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I give a rundown of my top 5 favorite Marvel Legends figures from Hasbro that came out in 2023 plus a look ahead at what is coming in 2024.

Hasbro has released some new official images for their upcoming Marvel Legends Deluxe X-Men Angel figure which will be going up for pre-order this coming Thursday (1/4) at 1pm ET at places like our sponsors BigBadToyStore.com and Entertainment Earth..

I just finished season 2 and overall I enjoyed it and thought it was better than season 1. From what I have heard though season 3 will be the final season.

The winner for this month was TheArrow, Congrats to them and stay-tuned for details on the next contest to launch soon.

Marvel Spider-Man Epic Hero Series Web Splashers vehicles let kids play more than one way! Toy set includes an articulated 4-inch-scale action figure and vehicle with a water blast feature. Each Spider-Man toy set is compatible across all of Hasbro's Epic Hero Series toys. Look out for more Spider-Man toys, figures, and playsets that make great Marvel gifts for kids to celebrate any occasion! Ages 4 and up. You can pre-order these from our sponsor Entertainment Earth.

The Iron Man Mark II armor holds a special place in the hearts of fans and has made a significant impact on the Iron Man legacy. As the successor to the Mark I armor, the Mark II underwent massive upgrades, particularly in terms of its appearance. One of the most noticeable features of the Mark II armor is its pure silver plates. This unique characteristic sets it apart from other Iron Man suits and adds a distinctive visual appeal. The silver plates give the armor a sleek and futuristic look, emphasizing its high-tech nature. Celebrate the beginning of 2024 in style, Hot Toys is delighted to unveil version 2.0 of 1/6th scale Iron Man Mark II collectible figure to upgrade your Hall of Armors display! The standout feature of this diecast material-made figure is undoubtedly the combination of over 100 silver chrome armor pieces, which surpasses that of any other Hot Toys figure, making it even more impressive and visually striking. Beautifully crafted with diecast materials, version 2.0 of 1/6th scale Iron Man Mark II figure in silver chrome color faithfully recreated the iconic armor seen in the first Iron Man movie. Features a newly developed head sculpt with astonishing likeness and separate rolling eyeball system; an interchangeable Iron Man helmet with LED light-up eyes; LED lighted design on arc reactor, and palms to create the eye-catching illuminated effect. Interchangeable open armor parts that provides additional options to display the figure in different stages of the armor assembly and showcase the transformation of Iron Man. A specially designed figure base inspired by Tony Stark's workshop is included to add an immersive element to the display, making it feel like the figure is truly part of Stark's world.

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Hot Toys has begun teasing the coming of their new 1/6 Scale Disney+ What If...? Sakaarian Iron Man figure with pre-orders expected to go live-soon. Shown below is a look at the figure that had been previously on display at one of their overseas events. When more details become available we will be sure to update you here.

Coming in 2024, Spider-Man’s two most famous clones careen on a collision course at each other! Stay tuned for more information.

The ruler of the Negative Zone has unleashed his Annihilation Wave and no force on Earth can stop him! This 1/10 scale, approximately 7" figure of Fantastic Four foe and Guardians of the Galaxy antagonist Annihilus is based on his appearance in classic Marvel Comics. With poseable wings, interchangeable parts and 16 points of articulation, this figure also includes a non-poseable figurine of Annihilus before he was changed by the Cosmic Control Rod! It comes packaged in Select-style blister card packaging, with side-panel artwork for shelf reference. You can pre-order this figure from our sponsors BigBadToyStore.com and Entertainment Earth.

