2023 SDCC Hasbro Marvel Legends Brand Panel - Live Streamed

[AndyL]

Some comparison pics to the last version of Blade would have been cool but this one does look better than the previous. Though that one pic where he's kneeling gives him a macaroni looking leg bend. I'm sure it's probably fine though.

[McHogan]

Blade, though not specifically stated, gives strong Snipes vibes. The last one did too but I can't unsee Wesley in most of these pics. 

I was aware of Blade before the films so I'm not sure what I'm thinking is the definitive comic version though I know it's not the technicolor 70s version.

I've been using the last one as both comic and film versions. Looks like I'll be doing the same with this one 

[Atlantis]

On 9/20/2023 at 6:10 PM, McHogan said:

"...I was aware of Blade before the films so I'm not sure what I'm thinking is the definitive comic version though I know it's not the technicolor 70s version...."

I doubt they know that Blade originally was British, born in Soho, London. When he first appeared in the 70s of course he had a cool afro, and wore a green (later brown) overcoat and green pants, with black (or brown) knee high boots. Not to mention the tinted glasses that looked like safety goggles, as if he was going to wood shop class. With his over the shoulder bandolier of teak wood stakes, he waged war on vampires. That would be an interesting figure to see them do.

[toynewman]

Shown below via sb_toyz is an in-hand look at the new Marvel Legends Series Spider-man the Animated Series Smythe & Peter Parker 2-pk from Hasbro. this pack is currently a HasbroPulse Exclusive and currently sold out.

[toynewman]

Shown below via jwmp_show in Hong Kong is another in-hand look at the new Marvel Legends Marvel Knights Mindless Ones Build-A-Figure Wave Daredevil Figure from Hasbro. This wave includes Daredevil, Lady Bullseye, Luke Cage, Gameeverse Iron Man, Fist Ninja, Clea and Blade. You can pre-order these at our sponsors BigBadToyStore.com and Entertainment Earth.

[AndyL]

This is by far my worst fave look for DD this generic looking ninja design is some how more boring than his standard Spandex and boots look. He just looks so unimposing and sad. Bring on the new DD on the Vulcan body. And hurry up about it.

[JayC]

Shown below via jwmp_show are in-hand images for the entire Marvel Legends Mindless One Build-A-Figure wave from Hasbro. This wave includes Daredevil, Lady Bullseye, Luke Cage, Gameeverse Iron Man, Fist Ninja, Clea and Blade. The BAF of course is The Mindless One. You can pre-order these at our sponsors BigBadToyStore.com and Entertainment Earth..

[Ironspider428]

That Iron Man is so sick. Something about the combination of the black and gold and the runes just does it for me. Can’t wait to add him to the armory.

[TheArrow]

I rather like the promo pics for Iron Man and Blade here.  Luke Cage looks like a winner too. I'm surprised as I was not expecting much from the Mindless One wave,

[Satam]

Glad to see Blade can hold the sword with both hands. I just hope removing the jacket isn't required for that.

[Thwippersnapper]

Man, I’m loving this baf a lot. I may not be able to resist chasing a couple.

[leokearon]

I wish the Mindless One came with a Blast effect

[tarot]

On 9/25/2023 at 8:23 AM, leokearon said:

I wish the Mindless One came with a Blast effect

they'll save that for the eventually Pulse Army Builder set in a few yearsm probably with blue beams instead.

[leokearon]

On 9/25/2023 at 2:19 PM, tarot said:

they'll save that for the eventually Pulse Army Builder set in a few yearsm probably with blue beams instead.

Probably will

[Atlantis]

On 9/21/2023 at 1:46 PM, AndyL said:

This is by far my worst fave look for DD this generic looking ninja design is some how more boring than his standard Spandex and boots look. He just looks so unimposing and sad. Bring on the new DD on the Vulcan body. And hurry up about it.

I'd say most of us thought for sure that Daredevil would be on that model. The previous DD on the buckycap mold looked great and was probably the best for him (scale, build, etc). Naturally since the vulcan mold is supposed to phase out buckycap, any new DD would go on that one. I for one certainly did not see the kid-devil-in-a-onesie coming.

I don't care for this version; I have to give it points for matching the comic, but shabby, worn out, Man Without Home doesn't have the same gravitas as Man Without Fear. 

