#6 Black Panther
#9 Quicksilver
#10 She-Hulk
#12 Wonder Man
#15 Moon Knight
#21 Kang
#29 Hercules
#38 Black Knight

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on June 8, 2004, 02:08 PM
Out of all of those, I'd vote for:

Nightcrawler
Thanos
Ultron
She-Hulk
Angel
Kingpin
Sasquatch
White Queen
Galactus
Sentinel
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 8, 2004, 02:24 PM
My choices would have been thus:

Thanos
Scarlet Witch
She-Hulk
Psylocke
Super Skrull
Mysterio
White Queen
Longshot
Spider-Woman
Mephisto
Loki
Lady Deathstrike
Enchantress
Typhoid Mary

I think we'll see a second Sinister Six pack to make up a number of the other villains.  There's always another Spidey sculpt they can throw in with it.  

I do think that they should separate off the X-men to a greater degree.  That would leave more room in the traditional line for villains and lesser heroes.  Of course what we will see is 3 Wolverines for every 4 series.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 9, 2004, 09:19 AM
I would like:

Moon Knight
Thanos
Dr. Strange
Mysterio
Beta Ray Bill
Loki
Mandarin
Super Skrull
She-Hulk
Cloak
Dagger
Spider-Woman
Kingpin
Dark Hawk
Deathlok
Iron Fist
Powerman
Black Panther
War Machine
Mary Jane
Captain Marvel
Sandman
HydroMan
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 11, 2004, 08:52 AM
Although these sets are a little older, I see that Amazon has the Urban Legends ($9.98) and X-Men Legends ($14.98) box sets on sale now if anyone is interested.

X-Men Legends (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000096QL1/ref=pd_sim_toys_1/103-5016487-2311841?v=glance&s=toys)

Urban Legends (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/stores/detail/-/toys/B000096QL0/qid%3D1086802843/sr%3D11-1/ref%3Dsr%5F11%5F1/103-5016487-2311841)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 11, 2004, 10:31 AM
Wow, those are great prices.  Thanks for the link Brian.  I may pick them up, I have that $25 GC burning a hole in cyberspace.  I was going to use it for the Mouth of Sauron set, but this is incredible.  I could take back the defective X-men set(wrong head sculpt on Magneto) to TRU that cost me $50.  Hmmm.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on June 14, 2004, 05:30 PM
Although these sets are a little older, I see that Amazon has the Urban Legends ($9.98) and X-Men Legends ($14.98) box sets on sale now if anyone is interested.

X-Men Legends (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000096QL1/ref=pd_sim_toys_1/103-5016487-2311841?v=glance&s=toys)

Urban Legends (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/stores/detail/-/toys/B000096QL0/qid%3D1086802843/sr%3D11-1/ref%3Dsr%5F11%5F1/103-5016487-2311841)

Son of a bitch!

I just scored Daredevil for $9 at Osco, and here was this, with the Parachute Spider-Man in it that I need too. >:(

Oh well.

Still looking for Carnage, Abomination, and Absorbing Man, like evry other idiot Marvel collector out there.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 14, 2004, 10:34 PM
Ben, do you want me to pick up a carnage for you?  I still see them occasionally.  Runs around $7 US and the shipping. (thanks for the info on Buffy btw).  

I'm looking for abomination and absorbing man as well.  More interested in creel, but would take both.  I don't think we'll see these up here because, well, because the sales of the movie hulk toys were such an abomination ::) :-*
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on June 14, 2004, 10:52 PM
What, there's no rimshot smiley?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 15, 2004, 09:17 AM
Yeah I am looking for Abomination as well, but up a thread in the trading section, no responces yet. :(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 15, 2004, 11:52 AM
Yeah I am looking for Abomination as well, but up a thread in the trading section, no responces yet. :(

No, people want an arm and a leg for it.  A few show up on the spawn.com trade section (toys) but same deal, sell me your soul and you can have it.  

No Nick, no rimshot yet.  Give it time. :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 15, 2004, 02:17 PM
Action-figure.com has a little story (w/pics) up of the Sinister Six box set.  I really hope that this shows around here, because I am really looking forward to it.  A great way to pick up a nice Spidey and several villains in one swoop.  Especially for me, I don't have any Spidey villain figures yet :P.  You can check it out HERE (http://www.action-figure.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=11903)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on June 15, 2004, 04:30 PM
Looks like they didn't get rid of Sabretooth's elbow spikes for Venom.  Not the end of the world, though.  

Black Cat looks fugly.

They should have left the Doc Ock out and replaced him with some one else, especially with his ML figure coming out later.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on June 15, 2004, 04:37 PM
Who were the Comic Book cannon Sinister 6?  That's who should have been in the set.  Agreed on Doc Ock >:(

Sandman
Vulture
Doctor Octopus
Green Goblin
Electro
Kraven the Hunter??????


I still want this set, my most looked forward to thing from Marvel this year (besides Hawkeye and Vision)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on June 15, 2004, 04:39 PM
(http://www.samruby.com/AmazingSpider-ManA/Large/AmazSpidAnn1.JPG)

Ack!

Vulture
Mysterio
Doc Ock
Sandman
Electro
Kraven the Hunter
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on June 15, 2004, 04:43 PM
It looks like there was another Sinister Six with

Vulture
Mysterio
Electro
Kraven
Venom
Sandman
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 16, 2004, 09:24 AM
Yeah I am looking for Abomination as well, but up a thread in the trading section, no responces yet. :(

No, people want an arm and a leg for it.  A few show up on the spawn.com trade section (toys) but same deal, sell me your soul and you can have it.  

 :P

Yeah that pretty much sucks. I wouldn't mind getting it off ebay, but the shipping prices is what kills me. That is what holds me back on alot of auctions.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 16, 2004, 09:25 AM
I agree, I would have liked to see some of the "real" Sinister Six made too, and replace some of the others in this set.  Black Cat looks a little iffy, and I would have just as soon they waited and put someone else in Doc Ock's place since the upcoming Legends one is far superior from the looks of things.  I'm still really looking forward to this set too, Toy Biz seems to do a pretty good job with these Marvel Legends box sets, as opposed to many of Hasbro's TRU Star Wars box sets ::).  I'd definitely like to see a Sandman, Mysterio, Vulture, etc. get made eventually though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 16, 2004, 12:39 PM
Yup, Black Cat is off.  It's mostly because of the cruddy job they did on the mask.  I think I've read comments, here or elsewhere, that they had to do the mask like that because it was a particular artist's version.  Well, IMO, they picked the wrong version.  I'm still pleased she's in there, but a crappy one than not at all.  

Much to my dismay I found I missed the wave with black Spidey and Rhino.  I was at TRU yesterday and something weird caught my eye.  That weird thing was the spiderman with the interchangeable Peter Parker parts.  Dang.  I had no idea they would be here already and all the other retailers are focusing on the movie line ::)  Speaking of which, the Doc Ock wave showed up.  It's a very well done figure, but I'm not overly attached to the movie versions.  

As a third note, I took back my defective X-men Legends set, the one with the funky Legolas headed Magneto.  Given that Amazon/TRU had dramatically dropped the price, I figured there would be no way anyone would pay me enough on ebay to make my money back.  I would have had to list it for around $40 US and didn't see that flying very well.   :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on June 16, 2004, 01:14 PM
Well if people really want a Black Cat figure, they can always go for the Marvel Select version.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 16, 2004, 02:16 PM
Well if people really want a Black Cat figure, they can always go for the Marvel Select version.

Yeah, but that one takes it too far to the other extreme.  If I want to buy an adult superstar toy, I'll just do that.  They are nice pieces and all, but I enjoyed the character, the storyline AND the artwork.  I didn't pick up Spidey issues only with the black cat and only with her breasts hanging out.  

Sorry, but that era was the switch in comics (mainstream) from a focus on good writing to bodacious tatas.  Suddenly a surreal, pornstar body came with all superpowers at no extra charge.  This is of course, just my opinion, but it was one of the reasons I stopped reading comics.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on June 16, 2004, 04:04 PM
I found the black costume Spider-Man at K-Mart yesterday. Ultimate Rhino was long gone.

Morgbug- I'd love to get a Carnage from you. Please LMK if you find another one.

Thanks.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 16, 2004, 04:12 PM
I'll have to keep an eye out now that the Black Costume Spidey/Rhino series is hitting.  Out of curiosity (I got into Spidey figs a little late), they haven't actually done an "Ultimate Spider-man" Spidey yet have they?  Now with this Ultimate Rhino coming out, and I believe and Ultimate Lizard coming up, I was wondering if they had actually done Spidey yet.  That's a figure I wouldn't mind seeing done.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 16, 2004, 04:34 PM
Will keep my eyes open for Mr. Carnage for you Ben.  MOMC or opener?  

I'm not sure we need an 'ultimate' spiderman.  We have so many and I worry that it will be packed with some ridiculous accessory like the new black spiderman ::)  Spidey uses a glider when?  Oy.  It would be interesting to see what they can do with one, but you could snag the Urban Legends set for super cheap and get the parachute spidey repainted.  A few here such as Scott and others like it the best and I think the paint is better on the UL set.  The daredevil paint is certainly better than the original spiderman release, but it's hard to find a plain, red daredevil.  Everyone wants him to be burgundy for some reason.  Weird.  

I ordered the X-men Legends box today btw.  $22 and change after shipping but I used my gift certificate to keep it cheap.  Still not sure about the urban legends box as I already have the white elektra.  I presume some time down the road I could sell the second one off and probably pay for the entire set at that price.  Still mad at Amazon for not filling my Red Skull order :'(

Cross pollinating threads here, but the There and Back Again LOTR set was on sale for $19.99.  Getting better.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on June 16, 2004, 06:53 PM
Quote
Will keep my eyes open for Mr. Carnage for you Ben.  MOMC or opener?


Whichever comes first, as long as the figure is in display-worthy condition. :)

I might have to pick that UL set up, for the Spider-Man and Punisher. $10? Can't beat that with a stick.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on June 17, 2004, 06:22 PM
I'm kind of hoping that Abomination and Absorbing Man get rereleased in the Legends line, along with Archangel and Cyclops. They all have uber-articulation, and are a little more Legendary than Blade, IMO, plus they're all massively shortpacked.

Makes sense to me, anyway. I just looked at ebay, and the Hulk shortpacks are going for $60 or more. Insanity.

Oh, one other thing. If there are 100 each of Goliath and Red Skull on ebay, are they still chase figures?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Darby on June 17, 2004, 09:27 PM
Maybe we'll see the Hulk figs and XMC you mentioned in box sets at the least later on.  Here's hoping anyway.  And does anyone else want a ML Mary Jane?  That doesn't suck?  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 17, 2004, 09:48 PM
Mmm, Mary Jane.  A Comic book Mary Jane, that's well done.  Yes sir, I do want one.  I want a Death of Gwen Stacey box set.  

I managed to score an Archangel off the spawn.com board for a very reasonable price.  Also got Mr. Fixit in the deal.  The guy was fortunate enough to pick up an abomination for himself, but as stated, short packed so I ran out of luck.  Pity.  

I could see a Hulk box set down the line.  Need a minimum of four figures, so not sure how they'd work it.  Abomination and Absorbing Man (Crusher Creel - cool name) and one of the Hulks - smart Hulk?  What would be the fourth figure though, another Hulk wouldn't be terribly logical, though they are present in sufficient numbers and cool enough looking.  Is there another series planned, add the villain from that series?

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on June 17, 2004, 10:18 PM
I read at TNI that Hulk and X-Men Classics are dead. (Gee, who would have figured Marvel characters couldn't carry four toy lines? Didn't work to well in the 90's IIRC)

I think the best boxed set for Hulk would be Abomination, Absorbing Man, some Hulk, and Doc Samson or something. But, I'm sure TB would never stick the baddies in the same box. They're ********, and they're not stupid either.

I actually found Archangel twice at retail. I bought one but left the other for another. Should have picked it up for a trade, but littleplasticmen has both Cyke and Archangel in stock, so I don't think I could have gotten much for it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on June 17, 2004, 11:13 PM
Yeah, the Hulk and X-Men lines died a quick death.  Too bad for the Hulk line, since there were a few good things in the mix.  I'm kind of disappointed that they didn't make a decent grey Hulk other than Joe Fixit.  While that's a notable part of the grey Hulk's saga, I kind of liked the period right after the grey Hulk re-ermerged.  Especially the issue where he fought Wolverine.  I hope they at least revisit that incarnation of the Hulk in Marvel Legends.  As cool as the Marvel Select grey Hulk is, I don't think it's a good rendering of the Hulk from the period I'm mentioning.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 18, 2004, 09:56 AM
Maybe we'll see the Hulk figs and XMC you mentioned in box sets at the least later on.  Here's hoping anyway.  And does anyone else want a ML Mary Jane?  That doesn't suck?  

I would love a good comic version Mary Jane.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 18, 2004, 10:05 AM
I think it would be really nice to have a good comic version of MJ as well.  It is nice that we have the Spidey Classics line for stuff like this, but hopefully they will start releasing a few more bad guys, and big supporting characters like MJ, instead of a thousand different Spidey variations.  I realize there will and probably has to be some sort of Spidey in every wave, but the rest could be baddies and other characters.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on June 18, 2004, 02:10 PM
Saw the Marvel Select Thor today.  Cool figure!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 18, 2004, 02:14 PM
Not exactly "Marvel Legends" figure news, but for those who are interested...Marvel.com updated their site to a new look today, and if you visit their biographies section, it has been revamped as well....kind of neat.  Sorry a bit off topic, but thought some of you might be interested.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on June 18, 2004, 03:13 PM
Toy Biz is making progress with their casepacks. Someone at TNI scored a case of tee new Black Spider-Man wave and said Rhino was packed 2x per case.

Not perfect, but it'll do for now.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 18, 2004, 03:17 PM
I just about crapped my pants today.  I stumbled into sears and saw an assortment I hadn't seen for a while.  The carnage group, but sadly it was gone.  Not so sad when you consider it was 12.99 :o

I think a few of the local retailers will kick it up in the next week for the movie, I just hope they don't overload on the movie stuph.  

In Hulk news I bid on creel on ebay.  One with no bids and a start price of $25.  More $$ than brains with that one.  Having ebay buying withdrawl.  HOping someone comes in and outbids me on that one.   ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 18, 2004, 09:44 PM
Well that was the longest 53 hours of my life.  Stopped by TRU today and picked up both a black spiderman and a Rhino.  

I'm inclined to agree with Scott, the originals were better.  I think the logo on spidey is off in the second version and the rhino's mesh/chain mail undersuit seems ridiculous.  Still, local, Cdn dollars and no shipping, hard to argue with.  

Happy that's over, now to find the Scorpion down the road.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 19, 2004, 09:53 AM
Still need Abomination.

As for the Spider-Man line, I like the first line better. Here's looking out for Scorpion.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 21, 2004, 09:12 AM
I have only picked up the "super-poseable" Spidey from the Spider-Man 2 line so far, but after reading THIS REVIEW (http://www.mwctoys.com/REVIEW_062104b.htm) over at mwctoys.com, I'm awfully tempted to get this magnet version just for fun.  Some of those poses look pretty cool, the magnets must be fairly strong.  Has anyone picked this figure up yet?

(http://www.mwctoys.com/images/Spideycrawl.jpg)

Photo taken from review at Michael Crawford's Review of the Week (www.mwctoys.com).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 21, 2004, 11:11 AM
Hmmm, magnet version eh?  Interesting.  Could be good for the office.  

The third wave of spidey figs showed at Walmart over the weekend, so we're right up to date on those.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 21, 2004, 04:07 PM
Along the same Spidey 2 lines.....have any of you broke down and picked up the 18" superduperultrafantastic-poseable Spider-Man 2 Spidey?  I have seen (several) of these staring back at me at our trips to Wal-Mart and Target, and have been really tempted to pick it up.  It looks like it is around $20-$21 around here, and for what it is, that's not too bad of a deal.  Now I normally wouldn't want to buy a figure this HUGE, but since it is Spidey, I have been thinking about it.  The reviews I have read online are very solid, but I was just wondering if any of you have (or thought about) picked this up.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on June 21, 2004, 04:44 PM
Woo hoo, I found Ultimate Rhino this weekend!

Boss! ;D

I don't think I'd want that big Spidey mosnab mentioned. It's just too big.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 21, 2004, 04:49 PM
Cool find Ben.  It's just nice to find something at retail quickly, or so I find.  I'm happy to have it too, just like to whine and moan a lot (regarding the first version).  

Brian, nope, too big, just like Ben says.  My daughter has a 10" rotocast spidey from the first movie, somewhere, I think.  It's big and this one is bigger.  Better too, but no need/room for it.  Just too much crap ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 23, 2004, 08:41 AM
TNI.com has put up some pictures (courtesy of Amazon) of Marvel Legends series 7 and 8.  You can check them out HERE (http://www.toynewsi.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=3508).  I know there have been some complaints about it, but I'm kind of looking forward to that Iceman figure, that is one I always wanted to see in ML.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on June 23, 2004, 10:18 AM
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00021HC7G.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

Awesome...Ice Man still looks a little messed up in the face, hopefully they'll still be changing that as they said they would
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 23, 2004, 10:52 AM
I know....I've been sticking to X-Men and Spidey figs from the Marvel arena, but that Hawkeye is just really cool looking.  Part of me wishes I would have gotten more from previous waves, and if there wasn't so much Star Wars to collect...I probably would.  Very nice work on that figure.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on June 23, 2004, 01:26 PM
Bring 'em on!  I've had some serious ML withdrawal lately.  (Although I did find Blade recently, now if I can get Red Skull, I'll be caught up)

I really like the skeleton look on the body of the original Ghost Rider, plus his bike is cooler than the modern GR released a few series back.

(http://afigures.com/g/albums/Marvel/ML_7/ML73.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 23, 2004, 01:34 PM
General comments.  

I can live with the iceman.  the face is weird, but I could live with it.  Evil Iceman?  

I was hoping for a cloth cape for Storm :-\  That's perhaps unrealistic, but it would have been nicer.

Hawkeye is great, though the shoulder joints become really apparent without paint on them.  the paint app is realistic though.  

Weapon X sucks.  Nice accessory pack in, but it still sucks.  

Apocalypse is mid-stream for me, ok, but not great.  Are they cheaping out on bases now?  

Ghost Rider is ok, the figure is much better than the previous.  The bike looks nice, but I'm completely unfamiliar with that style from the comic books.   ???

S'ok lineup, but I'll remain selective.  I think I'll be patient for a change and wait for these to show up in the north.  I'll presume we should get them, but as per usual, the chase could be tough.  We could also end up getting badly burned by unmoving product.  TRU has next to nothing, Walmart has been stuck with cases that seem to be like the following:
Beast 4
Gambit 4
Punisher 3
Elektra 1
At least that's what I've seen opened.  Absolutely hideous.  

At the same time, the other major retailer, Zellers, made a grand faux pas and re-ordered series II, completely filling the pegs with Namor, Thing, Human Torch.  The only thing really selling is Doom, but I have no problem picking him up at all.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 23, 2004, 02:42 PM
I know it isn't coming out until almost 2005 probably, but I'm really looking forward to this ML figure:

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000231EBE.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

For some reason, Amazon has him listed at "Dr. Strange" though :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Darby on June 23, 2004, 02:46 PM
They're all fantastic, as usual.  Storm is probably the best ML female figure yet.  Really looking forward to her and Iceman.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 23, 2004, 03:20 PM
Doc Oc & Man-Thing looked awesome, I am looking forward to them the most. Iceman is still way messed up.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jeff on June 24, 2004, 04:54 PM
I have only picked up the "super-poseable" Spidey from the Spider-Man 2 line so far, but after reading THIS REVIEW (http://www.mwctoys.com/REVIEW_062104b.htm) over at mwctoys.com, I'm awfully tempted to get this magnet version just for fun.  Some of those poses look pretty cool, the magnets must be fairly strong.  Has anyone picked this figure up yet?

Bsed on the cool looking pictures, I picked this one up at Target last night (on sale for $5.28).  For less than $6, you get a kick-ass uber-articluated Spidey that can be pretty much posed any place in my metal-frame cubilce office.

I highly recommend Magnetic Spidey from Spiderman 2!  Well worth the $6.

It's stuff like this that make me wonder why the vOTC end up at $10, when Spidey kicks 30+ point of Articulation at $6... I know, different license, differnt scale, etc, but DANG!  This Spidey rocks.

Jeff
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on June 25, 2004, 08:02 AM
In Target yesterday buying Band of Brothers for a late Father's Day gift and as I always do, stroll down the toy aisle.  Nothing new in the way of Star Wars, ML, or Sportspicks, but all Spider-man 2 figures were on sale for $5 and change.  Picked up the magnetic Spider-man (mainly based on that cool pic Brian posted earlier).  Got home, opened it up and stuck it to the fridge.  Them magnets are strong.

The wife was outside.  I went out to start the grill and told her I left her a present on the fridge.  "Is it flowers?" she asked.  I didn't say anything.  
"What is it?" "It's Spider-man, baby".  She just  ::) and went back to weeding the garden.  Damn women, they just don't understand cool toys.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 25, 2004, 08:58 AM
I'm hoping to pick up that Magnetic Spidey figure this weekend too if I can find one around town here.  It just looks like a "fun" figure to have, stick on the fridge, whatever.  Thanks for the positive notes on it guys, makes me want to pick it up even more.

Also, TNI has pics up today of the upcoming ML Vision figure (as well as a "transparent" variant).  Looks pretty cool.  Marvel Legends Vision w/Variant (http://www.toynewsi.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=3536)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on June 25, 2004, 09:53 AM
Dang...that Vision has me a droolin'...not so sure I like the look of the clear plastic version though.  I was thinking of Twighlight Frodoish with some added pastel paint instead of see through.  The regular though looks good though and is #2 on my Want list for 2004 behind Hawkeye

(http://jerome.galica.free.fr/marvel/Avengers/scarlet/VisionAnimated.gif)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 25, 2004, 10:35 AM
Although we've pretty much seen all of the images now, Toy Biz has finally updated their site...with the newer Marvel Legends info:

Toy Biz Marvel Legends (http://www.marvel.com/toybiz/legends/index.htm)

I agree too Scott, about the Vision.  This is another character that to be honest I don't know a whole lot about, but the figures really looks amazing.  I'm so tempted to expand my Marvel Legends lineup here, and figures like Hawkeye and Vision aren't helping that any :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 25, 2004, 10:44 AM
Looks like they have updated the Spidey Classics area as well, I think I'd like to pick up this guy:

(http://www.marvel.com/toybiz/spiderman/previews/72084.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on June 25, 2004, 10:46 AM
I'm actually reading the story arc right now in the AVengers (around issue 250) where Vision goes wacky

Here's his history...

The metal monstrosity called Ultron created the synthetic humanoid known as the Vision from the remains of the original, android Human Torch of the 1940s to serve as a vehicle of vengeance against the Avengers, Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Himself constructed by size-changing scientist Henry Pym, Ultron inadvertently gained sentience and rebelled against the Avengers' resident roboticist. The living machine programmed the Vision's neural processors with the brain patterns of the ionically charged costumed champion called Wonder Man and implanted a control crystal to keep him in check.


Ultron dispatched the Vision to draw the Avengers into a deathtrap, and it was during this initial encounter that the diminutive dynamo known as the Wasp coined the synthezoid's name. At first sight of the spectral entity, the horrified heroine called him an "unearthly, inhuman vision." Moved by the Avengers' plight, the Vision betrayed his programming and helped the mighty mortals defeat his calculating creator.


The Vision served the Avengers faithfully for a number of years, standing with his teammates against the foes no single hero could defeat. Tentatively at first, the almost-human android embarked on a romantic relationship with the hex-casting heroine called the Scarlet Witch that blossomed into true love and marriage. The newlyweds left Avengers Mansion to live a quiet life in New Jersey.


When the Vision's malfunctioning control crystal interfered with his ability to reason, he became bent on creating a new golden age of peace on Earth by seizing control of the world's computers and defense systems. Ultimately, the Vision reverted to form by severing his connection to the planet's databanks and extracting the control crystal from his mechanized mind.


In the wake of the android Avengers' meltdown, the nations of Earth came to regard him as a high-level security threat. Government operatives abducted and dismantled the Vision, erasing his memory. The Scarlet Witch and the Avengers recovered their teammates' components, and Pym rebuilt and reprogrammed the Vision. The scientist downloaded the sum total of the Avengers' computer files into the synthezoid's neural processors, but Wonder Man refused to allow a new record of his brain patterns to be synthesized. Apparently, he had grown resentful of his digital doppelganger and was attracted to the Scarlet Witch himself. Hence, the Vision returned to existence sans human emotion, unable even to recall his love for his wife.


The Vision has since uploaded a new set of brain patterns, again acquiring the ability to feel. Though he remembers his time with the Scarlet Witch, he has chosen not to attempt reconciliation. Eager to experience human emotion to the fullest, the synthezoid has made diligent efforts to explore aspects of his personality aside from those pre-programmed by Pym.


Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 25, 2004, 07:06 PM
Not liking the clear vision, dont have to worry about finding that one.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on June 25, 2004, 08:36 PM
I'm not digging the clear Vision either. I'm glad the chases are back to being lameass variants of the regular figures.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 26, 2004, 02:09 PM
I'm not digging the clear Vision either. I'm glad the chases are back to being lameass variants of the regular figures.

I agree, I am glad about this too, but I still want a Dark Phoenix.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 28, 2004, 09:38 AM
This weekend, I picked up the Spider-Man 2 Magnetic Spidey as well, and this is just a fun figure I think.  He's hanging out on our fridge right now.  I also found the Spidey Classics Black Costumed Spider-Man, which I picked up.  I wanted to get the Ultimate Rhino they had there as well, but felt guilty for already buying two figures.  I'm really thinking about running down to TRU to see if it is still there.  For those of you who have that figure, what do you think of it?  Is it a good pick up?  I missed out on the original "comic" Rhino, so thought I might get this one.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 28, 2004, 09:48 AM
Action-figure.com has an article up on the Fantastic 4 box set, which is hitting in Hong Kong now.  Apparently the box set itself has a "variant", with one release of it containing a "clear" Invisible Woman.  The article is HERE (http://www.action-figure.com/Article12002.html)

(http://www.action-figure.com/images/04/06/ff/6.jpg)

Image courtesy of Action-Figure.com
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on June 28, 2004, 09:54 AM
A VARIANT Box Set!!! ::) ::)  I've put up with their crap for a while now but THIS tops it all.  I've about had it
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 28, 2004, 02:41 PM
It looks like the Johnny has a variant as well, there is a clear flame version and a solid painted version.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on June 28, 2004, 02:48 PM
This looks like a wait and see situation to me.  I hope they don't leave the She Hulk out on the cold when it comes to the FF though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on June 29, 2004, 10:27 PM
Ladies and gentlemen, the newest 'new low' in toy collecting: Variant Boxed Sets!

 ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 7, 2004, 01:17 PM
Although I have been primarily a Spidey, sprinkled with some X-Men from ML, collector...I have recently been thinking about going and picking up a few more of the Legends figures.  It will have to wait until I figure out a way to have more space to display both my Star Wars and Marvel collections, but I was just curious what some of your opinions are on the past figures, or which were some of your favorites?  If I pick up any, I'm leaning towards the Fantastic Four (probably wait for the box set, even though the Torch is different), and the Avengers (always enjoyed Capt. America and Iron Man among others) to start out with.  Looking back on those waves, do you feel that Legends has come a long way with their figures, and maybe some (not all) seem a little outdated now?  Also, would a person be better off waiting for future releases (examples of Modern Iron Man and "Ultimate" Captain America coming up).  I might not be able to get more, due to space and budget constrictions, but I always enjoy reading all of your opinions on some of your favorites...they can be from any of the Marvel lines if you like...Legends, Spidey/Hulk/X-Men classics, etc.  Also...while on that topic...do those of you who collect these lines buy them all (sans re-releases or variant/chase)...or do you pick and choose.  How big is your Marvel Universe :)?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 7, 2004, 09:22 PM
Pick and choose, definitely.  A smattering of spidey thrown in and then the ML stuff I like.  Toy Biz has convinced me to never, ever rush into buying a toy again.  

Here's what I have:
Wave I
Captain America
Iron Man
Iron Man Gold CHASE VARIANT

Wave II
Doctor Doom
The Thing
Doctor Doom Doombot CHASE VARIANT
Hulk with Shirt Variant

Wave III
Wolverine (Yellow and Blue)
Magneto - both original and box set release - happy to unload one ;)
Thor

Wave IV
Gambit - from box set
Beast - from box set
Elektra - both red and white
Goliath with Antman and Wasp CHASE FIGURE - thanks Scott

Wave V
Sabertooth
Colossus
Silver Surfer
Red Skull CHASE FIGURE

Best of Marvel Legends Wal-Mart Exclusives
Thing Trenchcoat
Stealth Armor Iron Man

Here's what I plan to get
Wave VI
Phoenix (green/yellow)
Dark Phoenix (red/gold) CHASE VARIANT
Deadpool/Doop
Wolverine (Brown/Yellow)
Juggernaut

Wave VII
Hawkeye
Apocalypse
Vision

Wave VIII
Doctor Octopus
Captain America (Ultimate) - maybe
Storm
Ice Man

I also have from the box set Rogue and the no mask wolverine.  

From spiderman I have the following:
Ultimate Rhino
black spiderman - later version
Hobgoblin - a must have
Green Goblin - would have passed if I'd known about the S6 set
Venom - ditto
Carnage

Suprisingly I have few of the original spiderman figures from the line.  I have the original red Daredevil and the yellow chase version, but have only the spiderman that hangs from the gargoyle.  Would like the red and black and would still like the red and blue spidey, but I suspect I will be satisfied with the S6 version.  From the movies I have two spideys, super poseable and the movie green goblin.  

As for the FF box set, I'm waiting to see if there is an Amazon sale a la the Urban Legends box and the X-men box.  If there is, great, I'll snag it, but if not, no loss.  As for the regular releases of Namor and Human Torch, well, there are so many on the pegs here that someday they'll have to clearance them, hopefully at a much more reasonable price ( they reg at $12.99 here).

I managed to pass on the Urban Legends box set mostly because I already have the white Elektra already.  I'm not a huge punisher fan and didn't care to get yet another spidey.  All of the daredevil's I've seen in that box are painted much, much better (albeit differently) than the daredevil released in the later spiderman classic wave (same wave as Kraven?).  The Amazon price is fantastic, but I just didn't need more DD or spidey figs.  

I also picked up the Mr. Fixit Hulk and the Absorbing Man figures from the Hulk line of recently.  Both are great, I'd like to pick up an Abomination too, but can live without it.  Smart Hulk is tempting too, but these Hulk figures are far superior, IMO, to either the early ML or the movie line (where's the puking icon?).  

My must haves:
Mr. Fixit Hulk
Elektra - either version would do
Thor - spectacular
Wolverine yellow version, personal fave
Hobgoblin - just a spectacular figure, great articulation and super sculpt
Colossus - wow.

Captain America from series one is an honorable mention but I feel both he and Ironman are too small in terms of scale.  I just don't perceive Wolverine being the same height.  I do love the Cap figure though as it is classic.  Though it nees the Red Skull to complement it completely.  Stoopid chase from buffoons at Toy Biz.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 8, 2004, 10:12 AM
Well I figured I'd help you out as well with what I have, as I only buy the ones I like as well.

Here's what I have:
Wave I
Captain America
Iron Man
Hulk

Wave II
Doctor Doom
The Thing
Human Torch

Wave III
Ghost Rider
Thor
Movie Daredevil

X-Men Box Set

Wave IV
Elektra - red
Punisher

Wave V
Sabertooth
Colossus
Silver Surfer
Red Skull
Blade
Nick Fury

Planning to get:

Wave VI
Phoenix
Dark Phoenix
Deadpool
Juggernaut
Movie Punisher
Cable

FF Box Set
Sinster 6 Box Set

Wave VII
Hawkeye
Apocalypse
Vision

Wave VIII
Doctor Octopus
Man-Thing (I think the coolest ML)
Storm
Ice Man

Spider-Man Classics
Scorpion

Spider-Man Classics (both series):
Symbiote Spider-Man (original Version)
Spider-Man (Original Version)
Classic Rhino
Hobgoblin
Green Goblin - dont really like it
Venom - cool, but new one is better
Carnage
Kraven - wish I knew about the box set


Marvel Select
Venom - w/ White Spider on his chest (Best Venom ever made in my opinion, the one I love. Much better than the box set version coming out)

Hulk Classics:
Abomination
Absorbing Man
Mecha Hulk
Bruce Banner

Wants that are out:
Namor (i really am not into that figure, want a green Underwear version)
Joe Fixit (undecided on this)
Smart Hulk  (undecided here too)
Doombot
Goliath
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 8, 2004, 02:07 PM
Thanks for those lists guys, that is exactly what I was looking to see.  Part of me would really like to have some shelves full of the Marvel Universe, and I've been seriously considering adding some more to the mix.  If I can figure out a new place from some of the Star Wars stuff to free up some shelf space, I might get started on that.  I'm thinking about holding out for the Fantastic Four box set, just because it would probably be a cheaper way to go (although I do see Human Torch, Thing, and Mr. Fantastic around here a lot)...and I'm definitely saving some cash for the Sinister Six set.  Other past figures I've been considering include Captain America (although I haven't seen one for awhile, might have to wait for the next version instead), Iron Man (another comic that I was fairly regular with as a kid, and the figure seems good...again, might have to wait for the next one), Silver Surfer (don't know much about him, but the figure looks cool), and upcoming wave figures such as Brown Wolvie, Juggernaut, Phoenix, Iceman, Storm, Hawkeye, Vision, etc.  Thanks again for the info and advice guys!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 9, 2004, 12:15 AM
ML VI should be out real soon.  A buddy picked up a Juggernaut at a collector store in Canada, so mass release must be awfully soon.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on July 10, 2004, 11:17 AM
Really?  I like most of the ML VI lineup, but I'm probably going to skip Cable.  He just never interested me as a character.

I also caught an 80's episode of Spiderman and his Amazing Friends this morning, and they featured the Sandman.  Is anybody else surprised that he hasn't been made in the Spiderman Classics line?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 10, 2004, 05:02 PM
Sandman is kind of there.  In one of the early figures from the spiderman classics line, on the cardboard, uh, card he is there, kind of webbed into/onto a wall.  

I am surprised he has not been done, but less surprised that Mysterio has not been done yet.  That is a figure I am just dying for.  I admit I hope they do a second sinister six box set.  Another spidey wouldn't hurt and they still have plenty of characters to include:
Sandman
Mysterio
ManWolf
???
and they could easily do repaints/resculpts of Carnage, Doc Ock and Vulture.

I know formally they aren't sinister six, but they could still package them that way.  Heck, get Marvel to do a miniseries around it for the cross promotion.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Darby on July 10, 2004, 07:33 PM
Sandman would make a great ML/SC figure, and I can't believe he's too far off in the distance.  Mysterio, too.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 12, 2004, 08:26 AM
I caught that Sandman episode this weekend as well, and he is one of Spidey's "baddies" that I would hope they would make the most.  Mysterio would be an excellent figure as well, and I think both of these would look great in the ML/SC treatment.  I picked up Carnage this weekend (actually my first true Spidey baddie until the box set comes out).  The figure isn't too bad, does anyone else's have a really loose head/neck joint.  Mine did right out of the package, but otherwise its not too bad.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 12, 2004, 12:12 PM
Truthfully I haven't opened Carnage yet.  In my never ending line, we're still looking for a house and without a proper space to display him, I just haven't opened it yet.  I swear, eventually we'll move and I'll put up more shelves.  

Bit of a pain with LOTR and ML stuff though, so big that it takes up a ton of space.  

We need a Kingpin figure.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 12, 2004, 01:18 PM
Quote
We need a Kingpin figure.

So true, so very true.  This is one of Marvel's biggest baddies (in more ways than one).  Surprised that he has been neglected this long, hopefully he is coming up soon.  I'd like to see what Toy Biz would do with a Kingpin figure.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on July 12, 2004, 01:26 PM
Indeed.  He's been a major player in the storylines of Daredevil, Spiderman and the Punisher.  He's certainly due.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 12, 2004, 01:27 PM
I want Kingpin too...he's gonna be huge though if they ever do him
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on July 12, 2004, 03:12 PM
Well, Hulk and Thing were both pretty big.  I think they can fit him in a bubble.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 12, 2004, 03:21 PM
True, true

Here's what I have:

Wave I[/i]
Hulk
Captain America
Iron Man

Wave II[/i]
Doctor Doom
Sub Mariner
The Thing
Human Torch
Hulk with Shirt Variant

Wave III[/i]
Wolverine (Yellow and Blue)
Magneto
Thor
Ghost Rider
Movie Daredevil

Wave IV[/i]
Gambit
Beast
Elektra
Punisher
Goliath with Antman and Wasp CHASE FIGURE[/i]

Wave V[/i]
Mr. Fantastic
Sabertooth
Colossus
Silver Surfer
Nick Fury
Red Skull CHASE FIGURE[/i]

Best of Marvel Legends Wal-Mart Exclusives[/i]
Stealth Armor Iron Man

BOX SETS

X-Men[/i]
Rogue
Beast (lab coat, glasses)
Gambit
Wolverine (maskless)
Magneto

Spidey Classics[/i]
Wave 1 Spidey
Wave 1 Black Spidey
Rhino
Lizard
Doc Ock
Venom
Carnage
Hobgoblin
Kraven
Green Goblin
Daredevil (the Wave 6 version)
Parachute Spidey

Just making a list of what I'lkl be buying the rest of the year:

Wave VI[/i]
Phoenix (green/yellow) (on the fence)
Wolverine (Brown/Yellow)
Juggernaut (on the fence)

Wave VII[/i]
Hawkeye
Iron Man (red/silver)
Vision

Wave VIII[/i]
Doctor Octopus
Captain America (Ultimate)
Iron Man (Ultimate)
Storm
Ice Man

BOX SETS

Fantastic Four[/i]
Mister Fantastic
Invisible Woman
Human Torch
Thing
Doctor Doom
Franklin Richards
Herbie

Spider Man vs Sinister Six[/i]
Spider Man
Green Goblin
Black Cat
Electro
Doctor Octopus
Kraven
Venom

I've given some serious thought to selling off some of the dudes who were not in the Avengers or Secret Wars (Gambit, Elektra, Punisher etc)  Not sure yet what I'm going to do.  I'd like to say I got rid of a bookcase full of toys.  Make my wife happy and make it a little less unwieldy.  Although with the Simpsons winding down and not much I'll be buying for Legends and LOTR maybe its a managable stage right now.  Stay tuned!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 12, 2004, 03:26 PM
I know what you mean, that is one of the reasons I'm really contemplating what to do about my Legends collecting.  I'd really like to broaden the collection, but they do take up a lot of space.  I'm trying to figure out how to move some more Star Wars stuff into my closet (shelving in there), so I can free up the extra bookcase for Marvel stuff.  With the Spidey stuff (and SS box set coming up) as well as the Legends I have and would like to pick up, I'm going to need some room.  Hmmm...at least the minimates are wee and only take up one little shelf right now.

Also, I see that Julius Marx (http://www.aftimes.com/aslu/slu.shtml) has a new column up that contains lots of pictures of the Fantastic Four box set.  I'm thinking about picking this one up, to be able to get the whole shebang at once (and a little cheaper).  He also has the Spider-Man 2 Movie figures (Wave 4).  This is the pizza chuckin' Spidey and the bendy tentacles Doc Ock.  I've been holding off on getting a Doc Ock so far, to see what this one would be like.  Hopefully it will show around here (of course, I think the other version has disappeared around here as well right now).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on July 12, 2004, 07:37 PM
Finally scored a Carnage at Target this weekend. There were three of him there, and no Spidey variants. Best of all, he was priced at $5.55. Can't beat that with a stick.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on July 12, 2004, 10:35 PM
Well, let's see what I have from the various Toy Biz lines....at least since they've been good.

AVENGERS
Captain America
Scarlet Witch
Iron Man
Loki

CLASSIC COVERS SERIES
Original X-Men Box Set
Giant Sized X-Men Box Set

MARVEL LEGENDS
Wave I
Hulk
Toad
Captain America
Iron Man
Iron Man chase

Wave II
Doctor Doom
Doombot chase
Sub Mariner
The Thing
Human Torch
Hulk with Shirt Variant
The Thing with trenchcoat

Wave III
Wolverine
Magneto
Thor
Ghost Rider
Movie Daredevil

Wave IV
Gambit
Beast
Elektra
Punisher
Goliath with Antman and Wasp chase

Wave V
Mr. Fantastic
Sabertooth
Colossus
Silver Surfer
Nick Fury
Red Skull chase


Best of Marvel Legends Wal-Mart Exclusives
Stealth Armor Iron Man


BOX SETS

X-Men
Rogue
Beast (lab coat, glasses)
Gambit
Wolverine (maskless)
Magneto


SPIDERMAN CLASSIC - ML style package
Wave 1
Spiderman
Black costume Spiderman
Venom

Wave 2
Daredevil
Rhino


CLASSIC SPIDERMAN - REDESIGNED CARD

Wave 2
Hobgoblin

Wave 4
Venom

Wave 5
Morbius

Wave 6
Kraven
Daredevil


HULK - MOVIE

Series 1
Super Poseable leaping Hulk

Series 2
Twist and slam Hulk

Series 3
Hulk Dog

Series 4
David Banner


THE INCREDIBLE HULK

Wave 1
Abomination

Wave 2
Banner with Hulk
Mecha Hulk


WANTS:
ML 3 maskless Wolverine chase
The Incredible Hulk wave 2 Absorbing Man
Urban Legends 4-pack
Classic Covers Avengers Box Set
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 13, 2004, 09:19 AM
Thanks for the lists so far everyone, I always enjoy seeing what everyone has picked up...anyone have some pictures of their set up?  I definitely have some catching up or expanding to do with my Marvel collection...I hope to pick up some more figures in the future, once I figure out the space/room situation.  Overall, are you guys happy with your collections...are there any figures you think about now that you don't really care for?  The Legends line seems to be of pretty high quality overall, but I know some people aren't fans of certain figures.  I've been seeing lots of Series 5 at Wal-Mart around here, and I've been thinking about picking up something from that wave.  I've got Colossus, have thought about Sabertooth or Silver Surfer, we'll see.

Also, Nicklab, I noticed that you are looking for the Urban Legends 4-pack, and just thought I'd let you know that Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000096QL0/qid=1089724506/br=1-1/ref=br_lf_t_1//104-7459297-8934341?v=glance&s=toys&n=3665851) has it in stock for $9.98, with free shipping.  Probably not too bad a deal if you are still looking for it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 13, 2004, 12:30 PM
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/collection/DSC01870.JPG)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 13, 2004, 12:30 PM
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/collection/DSC01871.JPG)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 13, 2004, 01:54 PM
Scott.  Red Goliath?  Also what is the shelving material that gives you different levels for display?  Same as you use for SW that was described a long time ago at RS?

Ben, glad you found one.  I found one, but at $14.99 I left it on the shelf :o
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 13, 2004, 02:00 PM
That's from the Avengers Box Set from 1996 1997 (so are some of those X-Men figures)  Same figure as the Legends version just painted Red

The shelves are called Expand-A-Shelf and they can be found in the Home Accessories section of the local Wal Mart
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on July 13, 2004, 02:04 PM

Also, Nicklab, I noticed that you are looking for the Urban Legends 4-pack, and just thought I'd let you know that Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000096QL0/qid=1089724506/br=1-1/ref=br_lf_t_1//104-7459297-8934341?v=glance&s=toys&n=3665851) has it in stock for $9.98, with free shipping.  Probably not too bad a deal if you are still looking for it.

Thanks for the referral Mosnab.  Spuffy hit me with the same link.  Thanks to both of you!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 13, 2004, 02:06 PM
I should note that those pics are old (last November) things have changed a little in my display
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on July 13, 2004, 02:08 PM
Scott.  Red Goliath?  


Actually, that's when Henry Pym went by the name Giant Man.  I think Scott mentioned that it's from the Classic Covers Avengers box set.  The Goliath chase figure that came out with ML IV is actually inaccurate.  It's a repaint of the red Giant Man figure.  However, Goliath's costume didn't have antennae, and he also had some sort of gold covering over his eyes.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 13, 2004, 02:43 PM
I sense a very serious comic fan in our midst ;)  Thanks for the additional info Nick.   :)

Scott, would the expand a shelf take a coating of paint (brush or spray)?  My shelves are all black and I'd like something consistent if I can.  The white will stand out big time.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on July 13, 2004, 04:15 PM
Nahhh, I gave up being a serious comic collector a long time ago Brent.  I just have an uncanny memory.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 13, 2004, 04:20 PM
I don't think painting would work...it's pretty hard plastic so its not porous and probably wouldn't hold the paint

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 13, 2004, 04:24 PM
I don't think painting would work...it's pretty hard plastic so its not porous and probably wouldn't hold the paint

Darn :-\  The search continues.  My shelves are 12" deep so I was hoping to get something that's actually the size of a 2x4 and then a 4x4 in terms of depth and height to give three levels to each shelf.  That should allow two rows of figures (3 3/4) with stands on each level, giving me six rows of figures.  I'd just use the boards in the sizes mentioned, but worry about the weight.  The shelves are anchored into studs, but still....

Very good memory Nick.  I used to have a good memory too :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on July 13, 2004, 09:28 PM
Then he got old.  :P


Feel free to send any Carnage or Venom figures you DON'T want to me, Bug. :-*


Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 13, 2004, 09:36 PM
Figures you'd show up :-*

I'll be unloading one of my venom figures, just undecided which it will be.  Have to wait until I pick up the boxed set.  

If anyone wants to part with a Black Cat figure from the S6 set, I'd be happy to buy it from you.  we just picked up the latest animated Spiderman movie and my daughter is absolutely enamored with the Black Cat.  I don't want her to steal mine :-\ :-[
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on July 13, 2004, 09:44 PM
The day you start fighting your daughter for a doll is the day you may want to question your collecting habbits.


Maybe you could help me, Morgbug. I have a Venom figure and his "face" (aka symbiote) is coming off and you can see him underneith, and it appears that the costume is over taking him. He also has a hole in his left hand to hold what appears to be webbing, because its on his "web launching spot".


Any idea what one it is?


Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 13, 2004, 10:05 PM
Whoo.  I know exactly which figure you're talking about but I can't remember the line it is from.  Early spiderman legends I think, before they switched to a cardboard card.  I know I saw it and passed on it.  I'm sure someone in here will confirm it in no time (that is, confirm what figure you're talking about).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on July 13, 2004, 11:15 PM
It's from series 1 of the initial Spiderman Classics line.  The packaging is the same as the Marvel Legends packaging.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on July 14, 2004, 08:16 AM
To my amazement, a TRU put out the latest wave of SMC and I managed to pick up the Black Spider-man and Rhino.  Nothing new in terms of ML and I still have not seen Carnage himself, just remnants of his case.  Eventually, I'll stumble across one.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on July 14, 2004, 01:12 PM
To my amazement, a TRU put out the latest wave of SMC and I managed to pick up the Black Spider-man and Rhino.  Nothing new in terms of ML and I still have not seen Carnage himself, just remnants of his case.  Eventually, I'll stumble across one.

Mike, if you go to Marvel.com they have one for 12.99, sure its not retail, but it's Carnage.


Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on July 14, 2004, 06:43 PM
Damn, now I wish I'd have picked up those two other Carnages for you guys.
They were cheap too. You might want to check your local Targets since they're clearing stuff out now. That's how I got lucky.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on July 15, 2004, 08:26 AM
Damn, now I wish I'd have picked up those two other Carnages for you guys.
They were cheap too. You might want to check your local Targets since they're clearing stuff out now. That's how I got lucky.

Did last night and got lucky.  They had a whole end cap filled with Carnage's wave, all clearanced to $5 and change.  Carnage was right in front.  Grabbed it and looked through the rest for another for potential trade bait.  No luck.  

On a side note, I really like how Target clearances things a few times a year.  Picked up some great deals that way and it opens up space for newer toys.  I expect OTC to hit hard at Target in the next few weeks because of this.  Only wish some other stores *cough*TRU*cough* would do the same.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 15, 2004, 12:25 PM
 Only wish some other stores *cough*TRU*cough* would do the same.

Amen to that.  We have three main retailers, Walmart (clearance well), Zellers and TRU.  The latter two have stock well over 5 years old in store :o  Figure it out folks, it's cutting into current sales and not going anywhere.  Ever.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on July 15, 2004, 03:26 PM
Damn you people and your luck finding things that I want.


Off to Target tommorow after I go to the bank.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on July 15, 2004, 10:46 PM
Found an Ultimate Rhino at TRU tonight, though I didn't pick it up. Anybody here still need it? I pulled a half-assed stash, so it should be there after I get off work tomorrow.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 16, 2004, 10:16 AM
There's a nice review of the Sinister Six box set found over HERE (http://www.poop-culture.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=9).  I don't know about you guys, but I am really looking forward to this set...hopefully it isn't too tough to find, otherwise I do see that Amazon has it up for preorder too.  Looks nice!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on July 16, 2004, 01:05 PM
Some one already has them up and individual customized packaging on ebay.


I took a peak.


Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 19, 2004, 02:50 PM
A couple more reviews, courtesy of the GH forums....Fantastic Four Box Set (http://www.poop-culture.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=10) as well as Ultimate Rhino (http://www.mwctoys.com/REVIEW_071904b.htm).

While on the subject of Marvel figures, I was curious which figure you guys would pick as your favorite (or favorites) overall from any line (Legends, Spidey/Hulk/X-Men Classics, movie lines, etc.).  Is there any one figure (or a few) that really stand out to you?

For me, my favorite of all my Marvel figures would probably be my Parachute Spider-Man.  After the helpful suggestions of many of you here, I picked this one up for my "comic" Spider-Man...and since he's my favorite character, it is also my favorite figure.  I also really like the "super poseable" movie one, for a movie version of Spidey.  Others that I really like include:

18" Movie Spidey (great figure, and my wife picked it out herself for me, so its special that way to me as well)
Spidey 2 Magnetic (another fun figure, hanging out on the fridge now)
Marvel Legends Beast (Beast and Iceman were my favorite X-characters, and this figure is really nice.  Another gift from the wifey a year or so ago too)

I haven't picked up a whole lot else outside of Spider-Man and X-Men things, but I'm hoping to get some more in the future.  What are some of your favorites...or your top pick (if you have one)?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on July 19, 2004, 03:45 PM
My favs:

ML - Colossus.  Excellent figure and perfect size and shape.  Runner up: Thing, for the lone fact that he can give the finger  ;) (Juggernaut might take away the #1 spot, though.  This fig looks amazing)

SMC: Hobgoblin.  Excellent articulation and just one mean freaky looking figure.  The first Marvel figure I bought, along with Thor.

XMC: Archangel.  Stupid backpack aside, this is a pretty cool figure.  His massive wingspan is impressive and Toybiz captured the "light" look of Warren perfectly.

HC: Mecha Hulk.  Of course this is the only one I own, but damn, did I pick a good one to get.  It weighs close to a metric ton and has tons of articulation.  Still looking to get an Abomination and Asorbing Man.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 19, 2004, 04:12 PM
ML - Thor.  It's just so big, and for one of the early ones, that' somewhat unusual.  There are many figures in here that are close, but I look at that figure and see the comic come into three dimensions, especially standing by Cap and towering over him, just as he should.  

SMC - gotta agree with Mikey, Hobgoblin rules.  Fantastic articulation, extremely poseable and nasty looking without the hood.  Looks pretty benign with it on, but take it off and it scares little kids.  

XMC - not fair to say, because I only own and have seen Archangel.  It's a nice figure and while I might someday pick up a Cyclops, this one does it.  

HC - right now it's Mr. Fixit, again, the only one I own.  I am happy I chose that one.  The only other I've seen in person was smart Hulk and ultimately I didn't by it.  It was very nice, no doubt and the other pictures look great.  Anyone else think that this line was seriously limited by the crappy Hulk movie toys from last year?  It didn't even make it to Canada (yet?) as there are still plenty of lousy movie figures around.  I do have Absorbing Man somewhere between Minnesota and Manitoba, so we'll see when it arrives.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on July 20, 2004, 02:10 PM
Got myself a Carnage on its way! All the way from Seattle!


Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 20, 2004, 02:38 PM
Picked up Black Spidey today at TRU, nice figure, better than the first...another figure goes into the box of shame >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on July 20, 2004, 07:24 PM
Picked up Black Spidey today at TRU, nice figure, better than the first...another figure goes into the box of shame >:(

What the hell is that thing attached to his back?


Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Darby on July 20, 2004, 10:17 PM
Can anyone tell me if the SC Daredevil and ML Silver Surfer share the same base body?  I'm thinking of it for a custom and it's cheaper to get a Daredevil for me than it is the Surfer for some reason.

Thanks!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 21, 2004, 12:04 AM
Picked up Black Spidey today at TRU, nice figure, better than the first...another figure goes into the box of shame >:(

Really?  Based only on the pics, I was inclined to prefer the other.  Why do you like this one better?  

Not that I'm unhappy to hear it, I have no reference figure to check the new one against, but since I have the latter, I am curious as to why you say that?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 21, 2004, 12:36 AM
The other one is too skinny IMO, this one has the newer articulation as well.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 21, 2004, 07:26 PM
This might be a little off topic...but last night we were picking up some supper from a sandwich place in town (Mr. Goodcents), and on the counter above where they make the subs, they had a ML Silver Surfer figure.  Although I only had a couple of comics where he made an appearance (when I was a kid), I always thought this figure was kind of neat.  Seeing it opened, in person, it looked pretty cool to me.  I've never had anything other than Spidey/X-figures, but I'm tempted to go pick this one up if he's hanging out at Target or Wal-Mart.  I've been wanting to delve deeper into the ML line, so maybe this would be a good chance to before I pick up the FF, Avengers, etc.  Anyways, what do you guys think of this figure (if you have it)?  Is it a good pick up?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on July 21, 2004, 09:10 PM
I have the Silver Surfer figure. It was the first figure from the fifth series I bought.
I like it, though I really haven't read any Surfer comics until Marvel's recent relaunch of the title.
I bought it because I'm a big fan of Joe Satriani's Surfing with the Alien album.

I do wish the board detached from the base. That would have been a better idea than a Howard the Duck pack-in.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 22, 2004, 12:49 AM
Truth be told, I bought it for the Howard the Duck figure :-X  Not that much of a fan of Silver Surfer.  Always seemed a little too anal to me.   ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 22, 2004, 12:22 PM
I finally got my Abomination and it rocks!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 22, 2004, 12:25 PM
Sounds like ToyBiz wasn't there last night, should be today though.  Hopefully they'll have some Wave 9 goodness
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on July 22, 2004, 02:45 PM
I caved and bought the new Rhino and black costume Spiderman.  Bad collector!  You already have the SC versions!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on July 22, 2004, 04:02 PM
I caved and bought the new Rhino and black costume Spiderman.  Bad collector!  You already have the SC versions!

For some ungodly reason, Target has started to clearance this wave already.  Of course, this happens after I buy them at TRU for full price.  A week later I found the entire wave for $3 and change.  :o  Did pick up the Cyber Spidey.  I thought it would make a cool combo piece with the Mecha Hulk.  Might go back and pick up the SI Spidey to get a Peter Parker figure.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 22, 2004, 04:05 PM
TNI has coverage up of Marvel Legends at Comic Con.....a nice surprise...Dr. Strange! (http://afigures.com/g/?mode=view&album=2004_SDCC%2FToy_Biz%2FMarvel&pic=101_0202.jpg&dispsize=600&start=0)...more coverage HERE (http://afigures.com/g/?mode=album&album=2004_SDCC%2FToy_Biz%2FMarvel&start=0)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 22, 2004, 04:07 PM
Pictures still trickling in....but I also spy Sandman! (http://afigures.com/g/?mode=view&album=2004_SDCC%2FToy_Biz%2FMarvel&pic=101_0212.jpg&dispsize=600&start=0)  This is one figure I've been hoping they would make.  Woo hoo.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 22, 2004, 04:20 PM
Strange and Nightcrawler were pretty heavily rumored for Wave 9...pics aren't loading for me.  Loks like TNI is getting JD.com circa yesterday nailed :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 22, 2004, 04:27 PM
Finally got them up...strange no Ultimate Cap, Iron Man or Doc Ock, but there is the new Sandman and Strange.  Hmmm, I wonder if this is sort of like last year where they showed the Surfer and nobody else or that Series 8 has been modified some
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 22, 2004, 11:23 PM
I hear that Doc Oc is now being displayed with 8 and that Dr. Strange will be in 9. Sandman is int he Spider-Man line.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 23, 2004, 12:06 AM
So Strange IS a tease...same with Sandman.  Weren't more figs shown at Wizard World Chicago then (Doop and Wave 5 I think were)  So we'll probably get to see Wave 9 there and maybe something from 10 at Wizard World
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on July 23, 2004, 12:10 AM
I saw a Spiderman Classics 2-pack tonight with Spidey and Doc Ock.  Anybody else seen these?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 23, 2004, 09:13 AM
It looks like Action-Figure.com has some more pics up of Doctor Strange.  It also mentions that the rest of series 9 won't be announced until Toy Fair of 2005.  He was also told (by Jesse Falcon) that the line will see a "revamp" at that time as well.  I wonder what that means.  Anyways, here's the article and PICS (http://www.action-figure.com/Article12330.html)

Edit:  A few more pictures available here, of series 7 and 8.  You can see the Mohawk Storm variant, as well as what looks like modified tentacles for Doc Ock.  That figure looks great.  Too bad these are so far off, Series 6 hasn't even been showing up yet :).  Here's the Other Pics (http://www.action-figure.com/Article12332.html)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 23, 2004, 10:35 AM
Toy Fair! >:(  Gah that that is a long, long time to go

Maybe the big change is they'll stop putting Wolverine in every damn Wave
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 23, 2004, 11:14 AM
I saw a Spiderman Classics 2-pack tonight with Spidey and Doc Ock.  Anybody else seen these?

Not here.  We had some odd two-pack waves show up at TRU, venom was mixed in, maybe even Lizard, but I don't remember now.  

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Maybe the big change is they'll stop putting Wolverine in every damn Wave
Amen to that.  Maybe they'll spin off a full X-men classics line so they can get on with Marvel Classics.  

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mohawk Storm variant
Pardon my feeble old memory, but this is another thrown into the mix version aside from the regular paint chase variant? ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 23, 2004, 03:02 PM
TNI has now added to their coverage with pictures of 2-ups of Black Panther and Bullseye.  Two more much requested figures coming down the pipe at some point!  Cool.  Sounds like this will be it for new stuff from ML for the weekend, at least according to JayC over at the TNI forums.

Black Panther (http://afigures.com/g/?mode=view&album=2004_SDCC%2FToy_Biz%2FMarvel&pic=101_0410.jpg&dispsize=600&start=30)

Bullseye (http://afigures.com/g/?mode=view&album=2004_SDCC%2FToy_Biz%2FMarvel&pic=101_0408.jpg&dispsize=600&start=30)

There are more pics (http://afigures.com/g/?mode=album&album=2004_SDCC%2FToy_Biz%2FMarvel&start=30) in their main coverage page.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 23, 2004, 03:11 PM
Sweet!  I'll be buying STrange and Panther for sure
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 23, 2004, 03:18 PM
Black Panther, Sandman, and Strange look awesome.  I can't wait for those. Man-Thing and Doc Oc still look awesome.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Darby on July 23, 2004, 07:18 PM
Those are all really cool.  Now where's my Nightcrawler!  :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 28, 2004, 01:33 PM
Question: If you bought the movie Doc Ock, does he have sunglasses on, as the picture on the packaging indicates?  I picked one up today, but no sunglasses.  Not in the package anywhere either.  Is toybiz messing around with McFarlane-esque variants?  Weird.  

IN other news, took back my ML X-men legends set some time ago and finally used up my credit at TRU.  In return I ended up with Ultimate Rhino, black Spiderman and 3 VOTC figures.  Pretty good trade, IMO.  

I don't feel bad about returning the set either.  Picked up the TRU.com clearance set for cheap and the set didn't last two days at the store I returned it too.  Tons of Urban Legends boxes sitting around, never to be cleared (wonder why Canada and US policies are different) but zero MLXL.  

Wondering if we'll see the spiderman legends sets and FF box set as well.  Having all those UL sets does not bode well and other retailers seem reluctant to carry something with that price tag.  Wish Walmart would :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 28, 2004, 04:33 PM
Mine has sunglasses...are there two Doc Ocks though currently shipping, I thought I had heard that
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on July 28, 2004, 07:01 PM
BBTS has a few ML 6 figures in stock.

I just love the prices they have on the chase figures.

$70 for a Dark Phoenix. $45 for an Unmasked Wolverine. $40 for the brown Cable. Hell, Deadpool is $20.

And the sad part is, most of these are sold out. I can understand not wanting to fight the scalpers and piss-poor distribution, but they're just toys. :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 29, 2004, 01:12 AM
Here are some pics circa tonight of my Legends and Classics...not shown is Hobgoblin and Archangel who are above the bookcase

Marvel

(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/collection/marvel172804sm.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?/spearson/collection/marvel172804.jpg)(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/collection/marvel272804sm.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?/spearson/collection/marvel272804.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 30, 2004, 05:58 PM
Just found Wolverine from ML 6 at the local TRU!!!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 30, 2004, 08:01 PM
One Canadian online retailer is reporting that they've opened quite a few cases and only one case had chase figures:

No Mask Wolverine
Chase Phoenix
Brown Cable

Great if you stumble across the case, but miserable if you miss it.  Maybe time to get out of these chase figures too :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on July 30, 2004, 09:30 PM
Just found Wolverine from ML 6 at the local TRU!!!

Crap in a hat.

Gentlemen, start your engines. :o
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on August 6, 2004, 10:15 AM
Reports are flowing in over at ADC that ML VI is starting to hit.  Looks like the East coast and TRU is the place to be.  Time to start looking, me needs a Juggs.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on August 6, 2004, 01:19 PM
What do you know?  Stopped at TRU on the way back from a job site today and scored!  Three or four Movie Punishers (major pegwarmer here  ::)) and Wolverines.  One Juggernaut, Deadpool and Cable.  No Phoenix.  Picked up Juggernaut and Deadpool.  Juggs is nice and big, just they way I like 'em.  Probably the biggest ML/HC/XMC/SMC figure to date.  The only one close would be the Mecha Hulk.  Can't wait to get home and open them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 6, 2004, 04:58 PM
Don't ya just hate having long waits like that ;D

Here's hoping they show here soon.  

Interesting aside.  Winnipeg is 2.5 hours from Grand Forks, North Dakota.  In GF there is a super Target store.  They have signs up indicating that staff will not check in the back for figures specifically asked for by a customer.  Apparently, according to the staff member I asked about the signs, they are a direct response to Canadians coming down and asking all the time.  Makes me so proud.   :-[
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 7, 2004, 01:40 PM
Went to TRU yesterday and today here in NJ and nothing. :(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on August 7, 2004, 07:06 PM
Found ML 6 today in NJ and NY!  And, it was at WalMart & TRU...even better!  Scored Juggernaut, brown Wolverine and movie Punisher.  Those were the only ones I saw.

But the coup de grace for todays haul?  A loose yellow Daredevil!  I know it cost $20, but I think it was a pretty sweet find.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 8, 2004, 08:55 AM
If you don't mind where in NJ? I can't find anything.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: jokabofe on August 9, 2004, 01:45 AM
i've never collected this line, and i never really pay attention to them when i go out shopping, but have they made a figure of wolverine in his current costume from the newest issues of astonsihing x-men yet? it's kinda like the old school original suit with the small ears on the mask... i like that suit best, and i would think about picking it up. but that might start me on a road i don't want to go down...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on August 9, 2004, 09:22 AM
I don't think so, there is a rumored Wolverine First Appearance though for Series 9 next year

(http://www.hulklibrary.com/hulk/images/covers/tih2/tih2-181-s.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on August 11, 2004, 11:14 PM
I saw the Fantastic Four box set at a comic shop tonight.  Nice!  I had never seen Doctor Doom's face closeup before, and this Doom has a scarred, ugly face.  Nice touch!  The differences on the characters who have been done before (Doom, Thing, Johnny & Reed) all appear to be appreciable, and it makes this set all that much more attractive to me.  I'll be getting this when it's at regular retail.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on August 16, 2004, 11:21 AM
Egads, the Fantastic Four variant set is pushing $120 on eBay right now...I really wish Toy Biz had not done this

I really dig both of the new Box Sets, I hope they keep it up down the road with some new ones (Avengers, Defenders, X-Men etc)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 16, 2004, 03:03 PM
I picked up both box sets this weekend and I have to say they are for the most part, pretty cool. Black Cat is horrible though. It really sucks that they introduced a chase into the box sets. They are already expensive enough, no need for them to do that and no need for me to buy two sets.

I do however hope they continue to make box sets. I enjoy them very much.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on August 16, 2004, 04:58 PM
While I was in Chicago this weekend I saw a lot of Marvel Legends 6.  The only reasonably priced figures were Wolverine and movie Punisher.  Everything else was WAY overpriced.  Even Cable. 

The one box set I'm somewhat concerned about is the Fantastic Four chase set.  I'd really like that clear Invisible Woman, but I hope it's not too difficult to find.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 17, 2004, 12:05 AM
The one box set I'm somewhat concerned about is the Fantastic Four chase set.  I'd really like that clear Invisible Woman, but I hope it's not too difficult to find.

Well I think it is supposed to be 1 in 4, so i think it will be tough considering toy stores probably will not be getting more than 1 or 2 cases of each set.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Darby on August 17, 2004, 07:59 PM
I think the FF chase set was a bad idea from the beginning.  Maybe if the cases were half and half it would make some sense.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 17, 2004, 10:09 PM
I think the FF chase set was a bad idea from the beginning.  Maybe if the cases were half and half it would make some sense.

Even then, although better I would still be upset. I mean to dish out all that extra cash for another figure and be stuck with a bunch of duplicates. It just doesnt work for me, they really should offer the clear version as a mail away.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on August 17, 2004, 10:11 PM
Toy Biz.

What a company. It's the new Mattel for the beleaguered collector.
(Not a compliment.)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 18, 2004, 10:39 AM
Looks like Entertainment Earth (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/hitlist.asp?company=TOY+BIZ) has preorders up for the Fantastic Four movie figures (June, 2005 release date).  Seems a little early to have these up, but here's the casepacks as of now:

Series 1:

Mr Fantastic, The Thing, The Invisible Woman and The Human Torch star in the new movie The Fantastic Four. This case of 12 individually packaged 6-inch action figures includes: 4x The Thing (Ben Grimm), 4x The Human Torch (Johnny Storm), 3x Mr. Fantastic (Reed Richards) with stretch attachments, and 1x Power Blast Invisible Woman (Sue Richards). (Subject to change.)

Series 2:

Mr Fantastic, The Thing, The Invisible Woman and The Human Torch star in the new movie The Fantastic Four. This case of 12 individually packaged 6-inch action figures includes: 2x Punching Dr. Doom with light up eyes, 4x Clobberin' Time The Thing (Ben Grimm), 4x Flying Human Torch (Johnny Storm), and 2x Mr. Fantastic (Reed Richards) with stretch attachments. (Subject to change.)

Series 3:

Mr Fantastic, The Thing, The Invisible Woman and The Human Torch star in the new movie The Fantastic Four. This case of 12 individually packaged 6-inch action figures includes: 4x Smash 'n' Growl The Thing, 4x Human Torch with light-up pullback snowboard, 2x Invisible Woman with Water Blast, and 2x Raging Thing with Mr. Fantastic Bendy. (Subject to change.)

There is also a Series 4 (to be announced later), and a couple 12" cases listed.  The only "movie" figs I have from Marvel are Spider-Man figures, but a part of me has thought at times it would be neat to have a little sub collection of the Marvel movie characters.  I just never got into it too far, since the X-Men movie figures were either kind of crappy, or just over-run with Wolverines/Logans.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on August 18, 2004, 10:59 AM
Lovely.  With TB's ****** case assortments and stores over-ordering, I foresee more pegwarmers to go with all the Spider-man, X-men, X2, Hulk and Spider-man 2 movie figures.  ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on August 18, 2004, 11:03 AM
No doubt, all of the movie figs that TB has done has been some major floppage...at least they aren't just putting out solid cases of Thing and 1x of Torch, Fantastic and IW, and then making Doom a chase
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 18, 2004, 11:25 AM
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Lovely.  With TB's ****** case assortments and stores over-ordering, I foresee more pegwarmers to go with all the Spider-man, X-men, X2, Hulk and Spider-man 2 movie figures.

I know, it kind of surprises me we continue to see them so en masse.  I mean, I have a few Spider-Man movie figures that I really like, but there are far more that I don't...and TONS of them still hanging at every store.  Can still find X2, Hulk, etc. figures as well if I'd look for them too.

That said...on the subject of movie figures....has anyone seen that last wave of Spidey 2 figs, with the bendy Doc Ock and "pizza throwing" Spidey or whatever it is called?  I was waiting out to see what that Doc Ock was like, but might end up picking up the earlier version...which really isn't around here all that much, but I think I saw a few at Shopko last time we were there (for $8!).  Anyways, just curious.  I don't see stores ordering/receiving it anytime soon otherwise, they still have more than enough Spidey movie stuff hanging around.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on August 18, 2004, 11:29 AM
I have not seen one movie Doc Ock figure of any sort.  Nothing but Spideys.  Disappointing to say the least.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 18, 2004, 02:25 PM
An observation I have had lately with my Marvel figures is that many of them seem to have loosening joints over time.  Have any of you had that problem?  I'm not really one that poses and re-poses my figures all that often, particularly not Toy Biz ones since I'm worried about loosening joints, but lately (within the past two weeks or so), I have start to have quite a few of my Marvel figures starting to fall over because of loose joints (particularly ankle joints).  I've seen it happen with Magneto, ML Series 3 Wolverine, Carnage, and a movie Spidey.  I'm not saying that I don't like the figures, but the falling when just having them in a "standing up" pose does get kind of annoying.  I haven't noticed this happening nearly as much with my LOTR figures though.  Just curious if anyone else has had this problem?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 18, 2004, 03:43 PM
It seems the Fantastic Four movie figs have since been removed from EE's site.  At least, I don't see them there anymore...hmmm.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 19, 2004, 03:30 PM
I need a Jessica Alba figure!!!!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on August 20, 2004, 07:20 PM
I found a few ML 6 figures today. I only picked up Cable. I left the Wolverine and Punishers behind, because I've purchased previous versions of those two and I doubt they'll ever be hard to come by should I change my mind.

No Deadpool, Juggernaut, or either Phoenix. It sucks that Deadpool only 1x per case whilst Wolvie and Punisher are 3x each. (Don't even let me start on the Phoenix/Dark Phoenix issue.)

Cable's a pretty cool figure, even if the new X-Force book stinks to high heaven. Liefeld sux.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 20, 2004, 10:12 PM
Could be worse Ben, could be like Canada.  Rambling through TRU, see from the side they have a "new item" flag up right by the ML stuff.  Cool, right?  Wrong, it was Elektra, Beast, Gambit and Punisher ::) >:(

Maybe in two or three months :'(  I just don't want to pay to get Juggernaut shipped. 

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That said...on the subject of movie figures....has anyone seen that last wave of Spidey 2 figs, with the bendy Doc Ock and "pizza throwing" Spidey or whatever it is called?
Those are out here Brian.  I wasn't aware the first Ock was non-bendy tentacles.  If so, then I've seen three versions of Ock.  First, with glasses on, nonbendy; second, glasses to the side in the package, nonbendy and third, bendy tentacles with glasses on.  I'll have to check my glasses off version to see if it is bendy or not. 

Ock, of course, sells very quickly.  Tough not to when the only other figure in the line is Spiderman.  I appreciate the difficulty with having MJ or JJJ figures sitting, but at one per case, would they?  I'd still love a better version of MJ.  They could do a Robbie Robertson fig as well. 

As for the FF figures, pass entirely on the movie figures and those cas assortments are truly disturbing.  Since one of our retailers (Zellers) can't read an order sheet, they got in series II rather than series IV or V and there is approximately 20 Things per store :'(  Those won't be gone even when the new figures come out.  Deja vu all over again with Hulk figures from that movie, only reversed this time.  I'll wait for another clearance from Amazon/TRU, if it comes, before I buy the FF set.  I have the original Thing, Trenchcoat Thing, I hardly need a third, but would for those dirt cheap prices.  I even sold off my Mr. Fantastic, regrettably, in anticipation of this set.  Along with Thing, those same stores are littered with the Human Torch and Namor, so if they ever clear them out, easy to fill those holes. 

I sadly expect we will see the movie figures here, only to kill the line for the most part. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 20, 2004, 11:12 PM
Looks like She-Hulk won the DIamond Select Contest.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 20, 2004, 11:17 PM
Looks like She-Hulk won the DIamond Select Contest.

 ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 24, 2004, 03:20 PM
Well, I went looking for LOTR and came back with ML :o

Took a drive over lunch break to a town 20 minutes away (remember, I work in a small town an hour away from the city) that has a couple of major retailers and getting a Walmart in the fall.  No sportspicks or LOTR figures to be found, no treasure hunts (hey, if you can't irritate hot wheels collectors, who can you irritate?) but to my utter surprise, I found ML6.  And at a store that tends to carry dollar store quality products.  I just about fell over I was so surprised. 

Much as others have said, the case assortments sucked.  I did pick up the only Phoenix (green), two Deadpools and a Juggernaut.  The rest of the pegs had only a multitude of Wolverines, innumberable movie Punishers ::) and three blue Cables, which I left on the pegs.  Also left behind two Juggy's.  I'm guessing this was two cases worth (how many per case?) so somebody else found them before I did. 

This retailer, Saan, never carries anything of quality aside from Hot Wheels, so like I said, total shock.  Only the rural stores carry toys at all, so a few drives may be in order to some small towns. 

Juggernaut is awesome, huge and heavy.  Deadpool is interesting and I now face a dilemma on whether to keep one or not.  Very nice sculpt, nice weapon assortment (doop sucks).  Noticed the gun is holstered on the wrong side though (left) from the picture.  Phoenix is ok and I'm happy to have just one, but the body/neck is awful and it's much more obvious on this figure than on Elektra.  Going to have to figure out a pose to hide it all. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on August 24, 2004, 04:57 PM
There's some ML6 in stock at Amazon, though don't bother going there for Phoenix or Deadpool. DP is listed as Out Of Stock, and I couldn't even find Phoenix on the site.

They do have the S6 box set, and they expect the F4 set soon.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 24, 2004, 05:10 PM
Well, I have a spare deadpool now.  Emailed the guy that asked me to pick it up, only to find he already has one and doesn't need this one.  He forgot to email me to tell me ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on August 25, 2004, 10:32 PM
Well, I have a spare deadpool now.  Emailed the guy that asked me to pick it up, only to find he already has one and doesn't need this one.  He forgot to email me to tell me ::)

Would you considering selling him? Or would you trade?

An unusual find... I found  Marvel Legends Series 2 today at KB A bunch of Human Torch, Things, Variant Hulks plus they had a bunch of Captain Americas.

MJ
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 26, 2004, 05:09 PM
Having just opened up Phoenix and Juggernaut, I can't help but feeling either ripped off by Phoenix, or rewarded by Juggernaut.  The size difference is incredible.  Their accessories are roughly the same size and weight, but the figures!  Let's just say I wouldn't want to mail Juggernaut anywhere. 

Phoenix is maybe half the size and about the amount of plastic in one of Juggernaut's arms and legs put together.  She's tiny :o

I currently have Jugs menacing her from behind, like she's trying to run away.  Reminds me of so many high school dances :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on August 26, 2004, 05:10 PM
LOL!!!!!!!!!  ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on August 26, 2004, 05:11 PM
Hey Brent, I still might need a Juggernaut :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on August 26, 2004, 05:17 PM
And a Phoenix is needed here,too.  :-[
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 26, 2004, 05:20 PM
Hey Brent, I still might need a Juggernaut :P
::)

What'd I just say up there.  Oh, never mind.  Tell me if you do.  Will be scoping out Fargo this weekend too (Grand Forks has the UND welcome back going on, all the hotels are sold out).  I left two Jugs on the pegs and they may still be there next week.  Crappy Canadian pricing.  

Will grab all the damn Phoenix' I see.  Talked to drewlam today, he was at a collector store and no Phoenix in that case.  Did the math for the other store where I found my stuff the other day as well.  Think all the figs were there, so one Phoenix in two cases.  Nice packing job ::)

BTW, your juice is on its way.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on August 27, 2004, 05:01 PM
If I see another Juggs, I'll pick him and post here.  Shouldn't be a problem getting rid of him.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on September 1, 2004, 03:51 PM
A-F.com has previews of Vision and Silver Iron Man up

Vision (http://action-figure.com/Article12719.html)
Silver Iron Man (http://action-figure.com/Article12707.html)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on September 3, 2004, 09:50 AM
Marvel Legends 9 rumored Wave:

Prof. X
First Appearance Grey Hulk
Nightcrawler
Deathlok
War Machine
Bullseye
Dr. Strange


Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 3, 2004, 10:06 AM
There's a wee picture (promotional, not of the figures) provided at "Legends" as well:

(http://www.legendsactionfigures.com/photos/products/2526158618.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on September 3, 2004, 10:18 AM
Pretty solid line up with the exception of Deathlok (I have no idea who that is) and War Machine (enough with the Iron Men already)

Hey, no Wolverine!

I'm more excited for what's in store for Legends 10...if they make the following AVengers before the line ends I'll be happy:

Yellow Jacket
Wasp (full size)
Ant Man (full size)
Scarlet Witch
Quicksilver
Hercules
Moon Knight
Black Knight
She Hulk

They got a long way to go, not too mention the Avengers villains (Ultron, Kang, Wrecking Crew etc)  they are totally ignoring in favor of multiple X villains
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 3, 2004, 10:33 AM
Yeah, not too bad of lineup indeed...like you said Scott, no Wolverine at least ;).  I vaguely remember Deathlok from when I read comics in my younger days, I think I remember him from a Marvel trading card I had or something.  Could care less about the character though honestly.  They really are on an Iron Man kick lately though, guess he does have a variety of "versions", but there are other figures many of us would rather see first.

I've been trying to cut back other lines, and limit things to mainly Star Wars (partly because my wife really wants me to, partly because I probably need to because of money/space), but it is awfully hard to stop with the Marvel stuff.  It doesn't help that I still keep up with it I guess.  I'd really like to pick up the Sinister Six box set.  It hasn't shown up in stores here, but is online at Amazon, and I've been awfully tempted.  If this lineup is true, I'd like to pick up the Prof. X, Nightcrawler, and possibly Dr. Strange.  Blimey, why do you tempt me Marvel, why?  :P  Well, once I get the last few LOTR figures I want, I could just collect Star Wars and a little bit of Marvel...right...right?  I can keep telling myself that anyways :P.  Still interested to see what the "line relaunch" is going to entail in 2005.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on September 3, 2004, 10:49 AM
I'd get Nightcrawler, Strange, Prof X and Bullseye, Grey Hulk Perhaps and the other 2 no way

Might bring back the FF Box Set as the Movie Figures look just a good

(http://www.legendsactionfigures.com/photos/products/1579376766.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jeff on September 3, 2004, 10:55 AM
Pretty solid line up with the exception of Deathlok (I have no idea who that is)

If I recall correctly, he was some sort of cyborg hero... lame.

I always saw him as some sort of Marvel attempt at a Terminator type character, sort of a Marvel cyborg version of DC's Deathtstroke (the Terminator) or Deadshot.  I think DC's Deadshot and Marvel's Deathlok even had very similar costumes.

Either way, he sort of diappeared when the much more popular Deadpool replaced him as Marvel's top Merc.

I may just have to grab that Bullseye to go with my Electra figure...
Jeff
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on September 3, 2004, 10:56 AM
See I have no idea who Deadpool is either, Legends, my ass
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on September 3, 2004, 11:33 AM
Possible Series 9

1st appearance Wolverine
NightCrawler
Deathlok
Dr. Strange
War Machine
Bullseye
Pro. X (Chase)

The not hits just keep on coming  >:(
Looks like this list from back in April was pretty accurate, I would guess 1st Appearance Wolverine will be in Series 10
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on September 3, 2004, 01:29 PM
Well Bullseye and Dr. Strange we've seen already and Nightcrawler was rumored to be in the next XMC that got canceled, so no suprise there.  Deathlok, while not a popular character, could turn out to be a hell of a cool figure, along the same line as Man-Thing (a very cool looking fig IMO).

Overall, pretty solid line up.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on September 3, 2004, 05:00 PM
Well I am happy about Deathlok, I love secondary characters. I wish they would make Dark Hawk and Moon Knight. I love the Man-Thing figure.

As for War Machine, well its not Iron Man at all so I am happy. It s atotoally different character.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on September 3, 2004, 06:25 PM
Series 9 looks like a decent lineup.  Thing is, as this line goes on, I've become pickier about which figures I buy.  I've decided to skip Cable.  He's just not a character that I care for, and he's also from a period just after I got out of comics.

Gray Hulk is one I've excited about, even if it's the first incarnation of gray Hulk.  I actually really liked it when they brought the gray Hulk back when they fused the savage Hulk and Banner.  War Machine is cool, too.  He's definitely a discreet character from Iron Man, even if he is from the Iron Man storyline.  Nightcrawler is a welcome addition, too.  Add in the Professor X chase, and I like the series.  The rest of the characters....well, I'm indifferent about them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on September 3, 2004, 09:47 PM
(http://www.legendsactionfigures.com/photos/products/675862625.jpg)

Looks like there will be a Mysterio as well in the Spidey Classics, now give us a Vulture and I'll be happy for all time with Spidey Figures
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 3, 2004, 11:04 PM
Excellent, Mysterio.  Most cool.  Vulture would be excellent too. 

Regarding Deathlok, I'm surprised you missed him Scott.  I have most of the issues and it was one of those comics that came out when Marvel was super hot, pre-Image and pre-Valiant.  He was very, very popular at the time, one of the top ranked book in Wizard and right at the top for sales.  I agree, hardly a legend, that's for certain, but at one point he was very hot as a book. 

BTW, case assortments for ML VI are abominable, to say the least.  I've stumbled across a few lately, seemingly full cases.  Deadpool is not in every case, nor is Phoenix.  Seriously.  It's always 3 movie Punisher ::) and 3 or 4 Wolverine.   Cable varies seemingly between 1 or 2.  Juggernaut is always two per case and then you luck out, either with Phoenix or Deadpool.  No chase floating around either, but for these I really don't care.  Seriously contemplating selling off gold ironman, blue stealth ironman, maybe even the yellow daredevil.  I'll likely keep the Doombot and display it with Doom, no mask.  Goliath is unique enough to keep, no doubt.  But brown Cable holds no real interest, other than ebay, to be honest, if not noble.  Red Phoenix I would probably keep, but no mask wolverine?  No need, got him in the box set and don't even want him there.

Not real keen on wave 9 at all :-\  If the Nightcrawler is comic accurate, great.  Professor X, same deal, non-movie is better. Deadpool er Bullseye is a maybe.  The rest I can live without.  Grey Hulk is possible, but I like the Hulk Legends version better frankly. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on September 3, 2004, 11:28 PM
I may be interested in the yellow Daredevil.

I heard about Mysterio as well but couldn't find the picture so I didnt mention it with the lineup for 9. I can't wait for Mysterio as I have been wanting him for a while . Sandman & Mysterio, I can't wait.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 3, 2004, 11:31 PM
I'm still toying with the idea of keeping him.  I may just open him, but I'm not sure.  Packaging isn't absolutely mint, about 1/2" cut on the side. 

Either way, if I unload, you have first dibs. 

Anybody else getting lacerated from these damn packages?  I have picked up two uber nasty plastic slices in the last two days, almost like they are sharpening the edges. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Darby on September 3, 2004, 11:44 PM
The new ML line up is pretty good.   I'm most happy about Nightcrawler, and Deathlok is a good non-mainstream choice.  Hopefully it means we'll see more figs like him and Man Thing down the road.

My cousin is estatic over Mysterio right now.   His favorite. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on September 4, 2004, 05:12 AM
almost like they are sharpening the edges. 


As much as I'd like to lay claim on this one, it's not my doing. I got knicked on the arm a while ago bye a Blade. Just checking the shelf for new stuff.


Blade. Hahaha.

Some one please get me some coffee. Please?

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on September 11, 2004, 08:04 PM
I can't believe it!  I actually found the FF Box Set with the chase version of the Invisible Woman in the middle of the afternoon in a WalMart.  Sweet!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on September 11, 2004, 10:24 PM
I can't believe it!  I actually found the FF Box Set with the chase version of the Invisible Woman in the middle of the afternoon in a WalMart.  Sweet!

Nice find, I wish i could get that lucky.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on September 11, 2004, 11:38 PM
It  was sitting right there on the overstock shelf.  I couldn't believe it myself.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 13, 2004, 09:21 AM
The Wal-Mart nearest us had the Fantastic Four boxset on Friday this week as well.  At one time I really wanted to pick this up, but have since had to scale back my figure buying (outside of Star Wars).  It was still quite tempting, since I didn't have any of the characters.  I did dig through them just to see if they had the variant set, to help someone else out.  No dice.  They did have about 6-8 sets on the shelves overall though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on September 13, 2004, 11:47 AM
A TRU near me had two FF box sets.  Both Invisible Womans were missing.  ::)  Go back to this same TRU recently and both sets were no longer there.  I hope somebody didn't buy them.

This TRU did have a SS box set.  Didn't pick it up because I was low on funds. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 13, 2004, 06:38 PM
A TRU near me had two FF box sets.  Both Invisible Womans were missing.  ::)  Go back to this same TRU recently and both sets were no longer there.  I hope somebody didn't buy them.

This TRU did have a SS box set.  Didn't pick it up because I was low on funds. 

A truly invisible woman :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 17, 2004, 03:40 PM
Haven't been able to talk the Mrs. into this set yet, but just to help anyone who hasn't picked it up yet...I see that KBToys.com has the Sinister Six boxset in stock for $39.99, which is $5 cheaper than Amazon anyways.  I don't know what it goes for at retail (hasn't shown up here), but if you want to save a few bucks, might be worth a look.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 17, 2004, 04:38 PM
Bah, KB hate Canada.  Morgbug smash KB ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on September 17, 2004, 07:35 PM
I think the target near me just got a case of Wave 1 from Hulk Classics. VEry odd, of course no Abomination.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on September 21, 2004, 09:26 AM
I can't believe it!  I actually found the FF Box Set with the chase version of the Invisible Woman in the middle of the afternoon in a WalMart.  Sweet!
Found the same...same spot too on the top shelf.  I'm going to return my regular set and pick up a Movie figures probably for Sue...otherwise I would extra Things, Franklins, Herbies, Fantastics and Dooms if people want them
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on September 22, 2004, 01:21 PM
Marvel Legends 7 is shipping now through DiamondComics!   I've read these will be nowhere near as scarce as the Marvel 6 has been which is good because I can't wait to get Hawkeye, Vision and Iron Man
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 22, 2004, 02:49 PM
Huh, six has been much more prevalent up here than most of the previous series.  Not that the case pack helps, but I've had no problem ever finding Wolverine or movie Punisher ::)  Juggernaut and Cable have been a little tougher.  Phoenix and Deadpool have been bloody ridiculous ::)  ****, there's maybe only four Phoenix in my trunk right now ;D  She's certainly been a bitch to get. 

Still can't decide on deadpool.  I have a spare, but should I open it or not????  Interesting figure for sure, but a Legend? 

Back to Seven.  Any word on the case packs?  I've been reading that Vision, regular and chase are both absurdly hard to find.  Is this the case (obviously with the chase) or is it just another "Phoenix" situation?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on September 22, 2004, 02:54 PM
Brent...I'll take a Phoenix, I was on the fence on her but I found Juggy...next box OK?

The case pack reported was:

Weapon X x3
Ghost Rider x3
Iron Man x3
Vision x1
Hawkeye x1
Apocolypse x1

This was for comic shop types so I would guess TRU will be different.  I read that not all TRU's even got 6 while all of them will be getting 7
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 22, 2004, 03:14 PM
It's been odd up here with 6, but more retailers have carried it than any other series.  The only store I haven't seen it at?  Walmart ???  Even Sears has it, I may have to go get that Phoenix I hid :P  Pretty much all on bilingual cards, which is no matter for the openers.  Wonder if Canada was a target market for these?  Series four was around in abundance, but five was a dog and hard to find.  Hmmm. 

Still, it may dry up quickly if 7 is shipping relatively soon.  Glad I found what I have. 

Phoenix is put aside Scott, no worries there.  Kind of wondering if our new friend wants one, given all the questions, but I guess he'll pipe up if he does.  Still haven't sent Nick his, but at least it's put aside too. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on September 22, 2004, 03:52 PM
I'd be interested in a Phoenix if you have an extra, Brent.

Man that case pack sucks...the coolest figure shortpacked.  Shouldn't be a suprise though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 22, 2004, 04:53 PM
I see no problem, but I better go check the trunk, lest I run out of these while I'm still promising them to people.  Best go back to Sears too.  I do hope you open as well, Mikey.  These seem to have been packed underneath the Juggernaut figures, so a mint package is rather hard to come by. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on September 22, 2004, 07:02 PM
That's an icky casepack for series 7. All I'll say.

I've got a MIP Cable (not chase) that I'm looking to get rid of. I've a thread in the classified area with my wants.

http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=3567.msg43223#msg43223
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on September 23, 2004, 09:16 AM
Definitely an opener, Brent.  Let me know and we'll work something out.

Thanks
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 23, 2004, 09:22 AM
Although I've kind of been getting away from ML now, due to collecting funds (it has been tough turning away from them though), I do still check the aisles when I'm out Star Wars shopping.  There hasn't been any sign of ML 6 around here at the stores, just seeing remnants of 5 and earlier.  Did see the Fantastic Four box set at Wal-Mart, but no sign of the Sinister Six one anywhere yet.  Seems to be a sort of slow time for ML right now.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on September 23, 2004, 09:36 AM
Well the case packs suck for 7,the hunt begins again.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on September 23, 2004, 09:38 AM
There are multiple case packs for 5 and 6, I don't see why it wouldn't be the same for 7, plus the rumors are these will be found much more abundantly...I would suggest if you see 6 figures you buy them, maybe just to hold onto and trade somewhere down the line
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 23, 2004, 09:50 AM
There are multiple case packs for 5 and 6, I don't see why it wouldn't be the same for 7, plus the rumors are these will be found much more abundantly...I would suggest if you see 6 figures you buy them, maybe just to hold onto and trade somewhere down the line

I can't speak to five, but for six, I've only ever seen the same case pack. 
3movie punisher
3 wolverine
2 cable
2 juggernaut
1 deadpool
1 phoenix

I'll admit, I haven't seen full cases every time I go in the store, but I have seen at least three punisher and 3 wolverine every time out.   I can only presume I've missed the variant case at some point.  According to BountyHunterToys.com over at snowtroopers.ca the variant case assortment looks like this:
3 wolverine - 1 no mask
3 movie punisher
2 cable - 1 brown
2 juggernaut
1 deadpool
1 Phoenix - red 

All chase, one case.  Ratio of chase is one case out of every eight.  Given that I've now found about 6-7 regular Phoenix, I'm due for the red one ::)

Wacky, wacky, wacky.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on September 25, 2004, 12:25 PM
Can some one show me the "Movie Punisher"?

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 25, 2004, 02:45 PM
clicky clicky (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=348&item=5922741241&rd=1)

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on September 25, 2004, 02:52 PM
Holy **** I want one! I havent seen them in stores at all, just the Comic Book one. :o

Kevin


I'd situate him in front of my DVD!  :o


EDIT: How ungreatful, Thanks for the link.

(Your still old. :-*)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on September 25, 2004, 08:36 PM
Holy **** I want one! I havent seen them in stores at all, just the Comic Book one. :o



Really?  This waste of plastic has been pegwarming since day one around here.  Do you want him?  Every little bit helps clearing out the pegs to get the good stuff. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 25, 2004, 09:19 PM
Yep, no problem finding this guy at all.  I'd get him from Mikey or someone down there though.  Canada charges too much and shipping will even be more ::)  Closer to home is highly recommended, but I'll help if you need it. 

Older, wiser, better looking, richer than you :-*
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on September 26, 2004, 12:51 AM
Holy **** I want one! I havent seen them in stores at all, just the Comic Book one. :o

Kevin


He's actually one of the more common piece from Marvel Legends 6.  Try a KB, I see them there.  BTW, where are you located?  I saw from the FFL draft that you're a Giants fan.  You in NY or NJ, Famine?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on September 26, 2004, 11:07 AM
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com has both ML 6 Wolverine and Punisher in stock under their inventory clearance page for $5.99 each.

SOmething tells me they aren't too happy with all of those figures they recieved. Of course these were paid for long ago by what BBTS charged for Phoenix and Deadpool alone.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 26, 2004, 12:08 PM
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com has both ML 6 Wolverine and Punisher in stock under their inventory clearance page for $5.99 each.

SOmething tells me they aren't too happy with all of those figures they recieved. Of course these were paid for long ago by what BBTS charged for Phoenix and Deadpool alone.

True dat. :o

Still, crappy cases all around.  Funny though, up here we're so hungry for quality toys and so seldom see them that even Wolvie isn't sitting on the pegs. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on September 26, 2004, 12:56 PM
Upstate NY.

I hit KB last night and all they had were Comic Book Punisher, Captin America, HULK, and a ****load of S.H.E.I.L.D. Fellah or whatever his name is. They had 2 Thing Figures as well.


Bug, if you help me out I can con you maybe into sending along some more Ketchup chips.  ;D

I'll look around here but I have been to KB's and TRU's and havent seen 1 movie Punisher.

Kevin

And Better Looking? Pfft. I have a date Friday and Saturday. Do YOU? Your still old.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 26, 2004, 03:10 PM
Hey, no problem if you want the help.  I can probably score a punisher for around $9 US.  A little high, but less horrendous than usual.  Chips no problem as well. 

Quote
And Better Looking? Pfft. I have a date Friday and Saturday. Do YOU? Your still old.

Nope, no dates.  I married :P  The wife doesn't take too kindly to dating.  But the chicks go crazy for fat, bald old men with lots of $$.  They figure I'm going to kick the bucket any day now. :-*
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on September 26, 2004, 06:12 PM
Yeah, shoot me a PM or somthing. I should have a large chunk of cash available to mail Thursday afternoon or so.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Angry Ewok on September 27, 2004, 01:57 AM
I wish I could find a Captain America.

 >:(

Plan to buy:

Captain America
Cable
Juggernaught
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on September 27, 2004, 08:03 AM
I wish I could find a Captain America.


Have you tried KB toys, the one by me had a bunch last time i went.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on September 27, 2004, 02:14 PM
I wish I could find a Captain America.

 >:(

Plan to buy:

Captain America
Cable
Juggernaught


Well my Angry Friend, if you can wait about a week or so, I can go to KB and see if I can snag Captin American for you.

Kevin >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Angry Ewok on September 27, 2004, 06:09 PM
I'll send ya a note over AIM, but I'll do like evenflow says and check KB's to see if maybe they have one and I've just overlooked it... I had a buddy mail me a ML once before and the shipping was pure ****, so I'm avoiding ever having to do that again.

Evenflow you're a Crow fan, are you not?

I won 1st Place in CrowFansOnline.com's banners/button contest last week, got a pack of James O'Barr's art cards and a few other goodies.

 ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on September 28, 2004, 09:40 AM
Evenflow you're a Crow fan, are you not?

I won 1st Place in CrowFansOnline.com's banners/button contest last week, got a pack of James O'Barr's art cards and a few other goodies.

 ;D

That I am, a huge fan. I will go check it out. Congrats man!  ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on September 29, 2004, 01:24 PM
Well I picked up Apocalypse and Hawkeye today at my local comic store. I was actually surprised that they had the chase Vision and they only ordered 1 case. Anyway, so I had the figure in my hands but it was on hold for someone else. Anyway 2 out of 3 ain't bad. Besides, if the guy does not pick it up it's mine!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on September 30, 2004, 11:43 AM
You may have seen this elsewhere but I thought I'd get some opinions here.  Seems like there's been a ton of bitching about the Case Packs of ML VII.  Jesse Falcon has responded:

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THANKS FOR NOTHING TOYBIZ

Wow, See here's the thing. Toy Biz for the last 5 or so yerars has run it's buisness as an FOB company. Now I've explained this before But let me give it a shot again. What that means in a nutshell is that we dont ship anything from HK, the reatilers who buy our products do. This is just the way this company works. So when you buy a toy biz produt the reatil chain that you get it form has shiped it to the states, or wherever, themselves. Even if we werent a FOB company we cant tell a reatiler what to buy or how much of it to buy.

I understand people's fustration with not being able to find this ( ml 7 ) assortmenst right now because some people have found this assortment and ususlly when that happens theres a mad rush to go out and find the stuff. But I would hazard a guess that Diamond dind't order a lot of prodcut, in comparison to what is on the water right now for Target, TRU, and of Course Wallmart. You should all keep in mind that its days away from October and all above mentioned retail chains are gearing up for the Holiday season. Witch means that there will be a glut of product ( ML 6&7) at retail in a month or so.

( witch by the way there's a saying in thetoy industy. There are 2 seasons...X-mass and the rest of the yerar)

I also cant help but notice that there is a lot of anger directed at toy biz for case packouts. Packouts & weighting is not an exact science and we have to make educated guesses months in advance of production for weighting so a factory can order all the supplies needed for each perticular figure i.e. comics, and plastic in the correct colors. In the case of ML 6 we have reweighted this assortments so BCW & MP are weighed much lower. And ML7 has a much more even packout now as well.


Now when it comes down to a specific comic shop reatailer they can charg what ever they want for a product, and probably will, if they think someone will pay that much. Its called supply and demand. The demand is high and the supplyis low and you have crazy Eddie coming up with crazy prices and that aint low!!! There is a reason the character on the Simpson is so funny, do you know why? it's because it's a truthfull characterization. My suggestion is to save your gas dont drive all over town until the Holidays. This way you can keep your stress level down and you wont feel the need to come to New York ( or rtm fior that matter ) and Raise Toy Biz to the ground.

We ( the staff of TB) are very proud of our lines we work very hard on them and we re always trying to make them better, and want nothing less for our products to get in front of the people who want to buy them. Were not tryint to ruin anyone's day or burn anyone and it's frustrating to read those kind of comments over and over so I hope in some small way I could help to clear up some of the passonate pleas I've read on this site recently.


-Jesse


So...while I believe the fact that sometimes they messed up, I sure hope they take a page out of the Masters of the Universe book and do the EXACT OPPOSITE of this and start evening out the packouts.

I've seen more and more reports of Comic Book Guys selling Apocolypse, Hawkeye and Vision for $50-70.  And while it seems that more figures are on the way and that the case packs will be different.  The bull**** that is the case packs in 6 and 7 have got to stop.  I cannot believe how companies don't see that this is NOT a kid line, I have NEVER seen a kid oggling Marvel Legends, I see the same pegwarming Wolverine, Spider Men and Hulks week after week at TRU.  Why they felt the need to do 3x on some and 1x on some pretty obvious most wanted figures is beyond mind boggling.  And to top it off, the 3 they weighted heavier are all Variants of figures they already did...Didn't we just go down that road with MOTU? 

That is where the bitching is more than justified and I hope to all things holy that ML 8 is not the same BS stuff or my interest in this line will die as quick as it did with MOTU
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 30, 2004, 02:38 PM
Well, aside from the atrocious spelling it doesn't really say much. 

In VI, I understand why Wolverine was three per case.  I may not entirely agree with it, but he is selling, he is a tremendously popular character with Marvel and is likely to attract a casual buyer in addition to comic fans or collectors. 

Movie punisher is a bit puzzling, but not altogether.  The rationale for the case ratio was probably decided before the movie came out and bombed, relatively speaking.  I don't think they clearly understood the relative unpopularity of Punisher as a character - this is not 1982 after all.  His lines have long passed in most cases and the character has a core following, but a small one.  Making him one per case would have been smart, even if the movie had been a smash hit.  They can, and have as they have shown, repack a figure down the line. 

I even understand Phoenix being short packed.  Traditionally in action figure lines, female figures do not sell well for the most part.  Elektra sold fine, but I can find them on the pegs still and that was a one per case.  I think they underestimated the popularity of an X-female character, especially one that would appeal to an ideal target audience - collectors between 25-60, those that likely recall the original Phoenix storyline in the comic.  Two per case would have been ideal. 

As far as VII goes, I haven't followed as closely, but it certainly looks like they suffer from Hasbro-itis in the sense that they operate under the impression that kids are buying this line, something I think is about equally true for STar Wars as with Marvel Legends.  The real buyers are the fans that can readily identify with and have a nostalgic link to the line.  This is called Legends after all, so you should be appealing to an older crowd.  Granted I don't buy comics anymore, but I would think Vision and Hawkeye would appeal to Avengers fans, a line that is not, as far as I know, at the top of Marvel's hit list at the moment.  Apocalypse being shortpacked is just plain stupid.  Villains are popular, grasp the concept. 

This extends into the LOTR lines with them as well.  Evened out case packs will make everyone happy.  If for some unforseen reason Aragorn and Frodo suddenly become the darlings of the toy world (they are not) then repack the damn figures.  I really, really do not understand the concept of one figure per case of a particular figure.  Anyone seeing Arwen coronation, Moria Orc Archer sitting on the shelves these days?  Ok, how about Elendil or SA Aragorn?  Yeah, thought so.  Even it out.  OR admit you are trying to create a buzz in the industry and secondary market to hype your line.  All we're asking is that you be truthful and let us know you're not stupid and understand what's going on.  At least McFarlane makes no real bones about that and everyone understands where the relative value is.  I don't think it's a good marketing tool for the long run, but I understand the immediate appeal for the parent company.  I'd daresay that retailers are tiring of it though - lots of buzz when figures are put out; a bunch of fat, old guys go in, ravage the toy department and then the dregs are clearanced five weeks later.  No additional merchandise is purchased during the frenzy - how many guys you see walking out with a couple of football variants in addition to some pork chops, deodorant and a lawn mower?  Yeah, me too. 

As far as secondary market pricing, why bitch at toybiz?  Sure, they created it by the lousy case packs, but as he said, they don't set retail prices.  Bitch at toybiz for the lousy casepacks and have them fix that which will in turn fix the secondary pricing. 

I don't think manufacturers understand at all where and by whom their toys are being purchased.  There is no way in the world that some kid's parents are dropping $4000 US on toys on them in a year (for the average, normal kid).  Look in the collectors thread and look at what Dave and I have spent, by way of example.  We aren't making up for one or two kids, we're making up for hundreds of them.  And we are far from the exception, I suspect we are pretty close to average or below overall.  Many, many individuals do not partake in message boards. 

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Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on September 30, 2004, 09:07 PM
Oh, that tool Jesse Falcon. Watch him pass the buck for lousy casepacks, again.

I hope I'll see more ML 6. I don't want to drop this line, but if I can't find the damn figures, I can't buy them. And I will not pay more than $12 each for one of these. They're neat, but they aren't that neat.

And for the love of God, quit making Wolverine, Spider-Man, Frodo, and Aragorn figures. The market can only float so many variations on the same note.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on September 30, 2004, 10:18 PM
Oh look, another ****** casepack for series 8.
I got this from EE. I know the ship date is in January, but I wouldn't doubt this is what the cases will be.

1x Ice Man, 1x Storm, 1x Dr. Octopus, 3x Ultimate Captain America, 3x Iron Man Modern Armor, 1x Man Thing.

Blow me, Jesse Falcon.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 1, 2004, 12:08 AM
This does make things easy.  Next time Scott posts a list of future figures and asks what you are getting from a particular series, I can simply reply saying anything that is packed one per case ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on October 1, 2004, 12:08 PM
Iceman...hmmm...can I expect a clear Variant and a non clear variant?


Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on October 2, 2004, 07:17 PM
Wow, I didn't realize that Marvel Legends 7 was in comic shops.  I picked up the new Iron Man & Weapon X today.  Very cool, but totally uncoolness by Toy Biz with their F-ed up case assortments.  I'd like to find the Vision, Hawkeye & Apocalypse sometime during this lifetime.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 2, 2004, 08:28 PM
They've even reached the comic shops up here.  At least the one I talked to was honest: there's sufficient demand on ebay that he'd be crazy to sell it locally - no way he could get that kind of money plus the 20% bonus from US $$.  Sad but true and I don't blame the guy one bit.  I'd be sorely tempted to dump them on ebay as well. 

Rest assured that should they start showing up like the Phoenix did, I'll do what I can to help folks here out.  Apocalypse should look great beside the Archangel figure. 

These are seriously nifty figs, pity about the distribution. 

Oh yeah, if anyone needs a Hobgoblin from the spiderman line, they've shown up again and I see them somewhat frequently on my toy runs.  Openers only please, these cards are not in great shape.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Angry Ewok on October 3, 2004, 08:51 PM
This kicks the first ML Captain America's ass. Glad I couldn't find the first one, now I can get this one!

(http://www.action-figure.com/images/04/02/mleg19/DSC04673.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 4, 2004, 01:55 PM
Julius Marx has a feature up on Marvel Legends Wave VII (http://www.aftimes.com/aslu/slu.shtml).  Some nice pics included.  I'm going to miss collecting this line, some nice figures coming up.  If only I could grow one of those money trees (or a "space" tree) :P.  I think that Hawkeye figure looks pretty nice.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 4, 2004, 02:52 PM
Thanks for the link Brian, some amazing pictures in there.  To digress immediately, Sandman looks fantastic :o  I so desperately need Amazon to clear that box set.  It still hasn't shown up here at all.  If/when it does, I'll likely grab it and not open it as insurance against a non-clearance. 

The shots of ML 7/8 are great.  The Ghost Rider figure is one I passed on previously, but may have to grab.  I was at a time a big fan (all the way back to the western version - where's my two-gun kid?) but managed to stay away from the first.  Found it interesting that there were no shots of the head transformation chase piece though, is it still a go? 

Apocalypse, Vision and Hawkeye remain must haves for me.  The others not so.  Definitely not needing another Iron Man, I'm satisfied with the classic version. 

Future stuff looks great too, barring the inevitable poor case packs.  I can't complain about my luck though, I've been fortunate with this line, only missing a couple of chase pieces.  Heck, I'm about to mail out three Phoenix today in addition to my own and one I picked up for a buddy locally, so pretty good my luck has been. 

I enjoy this line for the most part, though the scale is room consuming.  Kinda like LOTR stuff.  But boy, for the $$$ relative to size, Hasbro could learn a thing or two.  Especially with perpetual rumblings of raising the price for Ep III.  Hmmm, Marvel Legend or a 3 3/4 SW figure for $1 more?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 5, 2004, 10:25 AM
Well, this is sort of Marvel related :).  Someone posted this link over at GH, thought I would pass it along here as well.  Spidey reviews Crayola crayons.  I thought it was kind of funny.  If interested, check it out HERE (http://www.x-entertainment.com/articles/0913/)

Staying on topic otherwise, I do agree with you Brent.  I've been thinking about that too, the $$$ value to size issue.  I don't mind paying $4.77-$5 ish for Star Wars figures, and if they'd stay at that price it would be fine and dandy.  If they raise them up again, to around the $7ish range we saw during the Episode I line, I wouldn't be too happy.  The action figure market the way it is now, Hasbro might have a little more trouble getting away with that.  Just so many other lines out there that would be cheaper, and figures that were larger, better articulated, and in some cases better sculpted.  Hopefully they'll stick at $5, although I sure don't mind when they're on sale for $3-$4 like at Target this week too :).  Marvel Legends does seem like a pretty good value to me though, you usually get a lot of figure for your $6 to $7.  Plus, there aren't as many figures per year, so it is easier to keep up.  If I could just stick to one collection, things would be easier :P.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on October 13, 2004, 08:51 PM
OK, for those of you living in areas that actually have stores that stock these:
I'm looking for Deadpool, Juggernaut, and both Phoenixes. Any help would be appreciated.

I've decided I really like this line, and want to keep collecting it, though it gets extremely aggrivating.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 13, 2004, 09:24 PM
Gaaaaaaaaaaaaah, why do you people do this to me. 

I left all of those on the shelf today and I'm headed out of town tomorrow bright and early.  I think I can help you with Phoenix and Deadpool, juggernaut providing someone restocks relatively soon.  Dream on with respect to red Phoenix.  First one's mine. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on October 13, 2004, 09:52 PM
I found one on a site for $70, which I'm seriously contemplating.

I might just get into a bidding war on ebay for one, and become everything I despise. But, whatever.

Edit-- is Canada some kind of Candy Land for toys or something? Or does Toy Biz like you guys better?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on October 13, 2004, 10:10 PM
Surprise, surprise, surprise!  I was very surprised to see that the Vision turned up on Amazon.com.  So, I wound up ordering one.  Nice to pay retail, even with shipping, isn't it?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on October 13, 2004, 10:10 PM
Seems like it on ML 6...I hope its the same for 7 because I really really really really really really want a Hawkeye and a Vision

And I've been reading more and more and more complaints about this line.  How this isn't the same damn thing that happened to MOTU is mind blowing

Companies need to look at The Simpsons line and take a page out of their book, 90% of toy buying right now is done by adults for adults.  I do see kids in the aisles I see them looking at TMNT and Power Rangers and Yu Gi Oh, I rarely ever see kids looking at Marvel or at SW or LOTR.  

Idiots
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Darby on October 13, 2004, 11:57 PM
I think toys in general are bought mostly by adults now.  That may be a good or bad thing, I don't know.  What is bad is that TB takes advantage of this with the rare/chase figures, alienating the collectors, and eliminating the people they're selling them too. 

Kids don't buy these.  Say it with me TB: Kids don't buy these.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 14, 2004, 08:37 AM
Yeah, I don't think I could say I've ever seen kids looking at the Marvel Legends figurse.  Spidey figs, sure, but even that isn't all that often (just during movie times).  Kids don't even seem to be in the "action figure" aisle all that much, usually in the hot wheels/matchbox, Yu-Gi-Oh-Man! card areas.  Occasionally they are in the action figure aisle though, and most of the time they are checking out the following areas:  Power Rangers, Teen Titans, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.  Occasionally I see them looking at Star Wars or Batman/Justice League stuff, but that is very, very rare.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on October 14, 2004, 05:04 PM
The justification for these crazy case packs is that this is what Wal-Mart wanted and Wal-mart thinks these are for kids.  So in one sense TB is under the thumb of retail.  However, they are pissing off more and more and more people by making this line more and more and more a scalper target.  SW hasn't been one for years...what wrecked it was Episode I and the veritble glut of product on the shelves and the fact that EVERY figure was easy to obtain.  They sold tons and everyone has been scalper free for the most part since (I think a large part of "scalper" claims these days is nothing more than fellow collectors...I digress)

Again, as I've said many times now, Toy Biz needs to look over at the huge gaping hole that is He-Man.org and see what happens when you cater to retail and believe the absolutely absurd notion that your lines are for kids...the day of kiddom at retail is a long dead notion.  Kids aren't buying action figures, they are buying video games
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on October 15, 2004, 10:05 PM
Those dirty rat-bastards at Amazon cancelled my Vision order.  ARRRGGHHHH!!!!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on October 15, 2004, 10:20 PM
 :) :) :) :) :) ;D ;D ;D


I scored a MOVIE PUNISHER. It was the ONLY  Series VI there at all. It called to me.


Happy Kevin is pleased.

Kevin would have been pleased if he had found a certain Unstopable, or possibly a Deadpool too, but if wishes were fishes, as mother used to say.


Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on October 15, 2004, 10:56 PM
Hmmm...my Vision order has not been canceled yet.  I order back in August though.  I'm extremely perplexed as to how there have been reports of people getting their ML VII having ordered in like September and more and more people getting bumpkis...I wrote them and they gave me free shipping, but that will not really help come time the cancel the damn order >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 20, 2004, 09:08 AM
I saw over at TNI that the case assortment for ML 8 isn't looking too spiffy either.  Maybe this isn't correct, but this is what was posted (apparently via AFX):

Case of twelve (12) action figures may include 3 x Ultimate Captain America, 3 x Iron Man Modern Armor, 1 x Ice Man, 1 x Storm, 3 x Man Thing, and 1 x Doc Ock. Subject to change without notice. Duplicates of some or all figures may be included. By Toy Biz.

Hopefully this is incorrect.  I'm trying to avoid this line right now because of funds, but might be tempted to pick up a Doc Ock and maybe and Iceman.  Either way, it stinks if this is how each wave is going to be packed.  This just doesn't make any sense.  Its almost as if the figures everyone is going to want are intentionally short packed.  Anyways, food for thought...hopefully it is incorrect.

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on October 20, 2004, 09:26 AM
Someone at Fwooshnet is adamant that the Case Packs AFX and EE have are both wrong.  I dunno, the way they've been running this line into the ground doesn't surprise me at all

I made sure to Order a case from AFX a few weeks ago, Wave 8 is solid from top to bottom with the exception of Swamp Thing which I could care less about

I'm down on Wave 9 since its X-heavy again but I'm excited to hear what happens from there on out

I wonder with Fall Toy Fair going on now we'll be able to find out what's going on with the relaunch
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on October 20, 2004, 08:57 PM
Well I pre-ordered series 8 from Big Bad Toy Store becuase it rocks, with trhe exception of Iron Man. (Man-Thing is the coolest figure yet) I don't wan tto take any chances because Everyone will probably be 1 per case except for Iron Man and Cap A.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ook on October 21, 2004, 06:16 PM
I haven't bought an ML since Torch. But i'm pretty stoked to get his antithesis, Iceman!

I'll be picking up Doc Ock, too.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 22, 2004, 03:10 PM
So where has the Spiderman boxed set gone?  I've checked a couple of times at Amazon, and while it may be my faulty search criteria, it doesn't appear to be there ???  Is it still around at retail?  I wanted this set, but was being patient, too patient, perhaps?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 22, 2004, 03:42 PM
I feel the same way Brent.  I've been checking Amazon, and then all of a sudden it was gone.  I was waiting (hoping) for it to go on clearance, and then pick it up.  It never showed up around here at retail, so hopefully Amazon will get some more in stock....at a reduced price :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on October 23, 2004, 01:27 PM
Check your TRU's guys. I just hit one up, and they were stacked.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 23, 2004, 04:56 PM
Check your TRU's guys. I just hit one up, and they were stacked.

Kevin

Mmm, nope, wrong side of the border for me.  Not here, may never be here.  Only thing stacked up there is the Urban Legends box set ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on October 23, 2004, 06:50 PM
Just movie Punishers, Brown Wolverines, and Weapon X's by me.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on October 24, 2004, 03:50 PM
Found a Juggernaut at Gordmans today.

Deadpool and Phoenix were long gone. All they have left is one regular Cable, and two each of Wolvie and Punisher.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 24, 2004, 04:32 PM
Have a deadpool and a phoenix sitting here with no home.   :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on October 24, 2004, 05:50 PM
Ooh! I'll take 'em!!

 :) What do you want for them?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Angry Ewok on October 24, 2004, 07:02 PM
I'm getting pissed, none of the stores here have any new Marvel figures. Nothing but Beasts and Gambits. This sucks.

 >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 24, 2004, 09:40 PM
Ooh! I'll take 'em!!

 :) What do you want for them?

Apocalypse and Hawkeye? :P

Seriously, cost and shipping?  Maybe some Galactic Heroes bounty hunters.  Go down a dark path with a Willow figure :-X
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on October 24, 2004, 11:04 PM
I'll go with cost and shipping, I think.
I suppose since it's Canadian, I'm gonna pay a little more and the package will be backed up till Christmas. Oh well. :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 25, 2004, 12:05 AM
Nope, shipping is slow from north to south, not nearly so bad the other way.  Price runs around $9 a piece, so yes, a little more to be sure.  Loose or carded sir? 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on October 25, 2004, 01:15 PM
Whoopeee!   Just got notice my Hawkeye preorder is shipping as well as my Wave 7 case I preordered so if all goes well I should have an extra Hawkeye and lots of extra Wolverines, Iron Men and Ghost Riders. 

They will be mine shortly
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 25, 2004, 01:40 PM
I could snag the Hawkeye from you.  I probably don't need to, but just in case, it would be one less figure to worry about.  West Coast Avengers assemble!

No sign of these up here, just inundated with ML VI these days.  Deadpool and Phoenix still disappear right away, but everyone else is sitting now.  There's going to be a lot of movie punishers clogging the pegs for a very long time up here :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on October 25, 2004, 01:47 PM
He's yours Brent :-*
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 25, 2004, 02:21 PM
Woot!  Time to go to the liquor store.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on October 25, 2004, 04:01 PM
How are you guys doing for Dark Phoenixes up there, Morgbug? Surprise, I'm looking for that one too.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 25, 2004, 04:57 PM
How are you guys doing for Dark Phoenixes up there, Morgbug? Surprise, I'm looking for that one too.

Miserable.  I've seen the equivalent now of at least 12 boxes, not a red Phoenix among them.  The ratio is supposedly 1 per nine cases and that same case holds a brown Cable and no mask Wolverine as well.  Jackpot, essentially.  Still, I haven't stumbled across it yet.  I'm to the point where I'm sick of seeing green Phoenix and Deadpool and have left more on pegs than I've bought, and that's saying a lot.  If Walmart goes ahead again with Marvel Legends, my luck should change, but honestly I'm hoping they end up bringing in Series VII so I have a shot at Vision. 

Not finding a Phoenix will result in me dumping gold Ironman and Doombot. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on October 25, 2004, 04:58 PM
Hey I need Gold Iron Man!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on October 25, 2004, 06:18 PM
I went back to Gordman's today to pick up Wolvie and Punisher (what the hell, they are pretty neat in person) and the guy at the register said he got the Phoenix and Deadpool from the case, and it wasn't a Dark Phoenix. :-\

I'm really hoping Black Friday clears out all the pegwarming series 4 and 5 here, and series 6 and 7 arrive in abundance before or shortly after Christmas. It worked for series 5 last year, anyway. :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on October 26, 2004, 10:56 AM
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/tb_menu.asp

Apocolypse and Hawkeye are still in stock!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on October 26, 2004, 01:22 PM
Saw remnants (Iron Man and Weapon X) of wave VII today at a TRU.  Disappointed that there wasn't a GR, Hawkeye, Vision or Apoc, but good to see that they're starting to hit.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on October 26, 2004, 01:29 PM
Any one find the chase Ghost Rider?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on October 28, 2004, 12:34 PM
I sat down and came up with a list of 50 figures I'd still buy if they make them...I've become a ton more exclusive in what I have been and not been buying with this line.  Stuff like Weapon X and Cable and Deadpool do absolutely nothing for me...parts of Series 9 seem pretty cool but I'm also jonesing to see Series 10 and what this whole relaunch is going to be about.

Perhaps they will be following the lead of the pretty successful LOTR: Trilogy line and dumping the comics and large packaging for a carded line of figures at a cheaper price point

Scarlet Witch
Quicksilver
Black Knight
Moon Knight
Hercules
She-Hulk
Wasp
Ant Man
Yellowjacket
Tigra
Wonder Man
Jarvis
Falcon
Thanos
Kang
Ultron
Kingpin
Bulldozer
Wrecker
Piledriver
Thunderball
MODOK
Baron Zemo
Enchantress
Loki
Klaw
Taskmaster
Power Man
Iron Fist
US Agent
Vulture
Watcher
Molecule Man
Hobgoblin
Captain Marvel
Captain Marvel/Photon
Starfox
Angel
Captain Britain
The Blob
Havok
Leader
Mole Man
Galactus
Spider Woman I
Super Skrull
Captain America WWII
Bucky
Pyro
Mystique
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on October 28, 2004, 01:44 PM
Here are some of the Marvel characters I'd still like to see...

AVENGERS
-Hercules
-Starfox
-The Black Knight
-Scarlet Witch
-She Hulk (w/ FF variant)
-Wonderman
-Thor (armor and beard version)

X-MEN
-Cyclops
-Angel
-Havok
-Beast (Hank McCoy pre-blue fur)
-Thunderbird
-Wolverine (bone claws)

VILLAINS
Mr. Sinister
Thanos
Loki
Nimrod
Sabertooth (first costume)
Onslaught
Galactus
Ultron
Kingpin
Modok
The Leader
Mystique
Pyro
Avalanche
The Blob
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 28, 2004, 04:10 PM
Saw this pic over at the TNI forums, one person's finds at a couple of KBToys stores around his town.  Quite a nice picture.  I still have a tough time staying away from this line, the product sure is nice :).  I guess "lucky" for me I haven't seen anything but Nick Furys and Silver Surfers around all year.  Not sure if that is exactly "lucky" though.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/clam34/IMG_0201.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on October 28, 2004, 06:01 PM
Yeah, I saw that pic and read the accompanying story.

He bought them all to beat a scalper, and IIRC, he's trading the extras off to TNI members.

Class act. :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 3, 2004, 10:41 AM
Woot, just met a guy in the TRU parking lot who traded me Phasing Vision for Vision and Hawkeye that I had from my case

I bought a Vision off eBay and so I paid around $25 for Phasing Vision, not too shabby :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 3, 2004, 10:48 AM
Wow, nice score Scott.  Glad to hear that you're getting all that you need.  I've been hoping to stay away from ML, but its getting awfully tough.  Luckily, nothing new has shown up here for quite some time, so the temptation hasn't been as bad yet.  Despite the case ratios/packing issues (and delays), ML is still a great line figure-wise.  If Star Wars wasn't putting out product, I'd probably go whole-hog on the ML line.  I'm still anxious to hear what this "line relaunch" is all about next year.  Hopefully it will be something positive.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 3, 2004, 01:42 PM
Woot, just met a guy in the TRU parking lot who traded me Phasing Vision for Vision and Hawkeye that I had from my case


Toy pimp.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 3, 2004, 01:48 PM
 :-*  Can't wait for series 8 now, I love this line more and more as it goes along.  I can't wait to hear what Series 10 and 11 have in store (please be Scarlet Witch)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 3, 2004, 01:52 PM
She Hulk. :-*

So, whaddya gonna trade me for Gold Iron Man (need a blue one?)?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 3, 2004, 01:58 PM
Uh...Kerry/Edwards yard signs?

I have Blue, let me put together of stuff I have and we'll talk :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 3, 2004, 02:02 PM
Groovy, blue will go elsewhere.  Hawkeye and Apocalypse for gold Ironman?

No thank you on the signs.  :-X
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 3, 2004, 02:04 PM
That sounds good, but I only have 1, you can have it though and I'll just look for another.   :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 3, 2004, 02:10 PM
Cool, my hunt is over.  If I stumble on a Vision, great, but I can live without him. 

Not sure if this lineup will make it here.  Retailers up here are definitely weird, almost alternating between series.  Walmart is due to pick it up for the Christmas season, but they're carrying mostly crap these days, so they may not. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 3, 2004, 02:12 PM
Ghost Rider, Weapon X, Silver/Red Iron Man (West Coast Avengers!)...I have those too...

Love,

toy pimp
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 3, 2004, 02:15 PM
Meh, not so keen on them.  I do not need another Wolverine ::)  Iron Man, meh, then I need vision.  I'll backfill if I need.  Avoided Ghost Rider the first time, will attempt to do so again.  Thanks though.  Pimp. 

Got some hot wheels for you :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on November 3, 2004, 03:42 PM
Please oh please, can brother find a Dark Phoenix, Phasing Vision and Hawkeye?!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 3, 2004, 07:54 PM
I'd settle for a regular Vision and a Dark Phoenix.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 8, 2004, 09:03 AM
ToynewsI.com has some pics up of Marvel Legends Series 8 (http://www.toynewsi.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=4874).  Nice to get some new looks at these.  Sounds like the wave overall isn't too bad.  I'd like to pick up the Ock for sure.  I've always been a fan of Ice Man, but I'll have to see it in the stores to decide for sure (if I see them in stores) ;).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 8, 2004, 11:32 PM
I am all about Man-Thing and Doc Oc, but I hate the look of Black Widows neck. The prototype version rocked so much more.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 11, 2004, 09:11 AM
The Wal-Mart nearest us has appeared to go on a Christmas stocking extravaganza, with virtually all the toy lines packed to the gills right now.  I finally saw some new Marvel Legends around here for the first time since we moved here in May.  They had a smattering of Series VI, I saw a couple Brown Wolvies, one Cable, and a couple Thomas Jane Punishers.  They also had stocked more of some of the past waves, even saw a Series 1 Cap on the pegs.  I was tempted to get the Wolvie, but left it for now.  The wife wasn't having it.  It was nice to actually see something new show up.  If they would have sold off some of the Nick Furys and Silver Surfers, maybe there would be more room for additional ML :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 11, 2004, 02:23 PM
Also, although not necessarily "new" news since we've heard some of this before, but this was recently posted on the TNI forums:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/MasterSplinter/MarvelLegendsBig.jpg)

Possible Series 9 lineup.  I guess overall it doesn't look like too bad of a lineup, nice to see figures like Professor X, Nightcrawler, Bullseye, and Doctor Strange included (well, we've seen Strange, but the others).  Also of note, I see that one of the red "bursts" on there mentions that the bases have firing projectiles.  Wha? :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on November 11, 2004, 05:17 PM
I'll be getting war machine.

You can count on it.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 11, 2004, 05:25 PM
I saw that at Fwoosh a couple of weeks ago...I think those went up the same time the FF shots did a month or two ago.  I'll be getting them all except Deathlok, War Machine and maybe Bullseye
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on November 11, 2004, 05:27 PM
I saw that at Fwoosh a couple of weeks ago...I think those went up the same time the FF shots did a month or two ago.  I'll be getting them all except Deathlok, War Machine and maybe Bullseye


No love for War Machine? He could battle right next to your Iron Man!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 11, 2004, 05:28 PM
Meh, anything that was invented past 1985ish is not a "Legend" in my mind
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 11, 2004, 05:40 PM
Meh, anything that was invented past 1985ish is not a "Legend" in my mind

Was Deathlok post 1985?  I guess so, around 90 or so.  I could send you a complete run if you'd like :-*
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on November 11, 2004, 05:41 PM
Meh, anything that was invented past 1985ish is not a "Legend" in my mind

Damn! I'm one year past the legendary mark. I guess I'll just settle for great. ;)

Any figure specs on War Machine or the others yet?

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on November 11, 2004, 05:56 PM
I suppose the 'All bases fire projectiles' thing is part of the whole relaunch thing TB has in mind for ML.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 11, 2004, 07:27 PM
I like that wave. I pretty much want them all. Depending on how the Hulk looks will determine if i will be going after the chase. Rumors say Prof. X has a chase, personally i only want a Hover Chair version.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on November 11, 2004, 07:43 PM
Argh. Ben hates chases. I bet one of the Hulks will end up being a chase as well.

At least I have the movie Prof. X, so if I don't find the ML version, I'm not hosed. And I don't want another Hulk figure.

Can't wait to see Nightcrawler and Deathlok.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 12, 2004, 12:23 AM
Not so keen on another Hulk here.  I have three - my wife bought me one of the crappy movie figs, I have the shirted ML version and a Mr. Fixit from the Hulk Classics line (why not re-release some of those?).  So I don't need a green Hulk or a grey Hulk :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on November 12, 2004, 12:33 AM
I think a non-Mr. Fixit Grey Hulk is definitely warranted.  That's how the Hulk debuted, and there were some great storylines in the late 80's/early 90's with the grey Hulk as well.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on November 12, 2004, 04:05 AM
I can't wait for the Doctor Strange. Now if they would just do Dazzler from her 80's series and a Cloak and Dagger two pack.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on November 12, 2004, 10:29 AM
a Cloak and Dagger two pack.

I'd bite on that one. I used to read my old Cloak and Daggers while in the bathroom. :-[ THey had some good storylines.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 12, 2004, 10:34 AM
Figures like Weapon X and Cable and Deadpool do absolutely nothing for me...same goes for Deathlok I guess.  I have no idea who that even is

Gimme Silver Age characters in classic outfits with some of the mid 80's crew to go along with them, stuff from the latest movies and Ultimates and anything from the X-Heavy 90's can all rot for all I care

Cloak and Dagger were a pretty cool combo
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 13, 2004, 09:10 PM
Saw my first case of ML VII locally the other day at TRU.  Only Vision was gone from the case :'(  Sorely tempted to pick up the Hawkeye and Apocalypse, lemme tell ya.  Scott, you better send those boys up soon, I was dying to have them but the $12.99 price point held me back.  Once other retailers get them at $9.99, I may not be so strong :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 13, 2004, 10:29 PM
I saw Vision for the first time today at a Collectible toy store. Looks pretty cool. I shall wait though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 16, 2004, 11:12 AM
Scott, ML VII is starting to show in reasonable numbers here.  Have you been able to find an Apocalypse for yourself yet?  If not, I can pick up another here and we can figure out something else with the gold Ironman.  No luck with Vision up here, yet >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 16, 2004, 11:17 AM
Brent

Yeah I have an Apocolypse for me, one for you

I also have a Vision for you...and Hawkeye :)

So you're all set
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 16, 2004, 11:33 AM
WHoo-hoo!  Baby, West Coast Avengers Assemble!

I am such a geek :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 16, 2004, 11:35 AM
Not until they make Wonder Man, Mockingbird  and Tigra until then, UnAssembled

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 16, 2004, 11:42 AM
Not until they make Wonder Man, Mockingbird  and Tigra until then, UnAssembled



Is it so wrong to find a furry woman hot?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 16, 2004, 11:43 AM
Speaking of Avengers, Fwooshnet recently finished another round of Top 10 voting

First number is position this poll, 2nd is position last poll and third number is number of votes

1 3 Scarlet Witch 56
2 5 Ultron 53
3 2 Thanos 52
4 10 Psylocke 42
5 29 Hercules 37
6 9 Quicksilver 36
7 15 Iron Fist 31
7 10 She-Hulk 31
9 21 Angel 29
10 15 Mystique 25
10 18 Taskmaster 25
10 13 Yellowjacket 25
13 38 Omega Red 24
13 19 Super Skrull 24
15 27 Luke Cage, Power Man 23
16 29 Kitty Pryde, Shadowcat 22
16 15 Moon Knight 22
18 35 Emma Frost, White Queen 21
19 25 Kingpin 20
19 12 Wonder Man 20
21 7 Captain Marvel 19
21 21 Havok 19
21 21 Kang 19
24 29 Bishop 18
25 29 Sasquatch 16
25 35 Wasp 16
27 20 Captain Britain 15
27 38 Cyclops 15
29 38 Black Knight 14
29 13 Mr. Sinister 14


Here's who I voted for (they are in bold above)

Scarlet Witch
Moon Knight
Black Knight
Ultron
She Hulk
Wonder Man
Wasp (Full Size)
Yellowjacket
Kang
Hercules

7 of the top 10 are of the Avengers Ilk, not sure if these means people are sick of the X-Crap (like I am) or that they want to see more balance
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 16, 2004, 12:20 PM
Well, X-crap is definitely overdone, but there are still a few on that list I'd like to see.  I didn't vote, but these are my top five:

She-Hulk
Scarlett Witch
Thanos
Yellow Jacket
Kingpin - though I think this would be better served in the spiderman classics line (duh)

I wouldn't be opposed to an Emma Frost figure, but I try to suppress the fan boy in me as best I can. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on November 16, 2004, 01:09 PM
I want an origional Ghost Rider.  >:(

Also, Moon Knight.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on November 16, 2004, 02:38 PM
I want an origional Ghost Rider.  >:(



Wave VII - Picked one up yesterday.  Still need Hawk, Apoc and Viz, though  >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on November 16, 2004, 02:59 PM
Wave VII - Picked one up yesterday.  Still need Hawk, Apoc and Viz, though  >:(
The cowboy??

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 16, 2004, 03:11 PM
Nope, not the cowboy.  Leather jacket, flaming head, blah, blah, blah.   I'll only pick one up if the transformation version falls into my lap.  I'm sure it's packed in the same case as the transforming/clear Vision, so highly doubtful ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on November 16, 2004, 03:58 PM
Nope, not the cowboy.  Leather jacket, flaming head, blah, blah, blah.   I'll only pick one up if the transformation version falls into my lap.  I'm sure it's packed in the same case as the transforming/clear Vision, so highly doubtful ::)

Sorry to hear that Brent. If I see one, do you want me to snag it for ya?

I'm waiting for the Cowboy version of Ghostrider to come out.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 16, 2004, 04:09 PM
No, that's ok.  I'm not desperate for it at all so I don't even want to pay cost plus shipping for it (no offense), I'm just that cheap about it.  I do appreciate the offer. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on November 16, 2004, 04:14 PM
That's cool. Just figured I'd offer. 8)


Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on November 16, 2004, 05:52 PM
Well, X-crap is definitely overdone, but there are still a few on that list I'd like to see.  I didn't vote, but these are my top five:

She-Hulk

There's a killer looking Marvel Select She Hulk that will be sold at the Wizard Conventions this coming year.  I believe she'll be in scale with Marvel Legends, too.  I'll definitely be buying this piece at WW in Philly.

BTW, has anyone seen the Marvel Select Doctor Doom?  It looks awesome!  This might be one of the few Marvel Select pieces I buy.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 16, 2004, 10:30 PM
The Marvel Select Venom with the spider on his chest is awesome. I think it looks better with Spider-Man than any of the other Venoms made. I suggest it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 16, 2004, 10:51 PM
Well, X-crap is definitely overdone, but there are still a few on that list I'd like to see.  I didn't vote, but these are my top five:

She-Hulk

There's a killer looking Marvel Select She Hulk that will be sold at the Wizard Conventions this coming year.  I believe she'll be in scale with Marvel Legends, too.  I'll definitely be buying this piece at WW in Philly.

BTW, has anyone seen the Marvel Select Doctor Doom?  It looks awesome!  This might be one of the few Marvel Select pieces I buy.

Any chance you could buy two? ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on November 16, 2004, 11:14 PM
The show isn't until May.  I'll hook you up if you don't have on by then.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 18, 2004, 09:47 PM
As Ben pointed out elsewhere, the Scorpion fig is out now at some retailers plus BBTS (Only selling it as part of a package).  I'll be hunting for this shortly.  Here's hoping Christmas clears some of the S2 movie figures off the pegs ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 18, 2004, 09:49 PM
Brent

Your figures are on their way north tomorrow :-*
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 19, 2004, 01:32 AM
Brent

Your figures are on their way north tomorrow :-*
Dang, I should pack some stuff up for you :-\  I doubt it will be tomorrow, but soon.  Vengeance trading ;D

And thanks.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 19, 2004, 09:51 AM
Not TOO bad this time, maybe a couple of pieces of junk surprises :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on November 20, 2004, 01:45 AM
It took going to a show, but I scored the Absorbing Man AND the ML6 version of maskless Wolverine.  FINALLY!  And I'm also trading for a Hawkeye.  Life with Toy Biz is a little bit better now.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 22, 2004, 09:28 AM
There are some very strong rumblings that starting with Series 9 there will be pack-in figures of large scale that will be included with each figure of a Wave.  The two being mentioned are Galactus and a Sentinel

Case packouts would be equal and you would get a piece of the larger figure in each package to assemble a large (16") figure.  Seems like a cool idea and a great way to get Galactus and the Sentinel

Also Series 8 may be out before Christmas, I'm getting them all except Man Thing, Black Widow Variant and maybe the Storm Variant.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 22, 2004, 09:52 AM
There are some very strong rumblings that starting with Series 9 there will be pack-in figures of large scale that will be included with each figure of a Wave.  The two being mentioned are Galactus and a Sentinel

Case packouts would be equal and you would get a piece of the larger figure in each package to assemble a large (16") figure.  Seems like a cool idea and a great way to get Galactus and the Sentinel


Yeah Is aw that too, I am not getting my hopes up until it is officially confirmed. I have been wanting them to do that for some time now.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 22, 2004, 09:56 AM
Sorry, it's Monday and I'm sleepy yet, so I'll ask.   Regarding the pack in figure: do you get a piece of it with each figure in a series and then assemble it, or is there just one huge ass figure in each case?  I know it's there stated in black and white, but I'm just not gettting it. 

BTW, our TRUs are littered with Namor and Beast, no clearance in sight.  Ever ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 22, 2004, 09:59 AM
Correct, a piece of the larger figure is packed in each of the smaller figures.  You'll have to buy them all to assemble the larger figure (which sucks for non-completists)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 22, 2004, 10:15 AM
Thanks Scott. 

Interesting idea.  As you say, it sucks for non-completeists (me) but I don't think it is an unreasonable approach.  The figures are relatively inexpensive given what you receive (contrast with a basic SW figure around the same price point) and if you're now going to end up with a Sentinel (anyone army building :P) or Galactus, well that's just too cool to pass up on. 

Here's hoping the character selection with these pack-in bits is better than it has been of late.  Ya gotta think they're about done with Wolverine figures for this line, aren't they?  Please :-\ 

The thing I really worry about is possible re-releases: Cap basic, Iron Man basic, etc.  I hope they at least modify versions.  But I can see this becoming annoying if they start that all over again.  I really only need one version of most figures (though meekly I admit to owning at least two wolverines :-[). 

The worst possibility is that they pack in a final piece with the chase piece.  You know, can't complete Galactus without getting chase whomever? >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 22, 2004, 10:18 AM
I don't think there will be chase figures, however, there probably will be variants, as such you'll get extra pieces of figures that will be of no use.  Rumored variants for 9 are Hover chair Prof X, Some type of Bullseye variant (movie perhaps) and the Grey/Green Hulk
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 22, 2004, 10:29 AM
 ???

Semantics?  Chase/variant.  Short pack versus more short packed?

Looking back over the series lists I'm going to have a hard time swallowing this concept.  You're right about the non-completeists, it's going to be tough.  Not every figure is all that desirable.  Series 9, eh?   

Anyone find a spare Scorpion?  Anyone wanna help me out getting the Sinister Six box set?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 22, 2004, 10:32 AM
Well chase would mean like Kubricks, Red Skull and Goliath only packed in 1 out of every 8 cases.  Variants are still packed in one out of every 8 cases but their counterpart in the line is still common and readily available (Phoenix/Dark Phoenix...Vision/Phasing Vision etc)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 22, 2004, 10:53 AM
Gotcha.  Same but different :-*

I consider them the same, because the only difference is that ToyBiz pulled their head out of their ass and made the chase figures like the original Gold Ironman: a variant of a figure already in the line.  Only Goliath and Red Skull were truly dumb releases with them being "major" characters with no regular version "widely" available.  They just drifted away from common sense for a short period of time. 

I've come full circle on chase figures: I used to love the concept, but now hate it more than just about anything else in toys.  McFarlane at least made them prevalent enough that the after market price drops to not much above retail, in most cases.  Not so with ML stuff, nothing has been overly common. 

I still revel in Christmas from two years ago when Walmart here loaded up on ML and I found 4 Gold Ironman figures :o  I had similar luck finding 3 Doombots, but nothing since that time.  Goliath from you and Red Skull from a guy on the spawn board.  But I refuse to pay premiums for any of the variants.  I'd love to have a red Phoenix as it is a unique and important version, but oh well :-X
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 22, 2004, 10:56 AM
I was lucky enough to trade for the Phasing Vision and I'll be picking up the Cap Variant in 8 but for the most part I don't care.  I've been choosy with this line for the most part and I'll continue to be.  I might try and get a Galactus but the Sentinel does nothing for me since I've never been a big X guy. 

And you may have 3 wolverines now :-X :)  Bwaaahaaahaaahaa
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 22, 2004, 11:08 AM


And you may have 3 wolverines now :-X :)  Bwaaahaaahaaahaa

 :'(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 22, 2004, 02:01 PM
BTW, our TRUs are littered with Namor and Beast, no clearance in sight.  Ever ::)

If Namor goes on clearance I am interested in one.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on November 22, 2004, 02:22 PM
Ive got this fellah sitting around here collecting dust if anyone needs him:

(http://www.marvel.com/toybiz/legends/previews/70159.jpg)

I'm not certain why I purchased him. I'm not a big X-Fan.


Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 22, 2004, 02:43 PM
BTW, our TRUs are littered with Namor and Beast, no clearance in sight.  Ever ::)

If Namor goes on clearance I am interested in one.

Duly noted suh.  Only way I'll buy one as well. 

Thanks Kevin, but no thanks.  I have one, had two, had to give up the original base just to unload one.  I now only have the box set, X-disc stand.  Kinda sucks cuz that was a nice base, but no way am I buying ANOTHER Magneto just to get the base.  Blech.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on November 22, 2004, 02:50 PM
****, if you need the base, I'm sure we can work somthing out. All the base is doing is collecting dust with the Spider-Man bases. I can give Magneto to my cousin afterwards.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 22, 2004, 05:21 PM
BTW, our TRUs are littered with Namor and Beast, no clearance in sight.  Ever ::)

If Namor goes on clearance I am interested in one.

Duly noted suh.  Only way I'll buy one as well. 


Thanks
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on November 28, 2004, 04:45 AM
Well Series 8 Marvel Legends are on eBay already. Almost 100 bucks for a Storm with Mohawk. ::) Even though they are in the Far East they are still crazy prices.

I still cant find any Series 7. Well except Weapon X  >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 28, 2004, 09:48 AM
Well Series 8 Marvel Legends are on eBay already. Almost 100 bucks for a Storm with Mohawk. ::) Even though they are in the Far East they are still crazy prices.

I am glad I dont like any of the chase figures in this wave.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 29, 2004, 10:55 AM
We were working on digging out the Christmas decorations this past weekend, and came across a box of stuff from my childhood that my parents had given me.  I found one of my favorite toys from my childhood - "Secret Wars" Spider-Man.  I knew it was in the house somewhere, but wasn't quite sure.  I was happy to find it though, one of my all-time favorite toys...and although a little bit of the paint is worn off, he is displayed proudly on my desk right now :P

Along the same "Spidey" lines....I wanted to ask all of you, out of all the Spidey figures that have been out over the past few years (Spidey Classics, ML Box Sets, Movie figures), which figure do you think is the best one available (action figures, I mean)?  To cut back on non-Star Wars collecting spending, I'm really trying to focus in on the "best" versions of my favorite heroes or misc. characters.  I currently have the parachute Spidey for a comic version, as well as the black costumed Spidey, and a couple different movie versions.  I always liked the Super Articulated Movie version, but was wondering which "red and blue" spidey you feel is the best one out there to have as your "definitive" one, if that is possible.  I've heard many people liking the one included in the Sinister Six set, but I missed the boat on that one (at least for now), and unless it goes on clearance, probably couldn't really afford it anyways.  I think the "Snap Shot" one in the regular line is basically the same figure, without the web wings and different coloring (and maybe shoulders?).  Anyways, I'm babbling now, but which do you feel is the best version to have of the ole webhead?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 29, 2004, 11:08 AM
I have Parachute Spidey and me likee

I also bought the recent Black Suit Spider Man with Hang Glider

And, lets see, I have the Sinister 6 Spider Man and the Super Articulated Movie Spider-Man 2 and that should be it. 

I've heard good things about Snap Shot as well but I'll stick with the one I have until I hear otherwise and they come
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 29, 2004, 11:19 AM
I have the series one blue spidey, it's very nice.  I also have the blue/red spidey that came with the gargoyle (series one, maybe two?) and it's pretty cool, possibly my favorite, but the colours are quite subdued compared to a comic version. 

I have the black one that Scott mentioned and it's nice. 

I have the original movie version and then the more recent S2 movie version, which is super nice too. 

Still wanting the S6 box set though (which is now on Amazon, but is listed as out of stock ::)) very badly.   :-\  Not so much for spidey, but for the must have villains. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 29, 2004, 11:23 AM
I was thinking this morning for some reason of villains I still want to see in the Spidey Classics Line with Sandman and Mysterio coming I could think of:

Vulture, Shocker, Chameleon and Hobgoblin (classic version)

I also want a Kingpin but feel he should be a Marvel Legend
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 29, 2004, 12:16 PM
Kingpin is so very overdue given we have what, 4 daredevil figures (yellow, red, movie, spiderman line cardboard), 2 Elektras and now Bullseye?  I think we're seeing a bit of obesity based discrimination going on here. 

Sandman and Mysterio are going to be fantastic additions.  I also like that list.  Vulture is a must have with interchangeable heads for old and young.  Shocker is ok, I suppose.  Chameleon is great.  I would love to see a classic Hobgoblin, repleat with garrish orange costume, that would be cool.  Wouldn't replace the current Hobgoblin though, IMO one of the best sculpts from the Marvel lines. 

What about Tombstone?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 29, 2004, 01:31 PM
I like your list as well Scott, and agree with you guys, Kingpin is looong overdue.  I'm really surprised he hasn't shown up in ML yet, hopefully he will in the not too distant future.  Glad to see the likes of Scorpion and Sandman joining the ranks (as well as Mysterio).  Those, in combination with the Sinister Six set and the upcoming ML Doc Ock would make a pretty good lineup of Spidey's foes.  Just a few left, which you guys have named, and I think we'd be pretty well set.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 29, 2004, 01:35 PM
So where can the Sinister Six pack still be found?  In spite of trying to remain patient in hopes of a clearance on Amazon (which may happen with the FF box, since they are still in stock and at which point I would buy them) I am now starting to get nervous.  I MUST HAVE these figures, no question about it.  They are just too important to the line to pass up.  I could skip a few, but not all.  Doc Ock is replaceable and I already picked up Black Cat on ebay for the girl. 

Has anyone found the new Scorpion figure?  No sign here though retailers are trying to finally unload the Spiderman stuff that is hanging on the pegs.  I may have to finally pick up the Peter Parker figure too. 

Speaking of the Fantastic Four box set, what a pain to have to unload a Doom, another Thing.  I wish they'd release the box sets up front, but I suppose they understand their market better than that.   ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 29, 2004, 01:55 PM
I was wondering that too Brent.  I missed (or skipped, due to lack of funds) it when it was online at Amazon the first time, and hoped that it might show up again later on (preferrably at clearance).  We haven't had any show up in stores around here, although I have seen the Fantastic Four set at Wal-Mart a few times (not sure if they have it anymore though).  I guess I might be out of luck (other than ebay), but I didn't know if there was a chance it would come down the pike to retail more later on, or maybe show up back at Amazon.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on November 29, 2004, 01:56 PM
Saw the SS set twice at the same store and passed both times.  Big mistake, it's long gone.  Hopefully there's stock sitting in the stock room somewhere and these get put out again.  I'm with you Brent, I need a Venom, Electro, "true" Green Goblin and Black Cat in my collection - can do without the Doc Ock and Kraven.

Still see the FF set around, but only want Sue.  Hoping for clearance on that one.

I've seen the SMC Scorpion wave twice, but no luck with the Holy Grail of the wave.  Still need Ultimate Lizard too.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 29, 2004, 02:25 PM
Dang, the S6 set is getting harder to find eh?  Not good, not good at all.  Will have to begin hunting. 

Good comment on true green Goblin.  I have the regular release and it doesn't do much for me.  Same goes for the Venom I have.  Pulled the tongue out and it looks better, but need something a little more neutral.  Kraven would be and is an easy find up here still but Electro is the gem. 

Hmmm. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 29, 2004, 03:08 PM
I picked up the SS set as soon as I saw it. Still looking for a scorpion and can't want for Sandman and Mysterio. Kingpin is way overdue and probably shoul dbe in Marvel Legends.

Tombstone, Vulture (interchangable heads would be awesome, if not the old version), Doppelganger, Shocker, Chameleon are all needed.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 29, 2004, 04:01 PM
Yeah I bought them both the same day from TRU, FF has shown up all over and the SS set is nowhere to be found

I picked up Scorpion 2 weeks ago at Wal Mart, just saw the Spideys from that wave at TRU so he's just shipping

ML 8 will be here rather soon it sounds like! :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on November 29, 2004, 10:26 PM
Dang, the S6 set is getting harder to find eh?  Not good, not good at all.  Will have to begin hunting.

Actually, I just got it over the weekend at WalMart.  I think it was a little over $40.  Truth be told, the figures aren't all that bad.  We got first appearances of Black Cat, Green Goblin and Electro in the set.  Also, Spidey seems a little bit different.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 29, 2004, 11:44 PM
Oh yeah Nick, sorry if I seemed like I was griping, I definitely want the set.  I never picked up the earlier Ock or Kraven simply because they were out in this set.  Almost sprung for a Morbius today, after resisting for over a year.  Almost like I have to have him.  I do think the face on the black cat leaves a fair bit to desire, but any port in a storm - I'll take what I can get. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on November 29, 2004, 11:54 PM
I was actually a little surprised to see the set in Wally World.  Even though I had scored my FF set with clear Sue Richards at this store, it's usually pretty barren.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on November 30, 2004, 02:36 AM
I saw the S6 Box Set at TRU months ago. I wish I had picked it up the price deferred me from it. Hopefully I'll be able to score one at Wally World as well.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Darby on November 30, 2004, 10:59 PM
http://www.action-figure.com/Article13363.html

Galactus?  Or one more way to p.o. collectors?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 30, 2004, 11:20 PM
That's what Scott was mentioning earlier.  My hope is the chase piece(s) don't have a piece of Galactus.  If I get to build a big ass marvel legend Galactus, I'll suck it up and buy a figure or two I don't really want. 

The only thing that concerns me is if there is a chase piece that contains a last critical (or even non-critical but completes the figure) piece.  Then no mask wolvie from series 3 is going to look like a bargain. :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on November 30, 2004, 11:52 PM
You can always try to score the ML6 version of maskless Wolvie, Brent.  I finally got one at a show for $30.  I honestly don't care that the cardback doesn't say ML3, I care that I got that sculpt finally.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 1, 2004, 12:06 AM
No, I'm actually good.  I have the maskless one from the box set and sold off my masked version.  I don't need that many Wolverine's.  Ptui. 

That's my biggest problem with the line, is the multiples that come out in basically the same costume with only minor differences- Dr. Doom, Magneto, Wolverine, Reed Richards, the Thing, Gambit, Beast.  All have nearly duplicated sculpts down the line. 

And I've essentially forsaken chase figures now.  Opening my Goliath and Red Skull, sending Scott my gold Ironman.  That covers them pretty much.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 1, 2004, 12:08 AM
My only hope is that Brent loves the bonus Weapon X he got along with Hawkeye, Vision and Apoc in the mail today! :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on December 1, 2004, 12:09 AM
I had done well on the chase figures up until the last two series.  Dark Phoenix has totally eluded me, as has phasing Vision.  I managed to snag most of the others, except for the ML3 maskless Wolvie.  But these last two series are killing me!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 1, 2004, 01:26 AM
My only hope is that Brent loves the bonus Weapon X he got along with Hawkeye, Vision and Apoc in the mail today! :)

Yeah, I'm trying to figure out what store I haven't used a no-receipt return at for a while ::)  I may keep it, y'know, just so I have all the Wolverines.

I've had decent luck to Nick, but not quite as good as yours.  The last bonus figure Scott sent me was much nicer - Goliath.  Then I picked up a Red Skull for $30.  Found lots of gold Ironman and Doombots, but not much since those series. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Hemish on December 1, 2004, 01:51 AM
Is the price for this item about right??
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2483&item=5939442354&rd=1&ssPageName=WD1V
I really wanted to get one of these when i saw it in toyfare but after seeing the price i don't think so.
Surely they can't be that pricey
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on December 1, 2004, 02:12 AM
I think these go for $100-150, depending on the character.

Considering it's an  Emma Frost statue, this thing'll probably be hot. (Bad pun intended.)

There is a variant, and if I was going to buy one, I'd check with your local comic shop to see what they want for it or if they'll order it for ya. I'd do that before I gave some chucklehead on ebay hard-earned money for it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 1, 2004, 10:33 AM
I have never found any chase figure. I still need a Dark Phoenix, Doombot and Goliath.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on December 3, 2004, 01:40 AM
Amazon has pre-orders up for ML 9.
Good luck. (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/index%3Dtoys%26field-keywords%3DMarvel%252520Legends%2525209%26store-name%3Dtoys/002-7536582-9847258)

I preordered Nightcrawler, Prof. X, Dr. Strange, Deathlok, and the two Bullseyes. I have no idea what the variant Bullseye looks like, but if I'm fortunate enough to get it, I could hopefully trade it for a Dark Phoenix.

I doubt I'll get any of the figures I ordered, however, and that simply bites.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 3, 2004, 08:33 AM
Yeah they have been up for a couple of days, I didnt mention anything because they usually don't come through with the figures. I figured I'd pre-order te chase Hulk, but doubt it will ever get to me.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 3, 2004, 08:57 AM
I ordered the set yesterday morning, the stupidest thing is that they don't ship orders in the order they were received, someone could come in and order them in like 2 months and get them before I would

I'm hoping the case ratios are fixed

I'm also pissed I had to order some of those just to get a Galactus
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 3, 2004, 11:55 AM
I ordered the set yesterday morning, the stupidest thing is that they don't ship orders in the order they were received, someone could come in and order them in like 2 months and get them before I would

Yeah that pretty much sucks. I really doesnt make any sense.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Angry Ewok on December 4, 2004, 09:36 AM
Almost picked up Cable last night, but didn't... Bah, it's so close to Christmas I just hate buying anything.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 7, 2004, 11:16 AM
http://www.aftimes.com/aslu/slu.shtml

Julius Marx has ML8 pics up
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 7, 2004, 12:37 PM
Anyway else see in the new Toyfare that the odds of getting a Power man figure are 1 to 1. Series 11 perhaps?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 7, 2004, 01:23 PM
I haven't received mine yet, He was a strong rumor for 10 last time I heard.  Same goes for Iron Fist.

Black Panther (shown at Comic Con)
Scarlet Witch
Power Man
Iron Fist
Thanos
1st Appearance Wolverine (rumored at one point)
Cyclops Skull Cap version

That's my guess at Series 10
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 7, 2004, 02:20 PM
That works for me, especially Thanos. I think they would wait to release Power Man or Iron Fist. I don't think they wopuld be in the same wave.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 7, 2004, 02:26 PM
What were the other figures and odds?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 7, 2004, 07:22 PM
Power Man - 1 to 1
Sentry - 4 to 1
Spider-Woman - 3 to 1
Yellow Jacket - 3 to 1
Hercules - 7 to 1
Stingray - 8 to 1
Myterious Ninja Guy - 1,000 to 1

(These are bases on the New Anvengers characters)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 12, 2004, 12:04 PM
Rumored Series 10 and 11!!


Series 10 - Sentinel Series (shipping in July)
1st Appearance Spiderman
Cyclops
X-Factor Cyclops (variant)
Angel
X-Factor Angel (variant)
Black Panther
Omega Red
Mr. Sinister
Mystique
Black Panther (variant)

Series 11 - Legendary Riders Series (shipping in October)
Origin Thing
Logan
Iron Man Hulk Buster
Vengeance
Task Master
Ultron
Wonder-Man
Scarlet Witch
Logan (variant)
Wonder-Man (variant)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 12, 2004, 04:53 PM
Interesting, where did you see that?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on December 12, 2004, 07:21 PM
The very word 'variant' makes me cringe.

All I'm saying for now.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 12, 2004, 08:36 PM
Those came from some e-tailer.  Really the only one that doesn't make sense is the Vengeance figure.  He's about as much of a Marvel Legend as I am
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 13, 2004, 08:24 AM
Those came from some e-tailer.  Really the only one that doesn't make sense is the Vengeance figure.  He's about as much of a Marvel Legend as I am

Well as of late they have been throwing in the random non Legends figure in the waves, like Deathlok. It makes sense enough I think and they will probably make use of parts from the Ghost Rider figures so it probably makes even more sense for them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on December 13, 2004, 09:07 AM
I haven't been online really the past few days, so I just saw those lineups this morning as well.  They look pretty good to me.  I know lots of people are tired of Spideys, but to me a 1st Appearance Spidey (and a Spidey in Marvel Legends) is a pretty cool thing.  Overall, the lineups look pretty cool, and a Sentinel would be neat as well.  I thought I could give Marvel Legends up, but I am really feeling the "pull back" now.  Its going to be tough with these next few waves, especially if they actually show up here in person ;).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on December 13, 2004, 04:53 PM
bold = Mikey D's comments

Rumored Series 10 and 11!!


Series 10 - Sentinel Series (shipping in July)
1st Appearance Spiderman - not interested, one Spidey's enough for me
Cyclops - will wait to see how much different this is from the XMC one before deciding
X-Factor Cyclops (variant) - really don't kill myself tracking down variants
Angel - hopefully this is the feathered version
X-Factor Angel (variant) - see above
Black Panther - already seen and looks good
Omega Red - villians rock
Mr. Sinister - see Omega Red
Mystique - see Mr. Sinister
Black Panther (variant)

Series 11 - Legendary Riders Series (shipping in October)
Origin Thing - ehhh
Logan - another Wolverine, one can never have enough of him   ::)
Iron Man Hulk Buster - will wait to see before deciding
Vengeance - I for one like obscure characters and GR needs a villian to fight
Task Master - cool
Ultron - you can never go wrong with a bad ass robot
Wonder-Man - me likey more Avengers
Scarlet Witch - me likey ex-Avengers turned villians more
Logan (variant) -
Wonder-Man (variant)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 14, 2004, 11:55 AM
Bigbadtoystore has waves 9,10,11 up for pre-order.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 14, 2004, 11:59 AM
Yeah I saw that this morning, same line-ups too!  Nice, I think I like all of the choices with the exception of Vengeance,  Spider-Man is sort of lame but if done right could also be an amazing figure.  I wonder if his inclusion means Classics is done?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 14, 2004, 12:15 PM
(http://www.marvel.com/toybiz/legends/xtras/legends_logo.jpg)

Wave I[/i]
Hulk
Captain America
Iron Man
Toad
Iron Man Gold CHASE VARIANT[/i]

Wave II[/i]
Doctor Doom
Sub Mariner
The Thing
Human Torch
Doctor Doom Doombot CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Hulk with Shirt Variant

Wave III[/i]
Wolverine (Yellow and Blue)
Magneto
Thor
Ghost Rider
Movie Daredevil
Wolverine Maskless CHASE VARIANT[/i]

Wave IV[/i]
Gambit
Beast
Elektra
Punisher
Goliath with Antman and Wasp CHASE FIGURE[/i]

Wave V[/i]
Mr. Fantastic
Sabertooth
Colossus
Silver Surfer
Nick Fury
Blade II movie figure
Red Skull CHASE FIGURE[/i]

Best of Marvel Legends Wal-Mart Exclusives[/i]
Thing Trenchcoat
Stealth Armor Iron Man

Wave VI[/i]
Phoenix (green/yellow)
Dark Phoenix (red/gold) CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Cable
Cable Brown CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Deadpool/Doop
Wolverine (Brown/Yellow)
Juggernaut
Punisher (Movie Version)
Wolverine Maskless CHASE VARIANT[/i]

Wave VII[/i]
Hawkeye
Apocalypse
Iron Man (red/silver)
Vision
Wolverine (Weapon X)
Ghost Rider (changable heads for Johnny Blaze)
Phasing Ghose Rider  CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Phasing Vision  CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Goliath  CHASE Figure[/i]

Wave VIII[/i]
Doctor Octopus
Captain America (Ultimate)
Iron Man (Modern Armor)
Man Thing
Storm
Ice Man
Black Widow
Storm (Mohawk) CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Captain America (Winged Head) CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Black Widow (Blonde) CHASE VARIANT[/i]

Wave IX Galactus Series[/i]
Grey Hulk (1st Appearance)
Nightcrawler
Professor X
Deathlok
Doctor Strange
War Machine
Bullseye
Galactus (Assembled from pieces in each figure!)
Green Hulk (1st Appearance) CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Bullseye CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Professor X CHASE VARIANT[/i]

Wave X Sentinel Series[/i]
1st Appearance Spiderman
Cyclops
Angel
Black Panther
Omega Red
Mr. Sinister
Mystique
X-Factor Cyclops CHASE VARIANT[/i]
X-Factor Angel CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Black Panther CHASE VARIANT[/i]

Series XI Legendary Riders Series
Origin Thing
Logan
Iron Man Hulk Buster
Vengeance
Task Master
Ultron
Wonder-Man
Scarlet Witch
Logan CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Wonder-Man CHASE VARIANT[/i]

Series XII Apocolypse Series RUMORED
Iron Fist
Astonishing Wolverine
Bishop
X-23
Sasquatch
Maestro Hulk
Iron Fist CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Bishop CHASE VARIANT[/i]
X-23 CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Sasquatch CHASE VARIANT[/i]

Series XIII Onslaught Series
Green Goblin
Loki
Abomination
Pyro
Lady Deathstrike
Blackheart
Green Goblin CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Loki CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Abomination CHASE VARIANT[/i]

Series XIV Mojo Series
1st Appearance Ironman
Longshot
Baron Zemo
Luke Cage
Falcon
Psylocke
Psylocke CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Luke Cage CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Falcon CHASE VARIANT[/i]
1st Appearance Ironman CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Baron Zemo CHASE VARIANT[/i]

Series XV MODOK Series
Beta Ray Bill
Moon  Knight
Spider-Woman
Thor Buster Iron Man
Wasp
Captain Marvel
Spider-Woman CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Wasp II CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Wasp III CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Captain Marvel CHASE VARIANT[/i]

Marvel Legends - Series 16 (Or Hasbro Series 1) Annihilus BAF
Hulk (Planet Hulk)
Hercules
Beast (X3)
Banshee
Emma Frost
Iron Man (Ultimate)

Marvel Legends - Series 17 (Or Hasbro Series 2) Blob BAF
She-Hulk
Yellowjacket
Wolverine (Ultimate)
Thor (Lord of Asgard)
Quicksilver
Juggernaut (X3)
Phoenix (X3)
Xorn

Marvel Icons - Wave 1
Iron Man
Wolverine
Captain America

Marvel Icons - Wave 2
Spider-Man
Hulk
Venom


Marvel Legends Wal-Mart Exclusive Case
Sentry
Captain Britain
Kitty Pride
AntMan
Thor
Havoc
AOA Sabretooth
AOA Wolverine
Warbird
Giant Man BAF

Marvel Legends Face Off Twin Packs
Kingpin vs. Daredevil
Hulk vs. Leader
Captain America vs. Red Skull
Captain America vs. Red Skull CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Hulk vs. Leader CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Kingpin vs. Daredevil CHASE VARIANT[/i]

BOX SETS

Urban Legends[/i]
Spider-Man
Elektra (white)
Punisher
Dardevil

X-Men[/i]
Rogue
Beast (lab coat, glasses)
Gambit
Wolverine (maskless)
Magneto

Fantastic Four[/i]
Mister Fantastic
Invisible Woman
Human Torch
Thing
Doctor Doom
Franklin Richards
Herbie

Spider Man vs Sinister Six[/i]
Spider Man
Green Goblin
Black Cat
Electro
Doctor Octopus
Kraven
Venom

Marvel Legends Young Avengers Gift Pack
Marvel Legends Monster Gift Pack


Spider-Man Classics Main Figures
Spider-Man
Spider-Man Black Costume
Rhino
Doc Ock
Lizard
Venom
Morbius
Hobgoblin
Green Goblin (Ramos Version)
Carnage
Ultimate Rhino
Ultimate Lizard
Scorpion
Sandman
Mysterio
Ultimate Doc Ock
Venom #3 or #4
Man Wolf
Hydro-Man
Hob Goblin
Sandman
Electro
Toxin
Shocker
Mad Jack
Stealth Venom
Electro

X-Men Classics
Cyclops
Wolverine
Gambit
Archangel
Colossus (Astonishing)
Nightcrawler (Ultimate)
Iceman+variants (Regular, Ultimate, Bobby Drake)
Rogue (XTreme)
Avalanche
Sabretooth (Ultimate)


Hulk Classics
Hulk w/ Bruce Banner
Joe Fixit Hulk
Smart Hulk
War Hulk
Mecha-Hulk w/ Gremlin
Abomination
Absorbing Man

Fantastic Four Classic/Movie
Annhilus
Doombot
Kang
Dragon Man
Super Skrull
Super Skrull CHASE VARIANT[/i]

Spider-Man Origins - Hasbro 2007
Spider-Man (Iron Spidey)
Spider-Man (2099)
Demogoblin (Villains Asst.)



Starting fresh with a new Marvel thread here since the prior one was getting too long, but if you'd like to catch up on the previous 18 pages of Marvel conversation, just click here for thread #1 (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=36;action=display;threadid=1530)
For thread #2 (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=3680.0)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 14, 2004, 12:16 PM
Starting a new thread...here (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=5954.0)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 14, 2004, 12:17 PM
Pre-Order at BBTS

Wave 9 (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/toystan.asp?Queryid=pr213)
Wave 10 (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/toystan.asp?Queryid=pr214)
Wave 11 (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/toystan.asp?Queryid=pr215)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 14, 2004, 01:16 PM
They really jacked up the prices on these sets compared to the last 2 waves.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on December 15, 2004, 03:59 PM
Ahhh...a fresh, minty new thread.  Thanks Scott.  I happened across a few pics of a "super poseable" Spidey available in Spidey Classics 13...I think...the wave with Sandman that is just hitting in some areas.  I don't need to have 50 Spideys, but this one looks pretty cool and I'd be tempted to pick it up if I saw it.  PICS HERE...scroll down a bit (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10007&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=60)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/GhettoGepetto/Sandy%20and%20Spidey/Spidey002.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 15, 2004, 11:13 PM
Man, looks nice, don't need to buy another though

Updated Wishlist (assuming 10 and 11 are what they are)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/yellowjacket.jpg)
Yellowjacket
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/blackknight.jpg)
Black Knight
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/moonknight.jpg)
Moon Knight
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/shehulk.jpg)
She-Hulk
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/kang.jpg)
Kang
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/moleculeman.jpg)
Molecule Man
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/wasp.jpg)
Wasp (Full Size)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/antman.jpg)
Ant-Man (Full Size)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/captainmarvel1.jpg)(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/captainmarvel2.jpg)
Captain Marvel (both the original and the second
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/hercules.jpg)
Hercules
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/quicksilver.jpg)
Quicksilver
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/captainbritain.jpg)
Captain Britain
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/havok.jpg)
Havok
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/blob.jpg)
The Blob
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/kingpin.jpg)
Kingpin
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/baronzemo.jpg)
Baron Zemo
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/klaw.jpg)
Klaw
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/wrecker.jpg)(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/thunderball.jpg)(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/bulldozer.jpg)(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/piledriver.jpg)
Wrecking Crew (Wrecker, Thunderball, Bulldozer, Piledriver)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on December 16, 2004, 08:26 AM
I was tempted to order one myself, but with Christmas expenses, I held off.  Anyways...I thought that I would pass THIS LINK (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002E7B6K/qid=1103203205/sr=1-11/ref=sr_1_11/104-0984426-8591163?v=glance&s=toys) along to everyone who is interested...apparently Amazon.com has the Phoenix variant "in stock".  Good luck!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 16, 2004, 08:45 AM
Well I gave it a shot, I tired ordering her from amazon but i am not expecting much.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 16, 2004, 10:06 AM
I ordered one very early last night before a lot of people found out about it...the stupid thing is that Amazon ships willy nilly and not in the order in which they received them so I'm not holding my breath

The other thing that smacks of no f'n way...they are still In Stock.  No way they still have 200 of them laying around
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 16, 2004, 10:22 AM
I ordered one very early last night before a lot of people found out about it...the stupid thing is that Amazon ships willy nilly and not in the order in which they received them so I'm not holding my breath

The other thing that smacks of no f'n way...they are still In Stock.  No way they still have 200 of them laying around

WHat is your account status since you ordered it last night? Anything? Is it being prepared to ship?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 16, 2004, 10:25 AM
Nothing doing, I just have a delivery estimate of 12/21-12/24.  I ordered at 9 PM central approximately
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on December 16, 2004, 02:18 PM
Here it is, 1:15 PM Central time, and I was able to order one.

You watch, it'll be a bunch of regular Phoenixes.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on December 16, 2004, 03:02 PM
I was able to order one as well, and it's 3 PM eastern.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 16, 2004, 05:34 PM
Its still ther eto be ordered, If we get anything at all if will be the regular Phoenix.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 16, 2004, 09:17 PM
Still no word from Amazon and no confirmation on shipping :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 16, 2004, 10:10 PM
Took a shot at the red Phoenix.  My luck has been so-so with Amazon, so what the heck.

What the heck are legendary riders?

Chase figures don't excite me too much, maybe a green Hulk. 

Still needing an S6 box set.  Hoping they show here for Christmas, but a little tight now ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on December 17, 2004, 05:49 AM
Gave it a try also since I just read this and they were still in stock.

As for for my wishlist I'd love to see these:

Spiderwoman

Banshee

Captain Britain as well

Dazzler

Sunfire

Jubilee

Pyro

Sorry Im an Mutant lover.  ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 17, 2004, 08:58 AM
I don't care waht anyone says, there is no way they still have them In Stock, someone messed something out.  The crap thing is is that I probably won't get one even though I ordered fairly early on >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 17, 2004, 11:45 AM
I don't care waht anyone says, there is no way they still have them In Stock, someone messed something out.  The crap thing is is that I probably won't get one even though I ordered fairly early on >:(

Yup, life at Amazon carries on merrily.  Hopefully my recent spending spree will endear me to their shipping folks.   :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on December 17, 2004, 04:06 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v62/presterjohn/ML9.jpg)

ML 9

The Galactus looks better than I thought it would.  Prof. X looks like ****
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 17, 2004, 04:20 PM
Those all look great, except Deathlok who I give two ***** about.  Can't wait to get a Galactus!

Legends is definitely my #2 line right now that Simpsons is dead and LOTR is winding down
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 17, 2004, 04:55 PM
Galactus is awesome!!!!!!! He looks incredible. It is an amazing thing that Toy Biz is going with Galactus and the Sentinel.

Sadly, Prof. X is just terrible. He is the worst of the bunch, I relaly wanted a Hover Chair version. Big letdown.

Dr. Strange, Nightcrawler, Deathlok, and Bullseye are very cool as well.

The Hulk just doesnt do it for me. Neither versions.

I am happy that I don't need to chase any chase figures for this wave. :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on December 17, 2004, 05:16 PM
I wonder what the breakdown for Galactus is going to be and who gets what.  It's probably head, upper torso, lower torso, 2 arms and 2 legs for 7 pieces.  Glad to see that there's some articulation to him and he's not a statue.

I'm also glad that's there aren't a lot of unwanted purchases for me to get the Galactus.  The only one I really can do without is the Hulk, as I already have one.  War Machine is a seperate character, so no double dipping on an Iron Man.  Deathlok doesn't bother me, I like obscure characters.  All the others are first figs to the line, so no brainer there.

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Darby on December 17, 2004, 08:41 PM
The Galactus thing doesn't do it for me, but it is an extremely cool idea.  I'm most excited about Nightcrawler.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on December 18, 2004, 01:35 AM
Could be the crappy pic, put that Prof. X looks like the movie version, which I have like three of.

Deathlok looks pretty cool, though I don't think I've ever read a comic with him in it.

Those Hulks look pretty crappy. Sucks I'll have to buy one to complete Galactus.

I'll gladly buy the rest, provided I actually find the damn things. I do have them preordered on Amazon, but, we all know what that means.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on December 18, 2004, 05:56 AM
I like the overall concept.  Not crazy about Deathlock, mainly because I don't know the character all that well.  I also think that the whole Galactus idea is one of the only ways they could get casual collectors to buy a Doctor Strange figure.

I have mixed feelings on the Hulk figures.  I've always loved the character.  When the rumors started circulating about the wave I was actually kind of excited to get a grey Hulk.  But the whole "first appearance" thing skews the look.  Hence, this Hulk looks a lot more like the Hulk did when Marvel launched the comic in the 60's.  I'm hoping that Toy Biz revisits the modern grey Hulk at some point in the Marvel Legends line.  I thought the period in the 90's where the Hulk went grey was really interesting, and Hulk was a deeper character with different motivations instead of the green, raging Hulk's motto of "Hulk smash"!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 18, 2004, 07:48 PM
Deathlok was kind of a neat character and I enjoyed the comic in the late 80's (I think) or early 90's.  The story sort of reminds me of Spawn, in terms of origin (Deathlok had a wife and kid he could no longer really contact, IIRC).  Might just be confusing the storylines though.  Either way, it's kind of a cool inclusion, if not legendary and long running. 

Anybody thought of ordering a case?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 20, 2004, 10:19 AM
My order was totally obliterated from the Amazon system for Dark Phoenix.  Nice job again Amazon ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 20, 2004, 11:11 AM
My order was totally obliterated from the Amazon system for Dark Phoenix.  Nice job again Amazon ::)

Thats sucks, i wonder how mine is doing? So what exactly happened, it isnt in your account anymore?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 20, 2004, 11:17 AM
My order was totally obliterated from the Amazon system for Dark Phoenix.  Nice job again Amazon ::)

Ditto.  Doesn't exist in my order history: no recent transactions. ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 20, 2004, 11:19 AM
Yeah, its not even listed in my recent orders
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on December 20, 2004, 02:07 PM
Same with my order.

I knew it was too good to be true.



P.S. **** Amazon.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 20, 2004, 02:16 PM
I just don't get why they do this continually.  Vision, Red Skull and now this, its all BS
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 20, 2004, 02:44 PM
I just don't get why they do this continually.  Vision, Red Skull and now this, its all BS

They do the same with McFarlane variants, though they usually keep better track of the numbers.  I did actually get my white Gretzky's from them though I know of lots of people that didn't. 

I'll still always take a shot with them, just with very low expectations. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 20, 2004, 02:46 PM
The ease of cancelling and keeping track of the orders is enough for me to keep using them.  But their head up their asses on the quantities they solicit is mind numbing

Also...rumor for the next Spidey Villain...Beetle

(http://alaph.com/spiderman/pictures/enemies/beetle/beetle01.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 20, 2004, 02:54 PM
Beetle? :o  Before a Kingpin?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 20, 2004, 02:55 PM
Beats me, just a rumor for now any way
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 20, 2004, 03:38 PM
Meh, I'll take another spidey villain any day, even something as obscure as that.  Still need to do a comic version of Mary Jane and Gwen Stacy (I'd even take a dead Gwen as a pack in with a classic GG). 

Tombstone would be a cool addition as well. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 20, 2004, 03:43 PM
Where did you hear about that?

Phoenix is missing from my account as well. :(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on December 20, 2004, 04:08 PM
Same deal here with Dark Phoenix.  Drat!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 20, 2004, 04:17 PM
http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10309
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: jadesfire on December 20, 2004, 09:48 PM
My Phoenix was gone today too  :(
I sent them an email for an explanation (I've never had this happen before but I don't collect much of any other figures besides Rogue and Jean/Phoenix) and here's the reply. 
*****************************************************************
Thank you for writing to us at Amazon.com.

Firstly, please accept our apologies for the issues that you have
encountered with your purchase.

In researching your order, I found that your order was cancelled due
to some technical errors in our web site.

I apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused you.

Unfortunately, we are unable to reinstate an order that has been
cancelled.  You are welcome to return to our web site and place a new
order for the same items. 

In order to compensate for this inconvenience, I have issued a
promotional certificate of $15.00 which you can use for future
purchase at Amazon.com. The details of the promotional certificate
are given below:

*****************************************************************

Can't really re-order her so I guess I'll use the gift certificate on some other line...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 21, 2004, 12:15 AM
I did not email them at all, just sort of wrote it off.  Checked my hotmail account and lo and behold a $15.00 gift certificate.  Now if only they'd get the sinister six gift pack in stock, I'd be a happy camper.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on December 21, 2004, 12:24 AM
Just got the email here too.  Good news, I guess.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on December 21, 2004, 02:14 AM
$15 for nothing?

I'll take it. You'd think they'd get tired of handing out gift certificates because of this line.

Now if they'd get some new LOTR or SW stuff in stock, I'd be stoked.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on December 21, 2004, 01:38 PM
$15 for nothing?

I'll take it. You'd think they'd get tired of handing out gift certificates because of this line.

Now if they'd get some new LOTR or SW stuff in stock, I'd be stoked.

Same here.  I'll probably wind up using it on a DVD or a CD because they usually don't have anything SW wise in stock that I'm interested in.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: jadesfire on December 21, 2004, 02:02 PM
I got another one!!!  I checked my emails just now after reading all your posts and sure enough, I had a different one.  Very cool  :D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ook on December 21, 2004, 08:54 PM
I'm loving the Iceman figure. Picked him up the other day. They really keep pushing the articulation with these things. He's got some fairly bizarre new shoulder joint. Well, new to me; I don't know if it's been done on other MLs as I don't keep up on them; this is the first I've gotten since Torch. Anyway he's pretty sweet. Base is awesome, too. Now I've got fire and ice! :D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on December 22, 2004, 09:08 AM
MLVII must have been at our local Wal-Mart at some point.  Checked the pegs yesterday, and there were 3 each of the Silver Centurion Iron Man and Weapon X.  No other MLs on the pegs there, and the local TRU continues to have their 1 or 2 Gambits.  Woo hoo.  Looks like Wal-Mart is the only place to be for ML right now, at least around here.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 22, 2004, 09:44 AM
I guess I am the only one not getting a gift certificate. What gives?  ??? I just got the e-mail from BBTS they got my set of series 8 in.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 22, 2004, 10:03 AM
My case of Series 8 will be here on Christmas Eve, hope I get the variant one :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 22, 2004, 11:31 AM
My case of Series 8 will be here on Christmas Eve, hope I get the variant one :)

Where did you order your case from?  I'm contemplating this route for the Galactus and Sentinel waves.  Maybe for the Legendary Rider wave as well, if I knew what it was ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 22, 2004, 11:33 AM
Action Figure XPress.  I think it comes out to around $106 which is around $9 a figure shipped.  A little more than Wal-Mart but I have them all too

They have preorders for the same price for 9,10 and 11

http://www.shopafx.com/marvellegends.html
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 22, 2004, 11:45 AM
Thanks.  With exchange and customs, that's probably a little steep for me.  But it is a good point of reference. 

With the combination of stupid packing of chase (all three in one box ::)) figures and what should be future even case pack ratios, ordering cases will start to make sense.  At least for the next couple of series'. 

Do we know the case pack ratio for Series 8?  I may take some of your spares, if someone hasn't already spoken for them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 22, 2004, 12:22 PM
Amazon finally came through with the credit. Still would have preferred Dark Phoenix.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 22, 2004, 12:25 PM
You can have them ;)

3 captain america
2 iceman
2 storm
2 iron man
1 man-thing
1 black widow
1 doc ock

I should have 2x Cap, 1x Iceman, 1x Storm, 1x Iron Man and you can have Man-Thing too if you want him

The thing that would change this would be if I get a Variant Case

2 ultimate captain america
1 classic captain america (variant)
2 iceman
1 storm (mohawk variant)
2 iron man
1 man-thing
1 black widow (blonde variant)
1 doc ock
1 doombot

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 22, 2004, 12:57 PM
They're re-releasing Doombot ???

I'll take Iceman and Storm, providing you get a duplicate.  No need for Cap or Ironman, sorry.  I don't think I need Man Thing.  Only need Black Widow then.  How does Ock compare with the S6 box set?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 22, 2004, 01:37 PM
He's a ton nicer, the S6 set is a rerelease of the first Spidey Classic one which is not too articulated.  This one has like 40+ points of Articulation including the tentacles
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on December 22, 2004, 02:02 PM
Yeah, from the pics, the ML Doc Ock is worlds better...and one of my most anticipated Legends of the year.  Hopefully they will show up everywhere so people can start finding these figs.  I've all but decided that if I collect anything extensively outside of Star Wars from now on, its going to be the Legends line...but if I can't find them locally, I might have to reconsider.  Here's hoping they start showing up at stores in greater numbers after Christmas or something.  I read over on the TNI forums that some people are starting to find the Sinister Six boxset at Wal-Mart, and that they are supposed to be on the "post Christmas reset".  I really hope that is true.  A couple of people who found it even said it was around $20, but I'd be surprised if that was the case...although it would be nice.

It is kind of sad really, if Toy Biz could get the figures into the stores and stop with the shortpacking nonsense, this line could really be taking off now.  It looks like it could be a heck of a year for Marvel Legends, and these consistent problems are only going to start scaring collectors off.  Hopefully they will get it all resolved.  Looks like it could be an expensive year the way it is, with a lot of great figures out there.  I think I'm going to try to limit myself to Spidey and his "world", the X-Men, possibly the Fantastic Four (boxset), and then a few odd characters like a Captain America and an Iron Man.  I'm really hoping that Wave 8 shows around here, because it has many of the figures I'm looking forward to:  Doc Ock, Iceman, Cap, Iron Man, Storm.  Hopefully the Mrs. won't mind me continuing collecting outside of the Star Wars world ;).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 22, 2004, 04:06 PM
Thanks for the comments on the Ock guys.  Now I'm in a real quandry.  I already picked up the Black Cat figure from the box set.  I can (apparently) live without the S6 Doc Ock.  I already have a venom, so even though the new one is better articulated, I could be happy with what I have.  That leaves only Electro, Green Goblin and Kraven to pick up.  Kraven is still on the pegs here, so down to two.  Any word on another release of GG? 

Off to ebay...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 22, 2004, 04:23 PM
I haven't heard anything on GG or Electro.  I'd buy them both, and the Venom too if you can get it cheap.  No large tongue marring his appearance. 

I guess Ock has 61 POA but that includes Tentacle Joints
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 22, 2004, 05:04 PM
I haven't heard anything on GG or Electro.  I'd buy them both, and the Venom too if you can get it cheap.  No large tongue marring his appearance. 

I guess Ock has 61 POA but that includes Tentacle Joints

There are some loose on there, but starting at $9.99 each.  Lots of boxes going by on ebay for $39 without selling, so might as well pick that up anyhoo. 

I used pliers to pull out Venom's tongue on the first version, so mine doesn't have the tongue either :P  It's a peg fit, so it can actually be put back in.  Initially it's glued and I thought for sure I'd rip Venom's head off when I was pulling it out.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 23, 2004, 10:15 AM
Sounds like Hulk Classic Abomination and Absorbing Man will be in the Spider-Man Classic Two Packs at Target, which is cool because I want an Abomination :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on December 23, 2004, 10:17 AM
I hope so, I still need both of them and don't want to pay an arm and a leg for them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 23, 2004, 03:55 PM
Sounds like Hulk Classic Abomination and Absorbing Man will be in the Spider-Man Classic Two Packs at Target, which is cool because I want an Abomination :)

Where did you read that.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 23, 2004, 04:24 PM
At RTM, Fwoosh and AFT ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 23, 2004, 06:45 PM
At RTM, Fwoosh and AFT ;)

Cool.

So did anyone get Dark Phoenix from amazon?  ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on December 24, 2004, 12:36 AM
Not here.

But I did see the FF boxed set at Wal-Mart tonight. Pretty neat, but not $30 neat. I wasn't going to pay that much for the weakest links in the FF, plus Thing with a stupid grin on his face.

I'm getting quite tired of ML lately, plus the upcoming series really aren't blowing up my skirt.
I'm not sure if I'm going to get rid of what I have. If I could trade 'em off for all the LOTR and SW figures I'm missing, I might do it. Fairly undecided right now.

Of course, if I found Apocalypse, Red Skull, and Dark Phoenix, that would change my mind quick.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 24, 2004, 10:10 AM
I've been lucky enough/stupid enough to pay more to get what I wanted.  Dark Phoenix is a bit of a bane, but I can live without her, if I have to.  Red Skull was one I could not and I paid $30 for him. 

Figures they are putting out a two pack ::)  It's great news and all, but I paid $25 for Creel off ebay already, so it's a bit of a disappointment.  On the outside chance anyone just needs absorbing man, I only really need the Abomination figure, so we could split, if necessary.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 25, 2004, 05:33 PM
Quick question, how much was the S6 box set?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 26, 2004, 01:41 AM
I'll say $35 and that's what I sort of remember...I think

PS Brent,  Got Ice Man and Storm for you.  And, while you say you don't need Cap, this one Ultimate one is pretty awesome.  I'll say just screwing around with him that they finally figured out the loose joint problem.  Amazing figure :)

PS Thanks for picking up those LOTR figs :) ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 26, 2004, 09:19 PM
Oh hell, just send Cap up.  If I don't like it, I'm sure I can get drewlam to take it. 

No worries on the LOTR stuff.  Your box is pretty full right now, but I'll have a couple more days to check around before sending it, so I'll see if I can fill a couple of other holes.  I'll send you a list of what's coming once I have it all boxed up, so you know what you do and do not need.

Thanks for the answer on the box set, then $39.95 is not bad on ebay. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 27, 2004, 10:34 AM
I just wanted to share with everyone that my girlfriend got me Marvel Legends Series 8, Goliath, Doombot, Vision, and Scorpion for Christmas.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 27, 2004, 06:28 PM
Wow what a haul!

I opened 8 yesterday and today and I am amazed how nice these figures are.  The floppiness is all but gone from the joints.  Iron Man and Cap are absolutely amazing.  Ock is also great, I'm digging posing him with 3 tentacles on the ground and 1 coming out in space

Still looking for Sandman if anyone sees an extra and can grab one.  Otherwise I'm caught up and preordered through Wave 11 :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 27, 2004, 11:38 PM
Just lined up a trade for Black Widow.  If I can score a Doc Ock from the same guy, I'll be all set. 

Still missing Lizard, Scorpion and Sandman plus the S6 box set.  So a ways behind ya.  Abomination too, so if anyone sees those two packs, please pick one up for me. 

You ordered the last rounds from AFX?  I think I'll have to order a case for the pack in waves.  Will check them out, unless someone suggests something else. 

BTW, are there other Hulk Classics being repacked as two packs?

ABTW, I'm guessing Amazon will clearance the FF box set (ok, hoping) at which point I will buy it. 

Scott, will you be displaying both versions of Cap, or does one receive preference?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 27, 2004, 11:44 PM
I'm displaying them both.  This new one and the new Iron Man did nothing for me in the nostalgia area of my tingly parts when they were first released.  But having seen them and fondled them both, they rock as figures.  It could be the more solid joints that have me jonesing a little bit more than usual but its such a night and day difference to pose something and have it sit there and not flop over at the waist or the ankles
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 27, 2004, 11:50 PM
I see.  I've been pretty fortunate that most of my stuff stays the way it's posed pretty well.  Loose joints abound, but not that loose. 

I'm actually disappointed I can't get Wolverine into a crouching pose with his knees against his chest and his arms hanging over his knees.  Classic pose - adding a stogie and removing the claws for a custom would be fun too. 

