That’s not enough. Those are basic qualities I expect. What are you posing? She has nothing. No effects, accessories, nothing. Stop supporting mediocre figures. Mafex should be ashamed
@@BenThomas13 mediocre? What are you talking about? Do you even own a Mafex figure? The quality of the plastic alone, is superior. I’ll support whatever i want.
You get more bang for your buck with the Legends, but I'm impressed at how much the Mafex looks like the Jean Grey from the 70's-80"s X-Men run. They really captured the look of that art.
That base is awesome, but if we're going just figure vs figure, mafex wins for me. The coloring matches the comics more to me (though my issues are really faded) and the head sculpts look great. Good video.
Ofc it is mafex wins figure vs figure comparisons EVERYTIME(no bias just someone looking at a figures articulation and paint aps) but for ~$75-$150(people who don’t use import sites and pay scalpers or comic shop up charges they might be paying this for imports)WITH NO EFFECTS is insane even basic jean grey had effects and even the wolverine mafex for how hood it is gets shit on for not having more effects for its price and this jean tops that now. For marvel legends it might be less superior on paint aps BUT they have actually improved the articulation quite a bit and to make up for it you get that sick base(who isn’t gonna display it with that base!???)it’s a no brainer marvel legends here especially with that price of $50 people are just going to buy this figure JUST for the base and then use the mafex jean. Clear must have and winner is ML here there’s no debate
Thanks Xmanny. Your video is exactly what I needed. I have the Select Phoenix force with the old ML Phoenix. When both companies announced pre-orders for both I was interested. Reviewing both side-by-side has gone a long way in determining which company has made the better one. Although the ML is very attractive, the Mafex paint and sculpt makes it a pretty even race. It's all going to come down to the freaking flaming bird. You have both the Select and the ML - which one do you prefer? "$50 freakin dollars, paint it" should be on your t-shirt the next time you interview the ML team!
Haha yeah. I prefer the ML Phoenix Force FX because I can do so much with it being modular and versatile for other characters if I want. Probably worth buying 2 now for me if I want to use it for other fire type characters.
They’re both such great figures in different ways, which you so nicely demonstrate. Great review, I’m going to enjoy the Marvel Legends while I save up for Mafex!
The giant flame pigeon, the ever burning turkey, the true originator of the hot wings🤣😂🤣😂🤣 I'm sorry yall I couldn't stop thinking about this during the review,🔥🔥🔥video as always
The ML Pheonix stand is sooo bad ass, It's the reason it's $50 and why I want 2... Probably going to display 3 Dark Pheonix figures in my collection. Using the Toybiz with the Retro, and both ML (including the TrU exclusive with the new stands) It's phenomenal!! Thanks for showing exactly how to assemble that. Great video Manny!!
You are very welcome. I have my Dark Phoenix with the old Toybiz Phoenix force entity effect. It’s glued to my wall so I couldn’t take it out for comparison.
Getting both, but I think I'll display the Mafex because I'm going for a classic display. The colors just look so accurate and remind me of the 90s Toy Biz one too.
Thank-you for a great review of the figures. You brought up some really good points for both figures. I love the whole Mafex Jean Grey/Phoenix hands down. The face sculpts, paint job, body form of a healthy woman(no need for her to be overly sexualized like the ML body), her costume looks amazing too. Basically, a very respectful version, a much more natural version, without the heavy make-up/demonic face. Mafex wins for the Jean Grey/Phoenix figure alone. Legends also wins for the Phoenix bird accessory by itself.
@Xmanny87 this is possibly one of the best reviews you have done, love the positivity you give on both brands and the comparison of the figures in every aspect is just perfect, awesome video and hope you keep this content and quality for the future, really help me with my decistion to purchase a Phoenix figure, thank you man.
@kwanintaylor4247 bro you are taking it the wrong way. Why would you think my viewers here are angry? Yeah it’s cheaper than Mafex but it’s still $50 and it’s necessary for a figure to be painted at that price. Don’t come at me with excuses for Hasbro. Let’s be real here now.
@@Xmanny87 lets be honest, collectors are always angry, hence the term fanboy syndrome. We are critical about toylines we are most passionate. Saying "Paint it, its 50 dollars" totally ignores all the extra effort that went into this figure to give it a 9.7 and beat out the more expensive premium toyline
Thanks for making this video. Both look amazing to me. My Mafex is on it's way and I can hope my Marvel legends takes its time. My wallet is barely recovering from Comic con week!
