Post by: canprime on January 03, 2009, 11:13:17 AM
Here is the price: $7.92 for the DC figures. $9.92 for the Marvel figures.
DC: While I am not that impressed by the figures and articulation, they are pretty good overall. Barely worth the $8 price tag. Although a great selection of characters. I only saw Joker, Black Lightning, Spectre, Dr. Fate and Superman. But on the back I must have missed, Wildcat, Star Sapphire, Question, Scarecrow, Batman, Nightwing, GCPD officer. So die hard fans will love them, but I probably will only go for the characters I really love.
Marvel: Ok, $10 is a bit much, but these are some great figures. Comparing them to the DC figures shows you just how much better they are. The selection of charcters in wave 1 is a bit puzzling, but at least they didn't go all out in the first wave. The variants are apparently Stealth Iron Man and Human Torch in FF costume. This wave has a total of 12!!!! different figures. Yes a couple of variants, but overall 12 separate figs to get. This line looks great and I think Hasbro has another hit on their hands, especially one that can easily take over ML.
Post by: akpayne on January 03, 2009, 01:52:26 PM
I am hoping these figures are similar to Joe figures in terms of construction/plastic quality/scale etc.
Hasbro has really dragged on the Marvel Legends 6" line, and the fact the figures went up in price and the sculpt/articulation went down really bothered me.
Post by: pdaat on January 03, 2009, 11:26:28 PM
Articulation of course is far superior with the Marvel line of course. Some of the characters seem a little scrawny and the Punisher's face scult is awful....but they are changing it next wave. I anxiously await Bucky Cap.
Green Arrow looks great for the DC line - I think this is the first DC fig that had an accessory.
Paul
Post by: thatcarlguy on January 07, 2009, 07:43:33 AM
From the Marvel set I got Spiderman and Iron Man. I'm blown away by Iron Man! Great poseability, proportions, shiny paint job. He's the best of the Marvels. I am adding him to my Joe team so Cobra better watch out. Spiderman is okay, I got him because he's Spiderman. His head is a little too small. I wanted Wolverine but for some reason they painted him silver and black. I'll wait till they do "normal" colours.
Post by: silentdusty on January 07, 2009, 09:08:27 AM
Post by: Raptor on January 07, 2009, 10:02:03 AM
I passed him up in Guelph Walmart which only got one case of this wave.
I am saving the little shield logos that come in the packaging to replace the Hulkbuster door logos on my Hulkbuster hummer and make it look like the shield vehicle concept pics.
- R
Post by: pdaat on January 08, 2009, 02:19:19 PM
Post by: canprime on January 08, 2009, 05:36:02 PM
I think this line will be great for Hasbro. I am still torn about some of the accessory choices though. Some are easy, like Silver Surfer or Punisher. However, Iron Man and Spiderman, while understandable, don't really have accessories that are well executed, in my opinion.
Post by: Kronz on January 09, 2009, 05:13:14 PM
Post by: Redmao on January 14, 2009, 11:51:06 AM
Well actually, my girlfriend did while shopping today and she called me at the office.
Can't wait for tonight
Post by: Raptor on January 14, 2009, 12:52:02 PM
http://www.joecustoms.com/forums/viewto ... e.#p155842 (http://www.joecustoms.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11672&p=155842&hilit=Walmart.+About+%2410.+I+got+punisher+and+wolvie.#p155842)
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Post by: Redmao on January 14, 2009, 01:02:38 PM
Post by: akpayne on January 14, 2009, 08:46:59 PM
$10 is a little steep, and when you consider there are 12 of them it gets pricey really quick.
Anyone know how hard the variants or complete sets are to find?
Post by: canprime on January 14, 2009, 09:29:08 PM
Quote from: "akpayne"
Great review - and if I could find these figures at retail I would purchase them.
$10 is a little steep, and when you consider there are 12 of them it gets pricey really quick.
Anyone know how hard the variants or complete sets are to find?
It appears that the cases put out were revision 1 cases. That means there was no Bullseye or "FLAME ON" Human Torch. Instead there were doubles of IM, SPIDEY & Wolverine(?).
Technically there are no "VARIANTS" per se. Each figure is numbered from 1-12 in the first wave. So while Stealth IM and "FLAME ON" Human Torch are a variation of the other figure, they are numbered separately from that other figure.
Post by: Redmao on January 15, 2009, 08:17:43 AM
Much better than the SHS figures that Toybiz released a few years ago.
Spidey is shorter than Black Panther which is a nice detail.
BP doesn't sport double knee articulations and has a swivel waist instead of a ball jointed torso.
I hink I'll put his head on the black V1 style Snake eyes...
Post by: pdaat on January 15, 2009, 07:50:52 PM
Paul
Post by: Kronz on January 25, 2009, 10:45:58 PM
Multiples of: Iron Man, Punisher, Wolverine (four or five of Wolvie)
singles of : Torch in blue costume, Daredevil, Black Panther, Spiderman, Silver Surfer
Post by: pdaat on January 31, 2009, 08:15:12 AM
Anyone seen a DC Nightwing around?