This is probably my favorite stuff right now.  Pretty close to cracking those comic boxes to start reading again.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on December 27, 2004, 11:55 PM
I've seen the new Spiderman classics wave that has the Sandman in the wave.  Of course, no Sandman to be found.  Oh well.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 28, 2004, 09:45 AM
I got Sandman from ebay, it was a really low buy it now for 11.00 and the shipping was 4.00 so i felt i could handle 15.00. He's cool. He looks much better int he picture though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on December 29, 2004, 11:12 AM
I'm really glad that the joint "floppiness" issue might be resolved from your reviews Scott.  That is one thing that has bothered me about a number of the ML figures I have, they seemed to get loose joints even after just basically standing around on the shelf here.  ML is the one other line that really, really tempts me outside of Star Wars.  There are a number of figs I'd like to get in Series 8 (Ock, Iceman, Cap, and possibly Iron Man), so it is awfully tempting if they would show up around here.  I never picked up the older versions of Cap or Iron Man, so was waiting to see what these are like.  I know they aren't the "classic" incarnations, but the Cap seems to be at least similar.  Would you recommend the current version?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 29, 2004, 11:24 AM
The three major Cap differences:

No Wings on the Head (there are on the variant)
The Belt and Pouches are leather (more army/soldier looking)
Regular Combat Boots instead of the Red Ones

I grew up with Classic Cap, he was my guy, I bought his book...I actually like the look of the new Cap better except the fact he doesn't have wings on the head.  That sort of sucks but the belt and boots are a little more life like and definitely make him more of a Soldier which he is

Iron Man is also a great figure, the more "earthy" yellows and maroons definitely separate themselves from the bright Yellow and Red of Classic Iron Man.  The detail and articulation are amazing though

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 29, 2004, 02:01 PM
Spider-Man vs Abomination and Spider-Man vs Absorbing Man 2 Packs! (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/aff-home.asp?id=JE-405087801&number=TB72360AA)

$20 a piece seems high though
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 29, 2004, 02:28 PM
Spider-Man vs Abomination and Spider-Man vs Absorbing Man 2 Packs! (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/aff-home.asp?id=JE-405087801&number=TB72360AA)

$20 a piece seems high though

Well figure you would pay more for Abomination and Absorbing Man on ebay.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on December 29, 2004, 03:47 PM

Well figure you would pay more for Abomination and Absorbing Man on ebay.

Agreed.  $40 for both Abomination and Absorbing and two Spideys?  I'm all over that ******* deal. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 29, 2004, 03:57 PM
I guess what I'm saying is that it should be cheaper at retail...$13-$15 I'd think.  How much is that Spidey-Doc Ock pack at Target?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on December 29, 2004, 04:20 PM
I see.  Yeah, retail should be around $15, me thinks.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 29, 2004, 11:57 PM
Two packs with Spidey?  WTF? 

I guess I'm happy about that, since I'll only need one of them, hopefully it's a cool spidey. 

On the good news side, a fellow Canucklehead found a red Phoenix.  Down side is his buddy wants it.  Up side is that he found a second, and it's mine for C&S ;D   Boo-yah!!!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 29, 2004, 11:59 PM
Wow that is cool!  Congrats Brent :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on December 30, 2004, 02:19 AM
Grrr. I'm so envious I might go on ebay and spend a good chunk of my bonus to get one. And Red Skull. And Apocalypse. And Hawkeye. And Vision.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 30, 2004, 01:39 PM
Now I'm getting a no-mask Wolverine as well :o  Uh, Scott, need my gold ironman back :P  j/k
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 30, 2004, 01:41 PM
You son of a! :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 30, 2004, 01:48 PM
 ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on December 30, 2004, 04:30 PM
Anyone need a Spiderman Carnage figure? Found him today at TRU and instead of letting the buzzards get him I snageed him to see if anyone wants him. He's pretty minty.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 30, 2004, 11:36 PM
Not I, but thanks for the offer. 

Which Lizard do you folks prefer, the first or the newer version?  Been finding two packs with the original, though they all have blue/green pants, not the purple pictured.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 30, 2004, 11:37 PM
I prefer the first one.  More classic in appearance
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 31, 2004, 12:37 AM
I dont like the Ultimate at all, but I am still looking for the original one.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 31, 2004, 05:26 PM
Picked up the two pack with the original Lizard, should save me hunting the second version.  Which is just as well because stores are restocking the spiderman figures - with the wave that has Hobgoblin >:( ::)  A great figure, but c'mon.  I guess I shouldn't complain too much, they are restocking the old two packs so I was able to find the lizard (blue pants). 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on December 31, 2004, 08:39 PM
A Target near finally clearanced the Elektras and Beasts that have sitting on the shelf since their release and re-stocked with wave V.   ::)  At this rate, I'll see wave VII by 2006.

Strolled into a TRU and right by the front they had a bin of SMC, buy one get one free.  At this particular store, Weapon X, movie Punisher and XMC Gambit were considered Spidey's friends and part of the deal.  I thought, sweet, those nasty pegwarmers won't be in their usual spots and they may actually have something I need.  Not the case, nothing but brown Wolvy, Centurion Iron Man, Ghost Rider and more Weapon X's.  Seriously, there must be at least 12 WX there and that's not counting the one I bought for Toys for Tots recently.  Dammnit, all I want is Viz, Hawkeye and Apoc.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 1, 2005, 03:14 PM
I'd get a Weapon X on clearance though. Thats not too bad.

Anyway, the SPider-Man classics villian assortment has been confirmed and shown up overseas.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 3, 2005, 09:34 PM
Amazon has ML 8 in stock. Black Widow's already gone, and there's no variants for order, so, yeah.

I'm fully expecting another "sorry" email rather than the figures themselves. (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-form/002-6019430-3884818)

I got Doc Ock, Iceman, Storm, and Man-Thing. I'll wait on Cap and Iron Man. They aren't going anywhere.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 3, 2005, 09:49 PM
OK, that linky isn't going to work. Just go and search 'Marvel Legends VIII' instead.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 3, 2005, 10:35 PM
Thanks for the update.  Went to get Ock, add it to cart, apply my code from the red Phoenix fiasco and nothing happens ::)  Code has already been used :o  Not by me it hasn't.   

The legend continues...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 3, 2005, 10:40 PM
Yeah, my code came off as 'used' too.

Oh well. I'll probably get another one before all this ML nonsense is over with.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 3, 2005, 10:45 PM
Pretty sweet pic of a gathering of overarticulated goofballs:
X-Men (http://home.comcast.net/~MarvelLegends/pages/XMen.htm)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 3, 2005, 10:49 PM
That code is only good on non-toys
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 3, 2005, 10:55 PM
Oh yeah.

Duh. I forgot.

I had some DVDs in there that I took out since I was buying these instead, so that's why it's not there.
 ::)


Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 4, 2005, 12:12 AM
That code is only good on non-toys

A code for non-toys given to people that ordered toys?  Is there logic in there anywhere? ::)  But thanks for the info...

As far as that pic goes, hmmm, two things come to mind: I need a Cyclops fig, anyone seeing those around?  And was Cable ever in the X-men?  Not when I was reading, X-factor and the other X-kidlet stuff, but never an X-man, IIRC (which I probably don't). 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 4, 2005, 12:28 AM
I guess since he's the offspring of two X-Men, he gets inclusion.

Starting to have second thoughts about that ML 8 on Amazon. I'm thinking I'm just getting caught up in the hype-- I really don't want any of those characters.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 4, 2005, 01:07 AM
I'll trade ya for the Ock, the rest I have coming from Scott.  Hype is bad, very bad.  I still have 12 long boxes of comics that say I was an idiot love comic characters, so the line is a natural for me.  And I'm quite pleased with it, since it retails here at the same price as star wars figures for the most part.  Much nicer stuff, but room is always the issue.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 4, 2005, 01:19 AM

Wave IX Galactus Series[/i]
Grey Hulk (1st Appearance)
Nightcrawler
Professor X
Deathlok
Doctor Strange
War Machine
Bullseye
Galactus (Assembled from pieces in each figure!)
Green Hulk (1st Appearance) CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Bullseye CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Professor X CHASE VARIANT[/i]

Wave X Sentinel Series[/i]
1st Appearance Spiderman
Cyclops
Angel
Black Panther
Omega Red
Mr. Sinister
Mystique
X-Factor Cyclops CHASE VARIANT[/i]
X-Factor Angel CHASE VARIANT[/i]
Black Panther CHASE VARIANT[/i]


Uh, um.  uh-oh? :-\ 

Looking into pre-ordering these a la Scott and came across these case assortments:

ML9
Case of twelve (12) action figures may include
2 x 1st Appearance Grey Hulk
2 x Nightcrawler
1 x Deathlok
2 x Dr. Strange
2 x War Machine
1 x Bullseye
2 x Professor X
Subject to change without notice.

ML10
Case of twelve (12) action figures may include
2 x 1st Appearance Spider-Man
2 x Cyclops
2 x Angel
2 x Black Panther
1 x Omega Red
2 x Mr. Sinister
1 x Mystique. Subject to change without notice.

Now, I see the caveat, may change, blah, blah, blah.  But what if it doesn't?  Has the case pack ratio been confirmed by toybiz, or are there going to be a whole wack of people unhappy with this as the seriously chase Deathlok/Bullseye and Omega Red/Mystique to complete their Galactus and Sentinel, respectively?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 4, 2005, 01:25 AM
Amazon also has the Spider-Man Classics Carnage in stock for any of you who need it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 4, 2005, 07:51 AM

As far as that pic goes, hmmm, two things come to mind: I need a Cyclops fig, anyone seeing those around? 

I knew I should have grabbed one when I saw it recently.  I'll see what I can do.  Now I just have to remember what TRU I saw it at.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 4, 2005, 09:40 AM
Thanks.  Sorry about that, it was in the back of my mind for a very long time but wasn't a priority.  The pic Ben linked made me realize it does indeed fit pretty well with the rest of them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 4, 2005, 10:38 AM
Thanks for informing us of the Amazon listings Ben, much appreciated.  I was already too late for the one I really wanted, Doc Ock, but I'm tempted to pick up a couple others.  My non-SW toy boycott might be pretty short lived :).  I've been interested in the Cap and Iceman, and they are still in stock so far, have to see if they are later on today.  Darn tempting Legends!  I guess the good thing though, that I believe Scott mentioned in another thread, over the course of a year the Marvel figure spending can even out pretty well, especially if you aren't a completist.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 5, 2005, 12:47 AM
Is nobody seeing the Sinister Six box set anywhere now?  It's drying up on ebay at the moment, so I'm close to panicking. :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on January 5, 2005, 01:13 AM
The last one I saw in the store was the one I bought.  If I see another I'll be sure to pick it up Brent.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 5, 2005, 02:21 AM
I guess since he's the offspring of two X-Men, he gets inclusion.

Starting to have second thoughts about that ML 8 on Amazon. I'm thinking I'm just getting caught up in the hype-- I really don't want any of those characters.


Little addendum- I screwed up putting my card number in (retard) so now I'm not even going to bother.

I found some ML7 today, but didn't even think about buying them.  :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Angry Ewok on January 5, 2005, 02:24 AM
The only time I can remember Cable being part of the X-Man team was during the X-Cutioner's Song storyline when he was sort of expelled from X-Force, but it was more of an alliance than anything.

I'm sure he was, at one time or another, part of the X-Men, though.

 :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 5, 2005, 08:00 AM
According to the new issue of Wizard, Cable was on the X-men.  They listed all 43 members in order of joining.  Cable was after Maggot and Marrow, but before the White Queen, so he joined (and left) somewhat recently.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 5, 2005, 09:00 AM
Brent...according to reports at Fwooshnet, the Sinister 6 set is starting to show up at TRU again.  I'll keep my eyes open as well
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 5, 2005, 10:15 AM
According to the new issue of Wizard, Cable was on the X-men.  They listed all 43 members in order of joining.  Cable was after Maggot and Marrow, but before the White Queen, so he joined (and left) somewhat recently.

Ok, I accept that, I haven't bought a recent X-comic and haven't paid for a comic for about 15 years, so what would I know. 

Thanks for the update Scott, I'll not panic and go screaming to ebay.  It's the $14 US shipping most of them have that gets me.  It's probably reasonable, but I need to find a set that someone will open and send up loose to save some money, I could care less about the packaging.  That $14 shipping is only within the US as well, more to Canada :'(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 5, 2005, 11:15 AM
I'm also looking Brent.  I'm hoping I stumbled into Walmart and find two for clearance.  Unlikely, but hoping.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on January 5, 2005, 11:30 AM
Saw a Sinistar Six set at Walmart unfortunately it was in someones hands.  :(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 10, 2005, 03:08 PM
Red Phoenix is sitting here with me right now.  Unreal.  Cost and shipping.  Guy's name over at snowtroopers.ca is Sandtrooper Tyler.  Unbelievable.  Also have no mask wolverine keeping her company :o
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 10, 2005, 03:16 PM
Congrats on the figs Brent, that is great.  Always nice to see collectors helping each other out like that, whenever they can.  Despite not seeing much new around here for quite some time, I am really looking forward to the Marvel Legends line now a days.  My wife isn't exactly crazy about me collecting them much, especially with an expected onslaught of Star Wars stuff this year with a new movie, but I'm slowly working on it :).  I'm trying to keep it limited somewhat, and I think I could live with around a dozen figures between ML and Spidey Classics this year, at least of what I know is coming out.  Seems like we have a nice established base of ML fans here too, so its always fun to talk about it.  If there wasn't the Star Wars merchandise out there, I think this would be the line I would collect exclusively and put the most money/time into.  Good stuff, as long as you can find it :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 10, 2005, 10:12 PM
That's the wacky thing, Tyler found two of each, so the same Walmart got two boxes with chase figures - no mask wolverine, brown cable, red phoenix :o  His buddy took the rest and I was too slow on Cable, but you'll not hear me complaining about this.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 10, 2005, 10:57 PM
Supposedly, the rumor is that there are actually chase cases out there.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 10, 2005, 11:39 PM
Supposedly, the rumor is that there are actually chase cases out there.

That would explain why he is finding multiples, but he's also had great luck with McFarlane sportspicks, so I don't know.  I'm lucky and I'm happy, no matter what.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 11, 2005, 03:16 AM
Supposedly, the rumor is that there are actually chase cases out there.

Meaning, cases with nothing BUT chases in them?
That would really be keen if that's true. Might bring the ebay prices down some so I can pick up a Dark Phoenix for reasonable.

I know that now all variants in a wave are found in the same case. Which is a good idea and a bad idea. Good because more chases get out there. Bad because it takes one person to wipe them all out.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 11, 2005, 10:16 AM
Supposedly, the rumor is that there are actually chase cases out there.

Meaning, cases with nothing BUT chases in them?


Yeah thats what i meant. It has its ups and downs, but i hope to get a Dark Phoenix.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 12, 2005, 09:13 AM
Found (and picked up) my first new Marvel figures in quite some time yesterday....got the "McFarlane" Superposeable Spider-Man and Sandman at Wal-Mart.  It was really nice to see something new on the pegs.  It looks like Wal-Mart is working on their toy aisle reset, as all the different lines were found in different places now.  They had quite a bit of this wave of the Spidey classics, but no Marvel Legends out and about quite yet.  No Star Wars either, although there is a space for it, without pegs put in yet.  Hopefully ML will start showing up before too long, all there is in town is Beast, Gambit, and a few Elektras or Punishers from time to time.  Amazon is starting to get tempting :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 12, 2005, 04:19 PM
This line always serves as a reminder of just how dry it is for toys up here during the 3-4 months post Christmas :'(  Every store's toy section is getting compressed, they let the returns fill the shelves and nothing new comes out for us. 

The Vision wave is still being stocked (and I've decided I want a chase Ghost Rider ::) - dumbass) and my guess is we'll completely miss out on the following wave, so getting the stuff from Scott and Black Widow from another guy means I only now need the Doc Ock to be satisfied to the end of that wave. 

From the spidey viewpoint we are seeing restock, but it's all older stuff, so I'm seeing Kraven (waiting on that box set), Daredevil (whatever) and hobgoblin but nothing new :'(  Sandman is out there somewhere, I'm sure of it. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 12, 2005, 08:14 PM
(and I've decided I want a chase Ghost Rider ::) - dumbass)

For some reason I have decided the same thing. i also want the chase Black widow too now  ::) Whats wrong with us?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Angry Ewok on January 12, 2005, 08:41 PM
Picked up Cable, finally. I like 'em. I may get a Deadpool someday, but until a really good Archangel comes out, I think I'm done for a while. I actually passed up on Juggernaught, for some reason.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 12, 2005, 10:24 PM
Juggernaut is a really awesome figure. It's friggin' huge, and the joints are actually tight, which is more than I can say for previous big guys like Colossus and Thor.

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 13, 2005, 08:48 AM
Yeah, Juggernaut is one that hasn't ever shown up here (at least yet), and from what I've read/heard is a really nice figure.  I'm hoping to get one someday, if/when it shows up here or via Amazon.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 13, 2005, 08:52 AM
Behold the Marvel Metamorphs! (http://www.toynewsi.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=5677).  Um.....yeah.  Apparently our favorite heroes are now transformers as well.  Pictures aren't the biggest, but I think we get the idea.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 13, 2005, 08:55 AM
Behold the Marvel Metamorphs! (http://www.toynewsi.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=5677).  Um.....yeah.  Apparently our favorite heroes are now transformers as well.  Pictures aren't the biggest, but I think we get the idea.

Didn't they try this once with not so great success? I smell pegwarmers.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 13, 2005, 10:05 AM
Behold the Marvel Metamorphs! (http://www.toynewsi.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=5677).  Um.....yeah.  Apparently our favorite heroes are now transformers as well.  Pictures aren't the biggest, but I think we get the idea.

Blech.

Kids are the target instead of adults?  Otherwise see above comment.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 13, 2005, 10:06 AM
That is about the dumbest thing I have ever seen ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jeff on January 13, 2005, 10:07 AM
Wow, those Metamorphs look kinda lame.

Maybe it's the small pictures, so you can't really see how cool they are, but I'd have to guess that they will suck.

I can't seem to recall an issue of Wolverine where he transformed into a jet plane...  :-\

Jeff
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 13, 2005, 10:23 AM
Well I wont be buying them. As long as they continue with Legends I dont care what happens. I don't see this line working though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 13, 2005, 10:47 AM
Quote
I can't seem to recall an issue of Wolverine where he transformed into a jet plane...

I got a kick out of that comment.  Who knows, with all the books that Wolverine shows up in already, maybe he's crossing over to the Transformers comic now too (only kidding).

I'll be passing too, but maybe some of the kiddos would like these, we'll see I guess.  Part of me wishes that they would use those resources in the Marvel Legends line even more, instead of always trying to branch out into dozens of other lines.  Same could be said of Star Wars in some ways too.  Some of the other lines are neat, but others just seem to over-saturate things too much.  I'll just stick to Legends/Classics thank you :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on January 13, 2005, 04:55 PM
Behold the Marvel Metamorphs! (http://www.toynewsi.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=5677).  Um.....yeah.  Apparently our favorite heroes are now transformers as well.  Pictures aren't the biggest, but I think we get the idea.

Didn't they try this once with not so great success? I smell pegwarmers.

Yeah, they did something where the character turned into an animal or something like that.  I can't believe they would make such a dumb mistake AGAIN.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 13, 2005, 05:36 PM
Just read a report from a local collector that Series 8 was picked up at a MN Target today :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 13, 2005, 09:45 PM
Found two Sandman figures today, so I guess TB is finally packing villians more than one per case.

I didn't buy one, as I have little interest in Sandman as a character, but two local collectors or one scalper will be happy. :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 14, 2005, 01:27 PM
Saw a case of wave VIII today at TRU.  2 each of IM, Cap, Iceman and Storm.  One BW.  No Doc Ock or Manthing.  Grabbed Iceman and Black Widow.  No desire for IM or Cap and I have Storm coming from Brent.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 14, 2005, 03:11 PM
Congrats on the finds Mikey!  Headed out this afternoon after work to check around hoping to find some new Legends (or Animated Clone Wars).  Anyways, I was clicking through some listings on Amazon, and clicked on "other items from Toy Biz" on one of the listings, and they apparently have some of the Fantastic Four movie figures listed for preorder (release on May 1).  No pics, but here's what was listed ($8.99 on there by the way):

Fantastic Four Movie Series 1 - 6" Figure Power Blast Invisible Woman

Fantastic Four Movie Series 1 - 6" Figure Punching Dr. Doom

Fantastic Four Movie Series 1 - 6" Figure Mr. Fantastic with Stretch

Fantastic Four Movie Series 1 - 6" Figure Flame On Human Torch

Fantastic Four Movie Series 2 - 6" Figure Mr. Fantastic

Fantastic Four Movie Series 2 - 6" Figure Clobberin' Time Thing

Fantastic Four Movie Series 2 - 6" Figure Flying Human Torch

Fantastic Four Movie Series 2 - 6" Figure SFX Thing

Fantastic Four Movie Series 12" Deluxe Roto Figure - Mr. Fantastic (9.99)

Fantastic Four Movie Series 12" Deluxe Roto Figure - Thing (9.99)

Fantastic Four Flying Human Torch (9.99)

Fantastic Four Electronic Human Torch Dress Up Kit (19.99)

Fantastic Four Movie Electronic Thing Hands (17.99)

Fantastic Four Bump N' Go Vehicle - Human Torch Flame Cycle (7.99)

Fantastic Four Bump N' Go Vehicle - Thing Tri-Cycle (7.99)

Fantastic Four Movie 13" Clobberin' Time Thing (19.99)

Fantastic Four Mr. Fantastic Stretch and Grab Arm (9.99)

Fantastic Four Electronic Tuff Talkin' Thing (19.99)

Fantastic Four Thing Dress Up Set (19.99)

Fantastic Four 14" Super Stretch Mr. Fantastic Figure (19.99)

Fantastic Four Electronic Stone Stompin' Thing Feet (17.99)

Looks like quite a marketing/product push once again for a superhero movie.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 14, 2005, 03:25 PM
Yeah, they nailed Hulk and Spidey 2...I see similar craptacular results for this one

I haven't opened my FF Boxset yet in hopes that Movie Sue is better looking than the Boxset Sue :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 14, 2005, 03:34 PM
Yeah, definitely lots of crap.  Not surprised to see things like "The Thing" Hands, since we saw those Hulk ones everywhere when that movie was out (and still now probably, if you look in the right places.  I'm not necessarily jazzed about any of it, but might take a look at the basic figures if they are decent at all....maybe.  I'm holding out on that box set in hopes that Amazon/TRU discounts it for half the price or something :).  Here's hoping.  At least it looks like all the "main" characters will have figures out right at the beginning, instead of just a huge sea of Things or something.  Of course, that could still happen too, depending on how these are packed.  Looks like many of them are action-feature-tastic!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 14, 2005, 03:40 PM
Yeah, definitely lots of crap.  Not surprised to see things like "The Thing" Hands, since we saw those Hulk ones everywhere when that movie was out (and still now probably, if you look in the right places. 

At least we can buy matching feet this time to go with our hands ::)

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 14, 2005, 04:12 PM
Yeah i saw all that stuff this morning. I noticed that there is no invisible woman figure.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 14, 2005, 04:14 PM
Yeah i saw all that stuff this morning. I noticed that there is no invisible woman figure.

Ah, but there is:

Quote
Fantastic Four Movie Series 1 - 6" Figure Power Blast Invisible Woman
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 14, 2005, 06:01 PM
Yeah i saw all that stuff this morning. I noticed that there is no invisible woman figure.

Ah, but there is:

Quote
Fantastic Four Movie Series 1 - 6" Figure Power Blast Invisible Woman

Yeah i saw it on your list but when i searched this morning, nothing came up. I have not searched since then, i guess its there now.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on January 15, 2005, 02:16 AM
I haven't opened my FF Boxset yet in hopes that Movie Sue is better looking than the Boxset Sue :-\

Don't bet on it!  Apparently Jessica Alba and her manager sent quite the nasty note to Toy Biz complaining about her Sue Storm figure.  She didn't like it at all.  But you can always get the figure of her from the Sin City toy line and customize her into the Invisible Woman.  That one is actually made by a good toy company.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 17, 2005, 04:34 PM
I was wondering if any of you out there who have the two different Captain America figures released in ML could help me out with some advice.  I've been wanting to pick up a Cap figure, and was waiting to see what this recent ML 8 one would look like before I did.  I have some things to order from Amazon, so I was thinking about picking up the newer "ultimate" style one along with that.  However, while out looking for SW and ML8 this weekend, I see both our local Wal-Marts have restocked with repacks, including the original Cap.  Do you feel that one is better than the other?  I like the looks of the Ultimate one (although the original one is nice too), but don't have a big preference either way so I hadn't decided yet.  Also, the ML8 one is $8.99 on Amazon, while the ones at Wal-Mart are going for $6.88.  Is it worth the extra $2 (and a little shipping)?  Do you feel the more recent one is a lot better?  Thanks for any advice you might have.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 17, 2005, 04:37 PM
I have the first Cap, and the joints are loose as hell. I do believe the more recent series have that problem fixed now.

I have a Sandman for trade if anyone wants it. Just LMK, and I'll let you know what I'm looking for.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 18, 2005, 08:37 AM
I'd be interested in that Sandman, Ben.  LMK what you're looking for.

Mikey
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 18, 2005, 08:49 AM
Possible ML wave 12 & 13:

Late 2005 - Series 12 - Marvel's "Dark Ages" Series
Origin Capt. America w/ Bucky
Savage Land Wolverine
Ultimate Green Goblin
Mole Man
Loki
Dark Phoenix (new sculpt & costume)
Hannibal King
Mole Man (scary teeth) (variant)
Vampire Hannibal King (variant)

Early 2006 - Series 13 - Marvel's "Renegades" Series
Origin Daredevil
Kingpin
Iron Fist
Power Man
Lady Deathstryke
Ultimate Punisher
Tombstone
Shang Chi
Unmasked Daredevil (variant)
Shang Chi (different costume) (variant)

and the next 3 Spider-Man Classics Villians will be:
Mysterio
Hammerhead
Silver Sable
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 18, 2005, 08:57 AM
I saw that but I call B.S.

There is no way 2006 stuff would be known this early, especially with Toy Fair 2005 not even done yet.  Unless they plan on going all out and doing 5 Waves a year...

Not that I don't like some of those figures
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 18, 2005, 09:54 AM
Yeah I saw that list as well. I am not buying it, its too early. Just in case though, I will give my opinion on the figures.

Late 2005 - Series 12 - Marvel's "Dark Ages" Series
Origin Capt. America w/ Bucky - I would buy it because I want a Bucky figure, but I don't see them doing a 2pack.
Savage Land Wolverine - I'd pass on this one, really no need
Ultimate Green Goblin - I am not a fan of the Ultimate Universe so I woul dprobbaly pass on this one unless it was amazing
Mole Man - I want this guy, I hope they include one of those little mole guys
Loki - Another one I want, but Jesse Falcon said he wasn't on the agenda
Dark Phoenix (new sculpt & costume) - I can see this as being the re-released chase figure of the wave, not a new sculp though
Hannibal King - WHO?
Mole Man (scary teeth) (variant)
Vampire Hannibal King (variant)

Early 2006 - Series 13 - Marvel's "Renegades" Series
Origin Daredevil - Thats cool, I missed out on the chase yellow DD from the Spider-Man Classics
Kingpin - FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Iron Fist - Very cool
Power Man - Again, very cool
Lady Deathstryke - I always thought she was a boring character
Ultimate Punisher - pass, not a fan of the ultimate universe, Punisher has been a peg warmer twice already do we really need another?
Tombstone - very cool, always nice to see a Spidey villian in ML
Shang Chi - I guess he is the odd ball character of the wave, but i would have preferred Moon Knight, Sleep Waler, or Dark Hawk
Unmasked Daredevil (variant)
Shang Chi (different costume) (variant)

and the next 3 Spider-Man Classics Villians will be:
Mysterio - I believe this is confirmed already
Hammerhead - interesting but i don't see kids into this one. I would have preferred either shocker, hydro man, or vulture
Silver Sable - i am cool with this, but she rerally isnt a villian, maybe she will be in a wave but not as the villian
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on January 18, 2005, 11:18 AM
WHAT &%$@ is Toy Biz & Marvel doing? I realize that you can only make so many Wolverine's and Spider-Mans, but I look at that list and want to get my gun and head over to the office of the Jagoffs that come up with these toys.

If they are going to do some fun collections how about some 2 packs of the greatest Hero's vs Villians, or couples from the Comic's

Wolverine vs. Sabretooth
Daredevil vs. Bullseye
Daredevil vs. Electra
Spider-Man vs (Instert bad guys name)
Venom vs. Carnage
Xavier vs. Magneto

Cyclops & Phoenix
Daredevil & Electra
Gambit & Rouge
Scarlet Witch & Vision
Spider-man & MJ
Spider-Man & Gwen Stacey
Invisiable woman & (Insert John's name)

How about an ultimate Chick line

Invisable Woman
Rouge
MJ
Black Cat
Scarlet Witch
Dazzler
Northstar
White Queen


But at least go with main charecters that everyone knows even if they don't read that comic,  not jokers like

Hannibal King
Vampire Hannibal King
Shang Chi
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 18, 2005, 02:48 PM
I'd be interested in that Sandman, Ben.  LMK what you're looking for.

Mikey

My want list is here. (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=3567.0)

I'm mostly looking for the Art Asylum Star Trek figures, but I still need anything on the list.

Thanks.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 18, 2005, 03:10 PM
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Possible ML wave 12 & 13:

Late 2005 - Series 12 - Marvel's "Dark Ages" Series
Origin Capt. America w/ Bucky
Savage Land Wolverine
Ultimate Green Goblin
Mole Man
Loki
Dark Phoenix (new sculpt & costume)
Hannibal King
Mole Man (scary teeth) (variant)
Vampire Hannibal King (variant)

Early 2006 - Series 13 - Marvel's "Renegades" Series
Origin Daredevil
Kingpin
Iron Fist
Power Man
Lady Deathstryke
Ultimate Punisher
Tombstone
Shang Chi
Unmasked Daredevil (variant)
Shang Chi (different costume) (variant)

and the next 3 Spider-Man Classics Villians will be:
Mysterio
Hammerhead
Silver Sable

Interesting list(s), if they are true.  I could see what Scott is saying though, this might be BS.  It does seem awfully early to know these lineups this far in advance, but I guess you never know.  If they are true, there are a few long awaited figures in there, as well as some "wha?" ones.  I really hope the Kingpin turns out to be true, sometime in the near future.  Seems like a no-brainer for a figure, and you know it would be cool.  Power Man and Iron Fist would be cool too.  I didn't really read their individual comics growing up, but they did appear, and I am liking Luke Cage more now since reading "New Avengers".  Might be a cool figure.  I personally think the "1st Appearance/Origin" figures might be kind of neat, I'm really looking forward to the 1st App. Spidey that is rumored to be coming in Wave 10.  I know many people probably aren't a fan of them, since they are starting with main characters that have already been done, but I wouldn't mind one every so often.  Of course, I'd want to see many of the other characters people are hoping for made first.  Anyways, I'll take the list with a grain of salt for now, but we'll see.  Also, the Spidey Classics villains...Hammerhead?  I'm a big Spidey fan, and I do know who that is, but to me that would be a boring figure.  I'd sooner see Hydro-Man or something.

On the ML hunt, nothing new here in town.  Checked our Wal-Marts this weekend, and they have both restocked, but they are with repack cases (1st Cap, Human Torch, Thing, Hulk).  I guess I don't have any of them, but I'm leaning towards the ML8 Cap, and kind of waiting to see in the F4 boxset will drop at Amazon.  No ML8 sightings around here, and I'm really regretting not being able to pull the trigger when Iceman and Doc Ock were available at Amazon.  I keep checking them, but they've been out of stock for awhile now.  I'm trying to just be patient and see if they show up there again, or in stores, instead of heading to ebay.  I did find the Superposeable Spidey and Sandman last week, and actually saw them again this weekend.  I've seen several of each now, which is a welcome change for a Spidey villain.  Both are really nice figures I think.  Hopefully ML8 will start to show soon (or even 6 - Juggernaut in particular - again, never really saw that here).  I feel like now is the time for me to shop for my Marvel figures, before the ROTS onslaught starts ;).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 18, 2005, 03:37 PM
Both Jesse and Julius Marx have said those lists are B.S...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 18, 2005, 03:51 PM
I'm not overly keen on that list either.  Some neat stuff in there:

Bucky - sure, why not.  Not sure I would buy it, but I can really see the appeal.  

Wolverine anything ::)

Ultimate Green Goblin - a third Goblin (fourth if you count the movie, fifth if you count hobgoblin)?  Um, why.  We have the SC version, the S6 version, why another?  I'd be really surprised to see this one.

Mole Man - sure, for classic comic fans but I don't really see it selling that well, kind of like Toad.  

Loki - awesome, it just better be in scale with Thor.  

Dark Phoenix -  ::)  I gotta think that's just some fanboy that couldn't get the chase piece talking :P  If they do re-release her, I expect she'd be a chase again, much as what happened with unmasked Wolverine.  

Hannibal King - pass on both.

Origin figures?  Hmm.  

Origin Daredevil - like the green goblin, how many do you really need? - spiderman classics maroon, yellow chase, movie version, SC red that was also repainted in the Urban Legends box set?  The movie didn't do that well.  

Kingpin would be absolutely awesome and about time.  Major, major villain, it's embarassing he's not already out there.  

Iron Fist and Powerman - sure, why not.  I was never a big fan, but they've been around a long time.  

Lady Deathstryke is like another wolverine.  Oh sure, you need her to fight him, but please, not the movie version.  

Ultimate Punisher ::)

Tombstone would be great.  Not sure he quite fits that Legend area but he did have a pretty large role in the comic books (where's my Robbie Robertson figure?) and also in the newer cartoon series from the 90s(?).  I'd welcome this figure, but would see him as a better fit in the SC lineup.  

Shang Chi - um, who? :-[  Sorry, but this is a legendary character I don't really recall.  Remind me, please.

Hammerhead is not bad, kind of a classic spidey villain, but as others mentioned, there are better choices.  Mysterio is confirmed, yes?  Silver Sable would be fine too, but I'd rather see them do the Black Cat with a proper mask that didn't look like cacka.  

Now, where's my white Queen?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 18, 2005, 03:57 PM
I'd be interested in that Sandman, Ben.  LMK what you're looking for.

Mikey

My want list is here. (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=3567.0)

I'm mostly looking for the Art Asylum Star Trek figures, but I still need anything on the list.

Thanks.

Sending you a PM.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 18, 2005, 04:04 PM
Shang Chi

(http://www.cafes.net/ditch/spec16.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 18, 2005, 04:46 PM
Oh.  Ok.  Thanks.  I suppose I probably read that, back in the day.  But wow, bit of a stretch there, isn't it?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 20, 2005, 08:50 AM
Been waiting to see if Iceman and/or Doc Ock would come back in stock at Amazon, but I don't know if its happening.  I had a couple things I was going to order from Amazon anyways, so thought about tacking on the Captain America (because I want to eventually get one) and spread the shipping out more.  Do you think $9 is too much to pay for this figure though?  From what I understand (and from the standpoint that it and Iron Man are the only ones remaining for sale on Amazon), it isn't all that hard to come by, and I could probably get him cheaper at retail later...if they ever show.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 20, 2005, 09:14 AM
Word on the local street is that VIII has been bought at Target...they have also hit Wally World and TRU.  However, price at Target is $8.16, with tax and gas, its almost $9.  I'd pull the trigger
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 20, 2005, 09:24 AM
Thanks for the info Scott, I hadn't realized that Target was charging upwards of $8 on these, that makes it all the more tempting.  Might have to go ahead and pull the trigger on it now.  Is Target just raising prices on every line now?  Star Wars for $7, Legends for $8+, yikes :).  I kind of hate to see that, first off from a collector's standpoint, but also because we're big fans of Target, but they're going to lose more business to Wal-Mart with that type of pricing.  At our local Wally Worlds, Star Wars are $5.88, and ML $6.88.  That's quite a difference.  Again, thanks for the info on that Scott, that makes paying $9 from Amazon easier to stomach :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: drewlam on January 21, 2005, 10:08 AM
Does anyone have a spare Vision figure for trade/sale?  It'll end up loose, so I don't care about packaging condition.
Vision apparently never made it into the canadian case assortments, and being an Avengers fan he's a pretty key guy to be missing.

I've got a couple other ML figs for trade (Colossus, Electra, ML8 Cap), and maybe some other things depending on what people are looking for.

If this should be in the classified section, sorry.  Thought it would get more
notice here.  I'm getting close to going the ebay route, but Morgbug suggested I check here.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 21, 2005, 10:11 AM
I do not nor have I seen VII at retail since before Christmas.  And with the boatloads of Weapon X's on the pegs I don't know how often he'll be around either

I do know that VI, VII and VIII are still shipping though so maybe someone will luck on to one

I also see that Vision is less than $20 BIN which isn't too terrible for a figure packed at 1 per case.  I wouldn't wait too long to get one

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 21, 2005, 12:34 PM
Any one looking to get rid of a Phasing Ghost Rider at a reasonable price?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 21, 2005, 11:56 PM
Found the Fantastic FOur boxed set at Wal-Mart tonight for $15. I thought it was cool, so I picked it up.

Also saw the series 7 Ghost Rider. First sign of ML7 in this town.  ::)
No Haweye, Vision, or Apocalypse, of course.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 22, 2005, 10:22 AM
Found the Fantastic FOur boxed set at Wal-Mart tonight for $15. I thought it was cool, so I picked it up.



****.  No good clearances around here.  I refuse to buy it for full price just to get Sue, a punk ass kid and a lame ass robot, but for $15 I'd buy it
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 22, 2005, 03:52 PM
Amazon has the S6 box set in stock right now.  Mikey, do you want to order 2 to your place and split the shipping?  It's $44.95 so now cheaper than ebay, but not a spectacular price.  I could paypal you or send the cash.  I want my figures loose, so shipping would be less aggravating that way.  LMK. :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 24, 2005, 07:52 AM
If I can get through amazon, I'll do it.  Amazon is exactly working for me right now.  I'll keep you updated.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 24, 2005, 08:50 AM
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Found the Fantastic FOur boxed set at Wal-Mart tonight for $15. I thought it was cool, so I picked it up.

I've been waiting to find this on clearance as well, and holding off picking up the regular releases of the F4, or picking the set up for full price.  Unfortunately, I haven't seen one at our Wal-Mart(s) recently.  Hopefully Amazon will drop in price as well.  Nice to see the Sinister 6 set back in stock at TRU.  I really want to order it, but have spent enough this week on a couple other ML figures, along with Star Wars, so I'll have to wait (and also talk the Mrs. into a $50 box of "toys") :).

On the ML side of things, we finally saw somthing new in town here, as we stopped by Target after church on Sunday and I saw 2 of the new Captain Americas along with a Storm, so ML8 had been there at some point.  Had the Storm in our cart, but ended up putting it back since I had already picked up a couple of Clone Wars Animated figs the day before, and I have a package coming from Amazon as well with some ML and LOTR figs.  It was nice to see something besides Gambit and Beast on the pegs though :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 24, 2005, 10:10 AM
Thanks for ordering that box set Mikey.  Great news for us and even better news for Brian, since now that I own it, the price should drop precipitously in very short order.  Kind of hoping for the FF box set to drop on Amazon now though.  $15 would be ok, but I'd still prefer it cheaper.  Just be a pain to have three versions of the Thing ::)  I like the trench coat version best still, so I'd only have two to unload.  Yippee. 

No sign of new stuff up here, or old stuff for that matter.  I hate January for toys, it just goes so dead at all the retailers.  Marvel Legends brings that frustration to the forefront the most for me.  It's not like any of it (post Gambit wave ::)) sits for any period of time, but our retailers outside of Walmart are so dumb.  We've got Doom, Thing, Namor, Gambit and Beast littering pegs so nothing new comes in.  When those same retailers do bring in new stuff, it flies off the shelves, regardless of time of year.  I can barely find a single piece from ML VI right now anywhere (I know of a Cable and brown Wolverine) and the only evidence of VII is a single Weapon X.  Yes, that's right, people are actually buying Weapon X up here.  Remarkably there's only about a half dozen Punishers left in the city, most of which I think were post-Christmas returns. 

I'm too the point of just needing Doc Ock to be caught up to wave 8's end. 

Scott, still no word from AFX I presume?  I'll just have to order my own box then.  No worries there.

I'd like to get a phasing Ghost Rider too (why?) and would be willing to trade my Series VI no mask Wolverine for it. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 24, 2005, 10:23 AM
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Thanks for ordering that box set Mikey.  Great news for us and even better news for Brian, since now that I own it, the price should drop precipitously in very short order.  Kind of hoping for the FF box set to drop on Amazon now though.  $15 would be ok, but I'd still prefer it cheaper.  Just be a pain to have three versions of the Thing   I like the trench coat version best still, so I'd only have two to unload.  Yippee.

Isn't that always how it is?  Once you finally bite the bullet and order something, you either (a) find it and/or (b) find it and its much cheaper.  Just the way things work I guess :).  I'm hoping both of those box sets come down in price a little bit, because I'd like to get both.  Not that the S6 boxset is really that bad of a deal, 7 figures for roughly $50 shipped or so isn't so bad, since they run anywhere from $7-$9 individually anyways.  I finally placed an order at Amazon since Iceman came back in stock, and got the Sam I needed for LOTR as well, and tacked on the new Captain America since I've been wanting one.  Of course, the next day, I see two Caps at Target for a dollar cheaper.  I guess it isn't so bad since he's shipped with some other things, but still somewhat frustrating.

Other than that sighting this weekend, there has been nothing here ML wise for quite some time.  I remember seeing some remnants of ML 6 a month or so before Christmas (Brown Wolvie, Punisher, 1 Cable), and I'm really wishing I would have picked up the Brown Wolvie now.  Those are since long gone.  Then, a little bit later, that same Wally World had a few each of Weapon X and Silver Centurion IM, but those are long gone as well.  Both of the Wal-Marts we have close by have older figures (that just popped up this week) - 1st Cap, Hulk, Human Torch, and Thing.  I'm wondering if we'll ever see wave VI or VII again, although I'm hoping we do.  Wouldn't mind the Wolvie, Phoenix, and especially Juggernaut.  Hopefully ML8 will show up in better numbers, really hoping to find that Doc Ock, looks like a heck of a nice figure, and my favorite Spidey baddie.  It looks like Target is probably just going to start fresh with 8 then, at least around here, because there hasn't been anything new since 4 before this recent sighting.

Oh, for those of you who have picked up the Storm figure, what do you think of it?  There was one hanging with the Caps this weekend, but I passed on it at the time, although it was in the cart at one point.  Do you think it is a good figure.  I actually don't own any female Legends yet, but it would be nice to put Storm with the X-Men team.  I've been kind of on the fence with both this figure and the new modern Iron Man.  The IM has been in stock at Amazon for some time, but I was holding out to see if I could get him at retail, since he seems to be one fo them that hangs longer in that wave.  I'd like to have an Iron Man on the shelf though :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 24, 2005, 10:54 AM
No worries Brent.  Not taking my chances with this one again and I really need an Electro, Venom and classic Green Goblin for the collection.  The Black Cat, while not perfect, is also a bonus.  Could of done without the Doc Ock and Kraven, but you take the good with the bad.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 24, 2005, 10:55 AM
Rumor Mill is stating that Wave 9 will be out next month...and there might actually be 5 waves this year :o
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 24, 2005, 10:56 AM
Rumor Mill is stating that Wave 9 will be out next month...and there might actually be 5 waves this year :o

 :o

This is going to really mess with distribution up here.  We never know who is getting what and when.  All the stores have skipped various waves at times, so it's quite annoying.  And 5 waves this year.  Oy vey.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 24, 2005, 11:00 AM
That's not confirmed but I would think it would be doable.  That's only 30-40 figures and with better shipping and no delays and less sidlines (no X-men or Hulk Classics) I think it could be possible

We'll know more next month I guess :)

Oh, and those rumored 12 and 13 Waves have shown up on a couple more etailers order lists...might be something to them:

Late 2005 - Series 12 - Marvel's "Dark Ages" Series
Origin Capt. America w/ Bucky
Savage Land Wolverine
Ultimate Green Goblin
Mole Man
Loki
Dark Phoenix (new sculpt & costume)
Hannibal King
Mole Man (scary teeth) (variant)
Vampire Hannibal King (variant)

Early 2006 - Series 13 - Marvel's "Renegades" Series
Origin Daredevil
Kingpin
Iron Fist
Power Man
Lady Deathstryke
Ultimate Punisher
Tombstone
Shang Chi
Unmasked Daredevil (variant)
Shang Chi (different costume) (variant)

and the next 3 Spider-Man Classics Villians will be:
Mysterio
Hammerhead
Silver Sable
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 24, 2005, 01:27 PM
Went ahead and ordered series 9 from AFX.com.  Might as well take a shot at the chase pieces and guarantee a Galactus and the short packed figures, if there are any. 

If anyone wants to buy the spares, I'll have them (Scott too, I suspect). 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 24, 2005, 03:57 PM
I don't know if this is another Dark Phoenix fiasco waiting to happen, but I noticed that all of Marvel Legends VIII (including variants) are currently "in stock" at Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/stores/detail/-/toys/B000231EBE/accessories/002-2974262-8187260).  I ordered a Doc Ock, because I didn't like my chances of finding it at retail right now, but we'll see how it works out.  Best of luck to anyone who orders  :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 24, 2005, 04:02 PM
Put in an order for all of the variants.  We'll see what happens and how long they are up for order ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 24, 2005, 04:04 PM
Oh, and thanks Brian ;) (maybe ;) ;))
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: drewlam on January 24, 2005, 04:05 PM
Went ahead and ordered series 9 from AFX.com.  Might as well take a shot at the chase pieces and guarantee a Galactus and the short packed figures, if there are any. 

If anyone wants to buy the spares, I'll have them (Scott too, I suspect). 

If there are any???  Lately it seems everything with ML is short packed.  I managed to track down a hawkeye and vision this weekend, but ended up paying more then I would have liked to for both (and my hawkeye doesn't even stand either  >:().  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 24, 2005, 04:25 PM
These Items Will Be Shipping Soon:

Classic Captain America
Blonde Black Woman ( ::) They Called It That Not Me (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002HRWUW/jedidefender-20/))
Variant Storm
Doom Bot

I also see Blonde Widow and Storm are both sold out

Cap and Doom Bot are still there
Variant Cap (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002HRWUM/jedidefender-20/)
Doombot (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002HRWV6/jedidefender-20/)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 24, 2005, 04:29 PM
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Blonde Black Woman (  They Called It That Not Me)

I noticed that too, nice job on the name there Amazon :).  Anyways, I really hope this works out for you Scott...and for anyone else who orders them.  I really was tempted to place an order for some of those variants, but getting the Mrs. to approve the Doc Ock was victory enough (after already ordering Cap and Iceman this past weekend) :).  Again, good luck everyone!  Hopefully Amazon gets it right this time.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 24, 2005, 05:04 PM
Well, I see now that the Marvel Store has several figures from Waves 6 and 7 in stock (and I believe with free shipping).  The price isn't that fantabulous ($12.95), but might be better than can be found on ebay.  Last I saw you could find Phoenix (regular), Juggernaut, Deadpool, Apoc, Vision, Hawkeye, etc. (http://www.marvelcollection.com/s.nl/sc.14/category.68/.f).  Man, I wish this wasn't hitting all at once, or I'd order a Juggernaut.  Again, good luck to anyone who orders...price is a little high, but if shipping is indeed free, might not be too bad.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 24, 2005, 05:22 PM
Thanks for the link Brian.  I got an order in for Doc Ock to wrap up that series and ordered a Doombot just for giggles.  See if it shows or not.  Supposed to ship 26th, so won't be a long wait. 

Drew, the case assortment at AFX indicates some short pack figures, as expected, but lots of folks were talking about even case packs because series 9 is the Galactus wave.  Not sure how that will work out.  Interested in the spares ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 25, 2005, 12:13 AM
Damn i missed out, they are gone.  ::) I wonder if any of us would have got any?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 25, 2005, 12:16 AM
That's not confirmed but I would think it would be doable.  That's only 30-40 figures and with better shipping and no delays and less sidlines (no X-men or Hulk Classics) I think it could be possible

We'll know more next month I guess :)

Oh, and those rumored 12 and 13 Waves have shown up on a couple more etailers order lists...might be something to them:

Late 2005 - Series 12 - Marvel's "Dark Ages" Series
Origin Capt. America w/ Bucky
Savage Land Wolverine
Ultimate Green Goblin
Mole Man
Loki
Dark Phoenix (new sculpt & costume)
Hannibal King
Mole Man (scary teeth) (variant)
Vampire Hannibal King (variant)

Early 2006 - Series 13 - Marvel's "Renegades" Series
Origin Daredevil
Kingpin
Iron Fist
Power Man
Lady Deathstryke
Ultimate Punisher
Tombstone
Shang Chi
Unmasked Daredevil (variant)
Shang Chi (different costume) (variant)

and the next 3 Spider-Man Classics Villians will be:
Mysterio
Hammerhead
Silver Sable

I really hope this is true. I'm waiting for a Dark Phoenix I can afford.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 25, 2005, 12:25 AM
Fantastic Four movie toys (http://www.fun-shop-online.de/Fantastic_Four_default76_541.html)

Or at least pretty concept art of them.

Thing hands? Didn't TB learn from the last handy fiasco?
Bump N Gos? Hooo boy.
I hope that Invisble Woman isn't as hard to find as Iceman from X2, which I'm still looking for.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: jokabofe on January 25, 2005, 12:33 AM
Thing hands? Didn't TB learn from the last handy fiasco?

Prolly not. But this time, they didn't stop at hands. I see some "Thing Feet" at the bottom of that page  ::)

I thought the hands were bad enough, but feet?? Come on...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 25, 2005, 12:35 AM
Sue looks interesting:

(http://www.fun-shop-online.de/images/images_big/tb72285.jpg)

Clear variant ::)  yippee.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 25, 2005, 12:45 AM
12" inch figures? I don't think variants on those are too smart.

Of course, this line is from the company that has the nerve to do variant boxed sets, so nothing should be too surprising from Toy Biz anymore.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 25, 2005, 07:40 AM
Ordered an Apoc from the Marvel store.  No sense in trying to track him down or resort to ebay.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 25, 2005, 08:52 AM
I actually think those Fantastic Four figures (the ones we can see) don't look too bad.  Although they are 12" figures, if the 6" ones look somewhat similar, I might be tempted to pick them up.  I think Sue and the Human Torch figs in the pic above look kind of nice.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 25, 2005, 10:19 AM
Well her ei smy chance to get a clear Invisible Woman.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 25, 2005, 02:06 PM
Stopped off at Wal-Mart during lunch to check for the preview figures, and found that they had also restocked the Marvel Legends with some Series VI figures.  Got a Juggernaut for $6.88, so I was pretty happy, and glad I didn't order one for $12.95 through the Marvel store yesterday now.  I've spent way too much lately, but there should at least be a bit of a break until ROTS hits now.  So, if you're looking for any ML VI figures, maybe they are still headed your way.  This particular Wal-Mart had a couple Juggernauts, Wolverines, 1 Cable, and a slew of Punishers.

Also, just as a side note, I noticed that on the back of the Juggernaut figure, where it says "collect them all", it has pictures of the rest of the wave, but no pictures of Phoenix....it just lists Juggs, Punisher, Cable, Wolvie, and Deadpool...which were the only ones at this particular store (aside from Deadpool).  Maybe all the cardbacks were always like this (this is my first figure from ML6), but I was just curious if there was a different assortment shipping or something.  Anyways, no biggie, just an observation.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 25, 2005, 03:08 PM
All the series VI cardbacks I've ever seen didn't have Phoenix on them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 25, 2005, 03:24 PM
Okay, no big deal then, I hadn't really looked before and wasn't sure.  Nothing out of the ordinary then :).  I tell you, ML sure keeps on selling it seems.  This particular store had the "repacked" figures on the pegs just late last week (1st Cap, Human Torch, Thing, etc.) and those are all sold out now.  I doubt these Series VI figs will last long either.  I probably should have left the Juggernaut since I've spent more than enough the last couple weeks, but I didn't think I would see it again, at least not at retail at that price.

Also, on a side note, I just got shipping notification for the Doc Ock I ordered via Amazon yesterday.  Hopefully everyone who ordered those chase figures from Series 8 is having the same luck.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 25, 2005, 06:39 PM
There's no ML at retail at all here besides 3 Sabretooths and 1 Nick Fury at a local Wal-Mart.

This line is likely the hottest thing among collectors, and some stores don't even bother to stock it.  I just don't get it.

Or maybe stores do get new stock, it just doesn't reach the floor, if the 40 pages of ML stuff on ebay is any indication.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 26, 2005, 09:29 AM
Still no sign of a shipping notice on the variants other than "Shipping Soon" :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on January 27, 2005, 02:34 AM
My Target just put up pegs for ML. And they also put out a bunch of the recarded gold foil figs. a bunch of Punishers, Elektras and Wolvies.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 27, 2005, 03:27 AM
That will likely be what my local Target does as well, instead of ML 7 or 8.
 >:( Grrr. Arrgh.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 27, 2005, 09:10 AM
Wooohooo!

Got a shipping notice from Amazon, all four variants are on their way :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 27, 2005, 09:23 AM
Great news Scott, I'm glad that Amazon seems to be coming through this time.  The Ock I ordered is supposed to be here today as well, so we'll see.  On a side note, got the Series 8 Cap yesterday, and although I haven't had a chance to open it yet, it looks pretty cool to me.  I was lucky enough to get a nice paint job it seems, and it looks like a heck of a figure, glad I got it.  Thanks for the recommendation :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 27, 2005, 09:24 AM
Yeah, I got my shipping notice yesterday for the 2 SS sets I ordered.  Should be early next week Brent ;D

Man, I've been an internet mini spreading spree the last few days - SS sets, ML Apocalyspe, Kubrick series 3 chase Han.  Need to slow down a little, although I'm pretty much caught up, only missing a few things.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 27, 2005, 08:26 PM
Wooohooo!

Got a shipping notice from Amazon, all four variants are on their way :)

Thats awesome, man I wish I could have got in to order them before they sold out. :(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 27, 2005, 08:30 PM
Just annoucned, there will be a 4 inch Marvel Legends series out in 2005. TNI has a report up.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 28, 2005, 12:05 AM
Got my shipping notice for the Ock and Doombot, so I got what I was able to order.  Have I said my red Phoenix looks awesome :P

In other news, these actually showed up in the small town I was in for the past two days :o  Town of about 10,000 and I saw two caps, two iceman, Manthing and the ironman thingy. 

The other stuff was already gone.  Same store I finally saw the Spidey Legends grey lizardy scorpion thing.  One look and a big passerroo :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 28, 2005, 08:22 AM
Here's the report (http://www.toynewsi.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=5894) that evenflow mentioned earlier, regarding the Marvel 4" line.  According to the information, these are supposed to be the same sculpts, etc. as the 6" line, only shrunk down to 4".  It will be interesting to see if they are able to keep the same quality, but it would be pretty cool if they did.  Although I know I should stay away, having them in a smaller, likely cheaper, and more space manageable size would be awfully tempting.  I don't think I could abandon the regular Legends though, so I might be headed for two Marvel lines this year if this 4" line is of very good quality.  I know I'll at least get a few :).  Hopefully we'll get a look at them at Toy Fair.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 28, 2005, 09:21 AM
I am happy to hear that they will continue with Legends. I don't think i will be able to resist these newer figures though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 28, 2005, 09:52 AM
I believe I read at Fwoosh that Julius Marx said they would not be identical to the 6" Legends

I'll probably buy Avengers and Spidey but pass on some of the others (although if they are identical scale to SW it may be tough)

Sometimes 4" figures are a bit larger than Star Wars figures though so they don't look too hot together
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 28, 2005, 09:57 AM
I'm not overly keen on the 4" line.  Had it been the original size, I probably would have jumped on board, it would have been cool.  Given that I have a pretty hefty investment in the 6" line I don't see myself buying these.  I would have loved the scale initially because as Brian points out, the amount of room they'd take up would be considerably less.  As with all things, I'm out of room to display stuff, so Apocalypse and Hawkeye are sitting in ziplock baggies right now. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 28, 2005, 10:57 AM
I'm with you Brent.  I like the 6" line.  I don't think I'll be adding another scale.  I may pick up a few of the "oddball" figs (Thing, Man-thing if they make him) - they might fit in well in a Cantina or Jabba's Palace display.

As with all things, I'm out of room to display stuff, so Apocalypse and Hawkeye are sitting in ziplock baggies right now.

I take it Black Widow and Spidey and the Sinister Six are going to keep them company, huh?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 28, 2005, 11:32 AM
Yeah, pretty much. 

We're finding that finding a house is pretty darn stressful.  It wasn't not so long ago.  Housing prices were reasonable (ok, cheap) and you could find really nice value for your dollar.  Now the market has suddenly become remarkably hot and prices have jumped by about 40%, notably in the area we want to live.  It is, of course, the hottest part of the city from a real estate perspective.  For us, it's just a logical area though, close to my wife's work, closest part of the city for me for my commute and the neighbourhood is loaded with kids, something we find important for our daughter.  Our current house is fine and the neighbourhood is great, but it's definitely on the older side, with fewer kids and on the wrong side of the city. 

Prices have essentially gone to the point where you are paying absurd values to inherit other people's messes.  Worse, bidding wars ensue for piles of dung.  Building makes more sense from a strictly financial standpoint, but we're not sure about the associated expenses with living in and paying for one house while building another. 

The whole point being I'm not putting up more shelves only to have to take them down and fill holes in the wall and then repaint the room.  So many toys sitting in bags, bins and boxes.  It's no fun :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 28, 2005, 02:16 PM
Well I went out on the hunt today and all saw was an Ultimate Cap and a Weapon X. (I also saw 1 Durge from series 3 of the Animated clone wars)  :(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 28, 2005, 04:32 PM
Murphy's law: went out on the way home from work today found Black Widow, two Ock, Storm, Man Thing.  Pity I don't need any of them ::)

On the bright side, I got a preview of Ock, he looks great. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 30, 2005, 08:52 PM
GOt all of them on Friday!  Talk about fast.

Not really sure I want a Blonde Widow...its up for grabs I guess.  Same goes for Doombot...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 31, 2005, 09:27 AM
FF First Couple of Waves (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/toyzandgamez/Toy%20Fair/f4.jpg)

Will the fact that Sue is a Movie version bug the hell out me?  I don't think it will

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 31, 2005, 10:02 AM
Thanks for posting that Scott, nice to get some initial looks at the lineups.  The Fantastic Four is really the next Marvel "figures" I really want to get at this point.  I've been holding out for a price drop on the box set at Amazon (can't find it at retail around here right now), but I'm now debating on whether to do that or maybe get the movie figures instead, since they will likely be easy to find (and hopefully affordable).  I don't know, something about the Human Torch and Invisible Woman figures look pretty cool to me...and to be honest I'm not overly crazy about either one of the ML-style Mr. Fantastics.  Hmmm...decisions :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 31, 2005, 10:04 AM
I agree Brian, I might replace Series II Torch with the Torch on top there and the Sue and ditch the box set all together. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 31, 2005, 10:08 AM
Since when the hell can Mr. Fantastic make a saw blade "hand"?  He stretches, not transforms.  ::)

I think Sue is close enough to fit in with ML, which is a good thing.  I actually saw a "clearanced" FF box set yesterday at WM for $30, but Sue was missing  ::).  Bunch of ******* morons working there.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 31, 2005, 10:12 AM
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I agree Brian, I might replace Series II Torch with the Torch on top there and the Sue and ditch the box set all together.

Yeah, I'm tempted to go that route too Scott.  I have seen the ML Thing figure around every so often, so might be able to pick that up, and the Mr. Fantastic one is "clearanced" on Amazon.  That would just leave me to find a Doom somewhere.  Might be better off going that route, as I don't care if I have Franklin or the robot :).  Glad to hear I'm not the only one that thinks some of those figures look kind of neato :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 31, 2005, 10:35 AM
Not sure what route to go, I wonder if Amazon will clearance the box set shortly because the movie is coming out.  If so, I'd still go that route, mostly because I need a Mr. Fantastic still and prefer the ML version.  I'll just buy a BB gun and shoot up the Thing ::)

In other news, ML VIII is pretty readily available now around here (Superstore).  You need to be quick to get Storm and Widow, otherwise no real problems.  Case pack here is thus:

Doc Ock x2
Captain America x3
Iron Man x2
Iceman x2
Man Thing x1
Storm x1
Black Widow x1

A little better assortment with the two Doc Ocks in there.  Not finding any chase, but not really needing them either.  Would be nice to have them for the novelty but otherwise the only chase I'm currently interested in is the Ghost Rider :-[
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 31, 2005, 10:43 AM
We've been seeing a few waves past IV showing up here lately too.  This line really seems to be selling like crazy here there, no matter what waves/figures there are.  Last week at our closest Wal-Mart I found and picked up a Juggernaut, and at the time this is what was on the pegs:

2x Juggernaut
2x Brown Wolverine
1x Cable (regular)
3x Movie Punisher
1x Nick Fury
2x Captain America (First Series)
1x Thing
1x Human Torch

That was on Tuesday I believe, by the end of the week only the Fury remained.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 31, 2005, 11:01 AM
I agree Brian and it's the same here, these sell really fast.  No one up here was expecting series VIII though, we only saw a couple of cases of VII, at TRU mostly.  Lots of VI though and it was even better distributed in other parts of Canada. 

I think this one retailer here (Superstore) actually pays attention to what sells.  Toys are a very small section of their huge store (two short aisles, one for boys, one for girls) so it seems they watch what moves and what sits.  They brought in case after case of ML VI and they all sold through, even the Movie Punisher so lo and behold they have in ML VIII.  And they did carry a very small amount of ML VII as well.  Pretty cool.   
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 31, 2005, 11:02 AM
The FF figures look cool. I want a clear Invisible woman since i never found the chase box set.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on January 31, 2005, 04:38 PM
Actually came across my first Series 8 figure today at KB. One Storm was on the pegs along with the numerous Weapon X, Beasts and Elektras. If I hadn't already gotten her from Amazon I would of picked her up.

No ML at any local Walmarts here. Just 6 empty pegs. Guess thats good and bad. Would be nice to come across a Black Widow or Doc Ock. Hell would be nice to come across a Apocolypse, Hawkeye and Vision too.  ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 1, 2005, 02:02 PM
New Galactus pic!

http://afigures.com/g/?mode=view&album=Marvel%2FML9&pic=10.jpg&dispsize=800&start=0
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 1, 2005, 02:26 PM
New Galactus pic!

http://afigures.com/g/?mode=view&album=Marvel%2FML9&pic=10.jpg&dispsize=800&start=0

Is the last pic in that series to scale?  If so, then Galactus is awesomely huge.  Next to Prof X he looks great.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 1, 2005, 02:38 PM
I thought I read he was 14" somewhere
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 1, 2005, 02:57 PM
He looks awesome, I cannot wait for this wave, and the Hulk looks much better now.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on February 2, 2005, 09:03 AM
For anyone who ordered some things from the Marvel store, expect your packages soon.  Received my Apocalypse yesterday.  If you're a MOC collector, good luck.  They just shoved it in an undersized box and slapped a label on it.  The top of the package was bent to get it to fit.  Doesn't bother me, I open all my MLs.  I'm just happy to get him, all I need now is Doc Ock and Man-thing and I'm caught up to wave 9.

I'm also hearing people who ordered Vision are getting the Phasing variant.  Not to shabby for $12.95.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 2, 2005, 12:36 PM
I am caught up :o  Outside of a phasing vision or phasing ghost rider, there's nothing I even want and I can live without those.  Between Scott's help with spiderman legends, Mikey's help with the S6 box set and a trade, I am at the point where there is nothing to hunt for.  I have the next series on order from AFX so I am good for a fair while here.  Spiderman's next villains will be all I'll have to hunt for.  I should probably get off my backside and order the Sentinel series from AFX as well. 

Locally we're pretty much down to Man-Thing on the shelves.  It's kind of a pity, it's such a nice sculpt.  But when was the last time that comic was around - 1970-something?  I remember it and am tempted by the figure, but I can wait for clearance pricing. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 2, 2005, 02:12 PM
You really should pick uo the Man-Thing figure. It is awesome, one of the best sculpts. My favorite figure.

I am pretty much caught up  ::) I still need a Dark Phoenix and a Phasing Ghost Rider. I am not going to go crazy to get a blonde Black Widow but if i come across it I will pick it up. I pre-ordered 9-11 from BBTS.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on February 2, 2005, 06:49 PM
Found Series 8 Captain America, Storm, Ice Man and Iron Man at KB Toys today. Why can't I come across Doc Ock or Black Widow!! ARGH!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on February 2, 2005, 10:52 PM
Same here.  It's infuriating!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ook on February 2, 2005, 11:22 PM
I saw Octopus a couple weeks ago. Should've grabbed him. ???
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 3, 2005, 01:19 PM
Just curious if any of you know which figures are all contained in the "Best Of" cases that are currently shipping (or have shipped) to Wal-Mart.  I think it is only at Wal-Mart anyways.  I thought that Human Torch and Thing were both in that case, but wasn't sure.  I've always wanted to pick up a Torch figure (my fave of the Fan 4), and have been a fan of Thing as well.  I thought about waiting for the box set or movie figures, but I think I'd want a comic accurate (and in Torch's case, fully "flamed on") version as well.  I might end up waiting yet, but was just curious if anyone had an idea of the case breakout of that wave.  I thought I had seen Captain America, Thing, and Torch, although I passed at that time since I didn't really have the money for it.  Anyways, long story short, anyone have any idea of the breakdown for that "Best Of" case or whatever it is called?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 3, 2005, 01:52 PM
Keep passing on Thing, Brian.  Patience, those FF box sets have to go on sale soon with the movie coming out.  That will cover both your needs.  If it doesn't happen, I'll send you a Thing free of charge.  I have two and no way I'll ever sell it.  We are still inundated at stores with Torch and Thing figures as well, at typically high Canadian prices ::)  The box set Thing is comic accurate, just slightly different I believe.  I also have the Thing in Trenchcoat, so that's the one I'll be keeping.  Just like my Beast in labcoat.  Must have a thing for flashers :-X

As to your question, no, I don't know the answer as we're not seeing those cases here. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 3, 2005, 02:18 PM
Thanks for the advice Brent.  I might just keep holding out, we'll see.  I have always wanted to get the Fantastic Four, but got into ML after those were initially released, and have just put it off since then (had more than enough other stuff to buy :P).  I have thought about waiting for the movie figures, if they turn out as good as they look, but have a feeling I might end up wanting "comic" versions as well, particularly of Torch (and Thing).  I might just wait for the box set, and/or the movie figures, or a combination of both.  I have a feeling Amazon will eventually clearance that set too, and I'm sure I'd be kicking myself if it dropped to like $20 or less.  Probably getting impatient since I'm almost caught up in Star Wars (and for the most part Marvel) for a little bit, so I figure its as good a time as any to bite the bullet on these if I see them.  I might just take your advice though and hold out, although the Torch might be tempting since the box set version is the "flaming up" version, and this one would be different.  We'll see I guess....patience....patience :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 3, 2005, 02:27 PM
Apparently someone has posted a few pics (although far away and blurry) from the UK Toy Fair of Legends, LOTR, Classics, etc.  Probably have to wait until Toy Fair to get better looks at these, but its nice to get some idea from these pictures.  You can see them at this forum (http://www.action-figure.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=10127), towards the bottom of the page (there are links).

At first glance, Mysterio looks like it could be kind of a cool figure....Galactus does look pretty big when standing next to the Series 9 figures....and some of the Spidey variants are getting kind of crazy, although some are at least different "versions" of Spidey that some people have been wanting.  Kind of wish there was some sort of "peek" at the 4" line, but I don't see any.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 3, 2005, 02:52 PM
Looking at those pictures provides some neat information.  Is this a Mr. Fantastic in the spidey line and if so, why?  Don't we have a ML version and now multiple movie versions?  Where is that from? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/toyzandgamez/Toy%20Fair/afefe059.jpg


Galactus pretty, Hulk disporportionately large :(

Another Ock ???
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 3, 2005, 02:59 PM
I noticed that too Brent, I think it might be some sort of Spidey variant, looks like he has a Spidey head...maybe?  I thought I had read at one time there was another Doc Ock rumored to be coming up, some sort of "Hydro Blast" or "Playing in the Water" or "Building Sandcastles" version, I'm not sure...maybe that is what we're seeing there.  I think that figure in the packaging, is the same one you can see on the shelf in this pic:

Spidey Figs (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/toyzandgamez/Toy%20Fair/spideyvarious.jpg)

Seems to have some sort of balls with it, or eggs, or something.  And right to the right of that looks like they put some sort of apparatus on Venom, doesn't it?  If you click on that particular picture you can enlarge it and that is what it looks like to me.  Interesting...and strange.  Anyways, Mysterio looks good at least :P.

Also, on a side note, I was looking for any more info and was over on the Action-Figure.com Marvel Legends forum, and read through the discussion on the FF Movie figures.  A couple members who saw them (at the Canadian Toy Fair I believe) said that the Series 1 Mr. Fantastic (that looks all elongated in the pictures) is actually a normal, poseable figure that has attachments so that you can switch out and make his arms/legs longer if you want.  Might be kind of neat if done well.  They also said the Invisible Woman and Human Torch figures look very good in person from the way it sounded.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on February 3, 2005, 03:28 PM
Galactus is awesome.  Nothing more to say.

I'm disappointed in Mysterio's see thru helmet.  I don't want to see his face, I want a tinted fish bowl.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 3, 2005, 03:33 PM
Yeah, that's the one thing I was disappointed with too Mikey.  I suppose it has to do with the rumored "changing faces" feature.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 3, 2005, 04:19 PM
Agreed on mysterio, I may have to spray paint the inside of the bowl. 

On Stretch - yeah, looks like a spidey face, wonder why?  Unless it's some alien symbiote stuff going on, but I have no recollection from a spidey comic pre-ASM 315 or so. 

The Venom figure is the original release as far as I can see.  That's just the "glob" base he came with.  That figure weighs a ton.  I'm going to have two Venom figures shortly, the old you see in the pic and the S6 version.  Guess I get to see which I prefer.  Only other big duplication is a crappy Doc Ock (oh, and what I think is a preferable green goblin, so what to do with the regular release ???)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 3, 2005, 04:21 PM
I thought I saw two Venoms in one of those shots actually, the original one with the same base (on the right hand side), and then a second one that was on the left hand shelf, just to the left of the Spidey with the big white balls or egg-like contraptions.  "House eggin' Spidey" if you will.  Maybe I didn't see it correctly though, it looked like the same Venom with some sort of gun contraption strapped on.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 3, 2005, 04:35 PM
I thought I saw two Venoms in one of those shots actually, the original one with the same base (on the right hand side), and then a second one that was on the left hand shelf, just to the left of the Spidey with the big white balls or egg-like contraptions.  "House eggin' Spidey" if you will.  Maybe I didn't see it correctly though, it looked like the same Venom with some sort of gun contraption strapped on.

 :o
Oh, that hideous thing.  Yeah, that would be the prison cleaner gun Venom.  Looks like one of the web splashers they had out.  I think that's old too, though I sort of twitch when I look at the web splasher and associated lines.  Makes me think of bad Batman toys.  I mentally block them out without conciously doing so. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ook on February 3, 2005, 04:41 PM
Just curious if any of you know which figures are all contained in the "Best Of" cases that are currently shipping (or have shipped) to Wal-Mart.  I think it is only at Wal-Mart anyways.  I thought that Human Torch and Thing were both in that case, but wasn't sure.  I've always wanted to pick up a Torch figure (my fave of the Fan 4), and have been a fan of Thing as well.  I thought about waiting for the box set or movie figures, but I think I'd want a comic accurate (and in Torch's case, fully "flamed on") version as well.  I might end up waiting yet, but was just curious if anyone had an idea of the case breakout of that wave.  I thought I had seen Captain America, Thing, and Torch, although I passed at that time since I didn't really have the money for it.  Anyways, long story short, anyone have any idea of the breakdown for that "Best Of" case or whatever it is called?

Dude, get the original Torch. He's a fantastic looking figure and he's out now. I didn't know anything about "best of" reships; I thought they were just old stock getting dumped on shelves, but I've seen Torch and labcoat Hulk. Torch has older articulation which is actually kind of limited for an ML fig (at least compared to new ones like Iceman). But he's a beautiful rendering. I always say he looks just like the drawn comic character popped right of the page into 3D. Anyway, he's much better looking than the half-flaming one in the set. Get him!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 3, 2005, 08:23 PM
Man, Hulk looks awesome. i really want him and the green one now. I just hope they keep him that size.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ook on February 3, 2005, 09:23 PM
Yeah, I want green Hulk and old school Spidey. No webbed pits, tho. :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 4, 2005, 04:02 PM
Wooohooo!

Got a shipping notice from Amazon, all four variants are on their way :)

Did you ever get the variants?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 4, 2005, 04:42 PM
GOt all of them on Friday!  Talk about fast.

Not really sure I want a Blonde Widow...its up for grabs I guess.  Same goes for Doombot...

There you go, he got them all (just think Scott's preoccupied for the next while, so I'm taking the liberty of answering for him)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 4, 2005, 05:38 PM
GOt all of them on Friday!  Talk about fast.

Not really sure I want a Blonde Widow...its up for grabs I guess.  Same goes for Doombot...

There you go, he got them all (just think Scott's preoccupied for the next while, so I'm taking the liberty of answering for him)

Cool thanks,
 and Scott if you still wan tto get rid of the Blinde Black widow let me know.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 8, 2005, 08:42 AM
Some clearer pics of the first two assortments of Fantastic Four movie figures have popped up (at Fwooshnet and GH).  I really think most of these figures look pretty good, although I'm curious about this particular version of Dr. Doom with the "peel away skin".  I really think I'm leaning towards getting one version of each character though, depending on how they look if/when we see them at Toy Fair.  Oh...and if Amazon drops the price low on the ML box set :).  Here's a lookee:

(http://www.grand.com/Files/72210.jpg)

(http://www.grand.com/Files/72215.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on February 8, 2005, 09:10 AM
From what I understand, the movie is going to follow the Ultimate version of FF. 

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In the Ultimate universe, Doom was present when the FF got their powers (via an experiment and not a space shuttle ) and ended up with a completely "steel" body.  I believe in the movie, Doom is on the space shuttle with the FF when they got their powers.  It would make sense that Doom was also affected, probably with an all "steel" body.  The peel away skin is his disguise.

I'm getting that IW figure, mainly because I want my own Jessica Alba figure but partly because I'm not paying top dollar for the box set just to get a version of IW.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 8, 2005, 09:26 AM
That's kind of how I understood it (movie-wise) as well Mikey.  I wonder how well that will translate to figure-form.  Doom seems to be the only character we haven't seen in toy form at all (from the movie) yet, only seeing drawings of the potential figures thus far.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 8, 2005, 09:42 AM
I wish they would do more classic story lines.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 8, 2005, 12:22 PM
We are getting the world's most hideous case assortment right now :'(  Walmart, of all places is carrying ML now, but the stores are getting in a box that has the following figures:

Punisher
Movie Punisher
Brown Wolverine
Cable

That's it :o 

I had originally thought that this was a bunch of post-Christmas returns but it now appears that is not the case.  The only way it could be is if everyone that got a punisher figure has decided to return it suddenly and only to Walmart.  My thought is that we are seeing the dregs of some other stock from North America being picked up by the Toy Biz reps and then being reboxed and sold to Walmart, probably at a fantastic discount.  Of course Walmart has not passed on those savings, though their price is better than other retailers for the most part. 

TRU is actually clearing out something as well - the Urban Legends box set and at a very reasonable $14.99 CAD.  Unfortunately I already have the white Electra and have no need for a Punisher, yet another Daredevil or another Spidey figure :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 8, 2005, 04:47 PM
Man, thats a rough case to be putting out. Maybe if they were all variant Cables, but even then it still sucks.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 9, 2005, 09:02 AM
Looks like Series 9 (http://www.toynewsi.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=6038) has now hit in the Philippines.  Shouldn't be too long now.  There are some loose pics of the wave (and Galactus) at the above linky.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on February 9, 2005, 09:21 AM
Looks like Series 9 (http://www.toynewsi.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=6038) has now hit in the Philippines.  Shouldn't be too long now.  There are some loose pics of the wave (and Galactus) at the above linky.

Great.  I just finished waves 6 and 7, mainly thanks to Brent and am still missing Doc Ock and Man-thing from wave 8.  And with Bullseye and Deathlok being shortpacked, it looks like my Galactus is going to be legless and torsoless for awhile.  >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 9, 2005, 10:15 AM
Ready to start again, Mikey?  I've been able to find Ock and Man-Thing pretty easily locally.  Our cases have two Ocks per, so it's been nice that way.  LMK if you want help.  Trade or C&S, no big to me. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on February 9, 2005, 10:33 AM
Sending you a PM, Brent.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 9, 2005, 10:48 AM
Right back at you. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 10, 2005, 01:34 PM
I can finally comment on the S6 box set with toys in hand, whoo-hoo!  First, thanks MikeyD for the help in getting these figures. 

Venom - I like this one better than the gloop version that was released earlier.  I had removed the tongue from the previous version, but I like the paint on this one much, much better.  A little more neutrally posed as well makes it nicer, IMO. 

Black Cat - I already had this figure from ebay for my daughter, but now I don't have to worry about any abuse it suffered at the hands of a four year old.  The figure itself is a little disappointing but at least it's less boobiferous than the Marvel Select version.  I would have bought the MS figure, but it was way too fanboy-ish for my tastes.  I don't like the mask on this version and the hair/neck are odd, but I guess we gets what we gets. 

Doc Ock would have been nice had there not been a Marvel Legends version that ended up being superior.  I could have lived with the S6 version though, it reminds me more of the classic comic book and cartoon Doc Ock.  The movie version, so well played by Alfred Molina, completely changes the character from the comic book, IMO.  Molina is large, confident, attractive.  More like the comics/cartoons, the S6 version is how I'd always envisioned Ock - small, ugly (bluntly) and bitter.  I'm almost sad that the ML version was done in spite of it being a better figure. 

Kraven - I passed so many times on the single release version - is there any difference between that and the S6 version?  It's a necessary figure though and I'm pleased to have it, one of my favorite story arcs from the late 80's (-ish) was the Kraven story, so it's cool to have this figure. The sculpt is nice, though I prefer more neutral faces, even on villains. 

Green Goblin - awesome, so much better (for me) than the original, more cartoonish version.  This one looks nasty and mean - classic.  It seems to share a number of the elements from the original, but I can accept this as being a real human being that is a villain, versus some mutated gargantuan. 

Electro - the real reason for getting the set in the first place.  A nifty sculpt that feels really comic accurate.  The colours are really nice (go Aussie) and the mask is just as absurd and impractical as it should be.  I can see him walking through a door and cursing as he is ever catching that mask on door jambs.  It's just a great figure.  Sure to be released singly in a few short months :P

Overall this is an awesome set they released.  I wish they would stop releasing figures singly then in box sets down the road but I guess it just serves to teach patience.  The spidey figure is ok, btw, just not something I really needed.  But hey, now I have a spidey with cloth webbing, I couldn't say that before. 

Also got my Black Widow figure in the box as well, though I'd seen it previously in stores.  A nice figure but all the Marvel women are starting to look similar.  I'm a little disturbed about the looseness in the hip joints, but Mikey and I can talk about that privately.   :P

Just waiting on stuff from Scott and Jim and I'll be all caught up, for the time being.  I expect we'll see the FF movie figures at retail up here (unless the Hulk figures crushed the market forever more >:()  Having series 9 on order at AFX is a relief, I have no need to go hunting for quite some time.  Still undecided on series 10 though. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on February 10, 2005, 01:49 PM
The head on Kraven is different, Brent.  The basic version is not screaming.  His pants might be a different color also.


Also got my Black Widow figure in the box as well, though I'd seen it previously in stores. A nice figure but all the Marvel women are starting to look similar. I'm a little disturbed about the looseness in the hip joints, but Mikey and I can talk about that privately. :P


I think this is supposed to be tongue in cheek, but if not, shoot me a PM and we'll discuss.

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 10, 2005, 02:05 PM
Yes, tongue in cheek.  Her legs are a little loose, but that's a trait of the Legends figures as everyone well knows.  Just having a little fun with ya. 

Kraven not screaming in the original eh?  No matter, one is enough and I need not quibble. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 10, 2005, 02:09 PM
Nice review of the set Brent.  This is something I'd still really like to pick up, but I just can't afford the $45+ shipping right now, maybe it will go on clearance at some point, although I'm not planning on it.  I got into Spidey figures a little late, so they are technically all new figures to me, which makes it a little more worthwhile (although I prefer the ML Ock).  The Mrs. thinks that $50 is a little much for a box of "toys", and she is probably right.  Plus, I need to be saving for this ROTS onslaught, as well as the Fantastic Four figures.  Every time I read someone's glowing reviews of this set though, it makes it all the more tempting...especially for the Goblin and Electro :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on February 10, 2005, 02:20 PM
You should of see my wife's reaction when two of them showed up at my house, Brian.  Each came in a seperate box, each of which was huge.  I think her exact words were "Where the **** are all these boxes coming from?"  Between these, Brent's package, Ben's package, Brent's side deal package, and various ebay and online store packages, it was quite a week at the Davidson household a couple of weeks ago, for me at least.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 10, 2005, 02:29 PM
And herein lies the reason you all ship to a work address ;D  It is also much safer as the boxes stay warm and dry in the back room at the post office, rather than sitting out in the elements for hours on end at home.  I'd put about equal weighting on the reasons for the shipping destination ;)

Y'know Brian, I do think these will ultimately go on sale at Amazon now that they're back in stock.  I think that too of the FF box set which I am growing less keen on as the days go by.  I only need a Sue, I can live without the lame robot and junior so I think I'll live with the movie Sue and pick up a Reed next time I'm at Grand Forks. 

The S6 box set, while expensive is nice, especially if someone is in the same boat as you having missed figures.  The Venom, Goblin and Electro are great.  Black Cat is fine and about we're all likely to see.  Kraven for me and for you is fantastic as we "missed" it previously.  Only Ock is a bit of a downer given the much better, recently released version.  Even the spidey figure is nice.  I would say it is worth the regular price in our situation, but certainly understand your wife's viewpoint.  Patience and I'm sure you'll pay less. 

Mikey, tell your wife they're for the baby in the future :P  My wife never believed it either, but at least she accepts the GH stuff on that basis.   ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 10, 2005, 02:41 PM
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My wife never believed it either, but at least she accepts the GH stuff on that basis.

:), I've used the same excuse to get the GH stuff into the house as well.  "Someday our kids can play with these".  As they sit in a shelf in our office :P.  But seriously, if we have kids, they can play with these if they want to, but until them, they're fun to collect ;).

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You should of see my wife's reaction when two of them showed up at my house, Brian.  Each came in a seperate box, each of which was huge.  I think her exact words were "Where the **** are all these boxes coming from?"  Between these, Brent's package, Ben's package, Brent's side deal package, and various ebay and online store packages, it was quite a week at the Davidson household a couple of weeks ago, for me at least.

Nice story Mikey, I know where you are coming from.  I've had a couple of instances where we've had 2-3 packages show up in the same week, and my wife was wondering why we're getting all this "crap" ;).  Especially when Amazon often uses ginormous boxes, particularly for this Legends stuff.  I can only imagine how big those SS sets must have been all packaged up.

I'm kind of leaning towards holding off on the FF set as well, unless it really drops in price here in the next month or two.  I'm thinking about getting the movie versions of the figures, or if I don't get all 4, picking up the original Legends Thing and possibly Torch and Doom, then the movie versions of Mr. Fantastic, Sue, and Torch (I like the translucent look).  I'm not incredibly fond of either Mr. Fantastic (even less so the box set one).  I'm with you Brent, I don't care about Franklin or the robot either.  If it comes down to like $20 on Amazon, I might reconsider though.  I do think the Sinister Six set is probably worth it at the price it is now too, works out about the same as if I would buy them each individually carded anyways, even not putting that Ock into the equation.  Just hard to justify the $50 or so when I'm supposed to be saving for the big spending day in April :).  We'll see, should be somewhat of a break until then, so maybe I can use that in my reasoning :P.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on February 10, 2005, 03:06 PM
My wife loves the GH line and she already knows they're for the baby.  Them and Kubrick are probably her favorite of all the crap I got. 

She's less keen on the ML side.  It's not Star Wars, she says.  I tell her next to SW, comic books and GIJoe were my childhood.  And she's lucky GIJoe isn't in my plans in the near foreseeable future.  It usually ends there, until the next character comes into the house.

Honestly my wife is pretty cool with my hobby.  There are worse things I could be blowing money on.

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 10, 2005, 03:19 PM
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She's less keen on the ML side.  It's not Star Wars, she says.  I tell her next to SW, comic books and GIJoe were my childhood.  And she's lucky GIJoe isn't in my plans in the near foreseeable future.  It usually ends there, until the next character comes into the house.

Honestly my wife is pretty cool with my hobby.  There are worse things I could be blowing money on.

That's funny, that is pretty much exactly how my wife is too.  She is very supportive of the Star Wars collecting, unless the monthly spending starts to get out of hand, and even then she is quite understanding.  The "other" stuff is where the line starts to get a little hazy.  She's not crazy about anything outside of Star Wars collectibles coming into the house, but she does "let" me get things here and there, and has even bought me a few herself (ML Beast, Gambit, 18" Movie Spidey, etc.)  I keep telling her "just a few more and I'm done" :).  Comics, Joes, and MOTU were the other big things with me when I was a kid too, but I've managed to avoid MOTU and Joes for the most part (aside from literally a handful of figures).  I keep telling her how cheap it will be if the Star Wars stuff starts to slow down after this last movie.  Then it will just be picking up whatever few new figures there might be, maybe catching up on vintage stuff here and there, and picking up comics (which I could probably do for $10 a month or so).  There's sort of a light at the end of the tunnel :).  Sort of.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 10, 2005, 03:32 PM
No there's not :D  You're almost as bad as the rest of us Brian, you're just denying it.  More will come along, no doubt about it.  It may or may not be Star Wars, but we'll be collecting well into the future ;)

My wife is ok with it, for the most part, but then she doesn't see many of the bills either.  Ebay has been helpful, in the sense of selling stuff to fund my purchases, so the money has been largely invisible.  Coming into and going out of paypal with ease.  I seldom pay for anything other than local stuff and that's usually a cash/debit transaction.  SSW.com is fairly hideous though, that's credit card based :'(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: jokabofe on February 10, 2005, 03:34 PM
There are worse things I could be blowing money on.

That was always my favorite line of defense when my ex-wife would start getting on my case about the amount of stuff that I had/was buying. And it usually shut her up, at least for a while  :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 11, 2005, 08:45 AM
A couple pics have shown up online now, detailing the "Sentinel" and "Legendary Riders" series, or 10 and 11, however you like to call them.  Some are just drawings at this point, and the pictures aren't the largest, but there's at least a clue to what we're expecting.  I'm looking forward to the Sentinel Series, they look nice.  Too bad they had to hit during all of this ROTS madness this year :).

(http://store1.yimg.com/I/cmdstore_1833_54404127)

(http://store1.yimg.com/I/cmdstore_1833_55593452)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on February 11, 2005, 09:01 AM
The Sentinal wave is great.  I love how the most pegwarming character in the history of ML and Classics has the head.  And I think Mystique and Omega Red are the shortpacks this time.  So my Sentinal is going to be ab-less and ass less for awhile.

I'm less keen on the "Legendary Riders".  The only two in that series that that could even remotely describe are Logan and Vengeance and I don't think the latter is all that Legendary anyway.  Of course, I still want him, I love funky ass obscure characters.  Definite buys for me are Wonder-man, Scarlet Witch, Taskmaster and Vengeance.  Ultron would be too, but that design sucks.  When did he ever appear like that?  I really hope they give us the classic look.  No way I'm buying Thing.  HB IM is a possibility, will wait and see.  Logan is a maybe, it all depends on what he looks like.  I think his bike will be the deciding factor in whether I get him or not.  And I believe WM and SC are the shortpacks.  Once again, the best characters get the shaft ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 11, 2005, 09:43 AM
The Sentinel wave looks good, but i woul dhave preferred another large character than the "riders". Oh well I am hoping for UATU and Fin Fang Foom for 12 and 13.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 11, 2005, 10:07 AM
Thanks for the picture Brian, that's great.  It's also tremendously helpful in deciding whether to order a case or not. 

It turns out (thanks to the Winnipeg thread at the spawn board) that there are a lot of ML collectors locally (I knew this, I just didn't know I knew so many of them already) so it's a good place to dump spares from cases.  I think I'll end up ordering a case of series 10.  Not that I need another spidey, but maybe I'll open it, throw away spidey and sell the head on ebay :P  There's actually no figures in that series I don't really want.  Black Panther isn't really high on my list, but it looks like a decent figure, so that's ok.  I'm really happy to have an Archangel now that they're releasing an Angel figure.  The Cyclops is cool too, I no longer have to worry about finding the older version, that one looks good to me.  Or good enough anyway. 

On the other side, I absolutely will not be ordering a case of the Legendary Riders series.  That's just not a good idea and I'm not overly fond of the assortment either :-\ 

We need another Thing?  Uh, original, Trench Coat, Box set and now movie line so they release yet another?  Fire the marketing department.  Please.  Vengeance is passable too - if I don't own some version of Ghost Rider, why would I buy that - and I remember reading the character as well, not a Legend by any stretch of the imagination.  Logan and Ultron belong in the probably pass on category as well.  Logan we'll see, but it's like Spidey, how many can you possibly own?  I understand the marketing side for him though, he always sells and that is the kid-magnet portion of the assortment, like Spidey in series 10.  Like Mikey, I'm utterly disappointed with Ultron, isn't this a Legends line?  If so, why put in some obscure-ass sculpt?  Oh that's right, so they can release a first appearance version down the road ::)  I'll wait for that. 

The winners in the series are obvious.  Wonder Man and Scarlett Witch go a long way to filling out the West Coast Avengers.  I'm a little nervous just seeing drawings of the figures rather than the actual sculpts, but I expect that won't change my purchasing of the figures anyway.  Hopefully they'll be relatively comic/legend accurate. 

Taskmaster is an odd choice for the Legends line but I liked the character and I'll buy him.  I expect he'll sell well too, villains usually do. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 11, 2005, 10:53 AM
I'm trying to decide what I want to do with these upcoming series as well.  Like you Brent, I'm not particularly excited about the "Legendary Riders" series, and I'm not sure I'll pick up anything from that line.  The Avengers included are pretty cool, but I didn't read them much as a kid so I don't have as much of an "attachment" to getting them.  They would be the only ones I would consider though.

I'm more pumped for the Sentinel Series.  Ideally, I'd like to be able to afford to get the whole shebang and get a Sentinel as well, but with this wave likely hitting sometime during the ROTS hype-fest, I'm not sure if that will happen or not.  I'm in the minority in that I am actually excited about the "1st Appearance" Spider-Man, just because I like having a Spidey in the actual Legends line.  That is one I will be picking up for sure, along with Cyclops.  Others like Angel, Mystique, Black Panther, and Mr. Sinister look pretty cool as well, and I might be tempted by those too.  If all I was collected was ML, I think I'd be in for everything most of the time, or at least much more of it....but Star Wars comes first with me, and much of the ROTS product looks pretty spiffy so far, so that might be where the majority of the funds are headed this year. :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 11, 2005, 11:06 AM
Black Cat?  Methinks you mean Black Panther, unless there's some hormone therapy going on in the Marvel Universe that I don't know about :D  Just giving you a hard time ;)

I was more a WCA fan than a regular Avengers fan, so Wonder Man and the Witch are important for me to own. Not sure why, but I think mostly because the regular Avengers all pretty much had their own comic, so I tended to buy those rather than the Avengers title itself. I had a horrible number of subscriptions and was getting probably 10-15 titles a week :o between Marvel, DC, Image and a few others (anyone remember Valiant?).

As far as the Spidey goes, time will tell.  I love spidey, he's my favorite character by far, but how many figures can you own?  I've got black, red & black, blue & black, movie I, movie II, webbed pits (S6 boxset) and probably a good dozen from other lines.  Too much crap as the good Mrs. would say.  It's probably a cool figure, I just don't need another.  Kind of like the Thing - I love the character, but really ::)  Wolverine, for me, is in that boat too.  There's just too many of him - blue and yellow, b & y no mask (series 3 and 6), b & y no mask box set, brown, weapon x, Logan, booger on claw, pleather jacket, plastic jacket, no jacket ::)  Yes, he sells and sells well, but sheesh people. 

blah, blah, blah.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 11, 2005, 11:13 AM
Yeah, whoops, Black Panther is the one :).  Fixed.  You didn't know about the super secret hormone therapy storyline?  I won't spoil it :P.  Anyways, I see your point about Spidey too.  There are more than enough versions out there, and I have a couple red and blue, the black costume, a couple movie ones, a Secret Wars one, etc.  Even if he is your favorite character, like you said, you can only have so many.  I just think it might be cool to have an official "Marvel Legends" one, depending on how it looks.  From the pics it looks similar to the McFarlane one, so I'm wondering if it is just a repaint/retool, or maybe even the same figure.  We'll see I guess.  I do see what you mean though, no matter how much you like the character, you can only have so many versions in figure form.  This from the guy who has a shelf full of Han Solos and Chewbaccas :P.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 11, 2005, 12:37 PM
Actually that's a good point, how many commtech Han's do I own?  Too many is the obvious answer.  I'll likely keep that spidey though.  I haven't seen the McFarlane spidey, but I'd be surprised if they're that similar.  This is first appearance spiderman so it should be rather different from ASM298 spiderman (or whenever McFarlane started drawing him).  Or am I interpreting first appearance to be origin spiderman incorrectly? 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 11, 2005, 01:03 PM
You are not laone. i actually very excited that included Spider-Man int he Marvel Legends line. It gives me more hope that we will get spidey villians in the line as they did with Doc Oc. I pre-orders the Galactus wave and the Sentinel wave and am happy to get them all. As for the riders, well I preordered that too, but I may change my mind. I dont want Logan, Thing, or Iron Man. I may just bite the bullet and buy the whole set becuase it will be easier and probably cheaper to track down the rest of the figures in the set.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 11, 2005, 01:23 PM
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This is first appearance spiderman so it should be rather different from ASM298 spiderman (or whenever McFarlane started drawing him).  Or am I interpreting first appearance to be origin spiderman incorrectly?

That's how I always interpreted it as well Brent.  I figured it would be the "1st Appearance" of him in the comics, likely based on either the "Amazing Fantasy" cover, or on the first "Amazing Spider-Man" comic.  I was hoping it would be something like that anyways, it would at least be a nice "different" take on ole web head.  I don't mind having a few different Spideys anyways, he's my favorite character its ok to have a few different interpretations of him....as long as it doesn't involve some sort of ginormous gun, water blastin', snowboardin', wise crackin', ball throwin' action feature incorporated right into the figure :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on February 11, 2005, 01:26 PM
A couple pics have shown up online now, detailing the "Sentinel" and "Legendary Riders" series, or 10 and 11, however you like to call them.  Some are just drawings at this point, and the pictures aren't the largest, but there's at least a clue to what we're expecting.  I'm looking forward to the Sentinel Series, they look nice.  Too bad they had to hit during all of this ROTS madness this year :).

(http://store1.yimg.com/I/cmdstore_1833_54404127)

(http://store1.yimg.com/I/cmdstore_1833_55593452)

More images of this wave are going to be available in the new issue of ToyFare.  I saw Angel and the Sentinel, and they looked pretty good.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on February 13, 2005, 05:42 PM
Wow, did I just get lucky. I scored redheaded Black Widow, Iceman, and Storm at TRU today. They had to be return, since only these and one Iron Man were there, and by logic, all I should have found was Iron Men and Captain Americas.

If TRU would get these regularly, I would have had series 7 by now. But I'm ecstatic I got these, especially Black Widow.

Which leaves me with these to find:
Red Skull
Dark Phoenix
blonde Black Widow
Apocalypse
Vision
Hawkeye
Doc Ock
Man-Thing
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on February 13, 2005, 05:54 PM
I made a freak find yesterday.  Found some ML 6 of all things, including brown Cable and the reissue of maskless Wolverine.  I actually left a Deadpool behind.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 13, 2005, 06:38 PM
I made a freak find yesterday.  Found some ML 6 of all things, including brown Cable and the reissue of maskless Wolverine.  I actually left a Deadpool behind.

Unless you were on a road trip in Canada, where the majority of stores are still putting out series 6.  Some 7/8 but not all that much.  I'd be happy to find a brown Cable, it's the only way I'll pick up a Cable figure :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 14, 2005, 10:30 AM
I still can't find a Dark Phoenix, Phasing Ghost Rider, and a Blonde Black Widow. Terrible... :-[
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 14, 2005, 10:47 AM
Not much around here lately either as far as ML goes.  Wal-Mart has a lone Modern Armor Iron Man and Nick Fury, Target is packed to the gills with Beast and Gambit, and TRU has 1 Gambit.  Spidey classics seem to be getting more plentiful though, particularly at Wal-Mart.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 14, 2005, 11:06 PM
The latest ToyFare has lots of Series 10 pics I guess.  Plus word that there is an International Box set with Spidey, a new Lizard, a new Rhino and Vulture.  I don't have my issue yet but I will soon
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 14, 2005, 11:25 PM
The latest ToyFare has lots of Series 10 pics I guess.  Plus word that there is an International Box set with Spidey, a new Lizard, a new Rhino and Vulture.  I don't have my issue yet but I will soon

You got to be kidding me. An international box set to get a Vulture. Terrible, how much is that going to run for on ebay.  ::) >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 14, 2005, 11:43 PM
The latest ToyFare has lots of Series 10 pics I guess.  Plus word that there is an International Box set with Spidey, a new Lizard, a new Rhino and Vulture.  I don't have my issue yet but I will soon

Classic ToyBiz ::)  Another spidey you don't want, a third rhino :o and a third lizard, all to get a Vulture. 

Naturally at this juncture, Canada will not be considered international >:(

I may just suck it up and put out the $40 on ebay to get the Vulture. 

Couple of weeks before that toyfare shows up around here.  Sigh.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 14, 2005, 11:49 PM
I would hope that domestically, these would all be part of the SMC Line...We'll see though.  Also word that Waves 12, 13, 14 and 15 are all planned up.  Maybe we'll get a tease this weekend!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 14, 2005, 11:56 PM
Who are we missing villain-wise that still has not been announced? (no can recall, so just listing crap from top of head)

Tombstone
Kingpin
Hydroman
...

this might help (http://www.samruby.com/villtoc.htm)

Chameleon
Doppleganger
Hammerhead
Killer Shrike
Manwolf - now this would be cool, one of my favorite issues as a kid
Alistaire Smythe
Terrible Tinkerer :P
Vermin would be cool
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 15, 2005, 12:06 AM
Beetle and Mysterio are the next two

After that I'd say the biggies are:

Kingpin
Classic Looking Hobgoblin
Vulture
Shocker

To a lesser extent (for me at least)

Hammerhead (classic old school baddie)
Hydro Man
Tombstone
Jack O'Lantern
Chameleon
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 15, 2005, 12:07 AM
So very many knock offs of the Green Goblin :-\

Gotta do Kingpin, how can they not?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 15, 2005, 12:12 AM
I would guess Kingpin is in Legends in 12-15, he just has to be, especially with his Dardevil tie ins as well

I've got my new plan for my future in ML:

All Avengers (core ones at least, probably not new variants)
Captain America and his World (not really a lot to choose from)
The possible remaining Characters from Secret Wars...and not many good guys are left, lots of baddies though

So...I'm getting all of 9, little to none in 10 (Black Panther and Cyclops though) and only a few in 11 (Witch, Wondy, Taskmaster and Ultron)

Still plenty of people on my wishlist though...just a lot more choosy I guess
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 15, 2005, 12:20 AM
Fits your evolution ;)

I'm in for all of 9.  All of 10 as well, there's actually not much in there I don't like - spidey is a we'll see and I was never a huge black panther fan, but the rest I can take, even while questioning the Legendary status of Omega Red ::)  Series 11 is pretty similar to you, but I'll wait to see Ultron - I could see another version coming down the road pretty quickly.  Otherwise it would be Wanda, Wonder and Wolvie (on clearance).  Oh, I kind of like Taskmaster :-[  Yeah, so only half then ::)

This line could actually end up being my primary focus in certain respects, I think I've got a deeper connection to comics than to Star Wars to be completely honest.  Star Wars is easy though, as is this stuff, really, aside from a few minor hurdles.  Speaking of which, I need to check ebay... :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 15, 2005, 09:09 AM
Interesting news on that International Spidey box set, although I hope that it is somehow available here as well.  It would be cool to have a Vulture, and I don't actually have a version of Rhino yet either.  I have to say that I'm glad you are staying on board for ML Scott, its always nice to read your thoughts and comments on the line.  Hopefully we can get some nice looks at things this weekend at Toy Fair.

With all the lists we've been leaked, I think I can pretty much map out what I'll be buying the rest of the year as well.  With ROTS in full force, and much of the product looking pretty good from what we've seen, I'm not sure how much I'll be able to afford, but there are definitely a few figures I'd like to get this year.  For right now, from Series 9 I'd like to pick up Nightcrawler, and possibly Professor X just to help complete the "X team".  I also really want to get versions of the Fantastic Four and Dr. Doom, but I'm considering waiting and getting the movie versions, unless that box set goes on super sale before that.  From Series 10, I'm probably down for the "1st Appearance" Spidey, Cyclops, possibly Angel, and for some reason although I know very little about the character, the Black Panther figure looks cool to me as well.  I'm tempted to get all of Series 10, because a Sentinel would be cool to have, but I'm guessing this wave could hit at the worst time for me when considering what I'll likely be spending on ROTS at the time.  Very little interests me from the "Legendary Riders" series, although the Avengers characters are cool and I'm glad that you others can get them.  I'll likely be passing on that wave.  Outside of that, I might just be focusing on Spidey and his world from there on out, with an odd X-Man or other character here or there maybe.  Depending on how this 4" Super Hero Showdown line looks, I might be in for that.  Probably be rebuying a lot of figures I already have, but I know if they are well done, I'll likely be tempted.  A few of them anyways.

Aside from the occasional headaches with finding these figures (and shortpacks), I think ML is a fun line to collect.  If it weren't for Star Wars stuff, I'd be further into these comic figures as well.  Star Wars has and always will be first with me, but when you think about it, ML really is a fairly affordable line if it was the only thing you were collecting.  Glad to hear they have plans for the future of the line, I really hope we have a Kingpin figure coming up in either Spidey Classics or ML.  He's one I'd really like to see made.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 15, 2005, 03:57 PM
Over on the fwoosh forums, someone has scanned in (and edited out the text) some pics of ML10 from Toy Fare...shown at this link is Cyclops, Black Panther, and FA Spidey:

Some of ML10 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v134/wushuboy/cyclops.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 16, 2005, 10:55 AM
Well, our local Wal-Mart had restocked with some of ML8, of course after I already paid more on Amazon, but that's just how things work I guess.  They had 3 Caps, 2 Iron Mans (Iron Men?), 2 Ice Mans, 1 Doc Ock, 1 Man Thing, and 1 Nick Fury that was there previously.  I also managed to pick up a SMC Scorpion, which had been hanging there over the weekend, but I finally decided to pick it up.  The Star Wars area, on the other hand, was barren.  Not a single figure, just a few lightsabers and a couple of Vader voice helmets.

On a side note, I like the looks (although not the clearest) that have been showing up of ML10.  I'm looking forward to seeing better looks at Toy Fair, but so far that Cyclops, Spidey, and Black Panther all look very well done.  I'll be getting the first two for sure, and possibly Panther as well.  I'm hoping we'll get a glimpse at this upcoming 4" line, to see what we are in store for.  Toy Fair weekend, always a fun time, constantly coming in to check if there are new pics all day Sunday and beyond :P.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 16, 2005, 12:25 PM
Without a doubt, one of my favorite weekends of the year :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 16, 2005, 01:11 PM
Without a doubt, one of my favorite weekends of the year :)

I second that, I can't wait for Sunday!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 16, 2005, 01:53 PM
Well, our local Wal-Mart had restocked with some of ML8, of course after I already paid more on Amazon, but that's just how things work I guess.  They had 3 Caps, 2 Iron Mans (Iron Men?), 2 Ice Mans, 1 Doc Ock, 1 Man Thing, and 1 Nick Fury that was there previously.  I also managed to pick up a SMC Scorpion, which had been hanging there over the weekend, but I finally decided to pick it up.

Heh, truer words.  Same thing happened to me.  I got a bunch from Scott, then broke down and ordered Ock from Amazon.  I get the shipping notice and the same day I find the entire assortment locally ::)  Murphy's law of toy collecting. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 17, 2005, 11:38 AM
Apparently some of the Toy Fare (the magazine) pictures of ML10 have been scanned and put up online.  I have read that there were also pics of some of the FF movie figures and SuperHeroShowdown (4" line) figures, but they were gone by the time I got online this morning.  Anyways, here's a little bit of a look:

ML10 Angel - Toy Fare (http://img187.exs.cx/img187/3163/angel9tl.jpg)
ML10 Cyclops, Panther, Spidey - Toy Fare (http://img191.exs.cx/img191/1874/ml1025om.jpg)
ML10 Mr. Sinister, Mystique, Omega Red - Toy Fare (http://img196.exs.cx/img196/6673/mrsinister8vn.jpg)
ML10 Sentinel - Toy Fare (http://img199.exs.cx/img199/8269/sentinel0sn.jpg)
And just for kicks....someone put together a "scale" image showing ML9 Nightcrawler and the SHS Logan alongside the Sentinel HERE (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/powerplaygraphix/Sentinelscalepic2.jpg)

Hopefully the links work for everyone, they were still up as I posted this.  I would have posted the images directly, but I wasn't sure if Toy Fare was a big fan of that.  I was hoping to get a better look at the 4" line, to see what it has to offer.  Oh well, only a couple of days until Toy Fair now :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 17, 2005, 11:43 AM
http://board.spawn.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2009927#post2009927

Keep an eye here, that's where all of the stuff originated I believe.  There also is some sort of Unleashed/Bust-Up/Vinyl Statue type Marvel Line as well coming, based on what I saw last night.  Looked sort of neat actually. 

The 4" figures were also sort of cool, very much like mini-Legends...they'll look great with SW figures :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 17, 2005, 11:45 AM
Thanks for the linky Scott.  I was over there earlier, but all the pics had the little "Photobucket - Bandwidth Exceeded" icon, so I have been looking around elsewhere.  Thanks for the heads up, hopefully they will be back online soon.  So you liked what you saw of the 4" line?  I'm personally kind of excited to see how it will be.  Although I really like the Legends, having a smaller scale (and hopefully little bit lower price) would be good for me :).  I'd probably collect a little of both though, knowing me.  Anyways, thanks again.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 17, 2005, 11:54 AM
I had heard these new 4" figs will only be $1 less than the 6" stuff because of all the crap they are putting in there.  I'll buy some, especially Cap and probably Spidey, but that may be it
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 17, 2005, 12:03 PM
Yeah, I'll likely stick to the "main ones" as well...although I guess I haven't strayed too far from that with the 6" line either.  I just don't have the room for a whole lot.  I think I might be getting towards the tail end of Legends as well, just because they've made most everything that I'd like to get, although there are always some characters that you hold out for.  Other than anything from Spidey's world (villains, hopefully an MJ), I'd like to pick up the F4 and Doom, a few more X-Men, Iron Man (not sure if I want the modern one, might try to get an older one), and maybe a few miscellaneous characters.

That brings up another point (at least in my head).  If Toy Biz went the route many other action figure companies have, and "redo" characters down the road, would you rebuy them, or just be happy with previous versions.  I'm sure it depends how much better they are, and likely they would be improved in some ways, but many ML are quite nice to begin with so it would be tough.  I know with Star Wars figures I have bought, and bought, and re-bought a number of characters, just because the improvements were so big (and plus the price usually isn't terrible, and the scale manageable).  Anyways, would you buy any "new and improved" versions of Legends, or is the first time around good enough?  It will be interesting to see how much longer the line continues, I thought I heard that in the Toy Fare interview they had through Series 15 planned out (in 2006).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 17, 2005, 12:06 PM
I'm planning on passing on the 4" line entirely.  Too much invested in the big line and don't need to pick up anything else.  Possibly famous last words, but we'll see.  I halfway expect them to not show up around here, at least for a while.  

I got the bandwidth exceeded as well but was able to view your pics Brian, so thanks.  Nice stuff, though Omega Red looks less impressive than I'd originally thought.  And did Mr. Sinister always have a goatee?  I have no recollection of that from the older comics.  Smacks of an update to make him more current, isn't the line called Legends?

MJ, Gwen Stacey, Aunt May, Robbie Robertson - bring 'em on!

As for rehashes?  Not likely.  Some could use improvements and one that stood out for a while was the Green Goblin figure.  The first version was ok, but largely meaningless to me because I've never read a comic with that version in it.  The box set (S6) version is superb and pretty much all I want.  I'd happily pay for a better version of the black cat though. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 17, 2005, 12:11 PM
I'm with you Brent, I'd really like to see a new Green Goblin, or to see the S6 set one single carded.  The only other one is the Ramos' version right?  I'm not a big fan of that, and would rather have a more "normal" one :).  Lots of lesser characters (that you mentioned) from Spidey's world that I'd like to see made, particularly Kingpin, Mary Jane, and Aunt May....although I'm not holding my breath for an old lady action figure :).  Kingpin however, is long overdue.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 17, 2005, 12:47 PM
See, there's the problem, the elderly get no respect :P

I'm not holding my breath for any of them.  Aunt May obviously, but MJ and Gwen aren't really action figures, just supporting characters.  I happen to think if they packed them one per case they'd sell just fine given the market seems to be largely kids for the spidey figures themselves but the adults keep snapping up the villains before the kids can get to them.  Maybe a limited set with comic-accurate sculpts of MJ, Gwen, Aunt May, Robbie and JJJ :D  Sell it as a collector's club exclusive online. 

Yeah, right, I can't see them making new molds for that.  Too bad, it would be nifty. 

I think Kingpin will be put to rest this weekend.  I just hope they do him justice. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 17, 2005, 01:13 PM
Just a note...looks like the pics are back up at the link Scott posted above...looks at ML 9, ML10, Super Hero Showdown, Fantastic Four movie, and more.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on February 17, 2005, 01:46 PM
 >:( Damn google.

I know alot of you folks collect Marvel, and I'm trying to find a picture of Spider-Man: The Animated Series Spider Power 2 : J. Jonah Jameson Action Figure loose, so I can show my friend the desk, and I cant seem to google one with any luck at all.


Anyone have a clue where I can see a lose image, or even have one that they could snap a pic of and send to me? :-\

Help a brother out!

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MisterPL on February 17, 2005, 02:26 PM
This one? (http://www.toymania.com/archives/spidey/wave22.shtml)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on February 17, 2005, 04:30 PM
Yes that one.

Any pics of the desk opened up in spider form? :-\


Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 18, 2005, 09:57 AM
Pretty nice review and pics of ML9 Nightcrawler found HERE (http://www.sgcollect.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=345).  This is one of the figures I'm most looking forward to in the next wave, always one of my favorite X-Men.  Also, reviews of Bullseye (http://www.sgcollect.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=346) and 1st Appearance Hulk (http://www.sgcollect.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=344).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on February 18, 2005, 10:47 PM
When I saw the initial images of the first appearance Hulk, I thought that it was really the grey Hulk's retarded little brother  ;)  But after seeing those images in the review, I'm still kind of hopeful.  The grey Hulk, at least in his return in the late 80's or early 90's was actually a pretty interesting character.  This isn't quite that character (and no, I didn't like Joe Fixit), but it's a step in that direction.

Nightcrawler looks good, too.  It's good to see the ranks of the X-Men getting filled out a little more.  I didn't see it, but did he come with a little "bamf" cloud as an accessory?

The one problem I have with this series?   These damned Galactus parts are going to make this series the death of me.  If they start putting unique parts for Galactus in with the chase figures, I'm gonna lose it on Toy Biz.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 18, 2005, 11:43 PM
The one problem I have with this series?   These damned Galactus parts are going to make this series the death of me.  If they start putting unique parts for Galactus in with the chase figures, I'm gonna lose it on Toy Biz.

Well each figure comes with a unique piece. So if you get all 7 figures you have yourself a Galactus, whic is very awesome. The chase figures have the same part of the regular version so no need to worry about that.



Also, check this out, it is amazing. I can not wait to buy this figure and hi slady friend :)

Marvel Select Thanos (http://69.93.119.2/photosSHTC/showphoto.php?photo=2561&cat=662&page=8)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 20, 2005, 05:41 PM
I just got back and ther Toybiz showrooms were awesome. They had all of the lines on display. Mysterio looks pretty cool, Beetle is very weak, and they are making an Armored Spider-Man like from the comics.

The marvel legends display was amazing. They only had 2-ups of WonderMan and Scarlet Witch. Hulk Buster Iron Man, Ultron, and Vengeance looked very huge, especially Vengeance but much smaller than the 2-ups so i really am unsure what to think. Angel's wingspan is huge!!!!!

As for the 4 inch figures, they look great as well. I saw Ghost Rider, Black Spider-Man, Punisher, Spider-Man, a few more i can't remember. I asked if there were going to be variants in this series like the larger scale and they said no, but i dont know how much the rep really knew.

Thats it for now. Feel free to ask any questions!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 20, 2005, 10:30 PM
Was Ultron like in the original art picture or like a more classic version?

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 21, 2005, 10:20 AM
He was bulky, but not as bad as the original artowrk picture we saw. He was a little bulky though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 21, 2005, 02:57 PM
http://www.insidepulse.com/article.php?contentid=32430

Pics of 9, 10 and 11!

Everything looks good except for Ultron...that looks like a piece of crap ::)

Wonder Man comes with a mini YellowJacket!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on February 21, 2005, 03:18 PM
How many forms of Logan/WeaponX/Wolverine do we need?!

Dear Lord.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 21, 2005, 03:35 PM
Pathetic work computer >:(  No flash download allowed ::)  I'll look when I get home, but disappointed to hear about Ultron - such a key villain to make and they biatch it.  Guess they're setting themselves up for a "classic" version next year ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on February 22, 2005, 04:11 AM
Had some good finds today.
At TRU I scored the blue-pants Lizard and Sandman, who I didn't think too highly of earlier, but it's a great figure. Venom was there too, but I got him way back when he first came out in this line.

Then at Wal-Mart I found the remnants of the SMC villains wave, and scored an Ultimate Lizard. I missed Morbius and Scorpion. I left Carnage, Green Goblin, and Ultimate Rhino since I have those three already.

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 22, 2005, 08:44 AM
Thanks for that link Scott, nice to see some clear pics of what is coming up.  Glad I checked in here yesterday while I was home sick from work, because I see that those pics are now down (says Toy Biz told them they can't be put up until Wednesday night ::)).  Things looking pretty good coming up, although I agree the Ultron is strange looking.  Haven't seen much reporting on Toy Biz's offerings here at Toy Fair, not sure what all the secrecy is about.  It has to be one of the most anticipated toy lines where everyone is looking forward to seeing what's next, they should really capitalize on it instead of hiding it :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on February 22, 2005, 08:53 AM
Since when did Ultron become a dog?  That's horrible.

Logan looks like he has his Days of Future Past head.

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 22, 2005, 09:53 AM
Really...its the head that blows.  Hopefully they get enough people lambasting them tomorrow that they can change it.  The body is too big but it would work with a proper head
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 22, 2005, 06:57 PM
Maybe I was overwhelmed when i was int he showroom, but I dont remember it looking that bad. Man, the pics of Ultron are terrible. I guess i was just awe struck being in there. :( Sorry guys.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 23, 2005, 07:22 PM
http://69.93.119.2/photosSHTC/showgallery.php?cat=617

Ultron's head must have been a proto...this one is much better.  Still not a huge fan of the body but its doable
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 23, 2005, 07:44 PM
See I knew I wasnt going crazy.  ;D Liek i said the body looked bulky, but the head looks alright, not like that crazy pic that was first shown.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 23, 2005, 09:32 PM
War Machine does nothing for me :-\

Wanda looks good, either they fixed the neck or the cape is hiding it.

What's up with Wondy's head :-\

Ultron is, uh, passable.  Better yeah, but.....

Please tell me the grimacing Bullseye is the chase :-X

Galactus looks awesome 8)

Angel is nice, hopefully the wings stand up better than Archangel's do >:(

The spidey is nice, but nothing I really need.  I'll keep one out of my case for posterity.

timing out on other pics, they must be busy.

 >:( >:( Fearsome foes.  Grrr.  Naturally they release this down the line and shortly after I buy a two pack to get a LIzard.  Dang it all, why didn't I know about this.  Carnage is no big deal, nor is the spidey figure.  But I really like the Vulture (old is awesome), I'm guessing the new Lizard is much more poseable and the Rhino is more cartoony/vintage spidey and that's too my liking as well.  I foresee myself selling a large lot of loose marvel legends/spidey legends down the road and not getting much of a return for them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 23, 2005, 10:03 PM
Vulture and Rhino look awesome, although i have the original SPider-Man classics one, i really love the vintage look to it. It sucks that I did just pick up Lizard though. Maybe I will just return it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on February 23, 2005, 10:09 PM
There's a new Carnage figure? Must have! Must have! ;D


Some one clue me in?

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Angry Ewok on February 23, 2005, 10:17 PM
I'd like to pick up the best Spiderman to date, but I don't know which one to grab. Same with Venom and Carnage... I really dig the Omega Red and Nightcrawler. I'm hoping that there'll be an Archangel soon.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 23, 2005, 10:31 PM
Archangel came out a little over a year ago I think in an X-men line.  I have one and aside from the foldable wings that are too flexible, it's very, very nice.  I think I posted a pic in my collections thread. 

I'll let Brian or Scott address which spidey is best, there are so many out there. ::)  Venom I prefer the one from the Sinister Six box set.  To answer you and Kevin at the same time, I think the Venom figure is identical in the boxed set as the regular release from last fall. 

I wish I could return my Lizard figure :-\  Notably because it came with a crappy spiderman I don't want :'(

Here's the pic of the marvel legends stuff I have.  Sorry it's washed out, but you can see Archangel pretty well on the left.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Morgbug/P1010451.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on February 23, 2005, 10:35 PM
I'll let Brian or Scott address which spidey is best, there are so many out there. ::)  Venom I prefer the one from the Sinister Six box set.  To answer you and Kevin at the same time, I think the Venom figure is identical in the boxed set as the regular release from last fall. 


I asked about Carnage. ::) :-*

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 23, 2005, 10:54 PM
Fwoosh is reporting that the Box Set is a US and International release!  Good News!


Check here for Carnage Kev

http://www.fwooshnet.com/pics/thumbnails.php?album=5
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on February 23, 2005, 10:59 PM
Check here for Carnage Kev

http://www.fwooshnet.com/pics/thumbnails.php?album=5

At least SOMEBODY cares about me.

Thank you, Scott. :-*

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 23, 2005, 11:22 PM
 ::)

Typo smart ass, I meant Carnage.  Spawn of Venom, whatever.  It's a repaint, plain and simple.  Less black and more distinct pattern.  So it's a new figure, but it's not a new figure.  Trust me, I wish it was new.  Or newer.

I think most of the box sets are available up here.  To retailers.  None of them want to carry them.  Only TRU has and they use their usual tactics.  Order in four, if those sell right away, order 8 billion, cuz those are bound to sell as well ::)  Then they eventually (two years later) clearance them and say they don't sell here >:(  Walmart up here has gone to carrying only smaller or movie related items.

Before I get shat upon some more, I'll clarify that the Venom from the box set is a better figure, IMO because it lacks the huge horking tongue and has a better paint job.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on February 24, 2005, 07:34 AM
Woah, Mysterio has one huge head.  Not too keen on the Beetle, would have prefered the classic look.

I'll pick up the Spidey armor one.  Every other Spidey can bite me.

Ultron is better with that head.  Like Scott said, body is still too big, but passable.

Is that Scorpion a new one?  Looks different from the one I have, the head in particular.

Fearsome Foes - glad it's an US release.  At least this time there's only two redundant figs - Spidey and Carnage.  Vulture is great and I only have the Ultimate versions of Rhino and Lizard.

Space is going to become a big issue, but I love this line.  Might have to move some to my office.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 24, 2005, 09:08 AM
Nice to (finally) be able to flip through all the Toy Biz goodness from Toy Fair this morning (and last night).  Lots of neat stuff to look forward to this year it seems, and it really makes me wish I had more money and/or space for all of it.  Lots of stuff....

Spider-Man Classics - I agree, Mysterio's "dome" noggin is huge, probably to house his "action feature".  I also noticed the different Scorpion.  He seems to have a different, "shinier" paint application, and also his lower face is covered now with green, whereas it was open before.  I'm not too excited about the Beetle figure either really.  Not the version I'm particular familiar with, and I think I might end up passing on this one.  I also see the new Doc Ock is an ultimate version.  Not sure if I'll pick it up or not, but it looks pretty well done.  I'd really like to get a hold of that new box set, because I've passed on the Ultimate versions of Rhino and Lizard, and missed out on the original "regular" versions.  Plus, Vulture looks pretty cool, and both of the new versions of Rhino and Lizard are nice as well.  Glad to hear it should be available here too, and with only 5 figures, hopefully it will be more affordable than the Sinister Six set.

Marvel Legends - Well, we've seen most of it by now, but it still looks pretty great.  Glad to see Ultron got fixed up a bit, still not quite how I remember it looking, but better than the initial pics we got.  Series 10 is the big one for me, I really like the figures in that set.  Unlike others, I'm actually pretty excited to see Spidey make it into the actual "Legends" line, and I'll pick it up for sure if I can.  I'm also looking forward to that Cyclops figure, and hope to get that one as well.  I'd almost like to get this whole wave, because the rest of the characters look great and I'm really liking that Sentinel.  Ultimately I don't know if I'll be able to, since it will likely hit during the ROTS onslaught, but I'm tempted.  I'm not overly crazy about the "Ultimate Riders" series, although the figures do look pretty good overall.  I'm glad characters like Scarlet Witch and Wonder Man are getting made, and actually Logan doesn't look bad either.  Overall it looks like a really great year for Marvel Legends (and Marvel in general), and I hope that some of you who are able to collect this line deeper are getting some of the characters you were hoping for.  I think the one character I'd most like to see made at this point is Kingpin, otherwise I'm slowly filling out what I'd like to get.

Fantastic Four Movie - Not much said about these here yet, but maybe I'm the only one who is looking forward to them.  I think some of these figures look pretty cool, while others I'm not so sure about.  I'm a fan of the F4, but haven't really picked up any of their figures yet...but I'm leaning towards getting the movie versions (unless the box set really bottoms out in price).  It looks like the "basic" versions of them all look pretty good, and I think I could be happy with them.  From the looks of that gallery, it looks like there's going to be a LOT of F4 stuff on the pegs this summer (and likely ultimately clearanced).  Although I doubt I pick it up, that Fantasticar looks pretty neat.  I know I'd like that if I was a kid...just the fact that you can put it together and fit all four members of the team in at once would make it cool in my book.

Super Hero Showdown - Again, not much mentioned, but I'm kind of excited about this line too.  Not sure if I will collect both this and Legends, but I can say I'll most likely pick up my favorite characters at least from this line (Spidey, F4, a few X-Men, Cap, IM).  I think they look pretty cool, and part of me wishes they would have started in this scale (price and space would be better).  Depending on what I'm spending money on at the time (and how much), I might delve into this line deeper, depending on the looks of it as well.  From the pics that are up though, they really do look like "shrunken down" Legends, which is cool.

Overall, lots of neat stuff this year.  If it wasn't a Star Wars movie year, I'd be picking up a lot :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 24, 2005, 10:07 AM
Oh, a side note on the "Super Hero Showdown" 4" line:  According to some posts in the TNI forums, it sounds as if these will be exclusive to TRU, with single packs running around $5 and the two packs for $10.  Not sure if this is confirmed or not though, but it could be possible.

Edit:  Sorry, another addition, but Fwooshnet seems to have some promotional pics of the Super Hero Showdown figures, which show them a little closer up and clearer in many cases.  You can check them out in their photo gallery HERE (http://www.fwooshnet.com/pics/displayimage.php?album=6&pos=17)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on February 24, 2005, 11:53 AM
::)Typo smart ass, I meant Carnage.  Spawn of Venom, whatever.  It's a repaint, plain and simple.  Less black and more distinct pattern.  So it's a new figure, but it's not a new figure.  Trust me, I wish it was new.  Or newer.

 :-*

I see it's a repaint. I already have that Carnage. I wish they would introduce a carnage figure that looks more agressive than this really weak version. :-\

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 24, 2005, 12:29 PM
If you see it's a repaint, why are you asking about it? ::)  click, look then ask questions.  Sheesh :-*

I think you'd have to rely on McFarlane for your desires.  These guys are still marketing toys at kids, so blood dripping, torsoless accessories are probably not forthcoming.  To be honest, I always was amazed that carnage was allowed in the spiderman books.  A vicious, remorseless serial killer :o  That's fairly far off on a tangent.  The other villains weren't necessarily less mean, but wow, it struck me as a huge shift in the book. 

Anyone wanna buy a crappy Lizard ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on February 24, 2005, 12:36 PM
I don't want him covered in blood, I want to see him look more...oh damn, I don't know...mean. Some more symbiote swirls coming off of him, maybe one of his hands axe shaped, his face maybe a little exposed like on that one Venom figure.

Somthing mean looking.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 24, 2005, 12:47 PM
Ah, I see.  I thought he came with an axe hand or something like that :-\  I know the regular arms are just the big, honking hands but yeah, I see your point.  Do him up like the Absorbing man figure with interchangeable arms. 

I didn't like that Venom figure with the exposed face.  Must be getting gentle in my old age.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on February 24, 2005, 01:04 PM
I didn't like that Venom figure with the exposed face.  Must be getting gentle in my old age.

Carnage came with a base.

The venom with the exposed face looked like a duck, thats why you didn't like it.

(http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Garden/7264/marvel/Carnage.gif)

Or maybe

(http://www.omelete.com.br/imagens/quadrinhos/artigos/homem-aranha/carnage.jpg)

I'd love it.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 24, 2005, 05:44 PM
Meh, I have no love for Carnage (or Venom for that matter)

Word is that ML 9 has been found at multiple Texas Wal*Marts :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 24, 2005, 10:58 PM
Any word on your case yet Scott?  After some investigation, I worked out the dollars and found out it's cheaper or the same price for me to order at Legends out of Montreal and then I don't run the risk of customs fees, so I cancelled my AFX order. 

Very much looking forward to building Galactus. 

BTW, is it the characters Venom and Carnage you don't like or the figures?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 25, 2005, 09:57 AM
Man, I love the Venom character. Probably my favorite villian for SPidey!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 25, 2005, 11:28 AM
Action-Figure.com (http://www.action-figure.com/index.php) now has a number of features up on the Marvel toys shown at Toy Fair.  There are release dates (tenative I'm sure) for the different waves of Spidey Classics and FF Movie figures, and lots of pictures of Classics, Legends, Showdown, Movie, etc.  From the looks of it, Mysterio has a "light up" feature in that huge bowl on his head, and it looks like some sort of changing faces feature (one of the pics looks like a "monster" head).  Boy that bowl looks huge though, although I will probably pick it up.

The "buzzing" Beetle on the other hand, I'll likely pass on.  Its not the version of Beetle that I remember, and although the figure itself looks nice, I can probably live without it.  Probably depends how much other stuff I'm picking up at the time, and if my mood changes, but right now I'm thinking no.  They also have some good pics of the "ultimate" Doc Ock, which doesn't look too bad, but not sure about it.  Overall, really liking the look of much of the Fantastic Four movie line, as well as SuperHero Showdown, and of course Marvel Legends :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jim on February 25, 2005, 07:33 PM
Okay got a question.  Ive been collecting Marvel comics for over 30 years now.  Big fan, and I wish I would of collected the Legends line.  I collected the Famous Covers line a few years back since I was a huge Mego fan as a kid.  Unfortuneately the line died and a few years later became the legends line in a different scale.  I also had a few Secret Wars figs so this new 4" scale line really excites me.  Does anyone think the line will produce as many figs as the Legends line?  I really want to collect but am afraid main characters will be done to death and the more obscure stuff will never see the light of day.  Whats everyones thoughts? BTW some of these look incredible for the scale.  Escpecially the Thing.  My fear is that combining this line with gaming could be an early grave :(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 25, 2005, 10:35 PM
I'm torn on the survival of the four inch line. 

I think it's cool, but know I won't collect it.  Had it come out first, for issues of space, I would have happily collected it instead of the 6" line.  I think they'll run the figures as they have for the Legends with similar characters in terms of who they are and the number per series.  I don't know how molds are made these days, but I'd have to think that digital imaging technology plays a role, so scaling down the Legends is probably the cheapest way to produce a figure.  I think the quality will be there.

But with respect to survival, I'm a little concerned that lots of people will be like me - too much invested in the 6" line to change now. 

Mysterio's head is begging to be customized to something lacking an action feature.  I'm a little interested to see if they don't retool him down the line absent the action feature, more geared for adults than kids. 

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 25, 2005, 11:09 PM
I don't see a real bright future either, people are too in to the 6" line right now.  I'd have crapped gold bricks if they actually did a 4" line first, it would have been much, much preferred (can you imagine 4" LOTR figures posing with the SW stuff)

Damn them

PS Brent, your package is in the air headed north
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 25, 2005, 11:13 PM
Thanks Scott :)

Yeah, 4" lines of LOTR and ML would have been fantastic on the space issue.  The $$ issue might not have been so great though. 

Anyone wanna buy some comics?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on February 26, 2005, 08:50 PM
Lots of goodies back in stock at the Marvel Store.

Here. (http://www.marvelcollection.com/s.nl/sc.14/category.68/.f)

I scored Apocalypse, Hawkeye, Vision, and Goliath, but I'm expecting them to pull an Amazon on any of them and cancel them off my order.

It does take some time for shipping, but it's free, and they currently have a 30% off sale, so they figs are about $9 each, which isn't that bad.

I also found a Man-Thing at TRU. If this order comes through, all I need is Doc Ock, Red Skull, and Dark Phoenix. :) And the S6 boxed set, if I decide to buy it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on February 27, 2005, 12:11 PM
I had no problems with the Marvel store, Ben.  The order wasn't canceled and my Apok arrived within a week.  They aren't the greatest packers in the world and bend the card to get it to fit the box, but since I open everything, it didn't bother me.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 28, 2005, 02:56 PM
Sounds like sightings of Series 9 are starting to pick up, at least according to what I've read at the Fwooshnet Forums (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12593&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=90).  Some nice pics in there too if you are interested in seeing more.  I see Amazon is still listing "April 15" as their date for these, but it is nice to see them starting to show a little early.  As good of time as any for them to show I guess, with lighter spending times until ROTS.  On a side note, Series 8 seems to be popping up more and more now.  I think I actually saw each figure at least once (outside of the variants) over the past week or so, but they sure do sell out quick.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on March 1, 2005, 02:57 AM
http://www.americandreamcomics.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=6265

Fantastic Four movie toys. There's some spoilers there, so be cautious.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 1, 2005, 08:07 AM
Nice to see they added the face changing feature to Ben, I may pick that one up.  ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 1, 2005, 09:32 AM
As Ben mentioned earlier, ToyNewsI.com now has nice, big, clear pics up of all the upcoming Marvel lines.  Nothing new necessarily, just a little better look at some things:

Marvel Super Hero Showdown (http://toynewsi.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=6257)

Marvel Legends Series 9-11 (http://toynewsi.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=6264)

Fantastic Four Movie 1-4 (http://toynewsi.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=6265)

Spider-Man Classics 12-15 (http://toynewsi.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=6255)

Lots of nice stuff this year.  Here's what I'm hoping to pick up this year (hopefully a little more if money allows...really like to get that Sentinel and maybe Galactus all put together.)

Marvel Legends - Nightcrawler, Professor X, First Appearance Spider-Man, Cyclops for sure, perhaps the rest of Series 10.

Spider-Man Classics - Venom repack (don't have one), Lizard (might wait for that new box set), Mysterio, possibly that Doc Ock...although not likely.  Fearsome Foes box set (possibly considered Marvel Legends).

Super Hero Showdown - A few...Spidey for sure, F4 characters (Torch, Thing, Doom), Doc Ock...others I'll have to wait and see.  Into the 6" figures at this point (as many others are), have to see what the budget and my interests dictate at the time.  They do look nice though, wish they would have started out in this scale.

Fantastic Four Movie - Leaning towards using these as my "base" Fantastic Four.  Haven't picked up any of the Legends style ones yet, and might just go this route.  I'm thinking about the 1st series versions of Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, and Human Torch, 2nd or 3rd Series Thing, and not sure about Dr. Doom yet.  Might rather have the ML version.

Lots of nice Marvel stuff coming up this year, right alongside all that ROTS stuff :).  Going to be expensive.  Do you know what you're picking up this year, or would like to?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 1, 2005, 10:30 AM
Brian, would you like the original release Venom (spiderman cardboard series - not the twisted, weird looking one) that came with the glob?  I could send it to you for the cost of shipping if you like.  I really don't need two and don't expect I'd get much for this anyway.  I prefer the Venom from the S6 box set. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 1, 2005, 11:01 AM
Thanks so much for the offer Brent, I'll definitely keep that in mind.  For now I'm still considering trying to pick up that S6 boxset somehow....someway...down the road when I have the money (or can talk the Mrs. into it being worth it :P), so I might wait just a bit if that is ok.  Thanks again though, I really appreciate it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 1, 2005, 11:16 AM
No worries.  Picking up the S6 box set would be ideal, so keep watching Amazon for the nearly inevitable (you're welcome) clearance on it.  I'm guessing the timing will be closer to the F4 movie and toy release as they try to clear out room. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on March 1, 2005, 02:26 PM
The last time I was on Amazon, the S6 boxed set was listed as "not currently available."

Though it could change. It's done that a couple of times, IIRC.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 5, 2005, 12:51 AM
Sounds like 9 is starting to hit Wally Worlds and Targets around the US.  SHouldn't be long now, no word from AFX yet
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on March 5, 2005, 02:30 AM
Great. Series 9 is out, and my local Target and TRU just got 8.

Ah well. Hopefully they show before 4/2.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Angry Ewok on March 6, 2005, 07:27 AM
I picked up Captain America yesterday. He's a very awesome figure, minus the strange expression. Great articulation, as usual, I've been lucky enough to find a figure that doesn't have stuck/frozen joints (finally), too. I really love the stand, it allows for some neat display poses, I also love the idea to put an art book of the character instead of a lame comic book. I'm hoping that this is a new trend.

Up next for me will probably be Deadpool, Omega Red, or Juggernaught.

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on March 6, 2005, 04:44 PM
Scored a Doc Ock today, finishing up series 8 for me, unless I come across a blonde Black Widow, or I decided to buy Cap and Iron Man.

I found him at an out-of-the-way Wal-Mart while I was searching for early ROTS stuff (no dice on that). I talked to one of the employees in the toy dept. (yes, there was a helpful employee at WM) and he said they've had them for a while, and only sold BW and Man-Thing. Hm.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 7, 2005, 09:16 PM
Well, boredom while waiting for the releases of several toy lines got to me today.   After pimping several Deadpools I actually found yet another today and picked one up for myself.  Walmart is still stuck on series 6 up here, but I guess it's to my benefit in this case.  I'm hoping they'll skip up to series 9 at some point real soon. 

I've opted out of buying a Cable, if only on principle alone.  I'd get a Brown one if I ever saw it, otherwise I'll pass. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on March 20, 2005, 10:38 PM
Picked up Nightcrawler, Doc Strange and Prof X at Walmart tonight. They had every single figure of this wave minus the chase figures.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on March 20, 2005, 11:23 PM
I'll gamble series 9 will be about as easy to find as series 5. I haven't seen any yet, but from what I've read on the Spawn.com boards, when they show, they are legion.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 21, 2005, 09:49 AM
It looks like there might be another Fantastic Four boxset (http://www.toynewsi.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=6504), according to TNI.  Sounds like it is $20, and might not be bad for someone looking for the F4 still (like myself ;)).  I'm leaning towards waiting for the movie figures, but I'd be tempted if I happened upon this at the local Wal-Mart.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 21, 2005, 09:51 AM
Weird, never even announced was it?

Still looking for ML9 around here in case I find them before AFX ships my figs
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 21, 2005, 11:57 AM
No series 9 around here in NJ.

I saw the pics of the FF box set, I will be passing on that one. If they included the clear Invisible Woman i would have went for it though. I think its a Walmart exclusive.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 21, 2005, 12:02 PM
No signs of ML9 around here either.  Wal-Mart recently restocked their Legends in the past couple weeks, but with all Series 6 figures.  Not bad though, since those never hit heavily around here.  Mostly Brown Wolvies and Punishers hanging about at this point though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ook on March 21, 2005, 04:49 PM
Man, I won a green for Hulk $20 and then found one at Kmart the next day... :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on March 21, 2005, 06:34 PM
Man, I won a green for Hulk $20 and then found one at Kmart the next day... :-\

Thats usually my luck. The same time I found an Unleashed IG-88 and I had won one on Ebay.  >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ook on March 21, 2005, 06:41 PM
Saw him at TRU yesterday. Looks hot. 8)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 22, 2005, 09:01 AM
I got my Green Hulk off ebay really cheap as well. Only if i could get a Dark Phoenix that way.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 30, 2005, 09:38 AM
Looks like ToyBiz has resdesigned their site, you can check it out HERE (http://www.toybiz.com/index.htm).  Also, apparently if you visit the customer service section and use the pull down menu, a number of products (that aren't out) are listed.  Possibly future legends?  Credit goes to Glaken from the TNI forums for finding these:

"Maestro Hulk"
2009 Daredevil
2099 Spiderman
Annihlus
Astonishing X-Men Wolverine
Beta Ray Bill Thor
Bishop
Blackheart
Captain Marvel
Classic Captain Marvel (variant)
Falcon
Iron Fist
Lady Death Strike
Loki
Long Shot
Manwolf
Powerman
Psylock
Sasquach
Spider-Woman
Super Skull
The Blob
Weindigo
X-23
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 30, 2005, 11:07 AM
Interesting.  I think they need to rename the line now though as many of these are hardly Legends (mind you, that's been going on for a while).  Of the list I'd be interested in these:

Captain Marvel
Falcon
Lady Death Strike
Loki
Long Shot
Manwolf
Psylocke
Spider-Woman
Super Skull
The Blob
Wendigo

Couple of spelling errors in there I corrected ;)  Makes me a little nervous if toybiz can't spell the characters correctly :o

2099 would presumably be just the old 2099 (at least for spidey) figs re-released I presume.  Annihilus could be interesting too.  There's also a number not on my list that would probably sell very well. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 30, 2005, 11:09 AM
There has been some comments that the Blob figure could possibly be the one from the X-Men Evolutions line.  Also, the "new" figures listed have now been taken down off of that list ;).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 30, 2005, 12:08 PM
Blah :(  Why not just rename it X-Men Legends ::)  If my figure buying is under 50% my interest is also under 50%.  Yellowjacket! Wasp! Ant-Man!!!  THis list sucks >:(

"Maestro Hulk"
2009 Daredevil
2099 Spiderman
Annihlus
Astonishing X-Men Wolverine
Beta Ray Bill Thor
Bishop
Blackheart
Captain Marvel
Classic Captain Marvel (variant)
Falcon
Iron Fist
Lady Death Strike
Loki
Long Shot
Manwolf
Powerman
Psylock
Sasquach
Spider-Woman
Super Skull
The Blob
Weindigo
X-23

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 30, 2005, 12:12 PM
Yeah, the list doesn't really do much for me either, but I guess that saves me some money in the Marvel area since Star Wars is full force right now...and there "might" be another line relaunching next year, depending on what this Wal-Mart Early Bird deal is all about.  Not real inspired figure choices if those are future Legends though, overall.  Powerman and Iron Fist would be cool, as well as Spider-Woman, and Super Skrull...but not much else.  Basically the ones left on your list are the only ones I'd even consider.  I remember Weindigo, Psylocke, and Long Shot from my comics as a kid, but I don't know that I'd necessarily need figures of them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 30, 2005, 12:40 PM
Funny, Wendigo, Psylocke and Longshot are all figures I'd really love to have, because they were from the comics I read. 

Psylocke is a fanboy's dream (presuming they do the ninja version), Longshot was VERY popular during his somewhat brief tenure.  Wendigo is I believe from a Wolverine comic that takes place in Canada, so there's a bit stronger pull there for me. 

Manwolf is a spidey villain though, isn't he?  I'm kind of surprised that's not in the spiderman classics line rather than this one. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 30, 2005, 12:56 PM
Wendingo was in the Hulk books as well, I just wasn't much in to other comics outside of The Avengers and Captain America which sort of shows in my preferences :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 30, 2005, 01:03 PM
Yeah, I guess mine are showing too.  I was spidey first and foremost and then into the X-books in a big way.  Even with that though they are really overdoing the X-characters.  So much to choose from in the Marvel Universe that this is just goofy. 

You waiting on Bucky?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 30, 2005, 01:07 PM
Yeah, I think a 1st Appearance Cap and Bucky set would be sort of cool.  I don't think they'd ever do just Bucky though :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 30, 2005, 01:07 PM
Oh, and still no sign of Kingpin ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 30, 2005, 01:09 PM
Kingpin is very aggravating and unacceptable.  I expect it will show in a box set with four other figures I already own ::)

If they can make Doop and Howard the Duck, they should make a Bucky.  Pack him in with the Falcon. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 30, 2005, 02:17 PM
I'm kind of like Brent...growing up it was Spidey first and foremost, then some X-Men and the occasional Wolverine book, then a little bit of Fantastic Four.  I have a few Iron Man/Avengers comics as well, but the first 2 were the main ones for me growing up.  I have a Spidey comic where Wolverine makes an apperance, as well as Wendigo.  Psylocke might kind of a cool character to have in the line, but I'd probably only pick it up if I end up getting Jean Grey or Storm or another female character by that point.  Don't get me wrong, I think many of those figures will be great and should make a lot of people happy...but I really just need to try to limit things a little bit, simply running out of room for the stuff right now.

That said, I can't believe Kingpin continues to be neglected.  I really hope that we see him in figure form sometime soon, whether it is in Legends or Spidey Classics.  He seems to be a glaring omission right now, alongside a few others.  Otherwise, like mentioned earlier, they are kind of stretching the term "Legends", but maybe we take it too literally :).  Speaking of Legends, has anyone been finding Series 9?  It seems like its been kind of quiet on the Marvel front lately, but maybe that's because my focus has been on Star Wars.  Going to be a big enough year spending wise with SW, so I'm attempting to limit my Marvel purchases to just Spidey and his world, the Fantastic Four, and the last few "main" X-Men I'd like to pick up (Cyclops, Nightcrawler, Prof X of what has been announced).  Otherwise, overall in the Legends line, I think I'd have to agree with Scott, it seems like the Avengers still has the most untapped character lineup...should possibly shift a little more focus in that direction.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 30, 2005, 03:13 PM
Beta Ray Bill sounds good to me.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 30, 2005, 03:19 PM
Psylocke is one of the characters I really wanted to see made.  I'd agree that prior to her ninja transformation she was a rather weak character, but post that change she was pretty nasty, so well deserving of a figure.  I honestly thought they'd make her before Rogue. 

I was never all that much of an Avengers (or FF) fan, though I was a little more into the West Coast Avengers. 

They should just do a classic Astonishing X-men box set and have that done with.  I'd buy it, but won't buy any pieces singly beforehand because you just have to know they'll eventually make  a box set.  It's a heck of a way to make yet another Beast figure, though this one wouldn't have hair.  But a classic Angel, Cyclops and Beast would be neat. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on March 30, 2005, 04:14 PM
Marvel does seem to be running low on characters for the Marvel Legends line.  These might be some good choices:

AVENGERS
Hercules
Starfox
Yellowjacket
old school gold Iron Man
Scarlet Witch
She Hulk (w/ FF variant)

X-MEN/X-Factor
Thunderbird
Sunfire
Banshee
Storm - original costume
Beast - X-Factor minus blue fur
Cyclops - X-Factor
Jean Grey - X-Factor
Havok
"Days Of Future Past" gift pack

OTHERS
Quicksilver


VILLAINS
Thanos
Modok
Crimson Dynamo
Brood
Sebastion Shaw
Nimrod
White Queen
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 30, 2005, 05:18 PM
I had put together a personal list of top 50 characters I'd want to eventually see...here's what is left

Quicksilver
Black Knight
Moon Knight
Hercules
She-Hulk
Wasp
Ant Man
Yellowjacket
Tigra
Jarvis!
Falcon
Kang
Kingpin
Bulldozer
Wrecker
Piledriver
Thunderball
MODOK
Baron Zemo
Enchantress
Loki
Klaw
Power Man
Iron Fist
US Agent
Watcher
Molecule Man
Hobgoblin
Captain Marvel
Captain Marvel/Photon
Starfox
Captain Britain
The Blob
Havok
Mole Man
Spider Woman I
Super Skrull
Captain America WWII
Bucky
Pyro
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 30, 2005, 05:21 PM
She-Hulk, must make She-Hulk.  Marvel Select convention exclusive coming, but they can do better than that for the rest of us. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on March 30, 2005, 10:34 PM
I'd like to see a decent Carnage with interchangable hands, ala Sandman in the spidey line.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on March 31, 2005, 01:28 AM
She-Hulk, must make She-Hulk.  Marvel Select convention exclusive coming, but they can do better than that for the rest of us. 

I'll definitely be picking up the Marvel Select Shulkie at Wizard World in Philly.  They need to put her in the ML lineup too.

But how could I forget the Blob?  Or Pyro and Avalanche for that matter?  Need to fill out the ranks of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on March 31, 2005, 08:00 AM
Have they made a Mr. Fix It for either the Classic Hulk Line or any other Marvel line?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 31, 2005, 09:07 AM
Yeah he was in the Hulk Classics Line

(http://store6.yimg.com/I/toysandcomicsexpress_1785_1420868)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 31, 2005, 11:05 AM
That and a grossly overpriced Absorbing man are the only two figures I got from that line.  They were quite well done overall and I'd rather have a few more of those than the original Marvel Legends version and the movie one my daughter made me buy.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on April 1, 2005, 03:04 AM
Marvel Legends still needs to touch on the grey Hulk as he appeared before the debut of Mr. Fixit.  While we have a good origin grey Hulk, Mr Fixit, and an Ultimate Universe grey Hulk, I want to see the grey Hulk from when Banner was recombined with the green, savage Hulk.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 1, 2005, 08:04 AM
I didn't pick up Mr. Fixit the one day I saw him becuase I didnt have enopugh money. When I went back it was gone. :(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on April 5, 2005, 02:55 PM
Still have not seen even a lick of ML9 around here.  Some locals have found them but I have not :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 5, 2005, 03:34 PM
I have not seen any in the stores around here either, I just got my set which i pre-ordered from BBTS. Very nice they are!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on April 6, 2005, 12:59 AM
Found three of the ML 9 figures at K-Mart, but their $9 price tag and the fact I've spent over $150 of ROTS stuff means I didn't buy them, plus I'm phasing out this line.

They were Deathlok, Nightcrawler, and Bullseye, and the only ones I was really interested in from ML9.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 6, 2005, 10:49 AM
They showed here, but the single packed figures were already gone.  I'd have bought the whole set, mostly because my pre-order is screwed up >:(, but not without all the pieces for Galactus.  $12.99 CAD per is pretty pricey, but I'd have been pleased to have them out of the way. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on April 8, 2005, 02:29 PM
Same night I got the LOTR stuff I also scored a full set of Legends IX!  Awesome figures, probably my favorite wave of all 9.  Even Prof X is a decent enough figure.  Most of the A-Listers are now complete, I can't wait to see what is the actual line-ups for 12-14.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 8, 2005, 02:38 PM
Congrats on the find again Scott, sounds like its been a good week for you as far as finding stuff goes.  Nice to hear that some of this stuff is starting to show up at retail as well.  Glad to hear you like the looks of ML IX as well, looking forward to finding these.  I'm probably just picking up Nightcrawler and Prof X from this wave due to all the ROTS coming out right now, so hopefully they won't be the tough finds.  I agree, it seems like with this wave and the upcoming ones we've seen, most of the "major players" are going to be covered.  There's always cool, lesser known characters they can do, but it will be interesting to see what future waves hold.  I think overall my collection might be winding down somewhat, partly because I don't have the room, and partly because most of my favorites have been made.  I want to finish out the "main" X-Men team (probably with Prof X, Nightcrawler, and Cyclops...we'll see about the others), get the F4 and Doom (probably the movie versions, we'll see), and then just focus on Spidey and his world.  As far as others I'd like to see at this point, hopefully Kingpin (either in ML or Spidey Classics), Luke Cage/Iron Fist, and Moon Knight would be cool to see in ML form.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 8, 2005, 09:07 PM
Went to Wal-Mart (and Target) today searching for ROTS figures #33 and up, but came up empty.  At our local Wal-Mart though I came across the newer Fantastic Four box set (with just the F4 and no one else).  Although I'm not sure if I'm going to keep it or not, I couldn't pass it up as it was on clearance for $9.  I know that I want to pick up one of each character from the movie figures, but the fact that I could get four figures for the price of one lured me in.  I always considered having both "comic" and "movie" versions of them, but I'm not sure if I actually have room for both, we'll see I guess.  I don't think these were ever even with the Marvel figures in the aisle that I have ever seen, I wonder if they went straight to the back aisle and clearanced down.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 9, 2005, 09:24 AM
For 10.00, why not. i probably would have picked it up too.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on April 10, 2005, 09:24 PM
My friend picked up all 7 figures with Galactus parts, and I managed to buy Hulk, Deathloc, War Machine, and Bullseye from him, sans Glactus parts. I'm impressed.

Anyone see the new Ultimate Carnage coming out?

OH. MY. GOD. I want 2.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on April 10, 2005, 09:38 PM
From everything I've seen, it appears that the Legendary Riders series does NOT go together to build a larger character.  I'm actually kind of happy about that.  Had I been given the choice in Series 9, I wouldn't have bought Dr. Strange or Deathlok.  I only got them to build Galactus.  I suppose maybe Marvel realized that these characters wouldn't sell without some kind of incentive like this.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on April 10, 2005, 10:37 PM
Is your Deathloc missing the American Flag on his chest, as pictured on the back? Mine lacks the flag.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on April 10, 2005, 10:40 PM
I didn't even notice.  I was too busy putting Galactus together.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 11, 2005, 01:46 PM
See, I am sad that 11 does not have a build a figure. I really hope they do some more.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 11, 2005, 03:53 PM
Here's a long and speculative, but interesting read (http://www.action-figure.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=9198&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=25). 

I can confirm that our case ratios are very different from the US posted ratios.  I can confirm finding only brown wolvie/punisher FULL CASES at Walmart :'( and have reported it here.  But I've also been able to find many of the single pack figures.  One of two cases of ML IX that showed at TRU a couple of weeks ago had chase figures in it - I didn't get them, but I know the guy that did. 

I've also found chase figures in Canada - primarily early series - doombot, gold ironman.  And no mask Wolvie from series 3 was not real anyway.  The later series have been odd though, with very little being found here. 

As I said, it's all speculative, but it sure is interesting to read that thread.  It gets a little less accusatory on the second page. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on April 11, 2005, 10:24 PM
Wow, what Grand is doing is total bull****.

It's hard enough to find these figures without the distributor picking out all the one-per-casers and chases.

I think it's all the more reason to stop chases and shortpacks altogether, but nobody listens to collectors.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 12, 2005, 09:20 AM
Stopped at Wal-Mart this morning for some groceries and to check for new ROTS stuff, and walked past the Marvel Legends section as well....glad I did.  They had the entire wave (without chases) on the pegs from ML 9.  I only picked up Prof X and Nightcrawler, but I'll have to admit that I think the "build a figure" is a great idea.  Although I haven't opened them yet, seeing that Galactus head in there just makes you want to go get the rest so you can put the big fella together :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 12, 2005, 03:38 PM
I stopped back at this same Wal-Mart over lunch break, just to check if some Star Wars cases which were sitting on a pallet at the back of the toy section this morning had been unpacked (hopefully #33-40)..but unfortunately I saw a stockperson taking them back to the stockroom.  Hopefully another time.  They did restock with TONS of Galactic Heroes and Titanium Series.  Aaaanyways....I took a gander at the Legends again, just to see what had sold since 7 o'clock this morning.  When I was there at 7, they had the following:

1x Dr. Strange
2x War Machine
3x Bullseye
2x Nightcrawler
1x Prof X
1x Gray Hulk
2x Deathlok

I picked up 1 each of Nightcrawler and Prof X, and the following was left at 12:30 today:

1x Deathlok
1x War Machine
1x Dr. Strange
2x Bullseye

The point of this post is just that Marvel Legends just sells like mad here it seems (and probably most everywhere else).  It seems like anything outside of Beast and Gambit from Series 4 sells out within days (or more likely, hours) of stocking.  It has to be one of the best selling toylines, I'm just amazed how quickly they disappear.  I've started to see Modern Armor Iron Man and Cap sitting a bit at TRU, but only 1 of each.  Again, I'll say it is darn tempting to pick up this whole wave and put that Galactus together.  I was tempted to get Dr. Strange, but with all the ROTS spending in combo with these few Marvel figs I've gotten lately, I'm stretching it as it is ;).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 13, 2005, 10:36 PM
Score!

Just negotiated a trade of my MOMC Stealth Celtic Predator for a nonmint carded Phasing Ghost Rider ;D  Cha-ching, I was opening it anyway.  Net cost to me: $10  Woot.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on April 15, 2005, 10:45 PM
I was just down in the Kansas City area all week and stopped at four Wal-Marts the morning/day I got there and I saw 4 cases of ML, each one was a variant case, one store and two cases both variants.  The bad thing was that I could only buy one Hulk and one Bullseye because there was no physical way for me to get any more home with me.  It was amazing though
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 16, 2005, 12:40 AM
Must be nice.  To find these things that is.  TRU here is carrying them, but the new cases have three grey Hulk and three War Machine, so you can imagine what I'm finding.  Checked a comic shop today and could have picked up Deathlok and Dr. Strange for $19.99 each ::)  I'm hoping my Wednesday in Indy is productive, this is driving me nuts.   :-\  Since I open them up, it's a lot easier to pack them. 

Did make the trade today to get a phasing Ghost Rider, so that was great.  Already open.  Nice piece, though the plastic is awfully soft.  Also pleased in general to get a GR figure - I'd wanted one previously (ML III?) but passed and then passed on the regular in the later series.  This is a nice way to do it.  The bike is ok.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on April 16, 2005, 02:59 AM
If you can get to BBTS (seems to be down now) they have a few ML9 figures on their clearance menu. IIRC, it's Nightcrawler for $7, and the Hulk and Bullseye variants for $16 or so each. Not bad for variants, but I wouldn't buy 'em. They also have some figures from earlier series massively cheap. I'll bet you can guess which ones they are.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 18, 2005, 09:13 AM
16.00 not bad at all. I may consider them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on April 19, 2005, 12:25 AM
I found grey Hulk, Dr. Strange, Prof. X, and War Machine at an out-of-the-way Wal-Mart this weekend. I bought them, and now I just need Nightcrawler, Bullseye, and Deathlok to complete my Galactus.

I wish series 7 was this easy to find.


Here I thought I was going to stop collecting this line. Hmph.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on April 21, 2005, 01:28 PM
Found 5/7ths of the Galactus wave at a Target during lunch today.  Didn't have Hulk or Deathlok.  My Galactus will probably be unfinished for months trying to find those two.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 21, 2005, 03:25 PM
Check you KB toys, I just got back they got in a mix case of Hulk Classics and X-Men classics. I picked up Cyclops, No archangel or villians though  :-[
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on April 22, 2005, 12:27 AM
That reminds me--when are those Spider-Man two packs with Abomination and Absorbing Man coming out?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on April 23, 2005, 02:31 AM
Found three cases of ML 6 at my local Wal-Mart tonight. The case they had open didn't have a Dark Phoenix in it (damn), but they did have the regular one, so I bought that for a trade. They wouldn't let me peek through the other cases, since they didn't have room to put the rest out.  :(

Anywho, here's what I'm looking for if you want this Phoenix:

Apocalypse
Hawkeye
Dark Phoenix
Red Skull
Vision

These can be loose, too. I'm not picky.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on April 23, 2005, 08:52 PM
Found the rest of series 9 today, and also found a Bullseye variant. It's up for trade, for the same figures I mentioned above.  :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on April 25, 2005, 12:49 AM
I think someone was selling their loose Red Skull in the classifieds. You might take a look.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 25, 2005, 10:38 AM
Picked up 4/7 in Indy including all of the figures packed singly in Canadian cases - Deathlok, Prof X and Dr. STrange.  Also snagged Nightcrawler just for fun.  Should be able to snag the other three locally.  Galactus is a bit of a Python-esque parody at the moment, but he's getting there. :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on April 25, 2005, 12:01 PM
  Galactus is a bit of a Python-esque parody at the moment, but he's getting there. :)

Don't I know it.  His lower half is complete, but his head and right arm are just floating about because I have no chest to attach them to.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on April 25, 2005, 01:33 PM
I have extra Galactus parts that come with Bullseye and Hulk if anyone needs them (which sounds like you Brent) if you want to pass on those two for any reason :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on April 26, 2005, 07:50 AM
If Brent doesn't want that Hulk piece, I'll take it Scott.  He's really the only one I don't want from that wave.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 26, 2005, 11:11 AM
Dang, Mikey beat me to it.  I actually saw the Hulk last night and didn't buy it for some reason.  I have a movie Hulk :-[, ripped shirt Hulk and a Mr. Fixit Hulk. 

I want the bullseye though, so don't need that part.  Well, I need it, but I want the figure too ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ook on April 26, 2005, 04:01 PM
Anyone need green Hulk?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on April 27, 2005, 03:02 PM
Yeah.  I balked on one at C3. Guy initially wanted $30, and dropped his price to $20 REAL FAST.  A friend of mine told me that green Hulk is packed one per case, so I shouldn't pay more than $15 for it.  I may just wait to get it at retail.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ook on April 27, 2005, 03:14 PM
I paid $20 + $8 on eBay, then found one at Kmart the very next day. :-[ First time I've ever jumped the gun and gone to eBay, though, so I'll live taking a loss on it. I figured I'd go to eBay since the ML chase figs were usually so hard to find, and I really wanted Hulk. He's the first chase I've ever wanted. Figures it would work out that way, though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on April 28, 2005, 06:32 PM
The FF movie figures have been found on the west coast.

TNI linky (http://adctalk.com/index.php?showtopic=1989508)

Surprise, surprise... Invisible Woman is 1 per case.

4x Thing
4x Human Torch
3x Mr. Fantastic
1x Invisible Woman

Why they couldn't do three of each is beyond me, but I'm sure there will be plenty to go around. Each first series from the movies has been fairly abundant at retail.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 28, 2005, 07:32 PM
See the thing is, it would be way to logical to have an even breakdown for the case.  ::)


You figure since they are doing better with ML they could have done the same here.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 29, 2005, 09:54 AM
I saw that breakdown too, and it would seem that a somewhat even case packing would have made a lot more sense.  I'm looking forward to these figures, and hope to pick up 1 of each (the best) version of each individual character.  Sounds like they should be trickling out anytime in the next few weeks, so that is good.  It is frustrating that Invisible Woman is 1 per case, and on top of that, from what I understand there are three different variants of that figure...one "regular", one "phasing", and one "invisible".  Yikes.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on April 29, 2005, 10:05 AM
The Mysterio Wave is out in Asia, should be here in a few weeks
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 29, 2005, 10:34 AM
I saw ML9 pop up again yesterday, in a couple of places.  The Wal-Mart where I found them a week+ ago had restocked, having 2x Grey Hulks, 1x Nightcrawler, 1x Prof X, 1x War Machine, 1x Deathlok, and 2x Bullseyes on the pegs when I was there.  And, shockingly, our local TRU had stocked this wave as well.  They had Grey Hulk, Bullseye, Nightcrawler, and Deathlok.  Nice to see new figures hitting the pegs a little more regularly, hopefully that continues as the waves go on.  These figures seem to all sell out very quickly around here though, no matter what wave it is (except for leftover Beasts/Gambits/Elektras that used to be found at TRU and Target, although those seem to be gone now too).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on April 29, 2005, 01:56 PM
I want the bullseye though, so don't need that part.  Well, I need it, but I want the figure too ::)

You need Bullseye? We should talk. I have one I don't need (sans galactis parts).


On another note anyone find Hulk Buster Iron Man? I need it.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 29, 2005, 06:20 PM

On another note anyone find Hulk Buster Iron Man? I need it.

Kevin

He's not out yet. So, don't worry. You dont have to go crazy trying to find it yet.  ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on April 29, 2005, 09:54 PM
I want the bullseye though, so don't need that part.  Well, I need it, but I want the figure too ::)

You need Bullseye? We should talk. I have one I don't need (sans galactis parts).


On another note anyone find Hulk Buster Iron Man? I need it.

Kevin

Nix that, I picked up a MOC Variant Head (teeth baring) Bullseye if you still need him. God bless re-stock days at KB.

They had a Green Hulk but I wasn't 100% sure you needed him.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on April 30, 2005, 01:55 AM
Those Bullseye variants must be easy to find. I picked one up last weekend, and I saw another one today.

I scored a Mysterio at Wal-Mart tonight. Thankfully, his dome is slightly smaller, so it doesn't look too bad now. Still no FF movie figures.  :(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 30, 2005, 09:19 AM
I scored a Mysterio at Wal-Mart tonight. Thankfully, his dome is slightly smaller, so it doesn't look too bad now. Still no FF movie figures.  :(

Well it looks like the hunt is on. I hope they hit the east coast soon.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on April 30, 2005, 02:49 PM
I scored a Mysterio at Wal-Mart tonight. Thankfully, his dome is slightly smaller, so it doesn't look too bad now. Still no FF movie figures.  :(

Well it looks like the hunt is on. I hope they hit the east coast soon.

East coast represent! 8)

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on May 1, 2005, 04:35 PM
I went to my local comic shop yesterday to get some comics.

As soon as I get in the door, I see a Deadpool figure. And I recognize it, because it has an ugly black paint smudge on the face. I saw it at Wal-Mart last Friday, and considered picking it up for trade here. They also had some ML9 picked from another Wal-Mart in Waverly. They offered these to the public for about $17 each.

And all this time, I thought they bought their ML stock from Diamond. ::) Silly me.

I hate scalpers.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 2, 2005, 09:15 AM
I was checking Wal-mart this weekend for the Fantastic Four movie figures as well, but they haven't shown up here yet.  Hopefully this week or next.  I did find a repacked Lizard figure (original flavor, not "ultimate") at Wal-mart, so I decided to pick it up.  Probably not as good as the more recent figures are as far as articulation, but he was always one of my favorite Spider-Man baddies, so I kind of wanted to add him into the collection.  Now if they would just release a decent, normal Green Goblin (single carded), I'd be a happy camper.  I keep seeing that Ramos version, but I'm just not sure I like it.  Congrats on the Mysterio find Ben, might have to check our Wal-Marts again this week, since you saw it over in Iowa.  How do you like the figure?  Glad to hear the dome isn't too ginormous.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on May 2, 2005, 09:22 AM
Sounds like Mysterio is two per case and was found at a couple Twin Cities Wal-MArts as well.  I'll get him eventually, my interest in the Marvel lines post-Galactus is a little waned.  Galactus though is AMAZING.  I can't believe how cool he is, bravo to Toy Biz :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 2, 2005, 11:38 AM
There are some nice pics up of the first wave of Fantastic Four movie figures right over HERE (http://www.aftimes.com/aslu/slu.shtml).  Personally, I'm looking forward to these, they look pretty nice so far.  Still deciding which Thing to get, 1st or 2nd series.  2nd is more poseable I believe, but 1st might look a little better overall.  Either way, not too bad I guess.

I'm kind of in the same boat as you Scott, after the Sentinely Series, I'm not sure how much more I'll be picking up.  I really enjoy Marvel, and they make tremendous figures, but I'm to the point where I don't really need each and every character, and I've pretty much got the ones that I really want (with a few exceptions, Kingpin being foremost among those).  I'll be picking up a few (or possibly all) from the Sentinel Series, get the basic Fantastic Four movie figures, a Spidey Classic here or there, and then after that it might be few and far between as far as figures go.  There are still a few characters I might go back and pick up (Iron Man foremost among those) as well.  I do really like their "build a figure" concept, although I don't have anywhere near a complete Galactus.  This is something I wouldn't mind see incorporated into Star Wars, although more likely with mini playsets instead of larger "figures"...since there isn't a whole lot the "beast" line can't cover.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on May 2, 2005, 02:01 PM
Congrats on the Mysterio find Ben, might have to check our Wal-Marts again this week, since you saw it over in Iowa.  How do you like the figure?  Glad to hear the dome isn't too ginormous.

He's pretty damn good. He doesn't stand on his base too well. The opening for the figures legs is a little narrow, and the pegs aren't very tall, so it's hard to get him on the base.

The action feature is pretty damn neat. There's three different faces (human, alien, and monster). To switch, there's a huge button sticking out of his back.

The LED is in the front of the helmet, and it looks amazing when lit. The light bathes the face in a haunting light, and I think this is possibly the coolest light-up figure I've ever seen.

It's one of the better SMC villians Toy Biz has made. I felt like I got my $7 worth, more so than the entire Galactus series, anyway.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 2, 2005, 02:06 PM
I think we're just nearing a point of getting a lot of what we want (notice I didn't say most).  There's so many repeat figures (Iron Man, Cap, Thing, Hulk, Wolverine, etc.) that it's become tedious to a point.  

Space is an issue too.  I was cleaning up my little room this weekend (under wifey's direction :P) and I have probably 10-20 figures loose in a shopping bag that have no current room for display.  With it looking more and more likely we'll move this fall, I'm packing more up than displaying so it's getting quite sad.  

But there's still a fair bit I want to get down the road:  
-I need to have a vulture, so I'll be buying the next spidey box set ::)
-I still need a Reed Richards and an Invisible woman.  I really should have bought the box set I saw in Indy, but didn't because of space issues bringing stuff back.  I could sell off my Trenchcoat thing that is still in package and be down to just having a couple of extras ::)  Having the second but rather different Torch would be ok too.
- I need to finish out the Galactus series, getting a piece or two from Scott leaves me only needing one or two
- I'll buy the entire Sentinel series - at least there's a handful of figures I want out of that
- From series 11 I'll probably buy Ultron, Wonder-Man, Scarlet Witch and possibly Task Master, Logan and Vengeance.  Not at all sure about the last three, I'll have to see them in person first.
- I'll keep buying spidey villains, like an idiot, so Mysterio for sure, already mentioned vulture but may pass on the crappy blue beetle :-\

And that brings me back to the old refrain: hey ToyBiz, where the heck is Kingpin?  Oh, and She-Hulk :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 5, 2005, 01:20 PM
I hit up my local KB today and came home with a Smart Hulk for only 3.84. I was hoping for a Joe Fixit, but the new case they got was a mix again of Hulk CLassics and X-Men classics. Still no villians or Archangel or Fixit.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 6, 2005, 03:34 PM
Urban Legends are baaaaaack (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000096QL0/ref=pd_ys_ir_all_2/103-5991029-7580657?v=glance&s=toys)

Weird, but they showed up in "my store".  Not quite as good a price, but not bad either. 

Sinister six remains available at $44.99

Series 9 regulars are also in stock currently.

Pre-orders for series 10 is up too.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 6, 2005, 04:01 PM
I saw that the Sinister Six was back online this week, and I'm just really hoping they will eventually go on clearance there.  Not real likely, since it is a popular set, but I'm still hoping.  Nice to see Series 10 there as well, says they are shipping Sept 1st.  Of course, their Series 9 was a little behind retail too, so maybe we'll see 10 in August or so.  That wave looks quite good to me.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on May 6, 2005, 05:37 PM
Found a couple more Mysterios today. I didn't buy them for trades, but they should start hitting in better numbers shortly.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on May 7, 2005, 04:13 AM
Found an all-clear Invisible Woman from the F4 movie line at Wal-Mart tonight. Not the version I would have wanted first, but I'm glad to actually own a one-per-case figure.  :)

There was only one case of figures, and like four cases of Bump-N-Go thingies. Guess we can tell where Wal-Mart's priorites lie. ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 7, 2005, 10:32 AM
Ma, I dont know how you find all this stuff. I can never find anything of interest.  :-[
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on May 9, 2005, 09:02 AM
I found a lone Mysterio at the local Wally yesterday..

I've planned out my buying for the rest of the year as well:

* ML X Black Panther
* ML X Cyclops
* ML X Angel
* ML XI Scarlet Witch
* ML XI Wonder Man
* ML XI Ultron
* ML XI Taskmaster
* Fearsome Foes Box Set (SM, Vulture, Rhino and Lizard)

As well as I've found 9 I will hope that 10 and 11 are just as easy to locate :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 9, 2005, 09:31 AM
Sounds like those Fantastic Four movie figures are showing up more places around the country.  They weren't at our Wal-Mart on Saturday, but there were several open pegs right next to the Marvel Legends figures (which had restocked with 8, along with one remaining Nightcrawler), and I would think that they would be going there.  Might have to run there during lunch and see if they have shown up yet.  Anyone picked any up, if so, what do you think of them?  No Mysterios here yet, just Sandmans and Lizards, but they are clearing out fast now it seems.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 9, 2005, 10:44 AM
Scott, are you not building a Sentinel?  I thought you were ordering a case?

I'm planning on picking up one each of X so I can build my Sentinel.  The series is pretty good too for me, so it's not as much crap as IX to get Galactus.  As for XI, I'm less anxious on most of it, just wanting to round out what I can for WCA. 

Mysterio and the box set will be purchased by me also, but now I'll have extras of characters again ::)  I think I'll be selling a big, loose lot on ebay and probably get around $5 for it :'(

No FF up here yet, but it should be soon.  Unless the Hulk movie scared them away and with the Thing hands it may well have.  I'm still a tad bitter over the no-show of Hulk Classics due to the mass of Hulk Movie merchandise >:(  There were many pieces there that I'd liked to have had.  Which reminds me, I still need an Abomination.  Add that to my list.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 9, 2005, 01:47 PM
Stopped off at Wal-Mart during lunch today to pick up a few things, and swung through the action figures (of course).  Nothing new Star Wars wise, although they were setting up a display right at the front of the store now (similar to what they did during Spidey 2).  I was able to snag a Mysterio, as well as Mr. Fantastic, Human Torch, and the Thing from Series 1 of the Fantastic Four movie figures.  No Invisible Woman of course, but plenty of those darn "Bump and Go" thingys.  Do those even sell?  Maybe the kiddos like them.  Haven't opened them up yet, but these movie figs seem to have excellent likenesses so far.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 9, 2005, 04:54 PM
Still nothing in NJ on FF or Mysterio.   :-[
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on May 9, 2005, 06:42 PM
I can pick you up a Mysterio if you want. A local Wal-Mart seems to have a pretty good supply of them.

Found Thing and Torch today. I wasn't too sure about Torch, but as soon as I pressed that button and he lit up, I knew I had to buy it.  :) Thing makes sounds when you hit his right hand against something or stomp his left foot down.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 10, 2005, 03:44 PM
Got a chance to crack open the three FF movie figures I found, and I really like all of them.  I especially like the Human Torch figures (Series 1), probably one of my all time favorite action figures.  It has a really nice likeness that comes through even though it is molded in translucent plastic, the articulation is quite good (39 pts), the joints aren't loose on my sample, and the action feature(s) are even kind of neat and unobtrusive.  Right now I'd say if you picked up any of these, just for fun, this would be a nice figure to have.

The Mr. Fantastic figure is pretty neat too.  I haven't gotten a chance to put all of the "extending" attachments on yet, but the ones I have used work pretty good and you really can't tell a difference between the "rubbery" extensions and the regular figure, so it fits together smoothly.  I'm trying to figure out how I want to display him exactly.  A nice figure overall.

I picked up the Series 1 Thing, even though I initially planned to wait for Series 2.  I guess it was a combination of being excited to find them, and the fact that I think the likeness on this one might be a little bit better.  The articulation is "ok", with his right arm and left leg missing ball sockets due to his action feature.  He has a small tab on his back that you can use to make him swing to punch, and his fist and foot have a "smashing" sound to resemble a punch.  On mine, they are quite touch, and really start to get annoying after awhile.  I bet the kids will love it though.  I might end up picking the Series 2 (or 3) version up too if I find them, but for standing on a shelf, this one isn't a bad figure.

I haven't found anything from Series 2, or Invisible Woman from Series 1 (checked again today, no go), but of these three figures, I think they are all pretty good.  Human Torch is definitely my favorite, and I actually prefer it to the ML version I have.  Hopefully IW (and Doom) won't be as impossible to find as it seems right now, I'd really like to have a "complete" set of all of them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on May 10, 2005, 05:18 PM
I'm going to bet Doom and Sue show up in better numbers around when FF comes out on DVD. It happens with both Doc Ock figures last year.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on May 11, 2005, 07:37 AM
So I managed to complete my Galactus last night when I found Hulk and the left arm.  The thing is, I really only want the left arm and not the Hulk (I try not to get multiple figures of the same character).  Is anyone just collecting the figures they want and not worrying about having Galactus?  If so, does anyone want the Hulk?  I'd sell him for $5 or trade him for a basic SW figure.  Let me know.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 11, 2005, 10:32 AM
So I managed to complete my Galactus last night when I found Hulk and the left arm.  The thing is, I really only want the left arm and not the Hulk (I try not to get multiple figures of the same character).  Is anyone just collecting the figures they want and not worrying about having Galactus?  If so, does anyone want the Hulk?  I'd sell him for $5 or trade him for a basic SW figure.  Let me know.

Boy do I understand that frustration.  I've got a stack of unwanted ML/SL figures now.  The fearsome foes box set will only add to the annoyance.  I'm guessing it will be about 12 figures I'll be selling off loose ::)

Anyone need a series VI unmasked Wolverine?  I've got two lying around here.  I think they both have the gold foil poster rather than the comic. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on May 11, 2005, 10:56 AM
For me, Spidey's the worst.  Bought the Parachute one to get a comic book version in my collection.  Then the SS set came and now I have him.  Then the McFarlane superposeable version came and I bought it to replace the Parachute one.  When the FF set is release, I'll have yet another I have no need for.  Then I need the FA Spidey to complete my Sentinal - he's like Hulk in that regard, don't really want him, but I really want a Sentinal.

Cyclops and Angel are tough calls too.  I have both XMC versions of those characters.  The ML Cyclops is probably a better figure, so the XMC version will get phased out.  Angel and Archangel, even though the same character, represent two different time periods, so most likely both will stay (kind of like red & blue Spidey and black Spidey)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 11, 2005, 11:11 AM
I missed the XMC Cyclops, so I'm pretty pleased about the ML version, but might not be if I'd been able to pick it up earlier.  I agree about the Angel though, different enough by far.

As for spidey, my all time favorite comic book character, blech.  Too many of him hanging around.  Box set versions just end up in the drawer.  Still don't have the McFarlane so if that's what's in the new box set, great, a stroke of luck and having Canada be months behind the US finally pays off. 

The pack in figure pieces must be really boosting the sales for ToyBiz.  I wouldn't be at all surprised to see something else come along, but what could it be?  It would have to be a larger piece.  The Watcher?  A big-ass Thanos (with Infinity Gauntlet)?  Any others?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on May 11, 2005, 01:00 PM
Onslaught. There's one worth part building.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 11, 2005, 02:20 PM
UATU the Watcher
Fin Fang Foom
Ego
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 11, 2005, 10:10 PM
Picked up War Machine today to get the final piece of Galactus.  $14 CAD to finish him ::)  Anyone needs a loose War Machine, lmk. 

TRU had a bin of this series, but only had one Nightcrawler, 5 Hulk (all grey), 3 War Machine and nothing else.  The manager was there and he said yeah, it's a really crappy assortment lately, they just put those out today, so there were three other figures (he didn't remember which) for all 12 in the case.  Looks like Canadian cases are getting hand picked again as I linked a while ago :-\  Thank goodness I found the Professor, Deathlok and a couple of others in Indy.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on May 11, 2005, 10:59 PM
I finally bought a green Hulk last night.  It was late, I went to WalMart, and there was a case of ML9 just sitting there.  The kind lady with the mustache in the toy department was very obliging and opened it up for me.  And you know what?  I left the Bullseye.  I just cannot care about that figure.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on May 11, 2005, 11:33 PM
I finally bought a green Hulk last night.  It was late, I went to WalMart, and there was a case of ML9 just sitting there.  The kind lady with the mustache in the toy department was very obliging and opened it up for me.  And you know what?  I left the Bullseye.  I just cannot care about that figure.
I felt the same way after buying him.  Bullseye was a must do but the variant was a bit lame

What are the variants for 10 again?  Cyclops, Angel and Black Panther?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 12, 2005, 09:28 AM
I finally bought a green Hulk last night.  It was late, I went to WalMart, and there was a case of ML9 just sitting there.  The kind lady with the mustache in the toy department was very obliging and opened it up for me.  And you know what?  I left the Bullseye.  I just cannot care about that figure.
I felt the same way after buying him.  Bullseye was a must do but the variant was a bit lame

What are the variants for 10 again?  Cyclops, Angel and Black Panther?

I think Toybiz has said that they dropped the CHase Black Panther becuase it was too expensive to retool as a chase figure. So just Cyclops and Angel.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on May 12, 2005, 12:05 PM
From what I remember of the Marvel Legends 10 the Cyclops and Archangel that are the regular figures are how they appeared first in X-Men #1, but the Varriants are how the appeared in X-Factor #1.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 12, 2005, 12:30 PM
From what I remember of the Marvel Legends 10 the Cyclops and Archangel that are the regular figures are how they appeared first in X-Men #1, but the Varriants are how the appeared in X-Factor #1.

Yeah the variants are the X-Factor uniforms
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on May 12, 2005, 11:12 PM
Gotcha, I don't need those then.  Not sure if I'll pick up a complete Series 10 or not.  I canceled my preorders because A. I found 9 all over the place and B. I don't know if I want all of 10 and I know I don't want all of 11

Like you guys just said, who needs another Spidey?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 13, 2005, 09:21 AM
I dont mind the Spidey, but i really don't want the Thing in 11
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 17, 2005, 11:28 AM
Checked the Marvel section at Wal-Mart today, and those Fantastic Four movie figures sure sold out fast.  All they have now are the "bump n go" bikes, as well as Thing hands.  They've been stocking Marvel Legends somewhat regularly as well, and they sell out about as fast.  Last time I was there, I saw a Deathlok and a Storm, and that was it.  Like I've said before, at least around here, the Marvel figures really seem to fly off the shelves pretty regularly.  Spidey classics (the Spider-men) hang a little longer, but those are less and less each time as well.  Mysterios are gone from what I have seen.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 17, 2005, 02:38 PM
I hit up another KB today, and they got another case of Hulk Classics but this time Joe Fixit was there so i picked him up finally.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 17, 2005, 03:37 PM
I hit up another KB today, and they got another case of Hulk Classics but this time Joe Fixit was there so i picked him up finally.

 >:( 

Closest KB to me is Minneapolis.  Oh well, with the "newer" speedlimits it's only a 7.5 hour drive.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 29, 2005, 09:47 PM
Scored the Invisible Woman today at Target in Grand Forks.  The scale is just a shade smaller than the Phoenix figure from Marvel Legends, but now I don't have to buy a box set.  Though I still need to pick up a Reed Richards.  I saw the movie version and I much prefer the ML version that's out there. 

No luck with Mysterio though :'(  Lots of evidence of his wave, but no luck picking him up so I'm still short that figure. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on May 30, 2005, 11:18 AM
I keep missing Sue, I've seen the FF figs a couple of times and there is always one missing >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on May 31, 2005, 07:42 AM
I lucked out that I arrived at a Target store as they were changing an endcap and was able to pick up a Sue for myself.

Scott if I see another one I will grab it for you.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 31, 2005, 09:29 AM
I've been missing Sue as well.  I checked Target this weekend since I heard they started showing up there, but they didn't have any FF on the shelves yet.  Hopefully soon.  I want to "complete the team".  Our Wal-Mart had them a few weeks back, missed Sue, but the rest sold out within days and now all that remains is "bump n go" cycle figures, and lots of them ;).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 31, 2005, 10:30 AM
Still nothing on FF movie figures here.  :-[
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 2, 2005, 09:30 AM
Went out looking for the Tarkin wave, as well as Fantastic Four movie figures since it sounds like they are hitting Targets, etc.  Our local Target still didn't have any, although the endcap that was previously occupied by ROTS is now Batman Begins stuff.  Wal-Mart is expanding their Batman Begins coverage as well.  Our Wal-Mart did have FF movie figures a month or so ago, but those sold out in a couple of days and they haven't restocked since.  They did however restocked with just a TON of ML 9 figures though.  I have the ones I want from that wave, but it will be interesting to see how long they stay there.  Usually ML figures (no matter which ones) seem to sell out pretty quickly.  There were so many of these they were falling off the pegs, and stacked in sets of 3 down on the shelves below as well.  Stopped at TRU, just for the heck of it, and nothing new there either.  I checked to see if they had FF movie figures...no 6" stuff, but they did have the larger figures.  I could have picked up all of the "4" (including both Johnny Storms and the Invisible Sue), but I don't collect the bigguns.  Still on the lookout for a Sue, but I suppose we'll be seeing a lot more of these once the movie gets a bit closer.  Patience :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on June 2, 2005, 09:58 AM
I once again struck out on Sue, I'm like 0 for 5 in finding FF figures with one of them being missing >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 2, 2005, 09:59 AM
Well I hit up TRU yesterday, i finally saw the left overs of the FF figures. No Invisible Woman of course. I really like the Thing figure but i didnt have enough cash on me for Thing and the new Galactic Heroe figure sets so i left the Thing.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on June 4, 2005, 12:28 AM
Dang, almost forgot.  I need to pick up the Marvel Select She Hulk tomorrow in Philly!  ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 4, 2005, 02:27 AM
Dang, almost forgot.  I need to pick up the Marvel Select She Hulk tomorrow in Philly!  ;)

Don't you need to pick up two??  Pretty please? :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 4, 2005, 11:47 AM
Dang, almost forgot.  I need to pick up the Marvel Select She Hulk tomorrow in Philly!  ;)

I thought you had to pcik up three :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on June 4, 2005, 08:18 PM
Whole lot of good those posts did me today.  I just got back from Philly a little while ago.  However, I'm thinking of going to Wizard World in Chicago and may be able to help up some of the She Hulk fans there.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 6, 2005, 11:35 AM
Whole lot of good those posts did me today.  I just got back from Philly a little while ago.  However, I'm thinking of going to Wizard World in Chicago and may be able to help up some of the She Hulk fans there.

Yeah i figured you wouldnt see those posts, but it didnt hurt anyway. So how was the con? I wanted to go, just cant afford it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 7, 2005, 09:27 AM
Stopped at Wal-mart yesterday for some groceries, so I headed to the action figure aisles with hopes of seeing Tarkin and his buddies (no go there).  They did, however, restock their Fantastic Four movie figures (Series 1) and I was fortunate enough to find an Invisible Woman.  There was 1 on the pegs (way at the back), and then several of the other three F4 members.  I was quite happy (and relieved) to find one, since I don't really have time to check all the time in the earlier part of the days (which you usually have to do to get these "HTF" figures).  Also, it was the "phasing" version, which is the one I was kind of hoping to find anyways.  Part of me wouldn't mind getting a fully invisible or fully visible one, but if I don't find one, no big deal.  Now hopefully they won't make Doom that hard to find when he is finally released.  At least the team is complete now, and I think this IW is a much better version than the ML one.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 7, 2005, 08:03 PM
Thats awesome man, I am kind of hoping to find the phasing version and the clear one, but i will settle for any one. :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on June 7, 2005, 09:25 PM
I have the clear version, now I seek the fully-painted one.

I don't really care for the phasing version, though I'd probably buy it if I found it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on June 8, 2005, 12:05 AM
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/ocb75/marvel1.jpg)
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/ocb75/marvel2.jpg)
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/ocb75/marvel3.jpg)
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/ocb75/toybiz.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on June 8, 2005, 04:23 AM
Dammit, quit showing off your shortpacked ML 7 figures. They're the last ones I need, and it's driving my broke ass nuts.  ;) :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on June 8, 2005, 07:40 AM
Why is Nightcrawler playing footsie with Cyclops?  :o

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 8, 2005, 09:34 AM
Why is Nightcrawler playing footsie with Cyclops?  :o



HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!  :o
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on June 8, 2005, 11:40 AM
Behind Jean's back at that! :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on June 9, 2005, 07:40 AM
Anyone in the Twin Cities looking to pick up the Variant Hulk from the Galactus wave should head over to Shinder in Crystal. As of last night they had 2 of them for $15.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 9, 2005, 08:55 AM
ToyNewsI.com (http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=23&itemid=7345) has pics up of the variants figures (Cyclops and Angel) for Series 10, as well as the rest of the series that we have seen before.  This looks to be a pretty nice wave overall, I'm looking forward to it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on June 9, 2005, 10:47 AM
15 New Pegs of Fantastic Four figures this morning at Wally World...the pegs were full...Zero Invisible Women

I could not believe it >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 9, 2005, 11:50 AM
15 New Pegs of Fantastic Four figures this morning at Wally World...the pegs were full...Zero Invisible Women

I could not believe it >:(

Thats just sick. Sorry man, i feel your pain.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on June 10, 2005, 12:39 AM
I just scored my second IW at Target today, this time it was the phasing version. I feel bad for you guys- a figure this shortpacked and popular has to be an absolute bear to find.

We're also finally getting inundated with ML9. I found two more Bullseye variants lately, still can't get my hands on a green Hulk. Not that I'd buy it, I just want to see one.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ook on June 10, 2005, 02:37 AM
I just scored my second IW at Target today, this time it was the phasing version. I feel bad for you guys- a figure this shortpacked and popular has to be an absolute bear to find.

We're also finally getting inundated with ML9. I found two more Bullseye variants lately, still can't get my hands on a green Hulk. Not that I'd buy it, I just want to see one.

I have a green Hulk for trade.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on June 10, 2005, 03:21 AM
That's a kind offer, but I'm not sure I want one. I do have two ML Hulks that are green, and ML variants are an area I dare not tread.

But thanks for the offer.  :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ook on June 10, 2005, 03:27 AM
ML variants are an area I dare not tread.

Ha, I hear that. Thankfully, he's the first one I've wanted.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 10, 2005, 11:35 AM
Made a trip to Wal-Mart yesterday after work, and the Star Wars "feature" aisle is now been reduced to half of the aisle, with the rest taken up by Fantastic Four stuff.  I didn't dig through all the pegs, but they just had Series 1, and at the time had 2-3 of the "phasing" Invisible Woman figure.  I went back there this morning (forgot to pick up something) and decided to check if they were still there because I thought I might pick up an extra for someone here if they wanted one but they were...of course...sold out.  They must have just stocked things yesterday or something in the toy aisle, because there were 3-4 #41 clones, along with the IWs, and then today those were all gone.

