Finally got this figure in the mail. The Mafex Phoenix figure blows it out of the water imo, but there’s no denying how awesome the effects that come with this figure are. I added them to my Mafex display for the perfect combo
I know some people would prefer complete comic accuracy, but I love the pseudo-realistic approach that Hasbro takes for their head sculpts. It gives the line a unique and (IMO) very interesting aesthetic
I wouldn’t mind the pseudo realistic take on the face sculpts with the photo real print tech if it was done better. I feel like it’s very hit or miss and it makes a lot of faces look really fuzzy and old sometimes. so if they could perfect it, I would probably like it a lot more, but until then I’m gonna continue to head swap my print tech heads for my handpainted ones
@@LosMSR I like it. I don’t know what more to tell you. Don’t let my enjoyment of it stop you though. If you don’t like it, fair enough, don’t let others try to force you to like something you don’t enjoy. Live and let live
I did the same, and then I emailed to see if they were going to adjust the price or cancel the preorder, and the response I got was that they didn't intend to change orders already placed.
I preordered this fig from BBTS when they listed it for $34.99! I usually never do Marvel Legends preorders, but that price was banging, and for some reason I knew to jump on it.
The Phoenix force looks amazing, but the figure itself I prefer the Mafex look. ML Phoenix neutral face reminds me of Mary Jane which is okay, but the other head sculpt anytime I see Medusa come up in my mind. Great review as always.
I prefer ML one over mafex. Not judging by how much pricier it is, but it just don't look as good, esthetically, and proportionate. The accessories are lack luster as well. But everyone is entitled to their own opinions.
The Mafex Jean is AMAZING and has such great aspects to the figure. The paint job, the healthy/natural woman's body form, costume, color scheme, and facial expressions. The ML looks cheaply made, creepy/sickly body proportions, really bad face paint(she looks like the Jean from X-Men 3), and odd green color scheme for the costume. The ML Phoenix bird accessory looks GREAT and would be worth buying for that piece alone.
While I am a steadfast stalwart waifu supporter, I'm only getting this figure for the firebird. I'm an absolute nut for mythology and mythological creatures.
I had been wondering why the green isn't as bright as the costume is on the comic pages, but then I saw the cover of issue 101, and I think it's possibly based off of the shade of green used there. It would also explain the use of gold on her limbs (since that's kinda how the costume was shaded on the cover), instead of them using yellow like the Retro Dark Phoenix figure.
I'm mixed on this one. I was super stoked at the original announcement, but now seeing reviewers with it in hand, I kind of want the Mafex version more. The faces and hair just look better on that one, the gloves and boots are sculpted on, and the green is the right color. However, it's twice the price and comes with very little in the way of accessories. Though, I would still get this one because the phoenix effect would go great with it regardless.
@@TokuAndAnimationNewsNetwork Ironically, the MAFEX Phoenix doesn't even jive well with the MAFEX X-Men to me, because she's so Byrne inspired, it kind of clashes with the Jim Lee aesthetic the X-Men have. She does have a reused headsculpt of Jean's unmasked look, but it's in more vivid colours - even the skin tone on Phoenix is a more comic book peach that goes back to the Cockrum and Byrne art. Stylistically, I don't find her to work with Legends. She looks... flatter? Something in the colour choices and bold colours just doesn't fit the darker colours and recent head sculpts and print jobs. It lacks a depth in the face. That isn't a bad thing, though, as again, it calls me back to Byrne, Cockrum, Smith... just the days of simpler inks and colouring. I'm comparing her to the Warbird, Sharon, Rogue, Crimson Baroness, Spin Master Aloy, and Scarlett on my desk and I'll stick with "flat" as my descriptor for the face and costume paint. I think she's a beautiful piece and I hope we get more classic X-Men to match the era, but it's oft forgotten Medicom is an artist company that makes expensive art pieces outside of their toys, and Phoenix stands out to me as much as any Sideshow piece with an intentional style. If I were a primary Legends collector, I'd stick with the Legends Phoenix and force display. I am not, so I have both. But of all the Mafex out there to fudge into a Legends display, I'd say she isn't worth the spend. Compare her barebones hands and belt accessories to Gambit, Magneto, and Storm for the cost.
