If you’re after the best Marvel Legends figures out there, look no further. Hasbro’s Marvel Legends range are some of the best Marveltoys available. Plus for the price, they really can’t be beaten.
The head sculpt came out brilliantly. I was worried about the open mouth, but Hasbro has, once again, nailed it. The size of the figure is just the right level of bulk. And the added plastic fur details really stand out. The inclusion of a flat hand so you can balance Beast like he is in the image is a really neat addition, as well. Even if you’re not a fan of Beast, this figure is a must for Marvel Legends collectors.
I got sent this wave and I’m blown away by how much effort and detail went into getting this figure right.
The outfit has all the right grooves and textures, and the head sculpt is exquisite (the image doesn’t do it justice).
It’s also around an inch taller than other 6-inch Legends, making it as close to the character as possible.
Maw features all the articulation you’d expect from Marvel Legends, but thanks to the slightly longer arms, this figure has so many posing options.
I ended up going with clasped hands, but you’ve got the option to pose with a hand on the chin, behind the back, a fighting pose… The options really are endless.
Ebony Maw isn’t the most popular villain in this wave that features a buildable Thanos, but it’s too good of a figure to pass up.
The Marvel Legends Living Laser figure is another one in this series I expected to hate. Again, I was wrong.
There’s something about translucent Marvel Legends toys that really pops.
Hasbro did a really great job with the head sculpt as well. Every aspect of the mask is indented rather than painted, despite painting being the cheaper and easier option.
It’s always good when toy manufacturers go that extra mile.
While the energy accessories are quite finicky to get right, they’re not a deal-breaker, and the figure looks just as good, if not better, without them.
When I first heard about a Marvel Legends Citizen V figure, I didn’t really care. I was wrong, though.
Although the body mold is a typical Spider-Man cast — which while used a lot, is perfect for spandex-wearing superheroes – there are a few extra details that make this figure stand out.
Take a look at the hand/wrist areas and the boots. The hands feature boxer-like wraps that, in person, look really clean.
Then there’s the boots, which could have been painted on, but aren’t.
And there’s the cape, which to my knowledge, hasn’t been used on any other Marvel Legends.
While this isn’t the best figure in this wave (which says a lot about how strong this wave is!), it’s still a great figure for displaying.
And if you’re looking to complete the build-a-figure Thanos (more on that later), you won’t feel short-changed with this purchase.
I’m always cautious when recommending to buy an entire wave outright. A lot of it comes down to personal choice, so your mileage may vary.
But after Hasbro sent me the X Men Marvel Legends Caliban Wave so I could get some hands-on time with them, I can safely safe this is a wave that’s worth picking up.
Beast, Weapon X, Blink, Jubilee, and Gambit all have their own reviews on here. In short, they’re great.
As for others, Skullbuster is a random pick, but the figure has tons of detail and looks great on display.
Forge isn’t everyone’s favorite X-Man, sure, but you’re buying him to finish the build-a-figure, and he will fit into almost any Marvel Legends collection.
As for the build-a-figure, yes, it’s a bizarre choice, but the finished product is great.
The shading on the hands and head (the sculpt of which is amazing!) are excellent.
As it’s the entire wave, always double check before you hit purchase that buying the figures separately doesn’t work out cheaper.
Sometimes buying individually is cheaper, other times buying the wave is. It all depends on the seller.
I’ve lost count how many Hawkeye and Black Widow figures there are now. A million? Two?
If you want Endgame versions of these two characters, this is the pack you want.
But what sets this pack apart from other Hawkeye and Widow figures is the introduction of additional heads, namely Nebula, Ant-Man, and Iron Man.
You couldn’t do this with other figures (although the idea of Hawkeye’s head on a Black Widow body amuses me) but with the new team suits, a male and female body mold works with different character heads.
So, yes, this is a two pack. But if you want a Nebula or Ant-Man or Iron-Man Marvel Legends in the new team suit, this pack is the way to go.
I’ve gushed about certain individual figures elsewhere on this list, but let’s quickly talk about the others.
The Captain America figure is great, and much to my surprise, the Hercules figure is one of the best Marvel Legends figures ever made thanks to the bulky chest mold, the detail in the legs, and the extra weapons.
