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The Fall of Hasbro's Marvel Legends
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ก.พ. 2022
- In this video Tony discusses the distinct lack of display stands being supplied with modern 6-inch scaled action figure products.
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I definitely agree with you Tony. The fact that they're raising the prices to $24.99 this year made me quit the line due to lack of access and stands
And accessories
i said the same but there so much praisers its insane for them to hear us out
@@onixxreacts9125 I also agree with him too. Which is why I price match everything before I decide to buy it or not
@Mr Pellet I have yet to see either Thailog or Goliath
If they are nearing neca-level prices than they should match the quality, because for every dr doom or 80th thor or iron man, you get 100 bland generic figures with bad proportions, sculpts and paint jobs
As someone who has a few of these Marvel Legends in my collection, I completely agree that they are a pain in the arse for falling over constantly. Even my NECA figures which are notorious for dodgy QC fall over less. It's also really annoying that the foot pegs on Legends are different sizes.
One of the worst sounds I hear when I'm at my desk... My Marvel Legends figures randomly falling from the shelf like bowling pins. Buying third party stands is an irritating necessity.
I've been buying ML figures for years, but I'm slowing down due to this crazy price increase
Likewise I like going in to stores target is in my area . Also game stop and none of them have anything . Gas crisis and price increase on action figures . . I’m bringing my hobby to a complete stop .
I'm surprised that Hasbro hasn't started selling their own first party figure stand packs like NECA just to nickle and dime its customers more. Thats why I am excited for the Valaverse stands. The fact that they already include some of the best figure stands around with each figure puts them even farther ahead of Hasbro
They do have a stand pack you can buy, for about $15 US. Comes with 3 of the same stand they packed in with the deluxe Black Widow figure (that figure was actually nice in that it came with the stand and a ton of accessories and effects parts for $40). I'm guessing the Star Wars license costs more than the Marvel license though, since we don't get nearly as much as what was packed in with her on Star Wars deluxe stuff.
They probably can’t do much with regards to the different licenses.
@@bookat69 I think it's safe to assume the Star Wars License does cost more than the Marvel license in that case.
They sell flight stands on Hasbro Pulse.
McFarlane includes figure stands with all their DC superhero figures that are licensed from Warner Bros. True, McFarlane usually doesn't include stuff like extra hands, blast effects, etc., but realistically how much of that stuff can you display with the figure? Those extras are great for doing Instagram photos, but then they get stored in a bin or baggie somewhere. I'd rather have a figure stand first, then cost out what else to include. Or do like Valaverse and include everything.
One easy solution that Hasbro will never do is eliminate that damned build figure concept. The larger sized figures WILL sell on their own in a collector driven market as proven by the Hydra Stomper, MODOK, Kingpin, various Hulks, etc. They need to stop forcing 6 or 7 figures into a wave, with 2 or 3 figures being duds that rely on the build figure piece to sell them. Smaller waves with better character choices, larger figures sold separately, include stands for all. Problems solved all around.
Of course, even figure stands wouldn't save the Eternals wave.
Yeah, I switched Legends for DC Multiverse.
Yeah Mcfarlane uses that stand for almost all their lines. DC Mortal Combat, My Hero Academia. He'll my idea is even if Hasbro still wants to do Build-a-Figures, give the 7th figure in the wave a figure stand. You know the one without a BaF piece "Heat claws Wolverine." Guve the Deluxe figures stands. Fans are already paying extra, throw in an extra plastic disc with a foot peg.
The McFarlane are very large. Like so large I have trouble displaying any other figures in the same post code, large.
I agree , and give us more molds every other toy company and the same price point has more versatile molds than hasbro
@@Hot_SpicyGrill That's a good thing.
Another absolutely top drawer video mate. "Biased" or not, you have not just said it, you've shown it and PROVED it. Straight talk, right here. Thanks for sharing mate.
I like how the Has-bros say "well, you can buy your own stands for a few cents if it's that important," which makes their exclusion from a $25 action figure even more pathetic on Hasbro's part.
The big problem is when you speak truth against marvel legends and hasbro… the collectors of those products get personally offended on hasbro’s behalf… however videos like these really show how much hasbro is cutting corners and bringing the value of their product below an acceptable value…. I would rather display a 1992 toy biz gambit than a legends one….