@@DesperadoDingo I don't know if I can totally agree. She fits right in with Hasbro's Byrne Cyclops, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Wolverine, and First Appearance Storm despite being from a different line.
@@TokuAndAnimationNewsNetwork That's allowed, it's your shelf and spend. I own all those figures and prefer either Legends Jean against them. I've given you some info, dowutchyalike.
I'm glad I'm not the only one that canceled the MAFEX Phoenix. I like the proportioning and sculpt of the body on this one better. They seem more heroic, strong and feminine. Of course we'd all prefer to pay less for our collections, but consider the standalone is almost the size of two figures and considering this comes with an extra head and hands, I am actually okay with the price. If she came with 2 more pairs of hands, a third more neutral/somber head using the swappable hair style, then this figure would be essentially perfect. The female figures do need to start coming with swappable hair, I think Ms. Marvel does, and that second/third hair needs to allow the figure to look up. Thanks for the review.
It's kind of funny how people are saying this figure is expensive but at the same time the Mafex one is DOUBLE and doesn't even have the fire bird or any kind of effects and kind of looks uglier. 50 bucks is a hard pill to swallow but it's better than the Mafex that just comes with heads and hands, kind of crazy to see Legends get one over on Mafex.
I know you don’t collect many 1/6th scale figures but as an x-men fan you need to see the hono studios wolverine in person. Both the tiger stripe and brown are close to perfection
Totally agree.. this character and design is from my childhood so it was a must buy for me... Hasbro has been making alot of great figures but i had to skip on some (like Superior Spider man) ... although some are amazing figures not everything has to be purchased.
I just started reading Astonishing X-Men and man, I need to scratch that X-Men figure itch. I’ve been pretty happy with my 90’s X-Men display and I try to be one and done with characters in my Legends display, but between that Astonishing Logan, this Phoenix and recently finding the Giant-Size Storm at a crazy low price, I’m thinking of scrapping a uniform team and just going with some standout/favourite designs for each character, a bit of each era here and there.
I so looking forward to this one. Plus I was able to get in at BBTS when they had it for $34.99 and BBTS already confirmed they would honor that price. So the cheaper price is even better for me. I want to find my Toybiz Phoenix base just to compare the two.
Would've been cool if they had included a head that looked like the Dauterman Jean Grey on the side box art. Hopefully they're saving that for a Hellfire Gala Jean.
I just recently got the Jada toys ken since he was at my target and I thought the hair would get in the way of posability but it’s some kind of soft almost rubbery plastic that doesn’t get in the way AT ALL. I think that’s what all toy companies should do for long hair figures
The same can be said with the material they use for the clothes. M. Bison's lower shirt half doesn't "fight" the legs when they're raised up. They're honestly just killing it through and through.
Diggin' the new Phoenix fig and big old Flame Bird accessory but yeah, the set probably should have been maybe $10 less. Love it all the same. Would really be nice to get an updated Uncanny X-Men Cyclops figure. I'm greedy though, so I want a single release AND a battle damaged 2-pack of Scott and Jean from the cover of X-Men 137...PHOENIX MUST DIE!
Galactus opened or no? The flame attachment for Nova is a bit wonky. Wonky in Galactus’s hand and if sitting on a shelf. This could look nice with her. I didn’t buy the Marvel Select one either. It seemed more orange if I remember it. I have a few Toybiz ones too. I’ve accumulated quite a few fiery bases and effects. Flame bases give a pop to action figures for sure.
I am lucky enough to have the Bowen design dark pheonix statue which gives me a great Dark Phoenix effect, that works great on the 1/12 figure, so i will give this a miss and wait for a solo release. However it is a nice effect to have.
Still waiting on Hasbro to give us that full classic Phoenix with the John Byrne-style big curly hair. After She-Hulk they can totally do it more often.
