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PantherCult
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Would you prefer comic book versions of these characters after the video game versions are made? We had some comic versions of Ronan the Accuser and Yondu made after their MCU counterpart were made.

 

So the quick answer is "no".

 

I think there's an enormous difference in the likelihood of getting two versions of characters like Bi-Beast and the U-Foes and getting two versions of characters like Yondu and Ronan the Accuser who each appeared in multiple films.

 

Yondu was featured in the the first two Guardians of the Galaxy movies and had MCU figures made for those hit movies.    Ronan the Accuser was featured in Guardians of the Galaxy and Captain Marvel (a movie that earned over a billion dollars) - so unsurprisingly he also got an MCU figure.    Eventually - and years later - they did finally get comic based figures.

 

You are talking about getting video game accurate versions of characters like Bi-Beast or Ironclad related to video games that are now 17 years old.     And you think those characters would be popular enough to also get second figures made that are comic accurate as well?      That's simply delusional.

 

I don't think there's any way Hasbro is going to go back and visit video game properties from 2003 and 2008 anyway -  there would seem to be little upside to that for them honestly, and little incentive for Marvel to want them to.   It would make more sense just to do comic based versions of the characters in line with their current output.

 

So, no, I wouldn't prefer comic book versions after they did video game versions -  because I don't think that would happen.    If they are going to do those characters I think we only get one bite at that apple, so I'm hoping it's a comic accurate one.


   
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Can't believe nobody wants video game versions of characters like Bi-Beast or the U-foes, it sucks that I'm the only one who wants them in their video game style.


   
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I absolutely want both Bi-Beast and the U-Foes but would prefer comic versions. I still have the 5.5" Bi-Beast and Ironclad from 2008 and those are fine for me for those versions. Bi-Beast specifically is a big want for me.


   
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Speaking of Ronan and Yondu, I'm reminded that we never got Gamerverse figures for Guardians of the Galaxy.

That was a fun game AND it had neat character designs!


   
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Posted by: @stephenwdavis

I absolutely want both Bi-Beast and the U-Foes but would prefer comic versions. I still have the 5.5" Bi-Beast and Ironclad from 2008 and those are fine for me for those versions. Bi-Beast specifically is a big want for me.

How's this? Comic versions of Bi-Beast and U-Foes first, then 2008 video game versions.

 


   
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Marvel vs Capcom figures officially revealed:

https://www.ign.com/articles/hasbro-reveals-marvel-vs-capcom-inspired-marvel-legends-figures


   
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MentalManipulator
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This wave is solid. I love all of the improvements and they look specially good together as a collection. Now I want them to release Iceman, Storm, Colossus, Cyclops, Magneto and Spiral in this style so i can have my X-Men Arcade display. 

 

Psylocke is a HUGE improvement on the previous figure. I love the colors on her, the sculpted details on her costume and the ton of amazing new accessories. That being said, as a Betsy super fan of course I have some nitpicks:

 

1. I really dislike her huge thighs. I know it's accurate to the game but I was hoping for something that would blend better with comic figures as well.

2. In the same vein, her face is very nice and I appreciate they are giving us two head options but she's just not pretty enough. Specially comparing to recent female releases (Crystal and X-23 come to mind). They still haven't nailed her Jim Lee Psylocke gorgeousness. 

3. A bummer I have to buy a Thanos to get her. Would love is she came with another X-character. Spiral would have been a perfect fit. But would also love if she came with Omega Red or Silver Samurai. It would have made way more sense.

4. But the only really worse part is that she'll be a Target exclusive. It will be a frigging nightmare for us European fans to get her, specially seeing how so many fans overall seem to really want her. Poor decision. They better release her in a Retro card. 

 


   
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shadzcat
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Shuma Gorath is a MUST HAVE. Helps that he is the only new character - they did a fantastic job.

Wolverine and Psylocke are maybes for me. The rest are not better than any previous release to warrant an update.

I actually really like Psylocke’s thighs. They are very accurate to how she was drawn/depicted. The lack of sash isn’t great to fudge into a comic display. I also think I prefer the Mafex color palette.

I have a custom painted hasbro head on the mafex body. But I really do like her new angry headsculpt with the wind swept hair. I’ll probably get her regardless if I use her in my main display - I like the character too much to not get her. 


   
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JTMarsh
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As I remember, the Target Warbird / Ms Marvel had a red sash that would likely fit around new Betsy's waist.  I'm not as much a stickler for the sash as I prefer the 90s look, but for those who wanted one.


   
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gambitfan
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Definitely going to pre-order Juggernaut and Psylocke (don't need Thanos) but some of the other packs I'll wait for reviews and price drops if I decide they can replace existing figures. But that said a voice in my head has been telling me Gargantos would like good in a Ghostbusters display lol.


   
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monkeyjoe
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Only must haves for me are Shuma and the Bets/Thanos pack. They all look great, though, just not sure I need them all as I’m happy with the versions I have.


   
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This Betsy is inevitably getting reused for the X-Force version in due time (they’ve been knocking out that team recently) so they’ll likely give her a sash then.


   
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What other Marvel games do you want made into Marvel Legends form, other than Marvel vs Capcom and the insomniac games.


   
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Marvel Rivals is a no brainer and I’d be shocked if they weren’t looking into it.


   
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I like to see games like Hulk (2003), Hulk : Ultimate Destruction, Hulk (2008), X-Men Legends 1, and Ghost Rider (2007).


   
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