👍👍👍👍
God if you want butt hurt say this “Toy Biz Marvel Legends are ugly and they suck”…prepare for a paragraph on why they are better
It’s not speaking against them if it’s the truth, it’s just an objective fact. However many times people confuse opinions with truth.
You make some good points but... I think the bigger problem is that "adult collector" figures are just statues with some articulation. Give me something like a MotU Origins over Marvel Legends, Gi Joe Classified, or Valaverse any day because that's a toy that actually feels like it was meant to be played with. MotU origins all have at least one accessory and a minicomic and look great displayed but they are also undeniably toys that make you just want to take them off the shelf and play with them.
My other issue with "adult collector" lines is the lack of vehicles and playsets. No toy line is really complete without a vehicle or two and maybe a big playset. I know that you have a bunch of vehicles for your classified figures but those are third party and I know you either paid a lot for those or got a really good deal on them.... the most that Hasbro is doing is a couple of motorcycles and so many other companies don't even go that far.
Anyway, yes I'm being negative so maybe I need to go watch some Pixel Dan (lol) to recharge my positivity. Looking forward to your next vid.
Why would you play with a motu origins? To put the arms straight out? Or one arm out? Or turn the head? Those are not for posing or photography and not geared toward adults. I mean if you like them that’s cool but legends are way more versatile and appealing for adults.
@@BB-ed4omthats the point.... a motu origins feels like a toy that was made to be played with. a legends figure is a collectable that just feels like it belongs on a shelf.
100% agree with you imo they should start improving with joints such as ball jointed ab-crunch and pin-less joints. And I’m tired of hearing “it’s a toy line, it’s meant for kids” if it’s meant for kids why is it 25 dollars?! You think kids can easily get 25 from their parents? 4 figures are over 100 dollars including taxes😬 I didn’t question hasbro before when it costed 20 dollars but now I’m actually demanding for improvement🤬😡
Edit: another point, y’all think kids can afford a sentinel or Galactus?
Finished watching your vid. Ha ha! Loved that sign off. You are a no nonsense kind of guy. I like that. I hate how a lot of these reviewers will complain but as soon as they are talking to hasbro all they do is say "great job" we need more like you to stand up for the community.
Thanks man
As a child, I loved it when Hasbro made figure stands for GI Joe. I always displayed my figures in action poses or dioramas I made to tell a story. In the 90's, Hasbro started including stands with every figure on a sprue with extra weapons. Though most of these were neon colors, I treasured the black, grey, brown and earth tone stands.
Great video, Tony, with great simply logical thinking.
I've been a collector of Marvel Legends for 10 years and I've never felt that I needed display stands for my figures. Even on the given occasions where stands were included, I would just store them away and never used them. Stands take up more foot space and can take away from creative displaying. I often use my figures for ACBA anyways, and that doesn't require any stands with the exception of an occasional flight stand here and there. I have no need for stands, but that being said... asking for a display stand at the $26 price range isnt asking much. It's reasonable. But even with more accessories and a display stand, $26 is getting pretty steep even for a committed collector like myself.
Exactly, if you need a stand to pose your figures then your doing it wrong in the first place and who's asking for stands!?
I get were he's coming from and I agree with what he's saying but I don't agree with him, he's too green to be complaining and honesty like you said I put those stands away anyway. ~(-B-)~
As a massive Marvel Legends fan, I can agree with the statement regarding display stands.
I wish I could chalk this up as being too negative, but no, mate, you’re completely right. Part of the reason I only collect Transformers from Hasbro is because of how hard it is to display their 6-inch scale figures.
I've never liked display stands or used them. It makes the figures feel more separated on the shelf and starts to make them feel a bit more like statues to me. It can also limit how close I can have the figures standing to each other. Display stands always end up in a box never to be used at mine.
Well said, Tony. Lack of figure stands has made my displays like setting up dominos.
@Analog Toys I think Marvel Legends need to consider what they can offer us if they are going to raise prices. Look at the amount of hands and accessories we get with Action Force for $30/£30 price range, and Legends are starting to creep towards that price, but without a real increase in quality.
100% mate, I couldn't agree more
@@AnalogToys I think Bobby Vala has really shown what is possible with toy collecting and value for money, I’d actually love to see Legends try and rise to that level of bang for your buck, they could really be outstanding representations of Marvel characters if they did. 👍
I think you just said the root of the problem: Disney. We already know they're greedy. If you want cheaper ML and SW figures, get Disney to lighten up. ... but you made a good argument about manufacturing cost advancements canceling out the offset ...
