Is the Marvel Legends 85th the best Venom figure yet?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 มิ.ย. 2024
- Hasbro has taken several cracks at one of Spider-Man's biggest villains. With the reveal of the Marvel Comics 85th Anniversary version, is this the best Marvel Legends figure of Eddie Brock yet?
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I just don’t need another Venom. And making it a Walmart exclusive looses major points with me. The Walmart stores in my town suck!
I can relate to having some lousy Wal-Marts in my area!
Thanks for the reveal Jeffrey. Not in the market for another Venom I was suspiciously curious as to why ML released another one so soon. Normally, the pins don't bother me, however the larger the action figure, the bigger the pins - thus they tend to pop out at me. Damn, it is 2024 - I really wish ML would embrace the technology that has been around for a decade now.
That is true about the larger figures with the pin size, Jay!
It would be nice for them to stay consistent and move off from the pins.
If it also came with that Eddie Brock head then yes but it doesn’t so it feels like a pick your poison type of situation
That Brock head sounds like it would have won over a lot of folks.
What bugs me is no Eddie Brock head pin joints and Walmart Exclusive.
I don't own a Venom figure, so this Retro one might be the one I add to my collection. Don't love the forearms, but I can live with them.
Oh wow. Yeah, this is a really good first Venom figure for you then!
@@LylesFigureFiles You gotta keep in mind, Jeffrey, that Venom doesn't mean as much to me as he does to the younger generation of comic book fans. By the time Venom made the scene, I was almost 30 years old, and I'd been reading comic books since I was 4 (I learned to read via comics before I attended elementary school!), so I had 26 years of Spider-Man without McFarlane or Venom. I recognize his significants to THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, of course, but he doesn't mean as much to me as long time Silver Age Spidey villains like Green Goblin, Doc Ock, Electro, Kingpin, etc. So I wasn't in a huge hurry to get him. Besides, there was like dozens of Venom figures, and none of them seemed to be like the original Venom that I preferred, so I was waiting for my perfect figure. This looks to be it. That's more or less how I see the character. I stopped reading modern comics in 2010, so anything after that, I don't have much interest in, including updated versions of characters, etc. I now only collect Golden, Silver and Bronze Age comics. That's where my passion for "funny books" is at. :)
It’s so horrible how those forearms are specific to the Animated series and when THAT FIGURE came out, they didn’t even paint it correctly, meaning it’s never served it’s purpose
I was expecting this on a Marvel Heroes card.... was hoping for Bagley.
Maybe the next one? You know this won't be their last one.
I already have the three pack venom but I would honestly get this for the grinning head and just swap it out or keep it carded.
That grinning head is so well done.
I was hoping they would have gone for Bagley not Stegman/Lyle
I need to check their version out.
This is more McFarlane than anything on the grinning head. Although the other one with the tongue does look like Stegman, which isn’t too bad.
This looks like a great release and is perfect for fans that may have missed that initial release you referenced. I will pass only because Venom, in my mind, will always be locked into those initial three issues of ASM, #298-300. This version had no prehensile tongue nor fangs. He was just a big, bulky version of the suit with a menacing grin that protruded through the mask/symbiote head mask.
I did really like Venom's original look with that creepy grin.
After 80th Cap I didn’t think I’d ever need another, then they dropped the 20th Anniversary one.
Same! The brighter colors really made a difference.
The forearm tendrils are great in my opinion. As a matter of fact, this is exactly what a perfect Venom looks in my eyes. The only thing to wish from this was probably more accessories, but other than that, this Venom is just Lethal Protector, Elite tier. Great job on the video btw!
Thanks so much for watching and the kind words! What other accessories would you have added?
@@LylesFigureFiles Probably weapon accessories, or webbing/tendrils. But still a great figure.
I just want a Mcfarlane comic book accurate Venom.
What would make it McF accurate?
I do like the look of this Venom. I will wait for some reviews and then decide.
Always a smart strategy!
Can't live without my mcu version 😂❤
Wow you actually commented something normal and not cringe for once holy shit
That is a nice Venom.
I'm still waiting for classic Attuma, a new Blastaar using this Omega -Red body mold and the Champion using Apocalypse body mold
Definitely need an Attuma and it's surprising we haven't gotten a classic Blastarr.
this looks cool but I will wait for a pinless version
What are we thinking? 2026? 2027?
I have the Revoltech Venom as my main Venom, but this new ML with the new torso articulation is enough to make me want a more comic book accurate Venom.
It does look nice with the newer torso articulation, doesn't it?
The “tiny hot wheels for the tongue” comment had me crying! 😂 This Venom looks really good. I was fine with the Knull 2 pack version except for his feet. This one will be a good replacement and maybe my definitive Venom.
:-)
I'm thinking this is gonna be my main Venom too.
I'm pretty happy with the comic venom from the 3 pack, not to mention I took the DST Venom head and stuck him on the knull 2 pack body and it looks great. I think I'm set.