Post by: thatcarlguy on January 31, 2009, 11:11:36 AM
Quote from: "pdaat"
Cool. I am from around London as well.
Anyone seen a DC Nightwing around?
Not yet but thats the one I want most too.
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on January 31, 2009, 01:53:58 PM
That being said, the sculpts are great, and the I reallly like the black detailing on Spidey's costume (not a fan of the blue, however) and the metallic paint on Iron Man. The accessories are understandably lame (why does the web make a massive doughnut behind Spidey's arm??), but the intel dossiers are fun.
Post by: Realboss on February 19, 2009, 10:50:24 AM
Post by: Redmao on February 19, 2009, 10:58:10 AM
My very first Wolverine figure ever.
I like it, I like the black and gray suit. Some Joes will get his gear though.
Post by: Raptor on February 19, 2009, 05:03:50 PM
Quote from: "Realboss"
I snagged the wolverine. Was on the fence for a while but caved. $12bucks after tax is kind of silly for a little figure so I don't think I'll be buying anymore(buyers remorse). Then again some of the other figs look cool and I broke down for this one. :-
Iron Man is way cooler than Wolverine. I think it may be the best on in the line.
- R
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on February 19, 2009, 09:59:52 PM
Quote from: "Raptor"
Iron Man FTW. The sculpt is great and the paint is terrific.Quote from: "Realboss"I snagged the wolverine. Was on the fence for a while but caved. $12bucks after tax is kind of silly for a little figure so I don't think I'll be buying anymore(buyers remorse). Then again some of the other figs look cool and I broke down for this one. :-
Iron Man is way cooler than Wolverine. I think it may be the best on in the line.
- R
Post by: silentdusty on February 19, 2009, 10:23:40 PM
Post by: haggis on February 21, 2009, 10:07:41 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on February 23, 2009, 12:19:20 AM
Wolverine does look nice though. Does anyone know if he stands quite well? I'm willing to give another shot at this line one more time. I won't be completist though since in my opinion some figures don't look that great to me.
Punisher is to me the worst of the lot, with hands as big as his, bad guys outta fear getting spanked by him
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Post by: pdaat on February 24, 2009, 08:26:55 AM
I think this version of the Punisher is the abscessed tooth version - complete with facial swelling.
Paul
Post by: Lt Storm on March 03, 2009, 10:11:49 PM
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on March 11, 2009, 09:07:02 PM
Silver Surfer:
Not crazy about the mould. The abs are a little TOO ripped, and the head looks... off somehow. Maybe it's the proportions and/or the face.
The paint is, like Iron Man, really great. A nice silver that looks shiny, not just flat. There are some highlights in white, I think.
The board is sculpted in a flat grey, but since the Surfer's ankles aren't ball-jointed, he can't stand on both pegs at the same time. At least the board is nice and large.
The Punisher:
Mould isn't anything to phone home over. Waist articulation, but no "ab-crunch" joint. Hands are really bad, can't hold his weapons. The head is awful. The jaw is so huge that it's too big to even make a Bruce Campbell custom out of.
Paint isn't too bad. The black is broken up by blue highlights, and the white parts have a wash in some areas to bring out detail.
The belt needs to be cut to be removed. It doesn't have a clip closure like the Joe belts do.
The weapons are nice, except for a) the ridiculous grey launcher thing [WTF is this supposed to be??], b) he can't hold his MP5 properly with both hands, and even with one hand, the stock will be bent out of shape, and c) he pretty much can't use his left hand for holding any of his guns.
Also, at my TRU, the price on the pegs is $10.99 a figure, but they scan at $8.97. Awesome!
Post by: canprime on March 11, 2009, 11:38:20 PM
Quote from: "SnakeEyesOnAPlane"
I bought some more for customizing projects.
Silver Surfer:
Not crazy about the mould. The abs are a little TOO ripped, and the head looks... off somehow. Maybe it's the proportions and/or the face.
The paint is, like Iron Man, really great. A nice silver that looks shiny, not just flat. There are some highlights in white, I think.
The board is sculpted in a flat grey, but since the Surfer's ankles aren't ball-jointed, he can't stand on both pegs at the same time. At least the board is nice and large.
The Punisher:
Mould isn't anything to phone home over. Waist articulation, but no "ab-crunch" joint. Hands are really bad, can't hold his weapons. The head is awful. The jaw is so huge that it's too big to even make a Bruce Campbell custom out of.
Paint isn't too bad. The black is broken up by blue highlights, and the white parts have a wash in some areas to bring out detail.
The belt needs to be cut to be removed. It doesn't have a clip closure like the Joe belts do.
The weapons are nice, except for a) the ridiculous grey launcher thing [WTF is this supposed to be??], b) he can't hold his MP5 properly with both hands, and even with one hand, the stock will be bent out of shape, and c) he pretty much can't use his left hand for holding any of his guns.
