ML Hobgoblin BAF: Daredevil

A Marvel Legends in review for August and it's none other than Daredevil! A little bit of fact: I used to be a big fan of Daredevil. I like his concept, his costume, what he can do, what he can't do, and I Just loved his ambiance. Over the years I started drifting away from him, but I always thought he was cool; even better when Iron Fist took on the Daredevil mantle for a bit. Fast forward a bit more, here we are with a new Daredevil Marvel Legends and it happens to be a part of the Spider-Man Hobgoblin wave! So how is this figure?

Nothing really special with the box so we're going to move on. Hasbro, I wonder what your next box is going to look like though...

Daredevil is as simple as they come when it comes to costume; the man is red all over with a few different shade of red to contrast the dominating blood red. The Double Ds(Ha ha! Wow that is hilarious) on his chest are matching red as his belts, eyes, gloves, boots, and weapon holder. Other than his chin, everything about this Daredevil is simple and adequate. He is using the same mold we have seen dozens of times before; sure wish they covered the 'shield' hole on his back so it's not blatantly obvious that it is a familiar Bucky Cap. Though overall, I have no complaints with this figure as a it is with the mold and paint(I'd sound redundant if I talk about lack of paint details; wonder when will Hasbro vindicate us of those complaints!).

The other complaint I have is the lackluster in the accessory department. Also, I'm more than sure that Daredevil came with red sticks. Wish they included an alternate 'wired' version that is signature to Daredevil's means to travel across Hell's Kitchen. Bleh. Suck-y department.

His articulation is pretty recognizable and still has the great features and the flaw. I won't go overboard with the scrutinizing, but do understand that if you are familiar with Hasbro Legends, this will come with no surprise. Take that as a bad thing or as a good thing, be content, or rage for a change, it all really depends on how you see this character and your rapport with the Marvel Legends line. I think it's decent in this department, but it's not something I'm impressed, I'm more 'content'.

The other 'feature' this figure gets is the ability to either have his sticks held by both hands or,

combined together and held as one 'weapon'. Same perk as Hellcat; though I'm sure from what I know about that feline character that Matt Murdock over here has the comic canon weapon and hers was just for 'fun' for the figure. So with all that said, I decided to have a bit of 'fun' with some old rivalry and love life:

The love of his life, Elektra, is in distress due to Bullseye's evil ways(wish this actually happened in the comic books).

He came in right on time!

Gave Elektra the opportunity to snatch her sai and help her boyfriend beat Bullseye to a pulp(Elektra actually never got free as a figure. She remains as one of the Damsels in my villain shelf).

Kingpin and Daredevil; classic rivals! 

In conclusion, this figure is mediocre. I do love the fact that I have him now because I've always wanted a much better Daredevil than the figure I once owned. Again I am not disappointed or bummed out because I knew what I was getting into... But you know. Eventually Hasbro has to step up their game. 

Marvel Legends: Elektra

The Marvel Legends Elektra from toybiz way back when! Yeah if it wasn't obvious, I am going through the binge of hunting down some older toys that are frugal in price. Found this girl and figured, hey why not! I have a Daredevil and... yeah. She has other uses.

There were a few ongoing toys that were part of the series that came with 'stands'. While true to the nature of the said characters that they are using, they are often ridiculous in my opinion and usually redundant for me. I used this background for the duration of the photo set of Elektra, but that's about it. The other accessory for Elektra is her sheathe and her dual katanas and Sais. Ninjas never come into a fight empty handed.

Although I didn't explore it too much on this photo set, Elektra has a lot of articulation and posing capabilities are pretty high up there. Not to mention the weapon set can add a bit more as well.

It's also one of those perfect times to really get these two love birds back together since I've had Daredevil for a long while now! Aren't they so perfect for each other?

All you need now is a kissing scene then everything is going to be just perfect! Well at any rate, I know I didn't talk too much about the figure or do enough to really justify the possibilities of her, but I won't lie that for her frugal price, she is damn well worth it! One of the cheapest Marvel Legends floating around out there! 

Marvel Legends Wish:

With the return of Marvel Legends to the 6 inch versions, there are many Marvel characters that have never seen the light for a long time, or perhaps NEVER at all. So coming from an avid Marvel fan and toy collector, this is just my wish list.

Spider-Woman

Okay, will the real Ms. Drew please stand up? Alright so Spider-Woman's main fame was because at the secret invasion story line she was Veranke. THE QUEEN of Skrulls. Boo. Still though, I have been a loyal fan for this girl. She's actually getting some decent or mediocre writing these days. That and she and Hawkeye have a thing going on so... yeah. Go figure. A new legends of her would be nice.

Modular Armor

There are a LOT of Iron Man toys out there. I have two of their most adaptation of them (Iron Man Legends). And while I love a lot of his armor variations, this one had always had a special place since it was the one I was watching him fight Mandarin in the 90's animated series. Besides, I think it's pretty cool, simple, and mysterious as to what it ACTUALLY does special compared to the others. 

Domino

She would be an awesome addition. Always loved her when she got revitalized in the fresh take of Logan's X-Force. I always thought the thing between her and Wolverine was fun; they killed it rather prematurely though.

X-Force, X-23

Laura Kinney; the 'clone' of Logan. She had two variations in the Apocalypse Toybiz Set. Laura also came in full glory with an X-Force version with the Marvel Universe series. Admittedly, a 6 inch Marvel Legends version of her in her X-Force uniform would be fantastic!!! While yes, Wolverine seems to be cash cow in the Marvel universe, a hott asian version of her isn't a bad thing at all, honestly. In fact it adds a bit more flavor to the whole 'snikt' corps.

Thanos

It would only suffice to make a figure for this guy. I mean, his big time movie event IS coming up! Before his movie rendition of his outfit gets plastered all over the non comic book fans, let's make use of this time to advertise his old style! Infinity Gauntlet too!!! That would be cool!

Extremis 2.0

I know what you guys are thinking. Isn't there enough Iron Man?! No. I love this armor. It deserves a Marvel Legends adaptation!

Daredevil

I want a good action figure of Matt Murdock. I want the classic... I've always liked Dardevil and truth to be told, I don't really own a good Marvel Legends of him.

So anyways. That's that, for now. Perhaps that toy gods will be nice and actually grant me my wish for the first time in regards to these toys. I mean after all, I am in dire need of more toys, right? I mean my game room is quite empty at time! What a perfect timing after all, it's Christmas month!!!!