If MAFEX is gonna start skimping on accessories, they need to get that box size down. Because I got the X-Force Wolverine and heard my voice echo when I opened it up.
Not my favorite costume but i really like this mold. The Jim Lee came across a little squat and broad to me. I really want Daredevil or Iron Fist from mafex
I agree with all your points about this figure. I grew up on this version of Cyclops and am happy to have this figure, but the lack of a capped head and the paint applications do hold it back from being an all time favorite. I agree that an ML update on the Vulcan buck would be amazing, as I really like the VHS Cyke over the Mafex Jim Lee version. An X-Factor 5 pack would have my preorder day 1.
You'd think they would've gone with his (X-Men #39) iconic no hair showing, blue & yellow costumed look...or the big yellow x X-Factor costume. Or at the least they could've thrown in a no-hair masked head to half-ass create his second X-Factor look.
This figure looks like a cross between the first X-Factor cyclops (with the mask and cuffed boots and gloves) and the more recognizable Whilce Portacio era X-Factor Cyclops (which is this, but in yellow instead of the white accents). I think Cyclops had this exact same look in between the first costume and the yellow "X" look of end of this X-Factor team's run.
We’re in an inflation period so you damn sure can’t expect to pay 50-60 bucks for a figure with all this articulation. Not to mention that for about 2 years Mafex has been around $95-105 for their more basic comic figures. I definitely agree with you on the cowled head, would’ve taken the figure over the top. And yea the legs are a bit smooth & loose on mine as well. Also wished he could kick higher but I guess since he isn’t a Spider-Man or even Gambit level acrobat they skimped out on the leg movement. All in all I’m really happy with this guy (X-Force Deadpool may be figure of the year so far though). Can’t wait for Nightwing this weekend. Great review man! Keep ‘em coming
I feel u on the paint and I kinda knew going in based on the suit design and line work that it would be some fuzzy spots. But I'm with you I loving this figure and having a great time posing him around. My new favorite Cyclops.
They are already skimping on the paint i believe. I paid 48 for him and I see a lot of blue coming through the white, everywhere! I still think he's fine for that price but OMG, there is blue everywhere, even through the palms of the open hands. One thing I can't do is pop the lens off any of the heads to put the smoking look in. I've seen images that it should pop off but it's too tight and i feel like his face will scratched if i have to work that hard. any tips!? great review!!!
Great 👍 unboxing and review 🎉 I like the figure, but the Marvel Legends versions are just as nice for a quarter of the price, in my opinion 😎 I'll wait to catch this figure on sale or clearance 😅
The latter half of the X-factor series Cyke gets the cowl-less mask. This costume looks bang on to Uncanny 273 when the X-Men, X-Factor and X-Force are all back in the Mansion. Of course, for the most part, in X-Factor proper his costume was Blue/Gold not Blue/White. Still, I like the variance. Nobody has made this latter-style figure before. Also, by the point in the comics this costume shows up it is either Jim Lee or Whilce Portacio doing the artwork, both of which go on to draw the Blue and Gold team books shortly thereafter. This is technically Lee-era Cyke. You're the only reviewer who hasn't confused that blue wash for paint bleed.
That's how much you get those figures in Japan, or cheaper with the currency exchange. The price hike from online retailers in the states is ridiculous.
Great review, keep'em coming Wade, no matter the Friday lives. No sock mask for the fig= lazy. The proportions look a bit wanky IMO. What going on with those arms and hip/thighs gaps?
Well executed figure. It's just not a very popular version of Cyclops. The one thing that bothers me while owning this Cyclops is the choices made with the head sculpts. I don't like that the fully masked version is the most neutral. While the back of the mask down, and mask completely off with his casual glasses have a progressively angrier face. Just makes it awkward for me when I want the angry face and optic blast going at the same time, understanding that it can't be done with this figure.
I am surprised Mafex didn't do their homework with this design. Missing the full head cover, missing the glove and boot cuffs are a miss for this design. Cyclops is my ALL TIME favorite character so I super want this figure but it doesn't make sense as I already have the Hasbro one and this Mafex one is not comic accurate.
agree with you about the flaps on the boots and gloves, it really would have completed the look, as well as the cowl that completely covers his head, it looks too basic as is, hard pass for me, excited to get Magneto this week tho
The suit might be a weird suit choice to some but I think it shows they’re planning long term. X-Factor has the first appearance of Apocalypse. And yeah, I think they’re gonna do him eventually.