I was gonna cancel my mafex Phoenix but i decided to keep it & now it shipped out this morning. I'm definitely looking for accessories to go with the mafex Phoenix & so far i'm wondering if the mafex captain Marvel accessories fit her along with if it can fit in the marvel legends Phoenix force stand & support it. I actually like the Marvel legend red eye Phoenix head better on the Marvel legends dark Phoenix body than the head it came with. So I might just do a switch. That Cyclops definitely should've already had a 2.0 because I'm still using the toybiz Sentinel wave Cyclops for a giant size X-Men team
I live in New Zealand, so pricing is wayyy different when it comes to distribution here, but I was curious to know if the price of this set was the equivalent of buying two individually released figures in the US? I'm just wondering if Hasbro is trying to justify the price by trying to pass off the Phoenix piece as a figure too? (I mean, technically it could be its own separate figure, since the Phoenix is the true form of this particular version of Jean Grey anyway).
It's exactly how they are marketing it, and exactly how they priced it. Notice the front of the box says Jean Grey/Phoenix Force like it's a two pack. I mentioned this at one point but looks like I cut it for some reason.
@@juansanchez209 I agree with you on that. Still don’t believe that the phoenix base should cost as much as a $25 figure by itself more like $15 to make it more in line with other deluxe like colossus at $40 but it does look pretty good
I have the neutral heard from the dark Phoenix toys-R-us two pack that might fit on that body I also have a spare black widow from the target deluxe that people have been swapping and that looks great as well.
Yeah the $50 price tag is a tall ask for this..........which makes it weird to judge given how it's been $35 between EE/BBTS/Target. $35 is a good max. Especially with the Mafex.
I really love all the great effects and of course the killer Phoenix piece but I'm just not feeling the figure. The Mafex Phoenix is more comic accurate with prettier head sculpts and the figure overall look, proportions and design is much better IMO. Still the ML is a better value in offering alot more and a much cheaper price point.
@@RoboDontKnow I thought they already were, well, what do I know. edit: bighead toy store says December, but for me, thats not always the most trust worthy.
I got lucky I bought this from bbts the second the preorder came out They had it marked at $35 on accident They’re holding true to that price so I’m getting this for $35!
That side split in the hair kinda bothers me a bit. She looks good, otherwise. That angry face is definitely going on a Dark Phoenix body. I hope I can find this. The only time I've seen Angel was that Saga Toys shop we met, which closed with little warning back in April. No word on a new home...yet? I'm chasing ghosts in Target's system, as apparently the new Cap Falcon and Angel share the same sku? At least I've SEEN Angel, unlike every other ML BAF wave this year. #NoMoreExclusives!!
I much prefer the green on this Phoenix. The Mafex fits the initial look for the costume, but that just makes it not blend in as well with my other figures which are from a bunch of different eras. That and the faces on these are better than the Mafex's. Glad I cancelled, but I might wait on a sale for this. The bird effect is cool, though. Can already see it becoming a mainstay in toy photography.
There may be a day that I don’t buy a figure every few hours, but it is not this day.
I hear ya on that brother. It's completely eclipsed all my other hobbies to bexome my main hobby, even surpassing video games.
I was like that. Careful cuz you run outta room fast so devise a plan & stick to it. Or sell. I get in trouble army building & sales 😂
Amen
Finally got this figure in the mail. The Mafex Phoenix figure blows it out of the water imo, but there’s no denying how awesome the effects that come with this figure are. I added them to my Mafex display for the perfect combo
Literally just got this figure in the mail today. I am holding it in my hand while watching this video! Now THAT'S a first for me!
I know some people would prefer complete comic accuracy, but I love the pseudo-realistic approach that Hasbro takes for their head sculpts. It gives the line a unique and (IMO) very interesting aesthetic
I wouldn’t mind the pseudo realistic take on the face sculpts with the photo real print tech if it was done better. I feel like it’s very hit or miss and it makes a lot of faces look really fuzzy and old sometimes. so if they could perfect it, I would probably like it a lot more, but until then I’m gonna continue to head swap my print tech heads for my handpainted ones
Agreed
True, but smile girl isn't Jean, she looks more like MJ. Even the hair is off.
@@LosMSR I like it. I don’t know what more to tell you. Don’t let my enjoyment of it stop you though. If you don’t like it, fair enough, don’t let others try to force you to like something you don’t enjoy. Live and let live
@@juansanchez209 This isn't about force anything. She is $50 bucks, for a price like that, that alt head should be better.
Cool Firebird Trans Am logo you got there bro. Rockin!