Also, at my TRU, the price on the pegs is $10.99 a figure, but they scan at $8.97. Awesome!
I just wanted to say that you can get Silver Surfer to stand on both pegs at the same time. He is doing that right now with no problem. As for his paint app, it kind of comes off as a sort of silver pearl to give him that sheen.
Right now I have all of wave 1, except for Bullseye, and I can honestly say the Silver Surfer is my favourite figure from that wave (Sorry IM & Spidey). A nice basic figure with good articulation, an accurate likeness and a great accessory!!
Post by: pdaat on March 12, 2009, 07:55:00 AM
Paul
Post by: WildMike on March 12, 2009, 12:52:12 PM
Post by: pdaat on March 12, 2009, 09:39:41 PM
Post by: WildMike on March 17, 2009, 12:04:25 PM
We picked up Spiderman, Ironman, Silver Surfer and DareDevil this weekend and my sons (and Daddy) love them. I think we will have to get the rest. Mom is not pleased.
We had a great battle Saturday night with the superheroes helping the Joes defeat Cobra. The poor Cobras were completely overwhelmed, many of them being crushed by thrown tanks, jeeps and a bridge layer! Storm Shadow had a particularly difficult evening.
Post by: canprime on March 18, 2009, 10:26:16 AM
Archangel
Winter Soldier
Havok
Mystique
Mary Jane Watson
They have announced they are going to do 7 picks next year.
Overall I am really disappointed. 3 "X" characters, all of whom would most likely have been made anyway. The Winter Soldier and Mary Jane are both unqiue picks. I don't think she would have been made anytime soon, if at all, and he is a character that isn't top tier for making a figure (IMO).
I hope they do work in some really out there choices over the next 2 years.
Oh, and there are reports that wave 2 of the comic packs are revealed:
Black Spidey/Magneto
Iron Man/Spiderwoman (black costume)
Hulk/Cyclops
Overall I am disappointed with this wave. It is great to get Magneto, Spiderwoman & Cyclops, but we already are getting Black Spidey, Classic Iron Man and Hulk so what changes would there be to make them worth buying?
Post by: thatcarlguy on March 18, 2009, 07:22:50 PM
The 2 packs are a cool idea but who they're paired up with is strange. Magneto and Black Spidey? Why not Cyclops and Magneto. Black Spidey and Black Spider Woman?
MJ is a neat pick. She would have been good in 2 pack with Peter Parker or something.
Archangel is one of my favorites. I hope its the silver wings and blue/purple costume from Xfactor.
Post by: canprime on March 18, 2009, 08:12:13 PM
Quote from: "thatcarlguy"
Who is Winter Soldier?
The 2 packs are a cool idea but who they're paired up with is strange. Magneto and Black Spidey? Why not Cyclops and Magneto. Black Spidey and Black Spider Woman?
MJ is a neat pick. She would have been good in 2 pack with Peter Parker or something.
Archangel is one of my favorites. I hope its the silver wings and blue/purple costume from Xfactor.
Winter Soldier is Bucky Barnes. He was found after allegedly "dying" during WWII and brainwashed by the Russians into an assassin (Winter Soldier). After the death of Captain America, Bucky/WS became the new Captain America.
Post by: pdaat on March 20, 2009, 05:56:58 AM
Anyone seen the second wave in Canada?
Paul
Post by: canprime on March 20, 2009, 09:26:50 AM
Quote from: "pdaat"
I was really hoping to see Vance Astro or Stalord myself.
Anyone seen the second wave in Canada?
Paul
Vance would have been a great addition. The second wave should be hitting soon.
Post by: haggis on March 25, 2009, 09:22:56 PM
Post by: pdaat on March 25, 2009, 10:13:53 PM
Only a matter of time beofer the 2nd wave gets here - or someone has some to sell at the con!
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on March 26, 2009, 02:16:47 PM
Post by: canprime on March 26, 2009, 04:42:41 PM
So far I picked up Deadpool, Gambit, Wolverine (yellow), Wolverine (brown).
It looks like Deadpool, Gambit and Wolverine (brown) are the hardest to find. Most likely due to the 1 per case ratio. I did see Maverick and passed, but now I can't find him.
Post by: pdaat on March 26, 2009, 07:47:06 PM
Post by: pdaat on March 26, 2009, 07:47:52 PM
Post by: haggis on March 26, 2009, 09:14:49 PM
Post by: canprime on March 26, 2009, 09:33:03 PM
The bonus is that it keeps the MU line free of Wolverine for probably the rest of the year, while still giving us Wolverine in the 3 3/4" line. Thanks to W:O we now have 3 Wolverine costumes, Deadpool, Gambit, Maverick (who probably wouldn't have been made in the MU line anyway) Sabretooth in a couple costumes and a couple of Logans.
That means more room for secondary characters and Iron Men!!! in the MU line.
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on March 26, 2009, 10:07:58 PM
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That means more room for secondary characters and Iron Men!!! in the MU line.I hope they make a Death's Head, yes?