Although I guess I can see packing the "women" characters a little less frequently in a boys toys line (certainly not to these levels though), this amount of shortpacking is crazy.  I feel for the little kid who wants to get the "Fantastic 4" and can only get 3.  Hopefully Sue will become more readily available as the summer goes on, and I really hope Doom isn't this tough to find either.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 10, 2005, 12:54 PM
I had no idea how much luck I had finding her :o  Truthfully I didn't even realize there were three versions at the time either.  Had I known, I'd have wanted the phasing version that I indeed found. 

As for Marvel Legends variants, in large part thanks to Scott's help (Bullseye, Hulk, Goliath) I've had my hands on almost every variant that's been out there.  I sent my Gold Ironman down to Scott so I don't have it.  The only other misses have been phasing Vision, Storm Mohawk and blonde Black Widow.  I did find the Cap variant but didn't want it as it was so left it behind.  Since these seem to all come in the same case, it would seem whomever beat me to the case took the other two but also left this one behind.

As a big fan of X-Factor back in the day I'm interested in the variants but I'll take whichever of the two I can find.  It's just fun having the loose variants on display because it tends to freak some people out a fair bit.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on June 10, 2005, 02:33 PM
Is Toy Biz actually advertising the Angel variant as an X-Factor version?  Because it certainly isn't Angel from X-Factor.  That costume dates back to before Giant Size X-Men, the book that introduced the new team with Nightcrawler, Wolverine, Colossus et al.

As for variants, I'm still hunting for some of them.  Namely mohawk Storm, Dark Phoenix and phasing Vision.  If I come across them at a show for a decent price I may buy them, but my interest is fading in Marvel Legends.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on June 10, 2005, 03:13 PM
I hear that about the fading interest in ML. TB really screwed the pooch with that line.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 10, 2005, 03:15 PM
I suppose I sort of have been fading out of ML as well.  I still like the line, and will pick up figures here and there probably, but I think I've just about got what I want overall after Series 10 is out.  After that, I'm just hoping we see a Kingpin in one of these lines...oh, and a single carded (not the Ramos version) Green Goblin.  Strange as it is, I've actually been searching for Marvel movie figures more lately, with the Fantastic Four stuff hitting the pegs.  Maybe its just me, but looking at the four figures I have from that line so far, I think this is some of their best "comic" movie figures yet.  The sculpts and everything aren't too bad at all.  As far as ML, there continues to be quite a bit of Series 9 hanging at Wal-Mart here...they really need more display space for this line, so many on the floor or heading that way because of the space they try to cram them into.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 10, 2005, 03:29 PM
Hmm, I'm still pretty happy with ML stuff overall.  It's a convenient way to display my love of comics.  Some figures are really questionable as legends, but I'll live with that.

The constant re-released box sets with only a single figure are annoying but considering our Star Wars figures and these figures cost about the same, I can live with it. 

As for anything sitting, well if Canada wasn't hosing the regular retailers as I linked a while back it wouldn't be so bad and nothing would be sitting.  But geez, we get a case with two versions of Punisher, brown Wolverine and yellow/blue Cable.  That gets followed up by a case with grey Hulk, Bullseye, War Machine and Nightcrawler.  Precisely zero of the single packs and is it any wonder this stuff is sitting.  TRU and WAlly are getting right royally hosed on their assortments. ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 10, 2005, 03:43 PM
I agree Brent, I like the ML line overall too, but I think I'm just getting to the point where I have just about all the characters I really need.  Sure, I'd like to have most or all of them, and if I weren't collecting Star Wars stuff that might be the case, but I've tried to stick to the characters I remember strongly from the comics I read in my childhood (and now, again)...and those have pretty much been covered at this point.  The main ones have been anyways.  I'd always be down for more Spidey villains (like I said, Kingpin), and other "allies" would be cool too (Mary Jane, Aunt May, J. Jonah Jameson, etc.)...but unfortunately those are probably wishful thinking.

I think a lot of my reason for slowing on this is the sheer amount of Star Wars stuff bombarding us right now.  Sure, I don't have to buy it, but I do enjoy collecting it and it just doesn't leave much money or space for other lines.  I've been trying to widdle down my "other" stuff, finishing up a small collection of LOTR, and trying to justify slowing down ML collecting as well, and I think that the Star Wars spending has a lot to do with it.  If SW slows down a bit in 2006, maybe I can find more of a happy medium between the two.  As of now, its basically a couple of ML figures this year, and then some movie figures here and there as well.  I often think how easy (aside from chase figure/shipping nonsense) it would probably be for someone who just collecting Marvel Legends figures.  25ish figures a year to hunt for wouldn't be so bad.  I guess that is why a part of me wouldn't complain if the Star Wars line scaled back a bit for next year (but improved to VOTC quality across the board).  Of course, watch that happen and I'll be "when are we getting something new?" ;).  I do enjoy the "hunt" somewhat, but I'd be ok if it wasn't quite so difficult sometimes :P.

Anyways, back to ML, I agree it is still a nice line though.  Like I said, if I had the funds, I'd definitely have more of them.  I couldn't imagine having these types of figures when I was growing up reading comics, and like you mentioned before Brent, it is a great way to display your favorite characters from those books.  Around here, store wise, Wal-Mart has had them pretty regularly lately...usually selling out pretty quickly, regardless of the characters.  TRU has had them now and then, I've seen remnants of 8 and 9 there from time to time (mostly 8).  I don't know that our Targets even have them now, or at least not many of them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JesseVader08 on June 10, 2005, 04:00 PM
The only ML I've ever grabbed is the Ghost Rider one (obviously not lucky enough to get the chase). 

(http://www.marvel.com/toybiz/legends/previews/71116.jpg)

He was one of my favourite comic characters and I hope to get the modern version as well.

(http://www.marvel.com/toybiz/legends/previews/70157.jpg)

Someday I'll grab Cable as well, but I'd be happy with the regular version since I always think of him as being blue anyway. 

(http://www.marvel.com/toybiz/legends/previews/71107.jpg)

I'd also like the Colossus, Thing and Beast figures - simply because bigger is badder!

(http://www.marvel.com/toybiz/legends/previews/70386.jpg)

(http://www.marvel.com/toybiz/legends/previews/70151.jpg)

(http://www.marvel.com/toybiz/legends/previews/70379.jpg)

Can you tell I haven't read any Marvel Comics in about 10 years?   ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 10, 2005, 04:06 PM
That's kind of how I was at the time too Jesse (out of comics), and actually got back into Marvel comics when I started picking up Marvel Legends figures.  I read comics fairly regularly growing up (mainly Marvel titles - Spidey, X-Men, Fantastic Four, some Avengers...and also some Batman, Superman, and Justice League), but got out of it for quite awhile.  I started learning more about the ML line reading posts by people here in the forums, and eventually started picking a few up.  It is definitely an addictive line, at least it was/has been for me.  It seems like each wave has gotten better as they have gone along, and for me it gets tempting to pick up characters that I know (or knew) very little about, just because they are nice figures.  I personally don't have a Ghost Rider figure, but the other ones you mentioned (Beast, Colossus, and Thing) are all very well done I think.  The bigger figures do seem to be pretty fun :).  The figures (and comics with them) reminded me how much I enjoyed comics as a kid, so while picking up the figures I started reading comics again.  Right now, I regularly read Spidey and the Fantastic Four...and occasionally New Avengers (as well as Superman and Batman)...and it is fun to be doing that again.  I was interested in reading an X-Men title as well, but just wasn't sure which one to go with.  A lot has changed since I last read comics :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JesseVader08 on June 10, 2005, 04:09 PM
To be honest, I've been scared to pick up any Marvel Comics these days because I found them so addicting back in highschool.  I spend enough $$ on SW, so so far I've managed to stay away from other lines.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 10, 2005, 05:59 PM
To be honest, I've been scared to pick up any Marvel Comics these days because I found them so addicting back in highschool.  I spend enough $$ on SW, so so far I've managed to stay away from other lines.

I hear that i have not bought a comic in years. I pretty much refuse to. I have gotten close, but just keep telling myself i will be unhappy. I know if i pick up one issue of spider-man and like it i will want to back track and pick up ALL the back issue from wher ei left off. So I have settled just buying Marvel Legends. I am not tired of the line and still really enjoy it. I wish i wouldn't have such a hard time finding them and i still have yet to ever find a chase figure, but i still enjoy the line and look forward to the announcement of who will be in each new wave. There are still alot of characters i want. Realistically i dont think the line will last that much longer maybe 20 waves at the most so that leaves us with about 8 or so more. I really dont think the line can survive longer than that. I think the build-a-figure is an awesoem idea and hope they do a few more characters like UATU and Fin Fang Foom. I also hope they revisit smaller pack-in figures, we still need a Pip and Lockheed figure and i am sure some more that are just escaping me at the moment. So here is hoping for the future.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on June 10, 2005, 06:38 PM
I'm not at all bored with the line either, the case packs sometimes suck but I think the quality is at a peak and they are getting more and more, little by little whittled off my wishlist.  I can't wait for parts of Series 10, especially Black Panther and half of Series 11 has me drooling

There are definite yawns in the next two waves for me and it doesn't bother me a whole ton to be honest...Wave 12 will be partially announced at Comic Con, Wave 13 and 14 are already planned...there are a ton of great core characters left.  The articulation and solving of the floppiness has me still a big fan of this line
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on June 10, 2005, 08:12 PM
All I want from this line is Hulk Buster Iron Man, and that uber Cool Ultimate Carnage with Gwen Stacy Corpse...

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 10, 2005, 08:13 PM
For series 10 I'm after a number of figures, but there are some I'll only be buying for the Sentinel parts.  If anyone is only interested in the figure, not the part, I'd be more than pleased to share the cost.  I do of course understand if everyone wants to build a Sentinel.  Now that my Galactus is complete (thanks yet again Scott) I can't wait to build another big monster.  I'd love to have three of them :o

Just took a gander and I can live without the following figures:
Black Panther
1st Appearance Spiderman
Omega Red
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on June 10, 2005, 08:16 PM
The large figure builder concept is certainly cool.  But I also feel somewhat put upon by that situation.  I don't think I would've bought Dr. Strange if he didn't have part of Galactus in the blister with him.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 10, 2005, 08:22 PM
The large figure builder concept is certainly cool.  But I also feel somewhat put upon by that situation.  I don't think I would've bought Dr. Strange if he didn't have part of Galactus in the blister with him.

I completely agree, though at least this series, moreso than IX it's not too painful. 

I would have skipped Doc Strange, Deathlok, War Machine and quite possibly Bullseye as well had there not been necessary parts in there.  Now that I have them, I'm happy having three of those four, but I've no interest in War Machine at all.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on June 12, 2005, 01:08 AM
Hot damn!

Found Sue today and she's great.  It was the phasing version, the likeness is off enough that she fits in with the other FF Legends I have no prob.  Its weird I know but it would bug me if Jessica Alba in disguise was in my ML display.  Nice figure and I'm glad I finally got one...I swear I looked 25-30 different times for her
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on June 12, 2005, 01:53 AM
The phasing version is supposed to be the hardest one to find, and so far I've found two. I also have a clear version, and that's either the most common or least desirable.

Of course, the one I want the most, the fully painted version, is the one I haven't located yet.

Between collectors and scalpers, I don't see how kids are supposed to complete the Fantastic Four. Maybe they'll have to settle for a Terrific Three.
If they're at all interested in comic characters besides Batman and Spider-Man, anyway.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on June 13, 2005, 08:06 AM
My updated collection

(http://img241.echo.cx/img241/8239/dsc002417lf.th.jpg) (http://img241.echo.cx/my.php?image=dsc002417lf.jpg)

(http://img241.echo.cx/img241/3522/dsc002429av.th.jpg) (http://img241.echo.cx/my.php?image=dsc002429av.jpg)

(http://img241.echo.cx/img241/3208/dsc002431je.th.jpg) (http://img241.echo.cx/my.php?image=dsc002431je.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 14, 2005, 10:52 AM
Nice collection Mikey.  In case anyone is interested, Julius Marx has a little preview up of the upcoming Marvel "Superhero Showdown" figures, featuring the Captain America figure from the line.  This is the 4" scale-ish line, supposedly coming in July.  Is anyone interested in these?  I'll have to wait and see, although I might consider picking up a couple of my favorites if they are decent.  Anyways, you can view Cap HERE (http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/features/showdowncap.shtml).  There's also some pics of someone's Hulk and Wolverine figures over at Fwoosh (http://www.fwooshnet.com/~ezine/reviews/2005/06/first-look-super-hero-showdown-and.html).

Update - A few more pics of Wolvie, Hulk, and Ghost Rider are up over at RTM (http://www.toymania.com/columns/spotlight/supershow.shtml).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 14, 2005, 02:08 PM
I think i will pick up a few of these, just the characters i reallu like.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 20, 2005, 12:28 PM
One of our larger retailers is carrying FF figures now (Superstore) and we have a much better case pack than the ones in the US:

Thing x3
Torch x3
Mr. Fantastic x3
Sue x3

Apparently one of each type of Sue in each case :o  I didn't see the all clear version but saw both the phasing and the solid versions earlier today.  Pretty surprising but some of the paint apps were pretty poor, so I left them behind. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on June 20, 2005, 12:37 PM
I have the phasing version of the Invisible Woman would like to get the other 2.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 20, 2005, 12:38 PM
I wish everyone was getting that case ratio. It would make finding Sue much easier.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 20, 2005, 12:58 PM
I have the phasing version of the Invisible Woman would like to get the other 2.

I neglected to mention the price: $11.95 plus taxes so $13.62 CAD (10.89 USD) :o  I'm happy to help out, but that usually scares people away right off :-\

I wish everyone was getting that case ratio. It would make finding Sue much easier.
  Would make sense, wouldn't it?  Kids could go out, but a whole Fantastic Four and be done right there and then.  Kill the secondary market.  Nah, that would never fly. no buzz if the kids are all happy and collectors aren't screaming for a hard to find figure ::)

BTW, as a cynical side note, if Hasbro is so concerned about the kiddies, why were they marketing the red royal guard as a "chase" figure at C3?  Do kids have the wherewithal to go to ebay and pay well above retail for a figure they're just going to play with anyway?  Ah, nevermind. :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on June 21, 2005, 01:38 PM
Buzz really is everything, isn't it?  Toy companies are fighting each other so hard in an effort to retain collectors attention and retailer's shelf space.  Chase figures are the way that they snag the collectors. 

As much as I dislike the concept of chase figures, I know that it helps keep the interest going strong.  Case in point.  McFarlane saw a tremendous upsurge in the popularity of their Sports Picks line.  Much of the interest that drove that line was the hunt for chase figures.  Initially McFarlane would offer zero or one chase figures per case.  As the line got hotter the number of chases in a 12 piece case went as high as four per case.  But around the time that started to happen, interest started to wane in the line.  Now McFarlane is going back to fewer chases.

As for the Fantastic Four, I think they'll offer a box set some time in the near future.  At the latest, they'll probably offer something like that in time for the holiday season.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on June 21, 2005, 01:50 PM
Legends were on Sale for $3 a piece at Target today :o
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 21, 2005, 02:37 PM
As much as I dislike the concept of chase figures, I know that it helps keep the interest going strong.  Case in point.  McFarlane saw a tremendous upsurge in the popularity of their Sports Picks line.  Much of the interest that drove that line was the hunt for chase figures.  Initially McFarlane would offer zero or one chase figures per case.  As the line got hotter the number of chases in a 12 piece case went as high as four per case.  But around the time that started to happen, interest started to wane in the line.  Now McFarlane is going back to fewer chases.


At the risk of diverting this away from ML stuff, I think McFarlane has largely committed toyland suicide.  You should see our retailers up here.  They're crammed with everything back to NHL6.  No one buys regulars anymore as they all wait for Walmart to clear them out and everyone refuses to pay retail for a regular unless it's some exceptional circumstance like a Jets Khabibulin.  But the rest of that series is dead and will be for a long time.  Seems a lot of retailers in the US have gone away from the line almost entirely. 

I used to like chase figures, but I think it is ultimately really destructive to the line(s) itself.  Scalpers and collectors alike harass the staff at stores (who really aren't paid well enough to deal with that ****), many just buy up the chase figures (guilty) and then wait for the aforementioned clearance.  It's really quite sad.  I find it unfathomable that toy companies don't understand what does and does not sell and that shortpacks do nothing but hurt retailers. 

Toybiz is awful in Canada, or at least their reseller is.  They open and repack cases, so major retailers get stuck with nothing but peg warmers in large quantities.  It's absurd and the quality control along that aspect is abysmal.  It's really frustrating and driving me ever more towards online resources and into higher end lines like Master Replicas and Gentle Giant.  I'm not unsure that they want me shopping at online places rather than brick and mortar stores, but I'm fairly confident they don't want me stopping with ML, Star Wars and other plastic figures.  They lose my $$ period, not redirect them.  Dumbasses. 

As for FF stuff, I've now been able to find all three versions of Sue, but I don't want that many of her at $13+ a piece.   ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on June 21, 2005, 02:43 PM
I think as a rule Toy Biz is just bad all around.  Dare I say it, but I think with Marvel Legends "Legendary Riders" series, the line has jumped the shark.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JayDouble on June 24, 2005, 02:54 PM
Picked Hulk for $2.99 at Target.  I think ML is being clearanced to make way for the Sentinel wave.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 24, 2005, 04:31 PM
I wish I knew the ratio ahead of time on the next series :-\  The chase are ok and I'd be happy to have them, but I don't have a burning need to get them.   I also wish there was a way to predict how easy the entire wave will be to find. 

1st Appearance Spiderman
Cyclops
Angel
Black Panther
Omega Red
Mr. Sinister
Mystique

Are there six or seven pieces to the Sentinel??  If six, who has the duplicate part (please let it be someone I don't want). 

Also, if anyone is not building a Sentinel, lmk what figure you want.  If it's not one I want, then I'll pay for most of your figure just to get that part.  I can live without Black Panther and Omega Red and Spidey if anyone's inclined that way.  Just taking a shot, ya never know.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on June 24, 2005, 04:34 PM
I think Mystique and Omega Red are the duplicate parts.  I'm almost certain Mystique is one, not too sure on Omega Red.

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 24, 2005, 05:03 PM
Well that would be good news, I wouldn't have to spring for Omega Red then. 

At the risk of being repetetive, we've really strayed from the whole concept of Legend here anyway.  Not convinced how we can throw Omega Red into an assortment calling it a Legend before we've received a Kingpin >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JayDouble on June 24, 2005, 06:40 PM
I think it's seven parts.  2 arms, 2 legs, chest, torso, and head. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on June 25, 2005, 06:48 AM
I think it's seven parts.  2 arms, 2 legs, chest, torso, and head. 

Galactus was because of his huge noggin.  The Sentinal's head is part of the chest, thus only six pieces - arms, legs, torso, chest/head.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 28, 2005, 12:39 PM
Latest issue of Toyfare is indicating 7 pieces for Sentinel, just to add to the confusion. 

Picked up a clear Invisible Woman today simply because I haven't bought anything yet this week ::)  My daughter's absconded the phasing version and the ability to say no to that is pretty much shot. 

ML/SC wantlist:

1. Kingpin >:(
2. Thanos
3. Psylocke (chase could be the lame first incarnation, pre-ninja)
4. Mary Jane Watson - hey, they've made multiple Lizards, they can make a non-movie version of MJ >:(
5. She-Hulk - thanks for the Select ::)
6. Gwen Stacey - yeah, right.
7. Aunt May - make her a pack in figure like Howard the Duck - she ain't much bigger.
8. Shadowcat - chase figure is pretty obvious
9. Quicksilver
10. Havok
11. Blob - both he and Kingpin could probably use substantial parts of the Juggernaut figure.
12. Wolverine - yeah another ::)


Oh, and I still need a Mysterio if anyone stumbles across one. :-\  And an Abomination if the two packs ever come to retail.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on June 28, 2005, 02:51 PM
Latest issue of Toyfare is indicating 7 pieces for Sentinel, just to add to the confusion.

Huh.  I thought I read somewhere that it was only 6 pieces.  But it doesn't sound like from this (http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=23&itemid=7345) article.  Guess we'll have to wait and see.

Oh, and I still need a Mysterio if anyone stumbles across one. :-\ And an Abomination if the two packs ever come to retail.

You know, I saw two about a month and a half ago at a KB.  I looked at it and put it down, picked it back up again ready to buy it and then put it down again.  It really isn't that great of a figure.  That huge head of his plus the Man-E-Faces action feature makes it the suck.  I'll get it eventually, I suppose.  If I do see an extra, I'll grab it for you, Brent.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on June 28, 2005, 02:57 PM
I'll keep looking for Mysterio, Brent

Here's who I want:

Quicksilver
Black Knight
Moon Knight
Hercules
She-Hulk
Wasp
Ant Man
Yellowjacket
Tigra
Jarvis
Falcon
Kang
Kingpin
Bulldozer
Wrecker
Piledriver
Thunderball
MODOK
Baron Zemo
Enchantress
Loki
Klaw
Power Man
Iron Fist
US Agent
Watcher
Molecule Man
Hobgoblin
Captain Marvel
Captain Marvel/Photon
Starfox
Captain Britain
The Blob
Havok
Mole Man
Spider Woman I
Super Skrull
Captain America WWII
Bucky
Pyro
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: jjks on June 28, 2005, 05:53 PM

Oh, and I still need a Mysterio if anyone stumbles across one. :-\ 

I have the empty package if you would care for that. It's already trekked all the way from MN to TN  >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on June 28, 2005, 06:20 PM
I have an extra Mysterio if you want it, Brent. I can get those two 12" figures you asked me about too.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 28, 2005, 07:52 PM
Well since some are doing their wish lists, here's mine.  ;D It's a little long though.

Spider-Man
1. Hydroman
2. Doppelganger
3. Prowler
4. Chameleon
5. Puma
6. Mary Jane
7. Aunt May
8. Kaine
9. Jackal
10. Tarantula
11. Molten Man
12. Shocker
13. Tombstone
14. Silver Sable
15. Toxin

Marvel Universe
1. Moon Knight
2. Sleep Walker
3. Dark Hawk
4. Beta Ray Bill
5. Adam Warlock
6. Pip
7. Iron Fist
8. Power Man
9. Cloak
10. Dagger
11. Captain Marvel
12. Black Bolt
13. Nova
14. Bucky
15. Spider-Woman (red & Black versions)

Villians
1. Thanos (although i can't wait for the Select version)
2. Kingpin
3. Super Skrull
4. Loki
5. MODOK
6. The Leader
7. Mandarin
8. Mephisto
9. Kang
10. Constrictor
11. Onslaught
12. Wendigo
13. Mole Man
14. Maestro
15. Drax
16. Baron Zemo

Avengers
1. Falcon
2. She-Hulk (with FF variant)
3. Quicksilver
4. US Agent

X-Men
1. Bishop
2. Jubilee
3. Shadowcat w/ Lockheed
4. Forge
5. Havok
6. Banshee
7. Jean Grey

Build-a-figures
1. UATU the Watcher
2. Fin Fang Foom
3. Ego
4. Giant Man

Box Sets
1. Alpha Flight
2. Excaliber
3. X-Force
4. Infinity Gauntlet / Watch
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 28, 2005, 09:54 PM
I have an extra Mysterio if you want it, Brent. I can get those two 12" figures you asked me about too.

Very cool, that would be awesome to get it all.  Not sure if you saw my post in the LOTR thread (I'm going there next) but I've got PJ and can get you Bilbo transfixed pretty easily to offset a bit of the cost.

Mikey, I know.  The big head is a drawback and I'm really tempted to wait for the inevitable box set edition with normal sized lid, but I'm an idiot, so need it now :-[

As for the wishlist, I see a few I'd like to add.  Nice list sir:

Chameleon
Silver Sable
Tarantula (cover of Peter Parker the Spectacular Spiderman #1)
Tombstone
Spiderwoman (not a legend to me, but a nice addition anyway)
Loki :o  How did I miss him, Thor is practically begging for one.
Mephisto
Wendigo (for all those damn wolverines)

Kang I agree should be there, just not on my personal list.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on June 28, 2005, 10:41 PM
Awesome. I'll be out that way Friday, so I'll see if they still have the two-pack.

I'll take the Bilbo and PJ, which will catch me up for LOTR.  :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on June 28, 2005, 11:43 PM
Scott, I'm with you on that Moon Knight figure.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on June 29, 2005, 01:25 PM
I would like to see the following Marvel Legends pieces...

Havok (Black suit towards end of X Factor)
Bishop (with mullet)
Lady Deathstrike
Sebastian Shaw
Onslaught
Jubilee
Blob
Psylocke
Spiral
Mojo
Bastion
Avalanche
Pyro
Cannonball (X-men outfit not X-Force)
Longshot
Dazzler
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 29, 2005, 03:23 PM
Wow, more than a couple of Dazzler requests.  Now, was it because she was a cool character or is this because she was hot :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on June 30, 2005, 07:21 AM
Wow, more than a couple of Dazzler requests. Now, was it because she was a cool character or is this because she was hot :P

Could be a bit of both...of course if it the later then we need to start a new topic thread and have an intervention!!!

I think it is because in all the previous Marvel & X-Men runs of toys we never got a decent Dazzler piece. The only one that I remember is after the X-Men line ended and was converted to the Marvel line. She was releaxed with a bunch of chicks (Jean, Dazzler, Viper, and a few others) and it came with some goofy roller skates or something.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 30, 2005, 10:27 AM
Question:
Reading the latest version of Toyfare yesterday and they keep calling the phasing version of FF movie Invisible woman a 1/2 and 1/2 figure.  Indeed, the picture they show has her phased from about the waist down and then her hands as well. 

The version I picked up in the US and all the phasing versions I have seen around here have her only phased to about her knees and then her hands. 

The question is: are there two versions of the phasing IW??  Or does Toyfare only have a pre-production model on their hands? 

I can't check ebay at work, so I can't look at those ones. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JayDouble on June 30, 2005, 11:57 AM
Brent,

All the ones I see on ebay are like the way you describe.  It's probably just a pre-production model.  If not that will be a b**ch to find.  It's hard enough just finding one of her, I still haven't.  To me they should rename the line to Fantastic 3.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 30, 2005, 12:45 PM
Way easier up here because of the proper packing ratio.  I still have to send your Yoda to Matt, so if you want one, I can score you one pretty easily.  Walmart has them at $9.99 so about $8 US if you want.  I have a completely clear version in the car right now (card is not perfect).  I can probably find the solid version pretty easily, but the phasing will be harder.  LMK.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JayDouble on June 30, 2005, 02:44 PM
Thanks for the offer Brent, but I'm fine.  Luckily a buddy of mine has found them for me.

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: pakledjim on June 30, 2005, 04:25 PM
I definitely would love to see more villians. Here's my list
Loki
Titanium Man
Crimson Dynamo
Brotherhood of Evil Mutants (Blob, Pyro, Destiny, Avalanche)
The Shocker
Thanos
Super Skrull
Baron Zemo 2
The Leader
Jigsaw
Kingpin
Goliath

Heroes
Spider-Woman (original)
USAgent
and Alpha Flight
 There are other characters I like, but I don't think they would translate well into toys. Moon Knight and Cloak (& Dagger) would top my list.

                   jiM
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on June 30, 2005, 11:46 PM
I hear you on the villains, Jim.  I really like these from your list!


Loki
Titanium Man
Crimson Dynamo
Brotherhood of Evil Mutants (Blob, Pyro, Destiny, Avalanche)
Thanos
Super Skrull
Baron Zemo 2
The Leader
Kingpin
White Queen


I'd definitely add on...

Modok
Master Mold (at least the head)
Kang
Wendigo


Heroes
Alpha Flight
She Hulk - Avengers w/ FF variant
Grey Hulk (from Banners re-merge with Hulk)
Havok
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 5, 2005, 09:57 AM
Nice lists on the Legends everyone, those sound great to me.  I think that Kingpin is probably tops on my list right now, along with many of the ones everyone else has listed here.  On a unrelated side note, it seems as if the Fantastic Four movie figures are selling pretty well around here.  The displays at both Wal-Mart and Target have been significantly ransacked (aside from those lame "Bump N Go" figures), and I saw a few people (both kids and adults) checking them out and buying them this weekend.  Nice to see things selling decently.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 5, 2005, 10:03 PM
Local Walmarts finally got something in aside from series VI. 

It would appear that they have decided to go whole hog on Series IX >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(  About two weeks away from Series X being available at Legends up here and presumably in the US and they bring in the last series which is now officially sitting at TRU including the short pack figures - Prof X, Deathlok and Mr. Wizard or whatever his name is ::)

Dear Walmart, computers are not smarter than people.  Ask someone if you don't know. >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 8, 2005, 06:36 PM
Looks like Marvel Select will be releasing a Watcher figure which is going to be debuted at SDCC. I will be buying this one. I am still hoping for a Marvel Legends build-a-figure though.  ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on July 12, 2005, 02:35 AM
I heard there was a new mixed case hitting Wal-Marts now, with figures like Phoenix, Dark Phoenix, Vision, regular and phasing Ghost Rider, Hawkeye, and brown Wolverine.

So I hit my local WMs, and come home with Hawkeye and Ghost Rider. Not bad.

I guess stores are only going to get 1 or 2 cases, so do be sure to hit them WMs.

And if anyone comes across a Dark Phoenix they don't want, LMK.  :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 12, 2005, 10:14 AM
I need a Dark Phoenix as well. It would be nice to find one. Looks like i have to hit up a few Walmarts.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on July 12, 2005, 12:53 PM
I am looking for a Pheonix and Dark Pheonix to finish off my Marvel Legends collection.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on July 12, 2005, 09:02 PM
Found a Vision at that same WM I found the other dudes at last night. It must have been a stash, since there weren't anymore Wolverines and Ghost Riders warming pegs than there were last night.

I just need Dark Phoenix and Apocalypse, and I'll be good on ML until series 10 hits.

I hope this rerelease will help to bring down prices on ebay for these figures. Too bad this is another WM exclusive 'Best Of' case, and Target won't be getting them (which would be awesome to get these for $3 each).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Corman on July 14, 2005, 11:30 AM
inadvertent imitation mentioned......

I just need Dark Phoenix and Apocalypse, and I'll be good on ML until series 10 hits.

I still have that extra Apocalypse if you want it.  Let's talk.

Corman
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 14, 2005, 03:33 PM
Marvel Legends (http://afigures.com/g/?mode=album&album=2005_SDCC%2FToy_Biz%2FMarvel_Legends) coverage looks to be starting up over at TNI.  Just glancing at the beginning pics, it looks like we have an Iron Fist on our way. :)  Looks like a big ole' Apocalypse on display too, not sure what that is though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on July 14, 2005, 04:10 PM
I heard that was the build-a-figure for series 12.

I wish they'd have done it this way first.

But, it'll be nice to get a big Apocalypse.

I'll send you a PM shortly, Corman.  :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 14, 2005, 04:19 PM
Yeah, I've read that Apoc is a Build a Figure as well.  Like you said, should have just done it that way the first time, but oh well.  Hopefully they will show a bit more of that wave this weekend, the Iron Fist looks pretty spiffy though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on July 14, 2005, 04:25 PM
Since when is Apocalypse as big as Galactus?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 14, 2005, 04:53 PM
Iron Fist looks awesome, but i am not feeling Apocalypse as a build-a-figre. I would have prefered a new character we have not gotten yet.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 14, 2005, 09:34 PM
Since when is Apocalypse as big as Galactus?
Iron Fist looks awesome, but i am not feeling Apocalypse as a build-a-figre. I would have prefered a new character we have not gotten yet.

Yeah, that covers it for me.  I didn't think they did a bad job with Apoc the first time around, he's pretty big for the line.  Sentinel and Galactus = huge, ok by me.  I'll not be in a hurry to build this one. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 16, 2005, 01:26 AM
After seeing the pics, I confirm my disinterest in a big Apocalypse. 

What is this behind Wonderman's arm? (http://afigures.com/g/?mode=view&album=2005_SDCC%2FToy_Biz%2FMarvel_Legends&pic=100_3799.jpg&dispsize=800&start=30)

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 16, 2005, 10:17 AM
Thats Yellow Jacket  ;D

The green Goblin they showed looks awesome. The maskless version is the chase for the Villians Wave which will be 13.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 16, 2005, 12:06 PM
Really :o  Huh, thanks.

Villains wave eh?  I like the GG from the S6 boxset, but a villains wave sounds mighty cool.

Anyone picking up the new color for the Juggernaut?  I'll be able to pass on that one happily, I never saw that version in any comic I read.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 16, 2005, 12:22 PM
If i see it, and have extra money i may pick it up, but i more excited i may have a chance to pick up a dark phoenix.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 16, 2005, 01:59 PM
Please clarify:

This is the regular assortment now?  The packs are evenly distributed so red Phoenix and phasing Vision/GR are "regular" figures in this series??  If so I'd love to have a phasing Vision. 

Does anyone here need a no mask Wolverine from series 6 or a doombot? 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 17, 2005, 07:57 AM
I believe these cases will be shipped to Walmart and include tose figures.

Jesse Falcon confirmed they are going to be doing an newe animated FF wave as well as a Ultimate / Classics series that will be shown at toy fair.

I hope its heavy on the classic figures and not ultimate stuff.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 19, 2005, 10:51 AM
Just looking through the coverage/pics today, it looks like Wave 13 of ML will indeed be a "villains" wave, and they did show a preview of one figures from that wave at Comic-Con: Classic Green Goblin/Norman Osborne.  You can check out a few pics of it at Julius Marx's site HERE (http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/sdcc2005/toybiz.shtml).  I've always been looking forward to a single carded Goblin (normal style), and haven't shelled out for the Sinister Six pack, so hopefully this one will turn out nicely.  I would have been ok if they single carded the S6 pack one in the Spidey Classics line too, but maybe this one will be better.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 19, 2005, 02:07 PM
I really like the S6 Goblin and am very pleased with it.  Having Black Cat and Electro in the box made it worthwhile though.  Actually I think that's the Venom I decided to keep as well and it was the only Kraven I picked up (delaying interminably paid off for once).  I do think the new Goblin looks cool though, but I doubt I'll worry too much about it. 

All I can say is there better be a Kingpin in wave 13 >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 19, 2005, 02:13 PM
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All I can say is there better be a Kingpin in wave 13

No doubt.  I agree totally.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 19, 2005, 02:49 PM
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All I can say is there better be a Kingpin in wave 13

No doubt.  I agree totally.

I agree with that one.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on July 19, 2005, 04:29 PM
I really like the S6 Goblin and am very pleased with it.  Having Black Cat and Electro in the box made it worthwhile though.  Actually I think that's the Venom I decided to keep as well and it was the only Kraven I picked up (delaying interminably paid off for once).  I do think the new Goblin looks cool though, but I doubt I'll worry too much about it. 

All I can say is there better be a Kingpin in wave 13 >:(

Agreed.  S6 Goblin is good enough for me.  I only hope there's no build a figure in this wave.

And if Kingpin isn't in wave 13, we're never going to see him.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 19, 2005, 04:44 PM
I think he'll be there.  The only other possibility is if they're holding him for an upcoming Spiderman Classics line.  I'd guess he fits equally well in both lines, but I remember him predominantly from Spidey and Daredevil. 

I have to say, the build an Apocalpse idea holds no appeal to me.  I like the version they released and think it's scaled reasonably.  He should be big (as the figure is) but the same size as a Sentinel??  Not in my books.  Relieves a lot of pressure from this line.  I'll build my Sentinel and then ease off through the next couple of series getting only what I really want.  Build-an-Apoc is a relief to me. 

In other news that makes you bang your head against a wall.... I was in North Dakota last week and Target had a full case of ML 9 out.  They were just under $3 a piece.  I could have built another Galactus for under $20 total.  Dumbass left it there though.  If only for ebay purposes I could have bought the darn stuff, sold the figures off for $15 for the entire set and probably either sold Galactus for $60+ or started my Galactanian army building empire.  Moron.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on July 19, 2005, 05:30 PM
While I can see Kingpin in SMC, I really hope he's in a ML wave.  More detailed and no funky accessories.

The Galactus and Sentinal waves I lucked out on - only two figures out of both series I really didn't (or don't) want - Hulk and Spidey (and I'm hoping Brian takes me up on my offer for Spidey.  I keep the Sentinal piece and he can have Spidey.  What say you, Brian?).  I don't recall who the figures are for Apoc BaF wave, but if I don't get a complete Apoc, no big deal.  I'm sure I can sell off the pieces to someone who does want an overscaled X-men villian.  If by chance, I do want all of that wave's figures, the Apoc didn't cost me anything extra and again, I'm sure I can rid of it if I decide I don't want it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 19, 2005, 08:32 PM
Its true Kingpin fits in eithe rline, but liek said i would prefer him in ML. He wont have a stupid action feature and probably just end up being better.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 21, 2005, 09:46 PM
Not sure if you guys have seen it, but a list of characters was mistakenly placed on the Toy Biz website a while ago. Here are the figures on the list, and my take on where they may fall.

Ghost Rider Movie Figures: (no specific figures yet, I think Ghost Rider is just a place holder)
GHOST RIDER VARIANT
GHOST RIDER®
GHOST RIDER® ROAD BLAZER
GHOST RIDER™
GHOST RIDER®
GHOST RIDER® (VARIANT)
GHOSTRIDER

Fantastic Four CLassics:
Annihlus with Flying and Swooping Action
BETA RAY BILL THOR
SUPER SKULL
THANOS

Marvel Legends:
"MAESTRO" HULK
2009 "DAREDEVIL"
ASTONISHING X-MEN WOLVERINE
BISHOP
Blackheart
BLADE II
CAPTAIN MARVEL
CLASSIC CAPTAIN MARVEL (VARIANT)
CLASSIC FALCON (VARIANT)
CLASSIC GREEN GOBLIN™
FALCON
IRON FIST
Lady Death Strike
Loki
LONG SHOT
MANWOLF
POWERMAN
PSYLOCK
SASQUACH
The Blob
WEINDIGO

Marvel Select: (Just becuase i have no idea who this is and i dont think it should be a Legend)
X-23
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 22, 2005, 01:05 AM
Neat list, lots on there I like and would buy.  The Ghost Rider movie figs do little for me personally. 

The FF classics look pretty cool, so long as they're well done.  The flying and swooping action description is a little disconcerting. 

The Legends list is loaded though :o relatively few I wouldn't buy.  I'm a little annoyed to see that the classic Falcon would be a variant :-\  I guess that holds true too for Captain Marvel. 

And hey, only one Wolverine figure in there, that's not so bad. :P

But, uh, where is the Kingpin? >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 22, 2005, 09:27 AM


But, uh, where is the Kingpin? >:(

I hear that, that exactly sure what the deal is. They have to know we all want him?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on July 23, 2005, 12:50 AM
Nice list, definitely.  Kingpin is a glaring omission from that list, though.  I also hope they don't cheap out and try to repaint Sasquatch white in order to pass that figure off as the Wendigo.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 23, 2005, 11:22 AM
I also hope they don't cheap out and try to repaint Sasquatch white in order to pass that figure off as the Wendigo.

My guess is that is what they are probably going to do, have it as the variant
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JayDouble on July 25, 2005, 12:52 AM
Any off you guys into the Marvel Figure Factory stuff.  I just bought 4 mystery boxes and got Captain America, unmasked Human Torch, grey Hulk, and mohawk Storm.  They're comparable to bust ups but I wished they were priced at $2.99 instead of $5.99.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 27, 2005, 12:13 PM
Not sure if i am believing it, but these are the latest rumor list for the next 2 waves. I dont think they are legit though.

ML 12
X-23
Astonishing X-Men Wolverine
Maestro Hulk
Sasquatch
Bishop
Iron Fist

Variants of Wolverine, Iron Fist, and Bishop

ML 13
Green Goblin
Abomination
Blackheart
Pryo
Loki
Lady Deathstrike

Variants of Loki, Green Goblin, and Abomination
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 27, 2005, 02:22 PM
Hmm, those would be a bit disappointing.  Series 12 would substantially bite, imo.  Series 13 there is better but why BlackHeart?  And why Abomination?  Isn't he supposed to be coming out in the two packs (are those still coming? I do need an abomination). 

In other news, Mysterio has shown up in Canada in pretty big numbers, it's sort of odd actually.  He's just everywhere as of this week. 

One store has done something equally odd - they've put out two new cases.  One was series 9, the other was series 8.  Sadly no chase figures in either bunch (not that I want the ones from series 9 - again) but I could still go and buy Man-Thing (or is it swamp thing, I can't tell the difference :P) which I avoided last summer. 

Still waiting to see series 10 anywhere though, either side of the border.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 27, 2005, 02:32 PM
I'm not overly crazy about those lineups either, but there are some figures (Loki, Iron Fist, Pyro, Lady Deathstrike) that I've seen quite a few people requesting over the years.  Although these aren't "confirmed", I was really hoping to see a Kingpin in the "villains" wave.  That, and I would think a Power Man should be in with Iron Fist in ML12.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on July 27, 2005, 02:46 PM
Hmm, those would be a bit disappointing.  Series 12 would substantially bite, imo.  Series 13 there is better but why BlackHeart?  And why Abomination?  Isn't he supposed to be coming out in the two packs (are those still coming? I do need an abomination). 


Blackheart I can see because of the upcoming Ghost Rider movie. 

Ebay has a bunch of the Spidey / Abomination and Spidey / Absorbing Man two packs, so they should be hitting soon once Target resets their toy aisles.  I need both the villians, but could really do without the Spideys.  And do I risk it and not buy the Abomination one, hoping that that list is true?  Decisions, decisions.

And I really hope wave 12 isn't a build a figure set (or could it be Apocalypse that comes with this wave?).  There's a lot of crap there.  I have no need for X-23, another Wolvy, or another Hulk (albeit a substantially different one).  I'd only buy Iron Fist, Bigfoot and Bishop.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 27, 2005, 03:09 PM
I'm not building the figure in wave 12 if it is Apocalypse, I'm happy with the "small" one. 

As for those two packs, I'll opt for the Abomination version and suffer another Spidey to get it.  Just being done the Abomination is well worth it, IMO.  Of course knowing ToyBiz, they'll update it and make it a better version if indeed it comes out in series 12. ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 27, 2005, 03:38 PM
Blackheart has to be becuase of Ghost Rider. I dont get why Abomination. I already have the one from Hulk CLassics, no need for this one. I guess it woul dbe nice to get one that was the right size, but there really is no need.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 29, 2005, 09:20 AM
Stopped off at TRU quick last night, and they had the "SuperHero Showdown" starter packs.  I kind of want to pick up the Spidey/Thing pack, but didn't really have the cash...maybe later.  That being said, while I really like the idea of 3 3/4" scale figures...the 2 packs were going for $15 each, or $7.50 a figure, which seems a bit steep.  That's more than a Legend costs at Wal-Mart, and about the same as Target or TRU.  I think if ToyBiz wants to do well in this market, they might have to go a little cheaper than that.  I guess that, as far as I know, they are exclusive to TRU at this point...maybe that has something to do with it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 29, 2005, 12:19 PM
It sounds like Target is also getting its own "Best Of" (http://www.action-figure.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=15556&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0) case, similar to Wal-Mart's.  It doesn't sound like any variants are showing (Dark Phoenix, Phasing Vision, etc.), but there are other harder to find figures included (Hawkeye, Vision, Phoenix, Deadpool, etc.).  These must be hitting, because I did see this group at our local Target a few days ago.  If I had the extra cash then, I might have been tempted to pick up Hawkeye, Vision, or Phoenix.  Anyways, if you are on the lookout for any of these, keep an eye on the ole red bullseye. :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: SpudTrooper on July 29, 2005, 01:23 PM
I also saw the "Best of Marvel Legend" Series at two Targets. But its wierd how the box is labeled a Walmart Exclusive. Maybe Target bought it from Walmart or they shipped it to the wrong retailer  ::)

The case assortments were:
Deadpool x 2
Phoneix x 2
Juggernaut x 1
Hawkeye x 2
Vision x 2
Ghost Rider x 1
Wolverine (Brown) x 2
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on July 29, 2005, 11:20 PM
I wondered why I saw two Visions at a Target I hit today.  :-*
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 30, 2005, 12:24 AM
Saw remnants of the SMC Beetle Wave at TRU tonight
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 30, 2005, 11:42 AM
Saw remnants of the SMC Beetle Wave at TRU tonight

Same with me but it was al Walmart. They had all the figures except Beetle. They also had the best of case, no variants though.  :-[
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 1, 2005, 10:00 AM
I broke down and picked up a SuperHero Showdown starter pack this weekend.  I've always been a fan of the 3 3/4" scale, and I at least wanted to have the Spidey from the series.  From some of the things I've read, the Thing/Spidey two pack might be the best that are out so far.  I paid $16 (including tax) for this two pack...so at $8 a pop, I don't think I'll be getting many (or any) more.  Awfully steep when a ML figure is cheaper.  The "game" makes no difference to me, so that's not an "added value" to me ;).  It is kind of neat having ML type figures in this scale though, these two are pretty good at least.  Not sure if I'll get anymore though, our local TRU just had the two starter packs when I picked these up last Friday.

I don't know if it is just because I am more used to the Marvel Legends size figures, but these (especially Spidey) really seem tiny.  Kind of neat seeing these characters in this scale though, reminds me of the Secret Wars days when I was a kid ;).  The price might end up killing these though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 1, 2005, 11:03 AM
Red X's.  I kind of want to pick these up but the price may indeed kill it for me.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on August 2, 2005, 12:52 AM
I just don't see how these can be as expensive as ML figures at TRU.

I was going to pick up a Punisher for ***** and giggles, but the paint on the ones I found was just horrible, plus the $8 price tag.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 8, 2005, 01:52 PM
I was just thinking this weekend while looking through the toy aisle, is that Toy Biz is really waiting a long time to release the movie Dr. Doom figure.  Although it isn't a real big deal right now since the movie hype is dying down, and some people really disliked the movie and/or the character designs anyways...but it just doesn't make sense to me.  If they are marketing this towards kids (like all the toy lines like to tell us), I think the kids as well would like to have someone for their Fantastic 4 (or three :P) to fight against.  I was kind of hoping to pick one up, just because I ended up getting the 4 and I don't have a Doom figure yet.  They always seem to like to really limit the villains in their movie lines, and I still don't understand why.  It seems like they might be missing their window not shipping more of the later stuff (Doom in particular).  I don't know that the Fantastic Four movie figures will have the staying power at retail that Spidey did/does.  I can still find Spidey figure sections at each of the big three, and I don't know if that will be able to be said for F4 a year+ later like this.

On a side note, the SuperHero Showdown packs seemed to have disappeared from our local TRU.  We just had about 4 or so of the "starter packs", and after I picked one up, the rest seemed to disappear.  Either that or I am just missing them totally when I go in there.  Still not sure about this line, seems awfully pricey for what you're getting...especially when a larger, better Marvel Legends figure can be had for less.  I do really like the Spidey though (although he is quite delicate).  Looks kind of neat posed on the stand on top of our computer.  The Thing is nice too.  It will be interesting to see how this line takes off (or doesn't).  I don't know that I'm going any further with it really, at least not planning on it right now.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 8, 2005, 04:38 PM
Since you brought it up, I am a little upset about the lack of new FF figures. I really wanted the Astronaut Ben Grimm and the removable mask Doom. I fear that they will not be coming out.  :-[
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on August 9, 2005, 07:33 AM
Toy Biz really has missed the boat on the FF figures. After all you can find how many different Spider-Man figures, and how many different X-Men figures when the movies came out? But when it comes to FF you get 2 different HT, Things, and MF, and 3 different paints of IW, but no bad guys!! WHAT THE ****!!!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 9, 2005, 09:53 AM
A poster on the action-figure.com (and ToyNewsI.com) forums is reporting that a new X-23 figure is on the cover of the latest ToyFare, possibly confirming the rumored lineups of ML 12 and 13.  These are the lineups that were discussed:

Legends Wave 12 (Apocalypse Series)
Iron Fist
Astonishing Wolverine
Bishop
X-23
Sasquatch
Maestro Hulk

Legends Wave 13 (Villains Series)
Green Goblin
Loki
Abomination
Pyro
Lady Deathstrike
Blackheart

Could be possible confirmation of these waves, or maybe just confirmation of the X-23 figure.  Seems like an odd figure to put out before the likes of Kingpin, Quicksilver, Psylocke, Havok, Kitty Pryde, etc.  If these are the lineups, I'm personally not overly excited, although I might pick up a few.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on August 9, 2005, 10:01 AM
Looks like I might take a break until Wave 13 and then only Loki and Abomination >:(

What the hell is an X-23?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 9, 2005, 10:07 AM
I'm not real familiar with X-23 either, but I mainly remember seeing her show up on the old X-Men Evolutions cartoon.  I've seen her mentioned in the comic world, but I don't really read X-Men comics (or hers) so I don't know.  From what I gather, she's sort of a female version of Wolverine (with claws), she might even be a clone?  Others probably know much more than I do though.

I think these two waves will be pretty light for me as well.  I think Iron Fist is the only tempting one from 12, but I don't know that I necessarily "need" that one either.  Wave 13 is a little more tempting with the villains, but I'm not sure which ones I will pick up.  I'll likely get the Goblin if it is good, since I still don't have one.  Really, waves 11, 12, and 13 aren't overly exciting to me.  There are some good figures in each, but the "waves" don't seem quite as good as they used to.  I guess that is in part because so many characters have been done already.  At least some people are getting some of their own requested figures though.  I wonder how much "juice" the ML line has left in it?  Certainly there are a number of characters left to do, just depending on which ones ToyBiz chooses to make.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on August 9, 2005, 10:22 AM
Brian's right, X-23 is basically a female version of Wolverine.  Don't know much more about her as I don't read any X books.

Iron Fist, Sasquatch and Bishop from wave 12 and all of wave 13 except Green Goblin for me. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 9, 2005, 10:55 AM
It looks like someone has posted the cover/ToyFare pics of X-23 at this link (http://members.fortunecity.com/mickfoley1/x23.htm), at least for now.  If anyone is interested.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on August 9, 2005, 12:39 PM
Yawn
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 9, 2005, 12:55 PM
Legends Wave 12 (Apocalypse Series)
Sasquatch - maybe


Legends Wave 13 (Villains Series)
Green Goblin
Loki
Abomination
Pyro
Lady Deathstrike
Blackheart

Not sure what to do on wave 13.  I guess I'll be patient and play wait and see.  Loki and Abomination are appealing.  Pyro and Lady Deathstrike are interesting, but could easily be passable.  Green Goblin is annoying if indeed true.  A third Goblin (fourth if you count Hobby) before we see a Kingpin?  Shake your head.  Additionally what do I do with the other two I already have ::)  I never liked the first one very much, but figured that was about all we'd see.  Oops, had that dead wrong.  The box set version is an improvement, but could be better.  Is this the better version?

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Seems like an odd figure to put out before the likes of Kingpin, Quicksilver, Psylocke, Havok, Kitty Pryde, etc.
Ayup.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JesseVader08 on August 9, 2005, 01:02 PM
Bishop from Series 12 sounds good - brings me back to my comic collecting days of the 90's.  He'd be a great display face to face with Cable.

Totally off-topic:

"Just piss off, ok?"

Best signature, ever.  8)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on August 9, 2005, 01:27 PM
It looks like someone has posted the cover/ToyFare pics of X-23 at this link (http://members.fortunecity.com/mickfoley1/x23.htm), at least for now.  If anyone is interested.

If this is what passes for a Marvel Legend, I doubt this line has much steam left.

She's in Claremont's Uncanny book. She makes Wolverine look civilized. She also has her own book, but I haven't bothered to pick it up.

This figure is an easy pass for me.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on August 9, 2005, 01:31 PM
The line has always been way, way too X-Heavy for my tastes and it is becoming easier and easier to pass on crap.  Their fascination with the Ghost Rider stuff is a little mind boggling as well.  I think these waves are horse manure and I sure hope Wave 14 is something like:

Wave 14
Wasp
Ant-Man
Yellowjacket
Kang
Moon Knight
Hercules
Build a Figure: Giant Man or Goliath

Kingpin can be worked in the Spider Classics line
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 9, 2005, 08:38 PM
I really dont see why X-23 is getting a figure. Never even heard of her.  ???

Not sure if you have seen these yet, but this is the first i have seen them. Prototype pics of Hulk and Maestro from the fallen Hulk Classics line. They look awesome, i hope we get both of them.

Maestro (http://www.animepunch.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5018)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 10, 2005, 03:45 PM
ToynewsI.com has some pics up of upcoming Legends variants (Logan and Wonderman), as well as the X-23 pic that has already been posted.  You can check them out HERE (http://afigures.com/g/?mode=album&album=Marvel%2FMLX23&dispsize=800&start=0).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on August 10, 2005, 03:50 PM
http://www.toyglobe.com/Legends10.php
http://www.toyglobe.com/Legends11.php

Pics of Waves 10 and 11 carded
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 10, 2005, 04:14 PM
ToynewsI.com has some pics up of upcoming Legends variants (Logan and Wonderman), as well as the X-23 pic that has already been posted.  You can check them out HERE (http://afigures.com/g/?mode=album&album=Marvel%2FMLX23&dispsize=800&start=0).

So a black jacket is the variant?  Methinks McFarlane has been crosspollinating too much.  The Wondy variant is interesting, though I'm not familiar with it. 

I suppose it's more a general symptom than anything else, but I'm much less interested in this line as time passes.  Looking at Scott's linked pictures, they look ok, but I'm now thinking Wonder Man and Scarlett Witch only for series 11.  Ultron just doesn't do it for me.  I can pass on the rest but if I find a variant Wolvie, I'll buy it just to open it and annoy the MOMC crowd. 

Series 10 wouldn't be complete for me either, but with that Sentinel seals it.  Without the Sentinel I'd have passed on the Spidey, Omega Red and Black Panther. 

BTW, here's a list of the parts with each figure based on those shots:

Spiderman - Head and shoulders of Sentinel
Cyclops - arm, left
Black Panther - arm, right
Angel - leg, left
Omega Red - torso
Mr. Sinister - leg, right
Mystique - torso - duplicate part

edit: so it looks like I can skip Omega Red after all.  If anyone wants a really cheap Black Panther, lmk.  Alternately if you're not building the Sentinel and don't want the right arm, I'll take it from you (as in buy it).  Nasty of them to put the head in with Spidey - at least the Spiderman figure looks nice enough. 


Interestingly the site has wave 3/4 of the FF figures listed, though I didn't click on them. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 10, 2005, 05:35 PM
Well it gives me hope that I may get my Astronaut Ben Grimm :)

So looking at the list for 12 & 13 these are th eones that will probably interest me:

Legends Wave 12 (Apocalypse Series)
Iron Fist
Bishop
Sasquatch
Maestro Hulk

Legends Wave 13 (Villains Series)
Green Goblin
Loki
Blackheart
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on August 11, 2005, 02:35 AM
I got the chance to see a "Days Of Future Past" Wolverine from Marvel Select out at Wizard World in Chicago, and let me tell you...

It's WAY better than the one that Toy Biz is offering in this Legendary Riders assortment.  Plus it comes with an adult Kate Pryde.  Save your money and don't buy the Marvel Legends version, get the Select.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on August 11, 2005, 09:54 AM
I got the chance to see a "Days Of Future Past" Wolverine from Marvel Select out at Wizard World in Chicago, and let me tell you...

It's WAY better than the one that Toy Biz is offering in this Legendary Riders assortment.  Plus it comes with an adult Kate Pryde.  Save your money and don't buy the Marvel Legends version, get the Select.
Aren't they changing the Select Scale, too?  Making it 6" instead of 7"?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 11, 2005, 03:22 PM
It looks like someone over at the Fwooshnet forums (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17075&sid=163a4d83ab77fe385e1eb5878a0da476) has got their hands on ML 10 (via Forbidden Planet), and has posted a few loose pics over there.  Clicky above if interested.  To me, this wave is pretty good.  I'm more and more tempted to pick up the whole works to get that Sentinel, but we'll have to see.  Hopefully we'll start seeing them here in the states soon.  Amazon says September 1st, but we all know how that goes ;).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on August 11, 2005, 03:57 PM
Damn. Too bad I'll have to buy that Spidey and Black Panther to complete my Sentinel.

I hope this series is as easy to find as 9 was/is. I fear it won't, since the local TRU and Target are weighted down with 9.

At least 10 isn't as lame as 11, though I do want two Taskmasters for a Skeletor custom I had in mind.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on August 11, 2005, 04:38 PM
Holy ****, Omega Red and Mr. Sinister are ******* huge.  Me thinks someone screwed the scale up on those two.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 11, 2005, 05:03 PM
Mr. Sinister doesn't look too bad.  I know in the newer cartoon he didn't seem to tower over as much, but from Inferno he seemed really big relative to the other characters.  Perhaps a trick of perspective, but I'm not surprised to see him as quite large. 

If the Select scale changes, I might be interested.  That's been why I haven't bought any of those figures.  Some are really nice (though the black spiderman didn't impress me much aside from being able to recreate Web #1) but they've been too large.  I much preferred the black cat in that series though I wish she'd been a little less hooker-ish. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on August 11, 2005, 05:15 PM
I thought I remember reading somewhere starting with Thanos, the scale was changing and the Select would be for characters you wouldn't ever see in the Legends line (like Thanos and The Watcher)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 11, 2005, 06:25 PM
I thought I remember reading somewhere starting with Thanos, the scale was changing and the Select would be for characters you wouldn't ever see in the Legends line (like Thanos and The Watcher)

I heard that as well. I really cant wait for Thanos & Death, Watcher, and Spider-Woman.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on August 11, 2005, 09:12 PM
That's awesome to hear that the scale is changing for Select. Hopefully they do an Apocalypse, since the Legends versions are either too tall or too fat.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on August 12, 2005, 12:37 AM
I thought I remember reading somewhere starting with Thanos, the scale was changing and the Select would be for characters you wouldn't ever see in the Legends line (like Thanos and The Watcher)

I've got a pic that has the new Wolvie and Thanos.  They all look awesome!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on August 12, 2005, 11:17 AM
The Winner of this Years Grinch Who Stole Christmas/Hulk Movie Award for Pegwarming Line of the 2005 is....

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00068947Q.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg)

Each store I go to has the same pegs full of these figures...except Sue of course. I have no idea how Series 3 will ever get out.  Toy Biz can be such idiots sometimes
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 12, 2005, 11:24 AM
Any line that includes bump'n'go is destined to peg warm.  Nobody buys those.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 12, 2005, 11:40 AM
Yeah, the bump and go things are really mind boggling...they are all over the place, and pegwarmtastic whenever they include them in a line.  The Fantastic Four stuff was selling pretty good here for awhile (specifically around release time), and I have seen some kids in the last couple of weeks heading to checkout with a figure...but they're starting to pegwarm here too.  No Sues either, of course, and no Dooms in the United States at all from what I've heard.  It just seems insane that they don't have at least one Doom version out there by now, the movie is going to be out of theatres here before too long.  I really don't get why ToyBiz consistently does this with the villain figures from their movie lines.  I know even when I was a kid, you wanted the "bad guy" for your "good guys" to fight against, and I think they would all sell pretty well.

Speaking of pegwarming, not that I really dig through the pegs of this line, but there seems to be TONS of Batman Begins stuff hanging about around here.  Batmobiles stacked high as well.  I guess that is for another thread though, but just an observation.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on August 12, 2005, 11:46 AM
Yeah...Batman is a close second to the FF as far as pegwarming.  The other thing I don't understand is the pegs and pegs of Spider-Man II figures I see at TRU.  Especially with the Classics line still out there.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 12, 2005, 11:52 AM
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The other thing I don't understand is the pegs and pegs of Spider-Man II figures I see at TRU.  Especially with the Classics line still out there.

That's something I've been kind of suprised with as well.  I noticed they still have a few pegs of them at Target as well (for like $7+), and Wal-Mart might as well, but I'm not sure.  I think they might have finally gotten rid of those.  Pretty good to still see movie figures on the pegs well over a year after, I wonder if they still sell now and then?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 12, 2005, 11:58 AM
The spiderman classics continue to sell here, though slowly.  New waves move pretty quick, as do villains (duh) but some of the stupider pieces sit for months on end. 

This is the most baffling of things though.  I understand the movie hype appeal and a fair bit of product sells initially.  But both Batman and the FF died quickly with material sitting ad nauseum.  Not so with Star Wars - it sold remarkably well - in high volumes, quickly and all figures with virtually no peg warming (Mon Mothma excepted).  Yet I can't find the stuff in stores >:(

Is it just me or do the manufacturers not really understand that kids that actually want action figures have imaginations?  For them to work with said imagination it needs a variety of figures, most importantly villains.  For them to work with said imagination they do not need bump'n'go or some other equally lame action feature. 

Parents and grandparents are attracted to the action features and moving toys, not the kids.  If the kid wants something that moves, invariably they are looking for something radio controlled, not some lame thing that they'll tire of within mere minutes. 

Geez, it's Friday but I'm still crusty.  Must be the cooler nights.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on August 15, 2005, 03:32 PM
Man did I want to buy the Super Hero Showdown Spidey/Thing and Wolvie/Hulk two packs today.  $15 a piece though...too much to swallow :-X
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 15, 2005, 05:24 PM
Yeah, I picked up the Spidey/Thing pack a couple of weeks ago, and they really are pretty nice figures.  I just don't know that I'll be picking up anymore, the $8 per figure price is just too steep.  If they wouldn't have had the 6" Legends first, these would have been a lot better for space/display purposes though ;).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 17, 2005, 04:27 PM
I don't know if anyone has seen this, but I saw it posted on the Fwooshnet forums.  This is from the latest November previews catalog:

MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES 12 ACTION FIGURES
The fan-favorite series continues. In this assortment, each figure will come with a piece
of the arch villain Apocalypse! This series is scheduled to include Astonishing X-Men
Wolverine, "Maestro" Hulk, Bishop, X-23, Iron Fist, and Sasquach. Scheduled to ship in
January 2006. (49/71165) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case
lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. NOTE: Available only in the United
States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
Figure SRP: $11.50Ea.

SPIDER-MAN CLASSIC SERIES 16 ACTION FIGURES
Continuing the hit series of 6" figures based on the adventures of everyone's favorite non-
mutant superhero. Scheduled to include: Spider-strength Spider-Man, Shark Trap
Spider-Man, Spider Tracer Spider-Man, Venom, and Manwolf. Scheduled to ship in
January 2006. (49/72180) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case
lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. NOTE: Available only in the United
States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
Figure SRP: $11.50Ea.

It looks like another report of that lineup for ML12, so I'm thinking it is fairly accurate.  Nothing overly exciting to me there.  Spidey classics gets another villain - Manwolf.  Ok I guess, but there's others I'd rather see first.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 17, 2005, 05:16 PM
Venom.  Again?  Before Kingpin >:( >:( >:(

Series 12 is mostly a miss.

Manwolf I'll pick up.  It was one of my favorite issues of Amazing Spiderman early on.  I read the story hundreds of times.  Sure hope it's accurate to the old version (I'm sure there's a new version, or are we seeing hype for the Spiderman 3 movie?).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on August 17, 2005, 07:07 PM
Venom.  Again?  Before Kingpin >:( >:( >:(

Series 12 is mostly a miss.

Manwolf I'll pick up.  It was one of my favorite issues of Amazing Spiderman early on.  I read the story hundreds of times.  Sure hope it's accurate to the old version (I'm sure there's a new version, or are we seeing hype for the Spiderman 3 movie?).


We love Venom.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 17, 2005, 08:54 PM
I will get Manwolf, but why another venom?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 17, 2005, 11:23 PM
I will get Manwolf, but why another venom?

Exactly.  I like Venom, it's not a bad character for something much more recent.  But I have two as it is and there was a third in the early SP classics line, the one with mask partially on and deformed head.  A fourth?  No way, no how does any villain deserve a fourth (or even a third) before they do a Kingpin >:( >:( >:(  I get why they're doing it, because it will sell to the kids, kids love venom cough*Kevin*cough.  The spidey classics is a line I'll actually accept kids driving more than adults because no way is an adult collector buying all of those lame-ass spiderman figures ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on August 17, 2005, 11:26 PM
I get why they're doing it, because it will sell to the kids, kids love venom cough*Kevin*cough. 
:P

I'm losing faith that ML and the Spidey line will make it past 2006
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 17, 2005, 11:34 PM
Frankly it's another line that can go away as far as I'm concerned.  I love the figures and it's made it way easier to part with my comics.   There aren't too many figures I still want to see that badly.  Most of the X-men I want are done (Kitty Pryde, Havok, Psylocke are not).  Most of the villains I can think of wanting are done (Kingpin being the glaring exception).  I'd be happy if it died, so I don't have to buy any more box sets to get a single villain (or three in the S6 simply because I initially passed on the Kraven) and a spiderman I don't want. 

I think your assessment is reasonable though, considering how long it takes for the spiderman figures to move through the system.  TRU here, obviously the worst at clearing stuff is just loaded with old stuff.  They still get in the newer waves but having the highest price does them no favors.  I can go in and find a Peter Parker figure any time I want. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 18, 2005, 07:38 PM
I kind of feel the same way. I hope it goes on a little longer, i guess we shall see.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on August 18, 2005, 08:08 PM
I'm sorry that Venom and Carnage are my 2 favs. :'(

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 18, 2005, 08:10 PM
And I like 'em too.  I just want a Kingpin and other villains before we start doing multiples is all. :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 24, 2005, 04:13 PM
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I'm losing faith that ML and the Spidey line will make it past 2006

I'm kind of starting to wonder that too.  Looking at the (rumored) lineups for 12/13, it doesn't seem like too many of us here are overly excited about many of these figures.  I don't know if our opinions represent the majority, but it has to be somewhat in line with the general consensus.  I know that outside of Series 10 (Sentinel), I'm not overly excited about the majority of upcoming waves (if true).  There are some figures I know some people are quite happy to see, and I'm glad for that, but the overall waves don't seem quite as spiffy as past ones.  Part of that might be because so many of the bigger named characters have been done, and part of it might be questionable choices (X23, another Venom?) by ToyBiz.

Other than the Sentinel Series, and maybe an odd figure here or there, I might be in for a long break with ML stuff as well the way it looks.  Many of the figures I'm looking forward to are the same ones Brent mentioned earlier (Kingpin, Havok, Kitty Pryde, etc.), and there hasn't been any indication that they are on the way soon.  There are a few more Spidey baddies that could be done, but it looks like we'll be getting more "fringe" baddies and Venoms before those.  I wouldn't mind seeing a single carded Electro, a new/different Green Goblin (coming in ML), and maybe some others like Hydro-Man and Chameleon, but we'll see.  Anyways, I agree with many of you, I'm starting to wonder how much "legs" these lines have left.

On an unrelated note, our local TRU has restocked with lots of the SuperHeroShowdown Starter Packs (Hulk/Wolvies and Spidey/Thing).  Haven't seen any of the single packs here yet, but that's probably for the best...my mind tells me to stay away from them anyways ;).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on August 24, 2005, 04:14 PM
BBTS is saying the Series 10 will be at their store next Tuesday...should hit retail I would guess fairly soon :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 24, 2005, 04:28 PM
I hope you're right Scott.  The pegs aren't pegwarmed too badly around here at Target or Wal-Mart, mainly a few Series 9 figures hanging about (Prof X the most often, and I see Grey Hulk a fair amount)...so hopefully there will be room for these if/when they come in.  I'm still kind of undecided how much of Series 10 I want to get, part of me would really like to get the Sentinel.  What is everyone planning on picking up in the next few waves?

Series 10 - Sentinel
1st Appearance Spidey
Cyclops
Angel
Black Panther (?)
Possibly the rest, I wouldn't mind having the figures and I want the Sentinel, depends on budget at the time I guess.

Series 11 - Legendary Riders
Probably none.

Series 12 - Apocalypse Series
A little ways off yet, but probably none.  Possibly Iron Fist.

Series 13 - Villains (rumored)
Green Goblin
Like I mentioned, I'm thinking after Series 10 it will be pretty light for me, barring any changes of opinion or surprises we don't know about.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on August 24, 2005, 04:35 PM
Wave X Sentinel Series[/i]
Cyclops
Angel
Black Panther

Series XI Legendary Riders Series
Task Master
Ultron
Wonder-Man
Scarlet Witch
Wonder-Man CHASE VARIANT[/i]

Series XII Apocolypse Series RUMORED
Iron Fist

Series XIII Bring on the Bad Guys Series RUMORED
Loki
Abomination
Pyro (maybe)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: efranks on August 24, 2005, 04:40 PM
I only own one figure from this series, Gambit, but I really would like to put together the Sentinal.  I'm thinking I'll have a lot of extra, loose figures this time next month...

   E...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 24, 2005, 05:12 PM
Wave X Sentinel Series
Cyclops
Angel
Black Panther - just for the Sentinel part ::)
Omega Red -just for the Sentinel part ::)
Mr. Sinister
Mystique
X-Factor Cyclops CHASE VARIANT -if I find it, won't buy both
X-Factor Angel CHASE VARIANT -ditto


Series XI Legendary Riders Series
Logan - maybe on clearance
Wonder-Man
Scarlet Witch

Series XII Apocolypse Series RUMORED
Sasquatch

Series XIII Bring on the Bad Guys Series RUMORED
Green Goblin - depends on what it looks like, I don't want a third ::)
Loki
Abomination
Pyro
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on August 25, 2005, 07:31 AM
Series X

All of them as I want to put together a Sentinel.

Series XI
Logan
Logan Variant

Series XII

All so I can put together Apocalypse

Series XIII

Pyro
Deathstrike
(Any Other X-Men charecters)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 25, 2005, 10:07 AM
Saw this post (http://adctalk.com/index.php?showtopic=1998349) over at the ADC forums, apparently the latest "Previews" has some pics of the upcoming "Fantastic Four Classics" wave 1 (Mr. Fantastic, Human Torch, The Thing, Super Skrull), as well as an upcoming Spidey Classics (16?) wave.  Hit the link for pics, looks like the F4 figures are action feature tastic as well :).

Edit:  It looks like Fwooshnet (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17432&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=60) has some pics up as well, starting on page 5 of this topic.  They are a little closer up, although the pics in the magazine seem to be pretty small themselves.  Also further Fantastic Four movie figures, waves 5 and 6, although I'm not sure why.  Doom hasn't even shown up yet ;).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 25, 2005, 10:15 AM
Could the signatures on that board be more annoying :o

Super Skrull.  Hmmm. 

Otherwise.  Blech.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 25, 2005, 10:28 AM
Agreed Brent - the sigs can be annoying and large :).  I noticed looking further at the pictures, that they are releasing a Doombot and Annihilus in the Fantastic Four Movie line.  Interesting I thought - based on the video game I believe.  Agreed, overall nothing too exciting to me either, although I might pick up Super Skrull, we'll see.  I still don't have a ML Doom yet, or any Doom at all, so that might be a priority first for me ;).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 25, 2005, 02:43 PM
Jesse Falcon (Toy Biz) has dropped a few other bits of information regarding these pics over at the Fwoosh forums, here's what he posted:

-FF classic will ONLY be 2 waves then it's FF animated. It's better to have it that way as we can get those figures we missed into ML.

- All of the FF's outfits are the ultimate designs. Villians are 616.

- Impossible Man is 4.75" tall.

- The doom bot is from the Video game which is an expansion of the movie.

- Venom's projectile launcher comes off.

- Man Wolf has a Lite up Crystal and a speaker with a "Howl".
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 25, 2005, 02:56 PM
Not sure I'm keen on the howling feature, but the sculpt and costume on Man Wolf looks pretty old school, something that pleases me.  Might be interested in an Impossible Man too, guess I'll give away the figure it comes with ::)

Venom sucks.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 25, 2005, 06:43 PM
Awesome!!! Super Skrull and Annihilus. Very nice. I hope that the cartoon wave still gives us some villians that fit in with Legends.

I may be crazy but Impossible Man is not ringing a bell. Does anyone have any info on him?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on August 26, 2005, 10:23 AM
Toy Biz is relaunching the FF line??? What the heck is up with that?

Active Lines

Marvel Legends
Spider-Man Classic
FF Movie
Spider-Man 2 Movie

Dead Lines

Hulk Classics (Only got a couple of releases of toys from this, but after all the movie hype died so did the life expectancy of this toy line)
X-Men (Only got 1 release of toys, rumored there was a second but again, after the movie hype died so did this toy line)


I am just a little lost as to why on earth Toy Biz would go and rehash an old line of toys that didn't do well when it was released when there was a Saturday morning cartoon? Especially since F4 was about as commercially successful as Daredevil. After all the toes for the F4 movie can still be found in great quantity on shelves except for the IW and they never even made a Dr. Doom figure (he was shown in the commercials for the movie toys).

IMOPO

If Toy Biz wants to release more toys like this then they should expand the Marvel Legends to a large line. Make more series of the toys and release them in waves. Similar in nature to Star Wars toys. Do a set of 15 figures, with different quantities in different case assortments, release them for a 2-3 months and then wait for 3-4 months and release a new wave. They just have to get away from these 6 months between sets.

*Taking my soapbox with me and leaving my 2 cents at the door!*
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on August 26, 2005, 10:33 AM
Look at how much shelf and peg space though Toy Biz has at stores though.  By releasing all of these lines they get to take up space from the competition.  That's why there are all of these things.

I think though that they seriously over produce their wares and there is not nearly the demand they think there is...I see the same stuff at TRU and Target week after week.  I'm not sure who is buying all of those FF figs.  And was pointed out somewhere else, TRU still has pegs FULL of Spidey2 figs.  There were Hulk Movie figs for a year+ after that release as well.  LOTR stuff is starting to hang...its a strange way of selling stuff
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 26, 2005, 11:41 AM
All of the Toybiz stuff sits here forever.

Marvel Legends IX - there isn't a single figure I can't go out and pick up right now.  I've left behind variants of both figures.  It's obscene how much of this shipped.  I'm sure people are looking forward to the Sentinel line, I know I am.  But how soon will that be sitting?  As for Scott's comment regarding overestimating demand, I'd say that's absolutely accurate.  I have a green Phoenix I can't get rid of ::)

Fantastic Four - our assortments are better than the US versions, we get one of each Sue (3 total) per case.  It's to the point where Sue is now actually sitting on the pegs - the quantities are minimal though.  But somebody is buying this stuff.  I just don't know who.  I still hold to my opinion that any line with bump & go in it is destined for failure.

Spidey 2?  Any figures you need?  There's nothing I can't find.  Even Zellers, a store that NEVER clears anything is clearing these.  Sadly TRU is not.

Hulk Movie figures were so bad up here that the Hulk Classics never shipped to Canada.  I think I can still find some Hulk Hands (never mind Thing Hands/Feet ::)). 

Spiderman Classics is the only line that seems to have some life, but lots of those figures sit forever as well.  But they must sell some of them and I consider them grandparent fare - something grandma and grandpa pick up for junior. 

Between Star Wars and Toy Biz (don't get me started on the grand triumvirate of Aragorn/Frodo/Gollum >:() I've seriously altered my buying patterns.  I'm just in no hurry to get anything anymore at all.  The very few figures I have to pay more for in the end are easily offset by the crap that is on sale.  I could have picked up ML IX for about $15 total.  I don't count on that happening again but it was a bit annoying to see.  It's not easy waiting, but I've yet to be let down.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Reid on August 26, 2005, 01:49 PM
I just got my first Marvel Legends figure, Proffeser X.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: SpudTrooper on August 26, 2005, 01:54 PM
I just got my first Marvel Legends figure, Proffeser X.

lol thats kinda late.  :)

i also cant wait for the Sentinel line.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Reid on August 26, 2005, 02:12 PM
I just got my first Marvel Legends figure, Proffeser X.

lol thats kinda late.  :)

i also cant wait for the Sentinel line.

Well everything in my area , ROTS, ML, etc; comes at least 2 months late. :P :'( >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: SpudTrooper on August 27, 2005, 10:52 PM
GOt a Glimpse at the Sentinel Line today at a collectible show and out of everything, ANGEL and Omega Red looked the best. Black Panther has a small head  ::)

The owners said they should hit any day now.  ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 30, 2005, 09:51 AM
ToyNewsI.com (http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=23&itemid=7746) has a nice pic up of the upcoming "Fearsome Foes" Spidey box set.  I have seen that Wal-Mart.com has this up on their site (sold out), likely a placeholder for when they come in stock.  Although I already have a Spidey, Carnage, and Lizard (although this one looks better), I'm kind of tempted to pick this up for the Rhino and Vulture figures.

On another note, is anyone here buying into the SuperHeroShowdown line?  I'm curious how it is doing.  We haven't gotten the individual (booster pack) figures at our TRU yet, but there are quite a few of the two starter packs.  I picked up the Spidey/Thing pack, and I really do like the figures, but I haven't bought anything else yet and I'm not sure if I will.  I really like the idea of 4" scale Marvel figures, but the price is awfully high, and I'm happy with the Legends I have as well.  Can't say I'm not tempted though, especially once a few more hit the pegs.  I was just curious if any of you were into this line, or thinking about it?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 30, 2005, 02:03 PM
I cant wait for that box set, Rhino is incredible and i need me the Vulture. I just picked upthe first wave of the Super Hero Shwodown, I actually really like them. The only one that kind of sucks is the Punisher. They look awesome next to Galactus.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 30, 2005, 02:14 PM
SuperHeroShowdown hasn't shown up in Canada as yet, if it does at all.  In spite of that little difficulty I still have no intention of bothering to pick up that line.  I have enough junk :-\

I'm about to put a lot of Marvel Legends on ebay in the next couple of weeks.  Part of the rationale for that is I will be picking up the new spidey box, so I'll be unloading the Rhino and Carnage I already have.  Basically I'll be making up a bulk lot of duplicate figures, plunk them all down for the starting price of $19.99 and take whatever I get for them, just to get them out of the house.  I have duplicates of Rhino, Carnage, Venom, Spidey, Thing, Green Goblin, etc. that I really don't need multiples of, so out they go.  It's a miserable waste of money, but such is life with ToyBiz :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 30, 2005, 02:30 PM
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I have enough junk

This is something that will likely keep me away from collecting the SHS line further as well.  Although it is tough, I'm really trying to streamline what I'm looking for/collecting, not only from a financial standpoint but because we simply don't have the room for it.  In SW, with Unleashed coming to an end (or hiatus) and GH looking to be repacks for awhile, I'm basically just collecting the 3 3/4" line for now, which is fine with me.  I'm considering dabbling in other lines (as many of you have seen from my various questions :P), but if I do, I'm going to do my best to limit it to basic figures plus one other line (maybe bust ups).

Anyways, back to topic, with the Star Wars line(s) either going on hiatus or going in to repack mode, it might allow me to collect the Marvel Legends (and DC) stuff a little bit further.  I was originally only thinking about picking up 2-3 figures from the Sentinel wave, but now I'm contemplating picking the whole works up.  That's definitely not a solution to the whole "space" issue, but it would be neat to have that Sentinel.  We'll see.  I also wouldn't mind getting that next Spidey box set.  Aside from that, I'm not sure how much ML I'll be buying after series 11.  Maybe just a few here and there, and there are a couple older ones I'm thinking about picking up (Dr. Doom, Phoenix, Storm?).  I have much respect for what Brent is doing (and Scott, and others) and getting rid of "extra" stuff.  I've got more than enough crap toys collectibles the way it is, and I need to try to limit things a little more or they are just going to be going into storage containers as soon as I bring them home.  Plus, streamlining the spending wouldn't hurt me either.  I need to do the same thing with comics I think, but that's another topic.

The SuperHero Showdown stuff is kind of neat, but I don't know how much further I'll go with it either.  I have Spidey, and I can be happy with that.  I think I'm always tempted because I grew up on, and still like, the 4" scale action figure stuff.  But, with Legends in full swing already, I don't know that I need two lines with each character in 2 scales.  I don't know if SHS is moving to other retail outlets eventually (once the TRU-exclusive stuff is done), and if that would help it or not.  If they were $5 a figure, I think they would do pretty well.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 31, 2005, 09:24 AM
It looks like BigBadToyStore (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/tb_menu.asp) now has ML Series 10 in stock, as individual figures ($9.99-$10.99 for non variants), or as sets of 6 (missing Mystique) or all 7.  I have to say I'm halfway tempted to order a set to get the Sentinel, because I'm not sure if we'll see them at retail for awhile here.  Our Wal-Mart is just swimming in Series 9, and Target has them as well although not quite as thick.  Is (or has) anyone thinking about ordering these online to avoid the hassle?  The price is a little higher than retail, but it seems like getting ML is always an adventure, aside from a few waves here and there.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on August 31, 2005, 02:22 PM
I know ML 10 is going to be just like series 6, but I really don't care to order them.
I decided long ago that I'll only buy them if I find them at retail, since I can't afford to pay some e-tailer a premium for shortpacked toys.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 31, 2005, 08:40 PM
Looks like the next few waves have been confirmed.

Marvel Legends w/ Comic Asst 12 - Apocalypse Series
Astonishing X-Men Wolverine - 2 pcs
Unmasked Astonishing X-Men Wolverine - variant
"Maestro" Hulk - 2 pcs
Bishop - 2 pcs
X-23 - 2 pcs
Iron Fist - 2 pcs
Sasquach - 2 pcs
Bishop - variant
Iron Fist unmasked - variant


Marvel Legends w/ Comic Asst 13 - Bring On The Bad Guys SeriesPyro - 2 pcs
Abomination - 2 pcs
Green Goblin - 2 pcs
Loki - 2 pcs
Blackheart - 2 pcs
Lady Death Strike - 2 pcs
Unmasked Green Goblin - variant
Crown of Lies Loki - variant
Melted Face Abomination - variant

BOX SETS

Spider-Man Fearsome Foes Gift Pack
Includes Spider-Man, Vulture, Lizard, Carnage, Rhino

Marvel Legends Young Avengers Gift Pack COLLECTORS NEW

Marvel Legends Monster Gift Pack COLLECTORS NEW


Fantastic Four Classics 6" Action Figure Asst 1 NEW
Thing - 4 pcs
Human Torch - 3 pcs
Mr. Fantastic - 3 pcs
Super Skrull - 2 pcs


Fantastic Four Movie 6" Action Figure Asst 5
Power Punch Thing - 4 pcs
Fire Blast Human Torch - 4 pcs
Super Stretch Mr. Fantastic - 2 pcs
Electro-Shock Dr. Doom - 2 pcs

Got this from TNI from Oroku, so thank him for the info
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 31, 2005, 11:06 PM
Holy smokes.  Over on snowtroopers, Steve from Legends (yes, that Legends) confirmed that series 10 and 11 are shipping together :o  For us Canadians they are shipping the same time as the "Best of" assortment, something I didn't think we'll see.  Better odds of finding a phasing Vision.  Woot.

Series 10 I'll build a Sentinel (will have a spare Black Panther for anyone just wanting the figure)

Series 11 I'll pick up Wonder Man and Scarlet Witch.  Beyond that I'm not sure.

If the new series' are confirmed, it looks like I'll snag the following:

12: Iron Fist, Sasquatch

13: Loki, Abomination, Pyro (maybe), Lady Deathstrike (maybe)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 31, 2005, 11:36 PM
From this new list i want:

Marvel Legends w/ Comic Asst 12 - Apocalypse Series
"Maestro" Hulk
Bishop
Iron Fist
Sasquach

Marvel Legends w/ Comic Asst 13 - Bring On The Bad Guys Series
Pyro
Green Goblin
Loki
Blackheart
Unmasked Green Goblin - variant


BOX SETS

Spider-Man Fearsome Foes Gift Pack
Includes Spider-Man, Vulture, Lizard, Carnage, Rhino

Marvel Legends Monster Gift Pack COLLECTORS NEW


Fantastic Four Classics 6" Action Figure Asst 1 NEW
Super Skrull
(Annhilus)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on August 31, 2005, 11:44 PM
I was at the Wal-Mart in Great Falls MONTANA and they have nearly 30 Fantastic 4 Movie Dr. Doom's. I picked one up and when I get home from vacation I will show some pictures.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 1, 2005, 09:17 AM
Nice to see that those lineups are confirmed, but I'm not too excited about them personally.  Hopefully others are getting some figures they really want though.  I'm seriously considering ordering a set of ML10 online, because I'm worried about them showing up in stores.  I was originally only going to get a few, but I think I want that Sentinel.  Plus, the other figs aren't too bad.  Here's what I'm looking at picking up from the next ML waves:

ML 10 - Sentinel
Entire wave.  Might choose either Mystique or Omega Red (I think they come with the same Sentinel piece, so I might just get one or the other).
ML 11 - Legendary Riders
None, most likely.
ML12 - Apocalypse
Probably none, but Iron Fist and Sasquatch are possibilities.
ML13 - Bring on the Bad Guys
Green Goblin (I don't have one yet, don't really want the Ramos' version)
Pyro (possibly)

Spider-Man Fearsome Foes Gift Pack
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: SpudTrooper on September 3, 2005, 11:02 PM
Found this series this morning at Target

Here is the case assortment:

Angel x 2
Cyclops x 2
Spider Man x 2
Black Panther x 2
Omega Red x 2
Mystique x 1
Mr. Sinister x 1

No variants though, but i picked up Mystique and Mr. Sinister since they wore short packed  8)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DualSaberMaster on September 4, 2005, 04:27 PM
I'm not a huge Marvel/Comics fan, but I've been eyeing/admiring the Marvel Legends line lately.  Especially with the recent wave, were you can build your own 18" Galactus. :o  I've always loved toys that came with seperate pieces were you can put it all together and build something.

I just picked up Omega Red, and can't wait to pick up the others to build the incredilble looking Sentinel. :D  I would like at least two of these bad boys.

EE had some decent deals on some non-mint Legends, these are what I got:

Iron Man, Gambit, Captain America, Beast, and Punisher.

Hoping to pick up some that I missed like Magneto, and the Juggernaut wave.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 6, 2005, 09:23 AM
Wow, nice to hear that ML10 is hitting retail now, I'm really looking forward to this wave.  I almost pulled the trigger on the "set order" from BBTS, but at $10 a figure, I decided to wait.  Hopefully these will show up in decent numbers at retail, and everyone can find what they are looking for.  On a side note, I did pick up a F4 Movie Dr. Doom this past weekend at Target.  They had several on an endcap.  Not necessarily an "amazing figure", and I'd still like to get the Legends version, but for some reason I felt obligated to "finish the set" after picking up the 4 team earlier this summer.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 7, 2005, 11:19 AM
It looks like AFTimes.com (http://www.aftimes.com/aslu/slu.shtml) has a preview up of ML 10 and 11 (with further coverage of 10 coming later this week they say).  Lots of nice carded and loose pics for anyone who is interested.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: SpudTrooper on September 8, 2005, 04:48 PM
hmm say the Sentinel Wave again at TRU and the case assortment seems to be like this with the variants...

Angel x 1
Angel Variant x 1
Cyclops x 1
Cyclops Variant x 1
Spider Man x 2
Black Panther x 2
Omega Red x 1
Mystique x 1
Mr. Sinister x 2

ive count 10 figures hanging on the pegs and it seems the chase were all picked
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 9, 2005, 02:12 PM
I was just reading through the Fwoosh boards today, and came across a thread that has collected all the various comments from Jesse (Falcon - Toy Biz/ML guy).  Some good information in there, if anyone is interested in reading through it (old and newer), you can clicky here (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17586).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 14, 2005, 11:07 PM
Spiderman - Head and shoulders of Sentinel
Cyclops - arm, left
Black Panther - arm, right
Angel - leg, left
Omega Red - torso
Mr. Sinister - leg, right
Mystique - torso - duplicate part


Just wanted to bump that part back up so I could find it.  ML10 showed up at our TRU's today.  By the time I got there, all that was left was the Black Panther and Spiderman, so I grabbed both.  Other retailers bumped their prices, so TRU is only a buck more now. 

The Blue Beetle wave of Spidey stuff also showed up, but the Beetle was gone before I got there so I still haven't made a final decision on it.  The spin-n-zip Spidey looked almost 2099-ish.  Odd costume - interesting.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 15, 2005, 09:20 AM
I'm getting a little anxious for ML10.  I had a few preordered through Amazon, but we all know how that goes ::).  They were supposed to be released today (and my order status says shipping today), but they of course bumped the date back now to Oct 1.  That seems to be pretty common for Amazon anymore with their preorders (same thing happened with the Clone Evo set today).  I've thought about ordering some of these elsewhere online, but if I see them at retail later for a much better price, I know I'll regret it.  Anyways, congrats on the finds Brent, hopefully the rest will show up for you soon.

Also, I read yesterday (and this morning) that the Fearsome Foes boxset is starting to show up at Wal-Marts.  I believe the first findings were in CA, but hopefully they will start spreading elsewhere too.  This is a set I'd like to pick up.  Sounds like its running $32ish.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 15, 2005, 11:43 AM
AFTimes.com (http://www.aftimes.com/aslu/slu.shtml) continues its coverage of Marvel Legends 10 and 11, with new updates (FA Spidey, Vengeance, and Ultron).  They also have coverage and a photo breakdown of the Fearsome Foes box set.  It looks pretty spiffy to me.  Although I already have the older Carnage and Lizard (and Spidey), the Rhino and Vulture (and newer, better Lizard) still make me want to pick this set up.  Lots of pics at the linky.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: drewlam on September 15, 2005, 02:27 PM
What???  ML10 hit here already?  That's a bit of a shock.  Brent, if you see a cyclops can you grab him for me?  I'll pick him up when I pick up the JL green arrow from you.

Spiderman - Head and shoulders of Sentinel
Cyclops - arm, left
Black Panther - arm, right
Angel - leg, left
Omega Red - torso
Mr. Sinister - leg, right
Mystique - torso - duplicate part


Just wanted to bump that part back up so I could find it.  ML10 showed up at our TRU's today.  By the time I got there, all that was left was the Black Panther and Spiderman, so I grabbed both.  Other retailers bumped their prices, so TRU is only a buck more now. 

The Blue Beetle wave of Spidey stuff also showed up, but the Beetle was gone before I got there so I still haven't made a final decision on it.  The spin-n-zip Spidey looked almost 2099-ish.  Odd costume - interesting.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 15, 2005, 02:50 PM
Sure thing Drew, but you get the 2nd one :P

It only arrived at TRU thus far.  Polo sold off both cases, Regent had only one.  I'm sure it will arrive in strength shortly.  I'm taking its arrival as an indication they've finally run out of Series 9. 

BTW, if anyone wants the green Hulk or scowling Bullseye, they've been sitting at a Walmart around here for three weeks.  Overproduced much?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 15, 2005, 03:03 PM
I'm a bit concerned about all of the Series 9 stuff hanging about too.  I don't think I've anticipated an entire wave quite like the Sentinel one, and I hope to be able to build one of the big guys.  I'm trying to spread things out a bit, so I'm thinking about just getting a few at a time.  Ideally, Spidey, Cyclops, and Mystique would be the first three (first two are some of my favorites, and Mystique is supposed to be tougher to find), and then hope to get Angel, Black Panther, and Mr. Sinister later.  I hoping that they start showing up in decent numbers here in the US, or I might have to ask for some help from our Canadian friends as well :P.  Hopefully they ship this as heavily as the Galactus wave, because I can see people maybe even wanting more than 1 Sentinel.  Between this wave and the Fearsome Foes set, its kind of a high time for Marvel stuff right now...but I think it will be a lot slimmer for the upcoming waves (at least for me).  Speaking of which, its about time for us to come up with some lists of figures we'd like to see beyond the upcoming confirmed waves.  I think there's only a few I could think of, and otherwise I think the ML line might be slowing down before too much longer.  Who knows though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on September 15, 2005, 09:50 PM
I got my set from BBTS, and i have to say that I really enjoy the SPider-Man figure. Very cool indeed. I still think Sinsiter and Omega Red are too big though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on September 17, 2005, 05:31 AM
Spider-Man Fearsome Foes Gift Pack
Includes Spider-Man, Vulture, Lizard, Carnage, Rhino

I saw this set today at Walmart. Made me wish I still collected MLs.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on September 17, 2005, 08:51 AM
I really want that box set, no luck finding it yet.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 19, 2005, 03:04 PM
Just read over at the TNI forums that these are the rumored upcoming waves for SMC.  We've heard the first one before, but the next wave was news to me:

January 2006: SMC 16

Spider-Strength Spider-Man - 3 pcs
Shark Trap Spider-Man - 1 pc
Spider Tracer Spider-Man - 4 pcs
Venom - 2 pcs
Manwolf - 2 pcs

April 2006: SMC 17

Spider Hulk Spider-Man - 2 pcs
Spider Spinner Spider-Man - 4 pcs
Web Splasher Spider-Man - 3 pcs
Hydro-Man - 1 pc
Hob Goblin - 2 pcs

I'm kind of happy to see this.  I never did get the Hobgoblin the first time around, and by that point next year, I might pick one up.  Also, kind of excited about Hydro-Man.  One of Spidey's lesser villains, but of that group, one of my favorites.  Not sure if I'll get anything from wave 16 or not, possibly the villains.  Still no Kingpin though....but I'm hoping we'll see him in Legends....eventually.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 19, 2005, 04:12 PM
Just trying to think of some of the figures I'd like to see in the various Marvel lines, taking into account what we have, what is coming, and what is rumored.  For the most part, I stick with Spidey (and his world), as well as X-related figures...with a few others sprinkled in.  Even if I didn't buy/have room for all of these...I'd still like to see figures such as Captain Britain, Baron Zemo, Mole Man, Kang, and She Hulk get released...because they do see "classic" and Legends-worthy to me.

Legends
Kingpin (could be in SMC as well, but Legends is good with me)
Quicksilver
Havok
Kitty Pryde/Shadowcat
Banshee
Psylocke
Avalanche
the Blob
Moon Knight
Luke Cage/Powerman
She Hulk
Kang
Baron Zemo
Captain Britain
Mole Man
Rogue (redo or re-release.  Some people might not want this though, especially those who have bought the box set)

Spidey Classics
Chameleon
Electro (S6 box set re-release.  One of my favorite villains, but couldn't talk the Mrs. into the whole box set.  Apologies to those who bought the set though, I'm sure it would be frustrating to see him re-released in a single carded version)
Black Cat (see above)
Classic Hobgoblin (rumored)
Mary Jane Watson
Aunt May (not likely)
J. Jonah Jameson (ditto)
Shocker

Probably others that I am forgetting off hand, but these are a few that I'd like to see in the coming year(s).  If I had to pick just one that had to get made, it would probably be the Kingpin though.  I'm wondering how much longer we'll see Legends continue, but there are still some worthy figures.  Anyone else have ideas or figures they would like to see made?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Sithbaker on September 19, 2005, 04:24 PM
Series 10 is shipping to comic shops this week from Diamond.
Our store got allocated to 1 case (ordered 3). Can`t wait to see the Sentinel
built!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on September 20, 2005, 01:08 AM

April 2006: SMC 17

Spider Hulk Spider-Man - 2 pcs
Spider Spinner Spider-Man - 4 pcs
Web Splasher Spider-Man - 3 pcs
Hydro-Man - 1 pc
Hob Goblin - 2 pcs


I am really excited about Spider-Hulk if this list is legit. I have been wanting one since I remember reading the comic. Hydroman is very awesome as well. I cant wait for this!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 20, 2005, 09:09 AM
According to this post (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=271357#271357) over at the Fwooshnet forums, it sounds like Scarlet Witch has been delayed from the "Legendary Riders" wave.  You can hit the linky above, but this is the jist of it from Jesse:

Quote
Scarlet witch is cancled from the asst due to the fact that we were not happy with the finished product. Were commited to make sure that these figures look there best so we will remake this chatacter some time in the future.

-Jesse

Too bad, although I'm sure the figure will still be on its way in the future.  I've actually been considering picking a Scarlet Witch up now, due to her X-affiliations in the past and seeing/reading more about her in House of M.  Anyways, sounds like she's out for now, I wonder if her "slot" will be filled in that wave or if they'll just leave it as is?  I'm guessing as is.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on September 20, 2005, 04:33 PM
Well if its legit, i may just cancel my pre-order for a set, i only wan ta few fromt his wave anyway.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Corman on September 21, 2005, 06:15 PM
Found six of the seven Sentinel wave fdigures at the West Des Moines TRU around noon today.  No varients (according to TRU employee, the "serious collectors" got them when the store opened up) and no regular Cyclops.  Odd the "serious collectors" would leave the one per case Mystique and Omega Red, but I'm not gonna complain.  Quick thoughts.....


Mr. Sinister:  Lame villian in the comics but the figure is really, really nice.  A powerful looking sculpt and nice effect on his cape accents.

Spider-man: Eh, it's ok.  I'm curious to see how the underarm webbing looks after I open the figure.

Mystique: Not the worst looking female figure in the line, but there is just something off about her.

Angel: Wow.  Just a top notch looking figure all around.  Sharp lines on the costume and the emblem on his chest looks great.  I don't know if the blue varient looks as good as the regular red version, but if it does, I'd end up getting it.

Omega Red:  Nice shoulder pads and suspenders.  And with that hair do, this figure SCREAMS early 90's Jim Lee design.  But a better looking figure than the one from the 90's X-Men line.

Black Panther:  Not a fan of his "Marvel Knights" golden accented costume, but this figure looks really really good.  There's a ton of detail going on in this sculpt.

Corman

Lookin' for Cyclops.  The regular version.  The X-Factor version doesn't do a thing for me.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on September 21, 2005, 07:13 PM
I'm almost glad that the Scarlet Witch was removed from 11. I want a Witch figure, but that thing was hideous and I would have regretted hunting that one down and paying $7-9 for the piece of crap.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 22, 2005, 09:27 AM
I stopped off at Wal-Mart before work this morning, and found the "Fearsome Foes" box set.  They were tucked away on a top shelf (even though there was plenty of room on the shelves below the carded figures), and I just happened to spot them as I was leaving the aisle.  It was nice to find something new, even though I have a couple of the figures.  At least they are all improvements, plus a Rhino and Vulture that I don't have.

I was blindly hoping there would be some ML 10 there, but the pegs were still packed with the Galactus wave.  I'm hoping 10 won't be too hard to find, as I'm thinking I want the entire wave since it is Spidey/X-based.  Might be a little pricier for me for the next couple months for Marvel figures than usual, but I think I'll be in for a break with some of the waves coming up after that.  Anyways, those sets are out there, and should be everywhere soon...since they're here in Nebraska :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 22, 2005, 11:28 PM
So very close....



Picked up Cyclops, Mystique and Mr. Sinister today.   Looked high and low for Angel but not there.  My Sentinel is currently going by the moniker Mr. Hoppy ::) 

I also snagged the Omega red for a buddy.  Nice figure but I'll pass on it.

No fearsome foes sets around.  We don't typically do very well on these boxes up here since TRU over-ordered the Urban Legends box ::)

Blue beetle wave is about too, but I've not seen the figure in person yet. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on September 22, 2005, 11:31 PM
I picked up Mystique, Black Panther, Omega and Spidey today after saying I wouldn't...I figured why throw away good parts.

So, I still need Cyclops, Angel and Sinister.  Its weird the others were still there...unless Target put out a half box or something

No sign of the FFoes set at my new local Wally :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 22, 2005, 11:37 PM
You could always throw good parts my way :-*
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 23, 2005, 09:10 AM
Quote
I picked up Mystique, Black Panther, Omega and Spidey today after saying I wouldn't...I figured why throw away good parts.

So, I still need Cyclops, Angel and Sinister.  Its weird the others were still there...unless Target put out a half box or something

Nice to hear that these are starting to pop up at Target.  I'm headed there today to check the pegs over, hopefully there will be some signs of Series 10.  I don't think our Wal-Mart will be getting them anytime soon, all sorts of Series 9 there yet...but Target only had 4 figures on the pegs last time I was there.  For those of you who have picked some of these up (10), what do you think of the figures?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on September 23, 2005, 09:46 AM
Scarlet Witch on ebay

Scarlet Witch (http://cgi.ebay.com/Marvel-Legends-Scarlet-Witch-Rare-Chase_W0QQitemZ6000513144QQcategoryZ113026QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 23, 2005, 08:21 PM
That Scarlett Witch auction is fairly disturbing.

On the bright side I wandered into a store today just before lunch and picked up Cyclops and Angel.  Strangely it's the second Cyclops I picked up, this guy's uniform was a little off though.  And that Angel, what gives with a blue uniform, isn't it supposed to be red? ;) :P ;D

Now what do I do?  I've got an extra right arm and if I pick up an Omega red, I'll be a third of the way to another Sentinel.  Anyone out there wanting to sell of some Sentinel parts?   Pretty please? ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 24, 2005, 12:10 AM
For reference sake, sorry for the quality too.  Would like to have suspended Angel, but no more holes in the ceiling is the local mandate :P

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Morgbug/P1010970.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Morgbug/P1010972.jpg)

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 24, 2005, 09:04 PM
For interest sake, pics of the two versions of Cyclops loose, regular on the left, chase on the right.  I never picked up the short lived (one series, 4 figures only) X-men Classic stuff as it never got here and no one down south could find me a Cyclops.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Morgbug/P1010978.jpg)


As for the Angel figure, I never found the red version for comparison sake, but this Archangel is from the X-men series I mentioned above.  You can see the scale is pretty good. 

The Archangel wings are huge in comparison, something that is a nice feature and pretty good for scale.  Unfortunately that figure has about the loosest joints of any Marvel figure I own and it won't stand on its own without support.  It's aching to be suspended and eventually I will.  Another drawback to it is the wings are extremely heavy for the plastic their made out of and tend to bend and distort.  The wings on the new Angel shouldn't have any of those problems.  They attach similar to some older Marvel (Secret Wars era) figures to articulated flanges on Angels back.  Those wings are completely solid.  I'd love to see them redo the Archangel with solid (not hinged) one piece wings that attach the same way. 

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Morgbug/P1010980.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DualSaberMaster on September 25, 2005, 04:02 PM
The pics looks great.  So does that Sentinel. :D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 26, 2005, 09:27 AM
Thanks for the pics Brent, those are great.  I'm really looking forward to this whole wave, and especially the Sentinel.  Still no sign of them around here, although Target had some room last time I checked.  Wal-Mart is buried in the Galactus wave, as is TRU.  I've been tempted to order a set online, but it will come out to $11 or so a figure likely...and if I could find them in the $7-$9 range locally I'd really be kicking myself.  Anyways, hopefully they'll ship these in good quantities, the figures look pretty spiffy to me.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: drewlam on September 26, 2005, 02:19 PM
Ooh - Cyclops pics.  So Brent, if you've now got a Cyclops does that mean the next one you find is mine  ;)
That Sentinel looks awesome - it's too bad the only other figure from this wave I'm interested in is Spidey.  Ah well, I've only got part of galactus, I may as well only have part of a sentinel.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on September 26, 2005, 02:29 PM
Ooh - Cyclops pics.  So Brent, if you've now got a Cyclops does that mean the next one you find is mine  ;)
That Sentinel looks awesome - it's too bad the only other figure from this wave I'm interested in is Spidey.  Ah well, I've only got part of galactus, I may as well only have part of a sentinel.

When I find these, do you want my Spidey?  He's the only one I don't want (I have plenty of Spideys already) , but I do want his Sentinal piece.  LMK and we can work something out, say Spidey for a regular carded SW figure or something.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 26, 2005, 02:40 PM
Ooh - Cyclops pics.  So Brent, if you've now got a Cyclops does that mean the next one you find is mine  ;)


Nope, that means the regular Cyclops is yours.  Cheap too, I'm keeping the arm for the Sentinel.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 27, 2005, 09:30 AM
Well, some interesting Marvel Legends (http://www.marvel.com/toys/legends.htm) news this morning.  Apparently, Toy Biz is asking for our help in voting for the "Best Cover" and "Best Fight Scenes" in Marvel history.  This is supposed to be in conjunction with a "new top secret Marve Legends product line" that they can't say anything about.  Could "famous covers" or "greatest battles" (2 packs?) lines be on the way?  Vote at the linky if interested.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on September 27, 2005, 09:31 PM
A couple of days ago saw an entire endcap full of the Sentinel wave. No variants of course and no Cyclops. Went back today and all they had left was a bunch of Mystiques and 1 Angel.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: jjks on September 29, 2005, 01:15 AM
I'm in Oregon right now on a business trip and the local Wal-Mart has tons of the new Legends wave (save for any chase pieces). I want them all, but can't decide if I want to carry them all home with me. It's all the more tempting because of the lack of sales tax here to pick them all up now and be done with it, and save a few bucks in the process.

I drive back up to Portland tomorrow night so I need to hurry and make up my mind. (Who am I kidding, I already know I'm grabbing a set on my way out of here tomorrow!)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on September 29, 2005, 08:19 AM
I saw some of the Sentinal wave (no Angel or Mystique) at my local comic shop yesterday, priced from $10.99 to $12.99.  Didn't buy any, although I was tempted.  Really hoping I find these at WM, Target or TRU.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on September 30, 2005, 01:59 AM
Found about five cases of ML10 at my local WM. It's their exclusive case pack:
3 Black Panther, 2 of everyone else in a fifteen figure case. I picked up Omega Red, Mystique, and Sinister, since they're the ones I had to have. I'll get Cyke and Angel next, and if Spider-Man and Panther didn't have essential Sentinel parts, I'd pass on them.

No variants, unfortunately. I kinda want that X-Factor Cyke, but it won't bother me if I don't find it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 30, 2005, 10:22 AM
Quote
Found about five cases of ML10 at my local WM. It's their exclusive case pack:
3 Black Panther, 2 of everyone else in a fifteen figure case. I picked up Omega Red, Mystique, and Sinister, since they're the ones I had to have. I'll get Cyke and Angel next, and if Spider-Man and Panther didn't have essential Sentinel parts, I'd pass on them.

Glad to hear these are starting to show up in the midwest, I'll have to check out the Wal-Marts this weekend.  I'm pretty much caught up with Star Wars right now (unless Final 12 shows up here), and I'm really looking forward to Series 10 anyways, so its basically all I'm looking for at this point.  Our closest Wal-Mart is still buried in quite a bit of the Galactus wave, so it may be awhile.  I'm hoping these show up in the same amounts as Series 9.  I don't think anyone had any trouble finding those figures.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 30, 2005, 02:00 PM
Just saw this post (http://adctalk.com/index.php?showtopic=2000825) over at the TNI forums.  Its just art right now, but it looks similar to what we've seen before.  If true, it looks like the Fantastic Four "Classics" line that is coming up could include a couple of other villains (in addition to Super Skrull)...Kang and Dragon Man.

Edit: Looking at those pictures again, it looks like the one series might have a "regular" Johnny Storm, complete with "snap on" flame effects.  If done correctly, that could be kind of neat.  Anyways, just an observation.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on September 30, 2005, 08:11 PM
I'm going to want that Kang badly.

Though I'm sure he'll be the regular TB shortpack at one per case while the rest of the series sits and kills the the line.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on September 30, 2005, 09:15 PM
Very very awesome, i hope we get an Adam Warlock w/ Pip figure
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on September 30, 2005, 09:34 PM
Call me a cynical bastard but I have no faith the second wave will ever see retail shelves.  All one needs to do is look at the uber failed X-Men Classics and Hulk Classics lines and the failed FF Movie figs to see that there really isn't much of a demand for these figures

What I do see happening is Super Skrull, Kang and and Dargon Man ending up in the Legends line eventually
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on October 1, 2005, 08:55 AM
Well more good news, series 12 & 13 pics, plus 2 waves of SPider-Man classics as well. Series 13 comes with pack-in henchmen figures and there is an all villian Spider-Man classics wave. Very awesome all the way around!

ML 12 & 13 (http://adctalk.com/index.php?showtopic=2000887&st=0)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on October 1, 2005, 09:25 AM
Spot before Kingpin?  That's ****** up.

Will pick and choose with these.  Don't want Maestro or X-23 from wave 12, but will probably pick up the rest.

I'll get all the villans except Green Goblin (happy with the one from the SS set).

Not down with the SMC repaints (Beetle, Demogoblin, Punisher or Venom).  Definitely grabbing regular Hobgoblin and Chameleon and possibly Spot and Spider-Hulk.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on October 2, 2005, 12:57 PM
Found Angel yesterday, so all I need now is Sinister.

I'm pretty sure the only figure from 12 I'm getting is Iron Fist

I'm passing on Blackheart and Lady Deathstrike and I'll pick up the rest

Great idea to pack in the henchmen from AIM and the like with the bad guys


ML12: Apocalypse Series
-X-23
-Sasquatch
-Maestro Hulk
-Iron Fist
-Red Iron Fist [Variant]
-Bishop
-Moder Bishop [Variant]
-Astonishing X-Men Wolverine
-Astonishing X-Men Woverine Unmasked [Variant]
BAF Apocalypse

ML13: Bring on the Bad Guys
-Abomination with Skrull Soilder
-BlackHeart with Brood
-Green Goblin with A.I.M. Trooper
-Green Goblin Unmasked with A.I.M. Trooper [Variant]
-Lady Death Strike with Hand Ninja
-Loki with Hydra Minion
-Crown of Lies Loki with Hydra minion [Variant]
-Crimson Dynamo with Dr. Doom's Servo-Guard
-Pyro with Hellfire Club Guard

Spider-Man Classic series 16
-Spider-Tracer Spider-Man
-Venom
-Shark Trap Spider-Man
-Spider Strength Spider-Man
-Man-Wolf

Spider-Man Classics Series 17
-Web Splash Spider-Man
-Spider Spinner Spider-Man
-Hobgoblin
-Spider-Hulk
-Hydro Man

Spider-Man Villains Series 2
-Super Poseable DemoGoblin
-Venom Marvel Knights Version
-Kraven
-Punisher [blue repaint]
-Buzzing Beetle [blue silver repaint]
-Chameleon
-The Spot

Fantastic Four Classic Series 1
-Human Torch with Impossible Man
-The Thing [ultimate costume]
-Mr. Fantastic [ultimate costume]
-Super Skrull

Fantastic Four Classic series 2
-Transforming Human Torch
-Mr Fantastic
-Dragon Man
-Invisible Woman
-Kang

X3 Series 1
-Stealth Wolverine
-Ninja Wolverine
-Ruby Quartz Armor Cyclops
-Nightcrawler
-Electro Magentic Magneto
-Covert Op's Beast

X3 Series 2
-Stealth Cyclops
-Tech Gear Beast
-Air Strike Wolverine
-Juggernaut
-Angel

Fantastic Four Movie series 5
-Power Punch Thing
-Doombot
-Fire Blast Human Torch
-Super Strech Mr. Fantastic
-Electro Surge Dr. Doom

Fantastic Four Movie series 6
-Extreme Human Torch
-Mr Fantastic
-Annihilus
-Combo Punch Thing

Young Avengers Gift Pack
-Iron Lad
-Hulkling
-Asguardian
-Patriot

Marvel Monsters Box set
-Dracula
-Werewolf by Night
-Frankenstien
-unconfirmed 4th character
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on October 2, 2005, 03:47 PM
Got a chance to see ML 11 this weekend as well as the Sentinel series.  I'm waiting on the Sentinel series to show up at WalMart before I plunk down my hardearned.

The Legendary Riders are OKAY.  Not great per say, but OKAY.  Wonder Man and Hulkbuster Iron Man are probably among the best of the bunch.  I didn't particularly care for first appearance Thing...he doesn't look lumpy enough.  I have no interest in Vengeance at all.  I didn't see Ultron, but the pictures don't look good.  And as for the Days of Future Past Wolverine?  I still think it sucks.  Especially since I was able to see the Marvel Legends one in person and was then able to see the Marvel Select version a few minutes later.  Do yourselves a favor and leave this Wolverine on the pegs and buy the Marvel Select one.  It's much better.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 2, 2005, 10:54 PM
I did see that the Marvel Legends 10 showed up at all three Walmarts I visited this weekend in MN/ND.  Didn't find any variants but at least got a close up look at the red Angel and I'm pleased with the blue version, don't need the second.  That said, I would have been happy with the red had it been the one I found first. 

The really bright spot is that the Super Walmart in Fargo had the Fearsome Foes box set out.  So rather than begging someone to ship one to me, I put out the $32.99 and picked one up. 

I do like the Rhino very much.  It's a true "classic" figure, very much old comic book style.  SO that means I'll be parting with my Ultimate Rhino. 

Carnage is, um, well, I dunno.  It's a different paint scheme, but even side by side they're not dramatically different.  I may sell off the box set version as it may draw a buck or two more. 

Spidey is awfully similar to the recent ML 10 version.  Sadly I've already misplaced the ML version so I can't do a direct comparison.  It's another spidey as far as I'm concerned.  It's not a bad one, not a great one, just another one. 

Mr. Toomes is priceless.  I think it could have been done better and I'd have loved to have them have a swappable head with a younger version, but it's pretty cool nonetheless.  The wings are considerably smaller than I expected, but realistic.  They're in two pieces, one piece attached to the upper arm, one piece attached to the lower arm.  I don't know if that's terribly comic book accurate, but it will eliminate sagging.  I like the figure and it's the real reason to buy the box set in the first place (curse you, TB). 

The Lizard is what it should have been in the first place - articulated.  It looks pretty decent, though not dramatically improved over the original.  But certainly enough reason to unload the older, nearly non-articulated version (that I bought in a two pack, with a spiderman I didn't want ::)). 

Overall a very nice set.  Rhino great, especially for us oldsters.  Carnage is a take it or leave it; great bonus if you didn't have one previously.  Spidey, meh, give it to your kid.  Vulture - sweet, that simple, but you have to like the classic (pre-90s) look.  Lizard is a fine improvement.  I'm happy to have this one. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on October 3, 2005, 12:02 AM
I should add that ML 11 (Legendary Riders) is showing up in Canuckia in addition to the show I attended this weekend.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 3, 2005, 12:53 AM
This is true, just not close to me.  Yet.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 3, 2005, 09:29 AM
Nice to get some new ML news/pics this weekend, definitely some neat stuff on the way.  I don't know that I'll be picking up a ton of figures beyond the Sentinel Series, but there's a lot of characters for a variety of people in there.  As far as what we think/know is coming, this is what I'm thinking about picking up:

ML10 (Sentinel) - All, if I can find them.  Might pass on Omega Red, undecided right now.
ML11 (Legendary Riders) - Probably none.
ML12 (Apocalypse) - Not sure here yet.  Although some people probably think its insane, I kind of like the Astonishing Wolverine.  Might get that one.  Sasquatch looks neat to me too, although I don't know a whole lot about the character/Alpha Flight.  I'm tempted with that one as well as Iron Fist.  We'll see.
ML 13 (Bring on the Bad Guys) - Goblin (don't have one at all yet) and probably Pyro.  Considering Deathstrike, but we'll see.

SMC 16 - Possibly Venom (don't have one) and Man Wolf.  Not certain on either though.
SMC 17 - Hobgoblin and Hydroman for sure, Spider-Hulk is kind of interesting...maybe.
SMC Villains - Chameleon for sure, probably the Spot too.  Funny that we're getting that figure.  Might get Kraven too, always passed on him before.

Not sure about the other stuff (Fantastic Four Classics, X3 Movie Figs).  I might get some of the X3 movie figures, if they don't suck.  I'll likely get a Beast either way, and might get one each of the characters, we'll see.  FF Classics, probably none, although the Super Skrull might be tempting...and we'll have to see how the others look.

On the other points, I agree with what Brent said...I really like the Fearsome Foes box set.  I found this at Wal-Mart a week or two ago, and at the time they had quite a few.  I really like the Rhino figure, and the Vulture and Lizard are quite nice too.  Not really a bad figure in the bunch, just some you might have already had.  Nice to hear that ML10 is hitting around here too (MN, ND, etc.) I'm hoping we'll see some here too.  Nothing so far, just lots of ML9, although our closest Wal-Mart seemed to have emptied a couple of pegs somehow (hard to believe they sold all of a sudden) so maybe they're restocking them.  I'll have to go check it out.  Overall, lots of Marvel stuff on the way it sounds...happy hunting.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on October 3, 2005, 10:12 AM
I was just licking my chops this weekend after completing the Series 10 figures except for the Variants. Now I find out what is coming and my mouth can't contain my drool (looking like Homer Simpson when he thinks of doughnuts).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 3, 2005, 08:36 PM
Sasquatch looks neat to me too, although I don't know a whole lot about the character/Alpha Flight. 

Alpha Flight.  Hmm, let's see.  The first openly gay super hero was from Alpha Flight.  It was a Canadian based team, with suitably matched "cold weather/northern" associations for member names.  Otherwise it was fairly lame indeed.  Personally I was ecstatic when the series died, because it was such an over-caricaturization of Canada that it was absurd.  Not all of Canada is covered by mountains and forest ::), nor is it eternally cold ::) and snowy ::)  Of course it may have been less lame than Captain Canuck, but that's for another time.

As for my wants:

ML11 -

ML12 - Sasquatch, Iron Fist

ML13 - Abomination, Loki, (Pyro and Lady Deathstrike as maybes)

SMC16 - Man-Wolf

SMC17 - Hydro-man; spiderhulk and hobgoblins are wait and see.

SMV2 - Chameleon, Spot and Beetle are maybes

F4C1 - Super Skrull

F4C2 - Kang

F4M6 - Annihilus

Marvel Monsters - perhaps, it's intriguing anyway, will wait and see. 

Of course I'll be buying Kingpin right away.  What's that?  Oh yeah, it's not due out.  Ever ::)

BTW, saw the movie Doom in N. Dakota on the weekend and I'm pleased to have the Marvel Legends version ;)

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 4, 2005, 09:25 AM
Quote
BTW, saw the movie Doom in N. Dakota on the weekend and I'm pleased to have the Marvel Legends version

Yeah, there were a few around here a few weeks back, and I ended up picking one up.  Not too great though, and I definitely want to try to get a ML version eventually.  There are a handful of older figures that I want to pick up once the ML10/Star Wars Final 12 spending dies down, hopefully they won't be too pricey.

Also, I've read online this morning that Jesse (Falcon) from Toybiz posted over at Fwoosh that some of the "leaked" information from the past couple of days is incorrect.  Apparently, in Series 13, Crimson Dynamo is not being released and it sounds like the "goon" packins are a no go as well....but they might be trying to get them released another way in the future (box set perhaps?).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on October 6, 2005, 04:49 PM
I picked up the variant Cyclops and Angel today at KB toys, no luck on the Fearsome Foes box set yet.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 12, 2005, 03:08 PM
It looks like the Fearsome Foes (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00083HK5W/qid=1129046028/sr=1-30/ref=sr_1_30/104-0689305-1263907?v=glance&s=toys) box set is in stock at Amazon, but for $39.99....around $7-10 higher than Wal-Mart (at least here).  If anyone is interested though, it seems to be in stock.

Otherwise, still no sign of ML 10 here.  There's still time, but I'll admit I'm getting a little antsy for them.  I thought there was hope with our Target down to just a Doctor Strange on the pegs, but I checked today nad they were restocked in full with more of the Galactus Wave.  Our closest Wal-Mart has been sitting on the same Nightcrawlers, Prof Xs, and other remnants of the Galactus Wave for awhile, but they have plenty of room to restock as well.  Hopefully soon :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Victor_Von_Doom on October 12, 2005, 04:16 PM
I've had no luck with series 10 either. Its sorta weird; I only saw Iceman from series 8 on the pegs, and no other figures from that wave. But with wave 9, I've seen everyone multiple times. BTW, I have a green hulk variant from the Galactus wave I am looking to trade (and maybe sell at cost if I can't get a trade), so PM me ASAP or I'll take it back to Wal-Mart.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: SpudTrooper on October 12, 2005, 07:06 PM
I've had no luck with series 10 either. Its sorta weird; I only saw Iceman from series 8 on the pegs, and no other figures from that wave. But with wave 9, I've seen everyone multiple times. BTW, I have a green hulk variant from the Galactus wave I am looking to trade (and maybe sell at cost if I can't get a trade), so PM me ASAP or I'll take it back to Wal-Mart.

wut figures u need from the wave, they are peg warming over here.  :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Victor_Von_Doom on October 12, 2005, 07:08 PM
Spudtrooper - I have since picked up those figures through trades online, but I really appreciate the offer! Is there anything you are looking for?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: SpudTrooper on October 12, 2005, 07:17 PM
no problem victor doom, just trying to help.

i dont need anything but unless u have a spare Phoenix/Ghost Rider variant and.or a Unmasked Wolverine, that would be lovely  ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Gregorbian on October 12, 2005, 07:49 PM
I bought the following figures from the Sentinel series, but for some reason I ended up with 2 left legs  ???

Mr. Sinister
Black Panther
Angel
Cyclops
Omega Red
Spiderman

I did not purchase Mystique because I think she has the same piece as Omega Red.  Where did I go wrong?  I know Angel came with a left leg and I'm pretty sure it was Black Panther that also came with a left leg...  I don't think anybody switched the legs out because the packages were sealed.  Am I being a moron?  Is there some way to "reverse" the leg or something?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 12, 2005, 10:18 PM
That's a bit odd, to say the least with the two left legs.  Sounds like you had the bad luck to find a factory placement error.  I wonder if contacting toybiz would do any good? 

ML 11 showed up here, seemingly yesterday.  No chase figures and no Scarlet Witch :'( , Ultron or Taskmaster to be found.  I picked up Logan :-X (well, I have all the rest so why not ::)) and a Wonderman which is a really well done figure.

Hulkbuster Ironman is huge and really heavy, were I an Ironman freak, I'd have picked it up. 

Vengeance sucks and worse, his bones were purple.  It can't be a variant as I saw no less than three of them, but it seems like they changed the color from bone to purple ???  I didn't think I wanted it and I was right.

Don't need another Thing, that's for sure.

Next wave of FF movie figures are about as well, this wave with skateboarding human torch ::), trenchcoat Thing (prefer ML thanks) and a Doom with face switcheroo.  Invisible woman remains pretty easy to find up here.  Mmm, Jessica Alba goodness.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Victor_Von_Doom on October 12, 2005, 10:23 PM
That's a bit odd, to say the least with the two left legs.  Sounds like you had the bad luck to find a factory placement error.  I wonder if contacting toybiz would do any good? 

ML 11 showed up here, seemingly yesterday.  No chase figures and no Scarlet Witch :'( , Ultron or Taskmaster to be found.  I picked up Logan :-X (well, I have all the rest so why not ::)) and a Wonderman which is a really well done figure.

Hulkbuster Ironman is huge and really heavy, were I an Ironman freak, I'd have picked it up. 

Vengeance sucks and worse, his bones were purple.  It can't be a variant as I saw no less than three of them, but it seems like they changed the color from bone to purple ???  I didn't think I wanted it and I was right.

Don't need another Thing, that's for sure.

Next wave of FF movie figures are about as well, this wave with skateboarding human torch ::), trenchcoat Thing (prefer ML thanks) and a Doom with face switcheroo.  Invisible woman remains pretty easy to find up here.  Mmm, Jessica Alba goodness.

I didn't know those were even out already!  :o
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Gregorbian on October 12, 2005, 10:26 PM
Wow, I didn't realize they were out either.

Does anybody happen to know what the "proper" figure is for the right leg?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on October 13, 2005, 12:30 AM
Mr. Sinister is supposed to have the right leg.

That's a bummer about having an extra leg you can't use.  :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 13, 2005, 12:43 AM
Wow, I didn't realize they were out either.


Apparently the Best of, 10 and 11 all shipped simultaneously from the Canadian distributor.  I've yet to see any of the best of wave but there's lots of 10 about.  11 just arrived yesterday and I missed a goodly part of it. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 14, 2005, 09:55 AM
Someone on the Spawn boards (http://board.spawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=229473) has posted the pics from Toyfare of ML12.  Looks like there will be four variants in the series...unmasked Wolvie, Bishop, Iron Fist, and a white Sasquatch.  Lots of chasing for anyone who wants a "complete" set I guess.  I kind of like the Wolverine actually, and Sasquatch looks neat as well.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 14, 2005, 10:20 AM
White Sasquatch has some appeal, otherwise that looks to be another light series for me.  I like the Wolvie but don't need another; Bishop never really did much for me; X-23 falls into that not a legend argument; Maestro looks good but not of interest to me. 

White Sasquatch and either Iron Fist will do for me.  'Course if I find all the variants, I'd probably grab them ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on October 14, 2005, 11:54 AM
The only variant that interest me is the white Sasquatch. I am happy with the regular version for the rest.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on October 14, 2005, 12:18 PM
I wonder, is white Sasquatch supposed to be Wendigo?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 14, 2005, 12:29 PM
I wonder, is white Sasquatch supposed to be Wendigo?

That was my thought and why it appeals more to me.  Is it?  I don't know the answer to that.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on October 14, 2005, 12:47 PM
Apparently you guys aren't as smart as the Queen of over punctuation (http://adctalk.com/index.php?showtopic=2001608)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 14, 2005, 02:26 PM
What's a femake?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JesseVader08 on October 14, 2005, 06:57 PM
I have no idea!!!?!!?  ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on October 15, 2005, 02:08 PM
I wonder, is white Sasquatch supposed to be Wendigo?

It might actually be Snowbird taking the form of Sasquatch.  I seem to recall that happening at least a couple of times in Alpha Flight.  She couldn't turn into an owl all the time.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on October 16, 2005, 09:27 AM
Found the entire wave last night at a WM.  Saw Spidey and Omega Red on the pegs and looked up to find the rest on the overhead shelf.  Mystique kind of sucks, but the rest are excellent.  Tight joints on all of them and the Sentinal is awesome.

I'll probably unload the Spidey as the Sentinal piece is all I wanted.  Anyone want him?  I also have the extra Sentinal torso from Omega Red if anyone wants that.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 16, 2005, 01:19 PM
I'll chime in for the torso if you don't mind.  No hurry for it though, next time we swing a deal. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on October 16, 2005, 04:42 PM
I found some of the FF movie series 3 (?) figures today, them being the snowboarding Human Torch and the two Things in this wave. I might pick up the Things, but I'll pass on the Torch.

Doom and the new IW weren't there, but since I have the earlier versions of them, I probably wouldn't buy them anyway.

Those cases of ML 10 disappeared quickly. I went to my local comic shop and found a reason why. But I only need a few more figures to complete my Sentinel, and when these really start showing up, they won't be too hard to find.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on October 16, 2005, 06:49 PM
I'll chime in for the torso if you don't mind.  No hurry for it though, next time we swing a deal. 

It's yours, Brent.  Just to clarify, this is the lower torso where the legs attach, not the shoulders (but you probably already knew that).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on October 16, 2005, 11:10 PM
I think I may be only getting Iron Fist from 12...that wave sucks and has pegwarm city written all over it

Is Scarlet Witch really canceled????????????

I think it royally sucks the line is so X heavy!!!!!!!!!!!

Where are my Avengers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I read all about them as a li'l girl in Texas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 18, 2005, 09:34 AM
Shockingly, some of the ML10 figures I preordered way back when from Amazon have shipped...and should be here today.  A bit pricey at $8.99 a piece, but I'll be glad to at least have a few.  Cyclops, Spidey, and Mystique should be here some time today, and I'll wait/hope for retail to bring me Angel, Sinister, and Panther (undecided on Omega Red).  Retail has been dry around here, WM is hanging onto the same two Nightcrawlers, and Target has a couple Doc Stranges keeping the pegs toasty.

Looking at the future waves, this really looks like the last "big buying" wave for me for quite sometime.  This is really the only thing outside of SW that I pick up anymore, aside from the occasional DC product, but after ML10 I don't see a whole lot that I get.  Likely nothing from ML 11, and maybe 1 to 2 figures from the next couple of waves.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 18, 2005, 10:58 AM
Right now, this thread (http://adctalk.com/index.php?showtopic=2001950) has an attached pic of the upcoming "Marvel Masterworks" line from ToyBiz.  Marvel Unleashed?  Could be something similar to that, but its too early to tell for sure.  Hit the linky if interested.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Victor_Von_Doom on October 19, 2005, 01:30 AM
Hey everybody I found 3 of the variant Bullseyes at Wal-Mart today, so PM me ASAP if you want me to pick one up for ya. I also still have the variant Hulk to trade.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 19, 2005, 12:18 PM
Using the master list Scott posted a few pages back, just thought I'd re-post what is coming up (or in some cases, currently released) in the Marvel Legends/Spidey Classics/Fantastic Four Classics lines.  A chance to look ahead at what you would like to pick up from the upcoming waves.  Sorry if I screwed up on anything, wasn't sure about the variants for Series 11.  How is it looking for everyone?  I think I'm going to be fairly light post-ML10.

ML10: Sentinel Series - Out Now
1st Appearance Spider-Man
Cyclops
Cyclops [Variant]
Angel
Angel [Variant]
Black Panther
Mystique
Mr. Sinister
Omega Red

ML11: Legendary Riders - Coming Soon
1st Appearance Thing
Logan
Logan [Variant]
Hulk Buster Iron Man
Wonder Man
Wonder Man [Variant]
Taskmaster
Ultron
Vengeance
Vengeance [Variant]

ML12: Apocalypse Series - Early 2006?
-X-23
-Sasquatch
-Sasquatch [Variant]
-Maestro Hulk
-Iron Fist
-Red Iron Fist [Variant]
-Bishop
-Modern Bishop [Variant]
-Astonishing X-Men Wolverine
-Astonishing X-Men Woverine Unmasked [Variant]
BAF Apocalypse

ML13: Bring on the Bad Guys - Rumored - 2006
-Abomination
-BlackHeart
-Green Goblin
-Green Goblin Unmasked [Variant]
-Lady Death Strike
-Loki
-Crown of Lies Loki [Variant]
-Crimson Dynamo (cancelled?)
-Pyro

Spider-Man Classic series 16 - Rumored - 2006
-Spider-Tracer Spider-Man
-Venom
-Shark Trap Spider-Man
-Spider Strength Spider-Man
-Man-Wolf

Spider-Man Classics Series 17 - Rumored - 2006
-Web Splash Spider-Man
-Spider Spinner Spider-Man
-Hobgoblin
-Spider-Hulk
-Hydro Man

Spider-Man Villains Series 2 - Rumored - 2006
-Super Poseable DemoGoblin
-Venom Marvel Knights Version
-Kraven
-Punisher [blue repaint]
-Buzzing Beetle [blue silver repaint]
-Chameleon
-The Spot

Fantastic Four Classic Series 1 - 2006?
-Human Torch with Impossible Man
-The Thing [ultimate costume]
-Mr. Fantastic [ultimate costume]
-Super Skrull

Fantastic Four Classic series 2 - Rumored - 2006
-Transforming Human Torch
-Mr Fantastic
-Dragon Man
-Invisible Woman
-Kang

Fearsome Foes Box Set - Out Now
Spider-Man
Rhino
Vulture
Lizard
Carnage
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on October 19, 2005, 12:39 PM
Wonder Man has a variant, the ionic purple one and Sasquatch comes with a white variant.  Everything else looks ok to me.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 19, 2005, 12:50 PM
ML10: Sentinel Series
Done.  Have the variants and two parts towards another Sentinel.  Looking for extra Sentinel parts from anyone not building the beast.

ML11: Legendary Riders - It's out in Canada, though only at TRU
Logan - have it, can't decide if I'm keeping it, would rather have the variant
Wonder Man - have it (would also get variant if I see it)
Ultron - have yet to see it so can't decide if I'll get it.
Vengeance [Variant?] - is there a variant for this piece? Not that I want it.

ML12: Apocalypse Series - Early 2006?
-Sasquatch - will pick up whichever I see, this or variant
-Iron Fist - same here, only need one
not interested in big apocalypse so will have parts to spare

ML13: Bring on the Bad Guys - Rumored - 2006
-Abomination - yup, need him
-Green Goblin - doubt it, but will see what it looks like, I like the S6 version
-Lady Death Strike - maybe
-Loki - either version is fine though I like the classic version
-Pyro - maybe as well

Spider-Man Classic series 16 - Rumored - 2006
-Man-Wolf

Spider-Man Classics Series 17 - Rumored - 2006
-Hobgoblin - have to see; one of my fave villains but like the one I have already
-Hydro Man

Spider-Man Villains Series 2 - Rumored - 2006
-Super Poseable DemoGoblin - maybe
-Chameleon
-The Spot - maybe

Fantastic Four Classic Series 1 - 2006?
-Super Skrull

Fantastic Four Classic series 2 - Rumored - 2006
-Kang

There's my wants out of the next year I suppose.  Not too bad.  I'm pretty much caught up for the year, thanks to some local luck and finding the latest spidey box in Fargo.  Only 16 figures that I want ::) though 7 of them are very definite maybe's that are more likely as negatives.  Less than 10 figures would be fine by me. 

Oh.  Where's Kingpin? >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Angry Ewok on October 19, 2005, 01:41 PM
I try to keep up with ML although I don't have space but for my few most favorites - but uh, can anyone tell me why X-Factor (91-98) has gotten the shaft? I realize I may be one of only a few hundred or so people that liked them, but uh...

Havok? Polaris? Wolfsbane? Mutliple Man? Strong Guy? Quicksilver? Forge? Wild Child?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 19, 2005, 01:43 PM
What I'm thinking for this/next year:

ML10: Sentinel Series - Out Now
Half done.  Have Spidey, Cyclops and Mystique (from Amazon).  Looking to pick up Sinister, Black Panther, and Angel for sure, undecided on Omega Red.  Hoping these will turn up at retail soon.

ML11: Legendary Riders - Coming Soon
Likely nothing here.

ML12: Apocalypse Series - Early 2006?
I might pick up a Sasquatch, kind of like the character/look.  Also, I'll probably get the Astonishing Wolvie, especially since I never picked up the Brown costume version (should have).  Iron Fist is a maybe.

ML13: Bring on the Bad Guys - Rumored - 2006
Green Goblin for sure, because I don't have a version and the only one I've seen is the Ramos' "cartoony" version.  Pyro is a maybe, leaning towards picking him up too.  Deathstrike is a maybe/maybe not.

Spider-Man Classic series 16 - Rumored - 2006
Man Wolf most likely, not sure about the Venom.  Is it new/better?  I saw the earlier version at Walgreens the other day and almost picked it up, but wasn't sure if I should wait to see what this version was like.  Don't have a Venom yet otherwise.

Spider-Man Classics Series 17 - Rumored - 2006
Hobgoblin and Hydroman are most likely.  Spider-Hulk might be interesting, but we'll see.

Spider-Man Villains Series 2 - Rumored - 2006
Kraven (don't have earlier version), Chameleon, and maybe the Spot.  More villains for Spidey.

Fantastic Four Classic Series 1 - 2006?
Possibly Super Skrull, but likely nothing from these unless they really look great in person.

Fantastic Four Classic series 2 - Rumored - 2006
Again, likely nothing from these unless the F4 look really good.  I'm not real crazy about the box set versions of them I have now, and actually display the movie ones (aside from Thing) with my ML.

Fearsome Foes Box Set - Out Now
Done.  Our Wal-Mart has had these for a few weeks now.

Pretty light for me overall, but that's just fine.  For the most part, I'm leaning towards sticking mainly to the Spidey and X-Worlds from here on out.  There are a few past Legends I'm looking to pick up eventually too, but unless some start looking quite spiffy in person now I don't think there will be too much overall.  Probably around 10 figures or so for me too, from what we know of next year.

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Oh.  Where's Kingpin?
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Havok? Polaris? Wolfsbane? Mutliple Man? Strong Guy? Quicksilver? Forge? Wild Child?

I'd like to know that too, definitely ready for a Kingpin.  Most needed.  I feel the same about a number of the figures Brad mentioned there too.  I'd like to see Havok, Multiple Man, and Quicksilver for sure from that list.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on October 19, 2005, 02:18 PM
ML10: Sentinel Series - Out Now
Got them all

ML11: Legendary Riders - Coming Soon
Wonder Man
Taskmaster
Ultron
Vengeance

ML12: Apocalypse Series - Early 2006?
-Sasquatch
-Iron Fist
-Bishop

Will try to get rid of the Apocalypse pieces


ML13: Bring on the Bad Guys - Rumored - 2006
-Abomination
-BlackHeart
-Lady Death Strike
-Loki
-Crimson Dynamo (cancelled?)
-Pyro

Spider-Man Classic series 16 - Rumored - 2006
-Man-Wolf

Spider-Man Classics Series 17 - Rumored - 2006
-Hobgoblin
-Spider-Hulk - possibly
-Hydro Man

Spider-Man Villains Series 2 - Rumored - 2006
-Super Poseable DemoGoblin - w/ the Hobgoblin coming, I'll consider the old Hobgoblin to be Demogoblin
-Chameleon
-The Spot

Fantastic Four Classic Series 1 - 2006?
-Human Torch with Impossible Man - just for Impossible Man
-Super Skrull

Fantastic Four Classic series 2 - Rumored - 2006
-Dragon Man
-Kang

Fearsome Foes Box Set - Out Now
Spider-Man
Rhino
Vulture
Lizard
Carnage
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 19, 2005, 02:21 PM
I try to keep up with ML although I don't have space but for my few most favorites - but uh, can anyone tell me why X-Factor (91-98) has gotten the shaft? I realize I may be one of only a few hundred or so people that liked them, but uh...

Havok? Polaris? Wolfsbane? Mutliple Man? Strong Guy? Quicksilver? Forge? Wild Child?

Interesting question Brad.  I think one of the big complaints is that the Legends lineup is already X-heavy, so maybe they're just priorizing?  I wouldn't mind seeing a few of those though, notably Havok.  And where's my Dazzler? 

I find the lack of Psylocke interesting too, considering they've already done a Collector's club statue and a mini-bust. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 20, 2005, 02:39 PM
I got a chance to open up the 3 figures from the Sentinel wave I have so far, and from what I have of that Sentinel it sure looks spiffy.  Definitely makes me want to get the other three pieces soon, and build that big mutha.  As far as the figures themselves, I like those too.  The Spidey, although we do have plenty, is pretty good I think.  The fingers are a little small/delicate, but as a display piece I really like it.  I kind of like the idea of having a "1st Apperance" Spider-man to put on my Spidey shelf.  I like the Cyclops as well, as this is how I most remember him looking and it is my first Cyclops figure.  Not too bad of a figure overall, and he is one of my favorite (and one of the essential) X-Men.  The third figure I got was Mystique, and I'm kind of disappointed with this one.  She was one of the X-men "baddies" I was most familiar with growing up, and I'm glad to put her along with Magneto, etc., but the figure isn't that great I don't think.  Its missing a few places of articulation I think would help (glove/boot cuts) and the arms/legs on mine were kind of warped.  No big deal I guess, but just not a real impressive figure.  That Sentinel looks like it is pretty spiffy though, I look forward to completing it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 20, 2005, 04:34 PM
I think you've been spoiled by your huge spidey Brian.   ;)

The Legendary Riders wave is now showing up at a second retailer locally (Superstore).  I've had no further luck with the wave though, still having not seen Ultron, Scarlet Witch or Taskmaster up close.  It does signal that the Galactus wave has finally stopped shipping though ::)  Man but that overshipped.  I wish it was the Sentinel wave because this stuff is bound for clearance but what do I do with a second Galactus? 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jeff on October 20, 2005, 04:39 PM
but what do I do with a second Galactus? 

Ummm.... pose one with the FF and the other with the Silver Surfer?  A fancy paper-weight for the office? 


I've seen a few cool pictures with the Kubrick/Minimates Silver Surfer and Galactus, like this one from the Kuby thread:

(http://zachd.com/images/toys/FF%20w%20Galactus.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on October 20, 2005, 11:08 PM
What I am thinking

ML10: Sentinel Series - Got them all, even found the variants

ML11: Legendary Riders - Coming Soon
Hulk Buster Iron Man
Wonder Man
Taskmaster
Ultron
Vengeance

ML12: Apocalypse Series - Early 2006?
-X-23
-Sasquatch
-Sasquatch [Variant]
-Maestro Hulk
-Iron Fist
-Bishop
BAF Apocalypse

ML13: Bring on the Bad Guys - Rumored - 2006
-Abomination
-BlackHeart
-Green Goblin
-Green Goblin Unmasked [Variant]
-Lady Death Strike
-Loki
-Crown of Lies Loki [Variant]
-Crimson Dynamo (cancelled?)
-Pyro

Spider-Man Classic series 16 - Rumored - 2006
-Man-Wolf

Spider-Man Classics Series 17 - Rumored - 2006
-Hobgoblin
-Spider-Hulk
-Hydro Man

Spider-Man Villains Series 2 - Rumored - 2006
-Super Poseable DemoGoblin
-Chameleon
-The Spot

Fantastic Four Classic Series 1
- 2006?
-Human Torch with Impossible Man
-Super Skrull

Fantastic Four Classic series 2 - Rumored - 2006
-Transforming Human Torch
-Dragon Man
-Kang

Fearsome Foes Box Set
- on the way from amazon
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Holographic Elvis on October 21, 2005, 01:05 AM
Wow, I didn't realize they were out either.


Apparently the Best of, 10 and 11 all shipped simultaneously from the Canadian distributor.  I've yet to see any of the best of wave but there's lots of 10 about.  11 just arrived yesterday and I missed a goodly part of it. 

My training store (when I was there) got a case of the Sentinel series in and I didn't even know it.  No chases unfortunately but it just kinda showed up out of nowhere.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 24, 2005, 09:23 AM
Well, the Sentinel series has started to hit around here as well.  I was able to pick up Black Panther and Mr. Sinister at Target on Friday (they also had Spidey, which I got from Amazon a week or so ago).  Then, while picking up groceries at a Wal-Mart across town on Sunday, I found the entire wave.  I picked up the blue Angel, and that should finish off the Sentinel as well.  They also had Omega Red, and I was tempted to pick him up too, but since I was fortunate enough to find Gree/Bly there, I left him behind for now.  Oddly, I think this Wal-Mart was missing the "regular" versions of Cyclops/Angel, but had both of the variants.  I had the variant Cyclops in the cart too, before putting him back.  If money wasn't tight right now, I'd have picked it up too I think.  I think aside from maybe picking up Omega Red in the future, I'm set with ML stuff for the rest of the year or whenever Series 12/13 start popping up.  Should be a little while I'd think.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Victor_Von_Doom on October 26, 2005, 04:37 PM
I found the Sentinel wave yesterday at Wal-Mart and picked them all up except Mystique (they only had one and her hand was broken). The Sentinel is definitely worth picking up all these figures to get. Great job Toy Biz!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 27, 2005, 09:48 AM
Looks like the voting has started (http://www.marvel.com/toys/legends.htm) for the "Best Cover" over at Marvel.com.  This is supposed to coincide with a "new" upcoming line from ToyBiz.  You can vote at the link above.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on October 27, 2005, 10:21 AM
I voted for the following

*Phoenix Endsong #1 (for Dark Phoenix)
*Avengers #277 (for Baron Zemo)
*Thor #337 (for Beta Ray Bill)
*X-men #1 (for Pyslocke)
 
All my votes were based on characters we haven't received yet or in the case of PES#1, don't want to pay an arm and a leg for.   

When the time comes, I'll vote for:

*Amazing Spider-man #238 (the only tough choice seeing as we're already getting classic Hobgoblin.  The other choices I don't care about.  Pick was based on Spidey being my favorite character)
*Cloak & Dagger #1 (duh)
*Spider-woman #1 (double duh)
*Infinity Gauntlet #3 (for Adam Warlock and some of the other non released characters)

Too bad Kingpin isn't on one of the covers.   >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 27, 2005, 10:41 AM
Who is this kingpin you speak of? ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on October 27, 2005, 10:49 AM
Who is this kingpin you speak of? ::)

A character of such low importance that nobody in their right mind would want him.

I'm hoping he's part of the Famous Battle choices.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Victor_Von_Doom on October 27, 2005, 12:49 PM
Who is this kingpin you speak of? ::)

A character of such low importance that nobody in their right mind would want him.

I'm hoping he's part of the Famous Battle choices.

Dude, kids are always clamoring for fat white guy figures!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on October 27, 2005, 03:23 PM
I voted for Avengers #277 (for Baron Zemo) & Thor #337 (for Beta Ray Bill) I really hope we get these 2 figures.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 27, 2005, 06:22 PM
Who is this kingpin you speak of? ::)

A character of such low importance that nobody in their right mind would want him.

I'm hoping he's part of the Famous Battle choices.

Dude, kids are always clamoring for fat white guy figures!

Dude, since when are kids the ones buying these?  The spidey figures that are packed with the villains, yes.  Fat white dudes, no. 

Still, it ain't fun having web blaster spiderman fight spin 'n kick spiderman, sometimes you need a baddy, even if he is fat and white.  Besides, I believe some kids can actually read the comics, not just play video games :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JesseVader08 on October 27, 2005, 06:24 PM
The Sentinel series showed up at my Zellers today - there's some very good looking figures in there.  I had the Mr Sinister and Omega Red in my hands until I thought better of it.

Regardless, they sure looked good.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on October 28, 2005, 12:02 AM
These Cover things were in the latest Toyfare, basically they are new statues recreating the Famous Covers of Marveldom.  The first two are a 6" Spidey and Green Goblin and a 9" Tall Fantastic Four #1 with the Mole Man and Monster and the 4. 

I don't think the figures are in ML scale at all...the scenes were described as 6" and 9" tall :-[
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on October 28, 2005, 06:11 PM
I dont think that the thing that we are voting on is going to be these statue diorama things. Its just a feeling, i hope it ends up being box sets or something.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 1, 2005, 09:37 AM
More rumors about future waves....these found at the Fwooshnet forums (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=19449).  Here is what is being rumored:

Wave 14
First App. Iron Man
Longshot
Baron Zemo
Luke Cage
Psylocke
Falcon

Wave 15
Mandarin
Beta Ray Bill
Spider-Woman
Moonknight
Thor Buster Iron Man
Quicksilver
Wasp
Captain Marvel

Take with a big ole grain of salt at this point, but something to talk about either way I guess.  On a side note, it seems that ML 10 has been showing up full force, at least around here.  I took a look at the pegs on Sunday when picking up some groceries, and they had about 8-10 Black Panthers and a couple FA Spideys.  When looking this morning again, while picking up the ROTS DVD, they had three rows of pegs overflowing with the entire wave.  Hopefully everyone will be able to find what they are looking for.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 1, 2005, 10:25 AM
Kingpin?  Nah, never mind ::)

Just wait, they'll release him as a chase figure :-X
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Victor_Von_Doom on November 1, 2005, 04:04 PM
Who is this kingpin you speak of? ::)

A character of such low importance that nobody in their right mind would want him.

I'm hoping he's part of the Famous Battle choices.

Dude, kids are always clamoring for fat white guy figures!

Dude, since when are kids the ones buying these?  The spidey figures that are packed with the villains, yes.  Fat white dudes, no. 

Still, it ain't fun having web blaster spiderman fight spin 'n kick spiderman, sometimes you need a baddy, even if he is fat and white.  Besides, I believe some kids can actually read the comics, not just play video games :P

I was just joking about the Kingpin thing, but now that I think about it, it wouldn't really be that bad of a figure, from a collector standpoint. Kingpin can fight; he's not just a fat guy, and I wouldn't mind seeing one somewhere down the road, just not in the immediate future.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 1, 2005, 04:10 PM
Now, this thread (http://adctalk.com/index.php?showtopic=2002834) at ToyNewsI has a supposed list of ToyBiz product for 2006, and includes something we haven't seen before (or I hadn't at least):

Two-Packs: (all re-used heroes, new sculpted bad guys)
Hulk and Leader
Cap and Red Skull
Kingpin and Daredevil

If that is true, it would be great to finally get a Kingpin.  I would think he could easily fit into the Marvel Legends line, but at least getting him one way or another would be alright.  Plus, I don't have a Daredevil yet anyways.  The rest of the list at the linky, but it seems to be rumors we've heard before otherwise.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 1, 2005, 04:35 PM
 :'( - that's the site of those with a red skull from ML IV crying at the mention of an easy to get version.  I have one, but fortunately I didn't overpay.  I thought it was a stupid figure to make as a chase figure anyway - Cap's main villain.   ::)

I'd be pleased as punch to see a Kingpin in any way I can get him.  A two pack is an improvement over the usual box-set approach they use to unload unwanted repaints :P  I bought five figures to get Electro and four more to get the Vulture.  A two pack is a bargain.

Those are nice selections for two packs as well.  Whaddya bet they put the green chase Hulk in with the leader? :P

Oh, and Brian, if you need a Daredevil you're welcome to one of the three or four I have ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on November 2, 2005, 02:13 AM
I don't expect to ever see those two-packs. Whatever became of those Spidey 2-packs that were supposed to have Abomination and Absorbing Man in them? I've never seen them nor heard of anyone actually finding them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 2, 2005, 01:29 PM
I am not believing anything til its confirmed, but there are some good figures in those mentioned.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Victor_Von_Doom on November 2, 2005, 11:07 PM
I am not believing anything til its confirmed, but there are some good figures in those mentioned.

I'm in the same boat as you. I don't want to get my hopes up. Even if we get half of the figures I've seen rumored this past month, I'll be a happy camper. I gotta give props to Toy Biz; they know how to keep their fans happy  :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 2, 2005, 11:24 PM
Man oh man do I want this to be true because it that pretty much nails a lot of my remaining wishes if its true (as long as Scarlet Witch gets released as well)

Here was my list almost a year ago:

Scarlet Witch
Black Knight
Hercules
She-Hulk
Ant Man
Yellowjacket
Tigra
Jarvis
Bulldozer
Wrecker
Piledriver
Thunderball
MODOK
Enchantress
Klaw
US Agent
Molecule Man
Captain Marvel/Photon
Starfox
Captain Britain
The Blob
Havok
Mole Man
Captain America WWII
Bucky

Quicksilver
Moon Knight
Wasp
Wonder Man
Falcon
Thanos
Kang

Ultron
Kingpin

Baron Zemo
Loki
Taskmaster
Power Man
Iron Fist

Vulture
Watcher

Hobgoblin
Captain Marvel
Angel
Leader
Galactus
Spider Woman I

Super Skrull
Pyro
Mystique
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Victor_Von_Doom on November 2, 2005, 11:57 PM
Man oh man do I want this to be true because it that pretty much nails a lot of my remaining wishes if its true (as long as Scarlet Witch gets released as well)

Here was my list almost a year ago:

Scarlet Witch
Black Knight
Hercules
She-Hulk
Ant Man
Yellowjacket
Tigra
Jarvis
Bulldozer
Wrecker
Piledriver
Thunderball
MODOK
Enchantress
Klaw
US Agent
Molecule Man
Captain Marvel/Photon
Starfox
Captain Britain
The Blob
Havok
Mole Man
Captain America WWII
Bucky

Quicksilver
Moon Knight
Wasp
Wonder Man
Falcon
Thanos
Kang

Ultron
Kingpin

Baron Zemo
Loki
Taskmaster
Power Man
Iron Fist

Vulture
Watcher

Hobgoblin
Captain Marvel
Angel
Leader
Galactus
Spider Woman I

Super Skrull
Pyro
Mystique


Toy Biz tackled much, much of my wish lists as well.


Captain America comes with his trusty sheild, Hawkeye comes with his bow and arrows, and Thor comes with Mjornir. Whereas Jarvis comes with a silver platter and his finest dress slacks.

I don't think we will be seeing a SA Jarvis anytime soon  ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 3, 2005, 09:28 PM
Heh, heh, heh 8)

Guess what I found today.

Ayup, ionic wonderman and black jacket Logan 8)  Dang but that's a bit of luck.  I found variant Cyclops and Angel only a couple of weeks ago.  It was obviously a brand new case put out at the store (I went to pick up chicken and shampoo) so there appear to be no Scarlet Witch in our cases unfortunately.   :'(

Oh and it's one mighty awful case pack ratio too :-X

Ultron x1
Taskmaster X1
Hulk Buster Iron Man x2
Logan x2
Wonder Man x2
Vengeance x2
1st Appearance Thing x2

Why do they think that the Thing will sell so well considering how many of them are out there?  I get the Logan deal, they end up selling, all of them. 

Oh and the Galactus series is officially, horribly overproduced.  I've seen and left three Bullseye variants on the pegs as well as two green Hulks. 

The Sentinel series is baffling the snot out of me too.  Angel and Cyclops are flying off the pegs (I've seen Cyke three times and Angel only twice, one blue, one red) to no one's surprise.  Spiderman is selling well and while the figure is just ok, IMO, it makes sense since that's the head of the Sentinel.  But here's the kicker: the official peg warmers of the series are Omega Red and Mystique.  Ya gotta buy one to finish the Sentinel, so what gives?

Anyway now that my variants are up to date (although I have none from Series VIII and Scott has my gold Ironman) I'm done with these until Series XII, so when's it supposed to be out?

I don't expect to ever see those two-packs. Whatever became of those Spidey 2-packs that were supposed to have Abomination and Absorbing Man in them? I've never seen them nor heard of anyone actually finding them.

I'm still waiting on those Ben, I've heard no reports of them either and I was hoping to pick up the Abomination and possibly a different Hulk.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 5, 2005, 12:08 PM
There seems to be another chase for series 12, a purple X-23
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on November 5, 2005, 01:33 PM
I went to pick up chicken and shampoo.

Your wife lets you cook like that?!

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 7, 2005, 12:28 PM
Give credit to Oroko Saki over at TNI for this list, Toybiz 2006 product list

GHOST RIDER MOVIE - NEW
Ghost Rider Movie 6" Action Figure Asst 1 BUILD A FIGURE SERIES
Chain Attack Ghost Rider - 2 pcs
Flame Blast Ghost Rider - 2 pcs
Gressel - 2 pcs
Blackheart - 2 pcs
Carter Slade "Old West Ghost Rider" - 2 pcs
Penance Stare Ghost Rider - 2 pcs

Ghost Rider Movie 6" Action Figure Asst 2 BUILD A MOTORCYCLE SERIES
Raging Ghostrider - 2 pcs
Whip Action Ghost Rider - 2 pcs
Transforming Ghost Rider - 2 pcs
Transforming Caretaker - 2 pcs
Vengence - 2 pcs
Scarecrow - 2 pcs

Ghost Rider Movie Bike & Rider Asst 1
Ghost Rider & Flame Cycle - 3 pcs
Western Ghost Rider & Horse - 1 pc

Ghost Rider Movie Stunt Bike Asst 1
Wheelie Poppin' Stunt Bike - 3 pcs
Lightening Speed Ghost Rider - 3 pcs

Ghost Rider Stunt Cycle


SPIDER-MAN & FRIENDS
Spider-Man & Friends Asst 14 Web Ball Spider-Man - 2 pcs
Deep Space Spider-Man - 4 pcs
Captain America - 1 pc
Doc Ock w/ Spinning Tentacle Action - 2 pcs

Spider-Man & Friends Asst 16
Ocean Drive Spider-Man - 2 pcs
Green Goblin - 4 pcs
Air Rescue Spider-Man - 2 pcs
Cyclops - 1 pc

Spider-Man & Friends Asst 17 Super Swinging Spider-Man - 3 pcs
Mr. Fantastic - 3 pcs
Construction Spider-Man - 1 pc
Rapid Fire Wolverine - 2 pcs
Spider-Man & Friends Asst 18
Quick Change Spider-Man - 2 pcs
Space Thing - 3 pcs
Colossus - 2 pcs
Beast - 2 pcs

Spider-Man & Friends Super Hero Playset

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN
Spider-Man Figure Asst 16
Spider-Strength Spider-Man - 3 pcs
Shark Trap Spider-Man - 1 pc
Spider Tracer Spider-Man - 4 pcs
Venom - 2 pcs
Manwolf - 2 pcs

Spider-Man Figure Asst 17
Spider Hulk Spider-Man
Spider Spinner Spider-Man
Web Splasher Spider-Man
Hydro-Man
Hob Goblin
Sandman
***Assortment may vary from carton to carton

Spider-Man Figure Asst 18
Superkick Spider-Man - 3 pcs
Light Up & Launch Spider-Man - 3 pcs
Shocker w/ Vibro-Shock Action - 2 pcs
Light Up Mad Jack w/ Glider - 2 pcs
Stealth Venom - 2 pcs

Spider-Man Figure Asst 19
Quick Change Spider-Man
Web Climbing Spider-Man
Electro
Toxin
Sneak Attack Spider-Man

Spider-Man Classic Twin Pack Asst
Spider-Man vs. Punisher - 1 pc
Spider-Man vs. Venom - 1 pc
Spider-Man vs. Doctor Octopus - 1 pc

Spider-Man Shapeshifters Asst
Ironman - 2 pcs
Spider-Man - 2 pcs
Apocalypse - 1 pc
Punisher - 1 pc
Lizard - 1 pc
Rhino - 1 pc
Spider-Man - 2 pcs
Hulk in Green - 1 pc
Venom - 1 pc

Spider-Man Classic 6" Websplashers
Namor
Web Blast Spider-Man
Spider-Man w/ Inflatable Surfboard
Carnage

Spider-Man Deluxe Roto Figure Asst 2
Night-Shade Spider-Man
Green Goblin
Twilight Spider-Man
Venom
***Assortment may vary from carton to carton

Spider-Man Deluxe Roto Figure Asst 3
Spider-Man (House of M) - 1 pc
Black Costume Spider-Man - 1 pc
Rhino - 1 pc

Spider-Man Stunt System Action Figure Set Asst 1
Zip Line Parking Garage
Spiral Spin Newstand
Vertical Swing Radio Tower
Web Trap Apartment Building

Spider-Man Stunt System Action Figure Set Asst 2
Slide N Trap Post Office
Mystery Web Net Theater
Web Sling Bank
Umbrella Trap Pizza Parlour

Spider-Man Stunt System Action Figure Set Asst 3
Broadway Theater Web Trap - 3 pcs
Chinatown Lantern Trap - 3 pcs
Oil Depot Barrel Bash - 3 pcs
Alleyway Box Drop - 3 pcs

Mega Blast Web Shooter w/ Light Up Mask
Spider-Man Triple Stream Web Fluid
Spider-Man Webble Shooter
Spider-Man Water Blaster

Marvel Legends

Marvel Legends w/ Comic Asst 12 - Apocalypse Series Astonishing X-Men Wolverine
Unmasked Astonishing X-Men Wolverine - variant
"Maestro" Hulk
Bishop
X-23
Iron Fist
Sasquach
Bishop - variant
Iron Fist unmasked - variant
Sasquach - variant
X-23- variant
***Assortment may vary from carton to carton

Marvel Legends w/ Comic Asst 13 - Bring On The Bad Guys Series
Pyro
Abomination
Green Goblin
Loki
Blackheart
Lady Death Strike
Unmasked Green Goblin - variant
Crown of Lies Loki - variant
Melted Face Abomination - variant
***Assortment may vary from carton to carton

Marvel Legends w/ Comic Asst 14 - Mojo Series
1st Appearance Ironman - 2 pcs
Longshot - 2 pcs
Baron Zemo - 2 pcs
Luke Cage - 2 pcs
Falcon - 2 pcs
Psylocke - 2 pcs
Classic Falcon - variant
Unmasked Baron Zemo - variant
Gold Iron Man - variant

Marvel Legends w/ Comic Asst 15 - Quinn Jet Series
Mandrin - 1 pc
Beta Ray Bill - 1 pc
Moonnight - 1 pc
Spider-Woman - 1 pc
Quicksilver - 1 pc
Thor Buster Iron Man - 1 pc
Wasp - 1 pc
Captain Marvel - 1 pc
Spider-Woman - variant
Wasp - variant
Quicksilver - variant
Captain Marvel - variant

Marvel Legends Face Off Twin Packs
Kingpin vs. Daredevil
Hulk vs. Leader
Captain America vs. Red Skull
Captain America vs. Red Skull - variant
Hulk vs. Leader - variant
Kingpin vs. Daredevil - variant
***Assortment may vary from carton to carton

Box Sets
Marvel Legends - Fantastic Four Box Set
Spider-Man Fearsome Foes Gift Pack
Marvel Legends Young Avengers Gift Pack
Marvel Legends Monster Gift Pack

MARVEL LEGENDS MASTERWORKS - NEW

Marvel Legends Masterworks Asst 1 with Comic
Spider-Man - 2 pcs
Fantastic Four #1 - 2 pcs

Marvel Legends Masterworks Asst 1 with Comic
Hulk vs. Thing - 2 pcs
Galactus vs. Everybody - 2 pcs

MARVEL LEGENDS ICONS - NEW
Marvel Legends 12" Icons Asst 1 with Poster Book Captain America - 3 pcs
Iron Man - 3 pcs
Wolverine - 3 pcs
Captain America - variant
Iron Man - variant
Wolverine - variant

Marvel Legends 12" Icons Asst 2 with Poster Book
Spider-Man - 3 pcs
Venom - 3 pcs
Hulk - 3 pcs
Spider-Man - variant
Venom - variant
Hulk - variant

MARVEL LEGENDS SUPERHERO SHOWDOWN

Marvel Legends Showdown Starter Set Asst 1 COLLECTORS ONLY
Hulk & Wolverine - 2 pcs
Spider-Man & Thing - 4 pcs

Marvel Legends Showdown Starter Set Asst 2 COLLECTORS ONLY
Mr. Fantastic & Mole Man - 3 pcs
Colossus & Magneto - 3 pcs

Marvel Legends Showdown Starter Set Asst 3 COLLECTORS ONLY
Ghostrider & Vengence - 2 pcs
Logan & Chopper - 2 pcs
Namor & Shark - 2 pcs

Marvel Legends Showdown Battle Pack Asst 1 COLLECTORS ONLY
Black Costume Spider-Man
Doc Ock
Ghostrider
Punisher
Berserker Wolverine - chase
***Assortment may vary from carton to carton

Marvel Legends Showdown Battle Pack Asst 2 COLLECTORS ONLY
Iron Man
Human Torch
Dr. Doom
Captain America
Spider Sense Spider-Man - chase
***Assortment may vary from carton to carton

Marvel Legends Showdown Battle Pack Asst 3 COLLECTORS ONLY
Green Goblin
Beast
Juggernaut - variant
Juggernaut
Elektra
Elektra - variant
Silver Surfer
Beast - variant
***Assortment may vary from carton to carton

Marvel Legends Showdown Battle Pack Asst 4 COLLECTORS ONLY
Daredevil
Daredevil - variant
Thor
Venom
Classic Invisible Woman - variant
Classic Invisible Woman
Cyclops
***Assortment may vary from carton to carton

MARVEL FIGURE FACTORY
Marvel Figure Factory Asst 2
Dr. Doom
Ghostrider
Mr. Fantastic
Spider-Man
Blade
Cyclops
Nightcrawler
Mystery Figure
***Assortment may vary from carton to carton

Marvel Figure Factory Asst 3
Deadpool
Black Costume Spider-Man
Angel
Silver Surfer
Beast
Invisible Woman
Mystery Figure

MARVEL MEGA MORPHS - TV
Marvel Mega Morphs Asst 1 Spider-Man - 2 pcs
Wolverine - 2 pcs
Doc Ock - 2 pc

Marvel Mega Morphs Asst 2 Hulk - 2 pcs
Spider-Man - 2 pcs
Ghostrider - 2 pcs

Marvel Mega Morphs Asst 3
Thing - 2 pcs
Ironman - 2 pcs
Magneto - 2 pcs

X-MEN 3 MOVIE - NEW

X-Men 3 Action Figures Asst 1
Stealth Wolverine
Ninja Strike Wolverine
Ruby Quartz Armor Cycle
Stealth Beast
Magneto
Gambit
Archangel
Storm
Stealth Beast - variant
***Assortment may vary from carton to carton

X-Men 3 Action Figures Asst 2
Air Strike Wolverine - 3 pcs
Angel - 2 pcs
Stealth Cyclops - 2 pcs
Tech Gear Beast - 2 pcs
Juggernaut - 2 pcs
Phoenix - 1 pc

X-Men 3 Action Figures Asst 3
Colossus
Nightcrawler
Iceman
Rogue
Avalanche
Sabretooth
***Assortment may vary from carton to carton

X-Men 3 - 14" Sentinel <classic sentinel with retooled head>

Fantastic Four

FANTASTIC FOUR MOVIE Fantastic Four Movie 6" Action Figure Asst 5
Power Punch Thing
Fire Blast Human Torch
Super Stretch Mr. Fantastic
Electro-Shock Dr. Doom
***Assortment may vary from carton to carton

Fantastic Four Movie 12" Deluxe "Best of" Roto Figure Asst

Human Torch - 1 pc
Dr. Doom - 1 pc
Thing - 1 pc


FANTASTIC FOUR CLASSIC - NEW Fantastic Four 6" Action Figure Asst 1
Thunder Launch Thing
Human Torch
Mr. Fantastic
Transforming Super Skrull
Clear Super Skrull - variant
Fire Super Skrull - variant
***Assortment may vary from carton to carton

FANTASTIC FOUR TV - NEW

F4 TV 5" Action Figure Asst 1
Duel Action Thing - 4 pcs
Human Torch w/ Flame on Punching Action - 3 pcs
Power Dr. Doom - 3 pcs
Shape Shifting Skrull - 1 pc
Kree Soldier - 1 pc

F4 TV 5" Action Figure Asst 2
Mr. Fantastic
Human Torch
Hulk
Doom Bot 1
Invisible Woman
Mole Man

F4 TV 12" Deluxe Action Figure Asst 1
Thing - 1 pc
Human Torch - 2 pcs
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 7, 2005, 01:00 PM
Ok, my eyes totally glazed over on that. :o

Are the spiderman figure assortments the 6" line?  Because there's lots of figures listed in there of interest, not the least of which is a single packed Electro.  Great news for many, but annoying to many that picked up the S6 box set.  At least for me I wanted the Black Cat, didn't have Kraven and the Green Goblin was better than the first release. 
Of interest:
Man-Wolf
Spider Hulk
Hydroman
Hobgoblin
Sandman
Electro
Toxin


What's up with the 2 and 3 piece figures?

First I've seen of spiderwoman, so that's neat.  Also variants for the rumoured two packs - a variant Kingpin?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 7, 2005, 01:33 PM
Wow, that is quite a list.  I keep thinking to myself that I need to figure out a way to cut back on the non-SW stuff next year, which for me mainly means Marvel/DC stuff.  Looking at that list, there is a lot of stuff that is somewhat tempting to me.  To be honest, even though I had cooled on them a bit, seeing the potential future of the SuperHeroShowdown figures kind of gains my interest again.  Then again, I already have Legends, so I don't know if I need another line in-depth like that.  Plus, it doesn't seem as if anyone else here is collecting them, so that might help to keep the temptation down too.

Although I do feel for the people who bought the Sinister Six set, I'm happy to see that its possible we might see Electro in the Spidey Classics line eventually, if I'm reading that correctly.  I've been thinking that from here on out, I'd stick to Spidey and X-Men (and their respective worlds) when it came to the Legends figures, but even with that there is quite a bit out there.  Even the X-Men 3 Movie line looks like it could be a lot better, at least as far as character selection goes....Wolverine, Cyclops, Beast, Magneto, Gambit, Archangel, Storm, Juggernaut, Phoenix, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Iceman, Rogue, Avalanche, and Sabretooth...that's quite a lineup if true.  Lots of Marvel next year the way it looks.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JesseVader08 on November 10, 2005, 12:02 AM
I was surprised to see Series 11 on the shelf tonight at London Drugs (since it was only 2 weeks ago that I first saw the Sentinel Series 10 at Zellers).  They had 2 variant Vengeance figures, so I grabbed them both - 1 is up for anyone that wants it.

Give credit to Oroko Saki over at TNI for this list, Toybiz 2006 product list

GHOST RIDER MOVIE - NEW
Ghost Rider Movie 6" Action Figure Asst 1 BUILD A FIGURE SERIES
Chain Attack Ghost Rider - 2 pcs
Flame Blast Ghost Rider - 2 pcs
Gressel - 2 pcs
Blackheart - 2 pcs
Carter Slade "Old West Ghost Rider" - 2 pcs
Penance Stare Ghost Rider - 2 pcs

Ghost Rider Movie 6" Action Figure Asst 2 BUILD A MOTORCYCLE SERIES
Raging Ghostrider - 2 pcs
Whip Action Ghost Rider - 2 pcs
Transforming Ghost Rider - 2 pcs
Transforming Caretaker - 2 pcs
Vengence - 2 pcs
Scarecrow - 2 pcs

Ghost Rider Movie Bike & Rider Asst 1
Ghost Rider & Flame Cycle - 3 pcs
Western Ghost Rider & Horse - 1 pc

Ghost Rider Movie Stunt Bike Asst 1
Wheelie Poppin' Stunt Bike - 3 pcs
Lightening Speed Ghost Rider - 3 pcs

Ghost Rider Stunt Cycle

I'm a huge GR fan from during my comic reading days of the early 90's, so I'll have to grab a couple of these to add to my Legends GR and (now) Vengeance.  That Penance Stare GR has me very curious.

MARVEL MEGA MORPHS - TV

Definitely the dumbest line they've come up with.

Oh and the Galactus series is officially, horribly overproduced.  I've seen and left three Bullseye variants on the pegs as well as two green Hulks. 

Agreed.  I saw 3 Bulleyes at WM today, 2 of which were the variants.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: SpudTrooper on November 10, 2005, 12:22 AM
does Vegeance have a variant? i thought only Logan and Wonderman and the super rare Scarlet Witch  :-X
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 10, 2005, 10:43 AM
does Vegeance have a variant? i thought only Logan and Wonderman and the super rare Scarlet Witch  :-X

I'm not sure it does.  I'm not doubting Jesse, but I think there was a production change that's making people think there is a variant.  On the package the bones appear, well, bone color.  But on the production figure they appear purple.  Weird. 

Now I could be totally offbase with that and Jesse might have something entirely different in hand.  I found the two other variants - Wonder Man and Logan - and there were no differences with the Vengeance figures that came with them.  Usually the variants are all in a single case so I thought if there was another variant I'd have found it.  I was hoping that Scarlet Witch was in with the variants as well, but it seems not to be the case. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 10, 2005, 11:38 AM
It looks like a poster at Fwoosh (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=19727&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0) got their hands on a few of the figures from ML 12, although not from retail.  Some nice pics at the linky though if you want to take a look at some of the wave.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 10, 2005, 12:18 PM
Thanks Brian.

Hmm.  Interesting pictures.  I believe that's the Cyclops from the short lived X-series that had Archangel as well.  Interesting to note that the most recent Cyke doesn't match up with Bishop and Cable as well as that figure does.  Oops. 

Sasquatch and Maestro are huge.  Good luck to the MOMC crowd with this series.  Two figures in an assortment that are the same size as Juggernaut or Hulk Buster Iron Man?   I sense crushed bubbles in our near future. 

The Sasquatch in that picture is less appealing to me than previously.  I'll still get one, but my desire for the variant is pretty minimal.  I thought it was white, not cream in color.  Yeeuch.  Still, if I see the variant, I'll snap it up and open it. 

X-23 remains wholly unappealing to me, as is Bishop, a guy from the end of my comic days.  I loved the comparison on Fwoosh to Alannis Morrisette.  LOL. 

BTW, which spidey is that?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JesseVader08 on November 10, 2005, 01:05 PM
does Vegeance have a variant? i thought only Logan and Wonderman and the super rare Scarlet Witch  :-X

I'm not sure it does.  I'm not doubting Jesse, but I think there was a production change that's making people think there is a variant.  On the package the bones appear, well, bone color.  But on the production figure they appear purple.  Weird. 


Actually, you're right Brent, that's exactly what I found.  Strange that they would have changed the bone paint colour.

Oh well, he'll look cool standing next to GR.   :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on November 10, 2005, 01:09 PM


BTW, which spidey is that?

It looks like the first appearance one without the armpit webbing.

And I really need a gun for my Cable (and that frigging cannon / bike thing that came with him doesn't count).  Any suggestions?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 10, 2005, 04:26 PM
does Vegeance have a variant? i thought only Logan and Wonderman and the super rare Scarlet Witch  :-X

I'm not sure it does.  I'm not doubting Jesse, but I think there was a production change that's making people think there is a variant.  On the package the bones appear, well, bone color.  But on the production figure they appear purple.  Weird. 


Actually, you're right Brent, that's exactly what I found.  Strange that they would have changed the bone paint colour.

Oh well, he'll look cool standing next to GR.   :)

Ok, good.  Had me worried there.  I think if you're a GR fan the figure is just fine.  I'm not such a huge fan so opted to pass on it. 



It looks like the first appearance one without the armpit webbing.

Thanks Mikey.  I'd thought it might be, but wasn't sure.  It looks better then without the webbing, that much is certain. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on November 12, 2005, 10:40 AM
Toxin

No ****? Wow. :o

I'm pumped now.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Victor_Von_Doom on November 13, 2005, 02:45 PM
I don't know if this is old news or not, but in the most recent ToyFare, they have (sorta) pictures of Annihulus and Doombot, which are going to be in the FF movie line. I say sorta because Annihilus is in the background so you can't see all of him, and Doombot is just a little blip. The article said to go to Toybiz.com for more info, but I couldn't find any there  ???
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 17, 2005, 04:56 PM
Pics of Iron Fist and the rest of ML12 are found here (http://action-figure.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=18500).  I don't think we had a complete set of pics links yet, so I popped this up.  Looks good. 

Anyone have a guess on the ETA?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 18, 2005, 10:07 AM
Thanks for the pics Brent.  Doesn't look like too bad of a wave overall.  I don't know that I'll buy too many, but they do look nice.  I plan on getting Astonishing Wolverine for sure, because I like the look of it and need a little better scaled Wolverine ( just have ML3 right now).  Others look nice though too, and the BAF Apocalypse would be neat to have.  I'm not overly familiar with Bishop, as he wasn't really in a lot of my comics growing up (and one or two that I've seen recently), but is he that ginormous?  He just looks huge in those comparison pictures, like he could take on the Hulk.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 18, 2005, 10:43 AM
My recollection is that Bishop was about the size of Cable.  Both large men, but not nearly so big as the Hulk.  I think some of those figures are grossly out of scale, but what can you do.  I don't recall Apocalypse being as large as a Sentinel either though. 

Suggestion is that Legendsactionfigures.com will have wave 12 soon.  I'm not sure of the pricing (not reasonable for you folks, but maybe to me) but I may opt to get these quick, as I don't expect them at retail before Christmas.  Post Christmas is just too bleak for toys around here, so we may miss the wave.  Sort of happened last year. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 18, 2005, 10:59 AM
It looks like the Man Wolf wave (SMC 16) has been released in Hong Kong (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=19977&sid=1e5325874ad5923390e020ca48bfa6e1) according to a poster at Fwooshnet.  Might not be too far off around here either.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Victor_Von_Doom on November 18, 2005, 11:43 AM
My recollection is that Bishop was about the size of Cable.  Both large men, but not nearly so big as the Hulk.  I think some of those figures are grossly out of scale, but what can you do.  I don't recall Apocalypse being as large as a Sentinel either though. 

Suggestion is that Legendsactionfigures.com will have wave 12 soon.  I'm not sure of the pricing (not reasonable for you folks, but maybe to me) but I may opt to get these quick, as I don't expect them at retail before Christmas.  Post Christmas is just too bleak for toys around here, so we may miss the wave.  Sort of happened last year. 

Bishop and Cable are normal sized, but like all super heroes, they are very muscular.

Apocalypse can shape shift, and thus can change his size. He appeared in X-Men a few times in that huge form. Thats why we got a small Apocalypse and a big version.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 21, 2005, 02:06 PM
The same poster listed above has now posted pics of the Venom from SMC 16 over at the Fwoosh forums (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20010&start=0).  I'm trying to decide if I like this new version the best or not.  There's been a figure of the earlier version of Venom sitting at a local Walgreens that I've thought about picking up too.  I wanted to wait to see if future versions would be better or not, but I'm not sure what to think about this new one.  Good in some ways though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 21, 2005, 02:33 PM
Thanks for the pics/link Brian.  I have the two previous Venom figures and decided to keep the second version, from the box set.  I yanked the tongue out of the first with a pair of pliers and it looks better without, IMO.  The newest version, while larger is a little too deformed for my tastes.  I know he can get seriously large and mis-shapen in the comic and his tongue hanging out is fairly typical, but it just doesn't do it for me. 

Was talking to Scott via email and he indicated that Scarlet Witch might not be so rare anymore.  I'm not sure of his sources, we didn't so much cover that, but Scott's pretty dependable for information.  Maybe she'll show in later shipments. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 21, 2005, 02:37 PM
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The newest version, while larger is a little too deformed for my tastes.  I know he can get seriously large and mis-shapen in the comic and his tongue hanging out is fairly typical, but it just doesn't do it for me.

See, that's kind of how I feel too.  The box set one (grinning I believe) is pretty nice, but I don't want to buy the whole set just for Venom.  I'm leaning towards picking up the earlier one maybe and going with that one too.  I don't need my Venom to be quite that hulking and mis-shapen, with the tongue hanging out like you mentioned too.  Maybe I can use the removal method you mentioned.  Thanks for the info/advice Brent.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 21, 2005, 02:52 PM
Or you could just give me your address and you can have the extra Venom I have. ;)  Tongue's already out and you can consider it an early Christmas gift. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 28, 2005, 09:25 PM
Anyone need Carnage?  BBTS has him for  really cheap - $4.50 (http://www.bbts.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TBZ10125&mode=retail)

Some other cheap product there as well.  Go figure, the FF bump'n'go stuff is on sale ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 29, 2005, 10:49 AM
According to a news blurb at TheGD.com (http://www.thegd.com/), it is rumored that there will be a BAF of Onslaught for Marvel Legends 13.  Grain of salt and all that, but that's the latest on the rumored pack in for that wave (since the "henchmen" have apparently been dropped).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Victor_Von_Doom on November 29, 2005, 11:52 AM
According to a news blurb at TheGD.com (http://www.thegd.com/), it is rumored that there will be a BAF of Onslaught for Marvel Legends 13.  Grain of salt and all that, but that's the latest on the rumored pack in for that wave (since the "henchmen" have apparently been dropped).

While this is nothing more than a rumor, I believe it might be true. Given the obscure characters we are getting from Toy Biz in the next year, I really would not be suprised at all if we did get Onslaught. I know I'd love it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 30, 2005, 10:02 AM
I didn't think that I saw much talk about it here, but the boards over at Fwoosh have had a lot of discussions on a rumored "Wal-Mart Exclusive" wave of Marvel Legends coming sometime next year.  Nothing is confirmed, and you can find the discussion on their boards (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=1), but here is the rumored line-up:

Wal-mart Exclusive ML wave (unknown BAF)
- Kitty Pryde
- AoA wolverine
- AoA sabretooth
- Juggernaut
- Captain Britain
- Thor
- Antman (Variant)
- Sentry (Variant)
- Warbird/Ms. Marvel
- Havok

If this is true, it sounds like there is a lot of much requested figures on the way.  Stinks that it is exclusive though, and kind of surprising in a way.  If true, I'd definitely pick up a Kitty Pryde, Havok, and Captain Britain if I found them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on December 1, 2005, 12:55 PM
Something I forgot to mention earlier, but a newer wave of Spidey Classics has been showing up around here...the one including the new Doc Ock (Ultimate-ish version).  Not really big news, and maybe its old news, but I just happened to notice them this past weekend.  This is the Ock:

(http://www.toybiz.com/2005/spider-man_classic/72179.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 1, 2005, 01:53 PM


Wal-mart Exclusive ML wave (unknown BAF)
- Kitty Pryde
- AoA wolverine
- AoA sabretooth
- Juggernaut
- Captain Britain
- Thor
- Antman (Variant)
- Sentry (Variant)
- Warbird/Ms. Marvel
- Havok


I've seen mention of this elsewhere, but I presume they're just pirating the info from fwoosh.  I'd be in for that series, lots of characters that I'd be pleased to own from it.  Presumably AoA is Age of Apocalypse so I'm curious to see those though I'm happy with the multiple Wolverine's I own already ::) and don't feel a burning need for another Sabretooth.  Aside from those and another Juggernaut the entire series is of interest to me. 

The buzzing Beetle wave is the current one about up here.  I've seen it frequently and continue to pass on it.  As for the Doc Ock I'm ok with what I have.  The Ultimate stuff has appeal and I can see why people would like it, but I never got into the Ultimate comics so I don't have any attachment to them. 

Oh, and because I haven't mentioned it for a while, where's Kingpin again? >:( :P  Yeah, yeah, two pack.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on December 2, 2005, 10:10 PM
Personally, I think a WM exclusive wave would have Captain America, Spider-Man, Iron Man, and Hulk in it. I see they have the required Wolverine, but I just find it hard to swallow they're taking a series with two female characters in it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on December 2, 2005, 10:44 PM
Onslaught...

*Drool* ;D

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on December 6, 2005, 07:11 AM
Onslaught....SWEET!!!

Wal-Mart Marvel Legends...

Great looking line up if it is true. I would like to see more AOA figures if these actually look good. I hope that they would put Wild Child with Sabretooth.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 6, 2005, 01:21 PM
Incidentally, Amazon.com has the Scarlet Witch listed with a delivery date of after December 24th.  I ordered a couple, one for me, one for Scott but I honestly don't expect they'll ever arrive. ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 8, 2005, 04:56 PM
Picked up series 11 today at KB. Got all the ones I wanted including Scarlet Witch, left behing Logan and the Thing (which is just a terrible looking figure). No variants though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 8, 2005, 04:59 PM
Sweet, maybe my Amazon order will be filled?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: SpudTrooper on December 8, 2005, 10:23 PM
i finally saw ML 11 on the pegs today..but one thing that striked me..which one is the Logan variant? the Green or Blue Jeans???  also the Vegence looks different from the package pic on the back.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 8, 2005, 11:56 PM
All i saw were a bunch of green pants Logan so i assume he not the variant.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JayDouble on December 9, 2005, 01:10 AM
i finally saw ML 11 on the pegs today..but one thing that striked me..which one is the Logan variant? the Green or Blue Jeans???  also the Vegence looks different from the package pic on the back.

Blue Jeans is the variant plus his bike is shinier, he has a younger face, white t-shirt, and comes with a cowboy hat.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on December 9, 2005, 09:57 AM
ToyNewsI.com has a look at the first couple entries in the new Marvel Masterworks lineHERE (http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=23&itemid=8462), as well as the wave of the Fantastic Four Classics line HERE (http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=23&itemid=8461).  From what I understand, the actual F4 members are based on the Ultimate versions.  The Skrull looks kind of neat.

Also, just as a heads up to anyone who might be looking, one of our Wal-Marts in town had the newest wave of SMC (new cardbacks) and I was able to pick up the new Venom as well as Man Wolf.  If they've hit in Nebraska here, they have to be everywhere else (or at least will be soon).  There is actually a Spidey variant in this wave (Super Strength Spider-Man) that looks pretty good, likeness wise.  I wanted to pick it up too, but figured I had better wait with Christmas coming up.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 9, 2005, 10:25 AM
i finally saw ML 11 on the pegs today..but one thing that striked me..which one is the Logan variant? the Green or Blue Jeans???  also the Vegence looks different from the package pic on the back.

Blue Jeans is the variant plus his bike is shinier, he has a younger face, white t-shirt, and comes with a cowboy hat.

I think there's no white on the hair either.  Is the jacket black on the chase versus brown on the regular?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: SpudTrooper on December 9, 2005, 04:56 PM
Found a Scarlet Witch and Hulk Buster Iron Man today!!  :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on December 9, 2005, 10:46 PM
Found some ML11 today too. Hulk Buster was already gone, and so was Scarlet Witch (if she was even in the case) but I did get Taskmaster and Ultron.

I thought about getting Wonder Man, but I have to do Christmas shopping this weekend.

I still don't have all of ML 10 yet. Eeesh.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on December 11, 2005, 01:49 PM
Has anybody found Ben Grimm in spacesuit from the Fantastic Four movie line? That's the last figure I want from the line, and I can't find it anywhere.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: SpudTrooper on December 11, 2005, 10:05 PM
Has anybody found Ben Grimm in spacesuit from the Fantastic Four movie line? That's the last figure I want from the line, and I can't find it anywhere.

theres alot of Spaceman Ben here in CA, do u want the dirty or clean one. LMK so i can pick one up for u
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on December 12, 2005, 11:08 PM
Dirty or clean, eh? I'll have to do a bit of research on that one.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on December 13, 2005, 11:27 AM
According to this thread (http://adctalk.com/index.php?showtopic=2005369) on the TNI forums, it sounds as if the X-Men line that was first seen earlier this week (or last week)...and that can also be seen in the above link, is indeed going to be the "movie" line for X3.  It sounds as if the short production on X3 has caused ToyBiz to go with a line that isn't "movie accurate" but rather an all-encompassing X-line.  A few more details at the linky.  This will be a little different since we are used to movie lines, but I know they usually aren't all that popular with collectors, so maybe this will be for the best.  I know I'm in the minority, but I sometimes like to pick up the basic versions of the characters from my favorite comic-to-movie franchises (Spidey, X-Men, Superman, Batman, F4, etc.).  I passed on the movie figures from the previous X-movies, thinking I'd pick some up this time, but it sounds like we might be getting a little different type of line with X3.  Not saying that would be a bad thing though, might be better for the line overall...and for collectors.  From the details I've read at that link, it sounds like it might be a line that covers both movie and comic versions, all under the "X-Men" label...which might be a good idea.  We'll see.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on December 14, 2005, 12:54 AM
Hm. Hopefully a movie-styled Beast and Angel are in the works for a later series, and hopefully a rerelease of the X2 Iceman, which I still lack.

I think that's a better way to do an X-Men movie line, since the line for the first flick was overproduced, and the line for X2 was pretty much all about Wolverine.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on December 14, 2005, 03:47 PM
Well, the Scarlet Witch "delay" must not be true.  I stopped by Target during my lunch break today, and they had the "Legendary Riders" series on the pegs, complete with a Scarlet Witch.  I had the figure in my basket, before I decided to put it back...but its just as well, it looked like the left arm (from elbow down) was about to fall off.  Anyways, it is out there the way it looks, if anyone is wanting one.  I was tempted to pick up the Logan or Wonderman, but held off with Christmas just around the corner.  Nice to see some new Legends on the pegs though.  The F4 movie figures have been clearanced down to $4.88 at our Target as well.  Lots of Spider-Man Classics on the pegs too, nothing new really, but the latest waves on the old card style.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on December 14, 2005, 11:21 PM
I finally completed ML 10 last night. Man, this Sentinel is awesome.

My local TRU still has FA Thing and Wonder Man on the pegs. I thought about getting Wonder Man, but it'll have to wait since I spent so much on ML 10.

I saw the new Venom last night too, but I'm just not sure about that one.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on December 15, 2005, 11:46 AM
Looks like Marvel now has the voting up (http://www.marvel.com/toys/fs_brackets1.htm) for the favorite "fight scenes".  Still no word on what this will exactly lead to, just that it is an "upcoming Marvel Legends line".  Not sure if they will be Legends figures, box sets, Marvel Masterworks, or something different.  Vote at the linky if interested.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on December 16, 2005, 07:12 AM
Well if the Onslaught one wins, they could set it up as a build a figure. On some of the piece they could put small versions of the figures like on the comic book. The over all set of toys would be the same size of toys as the new Star Wars Unleashed Battlepacks.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on December 16, 2005, 07:45 AM
Finally found some of series 11 last night.  I grabbed Vengeance, Taskmaster and Ultron.  No Wonder-man or Scarlet Witch.  Left Hulkbuster IM and Thing, which is going to pegwarm worst than Prof. X and Dr. Strange.  He is one shitastic figure.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JesseVader08 on December 22, 2005, 02:00 AM
Has anybody found Ben Grimm in spacesuit from the Fantastic Four movie line? That's the last figure I want from the line, and I can't find it anywhere.

