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Abomination doesn't have fists? Wha....??

Why does the brown suit wolverine come with an extra neck and cowl down pieces? is there an unmasked head that wasn't shown yet?

No no no, your assumption is correct, Grizzly is red and part of Cable's Six Pack, but he is also this guy. 2 characters same alias name. I would be ecstatic if Hasbro finally came around to doing that squad with Kane and G.W Bridge, and I have a strong feeling that is not coming ANY time soon. They haven't even made a cable in that look, which tells us all we need to know.

Ok, so That's my problem! People were talking about Grizzly as the owner of the rocket launcher, and I was like, "huh?" Cause to me, this is Grizzly. I would have actually preferred a little slimed down version, but this is what he looked like in the Ant Man series.

Grizzly is the only guaranteed buy from me. I do like that Ghost Rider. I’m still using the original ToyBiz version so it might be time to upgrade. I don’t collect MCU figures (I do like Cowboy Deadpool’s spinning gun), I have two or three Abominations already that are fine to me. I dont collect figures of most characters or designs past 2000, so no Astonishing. i do have some concerns though. Seems like a massive amount of reuse (BAF Abomination, BAF Usra, Hulkbuster) and Deadpool and Wolverine came out a year and a half ago. Only thing I’m interested in from that super-hyped movie is Blind Al.

Sorry, THAT'S Grizzly? I thought Grizzly was red. And part of Cable's Six Pack? Also, MCU Blade before Gambit or Elektra? For shame!

Buys for me are Colossus and Kitty 2 Pack, Grizzly, Nova and X-23. Maybe Abombination and Ghost Rider but probably not due to prices.

I know they have to pay something. What I meant was that it almost seems like they have pay each time they use it, not pay once and they have the likeness indefinitely or for some number of years. It's weird they could do Jackman, for example, last year but not this year. It's also clear that actors and actresses are becoming more protective of their likeness rights (probably to charge more). There are more holdouts than there used to be, particularly from MCU films. Strangely, though, this doesn't seem to come up in Star Wars (although I will be curious about what happens with Mandalorian going forward since he's kind of taken off in the last few years). In short, I have been intrigued (in a bad way) by the lack of unmasked MCU heads lately. And I expect it to happen more often going forward. Also, I didn't quote correctly, but I would be shocked beyond belief if Cassandra and X-23 aren't on clearance for like 50% off this time next year (or earlier).

Definitely picking up Blade and X-23. Also Dan says more Deadpool and Wolverine related characters next year, so I’m guessing the rumors of Gambit in the Doomsday wave are true. Kitty and Colossus are great. Hopefully Armor is next to complete the Astonishing team. Cant wait to see Professor Hulk.

I think it's almost a given that they probably pay a fee to license the likeness. Unless that is part of the contract that the actors sign for merchandise to allow their likeness to be used in any film related merchandise to where that is baked in. But if the company i.e. Disney pays more up front for using the actor's likeness? One would assume that the cost then would sort of be baked in to the merchandise produced? But from what I read it would depend on what is in their contract as negotiated by actor/etc. Here is what google had to say... Ryan Reynolds it seems has been the or a holdout? For an unmasked deadpool head anyway. Residuals being another factor. But the thing that stood out to me is the 'time'. Remember they did that No Way Home 3 pack with no unmasked heads for the three spideys and then they all got single card releases with unmasked heads. Hasbro clearly paid for the likenesses of Cassandra Nova, X-23 and Wesley Snipes Blade. I think it's more that they figured people already have that Wolverine...with unmasked head so they felt they could cut some cost there. It's also possible that license for his likeness expired and they didn't feel it was worth it to renew the license for Jackman's head. With regards to Electro though? I may be wrong, but I think that was a case purely of they couldn't get the license? I imagine there is a lot of licensing these live action likenesses we aren't privy too. A lot of McFarlane collectors have wanted Jack Nicholson's Joker. I feel like if Hasbro feels there is enough demand/desire they could make it happen. I still have to think for a MCU film though? Disney would probably be keen to bake that kind of licensing to likeness into the contracts? We know that people are going to want a RDJ Dr. Doom head for example. Couldn't they have reused like the Venom fists or even Hulk or Gorgon fists? Maybe added a bit of sculpting if necessary. Im iffy on Cassandra. Love her accessory, but I may wait to see if she goes to clearance. I would get deadpool if I didn't already have him with 3rd party accessories (and gold pistols). Blade is a definite for me and probably cowboy pool too. Laura again is a bit iffy. Glad her toe claws are removable too. Wouldn't mind Dogpool. Brown and Tan and Battle Wolverine are definite pickups though

Nope, don't worry I get it, we all get there at times.