The X-Men are back – and the ‘90s have never looked better! Announced today on Marvel.com, Marvel Comics is launching an X-MEN ’97 comic series in March 2024. Leading up to Marvel Studios’ X-Men ’97, coming soon to Disney+, the X-MEN ’97 comic is a 4-issue series created in close collaboration with the showrunners, and will serve as a companion story to the television show. The series is written by Steve Foxe (Dead X-Men, Dark X-Men) with art by Salva Espín. In this official prelude, discover what Storm, Jubilee, Wolverine and the rest of the beloved '90s X-Men cast have been up to in the time before their return! Startling revelations here lead directly into the hotly anticipated new series – fans won’t want to miss out! On writing the series, Steve Foxe told Marvel.com, “There's a very good chance I wouldn't be writing comics today if not for the impact X-Men: The Animated Series had on me as a kid--heck, the voice actors from the show are still the voices I hear when I read the comics today!” Foxe continued, “Getting to reunite with my X-Men '92: House of XCII collaborator Salva Espín on this official prelude to X-Men '97 has felt like a bucket-list project a lifetime in the making, and Beau [DeMayo] and the rest of the '97 team gave us a fantastic runway to come up with our own original tale that feeds right into what viewers will get to experience in the new season." Check out Todd Nauck’s cover below and be sure to grab X-MEN ’97 #1 it when it hits stands in March! X-MEN '97 #1 (OF 4) Written by STEVE FOXE Art by SALVA ESPÍN Cover by TODD NAUCK On Sale 3/27

KID VENOM’s future in the Marvel Universe is here! Following his debut in Death of the Venomverse, acclaimed manga creator Taigami continues his vision of KID VENOM in an a four-issue solo comic book series this April. Earlier this year, readers saw the birth of a new symbiote legend in the pages of the Death of the Venomverse series. Set in 10th century Japan, the story told of a young hero named Kintaro who protected his village from mysterious symbiote attacks by embracing a symbiote of his very own! As he bonded himself to a new symbiote entity dubbed Clinter, Kintaro embraced his wild new abilities as Kid Venom! Now, witness Kid Venom’s journey take a dramatic turn deeper into the Marvel mythos when he crosses over into present day 616 this April! JAPAN, 977. Kid Venom has made his presence known to the evil symbiotes taking people and creatures hostage…but who else has their eye on Kintaro and his symbiote? Witness the world of Kid Venom expand as new characters and dangers are revealed! On introducing this character to the Marvel Universe, Taigami said: “It is an honor. I was a big fan of the Marvel Universe since I was in school, so this feels unreal that the characters and the stories that I came up with are in that Universe, and I still can’t believe it! “Kid Venom was based on a one shot that I sent for a manga contest Shonen Magazine and Marvel held in 2018. One of the rules for the contest was [to use a theme or a character from Marvel and write and draw a first episode for a new series], and the theme that I chose was symbiote. “The next thing that I thought was who would be the best host for a symbiote. There were already many Venoms and there were enough variations, so I thought it had be something totally new to be recognized. In Japan, there are several famous folklores such as ‘Momotaro’ and ‘Urashimataro.’ Among them, there is a story of ‘Kintaro.’ The legend is about a boy who was strong, living with his mother in Mount Ashigara. He later was hired by Minamoto Yorimitsu, a very high ranked samurai and defeats many yokai. Later he becomes one of the four samurais of Minamoto Yorimitsu. This story is a mix of folklore and a historical story from the Heian Era of Japan. So when I mixed Symbiote to the legend of Kintaro, ‘Kid Venom’ was born.” Like other major Marvel launches, KID VENOM #1 will have a special FOIL VARIANT COVER. Check out the piece below by artist Gerardo Sandoval’s and see KID VENOM unleash his full symbiote strength this April! If fans missed the start of this new symbiote saga, all four KID VENOM chapters from Death of the Venomverse will be collected in KID VENOM: ORIGINS #1, on sale January 3! KID VENOM #1 (OF 4) Written by TAIGAMI Art and Cover by TAIGAMI Foil Variant Cover by GERARDO SANDOVAL On Sale 4/17

MCUcollector24 takes a look at the new Marvel Legends Retro Scarlet Spider Ben Reilly Spider-Man figure from Hasbro. You can purchase this figure from our sponsors BigBadToyStore.com and Entertainment Earth. Check out images below in our GALLERY and be sure to share your own thoughts about it in the COMMENTS SECTION.

Following the end of the Krakoa era, new X-MEN ongoing titles launch in July 2024. Stay tuned in the months ahead for more information.

