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 V.S. Kingpin

First and foremost, I'm telling a story through the use of a 'thousand words'. EnjoY!

Assassin v.s. Crime Boss

 

 

 

The END.

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 Femme Fatale: Bishoujo

I have always had a fascination with these toys the moment they were in the trajectory of my ever so hungry eyes for toys. For the longest time I only really had Black widow on display. One particular good reason is that these said toys aren't exactly on the thrift side, in fact their price are a bit hefty and not so shy to gloat about the artwork and the handwork put into each one. And truth to be told, I can concur with their price; I really can. Doesn't mean I always have such amount available on the whim. But like I have mentioned, July has been more than gracious in this department. My Bishoujo collection grew by two, and trust me when I say this, That on it's own is a lot in such a small amount of time.

Elektra

Now Elektra, the first time I have ever laid my eyes on this toy on some random toy site I can't help but feel a bit astonished on how attracting this piece of work is; and it's not that I had a doubt that Bishoujo lacked the ability to make such fine piece of statue, it's just that Elektra's design is more than catching for the eye that she outshines some of my more prominent Marvel femme fatales (Pyslocke is one of them). While I do not exactly dislike Elektra, she isn't exactly my first thought in regards to the female line ups of Marvel. At some point she had become a bit obsolete since my attention was with other Marvel heroines. I can't exactly disregard that same opinion now, however this toy itself doesn't exactly put a huge factor on my want to have her in my collection.

In The box she is done justice.

While I collect toys and keep them sealed in their box/containers more often that not, the Bishoujo (much like a lot of statue collection in this day and age) are more vibrant and well justified to be displayed outside of their said box. Just taking her out of the box just clearly demonstrates how well painted she is from her skin, to her very lust red costume, the intricacy and the attention on the hair and the face, just pure magnificent. 

Detail as I have mentioned before is for sure not lost in translation in this work on Elektra. In fact it is obvious just how much effort is put into making sure she is as attracting (if not more) as she is in the comic books. They even captured her trademark sais rather immaculately as well as to how she is shown to hold them. Even the detail on her stand, which is obviously an oriental structure, that alone gives off more positive things about this statue.

The affects on her hair is astonishing.

And that is a great view. 

X-23

The same kind words can adhere to Logan's ever so beautiful clone, Laura Kinney aka X-23. Again I don't' want to sound redundant but Bishoujo's box has a great aesthetic on its own for they allow the collector (if s/he chooses to do so) to keep the statue in the box and still having the pleasure of being able to view their said item. The laid out decor on the box both on the sides and the back are well organized as well. Again it makes the box appealing and not just some transparent case that has no real eye catchy trait about it. I also like the fact that they show the anime drawing based on the model (or the model is based on the drawing, I don't know). And of course for those interested, it even gives you a glimpse on who else is still collectable (Storm being shown there).

Again, window viewing on the side of the box.

Laura seems a bit too peaceful before cutting someone up.

Now out of the box, X-23 doesn't offer as much jubilation for those who are seeking very vibrant and potent colors like Elektra does, but Laura doesn't really fancy a colorful set of threads like the rest of the X-Men. In all her alternate outfits she had always allowed darker colors to adorn her figure (X-Force uniform being my favorite). In fact she is even drawn a lot just wearing casual attire. But regardless of that, this statue still doesn't fail in regards to being a really good testament on the work the Bishoujo series applies on their merchandise. From the elegant detail put into her a face (a more than serene look for someone who has been a living weapon way before her puberty), the whimsical glow on her hair, and of course let's not forget the fact that the details on her body is rather noticeable and attracting.

The stand having less remarkable details as Elektra, but it's just a slab of concrete. How much detail is needed in that?

Even Magneto has to shout, X got back!

Black Widow

Now I purchased Natasha way back when and she is the first Marvel Bishoujo statue I owned. Now I'm not trying to degrade this piece of work, not at all, but truth to be told she is my least favorite. Muse at the thought that Black Widow had never been one of my favorite femme fatales. Even now that she is popular among the mainstream because of her appearance in the Avengers movie (played by Scarlett Johanson), to me she isn't bad, but she doesn't stick out as a very 'spectacular' character. Now eye candy wise, she has been drawn into good and bad light (like all femme fatales of all Comic Book worlds). But regardless, this figure I couldn't help but pick up. The moment I found out that there was going to be anime adaptation of some of the more attracting females of the Marvel Universe, of course I jumped for joy. Black Widow was one of the first I saw, so picking her up was inevitable. 

Same detail in the back as the others.

Now one thing I have to say is that her box art conveys her as having a dark blue tint in her outfit. While the color has fluctuated in the past from black, blue, and grey, it has mostly been black (BLACK WIDOW!) and thus this figure does it right. Again, great details showing her every alluring assets. The curves, the fine shine on the leather skin tight outfit, her 'bullet' bracelets and her Widow emblem belt. Of course the face looks seductive and of course holds a bit of attraction to it and while the hair lacks in the more 'anime'ish' affect like the other two, the red still holds a very remarkable shine to it that for sure duplicates Natasha's in almost every way. However there is one 'minor' but very outstanding flaw that makes her even less of a favorite in contrast to the other two.... the stand. It's a bit too insipid. A white stand of some sort that has no real shape or form about it. It's just a white stand. Again its' not that big of a deal... but in essence it really does stick out!

Again, great backside view!

All in all, I am really happy I got three of them. For the hefty price, they add a good flare to my already super busy game room (Bat Girl!). I have to say that I'll be looking forward to owning more of the Bishoujo series because of all the things I had mentioned about their qualities. The one thing (a very major thing) that gets in the way is the price and the other less than major is the space in my room is shrinking. Meaning... I'm running out of room to put these!!!