Well said, Tony. I doubt that figure stands would cost Hasbro more than 40 cents of material. The fact that they do not even bother is a symptom of a larger problem - A complete lack of interest in providing real value to their customers.
Is it safe to say that any argument Hasbro has against providing figure stands is baseless?
I fully agree that Hasbro lines such as Black Series, Classified, and Marvel Legends should include display bases. An even better example would be McFarlane toys, a significantly smaller company than Hasbro that gives a base to every single fully articulated 7" action figure they produce. While their figures aren't always hits, they're high quality for the price (still $19.99), and have the stand.
However Tony, I can't help but make mention of the little jab at Pixel Dan at the end. I'm not sure what he did to you, if anything at all, but I just feel like comments like that hurt the community rather than help it. Sure Pixel Dan is a VERY positive person, but you say that like it's a bad thing. He still gives his full opinion in every review, and always points out any flaw or issue he has, he just does so with his generally positive attitude. Is that positive attitude for everyone? Heck no, it doesn't have to be, but I enjoy both his and your content, and I don't feel comfortable letting my disliking of a comment like that go unheard. I know there's quite a lot of tension going on in the toy collecting community, but it disappoints me that videos from some of my favorite content creators nowadays have to take jabs at one another. I hope you don't find my comment to be argumentative or hateful because that's not its intent, I just want to voice my concern about the growing temperature in this community, because I worry it's starting to get out of hand.
Wow you’re a bit sensitive. I didn’t take a jab at Dan, I took a jab at the viewers who tell me I’m negative all the time.
@@AnalogToys I'm sorry Tony but that was absolutely a jab at Dan. I don't agree with people calling you overly negative, because you're not. But your comment was "If you think I'm being too negative, go and watch Pixel Dan or something". Why even mention another TH-camr? Putting his name in that comment insinuates that the viewers that call you overly negative, which I disagree with, should go and watch a "happy-go-lucky Mr. Positive Pixel Dan". When is speaking my mind on something being "a bit sensitive"? I like you and your content man, I just don't want the people who say you're being too negative to have a reason to be right.
The price hikes & continued release of wave after wave have made it difficult to collect them in the last year or two. I loved the new Deluxe figs like the Stomper but when I seen they were both over $50, I left them both. That’s not even mentioning the point of this video.
I dont mind the cost increase if it felt like you were getting more for it.
They are a little expensive but I use "ProTech AFS-2C Clear Action Figure Stands for Vintage 3.75" Star Wars Figures, 2" Wide, 1/8" Peg, 100-Pack" from amazon for my Marvel Legends. I agree with you though, they should include something for the price point.
I agree that the Action Force figure stand is the best.
You have some great points. I've been a long time Marvel comic collector so that alone makes me a costumer for life, but with that said. I've recently become way more picky about the Marvel Legends I buy. The new 20th anniversary Hulk and retro Rhino really makes me think Hasbro is using the secondary market prices for the older figures determine what their prices will be for these new updated figures 🤔
I cant say I agree but I think it depends on the collector. I much prefer seeing marvel legends come with a good amount of accessories for posing options rather than a display stand. Their display stands they did in the past were terrible so I'm sure they could improve on it but it's extra plastic in the packaging which could be used for something better. As long as you're careful, getting them to stand is not hard. Plus, having action figures fall over sometimes is all part of the collecting process, it just happens. I also think complaining about a lack of pinless joints is a bit silly as they are currently implementing that. They have been pretty slow with doing the pinless tech but I never personally thought it was necessary for an action figure line. I also think the reason legends and star wars figures and always going to be more expensive is for the simple reason that they are the much more popular characters. The Action Force/Valaverse line are already more expensive figures, even with the price increase from Hasbro so I'd rather have each individual figure be cheaper. This is all my opinion of course and I dont want to just sound like some Hasbro fan boy as they are far from perfect lol
Guy, they were OVER PRICED at 19.99. What Hasbro is doing is called Price Gouging. There is NO OTHER reason for these most recent Price Bumps, with more to come for a variety of reasons.
I agree about the stands. The MAJORITY of my collection is on my son's dresser and YES! they topple all the time and it's very frustrating.