Great comparison manny! I’m expecting my Mafex this week and hopefully I’ll have my Hasbro soon. I’m loving the Phoenix effect! Great ideas with the additional uses 💪🏽
For me it's the Mafex Phoenix who best captures the comic book character, specially the flowing hair head. I totally agree, the ML Phoenix looks too demonic and too close to a cinematic version, sadly :( Anyway, great comparisson video!
Awesome comparison video and I can tell you put a great amount of effort in it. I’m getting both. Mafex with the Legends accessories and will just use the ML with my other ML.
Legends misses a lot on their figures but MAN have they been fucking killing it with their headsculpts. The way they paint them nowadays makes them hit hard
Thanks for review. Great video. If I could keep only one I would go with Mafex. I love comic accuracy. But I go both coming. I have a question, what flame effect did you use at the end for Mafex figure?
Gotta say ML killed it with this one and the overall package here is the better value. However, if we talking figure for figure I’ll have to go with the Mafex. The Mafex version is just a better design and a prettier figure IMO looks like she was ripped right out the comics. Hopefully with the eventual release of the Dark Phoenix repaint they will give us the proper flame and phoenix effects.
@@ScottSummers-h3x I don't want u to think that I am dissing her or anything. I just like giving celebrities a toy look-a-like when I see a resemblance.
I gotta say Mafex has its advantages...articulation....accessories....extra hands etc. but Hasbro has been upping it's game and damn.....it's getting harder and harder to justify the cost of imports.......I'll still go Mafex hands down when it comes to figures who need soft goods like Gambit or the comic Magneto......Hasbro versions of those characters can't even compete.......but for the price difference alone....in this case Hasbro did a nice job here I don't think I can make an argument for spending the extra money and that fire effect just seals the deal for me....great review/comparison Manny still owning the game brother
I totally agree, I am thinking about getting the Mafex Magneto and Storm figures for my X-men collection being I can pick em up for around $75. The Mafex Psylocke figure was well worth the extra cost as well. Looking forward to the future of both lines. It's impressive how ML has stepped it up after sooo many wrote them off after the price hike.
Hasbro actually has the best headsculpt and face print that surpass all 6 inch toy companies now. But their bodies are usually reuse which suck a bad time. Hasbro's Phoenix has better Jean Grey headsculpt and paint but Mafex's is better overall.
@@rena4050 And also Marvel Legends' plastic is feeling gummier and gummier each year. I stopped buying MLs for about 2 years and bought again a few recently just because of the X-men 97 show and wow this is the gummiest Marvel Legends has ever been, especially at the joints.
Excited to get both soon. Most def gonna combine mafex jean with the phoenix entity base for my xmen display. ML jean will go most likely with my overall marvel characters display
They both have positives and negatives. I think the green is much more accurate on the Mafex and the hair screams Jean Grey. However, she's double the price and doesn't include any worthwhile accessories like the Hasbro one does. I do like how the boots and gloves are sculpted on the Mafex, but Hasbro's has a slightly more accurate pheonix emblem on the chest (both are inaccurate though as the emblem is supposed to be smaller, but her emblem did not cover her breats, whereas the Mafex has it placed right on them. I think I might just go with Hasbro's and then if I come across the Mafex at a convention I'll look at her in person to see if I feel she is really worth it.
In Japan, that Marvel Legends Phoenix goes for anywhere between 9000yen and 14000 yen, which is significantly pricier than the Mafex version, at retailers. With that and the fact that dollars and euro are significantly higher in value than yen has been for the past two years, buying the Mafex figure for 8500yen, which is what it's sold for here in Japan, brings the price of figure down to around 55 dollars. It's a tough competition because Mafex figures feel much better in hands and last a lot longer than most Marvel Legends figures in general. As a Japanese citizen, the Mafex version is a clear winner, yet the Marvel Legends one is probably a better deal for westerners.
Jean Grey is one of my favorite Marvel red heads, However it sucks that she went through a lot of shit throughout the comics like dying at least twice IDK but that Phoenix base looks so 🔥 along with those beautiful head sculpts, Very great review on her.
Great comparison. I think the Mafex torso is slightly wider and slightly shorter. They're about the same height up to around hip level, but Mafex is slightly shorter at the shoulder. Love the gold paint on the Mafex. Initial pictures made me kinda doubtful, but it looks so great in your video. The head sculpts really are a toss-up. I like them both. You're kinda making me wish I hadn't cancelled my Mafex pre-order after I made the one for the Legends... Was lucky to get the Legends for $35 on BBTS and it seems like they're going to honour the pricing mistake. Where is that flame base you used for the Mafex at the end from?
