Top Marvel Legends

Somehow loads of preorders have piled up and were all expected at the same time so bit of a crazy end to the month. Couple of things I bought were upgrades so have got the old versions to sell, a couple were multipacks so have got ‘other’ figures to sell. The result being: lots to resell.

When thinking about the remaining Marvel Legends I want, I got to thinking about the Guardians. I quickly decided I need the Cosmo BAF (since it could double as a comic version). I quickly worked out that Amazon (UK) was the best bet since although initially cheaper shipping made the US Amazon more expensive. I was about to drop £100 plus I’d need to sell the actual main figures, when I suddenly thought better of it! Phew. I reckon though, Guardians aside, there’s only 10 comic based figures I want and I’d be surprised if they come out anytime soon.

First off the actual buying conveyer belt was a couple of Marvel Legends. Crystal and Lockjaw! Very happy to have these two - they were very high on my most wanted list. Up to five royal family Inhumans now, just need the last two.

Next was Wong and ghost dog. I must admit Wong wasn’t on my want list but I think he’s an essential character for me now with the films.

Finally got the new Straxus, pretty good retool of Galvatron. Glad I decided to collect leaders!

An interesting new Transformers leak - Star Convoy (as well as Silverbolt, Seaspray and G2 Dinobots). Given a recent interview comment about someone at Takara wanting to make a Grandus, surely he and Sky Garry should be on the way (Haslab maybe, or made to order perhaps?). This got me thinking - when I started collecting and learnt about all the Japanese G1 toys, I actually now own some version of most of the really exciting ones - maybe just need a Metrotitan? (I’d like Road Caesar as well but the repaints of the citybots stood out as the most exciting in those early days.) Hope the G2 Dinobots are the brightly coloured (Tango) Sludge and (Mountain Dew) Swoop to go with (Fanta) Grimlock.

Got another new Transformer - Ruckus. I like how they’ve taken Beachcomber and made him bigger. It’s great to see the ‘88 Decepticons and Triggercons get another member. Need their Autobots counterparts!

I opened the Siege cassettes (again) as well as SS’86 Rumble and Frenzy and Buzzaw (who came with an extra Cassetteman). With Ramhorn on the way I think it’s just Overkill and Slugfest who need a bit of attention (especially Slugfest):

It’s been a great month for most wanted Legends, Odin arrived. He looks great and some cool accessories to boot. Also got the new Hulkbuster. The plastic looks a bit pink in certain light but it photographs well. Having the Tony Stark head really elevates it above the old Selects version (which had beautiful paint to be fair).

G-Man turned up! It’s always exciting opening such a large box. Reminds me of when I got Marvel Universe Galactus and Sentinel. It’s a great looking figure, the face is somewhat Alex Ross inspired but the musculature is much more modern. It’s also impressively stable. Those eyes though, they scare me a little. Happy though!