I am pretty much OUT of Collecting Marvel Legends line, Not interested in the Black Series (want my Death Star Gunner darnit) and will most likely OPT OUT of the Classifieds line as well.
Totally agreed with you Tony as I started collecting the 6 inch black series and its a pain with no stands as they fall over
Dc multiverse is supplying stands and they are still 19.99 they don't have many accessories but even they recognize the importance of consistent peg hole size and a universal stand
Hey, I hope Hasbro never sells stands, that’s like 90% of my Etsy sales lol
Hahahha post a link to your Etsy store and I’ll check it out
Totally agree. My collection scares the shit out of me when half of it falls from the shelf in the middle of the night.
I've barely got into this line this year and yeah you made up great points. Especially the house of cards metaphor, the frustration is real. Great video.
Agreed Tony. I currently use clear acrylic disks and Fun-Tak to stand/pose the unstable figures in my collection. I'd like to see Valaverse create a set of "Space Force" themed figures to better fit into my collection interests. Great video BTW!
Tony, I know these should have stands , but if you want to get quick easy to get stands I go to the hardware store buy huge washers and use that tacky putty they use for poster’s. I have every one of my 500+ 3.75 Star Wars figures! I love them because they have a little weight
The whole reason hasbro is rising the price of figures is not based on better plastic or more features, it's because plastics are getting more costly due to oil price and so if they added more for the money, then it would be selling it at the same value as they are now with less items.
At very least, Hasbro could sell packs of peg stands. They already have the molds since they briefly included them a few years back.
And they’ve started making new ones with the 20th anniversary ones too! It would be pretty easy for them to pump them out.
The original Toybiz Marvel Legends all came with a display base, almost like a mini diorama (AND a reprint comic book issue). Soon after Hasbro bought them out, I had to opportunity to go to SDCC and ask the panel whether figure bases would ever return. Their answer back then was that they had no plans to make bases again, since the build-a-figure concept was so "popular" (read: profitable).
I watch both of you Pixel Dan and You, all of you are original characters, just 2 different opinions, that's why the world is round. Honest opinion always matters
ON POINT.
Plus Hasbro makes money on everything else they have their label slapped on, as opposed to Valaverse. I found myself listing more and more Legends figures for sale. Waiting for the eventual release of a few figures from Marvel Legends, then I'm out. I'd rather support smaller companies that truly put out stuff, "for the fans".
im surprised sort of that this is a big problem, i ONLY collect 4" figures but i cant stand figure stands and dont like using them in my displays.
Anthonyscustoms talked about the price hike and the lack of paint.
It's ridiculous the effort they put is close to none for the price range.
I think the end of Marvel Legends is near.
Macfrarlane toys coming in first year being best selling toy line just proves it.
I am worried for action figure industry in general.
While I agree the prices have gotten too high for not including stands and more accessories, I’ve never had a major issue standing them up without a stand. I find putting them in a solid pose and using their articulation to balance them is enough. You could have a figure in a straight upright position, but without using the articulation in their ankles correctly, they will undoubtedly fall over. I’m definitely not letting Hasbro off the hook, Stands could be awesome, just in my personal experience, I’ve not had too much of an issue.
What about the 80th Thor with the massive cape?
@@AnalogToys That Thor was a little more frustrating to pose, but it’s was no different to me. I replaced it with a custom cape anyway, it definitely made it easier because it’s not pre-posed anymore. I replace all the plastic capes with cloth anyway, regardless of posing. Nevertheless, he is one who could definitely benefit from a stand. Like I said, I never had too much issue, but I agree legends need more in the box for the price they’re charging.
I agree. I never thought of this due to the fact i keep the few figures I own displayed in the packaging.
Hi, Star Wars collector here . I will have to buy the stands separately because our figures don't bring stands either . Hasbro seemed to decide that none of us get stands
Where'd you get the plastic display stand?
hey the army style figure whats it called i cant find it? the one with the bone mask. NVM i found it.
It’s so strange I remember growing up and buying the Star Wars saga legends 3in figures and every single one of them came with a figure stand each one with the characters name on it not to mention every figure came with a bag of weapons. This was the basic 3in line that sold for under $10 but now I pay 25 for a Black series figure I’m lucky with if it comes with more then a single accessory
You are not wrong. In fact, you're the OPPOSITE of wrong (The Hydra Stomper, in particular, is crazy annoying - there's no reason a figure like that should have been made so it's next-to-impossible to stand on its own).