Whether he "Don't Know" or he do. I'm here for Robo!
Super happy to have snagged this for $35 when BBTS messed up lol
Me too
I did the same, and then I emailed to see if they were going to adjust the price or cancel the preorder, and the response I got was that they didn't intend to change orders already placed.
@@Bad_Wolf_Mediathat's good news thanks for reaching out to them because it had me worried.
Me too
25$at target
Thanks for this, brother! I was having a devil of a time putting that base together til I saw this video. Much obliged!!
Marvel legends has started to creep its way into my collection…
I will be on the hunt for this!
Great review tio robo!
Loving the head and body swaps it is great to see what the different combos look like
I preordered this fig from BBTS when they listed it for $34.99! I usually never do Marvel Legends preorders, but that price was banging, and for some reason I knew to jump on it.
I NEED a Jim Lee Psylocke on this body.
The Phoenix force looks amazing, but the figure itself I prefer the Mafex look. ML Phoenix neutral face reminds me of Mary Jane which is okay, but the other head sculpt anytime I see Medusa come up in my mind. Great review as always.
I prefer ML one over mafex. Not judging by how much pricier it is, but it just don't look as good, esthetically, and proportionate. The accessories are lack luster as well. But everyone is entitled to their own opinions.
I prefer the Mafex figure but I will begetting this one if only for the Phoenix effect.
@@endymionisrafieldeios7362 the mafex looks like a woman in her mid 40s, the ML looks like she's in her 20-30s.
The Mafex Jean is AMAZING and has such great aspects to the figure. The paint job, the healthy/natural woman's body form, costume, color scheme, and facial expressions. The ML looks cheaply made, creepy/sickly body proportions, really bad face paint(she looks like the Jean from X-Men 3), and odd green color scheme for the costume. The ML Phoenix bird accessory looks GREAT and would be worth buying for that piece alone.
@@HairbyAtishhh Yeah, it does remind me of Medusa as well.
Very happy I snagged that 35 dollar preorder on bbts when it dropped, lookin forward to this
Same here. Let’s just hope they honor that price. lol 🤞🏻
While I am a steadfast stalwart waifu supporter, I'm only getting this figure for the firebird. I'm an absolute nut for mythology and mythological creatures.
just when i thought Superior Spider-Man was the only figure i was going to get this week, amazing Jean figure definitely going into my X-Men display
Glad the green isn't as bad as the production pics made it seem. Looks good, can't wait for her!
This time the price is worth it
I had been wondering why the green isn't as bright as the costume is on the comic pages, but then I saw the cover of issue 101, and I think it's possibly based off of the shade of green used there. It would also explain the use of gold on her limbs (since that's kinda how the costume was shaded on the cover), instead of them using yellow like the Retro Dark Phoenix figure.
Those photos are the end are perfect
That “i havent bought a new figure in a few hours😀” is so real. I need to stop😭
That flame base has GOT to come with a Magma figure if we ever get one
That smiling head sculpt is screaming mary jane to me.
Now we need a classic psylocke on that Phoenix body
It’s a bit pricey. And I’m trying to tell myself that I don’t need it, but it looks so awesome in your video.
“I haven’t bought a figure in a few hours” is very real 😂
Yes, classic Cyclops please!
To Robo: You should have snagged the initial order on BBTS, which they're still honoring at the lower price.
That was almost like minutes, they fixed the price soon.
You're assuming I didn't.
5:18 I don't know if he was trying to sound like Wolverine but that was damn good
"I don't feel like I need another Phoenix for a good long while" ...except Rachel (though I feel that was implicit)
I wish the same about Wolverine and Spider man. We have more than enough of them and other characters like Titania we have none.
Oh yeah, that goes without saying, haha. NEED RACHEL!!
I use the 2023 Target Exclusive Black Widow head with the long hair and angry look for my Phoenix, and it’s PERFECT!
I'm mixed on this one. I was super stoked at the original announcement, but now seeing reviewers with it in hand, I kind of want the Mafex version more. The faces and hair just look better on that one, the gloves and boots are sculpted on, and the green is the right color. However, it's twice the price and comes with very little in the way of accessories. Though, I would still get this one because the phoenix effect would go great with it regardless.
