Namorita's less-iconic version is almost predictable at this point.
Savage Namor
Modern Namorita
Vision shown at SDCC
Black Panther ToyBiz update
Justice
Power Princess
Crystar
BAF Void
-Same old Hasbro: Namorita “We know you want her, so here she is! and, um the real version everybody wants MIGHT happen soon”
-This version of Namorita was probably some synergy thing with Wakanda Forever, however this spot should have gone to any Avengers-related female they could have made easily with existing parts and a new head: Crystal, Firebird, classic Carol, Warbird Carol, Sersi in classic green, fin helmet Moonstone…
-Was I the only one who thought comic Attuma was a slam dunk for the BAF after seeing Namor and Namorita?
Definitely thought Attuma as well, I’ll buy the whole wave and for what it is Void is pretty cool, but what a missed opportunity.
Love the character selection in this wave (even if there is no Iron Man). Great wave!
I was expecting Attuma, but Void is a really fun BAF choice. Figure looks great. Lots of love for Sentry lately, which I appreciate.
Void will make for some epic Dark Avengers and Siege displays!
I know this is the 30th attempt at Vision but this one finally feels the "rightest" to me. Definitely want to make a fabric cape for him.
@h-bird I do get it, I just feel like at this point we all know how they roll. Essentially it just turns into complaining that modern fans get their version of a character first, which I don't see the point of since we know we're getting both! If they didn't do it this way, we'd probably see less modern versions of comic characters, and while I know some here would cheer for that it always feels dismissive or outright hostile to fans who still read Marvel comics or collect "modern" (this version of Namorita is almost 20 years old already) costumes too, like they don't belong here.
@TheSameIdiot Vision would be sad without Wanda, who you hate. So.
Is this the first Avengers wave without Cap, Iron Man or Thor as the anchor?
Is this the first Avengers wave without Cap, Iron Man or Thor as the anchor?
Looks that way.
There's enough recognition spread across Vision, Namor & T'Challa to equal one of the big three, I guess.
Excelsior!
This is a great wave for those of us who like the deep dives. May be a little risky for wider retail.
@TheSameIdiot Vision would be sad without Wanda, who you hate. So.
That's basically what my partner said when I came to her with this crisis. So it's either both or neither.
Why don't your powers make sense, Wanda?
I know nothing about the BAF, but hot diggity is he a cool looking figure! I love those weird, spooky character designs.
@TheSameIdiot My headcanon is that her mutant power is to generate, channel, and otherwise manipulate "chaos energy," honed and refined through magical training and witchcraft. In essence, she generates the energy necessary to power her own spell-casting instead of having to draw it from other magical sources or artifacts like Dr. Strange.
@h-bird I do get it, I just feel like at this point we all know how they roll. Essentially it just turns into complaining that modern fans get their version of a character first, which I don't see the point of since we know we're getting both! If they didn't do it this way, we'd probably see less modern versions of comic characters, and while I know some here would cheer for that it always feels dismissive or outright hostile to fans who still read Marvel comics or collect "modern" (this version of Namorita is almost 20 years old already) costumes too, like they don't belong here.
Yeah I hear you, I love getting modern costumes/characters, and you're right that it often turns into a silly classic v modern debate. In this case, this version of Namorita was so incredibly short-lived it feels like they reeeally went out of their way to avoid doing the green swimsuit version first, considering she ended up back in that (or a version of it) when she was resurrected. But anyway, the figure looks good and it's coming, so hopefully the wait for the green scales is on the shorter side of 1-5 years!
Why is Namorita sometimes blue?
She looks like an MOTU design. Her flowing hair is beautiful, though, but wholly unnecessary to do this version.
Justice is my favorite of the wave, followed by PP, Vision and... well, those are the only ones I want to buy, thankfully.
This is one of the strongest looking waves Hasbro has put out in a long while, from character selection, to execution, to BAF choice.
With red "Kid" Nova getting a release I'm hoping Namorita and Marvel Boy from New Warriors Vol. 1 Issue 1 are in an upcoming multipack. Maybe even with an updated Speedball. Ah, to dream.
Never read a Crystar comic, but I will pick him up as he looks awesome.
I'll probably get Vision because I'm a sucker, even though the retro card version is fine.
I like that look for Black Panther, and even though I want a classic New Warriors, I actually like that Justice costume. Will pick both of these up when they go on sale.
The rest of this wave is a HARD pass.
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