I have to think that a classic Iron Fist is in the pipeline to go with the recent Power Man / Luke Cage. The most famous "buddy cop" team in comics must be completed.
I have to think that a classic Iron Fist is in the pipeline to go with the recent Power Man / Luke Cage. The most famous "buddy cop" team in comics must be completed.
You're probably right, but I'd expect a one-off odd costume for Danny first and then a year later they'll release a 2-pack of the two in the looks and articulation that we actually want.... that seems to be the most likely outcome.
For these rumored "mega multi packs" that would seem like a perfect opportunity for the Warriors Three or some Inhumans.... or imagine an Atlas / Goliath 2-pack with both figures around 12-16" tall to come out around the time Giant Man ships! Hela with a giant Fenris would be awesome also.
When talking about the anniversary lines, I can't help but wonder if one of the three (other than Wolverine) that Dan referred to is just a continuation of the Avengers Beyond Earth's Mightest which they already told us would continue in 2024. We know Wasp is coming and I'm honestly expecting Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch as well (among others).
Dan Yun made a guest appearance on Boog's Figgy Awards podcast 2 weeks ago with the following teases:
"In 2024 we will actually have a couple of mega deluxe multi packs"
"In 2024 we're actually gonna be leaning into three anniversary programs."
Well let the speculation commence! I wonder what he means by mega deluxe multi packs. Could it mean more figures than usual? Something like the old DCUC Legion of Super Heroes multi pack? Maybe it's a classic 80s New Mutants pack with all of them in it! One can dream.
Maybe the second is a New Warriors pack where we finally get the classic Marvel Boy and Namorita along with some re-releases and maybe a Silhouette?
Who is due up for an anniversary program this year?
An interesting thing here is we might have an idea of what these could be from the Transformers brand. We got a leak last week about a plan for fan channel multipacks to rerelease the 1984 Autobot cars that were hard to find during covid. We could see this as a way to rerelease older molds have popular characters as team.Like you could do a 4 pack with Marvel 80th anniversary Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, and Thor.
I mean, they GOTTA do a “first appearance” Avengers pack of some kind, right? Maybe put the upcoming Jan in there? We need a rework of FA Iron Man in gold with the skirt, we need Kirby Hulk in trunks, we could do with a pinless classic Thor.
Cap’s Kookie Quartet would be good, too: updated pinless classic Cap, Hawkeye (rerelease/color update from the vehicle pack), pinless updates of Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver.
But the real treat for an Avengers anniversary set would be the original Masters of Evil: Heinrich Zemo, Melter, Radioactive Man redux, Black Knight 1, and FA Wonder Man.
(and a two-pack of Skurge and a pinless Amora redux)
@stuartgreen which is why I always thought it was weird they did the Spider-Man animated line last year, and not this year. I think it's done, but maybe? It kind of takes the wind out of the anniversary if you announce a line continuation rather than a brand new one. There are certainly plenty of characters they could still mine from that show, but the same was true of the X-Men one which didn't continue past 8 figures similar to Spider-Man. They probably should at least do a 30th anniversary Spider-Man since so many had trouble tracking down the Walmart exclusive. It would also be a chance to put him on a larger mold since the Walmart figure is almost comically small for the source material.
Hasbro did say "Spider-Man: The Animated Series" would continue into 2024, so that's why I'm thinking it's a 2024 anniversary wave. Who knows? Maybe one of the "mega deluxe multi packs" could end up being the Insidious Six? They could re-release Doc Ock with a brown trench coat for it and pair him up with Chameleon, Mysterio, Scorpion, Rhino and Shocker (or even Vulture instead of Mysterio, if they do the second roster of the team). I also agree, we really need a new, taller Spider-Man figure for the animated series wave, hopefully without cel-shading. I'm hoping for a Felicia Hardy two-pack, like with Morbius or Black Cat.
If they end up doing a Generation X wave, I'm hoping for White Queen, Banshee, a redone/improved M, Penance, Skin, Husk and Jubilee. Generation X Jubilee made my Top 10 wishlist this year.
@aceofknaves I would love a new pinless Thor, a Kirby-esque Hulk with purple trunks, and a pinless classic Captain America. I hope the next time, we'll get a shield without holes in it. I could see them skipping Cap for "Secret Wars" if they end doing a 40th anniversary wave for it, but the rest of the original Avengers team sorely need updates. I do hope we get a few more surprises, like black-and-red suit Wonder Man and Firestar with her jacket.
Now that I think about it, I'm curious if the "mega deluxe multi packs" end up being up being "Secret Wars" characters. I'd love a multi pack for the Wrecking Crew and for the X-Men (Xavier, Storm, Cyclops, Wolverine, Rogue, Nightcrawler and Colossus). Heck, I'd even take an Absorbing Man/Titania two-pack.