You’re not lying about stuff falling over. Heard some stuff fall last night in my display. First thing I have to do now when I get off work is go see what it was. Im not excited.
It would be nice if Hasbro Marvel Legends came with some kind of stand.
I was planning on collecting a couple of these for the purpose of taking them apart/painting for customs anyhow, any advice/precautions as I have a few Macfarlane figures, and they came with display stands which is really convenient
What stand was u using for the stomper?!
I own just 2 Marvel Legends so hardly a collector. But, I routinely enjoy watching youtube reviews - IMO recent figures such as Hammerhead look pretty incredible when compared to his previous release. For me, I struggle with the rationale as to the eye-watering prices and from a personal perspective how I could justify putting a collection of these figures together when the money can go along way in paying for other things.
Will marvel legends still be sold on Amazon and will amazon restock them
Consider that most 6 inch figures are put on display it would be logical to have them with display stands and if hasbro what to make more money selling display stands separately good luck someone will have got there first
I'm a MASSIVE fan of the line....been since it debut back in the Toybiz days. So you may think I'm gonna troll you, but my friend....you make very solid points. I think my main fandom is comics, particularly Marvel comics (I'm in your camp when I say I only buy comic based - I'm even more specific in that I only pick up CLASSIC comic based....mostly....but that's still an awful lot of figures - I range between 60's - early to mind 90's)....I love this stuff mostly because my dad raised me on those old before my time books and it just stuck. But as AMAZING as the figures are today, my God are they, yeah the price is becoming outrageous. And when you consider that the old Toybiz line became with diorama stands AND a comic (and sure I get inflation but still)....there are just some figures I feel jippped out on. But they know people like me, if they play to nostalgia enough, can't resist buying anyway. And the figure USUALLY delivers too, so it makes you forget....wait...did I just basically get ripped off and I'm yet okay with it? It's like they've done the mental math on nostalgia and how it works. But finally I started to recognize it myself, you're spot on. We deserve display stands! ESPECIALLY when you consider how acrobatic and dynamic MOST superheroes and villains are in comics.
Absolutely on point as usual Tony 👍🏻
I just bought the stands on Hasbro Pulse but you’re 100% correct: the figures should come with stands. I shouldn’t have to make an extra purchase. Also, multiple hands should be standard on Hasbro. No question.
It's weird how I have dozens of figures on several bookshelves and I have never slammed into the bookshelves and knocked everything over.
Edit: btw I don't disagree that stands should be included with the figures, but your example of how "easy" it is to knock them over is a bit silly. Like... of course they'll fall over when you do that. Figures will fall over sometimes. It happens. The key thing is to figure out the best way to pose them. Also flight stands are great for more exciting (or just flying) poses.
Well Mr Perfect, your life must be wonderful.
Well you can also live in earthquake county.
Great video and a very interesting perspective that I've not encountered before when it comes to display stands! Which is crazy looking at the comments.
Can't say I've ever had any major issues displaying my Legends. Other than some of them in heels of course! I find slightly dynamic poses and making full use of ankle rockers enough to keep all of mine upright and dodge the domino effect!
Having my shelving bolted to the wall helps, it sits opposite my squat rack / deadlift platform - even with weights hitting the floor regularly there's hardly any casualties from the display 😅
A unique and insightful take that I haven’t heard a thousand times in the community, who would’ve thunk it? Seriously though really great video, it’s the reason I started to buy Tamashi nations stands, especially for flying characters.
Very well thought out video that in my opinion is very difficult to disagree with
My purchasing rates of Classified, Black Series, and Marvel Legends has slowed way down. Not only of the price increases, but the lack of quality and poor character selection. There’s maybe 5 or so figures I “need” from the three lines total that are coming out this year. But honestly most the figures I want now are a few years old, like the Walgreens The Thing and Professor X. Great video, I do agree Hasbro can put stands in their figures, but they’re just too lazy to do so
I mean there made to be played with not stuck on a shelf
I only have a handful of NECA figures such as Aliens Colonial Marines , Predator , Robocop and horror figures. They’re quality control sucks most of the time and either the legs are not the same length and or loose joints right out the packaging so foot stands are a must. They do have uniform peg holes on the feet and NECA sells their own foot stands. Don’t know why Hasbro can’t do the same. I have some Black Series too and I’m afraid to pose them because the joints will get loose and fall because it’s hard to find third party stands that will fit as you described.