Kind of a half effort. Definitely should’ve given him the cowl (or stocking cap as you call it lol) Is this a 100 percent repaint of the jim lee scott? Or does it have a new torso/ if they did ANY new molding they should’ve given him a cowled head.(and boots)
They didn't give him the cowl, because this is based on his 3rd X-Factor costume in which he does not wear one. Very odd choice to go with since this look was barely in the comics. You can find this costume in this book, Uncanny X-Men #272 (1990).
Just from seeing the comparison.. i feel like the ML counterpart is better in terms of the look even though it's bucky cap mold 😂 i like the metalic blue on ML one a little better too. But for sure, mafex looks way better when posed up!!!
It definetly is overprized, for that money it should not have any the flaws it has, is way too expensive for an action figure of that quality. But!! It is the perfect figure for my next custom Samus from Metroid 😉
Damn man when you showed that they actually bothered to sculpt the "X" detail in instead of just doing a regular blank body I almost was tempted to hit the buy button LMAO Gonna wait for a sale but I actually think this looks cooler than the first one.
Yeah, this costume kind of a random choice. Unlike X-Force, I don't think it can be assumed that Mafex are gonna do more figures, and it's not like this Cyclops fits into other displays or anything. But if they announced some more X-Factor figures, people would definitely be more eagre to pick this guy up. Sloppy paint is disappointing to hear, but it doesn't seem *as* bad as some other Mafex figures. My X-Force Wolverine had *terrible* paint and bent claws, which he shouldn't for his price. Hopefully the sloppiness isn't a sign that Mafex QC is going back to how awful it used to sometimes be.
Might be luck of the draw. My X-Force Wolverine does not have those issues. My X-Factor Cyclops does have the smudgy paint where the blue meets the white like in this review. Like you said for the price the QC should be better. I got Nightwing and X-Force Deadpool as well, and both of those look perfect.
Unless you're like a major, and I mean _major_ Cyclops fan (like you are), I don't see why anyone would get this. It's just so damn plain and not well known/iconic in the slightest. It doesn't deserve a precious slot in a line that's close to a hundred dollars, with only a handful of releases a year. Like you said, like we all said, if it just came with a damn head without the hair showing, you could half-ass make it into his 2nd X-Factor costume. Yeah, this shit makes _zero_ sense, even less sense than AoA Magneto.
It’s crazy how you felt the need to reiterate that you’re enjoying the figure every single time you point out a flaw, so fanboys won’t attack you. Toxic positivity and fanboyism has gone to new heights
If MAFEX is gonna start skimping on accessories, they need to get that box size down. Because I got the X-Force Wolverine and heard my voice echo when I opened it up.
Not my favorite costume but i really like this mold. The Jim Lee came across a little squat and broad to me.
I really want Daredevil or Iron Fist from mafex
I agree with all your points about this figure. I grew up on this version of Cyclops and am happy to have this figure, but the lack of a capped head and the paint applications do hold it back from being an all time favorite. I agree that an ML update on the Vulcan buck would be amazing, as I really like the VHS Cyke over the Mafex Jim Lee version. An X-Factor 5 pack would have my preorder day 1.
I’m kinda surprised they picked this outfit.
Yeah it’s a little random for sure
Love it, just wish somebody would go the distance with the team.
You'd think they would've gone with his (X-Men #39) iconic no hair showing, blue & yellow costumed look...or the big yellow x X-Factor costume. Or at the least they could've thrown in a no-hair masked head to half-ass create his second X-Factor look.
I was as well until I realized it was also based on Jim Lee's art, then it made perfect sense.
Makes me want to see a Mafex Frozone
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I got the guy for half off so happy to have him in that way haha, dope review!
Where pls
@@NicRodriguez-ur6uu it was from BBTS a couple months ago, he’s back to that $100ish price tag, sorry man😢
@@chasecummings1529 😭😭😭
This figure looks like a cross between the first X-Factor cyclops (with the mask and cuffed boots and gloves) and the more recognizable Whilce Portacio era X-Factor Cyclops (which is this, but in yellow instead of the white accents).
I think Cyclops had this exact same look in between the first costume and the yellow "X" look of end of this X-Factor team's run.
We’re in an inflation period so you damn sure can’t expect to pay 50-60 bucks for a figure with all this articulation. Not to mention that for about 2 years Mafex has been around $95-105 for their more basic comic figures. I definitely agree with you on the cowled head, would’ve taken the figure over the top. And yea the legs are a bit smooth & loose on mine as well. Also wished he could kick higher but I guess since he isn’t a Spider-Man or even Gambit level acrobat they skimped out on the leg movement. All in all I’m really happy with this guy (X-Force Deadpool may be figure of the year so far though). Can’t wait for Nightwing this weekend. Great review man! Keep ‘em coming
I feel u on the paint and I kinda knew going in based on the suit design and line work that it would be some fuzzy spots. But I'm with you I loving this figure and having a great time posing him around. My new favorite Cyclops.