I have the Mafex Phoenix and honestly she came out of the comics. Having so much fun with her. I wouldn’t change her to the ML
How well does she fit in with the Marvel Legends? I don't mean scale wise, as Jean is 5'4", so she's fine height. I mean stylistically.
@@TokuAndAnimationNewsNetwork Ironically, the MAFEX Phoenix doesn't even jive well with the MAFEX X-Men to me, because she's so Byrne inspired, it kind of clashes with the Jim Lee aesthetic the X-Men have. She does have a reused headsculpt of Jean's unmasked look, but it's in more vivid colours - even the skin tone on Phoenix is a more comic book peach that goes back to the Cockrum and Byrne art.
Stylistically, I don't find her to work with Legends. She looks... flatter? Something in the colour choices and bold colours just doesn't fit the darker colours and recent head sculpts and print jobs. It lacks a depth in the face. That isn't a bad thing, though, as again, it calls me back to Byrne, Cockrum, Smith... just the days of simpler inks and colouring.
I'm comparing her to the Warbird, Sharon, Rogue, Crimson Baroness, Spin Master Aloy, and Scarlett on my desk and I'll stick with "flat" as my descriptor for the face and costume paint.
I think she's a beautiful piece and I hope we get more classic X-Men to match the era, but it's oft forgotten Medicom is an artist company that makes expensive art pieces outside of their toys, and Phoenix stands out to me as much as any Sideshow piece with an intentional style.
If I were a primary Legends collector, I'd stick with the Legends Phoenix and force display. I am not, so I have both. But of all the Mafex out there to fudge into a Legends display, I'd say she isn't worth the spend. Compare her barebones hands and belt accessories to Gambit, Magneto, and Storm for the cost.
@@DesperadoDingo I don't know if I can totally agree. She fits right in with Hasbro's Byrne Cyclops, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Wolverine, and First Appearance Storm despite being from a different line.
@@TokuAndAnimationNewsNetwork That's allowed, it's your shelf and spend. I own all those figures and prefer either Legends Jean against them.
I've given you some info, dowutchyalike.
Great review Robo
The bird kinda reminds me of those gift shop novelty toys that you balance on its beak😅
I'm glad I'm not the only one that canceled the MAFEX Phoenix. I like the proportioning and sculpt of the body on this one better. They seem more heroic, strong and feminine. Of course we'd all prefer to pay less for our collections, but consider the standalone is almost the size of two figures and considering this comes with an extra head and hands, I am actually okay with the price. If she came with 2 more pairs of hands, a third more neutral/somber head using the swappable hair style, then this figure would be essentially perfect. The female figures do need to start coming with swappable hair, I think Ms. Marvel does, and that second/third hair needs to allow the figure to look up. Thanks for the review.
Yes omg we need a updated retro cyclops
I’m hoping this one will get down to say $35 on Black Friday. I’ll buy it for that or maybe for $40.
It's kind of funny how people are saying this figure is expensive but at the same time the Mafex one is DOUBLE and doesn't even have the fire bird or any kind of effects and kind of looks uglier. 50 bucks is a hard pill to swallow but it's better than the Mafex that just comes with heads and hands, kind of crazy to see Legends get one over on Mafex.
This intro! 🔥😍
I hoped we get a remake of Marvel Girl Jean Grey figure with a better articulation than before soon.
I got it at Target for $24.49 with O deals. Great deal
I came back to this video just to check how Robo assembled the base
It took a couple of tries at first but I eventually got it.
I know you don’t collect many 1/6th scale figures but as an x-men fan you need to see the hono studios wolverine in person. Both the tiger stripe and brown are close to perfection
“I haven’t bought a figure in a few hours” is too relatable.
The sash needs heating and stretching son that it sits right,I did it go both the dark Phoenix and black widow. Great review as usual.
i put some bright white led stips around the bottom before pushing it together so i can have the phoneix light up with USB and it looks amazing
I am already going over display options for this figure in my head.
Totally agree.. this character and design is from my childhood so it was a must buy for me... Hasbro has been making alot of great figures but i had to skip on some (like Superior Spider man) ... although some are amazing figures not everything has to be purchased.