Hi Tony I don't think you being negative at all only expressing your point and I appreciate honesty.That way I know what is worth buying thanks.
There's just no real excuse for Hasbro or any other toy company to not include figure bases with their modern action figure, given the fact that most buyers are adults who want to display their figures. Most modern figures tend to be highly articulate affairs anyway with rocker ankles that tend to weaken over time, so a stand seems like an essential element to include. That said, Hasbro makes a lot of mind-numbing decisions that often seem to be primarily driven by budget issues, but they also make just bad choices. I'm not sure why the new Dr Strange Walmart figure doesn't have a lighter blue on the design of his tunic to be more comic book accurate, for instance. Why does the new anniversary Hulk have weird fish-like lips, combed-out '70s hair that's parted in the middle, with sideburns??? I mean, Hulk has hair like Randy Travis from WKRP! WTF? I have every INCREDIBLE HULK issue from 1968-1984, and I never EVER saw him with any of those aspects. Hasbro: Hulk is not big on combing his hair, and he never was into the disco, feathered hair thing! lol Why does the "retro" Falcon not have the actual comic book retro costume?? He's wearing duds that I never saw him wear. How is this weird altered version of his classic costume "retro"? Why does the new Invisible Woman figure have a head like Martha Stewart on a bender?? Who ever saw human hands where the pointer finger is longer than the middle finger?? With basic decision making like this, why are we shocked that Hasbro doesn't think that a base is a necessity? Apparently their real problem at Hasbro is that they put too much money towards only one single figure in a line while the rest of the line has to suck the pipe! It's sometimes very frustrating being a classic comic book fan in a modern. 'Nuff said.
I’ve slowed down on legends. Not only are they not worth the increased price, but they didn’t up the production quality or accessories. I love legends but they don’t seem to put much care into the line anymore. I’ve moved mostly to McFarlane and NECA. McFarlane has kept his regular figures at $20 with accessories and stands for every figure. Even his bigger figures come with stands.
McFarlane always includes stands with their figures and some of them are only 19.99
I agree, the worst case I've ever seen is the Peter B Parker from Spider-Verse. He wears both a BOOT and a SHOE. No way he's standing up for more than 20 seconds without outside help
I think that Hasbro should make some sort of stand for their figures (Marvel legends, Star Wars Black Series, Etc) Cause I feel like not only would it atleast make the new prices (25-30 Dollars) more "Justifiable" But also bring some collectors who have stopped collecting Legends or Black series back to collecting them
Great video Tony. It seems incredible that none of the decision makers at Hasbro can’t see what you’ve pointed out.
just came in freezing cold and here is analog toys to greet me awsome
Yeah i agree all the figures need a figure stands. Been a thor collector myself and cant wait for the new thor this year
I for one am actually over the Legends line. They have to much wasted peg space and its never full. I couldn’t see spending the money at a $22 price point, little lone the $24 price point and still get provided the same shit. I am not really a big Marvel/DC character collector to begin with, but when Valaverse came out with their line, it was clearly a no brainer. Take my money!
The mcfarlane figure stands are simple, but they come with every figure, make it so you can pose them and stand them properly, and it makes the display uniform, and they cost now $8 less than an average legends figure
Is be fine with $26 if they didn’t use the same bodies with minimal paint over and over instead of taking the time to sculpt a character. They’re about quantity and releasing more every month. I don’t care about stands, I’ve never had issues with them falling 🤷🏻♂️
Oh your preaching to the choir on this one Tony. None of the joe's fit my 3rd party stands properly and they have 2 separate sized pegs. Instead or Blutac I glue my joe figures to the bases using goop or e 2000. The beauty of that glue is that it dosent bond to thd plastic so you can pry the feet off and remove thd glue with a strong finger nail when done. I learned this using it for my d and figure models. I glue them to bases using this so I can easily rebase thd figs at a latter date if I want but thd glue is very secure. I get some residue on the bases that require some alchole to scrub off but I've yet to have s classified figure that thd glue didn't come off and leave thd paint intact on the figure.
Doesn't help much the detents on the ankles have increasingly become less level in the ankles across all the Hasbro lines. Some figures have to be in an action pose since they are not capable of standing straight up.