I agree with you about the Price point not fitting what is given. Still a beautiful figure.
Great review Big W!
They would have got me in the nostalgia if they did the full mask and cuff boots. Cool figure though.
Totally agree w the the head sculpt w the cap AND the paint. 🤦🏻♂️
Putting them side by side my eyes are surprisingly more drawn to the Marvel legends version
Yes. I think I really need your Corsair review😍
Put your special oil in them, Wade! 😂😂 This thing looks hella clean. Thanks for putting in the work 🤙
They are already skimping on the paint i believe. I paid 48 for him and I see a lot of blue coming through the white, everywhere! I still think he's fine for that price but OMG, there is blue everywhere, even through the palms of the open hands. One thing I can't do is pop the lens off any of the heads to put the smoking look in. I've seen images that it should pop off but it's too tight and i feel like his face will scratched if i have to work that hard. any tips!? great review!!!
I love this costume and was hoping they’d make it, and then they go and not include the cap so I passed. The cap makes the costume.
This was the best X-Factor costume. Need those swashbuckler boots and gloves though. The full mask is required. I agree with your review.
Great 👍 unboxing and review 🎉 I like the figure, but the Marvel Legends versions are just as nice for a quarter of the price, in my opinion 😎 I'll wait to catch this figure on sale or clearance 😅
Damn, why didn't they do a capped head sculpt for this? This is my favorite Cyclops suit.
Thanks for the head swap 12:14
this cyclop same size body with magneto AOA, isn't it?
Awesome review, I'm also quite desapointed by the lack of HS and the boots. Do you think the top of the ML boots could slide on this guy ?
Thanks! Unfortunately, I dont think you can slide the boots over.
I love this costume but he needed a head with the cap on.
Cool fig and great job on the review bro! You made me dig through my bins looking for my ML version!😂 🔪🔪🔪
The latter half of the X-factor series Cyke gets the cowl-less mask. This costume looks bang on to Uncanny 273 when the X-Men, X-Factor and X-Force are all back in the Mansion. Of course, for the most part, in X-Factor proper his costume was Blue/Gold not Blue/White. Still, I like the variance. Nobody has made this latter-style figure before. Also, by the point in the comics this costume shows up it is either Jim Lee or Whilce Portacio doing the artwork, both of which go on to draw the Blue and Gold team books shortly thereafter. This is technically Lee-era Cyke.
You're the only reviewer who hasn't confused that blue wash for paint bleed.
Please let us know when an IG customizer gives us the correct head!
I got mine from Japan for $80 and I am okay with that price but I do think its only worth 50 to 60, for sure not $105!
That's how much you get those figures in Japan, or cheaper with the currency exchange. The price hike from online retailers in the states is ridiculous.
I think this version is an improvement over the original Mafex release. The articulation is better and the head sculpts are far superior.
Great review, keep'em coming Wade, no matter the Friday lives. No sock mask for the fig= lazy. The proportions look a bit wanky IMO. What going on with those arms and hip/thighs gaps?
Well executed figure. It's just not a very popular version of Cyclops. The one thing that bothers me while owning this Cyclops is the choices made with the head sculpts. I don't like that the fully masked version is the most neutral. While the back of the mask down, and mask completely off with his casual glasses have a progressively angrier face. Just makes it awkward for me when I want the angry face and optic blast going at the same time, understanding that it can't be done with this figure.
60-70 would be awesome
I am surprised Mafex didn't do their homework with this design. Missing the full head cover, missing the glove and boot cuffs are a miss for this design. Cyclops is my ALL TIME favorite character so I super want this figure but it doesn't make sense as I already have the Hasbro one and this Mafex one is not comic accurate.
i just bought it, it was on 45 bucks, it was a good deal
Dang! That’s a great deal!
Definitely Need all of the original team X-Factor.
What Happened to your Mafex Cyborg Superman review?
Maaaan. Have not be able to make the time. He is still in the pile, so ill get to him....eventually haha
agree with you about the flaps on the boots and gloves, it really would have completed the look, as well as the cowl that completely covers his head, it looks too basic as is, hard pass for me, excited to get Magneto this week tho
Hopefully we get the rest of xfactor
I would absolutely buy this if guaranteed the entire team.
