Marvel Legends SPIDER-MAN RETRO Wave Action Figure Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
- This may be the best Spider-Man figure Hasbro has made but does that mean it's actually good based on its own merits or is it just good in comparison to mediocre, run-of-the-mill collectibles?
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Would def love an in depth talk about articulation, even show some of your fav articulated figures
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Me: Nah Anthony's being picky on that shoulder thing.
*Anthony shows his edit*
Me: Holy shit.
That edit kinda reminds me of the DCUC figures.
Because dcuc figures, despite their shortcomings, look like super heroes.
Yeah the edit was eye opening. So close with this Spidey
AnthonysCustoms dcuc figures look solid their only shortcoming imo is their articulation
@@AnthonysCustoms U mean their pitfalls
Please do a vid about the engineering of action figures. Actually sounds pretty interesting, that’s why we go to you for honest reviews. YOU ACTUALLY DO THIS SHIT. 💯
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"The bigger the ball the better the peg"
On a serious note thanks for the objective reviews since you've saved me getting figures and got me into figure collecting.
Dude, the technical talk and absolute honesty is why I'm here. As much as I like so many other reviewers, there's a lot of confirmation bias out there where people, including the reviewer, just want to hear that the figure they paid for was worth every penny. So many times, I see other reviewers willfully overlook flaws in products or else they acknowledge the flaws and then make excuses about it. You both notice the flaws, explain how it could be better, and then ask the question, is this really acceptable? That's what a real critic does. Anything short of that is not a review. It's a product demonstration.
I personally would love to see an articulation 101 class from Anthony! Learning about anatomy for school, I can start to see the relation to action figures.
10:30 WE NEED AN "ACTION FIGURE ENGINEERING..." VIDEO!🔔🔔🔔
Ah yes, the definitive spider-man marvel legends figure
It's a bit depressing that a YT'er/amateur (no offense) action figure designer has a better handle on action figure engineering and human anatomy than the pros over at Hasbro. Maybe we can get you out to Pawtucket to teach a class or something. Still looks like a really good figure, but the gapping at the head/neck connection seems to me an unforgivable flaw. This is the review I've been anticipating for quite some time now, and you didn't disappoint, Ant... I won't presume to speak for all of your viewers, but I for one love it when your critiques dip into the technical end of the pool; I find the engineering aspect of these little pieces of plastic crack to be endlessly interesting. Great job, brother!
You're absolutely right. A lot of the issues these ML figures have come from being the products of mass-manufacturing process and prioritizing profit over artistry. Some ML figures showcase that they have a grasp on what looks and works best, but then you have different sculptors who don't do as good a job, the re-use of molds (which causes a lot of their problems), lack of communication between sculpting/articulation/painting processes, etc. At a $22 price point they just aren't gonna put much stock into overhauling those processes, especially when fans don't hold them accountable (case in point: collectors still buy figures with the horrible Hyperion body mold no matter how many times they reuse it).
at first i glance i thought "nah this guy is too critical of everything" but now i know hes definitely the best on YT at actually reviewing the figures, whether u agree with every criticism he has as valid or not
Man, Anthony, your videos being technical is the reason why you are my favorite action figure review ever. So don’t worry about being technical in your videos. I consider that to be great attention to details which not a lot of reviewers have.
Also, I am way for a articulation lesson/video from you.
Excellent video as always!
I would watch a video about action figure engineering lol
Besides, maybe someone from Hasbro is watching
You know what anthony, i actively avoided all the reviews of this because i didn't wanna watch the same old stuff again. But, your reviews just hook me in despite me not always agreeing with what you say. Good shit
why tf doesnt hasbro just hire you.
Honestly
We'd all be way better off, less upset, and frequently satisfied as consumers and collectors! No doubt about that!!
Some of Hasbros issues can be connected to budgeting, so Anthony working there would not instantly make all their figures perfect overnight. Not making excuses for Hasbro btw.
It would also depend on how much he say he would have. And Big companies are notorious for not listening to the people who are knowledgable.
@@theraven268 They make stuff we want. The only problem with this spider man is budget. I would have paid the same price I would for an import to have it how it should have been.
Because they want money for their pyramid scheme
I love hearing you talk about the technical aspect of these figures and I think it’s honestly what makes you unique to other reviewer’s on this platform. It’s not just “this figure moves like this”, it’s “here’s how it moves, what could’ve been improved, and how they could’ve improved it”. I really appreciate that aspect of your videos. I’d personally love a deeper dive in the technical aspect of action figures.
the depth of that comment is staggering.