Announced in October at New York Comic Con, Marvel’s next crossover event, BLOOD HUNT, launches this May. Written by current Avengers and Moon Knight scribe Jed MacKay and drawn by superstar X-Men artist Pepe Larraz, the monumental story begs the question, “WHO WILL BITE IT?” as vampires emerge from the shadows like never before. Across the main limited series, tie-in issues, and spinoff limited series, readers will experience their favorite heroes fall helpless to the dark ways of the creatures of the night and bravely overcome their tempting ways. United with a single vision for the first time in millennia, the overwhelming army of bloodsucking terrors will transform the world in their image by turning the lights off across the Marvel Universe. In order to turn them back on, a new world order may need to be put in place… Today, fans can check out the first issue cover along with a glimpse at the Avengers’ opening battle with the vampire nation’s forces. Plus, get new insights into the event in an exclusive interview with Jed MacKay! The skies have gone dark, the sun hiding its face from the carnage to come. The children of the night, the vampires, have risen from the dark and hidden places of the world as one to drown the Marvel Universe in blood. Earth’s final night has fallen – can even the heroes of this doomed world stem the tide of blood that is to come? Join the Avengers, Blade, Bloodline, Spider-Man, Hunter’s Moon, Tigra, Doctor Strange and Clea as the dance of death begins. “I think vampires are a very fun part of the Marvel Universe,” MacKay told Marvel.com. “You can enjoy them on a surface level as adding a little spookiness to a book, or you can get as deep as you like into the long-running Marvel history of vampires, which is as elaborate as any other part of it (and the fact that Dracula is there is a source of endless delight)! BLOOD HUNT is just the latest chapter in the long-running vampire mythos of Marvel vampires—and they're stepping out of the darkness in a big way.” “Much like Civil War and Secret Invasion, BLOOD HUNT is a story that has been naturally building across Marvel's comics over the last few years (and some even older stories), and it all comes to a head this May as Jed connects all the dots,” Editor in Chief C.B. Cebulski said. “As the series unfolds, readers will be able to uncover clues and go back and put the pieces together to see just how high the stakes are for our beloved characters. Pun intended.” Visit Marvel.com to hear more from MacKay and stay tuned in the weeks ahead for more BLOOD HUNT announcements, including tie-in reveals and information on how this blood-soaked event will stand apart from any other in Marvel Comics history! In the meantime, check out all-new artwork and inquire with your local comic shop regarding preorders today! BLOOD HUNT #1 (OF 5) Written by JED MACKAY Art and Cover by PEPE LARRAZ Colors by MARTE GRACIA On Sale 5/1

Shown below is a look at the new Fighting Armor 1/12 Magneto figure From Sen-Ti-Nel which will be released in June 2024. Look for it to be available for pre-order soon.

Just ahead of his return to the big screen next year, Marvel’s most iconic mercenary will headline a brand-new solo ongoing comic book series! Hitting stands in April, DEADPOOL will be written by Cody Ziglar, known for his acclaimed work on Miles Morales: Spider-Man, and drawn by Rogê Antônio, the artist behind some of Venom and Carnage’s bloodiest recent adventures. Together, they’ll take readers and Wade guns blazing into a new age packed with Deadpool’s specific brand of violence and lunacy, along with a heavy dose of deadly family drama. In addition to a brand-new archenemy named Death Grip—who may very well live up to his name—the series will also feature Deadpool’s daughter Ellie in a pivotal role. It’s a father/daughter duo the Marvel Universe isn’t ready for… and if Death Grip has his way, it’ll only lead to heartbreak! A NEW ERA FOR THE MERC WITH A MOUTH, AND A GUN, AND A SWORD... Ziglar and Antônio have a wild ride planned for the Merc with the mouth! Introducing a terrifying new villain who won’t stop until he catches Wade in his DEATH GRIP. But all work and no play makes Deadpool a very DEAD boy! "Wade's been one of my favorite characters since I first got into super hero comics, so being asked to helm a Deadpool series was a dream come true,” Ziglar said. “I look forward to diving into and exploring Wade's family (found or otherwise), his unique approach to being a (mostly) unkillable mercenary, as well see what kinda of whackos they bring into his orbit." "Deadpool has always been on the list of characters I'd like to draw one day, and that's finally happening!” Antônio added. “For me, he is one of the most fun characters and allows me to play with him a lot, artistically speaking. I can't wait to see readers' reactions!” Check out Taurin Clarke’s explosive cover for DEADPOOL #1 now and stay tuned for more news about the title in the months ahead, including the reveal of DEATH GRIP! DEADPOOL #1 Written by CODY ZIGLAR Art by ROGÊ ANTÔNIO Cover by TAURIN CLARKE On Sale 4/3

