Author Topic: Marvel Legends (Read 568656 times)

Brian · « **Reply #1275 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

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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

. I don't know that our Targets even have them now, or at least not many of them.

JesseVader08 · « **Reply #1276 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).

He was one of my favourite comic characters and I hope to get the modern version as well.

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.

I'd also like the Colossus, Thing and Beast figures - simply because bigger is badder!

Can you tell I haven't read any Marvel Comics in about 10 years?

Brian · « **Reply #1277 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

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JesseVader08 · « **Reply #1278 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.

evenflow · « **Reply #1279 on:** June 10, 2005, 05:59 PM »

Quote from: 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.

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.

Scott · « **Reply #1280 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

Famine · « **Reply #1281 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

Morgbug · « **Reply #1282 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

Just took a gander and I can live without the following figures:
Black Panther
1st Appearance Spiderman
Omega Red

Nicklab · « **Reply #1283 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.

Morgbug · « **Reply #1284 on:** June 10, 2005, 08:22 PM »

Quote from: 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.

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.

Scott · « **Reply #1285 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

Ben · « **Reply #1286 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.

Mikey D · « **Reply #1287 on:** June 13, 2005, 08:06 AM »

My updated collection

Brian · « **Reply #1288 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. There's also some pics of someone's Hulk and Wolverine figures over at Fwoosh.

Update - A few more pics of Wolvie, Hulk, and Ghost Rider are up over at RTM.

evenflow · « **Reply #1289 on:** June 14, 2005, 02:08 PM »

I think i will pick up a few of these, just the characters i reallu like.