I also wanted to mention that I totally agree that shame on mafex for not including any fire effects at all with a phoenix figure. Like seriously what were they thinking who cares about extra sashes and extra hands. Fire effects for the win any day! Hasbro went above and beyond including the entire Phoenix entity it is so beautifully sculpt and I love that the bird head can move too
Nearly a 40 minutes video from Manny, oh thank god. Personally, im one for the Marvel Legends version cause of the accessories. Mafex is pretty cool too. Sadly it’s too expensive for me.
I had a feeling that the legs might be the height issue with Warbird as well as the small head sculpt think Jean has the black widow legs. Legends really need to sculpt long hair away from base of back of head to allow for looking up and I prefer the disc hinge. But both look good also I'm gonna beat up the sash on the marvel legends Jean and push it down so it sits better I did it with both the dark Phoenix and the black widow as it bugged me. Great review/comparison vid as usual.
Very comprehensive review!! Quick question what the other flame effect youre using at the end with Mafex Phoenix! With both flame effects, you definately cannot go wrong with either version! Thank you.
@gmimic Thank you! Much appreciated. I have the Haslab but never put it out with Nova or the flame effect. Completely forgot about them. Gonna go find the Haslab in the storage to pull this flame piece out. Thank you again!!!
The only thing I really like better about the Mafex is the green and gold of the costume. Other than that I think Marvel Legends clears. Great and thorough review. I was definitely on the fence about which one to get. And honestly wasn’t sure if the Phoenix base justified the $50 price tag. But I think I’m sold now.
Great comparison. I canceled my MAFEX and ordered the ML but your posing makes me want the MAFEX too. At the end the flame effect/stand you have the MAFEX on. Where's that from? Thanks again.
I'd say the body scuplt goes to Mafex because the gloves and boots are actually sculpted on while ML is painted. Articulation, you can't really go wrong with either. Both get the job done. But for me, it comes down to the faces. To me, Mafex's best head is the one with no pupils, but for ML I think both heads you get are great. I got the ML one for $24 anyway (thankyou Target), but I love Mafex figures and I remember when they revealed this I was excited at first but then the more I kept looking at the faces, the less I wanted it. So price and head sculpts are the main reasons I chose ML over the Mafex.
It's a tough call. They both have their ups and downs. I like both for different reasons. I like the gold paint. The sculpted boot, and glove cuff details. I prefer the comic book looking face on the Mafex, but the open mouth head looks like she's annoyed. For Marvel Legends I like the price, Pheonix Force, flame accessories, and athletic skin tight body sculpt. I don't like the faces. They are a bit too real for me.
ML’s gene. Is great, but the value comes in with the Phoenix accessory ! $49 seems high but $24.50 for fig. Especially for her is fair (her retro card is $24 & has 1 portrait). So the birds $24.50 but hasbro does flames the best & 3 pieces & versatile. I’m not even a marvel fan but I want this set
I just ordered the New ML Pheonix and Magik figures at a slight premium to make sure I didn't miss out and have to pay a bigger premium (or wait whoever knows how long for it to arrive like others I already pre-ordered) Should be on my doorstep in a day or 2, Can't wait. Ps sooo tired of missing out on Exclusive figures that I want(ed) Wish they'd fulfill the demand.
lowkey im adoring the marvel legends. pretty and the colors pop more to me than the mafex, for some reason. the mafex is comic accurate, sure. but its bright and the gold and lime like color blends in more and makes it not pop out to me. marvel legend’s gold and dark green just appeal to me way more. plus the hair has highlighting AND a black wash :p ofc its also more affordable for me so… marvel legends wins for me. this is one of those “aesthetics > accuracy” moments for me. marvel legends absolutely WINS with its aesthetics
And that’s totally acceptable my friend. It should never be stressful as some tribalistic collectors make it out to be. It should never be stressful to like anything. 😎👊🏽
Oh wow just noticed the ML phoenix does use all new upper chest and abs. The hips are shrieks but legs are spinneret (thic'r) you can tell the difference from the back hinge of knee.
I want both. But i like the legends green, and the mayfex gold. LOL. Both figures have great scuplts though. Recently phoenix, and dark phoenix figures have had aweful hair or faces and both of these figures are great in that regard!❤❤❤
Marvel legends is advancing to a point you “influencers” don’t like to admit. The proportions are killer etc etc. ppl like to shit on Hasbro. And until recently, it’s fair shit. But the stuff coming out right now is awesome and comparatively, it’s at a fair price. Y’all stop bitchin.