Dang, I was going to pass because of the price point, but now I'm not. Thanks,
Thanks a lot, Robo!😘
I just started reading Astonishing X-Men and man, I need to scratch that X-Men figure itch. I’ve been pretty happy with my 90’s X-Men display and I try to be one and done with characters in my Legends display, but between that Astonishing Logan, this Phoenix and recently finding the Giant-Size Storm at a crazy low price, I’m thinking of scrapping a uniform team and just going with some standout/favourite designs for each character, a bit of each era here and there.
I so looking forward to this one. Plus I was able to get in at BBTS when they had it for $34.99 and BBTS already confirmed they would honor that price. So the cheaper price is even better for me.
I want to find my Toybiz Phoenix base just to compare the two.
Love the review! I still can't get over the price.
Cool figure, if i got the chance to get it, i will.
The recent ML Black Widow came with extra heads. I use one of those for a more neutral Jean head.
Dope review bruh!
"I haven't bought a figure in a few hours" never have I felt so SEEN!
I'm buying both Mafex and Marvel Legends, then mixing and matching until I am satisfied with the overall aesthetic.
Would've been cool if they had included a head that looked like the Dauterman Jean Grey on the side box art. Hopefully they're saving that for a Hellfire Gala Jean.
I just recently got the Jada toys ken since he was at my target and I thought the hair would get in the way of posability but it’s some kind of soft almost rubbery plastic that doesn’t get in the way AT ALL. I think that’s what all toy companies should do for long hair figures
The same can be said with the material they use for the clothes. M. Bison's lower shirt half doesn't "fight" the legs when they're raised up. They're honestly just killing it through and through.
I'll love to watch a mezco F4 boz set review ❤❤❤
Heh, maybe some day, it's still sitting in the shipping box on the table.
Diggin' the new Phoenix fig and big old Flame Bird accessory but yeah, the set probably should have been maybe $10 less. Love it all the same. Would really be nice to get an updated Uncanny X-Men Cyclops figure. I'm greedy though, so I want a single release AND a battle damaged 2-pack of Scott and Jean from the cover of X-Men 137...PHOENIX MUST DIE!
I wonder what the mafex Phoenix would look like with that fire bird effect…🤔 better order it just be sure 🤣
Galactus opened or no? The flame attachment for Nova is a bit wonky. Wonky in Galactus’s hand and if sitting on a shelf. This could look nice with her. I didn’t buy the Marvel Select one either. It seemed more orange if I remember it. I have a few Toybiz ones too. I’ve accumulated quite a few fiery bases and effects. Flame bases give a pop to action figures for sure.
Nope, haven't opened Galactus yet. Some day....
I am lucky enough to have the Bowen design dark pheonix statue which gives me a great Dark Phoenix effect, that works great on the 1/12 figure, so i will give this a miss and wait for a solo release. However it is a nice effect to have.
Ok robo I'll get it ...stop trying to convince me
Still waiting on Hasbro to give us that full classic Phoenix with the John Byrne-style big curly hair. After She-Hulk they can totally do it more often.
Goblin Witch next i hope!
I was gonna cancel my mafex Phoenix but i decided to keep it & now it shipped out this morning. I'm definitely looking for accessories to go with the mafex Phoenix & so far i'm wondering if the mafex captain Marvel accessories fit her along with if it can fit in the marvel legends Phoenix force stand & support it. I actually like the Marvel legend red eye Phoenix head better on the Marvel legends dark Phoenix body than the head it came with. So I might just do a switch. That Cyclops definitely should've already had a 2.0 because I'm still using the toybiz Sentinel wave Cyclops for a giant size X-Men team
It's worth it because this figure is gonna go up in value since it's a bug upgrade from that juggernaut wave Phoenix
Jean Grey doesn't look to bad, but the Phoenix looks amazing i wished it was bigger but it would cost a lot more if it was.
I just buy Marvel Legends and watch these videos
Maybe pop the male foot off and just push the ankle in. 🤷🏻♂️ Great review. I’m anxious to get this one.
Well dang, so elegant, I didn't even think of that.
I just got the retro carded dark Phoenix for chrissake
When I get this one and the MAFEX version I will use the Phoenix force with the Mafex one.