Throughout X-Men history, there’s been certain missions that require a specific set of claws, and this March comes a threat that will take an entire squad of them in WEAPON X-MEN! Written by Christos Gage and drawn by Yildiray Çinar, this four-issue epic will star Wolverines from fan-favorite Marvel realities like Age of Apocalypse, Earth X, and Marvel Zombies, plus an all-new Wolverine hero named Jane Howlett. The action-packed saga will spin directly out of Gage and Greg Land’s Original X-Men #1 which hits stands this Wednesday. In the special anniversary one-shot, readers will witness the Phoenix recruit the Professor X’s original five students to fix yet another time-displaced disaster. But now the threat is deadlier than ever…and it’s time to call in the X-Men's big gun. Afterwards, A MULTIVERSE OF LOGANS BANDS TOGETHER! He’s the best there is at what he does, in every universe he does it in...and this job is too big for just one of him. Wolverines from across the Multiverse converge to take on a foe even the Phoenix fears! But with friends like Old Man Logan, Age of Apocalypse Wolverine, Zombie Wolverine, Earth X Wolverine, and newcomer Jane Howlett of Earth-1281, who needs enemies? “Getting a chance to continue to explore the Marvel Multiverse in the pages of WEAPON X-MEN with the amazing Yildiray Çinar is the perfect Christmas gift!” Gage shared. A team of nothing but Wolverines...one of whom, Jane Howlett, has never been seen before? Against a threat from the pages of Original X-Men? With Yildiray Çinar, whose character acting is as brilliant as his action scenes and who has a George Perez-level of skill with crowds? Moving from one alternate Earth to another? Sign me up! We are packing a TON of action, story, character moments, pathos, and sometimes literally earth-shattering moments into these four issues, so don't miss it!” Get a glimpse at the team for the first time in Dike Ruan’s cover below. Find out exactly what they’ll be up against by picking up Original X-Men #1 on Wednesday and stay tuned for more WEAPON X-MEN news in the months ahead! WEAPON X-MEN #1 (OF 4) Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Art by YILIRAY ÇINAR Cover by DIKE RUAN On Sale 3/6

Will they recast or just switch to another villain like Loki followed by Doom?

UPDATE: According to Variety, Majors after the verdict has been dropped by Disney and will no longer be part of the MCU.

Actor Jonathan Majors according to reports has been found guilty today on one count of reckless assault in the 3rd degree and a non-criminal charge of harassment as a violation. This is from a recent New York criminal case in regards to a domestic dispute between him and a former girlfriend that was filed earlier this year. He was found not guilty on another assault charge and one count of aggravated harassment. His sentencing is currently scheduled to take place on February 6. What this means for the actors future in the MCU remains unknown at this time, but likely his character of Kang will be recast or replaced with another MCU Villain.

Shown below via ToyShiz are images from yesterday's DesignerCon Mondo panel where they showed off three upcoming 1/6 scale Spider-Man: The Animated Series figures which include Spider-Man, Venom and Black Costume Spider-Man. Also shown is their 1/6 scale X-Men 97 Cyclops.

Hasbro's Dan Yun has said that the recently announced Marvel Legends X-Men Angel figure will be going up for pre-order in the first week of 2024. Looking at Entertainment Earth's Drop page it looks like the specific date will be January 4, 2024.

Shown below via inpursuitoftoys is a look at Mondo Toys upcoming 1/6 scale X-Men Animated Series Rogue figure along with a regular and black variant Juggernaut soft vinyl figure.

No one emerges from Gang War unscathed! See Peter Parker suffer the consequences in writer Zeb Wells and artist Carmen Carnero’s AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #45, on sale in March. AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #45 Written by ZEB WELLS Art by CARMEN CARNERO Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. On Sale 3/13