I got very lucky and ordered Phoenix from bbts the second it went up for preorder They had it accidentally priced at $35 So I’m getting that legends phoenix pack for $35! Such a steal
@@Xmanny87 I don't think it was. I was just making a joke because Warbird is 5'11" and Jean is 5'6." Swapping them would've made Warbird taller and more muscular. And then Jean would've been properly scaled by being slightly shorter than 5'7" Black Widow.
Mafex looks like it was made by John Byrne, and the legends looks more modern and less like the iconic look. Legends has the cool phoenix force effect, but Mafex beats it in every other way.
I'm loving the Phoenix accessories especially the big flaming bird in the fire spinning tempest. But I just don't like her head sculpt I don't know why it just looks weird to me. Mafex head looks better.
As someone who collects both, Mafex is a win for me. The color scheme, the quality of the plastic and the seamless posing.
I love posing her but I just wished those elbows can bend in more.
That’s not enough. Those are basic qualities I expect.
What are you posing? She has nothing. No effects, accessories, nothing. Stop supporting mediocre figures. Mafex should be ashamed
@@BenThomas13 mediocre? What are you talking about? Do you even own a Mafex figure? The quality of the plastic alone, is superior. I’ll support whatever i want.
Another great comparison brotha!
@@SENTRYproductions thanks bro
You get more bang for your buck with the Legends, but I'm impressed at how much the Mafex looks like the Jean Grey from the 70's-80"s X-Men run. They really captured the look of that art.
That was my biggest draw. It just has that John Byrne look.
would have been cool if the Hasbro team put the m'kraan crystal with their phoenix as an accessory
Both great figures. Mafex is the clear winner for me but it all boils down to personal taste and preferences.
I have both of these and like them both for different reasons. I really like your Final Verdict double pose at the end!
Thanks! Glad you do. I’m happy with those poses as well and had to get them in for some photos.
Truly appreciate you Xmanny!!
That base is awesome, but if we're going just figure vs figure, mafex wins for me. The coloring matches the comics more to me (though my issues are really faded) and the head sculpts look great. Good video.
Ofc it is mafex wins figure vs figure comparisons EVERYTIME(no bias just someone looking at a figures articulation and paint aps) but for ~$75-$150(people who don’t use import sites and pay scalpers or comic shop up charges they might be paying this for imports)WITH NO EFFECTS is insane even basic jean grey had effects and even the wolverine mafex for how hood it is gets shit on for not having more effects for its price and this jean tops that now. For marvel legends it might be less superior on paint aps BUT they have actually improved the articulation quite a bit and to make up for it you get that sick base(who isn’t gonna display it with that base!???)it’s a no brainer marvel legends here especially with that price of $50 people are just going to buy this figure JUST for the base and then use the mafex jean. Clear must have and winner is ML here there’s no debate
Excellent comparison bro! Both figures are good but that base makes legends the clear winner
Thanks bro! Yeah, the base is everything. That’s going to be everyone’s main reason why they choose this over Mafex.
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Great in depth comparison Xmanny. I'd have to give it to Legends too. Just the fact it comes with the phoenix entity makes it the winner hands down
Thanks Xmanny. Your video is exactly what I needed. I have the Select Phoenix force with the old ML Phoenix. When both companies announced pre-orders for both I was interested. Reviewing both side-by-side has gone a long way in determining which company has made the better one. Although the ML is very attractive, the Mafex paint and sculpt makes it a pretty even race. It's all going to come down to the freaking flaming bird. You have both the Select and the ML - which one do you prefer?
"$50 freakin dollars, paint it" should be on your t-shirt the next time you interview the ML team!
Haha yeah. I prefer the ML Phoenix Force FX because I can do so much with it being modular and versatile for other characters if I want. Probably worth buying 2 now for me if I want to use it for other fire type characters.
i like the Green on the MAFEX Phoenix but i like the Marvel Legends over all
Yoooooo very timely sought-after comparison!!!!
Thanks! Everyone wanted me to do it.
I hope mafex gives us a proper goblin queen one day.
They're the only ones that will be willing to do it
I'd buy that in an instant
They’re both such great figures in different ways, which you so nicely demonstrate. Great review, I’m going to enjoy the Marvel Legends while I save up for Mafex!
The giant flame pigeon, the ever burning turkey, the true originator of the hot wings🤣😂🤣😂🤣 I'm sorry yall I couldn't stop thinking about this during the review,🔥🔥🔥video as always
The ML Pheonix stand is sooo bad ass, It's the reason it's $50 and why I want 2... Probably going to display 3 Dark Pheonix figures in my collection. Using the Toybiz with the Retro, and both ML (including the TrU exclusive with the new stands) It's phenomenal!! Thanks for showing exactly how to assemble that. Great video Manny!!