I can't believe the pegs are still red on the inside of the arm. Those big red circles ruin any spider-man in this costume.
Brilliant review! Loved the level of detail - probably one of my favourite reviews I've seen you do. The critiques were all so on point, objective and well balanced.
Definitely would be interested in some videos covering the engineering of action figures! Make it happen 🙂
An in depth video on engineering, the manufacturing process, paint, the different plastics, all that would be super interesting!
I saw that hip range in the thumbnail and was instantly excited. And I personally love the technical stuff.
This video is definitely superior than all the other spiderman reviews I've seen. Every other reviewer only praised this figure as the best spiderman figure ever without issues. But you showed us the flaws of this "overhyped" figure. It's a great figure, but not perfect.
I’d be interested to see your take on the Fwoosh Articulated Icons Figures Anthony
I second this
He's actually talked about why he didn't in a live stream, but I'm with you 100%
Been waiting for this. Clicked on it the second I got the notification. Thanks for yet ANOTHER amazing review
Yeah my issues are just the thighs, the muscle mass and the shoulders. I’m still getting it since once it’s posed it legit looks beautiful
I love when you talk about action figure engineering and things like that. This stuff make your reviews unique, keep up doing it!
Anthony making a toyline ooooooooooooooo
I LOVE reviews where you go in depth about engineering and anatomy. We got a good bit of both in this chonky video and I love it. Photoshops and bringing up your line of figures really helps sell your points and reassures your position as an authority figure in the review space. Keep up the excellent work!
Your edited images always make me sad, lol. Look at that, look at what this figure could have been if Hasbro had tried a little bit more...
I don't know how to feel about this figure... I don't like the neck and I definitely hate that torso combination, I didn't like it in the 12" figure, I'm not gonna like it on this one.
Looks good and has nice range, but it's still not "there" and I don't know if the nostalgia factor is a good enough excuse to own him... But of course, I have him preordered because, duh, nostalgia, lol.
Nice review as usual, I'd really like to see more videos regarding the engineering of action figures.
to me it looks like if captain america decided to wear spidermans suit lol
I was excited about this figure . Now seeing the photoshopped image i dont want it anymore 🤣🤣
Tbh he looks like a fecking wwe wrestler and full time body builder in the edit, spider-man is really buff, but he’s lean, not a giant hulking beefcake
Yooo seeing your prototype's neck articulation actually gave me goosebumps
There's a video on my channel of me showing the neck and torso joints.
I been waiting for you to do this review because I know you're not going to sugar coat this figure
Thanks for that, Ant.
A totally necessary and fair and detailed analysis.
Hasbro....always seem to take one step forward and then two steps back.
I know their remit is to do figures as cheap as they can possibly get away with, so every little improvement is augmented beyond the actual upgrade....but it doesn't change my disdain for the line.
They have done some really excellent stuff over the years, among some total dreck, so for me that highlights the short comings, case in point the DEATHSHEAD figure from a few years back, which is still my fave Marvel Legends figure.
You're bang on the money about the shoulders, and that neck ball joint problem....that was so damned weak. Why would they not care....ahh....we know why....people will buy these figures regardless of lapses in quality control.
Sigh!
If they put in ball joints at the waist for their line they would totally kill it. Hides the joint, increases range, improves look of the figure, maximises the natural look of the human form....it would really challenge the import market figures.
Has me thinking that may be exactly why they do not implement this.
If they upped the price by three of four dollars/pounds, and updated/improved the articulation, with attention and care, they would impress the hell out of everyone in our community, surely.
At this moment in time I still rate NECA above all US companies for what you get for your buck.
Really insightful video, and much thankings.
Stay safe.
Best dang reviewer on TH-cam. Your technical analysis of the figures makes this review much more awesome! :D
I feel like it would have been almost perfect if they just didn’t mess up the neck and ditch the cut at the waist. Honestly, I could overlook the neck but the waist bothers me a lot when posing. So, so close. Need an ultimate edition with better paint, neck, waist cut.
