Marvel Universe Storm Review

I hope I don't sound like a broken record but over here where I live we don't see the newer Marvel Universe waves for months. It doesn't make sense because other cities around a thirty or so mile radius around me see new waves but I never see the newer figures unless it's in a collector's *coughscalpercough* store.  

Marvel Universe Kitty Pryde

I've actually had this toy for a while, but I was saving her for a time when I haven't purchased any toys for a while.   With my interests moving to Marvel Legends I decided to open her up after being sad about not finding any of the more popular ones in any stores around me.  The only new Marvel Legends I have seen near me are Drax, sometimes Captain Bucky, Ironman, and Claw.   Never anything else, so if I have some extra cash I may purchase some of the ones I want though Amazon.  

Marvel Universe Age of Thunder Thor

Ok I know I've been griping about how expensive these little guys are how I'm not going to buy anymore of them and well...  I got one more.  The only reason I bought this guy was to complete my 3.75 inch Avengers movie team.  Well not the actual movie figures but what figures I think fits nicely into the team.  I got Thor for a whooping $12.23 with tax!   Hardly justifiable to buy these little guys for so much when they're coming with less and less.   The new Marvel Universe figures don't even come with stands anymore!   Just small cardboard cutout artwork.        

Marvel Universe Black Widow

This review totally slipped past me somehow.  I thought I had posted this review a while ago. Browsing though my photos, and then my blog, I noticed that I had not reviewed this figure even though I had the photos for over six months now.  

I see Black Widow going for over $20 now on websites and I do not think that is worth it for such a small toy.  She sports the old standard Marvel Universe female body and comes with minimal accessories so try not to pay too much for her unless you have a super fan.  I think I got her via Amazon for around $11 because I joined the Marvel Universe game late.    

Marvel Universe X-23 Review

I actually have a bunch of toys I haven't opened yet and I'm kind of lagging on this blog.  I don't think I'm going to buy anymore humanoid American toys for a while.  I've become spoiled by Japanese toys!   I think I will only collect more X-Men to build up a team similar to what I'm doing for my DC figures and my Justice Lanterns.  

Ignore the price tag.  My friend actually picked this up for me for about $4.00 though a deal this scalper had.   With the possibility of the newer female Marvel Universe bodies I say pick up X-23 even if she is missing her feet claws. 

Marvel Universe Commander Steve Rogers Review

Just uploading the pictures before I go to Japan to hold the space. 


...and after almost a month after uploading these photos I am going to talk about this toy.   This is my most pose able Marvel Universe to date and I really like him.  I kind of wish I brought him to Japan to take photos/have a cheaper toy to play with since I don't really want to play with my more expensive toys over here.

I've also become super lazy about typing over here so here's some pretty pictures of Commander Steve Rogers.

Oh yeah other than not having a shield for himself this guy is awesome!

Marvel Universe X-Force 3 Pack Review

I've done quite a few Marvel Universe reviews and this one isn't much different except I do not like the way two of these figures are made.  I picked these guys up online for $19.99 at Hastroboyshop and when they arrived I was disappointed at the elbow and hip joints on Deadpool and Wolverine.  The elbow joints are like G.I. Joe elbows and they work on Deadpool.  Putting Wolverine in cool poses makes him look weird because of his bulky upper arms.  The hip joints are like Ironman 2 toys.  I'm not sure what they were thinking when they did this because it's really difficult to get these two to do cool poses.  Wolverine also has small feet and is top heavy so he falls over a lot.  Overall I'm not too happy about this 3 pack. 

Marvel Universe Dark Spider-Man and Wolverine 2 Pack Review

Dark Spiderman = Dark Avenger's Spider-Man = Venom III =  The Scorpion
Dark Wolverine  = Dark Avenger's Wolverine = Wolverine's son = Daken 

I recently bought Masterpiece Rodimus Prime from Toys R Us and only had to spend like $15 bucks to get free shipping.  I figured why not get this two pack for $16.99 when shipping was going to cost me $8 for just Rodimus so I added this 2 pack to my cart.  I do not regret almost paying $20 for these guys.  I only wish these guys came with figure stands like most of the Marvel Universe today. 

I've always liked it when a super hero/hero team has to fight an evil version of themselves. Something along the lines of "A person's greatest foe is themselves."  When I was a child my favorite was when the Power Rangers had to fight evil Doppelgangers of themselves but Dark Spider-Man and Dark Wolverine are a little more awesome because they have much larger back stories.  