You are very welcome. I have my Dark Phoenix with the old Toybiz Phoenix force entity effect. It’s glued to my wall so I couldn’t take it out for comparison.
Getting both, but I think I'll display the Mafex because I'm going for a classic display. The colors just look so accurate and remind me of the 90s Toy Biz one too.
Thank-you for a great review of the figures. You brought up some really good points for both figures. I love the whole Mafex Jean Grey/Phoenix hands down. The face sculpts, paint job, body form of a healthy woman(no need for her to be overly sexualized like the ML body), her costume looks amazing too. Basically, a very respectful version, a much more natural version, without the heavy make-up/demonic face. Mafex wins for the Jean Grey/Phoenix figure alone. Legends also wins for the Phoenix bird accessory by itself.
@Xmanny87 this is possibly one of the best reviews you have done, love the positivity you give on both brands and the comparison of the figures in every aspect is just perfect, awesome video and hope you keep this content and quality for the future, really help me with my decistion to purchase a Phoenix figure, thank you man.
"Its 50 fuxking dollars. Paint it." Real shit.
Indeed and agreed. Paint it 🎨
35:26
.....that bothered me....ITS CHEAPER THAN THE MAFEX. yall are so ridiculous with this angry fanboy syndrome. yall dont hear yourselves
@kwanintaylor4247 bro you are taking it the wrong way. Why would you think my viewers here are angry? Yeah it’s cheaper than Mafex but it’s still $50 and it’s necessary for a figure to be painted at that price. Don’t come at me with excuses for Hasbro. Let’s be real here now.
@@Xmanny87 lets be honest, collectors are always angry, hence the term fanboy syndrome. We are critical about toylines we are most passionate. Saying "Paint it, its 50 dollars" totally ignores all the extra effort that went into this figure to give it a 9.7 and beat out the more expensive premium toyline
@@Xmanny87 btw. I know I am an annoying hasbro shill. But I hope that I am always respectful. To you and the channel
Thanks for making this video. Both look amazing to me. My Mafex is on it's way and I can hope my Marvel legends takes its time. My wallet is barely recovering from Comic con week!
Brilliant comparison video my friend, both have great things about them, but for display purposes I do like that marvel legends stand 🙌🙌
Well said! And thanks for watching 🙏🏽
Great comparison manny! I’m expecting my Mafex this week and hopefully I’ll have my Hasbro soon. I’m loving the Phoenix effect! Great ideas with the additional uses 💪🏽
Awesome man! Enjoy them whenever they come in.
For me it's the Mafex Phoenix who best captures the comic book character, specially the flowing hair head. I totally agree, the ML Phoenix looks too demonic and too close to a cinematic version, sadly :( Anyway, great comparisson video!
Awesome comparison video and I can tell you put a great amount of effort in it. I’m getting both. Mafex with the Legends accessories and will just use the ML with my other ML.
I prefer the marvel legends in terms of design and the fire effects
It’s a great time to be a legends fan
It really is. I think this has been the best year in the history of the line under Hasbro.
@@Xmanny87 hell yeah manny!
AWESOME comparison/ review. Score!
Love em both! The mafex for the comic accuracy and the legends for that modern look and flame effect. Very cool. Thank you for sharing
Legends misses a lot on their figures but MAN have they been fucking killing it with their headsculpts. The way they paint them nowadays makes them hit hard
Great review!
Got that ML pre-ordered for 35😁
Great score! I know a few of my friends got it for that price too.
@@Choom89 I just received my 1st one today... but I want another ML Pheonix stand. Where did you get it at that price? Hopefully it's a legit source.
@@JrP-sf6bqit went up for that price at first at a couple sites on accident. So you wont be able to get it for that price now
Thanks for review. Great video. If I could keep only one I would go with Mafex. I love comic accuracy. But I go both coming. I have a question, what flame effect did you use at the end for Mafex figure?
Gotta say ML killed it with this one and the overall package here is the better value. However, if we talking figure for figure I’ll have to go with the Mafex. The Mafex version is just a better design and a prettier figure IMO looks like she was ripped right out the comics. Hopefully with the eventual release of the Dark Phoenix repaint they will give us the proper flame and phoenix effects.
🔥🔥My Queen! 🔥🔥 I love 💚both!! Love love the flames as well. Amazing review video!! 👏 🙌
Thank you so much 🤗 glad you love both.