Dude those shoulders would make the figure look 3 times better
I'm waiting for the engineering on action figures video. I will definitely watch it. You are the best 👍
No u
Id love anthony to analyze the dc multiverse like this from mcfarlane and show them on how to improve it
These are my favorite type of reviews you do. I know they are a bit long but man do I love the technical and I depth break downs. You point out very important things for people who enjoy posing figures, making stop motion videos, and even toy photographers!
You are the best at what you do!
Love your work great detailed and fair review
That’s an awesome figure hello hello from Japan another awesome video
it's an ok figure, but with all the years of producing so many spiderman and so many marvel figures,
this figure should have been a 10/10,
especially since a spiderman figure is mostly just a basic human body shape.
and they could have copied techniques from mafex or figuarts.
being ok is not good enough for a spiderman figure from hasbro.
oh and before say it's good for the price point, just look at how amazing neca stuff is these days.
If this figure came with wall crawling hands, didn't have paint rub and visible pins and it was in stock it would be the best spider-man figure for me.
Imagínate quejarte de los pines xddddddd.
@@cnksnkcsn4713 Personalmente, no me importa, pero no puedo decir que sea la mejor figura de Spider-Man si otras personas tienen problemas con ella.
Don't worry about the technical talk. It's part of the reason I watch your reviews.
Your critiques were very fair here. It's like with each new Spider-Man Hasbro comes so close to hitting the mark but messes up in some other, new way.
I really wish they'd used the Snake Eyes body as a base for this figure. While not perfect, I feel like it would've given the figure everything we'd ever want out of a $20 Spider-Man, articulation-wise. And yeah. I've said it to other toy collectors before and I'll say it again; There is no excuse for any of their Spider-Man figures to not come with all three pairs of hands.
Good review. Will definitely be picking this guy up.
*YOU ARE SO RIGHT ABOUT THE SHOULDERS OH MY GOD*
Lol omg, dude I love the shoulder edit! I just ordered this figure and now I am kinda sad because I will forever see bad shoulders
CLICKED ON THIS SO FAST MY PHONE ALMOST FROZE!!!🏆
That figure looks damn near flawless in that edit you made
The technical stuff is definitely not boring. That information is necessary. To me, the shoulders and the painted web lines bother me the most. Even with all the shortcomings you pointed out about articulation and such, I'd be a bit more forgiving if the aesthetics were more on point. Spider-man's my favorite superhero so the way they treated it definitely bothers me.
Please do lessons on engineering of action figures, I would watch a whole series of videos like those, it's something you don't really see anywhere and it's probably the single most important thing in ACTION figures, how the action actually works
No one breaks down a figure like you! Love the technical talk about articulation and would love a review on it just like you mentioned. Man, this is why Ive been subscribed for years. Great freakn review!
Awesome review, I've already watched before. But I do wanna say that I'm all in for a technical video on action figure engineering.
Can Hasbro just hire this guy as head of Quality Control already
Was waiting for your investigation on the anatomy on this figure, Great review!
Your reviews are mucho appreciated! Keep up the great work
Wow... well thought.
You're really helping Hasbro to improve their product, I was blown away how you make the proper neck articulation.
Awesome review, I find it helpful
Thanks
I’m always here for it when you talk about the technical side of action figures. I really appreciate the level of thought and attention to detail you bring to your reviews, and that extends to discussions about engineering. If you made some videos that were just about action figure engineering, I would absolutely watch and enjoy them. Thanks for your honest, informative, thoughtful reviews, man.
Would like a video of you just talking about range and articulation, your wisdom is always appreciated
The photoshopped version is superior!
We definitely deserved a wall climbing hand tbh
And a web accessory
Dude I love the tech talk! Nobody else really talks about that kind of stuff, it's incredibly interesting to listen to, and it sets your videos apart from the hundreds of other reviewers out there.
Yes! Please make a video about action figure articulation engineering.
Great review as always, and I am 100% down for a video discussing engineering and such! Also nice to see how your line is coming along. 👍
Honestly, I prefer it when you get into more technical details. It's interesting to know, and usually proves a lot more helpful when deciding on future purchases.
You could use the ultimate Spider-Man’s wall-crawling hands. Or the all new all different Spider-Man hands
The technical stuff of figures is why I come to this page, keep it coming. Feel like I learn something new every video and I love it.
I actually like the proportions of the MCU Far from home Spidey. The shoulders on that fig are of superhero proportions. Would've been better if they used that design instead, scaled it bigger & gave it the added torso articulation.