I have 3 gripes with the figure though:
- I don't like the Wal-Mart exclusivity. I missed out on that WAl-Mart Animated Spider-Man because I was never able to find it.
- Something about this newly articulated body looks off to me somehow. I don't know what it is. Maybe the arms are too long or with the new dynamic posing brings more attention to the smaller shoulders?
- With the newly updated Omega Red body, does that mean we'll be getting a single carded updated Sabertooth down the line? He may not move like Spider-Man, but Sabertooth is a massively dynamic character. If that's the case, should people still trying to get my hands on that two pack if they know that a super articulated Sabertooth is a year or two down the line? I don't know. Just something to think about
If we get a new Sabretooth I'm hoping it would be that original costume look as that recent figure was badly in need of an upgrade as soon as it was released.
@@LylesFigureFiles First appearence? Yeah. If anything they should redo that one just for the hair. I always think of Sabertooth with that 70's haircut in his first appearance costume.
Even tho i already own the Knull 2 Pack & Monster Venom versions..im gonna pick up this classic version.. especially at $24.99...
That Knull 2 pack one looks pretty cool too.
I’m okay with pins especially figures that are never coming off the card like this figure. But I’ll hold Hasbro to the standard of no pins when Mcfarlane makes one figure without pins. Until then pins are on the table. If Hasbro has made strides then Mcfarlane never has. Nothing new repaints, pinned joints nothing has changed since he took over the licensing rights. The best Superman ever made in this line has single jointed arms.
Oh yeah to keep them MOC the pins don't matter at all.
You know my stance on pins, but McF hasn't started implementing them so I wouldn't hold them to that standard. Scaling is a totally different issue and one thankfully that isn't an issue for Marvel Legends.
I can't wait to add this awesome venom to my growing spiderverse collection 🔥
It looks like a great addition!
It looks good but the only problem that I have is it's a Walmart Exclusive and most of the Walmart always have everything Sold Out in my area. Then Ebay will have outstanding prices for it. So unless Amazon or Gamestop has it, I'm not wasting my time on this Venom. Thanks again for the reveal Jeffrey
Hopefully they'll stock him well enough. In fairness some of their exclusives have been stocked well enough that they've hit clearance like Star-Lord and the John Walker Captain America.
I will buy this and just keep him on the card next to the cell shaded one. I like the Absorbing Man BAF wave one the best for display.
That one is a very nice figure. Do you have a decent Spider-Man MOC collection?
@@LylesFigureFiles I have every Spider-Man retro card release mint on card. Most I have loose also unfortunately I only got one Jonah Jameson so I do not have a loose one. My loose Kingpin and Rhino are BAFs not retro card versions.
Hot take, but I don't like the inverted a crunch. For characters that have logos on their chest like Venom, it breaks up the symbol whenever you twist it. With the swivel at the waist, this wouldn't be an issue.
That said, I'll still get it. This is the first solo release for a good Venom that we've gotten in years and it's only $25. It's nice to not have him packed in a multipack finally.
Now the only Venom I need is Lethal Protector/MvC2 in blue.
It does break up those symbols with that ab-crunch. That's the price of super articulated figures I guess. It's been way too long since I've played MvC2 so I need to revisit that roster!
I am down for the update i will be picking him up i like the size he looks a bit bigger than the last one
I like that he's beefier too!
I don’t love whatever that is on the forearms but I love the OG tongue less head.
That head is very well done.
I have the KIB Venom, but the Butterfly Joints might just make this my definitive Venom...
If I can find it. Knowing it's a walmart exclusive hurts it.
Those butterfly joints really make a big difference with Venom!
i kinda like the forearms, my only venom is the king in black version. wish this came with a eddie brock head tho. im for sure gon make a grab at this. im usually pretty good at snagging preorders until recently missing carnage and the fiasco with warbird and the pulse exclusive yoda/gree 2 pack... luckily i have friends who came through and ordered multiples of both
Friends in the hobby absolutely help!
Happy to try and get the update. Being exclusive stinks, but maybe I'll get lucky.
Hopefully Wal-Mart stocks them. I was able to get my pre-order in for the Enoch/Night Trooper set so maybe they've turned the corner?
I would have loved if they had re-issued the vintage one but I got the Three pack Venom already so I doubt I'll get it.
How do you like the three-pack one?
@@LylesFigureFiles Sculpt is good but it has gummy legs for days.
I pretty much want this, but I hate its walmart exclusive
Same. Are yours as bad as mine for stocking figures?
@@LylesFigureFiles I have not seen anything new in a while
Looks good! Head, fists, clawed hands. Good chest-spider (and no animation blue highlights). I can live with the hinted at forarm tentacles. (But that Giger-Alien-Tongue head is going STRAIGHT to the auction site! It's impossible to talk with you tongue sticking out. It's impractical to have your tongue sticking out with a mouth full of dagger-like teeth. One spider-punch slamming your jaw shut and that Giger-Alien tongue will be on the floor. "Souvenir?" ). The original depictions of Venom didn't have the tongue of Harry Gigler's 'Alien'.
I like the original head and would for sure be using that as my default head once I get him.