Are you still looking for one of these?  I found one for $5 CDN if you're interested, but the card is a little banged up.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 27, 2005, 06:40 PM
Saw the newest series of ML today (12) at a collectors shop but the prices were a bit extreme ($16.99 for regs) so I passed on them all.  X-23 would be worth the buy, if only I had a hot clue who she was.  Guy had Wolverine variants as well, but at $40 that was a no go as well.  Only figure I didn't get to see was the Sasquatch :-\.  It's a good looking series, I can hardly wait for it to arrive at retail.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on December 27, 2005, 07:19 PM
If anyone here has no intrest in the Marvel VS. cards that come with the figures, feel free to send them to me, as I play, and would like to have them in my deck.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on December 28, 2005, 07:11 AM
The Target store I work at got in a case of the ML 11 series yesterday and I got to work a couple hours early (since I didn't want to fight trafic leaving one job to go home, to fight it again to go to 2nd job). And low and behold the Scarlet Witch was sitting on the peg hook. I nabbed her so now I have all the mutants except the Toad figure of the Marvel Legends.

Can't wait for Series 12 to start hitting the shelves.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 30, 2005, 10:57 AM
Picked up a second set of variant Cyclops/Angel the other day.  Still no sign of 12 at regular retail though :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on December 30, 2005, 01:16 PM
Found some more wave 11 today.  Grabbed a Wonder-man, which suprisingly WM had plenty of.  Must have been 5 or 6 on the shelves.  Now just need Scarlet Witch and the few figures from wave 12 that I want.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 30, 2005, 01:26 PM
That dang Scarlet Witch continues to elude me.  I have three on order at Amazon but I don't really expect to actually receive them.  You're welcome to one if I get them Mikey. 

I was hoping Walmart would do it's old trick of skipping waves that other stores received, but it didn't hold out.  Walmarts up here have been miserable for toys in general and ML has been no exception.  They did wave I, IV, VI and then the Galactus wave.  I was hoping they'd skip on to XII in a timely fashion but it's not to be, it looks like ToyBiz is flooding as badly with X as they did with IX :-\  Couple that with most of the Legendary Rider series sitting on the pegs (through Christmas) and it's not going to be looking good for 12 in the post Christmas retail dead zone. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on December 31, 2005, 12:08 AM
Goofy new X-Men line. (http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=23&itemid=8557)

Well, I guess everybody and their brother will be after Storm, and will leave the rest to rot.

I guess these are showing up at retail already, specifically the west coast.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 31, 2005, 04:49 PM
Yeah, Storm's about the only one I'd want.  I could see Archangel selling too though.  It's pretty similar to the earlier release, if not more pink :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 1, 2006, 10:49 AM
I never found the first Archangel so if i see him i will pick it up, other than thast though, Storm is the only one of interest.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 3, 2006, 11:05 AM
Like many others, I think Storm is the only one I'm interested in so far.  I kept putting off the ML version, and now its long gone, so if I see this one I think I'll pick it up.  It will be interesting to see where this line will head after this, if we'll see any "movie style" figures or not.  I know most people probably don't care, but I sometimes like to pick up a "movie version" of some of the characters if they are decent figures.  If not though, it might be a good line to get some of the other X-Men figures out.  A mix of movie/comic probably wouldn't be so bad either.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 3, 2006, 11:43 AM
Does anyone have a list/link for the newer waves of Spiderman Classics?  I've been unable to find a list on TNI so if someone could point me in a direction, it would be appreciated.  Trying to keep my 2006 list updated.  Of course if someone would update the list in the first post of this thread cough*Scott*cough, that would be ideal. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 4, 2006, 10:50 AM
Just a note....the "SuperHero Showdown" starter and booster packs are now on the pegs at our local Target, and I've read reports of them showing up at Wal-Mart as well.  Unfortunately, the prices aren't a whole lot better....$6.99 at Target I believe, and reportedly $6.74 at Wal-Mart.  I really like this scale of figures, and if I didn't already have a fair amount of Legends, I might have bought into it further...but the price really hurts them.  Heck, the Marvel Legends figures are cheaper at our Target than the Showdown figures, that doesn't make much sense.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Gregorbian on January 4, 2006, 09:56 PM
I picked up the Taskmaster, Hulkbuster Iron Man, and Scarlett Witch (wasn't she supposed to be cancelled or something?).
I really like the Taskmaster, but the Hulkbuster is kinda plain (oddly enough).  Does anybody know how to put the sword sheath on Taskmaster when his cape is on?  It doesn't seem to fit properly...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 5, 2006, 07:39 AM
Does anybody know how to put the sword sheath on Taskmaster when his cape is on?  It doesn't seem to fit properly...

It goes underneath his cape, not over it.  Then attach the little blue thing on the sheath to a peg on the cape to keep everything in place.  Really nice figure.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Victor_Von_Doom on January 5, 2006, 04:10 PM
The newest figure I've found is Vengeance. However, I did see the new Fantastic Four line at Meijer yesterday. They had 2 of every figure except Super Skrull (the only one I wanted in the line :P )
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 8, 2006, 12:57 AM
From out of left field:

Fwoosh linky: Hasbro to maufacture Marvel toys starting in 2007. (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20163&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30)

And, to avoid confusion, the post with the info:

Only manufacturing and distribution is affected. Right now Marvel owns the characters, but Toybiz owns the license to make Marvel characters into toys. TB also designs the toys and owns the molds. TBWW, has been in charge of manufacturing and distributing toys, and is owned by a guy named Jeff Hsieh who is very, very rich, because he is a small time manufacturer, given a good deal to make the Marvel toys.

How it works: Jeff's license ends in 2006. TB knows that they can get more for the license from a larger manufacturer such as playmates or hasbro. Apparently Hasbro won the bid and will own the license to produce the toys for X number of years. Toy Biz inc still owns the molds and still designs the toys, Jesse's job is safe (for now). Instead of sending it to Jeff's contracted factories, Hasbro will produce it in their contracted factories. Hasbro has to purchase several licenses, Marvel Legends, SPiderman Classics, SPiderman Movie, Fantastic Four, FF Classics, X-Men etc. It is unknown which ones they are getting.

How this affects the you: Intead of a Toybiz worldwide marking on your toys. Marvel, the parent company, will still be stamped on the package. Instead of having to deal with TBWW, a small-time manufacturer, Hasbro has better manufacturing techniques (believe it or not) and MUCH better distribution means. From what I know, TBWW was rubbish at distribution, making the timed schedules etc. Toy Biz had to work by itself to push distribution. Hasbro will take some of that out of their hands. Possibility is that more toys will be made, and there will be more shelf space and they will be distributed better by schedule around the country, instead of 10, then 12, then 11 etc.

Hasbro will not reuse peices and parts like in Transformers. Because ToyBiz designs and owns the molds, they decide if they want to reuse the parts, they decide the waves, what goes in them, etc. TB remains the brains, Hasbro the manufacturing.

Marvel legends will remain as long as there is interest, so don't worry. Marvel has an interest of making toys not for money, but for brand recognition. Same goes for comics, comics are for developing characters and finding out if they are marketable for other areas outside of comics. If you look at some of the "weird" picks for marvel legends, you will notice that many are there to create recognition, before a film is to come out (Man-thing, Deathlok and Dr. Strange (films are planning to be made), Angel, X-23 (they are promoting her big because she has potential to be popular), Iron Fist (movie was planned but on hiatus). The fact that comics and toys are self-sufficient makes them advertising that pays for itself.
More brand recognition means more licensing, that's where the real money comes from.

Marvel will get paid a large amount by Hasbro for them to manufacture. They will use the money to make themselves a better company, as toys and comic books are no longer their most profitable areas. Among many things they are putting their money in, they are putting more funding into their movies, so they are more Marvel controlled, as opposed to Fox or Universal (ex. no more Ang Lee directing Hulk).

This will only be a bad thing if 1) hasbro mucks up the manufacturing, and they shouldn't because they are more experienced than TBWW and they are paying much more for the license so they have an interest in doing well for their tenure. and 2) If Hasbro tries to demand more control in the process or tries to screw of the consumer in their distribution, both of which are also unlikely.


Hm. Didn't see that coming.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 8, 2006, 01:28 AM
Uh....ok.  I don't know if this is good news or not.  As a general feeling I don't really care either way.  There are toys I want made from a Marvel Legends perspective but they're really few and far between now.  I'd have bought way more in a 3 3/4" scale as the current 6" scale takes up a ton of room.  But I have most of the characters I want anyway. 

If the future is looking at this from a marketing potential alone, I'd suggest we're bound to see one hell of a lot of Wolverine's out there ::)  I already have more than I need/want and I'll even buy the newest series 12 version, but I honestly can't think of anything else I'd want.  X-23 is no-Y chromosome wolverine, nothing more ::)

Given how Hasblo screws up so much else, I'm nervous about this too.  With Marvel keeping close tabs it may make the line better, but I can hardly wait for the first Target exclusive chase figure >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 8, 2006, 02:11 PM
Picked up Man-Wolf today at a flea market.  Sort of a trade deal so I got it for regular retail price.  It's sort of well done, sort of not.  The costume is what I'd hoped for right down the to jewel on the collar.  The head sculpt is buggin me though.  It seems to small in general and is just sticking out on that long peg of a neck.  The overbite is ok, but at the same time the lower jaw really is too small and offset to the left on top of that.  I'm hoping once I open it I can shift it over and it won't look so crappy. 

I guess this line is geared more towards the kids out there, but much like SW/Hasbro stuff, I hate action features.  I've no need of the howling sound (which isn't badly done, btw) or the jaw action.  The former is fine, the latter really detracts from the sculpt.  This was one of my favorite issues of ASM though, so no way could I pass on this, crappy or not. 

Opened up the figure................. :'( the head is a POS.  Seriously, this is about the worst thing I've seen from toybiz.  The neck is just a stump for a half head to sit out front of.  I'm basically thinking now I HAVE to find some sculpy for something and finish of the back half of the head because toybiz couldn't be bothered. I can't align the jaw at all and I can't have the head tilt up to see the eyes when it's standing.  This is going to be seriously tough to pose so that it's not a back -of-display figure.   :-\  I think if I wedge something in with the button and have his jaws posed open, it'll look less stupid, but I have to fill out the back of the head.  Really, it looks so bad I checked the packaging again to see if something had fallen off.  Unfortunately not.

The articulation is fine and remarkably stiff, that's a plus here and the costume is fine (modified logan sculpt?).  I also can't get the backpack off him, I can live with that, but wouldn't mind it being off since I don't plan on having him howl every three seconds anyway. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jeff on January 9, 2006, 09:50 AM
From out of left field:

Fwoosh linky: Hasbro to maufacture Marvel toys starting in 2007. (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20163&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30)


More on the Marvel and Hasbro story, straight from Hasbro:

Hasbro and Marvel Team to Produce Wide Range of Toys and Games Based on the Marvel Character Universe (http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=68329&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=801840&highlight=)


I wonder how safe those Toy Biz jobs really are...?  :-\

Reading that story from fwoosh, it reminded me an awful lot of Galoob - when Hasbro said "oh, we're just handling the distribution, nothing will happen to their jobs", etc.

Yeah, that was different because Hasbro bought Galoob, but I wouldn't put it past Hasbro to find a way to chop Toy Biz out of the loop after a while...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 9, 2006, 10:11 AM
This was a definite surprise to read when I got online this morning.  At first I thought "great, new company, new line, new scale, etc.", but it doesn't exactly seem like it would be that way.  I guess, like Brent mentioned, there isn't necessarily a whole lot of stuff I really need from the Legends line at this point, although I think there is always more we'd like to see.  It sounds like the rest of this year should be safe/normal anyways, so hopefully that will round out a lot of people's want lists.  I'm curious to see what rests beyond that, especially next year with the Spidey movie and also with lines like Legends and SMC.  It will be interesting to see.  Another thing that Brent mentioned that is the same with me...I probably would have bought more from the get go if this started out in the 3 3/4" scale.  I do like the 6" figures, but they sure take up a lot of room.  I was tempted (and still am, from time to time) to pick up the SHS figures (I did get Spidey/Thing), but I'm further invested in the Legends scale/line now and they really are better figures overall at this point.  Anyways, it will be interesting to see where this is headed.

On a side note, I agree with what you said about that Man-Wolf figure.  I picked it up a couple of weeks ago and was greatly disappointed with the head/action feature too.  Otherwise it is a pretty nice figure, but that really knocks it down a peg.  Nothing new around here Legends wise really lately.  I did see a few series 12 figures at Target a week ago, and they were gone the next day.  I'd kind of like to get the Astonishing Wolverine (and maybe Sasquatch), but those weren't there of course.  I picked up another Spidey this weekend, the "Super Strength" version in the Venom/Man Wolf wave.  Not like any of us need another Spidey, but I kind of liked the look of this figure...somewhat similar to the current New Avengers look, so I decided to pick it up.  I see that Wal-Mart and Targets here are both carrying the SHS figures now too, but the prices aren't a whole lot cheaper than TRU.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jeff on January 9, 2006, 10:27 AM
From out of left field:

Fwoosh linky: Hasbro to maufacture Marvel toys starting in 2007. (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20163&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30)


More on the Marvel and Hasbro story, straight from Hasbro:

Hasbro and Marvel Team to Produce Wide Range of Toys and Games Based on the Marvel Character Universe (http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=68329&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=801840&highlight=)


And now, more from the mouth of Marvel:

MARVEL TERMINATES TOY BIZ WORLDWIDE LICENSING AGREEMENT AND PLANS FOR TRANSITION TO HASBRO LICENSE IN 2007 (http://marvel.com/company/showarticle.htm?id=1171)


And, for those not wanting to read it all...

"Marvel Entertainment announced today that is has terminated its licensing agreement with Toy Biz Worldwide Ltd....

As a result of the termination, in 2006 Marvel-branded action figures and other toys formerly produced by Toy Biz Worldwide will be produced by Marvel.

Marvel will be in a better position to effect a smooth transition to Hasbro in areas such as toy development, manufacturing, shipping, and retail space. "


I sure would be worried if I worked at ToyBiz right now...  :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 9, 2006, 10:42 AM
Not sure how to feel about this. I guess we all just have to wait and see.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Victor_Von_Doom on January 9, 2006, 11:02 AM
I am uneasy about this as well. I'll be very, very angry if they aren't in the same scale. I guess we will just have to wait and see how all this unfolds.  :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 9, 2006, 08:21 PM
Goofy new X-Men line. (http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=23&itemid=8557)

Well, I guess everybody and their brother will be after Storm, and will leave the rest to rot.

I guess these are showing up at retail already, specifically the west coast.

These showed up quite unexpectedly today at Walmart of all places. :o  Walmart's been pretty dead of late, so that's where the surprise factor comes in. 

I also saw not one, but two sets of the variants from the Sentinel series.  $10.92 is the cheapest price we get for ML up here and that's at Walmart, so if you're in need and willing to pay that price plus shipping, lmk.  I'd be willing to buy the leg with the Angel variant for half the price if anyone's interested in a loose, blue Angel for about regular US retail ::)

Back to the aforementioned goofy new X-men figures:  here's a shock, Wolverine and Cyclops are packed at what seems to be 3 per case of each Cyc, Wolvie1, Wolvie2.  Yep, you guessed it, Archangel, Gambit and Storm are one per case ::)  THe big surprise to me was that the only figure missing was Gambit but I didn't want it anyway.  I did get Storm and Archangel off the riser so that was nice. 

The archangel looks really similar to the previously released version, though as mine is boxed up and packed away, I can't really compare.  I don't recall the action feature being present though (it's the same goofy stuff as the Spiderman Movie Green Goblin Glider had).  The wings seem similar, two segmented as before and different from the ML11 version.  I think it's worth the pickup and I don't need the one I have, if anyone's interested in a trade, clones are usually good ;)

Storm I wanted and Storm I have.  It looks nice enough in the package, but having yet to open it, she seems a little out of scale, as the entire line might be.  I won't be doing that side by side comparison for a long time so I can't say how precise it will be, but once I open her I'll try and find one of the female ML figures my daughter has absconded with.  She looks to be in scale with the FF Sue figure, so it's probably not that bad.  Plus it looks generically similar to the previous Storm, the cape, hair etc. so hopefully it is a duplicate in identical scale, that would be nice. 

Accessories, as you can see from the pictures are limited.  Just those lame stands that work quite poorly.  Price point here is the same as the Marvel Legends stuff, so it's a bit annoying that way but at least there wasn't much I wanted anyway. 

As a side note, the back of the packaging also shows Magneto and Beast, so maybe wave two is planned, depending on the success of the line (limited IMO given the case ratio) and Toybiz/Marvel/Hasbro's future plans.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 9, 2006, 11:33 PM
I scored myself a Hulk Buster and Scarlet Witch at WM tonight. I said I wasn't going to buy SW, but she looked decent enough to buy. This one didn't look as bad as most of the pics floating around, though the face is still far from feminine.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 10, 2006, 01:08 AM
Popped open the Storm fig.  First thing, the insert shows Beast and Magneto as well, so I suppose they'll be down the road some.  Stealth Beast is the official title for that one ???

Storm is decent enough, I think it's the same as the previous version.  Cape feels similar, that weird rubbery texture.  She's worth picking up. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 16, 2006, 11:03 PM
BBTS has Series 12 in stock

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=461&category=1633
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 17, 2006, 09:11 AM
Although not 100% confirmed, there's strong rumors that the BAF in the villians wave is going to be Onslaught.  I don't really care one way or the other for the character but since I was only going to pass on the Green Goblin from this wave, I might as well finish him.   And since I'm happy with the GG that came with the box set, does anyone want to take the wave 13 GG off my hands and allow me to keep whatever piece of Onslaught he comes with?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on January 17, 2006, 10:29 AM
Provided the Onslaught rumor is true, I too will be building this wave.

Loves me some Onslaught.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 17, 2006, 11:18 AM
I've seen the Onslaught rumour as well, and I believe Legends up in Canada is listing it currently as the BAF inclusion. 

I picked up the series 12 Wolverine and Sasquatch the other day.  I have the variants of Iron Fist, Wolverine and Bishop on order from Amazon.  I doubt they'll actually show and they don't ship (supposedly) until February 1st, so it gives me a bit of time to find them locally and cancel. 


Where's my Kingpin? >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Victor_Von_Doom on January 17, 2006, 11:25 AM
Saw Man Wolf yesterday. Based on Scott's review, I passed.

I hope the BAF Onslaught rumors are true...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 19, 2006, 09:41 PM
Today I picked up series 12 (no chases though  :-[), Man Wolf even though i really wasnt feeling it, Storm and Archangel (since i missed him the first time around).

Still trying to find the FF classics which are no where to be found around here and the variants for 12.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 19, 2006, 09:51 PM
Are the FF classics out now?  I never know when stuff is supposed to actually be out, since our distribution is so whacked.  I picked up Storm and Archangel locally a little while ago as a total surprise.  But that same day Walmart stocked Series 11 of ML :-\  ML12 has only been here at specialty stores so I'm still counting on my Amazon orders for these at this piont. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 19, 2006, 11:06 PM
I keep hearingt he FF classics are out but i have yet to see any. They are on ebay, and people over at TNI have found them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Victor_Von_Doom on January 20, 2006, 12:10 AM
I saw FF Classics around Christmas time last year (2005). It suprised me, because my area never gets stuff that early.


Haven't seen them since.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 20, 2006, 10:45 AM
I've been keeping an eye out for them as well, but there's no sign of the F4 Classics (or X-Men line for that matter) around here yet.  Not even pegs waiting for them at our stores, so I don't know when/if they will show up.  The Marvel figures have kind of been at a standstill around here lately.  The pegs are pretty much packed with Series 10, or sometimes some of 9, most of the time.  I saw the remnants of 11 once at TRU, but those have since disappeared.  Mainly looking for Series 12 at this point, but I'm not sure what I'll be picking up in that either.  Surprisingly enough, I think I want the Wolverine the most ::).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: jedipurge on January 20, 2006, 03:51 PM
brian you seem to be having the problem as i have.  although a couple of days ago i stumbled across a mystique, that was the first time i saw her at retail.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Angry Ewok on January 20, 2006, 09:24 PM
I was really wanting to buy Omega Red, tonight... but I've been trying to save up cash, so chose not to.

Kind of regretting it.

 :-[
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Victor_Von_Doom on January 20, 2006, 09:34 PM
I was really wanting to buy Omega Red, tonight... but I've been trying to save up cash, so chose not to.

Kind of regretting it.

 :-[

While Omega Red is a good figure, its not the best of all time.

Stay strong.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 20, 2006, 10:21 PM
Scored a Super Skrull and some ML 12 at TRU today. I got Bishop, Wolverine, and Sasquatch.

I would have bought the rest of the wave, but I couldn't see paying $8.99 for X-23 and Iron Fist, and I'm not entirely sure I even want Maestro. The FF Classics are ringing up for $7.99.

It's a wonder TRU has to close stores with prices like that.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Clone On Fire on January 21, 2006, 08:58 AM
Left Hulkbuster IM and Thing, which is going to pegwarm worst than Prof. X and Dr. Strange.  He is one shitastic figure.

Hulkbuster Iron Man is shitastic?  Or the Thing?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 21, 2006, 09:02 AM
Thing.

Although this wave isn't really pegwarming around here, at least not yet.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 21, 2006, 10:35 AM
My local Wally has like 8 Things on the pegs (not too smart a move to have 1st App Thing and all of the dang FF Things on the pegs at the same time)

I saw the ManWolf and Venom yesterday and left it

I also updated the list on Page 1
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Victor_Von_Doom on January 21, 2006, 12:22 PM
My local Wally has like 8 Things on the pegs (not too smart a move to have 1st App Thing and all of the dang FF Things on the pegs at the same time)


Why the hell did ToyBiz release so many Things?!? We have all the FF movie versions pegwarming, plus the new Marvel Legends version, and now the FF Classics version. Is thing really that popular?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 21, 2006, 12:54 PM
I really don't think Thing is popular at all, Marvel must think he's on par with Wolverine or Spidey at its nowhere near as close.

Heck, back in the day it was always Spider-Man and Hulk and that was about it
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 21, 2006, 02:46 PM
Thing is moving pretty well around here. The only one that sits is Vengeance, because nobody knows who he is.

Even the movie Things sell out pretty quick. We have more Torches and Mr. Fantastics than you can shake a stick at.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 21, 2006, 06:14 PM
Finally put Apoc together, looks pretty damn cool, doesnt stand up very well though. Still cant fint any FF Classics anywhere though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 22, 2006, 02:46 PM
That dang Scarlet Witch continues to elude me.  I have three on order at Amazon but I don't really expect to actually receive them.  You're welcome to one if I get them Mikey. 


I gave in and went to ebay last night for the Scarlet Witch.  Must say, I'm pleased with the pricing ;D Just a tad above the Amazon price (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6029818338&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1) and now I don't have to wait on those anymore. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 23, 2006, 10:52 AM
After reading about Ben's TRU finds of ML12, I decided to check our local store this weekend as well.  They just had 2 wave 12 figures, one Wolverine and one Bishop.  I picked up Wolverine.  I know we see more than enough of him, but I just liked the look of this figure and I'm a fan of the Astonishing comci as well, so I went ahead and got it.  Still no signs of the F4 Classics here (or the X-Men line for that matter), and the Legends pegs are pretty slim at Target and TRU (Target has had a lonely Prof X forever now, TRU has a couple of Things and 3-4 Wondermans...Wondermen?).  Our Wal-Mart is stocked full, and I mean full, of the Sentinel Series.  There are a few figures from the Galactus wave sprinkled in as well, but that's about it.  I don't know that I necessarily want/need much else from 12 anyways, just waiting for the Villains wave to start showing up now.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 25, 2006, 10:36 AM
Over at Action-Figure.com (http://www.action-figure.com/events/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=8585&g2_GALLERYSID=bacbdaee5f28334dd4e0d4fc09b0c6ce) they have pics up (from the UK Toy Fair I believe) of a couple of upcoming box sets from Marvel Legends, that I don't think have been seen before (at least I haven't).  Hit the linky above for several pics of the "Marvel Monsters" (Dracula, Frankenstein, Werewolf by Night, Zombie) and Young Avengers (Iron Lad, Patriot, Asgardian, Hulkling) box sets.

Also pics of the first two Marvel Masterworks (http://www.action-figure.com/events/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=8587) sets, featuring the F4 vs. Mole Man and Spidey vs. Green Goblin.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JesseVader08 on January 25, 2006, 11:11 AM
Also pics of the first two Marvel Masterworks (http://www.action-figure.com/events/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=8587) sets, featuring the F4 vs. Mole Man and Spidey vs. Green Goblin.

Woah, I think those could be very big sellers!  They look great, especially the F4 one:

(http://www.action-figure.com/events/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8655&g2_serialNumber=1)
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Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on January 25, 2006, 10:37 PM
So strange.  The Legendary Riders wave only shipped a short time ago and I'm already finding the Marvel Legends 12 wave.  Picked up Maestro and Sasquatch so far.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 25, 2006, 10:45 PM
If you recall, the same thing happened with waves 6,7 and 8 last year where 7 was out for about only a month while 6 and 8 came right before and right after
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 26, 2006, 07:03 PM
Found a Man-wolf today.  Suffers from a bad case of shyness.  Bastard's always looking at his feet.

Also finally found some Apoc wave - Sasquatch, Maestro, Wolvernine and X-23.  Only grabbed a Sasquatch.  Disappointed that there wasn't a Bishop or Iron Fist, the only other two figs I want from that wave.  Sasquatch's Apocalypse piece is available if anyone wants it. 

Also saw the new X-men line for the first time.  No Storm, just a few each of the Wolverines, a couple of Gambits and Cyclops and a lone Archangel.  Left them all.

Really like that Monster set.  Should go nicely with Blade, the Ghost Riders, Man Thing and the other "supernatural" ML's.  Still undecided on the Young Avengers set.  I don't read the comic so I have no real affinity to them, but they'll fit in nicely on the Avengers shelf.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 27, 2006, 12:17 AM
The Monsters set looks pretty good, but i am not feeling the Young Avengers at all. i have no idea who they are.

Still can't find ML 12 variants or any FF CLassics.  :-[
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 27, 2006, 11:01 AM
The Monsters set looks pretty good, but i am not feeling the Young Avengers at all. i have no idea who they are.

Still can't find ML 12 variants or any FF CLassics.  :-[

That covers it for me as well.  Frankenstein should have been larger though, no?

Masterworks look nice, but I'll pass on those I think now that I've seen them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 27, 2006, 11:12 PM
I decided I'd give that crazy ML Showdown line a try by picking up the Punisher.

Overall, I think it's pretty neat (if you find one with a paint job that doesn't suck) and he fits in well with GI Joes and SW figures, should you decide to display him with those.

He hold Joe and SW weapons well too, which is what I was hoping. I wish TB would just drop the stupid game idea and offer these as just figures at a much cheaper price.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 29, 2006, 02:28 AM
ML13 preorders at Amazon. (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/104-6767377-5930359?url=index%3Dtoys&field-keywords=BRING+ON+THE+BAD+GUYS&Go.x=15&Go.y=12&Go=Go)

The variants are up there too. I'm thinking about the unmasked Green Goblin.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 29, 2006, 09:57 AM
I'll take the chance and pre-order the variants, not ever expecting to get them. Has anyone ever gotten variants from them?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 29, 2006, 03:37 PM
I tried to order a Dark Phoenix from them once, an item that showed as in stock, and, of course, I didn't get it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 29, 2006, 04:45 PM
Luck's been pretty miserable with them for that stuff.  I have three Scarlet Witch on order from back in December that haven't shipped yet.  Same deal with Phoenix as Ben, ordered, in stock, nada.  I also have the previous series' variants on order. 

Let's just say I'm not holding my breath.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Victor_Von_Doom on January 29, 2006, 08:15 PM
Finally found an Ultron and Taskmaster. Now if I can find the series 13 as well as Wonder Man and Scarlet Witch...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 29, 2006, 11:18 PM
Now that you guys mention it, i ordered a Dark Phoenix when it was in stock too and never got it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 29, 2006, 11:22 PM
I got a set of the Series 8 Variants from Amazon, they were in stock for like an hour one afternoon
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 31, 2006, 12:31 PM
With the future of Marvel Legends somewhat hazy beyond this year, what are your feelings on the line (or brand) in general?  With Hasbro obtaining the rights, we could see a switch to an entirely different line...or maybe the current line will continue and just have "Hasbro" on the packaging.  I'm not entirely clear with what is happening in this deal, and it seems like there are a lot of differing opinions online.  As much as I like the Legends line, when I think about the need to scale back my collecting, I don't know that there are a lot more figures I really need to have in this line.  How do some of you feel?  Is there a lot more that you want to see, or some figures that "must be done" before the line is over?  Are some of you feeling the last few waves haven't been quite as exciting, or that maybe the BAF are the most exciting part?  From what is rumored/announced for this year, there are a few more things I'd like to pick up, but not as much as past years from what I can see.  I was just curious as to your opinions on this line's future, what you'd like to see, or if you've seen almost enough maybe.  If Hasbro were to restart the line, maybe even in a different scale, would you buy in?  Is your Legends collection complete enough on its own?  What do you see in the future of Marvel figures (or what would you like to see)?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 31, 2006, 01:18 PM
I'm pretty happy, for the most part, with what is either out or coming.  There are a few figures I want that will never see the light of day and a few I'm concerned about the execution on as well, but there aren't many left for me. 

I might be one of the few, but a change in scale would be great.  Sadly that's because I'd outright drop the line if they did it.  No way am I going back in again to get all sorts of figures.  The ML line is, as a rule, extremely well done.  Yeah, some of the joints are a bit loose at times and some of the sculpts a bit weak.  Generally though I'm happy with the execution. 

The BAF or what seems to be build a vehicle down the line is a neat idea, but I can't think of too many more things to build.  It sure adds value to the line, but also detracts because I may not want an X-23 or Black Panther, but sure enough I buy them.  That's a detraction to me, obviously not to the manufacturer. 

There's quite a few X-figures missing yet - classic X-men, Uncanny X-men or X-Factor figures I'd like to see yet (sorry Scott).  I'd also have liked a box set with Spiderman supporting characters - Mary Jane, Gwen Stacy, Robbie Robertson, JJJ, Aunt May and a regular, non-transformable Peter - but that won't happen I don't think.  I sure don't see it happening with Hasbro at the helm, given they're it's for the kids mantra :-\  And that Kingpin from the two pack better be well done.  I know I'll buy it regardless but still.  One thing ToyBiz seemed ok at, even though it was annoying, was re-releasing figures and doing them better the second time around - Green Goblin would be a prime example.  I understand the different artist takes on a character, but these are classics aren't they? 

I'll be ok when it ends.  The scale is large (as I've said before I'd have preferred the 3 3/4" line) now and space consuming.  A smaller line similar to the Saga line with similar packaging and articulation plus pricing could prove tempting, largely because I could easily fit them in somewhere.  But I will try to resist. They have done justice to a large number of figures/characters I really enjoy. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 31, 2006, 03:24 PM
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There's quite a few X-figures missing yet - classic X-men, Uncanny X-men or X-Factor figures I'd like to see yet (sorry Scott).  I'd also have liked a box set with Spiderman supporting characters - Mary Jane, Gwen Stacy, Robbie Robertson, JJJ, Aunt May and a regular, non-transformable Peter - but that won't happen I don't think.  I sure don't see it happening with Hasbro at the helm, given they're it's for the kids mantra   And that Kingpin from the two pack better be well done.  I know I'll buy it regardless but still.  One thing ToyBiz seemed ok at, even though it was annoying, was re-releasing figures and doing them better the second time around - Green Goblin would be a prime example.  I understand the different artist takes on a character, but these are classics aren't they?

I'll be ok when it ends.  The scale is large (as I've said before I'd have preferred the 3 3/4" line) now and space consuming.  A smaller line similar to the Saga line with similar packaging and articulation plus pricing could prove tempting, largely because I could easily fit them in somewhere.  But I will try to resist. They have done justice to a large number of figures/characters I really enjoy.

I really like your Spidey box set idea.  I'd really like to see a Mary Jane, Robbie, JJJ, Aunt May and regular Peter for sure.  Like you said, doubtful it would happen, but it would be nice.  I've got high hopes for the Kingpin in the two pack as well.  I saw a report from someone who saw the two packs at the Canadian Toy Fair (on the adc or fwoosh boards I believe) who described Kingpin as being in his "white jacket" and the Daredevil included having a variant "maskless" version.  I'm hoping we'll see/know more at Toy Fair in a couple of weeks.  Aside from that, I think I'm mainly focusing on Spidey and his villains/world from here on out, as well as X-Men figures from the Legends line of the characters I remember reading while growing up (or currently).  There's a few others here and there that interest me too that have been rumored (Luke Cage, Spider-Woman, Moon Knight, etc.), but I'll mainly stick to Spidey/X-Men for the most part.  There's also some that I missed the first time that I'd still like to pick up eventually (Iron Man, Dr. Doom, etc.), and we'll see how that goes.  The 3 3/4" scale line would be tempting to me too, and SuperHero Showdown (or now, Marvel Legends Showdown) has been because of that reason as well.  If I didn't already have so many in the 6" scale, I might have gotten into it further.  It will be interesting to see what the future of the line will bring, but overall, I'd say I'm pretty satisfied with my collection...but wouldn't mind seeing a few more figures like those mentioned here.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Victor_Von_Doom on January 31, 2006, 04:13 PM
If Hasbro changes the scale, I'm done.

It really makes me uneasy with this line in Hasbro's hands. I'm not one to be paranoid at the drop of a hat, but due to the recent changes Hasbro has made lately to some of their other lines, I'm nervous to say the least.  :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 31, 2006, 04:33 PM
Scott updated the first page with the coming waves.  I think most are pretty solid though there may be some changes.  I'll repost them here for those of us that are lazy ;)

Series XIV Mojo Series
1st Appearance Ironman
Longshot
Baron Zemo
Luke Cage
Falcon
Psylocke
Falcon CHASE VARIANT
1st Appearance Ironman CHASE VARIANT
Baron Zemo CHASE VARIANT

Series XV QuinJett Series
Mandrin
Beta Ray Bill
Moon  Knight
Spider-Woman
Quicksilver
Thor Buster Iron Man
Wasp
Captain Marvel
Spider-Woman CHASE VARIANT
Wasp CHASE VARIANT
Quicksilver CHASE VARIANT
Captain Marvel CHASE VARIANT

Marvel Legends Wal-Mart Exclusive Case
Sentry
Captain Britain
Kitty Pride
AntMan
Thor
Havoc
AOA Sabretooth
AOA Wolverine
Warbird

Marvel Legends Face Off Twin Packs
Kingpin vs. Daredevil
Hulk vs. Leader
Captain America vs. Red Skull
Captain America vs. Red Skull CHASE VARIANT
Hulk vs. Leader CHASE VARIANT
Kingpin vs. Daredevil CHASE VARIANT


Marvel Legends Young Avengers Gift Pack
Marvel Legends Monster Gift Pack

Spider-Man Classics Main Figures
Ultimate Doc Ock
Venom #3 or #4
Man Wolf
Hydro-Man
Hob Goblin
Sandman
Electro
Toxin
Shocker
Mad Jack


I have high hopes for those and hearing Kingpin is in the white jacket is promising news.  Hopefully he's a larger scale and with a decent head sculpt - if so, all is well.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 31, 2006, 10:37 PM
If Hasbro changes the scale, i will drop the line. I don't have the energy, the urge, or the room to support another restocking of characters i already have in a different scale.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 1, 2006, 10:55 AM
I saw this pic of the "Mojo Series" posted elsewhere, and thought I'd post it here as well.  Not actual "figure" pictures, but an idea of how the wave might look anyways.  Looks like we're getting "X-babies" (and others) with the figures...

(http://www.pbmexpress.nl/isroot/pbm/Images/ProductImages/TBZ71175.jpg)

1st Appearance Daredevil
Baron Zemo
Longshot
Luke Cage
Falcon
Psylocke
BAF Mojo

At this point, I'll probably only pick up Psylocke and maybe Luke Cage from this wave.  I'm not sure about the rest yet, some are tempting, but I'll have to wait and see.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Victor_Von_Doom on February 1, 2006, 12:04 PM
Thanks for the pic Brian!

I'll be getting that whole wave.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 1, 2006, 08:34 PM
That's the Psylocke I wanted, I am pleased.  Likely get the whole wave as well.  Those x-babies or whatever are pretty lame though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 1, 2006, 11:48 PM
I got a shipping notice from Amazon that my Variant Iron Fist shipped yesterday!

I also heard a nasty rumor that Wave 14 is the last wave and 15 won't be coming out.  That better not be true as its my most favorite wave ever

Looks like the original rumor of 1st Appearance Iron Man was wrong and its DD instead.  Here's my current list

So, here's my current buy list

Series XII Apocolypse Series
Iron Fist
Sasquatch
Iron Fist CHASE VARIANT


Series XIII Onslaught Series
Green Goblin
Loki
Abomination
Pyro

Series XIV Mojo Series
Baron Zemo
Luke Cage
Falcon


Series XV QuinJett Series
Mandrin
Beta Ray Bill
Moon  Knight
Spider-Woman
Quicksilver
Thor Buster Iron Man
Wasp
Captain Marvel
Spider-Woman CHASE VARIANT
Wasp CHASE VARIANT
Quicksilver CHASE VARIANT
Captain Marvel CHASE VARIANT

Marvel Legends Wal-Mart Exclusive Case
Sentry
Captain Britain
Kitty Pride
AntMan
Thor
Havoc
AOA Sabretooth
AOA Wolverine
Warbird

Marvel Legends Face Off Twin Packs
Kingpin vs. Daredevil
Hulk vs. Leader
Captain America vs. Red Skull
Captain America vs. Red Skull CHASE VARIANT

Hobgoblin
Shocker
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 2, 2006, 12:19 AM
Here's some shots of Wave 13 and 14, looks like Iron Man is coming afterall!

http://www.marveltoys.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=1242&st=0&p=21521&#entry21521
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on February 2, 2006, 12:20 AM
Man, I can't wait for Psylocke and Mojo.


Hopefully these come out before Hasbro's hostile takeover.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Darby on February 2, 2006, 04:44 AM
X-Baby Kitty?  No ******* way.   :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 2, 2006, 11:04 AM
Nice to get a little better idea of what the Series 13 and 14 figures are going to look like.  The Mojo looks better than expected too.  Thanks for the linky Scott.  I hope that rumor about Series 14 being the last, and no Series 15, turns out to be untrue.  15 looks like there is the potential for a lot of nice figures in there, and it would be a shame if it didn't make it to retail.  I'm wondering what will happen with the line after this year, if Hasbro will continue the same lines or start something totally new.

Of what's coming up, I think this is what I would like to get:

Series XII - Apocolypse Series
Sasquatch (?)
Iron Fist (?)

Series XIII - Onslaught Series
Green Goblin
Pyro

Series XIV - Mojo Series
Luke Cage
Psylocke

Series XV - QuinJett
Moon Knight
Spider Woman
Quicksilver

Wal-Mart Exclusive Case
Kitty Pryde
Havoc
Sentry
Captain Britain
Warbird (?)
Thor (?)

Face Off Twin Packs
Daredevil vs. Kingpin
Hulk vs Leader (?)

SMC
Hydro-Man
Hobgoblin
Electro
Shocker
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 2, 2006, 11:09 AM
I got a shipping notice from Amazon that my Variant Iron Fist shipped yesterday!



Happy for you Scott, but I received no such notice.  What a shock ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: SpudTrooper on February 2, 2006, 10:45 PM
if anyone needs variants for the "Bring on the Bad Guys" series. Pre-Order them at TRU.com  ENJOY!

Crown of Lies Loki (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000BC99MC/qid=1138937876/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/103-8815390-1395855?v=glance&s=toys)

Unmasked Green Goblin (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000BC99MM/qid=1138937876/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_2/103-8815390-1395855?v=glance&s=toys)

Melted Face Abomination (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000BC99MW/qid=1138937876/sr=1-3/ref=sr_1_3/103-8815390-1395855?v=glance&s=toys)

My Bald Bishop came in top notch shape  ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 3, 2006, 12:06 AM
Here's some shots of Wave 13 and 14, looks like Iron Man is coming afterall!

http://www.marveltoys.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=1242&st=0&p=21521&#entry21521

They were taken down, did you by any chance save the pics? PM me if you can :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 3, 2006, 12:11 AM
There is another ;)

http://www.606studios.com/bendisboard/showthread.php?t=54156
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 3, 2006, 10:29 AM
I am really liking Mojo, not really feeling Onslaught though. I hope they give him a Magneto type helmet. I guess the X-Babies are interesting, but i would have prefered Spider-Ham. They also seem to be PVC type figures.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jayson on February 3, 2006, 07:05 PM
For all you Wolverine fans

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/behindtheshow/?cat=26
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 4, 2006, 12:13 AM
Got my variant Iron Fist today :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on February 4, 2006, 06:04 PM
Sill trying to find a White Sasquatch, Maskless Wolverine and Bald Bishop.

Not that I don't like the build a figure concept, but my wife is going to kill me for having all these other figures around that I don't give a crap about so I can build the larger figure. The only redeaming thing is that I don't have to go after variants to get these sets put together (THAT WE KNOW OF YET!!!) After all White Sasquatch isn't even on the packaging but is a variant. God knows that the bastards at Toy Biz/Hasbro would screw me over like that.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 5, 2006, 10:24 AM
Got my variant Iron Fist today :)

Very cool, I still cant find the variants. The only one i really want is the white Sasquatch, although i would buy them all if i found them.  ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 5, 2006, 11:52 PM
White Sasquatch In Stock at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000DZF1VK/qid=1139201273/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_2/103-0491366-2129456?v=glance&s=toys)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on February 6, 2006, 03:20 AM
White Sasquatch In Stock at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000DZF1VK/qid=1139201273/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_2/103-0491366-2129456?v=glance&s=toys)

Curses. Sold out.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 6, 2006, 10:26 AM
Someone has posted some pics of some upcoming figures over at the Spawn boards, including ML, F4Classics, and SMC.  Figures we've known about and seen "cartoon mock ups" of before, but these are the actual figures:

Hydro-Man, Spider-Hulk and Hobgoblin (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f184/jpcreations26/SpideyClassics.jpg)

Dragon-Man, Kang, Invisible Woman, Thing, Human Torch (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f184/jpcreations26/FFclasics2006.jpg)

Loki, Lady Deathstrike (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f184/jpcreations26/LokiandLadyDML13.jpg)

Other links/pics are posted in this thread (http://board.spawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=271266) over at the Spawn boards.  Personally, I'm kind of excited to add a Hobgoblin to the collection, since I missed the earlier version.  I actually might pick up the Spider-Hulk as well, just for the heck of it.  I've wanted a Hydro-Man, but I'm a little surprised at the look they gave him, I'll probably still pick it up though.  The F4 classics are interesting as well, are we still supposed to see this wave at retail?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 6, 2006, 12:11 PM
Hydroman is a bit disappointing ???  I guess I'll wait and see it in person. 

The Hobgoblin more than makes up for it though, wow :o  I have the first and it's still a very nice piece though more demo-goblin-ish.  But to get the classic colors is just great news.  He'll be hard to find for a while. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 6, 2006, 12:23 PM
Got my variant Iron Fist today :)

As my order has now been delayed until April, I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest I won't be getting my Iron Fist.  I also had unmasked Wolverine and Bishop on order, but I don't foresee those coming either.  Also cancelled my Scarlet Witch order since she's unlikely to arrive for a while either. 

Yay Amazon ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 6, 2006, 01:19 PM
When (time day) did you order?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 6, 2006, 02:54 PM
When (time day) did you order?

Don't recall the time Scott, but it was December 30th as a preorder.  It's quite possible I was too late in the process.  Nothing on the order other than those two and I didn't give the option of shipping separately.  I'm deluded enough to think that a retailer as large as Amazon.com can actually manage their business in such a way that orders can be managed similar to BBTS.com's "pile of loot" approach.  That's folly of course because it would require some sort of effort and management system. 

The above is for Iron Fist.  Scarlet Witch was pre-ordered back in December but I just gave up.  I bought one off ebay last week for $9.99 and said screw it. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: SpudTrooper on February 6, 2006, 11:56 PM
thats funny, i pre-order the Bald Bishop around the same time and it came  ???
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JayDouble on February 7, 2006, 07:25 PM
Picked up Iron Fist today.  All I need is Bishop and I can make Apocalypse.

I finally opened up X-23.  I thought her right right arm could go all the way down.  It doesnt, I broke her arm off at the ball joint. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 7, 2006, 10:57 PM
Hulk vs Leader (http://www.toyzandgamez.com/toyzandgamez/Files/294642)
Cap vs Red Skull (http://toyzandgamez.easywebstore.co.uk/toyzandgamez/Files/294641)
DD vs Kingpin (http://toyzandgamez.easywebstore.co.uk/toyzandgamez/Files/294643)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 7, 2006, 11:23 PM
Leader's good, but I need another Hulk? ::)

Red Skull sucks, badly, thank goodness I have the first version.

Kingpin will do.  I think that's fairly comic accurate.  Would like to get the variant DD though, just to have a somewhat different version.

Thanks for the pics Scott. :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 7, 2006, 11:35 PM
I think that Captain America is the bees knees, they really hit a homer with him

Kingpin and Leader are also nice

I also think that Hulk may be the best one yet, but I really don't need one either
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 7, 2006, 11:53 PM
I didn't look closely at Cap, I presumed he was the later version, but on closer inspection he looks a bit like a hybrid of the two. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Victor_Von_Doom on February 8, 2006, 01:54 AM
Red Skull = lame  ::)

That Hulk isn't too bad IMHO. The Captain America and Kingpin look well done. The Leader looks ok, but I suppose its hard to make an amazing action figure based on a skinny guy in a suit with a big head. Daredevil looks a bit off to me; his boots and gloves don't look that great IMHO, but that may just be on the prototype and not the finished product.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 8, 2006, 10:07 AM
Is anyone seeing those Spiderman Classic two packs with the Abomination or Absorbing Man?  I managed to get Absorbing Man the first time around, but not the other.  Any thoughts on which of the versions, Spiderman Classics or ML that is better for Abomination?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 8, 2006, 12:02 PM
Thanks for the pics Scott.  Those all look pretty good.  I was originally just planning to get the Kingpin/Daredevil pack, but now I'm tempted on the others as well.  I'll definitely get the Kingpin/DD one, mainly for Kingpin (finally!), but I don't have a Daredevil at all yet and I've been thinking about getting one, so this will take care of that.  I originally wasn't planning on the Hulk/Leader pack, but I've kind of wanted to get a Hulk as well, and if these are priced decent, I just as well get another "baddie" too.  Not sure on the Cap/Red Skull pack.  The Cap looks pretty great, so it is tempting as well.  We'll have to see when they hit, and how much they cost.  I'm just happy we're finally getting a Kingpin.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on February 8, 2006, 12:50 PM
Is anyone seeing those Spiderman Classic two packs with the Abomination or Absorbing Man?  I managed to get Absorbing Man the first time around, but not the other.  Any thoughts on which of the versions, Spiderman Classics or ML that is better for Abomination?

Haven't seen them, and doubt I ever will. Weren't they supposed to be out in August of last year?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 8, 2006, 02:23 PM
Yeah Ben, they were supposed to be out then, but we never saw them here and I was in the States in a bunch of different locations and never saw them either.  We had the Venom/spidey, Lizard/spidey and one or two other two packs though.  I was presuming the others would show later, at least down south.  I'm wondering if maybe they're just starting to trickle out now. 

I suppose it doesn't really matter as I can get the ML version of Abomination anyway when it comes out.  I suppose my luck held in getting the otherwise unavailable Absorbing Man.  I still remember the Hulk comic with Absorbing Man and Crusher Creel fondly.   :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 9, 2006, 09:38 PM
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b209/firesprite121984/Untitled-1.jpg)

Stole the image from the spawn board and it's linked to someone's photobucket account.  If anyone here can save it elsewhere, it might last longer. 

Not sure how legit it is, but it looks about right. 

I wasn't planning on getting them all, but I'll get what I need to do the BAF Giant Man (that I'm loving in red, btw).  I'd originally planned on the following:

Captain Britain - not as keen as I once was
Kitty Pryde - liking it, Lockheed as a pack in is great
Havok - excellent
Ant Man - looks good to me
Warbird - tough call from the picture

Some reports of them being out already.  I suppose it could happen, but I'm taking it all with a grain of salt.  Being this is a Wally exclusive and our Wally's are exceptionally lame, I may need some help on this ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 9, 2006, 10:21 PM
Triple post - spot the loon ::)

Just for ***** and giggles I sent an email to Amazon to see what they're response will be. 

I canned my order for Scarlet Witch.

My order for Wolverine/Iron Fist variants has an April shipping date - yeah right, like it's ever going to show up. 

My other order for two NHL10 variants (the regulars are now in stock) and the Bishop variant should be shipping, since everything is in stock or was. 

I can hardly wait >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on February 9, 2006, 10:40 PM
The only ones I want out of that series is Sentry, Havok, Warbird, and Kitty Pryde. I could leave the rest, but I'll get them to build the Giant Man.

I hope WM has ordered enough of these to satisfy demand.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 9, 2006, 11:00 PM
Wow, thanks for posting that Brent.  Nice surprise tonight, right before ToyFair this weekend.  From what I've seen posted on the TNI forums, it sounds like these were indeed found (possibly in Kansas?) along with the Monsters box set and the "Face Off" 2 packs.  If these are going to be hitting here in the next month or so, I guess its time to start taking a look around.  Funny that no one else has seen them yet, but I guess someone has to be first.  We'll see.  The wave overall looks pretty nice to me, haven't decided yet what I want to pick up.

Kitty Pryde - Definitely, one of my favorite X-Men.
Havok - Likely pick this one up too.
Captain Britain - I'm on the fence, but leaning towards picking him up.
Sentry/Ms. Marvel - I'm tempted by both of these, although I don't know much about the characters outside of more recent comics.
Thor - I might get him, if the figure ends up being pretty nice.  I don't have any other versions, and kind of wanted to start picking up some of these "bigger" names that I missed out on earlier...like Hulk, DD, Thor, and Iron Man.
Ant-Man - I've actually been really curious about learning more about this character, I know little to none.  That said, the figure is a little tempting too.

Kitty Pryde and Havok are for sures, and a few other maybes in there as well.  The rest of the wave looks kind of nice too, if not just for the chance to build that Giant Man.  We'll have to see what the funds look like at the time.  If this is indeed Wal-Mart exclusive as we've heard, that sure is a heck of an exclusive for them it would seem.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 10, 2006, 12:06 AM
I can't tell how similar that Thor is to the previous version, it's been a while since he was around.  I can tell you that Thor in the early incarnation is one of the best of the Marvel Legends they've done.  It's a beautiful figure and scaled appropriately IMO. 

I wasn't aware the face off packs were being found as well :o

This is the point where I start hating Canada.  I never know when or if we'll get stuff. :-\  If it's normal, we'll see the stuff months down the road and that gets really frustrating as many of these fall into the category of must have for me. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 10, 2006, 09:56 AM
Very cool indeed, love that Lockheed is included. The only thing, it seems that you need 10 figures to build Giant Man which means there may be 1 more unpictured figure in the assortment.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 10, 2006, 10:35 AM
Very cool indeed, love that Lockheed is included. The only thing, it seems that you need 10 figures to build Giant Man which means there may be 1 more unpictured figure in the assortment.

10?  I'm not sure why that would be the case:

left leg
right leg
left arm
right arm
head/shoulders/upper torso
lower body

That's the usual routine.  I guess there could be another part or two to break it up more, but that doesn't make much sense really.  I'm hoping there's duplicate parts in the same way it happened for Omega Red and Mystique. 

Incidentally Steve from Legendsactionfigures.com also posted that picture over at snowtroopers.ca, lending a bit of credibility to it being the real deal.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 10, 2006, 12:35 PM
Over at Fwoosh Jesse said these (Wal mart, 2 Packs and Monster set) were shipped and put out by mistake, so don't waste time looking for them.  They haven't even begun full production runs yet

Anyway, they look great and I can't wait to get them
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 11, 2006, 10:09 PM
Very cool indeed, love that Lockheed is included. The only thing, it seems that you need 10 figures to build Giant Man which means there may be 1 more unpictured figure in the assortment.

1. left leg
2. right leg
3. left arm
4. left hand
5. right arm
6. right hand
7. head
8. upper torso
9. lower torso
10. shoulders

Is that 10 parts?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 12, 2006, 09:52 PM
Lots of new Legends goodness but its hard to get anyone's pages to load.  Looks like Wave 15 is still safe and there is lots and lots of cool stuff coming out this year.  If Hasbro doesn't continue Legends or starts over, they sure are going out with a bang!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jeff on February 12, 2006, 10:12 PM
I see Julius Marx has some pretty good Marvel/Toy Biz coverage up now:

http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/toyfair2006/toybiz.shtml

Nice to see that Hydro-Man comes with legs too and not just a water spout:
http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/toyfair2006/images/toybiz/toybiz95.jpg

Also nice to see a de-iced Bobby Drake (I'm a sucker for figures of the original 5 X-Men):
http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/toyfair2006/images/toybiz/toybiz78.jpg

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 12, 2006, 10:13 PM
Yeah busy weekend out there.  Good stuff abounds.  Thanks for the links Jeff:

Wave 13- Onslaught Build-a-Figure: Green Goblin (Norman Osborn head variant), Blackheart, Lady Deathstrike, Loki (with Crown of Lies variant), Pyro, and Abomination (Melted Face Variant).

Wave 14- Mojo Build-a-Figure: FA Iron Man, Longshot, Luke Cage, Falcon (Modern Variant), Baron Zemo (Melted Face Variant), and Psylocke. (X-Babies will not be in this wave- cost of oil is just slamming the extras this year!)

Wave 15- Modok Build-a-Figure: Beta Ray Bill, Moon Knight, Thor-Buster Armor Iron Man, Spider-Woman ( Black Suit Variant), Wasp (Variant), and Captain Marvel (Kree Variant),

Wal-Mart Exclusive wave- Sentry (Bearded Variant), Captain Britain, Kitty Pride, Ant Man (Scott Lang Variant), Classic Thor, Havok, AOA Sabretooth, AOA Wolverine (Melted Face Variant), and Warbird.

Nothing there we didn't know about, is there?

Just editing and commenting as I go along:

New Goblin looks great, variant is ok only to me.  I'll take it if I can get it, but yet another nice Goblin figure, wow. 

Jigsaw and Mandarin nice.  No Tombstone or any of spidey's family/friends :'(  Yeah, not realistic but still bummed.

FF Classics - Yippee on Kang, Dragon Man and the Invisible Woman is nice, more comic-y than the one already out there :o  Not so keen on all the variants though even if they make a ton of sense for the Skrulls, they'll be a bitch :-\

X-men movie figures look good too, tempting in a bad way :-\ 

Spidey classics - yay on Hydro-man's legs, now I'm pleased.  Spiderhulke I'll pick up for the novelty, it's nicely done, even if it wasn't one of my favorite stories. 
Stealth venom ::)

Shocker's nice, very nice.  What a shock they're releasing Electro as a single figure ::)  Is it possible Hasbro will end this crap of box set figures?  Nah, too easy. 

Peter Parker?  Please tell me that costume peels off or they've done something better than the earlier version, because the head looks better. 

Jack O'lantern :o  Toxin :-\

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 12, 2006, 11:09 PM
Build a Figure MODOK is the only real super suprise, and to me that's a great one :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 12, 2006, 11:12 PM
Huh, I thought we knew about that already. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 12, 2006, 11:18 PM
Wave 15 at first was supposed to be a build a QuinnJet wave
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 12, 2006, 11:30 PM
Oh yeah, that's right :-[  I wouldn't have minded a Quinn Jet.  I'm guessing the end of the toybiz kiboshed that. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 12, 2006, 11:50 PM
Can someone (Kevho?) explain who Toxin is?

I knew of Venom back when ML/Spidey Classics started coming out.  I had no idea there was a Venom rip-off called Carnage and again I had no idea there was a Carnage rip-off called Toxin.  To me, that is about as lame as it can get.  No wonder I never got back in to comics :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on February 13, 2006, 10:41 AM
Lots of good stuff shown.  I'm not too keen on buying figs I already have or don't want to get things I do want (WM Thor and AoA figs, Cap for Baron von Strucker, Hulk for Leader, etc.), but I can deal with it and will try to get rid of them or find people who just want the figures and not necessarily the BAF parts.

I just made a list of what I want and holy ****, there's a lot on it.  I don't think a five shelf bookcase is going to hold everything.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 13, 2006, 11:58 AM
Yeah, lots of great stuff coming from Marvel this year the way it looks.  I see that TNI has its coverage up as well now, and I've just been going through that.  Just a lot of figure that looks really good to me, and so much that I want to pick up.  Marvel was always just my "secondary/lesser" collecting line, but this year it looks like there's a lot I'd like to pick up.  Like Mikey said, I'm going to have to find more room somewhere for these :).  Its this time of year, when we see all the stuff coming up, where I really have to figure out what I can/want to collect for the year.

Just an update while looking through the pictures....I really like what we're seeing from Spidey classics this year.  The Hobgoblin, which we've seen before, looks great.  Hydroman has legs, so I'm happier with that figure.  I've always kind of wanted a "Peter Parker" figure as well, and the head sculpt looks nice on this one.  Although it stinks for those who have gotten the box set, I'm really glad the "old school" Electro is going to be single packed.  I'm glad to get a Shocker as well, another classic from Spidey's rogues.  A good year for the Spidey Classics line I think, a lot more in the way of villains and not quite as bad with all the Spidey variants.

I like the 2 pack idea too, looks like some good stuff coming there.  At least its a way to get Kingpin out, which I'm really looking forward to.  A lot of the others look nice as well.  The overall Legends line looks great.  I really like a lot of the Wal-Mart wave, and I hope it isn't too tough for people to find.  The bad guys wave is nice, and there's lots of good stuff from 14 and 15 as well.  Like it was said before, if Hasbro changes things next year or discontinues the "Legends" line, they are really going out with a bang.  I think they are covering a lot of people's wishlists the rest of this year, and if Legends/Classics does end, at least in its current form, we can be pretty happy with the whole lineup of figures we've gotten.

Just looking at the X-Men pictures now as well, and there's actually a few figures from this line I wouldn't mind picking up as well.  The new Iceman looks better than the Legends one, and I like the "de-iced" Bobby as well.  Some of the other figures are the "ultimate' versions, but they really don't look too bad.  I might be picking up a few from this line as well.  Too many figures, too little money :P.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Victor_Von_Doom on February 13, 2006, 02:31 PM
Lots of good stuff shown.  I'm not too keen on buying figs I already have or don't want to get things I do want (WM Thor and AoA figs, Cap for Baron von Strucker, Hulk for Leader, etc.), but I can deal with it and will try to get rid of them or find people who just want the figures and not necessarily the BAF parts.

I agree. I'm just going to end up giving the figures I don't want to my little brothers.

I'm glad that Hydro-Man has the detachable legs; I could almost guarantee he would.

Overall, these new figures are getting me very excited. I'm going to get 99% of the Legends, the villians in the FF line, and a few other figures here and there in the X-Men and Spider-Man lines (I collect one of each character, unless I need it for a BAF).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on February 14, 2006, 01:53 PM
I luck out as I have a co-worker whose husband is a big FF and Avengers nut. So he and I sell the spare parts or figures back and forth. He is selling me all the spare parts to Onslaught and Mojo of the openers for those lines, and he is getting all the pieces for Modoc and Giant Man from me. It is a great deal as we don't have a bunch of figures we don't collect sitting around and we still get the BUILD A FIGURE we want.

All this new data from Toy Fair basically contridicts the data on Marvel Legends release in ToyFare 100.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 15, 2006, 12:03 PM
What does everyone think of this Marvel Legends Icons (http://afigures.com/g/?mode=album&album=2006_Toy_Fair%2FToy_Biz%2F12_Inch_Marvel_Icons&dispsize=800&start=0) 12" line that is coming later this year?  I know I definitely don't need another line to collect, but the pics of the figures shown look pretty nice...especially the packaged Captain America.  I might pick up Spidey just to add to that little "focus" area I have, but we'll see beyond that.  It sounds like they are indeed solid figures (not rotocast), and will retail for around $15 from what I have read.  They do look kind of neat.

Wave 1
Captain America
Iron Man
Wolverine

Wave 2
Spider-Man
Venom
Hulk

Pics at the linky (and elsewhere around the net).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 15, 2006, 12:11 PM
Pass. 

I can see it if you're a huge fan of one in particular or have a focus, as you do Brian.  For me it's just too big and no one I'm particulary dying to have in that scale.  I really like Spidey and I'm a Wolverine fan as well, but I just have no need of those.  At all.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 15, 2006, 12:19 PM
That's something I was thinking about as well that might hurt these...the size.  I know that is the attraction of the line mainly, since we already have 3 3/4" and 6" scales, but it seems like a problem among many collectors (at least here) is space for display and storage.  Its tough enough finding room for the 6" Legends, let alone a whole lot of 12" figures.  Like I said, I might end up getting Spidey, but I don't have the room (or budget) for much more.  You know, looking at all the different lines at Toy Fair from Marvel/Toy Biz, they are going to have a heck of an aisle presence if these are all at retail.  Marvel Legends, X-Men, Spidey Classics, F4 Classics/Animated, Marvel Legends Showdown, Icons, Figure Factory, MegaMorphs, and Masterworks.  Yikes.  Not to mention Spidey and Friends and "other" lines like that.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 15, 2006, 12:23 PM
Just ran across this gallery (http://generalsjoes.com/toyfair_06_gallery/toybiz/legends/toyfair_legends.htm) in a link posted in the fwoosh forums, which has a lot of nice pics of the figures shown at Toy Fair from the various lines.  They look more like promo pics, and there are some better looks at some of the figures...if anyone is interested.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 15, 2006, 03:09 PM
I just had a complaint run through my mind brought on by this statement:

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You know, looking at all the different lines at Toy Fair from Marvel/Toy Biz, they are going to have a heck of an aisle presence if these are all at retail.  Marvel Legends, X-Men, Spidey Classics, F4 Classics/Animated, Marvel Legends Showdown, Icons, Figure Factory, MegaMorphs, and Masterworks.

I'm sure it does for you guys down there, but up here, those accursed movie lines kill us.  The Hulk movie figures sold poorly, to say the least and they not only ate up precious retail space at the time they were supposedly "hot" but they completely killed the release of Hulk Classics up here, figures that were far, far nicer and would have sold much better. 

Now we're still sitting on FF movie figures.  We haven't seen or have yet to see the later waves and much like the Hulk movie figures, they are eating precious peg space and aren't moving well enough.  I do think they sold much better than the Hulk figures, probably because it was a better movie with more diverse characters (5 versus 1 in multiple versions) but I have to wonder if our retailers are looking at these figures sitting on the shelves, then looking at an order sheet with more FF figures and going no thanks :-\

I can't blame them if they do, they don't know the difference, they're not collectors, it's simply another line that moved ok, but maybe not well enough.  And that's a pity, if only for me, because I'll have to locate these through the US or annoy friends there yet again.  Couldn't we just release the good characters/line first and then bring on the movie junk? 

The exception to the rule and probably what the retailers always point to is spiderman.  The movie toys sold really well and the regular figures have all pretty much shown up here, with a delay of a month or two, but nothing abnormal for our retail.  I keep wanting to scream at them though That's spiderman, that's different!.  But I suppose the buyers and the sellers don't see that.  And now we're only months away from another release of movie toys.  I just don't see us getting the dominating presence that you guys will.   :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 16, 2006, 03:51 PM
Screw Amazon, I'll take care of things myself ::)

Found ML12 today at the store.  Like an idiot, I bought one of each because I found the variant case, so I decided (I believe entirely hypocritically) to build an apocalypse.  Worse, I already had a Sasquatch and a Wolverine from previously. 

So I have the following to trade or sell if anyone's interested:

loose regular Sasquatch
loose Wolverine
loose purple X-23
loose Maestro
Apocalypse right arm
Apocalypse left leg
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on February 16, 2006, 07:18 PM
Toxin-Spawn of Carnage, and ultimatley, his bane of existance. He's a real pain in the ass to Carnage, and Venom loves the hell out of him just because it pisses off Carnage. Toxin is an ex-cop who left his family to go figure out what to do after being infected by the symbiote. He apeared frist in Venom Vs. Carnage.

His toy looks pretty spot on.

Onslaught figure-Pass. How lame. I was expecting so much more from this BAF. How dissapointing.

And what the HELL is that Venom? Kill it now.

Kehvin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 16, 2006, 10:47 PM
I see, like Carnage before him, he appears to be a lame rip off of an overused idea
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 16, 2006, 10:52 PM
I see, like Carnage before him, he appears to be a lame rip off of an overused idea

At least he's not a clone.  Wait....
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 16, 2006, 10:56 PM
Does anyone here really think Hasbro is going to continue Marvel Legends?  Just on a size of the figures alone I can't see them making them

Plus add in the fact that that they paid for this license, if they do continue Legends in a pseudo form, look for $10-$12 figures.  While I'll pay that for certain things, I really can't justify that for as much as I used to

Being this is the only other line I am currently actively collecting, I hope it does sort of die and then I'll focus on will be 3-3/4" Never before made SW figures and supreme resculpts :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 16, 2006, 11:00 PM
I'm not overly concerned, there's little left I want made (She-Hulk >:().  I think they'll continue, only because they see $$ potential in the line.  It's pretty hot.  I've not seen a lot left sitting on the shelves here from just about every series.  The only stuff that was cleared was Namor and some others from series 2.  Otherwise they all just go away, even all of the Wolverine stuff.  Well, especially the Wolverine stuff. 

As for price point, I picked up all of ML12 today as mentioned earlier, with taxes 6 figures cost $88 CAD :o  Thank goodness four were variants.  Canadian retail sucks.   >:(  I think with the US's weaker dollar relative to other world currencies, you might be seeing a price hike too. 

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While I'll pay that for certain things, I really can't justify that for as much as I used to
Amen.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on February 17, 2006, 12:18 AM
I see, like Carnage before him, he appears to be a lame rip off of an overused idea

I disagree. I think he's a very unique charachter, once you get over the Symbiote. He's not a villain, he's a hero. Plus, he's freakin' COOL looking.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on February 17, 2006, 02:29 AM
Does anyone here really think Hasbro is going to continue Marvel Legends?  Just on a size of the figures alone I can't see them making them

Plus add in the fact that that they paid for this license, if they do continue Legends in a pseudo form, look for $10-$12 figures.  While I'll pay that for certain things, I really can't justify that for as much as I used to

Being this is the only other line I am currently actively collecting, I hope it does sort of die and then I'll focus on will be 3-3/4" Never before made SW figures and supreme resculpts :)

If they do continue them in the 6" scale, I'll gamble they won't be super-articulated or come with a comic book.

But I'm sure the person at Hasbro in charge of the Marvel property will get a cob up his ass to "put his own mark" on the line, and change the Legends formula by either a scale change or articulation reduction.

I fear this only because Hasbro took the 7" Unleashed line, which had high collector interest, and ended in favor of those 2" boogers. It's still baffling to me.

I think TB is doing their damnedest to finish up everyone's wish list this year just in case. I can't wait to get that Mojo BAF.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 17, 2006, 10:29 AM
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Does anyone here really think Hasbro is going to continue Marvel Legends?  Just on a size of the figures alone I can't see them making them

Plus add in the fact that that they paid for this license, if they do continue Legends in a pseudo form, look for $10-$12 figures.  While I'll pay that for certain things, I really can't justify that for as much as I used to

Being this is the only other line I am currently actively collecting, I hope it does sort of die and then I'll focus on will be 3-3/4" Never before made SW figures and supreme resculpts

I'm kind of curious to see what they will do as well.  I mean, as Brent mentioned, the line is just crazy hot this year...and really has been for the most part since it started.  Most of the figures fly off the pegs here, although our local WM has quite a bit of Series 10 sitting on the pegs now.  They usually end up slowly getting bought up though.  I'm kind of of the opinion that I would be ok if the line came to an end after this year too.  Not that I have to buy anything more, but if there wasn't anything more out there I wouldn't be as tempted.  I have kind of thought about what Ben mentioned, it does seem like TB is doing all they can to get a lot of figures out this year that people have been clamoring for.  I think there will always be a few more that we've been hoping for, but overall, if it ended (at least in its current form) by the end of this year, I could be happy with what we've gotten.

That said, you would think Hasbro would continue this in some way...unless they are just obsessed with the movie franchises as part of this license.  Legends as a brand has become so popular, you would think they would want to continue it.  I could also see Hasbro putting their own stamp on things, and changing it up.  Maybe even starting from scratch with a new line.  Something that encompasses the whole Marvel U like Legends did, but something a little different...scale, articulation, or whatever.  Unless it is something pretty amazing, I think I'll just be happy with the Legends and Classics we have gotten from Toy Biz.  We've gotten a lot of different characters/figures, and some I never thought we'd see made, so I could be happy with it.  One less line to chase after, even if it is by choice :P.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Victor_Von_Doom on February 17, 2006, 10:50 AM
I think Hasbro will continue the line. I mean, if they were going to just axe it, why did they buy it in the first place?

Like Brian said, ML is HOT. Its definitely one of the hottest lines out there now. Heck, I think a couple years ago ToyFair named it one of the best toy lines ever.

Hasbro is a corporation. While they've screwed up royally in the past, I don't think they will let a cash cow like ML go to waste.

I guess what I'm saying is that if we all can foresee problems ahead, Hasbro probably can too. I'm not going to fret and get worked up until I see proof that they are changing the line.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jeff on February 17, 2006, 12:09 PM
I think Hasbro will continue the line. I mean, if they were going to just axe it, why did they buy it in the first place?

So they can re-launch it with a brand new scale to try to get collectors to re-buy everything they already have, only in a different scale?   :D

Like Scott pointed out, when a new guy gets in charge, they want to "make their mark" and change things up.  Not to be a downer or a pessimist, but it wouldn't be Hasbro if they didn't change it all up...

I think they bought the Marvel License for 2 or 3 reasons -

1. Because the popularity of Spider-Man.  They probably miss the cash cow that Batman was for them, they see this as a chance to get back into the game.

2.  Because of all the upcoming Marvel Movies - Spidey-3, FF4-2, and more.  Movies = retailer space.

3.  To a lesser extent, they probably bought it so Mattel couldn't.  I'm sure they didn't want Mattel to end up with BOTH Marvel and DC, essentially locking them out of Superheroes stuff altogether.  With SW movies in the past, they needed something more to bolster TF and GIJoe and this gives them that.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 17, 2006, 12:31 PM
I think the Marvel movies, and also the possibility of future cartoons (F4 is on the way) is a big reason.  We all know that the toy companies say that kids drive the sales, and in these types of cases, they do.  We see it in Star Wars as well.  In non-movie years, I hardly ever see kids looking at Star Wars stuff...but in movie years, especially last year, for the first time I saw kids more than I saw collectors.  I still see kids looking this year, but I think that will slowly taper off as the movie gets further away.  I personally don't have any kids, but going by our nephews, cousins, and just kids in the aisles...I don't know that there are many (or any) action figure lines that kids are interested in at all that aren't tied to either a movie or cartoon show.  I think, like Jeff said, that's what Hasbro is looking at.  Spidey, F4, X-Men, Hulk, etc. could or will have movies and/or toons coming out over the next few years, and that's when the kids are in the aisles in full force.

That's one thing I've noticed with Marvel Legends, I can honestly say I don't think I've ever seen any kids looking at those in the store, let alone buying any.  The classics lines, particularly Spider-Man, yeah..sometimes.  But, when the movies are out, its a big draw to the "movie lines".  I saw kids looking at the Spidey stuff all the time, and even with Fantastic Four, which wasn't quite as much of a "big deal" movie wise got a lot of attention from the kiddos, at least around here.  Not on the level of Spider-Man, but more than Marvel Legends sees.  I guess, overall, even though I wish it was different...kids just aren't interested in comics anymore, unless it is in movie or toon form.  Its too bad, because I think many of us grew up reading comics, but its more of a video game/electronics generation now.  Heck, I don't think I even had a TV in my room growing up until 6th or 7th grade, and even then it was an old "junker" that was used for Nintendo only basically.  Now I have cousins/nephews/friends' kids who have them at 4 years old or so - sometimes with Xbox/PS2 level gaming systems, DVD players, or even cable/satellite.  Crazy.

That being said, its tough to see where things will head.  I could see a scale change, or at the very least a line revamp.  With a few exceptions, the Legends line is really getting into lesser known territories character-wise, and I can't see Hasbro launching their first few waves without a basic Spider-Man, Wolverine, Hulk, Iron Man, Cap, etc. leading the way.  Or, they could change things entirely and focus in on movies and cartoons.  I know the press release announcing the Marvel/Hasbro deal seemed to zero in on Spider-Man 3 (and beyond) as well as the Ghost Rider movies.  It'll be interesting to see what happens.

On a total un-related note, but I something I forgot to bring up earlier in this thread.  I don't know if anyone else has noticed this or not, but the SuperHero Showdown/Marvel Showdown figures have really seemed to be selling well around here.  I haven't bought anymore myself, but I know the pegs at Target are bought down to empty fairly regularly and WM is often the same.  Maybe its just my area, but this line seems to be taking off more that it is available in the other retailers.  Just an observation.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 17, 2006, 01:14 PM
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I guess, overall, even though I wish it was different...kids just aren't interested in comics anymore, unless it is in movie or toon form.  Its too bad, because I think many of us grew up reading comics, but its more of a video game/electronics generation now.

I agree that games are dominant, we've all said it often, but part of the reason is the comics drove away the kids market.  I'm sure Scott can echo the sentiment, but when I started collecting comics back in around 1984 the cover price was just under a dollar for the more common titles like Detective Comics or Amazing Spiderman.  I collected comics for about 8 years, buying them because I liked reading them.  As the secondary market improved for them, comic publishers decided they wanted a portion of that market so out came the variant covers, holofoil covers, pack in cards (sound familiar?).  At the same time prices started to climb and for those variations were often around $5 by the time I stopped collecting. 

Recently I was reading a comic at Walmart and thought it was pretty good.  I was going to pick it up until I looked at the cover price - $9.95 :o  Now that's Canadian, but I think the USD price was $7.95.  For a nice, well written comic, well drawn and on higher quality paper than I grew up with.  But who cares?  I can buy a Maxim or a Marvel Legend or a star wars figure or a six pack of beer for that price.  As a parent, it's highly doubtful I'd buy one for my kid at that price.  If I buy 5 of them I've paid the same as I would have for a video game and the kid would get a whole lot more enjoyment from that for a longer period of time.

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Heck, I don't think I even had a TV in my room growing up until 6th or 7th grade, and even then it was an old "junker" that was used for Nintendo only basically.
Either I'm old or came from a poor family.  LOL but I never had a tv in my room.  Ever. 

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Now I have cousins/nephews/friends' kids who have them at 4 years old or so - sometimes with Xbox/PS2 level gaming systems, DVD players, or even cable/satellite.  Crazy.

Crazy is the right word for it.  I've no problem with kids playing games or watching tv's/movies, but putting something like that in a kids room where it's largely unsupervised just ain't that bright, IMO.  I remember being a kid and if anything was taboo, I was there, right now, trying to get at it.  Kids don't change, parents do.  Our daughter has asked for a tv in her room already and we said no.  Her reasons were pretty good too, she doesn't like going to the basement to watch tv by herself, so in the morning she gets one of us up.  We like sleep and she wants to be awake.  Her rationale was so that she could just watch tv and we could sleep without being disturbed.  Smart kid.  We still said no because we knew she'd wake up at 3 am and start watching - not good for a kid in school.

Anyway that's largely off topic, sorry.  Just wanted to respond to a few comments that caught my eye. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 17, 2006, 04:05 PM
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I agree that games are dominant, we've all said it often, but part of the reason is the comics drove away the kids market.  I'm sure Scott can echo the sentiment, but when I started collecting comics back in around 1984 the cover price was just under a dollar for the more common titles like Detective Comics or Amazing Spiderman.  I collected comics for about 8 years, buying them because I liked reading them.  As the secondary market improved for them, comic publishers decided they wanted a portion of that market so out came the variant covers, holofoil covers, pack in cards (sound familiar?).  At the same time prices started to climb and for those variations were often around $5 by the time I stopped collecting.

Excellent points Brent, as always.  I think price definitely hurts the business as well.  I just started getting back into comics in the past few years or so, and I know I'm already considering what I have the budget to collect when they are around $3 each (or more) for a single issue.  That's probably one of the reasons why we've seen such a pick up in the TPB market, since that is a cheaper (and easier) option overall.  Its too bad too, because I really look back fondly on picking up comics here and there when I was a kid.  I remember being able to get them at our local drug store, for less than $1.  Its crazy sometimes looking at those comics now and seeing the ads in there for subscriptions, for $10-$12 a year.  Man I wish prices were still like that :P.  I agree with you about the tv stuff too.  I don't have any problem with kids playing video games (age appropriate) and watching tv/dvds, but it should be able to be supervised.  Like you said, what's to stop a kid from turning tv on in the middle of the night, or even watching something they aren't supposed to (if they have cable/satellite).  I remember when my parents let me have a tv in my room, it was a very old one that my grandpa had fixed up to get working again...and after having the Nintendo hooked up to a small tv in our kitchen (and always being in the way because of it), they finally let me have that in there.  I think it got one station, quite fuzzy, so it wasn't ever used for anything but Nintendo.  This was in 7th or 8th grade now that I think about it, because I didn't get a Nintendo until a year or two after they first came out.  Anyways...back on topic :).  Good points though Brent.

I was just thinking about this more, and if Hasbro doesn't continue the Legends (or Legends-style) line, I wonder if it will be more of a switch over at retail and in kids' eyes to DC stuff.  If Mattel ends up getting the license for the whole DC universe with their "DC Superheroes" line, there should be a lot more than Superman/Batman stuff on the pegs in 2007.  That, plus the fact that the Batman and Superman movie franchises are starting up again and there have been rumors of Wonder Woman and the Flash (yay) as well might lead to more interest in DC if there isn't Marvel stuff available.  That might not be the case though, since we still have more Spidey movies on the way, not to mention F42 and others.  I did read today that writers/producers are saying that X3 is the end of the X-Men movies, as a trilogy.  Maybe they'll start a new "story", or maybe they'll go more towards the spinoffs.  Anyways....back to Marvel Legends now :P.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Holographic Elvis on February 18, 2006, 12:09 PM
Quick question: which X-23 is the variant, black or purple?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 18, 2006, 04:54 PM
Purple with the big head.  But I've seen lots of conversations that say the black is the less common of the two, at spawn and TNI. The black looks better. 

Guess I'll give credit to ToyBiz for putting the Apoc head in with her.  She's neither a Legend nor overly popular, but you have to buy her. ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 19, 2006, 09:13 AM
The black one is in the variant case, so i am going with the black one. It does look better.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Holographic Elvis on February 19, 2006, 02:48 PM
My buddy told me (after I posted of course) that when the cases started to hit Canada and reach the dealers, all of them had purple so as he put it "people in the know consider the black the variant." 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 19, 2006, 03:25 PM
My buddy told me (after I posted of course) that when the cases started to hit Canada and reach the dealers, all of them had purple so as he put it "people in the know consider the black the variant." 

Tough call, the case I saw had one of each, black and purple.  Matters not really, it's a crappy figure.  I will say the smaller head on the black looks better.

I think most people are looking at it with a McFarlane mentality - the picture of the regular figure shows black, not purple.  But the picture also shows the variants of Bishop, Wolvie and Iron Fist.  It shows nothing for X-23 at all.  My guess is it's a running change.

Adding by edit: saw a bunch today at TRU, nada but black X-23 to be found. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: SpudTrooper on February 21, 2006, 01:37 AM
Quick question: which X-23 is the variant, black or purple?

i dont think there is a variant in the X-23, it all depends what you like. Black looks better compared to the Purple with the big head.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on February 24, 2006, 01:01 PM
Found Magneto and Beast from the X-Men line today. Magneto looked pretty lame, so I just bought Beast and Storm, whom I finally found.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 26, 2006, 12:09 AM
I went to the NYC Comic-Con today and checked out the upcoming ML Legends in person, and may i say they look incredible. MODOK is just awesome, Onslaught is 8 inches and they all just look great. Abomination is a really nice size. The only one i still dont like is Thor Buster Iron Man.

They were also handing out surveys asking about the future of the line, asking about scale and what characters we would like to see. I assume its for Hasbro.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 27, 2006, 03:43 PM
Does anyone need the variant Angel or Cyclops before I return them to the store?  I have two Cyc's actually (three including mine).  LMK by tomorrow.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JayDouble on February 28, 2006, 10:36 PM
Do you guys know if there's anyway to seperate the torso and upperbody from Apocalypse?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 28, 2006, 11:17 PM
I was just fiddling with it and I'm going to go out on a limb here and say no, it's too much like the Large R2 :-\  Can't get the legs off that thing and can't separate Apocalypse either.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 1, 2006, 10:05 AM
Do you guys know if there's anyway to seperate the torso and upperbody from Apocalypse?

It can be done, but it took me honestly a good hour and it was alot of effort. I found something thin enough to slide in between both of the joint and worked it that way. No damage was done to the upper body, but the torso was trashed.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JayDouble on March 1, 2006, 04:52 PM
The reason I'm asking is I broke Apocalypse's left leg at the ball joint while messing around.   :P

I actually got if off but it took a lot of work.  I was able to seperate the lower torso from the upper torso buy brute strength.  I placed my knee at his waist and just pulled up and hoped for the best.  Once that is off it exposes a hole.  I got the back of the hammer and put in the hole and started prying.  After a couple of tries it came out. 

Now all I have to do is find another torso and Apocalypse will be fully operational again.   ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Sithbaker on March 1, 2006, 08:33 PM
My buddy told me (after I posted of course) that when the cases started to hit Canada and reach the dealers, all of them had purple so as he put it "people in the know consider the black the variant." 

Tough call, the case I saw had one of each, black and purple.  Matters not really, it's a crappy figure.  I will say the smaller head on the black looks better.

I think most people are looking at it with a McFarlane mentality - the picture of the regular figure shows black, not purple.  But the picture also shows the variants of Bishop, Wolvie and Iron Fist.  It shows nothing for X-23 at all.  My guess is it's a running change.

Adding by edit: saw a bunch today at TRU, nada but black X-23 to be found. 

I opened 3 cases today.
2 cases had:
1 Reg 1 Var Bishop
1 Reg 1 Var Wolverine
1 Reg 1 Var Iron Fist
1 Black 1 Purple X23
1 Reg 1 Var Sasquatch
2 Maestro (sp?)
Other case had all regular figs (2 purple X23 figs)

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 7, 2006, 11:50 AM
Just out of curiosity, is anyone seeing the X-Men and Fantastic Four (comic) lines showing up anywhere besides TRU?  Here, that's the only store that is carrying them, and the others don't even have the space for them.  It hasn't been a real big deal so far, but I could see once more of that X-Men line makes it out that it could be more of a problem finding things.  I was just curious if it was just our area, or if others are seeing it as well.  Its been a little slower on the Marvel front for awhile, hopefully the new waves of Legends and Spidey Classics will be making their way out soon, so I can add a couple of goblins to the shelf :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 7, 2006, 01:08 PM
Walmart and Zellers (kinda Target-ish) are both carrying the X-men figures up north.  No one is carrying the FF figures because there's still so many movie figures clogging the pegs ::)  Same thing as happened with the Hulk toys - poor sales, no follow up on later stuff.  I'll be down south in a little over two weeks so I'm hoping to stumble onto some FF figures. 

With respect to the X figures, the first wave that showed didn't come with Magneto or Beast, but now they're starting to roll in, sort of wave 1.5.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 10, 2006, 10:58 AM
This thread (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=24271) over at Fwoosh has some pics of the latest SMC wave, which has now been found in Hong Kong.  They should be here before too long hopefully.  The Hobgoblin continues to look great to me, and the Spider-Hulk, despite that lever/thing on his back, does look kind of neat too.  I'll definitely be picking up a Hobby if/when we see it, and maybe the Spidey Hulk too.  From the sounds of it, Hydroman was not in this assortment, but Sandman was.  More at the linky.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 12, 2006, 09:58 AM
I can't wait for Spider-Hulk and Hobgoblin. No signs of Hydroman though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 16, 2006, 11:04 AM
According to this thread (http://adctalk.com/index.php?showtopic=2010622) over at the ADCTalk forums, it sounds like Wal-Mart is planning a decent promotion for the "WM Exclusive" wave of Legends that is coming up.  One of the posters over there (Glaken) provided this picture:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/powerplaygraphix/wmexclpallet.jpg)

Apparently this was shown at that manager's meeting that took place in Kansas City a little while ago (when this wave and the 2 packs leaked).  According to the information in that thread, this is going to take the place of what would normally be the X3 promotion, since there isn't an official movie line.  Since this wave is exclusive to them, they're going to make a big push.  I hope this turns out to be true, and everyone can find what they are looking for.  More at the linky if interested.  Edit:  Oh, and the price on the 2 packs is supposed to be $14.76, not $4.76.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 16, 2006, 02:07 PM
Thanks for that Brian, looks interesting.  Still not aware of this coming to Canada at this point, so might be making a road trip for them. 

The comic shop I buy my DC figures at had a case of the Fantastic Four figures come in today.  Unfortunately one guy had already spoken for the Skrull figures, one of each in the case, so I was not able to get those.  I did part with cash to pick up the Human Torch figure just so I could get the Impossible man figure out of it.  The Torch isn't too bad either, but I didn't need another.

Also picked up my Scarlet Witch figure today....the reports were right, it's pretty ugly :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 16, 2006, 11:31 PM
Pretty cool pick. Can't wait to get them all.

As for the FF figures, still no luck on those, but did pick up a Human Torch for Impossible Man as well from BBTS.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 21, 2006, 04:00 PM
I see some rumors swirling on the Fwoosh forums that the Wal-Mart wave might be advertised in the April ads, meaning they could be put out towards the end of next week.  Just rumors at this point, and it could be much longer, but it might be time to keep our eyes open.  I'm not getting my hopes up, ours is still pretty full of ML10.  Speaking of which, our WM never did get wave 11 or 12 (at least not yet), did anyone else see that at their stores?  Target and TRU did see them, and still have a few, but WM has been stuck on a glut of ML 10 for awhile now it seems.

Looking forward to some more Legends/Classics stuff, hopefully things will start hitting in the next month or so.  Of course, with the pace that some of the Star Wars stuff has been coming out this year, I could probably stand to rest the wallet a little bit anyways.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 21, 2006, 11:45 PM
I broke down and bought a Super Skrull from ebay. It cost me 20.00 but i figure i would never find one at retail.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on March 22, 2006, 03:32 AM
Found some ML 11 variants tonight. I didn't think they really came out at all.

I put them on layaway, just in case I decide to buy them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 22, 2006, 10:17 AM
Huh.  Another weird distribution pattern. 

We've seen lots of series 11 and the later waves had them nicely packed with 2 of each figure including the Scarlet Witch.  I was really lucky too as I found probably the very first case put out in the city and it had the variants in it.

Series 12 too, first case I saw locally and boom, variants.  They sure seem to be pretty common as well.  I found them twice so far and left them behind once as they don't seem to be all that uncommon (though not yet as bad as series 10 was).  This series is actually peg warming around here now.  Maestro Hulk, Iron Fist and the big headed, clawed Barbie, er, X-23 are the worst of the bunch.

Hoping my visit to Illinois next week nets me a Skrull of some sort next week.  Normally I wouldn't want to rush getting one, but with Toybiz giving up on the Marvel license, they may not get reproduced in a subsequent box set with quite so much predictability.

BTW, anyone see any of the Hulk two packs ever?  I was still looking forward to them so I could get my Abomination, but I guess I'll just wait for ML13.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 28, 2006, 12:44 PM
A new box set has been rumored on the message boards lately, and now their is a pic (possibly a mock up?) over at the Fwoosh Forums (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=24978).  Its a "Marvel Team Ups" box set, and according to the pic contains:

Wolverine
Hulk
Spider-Man
Punisher
Iron Man
Beast

There's a pic at the linky.  I'd still like to get an Iron Man and Hulk (and Dr. Doom for that matter) that I missed with earlier series...but I think I'll wait for the 2 packs rather than pick up this box set.  Good for those who got into ML way late and missed some of these though I guess.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on March 29, 2006, 12:01 AM
I've heard rumblings that the WM wave is supposed to be out this weekend, of course, this weekend also has April Fool's Day in it, so it may be an elaborate hoax.

I just want Sentry, his variant, Warbird, and Kitty Pryde to start off with. The rest can wait until later.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 29, 2006, 02:36 PM
Looking at that box i am think that the figures are placeholders. I think it will turn out to be totally different. I hope anyway.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 31, 2006, 12:12 PM
There's an unconfirmed report of the Walmart wave being out in Dallas.  No idea how truthful it is, it's one of those 'friend of a friend' things. 

Picked up another Ionic Wonderman today, so if anyone's in need, lmk.  I left behind the Scarlet Witch and the variant Logan

At the same time I finally snagged Toyfare #105 and the pictures of the Marvel Legends look great.  Seems like they've finally been able to get some decent sculpts for the female figures.  A lot of the other figures look pretty great as well, especially Falcon. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on March 31, 2006, 01:59 PM


 I left behind the Scarlet Witch 

I still need that ugly bitch.  Mind picking her up for me?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 31, 2006, 02:29 PM
No problem, I presume she'll be around when I go back. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediMoses on April 5, 2006, 01:10 AM
Does anyone here need any of the Apocalypse variants.? I have most of an extra set that I grabbed for someone else who no longer needs them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 5, 2006, 11:13 PM
Browsing BBTS's pre-order list and there's a couple of interesting pictures there:

Monsters box set:
(http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/images/products/out/large/TBZ10512.jpg)

Looks interesting but I'm still not sure.

Marvel Legends Masterworks Series 1

(http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/images/products/out/large/TBZ10513.jpg)

Series 2

(http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/images/products/out/large/TBZ10514.jpg)

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 7, 2006, 12:59 PM
Saw the variants from the latest series again yesterday, third time now for those guys.  They've sure changed the marketing strategy for the chase figures in this lineup.

I also pre-ordered the first three face off packs from the local comic shop.  If he gets the Cap/Strucker pack I should get it too 8)  I'm not too concerned about the other chase figures, I'd be happy with a regular Leader.  But they sure went in for the unmasked stuff for the chase versions on these, didn't they?

Chase sets:
Unmasked Cap and Strucker
Unmasked DD and Kingpin in black suit (??)
Angry Hulk and stretched-head Leader

I don't think I ever saw the Kingpin in a black suit.  Frankly I'd be mad if I ended up with that version instead. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 7, 2006, 01:17 PM
Thanks for posting those pics the other day Brent.  The Masterworks stuff doesn't look too bad.  I doubt I'll collect them, but I might pick up the Spidey one and see what else is offered.  Seems like its been somewhat quiet on the Legends/Classics front lately, I guess just waiting for new stuff to start hitting.  I've seen a few reports of the new SMC wave showing up (Hobgoblin/Hydroman/SpiderHulk), so hopefully those will make their way here before too long.  I'm really looking forward to the Hobgoblin.  Hopefully ML 13 will be released before too long as well.  There was rumors that the ML WM wave would be showing up in April, but we'll see what comes of that.  I'm looking forward to those Face Off 2 packs as well - finally, a Kingpin!  I think I'll pick up the Hulk one as well, because I never did get a Hulk figure and that one doesn't look too bad.  I'm wondering about the future pack of Iron Man/Mandarin as well.  I got into collecting these a little late for the first Iron Man released, and passed on the "Modern" version when I saw it (Series 8?), and although there does seem to be some version in many waves - I kind of want a more "basic" Iron Man.

There are a few of those bigger named figures that we haven't seen for awhile that I'm missing.  I'd like to have a Dr. Doom as well, but all I have is a movie version.  Anyways...I'm still curious to see where this line is headed beyond this year (when Hasbro takes over).  Looking at the Legends (and Classics) line as a whole, it is amazing what we've got as far as a character selection.  Although there are always more figures to make, how much further can things really go?  There are still some decent holes (Quicksilver, She-Hulk, etc.), but outside of that character selection starts to go down a bit more.  I guess part of me wouldn't mind seeing it wrap up just because I could be done with this collection.  Of course, I say that now....:).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 7, 2006, 06:29 PM
I cant wait for this spider-man wave, Spider-Hulk has been on my wish list for a very long time.

As for the 2-packs. I really want the variant version of the Cap. The regular set for the Hulk is fine with me, but i woul dlike both version of the DD set. So all in all I need to buy 4.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 10, 2006, 10:31 AM
Stopped by Wal-Mart this weekend, and they had (part) of the new SMC wave.  I picked up a Hobgoblin and Spider-Hulk (they had two of each).  No signs of Hydroman yet.  I'm really a fan of this Hobgoblin figure, and I hope that ML 13 is out pretty soon so I can add the Green Goblin to the Spidey shelf as well.  Spider-Hulk is a nice enough figure too, although it does have a big button in the back for its action feature.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JayDouble on April 13, 2006, 01:13 AM
Picked up a Spidey-Hulk today at TRU. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on April 13, 2006, 01:33 AM
Found the new wave of SMC last night. Hydroman was a little tempting, but since it's such a ******-looking figure, I didn't buy it. There were two each of Spider-Hulk and Hobgoblin. I didn't want Spider-Hulk, and I like the earlier version of Hobgoblin better, so I didn't buy any of them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 13, 2006, 01:38 AM
Should be about a month before these arrive here then.  Good news.  Was much surprised to see a local Walmart restock the wave with the ultimate Rhino ???  There's not newer stuff in the system somewhere?  Yeesh.

I should only snag Hydroman and Hobgoblin (love the first version, but this is truly the classic version so can't pass it up) but I'll probably spring for Spider-Hulk as well.  So darn many Hulk figures in my collection it's silly, considering he's really not a favorite character for me.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 13, 2006, 05:50 PM
Picked up Spider-Hulk, Hobgoblin, and Hydroman today  ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 20, 2006, 02:57 PM
According to some posters (with pics) over at Fwoosh, the Wal-Mart wave, two packs, and box sets have all been found (in Kentucky and Tennessee so far, from what I've seen).  The hunt is on....
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 20, 2006, 03:24 PM
Thanks for the heads up Brian.  Sucky part about Canada is none of this is supposed to come to regular retail here.  I ordered the three two-packs from a comic store but I really want the Strucker-variant Cap set as I don't like the new release of Red Skull and since I have the other version, I don't need it.  The reg DD/Kingpin set is fine by me, as is the regular Leader set. 

Working on ordering that ML Wally wave online, just waiting to hear back from Legends. 

Man, I'd love to get Strucker :-X
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on April 20, 2006, 03:30 PM
I can't seem to access fwoosh right now.  Any idea which variant has the extra GM piece?  Probably AoA Wolverine, right?  If so, that's three figures I have to buy that I don't want to get Giant-man.  Toybiz ain't stupid, that's for sure.  Bastards.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 20, 2006, 03:37 PM
I think the variants are either Wolverine or Sabretooth (only one though).  The other is the Sentry variant, with beard I think.

There's more than a couple of figures in that wave I don't really want.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on April 20, 2006, 03:48 PM
Yeah, the two variants are burnt AoA Wolverine and bearded Sentry.  One of them has the extra Giantman piece, I don't know which.  My guess is Wolverine and I'd be surprised if I was wrong.

That's three AoA figures I don't want and I'm not too happy with buying another Thor (the first one still holds up well) to get me a Giantman.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 20, 2006, 03:54 PM
Agreed.  I don't want anymore Wolverine figures; I'm not a fan of that Sabertooth; don't want either Sentry; don't need another Thor at all. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on April 20, 2006, 11:06 PM
I thought that all the variants were supposed to have the extra Giant Man piece, but that's just what I heard. I think that would make more sense than having it with just a single figure.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 21, 2006, 12:02 AM
I thought that all the variants were supposed to have the extra Giant Man piece, but that's just what I heard. I think that would make more sense than having it with just a single figure.

I think that's what happens Ben.  Only two variants, Wolvie and Sentry and they both have the last piece needed.  So you don't have to buy both variants, just one of them and nine other figures.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DrunkJedi on April 21, 2006, 09:51 PM
Can anyone confirm this? I was under the impression that it was just the variant wolverine that had the 10th piece.

Either way, I probably won't be able to afford to get 10 figs anyway. Will try to get my hands on Kitty Pryde though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on April 22, 2006, 12:37 AM
I doubt there will be confirmation until these hit en masse. TB has played this wave notoriously close to the chest.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on April 22, 2006, 01:17 AM
Found this on Fwoosh.

Threw in some extra info too for those who need it:
035112710783 warbird- Lower torso
035112710868 havok- Upper left leg
035112710790 captain britain- upper right leg
035112710912 sabretooth- left foot
035112710899 sentry- Upper left arm
035112710905 weapon x- right foot
035112710875 thor- right hand
035112710882 ant-man- Upper right arm
035112710929 kitty- head/upper torso
I think the variants have the left hand. pretty sure about wolvie, but not sentry. I've seen the proto variant with the same piece(upper left arm)


I guess he didn't buy the Sentry variant, but that's more or less a confirmation of the piece being with variant Wolvie.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DrunkJedi on April 23, 2006, 10:42 AM
Right now on the Fwoosh it looks like people are questioning the existence of the Sentry variant.

So until someone finds him, it looks like variant Wolvie is needed to complete the BAF.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JayDouble on April 23, 2006, 11:47 PM
Variant Sentry (http://cgi.ebay.com/SENTRY-Variant-Marvel-Legends-Giant-Man-%20Series_W0QQitemZ6053671411QQcategoryZ348QQtcZphotoQQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

(http://i13.ebayimg.com/04/i/06/e9/c9/ba_1.JPG)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on April 24, 2006, 12:34 AM
Man, $43? These things will be out en masse by the middle of next month.  :o
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 24, 2006, 11:01 AM
No signs of anything around here yet - although I'm not surprised by that.  I don't know if its just here or what, but I noticed this weekend that not all of our stores seem to be carrying Legends right now.  Its probably just a dry spell, but we'll see.  We have two Targets and two Wal-Marts in town, and only one of each even has pegs for Legends.  Our closest WM was carrying them, but their space has since been taken over by Superman Returns figures and TONS of Marvel Legends Showdown.  There's a lot of SMC and even some F4 movie figures still hanging about, but otherwise no regular Legends.  Our closest Target does carry Legends, but the one across town apparently doesn't.  Kind of surprising.  TRU is the only store in town that is carrying either the Fantastic Four or X-Men "Classics" lines.  It looked like TRU just got in some more of the X-Men figures, with a Cyclops, Beast, Angel, and Wolverine showing up last week.  I was tempted, but I already have more accurate versions of all four, so I left them sit.  I wish that store would have seen a Storm or Phoenix though, still need a version of those.  Hopefully the third wave won't be a tough find, that seems to have the best figure assortment.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on April 25, 2006, 09:05 AM
Can anyone confirm this? I was under the impression that it was just the variant wolverine that had the 10th piece.

Either way, I probably won't be able to afford to get 10 figs anyway. Will try to get my hands on Kitty Pryde though.
Variant Sentry (http://cgi.ebay.com/SENTRY-Variant-Marvel-Legends-Giant-Man-%20Series_W0QQitemZ6053671411QQcategoryZ348QQtcZphotoQQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

(http://i13.ebayimg.com/04/i/06/e9/c9/ba_1.JPG)

From what I remember reading in Toyfare (103 I think) they said that the Wolverine & Sentry with the different heads are NOT variants. They are considered to be an individual figure for the set. That every figure will come 1 to a case and you will have to buy the whole case in order to put the whole Giant Man together.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on April 26, 2006, 02:41 AM
Then I just read somewhere that the Sentry variant only comes in the PDQ cases. So I guess that means no one really knows what's going on.

The only thing I really care about is getting a full set and not having to fight every nerd in town for it. If I can't have a full set, I at least want Warbird, Havok, Kitty, and Sentry.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on April 26, 2006, 07:04 AM
Stoped at my local Wal-Mart here in MN and found 2 Ant-Man's and 1 Thor. So the series is hitting shelves.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Stiller on April 26, 2006, 10:16 AM
I hope this isn't an indication of things to come...10 figs for the build-a-fig...

I wonder if this is going to be done with M.O.D.O.K. and Mojo.

I'm not a fan of Sentry, but am forced to get one, now maybe the other one to complete the Giant-man. (As we all know the Wolvie variant is going to be a beotwch to find.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DrunkJedi on April 26, 2006, 03:10 PM
From what I remember reading in Toyfare (103 I think) they said that the Wolverine & Sentry with the different heads are NOT variants. They are considered to be an individual figure for the set. That every figure will come 1 to a case and you will have to buy the whole case in order to put the whole Giant Man together.

Toyfare says alot of things (I still laugh at the one issue where they valued Scarlet Witch at $90). I usually take what theyw rite with a grain of salt and tend to go elsewhere for toy related info (either online or Lee's Toy Review).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on April 27, 2006, 07:18 AM
(As we all know the Wolvie variant is going to be a beotwch to find.

I found one yesterday afternoon. I have found all the X-Men figures that I am looking for other than I need one more of the Burnt Wolverines. I have seen every piece in the collection except the Bearded Sentry.

By the looks of it the Face Off figures are coming 6 to a case, and you get 1 of each set up. Hulk with Bubble Head Leader, Hulk (Angrier looking) with elongated head Leader, Daredevil  with JD Hogg (Dukes of Hazzard reference) looking King Pin, Daredevil with out a mask with Abraham Lincoln Hogg (Boss Hogg's goodie goodie complete opposite Twin Brother) looking King Pin, Captain America with Red Skull and Captain America (Maskless) with Barron Zemo.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on April 27, 2006, 08:14 AM
(As we all know the Wolvie variant is going to be a beotwch to find.

 I have found all the X-Men figures that I am looking for other than I need one more of the Burnt Wolverines.

What are you doing with the Giantman pieces from AoA Sabretooth and the two AoA Wolverines?  If you want to get rid of them, I'd be interested in them.  Let me know.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 27, 2006, 10:48 AM
No signs of the WM wave here yet, but our local WM did stock some of the Legendary Riders series after having no Legends for over a month.  On a side note, just looking at Target yesterday, and its crazy to me that the Marvel Legend Showdown figures actually cost more than the Marvel Legends figures now.  Sure, its less than a 50 cent difference, but it just seems like you get a lot more (and better quality) with the Legends figures - nothing against Showdown, but they should drop the game aspect and charge a couple of bucks less.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on April 27, 2006, 11:45 AM
(As we all know the Wolvie variant is going to be a beotwch to find.

 I have found all the X-Men figures that I am looking for other than I need one more of the Burnt Wolverines.

What are you doing with the Giantman pieces from AoA Sabretooth and the two AoA Wolverines?  If you want to get rid of them, I'd be interested in them.  Let me know.

I have a co-worker who's husband I have deal with already. If he doesn't want the extra Wolverine and Burnt Face wolverine pieces they are yours.




I am really stumped with the choices that Toy Biz is doing with the build a figure. They are putting figures from a line that make no sense...

Galactus - WHY Professor X & Nightcrawler
Sentinel - WHY Spider-Man & Black Panter
Apocalypse - WHY Maestro & Ironfirst
MOJO - WHY Luke Cage, Falcon, Baron Zemo, & Iron Man
GIANT MAN - WHY Kitty Pride, Captain Britian, Wolverine, Sabretooth & Havok

Wouldn't it make more sense for the Sentinel, Apocalypse & MOJO series to be an ALL X-Men series, and make GIANT MAN to be an ALL Avengers series, and make the Galactus Series a mix of FF and Avengers.

I like the Bring on the Bad Guys line, but not to build an Onslaught. Onlaught would be cool line to have done a Franklin Richards, a possesed Professor X, and other figures that had something to do with the story.

The previous rumor of a HOLOCAUST build a figure would be great to do an all AOA line of toys.

I will get off my soapbox now.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 27, 2006, 03:08 PM
Walmart sucks.  Well, only because we aren't getting those figures up here. 

If anyone stumbles on an extra Cap/Zemo set, think of me ;) please. 

Are the Fantastic Four orange carded figures hitting to any degree?  I know we're not likely to see them, but I'm curious if it's time to head to ebay yet?  It seems early and I've not seen huge reports of them anywhere as yet. 

If anyone needs an ionic Wonderman, lmk, I have a spare. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on April 27, 2006, 10:30 PM
I guess the FF Classics line is done. Only one case hit here (at TRU) and I got one of the Skrulls from it, but I haven't seen anything since. I think the FF animated series line takes over the SKU from the Classics line, so that one series must be it.

I never saw the Doombot and Annihilus from the movie line, come to think of it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on April 27, 2006, 11:15 PM
Isn't there one more wave (with Kang and someone else?)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 27, 2006, 11:34 PM
Kang and Dragonman or something to that effect and yes, that's wave 2.

Surprised distribution is that lousy, I was hoping for a cheap Skrull.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on April 28, 2006, 12:02 AM
Michael Crawford reviews the WM wave. (http://www.mwctoys.com/REVIEW_042806a.htm)

He says the variant Sentry comes with the same piece that the regular Sentry does, and you'll need the Wolvie variant to complete the Giant Man.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on April 28, 2006, 07:31 AM
Michael Crawford reviews the WM wave. (http://www.mwctoys.com/REVIEW_042806a.htm)

He says the variant Sentry comes with the same piece that the regular Sentry does, and you'll need the Wolvie variant to complete the Giant Man.

After reading the Crawford review, I have to say he has some really good points about the figures, but I wasn't impressed with his review of Kitty. I think Kitty is by far the best female figure that ML has done.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 28, 2006, 09:09 AM
Kang and Dragonman or something to that effect and yes, that's wave 2.

Surprised distribution is that lousy, I was hoping for a cheap Skrull.

Yeah i really hope series 2 make sit out becuase the Dragon Man figure looks awesome. Kang is cool too, but i realy want the Dragon Man. It would have been nice is Annhilus made its way out oo, but since i never saw a movie doombot, my guess is series 6 will never make it out.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 28, 2006, 11:01 AM
I was curious about the F4 Classics as well.  TRU is the only place that carries them around here (as well as the X-Men line), and a little while back I saw a couple each of Thing, Torch, and Mr. Fantastic.  Now there has been the same 2 Mr. Fantastics and 1 Torch hanging on the pegs with the movie figures (earlier waves) since then.  I was curious if the 2nd wave was still planned to be coming, if it was cancelled, or if it was just a little later this spring/summer.  Definitely looking forward to the WM wave, hopefully it won't be too tough for everyone to find.  I'd definitely like to get Kitty Pryde, and hope to get a few others as well.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 28, 2006, 12:21 PM
I know KB carried the first wave of the X-Men figures, but not the FF. They have not gotten any of X-men series 2 though either  :-[
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on April 28, 2006, 11:41 PM
ML13 available at Toy Globe. (http://www.toyglobe.com/Legends13.php)

Damn, TB's moving fast this year.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on April 29, 2006, 09:29 AM
Found two full sets (one for the bug) and left two full sets at one of the local Wally Worlds of the Giant Man figures

I also found a Hobgoblin so overall it was a good ML day.  Still want three of the 2 packs (Cap-Skull, Daredevil-Kingpin, Cap-Strucker) and that is about it

I really only want Loki, Pyro and Abomination from 13.  14 is sort of hit and miss as well but I'll take all of 15 just to get MODOK :-*
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on April 29, 2006, 02:52 PM
Is there anyone on here that still needs the Cat Faced Beast figure? I picked one up today just incase someone did. PM me if interested.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 30, 2006, 12:50 AM
Found two full sets (one for the bug) and left two full sets at one of the local Wally Worlds of the Giant Man figures

I also found a Hobgoblin so overall it was a good ML day.  Still want three of the 2 packs (Cap-Skull, Daredevil-Kingpin, Cap-Strucker) and that is about it

I really only want Loki, Pyro and Abomination from 13.  14 is sort of hit and miss as well but I'll take all of 15 just to get MODOK :-*

Thank you very kindly Scott, I really appreciate it.  LMK how you'd like to receive fundage. 

I have the sets of 2-packs on order through the comic shop here, just hoping to get Strucker and not Skull. 

In other news, I decided to spring for a Super Skrull on ebay for a $20 BIN.  Seems like there aren't too many showing up around you guys, so may as well grab them there.  I can live without the invisible or torch version, though those are now selling under $20.  I expect we'll see them become very popular in stores now that I pulled the trigger ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DrunkJedi on April 30, 2006, 03:47 PM
Wouldn't it make more sense for the Sentinel, Apocalypse & MOJO series to be an ALL X-Men series, and make GIANT MAN to be an ALL Avengers series, and make the Galactus Series a mix of FF and Avengers.

I like the Bring on the Bad Guys line, but not to build an Onslaught. Onlaught would be cool line to have done a Franklin Richards, a possesed Professor X, and other figures that had something to do with the story.

Would logically make sense. The problem you are going to get there is that if you make a line that is all from one team or their villains, someone will complain. It doesn't bother me personally. At least Prof X or Nightcrawler in a Galactus wave is better than no Prof or Nightcrawler. Now if they would only rerelease Prof X with the hoverchair since the proto for it looked ok.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 30, 2006, 08:58 PM
I have to agree about Prof. X, i really wish we could have go tth eover chair instead of the one we got. I woul dhave been happ if they did a mailaway just for the chair.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on May 1, 2006, 12:57 AM
Popped open the Giant Man figures tonight and I have to say these are definitely some of the nicest figures Toy Biz has ever done.  Havok and Captain Britain are both works of figure art.

The new Thor is spectacular and I am really digging the Ant Man and Warbird staring back from the Avengers shelf.  The most amazing figure though is Sentry.  I only bought the bearded version and I am sure glad I did, because it is such a great, great figure.

I also am absoultely floored at how awesome Giant Man is.  He is so perfectly stern and captures a moment where it looks like he's about to kick someones ass in a royal way.

My only hope is this quality continues through the two packs and the end because these figures are AMAZING. :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on May 1, 2006, 01:08 AM
Damn, just after I decided to NOT buy the entire series. I can't find 'em anyway, so, meh. When I get Kitty, Sentry, and Warbird, I'll call it good. I kinda wanted the Giant Man, but I just can't see forking over good money for AoA figures.  :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 1, 2006, 10:51 AM
Still no signs here, and I'm getting anxious for the WM wave.  I originally thought I could limit myself to picking up just Kitty Pryde, Thor, and possibly Havok.  After reading Scott's reviews on things though, its tempting to get more of them.  Captain Britain and Sentry were the other two really tempting me, as well as Warbird to an extent.  It'll be tough.  I try to justify it to the Mrs. by saying this will probably be the last year of the Marvel figures - although we don't really know that yet I guess.

On a side note, the Target nearest to us did their toy aisle reset, and seem to be carrying the X-Men figures now.  They only had Cyclops and Wolverine (I was hoping for Storm or Phoenix), but they had two pegs dedicated to them (and only 1 for Marve Legends now).  Nice to see them somewhere besides TRU though.  I guess this is retails "X-Men push" for the movie - two pegs of figures ;).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 1, 2006, 12:56 PM
I just read a post over at Fwoosh from their forum member "Glaken" about the possible futures of the Marvel lines - grain of salt and all that, but it sounds like things might be continuing in the Legends line:

Fwoosh Forums (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=26023&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30)

If true, this could be good news for the line continuing.  Part of me was a little bit relieved that the line might be winding down, just because I'm always tempted to buy more, but it is nice to (hopefully) see it continue also.  There's always more characters to be covered, but I think they are getting to the point in the line that the majority of the major ones have been done (except for She-Hulk, Quicksilver, etc.)  It sounds like the line should stay the same as far as scale, but might have a little less articulation (still 25-30 pts).  More info at the fwoosh forums, if you are interested.  How would you like to see the line continue - are there a lot of characters you personally would still like to see?  I know I always feel like I have pretty much what I want after this year, but then new stuff comes out and it seems like "oh, that might be nice to have too".  I'm going through the same thing with the WM wave, thinking I want more figures than I originally did.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 1, 2006, 01:29 PM
It can die as far as I'm concerned.  Well, that may be a bit harsh, but there's relatively little I'm still after and I've already bought too much stuff I don't want. 

I see little need for multiple versions of many characters.  I understand many allow for it - Wolverine, Hulk and others - but it remains frustrating nonetheless.  You just know they'll revisit many of the figures already made yet again. 

I'd like to see them round out a few of the teams that are still missing some members like X-Factor, Avengers, WCA or whomever else is still short an individual or two, but aside from that I think there's little that is missing anyway.  Maybe a villain or two, but nothing too major now either. 

I think I'll be skipping a bunch of the BAF figures from coming series'.  Onslaught doesn't do much for me, so I'll probably be selective on that one.  Future waves will be tough too, I'm tired of buying figures I don't want just to get a stupid piece of a BAF.   :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on May 1, 2006, 02:55 PM
I still have a few figures I'd like to see:

Quicksilver
Black Knight
Hercules
Yellowjacket
Tigra
US Agent
Captain Marvel/Photon

Klaw
Molecule Man
Mole Man
Wrecker
Bulldozer
Piledriver
Thunderball
Enchantress
The Blob

But those are pretty much B List Heroes and B/C List Villains.  This final year cleaned up almost all of the heavy hitters I wanted to see
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 1, 2006, 03:23 PM
 >:(

(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/shehulk.jpg)

Shame on you for forgetting. 

From your list(s), my wants are really minimal:
Quicksilver
Tigra
Mole Man
Enchantress
The Blob

I'd think they'd be able to pull off the Blob now with some minor modifications to the Kingpin sculpt.  And Psylocke would be a good sculpt for Tigra/Enchantress to be based on. 

I really don't like the Marvel Select She-Hulk and it's readily available here at a comic shop for a decent price, so my hope is they eventually do that one justice.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 1, 2006, 03:34 PM
Yeah, Scott's lists are pretty good.  I'd say She-Hulk, to me, is the most glaring omission in the Legends lineup so far.  I'd like the following too (as well as a few I'm likely forgetting):

She-Hulk
Quicksilver
The Blob
Mole Man
US Agent
Black Bolt

There are probably others I might pick up too, but those are a few I wouldn't mind seeing.  Of course, there are always wish lists for the rest of Spidey's universe (Mary Jane, Aunt May, J.J. Jameson) - but those are unlikely, and if so, we'll leave those for SMC.

Looking at the Marvel Legends (and the accompanying Classics line) throughout the 15+ series, its really amazing all the characters that have been covered.  I certainly didn't end up getting the majority of the figures, but for those that did I can't imagine what type of a Marvel Universe set up you could have gotten.  I've always been a Star Wars fan/collector first and foremost, but this line is really a Marvel fan's dream come true I think.  I couldn't imagine having a lineup like this as a kid when I was reading comics, and now getting back into comics again - its pretty cool.  Anyways, like both of you have mentioned, there isn't much left that I necessarily need.  Just a few figures here and there, but for the most part nothing I can't live without.  That said, I'll probably end up picking more than I think now, depending on how expansive the Star Wars line is next year again.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 1, 2006, 04:24 PM


There are probably others I might pick up too, but those are a few I wouldn't mind seeing.  Of course, there are always wish lists for the rest of Spidey's universe (Mary Jane, Aunt May, J.J. Jameson) - but those are unlikely, and if so, we'll leave those for SMC.


I know we've discussed it before, but that's just begging for an internet exclusive box set.  Female figures aren't too tough nowadays, especially in this line, they'd just be repaints and they could simply repaint/re-release JJJ from the movie figures.  I'd love to see a box set with the following in it:

Mary Jane Watson (comic version)
Gwen Stacy
Aunt May - this would be tough as it'd require an all new sculpt
Peter Parker (not one that changes into spidey either)
J. Jonah Jameson (repainted from movie version)
Robbie Robertson

I readily admit it's boring as all get out, but if it was a BBTS exclusive or somewhere like that, they'd have no problem selling it at all.  It wouldn't fly especially well in the kids market, but collectors would eat it up. 

I'd like to see them release a 'disguised' Black Cat (civilian clothes Felicia Hardy) as well.  Not too much missing from Spidey I can think of, though if we ever saw a Robbie figure we'd need to see a Tombstone done as well (or vice versa).  I think those are pretty substantial omissions from the Spidey lineup. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 1, 2006, 04:33 PM
Excellent idea Brent, I know I'd buy one.  I think if they offered it as an exclusive to an online shop like that (BBTS is a good one), they would sell very well.  It might not be something that could go to retail, but as a specialty exclusive it would sell.  I think most of us here, and probably the majority of all of the Legends/Classics collectors would take that set in a heartbeat.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on May 2, 2006, 04:08 AM
Marvel does seem to be running low on characters for the Marvel Legends line.  These might be some good choices:

AVENGERS
Hercules
Starfox
Yellowjacket
old school gold Iron Man
Scarlet Witch
She Hulk (w/ FF variant)

X-MEN/X-Factor
Thunderbird
Sunfire
Banshee
Storm - original costume
Beast - X-Factor minus blue fur
Cyclops - X-Factor
Jean Grey - X-Factor
Havok
"Days Of Future Past" gift pack

OTHERS
Quicksilver


VILLAINS
Thanos
Modok
Crimson Dynamo
Brood
Sebastion Shaw
Nimrod
White Queen


Dug up the most recent wishlist I had.  I'm surprised to see so many of my choices have been given consideration in one way or another...

AVENGERS
Hercules
Starfox
Yellowjacket
old school gold Iron Man - think this might be a variant in a future wave
Scarlet Witch
She Hulk (w/ FF variant)

X-MEN/X-Factor
Thunderbird
Sunfire
Banshee
Storm - original costume
Beast - X-Factor minus blue fur
Cyclops - X-Factor
Jean Grey - X-Factor
Havok
"Days Of Future Past" gift pack

OTHERS
Quicksilver


VILLAINS
Thanos - Marvel Select
Modok
Crimson Dynamo
Brood
Sebastion Shaw
Nimrod
White Queen - Kinda sorta done by Marvel Select


It's still kind of puzzling as to what Hasbro is going to tackle when they take over the license.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on May 2, 2006, 10:35 AM
I have to agree about Prof. X, i really wish we could have go tth eover chair instead of the one we got. I woul dhave been happ if they did a mailaway just for the chair.

It would have been nice for them to have included Wild Child for the AOA Sabretooth as well. An acessorry Set later on would be cool (Chair for Xavier, Sword for Nightcrawler or at least a Brimstone smoke stand for him, Racks of Iron Man parts for all the different Iron Man's, suction cup webbing to make Spiderman look like he is swinging.)

I wonder if Marvel is going to take the sales of these last waves of figures on who they could make new toys of for the future? After all they could start making runs of story arcs from the comics. Age of Apocalypse, Secret Wars, Phoenix Saga, New Avengers, and such.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on May 2, 2006, 10:54 AM
I love reading those guys comments about Hasbro.  While the SW line has not been perfect and there is always room for improvement, the amount of product that sells in the line is probably 2 to 3 times the amount that sells in the Legends line.  Add on top of that the size of the figures and the less articulation, i'd guess SW would make tons and tons more money than Legends

However, the thing that hurts SW is the License Fee that Hasbro signed...that totally screws the bottom line

Those guys think Legends is the end all be all in the toy aisle, but I'd bet that sales for other toy lines are even higher (Trasnformers, Power Rangers, TMNT etc)

The other big challenge is that Hasbro is taking over a mature line that doesn't have a whole lot left to do to interest collectors.  They'll almost have to cut some articulation out to try and reduce the unit costs and they'll need to pump out the Main Characters to keep sell through high with the kiddies (see Vader, Darth)  Its almost a no win in my opinion...they are banking on the movies being huge but that in itself is risky (see Spider Man 2, FF and in some stores Hulk) figures still on the pegs
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on May 2, 2006, 02:16 PM
I love reading those guys comments about Hasbro. While the SW line has not been perfect and there is always room for improvement, the amount of product that sells in the line is probably 2 to 3 times the amount that sells in the Legends line. Add on top of that the size of the figures and the less articulation, i'd guess SW would make tons and tons more money than Legends

However, the thing that hurts SW is the License Fee that Hasbro signed...that totally screws the bottom line

Those guys think Legends is the end all be all in the toy aisle, but I'd bet that sales for other toy lines are even higher (Trasnformers, Power Rangers, TMNT etc)

The other big challenge is that Hasbro is taking over a mature line that doesn't have a whole lot left to do to interest collectors. They'll almost have to cut some articulation out to try and reduce the unit costs and they'll need to pump out the Main Characters to keep sell through high with the kiddies (see Vader, Darth) Its almost a no win in my opinion...they are banking on the movies being huge but that in itself is risky (see Spider Man 2, FF and in some stores Hulk) figures still on the pegs

Don't forget that just about everywhere you can still find Batman Begins toys (a year after it was released)

The biggest problem they had with the FF is that the toys weren't released until 3 months after the movie hit theaters and in a lot of area's the movie had come and gone.

If they were to start releasing Marvel Legends in waves like they do with Star Wars so that we get a few of the new figures as the current wave is dying down and keep popular toys from the current line shiping (such as more of the Variants and figures that were 1 to a case) as the new stuff comes out they we avoid having 3 Vengence & Things from the Legendary Riders line sittng for 4 months till Bring On the Bad Guys is launched. This way interest in the line remains money still pours in and lower lag time on people waiting.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on May 3, 2006, 01:25 AM
Anyone need some extra previous BAF parts? I have an extra left leg from Galactus and a torso piece for the Sentinel here that I just found. I have no use whatsoever for them, so I just thought I'd throw that out there.

Still batting zero on that WM wave. 'Tis crap.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 3, 2006, 10:43 AM
I love reading those guys comments about Hasbro.  While the SW line has not been perfect and there is always room for improvement, the amount of product that sells in the line is probably 2 to 3 times the amount that sells in the Legends line.  Add on top of that the size of the figures and the less articulation, i'd guess SW would make tons and tons more money than Legends

Those guys think Legends is the end all be all in the toy aisle, but I'd bet that sales for other toy lines are even higher (Trasnformers, Power Rangers, TMNT etc)

The other big challenge is that Hasbro is taking over a mature line that doesn't have a whole lot left to do to interest collectors.  They'll almost have to cut some articulation out to try and reduce the unit costs and they'll need to pump out the Main Characters to keep sell through high with the kiddies (see Vader, Darth)  Its almost a no win in my opinion...they are banking on the movies being huge but that in itself is risky (see Spider Man 2, FF and in some stores Hulk) figures still on the pegs

I'd pretty much guarantee that TMNT, Transformers and others outsell what we prefer.  Shelf space alone should be an indication. And while I note that those lines may not always move super fast, they move at a slow steady pace and when you pluck a single figure of each of the 24 pegs dedicated to them, it adds up to a lot more than emptying one of the two pegs dedicated to Star Wars or ML.  I wish it weren't true, but it is. 

As for ML versus Star Wars, I think the SW sales would be much greater than 2-3x ML sales.  I think the prices are comparable now (at least in the US, there's still a discrepancy here) and I often use the Toybiz (formerly) to illustrate how high the prices are for SW stuff that is smaller, less well accessorized, less well articulated and less well sculpted often.  As Scott notes, the licensing fee for SW is the likely cause of that.  But I wonder how much is a Hasbro decision as well.  Toybiz' other really popular line, for a time, LOTR shared many characteristics of the ML stuff.  Perhaps the pricing is why Toybiz is dumping lines, or perhaps Hasbro really is just ripping us off. 

Relating to Scott's last paragraph but somewhat as an aside, I am really, really tiring of the promotions that are tied in with the movie lines.  I see and appreciate the rapid, substantial sales that occur.  But they're always short lived and frankly no company has learned how to properly supply for a movie.  The number of units produced is always astronomical for early waves and the cooler, later stuff never seems to come down the line. 

Spiderman movie fare is probably the exception to this rule. But aside from that Franchise, none of the movies has done particularly well, IMO, with their toy lines - Hulk, FF, X-men - and I don't see it doing well for Superman or Ghost Rider or any of the others coming in the future.  Even when movies are hot, certain items don't sell - Hulk/Thing feet/hands, bump'n'go crap or other bike like things. 

As a collector and a fan of the comic stuff first, movies second, this really irritates me.  Many of those subsequent lines that have higher quality (and more comic accurate) figures and they just don't make widespread retail - Hulk Classics, FF Classics and potentially others.  Even the figures within the movie lines that are pretty cool seem to be later waves and don't make it to the shelves. 

Note to Hasbro/Toybiz: even if a movie has tremendous box office returns in the first two weeks it may suck (FF?) to the general public and kids in particular.  Market to both segments of your buying market, kids and collectors, from the start.  Don't hold back more interesting figures until later in the line in favor of "classic, kid friendly, action feature laden" figures (i.e. crap).  Blend those unusual figures (notably villains and variations thereof) into the early lineups.  Yes, I know you need to get the basic Rogue/Wolverine/Storm/Magneto into the lineup early, but slip in something interesting for the rest of us (why doombot waited for six waves I'll never know and did it ever arrive?) and maybe, just maybe we'll spring for one of those early basic (=crappy) figures at the same time instead of just waiting for the better stuff to arrive.  'Kay?

Sorry, ranting pointless post in many respects but it's raining today so I'm crustier than usual.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on May 3, 2006, 10:48 AM
My other point and I forgot to mention...Hasbro has now had to pay license fee for Marvel as well.  There is no way they can continue to charge the same for Legends as what Toybiz was doing.  I'd expect something in the $10-$12 range
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 3, 2006, 11:06 AM
My other point and I forgot to mention...Hasbro has now had to pay license fee for Marvel as well.  There is no way they can continue to charge the same for Legends as what Toybiz was doing.  I'd expect something in the $10-$12 range

Which is not good news for us.  These things range from $11-15 up here depending on retailer and I think current US retail is $8 or so for them.  Bumping the US price for these does not bode well, we may be looking at around $17 or so in the future :'(

I suppose that's not a huge deal given there's little else I want, so it's not unlike buying some of the Justice League figures from comic shops. 

Question: wouldn't Toybiz have been paying said licensing fee to Marvel though?  If so, why would Hasbro being paying more (did they outbid Toybiz and pay more for the license?)?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on May 3, 2006, 11:07 AM
Nope, Toybiz is owned by Marvel, so they had to pay nothing for the character rights
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 3, 2006, 11:10 AM
Ah, thank you for the clarification.  I then concur, price would be on its way up.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Lord Mantha on May 3, 2006, 09:43 PM
i dont know where to post this, but VVD told me to post it here. i really am looking for a Deathlok figure as i'm trying to get Galactus and i only have Nightcrawler and War Machine thus far. VVD said he would be able to sell me prof X, Hulk, Bullseye, and Dr. Strange, but he cant find Deathlok. if anyone can get one and sell it to me, i would appreciate it. i will also trade for it and i have numerous SW figs i'm offering for it
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on May 3, 2006, 11:03 PM
Let me check my local K-Mart for ya. They've had all the figures from ML9 sitting around for a year, and I just saw a bunch of Deathloks there two weeks ago.

However, I won't be able to get there until Saturday, so if you're willing to wait, just LMK.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Resurrection Bob on May 4, 2006, 01:15 AM
While we're at it, are Sentinel wave figures sitting around at anyone's stores?  I recently decided to try and get one together, too bad I didn't when they were actually around where I am.  Such is life...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Lord Mantha on May 4, 2006, 10:35 PM
Let me check my local K-Mart for ya. They've had all the figures from ML9 sitting around for a year, and I just saw a bunch of Deathloks there two weeks ago.

However, I won't be able to get there until Saturday, so if you're willing to wait, just LMK.

yeah sure. no problem. thanks. i really want that torso
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on May 8, 2006, 08:41 AM
Managed to get the Giant Man series Sabretooth as well as the Hulk/Leader 2-pack.  This new WalMart assortment is like a scalper magnet.  The place where I got my stuff was decimated!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 8, 2006, 04:02 PM
I stopped by WM after lunch today and they had all the WM Series, 2 Packs, Masterworks, box sets, etc.  It was awfully tough not going nuts when you see all those new things on the pegs, and if I had a bigger budget for it I think I'd have gotten more.  I might head back tomorrow to pick up a few more things, but for now I picked up Kitty Pryde and Thor, as well as the Daredevil/Kingpin (woo hoo) and variant Cap/Strucker 2 packs.  I still don't have a Hulk figure, so I'm thinking about getting the Hulk/Leader 2 pack as well - and maybe the single figures of Havok, Sentry, and Captain Britain.  Its tempting to get everything to get that Giant Man BAF, it looks pretty sweet.  I didn't think the wife would appreciate me coming home with more than I already did, especially with all the VTSC spending in the last couple of weeks.  This has been an expensive couple of months here, yikes.  Nice to finally have a Kingpin though.  From the looks of things, this is really a banner year for the Legends line.

Oh...also picked up a Hydro-Man at TRU on Friday.  Its not the best figure in the world, of course, but I like to pick up the Spidey villains and I don't plan on us getting another one anytime soon.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 8, 2006, 04:25 PM
Was talking to my comic shop guy and he won't be getting the two packs in for another month :-\  I'm hoping to pick up that Strucker as I'm not a fan of that version of Red Skull.  It's easy to pass on given I have the other version already. 

I'll also take the opportunity to state yet again how much Canadian retail sucks. 

We're not getting the Walmart wave up here (again, thank you Scott);

I don't know if we'll see those two packs - we saw tons of the Spiderman and Punisher/villain2/villain3 two packs, but didn't see the versions with the Abomination.  So no idea on the success of these, I guess it's predominantly up to TRU since Walmart sucks so very badly at the moment.

FF Classics are obviously not coming up here either.  Thankfully I found Impy at the comic shop, but the Skrulls were all spoken for. 

VTSC, to drift off topic, has yet to arrive in Canada anywhere at this point and the Geonosis/Coruscant waves have been rare to this point. 

Accursed universal health care...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on May 9, 2006, 10:43 AM
Collecting karma pays off!  A buddy of mine scored me the entire Giant Man wave minus Sabretooth (which I already have) and Thor,  and even got the Sentry variant.  Trading pays off!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 9, 2006, 11:28 AM
I stopped back at WM this morning and picked up a little more, even though I shouldn't have probably ;).  I picked up Havok from the WM Series, the Hulk vs Leader Face Off Pack (never had a Hulk in the collection), and the Marvel Masterworks Spidey set just because I'm a fan of ol' webhead.  Things seem to have sold a little since yesterday, as far as the WM wave goes.  I think they still had at least 1 of each figure though, although I didn't have time to look too closely.  I'm tempted to pick up Sentry, Captain Britain, and Warbird, but we'll have to see.  The 2 packs seemed to be about the same as when I picked some stuff up yesterday, and I was half tempted to get the variant DD/Kingpin set just to have the "Matt Murdock" figure.  I think the Masterworks set I picked up was the first one they sold though, not too surprisingly.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on May 9, 2006, 01:00 PM
I can't find the Walmart wave anywhere, not even a remnant to prove that they exist and aren't just a figment of my imagination.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 9, 2006, 01:11 PM
Not sure if anyone is still looking for this, but Amazon has the Spidey Fearsome Foes (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00083HK5W/103-3022244-1255869?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance) box set on sale right now for $19.98.  Just thought I'd post in case anyone was still needing/wanting this.

Also, I was curious, with all this stuff starting to show up at Wal-Marts - what are you (or wanting to) picking up?  Are you getting the entire WM - Giant Man wave, are you picking up all the Face Off packs (with variants), are you grabbing either of the box sets or Masterworks sets?  I was just wondering what everyone is picking up in this big mass of toys.  Its been tough for me not to go crazy and get about one of everything, but budget keeps me in check a bit.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 9, 2006, 05:58 PM
Well i went to Walmart only to find out they had everything.  :-[ I ended up picking up the Monsters box set and the Young Avengers eventhough i had no intentions doing so. Someone was nice enough to pick up the variant DD/Kingpin and variant Cap/Baron set for me, so that was awesome. Now all i need is the regular Hulk set and the regular DD set. No need for the others. Hoping my case of Walmart figures comes soon.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on May 9, 2006, 11:30 PM
I'm just limiting myself to Havok, Kitty, Warbird, and Sentry from the WM wave. Considering I have yet to see any of them, that might be a longshot. If the rest hang around for a while, I might pick them up, but considering how fast I've heard all of them are disappering, I might not.

I'm skipping the boxed sets, and I might consider the two-packs. I'm for sure buying DD/Kingpin, though the others look mighty tempting.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 10, 2006, 02:19 PM
I stopped by Wal-Mart on my way home for lunch this afternoon, just to check if they still had any of the wave in stock (Sentry in particular).  I did find and pick up the last Sentry, and it looks like these have sold through pretty quickly.  There were a few left - a couple Sabretooths, 3-4 Ant Man, 1 Thor, and 1 Warbird - that I could see.  For some reason, Ant Man really seems to be sitting the most of anyone in the wave so far.  I wonder if this will be a hit and gone wave, or if WM will continue to stock it?  The basic figures were pretty much gone, as I said, but they still had plenty of the box sets (looks like one sold), plenty of the Masterworks sets (I think the Spidey one I bought is the only one gone), and quite a bit of the Face Off 2 packs.  The regular Kingpin vs. Daredevil set is sold out, but the rest seem to be there.  I'm still tempted to get the variant DD set, just to have the "unmasked" Murdock, but I've spent way too much the last two weeks.  I don't have a Red Skull yet either, so the regular Cap set is tempting too - even though I'm not as big of a fan of that Red Skull look.  Anyways, has anyone heard if this wave is expected to restock?  Just curious.  I basically have what I want I guess, although Warbird and the other 2 packs are kind of tempting to pick up too.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: alexandertrooper on May 10, 2006, 07:45 PM
I'm wondering where would I post my missing lest for Marvel legends?  I got into these really late so I'm looking to catch up and would love the help.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on May 11, 2006, 09:12 AM
I'm wondering where would I post my missing lest for Marvel legends? I got into these really late so I'm looking to catch up and would love the help.

Here is a good spot and in the Classifies section. At least in here if you are missing something we can help you make sure the list is complete.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: alexandertrooper on May 11, 2006, 11:46 AM
ok cool well heres my list:
Marvel Legends Missing List:

Series 1:

Captain America
Hulk (articulated fingers)
Hulk (Bendable rubber fingers)
Hulk (white shirt)
Iron man
Iron man (gold,case)
Iron man Stealth Armor (blue)
Toad

Series 2:

Dr. Doom (coming)
Dr. Doom (Doombot,case) (coming)
Human Torch (“4” logo)
Human Torch (no 4 logo)
Trenchcoat Thing

Series 3:

Daredevil (w/beard)
Ghost Rider (coming)
Magneto
Thor
Wolverine
Wolverine (unmasked,chase)

Series 4:

Elektra
Goliath (chase)
Punisher (black belt)
Punisher (white/grey belt)

Series 5:

Blade
Colossus
Mr. Fantastic
Nick Fury
Red Skull (chase)
Sabertooth
Silver Surfer(w/howared the Duck)
Silver Surfer(no duck)

Series 6:

Cable (brown,case)
Dark Phoenix (case)
Juggernaut
Punisher (movie version)
Wolverine (unmasked, chase)

Series 7:

Apocalypse
Ghost Rider (“phasing” case)
Goliath (chase)
Silver Centurion Iron Man
Vision (phasing , case)
Weapon X Wolverine

Series 8:

Black Widow
Black Widow (blonde case)
Captain America (classic , chase)
Man Thing
Storm
Storm (Mohawk, chase)
Ultimate Captain America

Series 9:

1st Appearance Hulk (green, chase)

Series 10:

Angel (blue, chase) (coming)
Cyclops (X-factor, chase) (coming)

Series 11:

Logan (blue jeans, chase)
Wonder Man (Ionic, Chase)

Series 12:

Astonishing X-men Wolverine (unmasked, chase)(coming)
Bishop (bold, chase)
Sasguatch (white, chase)
X-23 (black, chase)

Series 13:

All chase

Walmart set:

Need all

Box sets:

Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four (solid Invisible Woman, Human Torch)
Fantastic Four (transparent Invisible woman, translucent Human Torch)
Fearsome Foes Of Spider-man
Spider-man and the sinister six
Urban Legends
X-men

Any help would be great.  After I series 12 I've been hunting for these.  And so far bought alot but  I can't seem to find many more.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on May 11, 2006, 12:20 PM
Finally found these last night. I wasn't going to buy a full set, but I am now. I scored Sentry and his variant, Kitty, Warbird, Havok, and the Weapon X variant.

All my store got was the PDQ cases, which meant they have a ****load of Sentry, Captain Britain, and Weapon X, plus a few each of the variants, but they don't have very many Kitties, Warbirds, or Havoks. I got the last ones of those three.

No sign of the two-packs yet, but it's not like I can afford them right now anyway.

It seemed like the quality control on this wave was much higher than TB's usual. I didn't have to hunt for decent paintjobs, like I usually do.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: alexandertrooper on May 11, 2006, 04:08 PM
I wish in canada we aren't getting that set unless are local collecters store brings them in.  I would love to get a full set plus chase figures for it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on May 12, 2006, 02:17 AM
Well, this morning I'll be picking up almost the entire Giant man wave as the result of a trade.  I'm curious to see which Giant Man parts each figure has.  I already got Sabretooth which comes with Giant Man's left foot.  I'm getting the entirety of the rest of the wave except for Thor.  Now from what I understand one of the variants has an essential piece of Giant Man.  Not sure if it's Sentry or Wolverine.  Guess I'll find that out later, and find out which piece has the duplicate Giant Man part.

Has anyone verified which figure comes with which BAF part?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on May 12, 2006, 06:43 AM
ok cool well heres my list:
Marvel Legends Missing List:

Series 1:

Captain America
Hulk (articulated fingers)
Hulk (Bendable rubber fingers)
Hulk (white shirt)
Iron man
Iron man (gold,case)
Iron man Stealth Armor (blue)
Toad

Series 2:

Dr. Doom (coming)
Dr. Doom (Doombot,case) (coming)
Human Torch (“4” logo)
Human Torch (no 4 logo)
Trenchcoat Thing

Series 3:

Daredevil (w/beard)
Ghost Rider (coming)
Magneto
Thor
Wolverine
Wolverine (unmasked,chase)

Series 4:

Elektra
Goliath (chase)
Punisher (black belt)
Punisher (white/grey belt)

Series 5:

Blade
Colossus
Mr. Fantastic
Nick Fury
Red Skull (chase)
Sabertooth
Silver Surfer(w/howared the Duck)
Silver Surfer(no duck)

Series 6:

Cable (brown,case)
Dark Phoenix (case)
Juggernaut
Punisher (movie version)
Wolverine (unmasked, chase)

Series 7:

Apocalypse
Ghost Rider (“phasing” case)
Goliath (chase)
Silver Centurion Iron Man
Vision (phasing , case)
Weapon X Wolverine

Series 8:

Black Widow
Black Widow (blonde case)
Captain America (classic , chase)
Man Thing
Storm
Storm (Mohawk, chase)
Ultimate Captain America

Series 9:

1st Appearance Hulk (green, chase)

Series 10:

Angel (blue, chase) (coming)
Cyclops (X-factor, chase) (coming)

Series 11:

Hulk Buster Iron Man
Logan (blue jeans, chase)
Wonder Man (Ionic, Chase)
Ultron

Series 12:

Astonishing X-men Wolverine (unmasked, chase)
Bishop (bold, chase)
Sasguatch (white, chase)
X-23 (black, chase)

Series 13:

All chase

Walmart set:

Need all

Box sets:

Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four (solid Invisible Woman, Human Torch)
Fantastic Four (transparent Invisible woman, translucent Human Torch)
Fearsome Foes Of Spider-man
Spider-man and the sinister six
Urban Legends
X-men

Any help would be great. After I series 12 I've been hunting for these. And so far bought alot but I can't seem to find many more.

I have an extra Astonishing X-Men Wolverine Variant that I paid retail for. Shoot me and PM and we can work out the details.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on May 12, 2006, 07:57 AM
Nick the left hand of GM only comes in the Wolverine variant
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on May 12, 2006, 08:08 AM
Ahhh!  Thank you Scott!  So is it safe to surmise that a duplicate part that comes with both Sentry and the Sentry variant?  But I still need Thor to complete it.  Drat!


Updating this want list a bit...

AVENGERS
Hercules
Starfox
Yellowjacket
old school gold Iron Man - think this might be a variant in a future wave
Scarlet Witch
She Hulk (w/ FF variant)
Black Knight

X-MEN/X-Factor
Thunderbird
Sunfire
Banshee
Storm - original costume
Beast - X-Factor minus blue fur
Cyclops - X-Factor
Jean Grey - X-Factor
Havok
"Days Of Future Past" gift pack w/ Wolverine, Colossus, Rachel Summers, Kate Pryde, Franklin Richards, Magneto
Logan - A better street clothes version.  The first one stunk on ice!
Wolverine - with bone claws

OTHERS
Quicksilver


VILLAINS
Thanos - Marvel Select
Modok
Crimson Dynamo
Titanium Man
Brood
Sebastion Shaw
Nimrod
White Queen - Kinda sorta done by Marvel Select
The Blob
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on May 12, 2006, 08:36 AM
Ahhh!  Thank you Scott!  So is it safe to surmise that a duplicate part that comes with both Sentry and the Sentry variant?  But I still need Thor to complete it.  Drat!

That's correct, and I must say, the bearded Sentry is a ton better than the regular

Also, I've seen over at the Fwoosh that there are bright yellow and mustard yellow variants of both Sentrys currently shipping
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on May 12, 2006, 08:45 AM
I found the two packs last night at Wally, they did not have the Variant Cap/Skull (which I sorely desire) or DD/Kingpin (meh)  If anyone comes across an extra Cap/Strucker pack, I'd be interested.

The Cap is phenomenal and  I also think this new Hulk may be one of the best Legends figures yet.

I am struck by how fleshed out my Legends shelves are getting!  I also opened my Select Watcher last night and put him on top with the other big guys.  It looks great!

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/ocb75/DSC04729.jpg)
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/ocb75/DSC04730.jpg)
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/ocb75/DSC04731.jpg)
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/ocb75/DSC04732.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on May 13, 2006, 12:27 AM
Bearded Sentry does look much cooler.  I opened the regular so far, but no the variant.  I've got to read the comic that came with him just to catch up on who the character is.

I also put together most of Giant Man.  Thing is he looks like some kind of an amputee without his right hand at the moment.  Gotta find Thor!

You don't have the BAF Apocalypse Scott?  That seemed strangely absent from those pics.  But that is definitely a very good ML collection!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on May 13, 2006, 09:47 AM
Yeah I passed on pretty much all of Wave XII, only picked up Sasquatch and Iron Fist.  No love for Apoc either since the regular release fits the bill just fine for me.  Same goes for the upcoming Onslaught and Mojo.  Don't really care for either of them.  MODOK though, I'll be all over him and lucky for me, I like all the figures in that wave
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 13, 2006, 11:48 PM
I still have hopes they'll do Thanos in the larger scale.  That's the Select Thanos, isn't it Scott? 

Locally I saw evidence of the Spider-Hulk/Hobgoblin/Hydroman wave tonight.  None of the figures I wanted are there, but that line is usually carried by three retailers, so I'll see them in time. 

I also sprung for the Strucker/Cap pack on ebay.  $20 didn't seem horrible, since those two packs if they reach regular retail here will probably be $20-25 or more anyway.  I have the rest of them on order through a local retailer, but asked only for the Strucker version and another guy was in line ahead of me, so I'd be waiting for him to say nay. 

Scott, you need more Daredevil figures :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Holographic Elvis on May 14, 2006, 10:54 PM
Saw all the new figs at the local toy show yesterday and one seller even had Onslaught wave figs.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 18, 2006, 11:17 AM
I stopped by WM yesterday and picked up the Cap vs Red Skull (regular) Face Off pack.  I already got the variant version, but I've heard really good things about that version of Cap (I only have the ML8 "Ultimate" version) and I never saw the first Red Skull, so I figured I would pick this one up.  Just of note - I got the last Cap pack they had (variant or otherwise), and I think there was 2-3 of the variant Daredevil/Kingpin pack, and several of the Hulk and Leader packs.  As far as basic figures - after quite some time of just having a single AOA Sabretooth, they must have found a little more stock as there was 1 each of Havok, Warbird, Thor, and AOA Sabretooth.  Since I was already grabbing the 2 pack, the wife didn't think I needed Warbird too (or another "girl figure" :P).  Otherwise, the Masterworks and Young Avengers/Monsters packs seem to be sitting.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JayDouble on May 18, 2006, 12:04 PM
Scott, how does the 2-pack Hulk compare to the other Hulks?  He looks a lot bigger than the rest.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on May 18, 2006, 01:04 PM
Scott, how does the 2-pack Hulk compare to the other Hulks?  He looks a lot bigger than the rest.

Much, much bigger than series 1.  Just picked it up, really only for Leader, but I think it's going to replace my series Hulk as the one I display. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Lord Mantha on May 23, 2006, 11:54 AM
now all i need is a grey hulk figure to finish my Galactus
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 24, 2006, 03:44 PM
According to the Fwoosh forums, ML13 has been spotted in the US now - in a Chicago TRU to be exact.  The poster put up some pics of his finds as well, so it looks legit.  Although I could definitely use a break in the spending, I hope these start showing up here soon too - really looking forward to that Green Goblin figure.  The Spidey shelf seems incomplete without one :).

Just looking at the stores around here, Legends have pretty much dried up.  Wal-Mart doesn't have a single figure on the pegs, aside from the YA/Monsters box sets and a crapload of Hulk/Leader Face Off packs.  Target has a single Logan from the Riders series that has been there for months, and actually only has one pegs for Legends now and two for the X-Men line.  Last time I visited TRU they just had a couple of figures from the Riders series.  Things are pretty picked over out there.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on May 24, 2006, 04:01 PM
Just looking at the stores around here, Legends have pretty much dried up. Wal-Mart doesn't have a single figure on the pegs, aside from the YA/Monsters box sets and a crapload of Hulk/Leader Face Off packs. Target has a single Logan from the Riders series that has been there for months, and actually only has one pegs for Legends now and two for the X-Men line. Last time I visited TRU they just had a couple of figures from the Riders series. Things are pretty picked over out there.

Minnesota is just as bad. Wal-Marts around here got the one wave of Giant Man figures, Face Off sets, YA & Monsters sets, and the Cheepo knock off statues and once the Face Off & Giant Man stuff was gone the displays were taken down and everything else was moved to a back end cap to die a slow death.

Between Marvel Legends, Stargate, & Star Wars my wallet is so thin it isn't even funny. If I come home with more toys in the next month my wife is going to cut me off in more ways than one. :'(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 24, 2006, 11:12 PM
ML13 has shown up at some Canadian TRUs, though not mine yet.  Mine decided to dump a couple more cases of X-23 into bins.  Been a long stretch between series' now. 

After seeing Scott's pics I decided to grab a Watcher.  I'd been expecting him to be a BAF somewhere along the line, but I guess this will suffice nicely enough. 

Still no sign of Hydro-man (does he shoot water, btw?) and I can't yet bring myself to buy SPider-Hulk ($12.99 and taxes might be part of the problem). 

And in other news, the Strucker 2-pack I bought off ebay isn't coming.  The seller managed to crush the figures, breaking Cap in the process ::)  Guess I'm going back to ebay again.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 25, 2006, 06:36 PM
I am starting to worry about the Walmart wave, i missed out and they dont sem to think they are getting any more. I still need the Hulk and DD 2-pack but assume those will show up eventually.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 25, 2006, 09:18 PM
Anyone wanting the fearsome foes gift pack can get it for less than I paid at Amazon now (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00083HK5W/ref=pd_ys_cs_t_fb_7/103-1979402-1876603?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance)  $19.98 plus shipping.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on May 26, 2006, 01:24 AM
I have yet to see the Face-Off 2-packs here. Hell, we don't even have the retail-suicide Masterworks things.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jeff on May 26, 2006, 11:57 AM
I know Amazon's track record with ML, but for those willing to risk it:

In-Stock!

Marvel Legends Onslaught Series 13 Action Figure Loki (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000FQJAS2/wwwjedidefend-20/)

Marvel Legends Onslaught Series 13 Action Figure Long Horn Loki (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000FQW17Y/wwwjedidefend-20/)

Marvel Legends Onslaught Series 13 Action Figure Abomination (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000FQJASC/wwwjedidefend-20/)

Marvel Legends Onslaught Series 13 Action Figure Abomination - Variant (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000FQW17O/wwwjedidefend-20/)

Marvel Legends Onslaught Series 13 Action Figure Green Goblin (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000FQJAR8/wwwjedidefend-20/)

Marvel Legends Onslaught Series 13 Action Figure Unmasked Green Goblin (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000FQW188/wwwjedidefend-20/)

Marvel Legends Onslaught Series 13 Action Figure Pyro (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000FQJAQY/wwwjedidefend-20/)

Marvel Legends Onslaught Series 13 Action Figure Blackheart (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000FQJARI/wwwjedidefend-20/)

Marvel Legends Onslaught Series 13 Action Figure Lady Deathstrike (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000FQJARS/wwwjedidefend-20/)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on May 26, 2006, 03:39 PM
Took a shot...we'll see, although I've usually had really good luck
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 26, 2006, 03:52 PM
I have these on pre-order and have for several months.  I guess I'll click through on these as well to see what happens ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 26, 2006, 04:16 PM
Thanks for the links Jeff.  I took a shot too, we'll see how it goes.  I had the Green Goblin and Pyro preordered before, but I placed an order here now as well (and canceled the preorder).  We'll see how this ends up, right now they are scheduled to ship on May 27th last I saw.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: tonphanan on May 29, 2006, 02:34 PM
Just saw the Onslaught series at my local Toys r Us. I don't care much for the series but would like the Onslaught  figure, anyway start checking store this seems to a big distribution time for the toy companies.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on May 29, 2006, 02:42 PM
Scored a set of tri-logo Onslaught wave figures this weekend.  Pretty cool!  My favorites have to be Abomination, Pyro, Loki and Green Goblin.  Blackheart and Deathstrike are okay, but I'm not thrilled about them.

I honestly thought that the Onslaught BAF would be a little larger.  But the real concern there is that the shoulder joints appear somewhat frozen.

As for the variants, I'm really only interested in the Norman Osborn Goblin.  Not really interested in the variant Abomination or Loki.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 30, 2006, 10:30 AM
I'm not sure what everyone else has found, but I got a shipping notification over the weekend for the two figures I ordered (Goblin and Pyro) when Jeff posted those Amazon linkys the other day.  Hopefully everyone else is having good luck with this set, it sure has been a flurry of Legends/Classics lately.  It will be nice if Amazon can come through on these for everyone.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 30, 2006, 11:34 AM
I'm playing a game currently.  I opted to not order from Jeff's links just to see what would happen.  I pre-ordered those chase figures back in January and have had to update and accept delays twice already.  So I wanted to see if they'd actually come through with the items based on a pre-order.  Given they posted them as current (and thanks to Jeff I have a date for when they went up) there's absolutely no reason not to fill my pre-order and I should in fact be higher in the system than folks that ordered when those links went up. 

That said, I have not received a shipping notification as yet ::)  To be completely honest I fully expect to not receive what I preordered months ago.  Their system is an utter and complete joke. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 30, 2006, 11:54 AM
I also had some of these figures preordered through Amazon (Goblin/Pyro) for a few months, and when I checked the listings of the preorder it said "order this item used now".  Then, when Jeff posted those "in stock" links, I ordered the two figures - checked my preorder again (no change) - then ended up cancelling the preorder and just sticking with these new listings to see what happens.  They are scheduled to be delivered late this week I believe, so we'll see how it goes.  That is definitely screwed up if people have these things preordered for months and get nothing, and then when the new listings come up - whoever orders that day gets what they want while the preordered people sit waiting.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 30, 2006, 12:06 PM
Exactly my point.  Amazon is just absurd in this fashion and when you complain to customer service, it just keeps getting routed to a different customer service rep with each different response.  I guess I just like complaining to them, but I'm sure the same thing will happen.

I've had no problem finding anything from Marvel Legends that's been released in Canada (Walmart wave being the exception) including chase figures.  I've found every chase figure since wave IX in multiples, so hopefully that luck will continue.  I'm not overly concerned with any from this series, though the Norman Osborn Goblin would be nice to own, but even that I can live without.  We have three retailers up here carrying these in good numbers lately (though Walmart often skips entire series) so I'm not worried, just impatient to get them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on May 30, 2006, 12:27 PM
I'm in no real hurry to own these. I just bought 11 figures a few weeks ago.

Of course, it'll be a while till I actually see them anyway. The local TRU just opened a new case of 12 which should sit for a good amount of time.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 30, 2006, 07:57 PM
Well i did the same thing, pre-ordered them months ago and have yet to get a shipping confirmation. I did however order them from the link when thye were liosted as in stock, sadly i missed out on the unmasked green goblin. I got the shipping confirmation for the more recent order of abomination and loki. The system does suck.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on May 31, 2006, 12:27 AM
I ordered Loki, Loki Variant, Abomination, Pyro and GG.  They shipped today

I ordered Loki Variant and Loki back in February...nada ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on May 31, 2006, 07:29 AM
Scott, we still on for Green Goblin's Onslaught piece?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on May 31, 2006, 07:35 AM
**** it, I don't feel like wasting my time trying to find these in store so I went ahead and ordered them.  With gas and all that ****, it's more than worth it in the long run.

Of course, I'll probably go to TRU today and find them.  ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 31, 2006, 10:03 AM
Quote
Greetings,
I've contacted you on numerous occasions in the past regarding pre-orders and why they haven't been followed through on when stock arrives.  Standard, lame excuses have been given, but I thought I'd give another opportunity. 

I placed an order on January 29, 2006 and the Amazon.com order number is xxx-xxxxxxx-xxxxxxx.  I noted those items were listed as "in stock" and available for online ordering on May 26, 2006.  It is my understanding that individuals that have placed orders on that date are now receiving shipping notices for items ordered that date, yet my order, placed nearly four months earlier remains as unshipped. 

I can only presume that the pre-order option at Amazon.com is a useless waste of time.  I find it frustrating to say the least given this is not the first time that you have been unable to actually deliver a service you are offering.  Is there any point in actually making a pre-order with you folks or is it just some sort of in-joke at Amazon so you can laugh at customers down the road? 

I anxiously await yet another "standard" answer indicating you cannot follow through with a service.  I suspect it's time to take my business elsewhere and make the same recommendation to anyone else I speak to. 

Sent them an email today.  I really expect nothing from them, other than some token gift certificate I'll never use.  I also have the face-off two packs on pre-order with them (variants, of course) that I fully expect to not receive. 

I think the system is quite fully retarded, but I am enjoying complaining.  I just wish I could irritate the same customer service rep with subsequent emails, but it keeps going to a different rep. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 31, 2006, 12:02 PM
Well i got the figures i ordered from the links, and they were not the variants.  ::) Now i have to go through the hassle of a return.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 1, 2006, 04:19 PM
Well, the linkys from Amazon must be working ok.  I received Green Goblin and Pyro today on our doorstep, no problems.  Hopefully people are having decent luck with the variants, but as far as the normal figures go - mine seemed to arrive just fine.  Maybe there will be a bit of a break now before ML14 hits.  Between these, the WM wave, the Face Offs, and some SMC - its been a spendy month or two for Marvel stuff for me.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on June 1, 2006, 10:53 PM
I'm glad I didn't order these at Amazon since I found them today. No variants, but I'm not much interested in any of them from this wave.

Seriously, TB does need to back off on the releases. I know they only have a few more months to get two more series out, but sheeesh. I've spent $150 on ML figures in the last month already.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on June 2, 2006, 12:16 AM
I received Pyro, GG, Loki and Loki Variant today (from UPS) , for some reason Abomination shipped in a second box (DHL) and didn't arrive yet.  Weird

Anyway, this wave in general didn't do a lot for me, sure I'm glad to get the figures I did but there were a lot cooler villains out there I would have done.  Lady Deathstrike and Blackheart over someone like Kang or Mephisto...or why even do them over some of the unmade heros.  They just strike me as HUGE potential pegwarmers.  Even Loki, Pyro and Abomination have that potential

I feel the same way about 14 too, 15 might do a little better
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 2, 2006, 10:14 AM
I'm glad to have the Goblin (my Spidey shelf seemed incomplete without him), as well as Pyro, but I'm with you Scott - I wasn't overly thrilled with this wave overall either.  Other than these two, I'm not sure if I'll pick up any others from the wave when they hit retail around here.  I'm on the fence with Loki, so that might be a possibility - and I'd grab the Norman Osborne variant if I saw it - but otherwise the next couple waves don't do too much for me.  But, I know there are people out there who are really looking forward to some of the figures/characters too, so that's cool.  It does seem like the selection might be getting limited at this point, at least as far as well knowns go.  It still fascinates me how much of the Marvel U we have gotten through the Legends/Classics lines - pretty impressive.  I couldn't imagine having all these figures when I was a kid.

So speaking of the upcoming waves, what is everyone planning to get from the last of ToyBiz's Marvel Legends, Spider-Man Classics, and F4/X-Men Classic lines this year?  It seems like TB is really putting out as much as they can before things switch over to Hasbro next year, but that makes it a good (and expensive) time to be a Marvel collector ;).  I'm not sure if there are alot of figures I'm "definitely" getting from the rest of the waves, but there are some.  I think the biggest spending came in the past month+ with all the WM waves, Face Offs, SMC, and ML13.  How's the rest of this "final year" shaping up for you?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 2, 2006, 05:32 PM
Well becuase of the build-a-figures, I plan to get all of the Marvel Legends. I would really like to get Kang and Dragon Man from the FF Classics and as always the villians from the Spider-Man CLassics. X-men Classics isnt really to interesting of a line for me, all i want is the un-iced Ice Man.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on June 2, 2006, 06:42 PM
I do want all the Mojo BAF parts, so I suppose I'll get all of that wave. And of course I want Kang. Finding the Face Off two pack with Kingpin and Daredevil would be good too.

But other than that, I don't know.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Corman on June 2, 2006, 07:46 PM
I recieved the figures today from the links.  I did get the Regular and varient Loki and two varient Abominations in stead of a regular and a varient.

I really, really like the Pyro figure and wish we could have gotten an Avalanche figure to go with it before TB gets done.  The Green Goblin is the real beaut from this wave.  Deathstrike will be the pegwarmer hear.  The figure does zip for me.  The long horned Loki is way cooler than the short horned version.  The scarred Abomination figure is nice, but I like the expression the regular version has.  So I still need to track that one down.  Blackheart is ok.

Corman
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on June 2, 2006, 09:45 PM
I really, really like the Pyro figure and wish we could have gotten an Avalanche figure to go with it before TB gets done. 

There's an Avalanche coming in the next X-men wave.  Not exactly comic accurate but it looks pretty good and looks like it fits in with ML.

(http://64.34.172.56/g/albums/2006_Toy_Fair/Toy_Biz/X-Men/5.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on June 3, 2006, 03:22 PM
Got Abomination today...it was the variant one though which I didn't want.  So, now I guess I wait for them to show up here and buy a regular

Mikey the Onslaught piece is yours if you want it still
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jim on June 3, 2006, 06:08 PM
Not sure if anyone else here on the boards collects the Marvel Showdown line.  Does anyone know when the next series is going to ship? 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on June 3, 2006, 10:25 PM
Scored a couple of the 2-packs today.  The maskless Daredevil set is one.  And the other was the set with the Leader with the classic look.  These things rule!  And I don't think the price I paid at a show for them was bad at $20 each.  These retail for what, $15 or $16?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 3, 2006, 11:23 PM
$17.99 on Amazon.com Nick, so the price is pretty good.  I managed to score another Cap/Strucker pack off ebay and the guy is shipping direct to me in Canada for $4.00 for the loose figures, so a spectacular deal in my estimation.  I have the regulars of the other two on order at a comic shop, so those packs are done as well for me. 

The response from Amazon to my letter was, uh, interesting, but uninformative:

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Thank you for writing to us at Amazon.com.

First, please accept my sincere apologies for any inconvenience that
may have caused to you for the delay in delivering your order.

I've checked into your order and see that the shipping instruction
to "group my items into as few shipments as possible" was selected
during the order process.  This option can extend the estimated ship
date for your order beyond the individual item availability
estimates which are listed on our web site.

I have made a one-time exception with your order, and have changed
your shipping option to "ship items as they become available" and
the ship method to "Next Day Domestic" at no additional charge. Also
waived off the complete shipping charges on this order to compensate
for the inconvenience caused.

Currently, we are waiting to ship your items until we
receive "Marvel Legends Bring On The Bad Guys 6" Action Figure:
Unmasked Green Goblin."

This item is not available. This item typically takes longer to
obtain from our suppliers than the other items in your order.

The items in your order are now estimated to be delivered by June 6,
2006. Whenever items are shipped, we will send you an e-mail message
to confirm the date, contents, and method of your shipment.

We have several fulfillment centers across the United States,
meaning the items in your order may be stocked at different
locations.  Whenever you place an order, we display an estimated
shipping date based on inventory's proximity to your delivery
address, as well as how quickly we can obtain and assemble your
shipment.  This estimate takes into account the fact that available
items may be held for shipment until we have assembled the rest of
your order.

I apologize for any misunderstanding.  Please contact us again by
visiting http://www.amazon.com/contact-us if you do not receive a
shipment confirmation by June 2, 2006.

Yeah, guess what, no ship confirmation ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Lord Mantha on June 5, 2006, 04:07 PM
toybiz has angered me. i received my Deathlok today thanks to the generousity of a fellow member and my Galactus is really taking shape. :D. anyway, Deathlok had one of those POA that's really stiff at first and needs a bit of force to loosen up. his swivel thigh had a particularily stiff joint. i twisted and twisted and twisted it to get it loose. oh it became loose. nice, loose, and BROKEN COMPLETELY OFF! what's up with Toybiz's molds? do they mold articulation joints to the sculpt now? do they send replacements if i send my broen figure in like Hasbro does? UUUGH!!!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on June 6, 2006, 12:21 AM
Mostly, the paint freezes the joints. Not that it helps now, but try to put them in either the freezer or warm water to loosen the joint. It usually helps for frozen joints.  :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Lord Mantha on June 6, 2006, 02:27 PM
i glued it. everything bends like it's supposed to, but i cant swivel the leg anymore. a litle upsetting, but not terrible
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 6, 2006, 04:18 PM
Just a general question for you ML collectors.....how do you feel about the "1st Appearance" figures that have come out in the Legends line so far.  Personally, I only have the Spider-man, but part of me has thought about picking up the others and making a "1st Appearance" display.  I don't know how many more - if any - we will get, but it was just something I thought about.  What are your opinions of them so far?  Which do we all have (or have coming up)?  Off the top of my head I could think of:

Series 9/Galactus Series - 1st Appearance Hulk
Series 10/Sentinel Series - 1st Appearance Spider-Man
Series 11/Legendary Riders - 1st Appearance Thing
Series 14/Onslaught Series - 1st Appearance Iron Man
Face Offs Series 2 - 1st Appearance Wolverine vs Sabertooth

It might be a silly idea, and I know many of these "1st App" figures aren't generally looked upon as being too great (Thing in particular), but I thought it might make an interesting display someday if we continue to get new characters here and there.  Anyways, just curious as to your thoughts on them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 6, 2006, 07:44 PM
So far i passed on the Thing, I thought he was horrible and with the lack of a build a figure part, there was no need for me to buy him.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on June 6, 2006, 10:40 PM
The only reason I own any 1st Appearance figures is because they came with BAF parts. I'd have skipped the Hulk and Spider-Man had they not come with said pieces. I didn't buy the Thing either, and apparently that's the case with every other ML collector judging by all the unsold figures I see around here.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 7, 2006, 10:14 AM
According to some posters at the TNI forums (http://adctalk.com/index.php?s=c46c3ab5a7d1138a81a1ed4d0c1db09d&showtopic=2015942) (and Fwoosh), apparently some people have been informed via Amazon/TRU that ML 14 might be ready to ship by Friday, June 9th.  Apparently several people have called in and gotten this information.  It would be a little surprising - and it wouldn't shock me if Amazon was mistaken - but just a heads up to maybe keep an eye on things later this week just in case.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JayDouble on June 7, 2006, 02:43 PM
Picked up all 3 variants from Onslaught series today at Target.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 9, 2006, 03:10 PM
Just a quick question for you ML collectors...how rare is the Series 5 Silver Surfer figure?  That is a character/figure I have always wanted to pick up - but missed him when he was at retail.  I've been looking on ebay, but many of the prices there seem to be fairly high.  Not all are crazy high, but still a couple times retail or more.  I know I've heard of some figures being tough finds - aside from the chases - like the first couple series, Colossus, Phoenix, etc., but I wasn't sure about SS.  Just curious, as its one I'd really like to get - and unlike some of the others I'm still hoping to pick up (Iron Man, Phoenix, Doom), I wasn't sure if it would see another version/re-release anytime soon.  Anyways, just curious how tough the Surfer was to find, or if there is anywhere online where he could still be picked up.  Maybe ebay will be the best option.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 9, 2006, 03:45 PM
Not rare at all Brian.  He sat on the pegs for a considerable period of time both up here and in Fargo to the south.  If there's demand for him, I expect it's because a lot of current ML collectors missed the first 5-6 series and are trying to back fill their collections. 

I'd suggest looking around the boards and trying to find a loose version from someone somewhere.  It's bound to be way cheaper than the MOC stuff that goes on ebay ::)

As for the First Appearance stuff, I'm not overly enamored of those versions myself.  I do like the Spidey, but otherwise it's neither here nor there.  I'm not dying to see the first appearance of many characters simply because they evolved into better drawn versions down the road. 

I'll confess to a little befuddlement with the Face Offs Series 2 - 1st Appearance Wolverine vs Sabertooth version.  Is this supposed to be the 1st appearance of these two characters together?  If it is, it's hardly a first appearance for Wolverine, he'd been through half a dozen costumes by then.  If Wolvie is in his first duds, it makes no sense, so obviously they're taking some creative license with the notion of first appearances anyway. 

Hoping to find the series 13 stuff this weekend in Fargo/Grand Forks so I can stop looking around here.  The wave hit some Canadian TRUs elsewhere, but ours slapped out a bunch of "NEW!" signs and put out 3-4 cases of the Apocalypse wave ::)

In arguing-with-Amazon news, I was invited by the latest customer service rep to cancel my order if I was dissatisfied ::) >:(  Just incredible.  I know they're divesting themselves but the whole pre-order notion still ticks me off.  I know I won't win, but at some point they're going to have to send me up the line from the run-of-the-mill lackey because I'm refusing to back down until they openly admit it is a pointed waste of time to pre-order with them :P  I'm taking a brief break and then I'll rev up again with full sarcasm in place. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 9, 2006, 04:15 PM
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Not rare at all Brian.  He sat on the pegs for a considerable period of time both up here and in Fargo to the south.  If there's demand for him, I expect it's because a lot of current ML collectors missed the first 5-6 series and are trying to back fill their collections.

I'd suggest looking around the boards and trying to find a loose version from someone somewhere.  It's bound to be way cheaper than the MOC stuff that goes on ebay

As for the First Appearance stuff, I'm not overly enamored of those versions myself.  I do like the Spidey, but otherwise it's neither here nor there.  I'm not dying to see the first appearance of many characters simply because they evolved into better drawn versions down the road.

I'll confess to a little befuddlement with the Face Offs Series 2 - 1st Appearance Wolverine vs Sabertooth version.  Is this supposed to be the 1st appearance of these two characters together?  If it is, it's hardly a first appearance for Wolverine, he'd been through half a dozen costumes by then.  If Wolvie is in his first duds, it makes no sense, so obviously they're taking some creative license with the notion of first appearances anyway.

Thanks for the reply Brent, I appreciate it.  I didn't think that the Surfer was a rare one...but you never know in the action figure game these days.  I'm hoping to just find a loose one that someone is willing to part with as well, thanks for the advice.  The more I've thought about the 1st Appearance thing, I'm kind of in the same boat as the rest of you.  I looked at the 2 1st App. Things that are hanging at our local TRU the other day, and I just couldn't bring myself to buy it.  Plus, like you mentioned, the characters have evolved to look better since then anyways, so we'll see.  Also, on the Face Off issue, I might be wrong in saying that is a "1st Appearance Wolverine".  I'm not sure if it is actually called that or not, I just thought I remembered reading that somewhere - but I could be lost on that :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 9, 2006, 04:16 PM
Went out looking for 13/Walmart wave/2-packs today and came home with nothing.  I am starting to really worry about the Walmart wave.

SPeaking of the Walmart wave, does anyone know which Sentry came out first, yellow or mustard?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 9, 2006, 04:34 PM
The Wal-Mart wave is totally gone from our local stores, haven't seen any figures in weeks now.  I stopped there this morning, and the pegs were freshly stocked with the Apocolypse series (which is the first time it had shown at our local WMs).  I saw some of the Masterworks things shoved away on a back shelf, but didn't see any more 2 packs or box sets.  Maybe they are in a clearance aisle somewhere, I didn't have a chance to look.  I was half tempted to pick up the variant Daredevil set for the Matt Murdock, and possibly the Young Avengers set if it was really cheap - although I guess I don't really need it.  I wonder if these will re-ship (the basic figures I mean), or if it was a one and done deal?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on June 9, 2006, 08:06 PM
Got my order from Amazon and received the variant Abomination and Loki and I would really prefer the regular ones.   >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JayDouble on June 10, 2006, 01:43 AM
Anyone need a variant Loki?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 11, 2006, 10:38 PM
Saw some stuff this weekend and have to comment on it:

Hydro-man - saw only one, but it sucked royally.  Left him on the pegs.  Unimpressive figure with an odd look on his face.  Pass.

Face off two packs - there was one regular DD/Kingpin and 4 variants of that set on the shelf ???  If the variant Kingpin is his good twin, why is he scowling?  Why would Matt Murdock put on glasses and leave his costume on with his cowl down?  Does that make any sense?  Also had the regular Hulk/Leader but passed on all as I'll get them locally from the shop. 

Not a hint on ML13 to be found anywhere at all.  Bare bones stuff, unless you really wanted a Deathlok ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on June 13, 2006, 02:42 AM

Hydro-man - saw only one, but it sucked royally.  Left him on the pegs.  Unimpressive figure with an odd look on his face.  Pass.


Most of the Spiderman line has been thoroughly forgettable over the past few months.  the Hobgoblin that's out now is pretty crappy compared with the one they did a year or two ago.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 13, 2006, 09:40 AM
I like the current Hobgoblin actually.  It's the classic, comic/cartoony colours and isn't too poorly done.  I suppose not having a human face helps in that those always seem easier to sculpt and do well, or they just allow for flaws that aren't as obvious as on the human figures.

I do prefer the original Hobgoblin though, it is an amazingly well done piece.  But I'm happy to see this one as well. 

But speaking of screw-ups, I also saw the Marvel Masterworks Spidey/Green Goblin and thought the Goblin was horrible.  Actually both figures seemed disproportionately small and at the price of $25?  Pass. 

I saw the Young Avengers and Mosters box sets while I was down as well.  Monsters were tempting, but I prefer the classic Frankenstein look and I just wasn't prepared to drop the $25-28 for that box.  I can see the young Avengers making clearance pricing (Marvel Masterworks as well).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 14, 2006, 05:02 PM
I picked up the Onslaught wave at TRU today, no variants though. Not a bad wave, now if i coudl find the rest of the 2-packs and the Walmart wave.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 16, 2006, 03:53 PM
Note to the Canadian distributor of the Apocalypse wave:

For the love of all that's good, stop dumping that **** in Winnipeg

Good gracious, we keep getting this wave again and again and again and again.  The Onslaught wave has been in other parts of Canada now for over a week yet stores here keep flogging the preceding wave (not counting the ML wave).  I see so much of this wave around (minus Wolverine) it's sickening, positively sickening.  I fear I'll end up picking this up in Minneapolis in a little over a week when I'm down there.  Yeesh.

In other news, my Strucker/Cap pack arrived and they are nice figures, worth owning.  Still no sign of the others at ye olde locale comic shoppe, but sometime they'll arrive.  Kudos to the ebay seller as well for a nice packing job and fair shipping - a novelty. 

I also opened up and built Giant Man yesterday (thanks again Scott  :-*).  Decent enough wave but the female figures are disturbing as they are so flimsy, I think they'll break pretty quick if my daughter ever gets her hands on them.  Still nice to have that variety though and some pretty good X-characters as well. 

Amazon refuses to respond to me now ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on June 18, 2006, 06:14 AM
Anyone need a AOA Weapon X Variant? I found a minty one today at Walmart.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on June 18, 2006, 09:14 AM
I'll take it, Robb.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on June 18, 2006, 03:13 PM
Consider it yours Mike.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 19, 2006, 11:38 AM
Some pics have surfaced of the first wave of ML Icons (http://www.aftimes.com/aslu/slu.shtml), which are apparently hitting Canadian e-tailers, so they might not be too far off now.  I'm not sure if I'll buy any of these outside of Spidey, but they do look pretty spiffy.  Apparently retailers went crazy for these when they were first shown them, ordering 2 additional assortments.  Anyways, lots of pics at the linky, if interested.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 19, 2006, 01:43 PM
They are cool, but i have no room for anything like that. I will be passing on them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on June 19, 2006, 10:32 PM
I'll probably consider them, since I have a huge interest in 12" scale stuff right now.

Depends, of course, on cost.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 27, 2006, 12:48 PM
This thread (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=28502&sid=774c4b714ba531b0f24de14a85c2f057) at the Fwoosh has some carded pics of the next wave of Fantastic Four Classics - Dragon Man, Kang, "Transforming" Johnny Storm, and Invisible Woman.  They don't look too bad, might have to consider picking a couple up - if they ever show up around here.  The only place that carries this line here is TRU, and I never did see Super Skrull there.  They may still have a Mr. Fantastic hanging out there, but that's it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 27, 2006, 06:48 PM
Great news that carded pics have actually surfaced. I hope this wave is not impossible to find. I really want Kand and Dragon Man.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on June 28, 2006, 12:17 AM
I was really, really lucky in finding a Skrull from the first assortment, so I hope that luck holds. I can do without Dragon Man if I don't find him, but I want that Kang.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 28, 2006, 11:51 PM
Thanks Brian.

I'm very interested in Kang and Dragon Man, but I'm guessing it'll be ebay again for me.  These won't make it up here and I've not ever run into them in the U.S. when I've been down. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JayDouble on July 1, 2006, 02:08 AM
Series 14 up at toysrus.com (http://www.toysrus.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=marvel%20legends&origkw=marvel%20legends&f=Taxonomy/TRUS/2254197)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: ObiJuan on July 2, 2006, 09:07 PM
I can't find any of the new Marvel Legends.  I want the variants, but they seem impossable to get.  I found some on e-bay from a guy that I buy from alot: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZkrypton_sonQQhtZ-1QQfrppZ50QQfsopZ1QQfsooZ1QQrdZ0? but  I don't want to pay for shipping, etc.  What do you guys think?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 3, 2006, 04:26 PM
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Anyways, just curious how tough the Surfer was to find, or if there is anywhere online where he could still be picked up.  Maybe ebay will be the best option.

Well, after watching some auctions for awhile, I was able to score a loose, complete Silver Surfer (with Howard) off of ebay - along with the complete BAF Galactus for $12.55 plus shipping.  It arrived today, and everything looks great.  I didn't think I'd have the opportunity to get Galactus, since I didn't want/couldn't afford that entire wave - but I figured for this price I could get Galactus and Surfer all in one shot.  Nice to add another BAF to the collection :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JayDouble on July 3, 2006, 05:22 PM
That's a great pickup Brian.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 4, 2006, 11:05 AM
Nice Brian,
I tell ya, with toys ebay is the way.  I think even if you end up paying through the nose for something in particular, in the long run you end up saving money.  I buy so little at retail nowadays and wish I could buy even less. 

That said ::) I picked up the Green Goblin and Loki figures as they showed up finally on a local basis.  Left Pyro behind mostly because I wanted to be able to pick something else up when I get the Abomination figure.  This is a very well done Goblin figure and I'd like to get the chase as well, if possible. 

All those figures remain up at TRU.com as of last night.  No interest in the chase figures?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 6, 2006, 01:22 AM
Grabbed a Pyro and an Abomination tonight, so this series is done for me. 

I guess I have two options here:

a) if anyone has Onslaught parts from Lady Deathstrike and Blackheart, I'd be interested in picking them up.

b) I guess I'd be willing to offload the four parts of Onslaught that I have if someone's interested in a trade.

As a side question, did anyone pick up the Abomination from the Hulk Classics series?  I'm curious how they compare?  Are they identical or do they vary in sculpt (doubtful) or paint apps?  I must say I'm quite pleased I opted to go for Absorbing Man at the time since Abomination turned out to be re-released. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on July 6, 2006, 07:45 AM

As a side question, did anyone pick up the Abomination from the Hulk Classics series?  I'm curious how they compare?  Are they identical or do they vary in sculpt (doubtful) or paint apps?  I must say I'm quite pleased I opted to go for Absorbing Man at the time since Abomination turned out to be re-released. 

The HC Abomination is horribly underscaled.  I'm glad I held out and waited for the vastily superior wave 13 Abomination.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on July 6, 2006, 09:55 AM
Saw a really weird colored Sentry this morning.  It wasn't like either the regular or variant Sentry I have.  Strange.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 6, 2006, 10:39 AM
What color was it?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on July 6, 2006, 10:55 AM
It was a really bright yellow and blue, not the tan uni.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on July 6, 2006, 11:00 AM
It was a really bright yellow and blue, not the tan uni.

It's a running change.  The tan ones are no longer being made.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on July 6, 2006, 11:49 AM
Glad I got the tan one.  This looks horrendous!!!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 6, 2006, 07:19 PM

As a side question, did anyone pick up the Abomination from the Hulk Classics series?  I'm curious how they compare?  Are they identical or do they vary in sculpt (doubtful) or paint apps?  I must say I'm quite pleased I opted to go for Absorbing Man at the time since Abomination turned out to be re-released. 

The HC Abomination is horribly underscaled.  I'm glad I held out and waited for the vastily superior wave 13 Abomination.

Cool, makes my selection that much wiser. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 6, 2006, 08:39 PM
I have to agree, I have both versions and the new one is much better. The first one is very small compared to the Hulk.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 10, 2006, 03:57 PM
Ok, not sure if this is accurate at all or not - but according to a couple of posts at the TNI forums - this week's Toyfare has the lineup for the first "Hasbro" wave of Marvel Legends.  It is rumored to include the following:

"Planet Hulk" Hulk
Ultimate Iron Man
Emma Frost
Hercules
Banshee
BAF Annihilus

Like I said, it could be a load of crap - we'll see, but that is the rumor right now for the first Hasbro wave of ML.  Just thought I'd pass it along just in case.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 11, 2006, 09:40 AM
According to Wizard's Preview (http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/000816768.cfm) for ToyFare #109, it sounds like that wave might be true.  They list the following as Hasbro's first wave of Marvel Legends:

Planet Hulk (pictured)
Banshee
Hercules
Movie Beast
Emma Frost
Ultimate Iron Man
Annihilus BAF

They also mention that the issue will show images of the movie Ghost Rider toys, and new Spider-Man toys from Hasbro.  This, alongside the Star Wars news, could make this an interesting issue.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on July 11, 2006, 07:41 PM
I've seen the Toyfare pics and everything Brian posted is true.  Couldn't make out too much detail but most of them look good.  Hercules and Annihilus look to be the gems of the wave.

Will wait until tomorrow when I see the mag in person before I comment any further.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 11, 2006, 10:30 PM
I may actually buy the magazine tomorrow and not wait for my subscription.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 12, 2006, 10:10 AM
It sounds like ToyFare also has some information on some other upcoming lines from Hasbro.  There will be a Spider-Man Origins line, consisting of repackaged ToyBiz Spideys in different costumes, and a few new Spideys (Iron Spidey and Spidey 2099 are mentioned).  There is also a Mego-style line (also with the "Origins" moniker, but reportedly 8") with cloth costumes (Spider-Man Origins Signature Series).  It sounds like later this year there will be some "battle packs" released with Movie Spidey vs. Green Goblin, Movie Spidey vs. Doc Ock, and Comic Spidey vs. Venom.  Also, a new line called "Superhero Squad" covering the Marvel characters in the style of Galactic Heroes.  Some pics and info have been scanned HERE (http://www.marvellegends.info/otherPics/spidey.jpg) the last time I saw, and its all in ToyFare #109 in comic shops today.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 12, 2006, 04:35 PM
Ok, I have to ask: why?

Movie Spidey vs. Green Goblin?  Uh, don't we have those already, or are they figments of my collection's imagination?

Movie Spidey vs. Doc Ock?  Uh, ditto?

Comic Spidey vs. Venom?  Don't I already own 17 comic Spidey's and 3 Venom's?  Ok, maybe only two, I didn't buy the third Venom release. 

Is Spidey 2099 new or repackaged Toyfare stuff?  If they're repacking other stuff, why not the 2099 figure? 

I don't understand why the rehash mentality.  Oh wait, that's right it IS Hasbro.   ::)

I like the news of Emma Frost :P, Banshee and some others but I think if you give me a She-Hulk in Legends scale, I'll be done with this line. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 12, 2006, 04:59 PM
I thought I saw a rumored Wave XVII over at fwoosh that did have She-Hulk...

Iron Spidey
Odin Armor Thor
Movie Beast
She Hulk
Quicksilver
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 12, 2006, 05:13 PM
That's an interesting wave.  Not sure we're quite due yet for another Thor, but with all the Iron Men, Hulks and Spideys, what the hell. 

I can dream.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 12, 2006, 06:04 PM
Yeah, sounds like a lot of rehashing going on in the Spidey line(s) - at least to start things off.  Some things don't sound too bad though.  As far as "versions" of Spidey himself, there aren't too many more left to do probably - or many that people would buy - so I don't mind too much if they start things off in the Origins line with the best versions of each of his outfits alongside villains (hopefully some new) - or, if we can dream, figures like Mary Jane, Robbie, etc.  After we get Electro, Shocker, and maybe some of the others who were only in box sets (Black Cat), there might not be a whole lot new to do in the Spidey world (Chameleon, Tombstone, Hammerhead, etc.?)

I guess I don't mind the movie figures repacked too much because I missed out on most of the Spidey 1 line, and always wanted to get a Goblin (and J. Jonah and MJ).  I've been watching ebay, but I might just hold out now.  I know movie figures aren't always the most popular, but I like to pick up the Spidey ones.  I can understand why other people would not be interested at all though.  I thought I read a rumor or something about the Spidey vs. Venom "comic" pack having something to do with one of those polls that Marvel/ToyBiz ran a little while back (Famous Battles/Famous Covers I think).  That might just be a rumor, so we'll see.

I picked up the latest ToyFare today, and it was nice to see some new Legends on the way from Hasbro.  There was always so much uncertainty if the line would even continue, and if so, in the same form - and its good to see that it is.  They make a point of saying that the pictures are "rough" protos, so I'm sure improvements will be made as well.  That said, they didn't look too bad.  Like Brent mentioned too, I'm really starting to think about what I'd really want at this point.  I mean lots of the figures look great, but we're really starting to get down there as far as characters go.  I'd like to see a She-Hulk as well, along with a few more Spidey baddies/supporting cast, but many of these waves that are coming up are only 1 or 2 figures for me most likely, which is probably just as well.  It would be ok if it would be winding down, I need to cut back due to spending/display space anyways.

Oh - Toy Fare also shows the beginnings of a Mego-type line (Spidey and his baddies), as well as a Galactic Hero styled Marvel line.  Sounds like 2006 might be the end of the "Spidey and Friends" line, if anyone is interested in those.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 12, 2006, 06:21 PM
Here's my I'd like to see these wishlist.  However...I don't see hardly any of those ever being made.  Especially the Wrecking Crew or

Quicksilver
Black Knight
She-Hulk
Yellowjacket
Tigra
Jarvis
Bulldozer
Wrecker
Piledriver
Thunderball
Enchantress
Klaw
US Agent
Molecule Man
Captain Marvel/Photon
Starfox
The Blob
Mole Man
Captain America WWII
Bucky

Of this list, really this first 4 are must do's IMO, the rest is reaches and stuff I want.  Which is, to complete Secret Wars teams and/or old Cap/Avengers charcters/enemies
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 13, 2006, 12:18 PM
The pictures look very rough. I am sure they will fix them up alot. It is very nice to see Hasbro will continue the line and not start all over with the same old figures. I like the Spider-Man news and the Ghost Rider figure looks pretty good.

As for the characters chosen, i could do without the Movie Beast and the Ultimate Iron Man.

My wish list:

Adam Warlock
Sleepwalker
DarkHawk
Pip
Blackbolt
Nova
Bucky
Quasar
Constrictor
Moleman
Wendigo
Quicksilver
Doppelganger
Prowler
Chameleon
Puma
Mary Jane
Aunt May
Kaine
Cosmic Spider-Man
Molten Man
Tombstone
Silver Sable
Mephisto
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on July 13, 2006, 03:25 PM
After reading the article in ToyFare 107 I see Hasbro isn't making sense any more than Toy Biz did. After all they are making what I consider to be the same mistakes that Toy Biz did; mixing lines.

I am happy to get a Banshee and a White Queen. My only hope is that there is a variant White Queen in her 80's outfit.

I would like to see them make the following...

Dazzler (80's & 90's not current)
Psylocke

More Age of Apocalypse
- Magneto
- Apocalyspe
- Rouge
- Gambit
- Angel
- Cyclops
- Jean
- Sinister
- Holocaust
- Nate Grey

More 1st Appearances
- Wolverine
- Psylocke
- Iceman

A box set that would be great is if they did the different incarnations of Apocalypse' Horsemen

1st Incarnation...
Plague (Morlock survivor) PESTILENCE, Abraham Kieros WAR, Autumn Rolfson FAMINE, Archangel DEATH

2nd Incarnation...
Wolverine DEATH, Deathbird WAR, Caliban PESTILENCE, & Ahab FAMINE

3rd Incarnation...
Gazer WAR, Sunfire FAMINE, Polaris PESTILENCE, & Gambit DEATH

Age of Apocalypse 1st Group...
Sabretooth, Candra, Gidion, Death, & War

Age of Apocalypse 2nd Group...
Holocaust, Mikhail Rasputin, Abyss & Mr. Sinister

Plus some where in all of this put a Hulk from standard time line.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 17, 2006, 12:54 AM
Series 14 up at toysrus.com (http://www.toysrus.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=marvel%20legends&origkw=marvel%20legends&f=Taxonomy/TRUS/2254197)

What are the odds the variants aren't sold out more than two weeks later?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 18, 2006, 04:19 PM
Picked up Abomination today at Target putting to be Series 13
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 18, 2006, 04:42 PM
Picked up Abomination today at Target putting to be Series 13

Putting to bed maybe?