Quite cheap for you to cancel Mafex Phoenix, was looking forward to your review on it.😂
I live in New Zealand, so pricing is wayyy different when it comes to distribution here, but I was curious to know if the price of this set was the equivalent of buying two individually released figures in the US?
I'm just wondering if Hasbro is trying to justify the price by trying to pass off the Phoenix piece as a figure too? (I mean, technically it could be its own separate figure, since the Phoenix is the true form of this particular version of Jean Grey anyway).
It's exactly how they are marketing it, and exactly how they priced it. Notice the front of the box says Jean Grey/Phoenix Force like it's a two pack. I mentioned this at one point but looks like I cut it for some reason.
Had the Mafex on preorder bc I needed a green Phoenix, but this with the firebird is a no brainer so I cancelled Mafex.
still think the green on the mafex is way better
@@ashun9792The lack of accessories with that figure is crazy though. No power effects at all at that price point is a huge bummer
@@juansanchez209 I agree with you on that. Still don’t believe that the phoenix base should cost as much as a $25 figure by itself more like $15 to make it more in line with other deluxe like colossus at $40 but it does look pretty good
Try removing the foot on torch to fit him on the phoenix
I have the neutral heard from the dark Phoenix toys-R-us two pack that might fit on that body
I also have a spare black widow from the target deluxe that people have been swapping and that looks great as well.
Yeah the $50 price tag is a tall ask for this..........which makes it weird to judge given how it's been $35 between EE/BBTS/Target. $35 is a good max. Especially with the Mafex.
I really love all the great effects and of course the killer Phoenix piece but I'm just not feeling the figure. The Mafex Phoenix is more comic accurate with prettier head sculpts and the figure overall look, proportions and design is much better IMO. Still the ML is a better value in offering alot more and a much cheaper price point.
To me the Mafex proportions are all over the place with stumpy hips and noodle legs
I was lucky enough to snag the preorder on BBTS for $35.
Need to see a head swap with the phoenix bird and human torch
nice video! but I'm curious, are you going to review any of the Deadpool and wolverine figures?
When they come out, whenever that will be.
@@RoboDontKnow I thought they already were, well, what do I know. edit: bighead toy store says December, but for me, thats not always the most trust worthy.
I got lucky
I bought this from bbts the second the preorder came out
They had it marked at $35 on accident
They’re holding true to that price so I’m getting this for $35!
Me too
Robbo!
Would you use that fire stand for human torch please!🤘
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Hahaha! Missed it in the review😂🫣! Thank you dude!😂
I can't believe I'm writing this but I don't think the MAFEX looks as good as the Hasbro, even if they were the same price.
He compared with Warbird but I can't find his Warbird review at the time of this comment :( . Come on, do it, publish it :(
I actually opened Warbird during this review to do the comparison, haha.
Would the Mafex Phoenix fit in the effects stand?
I'm thinking new Psylocke body.
That side split in the hair kinda bothers me a bit.
She looks good, otherwise. That angry face is definitely going on a Dark Phoenix body.
I hope I can find this. The only time I've seen Angel was that Saga Toys shop we met, which closed with little warning back in April. No word on a new home...yet? I'm chasing ghosts in Target's system, as apparently the new Cap Falcon and Angel share the same sku? At least I've SEEN Angel, unlike every other ML BAF wave this year.
#NoMoreExclusives!!
Looks pretty good, but for $50? Never.
Can you put 2pack dark phoenix on the base?
Wait $50? I got it for $35 day one on Entertainment Earth, did they raise the price for everyone else?
Funny, I was skipping other reviews and said "I'll wait for Robo" and boom here we are
Is it me, or is the normal head FULL ON KIRSTEN DUNST MARY JANE!?
Maitland Ward 😎
Can the bird head fit on her body? I don’t know why
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I can’t work out how to attach the bird
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I much prefer the green on this Phoenix. The Mafex fits the initial look for the costume, but that just makes it not blend in as well with my other figures which are from a bunch of different eras. That and the faces on these are better than the Mafex's. Glad I cancelled, but I might wait on a sale for this. The bird effect is cool, though. Can already see it becoming a mainstay in toy photography.
The Marvel Legends team doesnt always cook, but when they do, its a damn fine gourmet meal.
No missing Lamb Sauce here!