@@LylesFigureFiles Of course you do, bless! Would you also prefer the long tongue also had the frequently seen 'green slime' ?
If only they had included a third head, one with Venom's grasping arm protruding from his slack mouth. Or a violently kicking leg erupting from his toothy jaws. Ah, maybe in the next release!
I have the Venom exclusive Retro card, the Amazon 3 pack, and the King in Black. I was going to pass on this until I saw the updated torso articulation and the grinning head
That new articulation really does make the figure for me.
I hope I can grab this so I can retire my "Dolphin-head" Venom hahaha
LOL. Dolphin head ;-)
I think its the best MCFARLANE version of venom. Its clearly based off that version and it looks identical to him on his first cover. But as the definitive venom? Not by a long shot. The definitive venom would be something like the King in Black or 3 Pack venom with an eddie head, mid transformation and venom head along with the fist and claw hand sets. But i do think this could have been used as a spot for another character. Vulture and Chameleon are no doubt 100% being put in the VHS line cause hasbro knows we want them. But other characters that should DEFINITELY be on the retro line are human form, Purple shirt Hydro Man with interchangeable water arms like that retro sandman, The Spot, and Baron Mordo
I would like to see a Hydro Man like you described. That would be cool. We definitely need a Baron Mordo!
I can’t tell if I like it more than the king in black version or not. Hard decision! I’ll probably grab this one though.
It's always fun when there's a legit conversation about the best version of a figure, isn't it?
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I don't know. I think they've been on a roll with these upgrades and we have been getting some strong new figs like Baron Zemo, Ikkaris, Count Nefaria and Whiplash.
Too textured for my taste. I’m looking forward to the Venom and Carnage Two-Pack that’s rumored. Maximum Carnage 30th Anniversary maybe with blueish Venom resembling MVC maybe 🤔
Not feeling those forearms, huh?
I wonder what they'll do with the Venom/Carnage pack.
I really hope they do a proper Bagley style figure
Mafex Venom is the best. But this new Marvel Legends Venom looks great. 👍
That figure seems to have a lot of fans too.
I dont think it is tbh. I think it's still the King in black venom for sure.
I think if you want to make new venom figures at this point we need things like a blue mvc venom, or an Ultimate spiderman shiny purple venom.
Lot of fans for the KIB Venom here :-)
Very annoying how hasbro is so non consumer friendly though
Of course a new carnage and venom will either be in an expensive three pack or an exclusive that Impossible to find
I hope the Walmart exclusive isn't hard to track down?
iam getting it.
It doesn't look bad, but the King in Black 2 Pack Venom is the best in my opinion.
That KIB version is pretty cool.
I prefer the BAF, he needs to look like a gorilla, they should add a new tech print Eddie Brock head to seal the deal. Also this is Walmart exclusive, that's scalpers feast.
Hopefully Wal-Mart is getting better with exclusives, but yes, they're my least preferred spot for an exclusive.
Walmart exclusives no thanks. I have knull pack and movie venom so I'm good.
Venom mcfarlane ...
The figure looks great, but I don't like is the Long Tongue and Pins on Arms and Legs.
With an alternate head without the tongue does the longue head tongue matter?
@@LylesFigureFiles Yes, I'd still like the tongue but short like the Red and Blue shaded Animated Venom.
How tall is he actually will he fit in with my DC multiverse from McFarland
He wouldn't fit in well at all.
@@LylesFigureFiles thank you
Prob don't remember me bringing it up,no one remembers me lol, but I asked a bunch and mentioned multiple times how they should do a new retro card venom.
Looks like you were on top of it! I need to hit you up for Powerball numbers ;-)
Maybe I'm the crazy one, but this looks like a janky kitbash. The detail only on the wrists, oversized hands, short legs, nice butterflies, but droopy shoulders, wasn't the biggest fan of the tongue sculpt the fist time. My mind's eye for the perfect venom would be a fusion of select and mafex.
Hey, if this isn't for you it definitely doesn't make you the crazy one.
I wonder what parts would make sense for a Mafex/Select Venom?
@LylesFigureFiles not literally through parts! Lol just blending aesthetics.
I have 3 different venoms I’m gonna pass
Yeah, you definitely have a good amount already!
CON: already own the 3-pack Venom
PRO: Grinning head
CON: already own King in Black Venom
PRO: Retro card
CON: Walmart Exclusive
REMAINING QUESTION: Is $25 and Walmart hassles worth it for one extra head?
Good pros/cons.
In fairness, some of their exclusives are pretty cheap on the site even now.
Another release that keeps my money in my account.
Always a good thing!
What's up with this boomer mentality with store exclusives? I've never seen a Lizard in the wild, so there's no chance of me getting this Venom unless BBTS gets him.
They have some exclusive now for less than $10
www.walmart.com/search?q=MARVEL+LEGENDS
Not really a fan of venom so i dont have an opinion
Appreciate you :-)
Walmart exclusive. Ugh….
Yeah. Hopefully it won't be too hard to get.