Does anyone want four pieces of Onslaught (Pyro, Abom, Goblin, Loki)?  Alternately does anyone have the other two pieces they want to part with (Lady DS, Blackheart)?  Seems pretty pointless having these chunks of plastic about. 

Any word on when Series 14 is hitting regular retail?  Any sightings?  Not that I'm not enjoying sitting back and not buying anything, it's quite refreshing at the moment. 

Also of note is that the recent TRU/Amazon split resulted in me getting an email from the new TRU website indicating my previous order will not be fulfilled ::)  So in the epitome of combined customer service Amazon told me I was welcome to cancel my order and TRU did just that for me.  Tell me again how this is good customer service (even if it's really not surprising)?

Did anyone find or order Kang or Dragonman? 

And while I'm doing a brain dump, I note that the clear and flaming Skrull figures have dropped considerably in price on ebay, with only the Super Skrull commanding any sort of return financially these days. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on July 18, 2006, 09:09 PM
I need the goblin & loki pieces...what do you want for them?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 18, 2006, 11:32 PM
All yours and not much really.  I wanted the figs, the pieces are extra.  PM me.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 19, 2006, 09:30 AM
The next Marvel Select figure was annouced, and it is Mephisto. Awesome news indeed. He has been on my want list for some time but never really expected to get him since he is pretty much the devil.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on July 19, 2006, 10:11 AM
I really have to start tracking down some of those Marvel Selects that fit in nicely with Legends - Thanos and Watcher come to mind.  I guess Mephisto can be added to that list.
 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 19, 2006, 10:34 AM
Yeah some of them fit in nicely. The ones i have picked up are:

Thanos
UATU the Watcher
She-Hulk
Venom w/ spider (best Venom ever in my opnion)

They fit in very nice with Marvel legends.

I also plan to pick up Cloack and Dagger as well as Moon Knight, and now Mephisto.

Here is a link

Mephisto (http://action-figure.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=19998)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 19, 2006, 01:37 PM
I keep passing on She-hulk because I don't like the sculpt.  And while she is She-Hulk, she still seems to disproportionate to the other female characters. 

Thanos I have to snag yet.  I did grab the Watcher though.  Otherwise I have a hard time with them because of differences in scale. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on July 19, 2006, 01:49 PM
I keep passing on She-hulk because I don't like the sculpt.  And while she is She-Hulk, she still seems to disproportionate to the other female characters. 

Thanos I have to snag yet.  I did grab the Watcher though.  Otherwise I have a hard time with them because of differences in scale. 

Agreed on the She Hulk.  She has to be coming in the Legends line, right?

I grabbed a Thanos today and I'm happy.  Might be a bit too tall but I always viewed Thanos as larger than the normal heroes.  Of course now that I bought him, I expect a ML Thanos to be revealed at SDCC.  I have no issues with Watcher's scale and Mephisto is a demon so I expect him to change size, so 7" is spot on I think.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 19, 2006, 02:01 PM
Yeah, I was expecting Thanos as a BAF to be honest, I thought it was a perfect fit for that idea.  Same for the Watcher.  Both seemed a better fit in my mind than Apocalypse, especially after they released him in the regular line ???

There are some great figures in the Select line and the only reason I don't buy it is the scale difference.  There are also some spectacularly boobiferous figures like the Black Cat and Emma Frost.  The Select Black Cat was a much nicer figure than the one Legends released in the box set.  And I'm not specifically referring to the cleavage aspect either.  The facial sculpt was much better too.  I understand why the accessories and overall sculpt were better, the higher price could accomodate more work being put it, but the Legends Black Cat is disappointing.  I'm curious to see what they do with the Emma Frost version and if it's that much crappier as well. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 20, 2006, 09:34 AM
TNI.com has lots of pictures (http://afigures.com/g/?mode=album&album=2006_SDCC%2FHasbro%2FMarvel&dispsize=800&start=15) up from upcoming Hasbro Marvel product (Spidey Origins, Marvel Legends, etc.).  Still sorting through the pics, but things don't look too bad to me.  Although people aren't crazy about the new costume, the upcoming "Iron Spidey" figure looks pretty good.  I'm kind of looking forward to some of those Legends as well, and it looks like we might get a look at "Series 2" from Hasbro on Friday, according to a table marker.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jim on July 20, 2006, 02:11 PM
Hasbro is releasing a Playskool line for Marvel.  Over at TNI you can see Daredevil, Elektra, Spidey, etc.

Also strange that Hasbro will be releasing a Mego Line (Signature Series).  Toybiz did this a few years ago and the line really did not catch on.  At TNI they show Spidey, Daredevil, Green Goblin.  They look quite similar to the short lived Toybiz line, Famous Covers.  Hopefully they will be the same scale.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 20, 2006, 11:23 PM
Took a gander over at TNI and I'm ok with the new wave of figs (Banshee, Emma, etc) but I'll be saving some coin when the first villains wave rolls out from these guys ::)  I might buy the repaint of the hobgoblin, but beyond that, no thanks.  Many of those same figures are currently clogging the pegs up here at Walmart from the original release, so there's no need for me to gather up any of those.  Hope they don't plan on just rehashing all the other stuff again too. 

Mego-esque stuff was funny though.  I could see myself snagging a spiderman from that line.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 21, 2006, 12:14 AM
Take a walk back to TNI and look at the Toybiz section for MArvel Legends. It seems like they plan to release a WHOLE LOT more before Hasbro takes over. Alot of stuff never mentioned before.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 21, 2006, 08:50 AM
Marvel Legends shown last night at a private show

Astonishing Cyclops
She-Hulk
Yellowjacket
Quick Silver
Xorn
First Appearance Storm
Cosmic Marvel Girl
X3 Jean Grey
Danger Room (Build a set?)
Lord Asgard Thor
Build A Figure Blob
Ultimate Wolverine
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 21, 2006, 08:52 AM
With that it whittles the wishlist even more....here's who's left and really, of this list I only really really want Black Knight

(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/blackknight.jpg)
Black Knight
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/moleculeman.jpg)
Molecule Man
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/captainmarvel2.jpg)
Captain Marvel (Photon)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/klaw.jpg)
Klaw
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/wrecker.jpg)(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/thunderball.jpg)(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/bulldozer.jpg)(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/piledriver.jpg)
Wrecking Crew (Wrecker, Thunderball, Bulldozer, Piledriver)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 21, 2006, 09:25 AM
Quote
Astonishing Cyclops
She-Hulk
Yellowjacket
Quick Silver
Xorn
First Appearance Storm
Cosmic Marvel Girl
X3 Jean Grey
Danger Room (Build a set?)
Lord Asgard Thor
Build A Figure Blob
Ultimate Wolverine

That list looks pretty good, and it sounds like we might be able to see these (or some of these) on Friday?  Hope so.  Like Scott mentioned, that narrows down the list pretty good.  I'll definitely pick up figures like Ast. Cyclops, She Hulk, Quicksilver, Yellow Jacket, and others.  Its looking good so far.  I don't know for sure, but I'm wondering if the "Danger Room" is the sentient "Danger" that was in the first run of Astonishing X-Men comics from Joss Whedon.  Not sure, but that's kind of what I'm thinking.  Its good to see that the Legends line is continuing at Hasbro, hopefully in a good way, and not just turning into a starting from scratch type of line.

I noticed in TNI's report - unless it was a misprint - that the Spidey movie figures were in the 5" scale.  I know not everyone cares about the movie stuff, but if that is true, it is kind of disappointing (unless they remake stuff from the other movies as well).  I guess they will at least be in scale with the Superman Returns and Batman Begins stuff, but out of scale with all of the other Marvel movie stuff.  I wonder if this is the "movie" scale of the future?  Anyways, the Legends stuff looks/sounds pretty good so far.  The Spidey origins line is a little more disappointing than I had hoped (particularly the villains wave), but I do like the "Iron Spidey" figure.

Just looking at some of the ToyBiz stuff at TNI, and it looks like they have a look at those rumored/dropped "henchmen" pack ins from awhile back.  I wonder if we'll see those released somehow now? - **Update**: Just reading a report at ActionFigureInsider, and it sounds like ToyBiz just brought out everything they had planned, but most of it likely won't be released (the Henchmen and X-Babies in particular).  They also mentioned that the X3 movie Colossus (that is listed many places as an "Icon") is actually part of a 3 pack with a movie Angel and Juggernaut.  It sounds like the Spidey movie line will be 5" scale, and will incorporate characters from the other movies as well.  More at ActionFigureInsider, if you are interested.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 21, 2006, 10:20 AM

Astonishing Cyclops
She-Hulk
Yellowjacket
Quick Silver
Danger Room (Build a set?)
Build A Figure Blob

The world is at peace.

Well, until Brian mentioned a 5" scale anyway.  Getting that She-Hulk (please don't screw it up) is great and does a fine job of wrapping up most of what I wanted.  Still want my minor Spidey characters box set though.  But if these guys are trying to get me to spend less money, job well done.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jim on July 21, 2006, 11:47 AM
Take a walk back to TNI and look at the Toybiz section for MArvel Legends. It seems like they plan to release a WHOLE LOT more before Hasbro takes over. Alot of stuff never mentioned before.

Can you provide a link?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Reid on July 21, 2006, 12:18 PM
Link (http://afigures.com/g/?mode=album&album=2006_SDCC%2FToy_Biz%2FMarvel_Legends)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on July 21, 2006, 12:41 PM
After looking through the photos at TNI I am really excited.

Now I need both versions of Psylocke, 2 of each version of the Face-Off with Wolverine & Sabretooth, and the best part X-BABIES COMING SOON!!!

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 21, 2006, 12:48 PM
That hasn't been confirmed yet...same goes for the Army Builders (AIM, Hellfire etc)

I see 4 different Wasps...that is cool

Lots of Variants there
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 21, 2006, 12:49 PM
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and the best part X-BABIES COMING SOON!!!

Don't mean to be a Debbie Downer here, but according to what I've read this morning both the X-Babies and "Henchman" that were shown were brought along just to "show off", and it doesn't sound like they are coming out any time soon.  They were supposed to be packins with the "Bring on the Bad Guys" and "MODOK" waves, I believe, but they couldn't cost them out.  Hopefully what I have read is wrong, and they are indeed on the way.  Those henchmen are pretty nice.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 21, 2006, 02:11 PM
Is the black-costumed Spiderwoman in the background a Select or Legend??  I know one of the exclusives at SDCC is the Select version in the black costume but that looks to be in scale ???  A chase figure down the road?

Zemo unmasked looks nasty :-X

What's up with two different facial sculpts of the movie Rogue (or is it just angle)?

MODOK is small for a BAF. 

Two Psylocke is a groovy thing, but are we looking at chase figures again?

Beta Ray Bill looks way better than expected :o
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 21, 2006, 02:54 PM
Some pics are up (http://afigures.com/g/?mode=album&album=2006_SDCC%2FHasbro%2FMarvel%2FMarvel_Legends%2FWave_2) of more of the upcoming Marvel Legends (and Icons) figures over at TNI.  Pictured are Quicksilver, She-Hulk, Phoenix (X3), Blob, Thor, Ult. Wolverine, Xorn/Magneto, and more.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 21, 2006, 03:25 PM
Blob 8)

She-Hulk! ;D ;D ;D ;D  Yeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaah, baby.  Woot!

I'd have to say it looks better than this one:
(http://www.incrediblehulk.com/shehulk2.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediMoses on July 21, 2006, 03:40 PM
Anone here need the Giant Man series? I bought an extra one when I came across it in case the local ML collectors had as hard a time finding them as I did.  Just let me know, as I will be retunring them next week if I don;t hear from anyone.  Just trying to help anyone out that may need it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 21, 2006, 04:15 PM
Hasbro wave 2 looks much much better than the first wave. The Thor is amazing. My fav in the wave. Blob looks great as well, nice choice for a BAF.

I wish we could get the Frog Thor that Toy biz showed with the henchmen.  :-[
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 21, 2006, 05:09 PM
You noticed that too?  I thought it was quite cool looking.  I rather liked all of the henchmen as well.  Not that I want to start army building with this scale or line, but having one is quite cool.  Just like having a regular Doom and a Doombot.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 24, 2006, 12:51 PM
Just going through some of the coverage (http://afigures.com/g/?mode=album&album=2006_SDCC%2FHasbro%2FMarvel%2FHasbro_Panel) from Comic Con this weekend, and there are a few pics of the "Hasbro Panel" for Marvel over at TNI.  They show an assortment of "Marvel Heroes" figures, with Wolverine, Cyclops, Iceman, and Magneto.  I don't know for sure, but judging from some info on the forums these are a line for the kiddies - but I believe still in the same scale.  Maybe someone else knows more.

Otherwise, I think the initial offerings from Hasbro look pretty good.  They're continuing on with the line as it is, and covering many characters that we've been wanting to see.  The Spidey Origins at least offers a couple new/different versions of Spidey, and isn't much different than what we've seen from Toy Biz really (although, I was kind of hoping for some new villains/supporting characters in the line).  Anyways, just wanted to pass along the Panel info, it will be interesting to see what next year brings.

Edit: There's some info posted from the panel on the TNI Forums (http://forums.toynewsi.com/index.php?s=9aa05c4843c8b182ca03fbc1c62d69b5&showtopic=2019083).  Here's a quote on the Marvel Heroes figures:

"The Marvel Legends is now considered 'collector driven' and they're starting seperate lines like Marvel Heroes and Spiderman origins based for kids. Expect main characters/repaints/action features in the kids line. Marvel Legends is now focused on the collector."

It also mentions that there won't be comics with the ML anymore, from what I am reading.  More at the linky.  Also, a summary written up (or you can listen to it) HERE (http://toynewsi.com/article.php?itemid=9917).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Reid on July 24, 2006, 09:14 PM
Picked up the ML Wolverine w/ Motorcycle, my second Marvel Legends figure, at Target.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 25, 2006, 11:35 AM
Just for reference, I thought I'd try to roundup the upcoming assortments.  I might be missing some stuff, so I apologize in advance if I am.  Also, I'm not entirely sure on the assortments for the SMC (particularly the different Spideys) and X-men and F4 Classic lines - and didn't list all of the chases necessarily either:

Marvel Legends - Series 14 (Mojo BAF)
1st Appearance Iron Man (and Gold Variant)
Longshot
Baron Zemo (and Unmasked Variant)
Luke Cage (and Heroes for Hire/silver shirt variant)
Falcon (and modern variant)
Psylocke (and Crimson Dawn variant)

Marvel Legends - Series 15 (Modok BAF)
Thor Buster Iron Man (and Destroyer variant)
Moon Knight (and all white variant)
Wasp (and red and blue/white variants)
Spider-Woman (and Julia Carpenter variant)
Beta Ray Bill
Captain Marvel (and Genis variant)

Marvel Legends - Series 16 (Or Hasbro Series 1) Annihilus BAF
Hulk (Planet Hulk)
Hercules
Beast (X3)
Banshee
Emma Frost
Iron Man (Ultimate)

Marvel Legends - Series 17 (Or Hasbro Series 2) Blob BAF
She-Hulk
Yellowjacket
Wolverine (Ultimate)
Thor (Lord of Asgard)
Quicksilver
Juggernaut (X3)
Phoenix (X3)
Xorn

Marvel Legends Face Off - Series 2
FA Wolverine vs FA Sabretooth
FA Punisher vs Jigsaw
Modular Iron Man vs Mandarin

Spider-Man Classics - Series 18
Shocker
Stealth Venom
Jack O'Lantern
Superkick Spider-Man
Light Up and Launch Spider-Man

Spider-Man Classics - Series 19
Electro
Toxin
Quick Change Spider-Man
Web Climbing Spider-Man
Sneak Attack Spider-Man

Spider-Man Origins - Hasbro 2007
Spider-Man (Iron Spidey)
Spider-Man (2099)
Demogoblin (Villains Asst.)

X-Men - Assortment 3
Colossus (Astonishing)
Nightcrawler (Ultimate)
Iceman+variants (Regular, Ultimate, Bobby Drake)
Rogue (XTreme)
Avalanche
Sabretooth (Ultimate)

Fantastic Four Classics - Assortment 2
Kang
Dragon Man
Invisible Woman
Human Torch/Johnny Storm

Marvel Icons - Wave 1
Iron Man
Wolverine
Captain America

Marvel Icons - Wave 2
Hulk
Venom

Marvel Icons - Wave 3
Spider-Man
Beast

Marvel Icons - Wave 4
Thor
Wolverine

Marvel Icons - Wave 5
Dr. Doom
Punisher

I think I've read that the second assortment lineup has changed though, so that might not be correct (edit: according to Action Figure Insider, the above 2nd wave is correct, Spidey has been bumped - or maybe still coming, he was shown).  I also didn't list the SuperHero Showdown (or Marvel Legends Showdown) figures, because it doesn't seem as if many (or any) are collecting those.  There are new assortments, 2 packs, and "riders" coming out now or soon in that line though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 25, 2006, 11:54 AM
Looks right, i think the only thing you missed is Toxin in Spider-Man 19.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 25, 2006, 11:56 AM
Thanks, added in.  I thought of Toxin, but I wasn't sure if that figure was still confirmed or not.  At one time I thought I read it was moved elsewhere, but maybe I just imagined that.  Thanks again.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 25, 2006, 04:20 PM
Marvel Legends - Series 14 (Mojo BAF)
1st Appearance Iron Man
Longshot
Baron Zemo
Luke Cage
Falcon
Psylocke

Marvel Legends - Series 15 (Modok BAF)
Thor Buster Iron Man
Moon Knight
Wasp
Spider-Woman
Beta Ray Bill
Captain Marvel

Marvel Legends - Series 16 (Or Hasbro Series 1) Annihilus BAF
Hercules
Banshee
Emma Frost

Marvel Legends - Series 17 (Or Hasbro Series 2) Blob BAF
She-Hulk
Yellowjacket
Quicksilver
Phoenix (X3)


Marvel Legends Face Off - Series 2
FA Wolverine vs FA Sabretooth
FA Punisher vs Jigsaw
Modular Iron Man vs Mandarin

Spider-Man Classics - Series 18
Shocker
Jack O'Lantern

Spider-Man Origins - Hasbro 2007
Spider-Man (2099)
Demogoblin (Villains Asst.)

X-Men - Assortment 3
Rogue (XTreme)
Avalanche

Fantastic Four Classics - Assortment 2
Kang
Dragon Man


Thanks kindly for doing up the list Brian.  I dropped out what I don't want, so it's nice to see how much is coming.  I'd like to build the Blob BAF but I don't want all those bits of extra stuff really ::)

Not much in the Spidey line to hold my breath over either.  And still not pleased to see Electro coming out singly either :P

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on July 25, 2006, 04:25 PM
Blob is an eight figure BAF?  Why?

Rhetorical question, I know why.  It just sucks that I have to buy 4 figs I don't want (enough with the Thors and Wolverines already and movie figs in ML waves suck - see movie Daredevil, Punisher and to a lesser extent, Blade) just to get the fat bastard.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 25, 2006, 04:40 PM
I noticed there is another nice little "wrap up" for all things Marvel, over at the Fwoosh (http://www.fwooshnet.com/content/view/159/78/).  They mention rumors that the comics will be going away from ML starting with the Hasbro waves, the "Heroes" line (of Hasbro) might be switching to 5" scale after the first wave or two, and the figures might be available direct from Hasbro online.  Anyways, here's what I'm looking at getting from what we know is coming up.  I keep thinking there won't be as much, but it seems like a lot all together.  Between this and Hasbro Star Wars, I can't afford much else.  Lots of nice Marvel stuff anymore.  I'm still on the fence with some of these, but here's the ones I at least have some interest in:

Marvel Legends - Series 14 (Mojo BAF)
1st Appearance Iron Man?
Baron Zemo
Luke Cage
Falcon
Psylocke?

Marvel Legends - Series 15 (Modok BAF)
Moon Knight
Wasp?
Spider-Woman
Beta Ray Bill?
Captain Marvel

Marvel Legends - Series 16 (Or Hasbro Series 1) Annihilus BAF
Hercules
Beast (X3)
Banshee?
Emma Frost?

Marvel Legends - Series 17 (Or Hasbro Series 2) Blob BAF
She-Hulk
Yellowjacket
Quicksilver
Juggernaut (X3)
Phoenix (X3)

Marvel Legends Face Off - Series 2
FA Wolverine vs FA Sabretooth?
Modular Iron Man vs Mandarin

Spider-Man Classics - Series 18
Shocker
Jack O'Lantern

Spider-Man Classics - Series 19
Electro
Toxin
Quick Change Spider-Man (if this is Peter Parker version)

Spider-Man Origins - Hasbro 2007
Spider-Man (Iron Spidey)
Spider-Man (2099)
Demogoblin (Villains Asst.)

X-Men - Assortment 3
Colossus (Astonishing)
Iceman+variants (Regular, Bobby Drake)
Rogue (XTreme)?
Avalanche?

Fantastic Four Classics - Assortment 2
Kang
Dragon Man?

I would kind of like to get the Blob BAF as well, so I might be suckered into buying more of that wave (although I don't want Ult Wolverine or Xorn necessarily).  We'll see about that, depending on funds and all of that.  I do kind of like the Icons line, but really don't have the room - but it is tempting.  I'll probably get Spidey (and maybe other Spidey characters), but I haven't decided with the others yet.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 25, 2006, 04:53 PM
Brian, I know it's not you, so please excuse the sarcasm in my responses to the following quotes, all plucked from your posts of recent:

Quote
They mention rumors that the comics will be going away from ML starting with the Hasbro waves,
Read: cost saving measure, nothing more.  The comics are going because Hasbro can't deliver the same quality of product that ToyBiz did at the same price point.  The easiest way to cut costs is to offload that comic. 

Quote
Heroes" line (of Hasbro) might be switching to 5" scale after the first wave or two, and the figures might be available direct from Hasbro online.
With the same readily available supply as Scorch ::)  I'm fairly certain I'll be able to go pick up Thor V4.2 online at any point, for more than I can snag the pegwarming retail version and at a price $2-3 higher than regular retail, but why would I want to?

Also that switching scale deal has me more than a little concerned.  I fear they may do something like that so they have better "ownership" of the line.  At which point I won't be buying any more of these.  Oh, I know it says the "Heroes" line, but I'm paranoid by nature. 

Blob is an eight figure BAF? Why?

Rhetorical question, I know why. It just sucks that I have to buy 4 figs I don't want (enough with the Thors and Wolverines already and movie figs in ML waves suck - see movie Daredevil, Punisher and to a lesser extent, Blade) just to get the fat bastard.

Ayup, rhetorical indeed, and what a pisser.  Not a surprise, just annoying is all.  The weak spots in the assortments are proving quite annoying to me with respect to the BAFs.  Four figures out of the assortment and I need to buy two more to finish the BAF?  I know it's a marketing tool, but why are they releasing weak spots in the lineup?  Are those really Legends and do we need 3 Thors in the space of a year?  I understood a second version, not many people were on board when the first (and better) version was released.  Your point regarding the mixing in of movie figures is also apt.  Why not put that Rogue figure in the line, instead of the eighth version of Beast ::)  If the line is now "collector" driven, there is no place in the line for movie figures.  Period.  Target the kids in the kiddie based lines with the pretty blue packaging.  >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JayDouble on July 25, 2006, 10:13 PM
Do you guys know if they make any kind of stand for ML?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 25, 2006, 10:59 PM
Well this is what I want, I am a sucker for a build a figure. As for the Thor, i think it is my favorite figure shown from the hasbro waves, I am looking forward to it. I already have the FF Classics wave 2 figures i want so they are off the list. Anyway, to the ones i want:

Marvel Legends - Series 14 (Mojo BAF)
1st Appearance Iron Man
Longshot
Baron Zemo
Luke Cage
Falcon
Psylocke

Marvel Legends - Series 15 (Modok BAF)
Thor Buster Iron Man
Moon Knight
Wasp
Spider-Woman
Beta Ray Bill
Captain Marvel

Marvel Legends - Series 16 (Or Hasbro Series 1) Annihilus BAF
Hulk (Planet Hulk)
Hercules
Beast (X3)
Banshee
Emma Frost
Iron Man (Ultimate)

Marvel Legends - Series 17 (Or Hasbro Series 2) Blob BAF
She-Hulk
Yellowjacket
Wolverine (Ultimate)
Thor (Lord of Asgard)
Quicksilver
Juggernaut (X3)
Phoenix (X3)
Xorn

Marvel Legends Face Off - Series 2
FA Punisher vs Jigsaw
Modular Iron Man vs Mandarin

Spider-Man Classics - Series 18
Shocker
Jack O'Lantern

Spider-Man Classics - Series 19
Toxin

Spider-Man Origins - Hasbro 2007
Spider-Man (Iron Spidey)
Demogoblin (Villains Asst.)

X-Men - Assortment 3
Bobby Drake
Avalanche

Marvel Icons - Wave 2
Venom
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 26, 2006, 08:40 AM
Here is my list...I want the MODOK and Blob BAF, sucks ass that I have to buy all of Hasbro Wave 2, I'll gladly buy all of Wave 15 though

Marvel Legends - Series 14 (Mojo BAF)
1st Appearance Iron Man
1st Appearance Iron Man Variant
Baron Zemo
Luke Cage
Falcon

Marvel Legends - Series 15 (Modok BAF)
Thor Buster Iron Man
Moon Knight
Wasp
Wasp Variant
Spider-Woman
Spider-Woman Variant
Beta Ray Bill
Captain Marvel

Marvel Legends - Series 16 (Or Hasbro Series 1) Annihilus BAF
Hercules
Banshee
Iron Man (Ultimate)

Marvel Legends - Series 17 (Or Hasbro Series 2) Blob BAF
She-Hulk
Yellowjacket
Wolverine (Ultimate)
Thor (Lord of Asgard)
Quicksilver
Juggernaut (X3)
Phoenix (X3)
Xorn

Marvel Legends Face Off - Series 2
Modular Iron Man vs Mandarin

Spider-Man Classics - Series 18
Shocker
Jack O'Lantern

X-Men - Assortment 3
Rogue (Green and Yellow if it comes out)
Avalanche

Marvel Icons - Wave 1
Captain America
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 26, 2006, 09:45 AM
According to this Fwoosh Wrap Up (http://www.fwooshnet.com/content/view/160/78/) with Jesse Falcon, it does sound like there could be a green/yellow Rogue variant for the upcoming X-Men figure.  It also sounds like the comics are for sure gone, and that would have happened even if Marvel Toys/Toy Biz continued producing the series.  The first lineup for "Marvel Heroes" is:

Ultimate Cyclops
Astonishing Wolverine
Ultimate Magneto
Mutant X Iceman

They will all use existing tools, the 2nd wave will be Avengers/Hulk, and possibly transitioning into 5" scale figures after that.  As far as SMC, the Shocker wave should be arriving soon and the Electro/Toxin wave will be out this year sometime as well.  Sounds like Electro has gained an action feature to his arms, according to this report.  There is also an update to the "Icons" list, and I'll change my earlier post as well:

Icons Wave 1
Captain America
Iron Man
Wolverine

Icons Wave 2
Hulk
Venom

Icons Wave 3
Spider-Man
Beast

Icons Wave 4
Thor
Wolverine

Icons Wave 5
Dr. Doom
Punisher

They also list all of the variants for the last two ToyBiz/Marvel Toys waves of Legends thi syear, and I've updated my earlier post with those.  All sorts of variants. :)  Oh, and the Phoenix scheduled for X-Men wave 2.5 has been cancelled (apparently the tooling was used for Ms. Marvel/Warbird).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 26, 2006, 10:00 AM
I actually saw Iron Man Icons at TRU this weekend, no sign of the other 2 though

IM looked really good and overall the line looks killer

Jesse Falcon also said Wave 14 should be out in month :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on July 26, 2006, 10:13 AM
Scott, if you need someone to take FA Iron Man's Mojo piece and Ultimate Iron Man's Annihilus piece from you, I'll gladly do it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 26, 2006, 10:31 AM
Well since you updated with the variants, I will update my want list.

Marvel Legends - Series 14 (Mojo BAF)
1st Appearance Iron Man
Longshot
Baron Zemo (and Unmasked Variant)
Luke Cage
Falcon
Psylocke

Marvel Legends - Series 15 (Modok BAF)
Thor Buster Iron Man (and Destroyer variant)
Moon Knight
Wasp
Spider-Woman (and Julia Carpenter variant)
Beta Ray Bill
Captain Marvel (and Genis variant)

Marvel Legends - Series 16 (Or Hasbro Series 1) Annihilus BAF
Hulk (Planet Hulk)
Hercules
Beast (X3)
Banshee
Emma Frost
Iron Man (Ultimate)

Marvel Legends - Series 17 (Or Hasbro Series 2) Blob BAF
She-Hulk
Yellowjacket
Wolverine (Ultimate)
Thor (Lord of Asgard)
Quicksilver
Juggernaut (X3)
Phoenix (X3)
Xorn

Marvel Legends Face Off - Series 2
FA Punisher vs Jigsaw
Modular Iron Man vs Mandarin

Spider-Man Classics - Series 18
Shocker
Jack O'Lantern


Spider-Man Classics - Series 19
Toxin

Spider-Man Origins - Hasbro 2007
Spider-Man (Iron Spidey)
Demogoblin (Villains Asst.)

X-Men - Assortment 3
Bobby Drake
Avalanche

Marvel Icons - Wave 2
Hulk
Venom

Marvel Icons - Wave 3
Spider-Man

Marvel Icons - Wave 4
Thor
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 27, 2006, 12:58 PM
Not sure if anyone here is actively collecting the SuperHero/Marvel Legends Showdown line, but I stopped by our local TRU and noticed that they had the newest 2 Packs there:  Magneto vs. Colossus, Mole Man vs. Mr. Fantastic.  I believe they also had some of those Riders figures (Namor, etc.)  I was half tempted to pick some up, I still go back and forth on this line, but I should probably just stick with the 6" scale (I definitely don't need to add more lines :P).

It seems like these don't sell quite as well, because they are usually pretty well stocked while the 6" Legends line (with a few exceptions) is pretty much wiped out within a few days around here.  Nothing much new on the Legends front, a couple of AoA Sabretooths at WM, some ML13 at TRU, nothing at Target but the X-Men line.  I might have to start looking around again, because now I've decided I'd like to get an Iron Fist.  I saw him once earlier, and passed, but now they don't seem to be around as much.  Same story with earlier figures like Namor, Iron Man, and Dr. Doom.  Oh well, there's always ebay :P.  Still haven't seen the Icons here, but more reports online of them showing up and everyone that has say they are amazing.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on July 27, 2006, 01:41 PM
Has anyone seen the Face-Off Figures of series 2? I thought they were due in July, but since Giant-Man line hit early that this would as well.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 28, 2006, 11:09 AM
[sarcasm] Guess I don't have to go searching for that Series 2 Namor, now that this bad boy (http://mwctoys.com/REVIEW_072806a.htm) is hitting Targets now [/sarcasm]  Yikes.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 28, 2006, 04:47 PM
Hasbro has their Official Marvel Site (http://www.hasbro.com/marvel/) up now, if anyone is interested.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 4, 2006, 11:46 PM
A local clearance store had the FF box set available for $19.99.  A pretty good price and I even saw the variant box with clear Sue but didn't opt into buying.  Don't need yet another Thing or Human Torch.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 5, 2006, 08:58 PM
A local clearance store had the FF box set available for $19.99.  A pretty good price and I even saw the variant box with clear Sue but didn't opt into buying.  Don't need yet another Thing or Human Torch.

Damn I really want the variant set. If they still have it, interested in picking it up for me
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 5, 2006, 09:14 PM
I'll go look.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on August 7, 2006, 05:48 PM
I just saw the Spider-man water line that comes with Namor. I have to say I am unimpressed. The Namor looks like one of the old 90's X-Men line of toys.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 8, 2006, 10:11 AM
I actually saw those last week when our Target did their reset.  Definitely unimpressive (and 5" scale I believe), and they were running about $10.  I don't see those selling, especially at that price.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 8, 2006, 10:23 AM
(and 5" scale I believe),

Boooooooooooo.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on August 8, 2006, 03:51 PM
(http://pics2.spoonfeeder.com/AieFTPFiles/AIEUser/BYGU5U36PU5N/6RV35VXE9GB3.jpg)

Here is truely how bad he is!!!

If you are in need of a Namor for your collection pay the extra money and get the Marvel Legend Series 2 piece.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 8, 2006, 04:35 PM
Or just ask me, there's still a bunch at some stores up here.  They're still about $8 US, but they look a lot nicer than that.  Kiddies would be the target market I assume as that looks like a hybrid between a regular action figure and the kiddie stuff.  Namor smiling?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 10, 2006, 10:51 PM
A local clearance store had the FF box set available for $19.99.  A pretty good price and I even saw the variant box with clear Sue but didn't opt into buying.  Don't need yet another Thing or Human Torch.

Damn I really want the variant set. If they still have it, interested in picking it up for me

Please tell me you don't want this shipped in the box. ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 10, 2006, 11:28 PM
A local clearance store had the FF box set available for $19.99.  A pretty good price and I even saw the variant box with clear Sue but didn't opt into buying.  Don't need yet another Thing or Human Torch.

Damn I really want the variant set. If they still have it, interested in picking it up for me

Please tell me you don't want this shipped in the box. ;)

Well,...I actually do lol.  ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 11, 2006, 12:31 AM
Hokay, I'll start looking for a box that will accomodate this.  Unless you're ok with fabricated boxes and bubble wrap to protect.  I make a mean custom box.  Looks like crap, protects great.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on August 11, 2006, 12:32 AM
Anyone need a Scarlet Witch? I found one today at Target. If not I'll just take it back.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 11, 2006, 09:25 AM
Hokay, I'll start looking for a box that will accomodate this.  Unless you're ok with fabricated boxes and bubble wrap to protect.  I make a mean custom box.  Looks like crap, protects great.

Yeah thats fine as long as its protected is what really matters. Thanks man  ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on August 11, 2006, 10:17 AM
Anyone need a variant Crown of Lies Loki?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 11, 2006, 03:52 PM
So has anyone picked up any of the Icons figures yet?  I personally haven't seen them around here quite yet, but from the reviews/comments I'm reading online, they must look pretty amazing in person.  I'm definitely planning on picking up the Spidey from Series 3, and I'm on the fence about the rest of them for now.  I don't really have the room for them, but thought they might be neat to have in a nice glass display similar to what people are doing with Sideshow figures.  At around $15, from what I've read, the price doesn't seem too bad.  Of course, I've got enough 6" figures the way it is, so I don't necessarily need to re-buy them all either.  Just curious if anyone is interested in this line, has seen it, or is picking up just your favorite(s)?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on August 12, 2006, 03:46 AM
The only one I've seen is the unmasked Cap at Target. I was surprised to see it was only $15. I thought these were going to cost about $20.

I doubt I'll buy them, though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 12, 2006, 09:08 AM
They are all over here. The only one that seems to be tough here is the masked Wolverine. I am starting to think he is the variant. I have not bought any of them. Probably won't. It was a consideration until I got the RAH Symbiote Spider-Man and pre-ordered Spider-Man, Venom, and Carnage.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on August 14, 2006, 10:02 AM
I have debated getting the ICON Wolverine, but will most likely pass. Marvel Legends 6" is bad enough. I don't need to be adding to that line. I am attempting to cut stuff out.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 14, 2006, 02:38 PM
According to some posts on the Fwoosh forums, it sounds like the third series of X-Men figures might be starting to trickle in - if anyone is interested.  From what I understand, they are being found at Wal-Mart so far.  Our local WM store hasn't carried the line so far, but the last time I was there they were in the middle of a reset and looked like they were expanding their action figure section so maybe they will pick it up.  Also, Star Wars was moved to the back/end of the aisle at our local store, with a pretty small section.  Anyways, just a heads up just in case you might be looking for X-men figures - they might be on the way soon.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 14, 2006, 02:51 PM
This would be the third wave of the movie series?  Lots of nicer stuff in that line I believe, with the various Iceman figures, Rogue and a couple of villains as well.  The only one I was after was the newer version of Rogue, but after having finally seen X3 (for $2.00) I'm not sure what the motivation for this figure is in relation to the movie.  I never saw that uniform and her role was rather diminished, at least from an action standpoint. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 14, 2006, 06:42 PM
I just want the Bobby Drake figure. I hope i find one. Maybe Avalanche is a come across one, but i am not going crazy for it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on August 15, 2006, 03:32 PM
I just want the Bobby Drake figure. I hope i find one. Maybe Avalanche is a come across one, but i am not going crazy for it.

I want the Bobby Drake as well. I have seen Juggernaught finally and wasn't impressed.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 18, 2006, 10:38 PM
I finally got the other Face Off sets i wanted. I got the regular Hulk and Daredevil sets. All in all, I have them all except for the variant Hulk set (if i see it i will pick it up) and the regular Cap set (which i do not want)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on August 19, 2006, 05:07 AM
I've still never seen those Face-Off packs. My local WMs are quite sucky (in more manners than just toy stocking) so I'm not at all surprised.

I only really wanted the regular DD/Kingpin set, but I'm not that harried about it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 24, 2006, 08:30 PM
Like i mentioned above, if i saw the variant Hulk set with the long head Leader I would pick it up, so that's what i did. Still no luck on the the series 13 variants.  :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 25, 2006, 02:11 AM
Well, the Walmart exclusive series is now here at TRU in Canada ::)  Of course due to its popularity they are limiting purchases to two per person per visit.  Whee.  Thanks again Scott for saving me this grief.

Also my comic dude, who's a bit of an odd duck at times, came through with Kang and Dragon Man for cheaper than I could possibly hope to find them.  Of course to counter that he was unable to get the Hulk/Leader and DD/Kingpin sets in.   :-\  Fortunately one of the usual suspects in MN helped out as I suspected when they came and went down south we wouldn't see them either.

No luck for me on 13 either, but I only want a maskless Goblin anyway.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 28, 2006, 01:23 AM
Big surprise at the Super Target in Fargo this weekend :o  No, not Series 14, rather they had a single case of the new Spiderman wave that contains Super Kick Spiderman, Spider Sense Spiderman, Flame & Launch Mad Jack, Stealth Venom and Dual Blast Shocker with Vibro Shock Action.  There were two Mad Jack, one Shocker and three Venom plus the spidermen in the case. 

I snagged one each of Jack and Shocker.  Not so sure I'm keen on how these are becoming action feature laden but they're not bad figures.  Shocker has a twist knob on his back to make him vibrate (hide him from the wife) and Mad Jack's head lights up.  The latter is kinda cool, the former not so much.  Venom was fine for being Venom, but I've seen too many globs of clear goo of late. 

They also had the wave of X-men figures but it was only a partial wave 3 by the looks of things.  Colossus looks like crap :o  Nightcrawler is meh, I prefer the ML version by far.  The only iceman in the case was the icy version that looks a lot like the original ML version.  Sabertooth didn't look so hot either and I can't recall who else was in the assortment, I think a few rehashes from the earlier waves.  Certainly no Bobby Drake, Rogue :'( , Avalanche or any others. 

Some icons around including no mask Cap but I passed on those.  The famous covers stuff has been in the same place for three months now, so I'd guess that line will come to a rapid end. 

Also saw more of the face off two packs, but just old stock with only DD/Kingpin and Hulk/Leader regular versions to be found. 

Productive week for me in finding Mad Jack, Shocker, Dragonman and Kang. :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 28, 2006, 04:24 PM
Congrats on the finds Brent.  I hope those show up around here soon too, I'm really looking forward to Shocker (in spite of the action feature).  I'll probably try to pick up Mad Jack as well, but I don't know about that "stealth" Venom.  Its disappointing to hear that the X-Men Colossus looks like crap.  I already have the ML version, but I'm a fan of Colossus in general (and of Astonishing), so I thought about picking it up.  Hearing that, we'll have to see though.

I had my first sighting of the Icons at our local WM a week or two ago, with two figures (Unmasked Cap and regular Wolverine).  They were gone within two days, and I haven't seen them anywhere else yet.  Part of me would like to collect these, because they do look nice, but I don't have anywhere to put them.  I hope to pick up the Spidey, and maybe any Spidey-related ones.  We'll see.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 28, 2006, 05:21 PM
You might still like Colossus.  I was comparing it to the ML version, which still blows me away at how well they did it.  I didn't have the ML version with me, but this version seemed smaller and more cartoony.  I'm interested to hear your opinion when you see it. 

The stealth Venom would be a good fit for fans of Venom, but I'm happy owning a single version (even if there's a second somewhere in the house I refuse to acknowledge).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on August 28, 2006, 07:54 PM
  I didn't have the ML version with me, but this version seemed smaller and more cartoony. 

I thought this Colossus was just a rehash of the previous ML one, just slightly modified (new shoulder pads for example).  I don't have both to compare (or even seen the new one), but the new one being smaller would surprise me.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 28, 2006, 11:22 PM
It sure looked that way and the colors were much more vibrant.  I'll wait and see what others think.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on August 29, 2006, 09:50 AM
The Fwoosh released their results of their most recent on-line wishlist...

http://www.fwooshnet.com/content/view/194/1/

1 Black Bolt
2 Black Knight
3 Polaris
4 Jean Grey, Marvel Girl, Phoenix
5 Nova
6 Sunfire
7 Jubilee
8 Gladiator
9 Adam Warlock
10 Silver Samurai
11 Dazzler
11 Tigra
13 Ultron
13 Valkyrie
15 Crimson Dynamo
16 Cannonball
17 Blink
18 Madrox the Multiple Man
18 Terrax
20 Namor

BAF: Fin Fang Foom

Of those, I'd buy only these:

1 Black Bolt
2 Black Knight
11 Dazzler
11 Tigra
13 Ultron
13 Valkyrie
20 Namor

Even looking at the top 50, there is probably only 5-6 more I'd buy.  To me the line is really almost complete with the first two Hasbro Waves and Toy Biz Wave 15.  They really did a lot of cool stuff this last year and nailed a lot of home runs.  I really want a Black Knight though, the rest would be gravy train.  Oh, and here's how I voted:

1. Black Bolt
2. Black Knight
11. Tigra
28. Enchantress
32. Wrecker
46. US Agent
69. Klaw
74. Photon
175. Molecule Man
268. Beyonder
 

BAF: Goliath
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 29, 2006, 10:04 AM
Would purchase:

2 Black Knight
3 Polaris
4 Jean Grey, Marvel Girl, Phoenix
9 Adam Warlock
10 Silver Samurai
11 Dazzler
11 Tigra
13 Ultron
18 Madrox the Multiple Man

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 29, 2006, 10:09 AM
Quote
Even looking at the top 50, there is probably only 5-6 more I'd buy.  To me the line is really almost complete with the first two Hasbro Waves and Toy Biz Wave 15.  They really did a lot of cool stuff this last year and nailed a lot of home runs.

That's a good point Scott.  This has really been (and continues to be) a great line, but I'm wondering how much further it can go.  Of course, there are always more characters (and probably redone main characters) that can be done, but really the whole "Universe" is fleshed out pretty well at this point.  I'd probably be interested in about a handful of figures on that list as well, but I'm getting to the point that I'm pretty satisfied with the lineup.  Sure, there are always some things on our individual wishlists (Spidey's supporting cast - MJ/May/Gwen/Robbie/JJJ), but as far as realistic expectations on character selection - we're getting close.  They are knocking out some glaring holes in the lineup with ML 15 and the first couple Hasbro wave (like you mentioned), but beyond that they're going to really have to start digging deeper for new characters.  It will be interesting to see where the line is heading beyond that.  It is one of my favorite collections, but it is starting to get to the point of "do I really need this character?" because I know next to nothing about some of them.  I guess it would be ok to have one less thing to buy though, I know my wife would appreciate it :P.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 29, 2006, 10:11 AM
It looks like Kang and Dragon Man are currently in stock at TRU.com, for $8.99 each.  Decent deal for anyone who is interested, since they are so tough to find.  Our stores don't even carry the Fantastic Four line, aside from the one Mr. Fantastic on clearance at TRU :).

Of that list, I'd probably pick up these - though I'd be on the fence with a couple:

1 Black Bolt
4 Jean Grey, Marvel Girl, Phoenix
5 Nova
8 Gladiator
10 Silver Samurai
11 Dazzler
11 Tigra
13 Ultron
18 Madrox the Multiple Man
20 Namor
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on August 29, 2006, 11:03 AM
It looks like Kang and Dragon Man are currently in stock at TRU.com, for $8.99 each.  Decent deal for anyone who is interested, since they are so tough to find.  Our stores don't even carry the Fantastic Four line, aside from the one Mr. Fantastic on clearance at TRU :).


I tried multiple times and couldn't get either one of them in my shopping cart  >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on August 29, 2006, 11:09 AM
It is interesting to note that if this is the most wanted of Marvel Legends pieces that there are some on this list that have already been made.

13   Ultron
20   Namor
28   Taskmaster
31   Beast
32   Magneto
50   Rogue


Of the top 50, here are the only ones that I would be interested in.

3   Polaris
4   Jean Grey, Marvel Girl, Phoenix
6   Sunfire
7   Jubilee
8   Gladiator
10   Silver Samurai
11   Dazzler
16   Cannonball
17   Blink
18   Madrox the Multiple Man
21   Guardian
23   Warpath
25   Spiral
26   Northstar
27   Forge
36   Sauron
37   Firestar
39   Puck
39   Thunderbird
39   Vindicator
44   Morph


Of the Build A Figures here is the list that I would be interested in.

Nimrod
Holocaust
Shadow King - depending on sculpt (Giant floating head demond)
Master Mold
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 30, 2006, 12:02 PM
  I didn't have the ML version with me, but this version seemed smaller and more cartoony. 

I thought this Colossus was just a rehash of the previous ML one, just slightly modified (new shoulder pads for example).  I don't have both to compare (or even seen the new one), but the new one being smaller would surprise me.

You know, I was just looking through the latest issue of Toyfare and the Colossus pictured there does indeed look just like a rehash (if not exactly the same) as the ML version.  But the one I saw in Target didn't look like that.  It was definitely shorter and the colours were more vibrant/cartoony.  The facial sculpt was different too.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 30, 2006, 02:27 PM
The production pieces always look a little different (and from what I understand, the Colossus does differ from this picture), but just for comparison's sake - from ToyBiz's site:

"New" X-Men Series 3 Version:

(http://toybiz.com/2006/70876_thmb_lg.jpg)

Marvel Legends Series 5 Version:

(http://toybiz.com/image_dump/70386.jpg)

From what I understand, the new version is supposed to be the "Astonishing X-Men" version of Colossus.  In the comic, his look is slightly different, although not much.  Smoother shoulder pads and things like that, which I believe the newer figure might have.  These haven't shown up here yet, but thanks to Brent's post I did find Shocker and Mad Jack at our local Target today.  I passed on the Stealth Venom, but was able to pick up the others.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on August 30, 2006, 02:32 PM
I'd say they're the same sculpt (with minor differences) based on what Brian posted.  Was it possible that the one you saw was a switcheroo, Brent?  Although I don't recall any recent Colossuseses anywhere close to the detail the ML sculpt has and some older Colossus figure repackaged would have been blatently obvious.

Edit-

Here's the more recent Colossus.  Face looks a little different but height wise it looks ok.

(http://i3.ebayimg.com/04/i/08/29/4e/65_1.JPG)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 30, 2006, 02:46 PM
That picture you provided is basically what I saw Mikey.  I agree the face looks different but it just seemed smaller.  Maybe it was just the way it was in the package?  I dunno, maybe I'm just insane. 

Either way, I didn't buy it.  I probably would have if I didn't have the ML version. 

Thanks for the pictures guys.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on August 30, 2006, 02:49 PM
  I dunno, maybe I'm just insane. 


Yeah, that's probably it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 30, 2006, 03:05 PM
Better than even odds anyway.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on August 30, 2006, 03:19 PM
And the repaint start...Iceman form the X-Men Series 3 is virtually the same as the Marvel Legends piece...so who is next.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 30, 2006, 06:14 PM
Series 14 seems to have hit. Mojo is much much smaller than expected.  :-[
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 31, 2006, 09:58 AM
I don't know if it is a sign of things re-shipping or not, but our local WM had several of the Face Off packs out on the pegs again yesterday (Series 1).  Maybe it was old stock, or maybe they are indeed reshipping.  Just thought I'd offer the heads up for those who are still looking for those, they might be hitting stores again soon.  I saw some Icons at WM again too, two unmasked Caps and one unmasked Iron Man.  It seems like the masked versions are tougher to find than the "variant" unmasked ones (although I think they are packed evenly maybe?).  The only masked version I have ever seen is a Wolverine, a couple of weeks ago.  They do seem to be selling pretty well around here though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 31, 2006, 04:08 PM
It looks like the Fwoosh (http://www.fwooshnet.com/pics/index.php?cat=153) has some pics up of Series 14 (and Mojo).  You can check them out at the linky if interested.  I don't remember from the comics exactly, but doesn't Mojo seem a bit on the small side (http://www.fwooshnet.com/pics/displayimage.php?album=520&pos=5)?  Maybe that's how he is supposed to look, I haven't seen him in a book for awhile.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on August 31, 2006, 06:32 PM
By the looks of it, it appears that they built this figure to be inscale with the rest of the line.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 31, 2006, 07:22 PM
I got my Stealth Venom, Shocker, and Mad Jack today.   ;D Very cool figures indeed!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 31, 2006, 10:16 PM
You guys have to get Dragon Man if you haven't already.  It's an unbelievably well done figure.  Kang is, well, Kang and that's fine, but the Dragonman is so much cooler.  I picked mine up today from the comic shop and what a great treat it was to find these locally. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 31, 2006, 10:38 PM
I have to agree. I love the figure. Dragon Man is worth picking up. The TRU by me got FF2 in, but all i saw were the remains.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on September 4, 2006, 03:05 PM
Picked up Mad Jack and Shocker yesterday, they are both so-so, I wish Shocker was a tad bit more SA than he is, Mad Jack is actually pretty cool but his limbs (especially his hip joints) are really floppy for some reason.

My question to Spidey fans is this...how many more guys can he fight that either Venom type Symbiotes or Glider riding Flaming Pumpkin throwers?  It gets a tad bit rediculous
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 4, 2006, 03:40 PM
Well, they lost me at the clone saga or whatever it was called, so it's been a long while since I paid attention.  I was there when Carnage debuted but not anything after that. 

As far as figures go, there's really not all that much more I'm wanting.  So if they release a Halloween based symbiote riding a glider, I'm probably going to pass anyway.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 8, 2006, 04:38 PM
How's the distribution been of Series 13 around you?  We saw some roll in a couple of weeks back and I managed to secure what I wanted out of it, save a maskless Goblin.  But I haven't seen any come in since.  Now with rumours of Series 14 being out there, I'm curious if this pattern is consistent. 

There are no guarantees here though.  Walmart brought in some Series six when Series 8 was in other stores and I expect them to get some ML in again for the coming Christmas season. 

No sign of the new X3 waves here yet :-\

What's next from the Spidey series?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on September 8, 2006, 09:38 PM
13 is clogging shelves around here, no sign of the Mojo wave or X3 yet.  I'm hearing reports of Mad Jack and Shocker hitting near me, but have yet to see one.  I did see a couple of Stealth Venoms at a Target but missed the two good figures.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on September 8, 2006, 10:12 PM
Still nothing but 13 here. No sight of 14 or X3 figures. Glad i found my Spidey villians though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on September 10, 2006, 02:27 PM
Went out of town yesterday, and found bit of ML 14 at two places. I found two Longshots and one Luke Cage at a WM, then I went to Target and found everyone but Iron Man. I only picked up Psylocke, but Falcon looked pretty neat.

I want the Mojo BAF, but I'm not sure about actually paying money for Baron Zemo and Luke Cage, especially since the Cages I saw all had pretty wonky paint.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 11, 2006, 09:16 AM
I saw a little bit of Series 14 at Target this weekend - a couple of Psylockes, Longshots, and one Iron Man.  I probably would have picked up Luke Cage or Falcon if I saw them, and I'm on the fence with Zemo and Psylocke.  Passed for now though.  The latest Spidey classics have shown up here at Target and KB Toys, and the stealth Venoms seem to be left behind.  As far as Series 13, they never hit real heavy around here either.  I actually never did see a Green Goblin at retail, so I'm glad I got one via Amazon when they were there.  I saw Loki, Deathstrike, and Blackheart a few times, but never in any big abundance.  Wal-Mart here seems to have restocked with older stuff (ML 10, 11, 12).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on September 11, 2006, 11:22 AM
Saw the Shocker, Halloween Pumpkin head guy, & stealth Venom (6 of these). Nice figures and I like the figure actions (vibrating Shocker, glowing head pumpkin, and symbiote shooter).

Still no Mojo wave in MN that I have heard of. All the Targets and Wal-Marts by me got a couple cases of Sentinel and started to get more Onslaught wave stuff.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 11, 2006, 07:34 PM
One of our stores up here (Superstore) has ramped up for Christmas and to my delight they put out four cases of series 13.  (yeah, I wish it was series 14, but it is in Canada) and I was able to pick up the unmasked Green Goblin today.  Left behind Loki and Abomination variants.  I'd have bought them if I hadn't already snagged and opened the regular versions.  Not having those huge horking horns would have been nice but I'm not sure which expression I prefer on Loki's face.  And I think I do prefer the regular Abomination over the variant.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jeff on September 12, 2006, 10:43 AM
Still no Mojo wave in MN that I have heard of.

Well, they are here now... I saw about 67% of the wave at Target this AM.   ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on September 12, 2006, 12:56 PM
Still no Mojo wave in MN that I have heard of.

Well, they are here now... I saw about 67% of the wave at Target this AM. ;)

And now let the hunt begin for the variant Psylocke!!!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 12, 2006, 02:48 PM
If anyone stumbles across an extra variant Psylocke, could they please think of me.  It's the only variant I really want from this series. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on September 13, 2006, 07:50 AM
Anyone looking for the new X-Men stuff. I have Ultimate Sabretooth, Ultimate Iceman, & Ultimate Nightcrawler. Looking to get a Bobby Drake out of the deal.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 15, 2006, 02:55 PM
It looks like the latest ToyFare had images of ML 15 (and its variants).  Not necessarily anything new, but if you are interested someone has posted scans in this thread (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=250053).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on September 15, 2006, 03:26 PM
i snagged a Psylocke & Longshot today at Target.

If anyone isn't putting Mojo together please keep me in mind for the pieces that belong to the Avengers figures. I don't collect them so I don't want to buy them for the pieces and have a spare figure sitting around that I don't need or want.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 15, 2006, 03:45 PM
It looks like the latest ToyFare had images of ML 15 (and its variants).  Not necessarily anything new, but if you are interested someone has posted scans in this thread (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=250053).

Groan.

Not one, but two variants of Wasp?

Variants for all but one figure?  Oy. 

Much of a cash grab going on here?  Oh sure, I'll get sucked in, but rather than just trying to find one of each figure I'll probably end up with three Wasps, two spider-women (or more for my daughter), moon knight, beta ray bill, a captain marvel and probably an ironman/destroyer so I can finish Modok. 

If anyone has a spare piece from Ironman when this series hits, keep me in mind for that please.  Guessing I can swap a Wasp or Spider-Woman part for it. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on September 15, 2006, 10:24 PM
Well I only want 4 of the 6 variants. Have no interest in the iron man or the regular wasp though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on September 16, 2006, 01:22 AM
Found some more ML 14 tonight at Target, including some variants. I didn't see the Psylocke variant (is there one? It's not pictured on the back, and all of the ones there had the regular blue costume.)

I picked up the Iron Man and Falcon variants, since I liked those better than the regular versions. I left the Zemo variant.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 16, 2006, 02:30 AM
Psylocke variant is in black with color over her one eye (ninja marking). 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on September 16, 2006, 10:11 AM
Psylocke variant is in black jump suit red mark over eye to recreate Crimson Dawn transformation from comic books.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on September 16, 2006, 12:53 PM
I have 2 parts to Onslaught that I got from Brent (Morgbug) that I don't need. I just want to get rid of them. They are FREE since Brent was nice enough to give them to me for FREE!

Torso piece that comes with Pyro & Left Arm that comes with Blackheart.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on September 17, 2006, 06:16 PM
Thanks guys. I probably would have skipped that one too, since I never read that arc or anything.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 19, 2006, 03:35 PM
Just on the topic of Marvel Toys - I saw this thread (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=30547&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0) over at Fwoosh talking about some "bobble head-style" Marvel figures that are apparently available at Wal-Mart for $1.97 each.  There are pics on the thread, and they look kind of neat.  Unfortunately, it sounds like they are blind boxed, so that makes it tougher to just go pick one or two up.  I'd like to get the Spidey, but I don't want to buy a bunch and end up wanting the whole collection :P.  Not sure if our WM has these or not, I guess I haven't noticed.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on September 25, 2006, 10:14 AM
HEADS UP WARNING FOR ALL PEOPLE ASSEMBLING MOJO

If anyone else gets all their MOJO pieces like I have pay attention to how you put the toy together.

I got all my pieces and was in the process of putting Mojo's torso (Psylock & Falcon pieces) together and it wouldn't lock. I looked at the connector on one piece and the tab on the other, and noticed that the tab from the back 1/2 didn't match up with the hole on the front 1/2.  >:(

Luckily the pieces aren't glued to gether, they are screwed together. So I got out my handy screwdriver and attempted to fix the back 1/2 to match the front 1/2. That didn't work because the back 1/2 has certain attachments on the inside of it to ensure that it is put together properly. However, after reasembling the back 1/2 I poped open the front 1/2 and I could change that since there wasn't the same sort of attchments as there was in back.  :P

So after about 15 minutes of trying to get it put together, disasembling, reasembling and finally being able to get it put together properly I was finally able to complete Mojo. ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 2, 2006, 10:35 AM
Some promo pics of SMC 19 have shown up on the TNI forums (http://forums.toynewsi.com/index.php?s=64af61cd858cb312698ccb805fad324d&showtopic=2023759), and the wave is a little disappointing.  I'm excited to finally get an Electro (missed the S6 set - or actually, couldn't afford it at the time), but it is kind of mucked up with an action feature now.  It will do I suppose.  Also the "Peter Parker" figure, or more accurately - what previously looked like a Spidey figure with a Peter head - sounded pretty neat at the time, but the final picture looks a little wonky.  A big transforming figure, kind of like my brother's old Power Rangers toys the way it looks.  Toxin looks ok I guess, although I know little about the character to be honest.  Anyways, pics at the linky, if interested.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 2, 2006, 11:01 AM
Thanks for the link Brian.  And please pardon my joy at the fact that Electro is such a craptastic version :o  I wasn't happy because I had sprung for the box set to get him earlier and now I remain happy that I did do that.  I wasn't impressed they were re-releasing him, but it's really no surprise since almost all the figures are subsequently released.  Still, this I didn't expect. 

I'm actually a little bothered by the trend the line is taking, it almost seems to be heading back to around mid-90s for the quality.  The addition of action figures doesn't really seem a good fit for a 'classics' line.  That some of those figures are so horrendous in 2006 is really quite surprising.  The Toxin is fine I suppose, like you I'm not overly familiar with the character, so I won't buy it.  I guess Electro is ok as a filler and had I not purchased the box set I would have been after this one, action feature or no.  He's about the same as Shocker in terms of quality.  Acceptable, not great.  But that 'transforming' spiderman??  What a glorious piece of garbage.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 11, 2006, 01:08 PM
In other, cheery news.... >:(

The Canadian distributor for ToyBiz stuff has cancelled the following for distribution in Canada:

X-Men 3 - Series 3
Marvel Legends boxed set - House of M
Marvel Legends - Series 14
Marvel Legends - Series 15
Marvel Face Off - Series 2
Marvel Masterworks - Series 2
Marvel Showdown - Series 4
Marvel Icons Series 2 (Re-Stock)
Marvel Icons Series 3
Spider-man Rotocast figures
Spider-Man Series 18

The reason being they wouldn't be able to deliver the product to the Canadian distributor until about mid-December and supposedly all ToyBiz (pre-Marvel) stock must be moved out of the distributors possession before January 1st.  A two week window just isn't enough, especially when you consider delivery would essentially be post-Christmas.  This is a little silly when you consider I saw waves of X3 back in August and I think ML14 has been floating around since September.  Why the delay from shipping between September to December is a little baffling.  Three months lag time?  Yeah, sure. 

This also includes delivery of product to Canadian online retailers as well as box outlets so I can't even go online or expect it at local comic shops.   >:(

Fortunately there wasn't that much I really wanted out of the list above, other than some X3 figures and the two series' of ML (14/15).  I can't recall who was from SMC 18, so maybe I'm not missing much there anyway. 

The real aggravation comes from the inability to even hunt for the chase figures.  I'm reduced to either buying online at a premium or hoping to find a deal on ebay.  Psylocke maybe won't be so bad, but series 15 with the Wasp and Spiderwoman variants is more annoying.  I've had really good luck finding these up here, so it's rather disappointing. 

Presumably once Marvel ramps up the production that product will make it north of the border again but for the next three months we'll see nothing but old product.  I don't imagine that will clog up the pegs at all.   ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Rogue Jedi TJ on October 17, 2006, 06:22 PM
have a marvel legends blue angel variant available-$14
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on October 17, 2006, 10:53 PM
I saw a Psylocke today, but she had 2 right hands  ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on October 18, 2006, 02:20 PM
Managed to grab the rest of what I was missing from 14.  Haven't had a chance to open them yet, but it took a while to find a set with decent paint apps.  Quality control on this wave was the worse I've ever seen.

Anyone want a FA Iron Man without his Mojo piece?  Just let me know and we can work something out.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on October 18, 2006, 02:43 PM
I'll take him Mikey :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on October 18, 2006, 02:55 PM
He's yours, Scott.  $5 plus shipping ok?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 18, 2006, 03:06 PM
Stupid Canada.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 18, 2006, 03:17 PM
I read over at Fwoosh that apparently SMC 19 has started to show up, although not widespread.  This is the wave with Toxin, Electro, and a few more Spideys.  Even though the Electro has a craptastic action feature now, I missed out on the Sinister 6 set, so I'm looking forward to picking this one up to have an Electro.  Not sure about Toxin, I like to get all of the Spidey characters, but really know little to nothing about him.  Now I just need to find a cheap Kraven somewhere, and I think I'll be pretty much caught up with Spidey's villains :).  Oh, except for Black Cat I guess, but we'll have to wait and see with that one.

Aside from a brief sighting a month ago or so, there hasn't been any ML 14 around here.  Lots of older stuff showing up (Legendary Riders, some Sentinel wave), and it looks like our local WM has a few more of the Face Off packs - at least last time I was there.  I saw these at our local TRU as well.  The Icons have shown up at both WM and TRU here, although I have yet to see a regular/masked version of Iron Man or Captain America.  I haven't picked any up, but I'm looking forward to getting Spidey (and maybe Venom/other Spidey related characters).  If I didn't have so much stuff already, I think it would be a fun line to collect though - and not too bad of a deal really price wise.  I read today that the similarly scaled 12" Batman figure (DC Superheroes), which is a TRU exclusive, is retailing for $30 - with much less articulation, no accessories, and plain packaging.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on October 18, 2006, 03:28 PM
  Now I just need to find a cheap Kraven somewhere, and I think I'll be pretty much caught up with Spidey's villains :).


I have the one from the Sinister Six boxset if you want it, Brian.  Never been displayed, just went in the box of "outdated and not needed Marvel Legends figures" once I got him out of the package (had already bought the single pack version).  LMK.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on October 18, 2006, 03:32 PM
Brent, you need help with the Mojo wave?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 18, 2006, 03:57 PM
Yeah, I think I do.  It's basically not coming to Canada, even to online guys like outerreaches and Legends, never mind regular retail.  I still need to talk to my local comic shop though, as he sometimes orders from other retailers in the US rather than regular Canadian distributors.  I'll talk to him later this week. 

Otherwise I'd be needing the whole wave :-\ because I want to build Mojo.  So...

1st Appearance Ironman
Longshot
Baron Zemo
Luke Cage
Falcon
Psylocke
Psylocke CHASE VARIANT

If that's what's in it, so the whole series.  I don't really want Ironman (no offense Scott) or Luke Cage, but I need those parts.  I do want the Psylocke variant in addition to the regular, but figure that'll be an ebay adventure.  And I could care less about the others being regular or variant, I'd take either version but the regular is obviously going to be more common. 

A couple of posts back (previous page) I listed all the crap NOT coming to Canada in any way, shape or form. 

The Canadian distributor for ToyBiz stuff has cancelled the following for distribution in Canada:

X-Men 3 - Series 3
Marvel Legends boxed set - House of M
Marvel Legends - Series 14
Marvel Legends - Series 15
Marvel Face Off - Series 2
Marvel Masterworks - Series 2
Marvel Showdown - Series 4
Marvel Icons Series 2 (Re-Stock)
Marvel Icons Series 3
Spider-man Rotocast figures
Spider-Man Series 18

So in addition from what I wanted I'll be missing:
All of series 15
Rogue - regular/chase from X3
Face off series 2 (both Iron Man sets, chase Punisher/Jigsaw)

With patience most of it can be had off ebay for relatively good prices.  Like I said before though I'm just ticked because I have no chance to find the variants locally at regular retail and I usually have pretty good luck at that.  That mattered for Psylocke, Wasp, Rogue and some others. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on October 18, 2006, 03:58 PM
Yeah that's fine...I've not seen this wave anywhere...I still need to get Power Man, Zemo and Falcon as well
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 18, 2006, 04:08 PM
Scott, I'm guessing you're not building Mojo.  You want to sell me the Power Man Mojo piece or take the figure from one I get? 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on October 18, 2006, 04:13 PM
That would be swell, two more to go :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 18, 2006, 04:20 PM
Cool, don't hold your breath though.  It'll probably have to come to me out of the US (cough*Mikey*cough) and then go to you.  But I don't need him so he's yours.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on October 18, 2006, 04:44 PM
The store I grabbed my stuff from today had a ton, so I'll go back tomorrow and grab another set plus another Zemo and Falcon for Scott.  I'll send Brent his set minus Power Man (if loose is ok with you Brent) and then Scott will get my loose FA Iron Man, Zemo and the loose Power Man.  Sound good guys?  We can work out the details later.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on October 18, 2006, 04:56 PM
Perfect, thanks Mikey :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on October 18, 2006, 05:02 PM
Ok, I'll keep you both updated.

And just so I don't lose my mind, I'll keep track here:

Brent
Power-man's Mojo piece
Psylocke
Longshot
Baron Zemo
Falcon
FA Iron Man

Scott
Falcon
Baron Zemo
Power-man (minus Mojo piece)
FA Iron Man (minus Mojo piece) - from moi

Mikey
$$$
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 18, 2006, 05:22 PM
Ok, I'll keep you both updated.

And just so I don't lose my mind, I'll keep track here:

Brent
Power-man's Mojo piece
Psylocke
Longshot
Baron Zemo
Falcon
FA Iron Man

Scott
Falcon
Baron Zemo
Power-man (minus Mojo piece)
FA Iron Man (minus Mojo piece) - from moi

Mikey
$$$

Yup, plus you'll send me the Psylocke variant you'll find there tomorrow.   ;)

And if you're really bored, loose is fine for all my stuff and I don't really need the comic books (but will take them) either.  Loose, in package, whatever.  No need for packing materials if they're packaged as the packaging will suffice. 

And thank you. :-*
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on October 18, 2006, 05:33 PM
Ok, I'll keep you both updated.

And just so I don't lose my mind, I'll keep track here:

Brent
Power-man's Mojo piece
Psylocke
Longshot
Baron Zemo
Falcon
FA Iron Man

Scott
Falcon
Baron Zemo
Power-man (minus Mojo piece)
FA Iron Man (minus Mojo piece) - from moi

Mikey
$$$
Correct as well, and if you want to keep the Mojo pieces for my figs go right ahead.  Loose for shipping is also OK, but I'd like my comics
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on October 18, 2006, 06:06 PM
Can some one send me a picture of the new Toxin figure?

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on October 18, 2006, 08:11 PM
Yeah, I think I do. 

Well you know i am working on it for you too. Rumor has it TRU by me is supposed to get them in tonight so perhaps tomorrow i will find them. I will let you know.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 18, 2006, 08:24 PM
Yeah, no problem there either.  More the merrier.  It's not like I can't trade them locally. (fairly, of course)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 19, 2006, 10:36 AM
I checked the Marvel pegs at WM yesterday, and they were just jam-packed with the Sentinel wave again.  TONS of it.  Otherwise, not much else there.  They did have more of the Face Off packs (Series 1) and some Icons stashed away on the bottom shelf.  It is nice to see Marvel having a decently sized section at the stores though - too bad its all full of older stuff.

Quote
Can some one send me a picture of the new Toxin figure?

Kevin

Kevin, you should be able to see a picture of the figure (several actually) in this thread (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=32400&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15) at the Fwoosh forums.  Apparently its been found, but not widespread yet.  Also, it looks like someone had Series 15 (in hand) up on ebay, so maybe they aren't too far off yet either.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 19, 2006, 11:58 AM
Not sure if anyone is interested in going this route or not, but it looks like TRU.com has ML 14 in stock for $8.99 each.  No variants or anything that I can see, but the regular figures seem to be there.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on October 19, 2006, 12:37 PM
Ok, I'll keep you both updated.

And just so I don't lose my mind, I'll keep track here:

Brent
Power-man's Mojo piece
Psylocke
Longshot
Baron Zemo
Falcon
FA Iron Man

Scott
Falcon
Baron Zemo
Power-man (minus Mojo piece)
FA Iron Man (minus Mojo piece) - from moi

Mikey
$$$

Scott and Brent, everything accounted for.  Give me a few days to open them all up, boxed and ready to go.  I'm sure you guys are in no rush. 

They were $8.99 each plus 5% tax.  Total per fig = $9.44

Brent's total = $56.64 plus shipping (Scott owes you for whatever you want for Powerman)

Scott's total = $23.88 plus shipping (2 figs plus $5 for my Iron Man and you owe Brent for Power-man).

I'll shoot grand totals with shipping via PM once they're ready to go.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 19, 2006, 12:46 PM
Sweet.  Thanks kindly.  But you made no mention of the Psylocke variant :P (kidding).  I await the PM. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on October 19, 2006, 03:40 PM
Ick on Toxin. Ick Ick Ick!

They made it look horrible. :-X

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 20, 2006, 02:48 PM
The Fwoosh (http://www.fwooshnet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=253&Itemid=1) has some pics up of ML 15 (MODOK).  Apparently these have been found somewhere, so maybe they are on the way as well.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on October 20, 2006, 08:07 PM
Sweet. Thanks kindly. But you made no mention of the Psylocke variant :P (kidding). I await the PM.

Has anyone found this variant? I have been looking high and low and haven't seen anything.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on October 22, 2006, 12:52 PM
I scored some ML14 pieces yesterday.  I'm just trying to space out the purchases at this point.  I scored Psylocke, Falcon and FA Iron Man so far.  Overall though, the lineup seems kind of weak on character selection.  And looking at the Mojo components, he doesn't seem all that large.  In fact it seems like all the BAF's are moving in a smaller direction.

I also scored one of the X-Men Iceman figures.  I got the regular one and passed on the one with the doo rag.  That just looks ridiculous.  And for the time being I've passed on Nightcrawler and Colossus.  They're better figures than some of the early offerings in this line, but the Marvel Legends version are just so much better.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on October 22, 2006, 08:21 PM
I found 14 yesterday. No variants though. Seems like 15 is hitting already, I am more excited for that wave.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 23, 2006, 02:16 PM
A few possible proto pics have shown up of the Spider-Man 3 (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=32586) figures, according to rumors these are most likely from the new 5" scaled line.  Nothing is confirmed yet, but I believe rumors have been that there will be a 5" movie line with some 6" figures as well (another line or not, I don't know).  I know most people here don't care much for movie figures, but I like to collect the Spidey ones.  Hopefully the entire line won't be shrunk to 5" scale, or if they do, we'll still get "collector versions" of the main characters in the past 6" style.  I guess 5" would be scaled to the Mattel superhero movie figures, but those don't exactly seem to be flying off the shelves the past couple of years :).

SPOILERS present if you don't know the characters in the movie.  Three figures are shown, Spider-Man and two others.  Nothing new or shocking really, but in case you haven't read anything about the movie at all - be warned.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jayson on October 23, 2006, 02:35 PM
To keep this a spoiler-free post, it looks like one of the figures is made from dog ****  :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 23, 2006, 02:48 PM
Ayup.

But a different scale for a line?  Nope, sorry, not buying. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on October 23, 2006, 10:33 PM
Even if they were 6", I'd still pass. I've bought one Spider-Man and a villain from the previous two movies, and I would have liked to do so from 3, but if they're going to be 5", no. (It sounded from a few of the posts in that link that there will be two different lines, but I doubt that.)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 24, 2006, 12:41 PM
That's kind of what I've been doing too - picking up Spidey and the villains (although I'm hoping to someday go back and pick up Jameson and Mary Jane).  I had hoped to do that with this movie as well.  I've heard rumors of two lines (5" and 6"), but it does seem strange that they would do that.  Unless the 6" figures are some sort of "deluxe" line, or they integrate them into Marvel Legends like the X-Men 3 figures are seeing next year.

On a side note, I was able to stop by TRU this morning and they had wave 14 in stock.  I picked up Luke Cage and the Falcon, and was tempted to get Zemo as well.  I might have to check back and see on that one in another day or so.  I didn't see any of the variants, but I can't say that I've ever seen a Marvel Legends variant on the shelves/pegs here in Nebraska - aside from the Face Off Packs/Icons series.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 24, 2006, 12:56 PM
ToyNewsI.com has pics up this morning of ML Series 15 (and variants) (http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=23&itemid=10367), Series 2 of the Face Offs (http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=23&itemid=10366), the third series of Icons (and variants),  (http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=23&itemid=10365) and the Ghost Rider Movie Toys (http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=23&itemid=10360)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on October 24, 2006, 01:36 PM
Damn, of the two series 2 Face Off packs that I want, both of them I prefer the variants.  Would much rather have the spiffy suit version of Jigsaw and the red maskless version of Mandarin.

I also just pre-ordered a case of the wave 15.  Too many variants in that wave that I want (Destroyer, Genis Capt Marvel and Julia Carpenter Spider-woman), not to mention all the other cool characters.  Being the last Toy Biz wave, distribution might be spotty, so I took a chance.  Now I just have to hope for a variant case.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 24, 2006, 01:47 PM
I've done the same for the movies, grab a spidey and a villain and would probably do the same for the third movie, but only if the scale is accurate.  

Changing topics slightly, does a Psylocke variant even exist, outside of toyfare pictures?  I checked ebay and sure, some are being sold, but they are pre-sales with no pictures.  Same for already sold items, doesn't seem to exist.  I can find the Zemo and Falcon variants for sale, but not the others.  Curious.  

ML15 looks good.  Wishing the Jigsaw chase figure was the regular :-\  Not interested in the Wolverine/Sabertooth pack.  Mandarin is cool in either version, though the white Iron Man is funky and will undoubtedly cause Scott some grief.  Icons - meh, pass.  

Ghost Rider - invariably there will be much better versions of non-movie ghost riders subsequently released outside the movie line.  These will not, of course, be available at mass retail because the craptasticular movie line will be clogging the pegs ad nauseum in the same fashion as Hulk, Fantastic Four, Superman and just about every other comic book movie franchise has.  The only movie toys I've ever seen sell through reasonably well are the Spiderman toys and those hung on for quite a while too.  Blech. >:(  Matters not to me anyway as I already have a single GR figure and that's enough.  

Thanks for the links Brian.

Mikey,
I can probably lift off the spares you get in your box if you want.  You didn't mention the wasp variations so if you're disinclined, I'd take those.  I guess one of each, so I can BAF ::) if you have them to spare.  If not, no worries.  I might try and track down a case on my own.  Where'd you order from?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on October 24, 2006, 02:10 PM
 
Changing topics slightly, does a Psylocke variant even exist, outside of toyfare pictures?  I checked ebay and sure, some are being sold, but they are pre-sales with no pictures.  Same for already sold items, doesn't seem to exist.  I can find the Zemo and Falcon variants for sale, but not the others.  Curious.  


Supposedly she's coming and it will be a variant in future cases, along with a silver shirt Power-man.  I don't think she's been found yet.


Mikey,
I can probably lift off the spares you get in your box if you want. You didn't mention the wasp variations so if you're disinclined, I'd take those. I guess one of each, so I can BAF ::) if you have them to spare. If not, no worries. I might try and track down a case on my own. Where'd you order from?

Big Bad Toy Store.  Someone at fwooshnet.com posted a case they found and it was 2 Beta Ray Bills and the rest were single packs and variants (forget the exact breakdown).  I'm hoping that's what I get.  If I have extras, you're more than welcome to them.  I don't know what I'm doing with Wasp yet.  Technically, I really only need one.  I just don't know which one yet.  I guess I'll figure that out once I get my case.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 24, 2006, 02:24 PM
Hmm.  I may have to order my own case.  Interesting case to get.  2 Beta Ray Bill figures???

Thanks for the clarification on the Psylocke variant. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on October 24, 2006, 02:43 PM
Here's the variant case I was talking about at fwoosh.  I think it was found in Vegas.  He found two, one was a regular and this was the variant case.  Nice case and one I'm hoping for.  It would have been nice if the extra Bill was replaced with the blue Wasp.

Quote
Case was
2 Beta ray Bill
1 yellow Wasp
1 red Wasp
1 Mar-V
1 Genis
1 black Moon Knight
1 grey Moon Knight
1 Destroyer
1 Thorbuster
1 Julia Carpenter
1 Jessica Drew

All even, except for the extra Bill and the missing blue Wasp
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 24, 2006, 03:13 PM
I was under the impression the blue Wasp was a chase figure too, so I wonder where she comes in?  I'm assuming yellow is the regular version and blue/red are chase. 

I'd be pleased to find that case, no doubt.  Very strange to pack Bill in twice though. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on October 24, 2006, 03:16 PM
It's a possibility that all variant cases are like that and they just switch one variant Wasp with the other.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 24, 2006, 03:25 PM
Did I say yet Canada sucks?  Just burns my arse that I can't even have patience and go look for these damn things.  You have to know as soon as I acquire all the figures I want through help and ebay, they'll show up locally ::)  Ah well, maybe I'll find them in Hawaii.

Makes sense to just flip them around like that.  It would make the two Wasp variants less common than the other chase figures though.  Might not be an unreasonable thing to do, given female characters often don't sell as well. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DrunkJedi on October 24, 2006, 07:33 PM
Did I say yet Canada sucks?  Just burns my arse that I can't even have patience and go look for these damn things.  You have to know as soon as I acquire all the figures I want through help and ebay, they'll show up locally ::)  Ah well, maybe I'll find them in Hawaii.

Makes sense to just flip them around like that.  It would make the two Wasp variants less common than the other chase figures though.  Might not be an unreasonable thing to do, given female characters often don't sell as well. 

Won't be happening since Canada is not supposed to recieve ML 14, 15, X-Men 3, the latest Spider-Man waves, etc. Some canadian collectors on other sites I go to are complaining that ToyBiz is "abandoning their non-US customers since they don't care now that the lisence is changing hands". I see it as a logical step if you look at how far behind Canadian stores can be at times (last wave I saw at WalMart was ML 11, Zellers I have yet to see ML13, TRU is caught up to the Giantman and 13 waves and the Young Avengers/Monsters box sets)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on October 24, 2006, 10:33 PM
I hope to find a variant case for 15, they are all awesome. I also have no interest in the wolverine 2-pack anmd want both of the Punisher sets.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 24, 2006, 11:47 PM
Won't be happening since Canada is not supposed to recieve ML 14, 15, X-Men 3, the latest Spider-Man waves, etc. Some canadian collectors on other sites I go to are complaining that ToyBiz is "abandoning their non-US customers since they don't care now that the lisence is changing hands". I see it as a logical step if you look at how far behind Canadian stores can be at times (last wave I saw at WalMart was ML 11, Zellers I have yet to see ML13, TRU is caught up to the Giantman and 13 waves and the Young Avengers/Monsters box sets)

Yeah, I know ;)

In other, cheery news.... >:(

The Canadian distributor for ToyBiz stuff has cancelled the following for distribution in Canada:

X-Men 3 - Series 3
Marvel Legends boxed set - House of M
Marvel Legends - Series 14
Marvel Legends - Series 15
Marvel Face Off - Series 2
Marvel Masterworks - Series 2
Marvel Showdown - Series 4
Marvel Icons Series 2 (Re-Stock)
Marvel Icons Series 3
Spider-man Rotocast figures
Spider-Man Series 18

The reason being they wouldn't be able to deliver the product to the Canadian distributor until about mid-December and supposedly all ToyBiz (pre-Marvel) stock must be moved out of the distributors possession before January 1st.  A two week window just isn't enough, especially when you consider delivery would essentially be post-Christmas.  This is a little silly when you consider I saw waves of X3 back in August and I think ML14 has been floating around since September.  Why the delay from shipping between September to December is a little baffling.  Three months lag time?  Yeah, sure. 

This also includes delivery of product to Canadian online retailers as well as box outlets so I can't even go online or expect it at local comic shops.   >:(



That was a tinge of sarcasm on my side and as you point out, TRU has the US exclusive Giant Man wave so who knows what could happen up here.  We're getting craptastic US carded Greatest Battles Star Wars figures and the aforementioned Giant Man wave, so why not screw this up after it's been reported as not coming?  Only way that will happen is if I buy them in advance. ;)

As far as Canada being behind US retailers, yes, true.  But see my quote above again, we were only a couple of weeks behind on ML13 and really not far behind at all with respect to some other lines as well.  Yes, I know it's the norm, but seldom are we four months behind as outlined above.  There really is no logical reason for the US to be receiving ML14 in September and for it not to arrive in Canada until December.  Walmart's a horrible gauge to use for ML stuff anyway.  Locally for me they carried waves I, IV, VI, IX, XI.  Considering I picked up ML13 at Zellers about a month (or less) after it was released in the US, I don't think a four month lag is justifiable. 

And it's not Toybiz abandoning anyone, it's the distributor, Grand Toys that has decided against bringing the toys in, for whatever reason.  But then their reputation isn't all that strong anyway. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on October 31, 2006, 04:07 AM
Found a variant case of 15 tonight. I was pretty stoked. I tore apart the ML display, but the Wasp and IM variants (and regulars) were already gone, as was the regular Spider-Woman. But I still got the SW, Moon Knight, and Captain Marvel variants, and I picked up a Beta Ray Bill because he was the one I wanted most from this series. Hopefully, I come across any Wasp or IM later, since even their regular editions were gone and I only have four Modok pieces. Plus a regular Spider-Woman. (I like that red costume.)

This line looks better than ever. After the questionable quality of 14, I was surprised to see no paint issues on any of the figures I bought. Toy Biz is going out with a bang here, folks.

 I just bought the last three pieces I needed for Mojo on Saturday, and I still haven't found 13 again. I still need Loki, Abomination, and Blackheart from that series.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on October 31, 2006, 09:07 AM
Nice find, I am really hoping to find a variant case. I want them all.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 31, 2006, 10:40 AM
I just bought the last three pieces I needed for Mojo on Saturday, and I still haven't found 13 again. I still need Loki, Abomination, and Blackheart from that series.

Those are all sitting around here Ben.  LMK if you want them.  A trade would be better than buying them because of our absurd prices.  Stumble across another variant case of variant 15 and we can swing a deal ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mister Skeezler on November 1, 2006, 04:32 PM
Oh ****...I guess I'm getting back into the ML game, though I'm stepping in very gingerly by trying to put together an X-Men collection (I also want to do a cool Justice League collection when DCD finally makes some decent versions of those guys. Every Wonder Woman I've seen is craptacular or non-articulated, and Batman and Superman are always just not good enough). A few questions for you veterans:

Is the Kitty Pryde figure really hard to get at this point? I'm only collecting loose anyways, and I don't really care about variants.

Is it worth it to buy the Rogue figure from the X-Men gift set, or should I wait for a better version?

Is there a Jean Grey figure yet (aside from the Phoenix)?

Where can I find some good info and pics of these figures? Is there a Jedi Defender for Marvel Legends?

Does anyone have a link to the picture of the Psylocke variant? And why doesn't the Psylocke figure have her psychic blades???

Thanks! I guess my wallet is ****** now.  :-[

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on November 1, 2006, 04:42 PM

Is the Kitty Pryde figure really hard to get at this point? I'm only collecting loose anyways, and I don't really care about variants.


You should be able to find one on ebay for a reasonable price.


Is it worth it to buy the Rogue figure from the X-Men gift set, or should I wait for a better version?


Wait.  Supposedly there's a Jim Lee variant of the XMC3 one that's out now coming.

Is there a Jean Grey figure yet (aside from the Phoenix)?


Nope.

Where can I find some good info and pics of these figures? Is there a Jedi Defender for Marvel Legends?


I like www.fwooshnet.com.  You might even be able to find that Kitty Pryde figure there in their trading forums for a good price.


Does anyone have a link to the picture of the Psylocke variant?

I've never seen it, but I believe Brent has.

And why doesn't the Psylocke figure have her psychic blades???


Who knows.  I'll just chalk it up to a mistake by Toybiz.  Someone at fwoosh does make psychic blades for her though, for a couple bucks each that look pretty cool.  Might want to look into it.


Thanks! I guess my wallet is ****** now. :-[


Yep.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mister Skeezler on November 1, 2006, 04:53 PM
Thanks man! (though my wallet curses you)  ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 1, 2006, 04:58 PM
The only pictures I've ever seen of the Psylocke variant are from Toyfare, either the event or the magazine.  Every single one listed on ebay has NOT had a picture with it.  Previous pics I've seen at other places seem to be no longer active :-\  I'm still not convinced this figure is coming, later waves or not.  My personal conspiracy theory. ;)

toynewsinternational.com is another place with ML forums (TNI).  I'm not 100% on that url though, so maybe google it to get there first.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mister Skeezler on November 1, 2006, 06:21 PM
Thanks man. There's some good sites for this stuff it seems.

So how unlikely do you think it is that I'll find a Storm figure with a mohawk?  :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 1, 2006, 08:01 PM
Eww, that's one of those weird chase pieces that's held it's price fairly well.  There's one around town here at a shop, but he's still asking over $30 CAD I think (about $26-27 USD) so it's steep.  I haven't looked, but I'd bet it's a good deal less on ebay. 

I missed all the variants from that series I'm afraid, wasn't a good one up here.  I think that and III and IV were the only series I didn't find multiple variants for. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 1, 2006, 08:02 PM
Is it me or are people going insane on the Modok wave variants? I know I want them very much but am not dropping 35.00 - 50.00 each on them.  :o
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on November 1, 2006, 08:12 PM
Is it me or are people going insane on the Modok wave variants? I know I want them very much but am not dropping 35.00 - 50.00 each on them.  :o

People are impatient.  This wave looks to be hitting in greater numbers now (although I've not seen any hint of them yet).  If I see any variants, I'll grab them and if I happen to luck out and get a variant case from BBTS, all the better.  Maybe I can use them to trade for a Dragon Man and Kang.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 1, 2006, 09:40 PM
Is it me or are people going insane on the Modok wave variants? I know I want them very much but am not dropping 35.00 - 50.00 each on them.  :o

People are impatient.  This wave looks to be hitting in greater numbers now (although I've not seen any hint of them yet).  If I see any variants, I'll grab them and if I happen to luck out and get a variant case from BBTS, all the better.  Maybe I can use them to trade for a Dragon Man and Kang.

Impatient is something we always see. This just seems like something more. Its almost as if people are afraid since this is the last Toybiz wave it may not get enough distribution.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mister Skeezler on November 1, 2006, 11:43 PM
If anyone happens to find a Rogue X-Men figure (Xtreme), could you pick it up for me? I'm mainly looking for the long-hair version, but I'll take any version I can get. If you've got an extra that you're willing to part with, PM me!

Thanks!  ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on November 2, 2006, 09:06 AM
There's a pic of the variant Psylocke (and Luke Cage) in this (http://forums.toynewsi.com/index.php?showtopic=2025601) thread over at toynewsi.com
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on November 2, 2006, 12:36 PM
Packaged pics of Hasbro Legends here. (http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=album&album=Hasbro%2FMarvel_Legends%2FSeries_1%2F&dispsize=600&start=0)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on November 2, 2006, 01:22 PM
Holy ****, those cards are nice.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Roton7 on November 2, 2006, 01:42 PM
Packaged pics of Hasbro Legends here. (http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=album&album=Hasbro%2FMarvel_Legends%2FSeries_1%2F&dispsize=600&start=0)

I can definitely see the resemblance of the Star Wars line in those cards.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 2, 2006, 01:55 PM
I guess it was diaper day at the Hellfire Club.

WTF?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 2, 2006, 02:36 PM
I don't leave these things in the package anyways, but the new cardbacks do look pretty spiffy.  I like the individual character cardbacks/graphics, maybe this is part of the reason for the rumored price increase next year?  Maybe they won't end up being more expensive either, who knows.  I agree with Brent though, that Emma Frost did not turn out the best.  I'm not sure if I'll be getting much more than Hercules from this first wave or not, but the cards are kind of nice.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on November 2, 2006, 11:00 PM
The only one I'm unsure about in this wave is Hercules, but after seeing him in Civil War, I suppose I'll go ahead and get him. I'll have all the other pieces to Annihilus, so I just as well.

I didn't expect Hasbro to stick with the clamshell, but I didn't expect the cards to look that pretty. Kudos to them for using different pieces of art for every character. It doesn't matter since I don't keep Legends packaged anyway.
I must be the only one sad to see the comics go, but if it keeps down the cost some (which will undoubtedly go up) then I'm all for it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 3, 2006, 09:20 AM
I'm kind of sad to see the comics go too, but like you said - if it helps with costs, that's ok.  I always enjoyed reading many of the older issues that I never had, and often to get more insight into some of the characters that I didn't know as much about before.  Its too bad they had to go, but I guess its not surprising.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 3, 2006, 07:41 PM
I think they look much much better than the prototype pics that we originally saw. Emma still isn't that good, but much better. I like the wave.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 6, 2006, 03:26 PM
Just received the figures from wave 14 from Mikey.  They're pretty well done or at least Mikey picked some well painted figures.  Naturally I have a gripe and it concerns Psylocke: why doesn't she have articulated hands?  I have some spare katanas from the two Elektra figures that are around here somewhere (my daughter absconded with one of them) so it would make a natural fit for her to pose with a couple of them (barring the purchase of some psychic knives) and guess what?  No freaking articulation in the fingers >:(

Otherwise the line is quite nice: Falcon looks great, nice Canadian colours :P; Longshot is fine as he is but Aha songs keep running through my mind now for some odd reason.  Zemo's fine and Iron Man sucks.  Well, they both sort of suck, but it's what you get, right?  Just not a big Iron Man fan and Zemo's ok, I think that's one where the variant might be a bit nicer. 

I wonder if I'll be lucky enough to find the next wave out in Hawaii next month?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 6, 2006, 03:33 PM
Oh yeah.  I want a Moleman. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mister Skeezler on November 6, 2006, 04:35 PM
I didn't realize Iron Man was such a fan favorite, but it seems like there's an Iron Man in almost every wave. He's like the clone trooper of ML.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: ruiner on November 6, 2006, 05:49 PM
Oh yeah. I want a Moleman.

He's a Marvel Legend?

(http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/2/2e/180px-The_Simpsons-Hans_Moleman.png)

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on November 7, 2006, 01:42 AM
I suppose it's a little late for these, but I have a couple extra BAF pieces I acquired after buying some variants. I have an extra left aem for the Sentinel (came with Cyclops) and an extra blue right arm for Apocalypse that came with Sasquatch.

I'm not asking anything for them, just that you take them from me so I don't have to throw them away. I'll ship them to Canada too, if need be.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mister Skeezler on November 7, 2006, 08:36 AM
I'm actually interested in building a Sentinel figure, so I can take that arm off your hands. Is there a good place to acquire the other parts? Should I try fwooshnet?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 7, 2006, 10:11 AM
I was just wondering...for those of you who collect Marvel Legends/Classics/Etc., do you read current Marvel comics anymore?  I think many of us started collecting these because of reading these comics growing up or in the past, but do any of you read the current comics from Marvel?  I read Marvel growing up, and that's really what started me into Legends (well, that and collecting Star Wars first I guess) - but I do read some of the current comics as well.  I was just wondering if anyone else here still reads the comics.  Maybe it was the other way around, and the figures got you into the comics.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 7, 2006, 10:32 AM
Wizard (http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/002282532.cfm) has pics up of Hasbro ML Series 2, including X3 Phoenix (and variant), X3 Juggernaut, Ultimate Wolverine, Yellow Jacket, She Hulk, Quicksilver, Xorn (with variant and/or helmet), Thor, and the Blob.  Apparently these will appear in ToyFare this week.  Some of them appear to have lost a little of the paint detail seen on the protos at Comic Con and other previous shots, but maybe its just me.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mister Skeezler on November 7, 2006, 10:42 AM
Looks like Hasbro is going cheap on the articulation for some of these guys too.

That Jean Grey is awful...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on November 7, 2006, 11:51 AM
I agree with the lack of paint detail. I wasn't expecting them to look as pretty as the stuff at SDCC, but a few of them (Jean Grey especially) look like they just walked out of one of TB's 90s lines.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 7, 2006, 02:56 PM
This thread (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=33071&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=150) on the Fwoosh forums has some side-by-side comparisons of this wave when it was shown at Comic Con to these pics now.  They definitely look significantly different.  Some of the comments mention making them more "cartoon" looking, for kids, and I guess I can see where they are coming from.  I'm still looking forward to a few of these, but there is definitely a difference in detail.  There always is from protos to retail, but these seem maybe a little more so than in the past.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 7, 2006, 07:48 PM
The pics from SDCC looked so much better. I am not very happy. I hope they retouch them again.  :-[


On a side note, the Brood / Skrull 2-pack coming out in the Marvel Select line is a great announcement. I am glad toybiz is using the molds they have and releasing them this way. I hope we get some more stuff they just won't have enough time to get out in the Legends line.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on November 7, 2006, 10:02 PM
The Jean Variant is horrible. I really hope that Hasbro does some work on the Jean piece. The others for the most part look great. I am happy to start seeing some more bad guys for the X-Men being made.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on November 8, 2006, 01:53 AM
I'm actually interested in building a Sentinel figure, so I can take that arm off your hands. Is there a good place to acquire the other parts? Should I try fwooshnet?

I'd try there, or a Wal-Mart. Two WMs locally have scads of the Sentinel series, and if I was to walk into one now, I could probably build another Sentinel.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mister Skeezler on November 8, 2006, 09:46 AM
Thanks!  ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: ruiner on November 9, 2006, 01:46 PM
Hi guys,

Has anyone seen the new Spider-Man two packs yet?  My son really wants a Green Goblin (yes, he like the movie version), so I'm hoping to find one before X-Mas. 

I could buy it online, but I don't want to spend $6 for shipping on a $10 order. 

Spider Man Two Pack (http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByBrand.htm?BR=805&ID=18570&PG=1)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 9, 2006, 01:52 PM
Not locally, though there's no surprise in that.  I didn't even know there was a version like this coming out.  The movie version is pretty nice actually, so is the Spidey that comes with it. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: ruiner on November 9, 2006, 01:56 PM
Thanks - I just noticed on HTS's site that they're only taking pre-orders, the item is slated to ship on 12/13.

I can only assume that they will hit B&M chains around that time as well.

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 9, 2006, 02:54 PM
I'm actually kind of glad they are releasing this as well.  I didn't get all of the figures from the first Spidey movie line, and was hoping to pick up a Goblin.  This is an easier (and cheaper) way to do it.  Eventually I'll just need to track down a Jameson and MJ from the first line.  I haven't seen them at retail either, and I'm half tempted to order it online as well (thanks for the linky ruiner).  We'll see I guess.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: ruiner on November 9, 2006, 03:12 PM

And just a quick tip in regards to HTS.com if you do plan on ordering - 
if you spend $50 or more, you get free shipping - whether or not that applies to pre-orders, I'm not sure.

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 9, 2006, 04:25 PM
So, after having a look at both Series 1 (http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=album&album=Hasbro%2FMarvel_Legends%2FSeries_1%2F&dispsize=600&start=0) and Series 2 (http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/002282532.cfm) that are on the way from Hasbro's Marvel Legends next year - what do you think?  Do you see the drop off in quality that many have commented on (lesser paint apps/wash, less articulation, loss of bicep swivel, possible higher price)?  What do you see for the future of the line, and your interest in it?

To be honest, I keep thinking there can't be much more that I'd be picking up - but I'd never have imagined we would have gotten some of the figures that we've seen in the line.  Despite the difference in quality, I look forward to picking up some of the figures in Hasbro ML 1 and 2, but its finishing off a lot of the figures I was hoping we'd see (She Hulk, Hercules, Quicksilver, Yellowjacket, etc.).  That, in combination with all of the great stuff that ToyBiz put out this year (and I haven't found ML 15 yet) has really fleshed things out nicely.  I'm always looking for more figures/characters from Spidey's world, but even his rogues gallery is getting pretty complete (Chameleon, Hammerhead come to mind, as well as supporting characters).  From the looks of things, "Spider-Man Classics" will be replaced by "Origins", which looks like mostly repainted figures.  I'm looking forward to the Iron Spidey from that line, but I'm not sure if there is much else - at least from what has been seen so far.  Anyways, what are your feelings on the Marvel lines at this point/and looking at Hasbro's efforts so far - where do you think things are headed?  Are you complete enough in your collection that anything else is just gravy at this point?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on November 11, 2006, 04:15 AM
My local TRU got in two non variant cases of Series 15. I was able tp pick up a Spider Woman. I don't why I'm trying to get back into these again.  ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 13, 2006, 10:22 AM
I had some decent luck with SMC this weekend.  I picked up the "House of M" Spider-Man at WM.  It now has a "light up eyes" feature, with red eyes.  I don't remember that happening ;).  Also, I was able to pick up Electro and Toxin at our local TRU - so I think I'm caught up (or I guess, finished up) with Spider-Man Classics now.  Now we wait and see what the "Origins" line brings beyond the first couple repaint waves.  Still no sign of ML 15 in town, but I did see some of 14 at both TRU and Target.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 13, 2006, 02:44 PM
This thread (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=32862&start=30&sid=39d4654bd66c96cc55a5d1a7a7f213aa) on the Fwoosh forums has packaged pics of the upcoming Marvel Icons Spider-Man.  I personally can't wait for this figure, but I'm hoping it won't be too tough to find.  We've got a fair amount of the previous waves sitting about last time I checked.  I don't think this Spidey was found at retail yet, but at a comic shop, but they shouldn't be too far off now.  I've been back and forth on picking up any of the previous figures.  They do look nice, and are a decent price for what they are, but I don't have the space for them right now.  It would more be for the future to have a nice display cabinet set up with "Marvel's finest" :).  I have been tempted to get a few of them though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 13, 2006, 02:53 PM
I had some decent luck with SMC this weekend.  I picked up the "House of M" Spider-Man at WM.  It now has a "light up eyes" feature, with red eyes.  I don't remember that happening ;).  Also, I was able to pick up Electro and Toxin at our local TRU - so I think I'm caught up (or I guess, finished up) with Spider-Man Classics now.  Now we wait and see what the "Origins" line brings beyond the first couple repaint waves.  Still no sign of ML 15 in town, but I did see some of 14 at both TRU and Target.

Oh yeah, well my Electro doesn't have a lame action feature :P  (ok, just justifying my purchase of the box set ;)) 

I saw the Icons Venom at our TRU last week, didn't really note to much about it, just that it was there, so maybe I missed the Spiderman?  I don't want to venture into that scale no matter how nice it looks.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 13, 2006, 02:56 PM
Quote
Oh yeah, well my Electro doesn't have a lame action feature   (ok, just justifying my purchase of the box set )

Don't get me wrong, I'd rather have that box set version as well :).  This Electro figure isn't too bad, but the arms kind of suck, as has been discussed online already.  I just thought this was an easier (cheaper) way for me to add an Electro to the collection, and I guess since it will just be sitting on the shelf it will be ok.  I'd rather have the S6 version as well.

As far as the Icons, I believe that the Spidey is in Series 3 - and packed with Beast.  Series 1 is Cap/Iron Man/Wolverine, with Series 2 being Hulk and Venom.  Its funny, when I have looked at these at various stores I have rarely - if ever - seen the "masked" versions of the Series 1 figures.  Its always the other ones.  I think I saw a masked Wolverine at KB Toys once, but that was the only one.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 13, 2006, 03:23 PM
I have Cap and he is one awesome toy...one of my favorites of the year
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 13, 2006, 03:31 PM
I have Cap and he is one awesome toy...one of my favorites of the year

But you're a Cap freak.  BTW, is the series 8 Cap bigger than the other Cap figures released (series 1 and the face off packs)?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 13, 2006, 03:38 PM
No, Series 8 is probably the smallest, if I had to rank the three I'd go:

Face-Off
Series 1
Series 8 (His head is screwy proportion wise)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 13, 2006, 04:57 PM
Cool, thanks for the answer.  I find him to be smaller than he should be relative to some of the other ML figures.  Looks like I lucked out then as I only have the unmasked version and the Series 1 version so I did pretty well :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jeff on November 15, 2006, 10:57 AM
Don't know if you guys have seen these or not so excuse me if it's older news (there's like 150+ pages and I'm a DC guy  :P).

Marvel Titanium Series:

(http://images.entertainmentearth.com//AUTOIMAGES/HMV34713Alg.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 15, 2006, 11:18 AM
Pass.

And yes, we know you're a DC guy (ptui).  I've even invoked your name in the DC superheroes thread a couple of times relative to GL.  Guess you're not reading that one :-*

But nope, I hadn't seen those, so thanks for posting.  I'm not sure my general Hasbro frustration isn't just a chip on my shoulder these days, but I'm sure negative towards their product.  Those look nice, but I won't be spending any money to get them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 15, 2006, 07:55 PM
Those are not for me. I don't buy the Star Wars ones so there is no way i am buying these. I will stick to the Legends.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mister Skeezler on November 16, 2006, 10:45 AM
I'm not a fan of titanium figures for any line, so I'll pass on these as well.

Are these things even selling? I see them collecting dust all the time, but they keep releasing them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 16, 2006, 10:48 AM
I'm curious how well the SW Titaniums are selling as well.  I see them everywhere, but I don't really keep track of them.  I'll probably be passing on this line as well, aside from possibly picking up the Spidey one.  I'm sure they will look pretty nice, but they just seem too pricey for what they are (Star Wars, Marvel, whatever brand it is).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 17, 2006, 08:10 PM
Target had the Hasbro Origins and Spidey two packs on the shelves tonight.  The two packs look like the same ML figures...Origins looked like ****
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DoctorPadawan on November 19, 2006, 10:19 AM
My Target had these on an endcap, too.  The Origins figures looked like garbage, and the two-packs were just rereleases, but dumbed down.  The new paintjob on the movie Goblin is so flat it's horrible.  The original had a nice metallic look to it, and this one is just...flat. 

I find it highly amusing that the first thing Hasbro does with the Marvel license is a straight rehash of Toy Biz's stuff.   ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 20, 2006, 09:34 AM
We have an endcap at our Target with shelftags for the Spidey Origins stuff, but they don't have them at the store yet.  I'd like to pick up the Spidey/Goblin movie 2 pack, just because I didn't get a Goblin the first time around.  I'm undecided on the MEGO-ish Origins figures.  I thought I'd pick up the "normal" Spidey, but it sounds like everyone feels these look pretty crappy - so I'll have to see them in person.

On another note, our local WM had the MODOK wave last Friday when I was shopping for some groceries.  I saw each of the regular figures in the wave, but could only pick up a few so I grabbed Moon Knight, Spider-Woman, and Beta Ray Bill.  Part of me wanted to pick them all up, and build MODOK, but with Christmas shopping this weekend and picking up the OT tins not that long ago, I thought I better spread things out a little bit.  I didn't see any of the variants, and they were all gone when I stopped there the next day.  Just lots of Sentinel wave on the pegs there otherwise, and the first wave of Face Off packs.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 20, 2006, 02:37 PM
There are some updated pics (http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/002475582.cfm) up at Wizard now of Hasbro Marvel Legends Series 2.  These are "Hasbro's Official Shots", and while they do look much better, a lot of it might be lighting.  I know we've seen in the past that "official pics" from Hasbro of the Star Wars figures often end up looking a little different at retail.  I'll hope for the best though, and these pics do look better than the previous ones that were shown.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 20, 2006, 03:36 PM
Thanks Brian.  Those are nice shots of the upcoming X-men Marvel Legends.  I guess I see the point of mixing movie figures in with the regular line, but I'm really not keen if they continue the BAF stuff, because I really have no need of those movie figures.  Sadly I'll have to buy them because I probably want a Blob figure, but this might be another line where I end up passing on some and not doing the BAF. 

I don't want Xorn.
I could probably tolerate the Jean figure and it does look considerably better.
I don't want that Juggernaut figure.
I don't want/need/desire/can't stomach another Wolverine figure.
I can't figure out why yet another Thor so soon.  Yeah, it looks neat, but I wonder about the scale issue as soon as I see it.

That means all I really want/need is three of eight figures in there.  It doesn't make any sense to get half the set that I don't want just to build Blob. 

Jeez, contradict yourself much in one post?   ::)

I'm a little leery of the pictures because there's bound to be some airbrushing in there so we'll wait and see.  I wonder if we'll start seeing these again at Canadian retail and if so, when?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 20, 2006, 03:39 PM
That's kind of what I'm thinking with this wave as well.  I'd like to get the Blob BAF, but there's really only 3 figures out of this wave that I'd really want to have.  I'd be iffy at best on some of the others, and I don't know if it is worth it to buy all these other figures just to get the BAF.  We'll see when the time comes I guess.

I'm taking a "wait and see" with these new pics as well.  They look pretty spiffy now, but I remember seeing a number of Star Wars "Hasbro" pics where things looked pretty amazing too, often due to the lighting.  One example is the first pics we saw of the ROTS 12" line, where the Clone, Emperor, etc. looked unbelievable in the "lighted" pics, but they weren't necessarily anything spectacular at retail.  We've seen this in other examples too.  But, I'll hope for the best.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on November 21, 2006, 02:23 PM
I don't remember reading anything on this, but I thought I would share...

I was over at Wikipedia just doing some reading and found that they had a page for Marvel Legends. If you go to their Site (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_Legends#Wave_3) you can see a list of the stuff for the Hasbro Series 3.

Astonishing X-Men Cyclops
Danger
Ord
First Apperance Storm
Cosmic Marvel Girl (Rachel)
X3 Colossus
X3 Angel

Here is what they say about the list on the site...

"Hasbro has not yet indicated which other figures will be in wave 3, but a list of characters confirmed to be in either wave 1, 2, or 3 was shown on message boards. After series' 1 and 2 were confirmed, these characters were left."

--------------------

Personally I had no intention of getting any of the X3 figures, but they are making it harder and harder not to.
 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 21, 2006, 10:31 PM
I have seen that list before. It is probbaly legit becuase it is not a very good list. None of those interest me.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on November 21, 2006, 11:50 PM
I'd go for Danger and Ord, only because they're from Astonishing X-Men. But I could easily leave the rest, and I'm hoping they'll be out of interesting BAFs by then (if tehy aren't already...)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 22, 2006, 10:05 AM
Interesting to note the Shocker wave of spidey figures showed up yesterday at the stores around here.  I believe I bought these back in September (or maybe late August) in Fargo, ND.  That would be about three months, so I guess ToyBiz/Grand Toys decision to not distribute the last two waves of ML up here was reasonable based on their timelines.  We'll see if they don't show up though.  I'm curious and now that we're approaching the US releases again, I wonder if some stores might have found ways to get them in. 

BTW, the conspiracy theorist in me says there is not nor will there be a variant of Psylocke.  I still cannot find anything on ebay outside of some pictureless "promise" auctions.  I'm wondering if the same can be said of the blue Wasp figure.  Same deal, no real auctions, though one guy is selling the scanning code for the case it supposedly comes in ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 22, 2006, 12:16 PM
Looking at that list again, if there is no BAF or if it doesnt interest me, I may skip that entire wave. I really only see myself buying Marvel Girl, but even that is a stretch.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on November 22, 2006, 12:45 PM
Looking at that list again, if there is no BAF or if it doesnt interest me, I may skip that entire wave. I really only see myself buying Marvel Girl, but even that is a stretch.

I would get her and the Storm. I am really not interested in the Astonishing X-Men figures.

I am really not happy with the Blob BAF. All the other figures have been ones that were in scale larger than the other charecters. Blob has always been FATTER than the figures, but never that scale larger than them. If anything I would like to see them do a Phalanx BAF instead because that would make more sense.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mister Skeezler on November 22, 2006, 01:52 PM
I would just like a Sentinel BAF sold on its own. I'd get a couple of them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on November 22, 2006, 02:30 PM
I would just like a Sentinel BAF sold on its own. I'd get a couple of them.

The way that series was set up I ended up with 2 Sentinels.

Omega Red & Mystique both had the lower torso section. I picked up the Angel & Cyclops variants so I ended up with 1/2 a sentinel and only had the lower and a leg together. So I picked up duplicates of Sinister, Spider-man & Black Panther and got the whole thing put together. Gave Spider-man to my nephew, sold Sinister at a garage sale for $2, and still have both Black Panthers that I don't want.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 22, 2006, 02:58 PM
I know the feeling.  I have both variants and a spare mystique.  I'd need to snag duplicates of the others to finish it, so I have spare parts lying about right now.  I think I actually have yet another variant of Cyclops somewhere in a box too. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 22, 2006, 03:26 PM
Our local WM has four pegs packed full of that Sentinel wave right now, and nothing else.  Well, aside from the Face Off packs, there are quite a few of those as well.  Which in a way is surprising, because they are very nice figures and a pretty good value.

I found the Spidey Origins stuff others have been seeing at Target today.  I was actually pretty happy to find these because I never got a Green Goblin from the movie line, and kind of hope to have a "complete" movie set (without Spidey variants) someday.  Now I just need to track down ones like J.J. Jameson and Mary Jane.  They also had the "Signature Series" figures, and I picked up the normal looking Spidey.  I think this is the only one I'll get from the line, but it reminds me a lot of one of my favorite (and first remembered) toys as a kid that I had, my MEGO Spider-Man.  The others didn't look too good to me though, the Symbiote Spidey looks like he's wearing pants (cuffs at the bottom).  No sign of the Shuttle at our Target yet, so I decided to pick one up.  They also had the Electro/Toxin wave, so that must be hitting Targets now too (I had only seen it at TRU previously).  Also, our Target has/had gotten the Mojo wave, and it seems like Longshot it sitting.  There's a couple there and at TRU, and nothing else from that wave.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 22, 2006, 04:47 PM
Adding credence to my Psylocke variant doesn't exist theory (btw, thank you all for not outright stating I'm a loon) I was just looking at the backing card for the Iron Man figure and noted that the variants for Falcon, Iron Man and Zemo are all represented in the usual fashion - a small circle.  Neither Luke Cage nor Psylocke have these circles.  Has anyone seen the Luke Cage variant in other than Toyfare or other promotional representations??  And if those variants exist, why didn't Longshot get a variant, considering everyone else in the series did? 

crazily yours....
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 23, 2006, 11:50 AM
BBTS got 14, 15, and the Face Off Series 2 packs in.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on November 23, 2006, 02:51 PM
BBTS got 14, 15, and the Face Off Series 2 packs in.

Yep and my case of 15 should be shipping soon.  Come on variant case.


Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on November 26, 2006, 12:05 AM
I saw the Modok wave today.  I was thoroughly uninspired except for Moon Knight.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mister Skeezler on November 27, 2006, 10:11 AM
Our local WM has four pegs packed full of that Sentinel wave right now, and nothing else.  Well, aside from the Face Off packs, there are quite a few of those as well.  Which in a way is surprising, because they are very nice figures and a pretty good value.

Is that just your Walmart, or is that a country-wide Walmart phenomenon? I'd like to get this wave, but the closest Walmart to me is about an hour away, so I'm just trying to decide if its worth the trip.

Where is your walmart?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on November 27, 2006, 11:03 PM
I scored the regular versions of Face Off wave 2 today.  Very much liking Wolverine VS Sabertooth.  I always liked Sabertooth's original costume more than the one that got made in the Legends line.

The other two sets are cool, too.  Apparently Mandarin in the regular set does NOT have a removable helmet, so if you want to see his face you need to track down the variant.  Also, in the case of the Punisher set it seems to make more sense to get Jigsaw in regular clothes and not the Punisher's costume.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Victor_Von_Doom on November 27, 2006, 11:49 PM
Adding credence to my Psylocke variant doesn't exist theory (btw, thank you all for not outright stating I'm a loon) I was just looking at the backing card for the Iron Man figure and noted that the variants for Falcon, Iron Man and Zemo are all represented in the usual fashion - a small circle.  Neither Luke Cage nor Psylocke have these circles.  Has anyone seen the Luke Cage variant in other than Toyfare or other promotional representations??  And if those variants exist, why didn't Longshot get a variant, considering everyone else in the series did? 

crazily yours....

In the most recent Toyfair, they have prices for this wave at the back. For the Psylocke and Cage variants, it says "Not yet available", so I'm guessing they aren't out yet.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 28, 2006, 12:11 AM
Thanks, I caught that too.  I'm sticking with my conspiracy theory though.  It's more fun....until I'm proven wrong.  I'd like to see the variant Psylocke though, it's a cool looking piece.  One of the best makeovers of a character in comic book history.  From lame to  :o in more than one aspect.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 29, 2006, 09:47 AM
Just rumor at this point, but I read on the ToyNewsI forums that the price in the Wal-Mart computers for the Hasbro Marvel Legends is $9.96.  This is from someone who supposedly works there, so we'll see.  Grain of salt and all that, but we could be heading towards DC Superheroes pricing territory, which I guess isn't surprising.  Really, the ToyBiz Marvel lines, particularly Legends and Icons, have been a pretty decent deal overall since their beginnings.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on November 29, 2006, 11:10 AM
I don't remember reading anything on this, but I thought I would share...

I was over at Wikipedia just doing some reading and found that they had a page for Marvel Legends. If you go to their Site (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_Legends#Wave_3) you can see a list of the stuff for the Hasbro Series 3.

Astonishing X-Men Cyclops
Danger
Ord
First Apperance Storm
Cosmic Marvel Girl (Rachel)
X3 Colossus
X3 Angel

Here is what they say about the list on the site...

"Hasbro has not yet indicated which other figures will be in wave 3, but a list of characters confirmed to be in either wave 1, 2, or 3 was shown on message boards. After series' 1 and 2 were confirmed, these characters were left."

--------------------

Personally I had no intention of getting any of the X3 figures, but they are making it harder and harder not to.
 

The link that I provided in the posting is now showing 2 more figures on the list.

Polaris
Madelyne Pryor
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 29, 2006, 11:48 AM
Hmm, Polaris and Madelyne Prior eh?  Could be interesting....
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on November 29, 2006, 12:06 PM
Possibly true, but keep in mind that wikipedia can be updated by anyone. 

What I really hope is that Pryor and Polaris take the place of the two X3 figures.  I hate having to buy crap to get a BAF - though this entire wave isn't all that appealing to begin with.  Don't want or need Cyclops or Storm and Danger and Ord I don't really care for (kind of like X-23). 

Of course, that probably means the BAF (if there is one) is going to kick all kinds of ass and rival Giantman as the best one yet.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 30, 2006, 10:24 AM
Mikey

Did you get your BBTS case yet?  I ordered one as backup in case I found them locally.  Wal-Mart pegs are still stuffed with Sabretooth and Wolverines from the Giant-Man series and Target hasn't put out anything new past Wave 12.  Just wondering if you got variants or not
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on November 30, 2006, 10:30 AM
They're scheduled for delivery tomorrow, Scott.  I'm not keeping my hopes up for a variant case, though.  Lessens the disappoint if I get a regular case. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 30, 2006, 10:41 AM
Well good luck then

BTW, anyone elseuse the Pile of Loot feature over there?  It is wonderful.  Instead of getting 2-3 things a month I get one big package every 6 months or so which lessens the grief w/ the Mrs

I think right now I have FF Wave 2, ML 15, a bunch of Galactic Heroes for my boys.  Then if you don't want the stuff any more or find it retail, you can cancel and get store credit.  Its probably the best shipping feature I've ever seen at a retailer and mucho kudos to them for coming up with it.  I think after some of my Final 22 orders come in, I'll finally ship my loot
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 30, 2006, 10:53 AM
Nope, no pile of loot for me.  I agree it's a great concept, but having it come over the border doesn't make it quite so useful.  Smaller amounts may bypass customs fees.  Big ass boxes, no freakin' way.   :-\

Still don't know what to do with this series.  Will it be like every other ML series in that it becomes abundant down the road or will it be the last TB series and be underproduced, leading to no end of grief?  I might regret it, but I'm going to wait and see if I can find any in Hawaii (and won't that go over well with the Mrs.) and then order when I get back if I don't find any.  There's a pretty good KB there plus a K-mart that's actually clean and stocked, plus the Walmart.  All that's on Maui and we usually hit up those places at least once.  Not sure what's over on Oahu, lots I'm sure, but I don't really plan on shopping that much over there. 

Stoopid Canada.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mister Skeezler on November 30, 2006, 02:55 PM
Well good luck then

BTW, anyone elseuse the Pile of Loot feature over there?  It is wonderful.  Instead of getting 2-3 things a month I get one big package every 6 months or so which lessens the grief w/ the Mrs

I think right now I have FF Wave 2, ML 15, a bunch of Galactic Heroes for my boys.  Then if you don't want the stuff any more or find it retail, you can cancel and get store credit.  Its probably the best shipping feature I've ever seen at a retailer and mucho kudos to them for coming up with it.  I think after some of my Final 22 orders come in, I'll finally ship my loot

I hadn't even heard of that...I think I'll need to check it out.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on December 1, 2006, 01:17 PM
I stopped by TRU this morning - of all the times to be tight with money (with Christmas shopping and all), but they had the newest Face Off 2 packs.  I considered getting them all, but just picked up the Iron Man vs. Mandarin and the variant of that same set.  I never had an Iron Man in the collection, and it always bugged me, and missed War Machine the first time as well so the variant will be "close enough" on that front I guess.  I was tempted to get another figure or two from ML 15, but put it off for now.  I don't know about your local TRU stores, but ours just has buckets of Marvel Legends on the shelves/pegs right now - 13, 14, and 15.  I was hoping to find the Icons Spidey - but no luck on that front.  They had 2 each of the Face Off sets, 1 regular and 1 variant of each.  I think I got there just in time, as I saw two other guys buying up the others as I was leaving.  Toy Biz sure is throwing things at us fast and furious these last couple months.  I think I'm easily spending more on Marvel than Star Wars at this point, and if it wasn't for the Shuttle at Target, it wouldn't even be close :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Roton7 on December 1, 2006, 10:05 PM
I'm not collecting these yet, but I have been looking through their pegs, and I saw the second wave of Face Off figures today. :)

Very much liking Wolverine VS Sabertooth.

I thought that one looked pretty cool, too.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on December 1, 2006, 11:23 PM
I saw the Face Off series 2 packs at my local TRU tonight as well. I wanted the Punisher/Jigsaw set, but when I got it in my hands, I thought there was no way I could spend more than $10 on that set.

At any rate, I finished up my Toy Biz Marvel collection tonight. I found Abomination, whom I've been lacking since 13 first showed here, and I found the last two I wanted from 15- the regular versions of Thor Buster IM and Spider-Woman. I also picked up Electro, since I doubt I'll ever get the S6 set.

I only lack two more figures, and I'm on the fence about them- Hobgoblin and Venom from the recent SMC waves. I can get a Goblin easy enough, but I think the ship has sailed on Venom. Ah well.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 2, 2006, 01:11 AM
Darn you Brian, that variant Iron Man/Mandarin is the one I really want from this set.  Punisher too I suppose but the regulars hold little interest for me.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on December 2, 2006, 08:28 AM
Received my case from BBTS.  No variants :'(.  So I'm still on the look out for Destroyer, Genis-Vell and Julia Carpenter Spider-woman.

With that said, if anyone wants some regulars, I have them for sale. $9 each (cost from BBTS and pretty much what TRU is charging before taxZ) plus shipping
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on December 2, 2006, 03:41 PM
Is it me, or are there some good variants in the Modok wave and Face Off 2?  I'd really like to get a Destroyer and that Captain Marvel variant.  And I'm liking almost everything in the Face Off 2 variant series.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 2, 2006, 08:17 PM
Indeed there are. I want the Destroyer, Black Spider-Woman, Captain Marvel, Punisher and Mandarin variants. No luck on finding them though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on December 4, 2006, 09:31 AM
The ToyBiz barrage continues as I found the Icons Spider-man at TRU this weekend.  I was really happy to find it, probably one of the things I was hoping the most to not miss out on.  I think it might be getting wrapped up as a Christmas present from the Mrs., but its nice to at least have one.  They didn't have the Peter Parker variant though, so I'll still be on the lookout for that one.  They also had a grey Beast.  I'm still slightly tempted to pick up more of these Icons, because they are pretty well done and a decent price for what you get (although display space could be an issue).  Plus, I would think the 6" characters I'd still want to get would be pretty limited at this point - and finishing up soon, but I thought that at the beginning of this year as well and here I continue to buy :).

Speaking of Series 15 as well...our TRU continues to just have tons of ML 13, 14 and 15 across pegs and shelves, but not a single variant to be found.  The variants on the Face Off sets (and Icons) seem to be much easier to find - at least in general.  I'm in the same boat as Ben, where I had kind of planned on getting the Punisher/Jigsaw set (just because I don't have a Punisher yet), but I didn't want to spend that much on the set when I can probably just pick up one of the older Punishers cheaper.  I think I might be just about done with the ToyBiz figures now too.  There's a few older ones I'd still like to pick up that I missed (Namor, Dr. Doom, Nick Fury, Punisher), and maybe Wasp from ML 15, but that might wrap things up on the ToyBiz line.  It sure was a nice run, and overall great work by the company on this line.  I wouldn't have ever imagined a line like this, ending up with the character roster that it did.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on December 5, 2006, 07:06 AM
just for the hell of it I took a UPC code from a Face Off set and scanned it at Target. It came up in the system (087 06 1643). Minnesota didn't have any and neither did LA, but it is entirely possible that Target could carry these toys.

Personally I wouldn't bet on it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on December 5, 2006, 12:34 PM
Was able to pick up the red Wasp variant along with the Black Spider Woman at TRU.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: pakledjim on December 6, 2006, 06:06 PM
just for the hell of it I took a UPC code from a Face Off set and scanned it at Target. It came up in the system (087 06 1643). Minnesota didn't have any and neither did LA, but it is entirely possible that Target could carry these toys.

Personally I wouldn't bet on it.
I never saw the first series at Target, so I doubt they would atrat with the second series. I also had anemployee check with their hand scanner and it reads active, not on planogram and has no further info on it.

                            jiM
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on December 8, 2006, 10:06 AM
ToyNewsI.com (http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=23&itemid=10528) has a look at what Hasbro's first wave of ML Icons will look like packaged up.  Pictures of Thor and (repainted) Wolverine at the linky, if interested.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on December 9, 2006, 11:38 PM
I wound up doing really well on Modok series variants in the past day.  Last night as a TRU was closing near my job, I managed to score the red Wasp variant, Moon Knight variant and b&w Spiderwoman.  And then today I scored a Captain Marvell variant in a trade.  NICE!  Now I just have to track down a Destroyer and MAYBE a blue Wasp.  Oh, and enough regulars in the series to put together Modok.  ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 11, 2006, 02:59 PM
I saw all 6 Modok figures at TRU this weekend, I passed on the hopes i have a variant case coming...I sure hope so :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mister Skeezler on December 11, 2006, 03:11 PM
The only figure I want from this line is the variant black spiderwoman, and I haven't seen it anywhere.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on December 11, 2006, 03:21 PM
Our local TRU had/has quite a bit of the MODOK series, but not a single variant to be found.  But then again, aside from Series 10 and Face Off packs, I don't think I've ever seen a Marvel Legends variant at retail.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 11, 2006, 04:14 PM
I found a set of the variants today at KB  ;D Now i just need to find the face off variants.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on December 11, 2006, 04:21 PM
I found two of the three variants I needed at a TRU today.  Now I just need a Destroyer, which unfortunately seems to be the one everyone wants.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on December 12, 2006, 08:17 AM
Has anyone been able to determine what the DPCI # (Target) would be when Hasbro takes over?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on December 12, 2006, 11:45 PM
I found two of the three variants I needed at a TRU today.  Now I just need a Destroyer, which unfortunately seems to be the one everyone wants.

Join the club Mikey!  It just seems kind of strange that the variant would be a completely different character in the case of Iron Man in Thor Buster armor/Destroyer.  But then I guess we only need look so far to the two different Spiderwomen in this same series.

But riddle me this everyone...Has anyone come up with the Face Off 2 Iron Man/Mandarin variant set yet?  The reason I ask is that some people I know were speculating that the variant set was actually James Rhodes in War Machine armor and not Stark in some other Iron Man armor.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jeff on December 13, 2006, 12:25 AM
But riddle me this everyone...Has anyone come up with the Face Off 2 Iron Man/Mandarin variant set yet?  The reason I ask is that some people I know were speculating that the variant set was actually James Rhodes in War Machine armor and not Stark in some other Iron Man armor.

From a thread at Fwooshnet: (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=32960&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=660)

(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c59/kloohorn/misc%20collection%20photos/2006_12030003.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on December 13, 2006, 12:32 AM
Thanks Jeff!  That solves that riddle.  ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 13, 2006, 08:30 AM
Why is Rhodes wearing lipstick?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on December 13, 2006, 11:17 AM
Who knows?  He might've actually been out eating hot wings at Hooters before he had to suit up.  ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 13, 2006, 02:29 PM
Found another variant Spider-Woman and Captain Marvel. Any one interested let me know. I will post something in the trade forum.

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on December 14, 2006, 02:13 AM
Saw the Marvel Titaniums this evening at Walmart. Wasn't impressed.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on December 14, 2006, 07:19 AM
One of the Targets here in MN had the Spider-Man Origins figures. The reminded me of the Marvel dolls that came out in the late 90's.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on December 14, 2006, 03:25 PM
Damn, I can't believe how I've been scoring on the Modok wave variants!  Today I came up with Destroyer, clear Captain Marvel, b&w Spiderwoman and red Wasp.  Nice!!! 

BTW, these are up for trade:  clear Captain Marvel, b&w Spiderwoman and red Wasp

PM me if you're interested.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mister Skeezler on December 14, 2006, 04:31 PM
PM sent!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 15, 2006, 04:01 PM
I found the face off variants today, picked up the 2 i wanted and left the wolverine set on the pegs.  ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on December 18, 2006, 09:37 AM
Over the past couple weeks, I've picked up Wasp and Captain Marvel at our local TRU.  At one point there was just tons of 13/14/15 on the pegs/shelves there, but they are really starting to sell through - 15 in particular.  I don't necessarily want the Thor-buster Iron Man from 15, but I'm half tempted to pick it up now to complete MODOK.  Maybe eventually.  Also, as a side note, our local TRU has the "Superhero Squadron" Galactic-Heroesque figures.  I just happened to spot them as we were leaving the store, just hanging on a small wire rack near the video games actually.  They had the first series there, and as a fan of the GH line, I had to pick up one (Cap/Hawkeye).  I thought about getting them all, but haven't decided whether I want to collect this whole line or not.  But, they are out there if anyone is interested.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on December 18, 2006, 10:54 AM
Also, as a side note, our local TRU has the "Superhero Squadron" Galactic-Heroesque figures.  I just happened to spot them as we were leaving the store, just hanging on a small wire rack near the video games actually.  They had the first series there, and as a fan of the GH line, I had to pick up one (Cap/Hawkeye).  I thought about getting them all, but haven't decided whether I want to collect this whole line or not.  But, they are out there if anyone is interested.

I am going to get this set. If nothing else because they are so small I can use them as the X-Babies and put them with my Mojo figure.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JayDouble on December 23, 2006, 03:39 PM
Picked up a couple of Spiderman Origins today, 2099 & Secret Wars.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 26, 2006, 07:23 AM
Probably not the right place to post this, but my girlfriend got my the Blade RAH for Xmas  ;D It is very cool, nice addition to Spidey Venom and Carnage.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Roton7 on December 26, 2006, 03:32 PM
I scored Wolverine, Cyclops, Black Panther, and Mr. Sinister for Christmas! 8)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 27, 2006, 10:56 AM
I saw the last Toybiz series while in Hawaii at both TRU and KB Toys but no luck at all on the variants.  Also saw the two packs at KB as well, but again no luck there. 

I didn't buy any of the regulars either, only because packing all of those up didn't seem appealing and it doesn't seem like the line is short shipped at all.  I'm still uncertain what to do with these figures at this point.  I still want a set and M.O.D.O.K. but like everyone else I'm after the variants, especially Destroyer and the clear Captain Marvel since I didn't really want the original versions but need the BAF pieces. 

Having seen the regulars of the second series of Face Off two packs, I definitely only want the chase version of the Punisher/Jigsaw two pack.  I probably should have bought the regular Mandarin IM but just didn't like the paint apps. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 28, 2006, 06:55 PM
Hasbro Marvel Legends have been found in the stores. Someone over at TNI has pics up.

I found a Demogoblin last night.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JayDouble on December 28, 2006, 11:19 PM
Anyone score some stuff from the Target clearance.  Only thing I saw were Icon Beasts for $7.48.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 28, 2006, 11:24 PM
Hasbro Marvel Legends have been found in the stores. Someone over at TNI has pics up.

I found a Demogoblin last night.

Ooh, went and looked at the TNI pics.  Not good, not good.  Packaging is fantastic and that would be helpful if I collected plastic with cardboard inserts, but I don't.  I was leaning more towards Banshee and the White Queen and then maybe Hercules.  I think I'll live with the size difference of the Marvel Select White Queen rather than that piece of crap.  Banshee and Hercules I mightpick up, but until I see them in person, I won't decide.  

What a horrible start for Hasbro.  I know I crap on them a lot, but this is not a good start at all.  The packaging is stellar but the figures look horrid.  The BAF is the same size as a regular figure too (pics of that on TNI as well).  That's nuts: a decline in figure quality (sculpt, paint decisions), no comic and a mini-BAF.  Wow.   :-X
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 29, 2006, 12:36 AM
This wave sucks ass...it would have sucked ass as Wave 16 as well...its just bad top to bottom.  The Blob Wave is decent but someone decided to make them "comic looking" instead of how Marvel Legends have looked.  As such I only see myself picking up 3-4 more figures and think this line is DOA from all of the complaining I am hearing.  PLUS, they've already made pretty much everyone.  Outside of resculpts and the inevitable repaints, what is left to do that casual comic fan, Soccer Mom and kiddy will buy?  They might as well make everything Marvel Select and sell it to the geeks of the world in comic shops
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jim on December 29, 2006, 12:53 PM
Picked up series 1 and 2 of the 2-packs for the Marvel Superhero Squad.  I was surprised to find some of the figures had more articulation than there Star Wars counterparts.  These should do well with kids so hopefully more are scheduled after series 4.  Im pretty disappointed that they chose to use the movie versions for the Spidey wave.

Series 1
Wolverine & Sabretooth
Iron Man & Hawkeye
Cyclops & Magneto
Angel & Colussus

Series 2
Daredevil & Elektra
Hulk & Wasp
Ghost Rider & Punisher
Iron Man & Thor

Series 3
Mr Fantastic & Skrull
Thing & Submariner
Torch & Silver Surfer
Invisible Woman & Dr. Doom

Series 4
Spidey & Green Goblin
Spidey Unmasked & New Goblin
Black Spidey & Sandman
Spidey & Venom

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on December 29, 2006, 03:22 PM
Picked up series 1 and 2 of the 2-packs for the Marvel Superhero Squad.  I was surprised to find some of the figures had more articulation than there Star Wars counterparts.  These should do well with kids so hopefully more are scheduled after series 4.  Im pretty disappointed that they chose to use the movie versions for the Spidey wave.

Series 1
Wolverine & Sabretooth
Iron Man & Hawkeye
Cyclops & Magneto
Angel & Colussus

Series 2
Daredevil & Elektra
Hulk & Wasp
Ghost Rider & Punisher
Iron Man & Thor

Series 3
Mr Fantastic & Skrull
Thing & Submariner
Torch & Silver Surfer
Invisible Woman & Dr. Doom

Series 4
Spidey & Green Goblin
Spidey Unmasked & New Goblin
Black Spidey & Sandman
Spidey & Venom



I have been looking, but haven't seen them anywhere. Where is everyone finding them?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jim on December 29, 2006, 03:31 PM
Picked up series 1 and 2 of the 2-packs for the Marvel Superhero Squad.  I was surprised to find some of the figures had more articulation than there Star Wars counterparts.  These should do well with kids so hopefully more are scheduled after series 4.  Im pretty disappointed that they chose to use the movie versions for the Spidey wave.

Series 1
Wolverine & Sabretooth
Iron Man & Hawkeye
Cyclops & Magneto
Angel & Colussus

Series 2
Daredevil & Elektra
Hulk & Wasp
Ghost Rider & Punisher
Iron Man & Thor

Series 3
Mr Fantastic & Skrull
Thing & Submariner
Torch & Silver Surfer
Invisible Woman & Dr. Doom

Series 4
Spidey & Green Goblin
Spidey Unmasked & New Goblin
Black Spidey & Sandman
Spidey & Venom



I have been looking, but haven't seen them anywhere. Where is everyone finding them?

Walmarts have wave 1 and 2 and TRU only had wave 1 in my area. Same price as the SW ones. The Ghost Rider and Punisher seem to be the most popular in my area.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Neal on December 29, 2006, 07:43 PM
I saw Wave 1 tonight at a local Target, so add them to your list of hunting destinations.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 29, 2006, 10:18 PM
I saw wave 1 at a TRU about 2 days ago.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Roton7 on December 30, 2006, 05:04 PM
I picked up Bishop @ Wal*Mart for the clearance price of $5.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on December 31, 2006, 02:45 AM
Scored some cheap ML Showdown figures tonight at Target. I got Green Goblin, Captain America, and Iron Man for $1.68 each, and I got the Magneto/Colossus and Thing/Spider-Man two packs for $3.18.

I picked up Silver Surfer earlier this week for $4 and change too. I wish I'd have bought that Beast and Juggernaut when I saw them, since they're long gone.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Roton7 on December 31, 2006, 07:24 PM
I saw the Spiderman Origins figures for the first time today. Venom and the Symbiote Spidey look pretty dang cool. 8)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 2, 2007, 03:11 PM
I've seen the Spider-Man figures at TRU, Wally and Target.  No sign of Hasbro Legends...I'd like to get Herc
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 2, 2007, 03:44 PM
The origins hit up here too.  Didn't buy any and all of the current releases were on the shelf.  No interest for me in that line, but it was nice to see them up close to make that decision. 

Haven't seen the current Spidey figures yet though and I'd like to pick up the 2099 Spidey.  For the Legends I'm down to wanting Banshee maybe, but even at that I'll just wait and see if these float up to Canada.  Watching ebay for a Marvel Select Emma Frost rather than buying that thing.  I just really hope the second series, especially She-Hulk, doesn't look as wonky as Series 1.  Series 2 looked better in previews so hopefully that holds true. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 3, 2007, 09:32 AM
No signs of the Hasbro Legends here yet either, although Target has all of the ToyBiz legends cleared out and gone.  Wal-Mart too, for that matter.  TRU is the only store carrying the ToyBiz figures at this point, and most of those are the Mojo wave with a couple from Onslaught/Modok.  I'm kind of kicking myself for not picking up that Thor Buster Iron Man, since that was the last piece I needed for MODOK, and our TRU is now sold out.  Oh well, maybe I'll pick it up down the road.  Target has all the ToyBiz stuff on clearance, but nothing great there really - a few Showdown figures that are tempting, but mostly the older ones.  Our stores in town (Target) never got the Icons in.

I did make a few finds over the Christmas season, picking up the variant Spidey Icon just before Christmas, and grabbing an Iron Spidey at Target last weekend.  I haven't seen the 2099 Spidey, but I'll probably pick that one up too if/when I see it.  Otherwise, not much interest in the rest of the Origins line at this point.  I've seen the villains at all three stores (WM/Target/TRU), as well as the Bump N' Go things, but this is the only time I've seen any of the Spideys.  Iron Spidey is the one I really wanted to pick up, so I'm glad to have found it.

Looking at those pics of the first Hasbro Legends, they do look a little wonky.  I'd like to pick up Hercules, but I'm not sure beyond that.  I had thought about getting Emma Frost, just to complete a little "Astonishing X-Men" team eventually, but I don't know if I can buy that.  I think it might just be Herc for me with this first wave, and I'm hoping that next wave(s) turn out a little better.  Like Scott mentioned, the lineup is just kind of crappy for this wave regardless of who released it.  I keep thinking that there can't be much else left to make that I would pick up, but I guess you never know.  I would definitely think that there would be less than 10 characters left that I would be interested in, but we'll see.  It would be ok to save the money too, and I still have a few past ToyBiz figures I wanted to get as well.  Definitely not thrilled with this first wave though.  On a side note, I have seen more of the SuperHero Squadron (Galactic Hero-ish) figures at TRU, Target, and Wal-Mart.  I picked up the Cap/Hawkeye pack, and kind of like it, I might grab a few of these.

Edit:  Oh, not sure if anyone is interested or not, but I noticed at our Wal-Mart yesterday (which is in the process of resetting the action figure aisles) that they have the Ghost Rider movie stuff in stock.  Just a heads up if anyone is looking for these, or a GR fan.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 3, 2007, 10:10 PM
Superhero Squadron showed up in the great white north at TRU as of today.  I'll not be buying them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 4, 2007, 01:29 AM


(http://marvellegends.net/MarvelLegends/HML01/Marvel_Legends_H01.jpg)

Why is Banshee's head so fat?  Based on this picture, the only figures that look horrid are the two figures I most wanted from this series: Banshee and Emma Frost.  I'd much prefer the Select version of Frost now, but rots 'o ruck finding her anywhere.  Damn fanboys :-X 

From that picture Planet Hulk, Hercules, Beast and IM don't look so horrible.  Annhilus is down right tiny for a BAF though. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JayDouble on January 4, 2007, 02:57 AM
Only ones I'm picking up are Planet Hulk and Hercules.

Don't know why they couldn't release Annhilus on a single card.  They had one planned for the FF4 series until they cancelled it.  I'd rather have the BAF be a big character or someone who doesn't fit on a single pack.
(http://img458.imageshack.us/img458/5459/a1qs5.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 4, 2007, 07:41 AM
Only ones I'm picking up are Planet Hulk and Hercules.


If you want to get rid of Planet Hulk's Annihilus piece, I'll gladly take if off your hands.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mister Skeezler on January 4, 2007, 11:38 AM
I'm more of a fan as Emma as the White Queen, when she was a villain running around in a corset and panties, so I'm not torn up about this lackluster figure. Still, it would have been nice to have a great Emma Frost figure, and I'd say the chances of getting a lingerie Emma are pretty slim.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 4, 2007, 01:20 PM
I stopped by Target this morning and they had the Hasbro Legends stocked, so I picked up Hercules and the X3 Beast.  The Beast only because I might someday want to display the movie figures (that I have) together, otherwise I would have only gotten Herc.  They had all of them there, but I wasn't necessarily intersested in any of the others.  I will say that the packaging sure is purdy though.  I also found Spidey 2099 at Wal-Mart, so I think I'm caught up with Marvel (besides past figures I need to get) until Legends Series 2 comes out.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 4, 2007, 01:29 PM
Brian, you want to get rid of that X3 Beast Annihilus piece, just let me know.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on January 4, 2007, 07:18 PM
Some of the Targets in my area have done their remodels for the new season and they all have empty peg hooks of Marvel Legends with a new DPCI #.

087 06 1986

I suspect that this is the Hasbro DPCI # and if they have them set they should be getting the figures soon.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 5, 2007, 02:33 AM
Both of my local WMs have done their resets, and the only new things are the Origins and Ghost Rider movie figures. I managed to get Spider-Man 2099, but no Iron Spider-Man or Legends. I'm not real sure about this wave. I only want four figures from it- Banshee, Emma Frost, Beast, and Annihilus. Hercules and Hulk look OK, but the Iron Man- ugh.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 5, 2007, 04:43 PM
Quote
Brian, you want to get rid of that X3 Beast Annihilus piece, just let me know.

PM'd you Mikey, you are welcome to them (arm/leg).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 5, 2007, 06:32 PM
I got my set today and i think they look pretty good, much better than what i was expecting. I really like the Hulk figure (i found the green arm version, wanted the silver). All in all i am pleased.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on January 5, 2007, 09:47 PM
I saw Hercules and Banshee today. I almost picked up Banshee, had they included an alternate non screaming head I would have.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on January 6, 2007, 11:55 AM
I've seen a bunch of the Spiderman Origins figures so far.  Uck!  The paint jobs are not good.  They're way too glossy.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 6, 2007, 06:46 PM
I've seen a bunch of the Spiderman Origins figures so far.  Uck!  The paint jobs are not good.  They're way too glossy.

I agree that they are a bit too shiny, but i still think the legends are better than i was expecting. Iron Spidey wasnt as much as i wanted it to be but i still picked it up.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JayDouble on January 6, 2007, 10:28 PM
Picked up Hercules today.  I thought Planet Hulk has a silver left arm.   ???
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 7, 2007, 10:04 AM
Picked up Hercules today.  I thought Planet Hulk has a silver left arm.   ???

I think the silver arm version is a "variant". Sadly that is the actual version i wanted. I am curious is to how Hasbro is packing these. I think i read somewhere that the 2 Iron Man figures were one of each in the case, perhaps its the same with the hulk.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 7, 2007, 11:48 AM
I saw them put out a case yesterday and the 2 Hulks both had green arms.  I didn't know there was an IM variant so I didn't look :-[
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JayDouble on January 7, 2007, 01:14 PM
I saw them put out a case yesterday and the 2 Hulks both had green arms.  I didn't know there was an IM variant so I didn't look :-[

On Iron Man one has his mask on the other is unmasked.  Forgot which is the variant but that's the difference.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 7, 2007, 02:59 PM
Updated collection pics (as of today)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/DSC05001.JPG)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/DSC05002.JPG)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 9, 2007, 04:06 PM
So, for those of you who have found/picked up any of Hasbro's Marvel stuff, what do you think so far?  Obviously, some of the stuff was pretty much done by ToyBiz (Spidey repaints in particular), and it might be a little early on some of the stuff so far.  For me, I've picked up Iron Spidey, Spidey 2099, and Hercules.  I really like the Iron Spidey, basically the one new figure in the Spider-Man Origins line.  Also, with basically that whole assortment having a metallic-ish finish, it actually works for this figure due to the costume.  Spidey 2099 isn't too great articulation wise, as has been well discussed online, but I guess I'm happy to have it.  I can't say it is amazing though.

As far as Hasbro ML, I really like Hercules.  I can't speak for the others in the first wave (not interested), but this figure at least I think is pretty well done.  It seems quite study, the sculpt and paint I think is good, and I like the figure quite a bit overall.  I'm looking forward moreso to Wave 2 (She-Hulk, Yellowjacket, and Quicksilver for me), and it will be interesting to see how they end up.  The pictures online have been at opposite ends of the spectrum, depending on lighting it seems.  Just curious what everyone else thinks of Hasbro's stuff so far.

By the way, great collection pics Scott - looks very nice.  It reminds me of several past Legends I still would like to pick up eventually, if possible. :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 9, 2007, 11:07 PM
I have Spidey 2099, X3 Beast, and the Chain Attack Ghost Rider. I'm actually very impressed with Hasbro's work here. Yes, the paint isn't quite as pretty as many TB figures, but I didn't have a single stuck or loose joint on any of these figures, and that's a huge plus to me.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 10, 2007, 12:39 AM
Haven't seen them yet, so I can't comment Brian.  Ask again in March ;)

Scott, third picture, behind Kang, beside Electro, in front of Lizard.  Is that Absorbing Man and if it is, what version?

Oh, is anyone seeing the Spiderman from the Sentinel series around?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on January 10, 2007, 06:59 AM
Haven't seen them yet, so I can't comment Brian.  Ask again in March ;)

Scott, third picture, behind Kang, beside Electro, in front of Lizard.  Is that Absorbing Man and if it is, what version?

Oh, is anyone seeing the Spiderman from the Sentinel series around?

I am not Scott, but yes I do believe that, that is Absorbing Man.

I might have a spare Spider-Man from the Sentinel series. It would be loose and the Sentinel part is already in use, do you want the figure?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 10, 2007, 08:12 AM
I think I still have the Sentinal Spidey lying around, Brent.  Never removed from the package, just his Sentinal piece was.  I can throw it in the box of crap I'll be sending you shortly if you want it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 10, 2007, 10:11 AM

Scott, third picture, behind Kang, beside Electro, in front of Lizard.  Is that Absorbing Man and if it is, what version?


It looks like the 90's version from the Hulk line to me. I have the Hulk Classics one and it doesn't look like that.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 10, 2007, 12:03 PM
Yeah Dan, that's what I'm wondering because it's not the same as mine.  It looked the same, but different.

As for the spidey's, I appreciate the offers, but I'm after the sentinel piece as well.  I want another spidey like that because I like it pretty well and someday I hope to set up some dioramas with him and the villains so I'd need more than one, but I'm pretty close to a second sentinel as well since I picked up another Mystique the other day (my daughter absconded with one and the second one was only $2,50).  I have Sentinel pieces that are spare from Mystique, Angel variant, Cyclops variant so I'm getting closer than I expected. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 10, 2007, 01:11 PM
If anyone is interested, I saw the first wave of Hasbro's Icons figures at Target today (3x Thor, 1x Wolverine repaint).  The Thor looked pretty spiffy, and the packaging is nice too.  I was tempted to get more than the Spidey from this line, but I just don't have the room.  Plus, I never did see a masked Cap, and I wouldn't feel complete without that one anyways :).  Also, our Target had restocked the Legends figures as well, so hopefully these won't be as difficult to pick up as some of the ToyBiz waves were.  In fact, pretty much all the Marvel stuff was stocked in full.  I saw a couple of Luke Cages in the clearance aisle for $1.98 each too, so they're really blowing out old stock.  I'm pretty sure that is all they have there, aside from a Longshot or two.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on January 11, 2007, 03:25 AM
I saw the new Icons at WM tonight when I was there looking for Iron Spidey, which I also found.

Has anyone seen that 12" Ghost Rider w/ Flame Cycle yet?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 11, 2007, 05:08 PM
Yeah, that is Absorbing Man from the Hulk line of the 90's.  One of the few 90's figures that was actually 6" scale.

I've been thinking and thinking the last few days and the only dang thing that I really really want before this line dies a pretty obvious oncoming death is this guy:

(http://www.avengersassemble.us/covers/fan01.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 12, 2007, 09:34 AM
I've been giving some thought too with what is left to do (that I would want) for this line.  Like I've said before, I'm really at a point where I need to cut back on collecting spending - and its surprising even with the basic Star Wars line how much that adds up throughout a year (as I found out with the Collector's Challenge).  The next wave of Hasbro Legends knocks off some big ones for me with She-Hulk, Quicksilver, and Yellowjacket - but beyond that I don't know.  There are several that I'd like to see (Black Bolt/Inhumans, Tigra, Cloak and Dagger to name a few), and some I'd have on wishlists but we'd likely never see (Spidey supporting cast - MJ, Aunt May, Gwen, JJJ, etc.).  Its really getting close to covering about everything at this point, and I wonder where this line will go from here.  I think Hasbro might have primarily bought the license for the movie properties, and those will get the most attention this year with Ghost Rider, Spidey 3, and F4 - I'm curious what is left for the Legends line.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 12, 2007, 10:19 AM
Oooooh, I hate movie projects with a passion.  The only line that ever sells well on its own is Spiderman and even at that there is just so much stuff around it's crazy.  Other than Spidey movie stuff, it's universally a bane of the action figure aisle.  I've no doubt a ton of stuff sells, even when movies do relatively poorly (Hulk) or not so poorly (Superman) but there's just so much garbage produced.  I saw a huge bin of Thing on bike yesterday at Walmart for $2 and they weren't moving.  Never mind the omnipresent Thing and Hulk feet and the glut of craptastic Superman toys.  It eats up space and diminishes the retailers perception of the sales of action figures.  They never seem to realize they've sold 2000 units, rather they remember the 800 that were left over.  Grrr. 

One of the figures I still am amazed has not been made is Tombstone from the Spidey comics.  I'd have thought of him as iconic enough to be made.  I remember him being primarily a thorn in Robbie Robertson's side, but still a decent villain from the Spiderman series.  Chameleon would be another good fit.  I think there's ample room in the Spidey line and can think of more figures I'd like to see here than in the regular Marvel Universe. 

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 12, 2007, 10:31 AM
Those are the two I was forgetting - Tombstone and Chameleon.  At this point, probably the most well-known Spidey villains that haven't already been done, and I hope we see them eventually.  I've seen some indication on the Fwoosh forums that Jesse Falcon has sounded like this Origins lineup out right now might be the majority of the non-movie Spidey stuff we see this year - I guess we'll see how that turns out.

I've also seen a thread on Fwoosh discussing which characters need re-dos in the line, which I think also shows how little there is left to do - besides getting to C-list characters.  I'll admit, there are a few I wouldn't mind seeing (Doom, just because I missed him, and maybe the F4 - because aside from Thing, I display the movie versions since the other ones aren't that great), but I know people will complaing once we get "re-dos".  The problem is, many of the big guns have pretty nice versions at this point.  There are a number of Spideys, plenty of Wolverines/Iron Men, and the recent Face Off figures of Captain America, Daredevil, and the Hulk are pretty darn good (if not perfect).  Like I said, I wonder what we'll see next.  It seems like (from rumors) we might get into more modern stuff (Astonishing X-Men as one example), so maybe that's where things are headed.  We might see more characters like the Winter Soldier, Ronin, etc.

I'm often confused by the whole movie figures issue as well.  I'll admit, I often like to pick up the "best" version of many of the movie figures (just from characters/movies I actually care about though), and I know I'll be picking up some of the Spidey 3 movie stuff unless it is incredibly crappy - but like you mentioned Brent, I've never seen a superhero movie line that hasn't been clogging the pegs later on.  They must sell a lot of units though, because we keep seeing them.  But, there are still Superman Returns figures (tons of them) at Wal-Mart, Target cleared them out (now stocked with the "Man of Steel" continuation line), and I can still find Spidey 2 and Fantastic Four movie figures at TRU.  I think there has been some nice figures out of the movie lines (I like the Spidey stuff, and the main Fantastic Four aside from Thing), but it does seem like retailers really go crazy with the stuff.  Wal-Mart in particular really seems to like the movie lines, and often dedicate entire aisles to them in our area.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 12, 2007, 10:56 AM
I'm wondering if we'll see a Gwen Stacy figure from the movie line for S3?  They did the MJ in the first line so maybe they'll up this one at the same ratio as MJ was slotted at.  I'd be fine with that and I do regret not picking up the MJ and JJJ figures from the first movie.  I do grab usually a single villain and the 'best' Spidey figure from the movie lines as well, but seldom grab anything from the other movies.  The Invisible Woman would be an exception because she was only otherwise available in box sets that were cost prohibitive to me at the time.  They've since shown up at cheap prices and I may yet have to spring for one as I still don't have a Reed Richards figure.  The only thing that stops me still is the presence of a Thing figure in the box as I don't have a need for four of him from the ML line.  If the boxes are still around, I'll probably finally break down and get one though, as they cost $20 and single figures retail regularly for $13, so why not? 

I'm still pining for the box set, online retailer exclusive Spiderman set that includes:

super articulated Spiderman
classic comic version Mary Jane Watson
classic comic version J. Jonah Jameson
classic comic version Robbie Robertson
classic comic version May Parker
classic comic version Betty Brant

But I don't see it ever happening sadly. 

On the bright side, they've done some pretty neat figures of late, action features not withstanding.  The Shocker and Hobgoblin figures were great (not so much for stealth Venom and Hydroman, the latter I still can't bring myself to buy) and for the bulk of folks the Electro figure is pure bonus.  Finally getting Kingpin was the biggest hole out there, literally and figuratively. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 12, 2007, 11:14 AM
Quote
I'm still pining for the box set, online retailer exclusive Spiderman set that includes:

super articulated Spiderman
classic comic version Mary Jane Watson
classic comic version J. Jonah Jameson
classic comic version Robbie Robertson
classic comic version May Parker
classic comic version Betty Brant

I would be all over that Brent, great idea.  I'm with you, I still regret not picking up Jameson and MJ from the first movie line.  I hope to maybe get them via ebay eventually, or holding out hope (not likely) that they are included in this year's movie line.  I agree too, the Kingpin was the biggest hole in my Spidey villains - and I'm glad we got a nice one now.  I was in much the same boat as you mentioned, where I couldn't afford box sets, so that's why I have "other" versions of many characters.  I got the latest Electro, but the arms/action feature do kind of crap it up.  I was so worried it would be tough to find, but the last time I was at Target they still had one hanging there for $1.84 I believe.  Who knows how much longer that will last though, being that cheap.  I'm just curious how much attention Marvel Legends will get this year with Hasbro already juggling the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars, the Ghost Rider, Spidey, and F4 movies, as well as the Transformers movie.  But, like I said, its not like I need more to buy anyways ;).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 12, 2007, 03:18 PM
If anyone is interested, HasbroToyShop has both the Iron Spidey and Spidey 2099 figures (http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByBrand.htm?BR=805&PG=3) (as well as other Origins figures) in stock for $7.99 each.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 13, 2007, 10:33 PM
If anyone is interested, HasbroToyShop has both the Iron Spidey and Spidey 2099 figures (http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByBrand.htm?BR=805&PG=3) (as well as other Origins figures) in stock for $7.99 each.

Thanks Brian,
I snagged one of each and a pile of SW titanium vehicles as well.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on January 14, 2007, 08:54 PM
Brent - No more ToyBiz Marvel Legends and no Psylocke variant to be found...


BASTARDS!!!!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 14, 2007, 10:57 PM
BTW, the conspiracy theorist in me says there is not nor will there be a variant of Psylocke.  I still cannot find anything on ebay outside of some pictureless "promise" auctions.  I'm wondering if the same can be said of the blue Wasp figure.  Same deal, no real auctions, though one guy is selling the scanning code for the case it supposedly comes in ::)

Well.......

I guess I'm not surprised.  It shouldn't be too hard of a custom either but I feel for those folks that bought one off ebay on the promise that it existed.  Weird sort of end to the ToyBiz side of things.

Does the no more ToyBiz bit mean they're done shipping now?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on January 15, 2007, 02:38 AM
2 cases of the Hasbro MLs at a local Walmart. Was able to get my X-3 Beast. Weird how they're shipping 6 figures per case instead of the 12 figure case. They were still 10 bucks though.  :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on January 15, 2007, 07:14 AM
BTW, the conspiracy theorist in me says there is not nor will there be a variant of Psylocke.  I still cannot find anything on ebay outside of some pictureless "promise" auctions.  I'm wondering if the same can be said of the blue Wasp figure.  Same deal, no real auctions, though one guy is selling the scanning code for the case it supposedly comes in ::)

Well.......

I guess I'm not surprised.  It shouldn't be too hard of a custom either but I feel for those folks that bought one off ebay on the promise that it existed.  Weird sort of end to the ToyBiz side of things.

Does the no more ToyBiz bit mean they're done shipping now?

I seen some places like Toys R Us still getting some of the Wave 15 (MODOK) wave, but that is about it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on January 15, 2007, 11:30 AM
TOtaly disappointment on the new pieces. What have they done !
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on January 15, 2007, 12:49 PM


(http://marvellegends.net/MarvelLegends/HML01/Marvel_Legends_H01.jpg)

Why is Banshee's head so fat?  Based on this picture, the only figures that look horrid are the two figures I most wanted from this series: Banshee and Emma Frost.  I'd much prefer the Select version of Frost now, but rots 'o ruck finding her anywhere.  Damn fanboys :-X 

From that picture Planet Hulk, Hercules, Beast and IM don't look so horrible.  Annhilus is down right tiny for a BAF though. 

I don't read Avengers or FF to know what Annhilus size should be but it appears that they have shrunk the BAF down to be in scale with the regular figures. MOJO was understandable, but Sentinel, Apocalypse, & Galactus were done right. Annhilus looks punny for a BAF. My hope is that if they are keeping the scale in line with the regular figures that Blob is just a BAF for the 6-7" size so he is to scale with the others.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 15, 2007, 01:16 PM
If Blob is in that size range (6-7") I'd be ok with it, he doesn't have to really be that huge to fit my recollections of the character.  I'd like him to be in the size range of Juggernaut, but much fatter obviously.

I did see series one this weekend at the comic shop and though I didn't have the option to buy them (they only ordered enough for those that pre-ordered), I don't think I would have anyway.  The Beast figure looked very well done, but I generally stay away from movie related figures so I didn't buy it.  Hercules and the Planet Hulk figures were also quite nice as well.  I didn't think they'd look at all out of place beside other Marvel Legends (read ToyBiz) figures.  The Iron Man was a bit odd looking to me but it might just be a lack of familiarity with the armor as much as anything else.  It certainly didn't look any worse than the Iron Man figures from the face off two packs and probably looked cleaner with respect to paint applications.

The real disappointments were the Banshee and Emma Frost figures, naturally the two I really wanted.  Emma Frost is just off the head it too tiny and the sculpt is actually quite brutal.  I realize the ML female sculpt isn't quite the same as the DC versions, but this one struck me as far worse than the recent Psylocke or Wasp figures.  The diaper-ized lower part really sort of annoyed me too, just not my particular fetish I suppose.  Of course the price of the non-clear Marvel Select Emma Frost is now climbing on ebay as my disappointment in this figure doesn't seem to be alone. 

Banshee on the other hand has a head that is just too large for the neck and body.  I just can't imagine why that head is so much larger than Beast's for example. 

Having seen these in person now I guess I'm a bit more optimistic for series two.  Those figures that looked mostly ok in pictures of series one looked ok in person.  Those that left me with that annoying little worry about the finished product lived down to expectations.  So basically for me my interpretation going forward is that if the picture looks ok, the figure should be too.  If it looks like crap, well, a picture paints a thousand words.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 15, 2007, 01:24 PM
I'm officially starting my there is no blue Wasp conspiracy theory now btw.  Given it hasn't shipped to retail yet and the Hasbro stuff is, my guess is no matter what Toyfare tells us, it ain't happening. 

Just reviewing Hasbro series 2 stuff, I think I want Blob bad enough to buy the set of figures, so if anyone isn't keen on a Blob and wants the X3 stuff, I'll happily part with it.  Conversely if there's an X-freak out there than doesn't want those Blob parts, I'd happily buy them from you and stick to the regular, non-movie figures.

Waiting to see confirmation of the Series 3 Hasbro ML list, because the rumoured list (again X-movie heavy) holds no interest for me. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on January 15, 2007, 02:52 PM
If Blob is in that size range (6-7") I'd be ok with it, he doesn't have to really be that huge to fit my recollections of the character.  I'd like him to be in the size range of Juggernaut, but much fatter obviously.

It would be nice if they did a Juggernaught piece that stood taller than the rest of the figures. He is suppose to be bigger than them (rought same height as Sasquatch/Wendigo) and they didn't make him taller.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Neal on January 15, 2007, 03:40 PM
It would be nice if they did a Juggernaught piece that stood taller than the rest of the figures. He is suppose to be bigger than them (rought same height as Sasquatch/Wendigo) and they didn't make him taller.

Juggernaut's height is "only" listed at 6'10" ... so he really shouldn't be that much bigger than some of the other taller MLs.  Juggernaut is over 3 feet shorter than Sasquatch's listed height of 10'0".  I think the height of the figure is fine.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 15, 2007, 03:56 PM
Rumored series 3 lineup has been posted on the TNI and Fwoosh forums (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=35553&sid=0459b4b0b203fc44214d970dbcaef7a9), grain of salt and all that though:

Bucky
Captain America
Marvel Girl
Black Knight
Hydra Soldier
X3 Colossus
Cyclops (Astonishing)
Danger

Who knows if this is accurate or not.  Some of the X-stuff was rumored before, so we'll see.  Just thought I'd post as food for thought.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 15, 2007, 04:33 PM
We;; if that new lineup is legit, i am much happier than with the previous rumor. I actually had decided to pass on the entire X-heavy wave and was just hoping for a BAF i didnt want. This sounds much better.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 15, 2007, 04:34 PM
Oh hell yes, that is an awesome line-up.  I sure hope it is true!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on January 15, 2007, 10:39 PM
Rumored series 3 lineup has been posted on the TNI and Fwoosh forums (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=35553&sid=0459b4b0b203fc44214d970dbcaef7a9), grain of salt and all that though:

Bucky
Captain America
Marvel Girl
Black Knight
Hydra Soldier
X3 Colossus
Cyclops (Astonishing)
Danger

Who knows if this is accurate or not.  Some of the X-stuff was rumored before, so we'll see.  Just thought I'd post as food for thought.

If this is the true line up the only one I want is Marvel Girl...pass completely on the rest.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 15, 2007, 11:30 PM
Someone over at TNI posted picks of the scanning stickers.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 15, 2007, 11:35 PM
And I probably buy everything in that wave except Colossus
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 16, 2007, 12:18 AM
And I probably buy everything in that wave except Colossus

Ditto, unless it's an interesting enough BAF.  And unless they butcher some sculpts as well.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 16, 2007, 09:19 AM
It looks like Hasbro has some pics up on their site of Spider-Man Classics Wave 1 (http://www.hasbro.com/marvel/spiderman/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsid=27E94877-D56F-E112-466D0594D8B41EB5).  I don't know when these are coming out, or if they are 5" or 6" scale, but they have some pics available of the figures.  Also, this thread (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=35594&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0) at the Fwoosh has some of the pics enlarged if anyone is interested.  Not really any characters we haven't seen before, but different versions of them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 16, 2007, 10:00 AM
Wow, the financial investment Hasbro is making in these figures is huge ::)  All the new sculpts, new characters - it's really amazing and I find it hard to contain myself.  Are we certain this isn't the braintrust of Mattel somehow trying to run Hasbro into the ground because honestly this is getting silly, to put it mildly. 

Yes, I understand the figures we discussed recently are fringe characters for the most part and will neither be made nor if they were would they sell spectacularly well.  Although I confess I still think an Aunt May figure packed at one per case would sell better than the 13th repaint of the Lizard.  Why?  Well, that Lizard figure isn't particularly well articulated or poseable and I already have two (or maybe three, who knows) one of which came from a box set shortly before it was released in another box set, or whatever.  Releasing it yet again?  Yes, some kiddies will no doubt want it.  Yes, I'm certain there are Lizard fanatics out there that want every version possible, but this is not something the average collector was clamoring for.  Oh, and I still have a spare movie Doc Ock if anyone is desperate for it. ::)

So what we get then is:

A re-released movie Ock.  Ok, not bad.
Kraven released for the third time (one regular release, one box release)
Lizard released in the 3rd or 4th paint scheme (regular, two pack and was he in a box set?)
Rhino, oh goody.  This would be the 4th release now?  (original, ultimate, box set)
A re-released movie Goblin.  Didn't we just get a re-release of the Goblin, or is this it?

Scale doesn't matter, I'm saving money right there.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 16, 2007, 10:07 AM
These codes were posted over at Spawn for ML Series 3 Hasbro stuff:

Bucky: 65356925425
Captain America: 65356925424
Marvel Girl UPC 1: 65356925427
Marvel Girl UPC 2: 65356925806
Black Night: 65356925421
Hydra Soldier UPC 1: 65356925426
Hydra Soldier UPC 2: 65356925497
X3 Colossus: 65356925428
Cyclops: 65356925423
Danger: 65356925422
Quicksilver UPC 1: 65356925463
Quicksilver UPC 2: 65356920788
Jean Grey: 65356925464
Phoenix: 65356921975
Yellowjacket UPC 1: 65356925693
Yellowjacket UPC 2: 65356920785
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 16, 2007, 11:05 AM
I wonder what sort of Yellowjacket variant they are coming up with (maybe the female version???)

Passing on all that Spidey crapola.  I have no idea why they have went to "comic accurate" sculpting of Legends and Classics.  I think its the #1 thing wrong with Emma Frost and is what a lot of Series 2 looked like as well (like the crap Wolverine in there)  The Kraven and Rhino look like **** and don't even come close looking to what previous releases have been.   I wonder if they are trying to extend the life of the line by making DC Direct "artist renditions".  The other side of the coin I guess is that it is another way to get new versions of the been there done that stuff out there for the masses.  Unfortunately, the masses aren't kids in this line methinks and most of us have all of that old stuff.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 16, 2007, 11:24 AM
Yeah, I'll be interested to get more details on the new "Spidey Classics" line.  Right now - not interested.  The articulation doesn't look too great, looking at the larger shot of the new Kraven as an example, and like you guys have mentioned, we've gotten all these guys before.  I'm kind of wondering if these won't be the "new" 5" scale, and maybe that is one of the reasons why these are all characters we've seen before.  Not that we wouldn't see them anyways though, this is Hasbro.  If that line is going to make the switchover to that scale, and the figures look like that, I'm guessing I'm probably out.  I've got too much stuff as it is, and I don't think I can justify starting over with a new scale/line.  We'll see what the details are I guess, but right now things don't look too spiffy.  There are only a handful of Spidey villains I'd really like at this point, and even some of those probably aren't very realistic.  Plus the chances of seeing comic MJ, JJJ, Gwen, Robbie, Peter Parker, etc.  I'm real curious to see where the scale thing goes from here.  It sometimes looks/sounds like only Marvel Legends will continue in the 6" scale, with the Spidey movie line sometimes being rumored to be a mix of both.  We'll see I guess.  I don't know what is prompting the switch to 5".  If they are following Mattel's movie lines as an example, that probably isn't the best idea judging by all the Superman Returns stuff being clearanced out.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 16, 2007, 12:15 PM
A 5" switchover will be the end of the line for me too.  Won't be any discussion involved in it really, it will just be done.  And I'd be ok with that.  There'll always be holes with characters not made, but I'll just pretend that 4th Thing is Tombstone ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 16, 2007, 12:16 PM
I'd say they are doing based on raw material costs
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 16, 2007, 12:29 PM
Yeah, that's probably right Scott.  It'll be a shame if that happens, but I guess I'd just like to know where things are headed at this point.  Where these lines are headed, scale-wise, etc.  Oh well, Toy Fair isn't too far off now.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 16, 2007, 01:58 PM
I'd say they are doing based on raw material costs

Wouldn't it just be easier to bump the cost of the toys by $1 or so?  I appreciate no one likes price increases but really, collectors will adapt.  Yes, you'd lose some to a price point increase but I'm guessing you'd lose less that way than by altering the scale. 

Just for the sake of reference (and for a change I'm not complaining), Marvel Legends have always retailed for $12.9x CAD up here.  After our taxes they're near $15 a pop.  Some retailers sell them at $14.95 more recently so the market will bear the increased cost, at least once collectors get used to it.  My recollection is you guys pay in the range of $6.95 to 9.95 for these things (plus respective taxes), would bumping it to $10.95 really affect you that much?  My impression is you still get a fair bit more out of this line (plastic-wise) than say Star Wars which is pushing the $7-8 range now down there so couldn't the increase be reasonably justified? 

I'd also question the need considering there's been a step down in size with the BAFs (I know, I'm comparing ML vs SC).  Of course with Iran and Venezuela conspiring we may see price increases anyway. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on January 16, 2007, 02:06 PM
I'd say they are doing based on raw material costs

Wouldn't it just be easier to bump the cost of the toys by $1 or so?  I appreciate no one likes price increases but really, collectors will adapt.  Yes, you'd lose some to a price point increase but I'm guessing you'd lose less that way than by altering the scale. 

Just for the sake of reference (and for a change I'm not complaining), Marvel Legends have always retailed for $12.9x CAD up here.  After our taxes they're near $15 a pop.  Some retailers sell them at $14.95 more recently so the market will bear the increased cost, at least once collectors get used to it.  My recollection is you guys pay in the range of $6.95 to 9.95 for these things (plus respective taxes), would bumping it to $10.95 really affect you that much?  My impression is you still get a fair bit more out of this line (plastic-wise) than say Star Wars which is pushing the $7-8 range now down there so couldn't the increase be reasonably justified? 

I'd also question the need considering there's been a step down in size with the BAFs (I know, I'm comparing ML vs SC).  Of course with Iran and Venezuela conspiring we may see price increases anyway. 

They already bumped the cost!

Depending on the location some Targets were between $6-8 for the ToyBiz Marvel Legends, Wal-mat was at $7-8, and TRU was a solid $8+. Now they are $10 everywhere I have seen them (except for TRU who still has ToyBiz stuff). The figures haven't changed scale, there is less plastic on the package, a little more cardboard, and we lost the comic. They have already hit us with the cost of raw materials.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Neal on January 16, 2007, 02:13 PM
They have already hit us with the cost of raw materials.

Or the cost of Hasbro paying for the license.
 ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 16, 2007, 02:23 PM
They have already hit us with the cost of raw materials.

Or the cost of Hasbro paying for the license.
 ;)
I was going to say the same thing, I'd say its more the license than the raw materials.  I know they have scrapped some stuff over the past year over said materials (X-Babies, Henchmen pack ins etc)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 16, 2007, 03:48 PM
Ah, I see.  I'd presumed that KB and the like were the more expensive ones and they were still relatively cheap at Target/Walmart.  Interesting because up north we've been relatively resistant to price increases as well.  Yes, they moved from $12.95 to $14.95 recently, but only at a single retailer and that I presume was more a company decision than anything else (when stuff sells well, they tend to increase the price on it - strange but true). 

Between all the deletions (comics, smaller BAFs) I can't really understand any rationale for going from 6" down to 5" scale.  Oh well, saves me money and I can live with that. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 16, 2007, 10:15 PM
Why the hell are they going with such a cartoon look. If they go to 5 inches i will just stop buying.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 17, 2007, 09:29 AM
A few packaged pics of the Spider-Man 3 figures have shown up on the TNI Forums (http://forums.toynewsi.com/index.php?showtopic=2030011).  They don't look too bad, but its kind of hard to tell.  I'm most curious what scale they are in.  The packaging looks fairly nice though, Hasbro seems to be going all out with that this year it seems.  I'm kind of looking forward to picking up some figures from this movie line, depending on how they turn out.  Pics at the linky, if interested.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: ruiner on January 17, 2007, 12:46 PM
I'm most curious what scale they are in. 

They look to be the same scale as the Superman Returns figures - close to 5".

But that's just an educated guess.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on January 17, 2007, 02:35 PM
I'm most curious what scale they are in. 

They look to be the same scale as the Superman Returns figures - close to 5".

But that's just an educated guess.

I have only seen the Banshee & White Queen loose, but it appears that Hasbro is working on varrying the heights of the figures so that they are to scale. Emma Frost is smaller than Banshee & the rest, but Hulk is bigger/talker/bulkier than the rest.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 17, 2007, 02:52 PM
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They look to be the same scale as the Superman Returns figures - close to 5".

But that's just an educated guess.

I kind of thought they looked that way as well, but its hard to tell for sure.  I remember a few loose shots leaking awhile back that looked a little less articulated than these and I was hoping those were the 5" versions.  I know I've read on the forums that there's talk of both scales, so we'll see.  I wonder if the main "kid" line will be 5", and maybe Marvel Legends will have a wave of Spider-Man 3 figures for the collectors?  Or maybe there will be two lines, a "kid" line and a "collector" line.  That would be kind of different from what there has been in the past.  Oh well, I'm sure we'll know soon enough.

I see there are pics up on Hasbro's site of Icons Series 2, that Doom looks pretty sweet.  I wish they would do a Legends version of that figure.  I'm still stuck with just the movie version Doom in my display :):

(http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/products/781431843547_Main400.jpg)

(http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/products/7811518f58d7_Main400.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 18, 2007, 03:21 PM
Found all of the new Origins Spiderman figures today at a Walmart.  Naturally it's less than a week since I ordered them from hasbrotoyshop.com ::)  Gah.  They look nice though and seeing them in person made me happier that I did purchase a couple of figures that I will actually enjoy (iron spidey and 2099). 

They also had Rhino, Doc Ock and Demogoblin out, but I had no need for any of those.  I'd originally planned on getting the Demogoblin, but it just wasn't different enough to warrant the purchase since I have the originally colored sculpt.  Seeing all those leads me to believe though that those other villains we were discussing recently are in a different scale.  Would it make any sense to release 2 versions of both Doc Ock and Rhino at the same time??

Also saw some "battle packs" that had spidey facing off against a villain in a boxed up set.  Movie Ock, Movie Goblin and Venom were the respective villains.  Quite a push on the new spidey stuff.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 18, 2007, 03:45 PM
Yeah, I'm kind of thinking those "Spider-Man Classic" pics that surfaced this week are probably the new 5" scale line (the Marvel Heroes line is supposed to be changing to that as well after the 1st or 2nd wave).  There has been rumors that the Origins line might continue and be the 6" line, but I don't know.  It really depends how they do this, but it seems like overkill with two Spidey lines running at the same time.  There really is a push of Marvel stuff lately - Legends, Origins, Icons, upcoming Spidey Classics, Superhero Squad, Titanium, Signature Series, Ghost Rider movie, and I'm guessing Spidey 3 and F4 movie lines on the horizon yet too.  A tremendous amount of product - kind of reminds me of, well, Star Wars ;).  Those 2 packs were at Target first around here, and hit clearance right after Christmas for about $6.  I think they are still at Wal-Mart and TRU though, last I saw.

On a side note, I only have a sampling of the Hasbro stuff (Iron Spidey, 2099 Spidey, Hercules), but some of it does seem sturdier than some of the ToyBiz stuff.  Maybe it is just me after opening up my Icons Spidey variant - that figure just has really rubbery legs, loose joints, and has troubles standing.  I've left the regular version in the box for now partially because of that (and because the display is kind of neat being upside down and stuff).  Like I said, I haven't bought a lot of the Hasbro stuff yet, but of the ones I have I can at least say they seem sturdier.  I'm not saying better necessarily, but sturdier.  Who knows if it is all like that or not.  I did see the 1st wave of Icons, and they did look nice (well, Thor's the only new one).  I still get tempted from time to time to pick up a few more of these, and if I didn't already have the Legends so built up I would maybe (just the "main" characters).  The Thor looked kind of cool.  Just of note, I think the only Icon (regular or variant) that I never saw around here was the masked Captain America.  Another reason I wouldn't collect these, that would be the next one I would want I think.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Victor_Von_Doom on January 18, 2007, 04:28 PM
Finally found the Onslaught wave this last week at Meijer for $1.90 per fig.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on January 18, 2007, 08:41 PM
Anyone need the arm and leg BAF from Emma Frost?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JayDouble on January 18, 2007, 08:49 PM
Anyone need the arm and leg BAF from Emma Frost?

I do.   ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on January 18, 2007, 08:53 PM
Anyone need the arm and leg BAF from Emma Frost?

I do.   ;D

Would you trade it towards that Polamalu Variant you got me?  ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 21, 2007, 09:53 PM
If there's any doubt that the world thinks the Marvel Legends Emma Frost looks like a piece of crap, just ebay past auctions for the Select version. :o  And not the 'ice' version either, that can still be had at moderate and reasonable prices.  $100 for MOMC ::)  I'm living without that character, either until they re-release the Select version or forever.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on January 21, 2007, 10:34 PM
If there's any doubt that the world thinks the Marvel Legends Emma Frost looks like a piece of crap, just ebay past auctions for the Select version. :o  And not the 'ice' version either, that can still be had at moderate and reasonable prices.  $100 for MOMC ::)  I'm living without that character, either until they re-release the Select version or forever.

Thats just for MOMC though you can get a "loose" one for 30-45 bucks.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 21, 2007, 11:33 PM
Yeah, but that's pretty much an indication that the ML version is a POS too.  Brand new, MOMC Marvel Legends Emma Frost: $10.  Loose, abused Marvel Select Emma Frost: $40. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 22, 2007, 06:24 PM
If HML3 is accurate then here's my latest Top 10...and I really never care if I get any of them, that is how complete the line is with Black Knight...Cap (WWII I hope) and Bucky are sort of like Dessert...

01. Tigra
02. Klaw
03. Wrecker
04. Molecule Man
05. US Agent (or The Captain)
06. Captain Marvel/Photon
07. Enchantress
08. Beyonder (Secret Wars II)
09. Mole Man
10. Starfox
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 22, 2007, 11:11 PM
Enchantress would be very cool and a nice addition to the Thor/Loki collection. 

Mole Man would be neat too.

Tombstone (cross pollinating with Spidey) I'm itching for, Chameleon too. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on January 23, 2007, 08:36 AM
Yeah, but that's pretty much an indication that the ML version is a POS too.  Brand new, MOMC Marvel Legends Emma Frost: $10.  Loose, abused Marvel Select Emma Frost: $40. 

I have the Marvel Select Diamond version and it a million times better than the new Legends piece. I am still looking to pick up the skin form of the Select piece. But I am being patient on this as I was with the Phoenix piece.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 23, 2007, 10:24 AM
I like Scott's list, and agree, after the next wave (and rumored third wave), things are really getting pretty well covered.  I'm questioning how much further I want/need to go with this line, although I do really enjoy it.  There are a few things I'd like to see redone or re-released (Dr. Doom - maybe make a 6" version of the upcoming Icons, or release the original), and some I didn't get from battle packs (Black Cat), but as far as new characters - here's a few I could think of taking Wave 2 and the rumored Wave 3 into account.  I'll just put Spidey characters in there too, since we don't know what's going on with Classics/Origins.  In no particular order, here's some I wouldn't mind seeing - but like Scott said, I can live without them too, its just gravy at this point:

Black Bolt
Tigra
Mole Man
US Agent
Union Jack
Nova
Cloak and Dagger
Chameleon
Hammerhead
Tombstone
Molecule Man

I'm sure there are others I'm not thinking of (and the ones that Scott listed earlier), but I can't think of many others right off hand.  Well, aside from the Spidey dream box set that Brent has mentioned before (MJ, Gwen, Betty Brant, Robbie, Aunt May, JJJ, etc.).  That would be quite cool, although I don't expect it.  You would think that Hasbro would definitely have to get into re-doing figures or something in a few more waves.  There is a lot of MU to get to yet, but its getting to the point where it might be entire waves of C-listers.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on January 23, 2007, 11:28 AM
Here's a ML wishlist that I wrote up for another site.

VILLAINS
Titanium Man
Crimson Dynamo
Destiny
Avalanche - A more comic accurate version please!
Master Mold
Firelord
Baron Blood
Mephisto
Mole Man
Sebastian Shaw
Terrax
Silver Samurai

X-MEN
Wolverine - bone claws
Beast - X-Factor w/out fur
Polaris
Colossus in this costume
(http://www.oafe.net/customs/art/m_colossus.jpg)
Thunderbird
Sunfire
Phoenix - Rachel Summers

AVENGERS
Starfox
Grey Hulk
(http://www.norse-man.net/Marvel/Char-H/HulkGray.jpg)

FANTASTIC FOUR
She Hulk

UNAFFILIATED
Odin
Union Jack

Alpha Flight
Guardian (James Hudson)
Snowbird
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 30, 2007, 02:46 PM
I was just looking at this thread (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=36154&sid=d5044b2697faac347877ff8df389b17f) over at the Fwoosh, and a member has posted what was listed on that "Hasbro list" where we got the lineups for SW later this year (as well as GI Joe).  There is mention of some "Build a Figure" waves focusing on both the Fantastic Four and Spider-Man.  I'm not sure if they are movie, Legends, what scale or anything - but there's more at the linky.  The poster said the person who had the list said these were "ML Build a Figure Waves" and nothing else was listed aside from waves that were already known.  Here's what is listed:

1246 HAS78162 MVL LGNDS F4 BLD A FIG ASST 6-53569-25320-4 8
1247 MVL LEGENDS F4 MR. FANTASTIC 6-53569-25321-1
1248 MVL LEGENDS F4 INVISIBLE WOMAN 6-53569-25322-8
1249 MVL LEGENDS F4 THING 6-53569-25323-5
1250 MVL LEGENDS F4 HUMAN TORCH 6-53569-25324-2
1251 MVL LEGENDS F4 SILVER SURFER 6-53569-25325-9
1252 MVL LEGENDS F4 DR. DOOM 6-53569-25326-6
1253 MVL LEGENDS F4 MOLE MAN 6-53569-25327-3
1254 MVL LEGENDS F4 NAMOR 6-53569-25328-0

1421 HAS69242 SPDRMN BUILD A SRS FIG ASST 6-53569-24828-6 8
1422 SPD BUILD A SERIES SANDMAN 6-53569-25823-0
1423 SPD BUILD A SERIES BLACK SPIDER-MAN 6-53569-25824-7
1424 SPD BUILD A SERIES VENOM 6-53569-25825-4
1425 SPD BUILD A SERIES HOBGOBLIN 6-53569-25826-1
1426 SPD BUILD A SERIES DOC OCK 6-53569-25827-8
1427 SPD BUILD A SERIES GREEN GOBLIN 6-53569-25828-5
1428 SPD BUILD A SERIES MARY JANE 6-53569-25829-2
1429 SPD BUILD A SERIES SPIDER-MAN 3 6-53569-25830-8

Also, a whole mess of Icons figures, if this is accurate:

1205 MVL LEGENDS ICON FIGURE PUNISHER 6-53569-20554-8
1206 MVL LEGENDS ICON FIGURE THOR 6-53569-20556-2
1207 MVL LEGENDS ICONS DOCTOR DOOM 6-53569-22134-0
1208 MVL LEGENDS ICON WOLVERINE 6-53569-21186-0
1209 MVL LEGENDS ICON HUMAN TORCH 6-53569-23110-3
1210 MVL LEGENDS ICON SILVER SURFER 6-53569-23111-0
1211 MVL LEGENDS ICON CYCLOPS 6-53569-25352-5
1212 MVL LEGENDS ICON MAGNETO 6-53569-25353-2
1213 MVL LEGENDS ICON DAREDEVIL 6-53569-25355-6
1214 MVL LEGENDS ICON PHOENIX 6-53569-25358-7
1215 MVL LEGENDS ICON COLOSSUS 6-53569-25357-0
1216 MVL LEGENDS ICON NIGHTCRAWLER 6-53569-25354-9
1217 MVL LEGENDS ICON HUMAN TORCH 6-53569-25350-1
1218 MVL LEGENDS ICON DAREDEVIL 6-53569-25356-3
1219 MVL LEGENDS ICON PHOENIX 6-53569-25359-4

It is also mentioned that movie stuff was mentioned for Spidey, F4, and Ghost Rider - but he wasn't sent that information.  Again, grain of salt, but this could be interesting.  I know we've gotten many of those figures before, and who knows if they are new or repackaged, but I wouldn't mind having a Legends scale Mary Jane and Moleman.  Actually, aside from the Thing, I display the movie versions of the F4 - so we could probably use some new, better versions of the F4.  Doom would be welcome by me as well, as I missed the earlier ML version.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 30, 2007, 03:06 PM
Notice F4's wave says Build a figure and Spidey's wave is Build a series.  What's the difference?  Spidey's wave also doesn't say MVL LEGENDS, but SPD (which in my line of work means "Special Projects Division" but probably doesn't mean the same thing here :P).

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 30, 2007, 03:35 PM
Too lazy to go look at Fwoosh right now, but I agree that I'm keen on a Mary Jane figure and the Mole Man from FF.  I still need a Reed Richards figure as well, so hopefully this one is well done.  I'll be hard pressed to pick up enough to build whatever it is that's supposed to be built though.

The Spidey line sure looks like a movie line though based on the characters.  Though are there spoilers in there: Green Goblin (Harry), Hobgoblin (??)?  Depending on what they look like, I'll pick up one each of the respective Spiderman figures, MJ and then see what they look like from there. 

Icons....bleah. ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 30, 2007, 03:39 PM
Yeah, hopefully Toy Fair will help to sort some of this out.  Hopefully they are comic based, but its hard to say.  The poster mentioned that the Spidey and F4 "movie" lines were listed seperately on this list, but maybe those are the new 5" line and they are doing one/two waves of 6" movie figures in this Build-A-Waves.  Of course I could see both of these waves having mostly repacks, and maybe one or two new figures (such as MJ and Mole Man), which would probably infuriate people wanting the BAF.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 30, 2007, 10:51 PM
I'm betting MJ is a repack of the first spidey movie figure too. 

Changing topics, is anyone seeing series 2 of the Face Off packs at retail?  I was holding out hope they'd either become plentiful or just drop in price, but it appears not to be the case.  I'd been hoping for the Jigsaw/Punisher variant pack (thankfully I'd never purchased a Punisher figure) and the Mandarin/IM variant pack too, but I'd settle for just the Mandarin figure itself and the regular at that.  So what's the word, anything out there or all gone?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on January 30, 2007, 10:55 PM
I see the regular Face Off 2 sets on a fairly regular basis.  But I can't say that I've see any of the variant sets.  I'd like to get all three of those if possible, but I might have to wait for a con for the opportunity.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 30, 2007, 11:39 PM
I'd probably pick up:

Silver Surfer
Doctor Doom (If its a 6" Icons version)
Mole Man
Namor (If its green trunked)
Mary Jane

If they are comic versions.  Movie versions (outside of the Surfer) will sit on the pegs
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 31, 2007, 11:52 AM
Someone has posted the whole list on page 9 of that thread (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=36154&start=120) over at the Fwoosh.  They now list the Spider-Man movie figures, which now list figures such as Black Cat and Puma in the "Collection 2" of the assortment.  5" or 6", movie or comic, take your guess at this point I guess.  It makes me wonder if Hasbro will try something similar to what Mattel is doing with the Superman Returns line - and bridging it to include characters that aren't necessarily in the movie.  Maybe the "Collection 2" is the start of Spider-Man classics that we saw earlier this month (Kraven, Lizard, etc.)

