ML Thing advise

[m.arndt]

I never did buy a ML Thing figure.

Lately I've been tracking down some older figures for my shelf display of characters that have gone a few rounds with the Hulk. Next on my list is a Thing figure. Which Thing figure would you suggest? I was wondering about the FFL Ronan wave Thing figure, since I've actually never seen that one in person (only online pics).

[electro16]

The FF classic Thing from the first wave is the best Thing figure period. This thing is massive and will look great in your hulk display. The one from the ronan series is way too short and has a shrunken head. Go with the one pictured , you won't regret it.

 

 

[ironspiderman]

I would say legendary riders thing or the ronan wave one. I think both are very good. And you can find both for some cheap prices MOC.

[aaozz9]

this are the best thigs ever !!

I mean this two ... lol

[billmaru]

I personally like the Thing from the FF4 box-set with the articulated fingers (not bendy hands).

[aaozz9]

yeah ! that one is cool too ...

[Ninjak]

For my money, this is the best Thing figure ever. (FF4 Box Set).

 

[abazou]

well if i'm doing a thing v.s hulk display then i'd go with legendary riders thing.

[Clam]

for me personally, I think the ML2 Thing mold is the best.

They released it in ML2, ML2 with a Trenchcoat (and different belt color) and in the FF box set with jointed fingers.

 

The ML11 Legendary Riders thing is really cool, but it is based off his first appearance and has a weird face.

 

The Fantastic Four classics Things are based on the Ultimate comic, so I don't like them so much.

 

The Ronin wave Thing is really small, but a great sculpt.

 

 

so i think the best is the ML2 Thing, or the FF boxset if you really prefer the articulated fingers

[pooda]

whats wrong with the hasbro thing's height? isnt thing only 6 feet?

[kevinhulk]

this is the on i have also and yeah, the thing is only 6ft. he should be shorter than the hulk, who can be in the 7 to 9 ft range on average.

[pooda]

this is the on i have also and yeah, the thing is only 6ft. he should be shorter than the hulk, who can be in the 7 to 9 ft range on average.

 

 

so...the HML version isnt too small after all?

[kevinhulk]

this is the on i have also and yeah, the thing is only 6ft. he should be shorter than the hulk, who can be in the 7 to 9 ft range on average.

 

 

so...the HML version isnt too small after all?

 

 

yes and that is not a bad representation of the thing.

[IMYOURMASTER]

toy Biz ML2 is still my favorite but the box set and FF classics Things are also great.

[Ninjak]

so...the HML version isnt too small after all?

 

 

I don't have a problem with his height. But his head is a little too small for his body. IMO.

[Grog]

so...the HML version isnt too small after all?

 

 

I don't have a problem with his height. But his head is a little too small for his body. IMO.

 

We're talking about a man made out of rock.The proportions are bound to be off.

[TomTom]

whats wrong with the hasbro thing's height? isnt thing only 6 feet?

He's listed around 6', but all the artists draw him bigger than everyone else, which is why that one is too short. If Hasbro scaled that mold up and inch or so, and painted him like the two-pack version, that would be the definitive Thing.

[m.arndt]

Thanks everyone for the insight. Veruy helpful! :)

 

whats wrong with the hasbro thing's height? isnt thing only 6 feet?

He's listed around 6', but all the artists draw him bigger than everyone else, which is why that one is too short. If Hasbro scaled that mold up and inch or so, and painted him like the two-pack version, that would be the definitive Thing.

What's the difference in the paint between the 2 pack and Ronan wave Thing? Anyone have pics of the figure?

 

[TomTom]

Mainly a better contrast (darker orange/lighter blue):

 

 

[monron999]

FFL Ronin series Thing is definately one of the best, but his head could have been a bit larger. Unlike the available Hulks pretty much any one would work for current look. If you plan to display the best version of each team member none of the uniforms are going to match anyway.

 

IMO the best sculpts out there were the FF Classics Things, especially the one based on John Byrne's art. If you can stand the limited articulation, that's the one I would suggest.

[nieman257]

FFL Ronin series Thing is definately one of the best, but his head could have been a bit larger. Unlike the available Hulks pretty much any one would work for current look. If you plan to display the best version of each team member none of the uniforms are going to match anyway.

 

IMO the best sculpts out there were the FF Classics Things, especially the one based on John Byrne's art. If you can stand the limited articulation, that's the one I would suggest.

 

 

It's amazing they couldn't get them all right in the same line. You really have to hunt for a good combo. I still need a Sue but can't find one that fits. I was gonna get the FF Classic Thing, but then settled on Ronan, but got the 2-Pack since that was available and it's same one as Ronan

 

I have 2-Pack Thing, Ronan Wave Mr. Fantastic, Series II Human Torch & Nemesis Wave Torch.

[belmont13]

Get the 2 pack it's cheap, it;s available, a very good sculpt and the size is not really an issue because the Thing is average height. Head's a little small but we have a lot of MLs with huge arms and other disproportionate parts and we are happy with those.

[Powertime]

id go with the box set one, he is very good and up against hulk/abomination looks fantastic, and since hes in a box set you can find cheap ones that have been taken from the set, less postage etc.

[electro16]

The FF classic Thing from the first wave is the best Thing figure period. This thing is massive and will look great in your hulk display. The one from the ronan series is way too short and has a shrunken head. Go with the one pictured , you won't regret it.

 

 

For my money this is the definitive Thing. He looks exactly as he does in the comics.

 

The ronan one, look how small he looks in the pic, he's shorter than everybody else, and that head, it looks like a zit. The texture of his skin doesn't look like rock it looks like puke. Worst thing ever!

 

For my money, this is the best Thing figure ever. (FF4 Box Set).

 

 

This one ,the face is good but the arms are way too long,he looks like a gorilla.

whats wrong with the hasbro thing's height? isnt thing only 6 feet?

He's listed around 6', but all the artists draw him bigger than everyone else, which is why that one is too short. If Hasbro scaled that mold up and inch or so, and painted him like the two-pack version, that would be the definitive Thing.

It doesn't matter what color he is,the head is still too small for his body and he's way too short.

[TomTom]

Yes. And that's why I wrote "scaled him up an inch or so".