[Atlantis]

On 9/25/2023 at 8:31 AM, leokearon said:

Probably will

They should do an Accessories Set: different color blasts, firearms bursts, holsters, ammo belts and harnesses

[Thwippersnapper]

I do wonder if they’ll stick to red or go with yellow next time  

 

[AndyL]

On 9/25/2023 at 1:15 PM, Atlantis said:

I don't care for this version; I have to give it points for matching the comic, but shabby, worn out, Man Without Home doesn't have the same gravitas as Man Without Fear. 

Yes. Poor DD in the past several years has been little more than a sad shadow of his former self. I know he's had some deep life changing stories and archs and some people enjoy them but I just want him back to when he was just a BA. When villains feared him and the other heros respected him. I pick up a book from time to time but it only makes me more sad.

[toynewman]

Shown below via sb_toyz is an in-hand look at the new Marvel Legends Series X-men 97 Wave 1 Figures from Hasbro. You can purchase this figure from our sponsors BigBadToyStore.com and Entertainment Earth with suggested retail price of $24.99 each.

[Reno]

Ok, so I got the "pre-order processing soon" email from BBTS on this X-Men '97 wave a couple of days ago - so it's decision time. Admittedly I placed the pre-orders as a placeholder until I decided for sure whether I wanted them. I'm still somewhat torn. I really only like to keep one version of a character so I really only want to buy if I think they're better than anything else that I've already got. I generally dislike animated figures as a rule, but am finding the pinless molds on these all very tempting.

I'm to the point where I think that I've convinced myself "yes!" on Bishop, Magneto and Wolverine. I'm most of the way there on Rogue but the face sculpt is a little more cartoonish than I like. Storm I'm 50/50 on right now (maybe just for the head sculpt) and I'm leaning towards "no" on Gambit because the face sculpt and colors on him are just a little too cartoonish.

For Wolvie, I'd be replacing the Apocalypse wave version. For Mags, I'd be replacing the Family Matters 3-pack. For Bishop, I'd be replacing the Sauron wave version. For Rogue, I currently have both the Juggernaut wave and retro carded versions and would likely be looking replace both of those. For Storm I'd be potentially replacing the black suit retro card version. For Gambit I currently have both the retro carded version and what I believe was a Wendigo or Sasquatch wave version (not sure which).

This is a wave where I'd probably be perfectly content to just pass on all of them and save the $$$ because I have versions of all 6 characters that I'm already pleased with, but could also see myself later wishing I had all of them also!

I'd love to read what others are thinking on these figures right now.

Thursday Update: These all shipped today before I cancelled any so I guess that I'm keeping them all now! 😄

[Emnems80]

On 9/27/2023 at 9:42 AM, Reno said:

Ok, so I got the "pre-order processing soon" email from BBTS on this X-Men '97 wave a couple of days ago - so it's decision time. Admittedly I placed the pre-orders as a placeholder until I decided for sure whether I wanted them. I'm still somewhat torn. I really only like to keep one version of a character so I really only want to buy if I think they're better than anything else that I've already got. I generally dislike animated figures as a rule, but am finding the pinless molds on these all very tempting.

I'm to the point where I think that I've convinced myself "yes!" on Bishop, Magneto and Wolverine. I'm most of the way there on Rogue but the face sculpt is a little more cartoonish than I like. Storm I'm 50/50 on right now (maybe just for the head sculpt) and I'm leaning towards "no" on Gambit because the face sculpt and colors on him are just a little too cartoonish.

For Wolvie, I'd be replacing the Apocalypse wave version. For Mags, I'd be replacing the Family Matters 3-pack. For Bishop, I'd be replacing the Sauron wave version. For Rogue, I currently have both the Juggernaut wave and retro carded versions and would likely be looking replace both of those. For Storm I'd be potentially replacing the black suit retro card version. For Gambit I currently have both the retro carded version and what I believe was a Wendigo or Sasquatch wave version (not sure which).

This is a wave where I'd probably be perfectly content to just pass on all of them and save the $$$ because I have versions of all 6 characters that I'm already pleased with, but could also see myself later wishing I had all of them also!

I'd love to read what others are thinking on these figures right now.

Thursday Update: These all shipped today before I cancelled any so I guess that I'm keeping them all now! 😄

My feeling is that these figures will eventually be seen at discounted prices. I think one of main reasons is due to the show being pushed back because of the writers strike. When the show finally is released early next year, and if it's a hit, then collectors may start wanting these more.

[toynewman]

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