Looking at all of the lists (if they are accurate), I'm kind of leaning towards the Puma, Black Cat, etc. possibly being 5" figures continuing the line we saw earlier this month (Spider-Man Classics).  I think the Spider-Man "Build A Series" might be movie figures, 6" scaled, and seperate from both the Spidey lines and possibly the Legends line (the listing doesn't say Marvel Legends Spider-Man Build A Series, where the F4 series does say Marvel Legneds).  I think there have been hints dropped previously of seeing both 5" and 6" scale movie figures for Spider-Man 3, so maybe this is how they will do it.  A Legends-type line (Build a Series) with movie versions of Spidey, Black Costume Spidey, Venom, Sandman, New Goblin, and possibly repacks of the earlier Green Goblin, Doc Ock, and maybe MJ figures?  Hopefully the Fantastic Four Series is comic accurate though, at least for figures like Namor, Doom, and Mole Man.  I don't know, just guessing on this, but it will be interesting to see what is what - hopefully Toy Fair will fill us in.  Checking out all of the lists they have posted there, it looks like an avalanche of "superhero" product from Hasbro this year.  It doesn't look like they are going in slow with the Galactic Hero-type line, with lots of Superhero Squad 2 packs listed, with some more obscure characters.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 31, 2007, 12:17 PM
Wizard/Toy Fare (http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/003194426.cfm) has an article posted on "what might have been", basically highlighting the once rumored henchmen, X-Babies, mighty 'vengers, etc.  There are pics of each if anyone is interested.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 31, 2007, 01:29 PM
A new Black Cat and a Puma are of interest, but again, if they are in the 5" scale, I'm done. 

Pity the henchmen didn't get released, or the villains wave for that matter.  I'd suspect they'd have sold a ton of the henchmen and if the villains wave had had Skrull and Brood in the wave, those would have sold extremely well also. 

The X-Babies, etc. never did much for me.  They'd have been neat as a pack in, but I wouldn't buy them separately. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 31, 2007, 06:03 PM
Heres hoping for everything in the 6 inch scale.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jim on February 2, 2007, 10:20 AM
Regarding the Marvel Legends line.  Does Hasbro plan on going back and releasing any of the older figs that Toybiz made?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on February 2, 2007, 10:39 AM
Regarding the Marvel Legends line.  Does Hasbro plan on going back and releasing any of the older figs that Toybiz made?

They're already doing that, at least with the Spider-man Origins line.  The Demogoblin, Doc Ock, and black Spidey are all repaints of Toy Biz products.

One can only hope that means Super Skrull, Kang, Dragonman and some of the harder to find Legends like Hawkeye, Vision, Dark Phoenix, etc. will be re-released soon.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 2, 2007, 10:40 AM
I thought there was a line planned specifically being repainted Legends (something like Marvel Heroes or some jazz like that)  I thought I've even seen craptacular result pictures of said repaints
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on February 2, 2007, 10:46 AM
You're correct, Scott.

(http://web.mac.com/marveltoycrazy/iWeb/_News/Images/marvelheroes.jpg)

See more here (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=34470)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 2, 2007, 11:06 AM
From what I have read, it sounds like after that first wave (or possibly, first two waves), that "Marvel Heroes" line will be moving to a 5" scale - at least according to what Jesse Falcon has said on the Fwoosh.  Its too bad, I wouldn't mind getting a shot at Hawkeye and Vision as well.  We'll probably find out more at Toy Fair, but it sounds like outside of the Legends line (and possibly these rumored Spidey/F4 movie - or comic - BAF waves) all of the Marvel stuff will be 5" scale.  I wonder with the costs often discussed relating to oil/petroleum, if this is more what the future will look like.  More and more lines going smaller, with Legends (and DC Superheroes) being some of the few that are left standing at the larger scale.  If things move to a new scale, I don't think I'd start over.  I guess I wouldn't have had a problem with Legends being a 4" or 5" scale, if it started that way from the beginning, but with the collections we have now its hard to imagine them as anything else besides the 6" scale.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 2, 2007, 11:10 AM
 ::)

I can't speak for US retail, but rehashes like that will sit for a long time up here.  Maybe not the first case, but pretty quickly.  Then the retailers look at the line and decide it doesn't sell.  No more orders for us.  

I get the concept of saving money by re-using and re-releasing various molds, but geez, why buy the line if you're going to kill it by being half-assed before you even release anything new?  Yeah, hyperbole there, ML1 is mostly new but what're they running, about 85% rehashes overall since acquiring the rights from ToyBiz?

As for Brian's point regarding scale, I'm completely in agreement.  A new scale is the death of this line as far as my purchasing goes.  Had it been a 4" (3.75") scale from the start, I'd have been ecstatic given how much less space it would have taken up.  But even a switch to that preferred scale won't convince me to start anew or dump the old stuff.  There's just too much money spent already on the original scale.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on February 2, 2007, 11:12 AM
Agreed with both Brian and Brent.  A new scale is the end for me.  I'm not starting over and I'll be happy with what I have.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 2, 2007, 11:35 AM
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Had it been a 4" (3.75") scale from the start, I'd have been ecstatic given how much less space it would have taken up.  But even a switch to that preferred scale won't convince me to start anew or dump the old stuff.  There's just too much money spent already on the original scale.

That's exactly how I feel.  Its been a long ride, and the light is at the end of the tunnel now - at least for me - so I'll pick up the few figures here and there that are left that I want and wrap things up.  I could stand to be able to stop searching for one line anyways.  I would have been quite happy with that smaller scale too Brent, because like you mentioned, it would have really helped display/storage wise.  Not that I don't like the 6" figures, but I've always liked the 3 3/4" scale.  I keep thinking I'm almost done with Legends collecting, that there couldn't be much left, but then again I've bought figures I never would have thought I'd have in a collection (or would have been made) at this point, so its always tough to say.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 3, 2007, 01:21 AM
Hasbro ML1 showed up at Walmart, but only Beast and Planet Hulk.  Full case.  Huh?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Reid on February 3, 2007, 04:43 PM
Picked up the Hasbro ML Banshee at Target earlier today.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: King_Maul on February 3, 2007, 06:24 PM
In my area, the new Hasbro MLs are pretty much at all the stores I go to.  Iron Man and Hulk are the 2 that I usually don't see hanging on the pegs.  The others seem to be peg warming already.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on February 4, 2007, 06:00 PM
Twin Cities seams to be in short supply of Hercules and Iron Man and then Hulk. I have seen both versions of Hulk (Green arm and silver arm) in rather equal quantity.

Just upset that they never did make the Psylocke variant. :'(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on February 5, 2007, 09:25 AM
The others seem to be peg warming already.

Did you doubt it ! ?? ! lol.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 5, 2007, 09:34 AM
The first wave of Hasbro's ML have shown up here pretty well too, with at least some of the wave at all three stores (WM, Target, TRU).  I don't really check the quantities of any of them anymore, but none of them seem particularly hard to find.  I've seen both versions of Planet Hulk as well, but didn't pick either up.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: King_Maul on February 6, 2007, 01:31 AM
The others seem to be peg warming already.

Did you doubt it ! ?? ! lol.

Yeah, some of these figures look pretty crappy.  What do we call that - the Hasbro effect?    :-X
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 6, 2007, 09:07 AM
Well, it starts.  A Silver "25th Anniversary Limited Edition" Wolverine (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=36354&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0) figure has been found on auction, and posted on the Fwoosh forums.  Only 25,000 made, according to the sticker on the box.  I think we know all about painted figures with Star Wars collecting, so it isn't surprising Hasbro would pass this onto another line.  This could get interesting if it becomes more widespread.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on February 6, 2007, 10:08 AM
Hasbro's making it really easy to stop collecting this line.  Who the hell wants a silver Wolverine?  Might as well give him a surfboard and call him Galactus' new herald.  ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on February 6, 2007, 10:54 AM
Hasbro's making it really easy to stop collecting this line.  Who the hell wants a silver Wolverine?  Might as well give him a surfboard and call him Galactus' new herald.  ::)


SHHH...Marvel might just do that since they are messing with all the titles in response to CIVAL WAR. After all Storm and Black Panther are joining the Fantastic Four according to the comic book shop that I shop at.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 6, 2007, 03:17 PM
Hasbro's making it really easy to stop collecting this line.  Who the hell wants a silver Wolverine?  Might as well give him a surfboard and call him Galactus' new herald.  ::)

Amen, brother.  I'm guessing they're thinking they can capitalize on the SW mentality with the silver figures they released for us there.  I'm thinking colossal error. 

Crazy stuff. 

TRU stocked the ML1 from Hasbro, who seem intent on doing the best impersonation of Mattel I've ever seen.  I did see a Banshee and a Hercules in person this time.  But, and obviously the Canadian distributor is trying to kill the line as well, there were one of each of those and then the rest were just like Walmart's case: only Beast and Planet Hulk.  Huh?  Who thought up that lame ratio? 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 6, 2007, 10:32 PM
I guess it was only a matter of time.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 7, 2007, 02:25 PM
A poster in this thread (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=36410&sid=a073d72cdf5a55f1b5d190ac6b609d61) at the Fwoosh is claiming (with a picture) that the next BAF in ML will be Queen Brood.  Info and a pic at the linky (for now anyways).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 7, 2007, 02:57 PM
I could be convinced, but it'll depend on the figures in the wave.  If it's a bunch of X-heavy rehashes then I'll pass.  If there's enough interesting and new, then I'd be in and probably buy one or two more Marvel Select Brood/Skrull packs for fun.  I'd be a bit worried about scale between Legends and Select as well.  With Select being a bit larger and Hasbro tending to have smaller BAFs, it would look pretty silly to see the regular brood figure being as large or large than the BAF queen.  I'm hoping they keep that in mind.  I'm not counting on it, but I'm hoping so.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on February 7, 2007, 03:02 PM
I could be convinced, but it'll depend on the figures in the wave.  If it's a bunch of X-heavy rehashes then I'll pass.  If there's enough interesting and new, then I'd be in and probably buy one or two more Marvel Select Brood/Skrull packs for fun.  I'd be a bit worried about scale between Legends and Select as well.  With Select being a bit larger and Hasbro tending to have smaller BAFs, it would look pretty silly to see the regular brood figure being as large or large than the BAF queen.  I'm hoping they keep that in mind.  I'm not counting on it, but I'm hoping so.

You couldn't have said it better Brent!

As much as I would love this figure, I am overly concerned about the figures in the line. It would be nice if they did the line to be acurate to charecters in the story (Brood Storm & Wolverine specifically). Otherwise it will be a bunch of figures that have nothing to do with the charecter and I will slowly if at all put that set together.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on February 7, 2007, 03:20 PM
I think it's been confirmed that the Brood / Skrull pack will be in scale with Legends and won't be of the same scale as previous Select pieces.

I have no attachment to the Brood, but if the figure choices are good, I wouldn't mind having the Queen.  If it's a bunch of movie, Ultimate, rehashed and sucky ass figure choices, then I'll pass.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 7, 2007, 03:55 PM
I think it's been confirmed that the Brood / Skrull pack will be in scale with Legends and won't be of the same scale as previous Select pieces.


I'm not really surprised.  I'd bet that the villains wave made it closer to reality than we've been told.  Perhaps even a few of the molds were made for the toys, say Brood and Skrull?  That would help explain why the scale would be a good match. 

Perhaps we'll see all of the original ML Villains (or was it bad guys? henchmen?) sold as two packs in the Marvel Select line.  I'd be ok with that.  The Select line usually sells up here for about 19.99 or so and two henchmen/army builders isn't a bad price to me.  At least relative to our usual $12.95-14.95 for Marvel Legends figures.  I was really looking forward to seeing the henchmen packed in and this ends up being a cheaper way in the long run to get them, without having excess, extra full ML figures lying around.  Cheaper too really. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 7, 2007, 04:01 PM
By the way, I read over at TNI today that the silver finish Wolverine we saw earlier this week will be an exclusive to TRU this year, expected around March or so.  The figure celebrates the anniversary of Issue #1 from the first Wolverine limited series (Sept-Dec 1982).

The same poster who posted that Queen Brood pic has posted again on Page 8 of the thread with a few more details (and small pic of Black Knight) - again, rumor at this point, depending on whether this guy is for real or not: (UPDATE: the thread seems to have been removed now, surprise surprise - so perhaps he was for real)

Queen Brood is the BAF for Series 3
The BAF for HML4 is X-related also and a 90's character (prepare for possible disappointment).
FA Storm is in HML4...oh and so is Black Bolt.
Alright that's enough spoilers for now, but be prepared for tons of surprises come Toy Fair and maybe a few more inbetween.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 7, 2007, 05:54 PM
Anyone save the pic? Its gone already.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 7, 2007, 07:14 PM
Sorry, not that bright.  It looked kinda like an Alien figure :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on February 7, 2007, 09:05 PM
I picked up the new(?) Spider-Man Origins Iron Spider-Man.

Neat little toy, but it seems lacking something.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 8, 2007, 10:00 AM
Hasbro has put up some pics of Legends Series 2 (http://www.hasbro.com/marvel/default.cfm?page=Products/MarvelLegends&viewall=yes) (as well as Series 1), on their new Marvel site.  It looks like they are production photos, so maybe this is a better idea of what things will look like.  Also, it has the breakdown of the Blob BAF pieces.  For some reason, Quicksilver and Zorn don't show up on this page, but they do have links HERE (http://www.hasbro.com/marvel/default.cfm?page=Products/Detail&product_id=19259) and HERE (http://www.hasbro.com/marvel/default.cfm?page=Products/Detail&product_id=18874).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 8, 2007, 10:34 AM
Would it be wrong to have a Blob without a head?  Decap blob?  Nah, never mind. 

Thanks for the pics Brian.  General comments: don't need another Thor; don't want another wolverine; don't want a movie juggernaut; will give Jean Grey to my daughter; yellowjacket looks off; She-Hulk looks good, a big improvement on the Select version ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 8, 2007, 10:47 AM
I wouldn't mind having the Blob BAF, but I just don't think I can spend the money on those figures I don't want (Phoenix, Juggernaut, Thor, Xorn, Wolverine).  I hope to pick up She Hulk, Quicksilver, and Yellowjacket from this wave, and that knocks three off the list of figures I really wanted to see made.  I think it will be like this from here on out with the HML waves, just picking and choosing a figure or two here and there - unless there is an amazing BAF or something.

On a side note, I also noted that poster hongkonglad over at the Fwoosh (who often posts pics of stuff hitting there or on auction) had some carded pics of some of those earlier "Spider-Man Classics" figures (new Kraven, Lizard, Rhino, etc.) that are supposed to be on the way.  It looks like they are included in the movie line (a Scorpion is also pictured), and I'm kind of thinking these are kind of based on the video game-ish designs (similar to the current Superman Returns/Man of Steel line that is on the pegs).  The scale isn't confirmed, and I'm sure we'll find out this weekend, but I'm kind of thinking that we'll have the movie lines (Spidey/F4) that will be more expanded (with characters that aren't necessarily in the movies yet - but inspired by video game designs) that will be in the 5" scale.  Then we'll have these rumored BAF waves that are more collector friendly and in the normal 6" scale (and maybe mostly/all comic based designs).  Just a guess at this point, but I could see things going that way.  I guess that wouldn't be so bad though.  It seems like the majority of collectors don't care for the movie stuff anyways, and having a BAF wave to correspond with each movie (but in a mostly comic style) might be a good way to satisfy both audiences (kiddos and collectors).  As long as we can still get 6" comic scaled Spidey villains like Chameleon and Tombstone in the Legends line, I don't mind.  It might be a way for them to extend the life of Legends that way as well, integrating stuff that would have been in "classics" before.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 8, 2007, 11:08 AM
Just to be contrarian (a shock, I know) I think it's good marketing to put the movie figures in the regular lineups.  I don't like it at all, but I do think it's smart.

I often complain about movie lines taking up space (FF, Superman, Hulk, etc) and not selling well and I think manufacturers understand this.  Even with probably really good overall sales, I'm guessing Hasbro, Mattel and other companies still get heat from Walmart and others when they're clearing out 300 units per store at 25-50% of normal retail price.  They're probably not losing money, but they might not be making it either.  So when you get a franchise that has potential for figures (X3) but it's going up against a big marketing push (Superman) then mixing in the figures might be the only way to get the movie toys out there. 

From my perspective, I don't want to see them there and I certainly don't want to get them for a BAF but maybe it's better than having them out there in a big push clogging the pegs?  I think the movie figures will dwindle over time this way at least, versus all the Thing Feet I'm still seeing out there :-\

The exception to the rule is Spiderman movie toys.  I've never seen them cleared out (except the big roto-cast stuff) and they just sell and sell and sell.  They might be pushing too hard now with all the re-released villains in shiny, new and pretty color schemes, but time will tell.  I can't imagine it will be too long before we start seeing S3 toys in stores.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jeff on February 9, 2007, 02:46 PM
Exhibit #443 - yet another example of Hasbro's desire to milk the Marvel license every way they can...

(http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/070207/spidog_l.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 9, 2007, 10:24 PM
s-DOG?

 ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 12, 2007, 10:03 AM
Doesn't seem to be much new shown (at least so far) on the Marvel Legends side of things at Toy Fair.  I've read rumors that they are "saving" that for the New York Comic Con, but who knows if that is true.  Lots of pics of the Spider-Man 3 and Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer movie lines, which indeed look to be 5" scale.  I guess I don't necessarily mind that scale of figures, especially if they would have started from the beginning like that, but it is frustrating having the switch in the middle.  At least they didn't change the scale on the Legends figures, the forums would explode if that happened :P.  Overall though, probably not too much to get excited about from the Marvel side of things at Toy Fair - at least from what has been seen so far.  I was kind of hoping for pics of the rumored F4 and Spidey Build-A-Something series.  I won't lie though, I know I'll probably be picking up some of the movie stuff, Spidey at least.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 12, 2007, 10:38 AM
I have no inherent dislike of the 5" scale for figures either.  I'm just not willing to switch and start all over again.  I'd tolerate a price hike more readily than a scale change if that were the issue.  Either way, it's ok.  Once I have my She-Hulk figure, anything else that comes along will be gravy.  Most of what I really want to see personally is pretty collector oriented and not likely to make it to mass market. Background characters that aren't heroes dominate my wants list and those just won't be coming. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 12, 2007, 10:51 AM
Yeah, I'm in the same boat as you Brent.  Its not the scale exactly that bothers me, just that we already have pretty large collection of the 6" scale, so its like starting from scratch.  I guess its ok for the movie lines though.  The next wave of Hasbro Legends takes care of a lot of my (realistic) wants for the line with She-Hulk, Quicksilver, and to a lesser extent, Yellowjacket.  I'd like that boxset of Spidey background/non-hero characters, but I don't see that happening anytime soon.  Beyond that, I'm really going to have to consider what I want to buy from here on out, since Star Wars alone will be taking enough of my money this year.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 12, 2007, 11:42 AM
I guess its ok for the movie lines though. 

 >:(

No, it's not.  Angry is not for you, I'm just disappointed with the scale shift.  My wife won't be.  My wallet won't be.  But I am.  I didn't have any plans to stop buying these but they've made the decision for me.  I suppose that's an indication I was ready to stop buying them anyway. 

Like you I was buying at least one Spidey and the villain from the movies, but if the scale is different, that will stop too.  I know with respect to the movie figures my dollars are entirely meaningless, I'm just surprised by the switch.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on February 12, 2007, 01:08 PM
Mephisto (http://photos.superherotimes.com/showphoto.php?photo=13967&cat=1439) looks awesome.  I love the throne set up.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on February 12, 2007, 01:32 PM
I guess its ok for the movie lines though. 

 >:(

No, it's not.  Angry is not for you, I'm just disappointed with the scale shift.  My wife won't be.  My wallet won't be.  But I am.  I didn't have any plans to stop buying these but they've made the decision for me.  I suppose that's an indication I was ready to stop buying them anyway. 

Like you I was buying at least one Spidey and the villain from the movies, but if the scale is different, that will stop too.  I know with respect to the movie figures my dollars are entirely meaningless, I'm just surprised by the switch.

Brent - I agree. My wife was happy when she found out that I am dropping a line of toys. This set just doesn't rank up there with Toy Biz's line. I will have to see what the BLOB BAF is like, but that will be the first set that I won't be picking up anything from (other than MODOK).


Mephisto (http://photos.superherotimes.com/showphoto.php?photo=13967&cat=1439) looks awesome.  I love the throne set up.


(http://photos.superherotimes.com/data/1423/IMG_0004.JPG)

This looks awesome.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 12, 2007, 02:40 PM
From those pictures Brood looks ok, Skrull is a little pink for my tastes.  I'd take one (and have it on preorder) for sure, but multiples?  Hoping it's the flash. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 12, 2007, 05:01 PM
Two questions:

1. What are the little black discs for that are in the M.O.D.O.K. wave?

2. Does the blue Wasp exist or is this another Psylocke-ian, imaginary variant?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 12, 2007, 05:27 PM
Two questions:

1. What are the little black discs for that are in the M.O.D.O.K. wave?

2. Does the blue Wasp exist or is this another Psylocke-ian, imaginary variant?

I believe the discs re for the backgrounds, to hold them up. Or did this wave come with cards, either way they are stands.

2. Nope, just the one sample that got out i believe. Another Psylocke situation.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on February 13, 2007, 07:04 AM
Two questions:

1. What are the little black discs for that are in the M.O.D.O.K. wave?

2. Does the blue Wasp exist or is this another Psylocke-ian, imaginary variant?

I believe the discs re for the backgrounds, to hold them up. Or did this wave come with cards, either way they are stands.

2. Nope, just the one sample that got out i believe. Another Psylocke situation.

Those bastards at Toy Biz just showed us the Wasp & Psylocke to get us all heated up over getting those pieces and then left us high and dry.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 13, 2007, 11:21 AM
I was reading through some stuff at the Fwoosh forums yesterday, and it sounds like the rumored Fantastic Four BAF wave (possibly comic-based) is now rumored to be a Ronan the Accuser BAF wave.  Who knows if this will be true or not, but I think someone found some listings on the Hasbro site that led them to this conclusion.  Hopefully we'll find out more about the future waves of Legends in the coming weeks - I've read rumors of more being shown either via ToyFare (the magazine) or at the New York Comic Con later this month.  We'll see I guess.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 13, 2007, 10:11 PM
I heard that as well. If it is 6 inch scale then i am more than happy to buy them becuase i want a ronan figure.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 14, 2007, 11:18 AM
Wizard has pics up of the variants for HML Series 2 (Quicksilver, Yellowjacket, X3 Jean Grey/Phoenix):

http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/003480683.cfm (http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/003480683.cfm)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 14, 2007, 01:06 PM
Thanks for posting that Brian.  My response is an unqualified meh

I guess I'm just fickle, but this line is doing so much less for me than when ToyBiz had it.  I know that's not completely fair, so early into Hasbro's tenure, but I'm uninspired.  I'll grab a Quicksilver, no doubt about it but I'm in no rush and the line (and the other Hasbro lines) are leaving me decidedly melancholy about the whole thing.  No emotion or real big excitement. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 14, 2007, 01:54 PM
I have to agree. My interest has diminshed. No real reason why. I thought wave 1 was fine. Wave 2 doesn't really excite me and the rumored wave 3 which is all x-heavy does nothing for me.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 14, 2007, 02:30 PM
I've kind of had the meh attitude lately as well with these.  Don't get me wrong, I'm looking forward to a few figures from Wave 2 (She Hulk, Quicksilver, Yellowjacket), but I haven't been getting quite as "psyched" for this line lately either.  Part of it might be that there just isn't a whole lot left to make, at least figures that have a chance of being made.  I'm really curious to see what the Spidey and F4 Build-A-Series are all about, but beyond that I might be heading towards wrapping up this line.  It depends what the upcoming lineups are like, but it will likely just be a figure or two out of each wave from here on out, unless I'm really taken by surprise at what is on the way.  Hopefully we'll get a look at what the future holds for ML in the next few weeks.  Its been a great line overall, and I actually just took the time rearranging things to put all of my Marvel figures (and a few DC Superheroes) on a display shelf together, and we've gotten more characters than I would have ever guessed in this line.  Anything else is pretty much gravy at this point.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on February 14, 2007, 03:36 PM
Same here. To the point that I have considered putting my collection in storage for awhile and let something else have some show time. I want the Blob BAF but can't justify buying the entire line to get this piece as I am only interested in the Zorn (Magneto) and Quicksilver pieces.

Pervious lines I have been big into the Variants (especially X-Men lines) but the Quicksilver will get a pass, and I was never interested in the Pheonix piece or any of the X3 movie pieces. The only good thing I have to say about it is that they canned the clammy dead look some of the first photos of the line had. This ones paint looks a lot better.

It's been said before...

HASBRO IS MAKING IT EASY TO STOP COLLECTING THIS GROUP OF TOYS!!!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 16, 2007, 10:28 AM
I was reading through some stuff at the Fwoosh forums yesterday, and it sounds like the rumored Fantastic Four BAF wave (possibly comic-based) is now rumored to be a Ronan the Accuser BAF wave.  Who knows if this will be true or not, but I think someone found some listings on the Hasbro site that led them to this conclusion.  Hopefully we'll find out more about the future waves of Legends in the coming weeks - I've read rumors of more being shown either via ToyFare (the magazine) or at the New York Comic Con later this month.  We'll see I guess.
I got the latest ToyFare yesterday there was nothing in there about Marvel Legends...not even the three variants
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 16, 2007, 12:17 PM
I was reading through some stuff at the Fwoosh forums yesterday, and it sounds like the rumored Fantastic Four BAF wave (possibly comic-based) is now rumored to be a Ronan the Accuser BAF wave.  Who knows if this will be true or not, but I think someone found some listings on the Hasbro site that led them to this conclusion.  Hopefully we'll find out more about the future waves of Legends in the coming weeks - I've read rumors of more being shown either via ToyFare (the magazine) or at the New York Comic Con later this month.  We'll see I guess.
I got the latest ToyFare yesterday there was nothing in there about Marvel Legends...not even the three variants

Its possible toyfare went to print before this info came out. I think we may see some new stuff at NYCC next week.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: darth punkinhed on February 16, 2007, 05:17 PM
I think it's going to be some time before people warm up to this line. I see them all including variants just about everywhere. Price may be the issue but I was in TRU talking to one of the guys that works there and people ask if they have any left over Toy Biz in the back to put out when the shelves are stocked with Hasbro versions. He said there hasn't been that much interest in them at their store.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jim on February 18, 2007, 12:45 PM
Can someone help me identify all of Spidey's villains that have been released thus far in the 6" range?  I have been only a casual collector for the last few years and have not followed the various lines (ML, FF4, Spiderman, etc.) as much as I would have liked to.  These are the figs I have.  Just wondering if I missed any?

Scorpion
Venom
Doc Ock
Electro
Green Goblin
Hobgoblin
Demogoblin
Manwolf
Lizard
Vulture
Shocker
Carnage
Kingpin
Hydro
Morbius
Mysterio
Scarecrow
Rhino
Beetle
Sandman
Kraven
Black Cat
Punisher
Bullseye

Thanks in advance!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 18, 2007, 04:05 PM
Scorpion - yes, multiple paint jobs in various versions
Venom - at least three times
Doc Ock - at least twice, not counting the movies
Electro - once in a box set and more recently with an action feature
Green Goblin - too many times to count, including various artist versions plus the movie version
Hobgoblin - once very early on in SC line
Demogoblin - on the shelves now but it's just a repainted Hobgoblin from the early waves
Manwold - Nope
Lizard - multiple versions including one on the pegs in a repaint now
Vulture - only in the Sinister Six box set
Shocker - very recent release (last fall)
Carnage - once in a box set, once carded, slightly different paint
Kingpin - only in the face off two packs with Daredevil (white suit and variant black suit)
Hydro - hydroman is a craptasticular figure released in the same wave as Shocker
Morbius - very early SC release
Mysterio - early release but repaint is out in the  2007 line
Scarecrow - nope
Rhino - multiple versions including a repaint out now.  Ultimate, classic and other versions exist
Beetle - yeah, but a horrible figure
Sandman - yes he's out, earlier SC release, might be a repaint about, will be a movie version
Kraven - early release in SC line plus in Sinister Six box set, repaint out in 2007 line
Black Cat - only in the S6 box set; also an expensive Marvel Select version
Punisher - comic and Thomas Jane versions exist, also released in a box set, plus the face off two packs
Bullseye - marvel legends release (series 8?)

I'll add more detail but that's all I had time for now.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jim on February 18, 2007, 05:06 PM
Scorpion - yes, multiple paint jobs in various versions
Venom - at least three times
Doc Ock - at least twice, not counting the movies
Electro - once in a box set and more recently with an action feature
Green Goblin - too many times to count, including various artist versions plus the movie version
Hobgoblin - once very early on in SC line
Demogoblin - on the shelves now but it's just a repainted Hobgoblin from the early waves
Manwold - Nope
Lizard - multiple versions including one on the pegs in a repaint now
Vulture - only in the Sinister Six box set
Shocker - very recent release (last fall)
Carnage - once in a box set, once carded, slightly different paint
Kingpin - only in the face off two packs with Daredevil (white suit and variant black suit)
Hydro - hydroman is a craptasticular figure released in the same wave as Shocker
Morbius - very early SC release
Mysterio - early release but repaint is out in the  2007 line
Scarecrow - nope
Rhino - multiple versions including a repaint out now.  Ultimate, classic and other versions exist
Beetle - yeah, but a horrible figure
Sandman - yes he's out, earlier SC release, might be a repaint about, will be a movie version
Kraven - early release in SC line plus in Sinister Six box set, repaint out in 2007 line
Black Cat - only in the S6 box set; also an expensive Marvel Select version
Punisher - comic and Thomas Jane versions exist, also released in a box set, plus the face off two packs
Bullseye - marvel legends release (series 8?)

I'll add more detail but that's all I had time for now.

Oops.  I probably should have worded things better.  The list of mine are the figs that I currently have.  I am just looking for other Spidey villains that I may have missed over the years.   
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 18, 2007, 05:50 PM
Meh, no big, good mental exercise. 

Off the top of my head, I can't think of anything that wouldn't be considered a crossover villain that you've missed. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jim on February 18, 2007, 06:34 PM
Meh, no big, good mental exercise. 

Off the top of my head, I can't think of anything that wouldn't be considered a crossover villain that you've missed. 

Thanks.  My next collecting goal is to probably tackle the crossover guys like Doom, Magneto, Absorbing Man etc.  I thought alot more villains were made in the ML line ???  I cant see Hasbro continuing much further unless they start doing repaints and rereleases.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on February 18, 2007, 07:40 PM
Can someone help me identify all of Spidey's villains that have been released thus far in the 6" range?  I have been only a casual collector for the last few years and have not followed the various lines (ML, FF4, Spiderman, etc.) as much as I would have liked to.  This is the current list I have:

Manwold

Was that supposed to be MANWOLF?  If so, that's been done in the Spiderman Classics line.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 18, 2007, 08:49 PM
Nick's right, I read it as written and didn't even realize it should be Manwolf, who was done in the SC line as Nick said.

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 19, 2007, 04:13 PM
Not sure if anyone here cares, but Hasbro has updated with some info/pics on the first assortment(s) of Spider-Man 3/Spider-Man (http://hasbro.com/marvel/spiderman/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsid=A6C74CC7-D56F-E112-45800CE299E1E36C) action figures.  Pretty sure these are the 5" scale, and one assortment is movie based (3 Spideys and a Sandman), and the other is movie/video game based (Ock, Goblin, Kraven, Rhino, Scorpion, Lizard).  There's other product listed on that page as well, relating to the movie.  Even though they are a different scale, I think I'll pick up some of these - especially since the villains from the first two movies are represented as well.  I'm guessing movie figures will be 5" from here on out, so this is the way I'll have to go with things.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jayson on February 19, 2007, 04:27 PM
Those Super Hero Squad figures are cute  :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 19, 2007, 05:10 PM
Ooooh, Bump'n'go lives on.



 ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on February 19, 2007, 05:51 PM
Could anyone link me to the photo's of each of the "Goblin" figures issued in the Marvel Legends scale? I'd like to complete a Goblin Collection, before I start on Venom.

Love,

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on February 20, 2007, 10:16 AM
Could anyone link me to the photo's of each of the "Goblin" figures issued in the Marvel Legends scale? I'd like to complete a Goblin Collection, before I start on Venom.

Love,

Kevin

(http://www.superherotimes.com/assets/archiveimages/299/299_1.jpg)
(http://www.superherotimes.com/assets/archiveimages/904/904_1.jpg)
(http://www.superherotimes.com/assets/archiveimages/904/904_2.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 20, 2007, 11:01 AM
Missing the first SC edition (different artist rendition, can't remember name) as well as the movie goblin.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on February 20, 2007, 11:05 AM
 :o Didn't know maskless Norman came with the mask in his other paw. Looks like I'll need one. I have the non-variant of him, from Marvel Legends Onslaught Series, I also got the new Demigoblin from the Origin series, and a maskless Green Goblin from Spider-Man the Movie. I'd like to pick up a nice Hobgoblin, if anyone has any advice on which one I should buy.

Also if anyone needs the leg for Onslaught that came with Gobby, let me know, and it's yours.

Kevin

Fake Edit: Anyone know if some one makes stands for the Goblin Gliders, like that fellah at Fwoosh made the psycic blades for whats her name? Cheers.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 20, 2007, 11:27 AM
whatsername is Psylocke but the answer to your question about stands is no. 

Only Hobgoblin released thus far is the first version as an early release in the SC line, don't know where you'd find one now.  The Demogoblin you picked up is just a repainted Hobgoblin though, sculpt is identical I believe.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 20, 2007, 11:32 AM
There's also this Hobgoblin (http://toybiz.com/2006/72195_thmb_lg.jpg) from SMC 17, depending on what type you are looking for:

(http://toybiz.com/2006/72195_thmb_lg.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on February 20, 2007, 12:26 PM
There's also this Hobgoblin (http://toybiz.com/2006/72195_thmb_lg.jpg) from SMC 17, depending on what type you are looking for:

(http://toybiz.com/2006/72195_thmb_lg.jpg)

I like this one. I'm gonna check around. Why does the Demogoblin have the same sculpt as the Hobgoblin? Hobgoblins gear is intact, and his head, cape, and hood are quite different! So confused.

I'll be adding the "New Goblin" from SM3 to my collection, I'm sure. I just wish it would be in 6" scale instead of 5" scale. Perhaps they will make a Marvel Legends version? Who knows.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 20, 2007, 01:31 PM
There's also this Hobgoblin (http://toybiz.com/2006/72195_thmb_lg.jpg) from SMC 17, depending on what type you are looking for:

(http://toybiz.com/2006/72195_thmb_lg.jpg)

D'oh!  Thanks for posting that Brian.  Lordy I'm having a hard time remembering stuff these days :-[  That's a much better (classic look) version IMO, though I do like the original Hobgoblin that was repainted as Demogoblin a lot as well.  I don't think there's any need for Kevin to own both the original and Demogoblin though, same reason I didn't by the latter.

As for why they just repainted the Hobbie to get Demo, the answer is $$ and those are saved by Hasbro (boo). 

I won't be buying anything in a 5" scale, as stated earlier.  I'm just refusing to start over (unless they do a 3.75" line :-X)

This was the first version of the Green Goblin released in the classics line (sorry for small pic, it's the biggest I could find with google):
(http://gofigureactionfigures.com/media/greengoblin(2003)t.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on February 20, 2007, 01:34 PM
I will be buying that Symbiote figure, for sure. I figure the symbiote is a puddle of goo anyhow, so it can be an inch shorter, if it's not attached to a person.

Back to the Goblins, I'll check out ebay for the Hobgoblin figure.

Didn't they recently re-release the SM1 Green Goblin?

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on February 20, 2007, 03:54 PM
Spider-Man Classic Series 2 - Super Posable Hobgoblin

(http://www.superherotimes.com/assets/archiveimages/528/528_1.jpg)

Spider-Man Classic Series 7 - Grenn Goblin

NO PICTURE

Spider-Man Classic Series 17 - Hobgoblin

There's also this Hobgoblin (http://toybiz.com/2006/72195_thmb_lg.jpg) from SMC 17, depending on what type you are looking for:

(http://toybiz.com/2006/72195_thmb_lg.jpg)

Villian Series 1 - Hobgoblin
(http://www.superherotimes.com/assets/archiveimages/862/862_1.jpg)

Spider-Man & Friends (Kiddy Toys) - Green Goblin
(http://www.superherotimes.com/assets/archiveimages/707/707_1.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 20, 2007, 04:05 PM
I think the GG from Series 7 and the Villain Series 1 are the same sculpt with only minor paint differences. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jim on February 20, 2007, 07:27 PM
If someone is still looking for the wave 17 Hobgoblin, there are 3-4 still sitting in our K-Mart for $6 each I believe.   
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on February 21, 2007, 07:40 AM
Fake Edit: Anyone know if some one makes stands for the Goblin Gliders, like that fellah at Fwoosh made the psycic blades for whats her name? Cheers.

If you are handy with tools you could make a stand similar to the one that built for Unicron from Transformers (seen here (http://www.bbts.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=UNI10002&mode=retail)). I have this display for my Unicron, but with some work and a willingness to drill a hole in the glider for the support pole a base could easily be made.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 21, 2007, 12:34 PM
Ashamed to admit I sprung for a Hydroman today. Found it at Walmart on clearance for only $5 and I guess it's worth that much (usually about $10-12 up here). 

Lots of stuff around too at various retailers. 

-I'm pretty much assured that Marvel Legends will die in Canada with the first wave.  It started out with only Walmart getting in bizarre cases with Planet Hulk and Beast only. It progressed to some actual regular cases coming in with the other figures, though still too many of Beast/Hulk.  Today I saw more figures from a single wave of Marvel Legends than I have ever seen in the whole run of the line :o  TRU must have dropped about six cases into a wire basket and another two on the pegs.  Superstore, which carries no toys after Christmas put out cases of them. Walmart had them stacked like they were McFarlane hockey figures :o >:(
It is insane, these will never, ever sell.  I can't imagine these being anything but mass clearanced at $5 by spring and we won't see any re-orders after that.  The only place that might carry them would be TRU, but their policy of not marking stuff down will burn them hard yet again, so they'll be clogged with these forever. 

I'll put out my call for help for wave two already, because the figures ain't showing here before I die.   ::)  Somebody send me a She-Hulk, puhlease. 

Saw the Thor 12" Icon figure and wow, was it ever nice.  I don't intend to buy it, but it sure looked pretty. 

Those Spiderman Mego knockoffs are out in force too.  Saw the usual Spidey assortment, plus the Goblin and Doc Ock, but I saw a Wolverine and a Iron Spiderman today as well.  And no, I didn't buy any of them. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on February 21, 2007, 12:44 PM
I'll put out my call for help for wave two already, because the figures ain't showing here before I die.   ::)  Somebody send me a She-Hulk, puhlease. 


Do you want it loose or in package? If you want the She-Hulk and not the Blob BAF piece. I will split the cost with you. I can have it shipped up to you with one of Jeff's packages for you.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 21, 2007, 12:47 PM
I find my interest diminishing more and more each day. I need to be really impressed on saturday at NYCC to continue buying.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 21, 2007, 02:43 PM
I'll put out my call for help for wave two already, because the figures ain't showing here before I die.   ::)  Somebody send me a She-Hulk, puhlease. 


Do you want it loose or in package? If you want the She-Hulk and not the Blob BAF piece. I will split the cost with you. I can have it shipped up to you with one of Jeff's packages for you.

Well, I want the Blob BAF but I'm not prepared to buy all the figures to do so.  I guess that means I'll either ebay the pieces, the whole thing, or not own it at all.  So yeah, I'll split the cost with you because a loose figure is fine by me. 

If anyone else is just Blob-ing it, I'm also after the Yellow Jacket and Quicksilver figures.  I could be convinced on Jean Grey as well as I could give that figure to my daughter.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on February 21, 2007, 02:56 PM
I'll put out my call for help for wave two already, because the figures ain't showing here before I die.   ::)  Somebody send me a She-Hulk, puhlease. 


Do you want it loose or in package? If you want the She-Hulk and not the Blob BAF piece. I will split the cost with you. I can have it shipped up to you with one of Jeff's packages for you.

Well, I want the Blob BAF but I'm not prepared to buy all the figures to do so.  I guess that means I'll either ebay the pieces, the whole thing, or not own it at all.  So yeah, I'll split the cost with you because a loose figure is fine by me. 

If anyone else is just Blob-ing it, I'm also after the Yellow Jacket and Quicksilver figures.  I could be convinced on Jean Grey as well as I could give that figure to my daughter.

Got your Yellow Jacket figure covered too. I am just building Blob. I don't want any of the figures other than Zorn & Quicksilver
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 21, 2007, 03:27 PM
I just buy the Avengers figs, so I'm stoked about wave 2.  I'll be getting Quicksilver, She-Hulk, and Yellowjacket.  If anyone needs the blob pieces from these, just let me know.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on February 21, 2007, 04:38 PM
Why can't anyone say "I'm just collecting movie figures, Thors and Ultimate characters" and offer those pieces up?  >:(








 ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on February 22, 2007, 08:14 AM
Well ... I just do X-men related characters (but non-movie).

Now if I can find quicksilver...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on February 22, 2007, 09:35 AM
Has wave 2 started hitting?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 22, 2007, 10:26 AM
Has wave 2 started hitting?
I believe Wave 2 is an April release
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 22, 2007, 12:47 PM
I heard April as well.  Anyone know what the variants for wave 2 will look like?  Sounds like there is a quicksilver one and a yellowjacket one this time around, so I have to get 6 figs to get all the Avengers.. :-\  I heard about a movie phoenix variant as well, but have no idea what the difference will be - probably just a head sculpt. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 22, 2007, 12:58 PM
Wizard has pics up of the variants for HML Series 2 (Quicksilver, Yellowjacket, X3 Jean Grey/Phoenix):

http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/003480683.cfm (http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/003480683.cfm)
Here you go Justin

Wave 2 Variants
http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/003480683.cfm
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 22, 2007, 01:20 PM
Wizard has pics up of the variants for HML Series 2 (Quicksilver, Yellowjacket, X3 Jean Grey/Phoenix):

http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/003480683.cfm (http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/003480683.cfm)
Here you go Justin

Wave 2 Variants
http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/003480683.cfm

Thanks man!  Quicksilver variant looks pretty cool - I might pass on the others.  What's the difference between these and te reg versions?  YJ is slightly gold versus blaring yellow?  That's cheap.  And what's with the Jean variant?  Apparently she comes in regular and hungover versions.  This is a far cry from what Toybiz was putting out there AND they're $2 more!   >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on February 23, 2007, 12:56 AM
Ugh, that Phoenix figure is bad.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 23, 2007, 12:14 PM
Portions of HML 3 (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=10739) shown at NY Comic Con, pics courtesy of TNI/MarvelousNews.  It sounds like they will be uploading more pics, but you can get a look at:

Astonishing X-Men Cyclops
Black Knight
Danger
Marvel Girl - Rachel Grey
Brood Queen
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on February 23, 2007, 12:39 PM
Portions of HML 3 (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=10739) shown at NY Comic Con, pics courtesy of TNI/MarvelousNews.  It sounds like they will be uploading more pics, but you can get a look at:

Astonishing X-Men Cyclops
Black Knight
Danger
Marvel Girl - Rachel Grey
Brood Queen

Marvel Girl - looks awesome.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on February 23, 2007, 12:43 PM
Meh.  Not that impressed.  I don't care for different costumes of previously released characters (see AXM Cyclops) and have no idea who the **** Danger is, so she and/or it is a pass.  I'd rather have Rachel in her all red with the tatooed face outfit, but will grab her just to have her in the collection.  Black Knight is a must for the Avengers, so he's a definite buy.  Luckily, I don't really need to get the Queen Brood like I do for Blob or did for any of the previous BAF like MODOK and Mojo, so buying crap figures just to get a larger figure is gone for this wave (still need Hulk's and IM Annihilus' pieces, can't bring myself to buy them).

Hasbro really is making it easy to stop collecting these.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 23, 2007, 01:09 PM
Portions of HML 3 (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=10739) shown at NY Comic Con, pics courtesy of TNI/MarvelousNews. 

Thanks for the tip.  Black Knight looks okay, but they could have done much better.  Not even a removable Helmet?  Bah.  I picked up a BK custom off the internet a year or so ago that is 10x better - feeling more smart about that buy every day.  It was $100, but it also came with his winged horse.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 23, 2007, 01:13 PM
I'd ask for your Brood pieces, but it sounds like we'll be buying the same stuff Mikey.  

I'm no fan of the multiple X figures and I have the regular and chase Cyclops figures already, so I hardly need more.  Probably the part that should make Hasbro sit up and take notice is I am a big fan of the X-men/X-Factor/X-calibur comics and really enjoy those characters, much more so than I do with the Avengers.  But I'll happily buy a new character in Black Knight or Marvel Girl than going to get yet another Cyclops/Wolverine/Iceman.  The line is too X-heavy and I do get it, but geez, I have:

3 Angel figures - blue, red and the Apocalypse version
2 Cyclops figures - regular and chase
8756 Wolverine figures, a couple only because Scott sent them too me anyway >:( and a couple because I needed the BAF parts >:(
2 Phoenix figures, red and green  and they even re-released the green figure
2 Beast figures, one with labcoat, one without
2 Magneto figures, one with an open mouth, one closed ::)

Ease up boys.  I know the X-men are important and popular but there is such a thing as overkill.  Oh, and what's up with Thor these days.  Yeah, I understood a second release because the first was before the line really caught fire, but going Thor-Beta Ray Bill - gap - Thor really isn't that sharp in pretty much successive series.  

Here's a recipe for you:
One X figure per wave
One Avenger per wave
Two villains per wave
One supporting character per wave (Mary Jane, Jeeves, Rick whateverhisnameis)
One spidey based character per wave (yeah, he has his own wave, but you've gone action featury on us)

Six figures that are going to appeal to a variety of collectors.  You'll still have an X presence but you aren't going for that overkill thing.  Villains are always popular, the Avengers are always in rotation, so it's a never ending supply of characters/costumes.  Supporting characters aren't going to sell spectacularly well (maybe) but hey, packing them at two per case will work.  Spidey will sell too.  

See?  It's not that hard.

Oh, why does Marvel Girl look so well done when Emma Frost looked like Mary Kate Olsen on a bad day?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on February 23, 2007, 01:29 PM
I don't mind the X-Factor...considering all I do is X-related pieces. .. .

Sorry guys...

But please... get them right !!!
Hmmm anyone got an extra Phoenix  ?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 23, 2007, 04:36 PM
I agree with what Brent is mentioning in regards to how to set up the waves of figures.  With the Spider-Man line switching to 5" and movie/video game likenesses, just incorporate the villains (Chameleon, Hammerhead, etc.) and supporting characters (MJ, Aunt May, etc.) into the Legends line - little by little.  I know we'll see some complaining if there is too much of that too, but more balanced waves would be good with me too.

With what we've seen of Wave 3 here, I think the figures themselves look pretty nice - but the lineup just isn't that exciting.  Granted, we're not seeing all of the rumored lineup - at least not so far - with 1st App. Cap, Bucky, and X3 Colossus missing (is that right?).  That makes some difference.  Of what we're shown here, I'll probably pick up the Astonishing Cyclops, because I like that version, and possibly Black Knight.  The Marvel Girl looks like a pretty nice figure, but I don't know if I'll pick it up or not.  I read the "Danger" arc in Astonishing, but still could pretty much care less about the character.  If the rest of the rumors for this wave pan out, I'll probably be picking up 3 of the figures or so.

Again, I don't think the quality is necessarily terrible, just the character/lineup makeup is kind of boring to me.  I guess so much was done in ToyBiz's 15 waves (plus Face Offs, box sets, etc.) there really isn't a whole lot left to do that isn't getting way down the list in minor characters or variations of characters.  Like Mikey said, I'm not necessarily all that excited for the same characters in different outfits ("but she has a new hat!"), so that is part of it too.  The list of characters I'd like to see is shorter and shorter now, so maybe it will be time to wrap things up eventually.  That said, I'm still curious to see if these rumored F4 and Spidey BAF waves pan out, because I'd like to see some all new comic versions of the 4, Doom, Mary Jane (if possible), Mole Man, Namor, etc.  I wish we'd get more word on those rumors.  Anyways, nice to see some new stuff, but a bit of a "meh" to me, just because of the character selection shown.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 23, 2007, 05:25 PM
I agree with what Brent is mentioning in regards to how to set up the waves of figures.  With the Spider-Man line switching to 5" and movie/video game likenesses, just incorporate the villains (Chameleon, Hammerhead, etc.) and supporting characters (MJ, Aunt May, etc.) into the Legends line - little by little.  I know we'll see some complaining if there is too much of that too, but more balanced waves would be good with me too.

With what we've seen of Wave 3 here, I think the figures themselves look pretty nice - but the lineup just isn't that exciting.  Granted, we're not seeing all of the rumored lineup - at least not so far - with 1st App. Cap, Bucky, and X3 Colossus missing (is that right?).  That makes some difference.  Of what we're shown here, I'll probably pick up the Astonishing Cyclops, because I like that version, and possibly Black Knight.  The Marvel Girl looks like a pretty nice figure, but I don't know if I'll pick it up or not.  I read the "Danger" arc in Astonishing, but still could pretty much care less about the character.  If the rest of the rumors for this wave pan out, I'll probably be picking up 3 of the figures or so.

Again, I don't think the quality is necessarily terrible, just the character/lineup makeup is kind of boring to me.  I guess so much was done in ToyBiz's 15 waves (plus Face Offs, box sets, etc.) there really isn't a whole lot left to do that isn't getting way down the list in minor characters or variations of characters.  Like Mikey said, I'm not necessarily all that excited for the same characters in different outfits ("but she has a new hat!"), so that is part of it too.  The list of characters I'd like to see is shorter and shorter now, so maybe it will be time to wrap things up eventually.  That said, I'm still curious to see if these rumored F4 and Spidey BAF waves pan out, because I'd like to see some all new comic versions of the 4, Doom, Mary Jane (if possible), Mole Man, Namor, etc.  I wish we'd get more word on those rumors.  Anyways, nice to see some new stuff, but a bit of a "meh" to me, just because of the character selection shown.

Agree and disagree.  I agree that the latest runs are a bit boring, but I disagree that there isn't anything left for them to do.  Here's a few barn burners I would love to see:

- New Stealth Iron Man
- Tigra
- Black Queen (X-Men villian)
- Mockingbird
- Crystal (Inhumans/Avengers)
- Sersei
- Jack of Hearts
- Red Overcoat Wonderman
- 1st Appearance Wonderman
- Swordsman

And that's almost entirely just from the Avengers.  Its taken us this long just get to a She-Hulk, Yellowjacket, Black Knight, Quicksilver(!)...there's lots yet to make. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on February 23, 2007, 08:09 PM
I'd ask for your Brood pieces, but it sounds like we'll be buying the same stuff Mikey.  

3 Angel figures - blue, red and the Apocalypse version
2 Cyclops figures - regular and chase
8756 Wolverine figures, a couple only because Scott sent them too me anyway >:( and a couple because I needed the BAF parts >:(
2 Phoenix figures, red and green  and they even re-released the green figure
2 Beast figures, one with labcoat, one without
2 Magneto figures, one with an open mouth, one closed ::)


The original X-Men line when it came out had Cyclops in it that looked like X-Men (Series vol. 2) #1.

I would offer up my Brood pieces, but I am going to be building the queen too.

DAMN HASBRO!!!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 23, 2007, 08:28 PM
Quote
Its taken us this long just get to a She-Hulk, Yellowjacket, Black Knight, Quicksilver(!)...there's lots yet to make. 

Oh, I agree, the Marvel Universe as a whole is almost unlimited in character choices.  There are a lot of figures I'd still pick up if they were made (Nova, Tigra, Black Bolt and the Inhumans, USAgent, Cloak and Dagger, Tombstone, Chameleon, Spidey's supporting characters, and more that I can't think of off hand), it just seems like some of the waves so far aren't really as solid all around as the ToyBiz ones were - just because of the character selection.  It is of course all subjective to what people want and are interested in though.  I am really looking forward to Series 2, but for 3 of the 7 figures in the wave.  Same with Series 3, if it all pans out, it will likely be another 3 for 7.  I'm overjoyed to get those three, but it was more common for me to buy entire waves (or close to it) with previous lineups.  This isn't necessarily Hasbro's fault, its just that a lot of the characters have been tapped at this ponit.  You are right though, there is many, many years worth of choices of characters to do yet - its just a matter of how/when/if they do them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 24, 2007, 11:53 AM
It looks like more pics (Cap, X3 Colossus, Hydra Soldier) have been added to the coverage linked above.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on February 24, 2007, 05:45 PM
That Colossus piece is horrible. Hasrbo is really messing up this series.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 24, 2007, 05:52 PM
Well...I\from has been said at Fwoosh, the same sculptors are working on this line that was on the Toy Biz line.  I think part of it is paint...some of the stuff just seems off.  Some of it is the inclusion of X3 crap that nobody really was clamoring for...as far as Series 3, I'll be picking up Bucky, Cap and Black Knight and maybe Cyclops...

And here's who I still want from this line...

(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/moleculeman.jpg)
Molecule Man
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/captainmarvel2.jpg)
Captain Marvel (Photon)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/klaw.jpg)
Klaw
(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/wrecker.jpg)(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/thunderball.jpg)(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/bulldozer.jpg)(http://www.jedidefender.com/spearson/legends/piledriver.jpg)
Wrecking Crew (Wrecker, Thunderball, Bulldozer, Piledriver)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on February 24, 2007, 06:44 PM
I was very happy to see The Black Knight in Hasbro's ML case last night.  But I really wish that the sculptors might have tried to get some texture in the chainmail of his armor.  It just isn't there.

As for the 5" Spiderman figures?  I have to admit that I'm somewhat impressed.  I took some pics last night and hopefully I'll get them posted soon, but these looked really sharp.  Whether or not they'll sell is another item entirely.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 24, 2007, 10:25 PM
As for the 5" Spiderman figures?  I have to admit that I'm somewhat impressed.  I took some pics last night and hopefully I'll get them posted soon, but these looked really sharp.  Whether or not they'll sell is another item entirely.

I've never thought the 5" line won't look good.  It's always been about scale for me and continuation of what I've been buying.  I'd have much preferred the whole line have started as 3.75" so it would have been more manageable.  That said, I couldn't have really cared if the Toybiz ML stuff had been 4", 5" or anything up to about 8" in scale.  I'd have been happy and bought it.  The point has always been that I'm not about to change scale after putting hundreds of dollars into the 6" scale.  If it's economics, so be it, but I just won't buy more figures is all if they aren't going to be in line with what I already have. 

And I don't think Hasbro is incapable of making a good product. But wave 1 sucked whale farts for the most part.  Ok, sure, Beast/Hulk/Hercules were well done.  But the figures I wanted sucked the aforementioned farts.  How does that company put out Marvel Girl looking like that and not be utterly apalled and embarrassed by Emma Frost? 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 24, 2007, 10:26 PM
Captain Marvel (Photon)


I totally forgot about her - definitely need to get a CM for my Avengers.  I have a custom Kate Bishop (Hawkeye from Young Avengers) on the way and had a custom Cassie made, or I'd be clammoring for those two.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 26, 2007, 01:19 PM
The figures looked ok on saturday. i am still undecided of the direction i will go but i was blown away by the Pitt figure
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: pakledjim on March 2, 2007, 10:10 PM
Quote
3 Angel figures - blue, red and the Apocalypse version
Okay I don't remember a third one, can you refresh my memory?


                          jiM
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on March 2, 2007, 10:38 PM
Quote
3 Angel figures - blue, red and the Apocalypse version
Okay I don't remember a third one, can you refresh my memory?


                          jiM

Legends series had a regular and variant Angel (Red version and blue version) and the X-Men Toybiz line is I think where the Apocalypse version was released (Dark Blue and Purple suit, metal wings, etc.)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 4, 2007, 04:46 PM
TRU has an exclusive clear Emma Frost from HLM1. Doesn't look too bad, I will have to try and find one. Rumor has it is only for Canada though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 4, 2007, 05:10 PM
I haven't seen it yet, but I'll keep my eyes open for it.  Can't look worse than the regular does.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: pakledjim on March 4, 2007, 07:31 PM
Quote
3 Angel figures - blue, red and the Apocalypse version
Okay I don't remember a third one, can you refresh my memory?


                          jiM

Legends series had a regular and variant Angel (Red version and blue version) and the X-Men Toybiz line is I think where the Apocalypse version was released (Dark Blue and Purple suit, metal wings, etc.)
Okay, that's the Archangel from X-3 line and not from ML. Only 2 of Angel are from the ML line.

                               jiM
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on March 4, 2007, 11:04 PM
Okay, that's the Archangel from X-3 line and not from ML. Only 2 of Angel are from the ML line.

                               jiM

I think that's what I said... :o
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on March 5, 2007, 07:15 AM
I haven't seen it yet, but I'll keep my eyes open for it.  Can't look worse than the regular does.

Brent if you see 2 can you grab me one?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 5, 2007, 10:07 AM
Yup.  I'll just snag whatever I can and pass them on.  Jeez, I might even get one for myself. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on March 5, 2007, 12:54 PM
Yup.  I'll just snag whatever I can and pass them on.  Jeez, I might even get one for myself. 

Ummm, maybe three !! ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on March 6, 2007, 02:54 AM
In some off chance that anyone sees a Hulk Buster Iron Man, please pick it up for me. I'd love you forever.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 6, 2007, 03:38 PM
I saw some Spiderman 3 toys today.  From what the box said (do not put on shelf until 03.24) they weren't supposed to be there.  They were the large Spiderman and Goblin.  I want to say they were 12" rotocast, but I think they had some electronic features too.

Spidey looked like Spidey (regular costume, no black version) and the Goblin was an entirely new disguise which basically sucked ass.  I won't be buying the "new" Goblin in the 6" scale, presuming it even comes in that scale rather than 5".  It just looked lousy.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on March 6, 2007, 05:57 PM
Just an FYI for U.S. buyers who shop at Target.  The Spiderman Origins line is already on clearance - saw them today at a couple of Targets from $5, including Iron Spidey and all the villians.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: iFett on March 6, 2007, 10:25 PM
I don't collect comic stuff but I saw the Origins stuff for $3 and some change tonight.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on March 6, 2007, 11:14 PM
Makes me regret not getting Spider-Man 2099.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 7, 2007, 09:14 AM
Some carded pics (http://www.cooltoyreview.com/story/front/Hasbro_Marvel_Legends_Series_2_Carded_Images_104073.asp) of HML 2 have shown up, so hopefully these are on the way pretty soon.

EDIT: It looks like HML 2 is up at Hasbro Toy Shop (http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByCategory.htm?CD=2&BR=820&ST=SO&PG=7), although they are just "coming soon" at this point.  At least they might be available online eventually, for retail price, but I'm sure the stock will be about as good as Star Wars has been :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 7, 2007, 12:21 PM
I am sure they will be out soon. Hasbro seems to be working quicker than toybiz.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on March 7, 2007, 01:16 PM
Maybe Target will start clearancing wave 1.  I still need Annihilus' head and don't want to pay $10 for it.  Half that and I'll pounce.  Until then, Annihilus will remain headless.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on March 7, 2007, 01:35 PM
Maybe Target will start clearancing wave 1.  I still need Annihilus' head and don't want to pay $10 for it.  Half that and I'll pounce.  Until then, Annihilus will remain headless.

Which piece does the head come with?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on March 7, 2007, 01:40 PM
Planet Hulk
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 9, 2007, 11:16 AM
It looks like a few psylocke and Luke Cage variants got out.

Variants (http://cgi.ebay.com/Marvel-Legends-Variant-Psylocke-Power-Man-Figure-Set_W0QQitemZ290092164167QQcategoryZ348QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

The guy says only 12 of each, ia m thinking we may see these pop up at KB Toys as orange tag items  ;D Let's hope anyway.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 9, 2007, 12:35 PM
Huh, go figure.  As far as I'm concerned, they don't exist.  Though I wouldn't be all that surprised to find a thousand of them stacked in a warehouse somewhere.  I can't imagine they ran the machines to make only 12 of them ::)  And the guys story on ebay there about Hasbro taking over.  Yeah, the license.  Yeesh.

Checked TRU today and no variants of Emma to be found.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 9, 2007, 12:43 PM
I see there is a preorder up (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2549746&cp=&pg=3&f=Taxonomy%2FTRUS%2F2254197&sr=1&origkw=marvel+legends&kw=marvel+legends&parentPage=search) at TRU.com for the "variant" Emma Frost, which says it arrives 3/25.  I've passed on the regular Emma, but part of me wouldn't mind having a complete "Astonishing" team eventually, and maybe this variant would be a better option.  Maybe it won't look as crappy clear ;).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on March 9, 2007, 12:58 PM
I don't get it - when was Emma Frost ever clear?  Is this her "Astral Projection?"  I'm not a monthly X-men reader, but she seems to be full color even when she goes into someone's head.  The clear variants work for me on heroes like Vision, Kitty Pryde, Invisible Woman, but this doesn't make sense.  Can we get a clear version of Hulk next?   :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 9, 2007, 01:07 PM
I'm not overly familiar with Emma Frost either, just reading a little more of her recently in Astonishing X-Men, but I believe she can turn into "diamond form" which makes her body clear and diamond-like.  Not sure if she's always had that power, or if it was somewhat recently, but I thought I read at one time it was a secondary mutation type of thing that came about later on.  I probably don't know what I'm talking about :P, but I know that she changed to that diamond form in some comic I read.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 10, 2007, 09:11 AM
Limited Edition Silver Surfer (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=10781)

I like the packaging set up, i want one.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on March 10, 2007, 01:33 PM
Holy crow. Nice, I'll take one as well. 8)

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Reid on March 10, 2007, 03:51 PM
The packaging is neat- This might be my second Hasbro ML purchase.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on March 10, 2007, 11:13 PM
I'll pass.  This is going to be like $15-20 for one of the cheapest figures Hasbro can make.  :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 12, 2007, 09:15 AM
Wizard has "press photos" (http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/003823909.cfm) of ML Series 3 up, as well as some other upcoming stuff (Silver Wolverine, Clear Emma, and future SuperHero Squad).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on March 12, 2007, 02:26 PM
Wizard has "press photos" (http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/003823909.cfm) of ML Series 3 up, as well as some other upcoming stuff (Silver Wolverine, Clear Emma, and future SuperHero Squad).

Thanks for sharing.  I'm a little more impressed with these press photos, but still not sure if I'm going to get any of them.  Maybe just the black knight.   :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jayson on March 15, 2007, 09:15 AM
Local MN TRU has the Diamond Emma Frost and the 25th Anniversary Silver Wolverine.

And those Marvel Super Hero Squad multi packs. Maybe worth grabbing since it has the now deceased Cap. America in it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on March 15, 2007, 09:18 AM
I will check my local this tomorrow. Who knows !
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on March 16, 2007, 06:54 AM
Local MN TRU has the Diamond Emma Frost and the 25th Anniversary Silver Wolverine.


Thanks for the tip Jayson. I was able to snag 1 of each.

Brent do you want me to get them for you as well and I can see if Jeff will add them to the other stuff he is baby sitting for you?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jayson on March 16, 2007, 11:00 AM
No problem... are there any others you're looking for? I forgot from the other night.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jeff on March 16, 2007, 11:11 AM
From an e-mail sent to me by the Hasbro PR guys:


"Are your Spider-Senses tingling?"

Only 8 more days til "Webslinger Weekend" (March 24, 2007) -- the time when all of the new Hasbro Spider-Man 3 and other Spider-Man themed collectibles, games and toys go on sale.

Check out the new Hasbro Spider-Man Website (http://www.hasbro.com/spiderman) to:

- Submit questions for Stan Lee!

- Learn how you can crack "The Secret of the Symbiote"
[note from Jeff: everyone remember the "fun" ROTS code game (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=6788.0)  ::)]

- Register for a "Spider Reminder" call to wake up early and head to the store on March 24th

- View Spider-Man 3 trailers and Hasbro's new Spider-Man commercials.

- See the full line of Hasbro toys that will go on sale on March 24, including the product that will be offered exclusively at specific retailers.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 16, 2007, 12:01 PM
I have to admit, despite the scale change and all the other issues, I'm somewhat excited for some of the movie stuff.  I know I'm likely in the vast minority here with that, and still like the Legends/6" stuff more, but I hope to pick up a few things.  Spidey has been 2nd only to Star Wars with me since childhood, and that continues today.  I've really enjoyed the movie series so far, and can't wait for the third, so its kind of a dream to see well-made Spidey movies on the big screen.  I'll probably try to head out next weekend and grab a few things, at least the most "normal", non-action gimmicky figures.

That said, if this rumored Spidey BAF series does end up being 6" movie figures too, I'll get those too I'm sure.  Its a disease, it really is.  I'm kind of hoping that rumored wave is at least somewhat comic-based though, since a Mary Jane was part of the list.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 16, 2007, 10:46 PM
Have you guys seen the 5" scale in person?  The figures certainly do look good, but I'm not buying a single one, even if it means skipping all the S3 toys.  It's not as though I don't have as much stuff.  Walmart up here has had lots of S3 toys out though and even some POTC3 stuff as well. 


Brent do you want me to get them for you as well and I can see if Jeff will add them to the other stuff he is baby sitting for you?

No, I think I'll just pass on these.  I do appreciate the offer though, thanks.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 18, 2007, 02:45 PM
I went to Walmart, Target, and TRU today and didnt find anything i wanted so i ended up buying the silver Wolverine.  ::) I really had no intention of buying it but i was so frustrated not finding anything i needed to buy something.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: pakledjim on March 18, 2007, 06:36 PM
I've seen the Spider-Man movie figures in person, I can't quite figure out why Venom is purple.

                                              jiM
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 19, 2007, 12:25 AM
I went to Walmart, Target, and TRU today and didnt find anything i wanted so i ended up buying the silver Wolverine.  ::) I really had no intention of buying it but i was so frustrated not finding anything i needed to buy something.
I think you need help :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 19, 2007, 08:24 AM
I went to Walmart, Target, and TRU today and didnt find anything i wanted so i ended up buying the silver Wolverine.  ::) I really had no intention of buying it but i was so frustrated not finding anything i needed to buy something.
I think you need help :P

I think your right  ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 20, 2007, 10:26 AM
Fwooshnet forum poster Ash Talon posted some information he has learned about the rumored Spider-Man and Fantastic 4 BAF waves, which are supposed to be coming this summer.  You can see his post HERE (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=37234&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=210), towards the bottom of page 15.  Basically, from what he says, the Spidey wave will be all movie-based and he says the BAF should be "obvious if you watched the 7 minute preview".  I won't mention it here in case anyone skipped it due to spoilers.  The Fantastic Four wave will be comic based, with many of the figures based on the Icons molds (Doom, Torch, and Surfer in particular).  The Thing is also supposed to be based on a previous Toy Biz Icons mold, which got bumped for some reason.  He says Namor is the green trunks version, but he did mention that costume choices might surprise some people (for the F4 figures).

We'll see if this all holds true, and I really hope we get some confirmation/pics of this sometime soon.  If Doom (as well as Torch and Surfer) are based on the Icons molds, that's good news to me.  I'd likely pick up the entire wave to get a real nice looking Fantastic Four, as well as Doom/Surfer/Namor (and hopefully Mole Man).  I'm wondering if that Spidey movie wave might be a mix of repacks with some minor tweaking (GG, Doc Ock, Spidey/Black Spidey, MJ), and some new 6" sculpts (Sandman, New Goblin, Venom) with the BAF pieces being the incentive for picking up the repacks.  I know I'll probably end up buying the whole wave, since I'm a Spidey sucker - and Hasbro needs more of my money.  I know many will be upset if there are repacks in this line, but I guess it does make sense from Hasbro's viewpoint.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 20, 2007, 11:52 AM
I wish he would have confirmed what the BAF for the FF wave was. I am hoping for more cosmic characters so Ronan would be a good start. The new Namor is good news and here's hoping for Moleman.

As for the Spidey wave, I am not too sure how well the BAF will be done. I was hoping for a comic version of MJ, but i guess thats not happening.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: iFett on March 21, 2007, 11:27 AM
(http://wt.dlisys.com/img/H017219/B320Heading_2.jpg)

I don't know if this is old news or not as I don't collect this stuff, but I had an email from Hasbro this morning about the new toys debuting this weekend.

Hasbrotoyshop has a bunch of pics of all the new stuff, but nothing is "in stock" of course.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 21, 2007, 11:34 AM
My guess is those are the 5 inch figures. I am waiting on the Marvel Legends Spider-Man and FF wave. I can't wait for pictures of those. The rumors sound pretty good, I still can't see a BAF Sandman working out though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 21, 2007, 04:13 PM
I noticed our local TRU has/had the Silver Wolverine figures.  They may have had the Emma Frost as well, but they were stocking/stacking things above with a ladder, so I couldn't get closer to see.  I didn't pick it up, but I was half tempted to, just as a novelty sort of thing.  Hopefully Hasbro doesn't go too crazy with these type of figures though.

I got that e-mail above as well regarding the Spidey 3 stuff, and those are indeed the 5" figures.  I picked up some of the "classics" figures (or what was previously known as classics) the other day - the movie Goblin, movie Ock, and Lizard - and I hope/plan to pick up the SM3 movie figures this weekend.  I know I'll get the 6" versions if that BAF wave turns out as well, but I guess I'm just a sucker for Spidey.  I will say after opening them up, these figures aren't too bad.  Sure, they are smaller, and there isn't quite as much articulation - but overall as toys, they aren't too bad.  The sculpts are still pretty good, and the articulation isn't bad either.  To be honest, as I try to rearrange/make room in the office/collection room, I wouldn't have minded the Legends line being a bit smaller from the beginning.  It sure would have helped with space issues :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 22, 2007, 01:02 AM
Saw a pile of those new spidey figs in person today as TRU had a huge display up front.

Five inch figures are an easy pass for me.  They'll sell well, no doubt, but I've no interest in changing scales and I'm guessing they'll lose a big chunk of the collector market with these.  They look nice packaged, but they're too small and looking closely the articulation seems to mostly suck.  Nice variety of stuff though. 

They also have the Galactic Hero-ish stuff, 8 different combinations, so if you're into that you're probably in heaven shortly.

Also saw the Spider-Spud ::)  Yep, Darth Tater mutated into something red and hideous. 

Oh, and those huge sellers, the bump'n'go cycles are back for another round ::) >:(

Thankfully spiderman doesn't have large feet, lest we'd be seeing spider stompers or whatever annoying name they'd give the most hideous toy ever invented.

With the change in scale, Spiderman movie toys have entered the same crowd hogging, over-bloated status as Superman, Fantastic Four, Hulk and Ghost Rider toys - a waste of space in the toy aisles for collectors.  IMNSHO.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JesseVader08 on March 22, 2007, 01:35 AM
I can't figure out what Hasbro was thinking when they went to a 1" smaller scale with the SM3 figures.  They're just smaller enough (grammar? pshaw.) to look ridiculous displayed next to every other 6" figure.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 22, 2007, 10:01 AM
MarvelousNews (http://marvelousnews.com/database/index.php?itemid=649) has a whole mess of pictures up of Series 2/The Blob wave of HML.  Click the linky if interested.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 22, 2007, 10:06 AM
I can't figure out what Hasbro was thinking when they went to a 1" smaller scale with the SM3 figures.  They're just smaller enough (grammar? pshaw.) to look ridiculous displayed next to every other 6" figure.

My guess is that they are hoping for collector's to double dip. Some will buy these in addition to the ones that will be included in the ML wave.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 22, 2007, 10:12 AM
I'm curious why we're seeing the change to 5" in the movie lines as well, but it might be in part due to what evenflow mentioned - collectors (like me) who will likely double dip.  There might be other factors as well.  I've read that part of it is due to plastic (oil) pricing, and getting movie figures in at a kid/parent-friendly pricepoint.  I could see that, as we know these types of lines are aimed at the kiddos for the most part, and if collectors buy in, its just gravy.  They'll also be relatively in scale with the DC movie figures, although I don't know if that makes any difference to Hasbro or not.  I know kids probably don't mind having Spidey, Batman, Superman, etc. all able to interact in their toybox though.  I think it might be trying to hit that certain pricepoint though, with the way the action figure business is now.  We're seeing with Legends and DC Superheroes that the 6" detailed scale is pretty much $10 across the board at this point - and I could pick up Legends for $6.84 on occasion at our local Target not a year ago.  Things are changing unfortunately, and it might force me to scale back on a lot of things.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 22, 2007, 10:13 AM
I wonder why the decision to go 6" was made to begin with.  The 90's Toy Biz Marvel stuff was all 5" was it not?  I really could care less anymore because the list of stuff I want is so short, Legends could end after Wave 3 and I'd not even blink an eye.  Not having to buy 4 toy lines for the last two years has been a relief.  Sure I've probably branched out a little on some higher end SW stuff but its nowhere near the sheer physical amount of stuff that was coming in to my house.  Thank you toy companies for making horrible business decisions!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on March 22, 2007, 02:49 PM
I really could care less anymore because the list of stuff I want is so short, Legends could end after Wave 3 and I'd not even blink an eye.  Not having to buy 4 toy lines for the last two years has been a relief.  Sure I've probably branched out a little on some higher end SW stuff but its nowhere near the sheer physical amount of stuff that was coming in to my house.  Thank you toy companies for making horrible business decisions!

Not a whole lot more needs to be said...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 22, 2007, 03:22 PM
Quote
I really could care less anymore because the list of stuff I want is so short, Legends could end after Wave 3 and I'd not even blink an eye.

As much as I enjoy the Marvel line(s), I have to sort of agree with this observation Scott.  I find myself sometimes almost hoping certain lines will end, so that I won't be tempted :P.  That isn't the various toy lines faults though, that's my own issue  ::).  I keep thinking I'm almost done with Marvel stuff, but a little more trickles in - then a little more - and it just keeps going.  I'm at the point where I am simply out of room for stuff, and I'd be ok with some things wrapping up.  I'm going to pick up probably 3 figures from each of the next two waves of ML, and then I'll see if those rumored Spidey and F4 BAF waves pan out.  Beyond that, I might be trying to wrap it up soon.  There's a few figures I'd still like to see (Black Bolt, Tigra, comic Mary Jane, etc.), but I'd be ok if things ended soon too.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Lady Jaye on March 22, 2007, 04:44 PM
The Legends can't go 6 inch until we get Gladiator dammit!!!! Damn where is the pimpest among all the Shi'Ar Imperial Guard??? >:( Once he's done, then the line can end or switch!! 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on March 22, 2007, 04:56 PM
The Legends can't go 6 inch until we get Gladiator dammit!!!! Damn where is the pimpest among all the Shi'Ar Imperial Guard??? >:( Once he's done, then the line can end or switch!! 

Has it been confirmed that Legends are moving to 5" as well?   ???
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 22, 2007, 05:13 PM
Hasbro said at TF that Legends would be remaining 6"
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 23, 2007, 12:48 AM
I wonder why the decision to go 6" was made to begin with.  The 90's Toy Biz Marvel stuff was all 5" was it not?  I really could care less anymore because the list of stuff I want is so short, Legends could end after Wave 3 and I'd not even blink an eye.  Not having to buy 4 toy lines for the last two years has been a relief.  Sure I've probably branched out a little on some higher end SW stuff but its nowhere near the sheer physical amount of stuff that was coming in to my house.  Thank you toy companies for making horrible business decisions!

I don't know if it's the adrenaline rush or the thrill of the hunt or whatever you call it, but it still kinda bugs me. 

I'm right there in that most of the lines have little to offer me anymore as ToyBiz did a fine job of releasing lots of cool stuff (I still want my spiderman family and friends box set >:() but for the most part there isn't much left to do, especially since She-Hulk is coming.

But the other day in TRU I was absolutely dismayed.  There was nothing there I wanted.  I've got the 1st wave of TAC, none of the battlepacks you guys see are coming up here.  No sportspicks I want for the time being.  The Superman/Batman waves from Mattel suck in terms of case ratios.  Now this line seems to be heading in large part to the 5" scale.  There's so little in stores for me to look at I'm drifting over to Hot Wheels, and that's just an abomination.

I think Brian's right in the sense that the families/parents/kids won't care a whit.  But are collectors really THAT small a portion of the market?  Having seen these all now, I would probably have bought as many as 6 figures IF they were in the six inch scale.  I'd have grabbed the movie black spidey, the battle damaged spidey, I think there's a Parker figure in with one (or maybe it's Brock pre-venom).  I probably would have sprung for the new Goblin, lame looking as it is, plus a movie-venom and a movie-Sandman as well.  But I'm not buying any of them in that scale.  I know little Johnny and Donny and Sue will and there's plenty of them.  But Scott and Dan and Brent and Ryan and..... aren't. 

Huh.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 23, 2007, 10:52 AM
I was just looking through MouseDroid's coverage of the Australian Toy Fair, and noticed this product (http://www.mousedroid.com/feature/toyfair2007/image/hasbro25.jpg) in the Spider-Man 3 coverage.  The packaging says "Unleashed 360", and they show mock ups of both red/blue Spidey and Venom.  Maybe I missed it somewhere, but does anyone know what these are?  They look like larger, super articulated figures, but I'm not sure.  Are they Icons - or in the same arena as those?  Just curious if anyone has heard anything about these.

Edit: Here's another picture (http://www.mousedroid.com/feature/toyfair2007/image/hasbro23.jpg) that shows both Spidey and Venom.  The Spidey in the middle seems to say "10 inch action figure", with the other "Unleashed 360" figures looking a little larger.  Hasbro sure likes the "Unleashed" name, don't they? :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on March 23, 2007, 12:05 PM
Looks like I'll be picking up that Venom this weekend, if I get some money.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on March 25, 2007, 01:24 PM
Holy Spider-Mania! Spider-Man 3 product is hitting everywhere, and I do mean everywhere.

I picked up the basic Symbiote Attack Web Venom at K-Mart, only for the free poster, and so I had the first half so I can compete the full poster on April 29th, when the Venom one comes out.

The price they are asking for these figures is way too much in my opinion, especially for the "Deluxe" two packs. I'd absolutely love that Symbiote Venom that is in the one Spidey Vs. Venom Ooze pack, but I can't justify the price, especially when they include a near SA Spider-Man figure with a suddenly static arm with a lame action feature. I just can't do it.

While in Wal*Mart they didn't have the Unleashed Venom OR Spidey, so I went with the Spider-Man SuperHero Squad Venom Vs. Lil Spidey Set.

Also, keep your eyes on the Super Articulated Black Suit Spider-Man. There's 2 packaging variants I saw, in poses and plastic keeper bubbles.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 26, 2007, 09:24 AM
I went out this weekend looking for TAC Star Wars, as well as some Spidey 3 stuff.  It was pretty hit and miss (well miss on the TAC front), but some of the stores didn't really have much of anything for Spidey 3 despite the big "3/24" date.  Our local Wal-Mart had a big header above the action figure aisle advertising SM3, but just empty pegs in the aisle.  They did have a little standalone thing filled with webshooters and some figures.  I picked up a few figures there, but when I went to check out they rang up at $8.67 each.  Yikes.  I ended up taking them back the next day, after seeing that Target has them on sale this week for $5.99 each - that's much more manageable.  Our local Target didn't have anything new (didn't reset), but the one across town had some Spidey figs and it looked like they had the new POTC stuff too.  It didn't seem like (at least around here) that this big street date did much.  Our local Target didn't have anything aside from the nerf footballs (which are pretty cool), the one across town had a small section for SM3, and the other side of town Target and WM both had smaller sections as well.  I wonder if they are scaling back movie lines this time around?  I remember Superman Returns and Fantastic Four having entire aisles to themselves.  Maybe that is still coming.  Our TRU did have a big wall as you enter the store of SM3 stuff, but that was about it.

Long story short, I ended up picking up one each of the best versions of the characters, as well as the Superhero Squad packs.  I took some back to WM after the huge price different compared to Target's sale this week ($8.67 at WM, $5.99 at Target).  TRU I believe is charging $7.99.  I guess if you are interested in these at all, this might be the week to hit Target for this sale.  $5.99 seems about right for these figures, but nowhere near $8 or $9.  Oh, I grabbed the Spidey Potato Head as well, just had to have that to go with the Star Wars ones.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on March 26, 2007, 02:37 PM
Brian, I'm right there with you on the prices being way high. :-X Especially with the Scale down.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Madcow on March 26, 2007, 02:47 PM
I saw these in person and I was TOTALLY dissapointed. What a rip. The scale didn't bother me so much as the price did and the quality wasn't even that well to garnish such a price hike... The Superhero Squad versions were really cool (though I didn't get any) and I loved the SpiderSpud. My only gripe with the SpiderSpud is that I keep mine in the box and I wish they would have put the Spidey eyes on the Spud in the package. Oh well, I guess i'll just have to rip it open. :P Now if only they made a Venom to go with it...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 26, 2007, 02:56 PM
Now if only they made a Venom to go with it...

Give it time, i am sure they will.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JayDouble on March 26, 2007, 03:00 PM
Has anyone seen the exclusive Venom or Spidey at Walmart?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 26, 2007, 03:38 PM
On Saturday/Sunday, I didn't see either of them at either of our local WM stores.  I don't think it was because they were "sold out" either - as it didn't seem as if many people were out looking for these as you might see on a big Star Wars release day.  At least that was my experience.  I haven't seen them here yet, but I'll be checking again this week.  I wouldn't mind picking them up, unless the pricepoint is outrageous.  I think they are supposed to be basic figure price, but at our Wal-Mart, that's already pretty pricey at nearly $9.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Neal on March 26, 2007, 04:06 PM
Has anyone seen the exclusive Venom or Spidey at Walmart?

The one Wal-Mart that I've been to since the Saturday release had a bunch of Spider-Mans, but no Venoms.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Famine on March 26, 2007, 08:48 PM
Same with Neil. Had I seen the Venom (It's actually black! Who knew!) I'd have been all over it.

Kevin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on March 27, 2007, 10:45 AM
Has anyone seen the Wal-Mart Exclusive SPidey/Venom limited editions ?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 27, 2007, 11:45 AM
I keep hearing about them but have no idea what they look like, anyone have a pic?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on March 27, 2007, 11:58 AM
Yeah ! Here you go ! I know I want these !

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u66/Gooker1/venom.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 27, 2007, 12:10 PM
I stopped by WM this morning, and found the Exc. Spidey.  They had about a dozen or so of the Spidey, but no sign of the Venom.  Also, our local store has lowered their prices since Sunday (from $8.67 to $7.88), but the "exclusive" Spidey was $9.96.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jeff on March 27, 2007, 12:19 PM
Also, our local store has lowered their prices since Sunday (from $8.67 to $7.88), but the "exclusive" Spidey was $9.96.

I stopped by my local K-Mart looking for 30AC figures this AM and I noticed the Spidey 3 figures there are... $10.49 plus tax.   :o

I thought $7.99 for these was crazy, but dang!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 27, 2007, 12:43 PM
Yeah, the stores are pricing these things crazy for the most part.  Especially when Hasbro (ToyShop) is selling them for $7.99 themselves - it shouldn't really be higher than that.  Target is definitely the place to be this week, for anyone who is interested.  I picked up the figures there for $5.99 each.  That's much more in line with what they are worth.  They aren't bad figures though really, the scale/articulation issues aside.  Having them set up on the desk here, I can't say I would have minded if the Legends line had started at this type of scale from the beginning.  A little easier to manage - space wise.

Speaking of Legends, I see there are a couple reports on the Fwoosh forums of HML2 showing up at Wal-Mart.  One of the reports was from South Sioux City, NE of all places.  I checked our store today while I was there, but just found 2 Hercules and a Banshee on the pegs.  Maybe keep an eye out in your areas though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 27, 2007, 01:26 PM
Thanks for the pic, i like the shiny look.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on March 27, 2007, 02:45 PM
Are they going to make an Eddie Brock figure of Topher Grace?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Neal on March 27, 2007, 03:17 PM
This may not be news, but a local collector grabbed the ML Blob wave today at Wal-Mart.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on March 27, 2007, 04:00 PM
Thanks for the pic, i like the shiny look.

Yeah, me too, and the distinct symbols used on the packaging add to the attraction. I hope I can find a set to keep ...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: darth punkinhed on March 29, 2007, 01:00 PM
Yeah ! Here you go ! I know I want these !

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u66/Gooker1/venom.jpg)

I'd love a set of these too but unfortunatly there are none in my area and they all seem to be on ebay. They say these were limited to 3,000pcs and I find that hard to believe with an exclusive, Hasbro figure. If I can't find one at retail I'm not messing with them. They seem to go for about $10-$15 on ebay right now. Something just doesn't seem to add up on these. Limited to 3,000 but no one is really jumping on them on ebay? They have to be more common or else no one really seems to care about these.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on March 29, 2007, 01:06 PM
Yeah ! Here you go ! I know I want these !

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u66/Gooker1/venom.jpg)

I'd love a set of these too but unfortunatly there are none in my area and they all seem to be on ebay. They say these were limited to 3,000pcs and I find that hard to believe with an exclusive, Hasbro figure. If I can't find one at retail I'm not messing with them. They seem to go for about $10-$15 on ebay right now. Something just doesn't seem to add up on these. Limited to 3,000 but no one is really jumping on them on ebay? They have to be more common or else no one really seems to care about these.

One of the Wal-Marts here in MN had 24 of the Spider-Man figures but not a single Venom figure. After seeing them I want a Venom, but am not going all out to find one.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 29, 2007, 03:15 PM
I probably said it before, but Spiderman figures in the 5" scale are now what I'd consider clutter.  There are some neat figures, but the loss of articulation and change of scale make these kids toys to me.  And like all movie toys, they're going to clog the pegs badly because I don't think I'm alone on the dislike side.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on March 29, 2007, 03:34 PM
Yep.  Those figures are everywhere (and will be for awhile) and I barely looked at them.  I've said it before, but Hasbro is really making it easy to quit this line (or at the very least, cut back drastically).  I really, really want a Blob, but don't want to spend an extra $40 for **** figures to get him. 

On a slightly happier note, I picked up Mephisto yesterday.  Haven't had a chance to open him yet, but he looks great. His evilness is a welcome addition to the collection.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 29, 2007, 04:01 PM
One thing I've noticed - at least around here - is that many (not all) of the stores don't seem to be going quite as nuts with a "movie line" as they usually do.  Sure, there are fair sized section of Spidey 3 stuff, but its nothing like I've seen in the past with SM1/2, F4, and Superman Returns.  Those lines literally had an entire aisle (or one side) to themselves at WM and TRU, and a good half or so at Target.  This time around, TRU is the only one with a huge section.  Both Target and WM have decent sized displays, but not a whole lot of action figures necessarily.  Lots of Bump N Gos, Web Shooters, and things like that.

I totally understand where you guys are coming from with the switch to 5", and other complaints.  I know I'm probably one of the few suckers that has picked some of these up, and I still hope we see some 6" versions later on (that rumored BAF wave).  I will say that the figures themselves (at least some of them) aren't too bad though.  I've got the "normal/well articulated" versions of each of the characters (aside from Sandman, which is action feature-tastic), and they are pretty solid figures.  The only articulation I really miss on them are wrists (side to side), because Spidey's hands are stuck facing forward otherwise.  One positive thing I can say about Hasbro's first lineup/release is that there is at least plenty of villains to go around and more of a variety.  I don't think I found a Doc Ock until a couple months after the release of SM2, and the same can be said for Dr. Doom.

I'd be ok with the Legends line wrapping up (at least for me) pretty soon too.  Spending is just too hard to keep in check with collecting otherwise, as Star Wars is enough.  I'm looking forward to three figures from the next wave, and probably the same from HML3, but after that we'll have to see.  I'm getting pretty happy with my lineup overall, and anything else at that point is just gravy.  Like Mikey, I'd kind of like to get Blob, but I really don't remotely want anything from that wave outside of She-Hulk, Yellowjacket, and Quicksilver.  I won't (and can't) buy the rest just for the piece of Blob.  I'm interested to see what the rumored Spidey and F4 waves hold, and after that I'll see what is on the way (hoping for Black Bolt, Tigra, US Agent, Nova, and "Spidey's supporting characters" box set that's been mentioned before).

Long post - sorry, but back on the topic here - I saw this article at Wizard (http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/004010872.cfm), which is kind of a Q and A with Hasbro about the movie line(s) this year.  Reading between the lines, it kind of sounds like a 6" line is possible.  They mention taking the movie lines' scales on a "case by case basis" - which will only irritate people more.  Pick one or the other, so the movie "worlds" will at least look right together.  Of course, they'll probably do both, so they can get suckers like me to buy both lines (as with Spidey).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on March 29, 2007, 10:59 PM
Mark my words - these will be on clearance a week after Spiderman 3 comes out.  All the stores I ahve been to still have dozens of pegs fully stocked with them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on March 30, 2007, 08:18 AM
Do you think they will be on clearance or that is when they will start to sell ? The movie could raise interest for the youngesters.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on March 30, 2007, 10:42 AM
Maybe - I just think people will be bored with them by then.  I can't believe people are having a hard time finding any of the figures - I hit Target and Wal-Mart this morning and both had the black spiderman and venom figs.  ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 2, 2007, 11:17 AM
It looks like Fwoosh posted their latest Top 10 Wanted Marvel Figures (http://www.fwooshnet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=384&Itemid=1) list, and this is how it turned out:

1. Black Bolt
2. Nova
3. Polaris
4. Jean Grey
5. Sunfire
6. Tigra
7 (tie). Adam Warlock
7 (tie). Gladiator
9. Valkyrie
10 (tie). Dazzler
10 (tie). Jubilee

BAF: Fin Fang Foom

The entire voting list is posted at the linky.  Out of this Top 10, I think I'd probably pick up the following:

Black Bolt
Nova
Jean Grey
Tigra

I'd like to get Fin Fang Foom as well, but I guess it depends on the figures included in the BAF wave.  I'd consider a few of the others on this list as well, but the four above would be the only definites.  I guess that shows how things are getting narrowed down on this line - not a lot of "big names" left in some respects.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 2, 2007, 11:53 AM
Man, that's quite a list they compiled there.  I like most of the top 10 actually, and if Hasbro would produce them, in 6" scale and along the lines of Planet Hulk/Beast/Hercules rather than the craptasticular sculpts of Emma Frost/Banshee >:( I'd actually buy them.  Of those, I'd buy:

1. Black Bolt
2. Nova
3. Polaris
4. Jean Grey
5. Sunfire (maybe)
6. Tigra
7 (tie). Adam Warlock (maybe)
7 (tie). Gladiator (doubtful but if it was one left to finish a BAF)
9. Valkyrie
10 (tie). Dazzler
10 (tie). Jubilee

So yeah, I'd buy pretty much all of them, if need be. 

From the rest of the list of 249  :o  I'd be interested in the following:
14. Ultron - classic version please
23. Enchantress - Thor and Loki are lonely
31. Wrecker
41. Northstar  :-X
47. Hand Ninja - go army builders
61. Snowbird :P
91. Black Cat - we could use a better sculpt here for sure
91. Odin - sure, more Asgardians is ok by me
103. Chameleon - no love here?
119. Silver Sable
131. Dr. Bong - who?  But how do you go wrong with a name like that?
131. Klaw
155. Emma Frost - one that doesn't look like a man. 
155. Mole Man
155. Paste Pot Pete
192. Gwen Stacy
192. Mary Jane Watson
249. Demolition Man
249 J. Jonah Jameson
249. Tombstone

Didn't see the Black Queen on there either, but if they actually re-did the White Queen properly >:( and combined her with the Black Queen, Sebastian Shaw and a couple of Hellfire Club goons you'd have the makings of another boxed set on your hands. 

Interesting to see how little interest there is in the Spiderman characters.  I guess it's telling to an extent, but I was amazed to see Tombstone and MJ so low in the poll.  I still think you could do an awesome set of Spiderman Family and Friends in a box with JJJ, MJ, Gwen, Robbie and Aunt May but I could certainly see Hasbro's argument that it's sales would be rather limited.  Maybe they could make it a Con exclusive limited to 5000 sets or something? 

Throw Paste Pot Pete ;D, Black Cat, Chameleon, Tombstone and Silver Sable in another box set and the world is looking downright rosy.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 2, 2007, 12:10 PM
In regards to my most wanted list, this is what coincides with their top 10:

Black Bolt
Nova
Jean Grey
Adam Warlock
Dazzler
Jubilee


Adam Warlock, Black Bolt and Nova are very near to the top of my wants, the others a I would happily buy.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on April 2, 2007, 02:39 PM
In regards to my most wanted list, this is what coincides with their top 10:

Black Bolt
Nova
Jean Grey
Adam Warlock
Dazzler
Jubilee


Adam Warlock, Black Bolt and Nova are very near to the top of my wants, the others a I would happily buy.

All they really need to make is Tigra, Mockingbird, Photon, and Quasar at this point.  Then they can switch over to 5" figures to match the spidey line.   ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on April 2, 2007, 03:55 PM
I'd probably only buy Tigra and Black Bolt but only if they were making more of the Inhumans.  Not much else in the top 50 I'd even buy:

01. Black Bolt
06. Tigra
14. Ultron - classic version
23. Enchantress
31. Wrecker
42. US Agent 
47. Arnim Zola

And as I've said before...I really don't care that much anymore.  I've gotten pretty much every single last thing I ever wanted out of this line.  We're in gravy territory. 

Movies must be a lot more profitable than I think because I'm just shocked Hasbro would shell out that much cash for pegwarm city and a dying toy line :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 2, 2007, 04:00 PM

Movies must be a lot more profitable than I think because I'm just shocked Hasbro would shell out that much cash for pegwarm city and a dying toy line :-\

Would it be pegwarm city and dying if ToyBiz was still running the show? 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 2, 2007, 04:03 PM
Quote
Movies must be a lot more profitable than I think because I'm just shocked Hasbro would shell out that much cash for pegwarm city and a dying toy line

I was kind of curious about this as well.  Although there is practically a never ending supply of Marvel characters, many to most of the "big names" are finished up, or will be shortly (She Hulk, Yellowjacket, Quicksilver, etc.).  How much life do you think Legends has in it?  I know I see a fair amount of Wave 1 figures on the pegs, but that might be due to better shipping (or a somewhat weak lineup).  Aside from maybe TRU, the pegs definitely aren't "packed" with Legends.  I'm sure Hasbro will start dipping into the "redo" well, and maybe that's on the way this year already with the rumored Spidey/F4 BAF waves.  I'm curious to see what the line will hold beyond that.  Its hard to pass things up a lot of times, but part of me wants to be done with it just because I really need to cut back on spending - and Star Wars doesn't seem to be letting up anytime soon.  Luckily, like many of you, there isn't necessarily a ton of stuff on that list that I really need to have.  A handful of figures/characters, and that dream box set of Spidey's allies/friends that's been mentioned.  Anyways, I wonder if Legends really is becoming a dying line at this point?  Even if it is, we can't complain, its been a heck of a run.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 2, 2007, 04:29 PM
I think it is dying and very near flatline.  People did jump on the wave 1 stuff here initially, but there's no accounting for the sanity of completeists anyway.  They also sold well at the TRU half price sale (which is $7 CAD up here) but I can still find any version of any character easily in stores, whether it's the Iron man or Hulk packaging/production changes.  Even the Emma Frost clear version at TRU in Fargo wasn't moving at all over the space of two days. 

Based on that Fwoosh list it looks like a lot of people are ready for/want Hasbro to dip into the rehash pool anyway.  I'm not necessarily opposed to rehashes if they're done well or are a new costume of a character I'm interested in or was done poorly previously.  I would have bought several Spidey/villain figures from the movie line because I'm a Spiderman fan like you Brian, but the scale difference was more than I was interested in. 

I think they'll run the line for another 2-3 waves beyond wave 1, taking it out until Christmas 2007.  If sales don't improve dramatically by then I think they'll re-invent it as something newer, probably in the 5" scale so they can change the articulation and save on plastic costs.  I don't recall how long the license is in place for, so they'll do something, but I don't think it will be "Legends". 

Scott's right, we are in gravy territory for sure and that's pretty obvious considering we're asking for boxed sets of non-major characters.  I think they could have the line run longer though, if they just did things right. 

Less X-heavy.  And this is coming from an X-men fan.  I liked and bought all the X-books in my heyday of comic buying, but filling a line so full of movie figures is silly from a business standpoint, especially 6-12 months or more after the movie has come and gone not only from theaters, but from the forefront of the DVD rentals/sales as well.  Peppering in an Xmovie figure and an X-man/woman/villain in each wave would have worked fine.  It would have kept interest in the line from the X-faithful but wouldn't have pissed off the non-X fans like Scott.

Better sculpts - half of Wave 1 is pretty good.  Planet Hulk, Beast and Hercules are pretty well done.  I'm not sure but Iron Man might not be too bad either, but I'm not enough of a fan to judge.  I think it looks ok.  But Banshee and Emma Frost look like crap.  So much so that the petty side of me won't buy Hercules just out of spite alone.  It's a cool figure and a good character, but I refuse to buy it because I'm pissed at Hasbro for screwing up the two figures I wanted out of the wave.   >:(  ToyBiz' female figures were never spectacular (what happened to Wasp's hair for the regular figure?  It doesn't look anything like the pictures in earlier issues of Toyfare.) but this is a whole new low. 

Better mixes within series - Look, I know Iron Man and Hulk and Wolverine are popular, I really do.  But holy crap people, mix it up a bit, spread it out.  I'm (embarassingly) a fan of Wolverine, but there's more than enough of those around.  I am a fan, albeit to a lesser extent, of Hulk, but I didn't need another one.  And I'm not a fan of Iron Man, so why are you on number 8?  Sure, he's popular, but c'mon, it's not that hard to figure out.  Here's what I think (and yes, I know I'm meaningless) they should be doing:

Wave = six figures:
1 X-man - good guy/bad guy/villain/female/whatever
1 movie figure - be it FF/X-whatever; if there are two current movies, put those out, one from each
1 Avenger
1 Spiderman related figure - collectors like the ML packaging more than the Spidey line, which was already geared more towards kids anyway.  Make this action feature-less and a nice sculpt or maybe a villain or less popular character amongst the kiddies.
1 villain - in addition to whatever may have been above or maybe just a supporting character that's packed at a smaller ration of 1/12 and then up one figure above to 3/12 ratio. 

Stop the insanity of certain characters - has anyone counted?  We're up to what?  Six Hulks; 8 Iron Man; 743 Wolverine; 4 Cyclops; 4 Thor, three of which are in rapid succession. 

Bah, you get the point.  I've said it all before.  It's over, done with.  I'm not getting my Spiderman family box set anyway and really all Hasbro is doing is saving me money and possibly my marriage, so how can that be bad?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on April 2, 2007, 08:31 PM

Movies must be a lot more profitable than I think because I'm just shocked Hasbro would shell out that much cash for pegwarm city and a dying toy line :-\

Would it be pegwarm city and dying if ToyBiz was still running the show? 
Yeah...not much left to be made
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on April 3, 2007, 10:33 AM
I just saw the next wave of ML at Wally World ...

Must say the Thor is the best of the lot. The Quicksilver is not too bad.

I was yet again, disappointed in the Wolverine. The expression and face itself were just terrible.

But the wave itself is not too too bad. I do like the Thor.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 4, 2007, 09:35 AM
Since these are being sold under the "Marvel Legends" banner, I thought I would post this here.  It looks like Hasbro is continuing on after the Spider-man 3 3" Titanium figures with some "Marvel Legends" versions.  You can take a look at Hawkeye, Hulk, and Wolverine HERE (http://i.marvelousnews.com/g/index.php?mode=album&album=Hasbro%2FTitanium%2FHawkeye), and I see they have a look at some Fantastic Four ones (Doom, Torch, Thing) right over HERE (http://i.marvelousnews.com/g/index.php?mode=album&album=Hasbro%2FTitanium%2FMini%2FWave_2).  I don't know if anyone is interested in these, but I thought I would pass them along just in case.

I don't know how popular these are, but I do think that the 3" scale ($5-6 price point) might be a better bet than the larger scale Titanium figures.  Those seemed to tank with Star Wars, so I was kind of surprised to see them continue with the Marvel ones.  I don't see those doing the greatest either, since $15-16 is a little high for most people. I did pick up the Spidey one, and it is nice, but I couldn't go any further than that at those prices.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 4, 2007, 09:37 AM
No interest in those.


The next Zombie in the Select line was announced. Hulk (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=10843)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jim on April 4, 2007, 02:01 PM
Has anyone seen the Marvel Legends Showdown on clearance at KB?  My KB closed a few years back and I could use some help in completing my set.  Please PM me if you can help.  Thanks in advance.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on April 4, 2007, 03:08 PM
Last place I saw those on clearance was Target after the holidays.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on April 4, 2007, 05:16 PM
Has anyone seen the Marvel Legends Showdown on clearance at KB?  My KB closed a few years back and I could use some help in completing my set.  Please PM me if you can help.  Thanks in advance.

A better question would be: "Has anyone seen a KB Toy Store on clearance?"  I don't think we have any KB's left in Minnesota.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on April 4, 2007, 06:43 PM
Has anyone seen the Marvel Legends Showdown on clearance at KB?  My KB closed a few years back and I could use some help in completing my set.  Please PM me if you can help.  Thanks in advance.

A better question would be: "Has anyone seen a KB Toy Store on clearance?"  I don't think we have any KB's left in Minnesota.

Albertville & NorthField Outlet malls.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on April 4, 2007, 09:36 PM
Albertville & NorthField Outlet malls.

Do the outlets carry the same stuff as a normal KB? I thought these were filled with stuff that even KB couldn't get rid of?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on April 4, 2007, 09:39 PM
I'd probably only buy Tigra and Black Bolt but only if they were making more of the Inhumans.  Not much else in the top 50 I'd even buy:

01. Black Bolt
06. Tigra
14. Ultron - classic version
23. Enchantress
31. Wrecker
42. US Agent 
47. Arnim Zola

And as I've said before...I really don't care that much anymore.  I've gotten pretty much every single last thing I ever wanted out of this line.  We're in gravy territory. 

Movies must be a lot more profitable than I think because I'm just shocked Hasbro would shell out that much cash for pegwarm city and a dying toy line :-\

I have a guy from Fwoosh making me a custom Tigra and Mockingbird, so I'll post pics on here when I get them.  He made me a sweet custom Kate Bishop last month - top quality stuff.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 4, 2007, 09:57 PM
Albertville & NorthField Outlet malls.

Do the outlets carry the same stuff as a normal KB? I thought these were filled with stuff that even KB couldn't get rid of?

I wouldn't waste my time going out to Albertville.  We stopped there on the way back from Minneapolis last year and it sucked big. 

Canadian TRUs got in the diamond Emma Frost and promptly jacked the price up to $14.99 before taxes ::)  I'll confess this version looks better than the regular, but it's still wearing a diaper and I just can't get past that. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on April 5, 2007, 08:36 AM
Albertville & NorthField Outlet malls.

Do the outlets carry the same stuff as a normal KB? I thought these were filled with stuff that even KB couldn't get rid of?

I wouldn't waste my time going out to Albertville.  We stopped there on the way back from Minneapolis last year and it sucked big. 

Canadian TRUs got in the diamond Emma Frost and promptly jacked the price up to $14.99 before taxes ::)  I'll confess this version looks better than the regular, but it's still wearing a diaper and I just can't get past that. 

I couldn't tell you that last time I was in a KB Toy Store and purchased something let alone walked out of it thinking that the store was nice here in Minnesota. They have all sucked.

I prefer the Marvel Select Emma Frost over the former WWF Wrestler Chyna (Jonnie Lauer) inspired Hasbro Emma Frost. I hope that the Rachel Summers in Series 3 is more feminine looking.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on April 5, 2007, 09:01 AM
I prefer the Marvel Select Emma Frost over the former WWF Wrestler Chyna (Jonnie Lauer) inspired Hasbro Emma Frost. I hope that the Rachel Summers in Series 3 is more feminine looking.

Amen to that.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 6, 2007, 11:35 AM
Just as a heads up to anyone who is interested - I stopped by Wal-Mart this morning, and found they had put out HML Wave 2.  They had the entire wave, one of each, on the pegs.  I picked up She-Hulk, Yellowjacket, and Quicksilver.  Just thought I would let everyone know, because if they have hit here in Nebraska, I'm sure they will be all over shortly if not already.  The spending spree continues... ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on April 6, 2007, 11:27 PM
Anyone finding the variant HML2 figs? (Green Quicksilver/Gold Yellowjacket)  Just wondering if each case has variants or will these be more difficult to find.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 9, 2007, 09:45 AM
I don't know, when I saw HML2 at Wal-Mart last week, there was 1 each of each of the figures on the pegs - and no variants.  We stopped by to pick up some Easter stuff for our nephews on Saturday, and there was only one figure left - the "Ultimate" Wolverine, which wasn't a big surprise.  The head sculpt on that figure is pretty awful.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 15, 2007, 02:09 AM
Hasbro survey, if you're so inclined.  I asked 'em why Emma looks like a man wearing a diaper:

http://www.hasbro.com/common/surveys/hasbrocollectors/hasbrocollectors.htm

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jim on April 15, 2007, 07:21 PM
Just a heads up that the FF4 Superhero Squad has showed up at retail.  Also looks like Hasbro is going to pump these out much like the SW line.  Saw these future wave listings.  New sculpts plus some repaints.  There are also a few more box sets as well as a Galactus coming. 

Wolverine / Phoenix
Beast / Iceman
Juggernaut / Nightcrawler
Thor / Loki
Gambit / Rogue
Iceman / Pyro
Torch / Annihilus
Thing / Moleman
Wolverine with Chopper
Ultimate Capt America / Nick Fury
Dr. Strange / Antman
Storm / Black Panther
Spidey 1 Goblin / Spidey 3 Goblin
Spidey / Lizard
Spidey / Scorpion
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on April 17, 2007, 07:17 PM
I picked up Xorn and X3 Juggs today at WM. Not sure if Im gonna keep them though.  :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 18, 2007, 10:54 AM
Hasbro's site (http://www.hasbro.com/default.cfm?page=ps_results&product_id=19667) has a pic up of the variant for the upcoming Icons Human Torch, if anyone is interested.  It looks like a Johnny Storm variant, just starting to "flame on".
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 18, 2007, 11:49 AM
Still waiting on series 2 to show up here so I can snag my She-Hulk :-*

One of the local drug stores brought in the Monsters box set and after taxes it was only $16, so I picked it up.  They're supposed to be bringing in the Young Avengers set as well, but I'll pass on that one.

Even though we're mostly done with what could be done in this line, I'm still sad to not be buying some more figures.  Every time I go to the store and see Hasbro's wave one, I get mad about the Banshee/Emma Frost fiascos.  I know Banshee might not bug other folks as much, but that super thick neck just irritates me so much.  Wasted wave. 

Anyone have a Sentinel series spiderman, complete with sentinel part ;)  It's funny, I keep finding BAF parts around that have no real use.  I'm wondering if I can't assemble some sort of BAF monster with the various parts.  Would it be wrong to put MODOK's head on a Sentinel torso?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on April 18, 2007, 12:46 PM
Still waiting on series 2 to show up here so I can snag my She-Hulk :-*

One of the local drug stores brought in the Monsters box set and after taxes it was only $16, so I picked it up.  They're supposed to be bringing in the Young Avengers set as well, but I'll pass on that one.

I hear that.  Been hearing reports of S2 at Wal-Mart, but that's nearly impossible for me to get to these days.  I'm just hoping I can find the Quciksilver and Yellowjacket variants in person. 

If your local drug store gets in the House of M boxed set, could you pick one up for me?  I try to get all of the Iron Man figs, but have yet to ever see that one at retail.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 18, 2007, 01:03 PM
I'll watch for it.  At that price, I'd probably buy one for myself. 

My local comic shop did get it in and I saw it at a Walmart in Moorhead, MN of all places too, but that's last fall. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on April 19, 2007, 11:37 PM
I saw Yellowjacket in person tonight.  Definitely one of the better pieces from the new wave.  But at the price that KayBee is offering HML for ($11.99 each), I'll be passing on this until I see it somewhere for a better price.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on April 20, 2007, 05:46 AM
I saw Yellowjacket in person tonight.  Definitely one of the better pieces from the new wave.  But at the price that KayBee is offering HML for ($11.99 each), I'll be passing on this until I see it somewhere for a better price.

$12?!  That's crazy.   >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on April 20, 2007, 07:42 AM
$12?!  That's crazy.   >:(

Thanks KB !  :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Neal on April 20, 2007, 08:25 AM
Yet (oddly enough) KB is only charging $8.99 for the TAC Darth Vader and Coin Album.  Go figure.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 20, 2007, 09:00 AM
Julius Marx is posting some "lost concepts" from ToyBiz over on his blog (http://actionfigureinsider.com/marxblog/?p=36).  It is mainly things that ToyBiz had on the drawing board before Hasbro took over the license, but now will likely not see the light of day.  There are supposed to be updates over the next few days, but first up are sketches of Moon Knight (which we did see), and a BAF Absorbing Man.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 21, 2007, 01:36 PM
I saw Yellowjacket in person tonight.  Definitely one of the better pieces from the new wave.  But at the price that KayBee is offering HML for ($11.99 each), I'll be passing on this until I see it somewhere for a better price.

$12?!  That's crazy.   >:(

$12.95 - $14.95 at regular retail up here.  The lowest they ever were is $9.99. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on April 21, 2007, 03:08 PM
I saw Yellowjacket in person tonight.  Definitely one of the better pieces from the new wave.  But at the price that KayBee is offering HML for ($11.99 each), I'll be passing on this until I see it somewhere for a better price.

$12?!  That's crazy.   >:(

$12.95 - $14.95 at regular retail up here.  The lowest they ever were is $9.99. 

That's in Canadian dollars though, right?  What is that in US $?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on April 21, 2007, 08:18 PM
Picked up Yellowjacket and Shulkie today at a Wallyworld.  I think they were $9.96 each.  Much better than KayBee.

I saw Juggernaut and Jean Grey too.  Meh.  Not looking too good.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 21, 2007, 08:58 PM
I saw Yellowjacket in person tonight.  Definitely one of the better pieces from the new wave.  But at the price that KayBee is offering HML for ($11.99 each), I'll be passing on this until I see it somewhere for a better price.

$12?!  That's crazy.   >:(

$12.95 - $14.95 at regular retail up here.  The lowest they ever were is $9.99. 

That's in Canadian dollars though, right?  What is that in US $?

First point would be that I get paid in Canadian dollars ;)

Second point would be $11.37 - 12.85 before taxes.  I think you metro guys pay 6% but we pay 13% up here, so pretty damn near the same even after you work it all out. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on April 21, 2007, 09:53 PM
First point would be that I get paid in Canadian dollars ;)

Second point would be $11.37 - 12.85 before taxes.  I think you metro guys pay 6% but we pay 13% up here, so pretty damn near the same even after you work it all out. 

Well $11.37 vs. $9.99 does stink.  I hate that 13% sales tax in Canada, but you do have lower property taxes and if it pays for your free health care system, its more than worth it.  I don't even want to think about how much I've spent on doctor/hospital bills for the kids over the last 7 months - and that's with insurance picking up most of the tab.   :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 22, 2007, 12:21 AM
Never forget that on top of that 13% 'sales' tax, I also lose about 33% of my paycheck off the top to various taxes including provincial (= state) and federal income taxes.  There is merit to the health care benefits, but it's not nearly so rosy as some US politicians would have you believe.  The system is pretty damn screwed up for the most part.  Oh sure, it's free but my wife waited 8 months for an MRI and another 5 on top of that for her ACL (knee) reconstruction.  I believe in the US that would all be accomplished in under a month.

As for property taxes, I doubt they're lower.  I pay about $5K a year for a 2300 sq ft house (on a lot that's about 70x130 feet).

And remember, I pay taxes on toys that you friendly neighbourhood Minnesotans send me too in the form of "customs" fees. 

But no, I haven't paid a penny for my kid this year with respect to health care (which doesn't include dental). 

The US health care system ain't great, but ours isn't the one to aspire to have either.  Somewhere in the middle.

Stepping gently off my soap box now...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on April 22, 2007, 09:13 PM
Stepping gently off my soap box now...

You're right - Canada does suck!   ;D  ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on April 23, 2007, 02:19 PM
Never forget that on top of that 13% 'sales' tax, I also lose about 33% of my paycheck off the top to various taxes including provincial (= state) and federal income taxes.  There is merit to the health care benefits, but it's not nearly so rosy as some US politicians would have you believe.  The system is pretty damn screwed up for the most part.  Oh sure, it's free but my wife waited 8 months for an MRI and another 5 on top of that for her ACL (knee) reconstruction.  I believe in the US that would all be accomplished in under a month.

As for property taxes, I doubt they're lower.  I pay about $5K a year for a 2300 sq ft house (on a lot that's about 70x130 feet).

And remember, I pay taxes on toys that you friendly neighbourhood Minnesotans send me too in the form of "customs" fees. 

But no, I haven't paid a penny for my kid this year with respect to health care (which doesn't include dental). 

The US health care system ain't great, but ours isn't the one to aspire to have either.  Somewhere in the middle.

Stepping gently off my soap box now...

To quote a great movie...



BLAME CANADA!!!!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: darth punkinhed on April 26, 2007, 02:08 PM
At least the exchange rate is starting to get better......USD$1 is now equal to 1.12CAD. I remember when it used to be a lot higher.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 26, 2007, 02:50 PM
Yeah, the glory (gory) days around 2002.  We went to Hawaii that year and the Canadian dollar was $0.61 USD :'(  We went out for dinner and were relatively frugal, came home and sure enough that $60 meal became a $100 meal. 

On topic, no sign of much in the great white north.  No wave 2 anywhere and wave one's not moving much either.  I did notice the clear Emma and silver Wolverine were on the TRU.com website though.  Also some of the first series of face-off two packs including designations for 2, as in Hulk vs. Leader2 which is presumably the variant pack, but I lack faith when ordering from TRU. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 26, 2007, 04:15 PM
Looking at this thread (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=39388&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0) at the Fwoosh, and it looks like rumors of the availability and/or end of the line (or the 6" scale) are swirling.  We've seen this type of things before (even with Star Wars) as this supposedly came from a "Hasbro rep" at a store.  There's probably not much credence to it, but I could see some of these things being somewhat true.  I can envision "Hasbro big wigs" saying, "look at how the 5" figures are selling, kids love 5" figures", and then transitioning everything over to it.  Its probably all rumors, but as we've discussed before, the Marvel line has seen a pretty good run already - so we'll see what the future holds.

Not much on the pegs here either.  I saw HML2 at our local Wal-Mart once a couple of weeks ago, and it sold out in a day.  I haven't seen anything since other than HML1 pegwarmers.  Target and TRU in particular seem to have plenty, although I haven't looked real closely at which ones are there.  I think all can be found, to some extent.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 26, 2007, 04:37 PM
Oh yeah, I can see Hasbro pointing at the Spidey figures and saying see, the scale change didn't matter at all! And ultimately with me, that's fine.  I'm not foolish enough to believe I'll ever see the obscure characters I want to see and they've (well, ToyBiz did) filled the line out pretty well, so if it dies, so be it. 

But I stick to my guns: had these been in the 6" scale, I would have purchased 6-8 of the figures currently sitting on the pegs.  I think the black movie spiderman looks great, but I ain't buying it because it'll look like mini-me Spidey compared to the stuff in my collection. 

I'll get my series 2 stuff I want, maybe even build a Blob since we seem to be so close to the end.  If series 3 comes, I'll get what I want and be done with it. 

I'm just amazed how easy they're making it for me to walk away.  I've spent so much less money in the past five months on this (and other) line, it's been great. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 26, 2007, 05:41 PM
I got HML2 and you know, i think they are actually really good. It seems like they have improved since series 1. If they do movie figures in 5 inch scale it doesnt bother me much as long as they keep ML 6 inches.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on April 26, 2007, 08:53 PM
Made a deal with a guy on Fwoosh for Yellowjacket, Thor, She-Hulk and Quicksilver - I'm anxious to see if these are an improvement or not.  I actually didn't think W1 was that bad outside of Emma.  They are still making some pretty obscure characters (Black Knight, Yellowjacket?), so I'm holding out hope for a few more of the missing Avengers in 6" style.  If they convert to 5", I'm done with Marvel figures as well.  On the flip side, if they stick around, I'll continue to buy 3-4 of these per wave.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 26, 2007, 10:06 PM
I actually didn't think W1 was that bad outside of Emma. 

I'm tired of Hulk figures, but that's just me.  Banshee's thick neck really bugs me and the facial sculpt isn't to my liking.  Iron man is ok, but I'm in no need of yet another.  Hercules was just fine and I wanna buy it but refuse to out of petty protest.  Emma sucked. 

Anyone have any spare sentinel parts (aside from the torso)?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 27, 2007, 09:54 AM
Its kind of hard to say how well the Hasbro Legends are doing, since the first wave has a somewhat iffy lineup.  Even if they were all outstanding figures, quite a few of them are kind of "niche" type characters.  Planet Hulk is storyline specific (and we already have several Hulks), Ultimate Iron Man is obviously from that universe, and if you don't like that universe you probably won't pick it up.  Beast is a movie figure, which leave Banshee, Emma Frost, and Hercules.  Hercules is the only one I picked up from this wave.  I was tempted to get Emma to complete the Astonishing X-Men lineup, but just can't bring myself to pick it up.  I was tempted to get Banshee as well, since he is a "classic" X-man, but again, I haven't brought myself to do it.  HML2 does look much better, so we'll see.

Honestly, it wouldn't surprise me if Marvel Legends didn't get a lot of attention this year.  Looking at Hasbro's year, they're going to really be packing the toy aisle with 30th Anniversary Star Wars stuff, 25th Joe stuff, Transformers movie, Spider-Man 3, and Fantastic Four 2.  That's a lot of stuff that's getting more "mainstream" looks this year, so Legends might be on the backburner a little bit.

Like many people have said, anything new is pretty much gravy at this point, because we've had a heck of a run through ToyBiz (and Hasbro).  If Legends really is starting to struggle (due to character selection, price increases, or product differences), I could see them packing it in - or switching to the 5" scale.  They mainly got the license for the movie properties most likely, and Legends is kind of gravy for them as well.  It came in as a strong collector line, and we'll see what they do with it.  Switching to a 5" scale would allow them to "start from scratch" and do their own versions of all the big guns that we've already seen several times.  Its likely not many of us here would be interested if they did that, but try telling them that.  I was thinking about this, are Legends and DC Superheroes the only true mass market 6" scale action figure lines (not statues) at this point?  Star Wars, Joe, Pirates, and now for the most part comic movie figures (Spidey, F4, Batman, Superman) are all smaller.  I believe stuff like Turtles and Power Rangers are as well, but I'm not as familiar with those.  With the oil prices, maybe smaller scales are the way of the future.  I guess it is ok, since we've gotten such a good selection of characters already.  There will always be a few I wouldn't mind seeing, so hopefully we'll see a little more in the future.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on April 27, 2007, 11:07 AM
with all my other sets going on and the fact that I have stopped reading X-Men comics. I am ending this collection. Not sure what I am going to do with everything i have, but I am not purchasing any more. Feels good to get this monkey off my back!!!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 27, 2007, 01:39 PM
There are more characters i would like, but if the switch were to happen then i am done. I wouldnt be overly upset about it. It would save me money and space.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 27, 2007, 02:29 PM
I agree with what many other have been saying here.  As much as I like the Marvel lines, and would likely continue to buy some here and there if the 6" scale continued, there is a part of me that would probably be a little relieved when they say its done.  Not that I don't like them, or that I HAVE to buy them, but if I didn't have the option that would save me some money as well :).  It seems strange and/or stupid to say it, but I have to admit part of me would feel relief if things were wrapping up (or starting over in another style or scale).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on April 27, 2007, 10:45 PM
I hope the Hasbro people are reading this board.  Essentially, people are willing to keep shelling out $ for 6 inch figs that they aren't even that excited about, but moving to 5" would give most ML collectors an excuse to quit buying anything Marvel.  Hmmnn..wonder what they should do.

I got my Avengers in the mail tonight and I have to say I'm much more impressed with W2.  She-Hulk is great - nice job of making her a little bigger than the normal figs.  Lord Thor is solid, and quicksilver looks good, but a little animated.  I was least impressed with yellowjacket - his head just seems goofy to me, but not a bad figure overall.  I'll keep buying ML if they continue to put out stuff like this.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 1, 2007, 09:40 AM
According to this thread (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=39534&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0) over at Fwoosh, it sounds like there might be a Marvel Legends SDCC exclusive figures this year - Stan Lee in Spidey costume.  If this turns out to be true, its kind of cool.  It sounds like it is 6" scale as well (likely using a previous Spidey body from the looks of it).  I wouldn't mind getting a hold of one, if it isn't too difficult/expensive.  Some info and pics at the linky.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 1, 2007, 12:27 PM
It looks like Hasbro is going to continue on with the 3 3/4" scale Titanium figures, at least in the Marvel Universe.  MarvelousNews has pics of Cap, Iron Man, and Juggernaut (http://i.marvelousnews.com/g/index.php?mode=album&album=Hasbro%2FTitanium%2FCaptain_America%2F&dispsize=600&start=0) as well as Colossus, Punisher, and Thor (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=10900).  The packaging is a little different now, as it appears the plastic "shell" might be gone - which might also lead to the pricepoint for these being $9.99 at Hasbro.com (http://www.hasbro.com/titaniumseries/default.cfm?page=browse&subbrand=453&viewall=yes).  I wonder if the Star Wars ones would have sold better at that price.  I never bought any myself (well, I have the "regular" Spider-Man one from the Marvel line), because the price was just too steep.  Anyways, I thought I would pass it along for anyone who might be interested in these.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 1, 2007, 01:45 PM
Ok that is one of the coolest exclusives i have yet to see for Marvel figures. Ok, where do i put my name down to beg for one of those from you kind individuals who are going. I love that it can also be a Peter Parker figure! Great figure.  ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediMoses on May 1, 2007, 09:39 PM
Does anyone have an extra black spider-woman?  it is the one variant that I really still want from the end of the TB line.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on May 4, 2007, 05:20 PM
Does anyone have an extra black spider-woman?  it is the one variant that I really still want from the end of the TB line.

PM sent
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 7, 2007, 12:15 PM
A picture has shown up at Wizard's Store (http://wizarduniverse.stores.yahoo.net/may074350.html) of an upcoming assortment of the Spidey (5") line, showing Black Cat and Shocker.  Too bad the scale is smaller, I missed the earlier box set version of Black Cat, and it would be nice to have one.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 7, 2007, 12:26 PM
Well fortunately I have one from the box, which ended up being well worth it between Black Cat, Electro and a pretty nice Goblin.  The picture in the link shows they are doing pretty nice stuff, just at the wrong scale, so I won't be opting in on any of it.   :)

Clear, diaper-clad Emma Frost and silver Wolverine are sitting at our TRUs right now.  I'm guessing Hasbro underestimated the intelligence of the ML buyers.  Presumably they were thinking they are all star wars collectors and will buy anything with silver spray paint so long as the logo is correct.  Whoops.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 7, 2007, 12:29 PM
I am not buying into another scale so these don't interest me. I wish they would show the rumored FF and Spider 6 inch waves.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 7, 2007, 12:31 PM
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Clear, diaper-clad Emma Frost and silver Wolverine are sitting at our TRUs right now.  I'm guessing Hasbro underestimated the intelligence of the ML buyers.  Presumably they were thinking they are all star wars collectors and will buy anything with silver spray paint so long as the logo is correct.  Whoops.

Our TRU is the same way, really with Marvel Legends in general.  There are plenty of silver Wolverines, quite a few of the Emma variants, lots of HML1 have been stocked full, and there's still plenty of older ToyBiz stuff in the pegs there too.  I don't really look closely at which figures are there each time, but they don't seem to change any.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on May 15, 2007, 10:14 AM
Ghost RIder Select coming soon:

(http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/newsletter/MayA_07/GR_Pkg.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 15, 2007, 11:42 AM
I am waiting for my Brood / Skrull set, which one is out first.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 15, 2007, 02:36 PM
I saw via the Fwooshnet forums that CornerStoreComics (http://www.cornerstorecomics.com/af_marvel_clearance.html) is having a big Marvel clearance sale, with a lot of past Legends and other stuff on clearance.  I've personally never ordered from them, so I don't know much about them, but I thought I would pass it along in case anyone is interested.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 15, 2007, 04:35 PM
I saw via the Fwooshnet forums that CornerStoreComics (http://www.cornerstorecomics.com/af_marvel_clearance.html) is having a big Marvel clearance sale, with a lot of past Legends and other stuff on clearance.  I've personally never ordered from them, so I don't know much about them, but I thought I would pass it along in case anyone is interested.

Thanks Brian for the link.  Nothing there I want now, but they say they're down about 70 items or so already, so maybe I missed something good.  Prices aren't that great, but could beat ebay if you're missing some of that stuff. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on May 15, 2007, 04:42 PM
I've read Destroyer sold out in like 5 minutes.  Figures.  ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 15, 2007, 04:51 PM
That would figure, wouldn't it?  It would be pretty tragic if I missed something I actually wanted, which I probably did.  I still need that Sentinel Series Spiderman.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on May 17, 2007, 11:04 AM
Anyone want to save 25% and get free shipping at hasbrotoyshop?  Enter code FNFSPR7 at checkout.  I just used it to order She Hulk, Yellowjacket and Quicksilver.  Total came to just over $23.

I'd imagine it would work on anything.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on May 17, 2007, 12:02 PM
Thanks for the tip Mikey...finally corss those suckers off the list!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on May 17, 2007, 08:47 PM
Finally saw Quicksilver in person today.  This is one of the few figures in the current HML wave that I was looking forward to.  It's okay, but it seems to be kind of generic as far as ML figures go.  It was not worth the $12 that the store I was at was charging.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on May 17, 2007, 09:29 PM
Anyone want to save 25% and get free shipping at hasbrotoyshop?  Enter code FNFSPR7 at checkout.  I just used it to order She Hulk, Yellowjacket and Quicksilver.  Total came to just over $23.

I'd imagine it would work on anything.

Thanks for the tip.  I looked thru the SW, T-Formers, and Marvel stuff, but couldn't find a single thing that I wanted in stock.   :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 17, 2007, 09:45 PM
She-hulk, of course, is out of stock ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 18, 2007, 12:58 PM
Some larger pics of the upcoming Spider-Man (Spider-Man Classics) line Black Cat and Shocker (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=10930), the 5" scale versions, if anyone is interested.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 18, 2007, 01:06 PM
That's not a bad version of black cat.  The "mask" is off, no need to turn up at the sides, but it's a little better than the box set version.  Oh wait, 5" scale, that's right - pass ::)  Thanks for the link Brian.

BTW, She-Hulk popped back up on the site today and Mikey's code is working still, so thanks Mikey.  I ordered She-Hulk ;D, Quicksilver and Yellowjacket.  Tempted to round out the rest to finish off Blob, but not that interested in the movie figures or yet ANOTHER Thor.  I also ordered some galactic heroes because the new ones were there.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 18, 2007, 01:40 PM
I would consider the Thor, i think its a pretty good figure.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 18, 2007, 02:40 PM
I think it's a fine Thor too, but I have absolutely zero need of a 4th Thor.  I got the first (which is still my favorite) and I got the one from the Giant Man BAF series.  I consider Beta Ray Bill to be a Thor or at the very least close enough (yeah, yeah, it's a wholly different character, I know).  But I just don't need another Asgardian wearing the same garb again. 

It would be ok to get it for the BAF part, but I don't think that's worth the price really.  I'd pay half of the sale price ($4) for the BAF part, but then I'd have to go and chase down the rest of the wave too.  I need to find an X-movie fan that doesn't want the BAF but how likely is it an X-fan isn't going to want the Blob BAF? :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 18, 2007, 02:45 PM
That's the same problem I have Brent.  I'd like to get the BAF Blob, but I just don't want the other figures in the wave.  Plus, I can't afford to be buying figures I don't want or need.  The only one outside of the ones I already picked up (She-Hulk/Yellowjacket/Quicksilver) that I would consider would be Thor, but I don't necessarily need that figure either.  I don't want the movie figures, the fugly Wolverine, or really the Xorn figure either.  I might be more willing to spend more to get all of the BAFs if this was the only line I collected.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on May 19, 2007, 09:32 PM
I'm a little shocked at all the complaining about the BAF figures.  If Star Wars had something where you get a free tauntaun or wampa part when you buy each figure, I would be all over that.  Obviously the strategy is to get you to buy everything in the wave to build the BAF.  If there's stuff you wouldn't normally have bought, but you did to get the BAF, then their marketing dept. is doing their job.  ::) This is no different than having to buy one of each vintage style SW figure to get your mail-away Lucas is it? 

And yet people whine that they have to get a few extra figs for the BAF.  You know, Hasbro could just stop putting BAF parts in with the reg figs. They'd charge the same price, you'd still get the figures you want, but instead of having a chance to build a BAF you'd have nothing extra.  Then they could make Blob a Target exclusive and charge you $25 for him.  Orrrr, you could just spend a few extra bucks to get the couple of figures you really don't want, use them to make Blob, and get rid of the extra figures on here or Ebay or use them for customs or whatever. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Artoo on May 19, 2007, 10:15 PM
All I care about is the Spidey stuff. I hope we see images of the 6" Spidey-3 figures soon, those sound better than the basic line stuff.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 19, 2007, 11:34 PM
Obviously the strategy is to get you to buy everything in the wave to build the BAF.  If there's stuff you wouldn't normally have bought, but you did to get the BAF, then their marketing dept. is doing their job.  ::)

Agreed, this is the point of BAFs, to get you to buy more than you normally would.

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This is no different than having to buy one of each vintage style SW figure to get your mail-away Lucas is it? 
Actually, yes, it is.  Unlike Star Wars, the Marvel Universe entails a bunch of stories, over a rather lengthy (40+ years of real time) period of time that isn't really always well hinged together.  I'm familiar with all of the Star Wars stories, but it would cost a massive fortune to keep up with all of Marvel's titles that are eligible for the Legends lineup.  Xorn?  Uh, no, thanks.  Some folks like Avengers, some folks don't.  Same holds true for the X-men, Fantastic Four, etc.  Relatively few people buy ALL of the titles, so it is very different.

Movie figures plunked into a LEGENDS line?  Nope, sorry.  They're neither Legends nor was the movie all that good.  Why?  Because the movie franchise isn't strong enough to support a line of its own.  Oops. 

Hasbro is trying to force me to buy figures I don't want from a movie not so good with characters definitely not Legendary other than the back story in the comic books they're based on.  I'll buy the comic based figures, but I'm not into the movie figures from Legends just like I'm not buying movie figures from Spiderman because of a (stupid) scale  switch.

Not buying some of the BAF figures isn't any different than me not buying some of the prequel figures.  I can assure you, if they release prequel figures on VOTC style cardbacks, I'll be both bitching about them AND not buying them. 

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And yet people whine that they have to get a few extra figs for the BAF.  You know, Hasbro could just stop putting BAF parts in with the reg figs. They'd charge the same price, you'd still get the figures you want, but instead of having a chance to build a BAF you'd have nothing extra.  Then they could make Blob a Target exclusive and charge you $25 for him.  Orrrr, you could just spend a few extra bucks to get the couple of figures you really don't want, use them to make Blob, and get rid of the extra figures on here or Ebay or use them for customs or whatever. 

More than a few problems here:
- yes, we're whining.
- yes, they could stop putting BAF parts in and sell the figures as a Target exclusive.  I'd be way, way more in favor of that because I've got useless BAF parts here from figures I don't want to build, but I sure would have liked two Sentinels without buying the whole ******* series twice over. 
- it's not a few extra bucks.  It's $50 extra bucks to get a Xorn that I don't want; a Wolverine that I have no need of given I already have 8 or so; a movie Phoenix figure that I don't want; ANOTHER Thor that I have zero need of given I'm happy with the two other versions I already have; a juggernaut figure that sucks relative to the Comic book based version we already have.
- nobody wants the figures that are extra, not even on ebay.  I'm going to drop $10 plus shipping on a figure from HTS.com and then sell it for $3 if I'm lucky?  No, I don't think that's fair or reasonable at all. 

Yeah, we're bitching, but if you're so sick of it, drop $50 on the five figures I'm missing and send me the BAF parts.  I'll send you $20 in return and then you can sell the five figures for maybe $10 and you'll only be out of pocket $10 in the end.  Be a bud, or does throwing money away only matter when it's you? 

And I ALREADY bought a Thor figure I didn't really want or need for a different BAF.  It was all of a year ago and now I'm supposed to snap up a different one for another BAF part?  Hell, I was happy with the first Thor figure.  I understood re-releasing it again, lots of people missed out on earlier waves.  But again a year later?  When did Thor get THAT popular?  Oh right, he didn't. 

On top of all of that, the BAF figures are relatively tiny compared to what ToyBiz was putting out.  I'm certain Blob is fairly cool.  Having not seen one, I can't say for sure, but I'd guess that it's roughly the same size as many of the Hulk figures, or the earlier Juggernaut figure.  Or the Hulk Buster Iron Man figure too, which came with a pack in accessory as well. 

Couple that with thus far some iffy sculpts (Banshee, Emma Frost) and Hasbro is pushing the limits.  Buying all of these online or sight unseen?  Naw, I don't think so.  And maybe $50 doesn't factor into your buying decisions but it does into mine. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on May 20, 2007, 02:28 PM
Unlike Star Wars, the Marvel Universe entails a bunch of stories, over a rather lengthy (40+ years of real time) period of time that isn't really always well hinged together.  I'm familiar with all of the Star Wars stories, but it would cost a massive fortune to keep up with all of Marvel's titles that are eligible for the Legends lineup.  Xorn?  Uh, no, thanks.  Some folks like Avengers, some folks don't.  Same holds true for the X-men, Fantastic Four, etc.  Relatively few people buy ALL of the titles, so it is very different.

Wow, didn't mean to get you so riled up man.  I disagree with most of what you're still complaining about though.

1.) Star Wars has lines with EU stuff verus movie stuff.  I know for a fact that a number of people collect only movie figures.  Other people just collect figures they think are cool, but not every one of them.  Still others like to keep their stuff sealed.  Its really no different than the Legends stuff - if you want mail away coins or Lucas Trooper or whatever, you need to buy everything offered to get it.  More to your point, compare the number of SW figures to the number of legends and I would argue that its ten times easier to follow the backstory of every legends character made to date than it is to figure out the story behind every SW figure that is released.  And if you're really struggling that much on who xorn is, a simple google search will tell you in about 30 seconds and its free!

2.) At least you get a BAF with Legends.  What do you get free with SW stuff? Mini chess pieces, a coin, a stand?  I'd rather get a BAF of some kind, regardless of its size.  You could get nothing at all.  If you only want three of the eight figures, then just toss your extra Blob pieces and be done with it.  Or...

3.) If you really want the Blob, you can buy the extra figures or buy a loose Blob on Ebay.  Either way costs you about $50.  If that's more than you want to pay, then don't buy it - at least you have an option.  I would really like the C4 McQuarrie exclusives and will probably have to pay twice the price to get them, but that's life.  At least witht he BAF you have a chance to get the figures at retail.  If there was no BAF parts and Blob was a convention exclusive for $50, would you be happier?

4.) I don't think anyone likes every figure in every line of any kind of toy that's released.  Look up the forums on the TAC waves and you will find dozens of people that don't want a Scuba Trooper or another Han or repainted clones.  There are others, both kids and collectors, who do want those figs and maybe they don't want some of the ones you would consider cool.  Hasbro will never please everyone with an entire line of figures - SW or ML.

What it all boils down to is this - you're getting something free with your collectible figure and complaining about it, and that's what I have a problem with.  I think if you take a moment to think about it this way, maybe you'll be a lot less upset about something that should be bringing you joy.  ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 20, 2007, 03:29 PM
Wow, didn't mean to get you so riled up man.  I disagree with most of what you're still complaining about though.

Nah, no worries, arguing is fun.  I know you're not meaning anything personal and I'm not either.

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1.) Star Wars has lines with EU stuff verus movie stuff.  I know for a fact that a number of people collect only movie figures.  Other people just collect figures they think are cool, but not every one of them.  Still others like to keep their stuff sealed.  Its really no different than the Legends stuff - if you want mail away coins or Lucas Trooper or whatever, you need to buy everything offered to get it.
Ok, no.  First, yes, lots of EU, but how hard is it to figure out a blackhole stormtrooper?  Darth Revan?  Wow, that's tough.  But who says I'm buying it?  Maybe some I am (bhs) but some I'm not (Revan).  Same philosophy as my approach to Legends. 

And if I want a Lucas trooper or coin, I buy five figures that are core figures in the movies.  They typically consistent of a main character (Luke/Leia/Han) a bounty hunter or two and some other relatively historically significant main character or even better, an army builder of Imperial origin.  I'm not stretching just to figure out who someone is.  Plus these are 'premium' figures to begin with, not filler in the line like the 75th release of Cantina Han or Wolverine.  It's not even remotely the same.  Xorn = VOTC Stormtrooper?  Nope, not even close.  Hell, you can't even make that a valid comparison for any of the figures released in VOTC/VTSC.


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More to your point, compare the number of SW figures to the number of legends and I would argue that its ten times easier to follow the backstory of every legends character made to date than it is to figure out the story behind every SW figure that is released.  And if you're really struggling that much on who xorn is, a simple google search will tell you in about 30 seconds and its free!

Google, what's that? ::)  And even if I did Google him (which I don't need to, I actually do know who he is) what makes you think just because I suddenly know who it is I'm going to give a **** and drop $10 on it? 

I'm not sure how you can seriously compare the SW universe to Marvel's universe.  For the most part you're talking about 12 hours worth of movies versus thousands of issues of comic books.  Sure, the EU not withstanding messes it up a bit, but I'm not jumping all over the EU stuff, so my argument remains consistent.  A pointless Cantina alien doesn't have much a backstory with 1.3867 seconds of screen time, it's just filler we lap up.  Totally different scenario: being in the scene is sufficient to make me want to complete the scene.  Whole other character with full backstory I don't give a crap about = me no buy.

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At least you get a BAF with Legends.  What do you get free with SW stuff? Mini chess pieces, a coin, a stand?  I'd rather get a BAF of some kind, regardless of its size.  You could get nothing at all.  If you only want three of the eight figures, then just toss your extra Blob pieces and be done with it.  Or...

You're sort of assuming I love all the BAFs here, which I don't.  Blob I like, it's a key character in the comic book based X-men line.  Onslaught I don't give a flying hooey about, so I don't have the figure.  It's not as simple as getting something for "nothing" because we're not getting it for nothing.  I never really cared for the comic books being included.  I really don't care all that much for the mini-holos in the SW figures, aside from my absurd OCD in finishing things out at times.  Stands are cool and functional, but I'd rather they pack in a Real Stand that has a consistent dimension.  The best choice would be to go with the Target retail exclusive for Blob, IMO.  Then if I want the figure, I'll find a way to buy it, rather than bumbling and stumbling around trying to get the missing pieces or dropping $50 on it. 

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If you really want the Blob, you can buy the extra figures or buy a loose Blob on Ebay.  Either way costs you about $50.  If that's more than you want to pay, then don't buy it - at least you have an option.  I would really like the C4 McQuarrie exclusives and will probably have to pay twice the price to get them, but that's life.  At least witht he BAF you have a chance to get the figures at retail.  If there was no BAF parts and Blob was a convention exclusive for $50, would you be happier?

How can you say I have an option and you don't?  That's utter BS.  You don't HAVE to buy the McQ figures, you could just live without them, like you're suggesting I do (and likely will) with the Blob figure.  If you exercise just a little bit of patience you'll probably be able to get the McQ figures for about $5 over retail.  That's what the C3 Vader runs these days.  Remember, it's not a $6.99 retail figure either, they're selling it for $15-18 plus $3 for the star case, so it's $21.  If you pay $25, that's a whopping $4 over cost, somewhat different than dropping $50 to finish out Blob.  And I don't think Blob will settle out in price, just like the Sentinel hasn't either.  You see I've been watching them on Ebay to see if they come down to a price that's not unreasonable and they haven't.  Blob won't either, because many collectors are in the same boat as me.  Not all, but a big enough chunk of them. 

On top of all of that, I'm still guessing they'll release the McQ figures down the line on another cardback.  Why?  Hasbro consistently says they won't retool something entirely because it's not worth it for them.  Previous Celebration exclusives have been retoolings or a minor change by adding a different head or accessory, but not totally new.  Toyfare Vader was just a repaint when it comes down to it.  No, if you wait a year, you'll be able to get the same darn figures in a regular assortment for $7.  Now, Hasbro could release Blob down the road in a regular assortment too, but I think that less likely.

Were it a $50 con exclusive I wouldn't buy it, because it's a complete ripoff at that price.  Again, it's no bigger than a Hulk Buster Ironman figure that retailed for under $10. 

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I don't think anyone likes every figure in every line of any kind of toy that's released.  Look up the forums on the TAC waves and you will find dozens of people that don't want a Scuba Trooper or another Han or repainted clones.  There are others, both kids and collectors, who do want those figs and maybe they don't want some of the ones you would consider cool.  Hasbro will never please everyone with an entire line of figures - SW or ML.

Agreed. 

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What it all boils down to is this - you're getting something free with your collectible figure and complaining about it, and that's what I have a problem with.  I think if you take a moment to think about it this way, maybe you'll be a lot less upset about something that should be bringing you joy.  ;)

And obviously I disagree.  I think Hasbro should have released Blob as a regular figure, it's important enough to do so.  With ToyBiz, they were releasing figures that were considerably larger and not practical to fit into a regular package (Galactus, Sentinel, Giant Man).  There was merit to it and I sucked it up to complete those figures too.  I didn't really want or need even a second Thor figure but I bought it to get the Giant Man figure.  Throwing a third at me this fast?  Nuh-uh. 

This just isn't the case with this figure that is a fairly important figure in the comic books.  And I'm really unclear how exactly this constitutes something "Free"?  You don't think the price reflects this piece being in there?  Wow, that's an amazing approach to economics.  Unlike the holograms with star wars, these pieces are unique and can't be made into something different by injecting different colored plastic into the mold.  No, I assure you, I'm paying for this piece either by the change in packaging to something smaller, the discontinuation of the posters/comic books or the increase in price.  It ain't free, no way, no how. 

I'd rather they drop the BAFs and pull the price back down.  If they want to make store exclusives for larger figures, I am completely for that because I'll be able to pick and choose whether I want it or not and if I think the price is fair.  If I don't want it, I don't accumulate anything, especially unwanted extra figures.

Put it this way: At the size of figure they're releasing Blob is at best a $20, maybe $25 figure, but that's an awful lot of leeway for Hasbro (again I bring up larger figures in the past sold for under $10).  It's not worth accumulating five figures I don't want and will have a hard time selling.  It's not worth the $50-80 it'll generate on Ebay, though given what the figures cost, it is a reasonable price for the seller to expect considering that's what they spent on the item.  Blob should have been a regular release, plain and simple.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 21, 2007, 09:55 AM
A few more pics of the Stan Lee figure at the TNI forums (http://forums.toynewsi.com/index.php?s=710082f986f9ed931cfc5917308b9849&showtopic=2037299).  Still rumored to be a SDCC exclusive, so I really hope I'm able to pick one up (or they put it on HTS or something).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 21, 2007, 02:46 PM
It is such a great figure. I have wanted a Stan Lee figure and Peter Parker figure for a long time now, and here it is 2 in one.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on May 21, 2007, 04:22 PM
We should probably just agree to disagree.  ;D  Just to respond to your comments...

Ok, no.  First, yes, lots of EU, but how hard is it to figure out a blackhole stormtrooper?  Darth Revan?  Wow, that's tough.  But who says I'm buying it? 

The point is that sometimes you need to buy something you don't want to get what you do want.  If you bought 3 scouts and wanted three lucas troopers, you would have to buy 3 of everything else in the line to get the extra figure.  Well, until they changed the offer that is.  ;)

I'm not sure how you can seriously compare the SW universe to Marvel's universe.  For the most part you're talking about 12 hours worth of movies versus thousands of issues of comic books.  Sure, the EU not withstanding messes it up a bit, but I'm not jumping all over the EU stuff, so my argument remains consistent. 
Well, I can't argue for what fits with your personal preference.  Maybe I only like the EU stuff, or maybe I just collect imperials.  What if I say that the Avengers storyline is the only one you need to pay attention to and you should skip X-men villians like Blob or skip villians all together and only buy heroes?  Your point was that its too difficult to follow who all the ML characters are, but there are 10 Pote Snitkins in the SW line for every ML Xorn.

Previous Celebration exclusives have been retoolings or a minor change by adding a different head or accessory, but not totally new.  Toyfare Vader was just a repaint when it comes down to it.  No, if you wait a year, you'll be able to get the same darn figures in a regular assortment for $7. 

Not sure where this insight is coming from.  When exactly will Hasbro be releasing the Jorg Sacul figure with the rest of the line?  Or the Lucas Trooper? Or the C3 Vader with talking base?  Are you suggesting that I can just repaint or make customs of anything that's too expensive?  If that's the case, just take a Hulk, put some clay on the belly, and swap out the head to make your own custom blob.

I think Hasbro should have released Blob as a regular figure, it's important enough to do so.  This just isn't the case with this figure that is a fairly important figure in the comic books.  And I'm really unclear how exactly this constitutes something "Free"?  You don't think the price reflects this piece being in there?  I'd rather they drop the BAFs and pull the price back down. 

If you don't realize this is "Free" then you obviously don't work for a major manufacturer.  I think the average Legends figure today costs $9.99 at retail?  If Hasbro dropped the BAF parts, what would you pay?  You'd pay $9.99.  They consider the piece as an investment spend to get you to purchase more product, but there is no way that they would lower the price to $9 if they took that piece out.  Sure, their margin per figure would increase or the retailers margin would increase, but show me an example anywhere in the history of toys when a manufacturer took out an 'extra' portion of the product and lowered the retail price.  If anything, you might pay more if they took out the BAF pieces, because they'd sell less overall and would probably need to jack up the price to make the line worthwhile. 

I also would argue that Blob is not a major character in the Marvel U.  I collect ML figs (mostly avengers/some X-Ment and Villians), but have no problem keeping this guy out of my collection.  What you're basically telling me is that you specifically really want this figure and are irritated that you'll have to pay $50 to get it.  I really wanted a Flip up visor Biker Scout, but not the TRU exclusive AT-AT - not much you can do about that.

Talk all you want about the size of the figs or whether or not you buy the comparisons to star wars... at the end of the day, you would be paying the same amount for the core line of figures you want with or without the Blob pieces, so all I'm saying is that you shouldn't complain about a freebie.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 21, 2007, 10:53 PM
I'm torn whether we should really just agree to disagree or whether we should continue boring the rest of the folks here to tears with our bickering?  Ah, they haven't started complaining yet: ;)

The point is that sometimes you need to buy something you don't want to get what you do want. 

Believe me I get it.  I bought a box set to get a Black cat figure.  I bought a box set to get an Electro figure.  I bought a box set to get a Rogue figure.  I bought a second Thor to build Giant Man.  Trust me on this, I get it.  It's happened with all the BAFs, just to a lesser degree in most cases.


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Well, I can't argue for what fits with your personal preference.  Maybe I only like the EU stuff, or maybe I just collect imperials.  What if I say that the Avengers storyline is the only one you need to pay attention to and you should skip X-men villians like Blob or skip villians all together and only buy heroes?  Your point was that its too difficult to follow who all the ML characters are, but there are 10 Pote Snitkins in the SW line for every ML Xorn.
Kinda.  But those Pote Snitkins don't require me to buy anything else.  I buy them or I don't.  I don't lose out on an accessory I want or a BAF or anything at all.  I just leave it on the shelf and keep the money in my pocket.  That's not the choice I'm given here with Blob at all.  The worst part is I own three parts I can't even assemble to pretend it's a dismembered Blob that Wolvie got pissed at.   ;)

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Not sure where this insight is coming from.  When exactly will Hasbro be releasing the Jorg Sacul figure with the rest of the line?  Or the Lucas Trooper? Or the C3 Vader with talking base?  Are you suggesting that I can just repaint or make customs of anything that's too expensive?  If that's the case, just take a Hulk, put some clay on the belly, and swap out the head to make your own custom blob.
Sorry, I explained that poorly.  I keep thinking you're inside my head and know what I'm driving at but thankfully you don't suffer that fate. 

My point is this:
Hasbro has repeatedly said they won't do an all new mold for something with a low production run, lower than what they'd release at retail. 
 - Jorg Sacul was a rebel pilot body with a new head, not an all new sculpt.  No, you're not getting a Sacul anytime soon, but it backs up the point I'll make shortly.  Exclusive yes, new sculpt no.
 - Toyfare Vader was an old POTF2 sculpt repainted.  Not a new sculpt.
 - C3 Vader was an old sculpt as well.  Again, not a new sculpt.
My point, which I made very poorly, is that Hasbro is extremely likely to release both the McQuarrie Luke and McQuarrie droids down the line on different cardbacks.  Why?  Simply because of their stated approach to all new sculpts: they won't do them for limited runs.  So they'll bide their time let people eat up the ebay sales and then 8-16 months or so (yeah, wild ass guess on my part) they'll release these things in a way so that we can all get them fairly easily on a different cardback.  Now if you're a carded guy, well you have my sympathies, but otherwise it's an issue of patience.
Blob is not a resculpt, not a re-release or anything else.  It's not available any other way and certainly not at a reasonable price.  Not without acquiring a bunch of crap I don't want.  Is that a better explanation?

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If you don't realize this is "Free" then you obviously don't work for a major manufacturer.  I think the average Legends figure today costs $9.99 at retail?  If Hasbro dropped the BAF parts, what would you pay?  You'd pay $9.99.  They consider the piece as an investment spend to get you to purchase more product, but there is no way that they would lower the price to $9 if they took that piece out.  Sure, their margin per figure would increase or the retailers margin would increase, but show me an example anywhere in the history of toys when a manufacturer took out an 'extra' portion of the product and lowered the retail price.  If anything, you might pay more if they took out the BAF pieces, because they'd sell less overall and would probably need to jack up the price to make the line worthwhile. 

That's a bit disingenous in terms of an argument because yes, if they remove the BAF, they're not going to drop the price.  Same as if they drop the holograms, stands or coins out of the Star Wars figures.  But that doesn't mean the BAF parts didn't drive the price up initially.  Without those parts being in there, I doubt the price would have climbed to $9.99, rather they'd still be cheaper.  And remember, they've also changed the packaging and dropped the comic/poster. 
If you want to say it's free because once they discontinue the BAF parts the price will remain the same, I can't argue because you're right about the price staying static.  But not because there's no free part in there, it's because they've established a price point and won't reset it.  They'll simply sit there and enjoy the additional profit.  As for raising the price, I think Hasbro's screwed up the line enough as it is already that raising the price is just going to kill it.   

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I also would argue that Blob is not a major character in the Marvel U.  I collect ML figs (mostly avengers/some X-Ment and Villians), but have no problem keeping this guy out of my collection.  What you're basically telling me is that you specifically really want this figure and are irritated that you'll have to pay $50 to get it.  I really wanted a Flip up visor Biker Scout, but not the TRU exclusive AT-AT - not much you can do about that.

What was that you told me about ebay?  Oh yeah.  That's where I got my visor Biker for a measly $10 off a guy overseas that seemed to have a bunch of them.   :-*  So you're contrasting a $50 figure (or more for Blob) with something I found pretty darn easily for $10.  Hmmm.  Bad analogy. 

I'll agree that Blob isn't a major character, but he's important in the X-universe as a member of the Brotherhood of evil mutants at one point and was a major player in the time I was buying comics, 1984-1993 or so. 

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Talk all you want about the size of the figs or whether or not you buy the comparisons to star wars... at the end of the day, you would be paying the same amount for the core line of figures you want with or without the Blob pieces, so all I'm saying is that you shouldn't complain about a freebie.
It's not free.  How is me buying an additional $50 worth of toys I don't want to get the extra bits inside free? 

So, wanna hook me up with some half price Order 66 packs ;) :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on May 22, 2007, 08:12 AM
So, wanna hook me up with some half price Order 66 packs ;) :P

I'll get you some if you'll agree to all of my points.  ;D  PM me if you really want some - there are a ton at the Targets around here.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 24, 2007, 12:12 AM
A few more pics of the Stan Lee figure at the TNI forums (http://forums.toynewsi.com/index.php?s=710082f986f9ed931cfc5917308b9849&showtopic=2037299).  Still rumored to be a SDCC exclusive, so I really hope I'm able to pick one up (or they put it on HTS or something).

According to the SDCC guide book (p. 46) there appears to be a Stan Lee and a She-Hulk that are both listed as Marvel Legends ??? :-\  Had to be She-Hulk didn't it.  Ah well, that'll get me griping about something new anyway :-*
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on May 24, 2007, 12:14 AM
I'm gonna guess it is a Fantastic Four She Hulk
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on May 24, 2007, 09:36 AM
I hope its a clear diamond She-Hulk or a Silver She-Hulk!  That would be great!  Then I can promptly add it to my list of stuff I'll never even consider getting.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 24, 2007, 09:52 AM
The Stan Lee is great and i hope its an FF She-Hulk, I was wondering why she was not the obvious variant in the regular wave.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 24, 2007, 10:24 AM
I hope its a clear diamond She-Hulk or a Silver She-Hulk!  That would be great!  Then I can promptly add it to my list of stuff I'll never even consider getting.

I'll be right behind you on that.  If it is a FF variant, that'll be neat. 

Is the Stan Lee figure a Legends style or is it more the Mego-style type of figure?  I'd be up for the former for novelty sake, but not the latter. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 24, 2007, 11:01 AM
I hope its a clear diamond She-Hulk or a Silver She-Hulk!  That would be great!  Then I can promptly add it to my list of stuff I'll never even consider getting.

I'll be right behind you on that.  If it is a FF variant, that'll be neat. 

Is the Stan Lee figure a Legends style or is it more the Mego-style type of figure?  I'd be up for the former for novelty sake, but not the latter. 

I am pretty sure it is a LEgends style figure becuase it doubles as a Peter Parker figure. It comes with 3 different heads. Peter, Stan Lee, and masked spider-man.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 24, 2007, 11:09 AM
That could be cool. I still haven't bought a Peter Parker figure, I never really liked any of them.  Sort of like not buying JJJ.  I should have, because we aren't seeing another one.  BTW, have I flogged my idea for a Spiderman Classics (6" scale >:() Friends and Family box set lately?  Yeah, I know. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 24, 2007, 11:23 AM
Friends and Family box set would be great. It would be nice to get Aunt May and Mary Jane at least. I bought the movie JJJ becuase it was close enough. I figure we probably won't get another. I have passed on the peter Parker figures becuase they have been either movie related or from the ultimate universe. This exclusive however i am very excited for. Looks like there are about 6 items announced already i would like from SDCC. I should start the non-attendees beg for SDCC stuff  ;D since i am all over asking for CIV stuff.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on May 24, 2007, 11:28 AM
I hope its a clear diamond She-Hulk or a Silver She-Hulk!  That would be great!  Then I can promptly add it to my list of stuff I'll never even consider getting.

I'll be right behind you on that.  If it is a FF variant, that'll be neat. 

Is the Stan Lee figure a Legends style or is it more the Mego-style type of figure?  I'd be up for the former for novelty sake, but not the latter. 
Stan Lee (http://forums.toynewsi.com/index.php?s=710082f986f9ed931cfc5917308b9849&showtopic=2037299)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 24, 2007, 11:37 AM
Ok, this time I actually scrolled through all the pictures and you can see the body is hard underneath.  It had looked like a Mego-style when I'd only glanced at the first picture (trust me, my connection at work is really slow).  I'm torn on that one, it doesn't look that great from those pictures, but it's not like we'll see another. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 24, 2007, 11:38 AM
You know I'm always on board for your family and friends boxset Brent :).  I really hope we see some of those figures down the road somehow, some way.  I still kick myself for never picking up the JJJ from the first movie line, even when I saw it a year or two later at TRU.  I'll eventually pick one up on ebay I guess, because I don't know if we'll ever see a comic styled one or not.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 30, 2007, 01:35 PM
Anyone else see this? I believe it came from someone over at Fwoosh. Not much really to guess with but what do you guys think. It seems this is the same person who leaked the Brood Queen pics. My only guess which seems to make sense is Sauron for the BAF.

"Long time. No leak.

Since things have gotten a little slow in ML world, decided I should stop by with a few hints...Sorry, NO PICS this time...I ****ed off enough people with the Brood Queen/Black Knight pics last time, but here are some hints at what's to come...

ML4 will still have an 8 figure line-up.

5 characters are all new/never been done before in ML, while 3 are different versions of previously released characters.

The Line-UP:
1.) FA Storm - already said it
2.) Black Bolt - already said it
3.) only Avenger in this series
4.) Shiny!
5.) NON-616 character; (not from ultimate universe either)
6.) a marvel mainstay gets a new version
7.) an icon gets shrunken down
8.) Highly requested character! (sorry that's all you're getting...)
BAF: maintain that he/she/it's a 90's x-character...not strong guy.

For those that are worried about the future of ML, there are already future series for '08 in the works...some of which have already been sculpted. If the Fwoosh most requested countdown is any indication, then there'll be much love for the upcoming series with some unbelievable surprises.

For the skeptics...it's cool if you don't buy it...but come SDCC or whenever these are finally revealed, look back to these hints...

I'm out."
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 30, 2007, 03:29 PM
This thread (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=40299&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15) at the Fwoosh has pics of the She-Hulk exclusive, and it looks to be a Lawyer She-Hulk/F4 She Hulk combo (or F4 She-Hulk with a soft good jacket and brief case to add.  There is also a different head sculpt.

(http://star.walagata.com/w/justicedemon/She-Hulk02.jpg)
(http://star.walagata.com/w/justicedemon/She-Hulk01.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 30, 2007, 03:36 PM
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ML4 will still have an 8 figure line-up.

5 characters are all new/never been done before in ML, while 3 are different versions of previously released characters.

The Line-UP:
1.) FA Storm - already said it
2.) Black Bolt - already said it
3.) only Avenger in this series
4.) Shiny!
5.) NON-616 character; (not from ultimate universe either)
6.) a marvel mainstay gets a new version
7.) an icon gets shrunken down
8.) Highly requested character! (sorry that's all you're getting...)
BAF: maintain that he/she/it's a 90's x-character...not strong guy.

This is interesting, and I'll be very happy if we see a Black Bolt.  As for the others, its tough to say...

3. Only Avenger in this series - Tigra?
4. Shiny - Movie Surfer/Silver Samurai/Nova/Crimson Dynamo?
5. Non-616/Non Ultimate character - possible movie figure (X3 Angel?)
6. Marvel Mainstay gets a new version - Tough one, we just had a new Cap (Face Off), Hulk (F/O), Thor (ML), Spidey (everywhere), and Iron Man (F/O)
7. Icon Gets Shrunken Down - I hope Doom
8. Highly Requested Figure - Could be several different characters
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 30, 2007, 05:04 PM
This thread (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=40299&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15) at the Fwoosh has pics of the She-Hulk exclusive, and it looks to be a Lawyer She-Hulk/F4 She Hulk combo (or F4 She-Hulk with a soft good jacket and brief case to add.  There is also a different head sculpt.

(http://star.walagata.com/w/justicedemon/She-Hulk02.jpg)
(http://star.walagata.com/w/justicedemon/She-Hulk01.jpg)

That is so awesome. I really want her and the Stan Lee exclusive. Hasbro has gone all out for their first ML SDCC exclusives.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 30, 2007, 05:23 PM
Mmm, green goodness.  Different feet/shoes too?  Cool to get two decent Shulkie figures right in a row like that.  Unless of course this devolves into an Emma Frostian fiasco :-X  Must stay positive.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on May 30, 2007, 07:15 PM
Mmm, green goodness.  Different feet/shoes too?  Cool to get two decent Shulkie figures right in a row like that.  Unless of course this devolves into an Emma Frostian fiasco :-X  Must stay positive.

We can only pray that Jennifer isn't another senseless victim of shrunken head syndrome.  :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 31, 2007, 03:25 PM
According to the Comic Con exclusive page (http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci07_actionfigs_2.php) the She Hulk figure will be $14.99.  Just as comparison, Mattel has a DC Superheroes exclusive "albino" Man Bat for $25 and a Justice League 3 pack for $20.  Yikes.  $5 more is bad enough, I'm glad I don't really collect anything Mattel anymore.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 31, 2007, 06:57 PM
I hope the Hasbrotoyshop have them on sale for those of us who cannot attend.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 4, 2007, 10:32 AM
I noticed this weekend that the F4: Rise of the Silver Surfer product really seems to be scaled back this time around.  It might be due to all the focus on Transformers, Spidey, 30th Ann. Star Wars and all of that, but I know their "release date" was supposed to be June 2nd as well - and the product around here was slim to none from what I saw.  Target had the basic figures, but only two pegs worth I believe - and the "section" devoted to F4 wasn't any larger than that.  WM and TRU didn't have anything yet, and Target had about 7-10 basic figures, some of those rider things, and a couple of Fantasticars.  I know no one here likely cares about the smaller scale movie stuff anyways, but just interesting to see how little of it there was.  I have to admit, I did pick up the Silver Surfer figure.  I'm a fan of the Surfer, occasionally have a soft spot for movie figures, and the figure itself isn't so bad.  I wish it was all 6" just to be in scale with previous movie lines, but it will be nice to put with the 5" Spidey, Batman, Superman that I have from the other movie lines.  Anyways, just an observation, but there doesn't seem to be nearly the product explosion as there has been in the past.  That might be due to still being able to find the first movie's product though, and being sandwiched between Spidey and Transformers.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 4, 2007, 10:36 AM
I have not seen much of it either. I only saw a Human Torch figure at Target, nothing else anywhere.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Madcow on June 4, 2007, 11:36 AM
I saw the FF4 stuff this past weekend while hunting for SW and TFs. I will say that they are improved over the last ones but still not tempting enough for me. Sadly, there was no Surfer to be found. That figure I would buy...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 4, 2007, 11:41 AM
Yeah, the only Surfer I saw in town at all was the one I picked up.  I have to say, after opening it, its a pretty neat figure (even if it is 5").
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on June 4, 2007, 07:22 PM
I picked up a 5" Sue Storm today and the sculpting is pretty decent.  Not very happy about the size though - that 5" scale just doesn't look right to me.  Haven't decided if I'm going to keep her yet or not.  I thought she might be a cool small-size marvel legends custom, but I can't think of any smaller characters I'd like to have, other than wasp, which I already have 3 versions of. Meh.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on June 4, 2007, 09:06 PM
Apparently Rebelscum's other site has seen the upcoming Spider-man BAF wave... (http://www.cooltoyreview.com/story/front/The_411_Marvel_Legends_SpiderMan_Movie_Figures_106476.asp)

Sounds like a pile of **** to me.  Movie Mary Jane, extra short "Mole Man" Doc Ock and a bunch of rehashes and movie figures.  BAF Sandman sounds kind of cool but not worth buying all the other figures.  Here's hoping the FF wave is a bit better.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Reid on June 4, 2007, 09:45 PM
That ML Spiderman BAF actually looks appealing to me, since I was tempted to pick up a movie line Venom and Symbiote Suit Spidey, but not at 5' scale. At 6' scale I'll definitely pick up one or two.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 4, 2007, 11:10 PM
Not really too interested in this wave. I think i may just get the BAF on ebay.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 5, 2007, 12:49 AM
I'll be waiting to see them.  I wanted movie versions to go with the other movie versions from the previous two in the series but refuse to buy the 6" scale.  I'll stay true to my word though: I said there were a number of movie figures I liked and would have bought (5-8 I believe) had they been in 'correct' scale, so we'll see what this brings.  If I get close enough, I may finish it out for the BAF. 

It depends on what they look like, but I may buy:
Sandman - depends how different the sculpt is, if at all
Venom - sucker
New Goblin - hated the character, but it would fill out the movie based collection
Mary Jane Watson - fool me once....
Spider-Man (symbiote) - I like the 5" version, so if this is similar, I'm all in

That leaves me three short and if the Spidey red suit is different enough, even subtely, from the S2 version, I'll get it.  Leaving only two figures to buy yet again.  Maybe I can customize the Ock into Moleman (or is he coming in the FF line?)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on June 5, 2007, 07:38 AM
If this is true and these are indeed movie figures, then what I don't understand is why Hasbro did both a 5" and 6" line.  Doesn't make any sense.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 5, 2007, 08:45 AM
Well i think from a business stand poitn it does make sense. They are hoping people (collectors) are going to double dip if you will. The 5 inch line came out and a 6 inch line was never really confirmed. We assumed / heard we would be getting a Spider-Man ML wave but we had no idea if it was going to be movie or comic based. So those individuals who wanted a movie based Venom would have to buy the 5 inch versions. Now many of those collectors who did buy the figures are already ML collectors so will probably buy everything all over again. Hasbro makes twice the money. It makes alot of sense for them. I never bought any of the Spider-Man movie figures but if i do end up buying this wave i may try and back track a movie Doc Oc and Green Goblin just so i have them to go with this wave. I am still undecided though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 5, 2007, 09:28 AM
Thanks for posting that Mikey.  I'll be interested to see pics of this wave.  I would kind of like to have the figures/characters from the new movie to go with the previous ones, so I'm kind of interested - depending what they look like.  The BAF sounds like it could be cool, and like Brent, if I pick up enough that I'm a figure or two short, I might break and buy them to get the BAFs.  We'll see.  I'm interested to see what the rumored F4 wave turns out to be.

Although I understand that it makes business sense to get the "double dippers", I really don't like the idea of the 5" and 6" lines for movies.  I hope it doesn't become a trend.  It might be the fact that I'm a sucker for Spidey and picked up a few of the 5" figures (in case the 6" didn't pan out), but I'd rather just see one scale or the other.  I picked up a Surfer from the F4 line as well, just because I kind of like having a small display of the comic movie figures - and if things are 5" scale from here on out (for Iron Man, etc.), I'd like to have them all displayed together in the same scale.  That said though, I'd rather they would just stick to the 6" scale now, since that is what we have gotten in the past.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on June 5, 2007, 10:00 AM
Picked up a Surfer today... Not bad... not sure I would take it out of the package as it looks perfect as is.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 7, 2007, 08:32 AM
Cool Toy Review (http://cooltoyreview.com/story/front/The_411_Marvel_Legends_Series_4_106524.asp) has word on the lineup for HML Series 4.  Here's the lineup, according to their info:

1st App. Daredevil
1st App. Storm
Nova
The Punisher
Silver Samurai
AoA Sunfire
Tigra

BAF AoA Nemesis (Holocaust)

More info at the linky.  They do mention that a couple of figures (1st App. Storm, Nova) might be bumped to another wave, so I don't know how solid this lineup is.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 7, 2007, 10:36 AM
Not that great of a wave, but it would be nice to get a FA Daredevil.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 7, 2007, 10:51 AM
Yeah, I guess I wasn't overly excited about it either, but it looks like there's a lot of stuff that other people have been wanting.  It might be the fact that we're in the "gravy" portion of Legends, so the much requested stuff will have to be spread out a bit more.  It might also be the fact that I'm spending considerably more on Star Wars this year than I expected, and I'm having to make some tough choices in what I pick up outside of that.  Out of this wave, I could see myself picking up Tigra, Nova, and possibly Silver Samurai.  The FA figures might be nice, but I've skipped/missed a few of the past ones (Wolverine/Iron Man/Thing), so I'd probably want to have them all to be "complete".  I'm a little disappointed in the lack of Black Bolt, but maybe he will be a replacement if one of the other figures get bumped.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 7, 2007, 12:34 PM
Not much in there I'm really dying for to be honest.  I have a yellow DD from the Spiderman series so personally I'm hoping they screw that one up. 

I'm really not digging them re-releasing figures that don't really need re-releasing, such as the Punisher.  The first one was enough, so they slapped in a movie version?  Ok, I can live with that.  Then the face-off two pack was ok too, because it came with Jigsaw (which I still don't have) but now again?  Yeesh, re-hash much? 

The only thing in there I'd probably buy is Tigra and thankfully the BAF is something I have no need of. 

I guess the series isn't awful, but it sure isn't what I'm after personally. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 7, 2007, 01:03 PM
MarvelousNews (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=10961) has a look at the next batch of F4: ROSS action figures.  Mild spoilers (possibly, who knows if they have anything to do with the movie or not), but the lineup has a 2nd Surfer, a new Mr. Fantastic and Human Torch, and Dr. Doom in his "new look" - which is a big improvement over the first movie I think.  Again, 5" figures here.

Also, a look at (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=10963) the 4th wave of Spider-Man 3 figures (5").  More of the same essentially.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 7, 2007, 01:16 PM
Hmm, those FF figures look like what I saw at our TRU a couple of days ago.  I was surprised to see that we had them already and was curious to see what the Sue figure looked like, but it wasn't there.  Those four figures were ???  Weird.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 7, 2007, 01:56 PM
I forgot about Nova, if this wave is legit, he is the main one i want. Satr wars is without a doubt my main focus this year, and the figure selection for ML has not been that exciting.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on June 7, 2007, 04:12 PM
Nice to see Tigra coming out...not too interested in any of the others.  Still could be doing a lot more new characters vs. these redos.  :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 11, 2007, 03:30 PM
Just curious - even though its been discussed before, how does everyone here feel about movie figures?  Do you pick them up at all (regardless of scale)?  No interest?  Does it make a difference how much you like the movie or not?

I was just curious as I've been thinking about this lately.  I've been one to pick up some movie figures in the past.  I skipped the X-movie figures, and didn't get things like the Legends movie Daredevil, but I've picked up the Spidey movie figures, and the first movie's Fantastic Four figures (in both cases, just the "normal" versions of the main characters).  I guess I've been a big movie fan my whole life, so I kind of look at it like Star Wars as "movie memorabilia" or something.  Anyways, this year, the 5" scale switch came about, and I was reconsidering things.  I've also passed on the X-figures in the Hasbro Marvel Legends line so far.  I did pick up some Spidey movie stuff, and if they do the rumored 6" lineup, I'll get those as well (at least the "new" ones).  I picked up the Silver Surfer figure from the new F4 movie line, just because I'm a fan of the Surfer and thought the figure was cool.  I was considering getting the rest of the lineup too (the four, Doom), but have so far decided against it.  If they ever stuck a movie Surfer into the Legends line, I'd likely pick it up, but I'm not sure how much further to go with the movie stuff.

Collecting funds are getting tighter this year with me trying to cut back overall, the blast of great Star Wars product this year, and a baby on the way.  So much collecting dollars go to Star Wars now, so anything outside of that I really need to consider.  I always thought it would be nice to have one shelf of the Marvel movie characters, but I'm starting to lean towards only doing that if we see 6" versions in the Legends line or something.  Anyways, long story short, I'm just curious what others opinions are on movie figures and why you collect them/not collect them?  I guess I like the comic versions better anyways, but I've always enjoyed movie collectibles to some extent as well.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 11, 2007, 04:36 PM
It depends on the movie as much as anything else.  That and what the actual figure looks like relative to a regular Legends figure.

Spiderman: like you Brian, this is my favorite comic book character.  I do have a Spidey, Goblin and Ock from the movies and to be honest I was disappointed to not get the new movie characters in the same scale.  Now that they're coming out, as long as they're well done, I'll pick up one of each probably.  That's substantial because I'm really not a huge Venom fan these days and his part was minimal.  But it would be nice to display all the movie figures together.  I'll grab the MJ figure too because the box set isn't likely to be a reality. 

Fantastic Four - I only grabbed an Invisible Woman figure (two versions actually, clear and phasing) because I didn't want to spring for the box set to get the other.  I probably should have because I passed on Mr. Fantastic and still don't have one, because I didn't like the movie versions at all.  I'll have to backtrack at some point to get the ML version.  I didn't need a Human Torch, Thing, Silver Surfer or Doom figure though because I'm satisfied with the ML versions. 

X-men - I'm not so into the movies.  I enjoyed them, but my enjoyment is more based on the comic versions and I really don't need or want another Wolverine or a different Juggernaut figure.  There've been so many X-figures made in the Marvel Legends line there's little I'd be dying to get from the movies. 

It's hit and miss and mostly miss for movie stuff with me.  For the umpteenth time, 5" figures have no place in my collection.  If they'd started with and stuck to the 5" scale, fine, no problem.  But I've just got too much money laid out in the 6" scale as it is and don't want/need to start over.  Plus the ML lineup is for now still in scale and wave 2, even the figures I don't want, are much better done than the first waves junk (noting some figures in wave 1 were well done). 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 11, 2007, 04:46 PM
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I didn't need a Human Torch, Thing, Silver Surfer or Doom figure though because I'm satisfied with the ML versions. 

That's a point I've been thinking about too Brent.  In most cases, I'm just as happy with the Legends versions, and kind of consider the movies just an interpretation of classic characters I remember from my comics (youth and now).  As silly as it would look in real life, I like my X-Men in their spandex uniforms, not the leather clad ones of the movies necessarily.  Like you, I plan to pick up the 6" Spidey movie figures (if we see them), and I might just hold off and do the same if we see that happen with other Marvel movies (such as a Surfer, and next year Iron Man, etc.)  Thanks for the reply.  I know movie figures aren't all that popular with most collectors, and I'm trying to figure out why I think I need them all the time :P.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 12, 2007, 10:15 AM
It sounds like Hasbro will be doing a monthly Q and A (http://www.cooltoyreview.com/story/front/Hasbros_Marvel_Announcement_QA_Session_Planned_106618.asp) for the Marvel/Spidey stuff now too, like we've seen with Star Wars and G.I. Joe.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 12, 2007, 10:44 AM
Thats pretty cool. I hope we get some cool info out of them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 13, 2007, 09:56 AM
I don't know if anyone here collects the Icons line, but some pics were posted a little while ago of the upcoming Silver Surfer and Human Torch (and variant) (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=40627&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0) on the Fwoosh forums.  I've always been slightly tempted by the Icons (I only have Spidey and variant now), but have kept away due to space issues.  I always thought it would be nice to have a display case/bookcase with just the main characters from the Marvel U in Icons form.  They seem to be pretty well done.  Surfer and Torch are a couple of my favorite characters, so it makes it tempting, and the recent Doom looks good in pics as well - but its probably best if I stay away.  Anyways, just wanted to post the link if anyone is interested in seeing them.  There are rumors that these two figures (and the Doom) could be scaled down for the rumored F4 wave, which would be really cool.  I don't know how well these sell, around here all I see is Thors (and the ToyBiz ones at TRU).  I never did see a "regular" Cap, which is another reason I haven't gotten into these further.

Also, here's pics of Wave 4 (I believe), consisting of Magneto and Cyclops (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=40736).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 13, 2007, 10:12 AM
Cool Toy Review (http://www.cooltoyreview.com/story/front/The_411_Marvel_Legends_Fantastic_Four_106704.asp) has another "411" up, this time covering the rumored Marvel Legends Fantastic Four wave (including Black Bolt!).  Details at the linky.

Here's the lineup:

Thing
Mr. Fantastic
Invisible Woman
Johnny Storm (with flames)
Silver Surfer
Namor the Submariner
Dr. Doom
Mole Man
Black Bolt

BAF Ronan the Accuser
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 13, 2007, 10:22 AM
If its legit, its the first ML wave ina long time i want all the figures and excited about the BAF. Mole Man, Black Bolt, Namor (green trunks) and Ronan have been on my want lists for a long time.  ;D

As for the icons, the only one i bought is the green Hulk. I figure medicom probably wont ever make one in the RAH line so i can have him in there. I probably should have bought the grey one too, but never got aorund to it. It would be nice if Hasbro scaled those down to about 8 inches for ML.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 13, 2007, 10:31 AM
I have to agree with you about the F4 wave.  I was hoping that with all the Star Wars stuff I'm picking up this year, any "other" lines would be a figure here and there, but this might be a wave that I pick up in its entirety again.  It depends on what the 4 look like themselves, but I'm definitely interested in Surfer/Black Bolt/Doom/Namor/Mole Man/Ronan.  I hope all these rumors/411 pan out, and we see some pictures pretty soon (Comic Con most likely) of these waves.  It looks like it could be an expensive Marvel year again, and I didn't think that would happen.  We'll see once pics show up.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 13, 2007, 04:52 PM
Yet another opportunity to get a Mr. Fantastic.  Hope it looks nice. 

That FF lineup does look promising and hopefully they aren't all "movie style" (are they?).  I don't have a need for all of them, but getting Mole Man would be fun.  Black Bolt would be cool too and if Namor is in green trunks, that'd be pretty nice too.  I do not need another Doom, but it looks like I'd be about half way to the BAF (again) so I'd have to decide on that yet again.  Consistent with my regular whine, I wish they'd do a series when all the figures are interesting, well done and non-craptastic.   ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 14, 2007, 09:29 AM
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That FF lineup does look promising and hopefully they aren't all "movie style" (are they?).

From what I understand, nothing in this lineup/wave is movie-based.  But, then again, we haven't actually seen any of these yet, so who knows.  I hope this lineup pans out, as I pretty much (aside from Thing) use my movie F4 figures in my Marvel display, so I wouldn't mind some nice comic re-dos.  I'm always game for a new Surfer as well.  Black Bolt is one of the main characters I wanted to still see done in this line, so I hope he pans out, whether it is in this wave or a "regular" Marvel Legends wave.  I personally am glad to see a new Doom, because I never go the previous version (or boxset one), and only have a movie version.  Namor is another one that I missed, so I'd be glad to pick him up too.  And then, there's Mole Man.  Probably not an overly exciting figure, but a pretty prominent F4 villain.  Like I said, depending on how the 4 themselves look, I might just end up getting this whole wave - the first time in awhile for that.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 19, 2007, 10:08 AM
Interesting article (http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/djf500/200706172251DOWJONESDJONLINE000367_FORTUNE5.htm) making the rounds, suggesting that Spider-Man 3 toys aren't selling all that well.  I'm not sure how accurate it is, but its fueling hope/speculation that Hasbro will stay in the 6" scale from now on (which would be nice).

Its hard for me to judge, I guess I haven't really checked the Spidey 3 pegs closely in a long time around here - although every store seems to have plenty.  Like we've talked before here, I don't necessarily mind the 5" scale - but with many of us already having such an expansive 6" collection, I would just as soon see things stay there.  I'm hoping the rumored ML Spidey 3 wave pans out, so we can get 6" versions of the new characters.  I still don't understand why they didn't just use that lineup in the first place, I think kids and collectors would have bought them up.  Heck, throw in a couple of gimmicky Spideys (and maybe villains) if they think they have to for the kiddos, but scale back the line overall.  It seems like many of these movie lines just ship way too much stuff (crap).  I don't know if these lines can handle the huge launches the way Star Wars does for the most part.  It seems like that is where the idea might have come from for these.  I have a feeling the Transformers stuff might do the best this year among the new movie properties.  That might be some of the reason for sales differences too, there is just a lot of product looking for attention/spending dollars this year (SM3, F4, Star Wars 30th, Joe 25th, Transformers, Pirates, Shrek, TMNT, etc.)

Like I said, its always tough to judge movie sales to me.  I've seen stuff sit from all of the comic book movie lines around here, whether it is Toy Biz, Hasbro, or Mattel.  Hasbro seemed to get the assortments right (plenty of villains available too, where with ToyBiz it was basically all Spidey all the time), but ToyBiz made much better product.  Hopefully they'll get things ironed out from here on out.  I wouldn't mind having a nice Marvel movie shelf, with everything in 6" scale, just one of each of the main characters.  I had originally picked up the 5" Spidey figures (and a Silver Surfer) thinking that if the switch to 5" was permanent, I'd want those down the road.  I stopped at that, and passed on the rest of the F4 stuff.  The ToyBiz versions look much nicer.  Anyways, just wanted to pass the article along.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 19, 2007, 11:46 AM
Sort of relating to my previous post - there is a thread on the Fwoosh forums that has an e-mail posted from someone who had ordered HML 3 from EE.com, and they e-mailed him to cancel the order, saying that the manufacturer had cancelled the product.  Now, it might just be that an assortment has changed, or its coming later (maybe subbing in the rumored SM3 or F4 waves?), but I just thought I'd pass it along here as food for thought.  Of course, there's the cries of "end of Marvel Legends", although I doubt that is the case.  Even if its just moved back, that's ok, I have enough to spend money on right now :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 19, 2007, 02:01 PM
I dont see them just ending ML. They could go all the way witht he 5 inch scale but it seems waste of their fund to get the rights and then to drop the main focus of it. I have yet to see an abundance of HML figures unsold. Most places have like 1 or 2 and thats it. It may be different evrywhere else but nothing around here. I also dont see them cancellingt he line after makingthe molds for series 3. That would be wasted money as well. They would at least release that wave i assume. If ti were to end i wouldn't be crushed, i could use the relief of spending, but i wish i could have gotten an Adam Warlock.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 19, 2007, 02:41 PM
It is sounding now that it is more likely that the case assortment was changed and/or delayed.  I think I read a couple of posts saying how the case now holds 8 figures, one of each, as opposed to the previous version which had extras of Cyclops and Cap. America.  I really doubt it would be cancelled all of a sudden too, and I think this year will finish out for sure.  If all the assortments this year sit and sell poorly, I could see a change being made.  Aside from TRU here, WM and Target are usually sold out or nearly sold out every time I visit.  Which reminds me, I did see the first signs of HML 2 at our local Target this weekend (1 each of She Hulk and Juggernaut).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 19, 2007, 03:46 PM
1. If Legends ends, I'm ok with it.

2. ML wave 1 is sitting here like crazy, but the retailers all over-ordered on it and the first wave had some less than desirable stuff sitting in it.  I indicated that would happen up here pages ago and I was right. No joy in that but I have no idea when we'll see wave 2, if at all, other than at comic shops. 

3. I've never been clear on the switch to the 5" scale.  I've been clear I don't like it, but I don't see that much savings being there.  I guess on the grand scale of mass production, there's substantial raw material savings but that much?

4. I think movie toys DO sell extremely well, but retailers and the manufacturer are so concerned about running short of product, the combination is way too much of everything.  Couple that with the movie being a dog (FF, Hulk) and you have a recipe for disaster. 

I found your comment here interesting Brian:
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I don't know if these lines can handle the huge launches the way Star Wars does for the most part.
I'm sure this is just a difference with our retail up here, but Star Wars, whether Episode II or III, didn't have near the launch of product that the POTC, Transformers, Spiderman, Superman had in the more recent years.  It was more on the scale of Shrek toys and even those have been more dependable and easy to find on the pegs than Star Wars has been since about 2000.  Clearly the Episode I glut scarred many retailers, at least up here, and never recovered.  But as far as our Walmarts go, they have been horrible for Star Wars for about six years now, even with a movie release.  Jeez, if they put out as much Star Wars product as they did Hulk product, I'd have been in heaven.  My point being on this side of the border, retailers viewed Star Wars as the weakest movie of the bunch relative to the recent spate of sequels. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 19, 2007, 04:09 PM
Good points Brent.  I agree that a lot of the movie glut has to do with overordering by the stores.  This year it is especially high just due to all of the movies with toylines - Spider-Man, Pirates, Shrek, Fantastic Four, Transformers, etc.  Its funny thinking how much the toy market has changed since the 80s - when I grew up.  Star Wars was really the only movie line I regularly remember seeing, aside from maybe the 89 Batman movie.  Now they try it with a lot more movies, and its tough to see which ones work out.  I guess I like the simpler approach.  Using Spidey 3 as an example - put out the rumored 6" line - one well articulated/sculpted version of each character in the movie, and then maybe throw in a few "other" versions with action features since they are convinced that kids like those so much (and in some cases, it might be true).  Then just reship those.  I guess even if I was a kid, once I had my normal Spidey and black Spidey, I don't need any other versions - regardless of the action feature (that is, unless the first one I got really stunk).  But, again, maybe I'm just looking at it too simply.  Kids are much different these days.  Like you said, I also question the real savings of going to 5" over 6" scale.  Maybe some materials savings, as mentioned.  I remember there being an article or comment that Hasbro found that research showed kids like 5" figures better (something about being able to take them with them, or fitting in their hands or something).  Who knows.

I might be off base on the Star Wars product launches as well.  I can say that things for both movies were scaled back from the TPM launch, particularly with AOTC.  For ROTS in 2005 though, it had its own dedicated aisle at Wal-Mart and TRU, and close to that at Target.  It just seems like we're seeing the "Star Wars mentality" being forced on other licenses now - with things like Spidey and Transformers having "release dates" and launches.  I'm not sure if that works for everything else, but maybe that's just me.  I totally understand movie lines, especially with kids having a "flavor of the month" mentality these days with movies and everything else.  Also, many of these lines snag some of us along the way too - but I think overall, most to all of these could stand a good scaling back.  I've said that of Star Wars in the past too though, so who knows.  Maybe this all sells really well, and things are just restocked that often. I know they always said that those Hulk hands sold like crazy, and many people saw them everywhere.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 19, 2007, 05:10 PM
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I remember there being an article or comment that Hasbro found that research showed kids like 5" figures better

Y'know, I really believe they believe that.  I'm just not sure why it matters so much.  Really, when you think about it, a "kid" is supposedly not such a discerning buyer.  In point of fact, the kid really isn't even a buyer at all.  Yes, they whine, beg and generally pester their parents (who are supposed to be in charge of the conversation) but the conversation, after the parent gives in, is almost universally: well, do you want the toy or not?  I really can't see a 6-7 year old saying no to the parent because the scale is wrong.  Honestly? 

So sure, I'm certain some focus group carried out by Hasbro using some representative portion of the kid market was indeed carried out.  I'm confident the statistical analysis of the results said something like 72.4% of children preferred the smaller scale because of they fit in their pocket and they are more suited to smaller hands.  I'm also fairly confident the study questions were selected to achieve that outcome because it was associated with a reduced cost or increased profit margin by altering the scale. 

Time after time after time though we hear it's for the children.  Ok, so explain to me again how many 6 year olds really give a care about anything other than a movie figure?  Oh right, they don't, because aside from Wolverine they're probably not aware of that character.  So why switch and alienate a portion of the market?  You know, that portion of the market that ISN'T buying Tanus Spijek in the Star Wars line?  Tanus Who? 

What I do think is that Hasbro, seemingly moreso than other toy manufacturers, routinely underestimate the dollar value that collectors account for.  We hear it from panels all the time; in star wars references it's in movie years that children account for more $$.  Well, with a movie one year in three and a finite series of movies going to be done, just what are you thinking?  Certainly not the long term view, that much is readily apparent. 

I've said it seemingly a thousand times in here before, but I won't change the scale of my collection, I'll just stop.  Here at least that's the majority opinion, I don't know if it is elsewhere.  But I'm guessing there's enough like me that didn't buy the movie figures.  I said it before, I'd have bought 6-8 figures were they in scale with my collection.  I just don't understand how that's insignificant.  What would they have lost for those 8 figures, maybe 2 kids complaining about the figure being too big?  C'mon. 

As final comment, my daughter could care less when she's got her Polly Pockets playing with Wonder Woman from the JLA line, Black Cat from Marvel Legends and any other figure of the sort.  She's using her imagination (presumably a commodity in short supply, or at least assumed to be by Hasbro) and isn't sitting there ruminating on what scale the figures should be.  That's a consideration for neurotic collecting adults. ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jeff on June 19, 2007, 05:35 PM
I'm confident the statistical analysis of the results said something like 72.4% of children preferred the smaller scale because of they fit in their pocket and they are more suited to smaller hands

Another consideration that Hasbro goes back to time and time again is saying that a smaller scale lends itself to more "interaction" - ie - it's easier to create a "SpiderCycle" that small hands can control or playset type thing for a 4-5" action figure than a 6-7" action figure.