You make a lot of valid points. I do not disagree with you at all. The only thing that is a valid counter-argument about the price hike is that everything has gone up in price, yet nothing has improved in quality. This ranges from action figures, to contracted services, to camper trailers and most cars/trucks. It’s sad that we are slowly being conned into spending more than we should and then also made to believe that this is a value.
Excellent video Tony! You're never too negative, so Pixeldan I can do without! :)
It's a massive issue for modern collecting. The figures are near useless if not displayed in a dynamic pose. I would love to see them come with display stands they way Action Force does.
I made my own with wood planks with 3mm plastic welding sprue glued in. After market stands were prohibitively expensive. also i drilled the pegs out to 3MM across the collection.
What's really sad is that Hasbro did tool a stand for their Legends figures and included them with one of the waves of the blister styled package releases (Wave 3 I think but I could be wrong) and then dropped them the next wave. The stand was nice too, capable of interlinking with multiples of itself. They really should bring it back.
So many figures I have and so few stands. Totally agree! Also I was not aware until now there is a Madam Hydra (Viper) ML figure so I'm very happy about that!!!
marvel legends are about $35 to $50 where i live
Excellent video, Tony! Hopefully they will correct this problem eventually and issue newer figures with stands, but I'm not holding my breath on it. Getting Hasbro to change course on anything is tough, as they often seem to not pay attention to the voices of their consumers.
Awesome, you use to mix franchises, too!
Good point. The cheap plastic dies with foot pegs don't really help, either. I've made really effective stands out of old wire hangers and those clear plastic-covered twist ties that are wrapped around most figures in the package already. (Yeah, I love Toy Polloi!) Wrap the tie around the waist just below the belt and it hardly shows. Painting the wire with black Rust-oleum makes it less noticeable, as well, and if you vary the wire length, you can pose them any way you want and they'll stay up. I put them on Superman and Red Tornado, as they both have the heavy molded capes and wouldn't stay put for anything. Now they stand when everything else falls down. I need to get to work on the rest! I only have the Serpent Society figure from legends, because he looks a lot like Kobra, but I'd be sorry to see this line fade.
as a casual collector since i no longer feels obligated to buy a whole set, I've felt that the line could do better, mcfarlane is putting out larger figures with better sculpt, (ahem!) sculpted details and paint at a cheaper price .
given that the characters are wearing spandex which I think is the number one requirement on how a new marvel legends figure is released, it wouldn't hurt to have some sculpted gloves or boots.
I hear you, Tony....but have you ever checked out, JAY HERNANDEZ's channel?... Lol, that guy can balance anything.
That’s what I’m saying!
My jaw dropped when I saw the new X-men line at 26 bucks. I figured at 22 with some accessories, I’ll take it. But with my marvel legends Spider-Man collection coming to a close I’m grateful to say bye to this line. But I absolutely agree these need stands. I don’t know how McFarlane makes brand new sculpts and include stands too, but hasbro needs to take notes. Even if it’s a flimsy, forgettable stand, I’m not worried about it falling over, and it doesn’t take up a lot of space so I’m happy with them.
once or. twice a week I can guarantee when I come to work there will be a figure laying on my desk! Good video!
Negative or not prices jump annually without a worldwide Pandemic. I'm no expert but been in the action figure game over 35 years and understand the more steps involved in production of a figure-toy the more it retails for. Likewise companies don't throw shit in for free the more accessories included the more we have to pay! Hasbro and companies do listen they may consider swapping out but doubt well just get more for the asking. the supply chain worldwide is a shit-show so I feel somewhat lucky to be getting figures at all..just saying!
Right now. I’m starting to just pick and choose. The movie stuff I’m really not interested anymore. It ended with Thanos. The new movie and shows are slowly killing interest in me. Only thing keeping me in this line are the 90s. It’s around the civil war comics is when I stopped. Prices for those books were to high and made me stopped going to my favorite comic book shop. Now with the 20 a figure was a bit high. At 25 a figure. 2 figures 50. 3 figs 75. 4 figs 100. Plus tax. It’s literally making me stop. I’m good with the figures I have. Don’t need repeats either. Especially in those 3 packs.
Nail meet head
It shits me to no end when my legends constantly are falling over
Its funny that some people hate on mcfarlane toys, when they have a base and are $20 standard as opposed to the base-less and mostly accessory-less $24.99 marvel legends