A redone Wrecking Crew would be an amazing set. Throw in a classic She-Hulk and make it a 5 pack; do Shulkie in her Secret Wars getup for the set and then release a single of her in her more traditional purple one-piece with a FF fan channel variant.
Volcana and Titania would be perfect for a two-pack, or a three pack with a Molecule Man with a more Secret Wars-style head.
And I’d pay HUGE money for a Secret Wars Klaw/Lizard pat-a-cake two-pack.
I mean, they GOTTA do a “first appearance” Avengers pack of some kind, right? Maybe put the upcoming Jan in there? We need a rework of FA Iron Man in gold with the skirt, we need Kirby Hulk in trunks, we could do with a pinless classic Thor.
Cap’s Kookie Quartet would be good, too: updated pinless classic Cap, Hawkeye (rerelease/color update from the vehicle pack), pinless updates of Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver.
But the real treat for an Avengers anniversary set would be the original Masters of Evil: Heinrich Zemo, Melter, Radioactive Man redux, Black Knight 1, and FA Wonder Man.
(and a two-pack of Skurge and a pinless Amora redux)
A lot of great ideas being thrown around in this thread, but I'm latching onto this post because I'm still hyped from the Avengers love we got this year and it inspired me to read Avengers from the beginning (currently on issue 79).
A first appearance set is a no-brainer exactly as described. I guess the only question would be how to include Hank - I'd be happy with a 6" Giant-Man with swappable Ant-Man helmet, with mini versions of both him and Jan.
Cap's Kooky Quartet would be great. Green Quicksilver with booties, Wanda with the OG headdress, and a true first appearance Hawkeye - deep blues and purples and actually wearing a skirt like he usedta.
And that MoE set would be incredible. No notes!
@beamish I have to agree. I think after Wolverine, Daredevil and Secret Wars make the most sense. Especially if the Hasbro team wants to continue putting out 2 packs for the anniversary programs. I can easily see Daredevil being paired up with different heroes and villains and for Secret Wars, it's a no-brainer.
For DD, any version of Daredevil paired up with Kingpin, Echo, Iron Fist, Typhoid Mary (classic), or Punisher.
For Secret Wars, practically any hero/villain pairing would work.
I’d really love a yellow suited Daredevil from the She-Hulk show if you’re listening, Hasbro!
Ok so there's a new figure of a Wonder Woman-like character?? How did I not know about this gal?!
Would anyone who has her be so kind as to post a shot of Power Princess (is that her name?) next to the Dodson Wonder Woman from DC Direct and the Phil Jimenez Infinite Crisis Wonder Woman? I'm curious how she stacks up in terms of scale...
Can't wait to see the customs people will make with her, if the figure is workable in that respect.
So, what follows may be pure unadulterated speculation, but I was looking through artist Ron Frenz's gallery on Facebook this morning, and stumbled across this from August of 2023...
Normally, I wouldn't think much of it but it has the "Avengers: Beyond Earth's Mightiest" branding in the corner. And it got my mental gears turning. Retailer box set? Upcoming 2024 HasLab set? Totally nothing and I'm reaching...? Maybe. Still, it has a lot of characters and looks we've all been asking for for some time.
*shrugs*
I missed out on the GOTG box set a few years ago. Be nice to get a new wave or boxset (vintage/retro style). I do have the Walmart Star-Lord. I would like a Midnight Sons wave too (Ghost Rider, Blaze, Vengeance, Nightstalkers, Morbius, Darkhold and Strange.
I’d really love a yellow suited Daredevil from the She-Hulk show if you’re listening, Hasbro!
There HAS to be a new Daredevil figure coming soon. He'll be on his third official MCU appearance by the time his actual show comes out, and they'll be able to knock some repaints out of a new mold too.
So, what follows may be pure unadulterated speculation, but I was looking through artist Ron Frenz's gallery on Facebook this morning, and stumbled across this from August of 2023...
Normally, I wouldn't think much of it but it has the "Avengers: Beyond Earth's Mightiest" branding in the corner. And it got my mental gears turning. Retailer box set? Upcoming 2024 HasLab set? Totally nothing and I'm reaching...? Maybe. Still, it has a lot of characters and looks we've all been asking for for some time.
*shrugs*
Oh man I hope so.
I’ve been wanting a Simonson Battle Armor Thor figure for decades.
A new yellow suit figure for Daredevil would be cool, but I'd still love a sold-separately figure of Daredevil in his red comic book costume. Maybe we can get a Matt Murdock civilian head with it.
With that Captain America artwork by Ron Frenz, I hope that is a tease of possible upcoming releases. I'd love a new classic Captain America after missing out on the Marvel Legends 20th Anniversary figure. Captain Marvel just had a figure with the Dr. Doom two-pack, so maybe the others will be released for the Avengers wave this year? A new She-Hulk is especially long overdue and that look of hers in the artwork is one of my favorites.
Also, who is that character in the red outfit on the upper left next to Captain Marvel? I don't recognize him.
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