Marvel Universe Jean Grey Review

I got Jean Grey from the Toy Fair a couple of weeks ago. I'm slowly opening them all up in failed attempts at me buying more toys.  This was the first time I felt the Marvel Universe figure was ok.   Jean isn't anything special compared to the other figures I've gotten.  If' you've read my other reviews on Mystique or Mary Jane then there isn't much to add.  The biggest thing I can see wrong with this toy is her inability to stand up straight because of her hair sculpt. 

Marvel Universe Cable Review

This is the Cable variant meaning he doesn't come with baby Hope.  I picked him up at the Toy Fair for $12 dollars.  I figured it was a good price because online Cable with baby version goes for $30+ while this one goes for $18+.  From Youtube reviews I's seen the baby Hope and X symbol do not attach to Cable very well.  I recommend getting this one unless you really want the baby because cable has enough loose parts already.

When I opened up Cable and went to move him limbs he broke at his left wrist.  I was angry because Cable is an awesome Marvel Universe figure.  He is in my top three figures to get from Marvel Universe. 

Marvel Universe Red Hulk Review

Move over World War Hulk.  I have a new favorite Hulk toy.  When I see the Red Hulk I think this is how the Hulk should look.  When people get angry they turn red, not a weird shade of green.  When a person gets angry they get heated, which is what the Red Hulk does.  The angrier Red Hulk gets the hotter he gets.  He's still super strong but not as strong as the Hulk. 

Yeah I don't know what that paragraph is about I just think the Red Hulk looks awesome. 

 Instead of sounding redundant here's my previous review on The Hulk.  These two guys share similar everything except their head and left hand sculpts. 

Marvel Universe The Hulk Review

I've already reviewed a Marvel Universe Hulk here.  As I mentioned earlier I was at the local mall one night and was surprised by the toy fair.   I saw tons of Marvel Universe figures and a lot of them were priced $12+ but one booth didn't have them labeled so I asked the guy how much they were and he said most of them were $10 so I didn't hesitate and picked up Red Hulk and Grey Hulk that day since other vendors were selling them for $15+.  I didn't the regular one here til the next day.  Anywho I'm a happy camper with my purchases. 

 Showing off my purchases!  Online each one costs around $20+ because of shipping. 

Marvel Universe Mary Jane Review

Don't ask me why I wanted this figure so badly.  I don't even know why.  All I know is now I got her because of the toy fair.  Mary Jane was priced at $12 and I bought her like a sucker and boy howdy is she my favorite Marvel Universe figure by far.  I can see why she commands a hefty price tag of $20+ now.

Mary Jane does not have any super powers, she doesn't have armor, she can't use magic.  So why was this figure made in the first place?  She's Spider-Man's girlfriend/wife and that's about it.  When Marvel had a contest on which Marvel Universe figure to release next Mary Jane got the top spot which is how she got released in the first place.  I'm really enjoying her though and she stands right in the middle of my collection in between Iron Spider and Scarlet Spider. 

Marvel Universe Scarlet Spider Review

Woo at that toy fair I picked up a bunch of Marvel Universes for around $10-12 dollars.  I don't normally like paying that much for them but they are pretty awesome and they had ones I wanted.  First up the Scarlet Spider variant!

Marvel Universe World War Hulk Review

Alright another Marvel Universe review!!!  This time I'll be talking about World War Hulk.  I picked this guy up from Amazon for a little over $10 and I am really like this toy.  It has enough rubbery plastic to make two of the smaller figures but costs the same as the other toys.   The detail on this guy is great and he looks like a Hulk that isn't all rage crazy.  I wonder if Marvel likes having figures with one metal arm because they did this with Winter Soldier and Cable before this.  

Marvel Universe Iron Patriot Review.

I always see a couple of Iron Patriots peg warming at all the Targets near my house and the reason I've never picked him up was the $9.59 price tag.   So what do I do, I go and buy him for seven dollars off of Amazon.  Not a huge savings but for that price I'm willing to pay seven dollars versus almost ten dollars for one of these little guys.  I always thought this armor would be cooler if it was a Ironman wearing a Captain America version rather than a bad guy posing as a good guy.   I recommend picking him up if you can. 

Marvel Universe Mystique Review

For my first review I'll be looking at Marvel Universe Mystique.   I have a lot of toys mainly consisting of Transformers but I decided do my first post on a new toy I received in the mail today.  I paid eleven dollars for this toy though Amazon.com.  My friend Barry was the one who got me to start buying these little 3.75 inch figures and they're pretty nifty because they boast many points of articulation and don't take up a whole lot of space.  Displaying five of these little guys takes up about as much room as three deluxe Transformers.  Alright enough of my jibber jabber and let's get on with looking at the toy.