The Juggernaut Wave Celine Dion head always makes me smile. I don't like it but I don't hate it🤣
😂😂😂
Celine is an Icon
@@ScottSummers-h3x I don't want u to think that I am dissing her or anything. I just like giving celebrities a toy look-a-like when I see a resemblance.
@@demetricsmith471 there are lots. Madonna looks like the Disco Dazzler..
I used the extra head from 2 pack for that one
I gotta say Mafex has its advantages...articulation....accessories....extra hands etc. but Hasbro has been upping it's game and damn.....it's getting harder and harder to justify the cost of imports.......I'll still go Mafex hands down when it comes to figures who need soft goods like Gambit or the comic Magneto......Hasbro versions of those characters can't even compete.......but for the price difference alone....in this case Hasbro did a nice job here I don't think I can make an argument for spending the extra money and that fire effect just seals the deal for me....great review/comparison Manny still owning the game brother
I totally agree, I am thinking about getting the Mafex Magneto and Storm figures for my X-men collection being I can pick em up for around $75. The Mafex Psylocke figure was well worth the extra cost as well. Looking forward to the future of both lines. It's impressive how ML has stepped it up after sooo many wrote them off after the price hike.
Hasbro actually has the best headsculpt and face print that surpass all 6 inch toy companies now. But their bodies are usually reuse which suck a bad time.
Hasbro's Phoenix has better Jean Grey headsculpt and paint but Mafex's is better overall.
Nobody got time to read a damn paragraph
@@marieessig7056 but you had time to comment on it???
@@rena4050 And also Marvel Legends' plastic is feeling gummier and gummier each year. I stopped buying MLs for about 2 years and bought again a few recently just because of the X-men 97 show and wow this is the gummiest Marvel Legends has ever been, especially at the joints.
Excited to get both soon. Most def gonna combine mafex jean with the phoenix entity base for my xmen display. ML jean will go most likely with my overall marvel characters display
Mafex's head sculpt reminds me of Anna Kendrick.. And now I want to see her as Jean, damnit.
They both have positives and negatives. I think the green is much more accurate on the Mafex and the hair screams Jean Grey. However, she's double the price and doesn't include any worthwhile accessories like the Hasbro one does. I do like how the boots and gloves are sculpted on the Mafex, but Hasbro's has a slightly more accurate pheonix emblem on the chest (both are inaccurate though as the emblem is supposed to be smaller, but her emblem did not cover her breats, whereas the Mafex has it placed right on them.
I think I might just go with Hasbro's and then if I come across the Mafex at a convention I'll look at her in person to see if I feel she is really worth it.
In Japan, that Marvel Legends Phoenix goes for anywhere between 9000yen and 14000 yen, which is significantly pricier than the Mafex version, at retailers. With that and the fact that dollars and euro are significantly higher in value than yen has been for the past two years, buying the Mafex figure for 8500yen, which is what it's sold for here in Japan, brings the price of figure down to around 55 dollars. It's a tough competition because Mafex figures feel much better in hands and last a lot longer than most Marvel Legends figures in general. As a Japanese citizen, the Mafex version is a clear winner, yet the Marvel Legends one is probably a better deal for westerners.
My main issue with the legends is the color. The dark green doesn’t look nearly as good as the bright green.
I understand. The Mafex coloring has the correct shaders of green and gold
I vant get passed the dark Phoenix hair on the ml figure looking a bit like Medusa snakes lol. Still looks great
lol doesn’t bother me. Guess I don’t look at it that way.
Have you seen the new spider verse wave
Jean Grey is one of my favorite Marvel red heads, However it sucks that she went through a lot of shit throughout the comics like dying at least twice IDK but that Phoenix base looks so 🔥 along with those beautiful head sculpts, Very great review on her.
Great comparison. I think the Mafex torso is slightly wider and slightly shorter. They're about the same height up to around hip level, but Mafex is slightly shorter at the shoulder. Love the gold paint on the Mafex. Initial pictures made me kinda doubtful, but it looks so great in your video. The head sculpts really are a toss-up. I like them both. You're kinda making me wish I hadn't cancelled my Mafex pre-order after I made the one for the Legends... Was lucky to get the Legends for $35 on BBTS and it seems like they're going to honour the pricing mistake. Where is that flame base you used for the Mafex at the end from?
I also wanted to mention that I totally agree that shame on mafex for not including any fire effects at all with a phoenix figure. Like seriously what were they thinking who cares about extra sashes and extra hands. Fire effects for the win any day! Hasbro went above and beyond including the entire Phoenix entity it is so beautifully sculpt and I love that the bird head can move too
23:07 will DEFINITELY be doing this set-up.