Yes, that’s right, Hercules is one of the best Marvel Legends figures ever. Who saw that coming? I didn’t.
In terms of awesome figures, the only one I wasn’t sold on was Nighthawk. It’s not bad, it’s just a random pick and there isn’t much you can do with the design. The cape is good, though. Does that count?
But the real star here is the build-a-figure Thanos.
This. Figure. Is. AMAZING!
The head sculpt is near perfect, the body is only missing shoulder swivels in terms of articulation (the shoulder joints, ab crunch and everything you’d expect is still present), and the coloring on the Infinity Gauntlet is incredible.
The well-designed figures and the build-a-figure that goes with it makes this set well worth a purchase if you’re into Marvel Legends.
Just be sure to check the “Buy new from” option for the best price versus buying them all individually. That’s a quick pro-tip for you.
The fact that the Hasbro Marvel Legends Weapon X is only my second favorite figure in this wave only shows how strong this roster is.
Both heads in this set are fantastic.
Especially the use of blue in the hair to break up the black. Good call, Hasbro.
The helmeted head isn’t 100 percent comic-accurate, but the difference is so small you’ll only notice it with a comic book in hand.
The furry body, the smaller height, the computer packs around the waist, the removable claws – they’re all such solid additions that really help elevate this figure.
Chances are most collectors will already own a Wolverine figure of some description, but considering how not great the ToyBiz Weapon X figure is, the Hasbro version improves on an iconic moment tenfold.
First things first, this figure doesn’t have shoulder swivels, an ab crunch, or hip spin articulation.
The reason being, when you add extra limbs to the torso, you have to make sacrifices to articulation otherwise the cost of a new, more intricate mold is going to put the price up.
Although the extra articulation would have been nice, I understand why it isn’t there, and the rest of the figure makes up for it.
Plus who doesn’t want to add a six-armed Spider-Man to their collection?
The shoulders have movement, and the waist is actually a swivel rather than a traditional twist.
Plus it comes with a Pork Grind head, so if you purchase the Venom from that wave, you can put the head on to turn it into Spider-Ham in symbiote form!
Back in the day, there was a build-a-figure version of Jubilee, but I didn’t rate it.
The head on that figure was just … off.
It even comes with a bubblegum chewing head, which looks even better in person.
Saying that, it’s worth mentioning the bubble is a soft plastic, so it could potentially break (mine hasn’t, but it’s better to go in being safe, you know?).
Plus it’s the 90’s X-Men get-up, which is sure to have nostalgic fans chomping at the bit.
Every single figure in this wave is brilliant. From the cloudy fishbowl on Mysterio to the guitar accessory with Spider-Punk, this set really has some well-designed figures.
Then there’s the Lizard build-a-fig, which is just incredible.
The head sculpt is flawless, and how much consideration has gone into the design (the tail has articulation!) makes this build-a-figure an absolute must.
As the wave has come and gone, getting hold of individual figures is a bit of a gamble. Sometimes they’re available, other times they go for way too much. Hence why biting the bullet and buying the entire set can work out cheaper.
If you’re a fan of the Spider-Verse, then this wave is for you.
It’s also easy to imagine there won’t be another X-23 Wolverine figure moving forward, so if you want to avoid price hikes when this becomes rare, now’s the time to pick it up.
Also included is a hoodless version of Laura which, although I normally don’t use alt heads, I prefer.
There really isn’t too much to grumble about here. The spider logo on the chest stops abruptly due to the shoulder swivel, but, in my opinion, it’s for the best.
Adding the white spider to the swivels would have meant it only lines up in certain poses, which when you’ve got this much articulation, is a bad idea.
This figure also comes with extra hands and webbing, so if you don’t want him constantly in a web-shooting pose, that’s totally fine.
Okay. The bad: The head sculpt isn’t perfect. Which isn’t to say it’s not good, it’s just the likeness isn’t as strong as other figures on this list.
The good? Great coloring, six interchangeable hands, a board, and a reuse of the Doctor Strange magic effects, which aren’t needed, but I’ll never turn down getting more, rather than less.
As this was a wave-less solo figure, expect to pay a little more than your standard Marvel Legends.