Was your figure a little wobbly
Does this Cyke have the same body as Mafex Nightwing?
No sir
The suit might be a weird suit choice to some but I think it shows they’re planning long term. X-Factor has the first appearance of Apocalypse. And yeah, I think they’re gonna do him eventually.
Yeah they screwed up not including the hairless head. It's still cool tho. The articulation is nice.
Kind of a half effort. Definitely should’ve given him the cowl (or stocking cap as you call it lol)
Is this a 100 percent repaint of the jim lee scott? Or does it have a new torso/ if they did ANY new molding they should’ve given him a cowled head.(and boots)
Yeah i just watched the review and hes mostly new sculpt! Why not give him the cowl.
Great review btw, as usual
They didn't give him the cowl, because this is based on his 3rd X-Factor costume in which he does not wear one. Very odd choice to go with since this look was barely in the comics. You can find this costume in this book, Uncanny X-Men #272 (1990).
Just from seeing the comparison.. i feel like the ML counterpart is better in terms of the look even though it's bucky cap mold 😂 i like the metalic blue on ML one a little better too. But for sure, mafex looks way better when posed up!!!
Is this the same buck they used on Mafex Nightwing?
No parts shared between them as far as I can tell.
You Where Right MAFEX Need A Iceman Figure
With out the covered head i kinda had to pass on it
you get Nightwing yet?
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It definetly is overprized, for that money it should not have any the flaws it has, is way too expensive for an action figure of that quality. But!! It is the perfect figure for my next custom Samus from Metroid 😉
Damn man when you showed that they actually bothered to sculpt the "X" detail in instead of just doing a regular blank body I almost was tempted to hit the buy button LMAO
Gonna wait for a sale but I actually think this looks cooler than the first one.
Yeah for sure! I think he is better than the first release too but if you can catch him on a sale you will definitely be more satisfied
You know, I've had the figure sitting on my desk for about a week and that is the first time I even noticed that!
Esperei muito por isso
He’s so delicious
That's the wrong mask! Lol maybe he's worn it once or twice, but that's not the Famous x factor costume he wore. It's even on is box 🤦🏿♂️
We got this over Rogue or Nightcrawler.
Yeah, this costume kind of a random choice. Unlike X-Force, I don't think it can be assumed that Mafex are gonna do more figures, and it's not like this Cyclops fits into other displays or anything. But if they announced some more X-Factor figures, people would definitely be more eagre to pick this guy up.
Sloppy paint is disappointing to hear, but it doesn't seem *as* bad as some other Mafex figures. My X-Force Wolverine had *terrible* paint and bent claws, which he shouldn't for his price. Hopefully the sloppiness isn't a sign that Mafex QC is going back to how awful it used to sometimes be.
Might be luck of the draw. My X-Force Wolverine does not have those issues. My X-Factor Cyclops does have the smudgy paint where the blue meets the white like in this review. Like you said for the price the QC should be better. I got Nightwing and X-Force Deadpool as well, and both of those look perfect.
Unless you're like a major, and I mean _major_ Cyclops fan (like you are), I don't see why anyone would get this. It's just so damn plain and not well known/iconic in the slightest. It doesn't deserve a precious slot in a line that's close to a hundred dollars, with only a handful of releases a year. Like you said, like we all said, if it just came with a damn head without the hair showing, you could half-ass make it into his 2nd X-Factor costume. Yeah, this shit makes _zero_ sense, even less sense than AoA Magneto.
It’s crazy how you felt the need to reiterate that you’re enjoying the figure every single time you point out a flaw, so fanboys won’t attack you. Toxic positivity and fanboyism has gone to new heights
Nah I’m not afraid of fanboys or haters, that was just my inner conflict expressed vocally.
It looks ok, a bit overpriced for what you get. Look at the new Hades (comes in Blue or Gold for a similar price.
This look is just so plain. What a weird choice by MAFEX. I get wanting to reuse certain parts but this really feels like a 1 and Done
Dirty
excuse me?
This could be one of the worst releases ever from Mafex.
This thing is extremely underwhelming. I don’t even think it’s worth $80 at all. Glad I passed on it.
That statement makes no sense. It's spot on for the comic appearance its based on and contains excellent accessories.
I don't think any of the mafex figs are worth more than $40, why is hasbro getting hate for their $25+ figs?
80's Cyclops suit is Soyjack cringe. But 90's suit is chad. Modern Cyclops is base with the right artist, but sometimes mid af frfr, jsyk
I don’t know what any of these words mean.
Does anybody have pointers on how to exchange the alternate necks on these figures? I've done it but it's a real struggle.