Nearly a 40 minutes video from Manny, oh thank god. Personally, im one for the Marvel Legends version cause of the accessories. Mafex is pretty cool too. Sadly it’s too expensive for me.
So dope they arrived the same day😮
For real lol. Had fun at the table with these two.
Mafex is doing great with height accuracy 33:14. Jean is 5'7 while Psylocke and Storm are 5'11.
I had a feeling that the legs might be the height issue with Warbird as well as the small head sculpt think Jean has the black widow legs. Legends really need to sculpt long hair away from base of back of head to allow for looking up and I prefer the disc hinge. But both look good also I'm gonna beat up the sash on the marvel legends Jean and push it down so it sits better I did it with both the dark Phoenix and the black widow as it bugged me. Great review/comparison vid as usual.
Love the ML base but I’d still go with the mafex version. Just looks like a more polished figure with the extra deco and sculpt.
I understand. I love both but I just love the ML more.
what flame stand did you use for the Mafex figure at 34:00?
It comes with Frankie Raye Nova from the Haslab Galactus
Very comprehensive review!! Quick question what the other flame effect youre using at the end with Mafex Phoenix! With both flame effects, you definately cannot go wrong with either version! Thank you.
I believe that’s the flame effect from the Haslab Galactus for the Frankie figure
@gmimic Thank you! Much appreciated. I have the Haslab but never put it out with Nova or the flame effect. Completely forgot about them. Gonna go find the Haslab in the storage to pull this flame piece out. Thank you again!!!
I like the the color on the mafex better and like the other things on the marvel legends but they are both great looking
Oh yeah I agree.
I’m glad you figure out how to put the phoenix entity together and how to properly pose the figure in it. Other reviewers could not.
Thanks! Glad it came out good on camera.
The only thing I really like better about the Mafex is the green and gold of the costume. Other than that I think Marvel Legends clears. Great and thorough review. I was definitely on the fence about which one to get. And honestly wasn’t sure if the Phoenix base justified the $50 price tag. But I think I’m sold now.
Mafex is stunning, the ML looks like the exorcist. 😂
Do you know if the Marvel Legends small firebird accessory would also fit on the wrist of the MAFEX Phoenix figure?
Mafex wins hands down. Full fiery red hair with her green and gold outfit makes her perfect for the classic X-Men gallery.
Those toy companies are always cooperating together to release those toys. They want competition and at the same time give collectors more choices.
I prefer Mafex but u definitely get more bang for ur buck with the legends one
Great head to head. It's too bad you didn't swap the heads between the two...i know they don't pop on but it would have been nice to see
Oh that doesn’t work at all as they are not compatible.
@Manny87 where did u get the legends from, so early????
Both look good but that phoenix effect seals the deal for me
Yeah. It’s sealing the deal for most collectors.
Great comparison. I canceled my MAFEX and ordered the ML but your posing makes me want the MAFEX too.
At the end the flame effect/stand you have the MAFEX on. Where's that from?
Thanks again.
Right on! It came with Frankie Raye Nova from the Haslab Galactus.
@@Xmanny87 Awesome. It works excellent with that MAFEX. Thanks
Marvel Legends facial paints and details are becoming top tier.
I'd say the body scuplt goes to Mafex because the gloves and boots are actually sculpted on while ML is painted. Articulation, you can't really go wrong with either. Both get the job done. But for me, it comes down to the faces. To me, Mafex's best head is the one with no pupils, but for ML I think both heads you get are great. I got the ML one for $24 anyway (thankyou Target), but I love Mafex figures and I remember when they revealed this I was excited at first but then the more I kept looking at the faces, the less I wanted it. So price and head sculpts are the main reasons I chose ML over the Mafex.
The cover of Wizard 104 , if you're wondering what she looks like as a movie style Phoenix
It's a tough call. They both have their ups and downs. I like both for different reasons.
I like the gold paint. The sculpted boot, and glove cuff details. I prefer the comic book looking face on the Mafex, but the open mouth head looks like she's annoyed.
For Marvel Legends I like the price, Pheonix Force, flame accessories, and athletic skin tight body sculpt. I don't like the faces. They are a bit too real for me.
ML’s gene. Is great, but the value comes in with the Phoenix accessory ! $49 seems high but $24.50 for fig. Especially for her is fair (her retro card is $24 & has 1 portrait). So the birds $24.50 but hasbro does flames the best & 3 pieces & versatile. I’m not even a marvel fan but I want this set
It’s a great set to have. Even if you are not a Marvel fan, if you are just a fan of good action figures, this is a great figure to have.