I think they know full well how many dollars collectors add to the mix.  I think though they don't care.  They know that the "collectors" are made up of at least 50% who buy because it's SpiderMan and will buy ANYTHING they put out (we've seen countless examples).  :-X
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 19, 2007, 11:05 PM
But those spidercycle's rot on the shelves :-\

I appreciate the input and if they really wanted to have that sort of stuff, why not just go with a 3.75" scale and be done with it.  I mean look at all the playsets and cool stuff we have in the star wars line with that scale :-X

But geez, 50% are as pathetic as Brian ;)  Ouch.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 20, 2007, 09:34 AM
I think you're right on the mark Brent that kids could really care less what size the figure is.  The kid is psyched for the Spidey movie (or whatever movie) and wants the Spider-Man.  I don't think they necessarily care if it is 3 3/4" or 6" or whatever.  There might be some that like the smaller scale (from Hasbro's "demo" group), but I'd wager that just as many get their new Venom home and think/say "why is Venom so tiny compared to my Goblin and Ock from the previous movies?"

I'll readily admit I was one of the suckers who bought the 5" Spidey stuff, and now I'm thinking that it was probably a mistake.  I was a little prone to the hype, and just wanted some representation from the movie.  Now, especially with a 6" line rumored, I wish I would have skipped them.  I'm trying to take the stance of "fool me once..." on these though, and hopefully not fall for it again.  I'll pick up 6" versions of the movie figures, if/when they make them, and if they don't - the comic versions are just fine.  That's what they are based on in the first place anyways, right?  Of course, you'll never see me admit to the wife that it was a mistake to buy these Spidey figures :P  I do feel like a sucker though, especially since I was essentially the only one here that bought any of the stuff at all.

Along the same lines, it looks like the first Spidey/Marvel Q and A's have been answered by Hasbro to the various Marvel sites.  There seems to be a decent summary of things forming in this thread (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=41160&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0) over at the Fwoosh.  I haven't seen much as far as concrete answers so far - more so non-answers regarding the movie scale issue, a few questions about articulation changes, and that they are "looking at possibilities of two packs and box sets for 2008".  There also seems to be the feeling that we'll see some ToyBiz re-releases in the future, at least according to the answers.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on June 20, 2007, 12:46 PM
I think you're right on the mark Brent that kids could really care less what size the figure is.  The kid is psyched for the Spidey movie (or whatever movie) and wants the Spider-Man.  I don't think they necessarily care if it is 3 3/4" or 6" or whatever. 

I totally disagree with that.  Maybe if this is a kid's first few action figure...then I could see them not caring about size.   But you can't tell me that you wouldn't care if you were a kid buying vintage Star Wars 25-30 years ago and 10 figures in, Kenner changed the size to an inch or two bigger or smaller.  Any kid worth his salt would have playability problems with a Venom that's 3/4 the size of his Spiderman.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on June 20, 2007, 12:47 PM
Have any of my fellow ML collectors found Wave 2 variants at retail yet?  Targets around here are just starting to get the regular assortments of W2 in.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on June 20, 2007, 12:51 PM
Have any of my fellow ML collectors found Wave 2 variants at retail yet?  Targets around here are just starting to get the regular assortments of W2 in.

hee-hee, up here we haven't even seen wave 2 at all.  At regular retail, it's in comic shops, but no variants there at all.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 20, 2007, 12:51 PM
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I totally disagree with that.  Maybe if this is a kid's first few action figure...then I could see them not caring about size.

That's kind of what I meant I guess - the kiddo who is getting his first Spidey movie toys, that didn't have anything from 1 or 2.  I agree with what you were saying (and mentioned in my post earlier), that I think a kid could get home with his SM3 Venom and think "why is Venom so tiny compared to my Goblin and Ock from the other movies?".  Or for the kid to be at the store and think "well, I already have a Spidey from SM2, so I'll just get the villains".  Surprise for the kid, Spidey is a scaled "foot taller" than the baddies, ready to whoop some tiny villains.  Spidey SMASH!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 20, 2007, 01:12 PM
Have any of my fellow ML collectors found Wave 2 variants at retail yet?  Targets around here are just starting to get the regular assortments of W2 in.

hee-hee, up here we haven't even seen wave 2 at all.  At regular retail, it's in comic shops, but no variants there at all.

No variants around here. I have only seen series 2 once at a KB. No where else.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 22, 2007, 04:20 PM
More details and pics of the SDCC Stan Lee figure (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=10983), over at MarvelousNews.  I hope it isn't too tough to get a hold of, I wouldn't mind having a Stan to put at the front of the ol' Marvel display.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 22, 2007, 05:08 PM
Glad to hear they will be available after the show at the hasbro toy shop. I really want both of them. Possibly even 2 Stan Lee figures, one as him and one ot have as Peter Parker.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 26, 2007, 11:17 AM
Just a quick question for you guys....as we have been preparing for the new baby (in the next couple weeks most likely), we've been paring down/getting rid of things throughout the house, and re-organizing to maximize space, etc.  That's also trickled down to me looking at what I have on display in our office as well, and what things might need to be packed away eventually.  Anyways, although I have no intentions to do it anytime soon (hopefully), I was looking at my Marvel Legends shelf and seeing that there really isn't a whole lot of room left there for more figures.  With me buying fewer figures per wave, there's probably enough to finish out the year, but beyond that who knows.

Anyways, it got me to thinking, if you had a more limited display space for your Classics/Legends, which characters (or figures) would you display to represent the "Marvel Universe"?  Who do you consider the "main ones" to have on display, and how many figures would that be?  I was just curious what some of your opinions were on who would be left of your heroes and villains if you wanted a good representation of the main Marvel U.  Kind of off topic, but I was just wondering what some of you thought about this.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on June 26, 2007, 12:05 PM
I have stuck to X-men... just because of space... I then did the New Avengers... but that was mute. lol.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on June 26, 2007, 12:33 PM
I've kept my dipslay of ML to two shelves, both about 18" wide and 18" deep.  The main shelf is all Avengers from Iron Man/Giant Man/Hulk/Thor/Wasp to the West Coast branch to some of the New Avengers. 

For my display, I'm only using one of each character.  So if you could bring all of the Avengers together, this is how it might look, but you wouldn't have a phasing vision and a regular one or two versions of Wonderman, 6 versions of Iron Man, etc.  You take your favorite of each character and put them in the scene.  My "extras" of each character (Extra Thors, Iron Man, etc.) go on the second, less prominent shelf.

I'm a little random in my selection - I included a custom Diamondback figure from Captain America, but didn't pick up the Luke Cage figure that came out.  I have her on the first shelf and Arachnia on the first shelf, but Beta Ray Bill is on shelf #2.  I also have both Yellowjacket and Giant Man on my top shelf, and I had to include FA Iron Man and the 80's Gold and Red Iron Man on the top shelf as well, so its not perfect.

The nice thing about this is that its almost complete.  I'm having a custom Tigra and Mockingbird created by a guy at Fwoosh who made an awesome Kate Bishop for me.  I'll probably get around to adding US Agent, maybe Sersei, Crystal, Starfox, and Quasar, and if a better Luke Cage comes out, I would add him.  Possibly Beast as well.  Not adding all of the New Avengers nonsense that's going on now - Iron Fist, Dr. Strange, Iron Spidey, Wolverine?  Those guys do not belong in my avengers, though I did squeeze Wolvie into the top shelf for now. 

If you wanted an assembly of the best of Marvel, I would do something similar to the one version of each character and just put in the major characters/your favorites.  For me, that would look something like:

8-10 Avengers (Original team plus Witch, Quick, Hawkeye, Cap, Herc, Black Panther, Black Knight, War Machine, Ms. Marvel)
10-12 X-men (Original 5 plus Wolvie, Colossus, Storm, Nightcrawler, Rogue, Gambit, Bishop, Cable, Prof X, Kitty?)
Fantastic Four
Spiderman
Daredevil
Dr. Strange
Moon Knight
Punisher
Ghost Rider
Captain Marvel

Any big names I forgot?  If you've collected all of the bad guys as well, would be pretty cool to set up a display with the good guys charging right and the bad guys charging left - I mainly just collect the heroes.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on June 28, 2007, 12:47 AM
I've been seeing wave 2 a lot lately. I want to pick up X3 Jean Grey and Juggernaut, but man, they just want to much for these, and the figures themselves don't look that great.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 28, 2007, 09:10 AM
Our local Target has had some HML 2 in stock as well, although the only two I've seen there are the same She Hulk and X3 Juggernaut.  I was surprised to see She Hulk sit that long actually.  Last I checked, WM and TRU still had HML1 (or none at all).

I see Cool Toy Review (http://www.cooltoyreview.com/story/front/The_411_Marvel_Legends_The_Hulk_Waves_107071.asp) has another "411" on upcoming waves of HML - these are apparently focused on a Hulk wave of 12, split across two waves.  It sounds like the two waves will combine to form a BAF of Fin Fang Foom.  I don't know when these are expected to come out.  According to these recent rumors, it seems like there are a lot of "theme" waves on the way - SM3 movie, F4, and now two Hulk waves.  I suppose that means with the movie next year, we'll be seeing an Iron Man themed wave sometime then too.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 28, 2007, 10:19 AM
Well i am not against using 2 waves to give us a large BAF considering there are a lot of larger characters i want. Looking forward to hearing who the next 6 are.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 28, 2007, 11:08 AM
Yeah, hopefully by spreading it across two waves, this is the way they can "cost out" doing a fairly to scale Fin Fang Foom.  As much as I'd like to get Foom, I just can't see myself buying all of these figures to complete it.

I'm curious, if all of these rumors hold out to be true, how the release schedule is going to look.  It seems like HML 2 is still making it to stores in some areas, and in many cases, there hasn't been much of it out there yet.  After that, we have a confirmed (and seen) HML 3, then rumored waves for Spidey 3, Fantastic Four, HML 4, and now two Hulk waves.  That's 6 waves, and I can't see how those all fit into this year (which is fine).  That's a lot of figures that could realistically last until the middle of next year, but I don't know if that will be the case or not.  Either way, its ok if there is a bit of a wait, because its not like I need to spend more money this year :P.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 1, 2007, 10:23 AM
So i was looking at my wish list this morning and its not as long as it used to be, especially if these rumored waves turn out to be true. Here is my current wish list, mostly spidey stuff. What about you guys:

Spider-Man

1. Doppelganger
2. Prowler
3. Puma
4. Jackal
5. Silver Sable
6. Tarantula
7. Chameleon
8. Aunt May
9. Mary Jane
10. Cosmis Spider-Man
11. Amazing Bagman
12. Tombstone
13. Kaine
14. Molten Man

Cosmic Characters

1. Adam Warlock
2. Quasar
3. Drax (modern)
4. Drax (classic)
5. Nova (Galactus Herald)
6. Terrax
7. Fallen One
8. Firelord
9. Ravenous
10. Thanos (modern)

General Marvel Universe

1. Sleep Walker
2. Dark Hawk
3. US Agent
4. Speed Ball
5. Firestar (need to finish off the Amazing Friends)

X-Men

1. Jean Grey
2. Jubilee
3. Dazzler
4. Warpath
5. Shatterstar
6. Feral

Marvel Villians

1. Constrictor
2. Penance
3. Sauron
4. Dormammu
5. Morph

Build-A-Figures

1. Tenebrous
2. Aegis
3. Black Goliath
4. Titanium Man
5. Living Tribunal
6. Eternity
(Celestials would be awesome but there are 9 of them i think)

Small Pack-In characters

1. Pip the Troll
2. Frog of Thunder
3. Spider-Ham
4. Molemen

Overall its not really that big. This is if the rumored lists turn out to be true.
Rumored / confirmed characters off the list:

Peter Parker (SDCC)
FF She-Hulk (SDCC)
Ronan (FF BAF - rumored)
FA Namor (FF - rumored)
Black Bolt (rumored)
Nova (rumored)
Mole Man (rumored)
Wendigo (rumored)
Fin Fang Foom (rumored)
FA Daredevil (rumored)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on July 3, 2007, 08:35 AM
Pics of the movie Spider-man wave (http://www.cooltoyreview.com/story/front/Hasbro_Marvel_Legends_SpiderMan_Wave_107198.asp)

Don't waste your time looking at them though, they suck.

Doesn't bode well for the FF and Hulk waves.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 3, 2007, 08:51 AM
Well i hated the movie, so why not hate the figures too. I was skeptical when i heard about the Sandman BAF to begin with and my thoughts were correct. Spider-Man has always been my favorite character but i have no interest in getting these figures. The only one i will buy is Mary Jane because i passed on the first movie version and don't expect to get a true comic accurate version. She will have to do. The rest are a big pass for me. I hope the FF and Hulk waves are much better. At least those are supposed to be comic accurate.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 3, 2007, 09:16 AM
I usually try to stay on the positive side of things with this stuff, but I have to admit that these really don't look too great.  I was happy to hear we'd get 6" versions of the figures when the rumors first hit, but seeing these they just don't look quite right.  I think the paint app problems continue to be one of the main culprits, they just seem so flat looking.  I'll pick up MJ too, for the same reason (passed the first version), and to be honest, I might end up picking up the Spidey 3 villains so I can have a "complete set" from the movies.  We'll see though.  This is one of the instances where I think you can really see the difference between the ToyBiz and Hasbro product, where you can see the red/blue (or in this case, now black) Spidey (and Goblin/Ock) and compare them with the rest of the wave.  There is definitely a difference in quality.  Also, to me, the Black Spidey doesn't look all that great.  Just a few things about that figure seem - off.  They would have almost been better off just repainting the Spidey 2 figure, although the "spider" is a little different I believe.

It will be curious what the other waves will look like from here on out, and maybe these pics just aren't doing them justice (hopefully).  If these types of problems continue, I could see trouble ahead for the Legends line.  Especially now that Mattel has the DCU license, there could be increased competition.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 3, 2007, 09:56 AM
Wow, those look....mediocre.  At best.  wow.

Here's hoping those are photos NOT of the finished product.  If they are, it's just amazing to see that Hasbro pursued and obtained a license only to kill the line :-\  ML1 was about 50/50 in terms of quality.  ML2 was better by far and in line with ToyBiz product.  Exactly why they'd now revert to the crappy half of ML1 is a bit beyond me. 

I'm going to remain optimistic (perhaps foolishly so) and say these will look better once they're finally released (ignoring the question of why they didn't just do this scale in the first place and the observation that they'll lose the kiddies sales because they've already jumped on the 5" scale anyway).  I'll get MJ regardless, as others have said.  The rest will be a wait and see for more pictures of something removed from a package (hoping those weren't). 

I thought the 5" scale product wasn't that bad looking, just the wrong scale.  How hard can it be to just scale those up by an inch without screwing it up entirely? 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 3, 2007, 10:07 AM
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I thought the 5" scale product wasn't that bad looking, just the wrong scale.  How hard can it be to just scale those up by an inch without screwing it up entirely?

Yeah, judging by these pictures, and from the 5" figures I have - the 5" figures actually look better in some cases, even if the scale is wrong.  I know the black Spider-Man figure from the 5" line seems to look a lot nicer than this 6" version, unless the final versions end up being a little bit better.  I agree too, I don't know why they couldn't have just gone this route in the first place.  Hopefully the 5" stuff is a thing of the past from now on.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 3, 2007, 02:59 PM
It looks like TRU.com has some nice sales going on right now if anyone is still looking for them.  A few things I've noticed so far:

Face Offs Series 1 - $4.50 each
House of M/Young Avengers Box Sets - $8.75 each
HML Emma Frost (regular and "diamond" exclusive) - $2.50 each

There might be more, but those are a few I noticed, if anyone is interested.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 3, 2007, 03:31 PM
HML Emma Frost (regular and "diamond" exclusive) - $2.50 each

Hmm, is it worth that little?   ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on July 10, 2007, 08:25 AM
Pics of Hulk wave 2 (http://www.thecomiccrypt.com/viewtopic.php?t=807)

Much, much better than the ****fest that was the movie Spidey wave.  I assume we'll see wave 1 and the big ass Chinese dragon in purple underwear at SDCC.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 10, 2007, 10:04 AM
Looking much better than the spider-man wave. I am once again looking forward to the fantastic four wave and wave 1 of the hulk figures (FFF as well of ocurse).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on July 10, 2007, 12:56 PM
Pics of Hulk wave 2 (http://www.thecomiccrypt.com/viewtopic.php?t=807)

Much, much better than the ****fest that was the movie Spidey wave.  I assume we'll see wave 1 and the big ass Chinese dragon in purple underwear at SDCC.

Valkyrie looks good - probably only one I would get from this line.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Reid on July 10, 2007, 10:33 PM
I'm thinking about picking up some of the newish Spiderman Origins figures, and would like to know if they are Marvel Legends scale.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Reid on July 12, 2007, 12:34 PM
Ordered a Spiderman Origins Venom and a movie line Ghost Rider off HTS.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jim on July 14, 2007, 07:38 PM
Does anyone have access to the WM Silver Surfer ML?  My 3 stores never received any FF figs ???  If you can help drop me a PM.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: darth punkinhed on July 16, 2007, 03:16 PM
I haven't really been picking up much since Hasbro took over the license. However, I did manage to purchase a small collection of early/mid 90's toy biz x-men/x-men x-force figures over the weekend. Not that I want to start collecting that scale but they were just too cheap to resist.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Reid on July 17, 2007, 02:52 PM
Received my Spiderman Origins Venom and movie line Ghost Rider from HTS.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 19, 2007, 11:19 AM
So are we in a summer lull or is the line in its death throes? 

It's impossible to gauge from what we see up north, we're still sitting on ML1 everywhere.  I've seen various internet rumours regarding the outright cancellation of wave 2 in Canada and heard of recalls of wave 1 south of the Border. 

My hope is we're looking at a glut of Spiderman3 movie toys (5" scale, ptui) plus transformers (and POTC, etc.) clogging up the pegs coupled with summer doldrums.  At least that's what it seems like, but it's been absolutely dreadful up here for quite some time.  I guess September will be more productive. 

It's just been funny overall around here.  I've barely bought anything of late, this line or anything else at all.  We still haven't seen anything beyond TAC wave 2 for star wars (no legends, etc.).  There's been hardly anything about save the movie based toys and other than online retailers I really haven't spent much money at all.  Weird [/digression]
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 19, 2007, 12:19 PM
Yeah, things seem to be pretty slow on the Marvel stuff - aside from movie based things.  And that stuff is mainly sitting from what it seems.  I haven't checked the pegs individually, but there always seems to be plenty of stuff in the Spidey 3 and Rise of the Surfer sections.  Target already has lots of the Surfer stuff, including the Fantasticar, on clearance.  I think you're right Brent, there seems to be a slowdown in toys overall.  The action figure aisles are more "movie dedicated" than ever before with SM3, F4, Transformers, Pirates, etc.  Its funny how things have changed since the 80s - or at least it seems that way.  The toy aisle, like other things, have such a "flavor of the month" tone to them with kids these days.  We had things like Star Wars, G.I. Joe and Transformers be mainstays throughout most of our childhoods in some cases, and in the case of SW there was the same figures repacked for many years - and I don't remember ever having a problem with that.  Different times.

I do see some HML 2 once in awhile, but not in great numbers.  TRU is still choking on HML1 last I checked, although that may have changed.  We haven't seen the new Joes or anything like that here yet either, and TAC Wave 3 has been spotty at best.  Just a bit of a slow down right now, I suppose things will pick up around the time of the next reset(s).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on July 19, 2007, 01:43 PM
S2 is starting to show up in force at Targets in Minnesota over the past 2-3 weeks.  I think this is just Summer lull, aided by the fact that W1 was on the pegs FOREVER and there's no new SW stuff to get excited about right now.  I think a lot of us are spoiled by the quickness of the new SW waves as well, but keep in mind that HML will only get through 3-4 waves per year, where as Star Wars is probably twice that.  ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 20, 2007, 01:41 PM
I stopped by TRU today and actually checked the Marvel area for the first time in awhile.  It looks like Series 1 has either sold out, or they did a recall like was rumored.  The only Hasbro Legend figures they had on the pegs were a solid peg (overflowing) each of the 25th Silver Wolverine and the clear variant Emma Frost.  Otherwise, its still just leftovers from the last ToyBiz waves.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 23, 2007, 12:45 PM
This thread (http://www.fwooshnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=41979) has some boxed and loose pics of the SDCC exclusive She-Hulk.  I wouldn't mind getting one of these, just for the F4 "look", but I'll probably wait and see if HTS ends up having them online.  Otherwise, I can live without it.  Its been pretty quiet on the Marvel Legends front lately, as was mentioned earlier, hopefully we'll see more at SDCC.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 23, 2007, 01:17 PM
Oh, and I finally got a look at those Hulk wave pics (http://forums.toynewsi.com/index.php?showtopic=2039809).  I don't know that I'll necessarily pick up any of these, but they don't look too bad overall as figures.  Definitely better than the Spidey movie wave looked, unfortunately.  Hopefully we'll get a peek at the Fantastic Four lineup or something else at SDCC.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 23, 2007, 01:27 PM
I'm counting on HTS.com for SDCC stuff too.  As for the Shulkie, the new figure isn't that stellar, but jeez, two She-Hulk figures?  Heaven, baby. 

The Hulk figures don't really do that much for me and it's to the point where I'm really concerned about retail up here these days.  I doubt those will make it here; the last waves of Hulk toys didn't either. And I don't mean the movie toys, lots of those were here :'(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 23, 2007, 01:32 PM
I'm really curious what the future will hold for Hasbro Legends.  Sure, there are tons of Marvel characters yet to be made, but realistically a lot of the big or even semi-big names are done (some several times).  Looking at this Hulk wave, we're starting to get multiple Hulks in one wave, and one looks to possibly be an artist-specific version (I think the "normal" Hulk might be based on Ed McGuiness' work).  The Spidey movie wave contains past figures/redos, and the Fantastic Four wave - if true - will have new versions of those four and others as well (although we still haven't necessarily gotten a great comic-based F4 yet).

We also have another Cyclops on the way, and 1st App. figures of other big names like Cap and Daredevil.  It will just be curious to see where the line can go from here.  Will they continue on and continue to sprinkle in re-dos of the big guns, or will the line slowly fade out?  Like I've said before, as much as I enjoy Legends, my collection does feel pretty complete at this point.  There's always other figures I'd like to see made, but there's a part of me that could stand to save the money and/or move onto something else (or both).  Hopefully we'll get a better peek at the future at Comic Con.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on July 23, 2007, 03:22 PM
I'm really curious what the future will hold for Hasbro Legends. 

I've givent his some thought as well. I hate to be a conspiracy theorist, but I wonder how much this line will start tying into the Civil War and falloout of these events.  Seems to me like the whooooole thing is one big marketing campaign.  You have old heroes that have been or will be revamped into new costumes  (Punisher, Arachne, Thor, Spiderman, Hawkeye?, Scarlet Witch?) and a plethora of new heroes coming on board (The Order, Ronin, Omega Flight, Gauntlet, All the kids in training at The Initiative, etc.).

With the Hulk wave sporting some of the more recent comic characters, I'm wondering if this is the vision they have for the action figure line as well...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 23, 2007, 03:44 PM
I could see more of a movement towards "modern" figures as well.  We've already seen that to an extent with the Astonishing X-Men characters that we've gotten/are getting.  I could see them tapping into newer characters like Winter Soldier, The Order, the Initiative, etc. just because it opens up the line to a lot more options.  Like I said, there are still a lot of older established characters left to do, but they might want to use some of these current characters that are visible in the current media, whether its comics or toons/movies.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 23, 2007, 04:09 PM
I think that might actually be a smart idea on their part.  I understand any frustration anyone may have with that shift because it probably means the same to me: I'm not buying many more figures.  But for the sake of the future of the line, I think bringing on new characters might be better than giving us Thor #5 next week. 

I don't know that I'd accept them being called Legends, but we probably worked that debate to death back around series 3 or so.  I've accepted Legends more as a marketing tool than a representation of what the characters really are. 

As for the new comics, I've not followed one sentence of the Civil War storyline, so I'd be totally lost as to who or what anyone is, meaning I'd be unlikely to buy any more figures anyway.  So that shift really won't affect me all that much anyway. 

I'm just more frustrated at how slow the whole process seems to be going.  There's usually stuff I'm trying to get and while things always show up later up here, at least they show up.  Now they're barely showing up stateside and are totally non-existent here.  Financially it's been fantastic though.  At brick and mortar stores since about mid-June I've all but stopped driving to any stores and all I've bought is one McFarlane Simpsons figure and the CW bustups set.  That's it (well, maybe a hot wheel or two) and it's been kind of nice to not be paying for anything out of pocket.  If I could get the online habits to go that way too it would be great.   ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 23, 2007, 09:35 PM
I think its a good idea. I am very happy with the planet hulk figures and am hoping for annihilatio figures as well as civil war figures.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on July 24, 2007, 08:17 AM
I think the Planet Hulk is the only one I really wanted and never found.  :'(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on July 25, 2007, 10:25 PM
Marvel Legends Wave 4 (http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/005305408.cfm)

Spider Man Movie Legends (http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/005307780.cfm)

Fantastic Four Legends (http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/005306261.cfm) (love that Doom!)

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 25, 2007, 10:27 PM
The fanatstic four wave is incredbile. Surfer looks awesome. I am also very happy to be getting Black Bolt and Nova.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on July 26, 2007, 12:14 AM
I love that Tim Bradstreet Punisher. That and the FF Legends stuff make me rethink my decision to not buy Marvel toys anymore.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on July 26, 2007, 08:43 AM
The FF wave looks great.  It'll finally be nice to replace the movie Alba IW with a more comic accurate one.  MF looks much better than the wave 5 one.  I just wish Johnny was the full flamed on version.  No complaints on the rest.

Tigra, Black Bolt and Nova are definites.  Still unsure if I'll track down the parts from the other three to complete Holocaust.

Can't wait to see pics of Foom and Hulk wave 1.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 26, 2007, 10:03 AM
These upcoming waves look great.  I thought I might be able to cut back on these a bit, and shift some focus/money towards G.I. Joe, but now I have to figure out how to do both.  After seeing the F4 lineup, I think I'll be getting that whole wave if possible.  The other waves look good too.  I think the Spider-Man movie wave, although not qutie as exciting, does look better than previous pictures in some aspects.  I know that it won't be real popular with collectors most likely, but I think I'll likely pick up the "new" figures, to keep a nice 6" scale movie display going for the Spidey movies.  Wave 4 looks nice as well, and I can't wait to get Black Bolt, as well as Nova, Tigra, and possibly Astonishing Beast.  Not too bad.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 26, 2007, 10:17 AM
Just looking at some more coverage of Hasbro's Marvel stuff, and noticed these pictures (http://i.marvelousnews.com/g/?mode=view&album=2007_SDCC%2FHasbro%2FFace_Off&pic=006.jpg&dispsize=800&start=0) of Face Off/Team Up packs.  I can't tell the scale (doesn't look 6"), but it is under the "Marvel Heroes" banner - they could be Superhero Showdown size (or rehashes) or maybe 5" - maybe you guys can tell better than I can.  They show Black Spidey/Doc Ock, Daredevil/Punisher, and Beast/Cyclops.  There seems to be a cardback visible showing some others, including Spidey/Goblin, Hulk/Iron Man, and Cap/someone.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 26, 2007, 10:18 AM
They look showdown size to me, pass. I cant wait to see the FFF wave.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on July 26, 2007, 01:29 PM
They look showdown size to me, pass. I cant wait to see the FFF wave.

I'd guess showdown size as well, but difficult to tell.  Not sure if Cap/Hulk/Iron Man are in the lineup - they're just pictured on the front graphic from what I can see.  Pass.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Reid on July 26, 2007, 02:14 PM
The Spidey wave looks even better. Venom looks more bluish-black now (As opposed to purple). I'll probably nab the Spiderman 2 "Classic" Spidey, as I still don't have a proper Spidey in my ML/Marvel collection.

As for the FF wave, I'll probably just get the Surfer.

Punisher and FA Daredevil are the only things that interest me in Wave 4.

Nothing interests me in the Hulk wave.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 27, 2007, 09:06 AM
Taking a look at these pics (http://www.cooltoyreview.com/SDCC07/HasbroML/default.asp), it looks like "2 packs" might be returning, one way or the other.  These show packs featuring Cable/Marvel Girl and Cannonball/Domino.  They are in packaging similar to the WM exclusive Silver Surfer that was just out this summer.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on July 27, 2007, 09:55 AM
I like the two pack idea, though I'm not too excited about any of those figures.  The Cannonball/Domino pairing makes some sense, but why Marvel Girl and Cable? 

Anyone see the Green Icons Phoenix in the last few pics?  I assume there is a red version with a Green variant?  :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on July 27, 2007, 10:13 AM
When I first saw the Red Phoenix I was hoping it was a normal scale... guess not...

 :'(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on July 27, 2007, 10:31 AM
The Cannonball/Domino pairing makes some sense, but why Marvel Girl and Cable? 


She could be considered his mother.  Technically, Madeline Pryor is Cable's mother, but since Maddy is a clone of Jean, close enough.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 27, 2007, 11:00 AM
There's a run-down of the Marvel Q and A with Hasbro at Action Figure Insider (http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/main/).  It sounds like Wave 4 will be the first 2008 wave, and the F4 wave is due in October.  They also mentioned that characters like Shang-Chi, 1st App. Storm, and more Inhumans are on the way in the future.  It also sounds like Hasbro has been discussing 6" scale, articulated Star Wars figures in the Legends style, according to this Q and A.  Yikes, this could be interesting if we'd have two Star Wars lines/scales out at once.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on July 27, 2007, 11:02 AM
There's a run-down of the Marvel Q and A with Hasbro at Action Figure Insider (http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/main/).  It sounds like Wave 4 will be the first 2008 wave, and the F4 wave is due in October.  They also mentioned that characters like Shang-Chi, 1st App. Storm, and more Inhumans are on the way in the future.  It also sounds like Hasbro has been discussing 6" scale, articulated Star Wars figures in the Legends style, according to this Q and A.  Yikes, this could be interesting if we'd have two Star Wars lines/scales out at once.

Based on the comics ?  ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on July 27, 2007, 01:03 PM
The Cannonball/Domino pairing makes some sense, but why Marvel Girl and Cable? 


She could be considered his mother.  Technically, Madeline Pryor is Cable's mother, but since Maddy is a clone of Jean, close enough.

I get the remote connection, but still seems like an odd pairing to me.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 27, 2007, 01:20 PM
The Cannonball/Domino pairing makes some sense, but why Marvel Girl and Cable? 


She could be considered his mother.  Technically, Madeline Pryor is Cable's mother, but since Maddy is a clone of Jean, close enough.

Where are all my Inferno based figures from this line anyway? >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 30, 2007, 10:35 AM
So what did everyone think of what Hasbro displayed/previewed for the Marvel lines at Comic Con?  There seems to be a lot of neat stuff on the way, although I know Hasbro is great at taking "press shots" with their lighting and such.  I have to admit, a part of me was kind of hoping I'd be able to cut back on this area of collecting - just because I'm trying to spend less overall, but at the same time there seems to be more and more nice lines that I'm interested in.  I think I'll be picking up the entire Fantastic Four wave, probably a few of the "new" figures from the Spidey wave, and then three or so from that first 2008 wave.  I keep thinking this, but then I should be close to having everything I want from the line.  There might be more figures here and there, but for the most part, things would be covered.  I never got the first version of Doom or Namor, and we didn't get a stellar "comic" version of the 4, so that wave holds a lot of figures I'd like to get.  Otherwise, I think I have pretty good version of all the main Marvel characters from the previous releases/Face Off packs.

The Icons stuff on the way looks kind of neat.  I always thought the ToyBiz ones looked nice too, and it would probably be a fun line to collect if you weren't picking up anything else - due to the space and everything.  It looks like those Face Off/Team Up packs we saw at Comic Con are little to no articulation PVC type figures, I think maybe similar to those smaller plastic figures WM had for like $1 or so a year back or so.  It is good to see that the two packs are returning in some capacity - although neither of the ones interest me personally, it seems to be a good way to get some lesser known characters that some people might be after.  Anyways, lots of Marvel stuff shown this weekend it seems, and it looks like the future of the line is strong for the time being.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 30, 2007, 10:48 AM
The Comic Con exclusive Stan Lee and She Hulk are currently in stock at HTS - get them while you can :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 30, 2007, 11:40 AM
I got my exclusives :)

For the most part i liked what they showed. I love the FF wave. I was hoping to see Fin Fang Foom though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 2, 2007, 09:58 AM
MarvelousNews has pics up of Wave 4 (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11045), including the links to the three variants for this wave - Black Bolt (with blue tint), Punisher (with skull painted on face), and Daredevil (red version).  They also have pics of the Spider-man 3 (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11042) and Fantastic Four (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11041) waves.  Nothing we haven't seen before really, aside from the Wave 4 variant news.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Reid on August 3, 2007, 09:09 PM
When is the Spiderman Movie Legends supposed to come out?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 6, 2007, 12:21 PM
Not sure when the Spider-Man Movie Legends are scheduled to come out.  I believe it is this year sometime, but I haven't seen anything indicating a month of release (or estimate).

I was looking back over some of our posts around page 180-182 of this thread.  We were discussing the Fwoosh's poll results, what we were interested in, and where the line was headed from there.  Granted, this was at a time of all the 5" scale business, and the pegwarming of HML1, so that is where a lot of the discussion was aimed.  I just noticed that of that Fwoosh list of the time, the ones I said I would buy are on the way late this year or early next year (aside from all the Spidey supporting cast I'd still like to see).  I was wondering, has anyone's opinions on the line's future changed now?  Is there still a lot you would like to see?  I didn't think I would be re-buying any characters we already had, but now that we've seen the F4 wave, I think I'll be picking up the Four, Surfer, Doom, etc. since they look better than many previous versions.  I can't decide if I'd do that very often otherwise though.  I'm pretty happy with main characters like Cap, Hulk, DD, etc. from the Face Off packs, and we've seen a lot of other great stuff from the ToyBiz years.

Anyways, long questions short, how do you feel about the future of the line now?  Is it still on its last legs, or does it have a lot of life left in it?  Are you interested in resculpts, or just new figures?  With Mattel finally getting the DCU license, and they look like they have a decent line on the way (depending on distribution/case packs) - Marvel Legends might face more competition in the aisles.  There might be a bit of an advantage for DC too, seeing as they haven't had their "big guns" at retail yet (aside from Bats/Supes) - where Marvel is getting more to gravy portion of their line, with resculpts/new versions of main characters coming in.  Anyways, just curious how everyone felt about the line at this point, after seeing what SDCC had to offer.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 6, 2007, 01:15 PM
I like all that was shown except for the movie spidey wave. I think they are terrible and the BAF sucks. Other than that wave i plan on keep buying.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on August 6, 2007, 02:53 PM
Fwoosh is doing voting again post Comic-Con.  Should be interesting to see how the latest round of voting comes out.

What I'd really like to see is what my wish list from 3 years ago looks like now.  Its in this thread somewhere...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 8, 2007, 09:59 PM
I got my Stan Lee and She-Hulk in the mail today  ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on August 9, 2007, 07:51 AM
Got my she-hulk as well.  Much better figure than I was expecting!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 9, 2007, 09:20 AM
MarvelousNews (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11058) has a short article discussing the number of waves/figures for 2007 with Hasbro.  It does sound like we can indeed expect Series 3, the Spidey movie series, and the F4 series before the end of the year.  Wave 4 was delayed until 2008 so it wouldn't be "overload".
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on August 9, 2007, 11:08 AM
MarvelousNews (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11058) has a short article discussing the number of waves/figures for 2007 with Hasbro.  It does sound like we can indeed expect Series 3, the Spidey movie series, and the F4 series before the end of the year.  Wave 4 was delayed until 2008 so it wouldn't be "overload".

Yeah, there's no way people would buy more than 3-4 waves of figures in one year.   ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediMoses on August 13, 2007, 01:27 AM
I am thinking of getting out of the ML line.  Just losing interest.  Any suggestions for how to best get rid of them.  I have almost every figure from Series 1 through 15, minus a few variants here and there. 

I just don't want to dump them piecemeal unless I have too.  Thoughts?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on August 13, 2007, 02:01 PM
I am thinking of getting out of the ML line.  Just losing interest.  Any suggestions for how to best get rid of them.  I have almost every figure from Series 1 through 15, minus a few variants here and there. 

I just don't want to dump them piecemeal unless I have too.  Thoughts?

I've seen some pretty successful auctions on Ebay.  I'd sell them by wave - Series 1, Series 2, etc. to keep from having to list out 100 auctions.  Even if you don't have all the figures from that wave it helps frame up what's included and is a possible search tactic. Or you could group them by team (all of the Xmen together, Avengers, etc.)  Other option would be to list them out on a site like fwooshnet.com with prices per figure.  You might get more for some of the rares, but probably won't be able to get rid of most of them, whereas selling in a group helps ensure that they all go. 

If you have any of the following - I'd pick them up for a reasonable price:

S8 Black Widow (either version)
S1 Stealth Iron Man
S1 Gold Iron Man
S7 Phasing Vision


Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on August 13, 2007, 02:06 PM
Do you have a Destroyer?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 13, 2007, 03:14 PM
I don't have a lot of experience with selling a collection, but I think the advice is sound - you'd probably be better off selling them by wave or by some sort of a theme.  You'd get a lot of interest for individual figures I'm guessing, but you might be stuck with a lot too.  Then again, you never know, there's a lot of people who got into the line late and might be interested in a lot of those earlier figures as well.  I know I'm still looking for some earlier figures like Hawkeye :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 13, 2007, 03:59 PM
Heh, vultures. :D

I agree with Justin, selling by wave is the most likely way to not be stuck with some pieces.  I think you'd get decent prices that way hopefully, but I'm not sure if it's guaranteed.  I would contemplate selling wave 1 and 2 as individual pieces though, some draw very nice amounts by themselves.  Wave 3 and beyond though I'd go as entire waves. 

If you have any of the following - I'd pick them up for a reasonable price:

S8 Black Widow (either version)
S1 Stealth Iron Man
S1 Gold Iron Man
S7 Phasing Vision


Is there such a thing as a reasonable price for a Stealth Ironman?  I think the same might apply to the other variants in there as well :o

There was a store with a Black Widow about 1/2 hour south of me not so long ago, I'll take a look next time I'm in that town. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on August 13, 2007, 10:59 PM
There was a store with a Black Widow about 1/2 hour south of me not so long ago, I'll take a look next time I'm in that town. 

Black Widow still at retail?  Wow!  If you can track her down, please let me know.  Thanks Brett!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 15, 2007, 12:45 PM
I was just taking some time to read through some of the "I'm thinking of dropping Legends" thread over at Fwoosh - boy, it really seems like a lot of people are disillusioned with Legends at this point.  I'm sure it is a combination of things (Hasbro changes, character selection dwindling, DCU Classics, etc.), but I guess I'm a little surprised at how many people are ready to bail out - particularly ones that are "selling it all".  I'll admit that my interest has lessened somewhat as well, but a lot of that is due to them making the majority of what I had hoped to see (with some exceptions).  Sure, some of the Hasbro figures have been craptastic, but I guess I haven't disliked them quite as strongly as others have.  I'm looking to free up the budget a bit, so I'm thinking that by the end of this year, I may be about done with Legends as well. I'll pick up some of the Spidey movie figs, and probably then entire F4 wave - then there's a few figures I like in Wave 4 that I will likely get (Black Bolt, Tigra, Nova), but beyond that it might not be much more.  I'll fill out the Spidey villains/supporting roster as they get to it, but I might start devoting that part of the budget to DCU Classics (or just, I don't know, not spending it?).  Anyways, just thought it was interesting to see the down feelings on the line, is everyone here feeling much the same way?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on August 15, 2007, 02:34 PM
I'll still pick up my Avengers figures as they come out, but I'm definitely not as into these as I used to be.  Where they heck are the W2 variants?  When is W3 coming out?  They could do a few basic things to get people interested again...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 15, 2007, 05:23 PM
You mean like actually putting out some new toys to buy?  I could dig through the thread, but we have to be on 8 months or so with wave 1, a notably disappointing wave, sitting on the pegs.  What did we used to get, two, three, four waves per year? 

For me they screwed up the two figures I really wanted: Banshee/Emma Frost.  Some of wave 1 is ok but I don't want those figures and that BAF is not interesting to me.  Wave 2 still has yet to hit Canada other than at specialty stores that get shipments out of the US rather than Canada.  The US is stuck on wave 2 with a cool BAF, but too many figures required to build it (I vote yay for DC getting less figures is ok to build the BAF), especially if you're not an X-fan. 

I'm happy with my collection of ML.  I can see more things I want being made (like a decent Banshee :-X) but most of what I wanted is made and most of what I still want won't be made anyway (blatant friends and family plug) so why get fired up waiting on stuff that's not coming anytime soon?  Hasbro is pretty much dropping the ball on this line and I'm really quite baffled why they bothered grabbing it considering how little attention they seem to be giving it.  Oh sure, I get the whole movie franchise priority stuff but why pursue and obtain the line if you're going to let it languish? 

I guess my stance is thus:  I'm keeping what I have.  I like what I have.  There are more figures I'd like to buy, but between character selection, availability, time between waves, etc. my interest has waned.  They don't appear to be making much effort so I don't feel a need to either.  Other companies can have my money, that's ok by me.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 21, 2007, 04:03 PM
MarvelousNews (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11080) has some carded and loose pics of Wave 3 of Hasbro Marvel Legends up now.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 21, 2007, 04:23 PM
MarvelousNews (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11080) has some carded and loose pics of Wave 3 of Hasbro Marvel Legends up now.

Thanks Brian.  About all I can come up with is oh boy  :-\  I'm not all that convinced those look great.  The facial sculpts/paint on a number are kinda wave 1-ish. 

And one figure is missing but I can't remember what it is?  The head for the Alien Brood Queen isn't there.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 21, 2007, 04:36 PM
Yeah, I noticed that Astonishing Cyclops and I believe Danger (from Ast. X-Men) don't seem to be shown.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 21, 2007, 05:21 PM
Oh, two figures missing :(  Bummer, more to get the BAF. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 21, 2007, 09:58 PM
There is no reason why the Brood queen should be a BAF. Its too small. It could have been split between 3 or 4 figures at the most, not eight.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 22, 2007, 09:13 AM
Oh, I don't know if anyone is interested, but the Marvel Stamps are available at the USPS store (http://shop.usps.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10152), forgot to mention it earlier (I think they first went up around Comic Con).  I picked up a set, just for the heck of it.  I've never been a stamp collector necessarily, but I now have sheets for the Star Wars, Marvel, and DC sets.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 30, 2007, 12:50 PM
10th Anniversary issue of Toyfare arrived up here finally (probably a month behind you folks) but I noted that there are adds for ML3 and the green Quicksilver is one of the top 10 figs.  Anyone find any variants from ML2 or any sign of ML3 anywhere at all?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 30, 2007, 12:56 PM
Nothing around here for either Brent.  I have seen HML2 on the shelves a little more often (mostly at Target), but I haven't spotted any variants or any sign of HML3.  Our local TRU still has no Hasbro Legends on the pegs at all, aside from the Silver Wolvie/Clear Emma Frost exclusives.  They either sold out of the HML1 they had, or sent them back (as I think was rumored some places).  I did see some online stores had "expected dates" for the Fantastic Four wave in September, I wonder if that will be true.  I'm really looking forward to that wave, but I think I want them all, so I'm not looking forward to the crunch on the wallet.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 30, 2007, 01:46 PM


-I'm pretty much assured that Marvel Legends will die in Canada with the first wave.  It started out with only Walmart getting in bizarre cases with Planet Hulk and Beast only. It progressed to some actual regular cases coming in with the other figures, though still too many of Beast/Hulk.  Today I saw more figures from a single wave of Marvel Legends than I have ever seen in the whole run of the line :o  TRU must have dropped about six cases into a wire basket and another two on the pegs.  Superstore, which carries no toys after Christmas put out cases of them. Walmart had them stacked like they were McFarlane hockey figures :o >:(
It is insane, these will never, ever sell.  I can't imagine these being anything but mass clearanced at $5 by spring and we won't see any re-orders after that.  The only place that might carry them would be TRU, but their policy of not marking stuff down will burn them hard yet again, so they'll be clogged with these forever. 


So....does six months qualify as forever?  I can still find every single Hasbro ML figure out there, including both versions of Hulk and Iron Man.  I think they've been on pegs now in total for closer to 10 motnhs, if not longer.  And no, no retailer has marked them down, aside from a short sale at TRU some time back in April or something. 

No ML2 here at all other than two comic stores.  You guys don't have much at all either.  So tell me again why Hasbro bought this license?  Was it because they were annoyed that another manufacturer was stealing money that should have rightfully been theirs?  Or was it because they really don't like superheroes from the Marvel Universe and they wanted to stop seeing those toys on the shelf/pegs?

I didn't think anyone could be as bad as Mattel.  Turns out I was wrong.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on August 30, 2007, 01:51 PM
I haven't seen or heard of any variants being released yet.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jeff on August 30, 2007, 04:22 PM
So tell me again why Hasbro bought this license? 

Because they wanted to get thier hands on the Marvel Movie Money lines - Spidey3, Spidey 4, Iron Man, New Hulk, FF2, FF3, etc etc etc.  I don't think they really wanted the Legends line.  I simply think it was a way for them to get some stuff out in between movies and a cheaper way to ramp up the lines/team/sculptors for the movie stuff.  No coincedence that they started putting movie figures right into this line, eh?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 30, 2007, 04:40 PM
Yeah, I think you hit the nail on the head Jeff.  When the announcement was made that Hasbro had the Marvel license, they basically just mentioned the movie stuff.  Even though it seems like most to all of it pegwarms like crazy, it must do business for these companies.  It might be a combination of the line being so expansive already, and the way things have been handled lately, but right now I'm cooling a bit on the Legends line.  I'm excited for some of the stuff that's on the way this year (and in Wave 4), but I might just finish out this year and be done with them.  I'd still pick up any key figures (mainly Spidey-related) that they would release, but I think I'm pretty happy with what I have otherwise.

I mentioned it in that thread, but I'm kind of excited with the setup for the upcoming DC Universe Classics line (although we'll see how distribution is).  Knowing going in that there will be 5 waves with 5 figures per wave (and a BAF) is nice and straight forward, and not too much to keep track of.  I hope to collect those next year (alongside Star Wars and Indy), and that makes it a good time for the Marvel figures to be winding down for me.  I'll still display them proudly, but there isn't a lot left that hasn't been made - like we've said before, its all gravy at this point.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 30, 2007, 05:16 PM
Yeah, I'll buy that explanation while noting my disappointment in their treatment of the Legends line.  They can be a good company, but only when they want to it seems.  Toybiz did the line much better service at least in the limited time we've had to compare. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on August 30, 2007, 05:25 PM
I just don't get why they announce variants, then don't produce them.  Either don't have listed variations or ship them out along with the regular stuff to get people interested in the line.  Its not like these are major makeovers like Toybiz used to do - they're almost all just repaints.   :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 4, 2007, 11:21 AM
Some new carded and loose pics (http://www.runrunhero.com/viewthread.php?tid=9167) of the F4 wave, from China.  Looks pretty good overall.  I was considering ordering this wave online, but its just so much at once (especially with Star Wars).  Definitely looking forward to Doom and the Surfer though.

The BAF breakdown looks kind of funny - Mr. Fantastic comes with the Hammer, The Thing comes with just the head, and Doom comes with the cape.  The BAF pieces are getting smaller and smaller with these waves - 8 figures to build a normal figure basically, it seems like they're really stretching it out :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 4, 2007, 01:59 PM
I think that's the point now.  I can't blame Hasbro, Toybiz did a fine job of stretching it out with Giant Man. 

It's a nice wave except for Johnny.  I surely don't need yet ANOTHER Thing either.  I think that will fill my need for Reed though quite nicely.  Sue looks sharp too though I really have no issues with an Alba-ized Sue.  I don't need another Doom since I have both the wave 2 and Doombot versions.  Namor in Speedos is damn sexy and Mole Man rocks.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 4, 2007, 02:47 PM
I'm trying to figure out what I want to pick up out of this wave as well.  When I first saw it, I figured I'd grab the whole works - but with all the Star Wars spending that's been going on (and coming up), I'm starting to re-evaluate that.  I definitely want Doom and Namor, since I'm missing both (aside from the movie Doom).  I like that new Silver Surfer as well, and Mole Man of course is a new figures so I'd likely get both of those as well.  Then it comes down to the Four themselves.  I currently have the movie versions of Reed, Sue, and Johnny on display with trenchcoat Thing and also have the boxset versions packed away in storage.  I thought about getting these to have true "comic" versions instead of displaying movie versions, but I'm wondering if its really that big of deal to have them on display.  In many ways, they look better anyways (with a comic Thing) - and it would be a nice way to save $40.  I guess we'll see when they hit retail.  Although I wouldn't mind having it, I could live without the Ronan BAF if I had to.

EDIT: I was just looking over those pics again, and on page three of that thread (linked above) there are some loose pics of the entire wave together (and seperate).  They almost seem to look better loose than carded.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 4, 2007, 07:34 PM
Brian,
If you're not going for Ronan, I'll buy your BAF parts from you.  It would save me buying Doom and the Silver Surfer at the very least, both of whom I don't need. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Reid on September 4, 2007, 08:21 PM
I like that Mole Man and the Silver Surfer too. When is this wave supposed to be out?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on September 4, 2007, 11:42 PM
I thought someone mentioned Sept/Oct as the release date. 

I'm only going to nab a sue storm if I see her, so if anyone wants my spare Ronin Torso, they are welcome to it.  First come, first served and priority is given to Canadians (just because I feel bad for you not having access to everything we get in the states and I feel the need to pay you back for all of your great beer).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 4, 2007, 11:46 PM
Ok, I'll take it then :-*
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on September 4, 2007, 11:59 PM
Ok, I'll take it then :-*

Assuming I get one, its yours.  I'll drop it off with Jeff to include in one of his regular shipments.  ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 5, 2007, 09:20 AM
Brian,
If you're not going for Ronan, I'll buy your BAF parts from you.  It would save me buying Doom and the Silver Surfer at the very least, both of whom I don't need. 

It depends if I decide to pick up the "Four" themselves or not - if I do I'll probably go ahead and BAF, but if not, the extra parts are definitely yours if you want them Brent.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 6, 2007, 06:53 PM
I ordered a set of the FF figures from my comic shop,  December arrival date apparently for him.  So either I don't need your guys parts or I can sell you just the figures if you like.  Whichever.

Also finally saw wave 2 ML up here this morning.  Not widespread, but they're about.  I've seen a green Quicksilver on ebay from a Canadian seller too, so maybe I'll have a little luck there.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on September 6, 2007, 07:16 PM
I ordered a set of the FF figures from my comic shop,  December arrival date apparently for him.  So either I don't need your guys parts or I can sell you just the figures if you like.  Whichever.

Also finally saw wave 2 ML up here this morning.  Not widespread, but they're about.  I've seen a green Quicksilver on ebay from a Canadian seller too, so maybe I'll have a little luck there.

If you want to trade or sell your Sue Storm, I'll take her!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 6, 2007, 10:10 PM
Yeah, that can work for me.  I'll probably end up liking her ::) so I'll buy a second if I do.  But as long as my Comic Book shop comes through, you'll see her later this year.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on September 6, 2007, 10:18 PM
Yeah, that can work for me.  I'll probably end up liking her ::) so I'll buy a second if I do.  But as long as my Comic Book shop comes through, you'll see her later this year.

Sweet!  Those rotten things Jeff always says about you are obviously not true.   ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 10, 2007, 11:25 AM
WIZARD/ToyFare (http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/005883235.cfm) is partnering with Hasbro for a Fan's Choice Poll for the Marvel Legends line.  The winner will be released as a HTS.com exclusive figure.  More details (and prototype images of these figures) at the linky.  Here's the candidiates:

Aurora
Gambit
Lilandra
Magneto
Northstar
Silver Samurai
Storm (1st App.)
Sunfire
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on September 10, 2007, 11:29 AM
Can I vote for none of the above...come on!  No Avengers or their main villains? ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 10, 2007, 11:41 AM
Yeah, the lineup does seem decidedly x-based.  I was just looking over the choices and trying to figure out who to vote for.  There isn't any figure there that I absolutely need I guess, although I'm sure each has their fans.  I'm glad we're seeing a poll like this, but the choices do seem fairly narrowed.  It might jsut be, as we've discussed on here before, that we're truly at the "gravy" portion of the Marvel lineup at this point.  That said though, there are a lot of other figures I think that have had more support that could have been in this poll.  Of course, if they have prototype shots of all of these, they're probably all coming at some point.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on September 10, 2007, 12:53 PM
Can I vote for none of the above...come on!  No Avengers or their main villains? ::)

Seriously!  Is there a write in option?  I don't want ANY of these figures.  Where is my Sersei or Crystal or Eros?  Cripes, I'd rather have version 12 of Iron Man before any of these characters.   >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on September 10, 2007, 12:55 PM
I voted for Aurora just to use as the best base for customizing.  Booo to you Wizard & Toyfare!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on September 10, 2007, 02:13 PM
I am not interested in any of those. And since they have prototypes for all of them, my guess is they will all eventually be released anyway.  ::) Would it have killed them to include one Cosmic character?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 10, 2007, 03:20 PM
Go Northstar.  Wonder if he comes with a bar of soap. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on September 10, 2007, 08:28 PM
Go Northstar.  Wonder if he comes with a bar of soap. 

LOL!  Its actually a BAF Bar of Soap, but you need to buy two of him to make the full bar. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on September 11, 2007, 09:01 AM
I canceled my preorder for wave 3, i am just not as excited for Marvel Legends as i used to be. I still have my FF wave on order.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on September 11, 2007, 09:55 AM
I'd actually take every one of those choices except for FA Storm and Gambit.  My wave 8 Storm is good enough and I don't need a Gambit in blue and yellow.  I might actually vote for either one of those so I don't have to buy them later to get a BAF I want because you know all of these are coming at some point.  No way Hasbro goes as far as painted prototypes if they didn't have any intention of making them. 

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 12, 2007, 09:15 AM
I noticed that the F4 wave and HML3 are listed at Hasbro.com (http://www.hasbro.com/marvel/default.cfm?page=Products/MarvelLegends&viewall=yes) (with pictures, if interested).  HML3 is also listed at Hasbro Toy Shop with a "coming soon" button right now, so hopefully these will be online before too long.  Looking at those F4 wave pics, its funny how different the Hasbro "press photos" look compared to the actual toy photos.  Definitely some spiffy lighting going on there ;).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on September 16, 2007, 01:38 AM
Definitely liking the X-3 Colossus.  And a little surprised to see that the FF figures are basically in Legends packaging.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 26, 2007, 09:46 AM
This thread (http://www.thefwoosh.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=43594) at the Fwoosh has a list of a possible lineup for Wave 2 of HML in 2008.  Not sure if it is accurate or not, but here is what is listed:

Spiral
Adam Warlock
Silver Savage Silver Surfer
Spider-Man (Black Suit)
Union Jack
US Agent
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on September 26, 2007, 10:04 AM
This thread (http://www.thefwoosh.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=43594) at the Fwoosh has a list of a possible lineup for Wave 2 of HML in 2008.  Not sure if it is accurate or not, but here is what is listed:

Spiral
Adam Warlock
Silver Savage Silver Surfer
Spider-Man (Black Suit)
Union Jack
US Agent

Wow...my interest in this line is fading fast.  US Agent is maybe worth getting - that's about it.  Anyone ever see W2 varients hit retail?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on September 26, 2007, 10:45 AM
Well i hope the Adam Warlock and Silver Savage news turn out to be true. I also hope for a cosmic BAF. Perhaps Terrax. I wouldnt mind a Annihilation style Thanos but am very happy with the Select Version.

I am drawing a blank here, are there any variants in the Fantastic Four Wave?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 26, 2007, 04:15 PM
It looked like there was a doombot in there, but I don't know of anything else or if that's even a variant.


Marvel Legends Black Queen? (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2674695&cp=&sr=1&f=Taxonomy%2FTRUS%2F2255956&origkw=marvel+legends&kw=marvel+legends&parentPage=search)  Uh, did we know this was coming?  It's up for pre-sale at TRU.com. ???
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on September 26, 2007, 04:55 PM

Marvel Legends Black Queen? (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2674695&cp=&sr=1&f=Taxonomy%2FTRUS%2F2255956&origkw=marvel+legends&kw=marvel+legends&parentPage=search)  Uh, did we know this was coming?  It's up for pre-sale at TRU.com. ???

I did.

If she's anything like Diamond Emma, I should have no problem getting her at a B&M.  Christ, I'll probably walk into TRU five years from now and Emma will still be on the shelf.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 26, 2007, 05:04 PM
You mean Diaper Frost?  I still haven't bought one of those either :-\  It looks a little less bad on the black queen, but I'll still hold out until I can score a decent Marvel Select Emma Frost on ebay. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on September 26, 2007, 05:12 PM
You mean Diaper Frost?  I still haven't bought one of those either :-\  It looks a little less bad on the black queen, but I'll still hold out until I can score a decent Marvel Select Emma Frost on ebay. 

I'd get one on sale/clearance.  Not spending $11 for a repaint of a relatively crappy Emma.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on September 26, 2007, 05:13 PM
There is a pic of the Black Queen in the latest ToyFare...it looks a helluva lot better than Emma
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on September 27, 2007, 07:20 AM
You mean Diaper Frost? 

Not the regular HML1 release, but the diamond variant exclusive to TRU.  It's her and Silver Surfer Wolverine clogging the pegs at my TRU.  Save for a few Hercules, there's no other Hasbro ML hanging on the pegs.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 27, 2007, 09:19 AM
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Not the regular HML1 release, but the diamond variant exclusive to TRU.  It's her and Silver Surfer Wolverine clogging the pegs at my TRU.  Save for a few Hercules, there's no other Hasbro ML hanging on the pegs.

Its the same way here - there isn't any Hasbro ML on the pegs at all aside from the diamond Emma and Silver Wolvie - and lots of 'em.  I've considered picking up the Emma to have a nice "Astonishing X-Men" lineup, but just haven't brought myself to do it yet.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 27, 2007, 03:59 PM
If you guys are jonesing to see peg warmers, I could take a picture at my TRU.  We have both the exclusives plus a full slate of series 1 clogging the pegs.  Another retailer is loaded with Series 1 as well and Walmart just started getting series 2 recently.  Yay. 

Hoping HTS.com gets the next wave before the online code expires.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on September 27, 2007, 04:34 PM

Hoping HTS.com gets the next wave before the online code expires.

The FF wave went up today and promptly sold out within a couple of hours.  I think the code expires on the 8th, so hopefully they come back in stock before then...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on October 1, 2007, 02:36 AM
Don't know if you guys have seen them yet but they had the new 2 packs at Walmart this evening.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on October 1, 2007, 09:42 AM
Don't know if you guys have seen them yet but they had the new 2 packs at Walmart this evening.

Which two packs and in what area do you live?  ???
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 1, 2007, 10:43 AM
I just saw on the TNI forums that both the F4 and SM3 Legend waves are showing up at Wal-Marts now.  I suppose just in time for the DVDs of both movies this month.  I'm almost afraid to go look, since so much has been showing or shipping lately already (Star Wars-wise) - but I'm anxious for some of these figs.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on October 1, 2007, 12:13 PM
I am envious of anyone who has a walmart near them that actually stocks toys once and a while. Nothing at my Walmart.

I am going to have to venture in there to look for the 2-packs. I keep telling myself i wont be buying the spider-man wave but i have no idea what happens when i do eventually see them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on October 1, 2007, 02:38 PM
Don't know if you guys have seen them yet but they had the new 2 packs at Walmart this evening.

Which two packs and in what area do you live?  ???

The Domino/Cannonball and Cable/Marvel Girl 2 Packs. I live in Southern California.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on October 1, 2007, 03:06 PM
The Domino/Cannonball and Cable/Marvel Girl 2 Packs. I live in Southern California.

Cool - Thanks!  I have no Wal-Marts near me either, so I'm feeling the pain.  Luckily I'm just looking for 1-2 figs from each wave (Black Knight, Sue Storm, maybe Marvel Girl wave 3 - not the 2pack).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on October 1, 2007, 03:59 PM
I'm looking for someone to split the Cable/Marvel Girl 2 pack. I want the Cable not the Marvel Girl.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on October 1, 2007, 07:00 PM
See i want the Cannonball set but not the Cable set.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 5, 2007, 09:11 AM
It looks like the "Unleashed" name is moving on to the Marvel World (the Spider-Man 360 figure style, not the Star Wars statue style).  BBTS has a listing with pics of the first wave - Spider-Man and the Green Goblin (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS14128&mode=retail&picture=out).

I haven't seen the Spider-Man Unleashed 360 figures in person, but from what I understand they are 8" scale.  So Marvel will have the 6" Legends, the 8" Unleashed, and the 12" Icons now?  There sure are going to be a lot of comic (Marvel/DC/LBCH) products filling up the aisles next year.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 8, 2007, 08:55 AM
I know not many here necessarily care about this wave, but I found some of the "Spider-Man Trilogy - Sandman Wave" (I guess that is what it is called) at the Wal-mart across town from us this weekend.  They only had four of them (Green Goblin, Doc Ock, Sandman, and Mary Jane).  I picked up MJ and Sandman.  I just kind of want to keep going with whatever new 6" scale movie figures they have for Spidey.  I definitely regret picking up a few of the 5" scale figures, but they might end up going in the "toy box" for our nephews and daughter.  I don't plan to make that mistake again though - no more new scales :).  No signs of F4 here yet though, hopefully that isn't a tough wave to find.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on October 8, 2007, 02:11 PM
Nice to know these are out.  I was thinking of getting MJ from this wave - what do you think of it in person?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 8, 2007, 03:29 PM
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Nice to know these are out.  I was thinking of getting MJ from this wave - what do you think of it in person?

Its...ok.  To be honest, I mainly picked it up because I wanted an MJ for my Spidey display, and I don't see a comic one coming anytime soon.  Plus, I missed the version from Spidey 1.  The figure isn't too bad (although I haven't opened it yet), but the face (paint on the face especially) isn't the greatest.  If you want an MJ, its ok for now, but otherwise I can't say I really recommend it all that much.

On a side note, I had to stop at WM quick after lunch today to grab diapers since we can't get to Target until Wed. and we won't make it until then :P - and they had the F4 and Spidey waves there as well.  The Spidey wave was just the four I saw at the "other" WM - Sandman, Doc Ock, GG, and MJ.  They had the entire F4 wave there aside from Invisible Woman (2x Mr. F, 2x Torch, 2x Surfer, 2x Namor, and 2x Mole Man, 1x Thing and Doom).  I wanted to pick up one of each, but can't afford it right now, so I got Doom, Namor, Surfer, and Mole Man.  I haven't opened them yet, but they do look pretty nice to me - Doom especially.  Its nice to finally have a comic version, since I missed the one from Series 2.  The rest of these look nice too.  Maybe Hasbro is starting to figure things out a bit, because the figures in this wave didn't look too bad really.  The paint still isn't as detailed, but the sculpts and everything look good.  I like the headsculpt on the Mr. Fantastic figure a lot more than the ToyBiz version (and box set version).  I'm hoping to pick up the 4 eventually, but figured they would be the easier ones to get of the wave - we'll see.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Daigo-Bah on October 8, 2007, 07:55 PM
I saw the F4 wave today minus Doom.  I'm not thrilled with the paint apps, but the Ronan BAF looks to be pretty neat.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 9, 2007, 12:29 AM
Weird, my comic book guy is still saying December for the F4 figures ???  Guess I'll have to ask again.  I'm not in a particular hurry to get them, but that's a big delay. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 10, 2007, 04:15 PM
Stopped by WM quick today again, and found a couple more from the latest ML waves.  I picked up Mr. Fantastic and Venom (Spidey 3).  Both are actually really nice figures.  I might even say I like this movie Venom better than the SMC one I have in some ways.  I really like the headsculpt on Mr. F, more along the lines of how I envision him looking.  It is a bit of a pain having him just "super tall/stretched" all of the time, some trade out parts or something might have been nice.  Other than that, a pretty nice figure.  They didn't have much else there otherwise, the repacked figures from the Spidey Trilogy line (Red Spidey, Doc Ock, GG) and still had another Mr. F and Namor on the pegs.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 10, 2007, 11:53 PM
FF figures are currently in-stock at HTS.com
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on October 11, 2007, 06:58 AM
Brood Series and Spidey 3 Sandman series as well.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on October 11, 2007, 08:04 AM
Thanks for the heads up, Brent.  Missed out on the FF wave, but managed to snag Black Knight and Marvel Girl as well as Ultimate Wolverine to complete my Blob.  No GI Joes, though.

Promo code 25FALL still works - Got all the above for $23 total plus a free titanium Hulk figure.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on October 11, 2007, 08:31 AM
Hydra soldier is also available.  Doesn't show up in the Marvel Legends listings, so search for "Hydra" and he should come up.  Just placed a second order for him.

And if anyone is getting Cap, Bucky, Cyclops, Danger or Colossus and doesn't want the Brood Queen pieces, let me know.  I wasn't originally going to build her, but if I can track the pieces down for a cheap price, I wouldn't mind having her.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on October 11, 2007, 09:53 AM
I ordered the brood series, I figured witht he coupon code, 25% off and free shipping, i could justify buying figures i dont want for the BAF.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 11, 2007, 10:02 AM
I missed the F4 wave again, but after finding some at WM this week, I could stand to take a bit of a break until I pick up Invisible Woman, Thing, and Torch.  That said, I'd probably order them if they came back in stock with the promo code still working and everything.  I did order the Spidey Trilogy Black Spidey and New Goblin, so I'm done with those if/when they ship - and I picked up Cyclops as well.  I was on the fence with a couple others from that wave, but with this and SW stuff today (and lately), I can wait and see with those.  Its really been an expensive back half of the year this year.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on October 11, 2007, 11:38 AM
Hydra is sold out...I did get Cap, Bucky, Black Knight and Cyclops and the pieces of Brood are yours Mikey :-*
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on October 11, 2007, 11:41 AM
I did get Cap, Bucky, Black Knight and Cyclops and the pieces of Brood are yours Mikey :-*

Sweet, thanks Scott.  Need everyone except BK.  Let me know when you get them and we'll work something out.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 11, 2007, 01:38 PM
Crap in a frickin' hat >:(  I was up until 1 am last night and only the FF wave was online, which I already have on order.  Of course I have meetings all damn morning and now now of the stuff is online to order.  The 25% off is enough for me to buy all of the pieces to build the brood queen.  Knowing my luck they won't come back in stock until the 25% off is over.  Ack. :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 11, 2007, 02:45 PM
FF figs are again in stock, but nada on Legends3.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 11, 2007, 02:54 PM
Thanks for the heads up Brent.  I went ahead and ordered the F4 figures I was still needing.  Plenty of orders placed today, but with the discount they are basically $7.50 each, so its hard to pass up.  If all of this works out and they actually ship, I think I'm caught up on Marvel stuff for the year (except maybe for Cap/Bucky).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on October 11, 2007, 03:04 PM
This Hasbro coupon has been great. I couldnt pass them up witht he discount and the free shipping. I hope more stuff goes for sale before the offer ends. Now i just need the Cannonball set.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on October 11, 2007, 03:07 PM
Managed to grab MF, Thing and Torch.  The rest were already gone.  I think I grabbed the last Torch, because he was listed as coming soon after I placed my order.

That's 3 orders placed today.  Hopefully they all come through.  I love discounted toys shipped to my door.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 11, 2007, 03:33 PM
I'm F5'ing like crazy on the Legends stuff.  Danger and Colossus are in stock (go figure) but none of the rest.  After taxes up here these figures are $15 or more plus they likely won't be around locally until January, if they show up at all after Christmas.  We've barely seen any ML2 around here.  Couple all of that with the Canadian dollar being worth more than the US dollar for the first time since my parents were giving me an allowance and I'm itching to order more crap.  It's half the price I pay up here :o

I honestly thought they'd do a massive stock after the coupon expired, not before.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 11, 2007, 03:51 PM
Did HTS.com crash for anyone else?  Server not available??  A big shipment of hot My Little Pony come on line or what ???
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on October 11, 2007, 04:29 PM
Did HTS.com crash for anyone else?  Server not available??  A big shipment of hot My Little Pony come on line or what ???

Crashed for me about 15 min ago, but its okay now.  I just ordered Sue storm x2 and Clone Commander x2 for like $24.  Thanks for the tip canucklehead.

Okay, looked at my order confirmation and it says I ordered to Human Torches, not Sue Storms.   >:(  Did I hit the wrong item to order or diid the system make a mistake?  Anyone else have this happen to them?  I was positive the right items were in there when I went to review my order.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 12, 2007, 09:55 AM
There's some loose (and carded) pics of ML3 on the Fwoosh forums (http://www.thefwoosh.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=43785&start=120) if anyone is interested.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Artoo on October 14, 2007, 09:13 AM
Who are the warmers of the Spidey ML wave?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 15, 2007, 11:31 PM
Who are the warmers of the Spidey ML wave?

I don't think it's been out long enough for there to be warmers just yet, at least in the 6" scale (the 5" scale would be everything).  I only found them at one store period.

In ML news, I found the Black Queen tonight at TRU, of course.  In US packaging so I'm surprised I haven't seen reports from youse guys yet.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on October 16, 2007, 12:50 PM
Who are the warmers of the Spidey ML wave?

I don't think it's been out long enough for there to be warmers just yet, at least in the 6" scale (the 5" scale would be everything).  I only found them at one store period.

In ML news, I found the Black Queen tonight at TRU, of course.  In US packaging so I'm surprised I haven't seen reports from youse guys yet.

Wow, she is out already?  I wonder if all the dumb diamond ones are taking up the peg space for her.  Haven't seen any reports of BQ in Minnesota yet.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on October 16, 2007, 10:39 PM
BBTS has the FF and ML3 in stock
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 23, 2007, 10:40 AM
MarvelousNews (http://marvelousnews.com/database/index.php?itemid=1073) has a number of pics up of HML3, if anyone is interested.  It might just be me, but something about the Bucky in this series just doesn't look quite right to me.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on October 23, 2007, 01:21 PM
I finally picked up a Morbius figure that had been sitting in a store for years.  They finally marked it down so I finally broke down and bought it. 

Bucky's face is squished.  Weird. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on October 23, 2007, 02:35 PM
MarvelousNews (http://marvelousnews.com/database/index.php?itemid=1073) has a number of pics up of HML3, if anyone is interested.  It might just be me, but something about the Bucky in this series just doesn't look quite right to me.

I don't think any of the faces in this series look quite right.  They're either expressionless or forced.  That Black Knight looks terrible - glad I bought a custom years ago.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 23, 2007, 03:29 PM
Stopped by WM quick over lunch today and they were packed full of Legends figures.  The majority of them were the Spidey and F4 waves, but I left the ones I was still missing since I have them on order with HTS (hopefully with the sale/free shipping).  I did also see an X3 Colossus (the only Wave 3 figure on the pegs), so they must be making their way to retail.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on October 27, 2007, 06:06 PM
Marvelous news has a cool video podcast Q&A with hasbro. They show off a prototype for Spiral which seems to prove the walmart list that popped up. They also discuss about the possibility of icons crossing over for large scale characters. Pretty cool news.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JohnH on October 27, 2007, 08:00 PM
I found the last two F4 figures that I needed the other day and took pics of the full series.

http://www.toytraderz.com/toydatabase/cat=1910.html

Overall it's a pretty decent line I guess.  Great articulation as expected but otherwise nothing really jumped out as superb.  Doom and Silver Surfer are probably my favorites from the bunch.  Ronan is great but not quite as massive as I like to see a BAF. 

I've seen the full Spidey set once but that's been it.  No sign of Series 3 yet though...Series 2 is sitting around in full force here.  :\

John
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on October 30, 2007, 09:52 PM
FYE had the Marvel Select Skrull / Brood packs on sale for $10 each.  I bought two of them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 31, 2007, 09:46 AM
HTS appears to have all of Wave 3 and the Fantastic Four waves in stock right now, if anyone is interested.  I was picking up some Star Wars stuff, so I added a 1st App. Cap to the order as well.  If all those previous orders I had through HTS (when the 25%/free shipping sale was going on) go through, I should be caught up for the year hopefully.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 31, 2007, 10:54 AM
MarvelousNews (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11206) has some boxed and loose pics up of the first wave of Marvel Legends foray into the "Unleashed" line.  I have to admit, they do look kind of neat - but it is strange that Hasbro is really starting this other line that is just a couple of inches larger than the Legends line (plus the 5" scale stuff they tried pushing this year).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 1, 2007, 04:49 PM
According to the case listing BBTS has up for Wave 4, it looks like Ast. Beast might have been pushed back or something.  There is some discussion of this on the Fwoosh boards as well, and it might be a case where this is just one version of this assortment/case.  What BBTS has listed is the following:

1x Black Bolt
1x Tigra
2x Daredevil
2x Nova
2x Punisher

I was planning/hoping to get the first four, so I might end up picking up Punisher just to go ahead and complete the BAF.  I don't have a Punisher yet either anyways, so that might be a way to go.  Anyways, not sure a lot of people care about the Beast figure, but I just thought I'd pass it along.  I'd be ok with 5 figure waves for ML from now on, a little easier to handle.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 1, 2007, 05:12 PM
I wonder if this isn't a response to the DC approach given they're going with five figures/BAF.  I confess, they're a lot more likely to get me to buy one or two more extra figures than 4-5 to complete a BAF.  I'm really itching to get the Brood queen BAF but there are 3 figs I don't want (at least) that I have to buy.  Same deal with the Blob, which I still haven't completed. 

Of course on the DC side since I already have a lot of the DC figures I want, I'm in the same boat in needing 3-4 out of a wave to get the BAF parts there :-\  I really want a Metamorpho. 

Back to Marvel: I think the five figures per wave would be smart anyway.  There really aren't a lot of Legends that I think most people are dying to see, so slowing down/spreading it out is probably a good idea. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 1, 2007, 05:25 PM
I agree Brent, I think 5 figure waves would be a good ideal for ML as well.  Like you, I'd probably be likely to "finish out" more waves just to get the BAFs if I only had a couple more to get.  That's one of the things I really thought was great when we heard about the DCU Classics line - they came right out and said "5 BAF waves of 5 figures each".  Sounds good to me, easy to plan my spending for the year.  I originally thought about collecting that line in its entirety because of that, but I've since changed that stance (Star Wars is getting expensive, and Marvel is where my preference is).  I'll still get some DCUC figures (Batman world/JL primarily).

Anyways, back to Marvel, like you mentioned they could stand to spread things out a bit.  To be honest, although the paint apps are still a bit lacking, I don't mind a lot of the latest HML stuff.  The F4 figures are nice anyways, and I'm excited for some stuff that is coming up.  We'll see how things go from here on out.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on November 1, 2007, 07:04 PM
I like the smaller lineup, but why not go with 2 Tigras and one Punisher for multiple obvious reasons.   ::)  At least with the smaller lineup we might see more than 1-2 waves per year.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 1, 2007, 08:21 PM
I think i enjoy the smaller waves as well. Easier on the wallet and makes more sense with the size of the BAF we are getting.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 2, 2007, 12:18 AM
I like the smaller lineup, but why not go with 2 Tigras and one Punisher for multiple obvious reasons.   ::)  At least with the smaller lineup we might see more than 1-2 waves per year.

I didn't really pay attention to that in the first place.  That case assortment is horrible.  It should be:

2x Black Bolt
2x Tigra
1x Daredevil
2x Nova
1x Punisher

Bollt, Tigra and Nova are the 1st editions for all those figures.  We have at least 4 DDs.  I suppose not everyone has the yellow Spiderman Classics version but I still see it pegwarming.  As for Punisher, yikes.  A regular and a movie release, a boxed set release, two two-pack versions.  Yeah, we don't need another one that bad. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on November 10, 2007, 08:24 AM
All the stuff that I ordered with the 25% off code arrived within the last few days.  I just placed an order for the five FF figs that were sold out at the time I ordered.  Free shipping is included on all orders over $50 so I added a Galactic Heroes pack that I still needed to get me over the hump.  marvel10 is also good for an additional 10% off so I got 5 ML figs and 1 GH pack for just a shade of $52, cheaper than it would have cost me in a store.

For those of you looking to complete your Brood and don't want X3 Colossus (probably the vast majority of us), I've been reading that the Hydra Soldier piece is essentially the same that came with Colossus and works fine.  So grab an extra Hydra soldier and you should be all set.  Hopefully I find the variant for a little variety.  Now I just need to track down Danger's piece and I should be all set since Scott is hooking me up with Cyclops, Cap and Bucky's pieces.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 10, 2007, 08:43 AM
I got a shipping notice fromt he brood wave when we were all using the 25% off and free shipping coupon. I had no intentions of getting the whole wave but with the discount and free shipping i couldnt pass it up.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 10, 2007, 08:47 AM
Not sure why it took 4 weeks for them to ship the damn things, I got my free Titanium Hulk two weeks ago already
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 13, 2007, 10:13 AM
Not sure why it took 4 weeks for them to ship the damn things, I got my free Titanium Hulk two weeks ago already

Yeah, the shipping on all that stuff ordered around that time has been really screwy.  I've gotten a box or two each week for the past few weeks, but usually with one (usually crushed) figure inside.  Its ok for me, because I was mainly ordering "extras" and I'm an opener, but I could see where carded collectors would have a problem.  I received a Titanium Doc Ock a few weeks ago too, but still haven't gotten the order that it was with (F4 wave figures) - but they should be here this week.  I did get a Wave 3 Cyclops on Friday, and Cap is supposed to be on the way as well.  Once those two shipments get here, I should be caught up on ML until the 2008 stuff hits.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 14, 2007, 11:00 AM
I got my order sometime this week (i was in the hospital so not sure when it came) and just opened the box. I have to say Hasbro seems to be improving with each wave. The Danger figure is terrible and i really have no interest in the character but other than her no real complaints.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on November 14, 2007, 11:20 AM
I got my Marvel Girl and Black Knight via trade.  Not overly impressed with either of them.  Black Night is fair, but they could have done so much more - removeable helmet maybe?  More head articulation.  Marvel Girl is a good base, but her head seems a little too cartoony for me.    :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 16, 2007, 09:42 AM
In this thread (http://forums.toynewsi.com/index.php?s=354478ac38fce45b2211f8e7f2957559&showtopic=2045942) over at TNI, a poster claims to have seen papers on what is on tap for Hasbro Marvel in 2008.  You can read it for yourself at the linky, and a huge grain of salt (as always with stuff like this), but here's some of the highlights:

Iron Man Movie Line - 6" Scale

Icons Line Ending  - after the DD, Phoenix, Colossus, Nightcrawler wave

Spider-Man Animated Series (Spectacular Spider-Man) Line - 5" Scale

Spider-Man 6" Wave Coming - mainly rehashes the way it sounds, possibly a Puma figure

New Marvel Legends 3 3/4" Line - Following the success of Star Wars and G.I. Joe

Hulk Movie Line

Hulk Legends Waves - Foom BAF (we've seen this rumored before)

More 2 Packs - Beast, Archangel and Bullseye were apparently pictured

More at the link, if interested.  Who knows if it is true, but I could see some of it being correct.  The 5" Animated Spidey line makes sense, as do the IM and Hulk movie lines.  I could see Icons getting cancelled, because at least around here, it doesn't seem like they sell very well at all.  I have to admit I'm a little interested in the 3 3/4" line, even though our collections are already in 6" scale.  I know I'd be tempted to pick up a few.  It would have been much easier on display space if they were that size from the beginning :P.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on November 16, 2007, 10:55 AM
Wow.  Marvel characters in the 3 3/4 size is very appealing.  :o
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: King_Maul on November 16, 2007, 11:00 AM
No doubt.  I liked the Showdown line, but a new basic 3 3/4 inch line would be very cool.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on November 16, 2007, 11:17 AM
What I really like is the customization opportunity.  The more figures from different lines that are released, the more base parts we have to work from!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 16, 2007, 12:50 PM
I wish they would have started with the 3 3/4 scale, but i dont think i can justify buying into a whole new line.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on November 17, 2007, 04:34 PM
http://www.thefwoosh.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=762&Itemid=1

Latest Top 10 at Fwoosh...same as last time my interest in even the top 50 is almost nil...

16. Enchantress
20. Classic Ultron
25. US Agent
27. Wrecker
38. Hellcat
50. Arnim Zola
50. Hyperion
50. Klaw

Here is who I voted for...

079 Photon  (Monica Rambeau)
027 Wrecker
270 Beyonder
020 Ultron [Classic]
025 USAgent
166 Molecule Man
050 Klaw
104 Mockingbird
050 Hyperion [Classic]
016 Enchantress

Not real bad I guess but I really have no interest in what most people want anymore I guess.  Methinks next year be mostly spent on DC and getting at least all of the original Super Friends as that is my only real exposure to said universe
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 19, 2007, 09:01 AM
Thanks for posting that Scott.  Yeah, it seems like the list is getting more and more narrowed all the time.  There are a few on that list that I'd still pick up, but things might be continuing to wind down - which would be fine.  Of course, there's always some surprises it seems that I end up buying.  With the first wave of 08, I think I want at least four of the figures (Black Bolt, Tigra, Nova, DD), which is pretty much the whole wave if the Beast is pushed back.  So, I might end up buying more than I think, but we'll see.

I'm really wondering what to do with the DCU Classics line.  At first, I thought I'd go whole hog from the beginning - then this big Star Wars push hit the last couple months and I realized I wouldn't be able to keep up with that with more SW next year (and Indy/Marvel).  I plan to get the Batman stuff and the "Leaguers" for sure (the bigger names at least), but I'm on the fence with the rest.  There are some of the announced BAFs that I'd like (Grodd, Grundy), but I don't know if I can go into another line buying figures I don't necessarily want to get BAFs.  It would be nice to actually "cut back" a little more in these years where I think I'm going to ;).  Plus, it seems stressful enough at times just keeping up with/finding Star Wars, where I don't know if I'd need the headache of a Mattel line :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 19, 2007, 12:17 PM
I'm really wondering what to do with the DCU Classics line.  At first, I thought I'd go whole hog from the beginning - then this big Star Wars push hit the last couple months and I realized I wouldn't be able to keep up with that with more SW next year (and Indy/Marvel).  I plan to get the Batman stuff and the "Leaguers" for sure (the bigger names at least), but I'm on the fence with the rest.  There are some of the announced BAFs that I'd like (Grodd, Grundy), but I don't know if I can go into another line buying figures I don't necessarily want to get BAFs.  It would be nice to actually "cut back" a little more in these years where I think I'm going to ;).  Plus, it seems stressful enough at times just keeping up with/finding Star Wars, where I don't know if I'd need the headache of a Mattel line :).

My thoughts exactly. Not really sure what to do about that one.


As for that list, not really into it. There are alot of characters i still want but none of those are in my top 10.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 19, 2007, 12:54 PM
I'm in the same boat, not a lot there (or anywhere really) that I want or need. 

16. Enchantress
20. Classic Ultron
50. Klaw
027 Wrecker

Really, I'm all but done with this line anyway.  Six to eight figures are too many for a BAF these days.  Especially for figures I think I'll just end up giving to a neighbour kid or something.  DC's plans are manageable, with just five figures, but even with that some stuff is pretty iffy. 

I don't think I'd be disappointed to not ever pick up another ML figure.  Sure, I still want the Brood Queen BAF but there's maybe two figures in that series I REALLY want to own, leaving me with six (well, five if I buy two Hydra soldiers) I don't want to buy.  Plus I'll be sour about missing out on the 25% off deal as well.  They've been up in stock again on HTS.com and I'm not buying right now.  I'll probably relent at some point, because I'm stupid, but I'll complain about it.

I'm still just itching to have a nicely done, comic based "Friends & Family" based Spidey box set. 
Classic Mary Jane
May Parker
Robbie Robertson
Gwen Stacy
J. Jonah Jameson

Throw in a Tombstone and a Spidey figure to round out a nifty box (May's too small to count as a full figure, or drop Gwen) and it's a guarantee.  How do I get that done?  EE exclusive?  C'mon, help me out here Hasbro.   ;)

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on November 19, 2007, 03:43 PM
http://www.thefwoosh.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=762&Itemid=1

Latest Top 10 at Fwoosh...same as last time my interest in even the top 50 is almost nil...

16. Enchantress
20. Classic Ultron
25. US Agent
27. Wrecker
38. Hellcat
50. Arnim Zola
50. Hyperion
50. Klaw

Here is who I voted for...

079 Photon  (Monica Rambeau)
027 Wrecker
270 Beyonder
020 Ultron [Classic]
025 USAgent
166 Molecule Man
050 Klaw
104 Mockingbird
050 Hyperion [Classic]
016 Enchantress

Not real bad I guess but I really have no interest in what most people want anymore I guess.  Methinks next year be mostly spent on DC and getting at least all of the original Super Friends as that is my only real exposure to said universe

I'd potentially pick up these:

25. US Agent
079 Photon  (Monica Rambeau)
104 Mockingbird

I already have a custom Mockingbird and Tigra, and having customs done of Crystal and Sersei, and that's about all I want from the Avengers unless they're going to put out more Iron Man or a better Hawkeye.  Would have liked to see a classic Wonderman too, but I'm sure that will never see the light of day.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 19, 2007, 04:09 PM
Quote
I'm still just itching to have a nicely done, comic based "Friends & Family" based Spidey box set. 
Classic Mary Jane
May Parker
Robbie Robertson
Gwen Stacy
J. Jonah Jameson

Throw in a Tombstone and a Spidey figure to round out a nifty box (May's too small to count as a full figure, or drop Gwen) and it's a guarantee.  How do I get that done?  EE exclusive?  C'mon, help me out here Hasbro.

I've always been on board with your idea as well Brent, and I hope we see some form of this in the future.  As far as the list goes, as others have said, there's not a whole heck of a lot I'd pick up.  There's still some more characters I'd like, but I could also live without.  As silly as it sounds to say (since I can just, you know, not buy them), there's a part of me that would be ok if this line wrapped up - and I wouldn't be tempted to buy more.  I just took some time this past week to rearrange my Legends, and looking at them all (and trying to fit them all on the shelves) helped solidify that I'm pretty happy with what we've gotten.  One of the main ones (outside of that Spidey set) that I wanted was Black Bolt, and he'll be on the way next year, so that's good too.  Like I said, there are still more I'll end up buying, but I'd be ok if the line ended at this point too I think.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 29, 2007, 09:47 AM
MarvelousNews (http://i.marvelousnews.com/g/index.php?mode=view&album=Hasbro%2FSpiral&pic=Spiral2.jpg&dispsize=600&start=0) has a look at the Spiral figure coming in HML Wave 5 (or 2008 Wave 2) that was previewed in an earlier podcast, this time shown with paint.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on December 5, 2007, 10:22 AM
Just got my Fantastic Four set and wow am I impressed with almost all of them.  The only real stinker in the group IMO is Thing, he is way way too small.  But the rest of them are fan-frickin-tastic.  I really love the new Doom, he could use a dry wash of paint to make him a little more real looking but he's still great.  I yoinked out Jessica Alba from my display as well.

I'm trying to figure if I'll buy the rumored Hulk wave or not...probably not, FFF is not high on my gotta have list and most of that wave was newer Hulk canon.

I'd also be up for these themed waves continuing...imagine for instance:

West Coast Avengers:

Hawkeye Resculpt
White Vision
Mockingbird
US Agent
Ultron Rescuplt
Wonderman Resculpt
Scarlet Witch Resculpt
BAF: Mephisto
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on December 5, 2007, 11:54 AM
I really liked the F4 wave overall as well.  Something didn't seem quite right with the Thing for me either, so I've still got the earlier one on display (or in front of the new one).  It did allow me to pack away the movie versions of Sue and Reed, and its nice to have an all comic lineup now.  Like Scott mentioned, the only thing missing is perhaps a little more in the way of paint apps, but otherwise its a pretty nice lineup.  Doom is one of my favorite figures of the line, ToyBiz or Hasbro.

You know, as I was rearranging things in our office/collection room this week, I never would have thought I'd have had nearly an entire bookcase dedicated to Marvel figures though when I started out with this line.  I really like them, but I guess I didn't think initially I'd go so nuts with them.  As things are getting fuller in here, I'm already giving thought to who is "essential" and I would like to leave on display if I had to pack some away.  It would be some tough choices as to who are the essential Marvel characters to display.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on December 5, 2007, 02:33 PM
West Coast Avengers:

Hawkeye Resculpt
White Vision
Mockingbird
US Agent
Ultron Rescuplt
Wonderman Resculpt
Scarlet Witch Resculpt
BAF: Mephisto


I would buy that entire wave.  Only change I Would make is to have a BAF Erik Johnston AKA Goliath instead of Mephisto.  Or make this the Quinjet wave if they've already done work towards building their jet.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 8, 2007, 08:51 AM
someone over at fwoosh posted pics of the iron man movie figures. They look ok.

FA Iron Man (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/Gunbuster718/IMG_5664a.jpg)

War MAchine style (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/Gunbuster718/IMG_5663a.jpg)

Modern (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/Gunbuster718/IMG_5667a.jpg)

Removable armor (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/Gunbuster718/IMG_5666a.jpg)

Iron Monger (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/Gunbuster718/IMG_5665a.jpg)

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on December 9, 2007, 01:22 PM
Not bad.  I might actually buy these, but of course I want to see them in person first.  But this begs the question:  when does the movie come out?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on December 9, 2007, 03:16 PM
someone over at fwoosh posted pics of the iron man movie figures. They look ok.

FA Iron Man (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/Gunbuster718/IMG_5664a.jpg)

War MAchine style (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/Gunbuster718/IMG_5663a.jpg)

Modern (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/Gunbuster718/IMG_5667a.jpg)

Removable armor (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/Gunbuster718/IMG_5666a.jpg)

Iron Monger (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/Gunbuster718/IMG_5665a.jpg)



Not bad.  Not great, but not bad.  Anyone know if these are supposed to be LEgends size or 5" scale?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 9, 2007, 03:39 PM
They are ML 6 inch scale. Hasbro confirmed it in a podcast over at TNI.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on December 10, 2007, 09:42 AM
Those don't look too bad.  The fact that they are in 6" scale, I'll probably pick up at least a couple figures.  I know I'll want to get the Mark 3 (Modern) Iron Man if nothing else, that should fit in with Legends pretty well.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on December 11, 2007, 09:50 AM
Someone on the TNI/MarvelousNews forums has posted the results of the ToyFare Fan's Choice Poll, which apparently is posted in this week's issue.  AOA Sunfire is the winner, but here's how they all shook out:

1. AOA Sunfire
2. FA Storm
3. Silver Samurai
4. Magneto
5. Lilandra
6. Gambit
7. Northstar
8. Aurora
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 11, 2007, 11:41 AM
I wasnt excited about the picks to begin with but i am surprised Silver Samurai didnt win.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on December 11, 2007, 02:37 PM
I just read on the Fwoosh that today only HTS has a sale going on if you use the code Marvel50 you will get 50% off all Marvel product (not including exclusives - like Stan Lee/She Hulk).  I think everything else is up for grabs though.  I don't think it includes free shipping, but if anyone's looking to stock up I'm sure its a pretty good deal.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: CHEWIE on December 11, 2007, 03:13 PM
I believe the free shipping does apply to orders over $50.00...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on December 11, 2007, 03:17 PM
I believe the free shipping does apply to orders over $50.00...

Oops, yeah, I think you're right CHEWIE.  I was thinking more along the usual 20% off deals that include free shipping, apparently if you have an order under $50, you don't get free shipping.  I haven't ordered myself, but this is just what I've read.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on December 12, 2007, 10:43 AM
I was just looking at the latest pics of DCUC Wave 3, and trying to figure out how I'm going to divide up the collecting funds next year between Marvel and DC.  I guess it is good in a way that we've already gotten so many great Marvel figures over the past few years, so hopefully there won't be as much for me to buy going forward.  I also realized that Hasbro is a little behind the game now as far as building excitement.  We've now seen pictures of every single DCUC figure through the first few waves, and all we've seen from Hasbro really is Wave 1 (or 4, depending on how you count them - the Black Bolt wave), and a preview of Spiral from Wave 2.  We're about due for some more pics :P.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 14, 2007, 02:24 PM
The Hydra soldiers (both versions) are currently available at HTS.  I've no idea if they'll actually ship out the variation or not, but I ordered one of each. 

Not surprisingly the Marvel50 code does not work :'(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JohnH on December 14, 2007, 10:15 PM
Not surprisingly the Marvel50 code does not work :'(

I think it was just for that one day.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 14, 2007, 10:58 PM
Yeah, that's what Brian's post indicated, but I was hoping it might work anyway.  Pity it didn't, I'd have finished out the Blob BAF series at 50% off too.  I had nine items in my cart and ended up buying three. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on December 17, 2007, 09:31 AM
Cool Toy Review has a 411 up (http://www.cooltoyreview.com/story/front/The_411_Hasbros_2008_Plans_110900.asp) for the rest of Hasbro's lines as well, and here's what's mentioned from the Marvel side of things (more at the linky):

-So far, two "regular" waves (12 figures total) for Marvel Legends
-Two Packs (6 Different Sets, with Interchangeable Parts)
-Spider-Man Heroes and Villains (6" Scale, 48 Figures)
-Spectacular Spider-Man Animated Series Figures (Scale Unknown, 16 Figures)
-Iron Man Movie (16 Figures)
-Hulk Action Figure Assortment (Foom BAF, they say two waves of four figures)
-Hulk Movie Figures (12 Basic and 6 Deluxe)
-Marvel Legend Universe Action Figures (3 3/4" Scale, possible gaming aspect like SHS, Two Waves of 6)
-Marvel Legend Transformers (surprise, surprise)
-Invincible Iron Man Figure (12")
-Ultimate Electronic Hulk
-Spider-man Roto Cast Figures (10" Scale, 7 Figures)
-Marvel Unleashed 360 (8 Planned)
-SuperHero Squad (20 two packs, 6 Mega Packs, 6 Theme Packs, Plus Iron Man and Hulk Movie Sets)

There's a few other things mentioned as well, but those are some highlights.  Yikes, that's a lot of stuff.  Thankfully, not necessarily a whole heck of a lot I need to have.  I'll likely continue to cherry pick the Legends and now Spidey lines, just picking up a few figures that interest me.  I'll probably get an Iron Man or two from the movie line as well, as the pictures recently looked pretty nice.  I'll take a look at the 3 3/4" line, but we'll see about that.  With all the Star Wars stuff on the way, and the DCU Classics and Indy stuff I'd like to pick up too, something's going to have to be cut back significantly and I'm pretty happy with my Marvel collection at this point.  A few more characters, and I'll likely go down to just picking up new Spidey Universe figures.  I just can't afford (or have space for) all of this stuff anymore.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 17, 2007, 03:48 PM
Ugh :-\  That is just a boatload of stuff, though most of it will never make it up here I suspect. 

I'm not keen on seeing more movie figures, but I guess that's just a fact of life.  I know they'll just clog the pegs like crazy as they always do up here.  Even on clearance they don't move and we still have lots of POTC and Superman toys around. 

Out of that list I'm potentially interested in the ML, the two packs (I think I'm seriously behind on these, what was the recent stuff?) possibly some Spidey 6" stuff and maybe even some Hulk stuff if they re-release some of those hard to find Hulk Classics figures from a couple of years back.  I'm guessing the Foom BAF will require all 8 of the Hulk series figures to be purchased and I'm not at all inclined to that. 

I think we're all in the same boat, not being in need of much at this point.  That's a really good thing for me as the line has all but died at Canadian retail.  No two packs ever; we still haven't seen the recent 6" Spidey stuff show up and only briefly saw the second wave of Hasbro's ML stuff.  Pretty weak showing overall.  I'd probably go online to order it, but Hasbro has been too hit and miss with quality of sculpt to blindly order stuff before seeing actual production item photos. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on December 17, 2007, 04:45 PM
I'm very happy to see them continuing to focus mainly on the 6" line.  There are a few strays, but the bulk of the figs coming out will still fit with ML.  The interchangeable part sets seem most appealing, depending on the role cole of everything else that's coming out. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 17, 2007, 05:14 PM
Is anyone seeing the twopacks at stores anymore?  Series two stuff I mean.  I didn't see any when I was down in San Diego. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on December 17, 2007, 06:11 PM
Is anyone seeing the twopacks at stores anymore?  Series two stuff I mean.  I didn't see any when I was down in San Diego. 

You mean the WM 2-packs?  I've never seen them at retail...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 17, 2007, 06:43 PM
I never saw the walmart 2-packs either. I picked up the cannonball set on ebay but still dont have the cable set. Unless i happent o find it one day at walmart i wont ever get it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 17, 2007, 10:46 PM
Is anyone seeing the twopacks at stores anymore?  Series two stuff I mean.  I didn't see any when I was down in San Diego. 

You mean the WM 2-packs?  I've never seen them at retail...

Hard as it may be to believe, you guys not seeing them gives me hope.  They made them and aside from some occasional extraordinarily rare gaffes (hello Psylocke variant) they tend to have decent production runs, so they may yet show up at a secondary retailer.  Do you have Giant Tiger stores down there?  Up here they're a clearance retail outlet that occasionally stocks stuff like this.  They've had Marvel Legends, FF and LOTR figures before, so maybe I"ll get lucky there or at Winners. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on December 18, 2007, 07:13 AM
The Walmart Domino / Cannonball and Cable / Jean Grey two packs?  A Walmart I hit every couple of weeks is drowning in them.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 18, 2007, 02:07 PM
Is there a third two pack in the series?  I'm interested in the Domino set for sure, less so on the Cable pack but cannot recall the third.  Variants always welcome :P

My comic shop got in wave 3 of ML today so I picked up the Marvel Girl and Cyclops ::), the latter for the BAF part.  Ironically his case didn't have any Bucky's in it at all.  Since I ordered a couple of Hydra Soldiers from HTS, I left those behind.  I also decided I could do without the wings for the BAF without really suffering, so that and the similarity of the parts between Colossus and the Hydra Soldier makes this a six character (seven figure) BAF.  Unfortunately I'm still without Bucky and the Black Knight at this point.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on December 18, 2007, 02:15 PM
There's only 2 as far as I know.  Wish I had asked for those BAF parts on my BK and MG for you Canucklehead.  :(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on December 29, 2007, 01:17 AM
The Hydra soldiers (both versions) are currently available at HTS.  I've no idea if they'll actually ship out the variation or not, but I ordered one of each. 



They have arrived and much to my delight, each variation is present as ordered.  Extra leg for brood queen saving me from getting Colossus and the variation at retail price.  Excellent.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 30, 2007, 11:20 PM
Bi-Beast from Hulk Legends? (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370008683262)

I am not liking it but i dont really care for the character. I will buy it for FFF though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 8, 2008, 11:56 PM
Is there a third two pack in the series?  I'm interested in the Domino set for sure, less so on the Cable pack but cannot recall the third.  Variants always welcome :P

Brent...do you still need these?  I picked up a set today in case you do...I also have your Metamorpho :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 9, 2008, 01:56 AM
Is there a third two pack in the series?  I'm interested in the Domino set for sure, less so on the Cable pack but cannot recall the third.  Variants always welcome :P

Brent...do you still need these?  I picked up a set today in case you do...I also have your Metamorpho :)

Oooh, Metamorpho.  Groovy.

Mikey picked me up a Domino set already unfortunately (well, sort of) so I don't have need of a second set I'm afraid, but thanks.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Artoo on January 12, 2008, 01:06 AM
I hope we get a Deadpool soon.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 12, 2008, 01:13 AM
Umm, we already had one.  I can't see them doing another in the near future :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 12, 2008, 08:41 AM
And even if they do do another Deadpool I doubt it'll hold up to the one Toybiz did.  Deadpool is probably one of the best figures TB ever produced.  Pain in the ass to find, but well worth the effort.  I got lucky and found him (and Juggs) at a TRU.  Never saw either one of them again on the shelves.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: ctonra on January 13, 2008, 09:06 AM
I am so stoked about this line.  I wonder what 12 figures they will start with. I hope this line continues like the legends line and produces 100's of figures.  my top picks for the first twelve are

Wolerine
Spiderman
Thing
Green Goblin
Magneto
Punisher
Capt America
Hulk
Nick Fury
Silver Surfer
Rouge
Cyclops

The selections for this line are endless
I can't wait to see a nightcrawler and Iceman the same scale as Darth Vader and Indiana Jones.   Now this brings me back to my childhood when all figures were made in the same scale.  Now if Hasbro had and Did Battlestar Galactica and DC Heroes in the scale I be in debt far worse then I am now.  Throw in Star Trek and I would be selling blood by the Gallons.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on January 13, 2008, 03:51 PM
I am so stoked about this line.  I wonder what 12 figures they will start with. I hope this line continues like the legends line and produces 100's of figures.  my top picks for the first twelve are

Wolerine
Spiderman
Thing
Green Goblin
Magneto
Punisher
Capt America
Hulk
Nick Fury
Silver Surfer
Rouge
Cyclops

The selections for this line are endless
I can't wait to see a nightcrawler and Iceman the same scale as Darth Vader and Indiana Jones.   Now this brings me back to my childhood when all figures were made in the same scale.  Now if Hasbro had and Did Battlestar Galactica and DC Heroes in the scale I be in debt far worse then I am now.  Throw in Star Trek and I would be selling blood by the Gallons.


Wow, I really hope that is NOT the lineup.  Nick Fury? Punisher? Thing? Ick. I'd much rather see these guys:

Iron Man
Captain America
Thor
Hawkeye
Warbird/Ms. Marvel
Vision
Scarlet Witch
Tigra
Black Knight
Emma Frost
Wolverine
Wasp
Yellowjacket
AntMan
WonderMan
Spiderman
Psylocke
Moon Knight
War Machine
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 13, 2008, 04:17 PM
A 3.75" line of Legends.  Oh.  No. 

I'm pretty happy with the 6" Legends line, but I'm sure back in this thread somewhere I said I wish they'd done it in the 3.75" line initially and instead.  It's a way, way more manageable size allowing for a lot more figures in a lot smaller space.  And a lot more figures in a lot shorter time with a lot more (non chase) variations.  Basically: aw crap.   :-\

Think about it, these figures will be pretty close to in scale with the BAF Sentinel :o
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 14, 2008, 09:33 AM
Although I'm quite happy with the 6" lineup we have, I can't say I'm not interested in a 3 3/4" line of Legends either.  Depending on the quality, I'm sure I'll pick up at least a few.  Like Brent mentioned, its just such a more manageable size, and space is at a premium for me right now.  If I do get any, I'm not going "whole hog" on this line since I already have so many Legends, but I'll likely pick up the Spidey figs, and the "big names" from the Marvel U.  I'll be interested to see these at Toy Fair.  The fact that the DCUC line is picking up now with the 6" scale makes things a little less tempting I guess though.  I can't have "giant" DC figures and puny little Marvel figures side by side :P.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 14, 2008, 10:08 AM
Ah, but it's only a matter of time before DC figures come in that scale too.  They'll have to run with the 6" scale for a while, but if the Marvel Legends in 3.75" scale are a success, I think you can all but guarantee we'll see a DCUC in that scale as well.   :-X
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 14, 2008, 10:18 AM
Ah, but it's only a matter of time before DC figures come in that scale too.  They'll have to run with the 6" scale for a while, but if the Marvel Legends in 3.75" scale are a success, I think you can all but guarantee we'll see a DCUC in that scale as well.   :-X

Yeah, you're probably right.  Actually, I believe that I read somewhere (the Fwoosh forums, possibly the Ask Cornboy thread), that there has already been internal discussions of that scale of DC line at Mattel.  Like you said, if Hasbro's Marvel line is a success, we'll probably see it in DC flavor as well.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: ctonra on January 14, 2008, 12:03 PM
I hope Mattel does,  I held off on Both 6" lines on Marvel Legends and DCCU because of their size.   Although there has been many times standing in the toy asle with one in my hand saying Just this one.   When toybiz put out that Showdown Line I was so happy dispite their poor appearence.  I can't wait. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 14, 2008, 12:32 PM
I hope Mattel does,  I held off on Both 6" lines on Marvel Legends and DCCU because of their size.   

Then you are indeed much smarter than the rest of us.  Well done.  Seriously. 

My only hope with the new scale is for them to look like crap, otherwise I'm probably in :-\  I shouldn't be; I should know better.  But the scale is so appealing.  I imagine they'd be priced like the average Star Wars figure in the same scale too. 

I also wonder if this isn't the death knell for the 6" line?  It hasn't done well for Hasbro I suspect, through a combination of some crappy looking figures (and some nice ones) and spotty distribution.  Plus if they open up the smaller scale, they'll have every figure to do all over again and wouldn't have to tolerate people like me griping about the 4th Thor in a short time span.  Might get Artoo his Deadpool too.  Leaves me a bit bummed though, I harbored this little fantasy that someone would hear my voice in the wilderness and we'd get the Spidey Friends and Family boxed set, maybe as an EE exclusive or something, but in the 6" scale.  Many advantages of the 3.75" scale, but I confess, I did enjoy this scale quite a bit and really look forward to displaying all my crap. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 14, 2008, 12:48 PM
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I also wonder if this isn't the death knell for the 6" line?  It hasn't done well for Hasbro I suspect, through a combination of some crappy looking figures (and some nice ones) and spotty distribution.  Plus if they open up the smaller scale, they'll have every figure to do all over again and wouldn't have to tolerate people like me griping about the 4th Thor in a short time span.

I'm wondering about the future of the 6" line as well.  Looking at that leaked retailer list with the Hasbro product for 2008, I see that there were only two "regular" waves of Marvel Legends listed: Wave 1, showing up in the next month or so most likely, and Wave 2 in the Spring.  There were two packs listed, and there's always those Hulk waves as well (not to mention the movie stuff), so its difficult to judge I guess.  I would almost think that if DCU Classics is a hit (and it seems to be well received so far), it would only help the 6" scale at Marvel as well.  Its always difficult to judge Hasbro's offerings (according to that list), since they have so many "irons in the fire", so to speak.  Star Wars will get a big push this year, particularly with Clone Wars, then there's 25th Joes, Indiana Jones, Transformers, Iron Man/Hulk movies, and some other stuff I'm probably forgetting.  I guess it would be better for me if the 6" line went away, so I'd be less tempted to buy more :).  If we ever got Brent's Spidey Family and Friends set, I'd be just fine if things ended in that scale.  But again, I too will probably be tempted by a 3 3/4" line - at least the major players.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 14, 2008, 01:08 PM
I'll be honest after Adam Warlock, i wont mind if they drop the 6 inch line and move into the smaller scale. I prefer they stop it than me dropping it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 14, 2008, 01:53 PM
Generic questions regarding the Fantastic Four wave(s):

Are these being found at regular retail anymore? 

Did most of you buy these online?

Is the recent Dr. Doom better, worse or indifferent from the ML wave 2 version?

Is the Namor better, worse or indifferent from the ML version that was released earlier?

Is the Human Torch figure worth the money? 

Is the Sue Storm figure better than the Jessica Alba version in terms of scale? 

Is the Reed Richards figure a suitable version or am I better off chasing the earlier release? 

Basically I'm at the point of deciding whether to get the whole wave (I do NOT need another Thing) or just go for the Ronan BAF on ebay and snag the Mole Man the same way.  About $50 for the two or $80 for all of them. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 14, 2008, 02:49 PM
Are these being found at regular retail anymore? 
random Things, Mr. Fantastic and Human Torch at Walmart

Did most of you buy these online?
yes

Is the recent Dr. Doom better, worse or indifferent from the ML wave 2 version?
indifferent

Is the Namor better, worse or indifferent from the ML version that was released earlier?
I'd like to say better but worse, i think the head is too small but wish the toybiz was in that outfit or lack of an outfit.

Is the Human Torch figure worth the money? 
for the BAF it is other than that no.

Is the Sue Storm figure better than the Jessica Alba version in terms of scale? 
have not compared

Is the Reed Richards figure a suitable version or am I better off chasing the earlier release? 
I actually like this version. Its a pretty cool figure.

Basically I'm at the point of deciding whether to get the whole wave (I do NOT need another Thing) or just go for the Ronan BAF on ebay and snag the Mole Man the same way.  About $50 for the two or $80 for all of them. 

I say got for the extra money. Mole Man is a great figure and like i said actually like the stretched out Mr. Fantastic. Doom is a good figure so i doesnt harm to have another (could be used for a Doombot as a worse case).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on January 14, 2008, 03:09 PM
I have yet to find the FF Legends wave anywhere at Retail.   >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 14, 2008, 10:31 PM
The local Wally has had remnants of the FF wave for a while...Torch, Surfer, Thing and Johnny

I got mine from BBTS

I think Doom is a beter sculpt, but the paint apps are not as good

Namor while alone is better, with the rest of the figures, I agree he is a pinhead

I like the FF Wave one better, just because it doesn't look like Jessica Alba

Again, I'll take the newer one...it showcases his power a lot better than the first one...plus it reminds me of the Secret Wars cover

Mole Man is one of my favorite figures of 2007, overall I'd say pick up the whole wave and give Thing to your daughter
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Artoo on January 15, 2008, 07:15 PM
Morgbug has a good point. 3 3/4 will do much better & it will be better for SW/ Joe collectors. Though, I think Marvel fans will be upset. I also think there will be less crappy figures, Hasbro has basically nailed down the 3 3/4 size.


Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 15, 2008, 10:57 PM
I'd much much rather have 6" Star Wars Figures than 3-3/4" Marvel Figures...the Superhero Showdown stuff from a couple of years ago was sort of crap. Mainly because the level of articulation in the Legends figures at the time did not lend itself very well to that scale.

If the new 3-3/4" is more in the line of standard SW and Joes and now Indy...maybe

But back to SW Legends.  I think its a good possibility with all of the cross lines happening across all of Hasbro's stuff.  The thing that holds it back is probably the uniqueness that each and every sculpt requires...Super Heroes for the most part all wear similar costumes, are in the same scale height wise etc.  Each and every SW figure for the most part would be very unique in almost every aspect and would cost huge amounts in tooling etc
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 15, 2008, 11:16 PM
True.  We've seen frequent re-use of parts at least by toy-biz for many of the figures, so there were cost saving measures available. 

I do know I'll go nowhere near a 6" line of Star Wars figures.  Nuh-uh, not gonna happen. 

The 3.75" marvel legends are very disconcerting on the other hand.  Must say no.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 16, 2008, 07:33 AM
No way in hell I'm buying 3-¾" Marvel figures.  I have way too much money and time invested in the 6" line to start over.  Might be a good thing though.  I can stop collecting Marvel and pick up the DC stuff.  I don't know how much longer I can hold out not buying the DC stuff, especially now that 85% of my monthly comic pulls are DC.  ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on January 16, 2008, 08:22 AM
True.  We've seen frequent re-use of parts at least by toy-biz for many of the figures, so there were cost saving measures available. 

I do know I'll go nowhere near a 6" line of Star Wars figures.  Nuh-uh, not gonna happen. 

The 3.75" marvel legends are very disconcerting on the other hand.  Must say no.

I'm with you.  No room for a full line of 6" star wars.  I want the smaller line of marvel, but we'll see what they come up with.  If they are cool, I will probably have to at least get the Avengers.   ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 16, 2008, 03:21 PM
Oooh, give in Mikey.  I could see not doing DC before because of all the different lines with different scale issues, but now with DCUC you almost have to, especially with ML winding down. 

As for the 3.75" stuff, I really hope they screw that up as badly as they did the 6" line.  No animosity in that statement, but if the first few figures look like crap, I'll be able to stay away much more easily. ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 16, 2008, 03:51 PM
Oooh, give in Mikey.  I could see not doing DC before because of all the different lines with different scale issues, but now with DCUC you almost have to, especially with ML winding down. 

As for the 3.75" stuff, I really hope they screw that up as badly as they did the 6" line.  No animosity in that statement, but if the first few figures look like crap, I'll be able to stay away much more easily. ;)

I feel the same way with the Marvel stuff lately, where I almost hope it will be ending on its own so its easier for me to stay away.  Don't get me wrong, I loves me some Marvel, but we do have a pretty spiffy lineup (in the 6" scale) at this point, so if it ends, it ends.  Plus, like you mentioned, I don't feel as guilty about devoting money to the DCUC line when there isn't as much competing Marvel merch. out there at the same time.

As for the 3 3/4" stuff, if it is done in the same type of quality as SW and Joe, I'll take a look and likely pick up at least some.  If it is re-releases of the SuperHero Showdown stuff, and building on that, probably not.  I had a handful of those figures (Spidey, Black Spidey, Ock, Thing, and Cap), and although they didn't look too bad, they fell apart quite easily (and had very loose joints for the most part).

Overall, I should just stay away from all of this - its too damn expensive ;).  I should have stuck with my original plan (way back when) of just Spidey and Batman "shelves".  But then I wanted the F4, and the X-Men, and the original Avengers, then most to all of the Marvel U.  This time I want Batman, and the JLA, etc., etc..... :)  Its all too tempting.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: ctonra on January 16, 2008, 03:55 PM
How can you not want Wolverine going up against Boba Fett.  

I hate to say this but I hope the 3 3/4 line blows away the 6" line and goes on for years

I want every X-men (x-team) in every costume change
Fantastic Four
Avenger again in every costume change
Spidey, Punisher, Namor, Iron Man Hulk etc etc etc.  
And all the Villians to fight them

Of Course my Wallet and Wife will say different.  
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on January 16, 2008, 08:52 PM
Of Course my Wallet and Wife will say different.  

And therein lies the problem.   :(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Artoo on January 16, 2008, 11:04 PM
A 3 3/4 line would be better than Toybiz's because Hasbro's has that form down. That's why they're sucking at 6".
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on January 16, 2008, 11:11 PM
For the most part, Hasbro maintains that the 6" is still being sculpted by all of the same old sculptors that Toy Biz uses.  The big difference is that the articulation has went down AND they have also reduced paint apps and paint washes.  That has been huge.  Some of the newer stuff looks horrible when you put it against some of the classic Toy Biz sculpts.  Take for instance the Original Doc Doom vs the recent FF Wave one.  By all means the detailing and sculpting is far far superior...just check the paint differences w/o the wash and I think it looks terrible

(http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/3751/doom1kpgrn9.jpg)

(http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/884/doom3pi6.jpg)

Check this out...what a little paint can do (http://www.angelfire.com/mech/jinsaotome/JinsDangerousToys/DrDoom.html)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 17, 2008, 07:03 AM
I agree that the paintwash problem is really what hasbro has not figured out yet. I dont mind articulation going down.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 17, 2008, 09:15 AM
Thanks for the pics/link Scott, what a difference that makes.  I have to say that's the main thing I've noticed with the Hasbro Legends as well, the paint apps.  I don't necessarily mind the articulation going down either, because they (for the most part) are still well articulated, and - at least the ones I've picked up - seem a little sturdier overall than some of the ToyBiz figures.  That Hasbro Doom is one of my favorite figures, and some tweaks in the paint (like Scott's link) would have made it about perfect.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 17, 2008, 09:42 AM
Looking at this thread (http://www.thefwoosh.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=46438) at the Fwoosh, it looks like some of The Incredible Hulk movie figures have shown up on ebay.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 17, 2008, 10:16 AM
And they look pretty terrible.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on January 17, 2008, 11:19 AM
Pics no longer available.   :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 17, 2008, 11:32 PM
For the most part, Hasbro maintains that the 6" is still being sculpted by all of the same old sculptors that Toy Biz uses.  The big difference is that the articulation has went down AND they have also reduced paint apps and paint washes.  That has been huge.  Some of the newer stuff looks horrible when you put it against some of the classic Toy Biz sculpts.  Take for instance the Original Doc Doom vs the recent FF Wave one.  By all means the detailing and sculpting is far far superior...just check the paint differences w/o the wash and I think it looks terrible

(http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/3751/doom1kpgrn9.jpg)

(http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/884/doom3pi6.jpg)

Check this out...what a little paint can do (http://www.angelfire.com/mech/jinsaotome/JinsDangerousToys/DrDoom.html)

This post did nothing to help me out, y'know ;)

I already have the first Doom, plus a Doombot.  I have about 5 Thing figures.  I have one, maybe two Human Torch figures.  I have two versions of the Invisible Woman (both Alba's).  I have the first Silver Surfer (and Howard the Duck too!).  I have the original Namor too, though yeah, I like the style on this one better, but your discussion of pinheadedness didn't really help me out much. 

I do not have a Reed Richards nor do I have a Mole Man, so I need and want both of those.  It would seem I can get both loose and cheap on ebay.   Check that, I picked up both for $4 each.  Supposedly shipping for one is $3 and the seller will combine shipping.  Given they're loose, hopefully he can do both for $3-4 and I'll be done. 

And I won a Ronan for $28.01 today, so.... I don't think I'll do the whole set.  I'll do Mole Man and Reed for sure and possibly invisible woman if I can find one cheap. 

As to articulation being reduced, no problem there.  I just don't want crappy looking figures.  That Doom isn't bad as long as I don't compare it to the ToyBiz or custom paint shown.  As it is, I have no pressing need for it.

BTW, anyone think if you popped the head off the old Namor and put it on the current versions body it would look better?  I might be tempted to do that.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 18, 2008, 12:40 PM
We've already heard it, but ToyFare (http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/007267511.cfm) has confirmed that Spiral will be in HML Series 5, and they also have a pic.  They say "stay tuned to WizardUniverse.com soon for the rest of the pics", but I don't know how "soon" that will be.  Figures rumored for this wave include: Black Costume Spidey, Adam Warlock, Silver Savage, USA Agent, and Union Jack.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on January 18, 2008, 02:17 PM
We've already heard it, but ToyFare (http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/007267511.cfm) has confirmed that Spiral will be in HML Series 5, and they also have a pic.  They say "stay tuned to WizardUniverse.com soon for the rest of the pics", but I don't know how "soon" that will be.  Figures rumored for this wave include: Black Costume Spidey, Adam Warlock, Silver Savage, USA Agent, and Union Jack.

Nice to finally get a US Agent.  Not too interested in the rest.  Who the heck is Silver Savage?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 18, 2008, 02:42 PM
From the link:
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...and the Silver Savage, which is what the Silver Surfer was called when he fought in a gladiatorial match against the Hulk during the “Planet Hulk” storyline, where he carried his surfboard like a shield!

I might be the only person alive that enjoyed the Mojo sub-story, so I'm ok with Spiral coming out.  I'd suggest they're reaching to suggest this is a Legend of some sort, but that's really just a semantics argument. 

I'd probably pick up the Adam Warlock and then just look at the rest before deciding.  Of course wave 5 is so far out for me it's ridiculous, we still haven't seen wave 3 up here at a regular retailer. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 18, 2008, 03:20 PM
If the BAF is Drax, which seems to be the rumor, i will pick up the whole wave. If not then i really want Adam Warlock and Silver Savage. I have said it in the past, after i get Adam Warlock i am really going to look at my collecting situation and my stop buying Legends.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on January 18, 2008, 03:41 PM
If the BAF is Drax I hope it's the Infinity Gaunlet version and not the modern God of War ripoff version.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on January 18, 2008, 04:04 PM
From the link:
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...and the Silver Savage, which is what the Silver Surfer was called when he fought in a gladiatorial match against the Hulk during the “Planet Hulk” storyline, where he carried his surfboard like a shield!

I might be the only person alive that enjoyed the Mojo sub-story, so I'm ok with Spiral coming out.  I'd suggest they're reaching to suggest this is a Legend of some sort, but that's really just a semantics argument. 

I'd probably pick up the Adam Warlock and then just look at the rest before deciding.  Of course wave 5 is so far out for me it's ridiculous, we still haven't seen wave 3 up here at a regular retailer. 


I 'liked the Mojo storyline, just not a fan of the figures.  If I could get any character from that tale, it would be Quark.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Artoo on January 19, 2008, 12:23 AM
I'd kill for Hasbro to do a re-pack of Deadpool. I also want Iron Spider-Man & Blade figures.

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 19, 2008, 01:14 AM
Iron Spidey was pretty recent and should probably be pretty cheap on ebay.  Same for the Blade figures - they sat around here for quite a while.  I still maintain that Deadpool is too much of a stretch for them to re-do. 

I picked up the rest of the FF figures tonight :-X  Silly, I know, but for $21.50 for the whole set (plus $8 shipping, I couldn't pass).  I got the Invisible Woman and Namor to pull a head swap on and I can probably sell Mole Man and Reed for the same amounts again locally. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on January 19, 2008, 11:03 AM
Iron Spidey was pretty recent and should probably be pretty cheap on ebay.  Same for the Blade figures - they sat around here for quite a while.  I still maintain that Deadpool is too much of a stretch for them to re-do. 

I picked up the rest of the FF figures tonight :-X  Silly, I know, but for $21.50 for the whole set (plus $8 shipping, I couldn't pass).  I got the Invisible Woman and Namor to pull a head swap on and I can probably sell Mole Man and Reed for the same amounts again locally. 

21.50 for the set?  Was that a clearance find or Ebay?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 19, 2008, 02:06 PM
Ebay. 

No BAF parts and all figures were loose.  It was a pleasant surprise to say the least as the last auction for all 8 loose figures ended closer to $40.  I put in my bid and didn't really expect to win.  But for under $3 a figure, I really couldn't object or pass it by.  I can easily throw the Thing in the trash or give it to the kid across the street without any guilt at all.  Plus I can check out all the other figures and decide if I like any of them better too.  Really too good to pass up. :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 21, 2008, 09:46 AM
It looks like this thread (http://www.hisstank.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3495&page=3) at Hisstank has some pics of upcoming Iron Man movie and Hulk (comic) stuff on the way later this year, for anyone interested.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on January 21, 2008, 10:34 AM
That stealthy Iron Man looks pretty sweet, as does the red and gold armored one.  Not such a big fan of Iron Monger or quick change tony - looks too cartoony to me.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 21, 2008, 11:36 AM
They don't look too bad, but I don't have much interest in any of those versions shown.  I have more than enough Hulk figs and I'm just not that into Iron Man.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 21, 2008, 02:48 PM
Hasbro has an Official Iron Man Site (http://www.hasbro.com/marvel/ironman/) up now.  It looks like they are debuting a figure on there every week or so (there's two up there now).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 23, 2008, 03:37 PM
I was just over at HTS, and noticed that they have a number of their Marvel Legends (as well as Icons/Titanium stuff) "on sale" for a couple bucks cheaper.  Probably not much anyone is looking for, but some of the Legends figures are $7.99 instead of $9.99, if anyone is interested.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 24, 2008, 10:20 AM
Sorry for three posts in a row here, but this site (http://powet.tv/2007/09/01/) has pics up of the first wave of Hulk Marvel Legends.  I think we've seen some of these before, but for now there are pics up of the following:

King Hulk (Planet Hulk)
Son of Hulk
Doc Samson
Red King
Valkyrie
Hulk (Ed McGuiness Style)

Seems like conversation has been slower in the "Marvel Toys" area lately, but there really hasn't been much new out for quite some time now.  Still waiting on "Wave 4" at this point (plus the standpoint where so much has been done/made already I guess).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on January 24, 2008, 01:34 PM
The Valkyrie figure rocks - this will be a good pick up for customs.  I have no idea why she's mixed in with the Hulk set though - has she been in recent Hulk comics?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on January 24, 2008, 03:13 PM
When does HTS put Sunfire on sale?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Artoo on January 27, 2008, 01:29 PM
The Iron Mana figures look really good.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 28, 2008, 10:27 AM
Anyone's stores clogged with clearance wave 2 Hasbro ML?  I'm still hoping to get the last pieces to build Blob.  I still need the Xorn, Juggernaut, Wolverine and Jean Grey pieces.  Ugh. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on January 28, 2008, 10:44 AM
Anyone's stores clogged with clearance wave 2 Hasbro ML?  I'm still hoping to get the last pieces to build Blob.  I still need the Xorn, Juggernaut, Wolverine and Jean Grey pieces.  Ugh. 

Haven't seen these on clearance, but those figs are at almost every Target around here if you want them at full price.  I still have yet to see W3 figs or FF ML figs at retail.  ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 28, 2008, 10:45 AM
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I still have yet to see W3 figs or FF ML figs at retail.

You know, I've never seen the F4 or Spidey 3 waves anywhere but Wal-Mart, and I think Wave 3 is just now starting to show at Target.  I'm curious if the F4/Spidey waves will be "skipped" at the other retailers (at least here), and go straight to Wave 4 when it is released.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on January 28, 2008, 11:13 AM
Anyone's stores clogged with clearance wave 2 Hasbro ML?  I'm still hoping to get the last pieces to build Blob.  I still need the Xorn, Juggernaut, Wolverine and Jean Grey pieces.  Ugh. 

Haven't seen these on clearance, but those figs are at almost every Target around here if you want them at full price.  I still have yet to see W3 figs or FF ML figs at retail.  ::)

Well if they go to 50% off, think of me please. 

Xorn and Juggs are down to $7.99 on HTS.com (or were last night) but that's still not cheap enough for me.  I'm thinking $5 is about right though still on the high side. 

We haven't seen any of the 6" spidey figures up here in the hinterlands, only the 5" scale I'm afraid.  As for the FF figures, forget it.  I think our retailers are too stubborn to order anything that might be related to a movie other than Spiderman.  Everything else has sat way, way too long.  I know the FF figs aren't technically movie figs, but they were released in relative proximity to a movie, so that'd kill it too as far as our retailers are concerned.  Thankfully I needn't worry about those anymore.   :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Artoo on January 30, 2008, 10:03 PM
I saw the ML Spider-Man Movie figures at Target around Christmas. Sadly I was broke.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 1, 2008, 03:18 PM
I saw this pic (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/NeonDiscogod/Has08HulkBAF.jpg) on the Fwoosh forums, which is apparently from a Hasbro guide that was given out at UK Toy Fair.  It shows the rest of the Hulk wave, including a She Hulk, Absorbing Man, Wendigo, a Hulk (End), and the Fing Fang Foom BAF.  Not the greatest picture in the world, but I'm sure we'll see these at Toy Fair in a couple weeks as well.

EDIT: I see later in that Fwoosh thread, it is said that the Foom pictured in the guide is actually someone else's custom that Hasbro must have used.  I don't know, just what I'm reading :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 1, 2008, 03:38 PM
Thats crazy that hasbro would use a custom for their promo pics.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on February 1, 2008, 04:10 PM
I saw this pic (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/NeonDiscogod/Has08HulkBAF.jpg) on the Fwoosh forums, which is apparently from a Hasbro guide that was given out at UK Toy Fair.  It shows the rest of the Hulk wave, including a She Hulk, Absorbing Man, Wendigo, a Hulk (End), and the Fing Fang Foom BAF.  Not the greatest picture in the world, but I'm sure we'll see these at Toy Fair in a couple weeks as well.

EDIT: I see later in that Fwoosh thread, it is said that the Foom pictured in the guide is actually someone else's custom that Hasbro must have used.  I don't know, just what I'm reading :).

is it me or does the Wendigo in the picture look alot like the White version of Sasquach from the Toy Biz marvel Legends line w/a Tail.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 1, 2008, 04:47 PM
Yup, it does.  That's why I have no need of it.  In fact I have to get rid of the Sasquatch figure I have since I found and bought the white version/variant afterwards.  No BAF for me on this one. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on February 2, 2008, 02:05 PM
Does anyone have extra parts of the Brood Queen?

I have the pieces that come with Rachel Summers & Hydra Soldier, but I need the rest to complete her.

Thanks
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on February 2, 2008, 03:54 PM
I have the Black Knight part.  Just pay for shipping and they're yours.  Scott hooked me up with some Brood pieces but I already had the BK pieces.  He didn't charge me for them, so I'm not going to charge for them on my end.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 2, 2008, 04:52 PM
I actually want the Black Knight and kinda want Bucky too, but they didn't come in the case my dealer got.  So I have most of the Queen save those two pieces.  I'm still planning on buying those two, but they've been hard to come by. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 3, 2008, 02:57 PM
W3 is starting to show up all over the twin cities.  Saw all of them including variants at WM and Target over the past few days.  I will likely have a spare marvel girl and possibly a hydra solder brood piece if anyone needs them.

Brent - if you need me to grab a knight and bucky and ship up to you, let me know.   ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 4, 2008, 10:15 AM
There are a few more Iron Man movie figure pics posted on the Fwoosh forums (http://www.thefwoosh.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=46580&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=45), at least for now.  Apparently someone figured out how to get the rest of the figures to display at Hasbro's site.  There is a version of Titanium Man shown (likely from the video game), Silver Centurion, and others.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 4, 2008, 10:26 AM
Meh.  Nice toys for kids, but too many shooty thingies for me.  Cool to see the toys in advance and a sneaky way to get in on them, so I imagine they'll disappear shortly. I've a couple Iron Man figs around and I think I still have a War Machine which is probably nicer than that anyway. 

I'm guessing we'll see these up here.  I know it's a constant and annoying lament, but we see so little these days other than movie figures it's rather aggravating. I doubt we'll see the Hulk Classics which isn't an issue other than we won't see them. Thank the Hulk movie toy glut for that.  Same with the Fantastic Four movie.  Only spidey has survived that intact, but it looks like they're dumping the US stock of 5" Spidey figures on Walmart cheap because they did a rather substantial restock of those figs.  They'll sell, but it's a pain because they eat up useful retail space. 

We so need Target up here. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 4, 2008, 10:42 AM
Quote
Meh.  Nice toys for kids, but too many shooty thingies for me.  Cool to see the toys in advance and a sneaky way to get in on them, so I imagine they'll disappear shortly. I've a couple Iron Man figs around and I think I still have a War Machine which is probably nicer than that anyway.

Yeah, they do look action feature-tastic, but for the most part it looks like things are removable (from what I've seen/read), so that should be good.  I don't know if I'll get much of these either, but I know I'll probably pick up at least the "Mark 3" Iron Man.  The only Iron Man figure I have is the Face Off one, and I'd kind of like to have a "shiny" one (which is also fairly similar to what he looks like in the comics currently).  The others, we'll see.  They don't look too bad overall though, aside from the shooty thingies.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 4, 2008, 12:03 PM
That doesnt look like any Titanium Man i have ever seen. I wish it was more comic accurate.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 4, 2008, 02:43 PM
WM now has the FF Legends Line on clearance.  Saw the Torch over the weekend for $5, but passed on him.  Never did get my invisible woman.  >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 7, 2008, 11:04 AM
Someone over at TNI just posted some Target DPCI numbers for Marvel products. Looks like the Hulk figures will be a little expensive


Hulk Legends: DPCI 087 06 2037 $14.99
Marvel Legends 2-pack figure: DPCI 087 06 2007
Marvel Super Hero Theme 4PK:  DPCI 087 06 2020
Spiderman Venom Saga Villains: 087 06 1898
Spiderman Animated Action Figures: 087 06 1900
Spiderman Classic Action Fig: 087 06 1899
Spiderman Premium Series Fig: 087 06 1911
Spiderman Wallcrawler: 087 06 2045
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 7, 2008, 11:11 AM
Wow, thanks for the info evenflow.  I don't know if I'll get any of this wave anyways, but $14.99 - yikes!  Hopefully its just because the figures in this wave is larger (as mentioned in that TNI thread), but if for some reason all Legends stuff is raised to this price (or even the $13 range) - I think I'm out.

I can still remember picking up some Legends figures (I think Series 4 Beast and Series 5 Colossus) for $6.88-$6.99.  That seems so long ago now.  If Legends goes to $15, then Star Wars will probably go closer to $10, and so on.  Of course, this is probably either an error - a Target price-gouge, or a one-time deal for a "larger" wave.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 7, 2008, 02:47 PM
I am thinking its becuase of the larger figures. I cannot see them going that high with the prices especially if the DC CLassics stay at the 10.00 range with larger BAF and only needing to complete them. That will destroy Legends. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on February 7, 2008, 03:08 PM
Someone over at TNI just posted some Target DPCI numbers for Marvel products. Looks like the Hulk figures will be a little expensive


Hulk Legends: DPCI 087 06 2037 $14.99
Marvel Legends 2-pack figure: DPCI 087 06 2007
Marvel Super Hero Theme 4PK:  DPCI 087 06 2020
Spiderman Venom Saga Villains: 087 06 1898
Spiderman Animated Action Figures: 087 06 1900
Spiderman Classic Action Fig: 087 06 1899
Spiderman Premium Series Fig: 087 06 1911
Spiderman Wallcrawler: 087 06 2045


Any ideas on what is coming in the Legends 2-pack, Super Hero Theme 4PK sereis?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on February 11, 2008, 09:08 PM
WM now has the FF Legends Line on clearance.  Saw the Torch over the weekend for $5, but passed on him.  Never did get my invisible woman.  >:(

My WM still has a few Invisible Womans left if you want me to pick one up for you. None of the packaging was in good shape though.

I also have a regular variant (not the backwards one) of Marvel Girl if anyone needs her (cost + shipping of course).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 11, 2008, 10:37 PM
WM now has the FF Legends Line on clearance.  Saw the Torch over the weekend for $5, but passed on him.  Never did get my invisible woman.  >:(

My WM still has a few Invisible Womans left if you want me to pick one up for you. None of the packaging was in good shape though.

I also have a regular variant (not the backwards one) of Marvel Girl if anyone needs her (cost + shipping of course).

I just want 'em loose, so if you can get one or two, I would happily take them!  Could pay cost plus shipping plus your time, or I think I have a few items off your want list if you're interested in swapping.  Let me know if you can get them and we'll work something out.  Thanks!

Justin
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on February 11, 2008, 10:45 PM
Sure let me go there and see if I can get them for you.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 16, 2008, 04:10 PM
Is it safe to assume Hasbro released more than 500 of the backwards marvel girl variant? I just found one today.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 16, 2008, 06:00 PM
From Marvelous News...

Marvel Legends
-Marvel Legends Wave 5, the one with Spiral is coming just may be a bit delayed
-New Marvel Legends 2-Packs coming consisting of 2 waves for a total of 8 different 2 packs. In these 2-packs we
will see Ultimate Captain America and Ultimate Nick Fury with alternating hands and heads. Elektra and Ronin,
with a chase variant featuring a Skrull version of Elektra. Also, expect to see more army builders in these 2-Packs
-Hasbro has confirmed that the Shanna-Kazar-Sabu Boxset will be coming out as an SDCC 2008 Exclusive.

Spider-Man Classics
-Hasbro announced that the Spider-Man Classics line is coming back with a mix of heroes and villains and
in 6" scale and will begin with Movie figures in the Spring. August 1st will mark the switch from movie to classic
comic book style including Spidey villain Tarantula.

Hulk Classics
-The long rumored Fing Fang Foom waves are finally confirmed. You can Build your own Fing Fang Foom across 2
waves of Hulk Classics Lines but you will ALSO have a chance to buy Fing Fang Foom on his own as an SDCC
2008 Exclusive limited to a run of just 2,008 figures!

Wolverine, X-Men
-Hasbro announces that we can expect to see more X-Men and Wolverine figures in 2009 to go along with the
Wolverine movie

Super Hero Squad
-24 2-Packs this year including Shang-Chi, Crossbones and more
-Boxsets coming including a Winter Soldier boxset, Champions boxset and Defenders boxset

Mighty Muggz
-Captain America coming
-SDCC 2008 Exclusive Iron Man Movie Figure

Transformers Crossovers
-Marvel Transformers and Star Wars Transformers line will merge into a single line called "Transformers Crossovers"

SDCC 2008 Exclusives (recap)
-Marvel Legends the Shanna-Kazar-Sabu Boxset confirmed as an SDCC 2008 Exclusive.
-A limited run of 2,008 Fing Fang Foom Build-A-Figures will be available as an SDCC 2008 Exclusive.
-Mighty Muggz SDCC 2008 Exclusive Iron Man Movie figure announced.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 16, 2008, 06:36 PM
First Marvel pics.

FFF looks awesome!

Marvel Legends (http://tf08.superherotimes.com/showgallery.php?cat=513)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 17, 2008, 02:12 PM
The new IM figs are growing on me.  Classics She-Hulk and Ronin look pretty good too!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 17, 2008, 05:09 PM
FFF is awesome in person and he is really big. He seemed to articulated well, even in the knees. The rep from Hasbro told me that its going to be 8 figured needed to build him but he didnt know which ones.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 18, 2008, 09:22 AM
Originally, I thought it was:

King Hulk (Planet Hulk)
Son of Hulk
Doc Samson
Red King
Valkyrie
Hulk (Ed McGuiness Style)
She Hulk (First Appearance)
Absorbing Man

But Wendingo is obviously filling one of those slots...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 18, 2008, 09:48 AM
It seems like there wasn't a whole heck of a lot shown Marvel-wise (especially outside the movies), but what was shown seemed to look pretty nice.  I can't say that there's a whole lot I'll probably pick up from what was shown though, just between the spending on Star Wars/Indy/etc. and the fact that I'm not super interested in some of the characters.  I'll probably pick up an Iron Man or two from the movie line, and the two-packs sound intriguing.  It would be great to have FFF, but I don't think I'll be picking up all of those figures.  Maybe if that SDCC exclusive one is somewhat easy to grab, but we'll see.  It seemed like a bit of a quiet year for the Marvel stuff, but maybe there will be more at NYCC.  I haven't gotten a chance to look at all the pictures closely yet (too busy checking out SW stuff), but I thought I read that the Hulk movie line was going to be 3 3/4" to fit in with the current Joes (with the army aspect and all).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 18, 2008, 10:38 AM
WIZARD (http://www.wizarduniverse.com/021708nytfhasbromarvel.html) has a little summary with pictures of what was shown from the Marvel area of things at Toy Fair.  Mainly Hulk, Iron Man, a little bit of Legends, Mighty Muggz, and Superhero Squad.

HULK DRIVE FOUR WHEELER!  ::)

(http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/wizarduniverse/nytfmarvelhasbro15.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 18, 2008, 11:29 AM
Well I hope Hulk (Ed McGuiness Style) is replaced and not Red King or Valkyrie
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 18, 2008, 01:37 PM
Ooh, bump'n'go crap comes back yet.  Yippee.

In a bit of ironic timing, wave 3 showed up at Canadian retail finally (not comic shops, that is).  I wasn't able to finish out the set just yet, but I did find a Black Knight figure.  I'm happy with the sculpt and scale and overall it's a nice figure, but what low grade of plastic is this thing made of.  I'm really scared of snapping the plastic as it feels so brittle and hollow.  I thought for sure when I was repositioning the arm it would snap off.  I don't play with my toys so it's not a huge deal, but come on, that's pretty weak. 

I still need to find Bucky (and Cap, I think) for their BAF parts mostly.  I think I'll end up skipping the Danger figure unless I can score it for $5 or less. 

Well I hope Hulk (Ed McGuiness Style) is replaced and not Red King or Valkyrie

Knowing Hasbro, they'll probably dump the Absorbing Man figure first :P  I swear that's on most people's want lists, so it would go first. 
Aside from the She-Hulk figure, Valkyrie is the one I'm most looking forward to.  I'm not even going to attempt the BAF, so here's hoping I can score the FFF figure from SDCC help.  It looks really nice.   
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 18, 2008, 03:37 PM
Did they show pics of Valk at the TF?  I saw She-Hulk, but not the Valk.  Surprised we didn't see ML 4 either.   >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: darthjaybay on February 18, 2008, 05:06 PM
Was there any word of the Rumored 3.75 Marvel figure line at toy fair?
I have not seen anything on it.  I remember it was mentioned on that list The Private Universe had released.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 18, 2008, 05:41 PM
I didnt see Valk or the 3 3/4 line on display. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 18, 2008, 06:36 PM
I didnt see Valk or the 3 3/4 line on display. 

Sorry, but I have no pity for anyone involved if these lines go away.  There is obvious interest from fans and zero hype.  >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 18, 2008, 08:44 PM
I have not been reading the storyline but Skrull Elektra (http://i.marvelousnews.com/g/index.php?mode=view&album=2008_Toy_Fair%2FHasbro%2FMarvel_Legends%2F2-Packs&pic=00_ElektraVariant.jpg&dispsize=600&start=0)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 18, 2008, 09:43 PM
I have not been reading the storyline but Skrull Elektra (http://i.marvelousnews.com/g/index.php?mode=view&album=2008_Toy_Fair%2FHasbro%2FMarvel_Legends%2F2-Packs&pic=00_ElektraVariant.jpg&dispsize=600&start=0)

U-G-L-I.  I've been reading the storyline and I am not getting one of those!  Awesome pic of Ronin (http://i.marvelousnews.com/g/index.php?mode=view&album=2008_Toy_Fair%2FHasbro%2FMarvel_Legends%2F2-Packs&pic=00_RoninVariant.jpg&dispsize=800&start=0) in the same folder though!  I was going to skip him/her/it, but after seeing this - IwannitIwannit!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 19, 2008, 10:56 AM
Just looking through some Toy Fair pics, and although I know its for the kiddos, I just get a kick out of this:

(http://i.marvelousnews.com/g/albums/2008_Toy_Fair/Hasbro/Iron_Man/Movie/IMG_6736.jpg)

Like Iron Man would get in his suit, then drive around in a car - just seems funny.  The "Ironmobile".
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on February 19, 2008, 10:59 AM
Just looking through some Toy Fair pics, and although I know its for the kiddos, I just get a kick out of this:

(http://i.marvelousnews.com/g/albums/2008_Toy_Fair/Hasbro/Iron_Man/Movie/IMG_6736.jpg)

Like Iron Man would get in his suit, then drive around in a car - just seems funny.  The "Ironmobile".

How is this any different then when Marvel put The Human Torch on a Motorcycle, or in the Justice League figures had Superman on a motorcycle? It is just a way of them selling accessories to the little kids.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 19, 2008, 11:31 AM
Right, its exactly the same thing - and like I said, I know its for the kiddos, so that's fine.  Its just kind of funny - same deal with the constant stream of bump n' gos, and characters like Flash and Green Lantern riding motorcycles in the earlier JL line.  But, its not geared towards us, so no biggie I guess.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on February 19, 2008, 12:45 PM
Right, its exactly the same thing - and like I said, I know its for the kiddos, so that's fine.  Its just kind of funny - same deal with the constant stream of bump n' gos, and characters like Flash and Green Lantern riding motorcycles in the earlier JL line.  But, its not geared towards us, so no biggie I guess.

If it came with a Tony Stark figure and you pushed a button and the driver switched from Tony Stark to Iron Man that would be cool. Kinda like a batmobile or something.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 19, 2008, 03:01 PM
That car is a whole lot more appealing than a Bump'n'go piece of #$%&.  I'm not about to buy one of those, but I'd way rather see something like that crowding the lower racks of the toy shelves than anything silly.  Well, sillier.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 22, 2008, 11:26 AM
TheFwoosh (http://www.thefwoosh.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=855&Itemid=93#) has some info up clarifying the Con exclusives and two packs.  More info at the linky.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 22, 2008, 11:42 AM
 :-\

So you still have to buy the whole set to get FFF.  Yay. 

I agree, that's going to be one huge box with all those figs in it.  And it will be expensive too, about $90 or so I'd guess.  Here's hoping I can pick up FFF the same way I got Ronan. 

Incidentally, I found a store with wave one of HML clearanced at $4 a pop.  I still didn't buy Banshee.  I really thought about it for about five minutes but just couldn't do it.  I still will probably regret it for that price (I paid that much about five minutes later for some food to eat while driving). 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 22, 2008, 11:45 AM
Yeah, I was sort of hoping we'd be able to get FFF on his own, but I guess that was probably pretty unlikely.  I'll just have to hope to pick it up loose somehow, or do without it, because I really don't want much from those Hulk waves and I'm not going to buy 6 figures I don't want for the Foom.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 22, 2008, 01:13 PM
I would actually like to get the FFF box set but am not going to pay extra for it becuase i am not going to SDCC. I will just wait til the figures hit unless someone is nice enough to help  ;). I am interested in seeing the Kazar box set.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 28, 2008, 02:15 PM
CoolToyReview has pics up of Hasbro's Marvel Legends Press Images (http://cooltoyreview.com/story/front/TF2008_PR_Hasbro_Marvel_Comics_112815.asp), as well as the Iron Man movie (http://cooltoyreview.com/story/front/TF2008_PR_Hasbro_Iron_Man_112811.asp) stuff, for anyone interested.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 28, 2008, 04:29 PM
I got my FF figures in the mail the other day (don't worry, the delay was planned; the sellers shipped plenty quick).  I haven't compared them directly to the previous versions I have but they sort of disappointed me.

Mole Man - the gem of the bunch.  Great work on the tubby little guy; nice sculpt, sufficient articulation and looks good fantastic.

Reed - ok as far as he goes and he fills a hole nicely for me, so I'm satisfied with it. 

Sue - it's ok, but she seems small.  I'll have to see how she fits relative to the other stuff.  She might actually be the exact same size as the movie versions though as it seems only the head sculpt is really different.

Namor - small too and yup, pinhead.  Nice sculpt though, but like the rest of these figures, they almost seem to be in five inch scale.  I haven't checked the other Namor, but I think if I can switch the head off the previous version onto this body it might eliminate the pinheadedness.  It might be too big though.

Silver Surfer - I don't know if I can express how happy I am to have bought the first version.  This one is brittle, more poorly articulated, tiny (he's THAT much smaller than Doom?) and his board is kinda crappy to me.  Never mind tha lack of a Howard the Duck.  Really, this has to be the biggest disappointment in the wave to me. 

Doom - I like the custom that Scott showed, but I was actually more impressed with this Doom than I expected to be.  I like that the cape/hood comes off and he might get kept as a Doombot without the full costume.  The scale on this figure (and just about only this figure) seems right in line with other ML stuff.  The plastic here feels really brittle too.  But otherwise I'm ok with this one, a pleasant surprise.

Thing - what is this, the mini-me version of the Thing?  Doesn't Hasbro have a reference collection of the ToyBiz stuff.  Honestly, this thing is a midget compared to the other versions I have.  Massive disappointment and a pinhead to boot. 

Johnny - seems a little small, but I've not been happy with any of the Human Torch figures at all, so this one shouldn't be any different. 

Did I miss anyone?  Ronan but that's a really nice figure, glad to have it.  The rest of them are mis-scaled IMO and made of a much lower grade of plastic.  I'd be worried about giving this to a kid to play with and have the seemingly hard and brittle plastic break with sharp edges. 

Keeping: Reed, Mole Man, Ronan
Maybe: Sue, Doom, Namor (for a head swap)
Tossing: Thing :-X Johnny :-\ Silver Surfer :-X

I'm just not impressed with the Hasbro ML offerings.  Scale is off on many of the figures; paint apps and sculpt are crap on some (clearly not all, they run about 50-50 it seems, some are quite good) and the new plastic feels cheap.  I'm so happy to have been on board with the ToyBiz stuff.  To Hasbro's credit, I think if I didn't have the ToyBiz stuff to compare to, I'd probably be ok with these.  But a couple are just so bad in comparison to earlier releases, it's impossible to overlook the flaws.

I was so cranky earlier that when I found Cap and Bucky at Walmart for a couple of bucks less than other stores, I didn't even get them to finish out the Brood Queen.  I think I can get her on Ebay for less than I'd pay for them both.  I wouldn't mind a Bucky figure for the collection, but that want doesn't outweigh the lack of need for another Cap figure (which is admitedly quite a different sculpt from the others). 

I think it's safe to suggest I'm pretty much done with ML for the future.  I love what I have and I'm interested in a few of the figs, which I'll pick up.  But so much of slide since the ToyBiz in so many areas that they can account for.  That makes me sad.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on February 29, 2008, 09:51 AM
I'm just not impressed with the Hasbro ML offerings.  Scale is off on many of the figures; paint apps and sculpt are crap on some (clearly not all, they run about 50-50 it seems, some are quite good) and the new plastic feels cheap.  I'm so happy to have been on board with the ToyBiz stuff.  To Hasbro's credit, I think if I didn't have the ToyBiz stuff to compare to, I'd probably be ok with these.  But a couple are just so bad in comparison to earlier releases, it's impossible to overlook the flaws.

I was so cranky earlier that when I found Cap and Bucky at Walmart for a couple of bucks less than other stores, I didn't even get them to finish out the Brood Queen.  I think I can get her on Ebay for less than I'd pay for them both.  I wouldn't mind a Bucky figure for the collection, but that want doesn't outweigh the lack of need for another Cap figure (which is admitedly quite a different sculpt from the others). 

I think it's safe to suggest I'm pretty much done with ML for the future.  I love what I have and I'm interested in a few of the figs, which I'll pick up.  But so much of slide since the ToyBiz in so many areas that they can account for.  That makes me sad.

Hasbro should have stayed with the 3 3/4 toys and Barbie. Toy Biz should have been left with this series. Marvel really screwed the bootch by letting this license switch. Had Toy Biz remained doing these toys I might still consider buying the X-Men line but since I have stopped collecting X-Men comics, and the toys look considerably different it made quiting that collection easy. Now all I pick up is the Wolverine & his enemies, and Cable & figures associated with him (Domino & Marvel Girl).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 3, 2008, 03:26 PM
I did a comparison of the new FF figs with previous versions last night.  The Sue Storm figures are in scale and might even be the tiniest bit bigger than the Jessica Alba versions.  Pretty wild and surprising to me.  Johnny is in the same scale almost exactly as previous versions (Toybiz or later orange carded versions). 

Much to my surprise this Doom figure is actually larger than the previous Toybiz versions. 

The Thing?  Mini-me.  What were they thinking on that one.  It's kinda funny as I went through all my stuff, it looks like Marvel figs are starting to mimic the DC figures with a scale that's all over the place, all the time. 

Oh, and I was reminded that I own Dragonman and Kang.   ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 11, 2008, 12:54 PM
It sure seems to have been a lull lately in all things Marvel.  I think the last time I bought a Legends figure was before Christmas (the F4/Spidey/HML 3 waves), and I haven't heard anything of HML 4 showing up anytime soon.  It might be due to Hasbro taking over the license, the character selection dwindling, or just so many lines out there these days - but it is starting to seem like DCUC is taking that area's thunder a little bit.  I mean, Marvel had its time with the 15 mostly great waves from Toy Biz alone, so I can understand any shift in attention there might be.  Plus, Hasbro does seem to have plenty on their plate these days with Star Wars, Indy, Iron Man/Hulk movies, Transformers, Joe (not to mention movies for Joe and TF again next year).

I grew up more of a Marvel fan, although I've always enjoyed both universes, but I have to admit I'm a little more excited for the DCUC line lately.  Of course, I think a lot of that may be because I already have my "ultimate" Spidey, Cap, F4, X-Men, etc. and we're still looking forward to pretty much all of the "big guns" from DC, outside of Batman and Superman.  I'm curious to see what the Legends line holds for this year beyond HML and the Hulk waves, like what we'll see in the 2-packs.  Is anyone else's interest dwindling a bit?  I'm sure once the new stuff starts hitting, things will change, because I am looking forward to long-requested figures like Black Bolt and Tigra.  Anyways, random thoughts, just noticing a quiet down on the Marvel Legends side of things lately.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on March 11, 2008, 01:39 PM
It sure seems to have been a lull lately in all things Marvel.  I think the last time I bought a Legends figure was before Christmas (the F4/Spidey/HML 3 waves), and I haven't heard anything of HML 4 showing up anytime soon.  It might be due to Hasbro taking over the license, the character selection dwindling, or just so many lines out there these days - but it is starting to seem like DCUC is taking that area's thunder a little bit.  I mean, Marvel had its time with the 15 mostly great waves from Toy Biz alone, so I can understand any shift in attention there might be.  Plus, Hasbro does seem to have plenty on their plate these days with Star Wars, Indy, Iron Man/Hulk movies, Transformers, Joe (not to mention movies for Joe and TF again next year).


That was what was nice about Toy Biz. We got a new wave every 4-5 months. That and there weren't variant cases that only had the variant figures in it. The Variants were in all the cases. I am really glad I am done with this line for the most part.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on March 11, 2008, 01:51 PM
It sure seems to have been a lull lately in all things Marvel.  I think the last time I bought a Legends figure was before Christmas (the F4/Spidey/HML 3 waves), and I haven't heard anything of HML 4 showing up anytime soon.  It might be due to Hasbro taking over the license, the character selection dwindling, or just so many lines out there these days - but it is starting to seem like DCUC is taking that area's thunder a little bit.  I mean, Marvel had its time with the 15 mostly great waves from Toy Biz alone, so I can understand any shift in attention there might be.  Plus, Hasbro does seem to have plenty on their plate these days with Star Wars, Indy, Iron Man/Hulk movies, Transformers, Joe (not to mention movies for Joe and TF again next year).

I grew up more of a Marvel fan, although I've always enjoyed both universes, but I have to admit I'm a little more excited for the DCUC line lately.  Of course, I think a lot of that may be because I already have my "ultimate" Spidey, Cap, F4, X-Men, etc. and we're still looking forward to pretty much all of the "big guns" from DC, outside of Batman and Superman.  I'm curious to see what the Legends line holds for this year beyond HML and the Hulk waves, like what we'll see in the 2-packs.  Is anyone else's interest dwindling a bit?  I'm sure once the new stuff starts hitting, things will change, because I am looking forward to long-requested figures like Black Bolt and Tigra.  Anyways, random thoughts, just noticing a quiet down on the Marvel Legends side of things lately.

I think you're actually being modest about the legends line - it has been nothing short of dead the last year from what I have seen.  Two waves over the course of a year?  YAWN.  I hit a good variety of stores and I never see a changeup of these figs.  They have to be some of the slowest moving product in the aisle.  Although to be fair, I'm not really seeing a lot of sell thru on the new DC line either...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 11, 2008, 02:24 PM
We've been largely stuck on wave 1 up here for a very long time.  Wave 2 barely showed and we're now on wave 3, but only at a couple of retailers and in small amounts.   TRU likely won't carry anything ever again I'd guess.  I'm thinking this line is all but dead and no one at Hasbro has either realized it or admitted it yet. 

As for movie toys, I'm not pleased to see more movie based toys yet again.  I think there's neat stuff for the IM movie, but it'll clog just like FF1, FF2, Hulk, Superman, Spiderman, POTC, Ghost Rider, etc.  It'll sell well from Hasbro's perspective, marginally from Walmart's perspective and miserably from my perspective.  Since I'm the end consumer, I'm the only one whose opinion matters ;)

DCUC has been selling quite well here.  But: only one retailer and only putting out a case at a time, then seemingly getting another case in on an 'as needed' basis.  I'm really hoping we switch over to wave 2 soon though, as slowly but surely we're seeing some sitting now.  But I can't find every figure lying around at every store, which is more than I can say for TMNT toys ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: efranks on March 11, 2008, 03:51 PM
I didn't actually think anyone bought TMNT toys anymore so imagine how surprised I was to find some parents shopping for some specific figures from that line at WM the other day!  They had a wish list of some type and were going through pegs pulling out what they needed.

As for the ML figures, they barely move here.  There seems to be one or two popular figures from each wave that disappear no matter how many cases get put out but the extra stuff just gets ugly hanging there.  And it's kind of the same for the other Marvel lines.  I don't think my Target even kept the FF line after they reset, they just have ML and Spider-Man right now.

WM has Spider-Man, ML and the FF line the last I checked.  Oh, and both stores have the Super Hero Squad stuff. 

I keep my eye on the ML line but there were only ever a couple of characters that I wanted.  Now that Hasbro has the line it just seems that the well of characters is about dry till they start doing their own take on the major players.

   Eric...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on March 11, 2008, 04:12 PM
Collectors may not buy the TMNT stuff, but the kids eat that **** up.  Both my son and nephew love those ******* toys (Me, I'm waiting for NECA's version).

It's similar to Power Rangers.  Those god damn toys have been clogging shelves since the mid-nineties.  **** must be selling to stay on the shelves for 10+ years.  It's obviously the kids buying that crap because I don't think I've ever seen a collection of Power Rangers toys (and I've seen people collect some weird and **** toys over the years).

As for Marvel, yeah I'm winding down.  Too much crap and honestly, there's not much more I'd want.  I actually like Fin Fang Foom but I'm not buying 4 **** figures to get him (and that's assuming that there's actually 2 figures in the second wave I want). 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 11, 2008, 04:19 PM
Yeah, I'm kind of thinking that we'll start seeing more and more "Hasbro takes" on the big guns from Marvel.  We've already seen the 4, some Spidey stuff (mostly movie though at this point), and a Daredevil is on the way as well.  I don't know how much I'll pick up of any of that type of stuff, unless its a big improvement.  I'm pretty happy with the Toy Biz versions of everyone, although every once in awhile Hasbro has really done a nice job (I like their Doom, for instance).  The one thing I have noticed, at least with the figures I've picked up, is the Hasbro Legends seem a little sturdier overall (from a loose joints/standing perspective).  I'm looking forward to a couple of the announced figures, and I'll likely pick up a Mark 3 Iron Man from that movie line to fit in with my Legends (I just have the Face Off Iron Man now, and I'd like a "shiny" version), but I'm curious how much further things will go.  If it wraps up, I'd be ok, as it would be one less line to tempt me with.  I don't know if it will go away or not though, but I could see more of the "themed" waves, coinciding with whatever Marvel movie is out each year.  I think I have read already that Hasbro says there will be more X-figures out next year when the Wolverine movie is in theaters, so maybe that's how things will go from now on.

There seems to be the same Legends hanging on the pegs around here, but I have to admit I don't look as closely right now since the same waves have been out for some time.  It does seem to be mostly be Wave 3 now, and every once in awhile I'll see a Wave 2 or Spidey Movie wave figure.  Our local TRU has finally gotten some in (Wave 3), alongside their stacks and stacks of Silver Wolvie, Emma Frost, and Black Queen exclusives.  It doesn't seem like the waves are selling all that quickly, certainly not the way we saw much of the Toy Biz stuff move.

DCUC seems to be selling pretty well here.  Our town was mainly sold out until recently when TRU and Target seemed to get some more shipments.  I seem to see Batman, Penguin, and Red Tornado the most often - although I've seen each of them on occasion.  I still need to pick up Etrigan to finish the BAF (since I'm this close, I'll be a sucker and pick up the whole wave), and of course, I haven't seen that figure lately.  That said, compared to what we've seen is coming up with Waves 2-4, this wave is probably the weakest overall and it still seems to be selling.  We'll see where it goes from here.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on March 11, 2008, 04:38 PM
When Toy Biz had the Legends line this stuff couldn't sit on the selves long enough to collect dust. Now it does nothing but sit.

It's similar to Power Rangers.  Those god damn toys have been clogging shelves since the mid-nineties.  **** must be selling to stay on the shelves for 10+ years.  It's obviously the kids buying that crap because I don't think I've ever seen a collection of Power Rangers toys (and I've seen people collect some weird and **** toys over the years).

You would think that after 15 years, and 15 different incarnations of Power Rangers I am saddened that this crap is still around. There has to be a point where the normal human mind just runs out of ideas for this damn show. I bet the writers are the biggest bunch crack smokers on the planet to come up with this crap year in and year out.

I don't think there is a person out there that collects everything Power Rangers. For the simple fact is that he/she would get laughed at worst than any other toy collecter for collecting a truely lame line of toys.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 11, 2008, 04:47 PM
Collectors may not buy the TMNT stuff, but the kids eat that **** up.  Both my son and nephew love those ******* toys (Me, I'm waiting for NECA's version).

It's similar to Power Rangers.  Those god damn toys have been clogging shelves since the mid-nineties.  **** must be selling to stay on the shelves for 10+ years.  It's obviously the kids buying that crap because I don't think I've ever seen a collection of Power Rangers toys (and I've seen people collect some weird and **** toys over the years).


Yeah, I know.  That stuff must sell like crazy because it's forever well stocked, frustratingly so and probably forms the the primary basis for sales at places like Walmart, along with Hot Wheels.  Stuff that sells, has limited licensing fees and is sufficiently cheap that a quick purchase is nearly assured.  

BTW, Power Rangers are onto some Jungle theme now in the latest incarnation.  It's the same show as 15 years ago, just different actors.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 14, 2008, 10:24 AM
MarvelousNews (http://i.marvelousnews.com/g/index.php?mode=album&album=Hasbro%2FSpider-Man_Heroes_And_Villians%2FSeries_2&dispsize=600&start=0) has pics up of Series 2 of the "Spider-Man Heroes and Villains" collection.  More of the same - movie re-releases and previous Spidey classics repaints.  Included are Rhino, Shocker, Sandman, Black Spidey, and a couple of red Spideys.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 14, 2008, 10:29 AM
 :-\

I guess they don't want the money from collectors anymore.  I'm sure those will continue to sell well on impusle buys to moms and dads with kids in tow, but not to me. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 14, 2008, 11:26 AM
Nothing there I'm interested in either, and I'm not sure why Hasbro seems to be fond of the glossy/shiny repaints of some of the older stuff.  I'd pick up re-releases of the figures like the box set Black Cat or Electro, but otherwise I'm just looking for new figures (like MJ, Jonah, Gwen, Aunt May, Chameleon, Hammerhead, etc.)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on March 19, 2008, 07:01 PM
There are reports over at the Spawn.com board of the Iron Man movie figures being found at Walmart.  Didn't note where though, sorry.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 19, 2008, 07:23 PM
I believe the street date is saturday so they will be out soon.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JohnH on March 20, 2008, 09:06 AM
I found the lot of Iron Man stuff at TRU on Tuesday.  All of the 6" figures and the 12", plus some role play stuff.  They were all on the floor but the bastids wouldn't let me purchase them.  :(

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on March 20, 2008, 05:07 PM
I saw the WM exclusive figure from Iron Man today. It looked to me like War Machine, but I think it was called Stealth Armor or something like that. I thought about buying it, but I heard about a street date, and figured they wouldn't let me buy it, so I left it there until Saturday.

Even though it was $10, it was a very tempting purchase.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 21, 2008, 11:20 AM
MarvelousNews (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11398) has pics up of the SDCC exclusive Shanna/Kazar/Sabu set from Marvel Legends.

On a side note, does anyone know everything (in the 6" scale anyways) that will be out for the Iron Man movie stuff this weekend?  I'm only planning on picking up a Mark 3 version for my Legends display, but I was curious what exclusives there were.  From memory, I thought it was:

Target (Silver Centurion repaint of Mark 3)
Wal-Mart (War Machine repaint)

Is that right, or does TRU have something as well?  I'm curious how "big of deal" the Iron Man launch will be.  I'm looking forward to having a nice, shiny Iron Man in the collection though (I just have the Face Off version).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on March 21, 2008, 12:33 PM
MarvelousNews (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11398) has pics up of the SDCC exclusive Shanna/Kazar/Sabu set from Marvel Legends.

On a side note, does anyone know everything (in the 6" scale anyways) that will be out for the Iron Man movie stuff this weekend?  I'm only planning on picking up a Mark 3 version for my Legends display, but I was curious what exclusives there were.  From memory, I thought it was:

Target (Silver Centurion repaint of Mark 3)
Wal-Mart (War Machine repaint)

Is that right, or does TRU have something as well?  I'm curious how "big of deal" the Iron Man launch will be.  I'm looking forward to having a nice, shiny Iron Man in the collection though (I just have the Face Off version).

MUST GET SHANNA.  Wow, nice job for a change!  Kazar might make a nice Heman custom as well.  Not sure of the Exclusives for IM, but both sound cool.  Hopefully they will be available in ample supply.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 21, 2008, 02:13 PM
Wow, she looks really good. He does look like he-man. And Sabu looks too cartoonish.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on March 21, 2008, 02:41 PM
Shanna looks ok but Kazar and Sabu look like ****.  What's up with the blocky look of Sabu and the wrinkled skin on Kazar?  That's a rhetorical question by the way.  I know Sabu is a modified Sigma 6 tiger and Kazar is made from a FO Punisher.  That's just pure ******* laziness on Hasbro's part.  But that's what I've come to suspect from them lately.

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on March 22, 2008, 03:26 PM
No sign of Iron Man anywhere here today ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 22, 2008, 03:31 PM
There was no sign of Iron Man stuff at WM or Target here today either, but we stopped at TRU and I found a tiny section at the way back end of the action figure aisle.  They had 1x Mark 3, 1x Mark 1, and 3x of the "snap on" armor version.  They also had some SHS and the larger scale Iron Man (I forget the name, "repulsor power" or something like that).  I picked up the Mark 3, and ended up grabbing the Mark 1 as well.  Otherwise, nothing else around town that I have seen.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JohnH on March 22, 2008, 05:42 PM
I went to two WMs, two Targets and two TRUs today and found Iron Man figures at one (the same one I found them at earlier in the week).  They had all of the figures except the Iron Monger, plus the 12", Superhero Squad and role-play stuff. 

John
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: efranks on March 22, 2008, 10:43 PM
I was all over town today, K-Mart, WM and Target and not a single Iron Man figure in sight.  I wanted to pick up the Mark 3 figure and Iron Monger but I guess it'll have to wait.

   E...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DoctorPadawan on March 23, 2008, 01:22 PM
I saw no Iron Man toys whatsoever at Wal-Mart and Target yesterday, and there wasn't even a space set aside for them.  TRU, on the other hand, was in the process of setting up an endcap full of the stuff, although it hadn't really been unpacked completely.  I did pick up one each of the Marks I, II, and III figures, and saw several "Prototypes" and one Iron Monger (the action feature one) hanging on the two completed pegs.  They're closed today for Easter, so I don't know what (if anything) else they added to the display after I left.

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 24, 2008, 09:49 AM
I'm wondering if Target isn't waiting until today to unleash their Iron Man stuff, taking the Easter holiday as a chance to stock things and change the action figure aisles and all of that.  I sort of want to get the Silver Centurion repaint that's exclusive there, so I thought about checking it out later on today.  Its just a repaint, but I never got the Legends version and I thought it looked kind of spiffy.  Otherwise, as many others found, these weren't anywhere here on Saturday aside from a small (1 peg) showing at TRU - way at the back of the store.

Also, I got a chance to open these up and I have to say it might be some of Hasbro's best Marvel work yet - at least on the ones I got.  I especially like the Mark 3 version, with a nice shiny paintjob - pretty spiffy.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 24, 2008, 12:02 PM
I have not seen them yet but all i really want is Iron Monger and Titanium man but i am sure they will be a pain to find.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jeff on March 24, 2008, 01:35 PM
I'm wondering if Target isn't waiting until today to unleash their Iron Man stuff, taking the Easter holiday as a chance to stock things and change the action figure aisles and all of that. 

Just an FYI that I was at Target this morning and they had a whole Iron Man endcap set up - basic figures, SuperSquad 4-packs, role play and more...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: efranks on March 24, 2008, 04:32 PM
*Looks at clock*  "Quitting time!" *heads to Target*

   E...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: efranks on March 27, 2008, 06:31 PM
Still no Iron Man at the local stores.  Guess there's no rush for the stores to set them into the aisle.

   E...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 27, 2008, 08:51 PM
I saw them at Target today, picked up Silver exclusive and Iron Monger.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JohnH on March 28, 2008, 02:12 AM
I've managed to pick everything up, and I have to say I'm pretty impressed!  The figures really look nice, they're nice and sturdy, and they have a decent amount of articulation.  I do think the $9.99 price point is a bit high, but the figures are pretty cool none the less.

I've put up pics of the whole series (http://www.toytraderz.com/toydatabase/cat=1950.html) on my site if anyone's interested.

John
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on March 28, 2008, 02:54 AM
The only place I've seen non-exclusive toys is K-Mart. I almost bought the Iron Monger, but $10 is a little steep.

I'll wait until I've seen the flick before buying any of these.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 28, 2008, 09:42 AM
I haven't been to Target since Monday (they didn't have any out), but aside from the couple I picked up at TRU last Saturday, there hasn't been much of these out there here either.  TRU now just has a couple of the 12" Iron Man and SuperHero Squad packs out, and WM has a "center aisle" display filled with only the exclusive War Machine repaint and role play stuff.  No regular IM stuff out there otherwise.  I'll be stopping by Target again today, and I'll check to see if they've put their display out yet or not.  They seem to be more conservative with this movie line, and that seems like a good thing.  Just looking at the lineup of figures, it seems pretty well balanced.  A few different Iron Man figures (with different armors - or removable), a couple versions of the bad guy from the movie (Iron Monger), and a video game inspired Titanium Man.  Probably 10 or less figures total, not so bad.  We'll see if it continues.

On a side note, I'm not sure what it is, but I think the Mark 3 Iron Man from the movie line is one of my favorite Marvel figures.  I've got it displayed with the rest of the Legends "Heroes", and it fits right in.  I guess I just like this style of armor, and the "shiny" paint job, but it seems like a pretty solid figure overall.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 28, 2008, 10:57 AM
I was just curious, with some of the interest in Legends waning since the Hasbro takeover - along with the bigger focus on the movie franchises each year, and less waves of Legends in general (aside from the 2 packs) - do you feel like we've gotten the perfect or near-perfect versions of Marvel's big guns at this point?  It seems like Hasbro will be doing their own versions of the big names over the years, which has started already, and looking at my shelves I'm considering if anything would need an upgrade.  I did like Hasbro's Dr. Doom, and their Fantastic Four wasn't bad either (although I wasn't ever real crazy with the versions we got from Toy Biz, aside from Thing).  Are there any other main characters that you would re-buy, or need upgrades?  Some of my favorites:

Captain America - Face Off Version (seems pretty good to me)
Iron Man - Movie Mark 3 (I don't have any comic versions aside from the Face Off, which is fine too)
Hulk - Face Off Version (pretty good to me, again)
Spider-Man - Several Versions are Pretty Good (McFarlane/Campbell, Snap Shot, S6, SM2 Movie, etc.)
Daredevil - Face Off Version (only one I have, but seems decent)
Thor - WM Exc. Wave (only one I have, I like it aside from a crazy loose waist)
F4 - Hasbro versions, Toy Biz Thing (None are really outstanding, but not bad either.  I do like the Toy Biz Thing, but the other "three" could probably still be improved upon.  At the same time, if we didn't get any others, that would be fine.)
X-Men - ToyBiz (Most of these I'm pretty satisfied with, the ones I have anyways)
Dr. Strange - ToyBiz

Just off the top of my head, most of them seem pretty good.  I'm sure there are some improvements that could be made, so it all depends.  There are a lot of Star Wars figures that seemed perfect too, until we saw new versions.  I guess part of me is hoping that I wouldn't be tempted to buy new versions, because it would be nice to slowly wind down on of the lines I'm interested in :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on March 28, 2008, 12:36 PM
I think between TB and Hasbro, we've gotten most of big name characters in fairly good versions.  However, if you follow Hasbro logic for Star Wars, they should be releasing versions of the big guns every year or at least every other year.  We see a Vader, Luke, Leia, Chewie, Yoda, etc. pretty much every year and to my shock and awe, these seem to sell every single year.  Kids coming into the franchise want the big name players, so regardless of what has been available in the past, I think there's room for remakes or even rereleases of some of the bigger name characters, especially if that helps gets more waves out per year and brings news/excitement to the line.

As a collector, I only grab the Avengers and am pretty happy with these releases to date:

Giant Man BAF - Awesome
Wasp - two solid versions plus a mini from the Goliath pack
Hulk - decent enough
S1 or Face off Cap - Good enough
Iron Man - Between FA, Series 1, 90's, and current versions, there are more than enough Iron Man figs.  I'd love to an upgraded 80's version (remake of S1), but otherwise he's good
Thor - could of good versions between the TB and Hasbro lines

Other figs that are good enough as they are:

Quicksilver - good, but wish I could find the green suit variant
Scarlet Witch - okay, but not my favorite sculpt
Hawkeye
Black Panther
Herculeus
Ant-Man (full size and mini)
Yellowjacket
Falcon
Vision (Phasing and regular)
Ms Marvel
She-Hulk
Captain Marvel
Beast
Modern Wonder Man (see below)
Spiderman
Spiderwoman (Both versions)
Moon Knight
Young Avengers Box Set Figs

Figs that I think they either need to make or redo:

Black Widow - both of these versions are horrible. Body is okay, but redo the head
Wonder Man First Appearance and/or Red overcoat - can't believe they haven't made one or the other yet.
Black Knight - Sorry, but the latest Hasbro version is awful.  Would love to see a better 80's version and or his grunge look when he work the avengers bomber and held a laser sword
Quasar (Male Version)
Ares
Tigra - coming out in wave 4, but not sure if she's any good
Remaining Young Avengers - I have customs of Stature and Kate (Hawkeye), but would be great to release these for others.  Can't believe they made Iron Lad instead of Stature!  And what about Speed?
Avengers chicks in general seem to get the shaft. Where are all of these figures?
Mockingbird
Sersei
Crystal
Photon
Jocasta
Moon Dragon

Again, I've got customs of 3 of the 5, but would be nice to see these in wide release.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Artoo on April 1, 2008, 02:09 AM
I haven't seen in any IM figures yet or Halo for that matter.
I guess with Wolverine movie next year come my DP?  ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 1, 2008, 06:58 AM
Hasbro repaint ML wave (http://www.cooltoyreview.com/story/front/The_411_New_Marvel_Legends_Figures_113588.asp)


I really don tknow what to think about this. They have handled the release of these waves so badly.

As for the wave itself, I very much want Speedball and the BAF Lockjaw which means i will be buying the whole wave just for him. I have no idea who Beak is.

_____________________________________________________________________________

Ok, i just remembered that today is April 1st so perhaps this is not legit.  ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on April 1, 2008, 08:57 AM
That has to be a joke (and a lame one at that).

Is thefwoosh.com down for anyone else?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 1, 2008, 09:07 AM
That has to be a joke (and a lame one at that).

Is thefwoosh.com down for anyone else?

The website itself was working earlier this morning but the forums were down, now everything is down.

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on April 1, 2008, 09:26 AM
That has to be a joke (and a lame one at that).

Is thefwoosh.com down for anyone else?

It most likely is. The story was posted this morning at 12:08 AM. That means this is their idea of a really bad joke. Sad part is I was actually looking forward to the Wolverine because it would be kinda cool.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Neal on April 1, 2008, 09:26 AM
That has to be a joke (and a lame one at that).

It is April Fool's Day.  Take anything you read today with a HUGE grain of salt.
(But you guys already knew that)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 2, 2008, 12:08 PM
It was indeed an April Fools joke. Too bad i would like  Speedball and Lockjaw figures.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on April 2, 2008, 12:46 PM
It was indeed an April Fools joke. Too bad i would like  Speedball and Lockjaw figures.

We should all be happy that it wasn't a line of stuff that would have gone over well. This was a crappy line of stuff that not a lot of people wanted.




As for Lockjaw...he looks like a Bulldog with some variantions. Find someone that is good with doing customs and you can use a Mr. Beefy from the Little Nicky line as the dog base to start with.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 2, 2008, 03:50 PM
Our local Target finally put up their Iron Man display today, with a peg each of Mark 3, Mark 2, Snap on Armor and the exclusive Silver Centurion repaint.  I picked up the repaint, since I missed the Legends version of SC.  They also had the SHS and role play stuff, and it was all contained on an endcap (nothing in the regular aisle).  I have to say, unless there is a bigger push coming later - it seems to be a much more restrained approach than Spider-Man.  If they keep this assortment and numbers, I could see this being a pretty good line for them.  There isn't an overwhelming amount of Iron Men, and the character/suit allows there to be "different" versions more so than a character like Spidey.  If they keep this approach, maybe stores won't still have these around in a year or two :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Artoo on April 2, 2008, 07:05 PM
How much are they? I plan on getting M2, M3 & Monger. Maybe M1.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on April 2, 2008, 10:45 PM
How much are they? I plan on getting M2, M3 & Monger. Maybe M1.

Target has them for $10 a pop, which feels a little high to me.  I'm either getting them via trade or waiting for a $7.99 sale, which I'm sure is in the works.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 3, 2008, 01:55 AM
Iron man figures showed up at Wally today.  Nothing I wanted or needed, but they didn't look too bad either.  Same store also had the 6" Spiderman movie figures.  And the Brood BAF of ML.  Yay.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Artoo on April 5, 2008, 11:26 AM
10 bucks damn. Almost as bad the Halo figures.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on April 5, 2008, 07:35 PM
I started buying up the Iron Man figures.  Iron Man had always been a favorite of mine, from the comic series through the animated series, the original Iron Man Toy Biz line and onto Marvel Legends.  The figures are actually pretty cool so far.  I managed to get both exclusives.  Not sure if I'll buy everything, but so far the 6" figures have been pretty cool.  Although I think the Iron Monger should probably be larger.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Artoo on April 6, 2008, 03:15 PM
The Venom Mighty Mugg looks pretty cool, might pick it up.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on April 6, 2008, 09:54 PM
I started buying up the Iron Man figures.  Iron Man had always been a favorite of mine, from the comic series through the animated series, the original Iron Man Toy Biz line and onto Marvel Legends.  The figures are actually pretty cool so far.  I managed to get both exclusives.  Not sure if I'll buy everything, but so far the 6" figures have been pretty cool.  Although I think the Iron Monger should probably be larger.

I picked up the Target Silver Centurian with a coupon I had and am really liking this line.  I'll probably get the Mark II and Mark III at some point and the WM Exclusive War Machine as well.  Not as interested in the bad guys or the Mark I, but maybe I'll change my mind after seeing the movie.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 7, 2008, 08:40 AM
I have been looking for the Walmart War Machine but as always my walmart sucks, and they dont have any iron Man figures. I passed on Mark I and now decided that i want it but cant seem to find it.  ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JohnH on April 7, 2008, 09:30 AM
If you still need a Wal Mart version give me a shout.  I have an extra one that I can send you.

John
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on April 7, 2008, 01:50 PM
If you still need a Wal Mart version give me a shout.  I have an extra one that I can send you.

John

AAAAAAHHHHHH!  How was that?   ;) PM Sent!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 7, 2008, 02:48 PM
It looks like Marvel Select (http://i.marvelousnews.com/g/index.php?mode=view&album=Diamond%2FMarvel_Select_Cap&pic=CaptAmericaWShield.jpg&dispsize=600&start=0) will be the first to offer a version of the "new" Captain America - for those interested.

I was just thinking about it again today....not that I need more stuff to spend money on right now, but there sure has been a lull in Marvel Legends.  I'm not sure when Wave 4 will show up, but I think the last time I found "new" Legends figures was the F4 and Spidey movie ways before Christmas last year.  Quite a break.  Although, I guess Hasbro has its hands full with Star Wars, Indy, Joe, Iron Man movie, Hulk movie, Transformers, etc.  Lots of movie pushes for them the next couple years too, with Indy, Iron Man, Hulk, and Clone Wars this year...and next year Transformers 2 and G.I. Joe.  Anyways, it doesn't seem like the Legends line is a real big priority right now - but maybe we'll just get hammered with a bunch all of a sudden like they do with Star Wars.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 14, 2008, 04:19 PM
Some interesting news at The Fwoosh forums (http://www.thefwoosh.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=48876), with CornerStoreComics posting that HML 4 as well as Icons 5 and 6 have been officially cancelled by Hasbro.  More detail at the link above

Quote
It's been bandied about (and some legitimate info has slowly trickled in through distributors and those who buy their Hasbro through distributors) that HML 4 & Icons 5 and 6 have been cancelled.

Well now it's official. Hasbro has stated that their marketing department has decided NOT to move forward on either of these lines as they were previously solicited. Not TOO cryptic, eh?

NO details were offered with regard to the FUTURE of these waves (or the line as a whole), so let's not panic just yet...

To clarify:

THEY DID NOT SAY ANYTHING SPECIFIC ABOUT EITHER OF THE LINES BEING CANCELLED IN THEIR ENTIRETY. [MOD EDIT: bolded for clarity:) ] They very carefully chose their words to target "these waves as they were originally offered" (summarized) rather than the lines as onging entities.

We've seen info like this before with the Legends line (specifically once Hasbro took over it seems), so its tough to know what to make of this.  It does seem like its taking forever for Wave 4 to hit though.  It sort of sounds like they might not be "as originally solicited", so maybe they'll just be integrated into the 2 pack line or something.  I guess I'd be ok if the Legends line came to an end.  There's more I'd like to get (Spidey supporting cast in particular), but it would be a way to save money for that BMF Falcon :).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JohnH on April 14, 2008, 04:42 PM
I noticed last week that Entertainment Earth has removed their product listing for ML4 and Toy Globe marked it as cancelled as well.  I've put a word into my Hasbro contact but haven't received a confirmation one way or another.  CSC still had their listing as active as of last week, so that's very interesting to hear that they've also marked it as cancelled.

John
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on April 14, 2008, 05:02 PM
This isn't a surprise to me. In fact this is a blessing in disguise. This line was worst than bad since Hasbro took it over. My hope is that it is the death knell for the entire series so we dont' have to muck around with this crap anymore.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 14, 2008, 06:42 PM
I think they are just reowrking the waves and the line in general. I guess we will find out this weekend.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on April 14, 2008, 10:54 PM
This isn't a surprise to me. In fact this is a blessing in disguise. This line was worst than bad since Hasbro took it over. My hope is that it is the death knell for the entire series so we dont' have to muck around with this crap anymore.

Well, you could just stop mucking around with the line regardless of What Hasbro decides.  Personally, I'm still looking forward to a few more Legends scale figs for my Avengers team and hope that we continue to see 6" Marvel Legends in some form, regardless of how long it takes them to get to the shelves.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 14, 2008, 11:01 PM
Frankly I'm hoping that they decide to either cancel the line outright, or they've paid attention to the feedback and are planning on dedicating the actual resources to the line that they paid for.  I'm guessing most collectors are mostly like us around here and feel Hasbro has screwed the pooch with the line, trying to rest on its laurels and doing little with it.  ToyBiz made an effort; Hasbro inherited the line and seemed to believe we'd buy anything they threw at us.  Oops. 

So better quality with better sculpts (noting not all the H stuff was crap) or kill it outright.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JohnH on April 15, 2008, 12:09 AM
Being relatively new to the ML game, it was only recently that I realized how much better Toybiz's stuff was over Hasbro's.  When I decided to start the ML figures the Hasbro stuff was out there and easy for me to begin with, but recently I've picked up some Toybiz figures and there's a definite difference.  Don't get me wrong, I think Hasbro has done some good figures, but Toybiz's were for the most part more interesting, had more character and were just in general better quality.  You can see that in the carryover into the Legendary Heroes line.  And the ML variants...it didn't take me long to realize that Hasbro's are pretty bloody lame.  ;)

John
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on April 15, 2008, 02:44 PM
And the ML variants...it didn't take me long to realize that Hasbro's are pretty bloody lame.  ;)

...And rather impossible to find.  I've seen some of the W3 variants, but never ever a green quicksilver or gold yellowjacket.   >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on April 17, 2008, 10:18 AM
And the ML variants...it didn't take me long to realize that Hasbro's are pretty bloody lame.  ;)

...And rather impossible to find.  I've seen some of the W3 variants, but never ever a green quicksilver or gold yellowjacket.   >:(

For a while here in MN I was able to find nothing but Marvel Girl's in Black and the Variant Hydra guy. At least with Toybiz if you were presistant enough you should have been able to find all the variants in each wave when it was released. With the Hasbro line - FORGET IT!!!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 18, 2008, 11:12 AM
I saw in this thread (http://forums.toynewsi.com/index.php?showtopic=2052564) at the TNI forums, someone found pics of a couple more of the 2-packs (and Hulk figs) at the Wizard Magazine toy shop.  The 2 packs include:

Elektra and Ronin
Cap and Nick Fury (Ultimate)
Mr. Fantastic and The Thing
Wolverine and Forge

Pics at the link, if interested.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on April 18, 2008, 01:27 PM
I saw in this thread (http://forums.toynewsi.com/index.php?showtopic=2052564) at the TNI forums, someone found pics of a couple more of the 2-packs (and Hulk figs) at the Wizard Magazine toy shop.  The 2 packs include:

Elektra and Ronin
Cap and Nick Fury (Ultimate)
Mr. Fantastic and The Thing
Wolverine and Forge

Pics at the link, if interested.

(http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/wizarduniverse_1999_54973949.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 18, 2008, 03:23 PM
Speaking of being sucked back in...

NYCC Mrvel Legends (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11454)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 18, 2008, 03:39 PM
Thanks for posting that evenflow.  Interesting news...a few highlights (and pics at the link evenflow posted):

-Nemesis Wave now pushed back to December, and is Wal-Mart exclusive

-Target Exclusive Wave (in September) consisting of: Red Hulk, Spiral, Adam Warlock, Union Jack, Silver Savage, Black Spider-Man, and Wolverine Black

-Eight 2 Packs on the way, three to still be revealed (the Four posted above shown, as well as Skrull/Kree pack, Fury or Shield Agent/Hand Ninja pack)

-The two upcoming Hulk/FFF waves will be wide distribution with first wave in August and 2nd in Sept/Oct

EDIT: Oops, started a new page, so here's the link again: Marvel Legends News and Pics (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11454)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 18, 2008, 04:25 PM
A little more info I saw over on the Fwoosh forums:

-The alternate blonde head goes with Ronin, its Clint Barton

-The card for the Hulk waves show the wrong pricepoint, they will be $14.99 each (yikes), not $19.99

-Sunfire will be a HTS exclusive

-Red Hulk is the BAF for the Target wave

-Tarantula is coming, but not ready for display (probably at SDCC)

-5 Waves of SMC this year, Wave 3 is new to NYCC, 4 and 5 will be at SDCC
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 18, 2008, 08:50 PM
I was at work when i posted the link and was a little busy so i didnt get to comment. I think the long wait Hasbro has given us seems to have paid off. I think the Red Hulk looks awesome and my #1 most wanted Legend is finally coming out; Adam Warlock and in the costume i wanted.

I am glad to hear the FFF wave is 14.99 and not 19.99, i thought that was just out of hand. I really hope they find a way to work in the Red King somewhere. I really wanted that figure.

The one thing that sucks is that there is anouther walmart wave. My walmart never gets anything (i have complained here in the past so if anyone wants to help with tose let me know  ;D ). The target wave is the wave i want more but if someone can post the DPCI number i hope to use that trick.

Much better for Hasbro this time around.
 ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 19, 2008, 07:21 PM
The Sunfire is up for preorder at HTS, dont forget to use the GETOUT20 code.

Sunfire (http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByBrand.htm?BR=820&SBR=452&ID=21740)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on April 20, 2008, 01:45 PM
The Sunfire is up for preorder at HTS, dont forget to use the GETOUT20 code.

Sunfire (http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByBrand.htm?BR=820&SBR=452&ID=21740)

Ordered 2 of them...


Speaking of being sucked back in...

NYCC Mrvel Legends (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11454)

(http://i.marvelousnews.com/g/generated/2008_NYCC/Hasbro//IMG_7477__scaled_600.jpg)


Is it me, or does this sculpt look like "The Rock"?

