From the internationally renowned toy manufacturer Hasbro, "Marvel Legends" stands as arguably the most extensive and comprehensive action figure line for Marvel characters. Continuing the tradition from Toy Biz, it builds a 1/12 scale world with 6-inch figures, combining excellent articulation with exquisite sculpting. Whether you love dynamic play or static display, this series is sure to satisfy. As for character selection, from comics, animation, and games to live-action films, whether it's the beloved superheroes or the most maniacal supervillains, you can find them all in Marvel Legends. Its scope is all-encompassing, and this is the quintessential appeal that fans have revered and loved throughout its long history.
This new series includes a total of seven individual action figures, along with a large BAF (Build-A-Figure) that can be assembled by collecting the parts included in each box—our main event, "The Void." In the world of comics, The Void is an incredibly evil and immensely powerful entity. This is an extremely rare physical figure of The Void, and I believe many collectors have been eagerly anticipating it. Now, let's dive into the unboxing!
▼ The stars of today's review: seven individually boxed figures and one hidden BAF.
▼ The side of the box features a portrait of the character for easy identification and collection.
▼ "Black Panther," whose real name is T'Challa, is also the king of the mysterious nation of Wakanda. He first appeared in 1966 in issue #52 of the comic "Fantastic Four." Blessed by generations of the Panther God's power, T'Challa possesses superhuman strength, intellect, and agility, making a name for himself as the Black Panther, vowing to forever protect his beloved homeland of Wakanda.
▼ This figure's design is based on the 1999 version, with the suit designed by Italian artist Sal Velluto. It features a jet-black base accented with gold elements, presenting Black Panther's low-key yet regal identity.
▼ The head sculpt faithfully recreates the back-to-basics retro look from the comics.
▼ It utilizes the new pinless body, which not only offers a high degree of articulation but also maintains a sleek, aesthetically pleasing appearance.
▼ All sorts of dynamic poses can be achieved with ease—that's the power of Marvel Legends!
▼ "Power Princess," real name Zarda Shelton, is based on the version from the parallel universe Earth-21798. Hailing from Utopia Isle, she is a member of the Squadron Supreme of America. The character's origin and image are a clear homage to DC's Wonder Woman from the Justice League.
▼ Equipped with her signature longsword and round shield, the figure also uses a pinless body to recreate her impressive physique, making it a perfect combination of strength and beauty.
▼ Let's take a look at the head sculpt. Hasbro's mature head-printing technology can now effortlessly handle comic-style female characters like this. This level of beauty is an absolute must-have for any collection!!
▼ It's not just the facial features; her model-esque, graceful physique is also perfectly captured. Absolutely superb!
▼ It's time to assemble the Squadron Supreme, wouldn't you agree?!
▼ "Crystar," one of the twin princes of the Crystal People, is based on the 1983 comic "Saga of Crystar, Crystal Warrior." The original toy was developed by the American toy company Remco and promoted alongside the comic. This figure marks a rare return to three-dimensional form more than forty years after the original release, making it a truly precious item.
▼ The main body is made of translucent light-blue parts, recreating his crystalline body from the source material.
▼ Although it might look like a sea of blue at first glance, the facial features are anything but neglected. Upon closer inspection, you can see that printing has been used to enhance the eyes, mouth, and other details.
▼ The articulation, of course, maintains the high standard of Marvel Legends. Both static and dynamic poses are no problem at all!
▼ "New Warriors Justice," real name Vance Astrovik, first appeared in 1975 in "Giant-Size Defenders" #5. He previously went by the moniker Marvel Boy and can manipulate powerful telekinetic energy. He later became active as Justice on the New Warriors team.
▼ The figure recreates his caped look from the comics. It's worth noting that the capes in this wave have a remarkably natural drape, creating a sense of three-dimensional depth with the right lighting.
▼ The head sculpt is another highlight, boasting what can only be described as teen-idol-level good looks.
▼ While it doesn't use the very latest body mold, the articulation is still excellent. For those looking to complete their New Warriors team, don't miss out!
▼ "Namor," full name Namor McKenzie, is the hybrid son of a human and an Atlantean princess. Also known as the Sub-Mariner, he first appeared in 1939 in "Motion Picture Funnies Weekly" #1. He often walks the line between hero and villain as an anti-hero in the Marvel universe. This figure features a long-haired look, which is relatively uncommon among his past toys, making it a rather unique product.
▼ A relatively lean and muscular body is used to represent the King of the Sea, and he comes with his signature trident as a weapon.
▼ The head sculpt on this one is truly fierce and brimming with domineering presence.
▼ The armor on his arms and shins is sculpted with great detail, and of course, the small wings on his ankles are present and accounted for.
▼ "Don't get me wrong. I'm saying all surface-dwellers... are trash." (Designer's dialogue)
▼ "Namorita" first appeared in 1972 in "Sub-Mariner" #50. She is a clone of Namor's hybrid cousin, Namora (the process is a bit complicated, but to simplify, Namora, with the help of a scientist, gestated her own clone, which was also embedded with the genes of the most powerful Atlantean warriors). Namorita later joined the youthful New Warriors team but was tragically killed during a live-broadcast raid on villains, an event that ignited the "Civil War" storyline.
▼ The body also utilizes a newer mold, featuring double-jointed elbows.
▼ The head sculpt uses printing to realize her facial features, as well as the patterns on her face, arms, and legs.
▼ Being a new body mold, the articulation is, of course, top-notch!
▼ "Vision" first appeared in 1968 in "The Avengers" #57. He was created by Ultron for revenge against his creator, Hank Pym, using the body of a synthezoid clone of the original Human Torch and the brain patterns of Wonder Man for his emotions. After developing his own consciousness, he eventually joined the Avengers and formed an inseparable bond with the Scarlet Witch.
▼ This appearance is arguably Vision's most widely recognized classic look, and it looks fantastic on the pinless body!
▼ The head sculpt utilizes printing technology to create a shading effect on the facial features, resulting in a very impressive visual.
▼ Although the cape is made of soft plastic, it doesn't significantly interfere with posing.
▼ For all you Avengers collectors out there, it's time to add one to your collection, right?
▼ "The Void," who first appeared in the 2000 "Sentry" comic, is the dark and destructive personality lurking within Robert Reynolds, the Sentry. Possessing world-destroying power, the internal struggle between these two personas is one of Sentry's most famous storylines. This figure of The Void is one of the rarest articulated versions ever produced. Made from semi-translucent material, its magnificent appearance and massive BAF scale make it the absolute standout of this wave!
▼ While the tentacles on its back are not articulated, their sculpt and detailing are absolutely worth savoring.
▼ The head sculpt... you can probably tell at a glance that this is a terrifying arch-villain, right?
▼ The smaller tentacles on the chest and abdomen are also packed with detail.
▼ And that's not even mentioning these scorpion-tail-like tentacles on its back—the sculpting is just incredible! The only caveat is that due to their weight, you'll need to be mindful when adjusting the figure's center of gravity.
▼ Sharp-eyed veteran collectors might recognize that this Void is a heavy retool of the movie Venom figure. All I can say is, the retooling is fantastic. A rare major villain like this is a figure you'd regret not owning!
▼ A deep kneeling squat is no problem at all. That's right! Whether it's a superhero or a supervillain, you can pose them however you want. Marvel Legends is just that spectacular, just that much fun!
▼ And that's our review of the anything-but-empty Void series. The Marvel Legends line never disappoints! We'll see you at the next unboxing!