I like the paintjob of Mafex
I just ordered the New ML Pheonix and Magik figures at a slight premium to make sure I didn't miss out and have to pay a bigger premium (or wait whoever knows how long for it to arrive like others I already pre-ordered) Should be on my doorstep in a day or 2, Can't wait. Ps sooo tired of missing out on Exclusive figures that I want(ed) Wish they'd fulfill the demand.
Yeah I hear you. Thankfully Phoenix is not an exclusive item.
lowkey im adoring the marvel legends. pretty and the colors pop more to me than the mafex, for some reason. the mafex is comic accurate, sure. but its bright and the gold and lime like color blends in more and makes it not pop out to me. marvel legend’s gold and dark green just appeal to me way more.
plus the hair has highlighting AND a black wash :p ofc its also more affordable for me so… marvel legends wins for me. this is one of those “aesthetics > accuracy” moments for me. marvel legends absolutely WINS with its aesthetics
Interesting take. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
The best head sculpt is the MAFEX "possessed" one, the best paint job goes to MAFEX, and the best body sculpt is Marvel Legends, IMO.
Too bad I can’t do a straight swap with the Mafex head on the legends body
Anthony Customs will complain about these no matter what ha ha ha
I like them both
And that’s totally acceptable my friend. It should never be stressful as some tribalistic collectors make it out to be. It should never be stressful to like anything. 😎👊🏽
Hello
Where did U get the second flame effect for Mafex Phoenix?
Nice review dude)
What flame effects did you use for the Mafex Phoenix at the end on the rotating base ?
Haslab Galactus Frankie Raye Nova
@@Xmanny87 thank you
Will always love me Jean Grey
Oh wow just noticed the ML phoenix does use all new upper chest and abs. The hips are shrieks but legs are spinneret (thic'r) you can tell the difference from the back hinge of knee.
Good call out
I never bought a Mafex figure before so I’m all the way in for the marvel legend one, especially since I wanted the two pack with cyclops
I want both. But i like the legends green, and the mayfex gold. LOL. Both figures have great scuplts though. Recently phoenix, and dark phoenix figures have had aweful hair or faces and both of these figures are great in that regard!❤❤❤
Marvel legends is advancing to a point you “influencers” don’t like to admit. The proportions are killer etc etc. ppl like to shit on Hasbro. And until recently, it’s fair shit. But the stuff coming out right now is awesome and comparatively, it’s at a fair price. Y’all stop bitchin.
I think the alternate sculpt uses the MCU what if Scarlett witch zombie hair.
I'm getting both doing some mixing and matching.
The victor of the purifying flame wars will rise from the ashes!! FIRE AND LIFE INCARNATE!!!!
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Kuddos to Manny for having common sense on how to put the Phoenix accessory together lol. Some other peeps have STRUGGLED.
So I’ve been hearing from others in the comments. It’s not that hard lol
@Xmanny87 some peoples are just not patient to try to figure out how to put something together lol.
You just saved me some $, the Legends is waaay too nice to justify the Mafex $ IMO
What flam effect did you use on mafex at the end
It came with the Frankie Raye Nova from the Haslab Galactus
@@Xmanny87man I was thinking maybe it came from the Mezco fantastic 4 human torch.
The 3rd head is totally old school comic
Oh yeah, just didn’t translate all the way in figure form but I still like it.
I got very lucky and ordered Phoenix from bbts the second it went up for preorder
They had it accidentally priced at $35
So I’m getting that legends phoenix pack for $35! Such a steal
4:25 Someone at the factory must've swapped the molds. Looks like they should've used the Jean body for Warbird and Warbird's for Jean.
I’m not sure if that was the original plan
@@Xmanny87 I don't think it was. I was just making a joke because Warbird is 5'11" and Jean is 5'6." Swapping them would've made Warbird taller and more muscular. And then Jean would've been properly scaled by being slightly shorter than 5'7" Black Widow.
I still like the Juggernaut Phoenix because she looks like Celine Dion
LOL
Mafex looks like it was made by John Byrne, and the legends looks more modern and less like the iconic look. Legends has the cool phoenix force effect, but Mafex beats it in every other way.
I'm loving the Phoenix accessories especially the big flaming bird in the fire spinning tempest. But I just don't like her head sculpt I don't know why it just looks weird to me. Mafex head looks better.
I have no dog in the fight here. I collect both lines mostly here. I believe you called this far down the middle.
Thanks man! I’m enjoying these no matter what. They are a lot of fun and there’s just so much to appreciate between the two.
I want the Mafex head on the Marvel Legends body!
Where are people getting the Marvel Legends so early???