I really like the technical talk !
I’m keeping mine in package. Pizza spidey is all I need on my shelves. Now I wonder how far will there be a black suited Spider Man.
I bought this the other day and my wife said "did you really buy the shitty Spider-Man? Why didn't you listen to Anthony?"
As many others have stated, I would also love a in depth action figure articulation video, talking about engeenering and functionality.
ahhhh now i cant unsee the low sholders
Always love your explanation about anatomy and articulation, it so helpful and informative. Thank you!
Wow, that photoshop edit you made looks amazing. I couldn’t stop staring at it
NO FUCKING WAY! THEY MADE THESE!? BASTARDS! WHY COULDN'T THEY HAVE DONE THIS A FEW YEARS BACK WHEN I COULD AFFORD TO COLLECT! DAMN YOU HASBLOW! Damn son, might have to start getting these. This is something I've been wanting them to do for some time. Good review Anthony.
Thanks for showing how the neck artuculation and shoulder could have been fixed. Havent seen any other reviewer go to such lengths yet other than only talk about its positive sides. I hope Hasbro watches and applies these fixes in future releases. Despite some of the problems, it is the best ML spiderman figure no doubt. Great review!
"The bigger the ball the better the peg"
The other head with the more closed eyes is the Steve ditko Spider-Man head and it looks amazing
Thank you for the unbiased review. I knew the the figure should have a waist twist. Your review is spot on.
Great review. Looking forward to your line. Hasbro should look into you to help them out.
Anthony's Custom Army is present!!
Your photoshops of how figures should look are always on point
I would love a video about articulation and the engineering of action figures. Your reviews are the most informative on TH-cam and Ive learned a lot from you. Hell, Im even customizing my figures doing my best to apply the concepts you've talked about. I'm still not getting consistently good results, but I have improved significantly since I started watching your reviews. So thank you for that Anthony.
Bro, I don't think i can look at the figure the same way after that photoshop comparison. Your version would have made this guy nearly perfect.
Welcome to my world.
Guys you can use the adam warlock left hand for a wall crawling hand👍
The engineering of action figures could make for a great series. Certainly 99% of other figure reviewers couldn’t make that video without having to do lots of research. And they would still lack that inside perspective
Definitely agree with you in terms of the shoulders
Damn, Anthony really just schooled hasbro on articulation lol
Anthony, please get technical with us. That's why you're my favorite action figure critic. Tell me all about how big that peg should be, because I want to know 😉
I actually find it interesting when you talk about the technical aspects of figures.
This is a really good representation of Spider-Man as he was drawn in the comics when I was growing up, making this my definitive Marvel Legends Spider-Man. I'm so happy that he's finally got eyes that aren't plastered over three-quarters of his face. Was getting really tired of that look. Also really digging the more compact, gymnast-like build. Somewhere along the line poor Spidey lost a lot of his muscle mass and was drawn/sculpted looking like a lanky, bowlegged nerd in tights. Yeah, I get that he's agile and lean but he's still supposed to have some meat on his bones. This new body provides that. I appreciate the new diaphragm joint and drop-down hips too. Very pleased with the way this guy came out. Thanks Anthony for such a thorough, honest review! Always grateful for the effort and objectivity you put into your content.
I enjoyed the technical talk in this.
I just realized this figure looks like the Web of Shadows video game Spider-Man more than an actual retro Spider-Man
Beautiful review. Finally someone mentions the missing web lines on the shoulders.
I would absolutely love to see a video that goes in depth about articulation! If you don't can u tell me how does Hasbro or sh figarts make the drop down leg?
As a fan of yours and your work, i do think we would love as audience to watch a video where you talk about action figure ingeneering
On the thumbnail I thought it's house of M Spider Man
Video on action figure engineering, Yes Please!
Soooo glad I got this while it was out. Now it's worth 6x the price! Dang scalpers.
I loved the animated series and recently got back into it and was like I need the figure! Well did I sure pick the wrong time to try and buy one. 🤦🏼♂️
It's really cool and insightful to see your edits and prototypes for comparison.
Man, I see your videos actually for the technical reviews you make, my collector friends keep telling me that I’m too nitpicky with the figures, because I love the technical section of this things, so I feel understood watching your reviews (and makes my laugh a lot of times😂), so I hope you keep the great job you’re doing, thank you 🤘🏻