(http://www.dvdinfo24.de/stars/images/Dwayne%20Johnson.jpg)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on April 20, 2008, 01:59 PM
Its you.  ;D
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 21, 2008, 09:20 AM
Nice to see some new stuff from the Legends line this weekend, and what was there looked pretty good.  This line still seems...different to me now.  No real "regular" waves this year, with WM and Target each having their own exclusive wave, and the Hulk wave(s) costing $14.99 each.  The two packs don't look bad either.  There's still a few things that I'd like to pick up, but with the character selection dwindling (and a fairly big break in Legends coming up), it looks like I'll be spending more on the DC stuff this year.  Here's what I'm hoping to pick up, if/when it is released:

Hulk Wave(s)
Absorbing Man

Target Exclusive Wave
Black Costume Spider-Man
Adam Warlock

Wal-Mart Exclusive Wave
Black Bolt
Tigra

Marvel Legends 2-Packs
Ronin/Elektra
Nick Fury/Hand Ninja
Skrull/Kree

Still plenty there I guess, but its just to the point where most of my favorites have already been made pretty well.  It looks like some decent stuff coming up though, so that's good.  I think DCUC has a bit of an advantage now since they are just starting to dig in to their universe, and Marvel's been tapped pretty well already.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 22, 2008, 04:21 PM
I know this belongs in the SuperHeroSquad thread, but it looks like this line is getting a comic Mary Jane before Marvel Legends:

(http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/Files_Main/784521eb31c9_Main400.jpg)

Linky (http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByBrand.htm?BR=820&SBR=450&ST=SO&ID=21771&PG=2)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on April 22, 2008, 10:20 PM
I know this belongs in the SuperHeroSquad thread, but it looks like this line is getting a comic Mary Jane before Marvel Legends:


 >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Artoo on April 23, 2008, 09:20 PM
I wonder if I should get comics or movies Spidey figures. I'm leaning toward comics, because it has Carnage. Though, I like the movie Venom & Black Spidey more. The stumpy head on the comic Venom is weird.

When are those coming out?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 24, 2008, 10:22 AM
MarvelousNews (http://i.marvelousnews.com/g/index.php?mode=album&album=Hasbro%2FHulk_Legends%2FSeries_01_02&dispsize=600&start=0) has carded and loose pics up of the upcoming Hulk wave(s).  I don't know, but I can't find myself very interested in any of these figures outside of maybe the Absorbing Man - especially at the $14.99 pricepoint that these waves are supposed to have.  It would be cool to have FFF, but I don't really care about these lineups enough to pick them up.  Its probably some great waves for bigger Hulk fans though, which is nice.

On a side note, I believe these are supposed to be the next "new" Legends stuff on the pegs, and they are slated for August/September - that's a long time without anything new in that line.  I know our local Target just has the same lone Quicksilver they've had for the past few months - I'm surprised they even keep a section for them, that's going to be quite a lull for this line.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JohnH on April 24, 2008, 01:54 PM
Man...I'm just not sure about that wave.  They all look good, but frankly my interest in the Hulk is minimal.  Which of course raises a dilemma, as I really want that Fin Fang Foom.  :^\  I just don't know if I want to plop down $120 for it.

I guess my Superhero Squad version will do for now.  :P

John
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Reid on April 26, 2008, 05:52 PM
Stopped by Target yesterday and picked up a movie Mark 01 Iron Man. I'm glad they reverted to the 6 inch scale for the movie lines, they fit in well with my ML collection.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 7, 2008, 02:54 PM
Not sure where to put this, but I saw the Hulk movie toys today.  Bump'n'go comments aside, the figures for this don't look that great.  Not that bad either, but they're clearly a smaller scale, though perhaps unintentionally so.  Hulk hands are back too, but didn't see any feet.  Thankfully there's not much of this stuff out there. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JohnH on May 7, 2008, 03:28 PM
Quote
I'm glad they reverted to the 6 inch scale for the movie lines, they fit in well with my ML collection.

I think they look great with the Legends as well but I'm a little disappointed in the proportion of Mark I Iron Man.  Seems he's a bit small, especially when you consider his head size compared to the others.  Good looking figure though.

Quote
I saw the Hulk movie toys today.

I don't care for the Hulk line at all.  I agree that they're far too small and just don't look that good overall.  Abomination is OK, but I'd rather just spend $10 for a far superior Toy Biz version.  I imagine they probably focused less on the movie line knowing that the far superior Hulk Legends series will follow in a couple of months.

John
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 7, 2008, 03:43 PM
I noticed our local Target had the Hulk movie stuff out today as well (although no Dark Knight stuff, for some reason).  I noticed, after stopping by our local Target after seeing Iron Man on Saturday there was a good amount of IM figures on the endcap.  I went back today, and there wasn't a single Iron Man figure in the entire store.  I guess it just took for the movie to be released :).  I haven't looked all that closely at the Hulk stuff.  Wasn't Target supposed to have an exclusive version that is more "in scale" with the other 6" stuff (instead of the smaller IH line)?  I also noticed that our store had the first wave of the Marvel Mighty Muggs, which I have to admit are kind of neat.  I have the Spidey one myself, and the others are kind of tempting (if they weren't so big - display space is minimal now).  I see that HTS has a bunch of those up for order/preorder, including Cap, Doom, IM, Thing, and others.

EDIT: I was just over at HTS and noticed that they have the first couple two packs up for preorder (shipping 8/14).  This includes the Ronin/Elektra and Ult. Cap/Ult. Fury packs.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 7, 2008, 04:23 PM
Thanks for letting us know about the two packs Brian. As usual, I'm torn on these. I want Ronin, but have two Elektra figures already.  Pretty sure I can pass on the Cap/Fury pack though. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on May 7, 2008, 09:25 PM
Thanks for letting us know about the two packs Brian. As usual, I'm torn on these. I want Ronin, but have two Elektra figures already.  Pretty sure I can pass on the Cap/Fury pack though. 

Are these exclusives or wil the two packs be available at retail?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on May 8, 2008, 09:19 AM

Are these exclusives or wil the two packs be available at retail?

I believe that these are going to be available at Retail. Not sure if they are going to be a retail exclusive (Wal-Mart) like the Cable/Marvel Girl and Cannonball/Domino sets were.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on May 8, 2008, 09:33 AM
My understanding is that they will be available at retail as well.  I'm enticed simply because I'm not in the US and therefore won't see them at retail.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on May 10, 2008, 02:23 AM
Saw some new Iron Man toys at WM tonight, being Titanium Man and the Iron Monger w/ pilot reveal. I almost bought the Monger, but held off for now.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on May 11, 2008, 03:13 AM
Does anyone have one of these for sale or trade?

(http://www.gadgetspirit.com/pic/Build%20a%20figure/MARY%20JANE-1.jpg)

I'd even buy it loose w/out the Sandman piece.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on May 11, 2008, 08:22 AM
Does anyone have one of these for sale or trade?
I'd even buy it loose w/out the Sandman piece.

Wish I'd known a few months ago - they were clearanced down to $3.   :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JohnH on May 11, 2008, 05:00 PM
I think a couple of Wal Marts here might still have them cheap.  I'll try and check tomorrow on my lunch break.

John
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 15, 2008, 12:16 PM
I saw that this thread (http://www.thefwoosh.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=49691) over at the Fwoosh has a scan (from Lee's Toy Review) showing the upcoming Target wave.  Nothing new that we didn't see at NYCC really, although I guess there is a Tiger Stripe Wolverine (variant?) that I wasn't aware of before.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on May 15, 2008, 12:45 PM
I saw that this thread (http://www.thefwoosh.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=49691) over at the Fwoosh has a scan (from Lee's Toy Review) showing the upcoming Target wave.  Nothing new that we didn't see at NYCC really, although I guess there is a Tiger Stripe Wolverine (variant?) that I wasn't aware of before.

Besides the Wolverine, I know I saw a Gold version of Spiral, are there any more variants?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 15, 2008, 01:32 PM
I love this wave, can't wait!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 16, 2008, 10:33 AM
I see that HTS has added the Mr. Fantastic/Thing and Wolverine/Forge two packs to their site now for preorder (shipping 8/14), as well as the previously listed Elektra/Ronin and Ult. Cap/Fury packs.  They also have the variant Skrull Elektra/Ronin 2 pack up, but listed as "coming soon".
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JohnH on May 16, 2008, 04:39 PM
For those of you that have been waiting, Target has their Iron Man figures on sale for $7.99.  :)

John
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on May 16, 2008, 06:39 PM
Managed to score the Titanium Man and Iron Monger reveal figures.  And at Kohls of all places!  While there was some initial sticker shock seeing these priced at $12.99 each, there was a BOGO deal that brought the cost down to $21 after tax at the register.  Not terrible, all things considered.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on May 17, 2008, 01:26 PM
For those of you that have been waiting, Target has their Iron Man figures on sale for $7.99.  :)

John

None of my Targets have Iron Man figures.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on May 17, 2008, 02:56 PM
For those of you that have been waiting, Target has their Iron Man figures on sale for $7.99.  :)

John

None of my Targets have Iron Man figures.

You mean they're sold out or they have no pegs for Iron Man? :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on May 19, 2008, 12:21 AM
Okay, recently got a few new Avengers customs from a guy on Fwoosh named Flobbo.  They are too awesome not to share, so enjoy...

First up is Tigrrrrrra.  No, that is not a stripper pole in the last shot - its part of my Detolf Cabinet. No really!

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff43/jman5544/SWRoom05-18-08_003.jpg)
(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff43/jman5544/SWRoom05-18-08_006.jpg)
(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff43/jman5544/SWRoom05-18-08_007.jpg)
(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff43/jman5544/SWRoom05-18-08_024.jpg)

Next is Mockingbird.  I am a big Hawkeye fan, and you can't have the Hawk without the Bird.  In an unrelated story, I'm also a Badgers fan, so I like to give the bird to the Hawkeyes.

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff43/jman5544/SWRoom05-18-08_008.jpg)
(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff43/jman5544/SWRoom05-18-08_009.jpg)
(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff43/jman5544/SWRoom05-18-08_023.jpg)

The last one is Kate Bishop (AKA Hawkeye II) from the Young Avengers.  Got a custom Stature, so I needed Kate to finish off the team.  I got this one from Flobbo as well, but its almost a year old now.

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff43/jman5544/SWRoom05-18-08_027.jpg)

And here they are mixed in with my Avengers diorama.  While not Flobboriginals, be on the lookout for custom Starfox, Black Knight, Diamondback, Scarlet Witch, Spiderwoman, and Stature.

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff43/jman5544/SWRoom05-18-08_020.jpg)
(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff43/jman5544/SWRoom05-18-08_025.jpg)

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on May 19, 2008, 08:51 AM
(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff43/jman5544/SWRoom05-18-08_025.jpg)



Justin -

Who's the one in the picture on the left that looks like they used Jessica Alba's head for?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on May 19, 2008, 01:27 PM
That is Stature from the Young Avengers AKA Cassie Lange (Scott Lang's daughter).  She's inherited his size changing ability, so I wanted a Giant Man sized version of her.

The whole figure is a FF Jessica Alba, not just the head.  I had a customizer from Fwoosh make it for me way back when the Young Avengers box set came out.  That set only included Hulking, Super Patriot, Wiccan, and Iron Lad (who was in what, 3 issues?), so I wanted to add Cassie and Kate to round out the team.  Vision is part of the team as well, though he's not very different from the original.  Wiccan's brother Speed joined the team later on as well, but it was near the end of the series, so I've let him go...for now. 

The guy who made my Kate Bishop, Tigra, and Mockingbird is also making me a Crystal and Sersei, which should just about finish up my Avengers squad.  I also had a spare Epic Force Leia and a Mystique sitting around, so I'm seeing what he can do for a Slave Leia as well. The only remaining figs I'd probably add to this group down the road are Quasar (90's male version) and maybe the old school Swordsman. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: MetalJedi on May 19, 2008, 10:25 PM
For those of you that have been waiting, Target has their Iron Man figures on sale for $7.99.  :)

John

None of my Targets have Iron Man figures.

You mean they're sold out or they have no pegs for Iron Man? :P

Sold out.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: efranks on May 20, 2008, 12:44 AM
No pegs.  My Target store pulled the end cap and the figures, those that were left anyway, disappeared into the back.

I'm thinking that Target must be do for a new aisle reset about the end of this month and that they'll come back then when room is made for them in the regular aisle.  I'm expecting Batman figures then also.  Although they made room for Indy and the Hulk they didn't touch the rest of the aisle or any other section.

   E...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on May 20, 2008, 08:15 AM
A lot of the Targets near me just went through a reset and I don't see a spot for Iron Man in the main aisle.  I don't think they planned on it selling this well, which is retarded because my kids could have predicted Iron Man would be more popular than Speed Racer (which still has two displays and a main aisle location)  >:(  Even better - Iron Man is on sale this week @ $7.99/figure.  Way to go guys.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 20, 2008, 09:28 AM
Yeah, there hasn't been any basic Iron Man figures at our local Target for awhile either.  They've got the Superhero Squad packs (well, one of them), and the role play stuff, but that's about it.  Actually, I think Iron Man stuff is selling the best out of the "movie" stuff out there right now.  Indy's doing ok too, but Iron Man is pretty picked over at every store I've been too.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on May 20, 2008, 11:59 AM
Iron Man seems to have sold through at both Target and TRU by me.  I'm only seeing it now at WalMart, KayBee & Kohls now.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 28, 2008, 04:09 PM
I don't know if anyone here is on the lookout for these, but I noticed that one of our Wal-Marts in town had the newest wave of Marvel Mighty Muggs.  I believe I saw Doom, Hulk, Cap, and Thing - but I didn't look real closely.

As far as the movie stuff, Iron Man still seems to be selling well around here.  Target is usually sold out of basic figures, and TRU usually just has a couple figures.  The Hulk stuff seems to be sitting everywhere, but I have to admit I haven't looked closely at any of it.  The pegs seem to be just as full as they were when they first showed up though.  Wasn't Target supposed to get an exclusive "Legends-scaled" movie Hulk at some point?  I haven't seen that at our store that I know of, but I thought I remembered seeing that at Toy Fair or something.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on May 28, 2008, 05:18 PM
One fo the Targets up here in MN had a single packed Hulk figure that looks different then all the other Hulks.

(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n302/knashdx/Misc%20Internet%20Junk/137741038_o.jpg)

It was going fo $12.99. I passed on it, but it looks cool so I might grab one to sit on till the movie comes out to decided if I want to add it to my movie collection of Marvel figures.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 28, 2008, 07:31 PM
I want to pick that one up. Its Series 1 ML Hulk with a new head.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 3, 2008, 10:06 AM
I picked up that Target exclusive Hulk last week, since its the closest thing to a 6" scaled "movie" Hulk in the line this year.  I sort of like to grab the nicely done hero figures from the movies, so he's standing alongside Spidey, Iron Man, Human Torch, Batman etc.

I saw this (http://www.comicbookresources.com/prev_img.php?disp=img&pid=1212438346) at CBR, a Peter Parker exclusive (Previews/SDCC) Mighty Mugg.  Kind of dig the "half Spidey" face.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: jedipurge on June 3, 2008, 12:17 PM

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff43/jman5544/SWRoom05-18-08_024.jpg)


She's a hermaphrocat.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 3, 2008, 03:01 PM
Quote
I don't know if anyone here is on the lookout for these, but I noticed that one of our Wal-Marts in town had the newest wave of Marvel Mighty Muggs.  I believe I saw Doom, Hulk, Cap, and Thing - but I didn't look real closely.

Just as an update to these, I have seen this wave at a couple Targets in town now as well.  Although I've only picked up the Spider-Man one so far, some of these other ones are sort of tempting at times.  Something about them, but the Marvel ones just seem a little niftier than some of the Star Wars ones.  Either way, someone is buying these, because both lines sell through pretty quickly around here.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JohnH on June 3, 2008, 04:42 PM
I agree, the Marvel Muggs translate much better than the SW Muggs for the most part.  I always thought the SW Muggs just looked downright awful with the exception of maybe Boba/Jango and the Stormtrooper.  The Marvels all look pretty good, with the exception of Dr. Doom.

And speaking of the second wave, I'm seeing those frequently as well. 

John
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JohnH on June 16, 2008, 08:39 PM
Hasbro's opened up their Q&A for Marvel again, the first batch of which is due early on 6/23.  I hope you'll all consider coming to ToyTraderz (http://www.toytraderz.com/ForumsPro/viewtopic/t=767.html) and submitting your questions.  :)

John
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 16, 2008, 08:46 PM
Glad to hear they are finally doing the MArvel Q&A. I am sure they wont answer anything big until after SDCC though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 25, 2008, 09:47 AM
Marvelous News (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11573) has carded and loose pics up of the first wave of 2 packs (Wolvie/Forge, Ult. Fury/Ult. Cap, Elektra/Ronin).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on June 25, 2008, 12:03 PM
I like the interchangeable parts, but the open mouth version of Wolverine SUCKS. I know that I will be picking up a couple of the Wolverine/Forge sets, but hopefully can make some deals on my spare Forge figures. I want to make 1 custom of each head sculpt plus a regular version of each head sculpt with the claws. With the interchangeable hands I am going to have to look to see if I will be making more or not.

A little work with Forge's right leg to make it look normal you can use that body as a generic body and put a Gambit head on it, or Cannonball, or some other X-Men figure and make some cool customs. I am going to keep a set of the guns to put with my Cable figures.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on June 26, 2008, 09:08 PM
Marvelous News (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11573) has carded and loose pics up of the first wave of 2 packs (Wolvie/Forge, Ult. Fury/Ult. Cap, Elektra/Ronin).

That wolvie head does look a little silly.  I'm just going to get Ronin for my 'vengers collection...not sure if I want Elektra at this point or not.  I'll have to see it in person I guess.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on June 28, 2008, 04:59 PM
Marvelous News (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11573) has carded and loose pics up of the first wave of 2 packs (Wolvie/Forge, Ult. Fury/Ult. Cap, Elektra/Ronin).

I like the concept on these but not the execution.  Re:  Wolverine & Forge - that's a great period from X-Men to use as a source for figures.  But the head sculpts look silly.  Poor execution.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 28, 2008, 06:10 PM
Went out looking for the Hulk Legends today but no luck. Not much marvel stuff at all on the pegs.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on June 28, 2008, 06:54 PM
Not much in the way of Hulk figures at retail at all.  It seems that once the movie hit the figures flew off the pegs.  At least that's what I've seen.  Iron Man seemed to go the same way as well.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 28, 2008, 07:53 PM
I saw the movie figures, i was looking for the Fin Fang Foom wave. People over at Fwoosh have found them so i figured i would take a shot.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on June 28, 2008, 08:57 PM
I saw the movie figures, i was looking for the Fin Fang Foom wave. People over at Fwoosh have found them so i figured i would take a shot.

Haven't seen them around Minnesota at all, but they might be in back waiting for a reset.  The Target action figure aisle is looking pretty sad these days.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JohnH on June 29, 2008, 08:56 PM
Not much in the way of Hulk figures at retail at all.  It seems that once the movie hit the figures flew off the pegs.  At least that's what I've seen.  Iron Man seemed to go the same way as well.

Are you talking about the Legends figures or the movie figures?  Because I haven't seen any sign of *any* of the movie figures selling here.  The pegs have been jammed since day 1 and they're starting to go on clearance.  Now, the Legends figures I haven't seen yet but I imagine they'll sell well at first due to FFF being one of the best Build-A-Figures to date (IMO).  But then again at the supposed $15 price tag they might sit around.   :-\

John
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on June 29, 2008, 10:00 PM
The Hulk movie figures seem to have sold through really well near me.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 1, 2008, 02:48 PM
The Fwoosh (http://www.thefwoosh.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=987&Itemid=96) has a "first look" up at the SDCC Exclusive Savage Land box set (Ka-Zar, Shanna, Zabu) on the way later this month.  There are lots of pics, for anyone interested.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on July 1, 2008, 02:55 PM
The Fwoosh (http://www.thefwoosh.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=987&Itemid=96) has a "first look" up at the SDCC Exclusive Savage Land box set (Ka-Zar, Shanna, Zabu) on the way later this month.  There are lots of pics, for anyone interested.


Guarantee that you see the Shana converted into the one that people use to make "Sexy" likenesses of different charecters while they can get a hold of this set. The Ka-Zar is okay, and Zabu is too blocky looking. Easy set to pass on.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 1, 2008, 08:35 PM
I think the set actually looks really good compared to the first pics we saw. I am looking forward to it.

Anyway, I went to another couple of TRU's today and i found 4 of the 8 FFF Hulk figures. King Hulk is a great figure. I think my favorite Hasbro figure to date. If they keep this up they may have pulled me back in.

Also found Titanium Man from IRon Man.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on July 2, 2008, 01:40 AM
I found Iron Man Titanium Man at Target last week as well, so he's definitely making the rounds.  Which FFF Hulk figs did you find?  Are these shipping in two waves or did someone just beat you to the other figs?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 2, 2008, 08:30 AM
I found King Hulk, Abosrbing Man, Doc, and Grey Hulk. There was another Grey Hulk and abosrbing man on the pegs, not sure if they are shipping together though but i think that both assortments are out. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 2, 2008, 10:09 AM
I did happen to see a few of Titanium Man figures at WM last week as well, so its out there.  I didn't grab it at the time (since I had 6 Droid Factory packs in the cart), but there were a few there.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on July 2, 2008, 06:52 PM
I found King Hulk, Abosrbing Man, Doc, and Grey Hulk. There was another Grey Hulk and abosrbing man on the pegs, not sure if they are shipping together though but i think that both assortments are out. 

Thanks!  Really only looking for she-hulk from this wave...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 7, 2008, 04:16 PM
MarvelousNews (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11590) has a closer look at the upcoming Target exclusive Red Hulk BAF Wave, which is due around September from the way things are sounding.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 7, 2008, 04:27 PM
MarvelousNews (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11590) has a closer look at the upcoming Target exclusive Red Hulk BAF Wave, which is due around September from the way things are sounding.

Hmmm.  I don't really need or want more Hulk stuff, but enough of that wave is interesting to me....
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on July 7, 2008, 05:13 PM
Only picking up the Wolverine (All versions) and the Spiral from this set. Anyone want my Hulk pieces?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 7, 2008, 07:52 PM
I love this wave, i could do without the wolverine though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 7, 2008, 08:03 PM
Only picking up the Wolverine (All versions) and the Spiral from this set. Anyone want my Hulk pieces?

Yup.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on July 7, 2008, 09:03 PM
Only picking up the Wolverine (All versions) and the Spiral from this set. Anyone want my Hulk pieces?

Yup.

I'll probably just get "Shadow" spidey, so you can have my piece as well if you want it.   ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on July 7, 2008, 10:16 PM
If you're not getting Adam Warlock or Union Jack, you're welcome to their pieces, Brent.

Now, who's going to help me get She Hulk's, King Hulk's, Grey Hulk's, Hulk the End's and Skaar's Foom pieces?  :-*
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on July 7, 2008, 11:08 PM
If you're not getting Adam Warlock or Union Jack, you're welcome to their pieces, Brent.

Now, who's going to help me get She Hulk's, King Hulk's, Grey Hulk's, Hulk the End's and Skaar's Foom pieces?  :-*

Assuming I can find her, I won't need my She-Hulk piece either.   ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 7, 2008, 11:48 PM
I'll take that Spidey piece Justin, I didn't really plan on picking that one up other than if I needed it. 

I think I will snag Warlock but I'd take your Union Jack piece.  I'll probably only get Shulkie, so if you don't want Justin's FFF part, you can have mien.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on July 8, 2008, 09:09 AM
Brent -

Just like that you have nearly all the pieces for Red Hulk now.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 8, 2008, 09:11 AM
For all you guys thinking about passing on the King Hulk figure, reconsider becuase its probably the best Hasbro ML figure out there and the best Hulk figure next to FO. I think when you see it in person you will agree.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 8, 2008, 10:41 AM
For all you guys thinking about passing on the King Hulk figure, reconsider becuase its probably the best Hasbro ML figure out there and the best Hulk figure next to FO. I think when you see it in person you will agree.

We'll see.  I'm almost always open to things when I actually see them (I did actually buy the Black Queen figure, so how discriminating am I really?) but the trick of late for me is seeing them.  Stores are still stuck on HML series 1/2 up here.  It's been horrible. 

Brent -

Just like that you have nearly all the pieces for Red Hulk now.

Uh-huh, pretty cool. 
HULK PIECES for Brenty:
Wolverine - Ryan
Spiral -Ryan (you can keep this or give it to someone else, I'll be buying her anyway)
Adam Warlock - Mikey
Union Jack - Mikey
Shadow  ;) Spiderman - Justin
Silver Savage - Brent

Anybody buying a Silver Savage figure :P  Or does anyone want a Silver Savage figure?  Ryan or Mikey?  I'll buy the figure for the piece and you can keep the figure?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on July 8, 2008, 10:55 AM
For all you guys thinking about passing on the King Hulk figure, reconsider becuase its probably the best Hasbro ML figure out there and the best Hulk figure next to FO. I think when you see it in person you will agree.

We'll see.  I'm almost always open to things when I actually see them (I did actually buy the Black Queen figure, so how discriminating am I really?) but the trick of late for me is seeing them.  Stores are still stuck on HML series 1/2 up here.  It's been horrible. 

Brent -

Just like that you have nearly all the pieces for Red Hulk now.

Uh-huh, pretty cool. 
HULK PIECES for Brenty:
Wolverine - Ryan
Spiral -Ryan (you can keep this or give it to someone else, I'll be buying her anyway)
Adam Warlock - Mikey
Union Jack - Mikey
Shadow  ;) Spiderman - Justin
Silver Savage - Brent

Anybody buying a Silver Savage figure :P  Or does anyone want a Silver Savage figure?  Ryan or Mikey?  I'll buy the figure for the piece and you can keep the figure?


Passing on Savage. Don't collect him as he isn't part of what I am after.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on July 24, 2008, 08:04 AM
Looks like Walmart is getting an Ares BAF wave consisting of:
-Crossbones
-Scarlet Spider
-Kang
-Guardian
-Vision
-Heroes Reborn Iron Man
-Ultimate War Machine
-Human Torch

Eight figures to build Ares?  **** off, Hasbro.  Take a clue from Mattel and do five (or even six) figures in a wave.  I'm down for the first four on the above list and if I can get the remaining pieces for a really good price, then I will.  If not, then I'll be Ares-less.

Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on July 24, 2008, 08:19 AM
That's nuts !!!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 24, 2008, 08:29 AM
And its not an exciting wave or BAF worthy character in my opnion. It seems to have 2 repacks fromt he Toy biz days and an Ultimate figure i have no interest in.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 24, 2008, 09:53 AM
Yeah, the fact that a character/figure like Ares is a BAF in the first place is probably silly (he could/should be able to be single carded himself), but the fact that there is 8 figures to build him is ridiculous.  I wouldn't mind having an Ares, but I'm not buying this whole wave.  There are a few things in there I'm interested in (Scarlet Spider, Vision, Human Torch), but I can't justify buying the whole works.  Wal-Mart will have about as many ML figures to themselves this year than there will be total it seems ;).  Is ML just going to be an exclusive line from now on?  It almost seems like it with the way the year has gone.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on July 24, 2008, 10:31 AM
Someone over at thefwoosh mentioned that after the FFF, Red Hulk, Holocaust and Ares waves, the BAF concept will be retired and any future ML will be coming out in two packs (similar to the Kree/Skrull, Shield/Ninja, etc. we've already seen).
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 24, 2008, 11:42 AM
For some reason that doesnt seem to bother me as much it did in the past. I am more than ready to going back and buying just what i like. I am a sucker for a BAF and tend to get the whole wave.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on July 24, 2008, 12:07 PM
For some reason that doesnt seem to bother me as much it did in the past. I am more than ready to going back and buying just what i like. I am a sucker for a BAF and tend to get the whole wave.

Agree.

that wave that Mikey D posted is by far the WORST WAVE EVER!!! I mean seriouly what a joke of a series of toys. I might get Guardian for my Wolvrine enemies galary, but won't loose any sleep if I don't ever find it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 24, 2008, 12:13 PM
Someone over at thefwoosh mentioned that after the FFF, Red Hulk, Holocaust and Ares waves, the BAF concept will be retired and any future ML will be coming out in two packs (similar to the Kree/Skrull, Shield/Ninja, etc. we've already seen).

I guess I could see that.  It might just be me, but it just seems to me that there is a sort of "who cares" attitude with the ML line at Hasbro.  Don't get me wrong, they are showing a fair amount of new stuff lately, and it looks like there will be a ton coming out for the last 6 months or so of the year - but things have changed so much since the Toy Biz days in many respects.  The quality issues have been discussed before, but now it seems like every wave is retailer exclusive, if any larger figures come out they now cost more, Build a Figures are normal sized figures split up into 20 parts, things like that.  I'm sure character selection at this point doesn't help either (with most to all of the "big guns" being done, and done well, already) - but the DCUC line just seems more appealing at this point.

Like I've said before, I'm ok with it dying down (or off eventually) at this point.  I too am a "pick and choose" collector with this line, and I'll just be grabbing mainly Spidey-related stuff and a few other characters here and there from here on out.  I still wonder if we won't see that long rumored 3 3/4" line at some point, as it gives Hasbro the opportunity to "start from scratch" with the entire Marvel U.  Plus, that scale seems to be their bread and butter for the most part otherwise.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 24, 2008, 12:51 PM
I guess it's a good thing they're releasing Kang though, isn't it?  I have mine anyway from the FF line, but I think most are in the minority. 

As for the entire wave mentioned for me - pass.  Nothing in there I want unless it's a new sculpt from Hasbro and really well done.   ::)  Yeah, that'll happen. 

Oh yeah, TRUs up here are clearing out Hasbro ML wave 1 at $9 a figure.  Again... ::)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on July 24, 2008, 04:58 PM
Someone over at thefwoosh mentioned that after the FFF, Red Hulk, Holocaust and Ares waves, the BAF concept will be retired and any future ML will be coming out in two packs (similar to the Kree/Skrull, Shield/Ninja, etc. we've already seen).


Cost is probably an issue too. How much of their profits are getting eaten up by BAF pieces? Technically they are suppose to be free, but considering we were paying $7-$9 a pop when Toy Biz had the line, and now we are up to a minimum of $10 they can't be making that much off of these things. Especially with the cost of oil being what it is. They are taking a huge hit from puchase of the supplies to the shipping it to the distributors.

And they won't drop prices when the BAF is done, and I doubt we will see a ton of accessories being added either!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 25, 2008, 03:08 PM
The Fwoosh (http://www.thefwoosh.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1067&Itemid=93) has Part 1 of its Marvel report up, and Mikey's earlier post is true, the BAF will be gone after 2008 - and the line will be going to two packs only from now on.  More info at the linky.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Greedo The Green Menace on July 25, 2008, 06:25 PM
The 3/34" line is confirmed!!!

http://i.marvelousnews.com/g/index.php?mode=album&album=2008_SDCC%2FMarvel_Panel%2F&dispsize=600&start=0
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 25, 2008, 07:24 PM
I was just looking through the slide show, and even thought I have all these 6" versions, I have to say that they look pretty sweet.  I know myself, and I'm likely in for at least some of these.  I'm just a sucker for the 3 3/4" scale stuff, but we'll see.  It sounds like they are looking for an ambitious launch and a big push for this line (comic packs, etc.) and if I'm reading between the lines in the Q and A stuff right, it almost sounds like they would just as soon this be the main line and phase out Legends.  Just they way it seems with all the "figuring out what to do with Legends" comments.  Anyways, the new line (is it called Marvel Universe?) looks pretty nice.

EDIT: Just looking through the slides a bit further, and this line does look really nice to me.  I'm not a carded guy, but the cardbacks look spiffy to me and kind of reminds me of the vintage Secret Wars line in a way with the whole premise of the line.  It looks like a fairly diverse lineup starting off too.  I'm definitely in for some of these, even with $100s already spent on the Legends scale.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on July 25, 2008, 09:12 PM
These are awesome!  Count me in!  Very surprised at the figure selection so far - Cap, Iron Man, and Wolvie are no brainers, but three versions of Iron Man?  Moon Knight?  Ronin?  If you're going to make an obscure New Avengers fig, why not make an Ares for a change?  Also, did it look like some of these might be variants?  multiple Iorn Man, Ms. Marvel, etc?  I sure hope not...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on July 26, 2008, 12:29 AM
The 3/34" line is confirmed!!!

http://i.marvelousnews.com/g/index.php?mode=album&album=2008_SDCC%2FMarvel_Panel%2F&dispsize=600&start=0

Too little, too late.  Looks fine and all but I'm not starting over again. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 26, 2008, 03:04 PM
MarvelousNews (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11630) has pics from the Hasbro booth of the 3 3/4" figures that are on display.  They don't look too bad to me.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: efranks on July 26, 2008, 07:24 PM
I'm in for a couple of them as it seems they'll be a good scale to go along with the GI Joe figures.  A Joe combat team smoking out the Punisher?  Sure.  Snake Eyes taking on Blade?  Why not.

   E...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Artoo on July 26, 2008, 07:45 PM
I'm glad, I haven't started with Marvel. Though, I'll pick up the 6" movie ones.

This is also good news:
Q: What about Deadpool?
A: Deadpool is one of Hasbro's favorites.

As long as we see 3 3/4" Deadpool, I'm sold. Also with Deadpool in Wolverine, he's bound to come.

Maybe I can do a MUA photonovel, using the Indy nazis & russians as the random bad guys.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on July 27, 2008, 10:23 PM
I'll get all of the Avengers at least - maybe more.  These are small and don't take up much space.  Just hope they are priced in line or lower than Star Wars...$10 each is not going to get them into my basket.  Anyone know when they are scheduled to come out?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 28, 2008, 12:40 AM
I walked out on the Hasbro Marvel panel. They were boring and didnt have much to say.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 28, 2008, 11:56 AM
So after looking at pics and reading some various summaries at the Fwoosh and other places, what is everyone feeling about the Legends line at this point?  It sounds like it will be scaled down to basically Two Packs only in 2009, and there is some talk about the "end of the life cycle" for the line.  I can see their point, where they've hit all the big names and many of the not so big names in the Marvel Universe.  Sure, there is always more to be made, but I can kind of see why there is more excitement for a line like DCUC that is just starting out.  They're just starting to produce the big guns for their universe, where we've had the Marvel versions for years now.

Anyways, how do you feel about the line at this point?  Ok with it "going away"?  Ready for the 3 3/4" line (although I think many/most of us already have them all in the 6" scale)?  Is there a lot more you'd like to see for this line?  Like I said, there's always more, but if it ends in the next year or two, I feel like we've had a good run.  I still want Brent's Spidey Friends and Family box set idea to come through though. :)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: efranks on July 28, 2008, 01:38 PM
I never collected many of the 6" ML line but thought they had a really great run both in the character choices and costumes.  The Build a Figure Sentinel still stands guard on my bookshelf and is one of the most awesome toys I've bought (not counting SW, of course  ;) ).

But, having seen all of the major characters done, Hasbro really had two choices; end the line and allow collectors to have a finite set they could work to complete or **** on them and redo all the big names in their own paint/style, duplicating what ToyBiz had already done.  IMO, ending it was the better choice.  I'm sure there were some cool figures that could still be done but we all know that most toy lines like to have at least one or two "names" in each wave to sell it to stores.  They were at a point where it was getting harder to do that and keep it fresh without going back over ground TB covered.

And, again as someone that didn't collect much of the 6" line, I'd like to see a few figures in the 4" scale just because they'd fit in closer with the bulk of the toys that I already own in that scale.  While I mentioned in my previous post that it would be cool having Punisher and a few other characters that could intereact with the Joe collection, I also think it would be cool to have a Wolverine, Cyclops, Rogue (crossing my fingers), and maybe even a Spider-Man that would be more in scale with that Sentinel.

I don't think I'd collect the full line, but I'll almost definitely buy some of my favorite characters, even if they're in a 2-pack with a figure I don't want.  Ideally I'd like a Wolverine, Rogue, Gambit, Spider-Man, Punisher and a couple others...maybe Deadpool and Nick Fury (based on Sam Jackson).

   E...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on July 28, 2008, 01:47 PM
I am disappointed in Hasbro. Here are a list of problems I see in no specific order.

1. Way too long getting stuff out.
2. Arrticulation not what Toy Biz had
3. Scall is all off
4. Cost
5. Diversity down
6. Too much required to do a BAF
7. Variant Distribution
8. Product Distribution


Since the switch it has become increasingly easy to stop this collection. I don't even know if I am going to get the Holocaust BAF figure and I have really wanted one of those figures.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on July 31, 2008, 03:04 AM
MarvelousNews (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11630) has pics from the Hasbro booth of the 3 3/4" figures that are on display.  They don't look too bad to me.

Are you kidding?  The Hulk looks ridiculous.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Artoo on July 31, 2008, 01:08 PM
They all look good besides the Hulks.

I hope we get a seperate villians line, because I'm sure Green Goblin & Bullseye are here because their members of the Thunderbolts (meaning we should also see Gargan Venom soon). The Fury Files website has a little video explaining the line & it's a tie-in to the Skrull Invasion story line going on.

What's Loki been doing the past few years, it's strange he's the only villain in this line.... Atleast I think he is.

I also wonder why Fury himself isn't in the line if he's the main character....  ???
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 4, 2008, 09:30 AM
MarvelousNews has some hi-res pics up of some of the new stuff announced/shown at SDCC:

Marvel Universe (3 3/4" Scale) (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11647)


Marvel Legends 2 Packs Series 2 (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11646)


WM Exc. Marvel Legends Ares Wave (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11645)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on August 4, 2008, 09:59 AM
Looking good... gimmer Crossbones !
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on August 4, 2008, 01:59 PM
Gaurdian looks okay, but heeds to have some power blasts coming out of his hands or something.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Reid on August 6, 2008, 06:14 PM
Anyone still need a Diamond Emma Frost? Found them on sale at TRU for 90 cents.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on August 6, 2008, 06:30 PM
MarvelousNews has some hi-res pics up of some of the new stuff announced/shown at SDCC:

Marvel Universe (3 3/4" Scale) (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11647)

Okay, Iron Man looks good, though a little animated.  But why are we getting ultimate cap instead of reg cap?  Is anyone actually reading ultimates?  Easy enough to customize I guess.  I'm okay with Ronin too I suppose, but would much rather see Clint in the Hawkeye uniform.

Marvel Legends 2 Packs Series 2 (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11646)
Wow.  Sue Storm, Maria Hill, and 80s Iron Man are must haves.

WM Exc. Marvel Legends Ares Wave (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11645)
UGH. I really only want Ares from this wave!  Not looking to buy all of these others though.  If anyone wants the remaing figs and does not want their BAF pieces, please let me know!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on August 7, 2008, 10:13 AM
WM Exc. Marvel Legends Ares Wave (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=11645)
UGH. I really only want Ares from this wave!  Not looking to buy all of these others though.  If anyone wants the remaing figs and does not want their BAF pieces, please let me know!

I will buy Gaurdian from you. Don't need the BAF piece.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 8, 2008, 11:19 PM
Saw the first few figures of the Hulk FFF wave at a Target in Fargo.  No She-Hulk unfortunately, but 8 figures to build FFF?  At $15 a piece?  Ouch.  $120 + taxes + figures I already have or don't want? :-X
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on August 9, 2008, 03:05 PM
Saw the first few figures of the Hulk FFF wave at a Target in Fargo.  No She-Hulk unfortunately, but 8 figures to build FFF?  At $15 a piece?  Ouch.  $120 + taxes + figures I already have or don't want? :-X

Is she-hulk not shipping yet?  I have seen this wave all over, but no SH anywhere...

I got my Kazar and Shanna box set yesterday and they look amazing!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 9, 2008, 03:31 PM
That could be Justin.  There are three figures on the back that indicate they ship later.  Absorbing man was one, but I didn't pay attention to the rest.  I'm really just aiming to get Shulkie anyway, so it's kinda surprising I didn't pay more attention, but the toy scenario was pretty bleak on this run.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: efranks on August 9, 2008, 05:51 PM
I just found Absorbing Man the other day along with two other figures...a Hulk and I forget the third.  I thought it was odd that only part of the figures shown on the back were out.  I'm not picking this up but the Foom figure looks pretty awesome.

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Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 9, 2008, 11:04 PM
She is shipping but i think at only 1 per case in only one of the assortments. Kind of stupid for a BAF wave, they should be packed evenly
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on August 10, 2008, 02:29 PM
She is shipping but i think at only 1 per case in only one of the assortments. Kind of stupid for a BAF wave, they should be packed evenly

I actually took the time to look at the package today and she should be shipping with all of the current figs.  The three shadowed "coming this fall" figures were absorbing man, gray hulk, and some other dude, but looks like all the BAF figs from this wave should be out right now.  That's a real bummer, seeing as how the pegs are full everywhere I go.   :P
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: spiderpumpkin on August 11, 2008, 02:39 AM
I saw She-Hulk at a couple Targets last Wednesday.  Almost caved and bought all 8 between a few Target stores but in the end couldn't do it.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 12, 2008, 12:59 AM
A number of these, including absorbing man, are up at HTS.com.  Shulkie is out of stock, but Mikey found one for me anyway :-*
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on August 12, 2008, 07:48 AM
I saw She-Hulk at a couple Targets last Wednesday.  Almost caved and bought all 8 between a few Target stores but in the end couldn't do it.

A number of these, including absorbing man, are up at HTS.com.  Shulkie is out of stock, but Mikey found one for me anyway :-*

So she is out and around the twin cities!  Spidey - do you remember which Targets you saw her at?  Probably long gone now, but hoping to find one of these local instead of resorting to evilbay.  Thanks!
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: spiderpumpkin on August 12, 2008, 01:35 PM
I saw the She Hulks at the Andover and Blaine Target stores last week.  I was at the Andover store yesterday but that one was gone.  Maybe give Blaine a call and they can hold it.  I haven't been back to that store since last week and haven't seen She Hulk anywhere else.  I'll keep an eye out for you. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 20, 2008, 08:43 PM
The 2-packs (http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByBrand.htm?BR=820&SBR=452&ST=SO&ID=21864&PG=2) are back in stock over at HTS.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 26, 2008, 11:03 AM
It sounds like the Target wave of ML is starting to hit retail, a few pics have been posted at The Fwoosh (http://www.thefwoosh.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=52624&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=75).  I think I'm mainly just looking for the Black Costume Spidey, since it looks like an improvement over the SMC one I have.  Undecided on the rest of the wave though, I'll have to see.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 26, 2008, 11:39 AM
I want the wave, any DPCI #'s yet?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 27, 2008, 10:28 AM
I received the Ronin/Elektra two pack (regular version) from HTS yesterday, and I think its pretty well done.  I passed on the earlier Elektra figure at the time, and I was happy to add her to the Legends shelf.  I think this one might be better overall, and seems to be a pretty good figure.  Ronin is really well done too, and its nice to have a Clint Barton figure (although I'd still like to get a Hawkeye - hopefully he gets re-released/re-done at some point).  Anyways, a nice two pack overall, and the alternate heads/accessories are a nice bonus.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on August 27, 2008, 08:45 PM
I actually liked the earlier Elektra figure to the point of having both the red and white costumes :-\  That's what prevented me from ordering the two pack.  I'd like to add the Ronin figure, but a third Elektra?  Not so much. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Artoo on September 6, 2008, 10:29 PM
How much are the Target MLs? I want to pick up Spidey & maybe Wolverine.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on September 7, 2008, 12:54 AM
How much are the Target MLs? I want to pick up Spidey & maybe Wolverine.

Well, the Hulk Legends wave is $14.99 in Minneapolis.   ::)  I actually just watched ebay auctions and landed a She-hulk for less than that including shipping. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Artoo on September 7, 2008, 10:09 PM
Really? Wow.

Not a good way to start out my collection.  :-\
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 9, 2008, 10:02 AM
I found the latest "Spider-Man" (Classics/Heroes/whatever its called) at Wal-Mart this weekend.  This wave contains a repacked Goblin (Ramos version), Venom, Iron Spidey, and the reappearance of the McFarlane/Campbell Spider-Man.  I don't know if anyone is on the lookout for any of these or not, but they're out there.  I grabbed the new McFarlane Spidey, since I always liked that figure and sort of wanted another, and they seem to be quite pricey on ebay.  This one has more of a red/black scheme than the previous version, but its still nicely done.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Neal on September 12, 2008, 01:37 PM
I saw the Red Hulk wave on the pegs at a local Target today.  Both Spirals were gone, but they had one each of every other figure and both Wolverine variants.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on September 12, 2008, 02:17 PM
Hit up several targets a few times this week, still no sign of the wave. People over at fwoosh are reporting they have bumped the price up to 14.99 for all ML at target.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 12, 2008, 02:42 PM
We just got the two-packs up here but the price  :o  $29.99.  I'll take my chances on them coming back in stock at HTS or finding them myself in the States. 

The price bump puts you right where we are at for the figs in Canada (hence the doubled price for a two pack) and that's too painful.  I know Mikey has the Shulkie for me, but I need a Spiral too because we aren't seeing any of these newer waves up here.  We saw wave 2 and both that wave and the first are still littering the pegs at $10 a pop. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 12, 2008, 02:48 PM
I've been checking our Targets for the Red Hulk wave as well, but all the pegs have been empty for awhile now.  The Hulk wave pegs are listed at $14.99, but there's one "normal" ML peg that is still at the $9.99 price (last time I checked).  Hopefully this wave won't be too tough to find eventually, I'd really like to get the Black Spidey figure - and possibly the Wolverine too, we'll see.  Not sure about the rest though.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JohnH on September 12, 2008, 04:32 PM
I saw the Target ML wave this morning and they were $14.99.  Obscene.  They had the Wolverine variant but no Union Jack.  Not sure if that's a case assortment or just what they happened to put out that morning.  Good looking line, actually.  I really dig the Spiral and yellow Wolverine and I think the Red Hulk will look good completely assembled.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on September 13, 2008, 01:52 PM
Hit up several targets a few times this week, still no sign of the wave. People over at fwoosh are reporting they have bumped the price up to 14.99 for all ML at target.

I saw the Target ML wave this morning and they were $14.99.  Obscene.  They had the Wolverine variant but no Union Jack.  Not sure if that's a case assortment or just what they happened to put out that morning.  Good looking line, actually.  I really dig the Spiral and yellow Wolverine and I think the Red Hulk will look good completely assembled.

I'm surprised people are shocked at the $15 price point.  All of the Targets in Minneapolis have the Hulk Legends figs at $14.99, so not sure why Legends would be any less.  Do other Targets around the country have Hulk Legends for less?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JohnH on September 13, 2008, 08:27 PM
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I'm surprised people are shocked at the $15 price point.

I've never said the $14.99 price on Hulk Legends wasn't obscene, either.  :P  Of course there's not a line out there that isn't overpriced at the moment.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on September 16, 2008, 01:01 AM
IMHO, the $15 price point is a bit tough to swallow.  And it's made it much easier for me to pass on a good deal of the Hasbro Marvel offerings.  Especially when you put that current price in the context of where the pricing was when Toy Biz was doing Marvel Legends.  You got an incredibly well articulated figure plus a comic for around $8 or $9.  A 40% price hike is not cool in my book.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on September 16, 2008, 07:33 AM
A 40% price hike is not cool in my book.
Neither was the 100% price hike in oil ;)
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 16, 2008, 09:22 AM
For those of you who still collect this line, would the $14.99 price be the last straw (if it ends up being the price across the line)?  Like I said, around here it seems that only the Hulk Legends is at the higher price, but we haven't gotten the Red Hulk wave here yet so who knows.  It might be that the Hulk Legends was the "test" for that price (although I think they said it was due to the size of the figures, which seems silly) and we'll see more of this in the future.  I'd have to be even more selective than I already am at the $14.99 price, and maybe avoid them altogether.  Of course, the days of seeing single carded Legends is numbered the way it is, so maybe the 2 packs is a way for them to keep them at $10-ish a figure.  Like I've said before, I know I'll probably buy into the 3 3/4" Marvel Universe line next year, so those should still be below $10 (but probably just barely the way SW and Joes are priced).  I wonder if DCUC will see a price increase as well now.  With these prices, not to mention the space issues, its really hard to keep up on these lines anymore.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on September 16, 2008, 11:59 AM
I already decided that after the BAF waves i was almost totally out. Before the BAF waves i didnt buy them all so i am going back to that concept and with the 2-packs i want even less. I want the Red Hulk wave so am willing to drop 14.99 but not so much for the other 2 BAF waves.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on September 16, 2008, 12:56 PM
I only buy one or two at most from each wave, so $15 is not enough to kick my habit for a good figure.  I don't get the BAFs though, so its often cheaper to just buy the fig loose on Ebay for less than retail.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: knashdx on September 16, 2008, 02:13 PM
For those of you who still collect this line, would the $14.99 price be the last straw (if it ends up being the price across the line)? 

Is for me. $8 was hard for me to go and make a custom out of. Now at twice that just going to get my single Wolverine's and be done.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on September 16, 2008, 03:01 PM
A 40% price hike is not cool in my book.
Neither was the 100% price hike in oil ;)

That too.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 16, 2008, 05:27 PM
Won't bother me.  Canadian retail has been at or near that the whole time.  Back around CIII I was ecstatic to find the current wave at around $7 retail - a huge savings for me. 

I'm picking and choosing but realistically nothing is coming to Canada anymore for the most part and whatever I do want I'll wait to get loose and cheaper anyway.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 18, 2008, 12:53 PM
I saw one figure from the Red Hulk wave at Target yesterday, the Silver Savage (Silver Surfer) figure.  I didn't take it to the scanner to check for sure, but it was on the Hulk Legends pegs for $14.99.  I don't know if that was its price or not, as things tend to be kind of stuck everywhere at our Target lately.  Looks like I missed the rest of the wave, I was hoping I'd see the Black Spidey figure.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on September 18, 2008, 09:27 PM
I've seen the new wave at two targets now.  They're $14.99.  Warlock and Silver Savage are the two that seem least popular so far...
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on September 20, 2008, 11:35 AM
Found the Red Hulk wave this morning but I saw some guy walking with Spiral in his hands. My head hulk is currently headless.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 22, 2008, 12:48 PM
Still no signs (aside from the one Silver Savage figure) of the Target wave around here, after checking a few stores this weekend.  I did notice though that the regular "Marvel Legends" (not Hulk Legends) peg is marked at $14.99 now, which really stinks.  If that pricing continues (and transfers over to DCUC) that might price me out of the line, or severely limited.  Heck, I noticed that the "Spectacular Spider-Man" animated figures at Target are $12, and those are aimed at kiddos primarily and I can't imagine many being able to afford that.
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on September 26, 2008, 01:27 PM
I found the first two waves of the two packs finally.  Anyone need a Wolverine and / or Elektra?  Also found Warlock and Spiral from the Target wave.  Anyone need their BAF parts?
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 26, 2008, 02:06 PM
I need the BAF parts though if I ever have any luck I intend to get the Spiral figure at least.  As for the others, nope, we seem to have very similar tastes in what we want. 
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: JohnH on September 27, 2008, 10:05 PM
My hiatus from collecting didn't last long...I bought the Red Hulk wave over the last couple of days.  :)  When I decided to *cough* quit *cough* I had reservations about quitting Marvel stuff.  It's actually more fun than I've had over the last couple of years with the likes of Star Wars and other long-time interests and regretted that part of it right away.  So I bought this wave as an inauguration back into it.

Anyway, the figures are pretty nice looking but I had quite a few paint issues with mine.  Mostly little smudges and a few small color spots where they shouldn't be.  Anyone else noticing this?

If anyone wants my extra Wolverine BAF piece, drop me a PM and it's yours.  (EDIT:  It's now spoken for.)

And if anyone's interested, I've put up a gallery on ToyTraderz (http://www.toytraderz.com/toyandfiguredatabase/v/M/Marvel/Hasbro/Marvel+Legends/Target+Series+_Red+Hulk+BAF_/).

John
Title: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 12, 2011, 06:13 PM
I was just reading through some info at Fwoosh about the return of Legends, sounds like Hasbro talked about it today in their Marvel presentation.  Sounds like the line will start again with Figure #0, a new Modern Thor that will be a SDCC exclusive.  After that, the first official wave will begin in January of 2012 (or possibly Christmas of this year) and will be back in the 8 figure, build a figure format.  The build a figure for the first wave is Terrax, and the other figures said to be included are Bucky Cap and Ultimate Hawkeye (obviously with an Avengers influence with the movie coming next May).
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on February 13, 2011, 10:24 AM
About time.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 13, 2011, 10:35 AM
I'm sort of looking forward to it, although I'm caught between continuing with both MU and Legends, which seems sort of crazy.  It sounds like they don't plan on "starting from scratch" with Legends, and just continuing where they left off, which I think is a good idea.  Many of the Toy Biz (or even Hasbro) figures from before hold up pretty well, and I think honestly if they are going to do the main guys again, I'd rather see modern versions (like the announced Modern Thor, Bucky Cap, Ult. Hawkeye, etc.) and then sprinkle in the classics that we've never gotten.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 13, 2011, 12:42 PM
I am so torn now. I loved Marvel Legends and now i love Marvel Universe. I really want a Terrax and dont want to support both lines. I have passed on all the Marvel Legends 2-packs, which wouldnt be a problem to catch up with since TRU has them all. What to do!  ::)
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 14, 2011, 03:13 PM
I was just reading through some info at Fwoosh about the return of Legends, sounds like Hasbro talked about it today in their Marvel presentation.  Sounds like the line will start again with Figure #0, a new Modern Thor that will be a SDCC exclusive.  After that, the first official wave will begin in January of 2012 (or possibly Christmas of this year) and will be back in the 8 figure, build a figure format.  The build a figure for the first wave is Terrax, and the other figures said to be included are Bucky Cap and Ultimate Hawkeye (obviously with an Avengers influence with the movie coming next May).

This was all great news until you mentioned ultimates Hawkeye.  With an ultimates influenced Nick Fury, I hope they don't follow suit on giving Clint the Ultimates outfit and style.  The old purple and blue with trick arrows is the only way to go!
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 14, 2011, 05:49 PM
Yeah, I'd rather have "classic" Hawkeye as well, especially since I never got the ToyBiz Legends version.  I would guess they are going the Ultimates route because the classic version has technically been done before (but not by Hasbro), and rumors suggest that he will look more Ultimates-like in next year's movie.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 15, 2011, 12:16 AM
....and rumors suggest that he will look more Ultimates-like in next year's movie.


NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 15, 2011, 10:28 AM
I don't know for sure, but that is just what I read early on - shortly after Renner was cast.  Honestly, I didn't expect him to show up dressed in all purple with that mask, but hopefully they don't go full on Ultimates style either.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 15, 2011, 10:57 AM
I am so torn now. I loved Marvel Legends and now i love Marvel Universe. I really want a Terrax and dont want to support both lines. I have passed on all the Marvel Legends 2-packs, which wouldnt be a problem to catch up with since TRU has them all. What to do!  ::)

Yeah, I hear ya on that.  But I made the decision to kill Legends off in my collection.  Ultimately it was a space issue for me - I wouldn't do both and they'd done a good enough job on the 3.75" scale that I made the move. 

I sure took a bath on some of the figures and have yet to clear out everything.  There are also some Legends figures I really liked and they have yet to do them in the Universe collection (Man Wolf) so that's a bit frustrating.  But mostly what's left isn't worth all that much money (maybe some good return on a few Hulk figs) so I haven't been too anxious, especially after a couple of dud Ebay buyers back in December.  I do need to finish getting rid of the stuff though.  I think all I intend to keep is the BAF Sentinel and the BAF Galactus. 

Probably the most annoying part of the switch is that the Marvel stuff is no longer the same scale as the DC stuff I have.  Of course my DC stuff is out of scale with some of the other DC stuff anyway depending on what line it came from, so it's a bit odd anyway. 
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 15, 2011, 11:57 AM
I didn't sell any of mine which makes it even harder. It honestly all depends on how terrax looks since i have wanted him for a while  ::)
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on February 18, 2011, 10:32 AM
I dabbled briefly with this line just to grab the Judge Dredd stuff, which was amazing. I really hope they offer up a few more of those in this latest carnation. Judge Anderson would be nice, and the rest of the "Death Judges".
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 18, 2011, 10:34 AM
I dabbled briefly with this line just to grab the Judge Dredd stuff, which was amazing. I really hope they offer up a few more of those in this latest carnation. Judge Anderson would be nice, and the rest of the "Death Judges".
Wrong line...you are talking about Legendary Heroes ;)
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on February 18, 2011, 10:35 AM
Legendary Heroes thread (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=14615.0)
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 18, 2011, 07:24 PM
DAMN IT!!!! I think i am sucked back in. I just picked up the Marvel Select Juggernaut.  ::)
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: efranks on July 18, 2011, 02:59 PM
I see we have confirmation and a price now for the SDCC ML Thor figure: $24.99.

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Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Greedo The Green Menace on July 18, 2011, 09:55 PM
He looks neat enough, I may go ahead and order him. Does anyone know if theres anything fancy and exclusive about this particular Thor that would set him apart from a retail release? I seem to remember reading somewhere that Thor is supposed to be in wave 1 as well.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 19, 2011, 10:27 AM
I caught the segment on Attack of the Show last night where they showed the new Thor figure....looks pretty neat.  I'm hoping I can pick one up on HTS after SDCC.  I'm wondering how shipping is going to be with these exclusives, between the Death Star set, the large Indy set, and the Hammer packaging on Thor it doesn't make for great packing.  Although I have been picking up a lot of the Marvel Universe line, it is kind of exciting that Legends is going to be making its return.  Outside of SW, I don't know if there was another line that I was more into at the time.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Jayson on July 19, 2011, 03:03 PM
(http://www.yakfaceforums.com/jayson/SDCCThor1.jpg)
(http://www.yakfaceforums.com/jayson/SDCCThor2.jpg)
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on July 19, 2011, 04:19 PM
Hmmnn...still undecided on this.  I have the Select version and think its actually more comic accurate.  Probably a pass for me unless I see this cheap (which is unlikely).
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Jeff on July 20, 2011, 10:57 AM
Early ML scoopage from pre-preview day...  from AFI (http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/main/a-marvel-legends-scoop):

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Wave 1 will be in the case the whole show. Wave 2 will debut at Hasbro’s Marvel panel and then be in the case after that.

Wave 1 will be: Klaw (classic look), Hope Summers, Constrictor, Steve Rogers as the Super Soldier, Iron Man (one of his classic armors), what looks to be the new movie version of Ghost Rider, the Comic Con Thor and the Build-a-figure is Terrax
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on July 20, 2011, 11:10 AM
YESSSS!!!!!!!!! Terrax the Tamer FTW!

Why can't we get great pre-Preview Night scoop like this for the SW line?

I want to know what's going to be in the case, what's going to be in th slide show, the whole shebang.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on July 20, 2011, 10:32 PM
Kind of makes you want to skip exclusive Thor if you need him for the BAF...
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 21, 2011, 11:02 AM
I see Marvelous News (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=14268) has pics up of Series 1.  Although I don't know if I need the whole series, they do look pretty well done - and I'm happy to see Legends back.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 21, 2011, 12:17 PM
Terrax has me sucked back in.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on July 21, 2011, 12:28 PM
Thanks for posting pics Brian.  These look fantastic.  Rodgers is a must have and I might bite on both Thor and Iron Man.  I wish they had done a more current comic look for Iron Man, but overall these look great.  I have high hopes for future waves.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 23, 2011, 09:30 PM
Just going through some of the info/pics from Marvel's panel today.  Here's the Legends news (courtesy of MarvelousNews.com):

Marvel Legends Card Artwork by Ed McGuinness

Wave 1
Commander Steve Rogers (with Electric Shield variant)
Iron Man (with Stealth variant)
Ghost Rider (flame variant)
Constrictor
Klaw
Hope Summers
Thor (Heroic Age)
Build a Figure - Terrax

Wave 2
Bucky Cap
Wrecking Crew (running change for different members)
Daken
Madame Masque/Madame Hydra (running change)
"Big Time" Spider-Man (Black and Green Suit)
Build a Figure Armin Zola
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on July 24, 2011, 12:42 AM
Thanks Brian!  I'm game for Rodgers and possibly Iron Man and Thor from S1.  Madames Masque or Hydra might be worth getting if they're done well, as arch enimies of Cap and Iron Man.  I'll probably get Bucky-Cap too if I can.  Not very excited about the rest of the figs or the BAFs, but it is very nice to get 6" figs back.  Now I just have to hope they're not $20 each.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 14, 2011, 02:16 PM
MarvelousNews has some pics up of Wave 2 of Marvel Legends:

Marvel Legends Wave 2 (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=14485)

As well as Legends-scale stuff for the Avengers movie:

Marvel Legends Avengers Movie Figures (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=14487)
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 10, 2012, 02:40 PM
I know they might be a couple months off yet, but is anyone here jumping back into Legends with the line's "comeback" this year?  I know around the time I first got online (or first at JD), Legends was probably the second biggest line outside of Star Wars (and maybe LOTR), with a pretty busy forum and everything.  I've been back and forth since space is an issue, and I'm already collecting the Marvel Universe stuff, but I'm planning on picking up some of the new ones - but maybe not all.  I am glad to see the line return though.  Universe is much more display-friendly (and has really been on a roll lately after a rough first few waves), but there's something about that detail in the Legends figures.  Some of the old Toy Biz ones are still some of my favorite figures.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on January 10, 2012, 03:04 PM
I've really only picked up the Avengers figures from both Legends and Marvel Universe, but I've expanded that over the years to include a few characters from the old days or who have just had regular involvement with the team.  I wouldn't normally call Captain Marvel, Hulk, or Beast part of the Avengers, but I picked them up anyway.  I've spent a good deal of ca$h on figures they never made, like Sersei, Crystal, Mockingbird, Starfox, Giant Size Cassie Lang, and Kate Bishop and I have upgrade customs of Tigra and the 80's Black Knight with his winged horse. 

There aren't too many more characters I want to add, but I will still pick up a few of these.  I have a 6" Hall of Armors display for most of the Iron Man figures, so I would probably nab him and the Stealth variant if I like them.  Commander Rogers would be interesting too, though I only include one of each character in my display and not sure I want to replace Cap.  I'd probably snag Thor too - depends on how much I like them when I finally see them.  I certainly wouldn't be opposed to uprading some of my existing characters if they're even better this time around.

Anyone else getting these?  How about the Avengers movie figures?  Much as I like the Avengers, I think I'm going to pass on the movie line.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Mister Skeezler on January 11, 2012, 07:06 PM
It looks like there's some great ML stuff coming out, and it's awesome to see it coming back. But when did Wolverine get the ******bag tattoos?
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 11, 2012, 08:53 PM
It looks like there's some great ML stuff coming out, and it's awesome to see it coming back. But when did Wolverine get the ******bag tattoos?

That is actually Wolverine's son Daken, who has the d-bag tattoos - but at various points he's been dressed up like Wolverine, so they look pretty similar.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Mister Skeezler on January 12, 2012, 08:45 AM
Ah, ok. Thanks. I'm just glad it isn't Wolvie.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 24, 2012, 04:19 PM
Anyone finding these yet? I know they are out but no luck for me. I am interested in all of wave 1.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 1, 2012, 05:27 PM
I hit TRU to check out the SW stuff today, and was surprised to see a couple of the new Legends on the pegs.  They only had Iron Man and Klaw, and I currently have the wave preordered at BBTS, so I passed for now instead of trying to pick up the rest individually later.  They were priced at $17.99 each.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 2, 2012, 09:49 PM
Hit up 2 Targets and a walmart today in search of these since they are cheaper than TRU at 14.99, but still no luck.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Greedo The Green Menace on February 2, 2012, 10:42 PM
I'm tempted, as I'm a sucker for good sculpts and they all have a nice bit of personality, but I'm probably going to stick with the smaller stuff for now. I just don't have the space, though I may make and exception for A-Listers that I'm missing, and any new Spider-man villains. Otherwise, gonna try to resist.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 3, 2012, 10:01 PM
Saw these at TRU today.  No Thor or Regular Iron Man, but they had 2 Stealth Iron Man.  I was tempted to get Stealth IM, but too basic for my tastes.  Thought about Hope as well, but she just didn't appeal to me.  The only one that really looked good to me was Rodgers, but I passed on him too at $18.  Will probably snag him somewhere down the line though.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 12, 2012, 09:12 PM
Not much new shown for this line at Toy Fair either, but that's fairly typical for most lines it seems.  I'm curious how many waves we'll get this year overall, it seems like they've only talked about three overall.  I did get my Wave 1 set from BBTS last week, and I thought the figures were pretty nice.  I did get the Stealth version of Iron Man (that's the only one I've seen at TRU as well), and the blue version of Ghost Rider.  Pretty nice figures though.  Even though I don't really have a lot of room for them, I am glad that Legends is back.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 13, 2012, 11:15 AM
I passed on that Blue Iron Man a week or so back - looks too simple compared to all the other 6" Iron Man figs I have.  I was tempted to get Steve Rodgers, but will wait on a sale for him.  Not a whole lot of new coming out of this line, but I definitely will nab a few figures here or there.  I really really really like the John Walker figure, and this will save me countless hours of bidding on Ebay customs for one of the last Avengers I still need. 
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 17, 2012, 12:31 AM
Used the DCPI trick today and the girl, who was very cute although that has nothing to do with the story, was bringing me the figures out and i saw the manager grab her as she was coming through the door. She wen back in and then came back with only four figures in the wave. I am guess the manager wanted Ghost Rider and Hope Summers for himself. 2 more to go before Terrax is complete.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: P-Siddy on February 17, 2012, 09:46 AM
You should have slipped her your number and then tell her to get the rest.  :-*
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on February 17, 2012, 11:33 AM
Damn, I saw the pack with Terrax' head and axe and it looked sweet. I just can't justify the expense to build the only figure I want. Will have to look for one on eBay I guess...he came out great.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 17, 2012, 11:47 AM
Damn, I saw the pack with Terrax' head and axe and it looked sweet. I just can't justify the expense to build the only figure I want. Will have to look for one on eBay I guess...he came out great.

You can have my spare parts.  I will eventually get Rodgers and maybe a few of the other Avengers.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 17, 2012, 05:10 PM
You should have slipped her your number and then tell her to get the rest.  :-*

And that's why I am single at the moment, never even crossed my mind. I was more annoyed that I didn't get a ghost rider haha. On a side not, got the 2 I needed today.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on February 20, 2012, 08:39 AM
Found my set yesterday at Target.  It's great to finally see Legends return to the shelves.  I refused to buy the Universe figures out of protest (and not wanting to start another collection in another scale), so it's been a long time since I bought a Marvel figure (other than the occasional two pack).

Terrax was one of my biggest wants and he doesn't disappoint.  He's going to look great on the Galactus / FF / Space shelf.  Klaw's a little disappointing in his size, but at least it's good to get another classic villian on the shelves (same with Constrictor, although I like him better.  Must be the better costume).  Steve's got a big noggin and seems to be oversized just a tad.  Hope's ok I guess, but I don't really know who she is as I'm more of a DC comic reader nowadays.  Iron Man I only really bought for the BAF piece, but it's a good representation of the Extremis armor. 

Wave 2 looks even better.  Two members of the Wrecking Crew, probably my biggest wants in the line over the years, 2 classic female villians in Madam Masque and Viper plus a classic villian BAF.  Bucky Cap is looking good also.

Time to start thinking about rearranging the shelves as I'm quickly running out of room between all the Marvel and DC 6" figures I have (with a **** ton more coming).
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 20, 2012, 09:17 AM
Hey Mikey,

Want to sell your Iron Man?  That and Rodgers are the only ones I really want from this wave and I don't need the packaging or BAF piece.  Let me know if we can work something out. 

Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: efranks on February 29, 2012, 11:39 PM
Spotted some of these between Walmart and Target.  The Hope Summers figure is really nice, and so is the Ghost Rider figure.  Not really digging the rest and not buying any.  Cool, but not my thing.  Still, I would think Legends fans must be really geeked about this line coming back with some strong offerings.

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Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 1, 2012, 02:15 PM
I've been seeing these at TRU and Target for the past couple weeks now.  It is just nice to see Legends back on the pegs again, too bad it isn't at the old prices ;).
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: efranks on March 1, 2012, 07:52 PM
Yeah, didn't this line used to be in the $10 range?  $8.99, $9.99 or close to that?

Target looked to have the best price in town at $14.99...I think Walmart was $15-something.

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Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 1, 2012, 08:46 PM
Yeah Legends used to be more in the $10 range.  I even remember way back when I first started really collecting them (around series 3/4 of the Toy Biz line I believe), and finding them for around $6.88 at WM/Target for awhile.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on March 1, 2012, 10:36 PM
I remember getting Series 7 figures at Target for $7 around the time that ROTS figures were shipping.  They were about the same price as Star Wars figures, which blew me away given the massive scale AND the BAF figure you got with them.  Those were the good old days.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Sprry75 on March 15, 2012, 09:57 AM
I picked up an unmasked Dark Wolverine for trade bait; this line looks great.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on March 15, 2012, 03:05 PM
I think I saw the remnants of wave 2 at Target today.  They had Bucky Cap x2 and not much else. 
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 15, 2012, 08:55 PM
Half way done with wave 2 technically if i dont want any variants. Still need Thunderball, Big-Time Spider-Man, Future Foundation Spider-Man, and one of the Madame's (Dont care which one)
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on March 16, 2012, 07:48 AM
Half way done with wave 2 technically if i dont want any variants. Still need Thunderball, Big-Time Spider-Man, Future Foundation Spider-Man, and one of the Madame's (Dont care which one)

Anyone have a definitive list of the variants?  I know about Iron Man, but not sure about the others.  I'm only looking to get a few of these, but would consider buying one version over the other depending on what they're offering. 
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Dressel Rebel on March 16, 2012, 11:47 AM
Half way done with wave 2 technically if i dont want any variants. Still need Thunderball, Big-Time Spider-Man, Future Foundation Spider-Man, and one of the Madame's (Dont care which one)

Anyone have a definitive list of the variants?  I know about Iron Man, but not sure about the others.  I'm only looking to get a few of these, but would consider buying one version over the other depending on what they're offering.

I don't know if this is a complete list, but I know most of the variants.

Wave 1:

Iron Man - blue version, red/gold version
Steve Rogers - solid shield/clear shield variant
Ghost Rider - blue flame/orange flame variant


Wave 2:

Daken - masked and unmasked
Madame Masque - also a Madame Hydra
Piledriver - Thunderball variant
Spiderman - Big Time green and black version and also Future Foundation white variant

I'm pretty sure that's all of it.  There is a wave 2 BAF Arnim Zola variant with either Zola or Red Skull as the faceplate on the robot.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 16, 2012, 05:04 PM
List looks complete. I still need the red ghost rider
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 27, 2012, 02:31 PM
I got my set of Wave 2 figures from BBTS this week (also saw remnants - Drax - at our local Target, so they are getting out there).  Pretty nice wave overall, and I'm really happy with the line so far since its recent return.  This is how my set broke down (as far as what versions):

Spider-Man (Future Foundation)
Madame Masque
Drax
Fantomex
Bucky Cap
Thunderball
Daken (Unmasked)

BAF Arnim Zola

So, I'm still on the lookout for "Big Time" Spidey, Madame Hydra, and Piledriver (don't really care about the masked Dark Wolverine).  Hopefully those versions won't be too tough to find.  From what I recall, there are only three waves planned for the year, so these could be out there for awhile before Wave 3 shows up.  Doesn't seem like a lot, but it is enough for me (especially when collecting other lines).  A nice rounded lineup, and I look forward to more.  It is nice to have Legends back...although I'm already having to pack much of these waves up because I don't have room for them right now ;).
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on March 27, 2012, 02:42 PM
What do you think about the figures themselves Brian?  I just nabbed the Steve Rogers with energy shield variant off Ebay last week and was looking it over this weekend.  Pretty solid figure with nice detail.  I'm much more impressed with the Legends line this time around vs. when Hasbro first took over.  I'm also a bit surprised as to how these are mostly sold out everywhere I go.  You can tell when a new case comes in because there are 1-2 straggler figures, but I've yet to come across more than 3 or 4 on the pegs.  I wonder if that speaks to the demand for the figures or the success of the BAF concept.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Dressel Rebel on March 27, 2012, 04:54 PM
I'm much more impressed with the Legends line this time around vs. when Hasbro first took over.  I'm also a bit surprised as to how these are mostly sold out everywhere I go. 

Yeah almost everywhere I go, they have Klaw and blue Iron Man.  I've caught waves being put out fresh twice, once for Wave 1 and once for Wave 2 and got almost everything I wanted on those 2 occasions.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 28, 2012, 10:58 PM
Finished the BAF for wave 2, still need Madame Hydra and Big-Time Spider-Man though.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 29, 2012, 02:01 PM
What do you think about the figures themselves Brian?

Overall, I think Legends has been pretty good since the "relaunch".  Aside from variants, I've got the first two waves and I don't think any of the figures are necessarily "stinkers".  Hasbro had a bit of a rough start with Legends, but started putting out some very nice figures later on in their initial run, and I think that is continuing here.  They haven't (yet) been rehashing figures that Toy Biz already did so well, and the character selection has had a nice variety.  I'm sure they might want to do their own takes on the big guns eventually, and I'm ok with that too, but it is nice that they are easing into them by doing some new versions first (like Steve Rogers, Bucky Cap, Extremis Iron Man, HA Thor, FF/Big Time Spidey, etc.  I really like the line so far, and I'm glad it is back (even though I don't have the room for them :P).
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on April 19, 2012, 11:57 AM
I opened the Steve Rogers, Wal Mart Caps and Bucky Cap last night and while they are all great figures...the scales are all over the place.  Like really bad all over the place. 
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on April 19, 2012, 01:02 PM
I've only picked up the variant Shield Rogers, but he seems to fit well enough with my existing Legends figures.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 19, 2012, 10:22 PM
Still no sign of Big Time Spider-Man
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on June 5, 2012, 09:10 PM
So has anyone been seeing the variants/running change figures from the last wave of Legends?  I got Wave 2 awhile ago, but haven't heard anything of the change figures.  I was still on the lookout for Big Time Spidey, Piledriver, and Madame Hydra.  I wonder if they'll be showing up in greater numbers soon, I can't say I've seen much of Legends at retail for awhile really now.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on June 5, 2012, 10:33 PM
I haven't seen anything new on these for a while.  I did see big time Spidey At TRU a few weeks ago - I can see if he's still there if you'd like.  I want to get Madame Hydra and Madame Masque if I can ever find them.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Jayson on June 6, 2012, 10:11 PM
There is another.... (http://marvel.com/images/gallery/story/18839/images_from_exclusive_first_look_at_sdcc_marvel_legends_pack/image/921335)
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on June 6, 2012, 10:13 PM
Mehs all around.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 7, 2012, 01:37 AM
Damn, i cant find big-time spider-man anywhere.  :-[
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on June 7, 2012, 01:38 AM
I believe the X-Force 3 pack is a Marvel Legends set, not Universe.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on June 7, 2012, 08:30 AM
I believe the X-Force 3 pack is a Marvel Legends set, not Universe.

yep - that one is ML
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on July 9, 2012, 10:36 AM
Damn, i cant find big-time spider-man anywhere.  :-[

I found one of these at Target today and remembered that people were struggling to find him.  He's up for grabs at cost for anyone still looking for one.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 10, 2012, 01:18 AM
Damn, i cant find big-time spider-man anywhere.  :-[

I found one of these at Target today and remembered that people were struggling to find him.  He's up for grabs at cost for anyone still looking for one.

Thanks, but i finally got one. I am sure someone needs him though.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 15, 2012, 09:03 PM
So, what did everyone think of the Legends showing at SDCC?  One of the few lines that I follow that actually had some new stuff and info to show, so that was nice.  I'm glad to see it appears Hasbro is dedicated to continuing the line now, after putting it on hiatus at the start of Marvel Universe.  Also curious to see that the upcoming animated Ultimate Spider-Man line (which I would assume is for kids) is also in the 6" scale.  Of the figures shown, I'm glad to see that we're getting the rest of the Wrecking Crew, the new costume Iron Fist, a new Jean Grey, and others.  Sounds like they'll continue the three waves per year thing, which is about right.  Also, for 2013, a switch to small build a figures (with Wave 1 being Hit Monkey, and a hint at Rocket Raccoon possibly coming later).
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on July 15, 2012, 11:47 PM
I really like the US Agent figure - can't believe how long it has taken to get Walker in the lineup.  Moonstar, Red She-Hulk, White Iron Fist, and Protector were all pleasant surprises.  I will pick up all of those if I can, which is beyond my usual allotment of ML figs.  New Jean Grey and X-Men Deadpool look nice too.  I rarely get the BAF, so not too worried about thcnages there either way.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 18, 2012, 12:47 PM
Got the X-Force set (and Masters of Evil) on HTS  ;D
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 18, 2012, 08:46 PM
I wasn't near a computer when these went up, so pretty much missed out on everything.  I wasn't sure I even wanted the Carbon Freeze set, so no big deal, but would have liked to have gotten the X-Force set (or the Masters of Evil set).  Oh well, I'll keep watching just in case.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 25, 2012, 09:14 PM
Just got notice today that BBTS has the Wave 3 figures in stock (at least my preorder is now available), so those should be hitting fairly soon (hopefully).
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 13, 2012, 08:55 PM
I did "ship my loot" last week, and received Wave 3 from BBTS.  Another nice wave overall, especially for what amounts to a "fill in" wave from what I've read from Hasbro (no BAF, some repaints).  The Dr. Doom in this wave seems to be just a repaint of the earlier FF wave Doom, although the paint makes it look better I think.  The Deadpool I received was the X-Force version, so I'm not sure if that means that is the first one shipping or not (I still haven't ever seen a normal Deadpool through the Toy Biz or Hasbro lines, hopefully soon).  I also got Punisher (instead of Blade), and Mystique (instead of Moonstar).  I have both from the Toy Biz lines, but these are both nice figures as well.  I actually like the Mystique more I think, and Punisher isn't bad either (has a trenchcoat this time).  Nice to get a USAgent as well.  Oh, and there's another Iron Man, which isn't bad either.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Neal on September 14, 2012, 09:42 AM
Not really a Legend, but I did just get the Marvel Select Anti-Venom.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on September 16, 2012, 12:45 PM
Very cool, it is an awesome figure.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on October 11, 2012, 01:15 PM
New figures shown at NYCC were Black Panther, Hawkeye and Phoenix (white version).

Pretty lackluster...
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on October 11, 2012, 02:46 PM
To say the least. What is their aversion to showing new single carded figures?
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 11, 2012, 08:53 PM
Yeah, nothing super exciting yet I guess, although I'm sort of glad they are doing (re-doing) Hawkeye and Phoenix, since I never got those from the Toy Biz Legends line and they are fairly pricey these days.  The Hawkeye sort of looks like the Dark Avengers color scheme, and I'd rather have the regular version (maybe it is a variant).  Nothing new really shown for MU that I've seen yet, still curious about the future of that line.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on October 12, 2012, 12:30 AM
I don't know - I'm pretty happy with the lineup.  I'll be picking up a lot of these if I can find them for under $20 unlike current waves.  Hawkeye is a must, as is the Protector and Black Panther.  I'll probably get Red She-Hulk, Iron Fist, and White Phoenix as well.  I'm not sure I need another Sentry or Cap, maybe Moonstone though.  That's more than I would typically buy from a Legends or Universe wave.  And if there's some way to get a giant Iron Monger, I amgoing to be all over that.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Jesse James on October 16, 2012, 03:30 AM
OK, I know jack on super heroes, but is there a giant Sentinel figure for this line?

If so I guess it's showing up at Ross for cheap.

I could stop in sometime and look if people needed it.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on October 16, 2012, 08:47 AM
that is for the Marvel Universe line
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Jesse James on October 18, 2012, 01:47 AM
Thanks Smash, figured I'd offer to help out if I saw them.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on October 19, 2012, 01:24 PM
what line was this guy from:  Johnny with Thing arms - says he is 6 inch

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Marvel-Fantastic-4-torch-man-Thing-hand-prototype-loose-/271084298298?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3f1de2203a
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Jayson on October 19, 2012, 01:35 PM
It was in the FF: Rise of the Silver Surfer line as Power Switching Human Torch

(http://images.comiccollectorlive.com/covers/0b3/0b313575-1bcb-4b28-b432-3cb300c5b560.jpg)
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on October 19, 2012, 01:58 PM
ah thanks

did this happen in the movie?  I don't believe I ever saw the 2nd one.  Still meaning to getting around to it.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on October 19, 2012, 04:38 PM
ah thanks

did this happen in the movie?  I don't believe I ever saw the 2nd one.  Still meaning to getting around to it.

Yes.  When Johnny follows the surfer the cosmic radiation temporarily alters his powers.  When he touches the others, he absorbs their powers, hence flaming Johnny with Thing arms.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 24, 2012, 02:11 PM
Also, I'm not 100% positive, but I think that Johnny (and all of the Rise of the SS figures) are 5" figures.  I'm pretty sure I have a Surfer laying around in our daughter's basement toy bins from that line that is 5" scale.  That was during that time where Marvel movie stuff went to 5" (Spidey 3 stuff, aside from the Legends series, was also that way) before the switch to 6" for Iron Man and the 3 3/4" for Iron Man 2, Cap, Thor, Avengers, Amazing Spidey, etc.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on October 24, 2012, 10:58 PM
I broke down and bought US Agent from my local comic store for $20 today.  I'm slightly bothered at paying that much, but my happiness in finally getting Walker trumps it.   :D
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on December 6, 2012, 08:13 AM
a bunch of these on sale at amazon right now - looks like the newest wave too:

http://www.amazon.com/Marvel-Classic-Legends-Figure-X-Mutants/dp/B008FTFB0W?t=slicinc-20&tag=slicinc-20
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on December 6, 2012, 04:09 PM
a bunch of these on sale at amazon right now - looks like the newest wave too:

http://www.amazon.com/Marvel-Classic-Legends-Figure-X-Mutants/dp/B008FTFB0W?t=slicinc-20&tag=slicinc-20

Wow, $8 each?  That's crazy.  Too bad you can't specify the variants, but I took a shot at red Deadpool and Magik as those are the only ones I haven't seen at retail.  I paid $27 for three figures - that's insane!  Thanks for the head's up!
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on December 6, 2012, 04:53 PM
no problemo  8) glad I could help
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on December 19, 2012, 07:07 PM
prices are still pretty low on this line for some of the figures at amazon - this figure is under $5.49!  http://www.amazon.com/Marvel-Classic-Legends-Figure-Iron/dp/B008G6OOUW/ref=pd_rhf_ee_s_cp_2
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 21, 2012, 12:27 AM
Damn and i thought the 10.00 i paid was good.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on December 22, 2012, 08:56 AM
these are still pretty cheap imo - http://www.amazon.com/Marvel-Classic-Legends-Figure-X-Mutants/dp/B008FTFB0W/ref=pd_rhf_sc_s_cp_5

I would be all over some/most of these at this price if I collected in this scale.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on December 22, 2012, 12:12 PM
these are still pretty cheap imo - http://www.amazon.com/Marvel-Classic-Legends-Figure-X-Mutants/dp/B008FTFB0W/ref=pd_rhf_sc_s_cp_5

I would be all over some/most of these at this price if I collected in this scale.

Got mine already.  Hey, does your link still give JD credit or do u have to go thru the main link for that to work?
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on December 22, 2012, 07:52 PM
these are still pretty cheap imo - http://www.amazon.com/Marvel-Classic-Legends-Figure-X-Mutants/dp/B008FTFB0W/ref=pd_rhf_sc_s_cp_5

I would be all over some/most of these at this price if I collected in this scale.

Got mine already.  Hey, does your link still give JD credit or do u have to go thru the main link for that to work?

no, I don't know how Jeff does it - mine are just direct linking to the product - I am too lazy.  No kick backs to anyone from my links.  I would suggest going through the front link on the JD main page every time you see a link from me.    :)

I need to try and remember to do it more myself...  I would like to hear how this kick back to JD works so that I know what I am doing to give them a kick back as much as I can - I buy a lot on amazon.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on December 25, 2012, 08:53 AM
I don't know if this is a good deal or if it goes here but I saw it was "on sale" so I thought I would share.  http://www.disneystore.com/spider-man-fearsome-foes-action-figure-set/mp/1318376/1000262/

also: http://www.disneystore.com/marvel-select-black-widow-action-figure-6-3/4/mp/1304913/1000255/
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on December 25, 2012, 11:17 PM
Damn, I want the Venom but that is a great price for the set.
Title: 2013 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 10, 2013, 10:58 AM
Some nice new stuff shown for the Legends line at Toy Fair, including more Iron Man Legends and Wolverine Legends.  Pics at http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=290&itemid=15777 (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=290&itemid=15777)
Here's the lineups:

ML Wave 1 - Hit Monkey
Ultimate Captain America
Hyperion/Sentry
Archangel
Red She Hulk
X-Force Wolverine
Protector/Iron Fist

ML Wave 2 - Rocket Raccoon!
Wrecker/Bulldozer
Jean Grey/Phoenix Jean Grey/Age of Apocalypse Jean Grey
Hawkeye (Classic/Modern)
Black Panther
Scarlet Spider (Modern)

Iron Man Legends - Iron Monger
Heroic Age Iron Man
Classic Iron Man
Iron Patriot (Comic)
Iron Man MK 42 (Movie)
Iron Patriot War Machine (Movie)
Ultron

Wolverine Legends - Puck
Wolverine/X-Force Wolverine
Phoenix Five Cyclops
Rogue
Emma Frost
Sabertooth
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on February 10, 2013, 02:16 PM
Rocket Raccoon doesn't seem to have an articulated lower body sadly. I see myself getting a few of this figures.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on February 10, 2013, 10:58 PM
Loving the 90s Jean Grey. I hope it's not impossible to find.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 10, 2013, 11:41 PM
I like that old/new style Hawkeye.  Is it one figure with interchangable head or two variations?  I have not had much luck coming across ML variants.   :-\
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on March 8, 2013, 02:11 PM
Iron Monger on ebay - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Marvel-Legends-Iron-Man-3-baf-Iron-Monger-BAF-8-Inch-rare-rare-loose-pre-2013-/390556224226?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item5aeef70ae2
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on March 8, 2013, 02:35 PM
Thanks!  Anyone else here bidding on it?  I might just go this route as I didn't want to get all of the Iron Man figs anyway.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 8, 2013, 09:25 PM
Looks good, I already have the 3 released parts. Will wait out for the other 3.
Title: 2013 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 13, 2013, 08:47 PM
I got the latest wave of Legends from BBTS, and they really are some pretty nice figures.  Of the variant figures I received the Protector (instead of White Iron Fist), Hyperion (instead of Sentry), Red She Hulk (instead of Lyra/Savage She Hulk), and Archangel.  I still don't have room for all these, until I rearrange things, but I really think Hasbro has improved on the Legend figures after a somewhat rough start.  A nice looking line overall, although not very space friendly :).
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 29, 2013, 07:03 PM
Finally lucked out with Amazon and got Archangel for 19.99.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: dave in the basement on April 1, 2013, 01:58 PM
Finally lucked out with Amazon and got Archangel for 19.99.

Thanks very much for mentioning this; I was able to get in on this deal as well. Much appreciated!

Dave
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on April 1, 2013, 04:04 PM
Awesome! Wave 3 variants finally sighted overseas. Hopevthet hit here soon. Want that Blade.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Dressel Rebel on April 1, 2013, 08:39 PM
Finally lucked out with Amazon and got Archangel for 19.99.

Found this today for the first time in Walmart.
Title: 2013/2014 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 23, 2013, 03:51 PM
Looking at the Legends presence/news out of SDCC, and I have to say there is quite a bit I'm pretty excited about.  I've been getting more and more back into the Legends stuff, particularly with MU basically being on hiatus lately as well and the figures themselves have been pretty great.  Looking at the announcements, it sounds like these are the final couple waves of this year:

Wave 5 - Rocket Racoon
Wrecker/Bulldozer
Jean Grey (and variants)
Hawkeye (classic/modern)
Black Panther
Scarlet Spider

Wave 6 - Jubilee
Marvel Now Thor
Agent Venom
Radioactive Man/Tiger Shark
Moonstone/Songbird
Blizzard/Batroc the Leaper

After those last two waves, the Legends line will shift to a rotating movie focus (similar to Iron Man Legends and Wolverine Legends this year), and the following figures were announced or shown:

Captain America Legends
Marvel Now Captain America
Baron Zemo
Red Skull (Movie)
Captain America (Movie)
Black Widow (Movie)
Winter Soldier (Movie)

Spider-Man Legends
Black Cat
Ultimate Green Goblin (Build a Figure)

There was also mention of a comic Star Lord coming later on, so I'm guessing it might become "Guardians of the Galaxy Legends" or something like that later as well.  Even with the new approach, I have to say I'm pretty excited for what's on the way in this line.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 9, 2013, 09:05 PM
I had an order arrive from BBTS this week, and it had the newest wave of Marvel Legends (Rocket Raccoon wave).  I have to say, this is a really solid wave all around.  One of my favorites in awhile.  As far as the breakdown of what was included in my set (not sure which variants are coming when):

Black Panther
Scarlet Spider
Jean Grey (regular)
Wrecker
Hawkeye (modern)

These five, along with the Rocket Racoon BAF are all pretty great.  I never had a Jean Grey in this scale (missed the Toy Biz version), and we're now one step away from the complete Wrecking Crew, which is pretty sweet too.  Hopefully these variants will be showing up, unlike the previous couple waves, so we can get Bulldozer, Phoenix, and Classic Hawkeye (which I also missed the TB version).  Hasbro had a bit of a rough start with the Legends stuff, but I think their recent stuff has been pretty top notch.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on August 9, 2013, 11:05 PM
Nice grab Brian!  Hoping to see these in stores eventually - I definitely want that classic Hawkeye.

I managed to find the new Iron Man 6" figures today for the first time.  First I found the Iron Patriot at Walmart, which had figures clearanced down from $15 to $11.  Then I hit up Target and found the modern Iron Man and Ultron figures.  Still need a few of the first wave before I can build Iron Monger though.   :P
Title: 2014 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 11, 2013, 10:52 AM
Looks like there were a few reveals for the Legends line at NYCC.  New packaging, and the themed wave concept begins with Captain America Infinite Legends, then transitions to Spider-Man Infinite Legends, and then later on I'm guessing Guardians of the Galaxy (lineups shown between SDCC and NYCC):

NYCC Reveals (http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/JoshWildingNewsAndReviews/news/?a=88296)

Captain America Infinite Legends
BAF Mandroid
Marvel NOW Cap
Baron Zemo
Red Skull (Movie)
Hydra Soldier/AIM Soldier
Black Widow (Movie)
Winter Soldier (Movie)
Captain America (Movie)

And continues with Spider-Man Infinite Legends:

Spider-Man Infinite Legends
BAF Ultimate Green Goblin
Amazing Spider-Man (Movie)
Electro (Movie)
Black Cat
Carnage
Superior Spider-Man
Beetle

Really looking forward to both of these lines.  I was never able to get the Toy Biz Black Cat that came in the box set, so I'm really glad we're getting a new version.  The Mandroid BAF looks cool as well, and the lines in general are pretty good.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on October 11, 2013, 07:20 PM
These look cool - I will probably grab a few of them.  If they ever make it to retail...
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on October 12, 2013, 06:12 AM
I am excited for them as well, hopefully the running change figures will actually be released.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 13, 2013, 01:02 PM
Has there been any word of the last wave of Legends (prior to the switch over to movie themed waves?)  They were shown at SDCC this year, but I haven't seen any preorders or anything yet and I was wondering if they were cancelled, delayed, or maybe just not out yet.  I kind of figured they'd be out by Dec/Jan since the Cap wave will likely start hitting a month or two later.  This is the "Jubilee" build a figure wave with Batroc, Agent Venom, Modern Thor, etc., but I haven't seen much about it since SDCC.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 14, 2013, 06:14 AM
Nothing that I have heard. Same with the final wave of Iron Man figures.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on November 14, 2013, 03:24 PM
I saw a fresh case of an older wave at Wal-Mart recently - Big Time Spidey, Blue Ghostrider, Wolvie's Son with the mask on.  Hopefully that means they're clearing through old inventory and pushing out a new wave soon.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 14, 2013, 05:55 PM
Nothing that I have heard. Same with the final wave of Iron Man figures.

Who's in the final wave of Iron Man figures?  A bunch of stores here have been putting these out of late but I'm done with this scale (well, other than selling off figures).
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 14, 2013, 07:38 PM
Movie Mandarin, Pepper Potts in Iron Man armor, and I forget the third one.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 14, 2013, 11:08 PM
Ok, definitely not the wave we're seeing here.  I'll help out if it arrives, but it ain't here yet.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on November 15, 2013, 07:59 AM
Movie Mandarin, Pepper Potts in Iron Man armor, and I forget the third one.

War Machine
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 15, 2013, 12:56 PM
Movie Mandarin, Pepper Potts in Iron Man armor, and I forget the third one.

War Machine

Ahh, thanks. Explains why I forgot. Don't need another War Machine.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on November 17, 2013, 03:55 PM
cheesy self promotion of my sale thread (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=23287.0).  Staff feel free to remove if inappropriate. 
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on December 1, 2013, 08:50 PM
I noticed that BBTS put preorders up for both the Spider-Man and Cap Legends lines (shipping in January apparently).  Both have two waves (with variants subbed in the second time around), and in the notes it also says that Hasbro has raised the MSRP on these to $20 a figure, like the Black Series.  So I guess those are the new price levels for lines now, 6" collector figures $20, 3 3/4" collector figures $10, and kid figures $6.  I do wonder how long the $10 collector segment will last in some of these lines though.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: DoctorPadawan on December 2, 2013, 06:48 PM
This probably isn't the place for it, but do any of you ML collectors here happen to need the torso/legs and tail pieces for the Rocket Raccoon BAF?  I only wanted the Jean Grey figure, and figured I'd pass the BAF parts along in case anyone here might need them and didn't want or need Jean. Just PM me if you're interested in the RR parts.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Dressel Rebel on December 2, 2013, 07:16 PM
This probably isn't the place for it, but do any of you ML collectors here happen to need the torso/legs and tail pieces for the Rocket Raccoon BAF?  I only wanted the Jean Grey figure, and figured I'd pass the BAF parts along in case anyone here might need them and didn't want or need Jean. Just PM me if you're interested in the RR parts.

YES. I got the arms laying here from Black Panther and I didn't want Jean but love the raccoon. PM sent!
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on December 19, 2013, 08:59 PM
Not sure if anyone is looking for them, but Amazon has a number of the more recent Marvel Legends figures for $10 or less, with some (Constrictor) even down below $5 as an "add on" item.  Also under $10 are Drax, Fantomex, and Hope Summers.  Just thought I'd pass it along.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 3, 2014, 07:53 PM
Found both the Amazing Spidey 2 and Cap: Winter Soldier Legends figs at TRU today, $15 for the Cap ones, $20 for the Spidey ones for some reason.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 4, 2014, 01:31 PM
Still looking for the spider figures, especially the variants of course. Found the Cap figures at Target.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 17, 2014, 11:11 AM
All-New X-Men 5 Pack, coming to TRU in February ($85).  Kind of cool, even if you aren't into the current comics, it is a nice set of the original X-Men as well:

http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=252&itemid=16925 (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=252&itemid=16925)
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on January 17, 2014, 06:07 PM
Not an X-Men guy, but that set looks pretty cool.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on January 21, 2014, 07:27 PM
Not into those costumes. I wouldn't mind the beast figure but not at the price they are up for now. It's a pass.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 12, 2014, 01:50 PM
Has anyone come across the Spiderman Legends Arachnid figure yet?  I feel like I keep seeing these replenished at Target, but never any Spiderwoman or Black Cat figs.  Surprised they are selling at all given the $20 price point.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on February 12, 2014, 09:51 PM
All-New X-Men 5 Pack, coming to TRU in February ($85).  Kind of cool, even if you aren't into the current comics, it is a nice set of the original X-Men as well:

http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=252&itemid=16925 (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=252&itemid=16925)

Were I still collecting the six inch stuff I'd be all over this.  But the price point is kind of terrifying since it would be even more north of the border. 
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on February 16, 2014, 05:59 PM
Picked up a Black Cat at Target today, which was great since I didn't think I'd ever see one at retail. If anyone's interested in the Goblin torso piece, LMK. I only plan to get Cat, Electro and Spidey from this series, so I won't be using the BAF pieces.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 17, 2014, 11:27 AM
I nabbed a Black Cat last week too.  Pretty cool figure, though the $20 price tag was tough to stomach.  Any idea when Arachne (Black Costume Spiderwoman) comes out?  Julia is a must for my avengers, though I do have a cool custom 6" of her already.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Neal on March 14, 2014, 01:24 PM
Grabbed Toxin at Target today.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on March 14, 2014, 01:57 PM
Got Boomerang and an extra Toxin today. No sight of Spider-Girl. I will try to trade the Toxin for her.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 9, 2014, 01:45 PM
Looks like there may be an (as of yet) unannounced wave of Legends on the way, with an X-Men theme:

http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=252&itemid=17506 (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=252&itemid=17506)

The scan shows Stryfe, Magneto, Cyclops (Marvel NOW), Storm (Marvel NOW) and an unmasked Wolverine, with a Build a Figure Jubilee (which was shown earlier with a different wave, that was never released).
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on May 11, 2014, 03:38 PM
Looks like there may be an (as of yet) unannounced wave of Legends on the way, with an X-Men theme:

http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=252&itemid=17506 (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=252&itemid=17506)

The scan shows Stryfe, Magneto, Cyclops (Marvel NOW), Storm (Marvel NOW) and an unmasked Wolverine, with a Build a Figure Jubilee (which was shown earlier with a different wave, that was never released).

This post actually made me realize that there's no figure line based on the upcoming X-Men movie.  That's actually something of a big deal.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Pete_Fett on May 11, 2014, 05:29 PM
This post actually made me realize that there's no figure line based on the upcoming X-Men movie.  That's actually something of a big deal.

Was there one for X-Men: First Class either? I know there were X-Men: First Class/Wolverine: First Class Comic 2-packs released by Hasbro but they had nothing to do with the movie.

Maybe Hasbro doesn't view the X-Men movies as kid-friendly as the other Marvel stuff...
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on May 11, 2014, 07:20 PM
The standalone Wolverine movies had at least something in terms of figure offerings.  The first Wolverine movie's figure line was more wide ranging.  The second one, not so much.

Even the third X-Men movie, The Last Stand, didn't have much of a toy line.  But I do seem to recall a Juggernaut and Jean Grey from that movie that made their way into the Marvel Legends line.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Pete_Fett on May 12, 2014, 12:39 PM
Yeah - the figure line for X-Men Origins: Wolverine at least had a couple of figures (Logan, Sabertooth & Deadpool) that were based on the movie - but a lot of that line was comics-based. I also believe that was Hasbro's inaugural 3.75" Marvel line.

For The Wolverine - they had that pitiful line that were 100% comics based - none of them had any basis on the movie itself, it seemed like that line just tried to capitalize on the movie being in theaters.

I find it very odd that Thor: The Dark World can have a bigger toy line than ANY X-Men movie - maybe it's a "sign of the times" kind of thing or maybe it has something to do with licensing contracts and film rights and whatnot. Maybe Hasbro has the license to make figures from Disney/Marvel and Sony produced Marvel movies but not 20th Century Fox ones...

Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on May 12, 2014, 11:43 PM
Dude, it's not Hasbro's job to pay attention to consumer demand or produce figures that you want.  It's their job to uhhh...what were we talking about? 
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Jeff on May 15, 2014, 12:07 PM
Looks like there may be an (as of yet) unannounced wave of Legends on the way, with an X-Men theme:

http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=252&itemid=17506 (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=252&itemid=17506)

The scan shows Stryfe, Magneto, Cyclops (Marvel NOW), Storm (Marvel NOW) and an unmasked Wolverine, with a Build a Figure Jubilee (which was shown earlier with a different wave, that was never released).

Looks like these have been confirmed by Hasbro as a TRU Exclusive Wave (http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/new-tru-exclusive-marvel-legends-wave-announced/).

Sort of fits in with what they did for Xmen: First Class - new X-men toys in stores for movie's release, but not necessarily based on the movie.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on May 16, 2014, 10:42 AM
Its a weak wave in my book, want Jubilee but not much else.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on May 16, 2014, 02:28 PM
Easy pass on all of them.   :P
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 27, 2014, 09:05 PM
So, looking at the Marvel Legends revealed at SDCC (most of which are on the way next year I believe):

Marvel Legends Avengers Wave 1 - Odin/King Thor Build a Figure
Scarlet Witch
Machine Man
Hawkeye/Iron Fist (running change)
Captain Marvel
Thor
Sentry

Marvel Legends Avengers Wave 2 - Thanos Build a Figure
Spider-Woman
Hellcat

Marvel Legends Spider-Man - Hobgoblin Build a Figure
Comic Spider-Man
Spider-Girl
Spider-Man 2099

Other Legends (Exclusives, Retailer Unknown)

SHIELD Movie 3 Pack (Agent Coulson, Agent Hill, Nick Fury)
Guardians Comic 5 Pack - 2015 (Star-Lord, Rocket, Groot, Gamora, Drax)
Target 3 Pack (Ultimate Cap, Ms. Marvel, Radioactive Man)
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 29, 2014, 12:09 PM
Every year I say I am done and they pull me back in.  :-\ Finally a Thanos.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Greg on July 29, 2014, 08:49 PM
I can't wait for the SHIELD Movie set. I can't believe we're getting a Coulson!
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on August 4, 2014, 06:30 PM
Was a bit busy at work and missed out on the ML exclusive. oh well…I am trying to stop buying anyway.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 4, 2014, 08:44 PM
I missed the exclusive as well, kinda bummed.  I really want that comic Star-Lord (although it is supposed to be coming next year as well in that 5 pack mentioned at SDCC), and the Medusa as well.  I have the earlier Black Bolt, so not a huge deal there, but the others would have been nice too.  I keep checking hoping that it will come back in stock, but I'm not hopeful.  Honestly, this was the only exclusive I was really after this year.  I thought about Jabba (although missed that too of course), but I'm ok with the regular version as well.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on August 21, 2014, 01:08 PM
I picked up my first 6 inch figure today, Carnage from the ASM2 line. I had been debating buying some Marvel stuff to go along with the upcoming Batman: TAS line and finally found a Carnage on the pegs. I just hope this doesn't avalanche into me buying a bunch of the 6 inch Star Wars stuff.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Neal on August 22, 2014, 10:20 AM
I just hope this doesn't avalanche into me buying a bunch of the 6 inch Star Wars stuff.

Oh, it probably will.   ;)
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 3, 2014, 11:56 AM
Found the Walgreens exclusive Agent Venom figures this weekend while on the lookout for the Star Wars ones.  Pretty nice figure overall, and the store I hit had nothing but Agent Venoms, so I'm not sure if it is separate case or what.  I had thought it was going to be shipping with other Spidey Legends figures from the previous waves this year, but apparently not.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on September 11, 2014, 12:42 PM
I've been kinda-sorta searching for the Prototype Boba and finally found some Agent Venoms today at a local Walgreens. They had six of them, and it was the only 6 inch figure they had, just like Brian saw. They were in the regular toy aisle too.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on September 11, 2014, 12:57 PM
I've been seeing Agent Venom and Black Cat @ Walgreens, but no other figures.  I wonder what the case assortment is.  I was pleased to find they're only $15 versus $20 for TBS figs.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Sugart on October 16, 2014, 06:39 PM
Seems like the Target 3 pack is starting to hit stores. I'll check tmrw when I get to work to see if there are any in the area or atleast a set date.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on October 17, 2014, 09:47 AM
Seems like the Target 3 pack is starting to hit stores. I'll check tmrw when I get to work to see if there are any in the area or atleast a set date.

Who is in the 3-pack?
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Pongoo on October 17, 2014, 01:39 PM
Seems like the Target 3 pack is starting to hit stores. I'll check tmrw when I get to work to see if there are any in the area or atleast a set date.

Who is in the 3-pack?

Cap, Ms. Marvel and Radioactive man
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on October 17, 2014, 03:36 PM
Thanks - first I have heard of this.  Don't really need Cap or RM, but I'm a big Ms. Marvel fan.  I'll have to see this in person though - not sure she's an improvement over the initial release.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Sugart on October 17, 2014, 07:55 PM
So I found two in my backroom this morning, came in on Wednesday but I've been off the last two days so this is the first I am seeing it. Funny thing it has no sales floor locations and nothing coming up for the next 2 weeks. Not sure when it's going to hit the sales floor. I suppose you could ask a team member to pull it for you from the backroom with the dpci.
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on October 19, 2014, 11:11 PM
Do you happen to have the DPCI?  I'd like to at least take a look at it if I can find it.  Thanks!
Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: Sugart on October 20, 2014, 06:35 PM
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Title: Re: 2011/2012 Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on October 25, 2014, 12:31 PM
Have not been buying much anymore but like the Agents of Shield set. I will try to pick that up since I have the rest of the movie figures.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 7, 2014, 01:07 PM
Although our local store hasn't put them out yet (they are in the weekly ad this week), I was able to get the Marvel Legends set online and it arrived yesterday.  Although I know people are probably not thrilled about another Cap (but at least this is something different from previous versions Hasbro has done), I was happy to finally get Ms. Marvel after missing out on the earlier version - and the Radioactive Man is pretty cool as well.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jayson on November 8, 2014, 11:32 PM
Images of ML Allfather build-a-figure wave (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.937028682993656.1073741848.164561336907065&type=1)
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Dressel Rebel on November 9, 2014, 05:56 PM
Well Sentry is a must to display with Ares and Iron Patriot.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on November 10, 2014, 09:55 AM
Images of ML Allfather build-a-figure wave (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.937028682993656.1073741848.164561336907065&type=1)

I want almost all of these figures.  Thor, Hawkeye, and the Witch look amazing.  Looks like two different sets of arms, so you could avoid getting Machine Man or Sentry...Tough to decide between two really weak characters.  I might decide based on the arms vs. the figure.   :P
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on November 14, 2014, 12:43 PM
Saw the Target set and passed for now. 50.00 bucks is steep for 1 figure i actually want, one that is cool but could live without, and one i have no need for. I am sure you can all figure out which is which.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on February 10, 2015, 11:37 PM
Found the new Avengers series at WM tonight. I picked up the Witch, since the Toy Biz one was awful, but they all looked great. Thor looks really neat, and I might end up building Odin.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 11, 2015, 04:27 PM
Found the new Avengers series at WM tonight. I picked up the Witch, since the Toy Biz one was awful, but they all looked great. Thor looks really neat, and I might end up building Odin.

What part of the country?  I've been waiting on these forever...
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on February 11, 2015, 11:13 PM
Cedar Falls, IA. Specifically, Wal-Mart. They must be early on their reset, since I never find these early.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 12, 2015, 11:08 AM
Cedar Falls, IA. Specifically, Wal-Mart. They must be early on their reset, since I never find these early.

Not that far from MN.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 19, 2015, 12:57 PM
Well, for as little Star Wars as there was at Toy Fair, Hasbro definitely brought out the big guns for Marvel.  Legends is pretty much the only line I regularly collect (aside from the recently started Batman: TAS stuff), so I'm pretty excited about what's on the way - but still trying to figure out how to afford it all.  Aside from the Avengers wave that is now hitting (Odin BAF), here's what was shown/announced:

Avengers Legends - Thanos BAF
Hellcat
Spider-Woman
Batroc
Captain America (Age of Ultron)
Hulk (Age of Ultron)
Iron Man (Age of Ultron)

Avengers Legends - Hulkbuster BAF
Dr. Strange
Blizzard
Vision
Marvel NOW Iron Man
War Machine
Thundra
Valkyrie

Ant-Man Legends - Ultron BAF
Ant-Man (Movie)
Wasp
Tiger Shark
Bulldozer
Grim Reaper
Giant Man

Spider-Man Legends - Hobgoblin BAF
Daredevil
Spider-Man
Spider-Man 2099
Ultimate Spider-Woman
Anti-Venom
Spider Girl

Spider-Man Legends - Rhino BAF
Ghost Rider
Scarlet Spider
Misty Knight
Chameleon (w/JJJ and Hammerhead heads)
Kraven
Superior Venom
White Tiger

Exclusives
Amazon 4 Pack (Movie Banner, Thor, Hawkeye, and Black Widow)
Target 3 Pack (Doc Green, White Vision, Comic Ultron)
SHIELD 3 Pack (Coulson, Hill, Fury)

Now that is a lot of Legends for one year.  I don't know if we even saw these levels in the Toy Biz days (back when - at least for awhile - Legends were $10 or less).  I'd like to get them all, but had planned to be saving for the Force Awakens a lot this year too, so we'll have to see.  A lot of cool stuff in there though, especially the Hulkbuster (supposed to be 9" tall or so), the Chameleon with JJJ head, Misty Knight, finishing off the Wrecking Crew with Bulldozer, as well as characters like Thundra and Hellcat.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jeff on February 19, 2015, 01:21 PM
I love the fact that the company everyone is complaining about not caring about fans anymore is making a friggin' Misty Knight Legends figure.  #smh
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Greg on February 19, 2015, 01:35 PM
I only collect the movie figures, so the Avengers wave with Hulkbuster and Ant Man wave with Ultron kinda irritate me. I didn't mind the Guardians wave last year where I ended up selling off two figures, but selling off five or six just to get the Build-A-Figure is a pain. The fact that there are plenty of Age of Ultron figures not in the Hulkbuster wave just adds insult to injury. I wish Hasbro would line it up so a wave with a movie BAF would be comprised mostly of movie-based figures.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on February 20, 2015, 11:42 PM
I finally found Machine Man tonight at Walmart...my first and likely, only purchase from this line. A#1!
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on March 29, 2015, 08:45 PM
I saw the Thanos wave today.  And the new Avengers movie figures look pretty good.  It's tough for me to accept the current  pricing though. I know that the Star Wars 6" figures sell for $19.99 each. But when I was collecting Marvel Legends figures sold for about $12 or $13 per figure.  I guess that history with the line makes that pricing a little difficult to swallow.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on April 24, 2015, 01:38 PM
Entertainment Earth GotG exclusive

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HSB3679R#.VTp_T3lFCUk (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HSB3679R&id=JE-405087801)

Use Marvel20 to save $20.

Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 6, 2015, 02:47 PM
Looks like Hasbro is running a poll to pick the next Legend, to be voted on throughout SDCC.  Here's- the choices that I see:

Angela
Nova (new version)
Black Spider-man
Borr
Cosmo
Darkhawk
Disir
Executioner
Sif
Lyra
Malekith
Mysterio
Quasar
The Hood
Ulik

Voting on the finalists is after Comic Con
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on July 6, 2015, 03:44 PM
Is that supposed to be Ulik vs. Luik?  I'm not overly impressed with the list.  I'd rather see Moon Dragon, Swordsman, a better Tigra, or Jocasta on that list.  Hope its Angela or Quasar (or Sif but I just don't see that).  Cosmo?  Really?
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 6, 2015, 05:51 PM
Yeah, it is Ulik not sure what happened there. See now, I'd like it see Cosmo, but not necessarily on his own.  Some of them, like Black Spidey and Mysterio already have decent figures. I'd rather see some of those you listed, like Tigra or Jocasta. Some of the others are a little more boring.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on July 6, 2015, 06:44 PM
I just want to finish off some of the classic Avengers that I fear will never get made.  There's a fun article on Fwoosh (http://thefwoosh.com/2015/06/the-dirty-dozen-twelve-avengers-that-still-need-action-figures) about the Avengers Dirty Dozen: Twelve Avengers That Still Need Action Figures.  Their list includes the following:

#12 - Moondragon
#11 - Starfox
#10 - Captain Marvel/Photon
#09 - Swordsman
#08 - Mantis
#07 - Jack of Hearts
#06 - Mockingbird
#05 - Human Torch
#04 - Stingray
#03 - Crystal
#02 - Jocasta
#01 - Jarvis

I already comissioned customs of a new Tigra, Mockingbird, Starfox, and Crystal, but would probably buy up a new Crystal if I could. Same guy made me a custom Sersi as well.  The  Hellcat body is basically Crystal already - just need a new head and belt.  Jocasta, Swordsman, and Moondragon would top my list.  I'd like pass on Human Torch, Jarvis, and Mantis.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jeff on July 8, 2015, 10:18 AM
New Walgreen Exclusive Black Ant revealed (https://twitter.com/Marvel/status/618777812720185344) -

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJZXJC7UEAAHmIE.jpg)
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on July 8, 2015, 04:57 PM
Eric O'Grady stealth Ant-Man?  Pass.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on July 9, 2015, 01:31 PM
First wave revealed at SDCC: http://thefwoosh.com/2015/07/sdcc-15-new-marvel-legends-spider-man-figures-revealed

Spider-Man Asborbing Man BAF
-SpiderGwen
-Ben Reilly Spiderman
-Morbius
-Venom
-Speed Demon (with Silvermane head on a ******* RC car!)
-Jack O' Lantern
-Beetle (female)

I'm in for all, didn't really need to update the Asborbing Man I have (FFF wave), but I'm getting the entire wave, so he's a bonus.

Walgreens has another exclusive - yellow Daredevil with Matt Murdock head.

And I know nothing about Black Ant, but I like that color scheme and he's a new character, so I'm not passing.

Can't wait to see what else is coming.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on July 9, 2015, 02:38 PM
All in on that Spidey stuff
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 13, 2015, 07:55 PM
Really like the new Legends stuff shown this weekend again.  I've pretty much gotten to the point where I'm all in with this line anymore, at least over the past couple years, and hope to continue that from here on out.  Hasbro had a rocky start with the Legends stuff, but it really seems like they are knocking it out of the park on the newer waves.  The new Spidey wave looks great, plus the other peeks that were shown like Mockingbird, Namor, Taskmaster, etc.  And hey, we actually know what's coming out in this line ;).
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on July 13, 2015, 11:41 PM
Agreed.  I've mainly just been getting the Avengers figures, but the line has gotten good enough to draw me into buying some of the Spiderman figures, Daredevil, Guardians, etc.  I have a custom old school Mockingbird that I still like better, but glad to see they are getting to characters like her and Hellcat.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on July 21, 2015, 02:45 PM
I was snapping a few shots of my vintage SW collection this morning, so grabbed a couple from my Marvel display as well.  Try to look past the poor quality - these are just some quick phone-camera shots. 

My center display has Avengers and friends past and present.  I'll have to try this one again as you can't see a lot of the characters in the back like the Young Avengers team.

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff43/jman5544/Marvel/20150721_074739_zpstocytrd0.jpg) (http://s243.photobucket.com/user/jman5544/media/Marvel/20150721_074739_zpstocytrd0.jpg.html)

This one is my version of Marvel vs. DC with the Avengers going up against the Justice League/Super Friends.  I tried to match a counterpart for each figure and was surprised to find how much overlap there is in terms of the figure concepts/powers.  Obviously the personalities are radically different, but think about some of these matchups.  I know they're not all perfect, but still a cool comparison I think.

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff43/jman5544/Marvel/Avengers%20vs.%20Justice%20League_zpszmqlzjvo.png) (http://s243.photobucket.com/user/jman5544/media/Marvel/Avengers%20vs.%20Justice%20League_zpszmqlzjvo.png.html)

Namor vs. Aquaman
Giant Man vs. Apache Chief
Ms. Marvel vs. Starfire
Ant Man vs. Atom
Quicksilver vs. Flash
Hawkeye vs. Green Arrow
Scarlet Witch vs. Raven
Huntress vs. Black Widow
Thor/Storm vs. Superman/Supergirl
Batman vs. Captain America
Iron Man vs. Green Lantern
Wonderman vs. Black Lightning
Black Knight vs. Samurai
Hawkman vs. Black Panther

The last one I'll show today is the Marvel Movie Universe.  I have the Avengers on one side, Guardians on the other.  Ant-Man's already in the mix along with War Machine.  I was going to skip the TRU exclusive 3-pack, but once I made this display I wanted to add in Fury, Coulson, and Hill.  I beefed up my Guardians with some of the figures from the comic (Nova, Ms. Marvel, Angela, etc.).  I'll probably swap those guys out as the Movie Universe figures build.  Hoping they come out with a Falcon, Scarlet Witch, Vision, and Netflix Daredevil to add to the lineup soon.

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff43/jman5544/Marvel/Marvel%20Movie_zpsxwcji14r.png) (http://s243.photobucket.com/user/jman5544/media/Marvel/Marvel%20Movie_zpsxwcji14r.png.html)
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Pongoo on July 22, 2015, 10:11 AM
That's a fine collection sir! Has anyone been finding the new Spiderman (Rhino wave) yet? Toys R Us has them online but haven't seen them in stores yet...
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on July 22, 2015, 01:27 PM
Thanks!  I am seeing the Ant-Man wave all over, but no new Spidey yet.  There's no one in that wave that I'm interested in buying.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Pongoo on July 22, 2015, 02:06 PM
Thanks!  I am seeing the Ant-Man wave all over, but no new Spidey yet.  There's no one in that wave that I'm interested in buying.

Noted.  ;)
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on July 22, 2015, 10:17 PM
I've been trying to avoid getting back into Marvel Legends.  But this MCU Avengers - Age of Ultron multipack (http://www.amazon.com/Avengers-Movie-Legends-Action-Figure/dp/B00UD0UVGA/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1437617926&sr=1-1&keywords=avengers+age+of+ultron+marvel+legends+4+pack) looks pretty cool.  And I'm glad to see them finally recognizing Banner, too.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81Mp2WJXmxL._SL1500_.jpg)

Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on July 23, 2015, 08:00 AM
I want to want that set, but the figure expressions are all so bland and bored.  This would be a great set for an Avengers Attend 3-Hour Financial Planning Workshop display. 
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jeff on July 23, 2015, 10:00 AM
Don't forget to vote in the 2015 Fans' Choice Poll (http://marvel.com/news/toys/24886/vote_for_the_new_hasbro_marvel_legends_figure_and_win)

"The fans at San Diego Comic-Con have spoken. Sixteen Marvel Heroes were up to become the new Marvel Legends figure, but now only four remain! The champions are Darkhawk, Angela, Symbiote Spider-Man and Mysterio and now it is up to you to vote for your favorite and choose who becomes Hasbro’s next Marvel Legend!

The decision is in your hands. And to sweeten the deal, you could win a Hasbro SDCC 2015 Exclusive Ant-Man Figure Set signed by Stan Lee! See rules below."
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: evenflow on July 23, 2015, 07:26 PM
I would want them all but I went with Angela.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on July 24, 2015, 12:16 AM
I would want them all but I went with Angela.

Out of that lot, I will only buy Angela.  Voted.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 24, 2015, 05:50 PM
I got the EE Guardians pack and the next wave of Spidey Legends (Rhino) this week.  To me, this line is continuing to be great this year.  It has been much more difficult to keep up with so many waves in the past few months, but at the same time I'm not complaining.  Cool to get the Guardians in comic form, as well as characters like Misty Knight, Chameleon (with the alternate heads), a new Kraven, etc.  Haven't gotten the Hulkbuster wave yet, but I think aside from exclusive packs, that should be it for the year?  I wasn't sure, but I think the Absorbing Man and Red Onslaught waves were coming in 2016, according to Comic Con, which I guess could mean the end of the year too.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on August 2, 2015, 08:33 PM
New Walgreen Exclusive Black Ant revealed (https://twitter.com/Marvel/status/618777812720185344) -

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJZXJC7UEAAHmIE.jpg)

I saw a bunch of these this weekend while out looking for the exclusive Walking Dead figure(s). Looked cool.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on September 17, 2015, 04:43 PM
Finally starting to see the new Spider-Man Legends wave. I saw everything at TRU yesterday except for Chameleon and Kraven. I'll probably wind up getting a case from EE or something.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Scott on October 20, 2015, 08:40 PM
Saw this at Target today

https://twitter.com/jedidefender/status/656630970632663040
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on January 29, 2016, 02:22 PM
For anyone on the lookout, I found some of the Cap Legends at our local TRU this morning. They had Cap, Whirlwind, Mockingbird, and Cottonmouth. If I hadn't just dropped $100 on Black Series, I might have picked them all up. I have them on preorder at Amazon for the most part, so just grabbed Mockinbird and Cap/Cap Wolf.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 17, 2016, 04:36 PM
I thought the showing at Toy Fair this year was pretty great. Hasbro may have struggled a bit with Legends out of the gate, but they have really been hitting it out of the park lately with this line. The main problem is trying to keep up with all the waves. Looks like a few waves of Cap/Avengers figures, a couple waves of Spidey, plus X-Men and Dr. Strange. Not to mention the exclusive stuff.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 17, 2016, 06:28 PM
Yeah, I was really impressed with what they showed.  I'll be grabbing a few of those X-Men figures for sure.  Great to see movie Scarlet Witch on the way too, though I wish we were getting Quicksilver with her.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 26, 2016, 07:24 PM
Saw what looked like a Walgreen's exclusive Yellow suit Daredevil this afternoon.  I must have missed the news on this.  I'm not a big DD guy, but he looked cool and comes with a Murdock head.  They still had the Black suit Any Man exclusive shelf warming too.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Pongoo on March 9, 2016, 01:48 PM
Wolf Cap (Red Onslaught wave) are showing up at Targets in Minnesota now.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on March 9, 2016, 05:30 PM
Wolf Cap (Red Onslaught wave) are showing up at Targets in Minnesota now.

Walmart too.  I found Wolf Cap a few weeks back at the Bloomington Target.  He was the only one there from the wave though, so I assume the rest of the wave is either in back or sold through.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Pongoo on March 10, 2016, 03:19 PM
Justin, any sightings of the Spidey wave (Absorbing man)? I have not seen a trace of this wave anywhere.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jeff on March 11, 2016, 01:57 PM
Justin, any sightings of the Spidey wave (Absorbing man)? I have not seen a trace of this wave anywhere.

The new Blaine Walmart (35W/Lexington) has had a few cases come and go.  I think they still have a few left on the pegs (along with a bunch of Rhino and Allfather waves). 

Pretty sure Beetle, Speed Demon, Pumpkinhead Guy, and some Spideys were left - Spider-Gwen disappears fast...
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Pongoo on March 14, 2016, 10:36 AM
Cool! Thanks Jeff, good to know they are coming in now.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on March 14, 2016, 12:59 PM
I haven't seen them anywhere on the West side...
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Pongoo on March 14, 2016, 02:06 PM
I haven't seen them anywhere on the West side...

Me either!
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on May 4, 2016, 01:39 PM
Stopped at TRU over lunch and found they have all Avengers/Marvel figures buy one get one 40% off.  When they rang up, the cashier was confused about some Marvel promotion that popped up.  I looked it up online and there is supposed to be a $10 Civil War gift card if you spend at least $30.  So I went back in to check.  The manager said there was some problem with the cards, so they offered me 10% off my purchase.  She rerang my receipt and gave me 20% off!  So, I scored two Legends figures for $26.  Happy May the 4th!
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Pongoo on May 6, 2016, 11:11 AM
Stopped at TRU over lunch and found they have all Avengers/Marvel figures buy one get one 40% off.  When they rang up, the cashier was confused about some Marvel promotion that popped up.  I looked it up online and there is supposed to be a $10 Civil War gift card if you spend at least $30.  So I went back in to check.  The manager said there was some problem with the cards, so they offered me 10% off my purchase.  She rerang my receipt and gave me 20% off!  So, I scored two Legends figures for $26.  Happy May the 4th!

Thanks for the tip! I'll swing in there this weekend. I'm hoping it will stack with the 20% off coupon I got in the mail.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on June 7, 2016, 05:20 PM
If anyone's interested in the upcoming Marvel Legends X-Men figures, EE has the full case on preorder for just $160 with shipping.  Remember to use Jeff's link on the front page, so JD gets a kickback. 

I'm typically just an Avengers guy, but I want most of the figures in this wave (Deadpool, Marvel Girl, Rogue, Kitty, Brown Suit Wolvie.  Even Havok is pretty cool, and I'll find a spot for him since he's an "Uncanny Avenger" these days.  The Juggernaut BAF looks good as well, so with just Iceman and Cable as the "extras" I figured going the full case route was worth it.  Especially given how hard it is to find full sets of ML at retail and the X-Men characters have a history of selling out fast. 
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on July 29, 2016, 08:09 PM
Found, and bought, the Civil War 3 pack featuring Spider-Man and battle damaged Iron Man and Captain America (with masked and unmasked heads). The paint apps are fantastic! It was pricey at $60 but I recently found an old gift card from Christmas that had about $20 on it, so I got it for a steal.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on July 30, 2016, 04:15 PM
Found, and bought, the Civil War 3 pack featuring Spider-Man and battle damaged Iron Man and Captain America (with masked and unmasked heads). The paint apps are fantastic! It was pricey at $60 but I recently found an old gift card from Christmas that had about $20 on it, so I got it for a steal.

I just saw that at Target for the first time today.  Not a bad set, but I feel like I already have enough versions of those same characters.  There is another Legends special pack on the shelves - War Machine and Concept Iron Man.  I hadn't heard about that one.  I passed as well - the War Machine is awesome, but again, I already have have a dozen War Machines.  The concept Iron Man was also not anything to write home about.   :-\
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on July 31, 2016, 03:26 PM
I saw that set as well. The War Machine is cool but the Iron Man was lame. Day-Glo Orange?
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 2, 2016, 01:18 PM
As far as the SDCC showings go, I thought it was another killer presentation for the Legends brand.  After a rough start when they took over the license, Hasbro has really been firing on all cylinders the past few years with the Legends line.  I recently got the X-Men and Spidey waves from BBTS, and some of the figures in there are among the best I've gotten - specifically the females in the X-Men wave.  All of them looked pretty great though.  As far as the SDCC reveals, we've got tons more on the way it seems.  We've still got another Cap wave, followed up by:

Dr. Strange (Dormammu BAF)
Dr. Strange
Dr. Strange (Movie)
Baron Mordo (Movie)
Nico Minoru
Iron Fist
Brother Voodoo
Enchantress

Spider-Man
Green Goblin
Jackal
Spidey 2099 (Modern)
Black Suit Spider-Man
Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan)
Spider-Man UK

Guardians of the Galaxy (Titus BAF)
Angela
Darkhawk
Nova (Sam Alexander)
Vance Astro
TBD (Movie Figure)
TBD (Movie Figure)

X-Men (Warlock BAF)
Colossus
Dazzler (Disco)
Cyclops (Jim Lee)
Polaris
Sunfire

Also shown were a new Sue Storm (with Herbie), Mary Jane Watson, Monica Rambeau, Netflix Punisher, Netflix Jessica Jones, and a possible Dark Phoenix figure.  So much goodness, and really hoping that get that Mary Jane figure right (waiting for a comic MJ for awhile now, hopefully classic Gwen Stacy isn't far behind either).

Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on August 5, 2016, 12:24 AM
I spotted the X-Men wave at a local Walgreens today (everything but Deadpool and Wolverine)
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jeff on September 1, 2016, 03:11 PM
Dr. Strange (Dormammu BAF)
Dr. Strange
Dr. Strange (Movie)
Baron Mordo (Movie)
Nico Minoru
Iron Fist
Brother Voodoo

Dr. Strange wave is up for pre-order at Entertainment Earth - $159.99 with free shipping (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HSB7439A&id=JE-405087801).
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on September 2, 2016, 10:25 AM
Dr. Strange (Dormammu BAF)
Dr. Strange
Dr. Strange (Movie)
Baron Mordo (Movie)
Nico Minoru
Iron Fist
Brother Voodoo

Here we go with you female action figure haters!  No love for the Enchantress?   ;)  There's an Astral Form Doc Strange in this case to get us to 8 figures as well.

I'm not willing to go the case route this time, but if anyone finds an Enchantress at retail, please grab or stash for me.  I'ld like one to go with my Thor figures as they are sorely lacking any Asgardian baddies. 

Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 2, 2016, 10:48 AM
Actually, since my last post, Enchantress has been added to this wave, so that's my mistake. I think that the figures are evenly packed, although I'm not sure on that.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on September 2, 2016, 01:18 PM
Actually, since my last post, Enchantress has been added to this wave, so that's my mistake. I think that the figures are evenly packed, although I'm not sure on that.

Correct.  Its the 6 listed plus Enchantress and Astral Form Strange for a full set of 8.  I was just teasing that she was left out of your initial list. 
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on February 5, 2017, 01:47 PM
One of our local Walmarts had a bunch of their Legends stuff down to $5 a pop, so I picked up a Valkyrie for the hell of it. Will display with the 4" version I bought randomly at 5 Below months ago.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 20, 2017, 10:43 AM
I feel like I say this after each Toy Fair or Comic Con, but wow there is a lot of Legends goodness coming this year. Where the Star Wars brand sort of takes half the year off, and continues to produce fewer "smaller" characters, Legends seems to be embracing it all.

Two Guardians waves, more Spidey, more X-Men, plus neat exclusives. Netflix figures (DD, Elektra, Punisher), a Spidey/MJ two pack, Cyclops/Dark Phoenix two pack, Star-Lord/Ego two pack, A-Force multipack, Groot Evolution exclusive, Tombstone, classic Beetle, Moon Knight, and more. Another expensive, but great, year.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 20, 2017, 02:47 PM
I'm really impressed with the Legends offerings on the way.  I don't collect much of the Spidey or X-Men stuff, but the A-Force pack and the Mary Jane/Spidey 2 pack look amazing.  I'll get a few of the Netflix characters like Daredevil and Elektra - I already have an awesome Jessica Jones custom, and have been eyeing customs of the others, so glad there's an official release on the way.  I hope the remaining two figures are Power Man and Iron Fist - not sure who else they'd make unless they go with some baddies.  The Walgreens Sue Storm looks like a must have as well.  The Guardians wave is solid, but a lot of rehash from Volume 1.  I don't need another Gamora or Starlord, but the improved Rocket looks good and happy to finally get a Nebula figure.  Stinks that Mantis is the BAF as I don't want to buy most of these.  I might hold out to see if I can get them on clearance like the original wave.  I was worried Marvel might be taking a back seat in the coming years, but sure doesn't look like it.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on February 20, 2017, 04:04 PM
Yeah I'm pumped for most of the Spidey stuff.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Ben on March 16, 2017, 03:55 AM
Not sure if it's important, but I saw a few of the new X-Men figures at Walgreens today while I was hunting for Transformers. Anyway, they had Cyclops and Sunfire, and they're $11.99 this week with card, which I assume is a Rewards card or something.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on March 16, 2017, 04:55 PM
Nice to see that wave out already along with the Guardians figures.  Not sure I Want anything from it though.  There aren't any characters I care that much about - Shatterstar always looked cool, but I Stopped reading New Mutants around the time he was coming on.  I like Polaris, but the figure is very blah.  Old Man Logan is probably the best of the bunch, but I don't know what/who I would display him with.  Swing and a miss on this wave, though for $12 they're pretty hard to pass up.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Pongoo on March 23, 2017, 11:13 AM
Went on a multi-Target run today and found most of the Xmen wave and some Sandman wave along with the Guardians 2 wave. But have yet to see Space Venom wave at retail. ???
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on May 8, 2017, 12:39 PM
I picked up the WM exclusive Ultimate Spidey/Vulture 2 pack over the weekend. Fun little set
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jeff on May 18, 2017, 11:00 AM
Legends Thor Box Set for SDCC (http://nerdist.com/marvel-legends-thor-figure-set-will-wage-war-at-comic-con-exclusive/)

- Bor
- Malekith
- Odinson
- Thor (Jane Foster)
- Ulik the Troll

Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on May 18, 2017, 04:25 PM
That looks awesome.  But as usual, I just want 1-2 of the five figures, Hopefully they will release some as individuals like they did with Enchantress. 
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on May 19, 2017, 08:11 AM
Jane Thor and Terminator arm Thor are rumored to be in the next Thor wave.  Most likely Bor, Malekith and Ulik are unique to the set (although it's possible Ulik could be the BAF, similar to Abomination in last year's Raft set.  I hope not, I'd rather see Skurge the Executioner).

Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 22, 2017, 06:43 PM
Read online today about a rumored nation-wide set of the Spidey/MJ TRU exclusive pack hitting over the weekend. Decided to hit ours up and sure enough they had them. Worth taking a look if interested. A classic comics MJ has been high on my list for a long time, glad to see it finally happen. Now a Gwen Stacy maybe?
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on May 23, 2017, 11:44 AM
That's awesome!  Feels like I heard about this somewhere a while back, but had forgotten all about it.  Definitely going to grab one of these if I can find it.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on May 24, 2017, 09:27 AM
No sightings of that set locally yet, but I plan on grabbing one. I like that the sculpts are based on Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Pongoo on May 25, 2017, 01:45 PM
These have come to MN. Picked up a set the other day at Northtown TRU.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on May 30, 2017, 10:39 AM
Thanks for the head's up.  I'll have to start scouting Tonka TRU again...
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on June 29, 2017, 11:40 AM
Check out the upcoming Marvel Legends wave for Thor - Raganarok (http://io9.gizmodo.com/building-this-massive-gladiator-hulk-totally-justifies-1796450701), complete with a Gladiator Hulk B-A-F.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on June 29, 2017, 04:30 PM
Check out the upcoming Marvel Legends wave for Thor - Raganarok (http://io9.gizmodo.com/building-this-massive-gladiator-hulk-totally-justifies-1796450701), complete with a Gladiator Hulk B-A-F.

Not digging short hair Thor that much, but the rest of this movie looks great.  I will grab a few of those figures - don't really need gladiator Hulk though.  I hope we get some good backstory on how he ended up there, and would be cool if they tie this into the Civil War timing to explain why these guys weren't involved. 
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on June 30, 2017, 08:25 AM
Most of them look cool, especially the Hulk.  But I think they could've done a better job with Valkyrie. 

I know that the 6" line is where the money is.  But I really would have liked to see them do something in the 3.75" scale.  I saw an image a week ago or so of what I think were 3.75" comic Skurge and the Enchantress.  Is this the new Thor 2-pack that was teased earlier this year?  If so, so much for 3.75" MCU Thor and Hulk.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Mikey D on September 3, 2017, 04:42 PM
Hey guys.  I'm selling off my entire Marvel Legends and DCUC collection.  Take a look at my sale thread at the fwoosh and let me know if you want anything.

http://thefwoosh.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=96385&p=3057445#p3057445

There's still a lot of older things not listed yet, so if there's something you want, let me know and I probably have it.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 11, 2017, 08:00 PM
Best of luck on your sales Mikey.

A few new things shown at Hascon this weekend (and previously). Looks like the next X-Men/Deadpool wave will have a build a figure Sasquatch, as well as new figures of Cable, Domino, Psylocke, X-23, Mohawk Storm, and more. The previously revealed Spidey wave is shaping up nicely too, as well as the new bikes and the Toy Biz tribute stuff (Marvel's answer to the Star Wars 40th line, it appears).
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on November 21, 2017, 10:04 PM
I saw a bunch of the Walgreens exclusive Medusa tonight. I had no idea that was a thing.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on November 22, 2017, 08:41 PM
I saw some of the ToyBiz tribute cards.  And seeing those again just threw me for a loop!
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 18, 2018, 10:36 AM
More great reveals for this line this weekend, as usual for this line. Particularly happy to see Cloak and Dagger, a long time want for me, and the new Thing - one of my favorite characters.  A few of the figures did seem kind of like "didn't we just get this?", and I'm not sure how much I care about all the symbiotes outside of Venom and Carnage. Of course, I could just be talking myself out of stuff so I can afford that Sail Barge  ;) The Legends line is tough to keep up with anymore, churning out so much goodness.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 19, 2018, 08:45 PM
Wow, there's some good stuff in that lot that I thought we'd never see.  Black Knight?  YES!!!  I have an awesome custom of him on his winged horse, but this one looks pretty sweet, especially with the extra heads.  Great to see a Warbird in the lineup too, though that's another that I spent big bucks on for a nice custom.  The biggest surprise for me was Paladin - what an obscure character, but one of the few characters I don't have in my Avengers lineup.  I will probably grab Storm, Blue Wolverine, and Psylocke too.  Never been a big fan of the Cloak & Dagger/FF crew, but the figures look great. 
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on February 20, 2018, 09:00 AM
When is The Thing due to arrive? Or Mr Fantastic for that matter?

Did they say anything about doing the rest of the Inhumans?
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on March 7, 2018, 02:05 PM
Saw new Avengers toys at Target...blonde Scarlet Witch, teenage Groot, etc. No bad guys...
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on March 7, 2018, 05:58 PM
A question for those of you that have them, but I was wondering which versions of Galactus and the Sentinel you preferred? The older Toy Biz Marvel Legends build a figures, or the somewhat more recent Hasbro Marvel Universe electronic figures. I happen to have one of each version, but as I go through my collection and totes, I wonder if I really need to have two versions of each. Trouble is, I can't decide for sure which I prefer. I think in general the Legends ones look a little cooler (especially the Sentinel), but I think the MU ones are more solid and I enjoy their lights/sounds. I may just end up keeping both, but I was curious what some of your opinions were.

Echoing McMetal's earlier post, but is anyone finding the Walgreens Mr. Fantastic yet? I haven't seen them yet personally, but noticed some reviews starting up online, so I was wondering.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on March 14, 2018, 09:49 PM
I prefer the old Toybiz build-a-figures personally, but I'm also often biased to first releases of things.  I'm also not a big FF or X-Men guy, but its my opinion if it helps.  I have checked out a few Walgreens here and there, but no sign of Mr Fantastic in Minneapolis just yet.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jeff on March 14, 2018, 10:01 PM
Echoing McMetal's earlier post, but is anyone finding the Walgreens Mr. Fantastic yet?

I have checked out a few Walgreens here and there, but no sign of Mr Fantastic in Minneapolis just yet.

Saw him today in White Bear Lake, MN -

(https://jedidefender.com/news/images/2018_03/walgreens_fantastic.JPG)
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on March 14, 2018, 10:20 PM
Nice! I hit a couple Walgreens after work today, but no dice. Hopefully soon...

Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on March 27, 2018, 08:33 AM
Finally tracked down Mr Fantastic by using the "Find in store" option on their website.  ;D

I love him! Can't wait for the Thing now!
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on March 27, 2018, 09:10 AM
Grabbed him at Walgreens yesterday too.  Really nice figure.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on April 7, 2018, 08:50 PM
Grabbed Black Bolt sans BAF part off eBay for $12. Hope they do the rest of the crew too.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on April 14, 2018, 09:21 AM
Picked up the Starlord/Ego 2-pack at Target for $11.98. I've been waiting it out on clearance but I'm not sure it will go lower than that. Nice set, I never realized it's a different Starlord than the single packed version.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on April 16, 2018, 03:16 PM
I found 90s Deadpool at Gamestop the other day, and snagged it.

I'm trying to save some extra cash for a case of the Lizard BAF wave, even though I really just want the Mysterio figure from that wave.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 18, 2018, 04:09 PM
Found the Deadpool wave of Legends at Target this week. I didn't pick any up, but they do look nice. I kind of want the Sasquatch BAF, but I don't necessarily want the entire wave to get him.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: P-Siddy on April 18, 2018, 07:11 PM
Apparently, the Teen Groot, Rocket and Thor 3-pack is a TRU exclusive.  I've heard people on the east coast finding them, but doubt they'll readily available with closings.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Jeff on April 20, 2018, 01:17 PM
FYI if you missed it - many former TRU exclusives (Vison/Scarlett Witch (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HSE2118&id=JE-405087801), Ant-Man/Stinger (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HSE2115&id=JE-405087801), Hydra Dude 2-Pack (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HSC3993&id=JE-405087801)) are going back up for pre-order at on-line shops like EE, BBTS, etc today.

Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on April 20, 2018, 02:13 PM
FYI if you missed it - many former TRU exclusives (Vison/Scarlett Witch (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HSE2118&id=JE-405087801), Ant-Man/Stinger (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HSE2115&id=JE-405087801), Hydra Dude 2-Pack (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HSC3993&id=JE-405087801)) are going back up for pre-order at on-line shops like EE, BBTS, etc today.

Nice to know they have a new home.  I found Vision & Scarlet Witch at TRU Burnsville yesterday, so the stores that are still open must still be getting a few things from the warehouse.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: GrandMoffNick on May 3, 2018, 05:55 PM
I think an eBay and Google search answered my question but has there ever been an Ebony Maw figure made before?
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on June 7, 2018, 08:15 AM
I think an eBay and Google search answered my question but has there ever been an Ebony Maw figure made before?

Out of Thanos's crew in Infinity War?  It looks like they've only made Thanos (wave 1 B-A-F), Proxima Midnight, and Cull Obsidian (wave 2 B-A-F)
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on June 13, 2018, 12:10 AM
Too lazy to find a pic but there's a Gamestop exclusive figure of Spider-Man in the outfit from the new Playstation 4 game on the way
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on June 13, 2018, 07:58 AM
When is The Thing slated to be released?
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on June 14, 2018, 10:24 AM
When is The Thing slated to be released?

Should be any time now.  There are a few on Ebay, but only from foreigners last I checked.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 1, 2018, 02:51 PM
More great stuff shown at SDCC this year, it really is amazing how much they put out in this line in a year any more.  I was all in on this line for awhile, but with the pace things have been hitting the past few years I've started to get a little more selective. Just not enough room for all of them, not to mention the spending side of things. Great to see Silver Sable on the way, one of my long-time wants. The hover hair Prof X is cool as well. The new Kingpin looks really nice too. I kind of like keeping up on the MCU stuff, and I'll be trying to stick to more "classic" style stuff from the comics, particularly Spidey stuff.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 9, 2018, 05:40 PM
Just out of curiosity, for those of you who actively collect Legends, do you display all (or most) of them? I've always had some packed away but have been considering even more as I redo our office display a bit. It is difficult, because I think most to all of them (especially these days) look great, but it is just so much. I was listening to a podcast this week where they did a bit of a retrospective on the Legends line, and they said that since 2002 we have seen roughly 850 figures. Sheesh! I don't have them all, but definitely well over half.

I've noticed that a lot of the people who used to collect and post here may have dropped out of this line, and maybe this is the reason why. Just so much to manage, as beautiful as they are. What do you do with your Legends, display or no?
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on August 13, 2018, 10:08 AM
Just out of curiosity, for those of you who actively collect Legends, do you display all (or most) of them? I've always had some packed away but have been considering even more as I redo our office display a bit. It is difficult, because I think most to all of them (especially these days) look great, but it is just so much. I was listening to a podcast this week where they did a bit of a retrospective on the Legends line, and they said that since 2002 we have seen roughly 850 figures. Sheesh! I don't have them all, but definitely well over half.

I've noticed that a lot of the people who used to collect and post here may have dropped out of this line, and maybe this is the reason why. Just so much to manage, as beautiful as they are. What do you do with your Legends, display or no?

I have a big 4' by 2' display for a huge Avengers team, then a few smaller displays:
- Marvel Cinema figures (Avengers, Guardians, etc.)
- Marvel vs. DC (Hero's matched up like Batman vs. Cap, Hawkeye vs. Green Arrow, Flash vs. Quicksilver
- Tony Starks Hall of Armors (Stark with 30ish suits all around him, including a "hidden" Ultron

Its probably 80% of my Legends figures and contains around 30 customs of figures I never thought we'd get like Black Knight, Sersi, Crystal, Moondragon, etc. and improvements over others that I found over the years.  I do have a box of "Extras" that I just don't have room to display or to rotate through if I ever get the chance, but it is hard to fit them all somewhere.  I have a bunch of the smaller 3.75" marvel figs on display as well, so would probably have to bag those to make enough room.  I can post some pictures if you're interested in getting some ideas.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on August 16, 2018, 07:51 AM
Well, apparently the Silver Surfer was listed on Walgreens website a week ago today, and sold out in about 5 minutes. Has never come back into stock and says Not Sold in Stores.

And I thought the interminable delay on The Thing was frustrating!
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on August 29, 2018, 02:45 PM
Picked up the Silver Surfer at Walgreens over lunch! They had three on the shelves.

Incredible figure! So happy for this one!  ;D
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on August 29, 2018, 07:16 PM
Picked up the Silver Surfer at Walgreens over lunch! They had three on the shelves.

Incredible figure! So happy for this one!  ;D

Awesome! I'll have to take a look around tomorrow. Is the Thing supposed to be coming pretty soon as well? Even though we have gotten versions in the past, I think that is my most anticipated figure this year.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on August 30, 2018, 03:25 PM
I don't think there is a firm ETA on The Thing but should be this Fall, in time for XMas shopping.

Forgot to mention I also picked up the full 6" GOTG Mantis BAF wave from 5 Below for $5 each yesterday. Went back today and they were almost all cleaned out.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on August 30, 2018, 05:45 PM
My Walgreens have been a vast wasteland for any toys, unless you still need that exclusive Ant-Man

Recently I picked up Wolverine from Big Bad Toy Store, Mysterio from Gamestop.com, and Venom and Carnage from Target. I'll probably try to track down the Lizard BAF individually rather than buy the figures. Still debating if I want the entire Venom wave for the Monster Venom BAF
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on September 7, 2018, 10:49 AM
Figures, every time I complain online, I find stuff! My local Targets have gotten the Apocalypse BAF wave so I was able to grab Sabretooth. I've had spotty sightings of the Venom wave at Target and Gamestop too.

I also saw Silver Surfer at a Walgreens last night, but oddly he was over in the seasonal aisle with a bunch of other Walgreens Exclusive merch (with the shelves being labeled as much). He was also spider wrapped.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on September 26, 2018, 08:20 AM
Ok, so The Thing is hitting now.  :D

Gonna go ahead and ask now if someone could please post the WIC/UPC # if they have been lucky enough to find this.

I am planning to hit 12 different Walgreens stores at lunch today to find him and Veers, but I am not overly optimistic. This is my most wanted Marvel figure EVER!
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 26, 2018, 09:45 AM
Ok, so The Thing is hitting now.  :D

Gonna go ahead and ask now if someone could please post the WIC/UPC # if they have been lucky enough to find this.

I am planning to hit 12 different Walgreens stores at lunch today to find him and Veers, but I am not overly optimistic. This is my most wanted Marvel figure EVER!

Right there with ya, I haven't been this excited for a Legends figure in a long time. One of my all time favorite characters, and pics of the figure look great. I'm hoping our stores get them, awfully backed up with Namors, etc. still.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on September 26, 2018, 03:08 PM
Hit Walgreens this morning, and it looked like they had done a toy reset. Found both Thing and Silver Surfer. Thanks for the heads up McMetal!
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on September 26, 2018, 03:13 PM
Cool! Glad to help!

I was a bit overly optimistic on my toy runs today, I only hit half of the Walgreens I had envisioned, but none of the six had a single Veers,  Thing, or even the Silver Surfer.  :(

Hopefully just a day or two behind...
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: P-Siddy on September 26, 2018, 05:13 PM
I saw a box of Things on a cart today so you should get them soon.  No Veers though.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on September 26, 2018, 11:04 PM
That Thing is a nice figure, but if I buy it it will lead to me tracking down the other F4 members and I'm trying to keep my 6 inch Marvel figures restricted to Spider-Man  :-\
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on September 27, 2018, 01:31 PM
HE IS MINE!  ;D

I was lucky enough to catch him when he popped back up on the website and was able to use the Find In Store function to confirm a couple of locations around me that showed stock. The first one I had still didn't have any out but the second one had at least six! I picked the most perfect one out of the lot, which was good because a few had some minor funky defects.

The Thing is probably my favorite large scale action figure EVER. He is heavy as hell, seems like a real bargain for $20.

I'm too happy right now to even contemplate any future offerings, but Dr Doom seems like a good choice is they want to keep going.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on January 24, 2019, 11:24 PM
Picked up the "First 10 Years" Red Skull for $5 at Walmart. Felt like a great pickup at that price.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on January 29, 2019, 10:07 AM
Picked up the "First 10 Years" Red Skull for $5 at Walmart. Felt like a great pickup at that price.

Any figure you like for $5 is a great deal these days! 
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on February 12, 2019, 01:46 PM
Target is clearancing out the Deadpool wave of 6" figures, so I picked up Deathlok as I've always liked the character. Contemplated trying to build Sasquatch and then dump the unwanted figures but that would have been pure folly on my part. I'll never find a Cable or X-Force Deadpool now to complete the figure, and you can't even give those other figures away on eBay.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 12, 2019, 04:36 PM
Target is clearancing out the Deadpool wave of 6" figures, so I picked up Deathlok as I've always liked the character. Contemplated trying to build Sasquatch and then dump the unwanted figures but that would have been pure folly on my part. I'll never find a Cable or X-Force Deadpool now to complete the figure, and you can't even give those other figures away on eBay.

I might have the Deadpool BAF piece if you want to trade.  Might have Cable too - I can't remember who I kept from that wave. 
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on February 13, 2019, 10:38 PM
Target is clearancing out the Deadpool wave of 6" figures, so I picked up Deathlok as I've always liked the character. Contemplated trying to build Sasquatch and then dump the unwanted figures but that would have been pure folly on my part. I'll never find a Cable or X-Force Deadpool now to complete the figure, and you can't even give those other figures away on eBay.

I might have the Deadpool BAF piece if you want to trade.  Might have Cable too - I can't remember who I kept from that wave.

Sure man, shoot me a PM if you can find those...thanks!
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on February 17, 2019, 07:58 PM
Quite a showing at TF this weekend!

Nightcrawler looked great. Nice to see them finally do Peggy Carter too.

The two things I was most interested to see were sadly the most disappointing. Nighthawk looked awful I thought, and I don't know what kind of crazy ass Dr Doom that was, but I was really hoping for the classic version to go with the FF and Surfer.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 18, 2019, 12:42 PM
Quite a showing at TF this weekend!

Nightcrawler looked great. Nice to see them finally do Peggy Carter too.

The two things I was most interested to see were sadly the most disappointing. Nighthawk looked awful I thought, and I don't know what kind of crazy ass Dr Doom that was, but I was really hoping for the classic version to go with the FF and Surfer.

Is that a Doombot?  I don't follow the FF that much.  I will definitely grab a share of these and I like some of the ideas, but a little overwhelmed with how many 6" figures they're making for Marvel.  Do we really need a Luis from Ant Man or 4 versions of Captain Marvel?  Seemed a little over the top.  I also don't love that they're remaking so many classic figures.  Part me wants the new Hulk, Thor, Spider Woman, Scarlet Witch...but I already have versions of those figures that I don't have room to display.  These new ones make some of my old stuff obsolete.  I'm going to be very choosy with these - if they aren't an upgrade to replace my current versions on display, then I'll pass. 
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 18, 2019, 01:04 PM
As it always seems with Legends, it all looks pretty great but there is just SO MUCH! I've been very nearly a completist with this line over the years, but it is getting really difficult to keep up and I don't have room to display 2/3 of them anyway. I'll be picking and choosing as well. I usually buy up the Spidey themed waves, and I like to try to keep up with new MCU characters if I can. Otherwise I stick to classic versions, which they have covered a lot of. Like you said, figures like the new Scarlet Witch or Magneto look great, but I already have them too, so we'll see.

Off the top of my head, a few I am excited for are Nightcrawler, Scorpion, Hydro Man, X-Factor Cyclops, Cannonball, Classic Loki, Silver Samurai, and the MCU stuff. Also the Dr Doom shown is a more recent version from the comics where he was more heroic and went by the "Infamous Iron Man" while Tony Stark was down for the count.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 18, 2019, 01:10 PM
There was a time when I was up to speed on Iron Man and would have known that.  I thought Iron Man was a young black woman now, but apparently they over corrected and made him an old white foreign dictator.   ::)
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on February 18, 2019, 03:20 PM
Love the Spidey and Jim Lee X-Men stuff. Too bad that Magneto set is $60 and I only want Magneto.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: efranks on March 4, 2019, 04:39 PM
Is that a Doombot?  I don't follow the FF that much.  I will definitely grab a share of these and I like some of the ideas, but a little overwhelmed with how many 6" figures they're making for Marvel.  Do we really need a Luis from Ant Man or 4 versions of Captain Marvel?  Seemed a little over the top.  I also don't love that they're remaking so many classic figures.  Part me wants the new Hulk, Thor, Spider Woman, Scarlet Witch...but I already have versions of those figures that I don't have room to display.  These new ones make some of my old stuff obsolete.  I'm going to be very choosy with these - if they aren't an upgrade to replace my current versions on display, then I'll pass.

Yes. Yes we need Luis from Ant-Man. I need Luis from Ant-Man anyway. And at least they paired him with a new character/figure instead of sticking him in with an Ant-Man variant.

As for the number of variants for Captain Marvel...how man Iron Man and Captain America versions are there?

I liked the look of Gambit also, I pre-ordered him and recently picked up Silver Sable, which I love.

   E...
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on March 6, 2019, 09:56 AM
I don't mind several versions of Iron Man.  I have a 3.75" Shelf and a 6" shelf displayed as a Hall of Armors.  Stark made dozens and dozens of differentiated suits, so the more the merrier there.  I do not need 15 Captain America, Thor, Ant Man, Black Widow, or Captain Marvel variations.  I completely redid all of my Marvel displays over the last month and I made room in various places to display figure variations.  One of my shelves is dedicated to just variations of core/favorite Avengers (Thor, Hawk, Cap, Widow, Captain Marvel).  But part of me feels like it would be a lot cleaner/nicer to just have one of each and be done with it. 
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on July 17, 2019, 10:54 PM
That diorama at SDCC is freaking epic! I could stare at that thing for hours...
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 19, 2019, 11:14 PM
On the other side of the Star Wars presentation, Marvel Legends hit it out of the park once again. Among other things they announced:

MCU Avengers wave with Endgame Thor BAF
Squirrel Girl with Scooter
Dr Doom
Cosmic Ghost Rider
X-Men 3 pack (Cyclops/Jean/Wolverine)
Polaris/Havok 2 pack
Strong Guy
She Hulk
Shang Chi
Vulture
Morph
Nate Grey
Dani Moonstar

And more....

Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on July 21, 2019, 07:39 PM
They’re getting closer on Doom, but that is still not the classic comic look. Seems more like the later John Byrne version than the Kirby version. Still undecided on this one.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on July 22, 2019, 07:59 PM
All in on that Wolvy/Jean/Cyclops 3 pack. I should get Vulture for my Spidey collection, but I do like the Ultimate version from the WM 2 pack from a few years ago
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on August 23, 2019, 08:29 PM
Alpha Flight boxset!  :o

$109.99 on Amazon right now!  :o :o
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on August 26, 2019, 10:10 PM
Went nuts with the GameStop $5 action figure sale...picked up Nighthawk and the whole Capt Marvel wave minus Fury.

Now I have to go find a Fury!
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 3, 2019, 07:58 PM
More Legends revealed at NYCC today, including a Fantastic Four wave and Stan Lee! The Four (modern suits) will be joined by Doom, She Hulk, and TBD figure/BAF. Stan Lee is up for preorder at Target (not sure if Target exclusive). Also shown was parts of a Deadpool wave with DP, Warpath, Sunspot.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on October 3, 2019, 08:39 PM
Classic alternate head for Doom demands my money. I can pass on the rest unless the BAF is something insanely cool like a new Annihilus.  :D
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on November 20, 2019, 02:26 PM
Not sure if anyone is looking, but while at WM looking for Luke/Yoda, I noticed that our local store had (finally) gotten in some of the “worthy” Captain America figures from Endgame. I had never seen one in the wild (and bought one on eBay), and they even rang up for $16.82. Might be worth taking another look if you are interested, an outstanding figure.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on November 20, 2019, 10:13 PM
Not sure if anyone is looking, but while at WM looking for Luke/Yoda, I noticed that our local store had (finally) gotten in some of the “worthy” Captain America figures from Endgame. I had never seen one in the wild (and bought one on eBay), and they even rang up for $16.82. Might be worth taking another look if you are interested, an outstanding figure.

Thanks for the tip.  Not sure if I'm going to snag this one or not, but its more appealing at the lower price.  I already have so many different Captain Americas and don't have the space to display them all.  It's also a weird figure in that they really roughed up the shield, but Cap's uniform is all shiny and new. 
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on January 19, 2020, 01:09 PM
Found the whole Super Skrull BAF wave at Walmart today! I immediately grabbed Doom but had to pass on the others. I would really like a SS figure but I don’t want to buy all those other ones to make him. I like the previous versions of the characters they did.

Of course Doom will be sporting the “classic” head sculpt on my display shelf.  ;D
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 17, 2020, 10:20 AM
Looks like Hasbro Pulse is sponsoring a Marvel Legends Fan Vote.  Voting starts in 5 days and lasts until 2/28.  Voting does require a Pulse account...you can read all about it right here (http://fanvote.hasbropulse.com).  If you scroll down you can see silhouettes of the 3 options.  Looks to me like another Elektra, Valkyrie, and [Insert your favorite base female figure].  I'm going with Captain Marvel despite the deluge of CM we received last year.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on February 22, 2020, 04:21 PM
Hasbro guys love them some X-Men and Spider-Man.

As long as they are in the BAF reissuing mood, how about Annihilus?

Was there really a HasLab Sentinel announced or were people just joking about that on the comments thread?
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 22, 2020, 08:56 PM
Hasbro guys love them some X-Men and Spider-Man.

As long as they are in the BAF reissuing mood, how about Annihilus?

Was there really a HasLab Sentinel announced or were people just joking about that on the comments thread?

I did see the HasLab Sentinel thing mentioned on Instagram as well, but nothing concrete.

Overall, another huge convention for Legends. It seems like they show so much new at each of these shows (especially compared to Star Wars). Lots of neat stuff, hopefully a fair amount I can pass on though to afford other things. I am all in on that retro Spidey wave though! Gwen Stacy was at the top of my want list for this line for awhile now. I really like that Hugh Jackman Wolverine figure as well. X-Men movie stuff looks nice. You can tell there isn’t a big Avengers movie this year,as they are trying a lot of different themes (Deadpool again, Age of Apocalypse, Gamerverse, Venomized, etc)
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: GrandMoffNick on February 23, 2020, 12:07 PM
My knowledge of comic book characters is limited. I mostly just think a lot of these figs are cool looking. I love the look of the Sugar Man BAF. Too bad I don't care much for figs it takes to make it.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on February 24, 2020, 11:12 AM
Couple of nice figures in that mix.  Iron Man 2020 and Red Hulk are the cream of the crop for me.  I will probably grab that Gwen Stacy for my Spiderman shelf and the new Domino looks pretty sweet.  Old Man Logan and Baby Hulk is a nice set too, but I already have a version of him I like better.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on February 24, 2020, 03:03 PM
LOVE those Spider-Man TAS cards. All in on the Gwen, I'll have to wait and see the Spidey and Pete in person.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on March 9, 2020, 01:20 PM
I was surprised to find a Deluxe Red Hulk on the bottom shelf at Target yesterday.  $30 feels like a lot when most of this line is clearancing at $10, but its a figure I don't didn't have in my Avengers display, so I brought one home.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on April 7, 2020, 01:43 AM
90s Spider-Man TAS Marvel Legends Mysterio! (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/HSE9637)

I lucked out and was able to get the 2018 ML Mysterio for retail, but man, I love the colors on this one. I grew up on the 90s Spidey animated series and the ToyBiz toyline, so I went ahead and preordered.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 8, 2020, 12:07 PM
90s Spider-Man TAS Marvel Legends Mysterio! (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/HSE9637)

I lucked out and was able to get the 2018 ML Mysterio for retail, but man, I love the colors on this one. I grew up on the 90s Spidey animated series and the ToyBiz toyline, so I went ahead and preordered.

I’m so in on this 90s retro line. I’ve liked the other releases they have done so far, but this Spidey-centric one really has me excited. I got the previous Mysterio as well (great figure), but already have this preordered. Honestly, these Legends retro lines, and stuff like the 40th Anniversary Star Wars (or OT vintage collection) are really the only things I keep a carded set of. Just love that old school packaging.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on May 4, 2020, 02:19 PM
90s Spider-Man TAS Marvel Legends Kingpin! (https://hasbropulse.com/products/hasbro-marvel-legends-kingpin-vintage-collection-figure)

I'm so glad I didn't track down that Kingpin BAF from last year
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on May 23, 2020, 04:25 PM
More neat Legends reveals for “Fan First Friday’s” yesterday, rounding out the Spidey retro wave with Electro, Green Goblin, and Daredevil (Armored). Also a real nice classic Moon Knight, which is unfortunately a Walgreens exclusive (better than Wal-Mart). Then, at the end, they showed a tease of the rumored Haslab Sentinel. They showed a leg next to a Legends Jubilee and Wolverine, which looked to come up to approximately mid calf?!
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on May 28, 2020, 06:06 PM
Got my Retro Spidey wave preordered! I should probably preorder an extra Mary Jane so I can display one as MJ and the other as Gwen.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on July 2, 2020, 08:16 PM
Found a random Iron Man 2020 on the pegs at Walgreens today, had no idea this was coming out anytime soon. It wasn’t marked as an exclusive or anything either, but also no BAF part.

I was a big fan of the Machine Man miniseries where the character first debuted, so I grabbed him immediately. Will look nice fighting MM in my Legends display!
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 11, 2020, 12:16 AM
So it looks like the long rumored Haslab Marvel Legends Sentinel was revealed today. This big guy is 26” tall, LED lights, 72 points of articulation, and includes a Bastion figure. $350 by August 24, anyone biting on this? I’d be partly tempted if we didn’t know another Star Wars TVC one was going to be announced this year as well. I can really only swing maybe one of these type of projects each year. Looks like it is closing in on 5000 of the 6000 needed backers in the first 12 ish hours though, wow..
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on July 11, 2020, 11:34 AM
Hasbro is promising some bonuses to the backers if they hit some goals beyond the required 6,000 backers.  And based on the progress so far, they’re probably going to exceed the initial goal soon.  ML collectors seem pretty enthusiastic about this campaign.  And you have to suspect that some speculators are going to buy some of these with the intention of flipping them, especially seeing how the secondary market price of the sail barge has more than doubled within a year it’s release. 
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on July 11, 2020, 02:20 PM
I don’t have a clue who Bastion is or why he comes with a tiny Sentinel head, but the big figure looks dope. This one will hit the goal for sure, good choice by them.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: GrandMoffNick on July 11, 2020, 04:11 PM
One day. That's impressive!
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on July 11, 2020, 07:01 PM
The campaign is quickly approaching the first sweetener.  The backer count is over 6,800 and at 7,000 Hasbro will include an alternate Master Mold head.  I would not be surprised if they pass 7k tonight. 
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on July 12, 2020, 03:09 PM
OMG.  This campaign just blew through the 7K mark, and it's going to hit 8K some time this afternoon.  Hasbro hasn't even been able to post what the 8K level would be offering to backers yet.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: P-Siddy on July 12, 2020, 05:37 PM
OMG.  This campaign just blew through the 7K mark, and it's going to hit 8K some time this afternoon.  Hasbro hasn't even been able to post what the 8K level would be offering to backers yet.

Battle damaged head and hand
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: P-Siddy on July 13, 2020, 04:07 PM
9K mark has hit!
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on July 13, 2020, 04:41 PM
9K mark has hit!

Female Sentinel Prime?
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on July 14, 2020, 09:29 PM
Found a random Iron Man 2020 on the pegs at Walgreens today, had no idea this was coming out anytime soon. It wasn’t marked as an exclusive or anything either, but also no BAF part.

I was a big fan of the Machine Man miniseries where the character first debuted, so I grabbed him immediately. Will look nice fighting MM in my Legends display!

He is solo a Walgreen's Exclusive, not part of a BAF set.  Hit stores a couple of months back, but it was pretty quiet news with everything else going on in the world.  I feel like most Walgreen's exclusive stuff shows up like that out of no where.  They did a really nice job on this one - easily one of my favorite suits.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on July 31, 2020, 04:30 PM
Had to make a Walgreens run last night and wound up snagging the Walgreens exclusive Moon Knight for Former JediDefender Poster Famine. They also had a few Iron Man 2020s. Haven't been in a WG since last fall searching for the Clone Kenobis that never hit, so it was KIND of refreshing to see new stuff among the mountain of Jyn Erso and Ant Man figures
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on July 31, 2020, 05:09 PM
Had to make a Walgreens run last night and wound up snagging the Walgreens exclusive Moon Knight for Former JediDefender Poster Famine. They also had a few Iron Man 2020s. Haven't been in a WG since last fall searching for the Clone Kenobis that never hit, so it was KIND of refreshing to see new stuff among the mountain of Jyn Erso and Ant Man figures

I’ve been stopping in Walgreens every so often to check for Moon Knight as well, but nothing locally. The shelves are pretty full of Namor and Yellow Daredevils for the most part. I have seen the 2020 Iron Man though.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on August 8, 2020, 03:21 PM
Finally found Moon Knight on Friday, and after holding him in my hands for a few minutes, ended up passing. May change my mind but so far not feeling much regret.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on August 14, 2020, 11:25 PM
Finally found Moon Knight on Friday, and after holding him in my hands for a few minutes, ended up passing. May change my mind but so far not feeling much regret.

Thanks for the head's up.  I'll have to start looking for this guy.  I am just about maxed on my Marvel Legends, but this is too good of an upgrade over the older version.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on August 17, 2020, 11:11 PM
The 90s Retro Spider-Man case I preordered arrived today. I've only opened the Spidey figure, but it's a true work of art. Highly poseable, and the new sculpt hides a TON of articulation.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on August 31, 2020, 04:11 PM
Retro Doctor Doom? Hells yes!  ;D

Praying for more villains in this assortment, would kill for a Legends Blastaar!
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on September 3, 2020, 10:47 AM
The 90s Retro Spider-Man case I preordered arrived today. I've only opened the Spidey figure, but it's a true work of art. Highly poseable, and the new sculpt hides a TON of articulation.

I managed to snag the Gwen Stacy/Mary Jane pack from this wave.  Huge Kudos to Hasbro for continuing the head swap options on these figures.  From the Stepfords to the Endgame figure two-packs, its a great way to get more potential characters out there. 
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on September 5, 2020, 11:30 PM
90s Spider-Man TAS Marvel Legends Mysterio! (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/HSE9637)

This arrived in the mail yesterday.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Morgbug on September 30, 2020, 03:20 PM
Is anyone here looking to buy some older Marvel Legends in the 6" scale?  For customs or whatever.  I'll provide a list if anyone is interested, just PM me. 

Note there's nothing really great there I don't think, but I'm also not looking to charge an arm and a leg. 
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on September 30, 2020, 10:40 PM
Is anyone here looking to buy some older Marvel Legends in the 6" scale?  For customs or whatever.  I'll provide a list if anyone is interested, just PM me. 

Note there's nothing really great there I don't think, but I'm also not looking to charge an arm and a leg.

I think I have most of what I need from ML, but I'd be interested in a list with prices if you have one to share.  Maybe I can find a few extra items to squeeze into my displays.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on November 26, 2020, 01:03 AM
Just picked up the Retro Dr Doom off EE with Free Shipping somehow. Happy to scratch this one off the list!
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on December 10, 2020, 05:42 PM
I had to drive 30 miles outside of town to the only Target within a 50 mile radius that had the exclusive X-Men and Spider-Man Retro figures in stock. Grabbed Rogue and Cyborg Spidey. Might get Gambit later on, but I have the 2019 version and would only want this one for the head and detailed card accessories. Would have been great if any stores in my area put these figures out last week during the Buy 2 Get 1 Free sale.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on December 18, 2020, 08:57 PM
Just picked up the Retro Dr Doom off EE with Free Shipping somehow. Happy to scratch this one off the list!

23 days later, he showed up.  ;D

What a terrific purchase this turned out to be! Even better than I had hoped, came in a special white box and the actual figure and packaging are top notch. No way I am gonna open this one.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on December 27, 2020, 10:11 AM
I'm checking out Marvel 616 on Disney+ right now.  And the 6th episode of the series is called "Unboxed".  Needless to say, Marvel Legends features VERY prominently in the episode, starting with the ToyBiz era and moving on through the history of Marvel action figures.  And there are interviews with people who are currently on Hasbro's Marvel team.

...now I have to get back to watching this show!
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on February 27, 2021, 09:02 PM
I wasn’t sure if these deserved their own thread, but they are technically labeled as Marvel Legends on the boxes. These are the new 4”, 5 poa “retro” figures. I was able to find the first couple waves at Target recently (in addition to the Hasbro Pulse exclusives), and I really like them.

Again, very simplified figures, but comic accurate and they have amazing card backs. Kind of remind me of the current MOTU Origins in that they look and feel like toys, and remind me of childhood. Fairly reasonable at $10 each as well. Just pretty cool. Here’s who I’ve grabbed so far:

Spidey/Electro (Pulse Exclusive)
Cap/Black Panther (Pulse Exclusive)
Iron Man/Cyclops (Pulse Exclusive)
Spider-Man
Captain America
Carol Danvers (Ms. Marvel)
Hulk
Human Torch
Magneto
Daredevil
Elektra
Ice Man

Looking forward to more! Tough to know whether to open them, I usually open pretty much everything but I’m really digging how they looks on these card backs.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on February 28, 2021, 12:55 PM
I want that retro Human Torch figure badly, but not being able to use Brickseek or Popfindr anymore is a killer. I just can’t bring myself to drive around to multiple stores anymore.  :(
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on March 3, 2021, 11:00 AM
I want that retro Human Torch figure badly, but not being able to use Brickseek or Popfindr anymore is a killer. I just can’t bring myself to drive around to multiple stores anymore.  :(

As luck would have it my daughter needed a new binder for school so I made an after dinner Target run last night and they had a whole case of these out! Only one Torch figure there but best of all it still had the punch attached! Very happy to scratch this off my wanted list...
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on March 6, 2021, 03:50 PM
Lucked out big time and found the Walgreens exclusive Silver Surfer this morning, super happy to not have to run around town looking for him.  :)

Cool figure. Mjolnir is pretty sweet, but the Surfer is much darker than I expected.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on March 8, 2021, 02:53 PM
I want that retro Human Torch figure badly, but not being able to use Brickseek or Popfindr anymore is a killer. I just can’t bring myself to drive around to multiple stores anymore.  :(

Shoot - I just saw this over the weekend and passed on him.  I decided to just get the Avengers characters and was even wavering on whether or not to get the Hulk.  Torch looked really cool and I had him in my basket but ultimately decided that was a slippery slope. Magneto looked pretty cool as well.  I did manage to score Ms. Marvel, Spider-man, Iron Man, Captain America, and Hulk. 
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on April 10, 2021, 11:38 AM
So...HasLab Fantastic Four??  ???

I am really hoping it is the Fantasticar...would be easy for me to display and go great with the figures they have already put out. (Either set)

They also alluded to it on the packaging art for Sue earlier in the presentation.  ;)
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Nicklab on April 10, 2021, 11:55 AM
I've got to admit, of all of the reveals yesterday the armored Bro Thor looks really cool!
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on June 19, 2021, 05:55 PM
I was shocked and delighted to find the new Supervillains wave on the pegs at Walmart yesterday. I picked up the new Dr Doom, looks fantastic! Amazon still has an 8/1 ship date on this so glad I didn’t waste my time preordering him like I was considering.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on July 1, 2021, 10:59 PM
Pretty excited for the 90s Spidey TAS deco Venom (https://hasbropulse.com/collections/partner-exclusives/products/marvel-legends-series-venom-2) figure announced today... even if it's missing the white web shooting squares on the hands.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on July 17, 2021, 02:10 AM
I wasn’t sure if these deserved their own thread, but they are technically labeled as Marvel Legends on the boxes. These are the new 4”, 5 poa “retro” figures. I was able to find the first couple waves at Target recently (in addition to the Hasbro Pulse exclusives), and I really like them.

Again, very simplified figures, but comic accurate and they have amazing card backs. Kind of remind me of the current MOTU Origins in that they look and feel like toys, and remind me of childhood. Fairly reasonable at $10 each as well. Just pretty cool. Here’s who I’ve grabbed so far:

Spidey/Electro (Pulse Exclusive)
Cap/Black Panther (Pulse Exclusive)
Iron Man/Cyclops (Pulse Exclusive)
Spider-Man
Captain America
Carol Danvers (Ms. Marvel)
Hulk
Human Torch
Magneto
Daredevil
Elektra
Ice Man

Looking forward to more! Tough to know whether to open them, I usually open pretty much everything but I’m really digging how they looks on these card backs.

I found the newest wave of these at Walmart today, with Ant Man, Vision, etc. I grabbed the Invisible Woman and thanked my lucky stars. Best of all, they were all just laying on the shelf, not pegged, so I got her unpunched to go with my unpunched Human Torch.  ;D
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on July 28, 2021, 09:51 PM
What If? Figure reveals looked pretty cool. Uatu is a must have for me, so I am guess I am in on these…
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on August 5, 2021, 11:16 PM
I bought a Loki from the new show today. I really liked it and figure it will probably generate just a limited run of figures.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on August 6, 2021, 10:59 AM
I found a Modular Armor Iron Man from the Build-a-Bear wave today.  Unfortunately it was just him and he's the only one that doesn't come with a BAF piece.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on August 10, 2021, 09:11 PM
Wow, Fantastic Four overload right now! As if big G wasn’t enough to drain your wallet, they offer up six new figures in retro packaging PLUS two HTS exclusives…man, I might as well start direct depositing my paychecks with them if this keeps up.  ;D
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on September 14, 2021, 06:34 PM
Preordered the new Retro 90s Spider-Man Animated Series wave this afternoon. Some great figures in that set, and apparently there is another deluxe figure that will be revealed later. I'm hoping for either Rhino or Lizard.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on September 17, 2021, 04:51 PM
I found Wave 4 of the 4” Retro figures today at Target and picked up the Silver Surfer I wanted! Good toy day!
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on September 22, 2021, 10:42 PM
My Preorder of the fan channel exclusive Web Man figure came in yesterday. Amazon packed it in a box the exact same size of the card, and it arrived mint. I was surprised by that!
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on October 2, 2021, 10:46 AM
Was in GameStop yesterday and they had a brand new She Hulk figure I had never seen before. Didn’t appear to be part of any BAF wave but it looked really cool so I bought it on a whim. No regrets!
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on October 4, 2021, 10:32 AM
That She-Hulk is pretty nice.  It is a stand alone - no BAF.  Mostly just a re-paint of the gray one from last year, but with an alternate head option.  I love that ML does that by the way - I will sometimes buy two just to display both versions.  Gamestop has been solid with new ML lately too.  Just picked up the new Quicksilver there this weekend.  Bet you didn't see that coming.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on October 7, 2021, 12:18 PM
Finally found Sylvie from the What If wave…very nice figure. I really want to build Uatu but I don’t want the rest of those figures, may have to go the eBay route.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on October 8, 2021, 03:08 PM
Finally found Sylvie from the What If wave…very nice figure. I really want to build Uatu but I don’t want the rest of those figures, may have to go the eBay route.

Where at?  I haven't seen any sign of this wave locally (Minneapolis)
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on October 8, 2021, 07:59 PM
I have seen them, or the remnants at least, at multiple different Walmart’s and Targets around town, they seem to sell quickly. I haven’t figured out a way to use Brickseek to check for them unfortunately.

I didn’t realize there was a Target exclusive Mobius figure, but once I found out I ordered one ship to store. Can’t wait for that one!
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on October 17, 2021, 12:14 PM
Picked up Mobius from Target…excellent figure. The details on the Tempad alone are super impressive.

After tracking all the auctions for Uatu BAF parts on eBay I finally concluded it would just be cheaper to buy the figures, so I decided to go that route instead. Rounded them all up this week except Zombie Hunter Spider Man, but I was able to order him from GameStop, so no worries there.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 23, 2021, 09:05 PM
Another nice showing from the Legends team at PulseCon today, which is saying something considering how much they unveil on a weekly basis throughout the year. Plus they are very enjoyable guys who really seem to enjoy their brand. Cool things include an anniversary line for the beginning of Legends with all new Cap and Iron Man figures (Toad and Hulk are rumored to complete that original wave), retro carded versions of Scarlet Witch and Vision, MCU updates/re-releases of Endgame Cap, Falcon Cap, Winter Soldier, and another retro 4” wave. Plus, coolest of all, X-Men Animated Series figures that come in VHS tale style boxes. Wolverine and Jubilee are the first announced.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on October 24, 2021, 12:00 AM
I thought it was hugely underwhelming TBH, but the 45+ minutes of interviews did not help at all. I just wanted to see the toys. I literally had no idea what a “Knull” even was lol.

The only thing I was excited to see was the 3.75” Mr Fantastic. Was hoping for news of a What If Wave 2 or Terrax reissue or something interesting like that.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on October 25, 2021, 05:24 PM
Another nice showing from the Legends team at PulseCon today, which is saying something considering how much they unveil on a weekly basis throughout the year. Plus they are very enjoyable guys who really seem to enjoy their brand. Cool things include an anniversary line for the beginning of Legends with all new Cap and Iron Man figures (Toad and Hulk are rumored to complete that original wave), retro carded versions of Scarlet Witch and Vision, MCU updates/re-releases of Endgame Cap, Falcon Cap, Winter Soldier, and another retro 4” wave. Plus, coolest of all, X-Men Animated Series figures that come in VHS tale style boxes. Wolverine and Jubilee are the first announced.

I can't find the info on the new Marvel 4" Retro wave.  Who is included?  I see a listing for a 2 pack with Marvel Girl and Wolverine, but that's it. 
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on October 26, 2021, 03:23 PM
Another nice showing from the Legends team at PulseCon today, which is saying something considering how much they unveil on a weekly basis throughout the year. Plus they are very enjoyable guys who really seem to enjoy their brand. Cool things include an anniversary line for the beginning of Legends with all new Cap and Iron Man figures (Toad and Hulk are rumored to complete that original wave), retro carded versions of Scarlet Witch and Vision, MCU updates/re-releases of Endgame Cap, Falcon Cap, Winter Soldier, and another retro 4” wave. Plus, coolest of all, X-Men Animated Series figures that come in VHS tale style boxes. Wolverine and Jubilee are the first announced.

IIRC, the only new 4” Retro figures they showed were the Falcon and Mr Fantastic. Both looked great!
I can't find the info on the new Marvel 4" Retro wave.  Who is included?  I see a listing for a 2 pack with Marvel Girl and Wolverine, but that's it.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on October 26, 2021, 03:25 PM
Another nice showing from the Legends team at PulseCon today, which is saying something considering how much they unveil on a weekly basis throughout the year. Plus they are very enjoyable guys who really seem to enjoy their brand. Cool things include an anniversary line for the beginning of Legends with all new Cap and Iron Man figures (Toad and Hulk are rumored to complete that original wave), retro carded versions of Scarlet Witch and Vision, MCU updates/re-releases of Endgame Cap, Falcon Cap, Winter Soldier, and another retro 4” wave. Plus, coolest of all, X-Men Animated Series figures that come in VHS tale style boxes. Wolverine and Jubilee are the first announced.

IIRC, the only new 4” Retro figures they showed were the Falcon and Mr Fantastic. Both looked great!
I can't find the info on the new Marvel 4" Retro wave.  Who is included?  I see a listing for a 2 pack with Marvel Girl and Wolverine, but that's it.

IIRC the only ones shown were the Falcon and Mr
Fantastic…
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on November 6, 2021, 02:26 PM
My PulseCon 90s Animated Venom arrived the other day. I'm digging these retro Spidey figures so much that I'm planning to sell the original versions of some of the characters like Green Goblin, Mysterio, Shocker, etc.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on December 4, 2021, 04:44 PM
Received my case of Retro FF figures from EE, and this morning picked up openers of The High Evolutionary and Psycho-Man at Walmart. Gonna have a sweet FF display going by the time Galactus arrives… :D
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on December 6, 2021, 10:59 AM
Does anyone know what's up with Sprite and Ajax from the Eternals?  Target seems to have all the others in abundance, but I have not seen any sign of those two.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on December 10, 2021, 07:35 PM
My Pulse exclusive Retro FF Human Torch figure arrived today, looks cool as hell and comes in a nice white box like Doom did. Sounds like the Invisible Girl exclusive should be shipping soon too.  :)
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on December 13, 2021, 09:23 PM
Picked up retro carded Hercules at GameStop today…only $20 on sale.  :)
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on December 16, 2021, 04:07 PM
A new "Series 1" Hulk is up on Pulse right now.  Looks great, but $44 retail for a 6" figure?!

https://hasbropulse.com/products/marvel-legends-series-1-hulk?variation=B&utm_source=Mu2gHB&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20211216_MVL%20Legends%20Livestream_DGDX%20%28SFhEEx%29&_kx=2KvO0UyR5DBXtKPczfBOEOXPllgnszcqVxdZVDsg0N0%3D.LqpvWS (https://hasbropulse.com/products/marvel-legends-series-1-hulk?variation=B&utm_source=Mu2gHB&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20211216_MVL%20Legends%20Livestream_DGDX%20%28SFhEEx%29&_kx=2KvO0UyR5DBXtKPczfBOEOXPllgnszcqVxdZVDsg0N0%3D.LqpvWS)
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on March 7, 2022, 08:43 AM
If you’re like me and you missed out on the Comic Classics Dr Strange Walmart exclusive, good news! He is now back in stock for $26.49.  ;D

Never ever saw this figure in stores so I had to pounce.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on March 17, 2022, 05:34 PM
Hasbro Pulse delivered my 90s Retro Spidey Wave 2 a few days ago, but I haven't had a chance to even open the box yet. Excited for the new Symbiote Spidey!

I know a few people who are holding out for Hammerhead to make mafia goons... and it may be smart. I've seen what appears to be solid cases of Hammerhead at two different Targets and a Walmart.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on March 17, 2022, 08:11 PM
All the Targets near me have 5-6+ Hammerheads.  Lots of Shockers left behind too.  I can't tell if its cases of them or if people are just buying up the others in the case.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on March 28, 2022, 07:05 PM
The new wave of Retro 4” figures is out! I picked up Mr Fantastic this morning at Target. He would not ring up at checkout so I had to beg them to manually key it for me. Somehow came up as only $5 so a double victory.  ;D
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Muftak on March 29, 2022, 09:50 AM
I found a couple of cases on the shelf last Friday, and had to talk the manager through selling me one of each even though they didn't scan in his system. I wonder if the large cartload of stuff I was also purchasing that I was ready to walk away from was any kind of motivator? These street dates for retro products have got to go away.

If Wolverine and Phoenix weren't semi-spoiled by their prepaint release in the fall this wave would have absolutely knocked my socks off! As it is, Venom is the definite highlight, while knowing the Thing is a wave away made Mr Fantastic a must have, even if I am a bit miffed he doesn't have any rubbery bits or swappable stretched limbs. Falcon is...just okay.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on April 18, 2022, 05:34 PM
Picked up Jocasta for $10 from ROSS…Kang continues to elude me.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on May 6, 2022, 05:40 PM
Saw the new $43.99 Hulk at GameStop today and was sorely tempted. He is impressive in hand. Just couldn’t bring myself to pull the trigger though. Maybe next time…
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Diddly on May 14, 2022, 10:28 AM
There's a LOT of cool stuff coming out soon, like the 20th Anniversary Legends. The Spider-Man 60th Anniversary figures from a few weeks back are awesome too, but I'm passing on most of them for space reasons.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on May 14, 2022, 03:29 PM
I went back to buy the Hulk but he was gone, so I ended up ordering one from GS online. Shipping was free and i had a $10 gift card to use, so that helped.

With him and the recent comic Dr Strange exclusive, my Defenders team is now complete!
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on May 20, 2022, 01:10 PM
New preorders are up @ Pulse…just picked up Firelord.  :)
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on June 3, 2022, 07:12 PM
I picked up the new Retro 4” Thing figure off Amazon and he arrived today.  ;D

The team is now complete!
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on September 27, 2022, 05:35 PM
That was quite a list of leaks that came out this week! I think the ones I’m most excited for are Karnak and Mole Man. Have been eyeing the Toybiz MM on eBay but would prefer the updated version.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: EdSolo on October 1, 2022, 06:34 PM
Any info on the new retro figures?  I have seen something about the presentation crashing, but have seen Doctor Doom and Ghostrider with motorcycle.  Surprisingly nothing really showing up with google searches on either one and definitely nothing about preorders.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on October 3, 2022, 01:17 PM
Any info on the new retro figures?  I have seen something about the presentation crashing, but have seen Doctor Doom and Ghostrider with motorcycle.  Surprisingly nothing really showing up with google searches on either one and definitely nothing about preorders.

ToyArk has pictures of the Retro GR and bike, but I cannot find a picture of the retro Doom anywhere. I assume that is 3.75” too though? Been waiting for that one!
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on October 3, 2022, 03:42 PM
Any info on the new retro figures?  I have seen something about the presentation crashing, but have seen Doctor Doom and Ghostrider with motorcycle.  Surprisingly nothing really showing up with google searches on either one and definitely nothing about preorders.

I’m pretty sure Doom and the Ghost Rider set were the only things shown, and both look pretty great.

As for Legends overall, I thought it was another good showing for the Marvel team at Pulse Con. Lots of focus coming for the X-Men in the coming year (60th coming up), which is pretty rad. Looks like the VHS line is adding Cyclops, then switching to Spider-Man next year which is great to me. Also some long requested things in there like Molecule Man, so good stuff on the way! I’ve mentioned it before, but between the number of releases and excitement pumped into the line, Legends is probably my number one line these days. Lots of new stuff pretty regularly, and hopefully it is easy to get ahold of.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on December 12, 2022, 05:05 PM
My Heralds of Galactus 2-pack showed up yesterday from Pulse. Cool set, although I wish I didn’t already have Terrax.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on March 4, 2023, 04:04 PM
Lots of Legends stuff hitting Clearance at Target right now, I picked up Classic Loki and He Who Remains for $12.49 each and She Hulk for $6.89. Def gets me off the fence for stuff I might have passed on otherwise.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: EdSolo on April 5, 2023, 06:58 AM
Not sure if this is true or not, but saw a post today where someone who just received the retro Dr. Doom wave said this was it for the line and then someone replied and said that Hasbro had stated that this was it for now and it would come back in two to three years.  Anyone else hear anything like this?
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: Brian on April 5, 2023, 09:43 AM
Yes Steve Evans (from Hasbro, currently in charge of Marvel I believe), did confirm (I saw it on Instagram) that after the Doom/Luke Cage/Spider Woman wave and the Ghost Rider bike set, that the line would be “resting”. Sounds like it could come back later. For now they are pushing the new kids line, basically the same scale but with more articulation. The Spidey wave is currently on the pegs at our Target. Not bad for $10. I picked up Spidey.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on April 7, 2023, 12:47 AM
I got my Dr Doom from Amazon just this week, along with the 6” Ronan…
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: EdSolo on June 8, 2023, 06:47 AM
Finally got my Ghost Rider retro this past week or so from Amazon.  I can't believe this line is done for now.  Also can't believe I managed to get an entire Hasbro line without too much hastle and not having to step into a store to do so.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on July 18, 2023, 08:25 PM
I picked up that Ghost Rider set at Target on clearance for 50% off this week, and I love it. This feels like the price it should have been all along too.
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: McMetal on November 2, 2023, 08:45 PM
Picked up classic comic Luke Cage from GameStop today. They had Blade too. Mindless One is one cool BAF!
Title: Re: Marvel Legends
Post by: JediJman on November 14, 2023, 12:28 PM
I found 8-10 each of Fury, Gamora, and Harkness from the Stomper wave at my local target, but they have zero Goliath, Yelena, or Talos?  Single figure cases suck.