No, this is a very reasonable explanation. I do remember hearing guys like Dan explain some of the production process and how it's more difficult to produce 2 figures utilizing the same body mold. However, with their first mini-comic book wave, they created two figures using the Vulcan mold: Banshee and Adam Warlock. And again, you're right, if Hasbro had released that yellow suit as some exclusive let's say deep 2026 that would be inadmissible. But that is a common Hasbro tactic that has been done time and time again, like the reuse of the Sunfire mold, knowing that the superior version of that body is right there. So, anything Hasbro does doesn't surprise me haha.

100% the brown suit is superior ofc imo. Ik, at times I come off as negative or even nagging about toys. It just internally scrapes at me to see half-ass work, knowing what they're capable of, but only seeing it a quarter of the time or even less.

My Toy Biz one is super loose, but the Juggernaut wave one is still tight.

Out of curiosity... did anyone have issues with their old Juggernaut 2-pack colossus getting super loose at the hips joins? I have mine splayed pretty far to toss wolverine at a sentinel and now its so bad he can't stand on his own. His leg joins at the hip are so loose he legs spread almost like he's doing the splits and falls. I have him supported on a wire/stand. I'm curious if anyone else has had this issue. More I look at the new figure, more these parts seem the same which is actually really turning me off.

Only must buy is Cassandra Nova, Dogpool makes a strong case too, and I'm tempted by Blade and Laura... but will likely pass on those 2.

none of this business ever makes me feel okay, didn't people watch that movie..yuh know terminator

Just got a CC charge for the '97 Sentinel! Can't wait!!!!! Is there anything about Enchantress's power effect that makes it specific to her? If there isn't I was going to pick one up to use the effect for Polaris.

Well at least this Abomination is comic accurate, does that make me happy about it? no, but a wee bit more, I get the excuses for the Hasbrovz, yeah it was an easy do, pop a new head on an old body, and a body that wasn't awful, it was just based off a super limited interest source, Like we have been waiting for a scale accurate classic Abomination since forever, and this was going to be the chance...at least the best one, and now we have no chance in hells winds to get that truly classic and scaled properly figure until like anohter 5 years, it just feels like a bit of a stinker, Will I be buying it? very very likely because I just can't get over the fact my Abomination is so much tinier then my Hulk, but that's the only reason, I mean I love Abomination enough I can have one more, but like I already have the Raft one and A Select...which by golly that Select still shines. I'm feeling a bit better knowing that indeed somewhere in the comic canon this new Abommy is accurate, so NBD at this point, fine I'll take one.

Haven't seen an email yet but I do have a pending charge on my CC for this. I wonder if it's because if something were to happen during production, and it was cancelled, it would make it really difficult to refund everyone.

Is the V Day Iron Man rose accessory the same one from The Rose? Trying to cut down on figs (especially MCU) but those D&W figures are making it really difficult. Only definite pickup for me is the Kitty and Colossus 2 pack. I wonder if this Colossus is any taller than the previous releases?

I would guess because he's rumored to be in the Avengers Doomsday wave

Hey, my fellow Plastic Addicts. Just some updates to some characters after the Livestream today. Most of these are either new characters, remakes or new costumes. I won't be including the ILY 3000 Iron Man because that is an original design. We also have our first male character that made the jump from Missing Legends to official figure. Missing Legends to Official list Grizzly (Markham) New costumes: Blade (Blade Trilogy Universe) - added the new Deadpool and Wolverine version Wolverine (Deadpool and Wolverine) - added the Final Battle Suit to the D+W section Deadpool (XCU) - added the Deluxe set to the D+W section Abomination (Blonsky) - added the new figure into the Gamma Flight section Rick Jones - added an Abomination section to the page. Punisher (Castle) - added a Hulkbuster section. Updates: Ghost Rider (Blaze) - switched out the Champions version with this one. I would say they will release a black version at some point so down panic. Shadowcat (Pryde) - replaced the old Toybiz Astonishing X-men with the new Hasbro version. Colossus (Rasputin)- replaced the old Toybiz Astonishing X-men with the new Hasbro version.

All passes for me. That Abomination is disappointing too; they could have at least given Emil some fists! No biggie, the new Black Bolt and Champion figures respectfully have me more than content with Marvel hauls for new year!

I think there is something up with licensing these celebrity heads. To me, it's not shocking they didn't do any Jackman or Reynolds heads. It fits with where they've been going for a while. Do they pay extra if they include them? I'm assuming so (when Elektro came out that was made clear). So they are skipping them. We had the same thing happen with Spider-Man in the last reveals. It makes me wonder about the future of figures that don't have masks.