X-Men 97 Marvel Legends Wave 1 Goes Up For Pre-Order In August

On 9/27/2023 at 9:42 AM, Reno said:

Ok, so I got the "pre-order processing soon" email from BBTS on this X-Men '97 wave a couple of days ago - so it's decision time. Admittedly I placed the pre-orders as a placeholder until I decided for sure whether I wanted them. I'm still somewhat torn. I really only like to keep one version of a character so I really only want to buy if I think they're better than anything else that I've already got. I generally dislike animated figures as a rule, but am finding the pinless molds on these all very tempting.

I'm to the point where I think that I've convinced myself "yes!" on Bishop, Magneto and Wolverine. I'm most of the way there on Rogue but the face sculpt is a little more cartoonish than I like. Storm I'm 50/50 on right now (maybe just for the head sculpt) and I'm leaning towards "no" on Gambit because the face sculpt and colors on him are just a little too cartoonish.

For Wolvie, I'd be replacing the Apocalypse wave version. For Mags, I'd be replacing the Family Matters 3-pack. For Bishop, I'd be replacing the Sauron wave version. For Rogue, I currently have both the Juggernaut wave and retro carded versions and would likely be looking replace both of those. For Storm I'd be potentially replacing the black suit retro card version. For Gambit I currently have both the retro carded version and what I believe was a Wendigo or Sasquatch wave version (not sure which).

This is a wave where I'd probably be perfectly content to just pass on all of them and save the $$$ because I have versions of all 6 characters that I'm already pleased with, but could also see myself later wishing I had all of them also!

I'd love to read what others are thinking on these figures right now.

Thursday Update: These all shipped today before I cancelled any so I guess that I'm keeping them all now!

My feeling is that these figures will eventually be seen at discounted prices. I think one of main reasons is due to the show being pushed back because of the writers strike. When the show finally is released early next year, and if it's a hit, then collectors may start wanting these more.

Ok, so I got the "pre-order processing soon" email from BBTS on this X-Men '97 wave a couple of days ago - so it's decision time. Admittedly I placed the pre-orders as a placeholder until I decided for sure whether I wanted them. I'm still somewhat torn. I really only like to keep one version of a character so I really only want to buy if I think they're better than anything else that I've already got. I generally dislike animated figures as a rule, but am finding the pinless molds on these all very tempting.

I'm to the point where I think that I've convinced myself "yes!" on Bishop, Magneto and Wolverine. I'm most of the way there on Rogue but the face sculpt is a little more cartoonish than I like. Storm I'm 50/50 on right now (maybe just for the head sculpt) and I'm leaning towards "no" on Gambit because the face sculpt and colors on him are just a little too cartoonish.

For Wolvie, I'd be replacing the Apocalypse wave version. For Mags, I'd be replacing the Family Matters 3-pack. For Bishop, I'd be replacing the Sauron wave version. For Rogue, I currently have both the Juggernaut wave and retro carded versions and would likely be looking replace both of those. For Storm I'd be potentially replacing the black suit retro card version. For Gambit I currently have both the retro carded version and what I believe was a Wendigo or Sasquatch wave version (not sure which).

This is a wave where I'd probably be perfectly content to just pass on all of them and save the $$$ because I have versions of all 6 characters that I'm already pleased with, but could also see myself later wishing I had all of them also!

I'd love to read what others are thinking on these figures right now.

Thursday Update: These all shipped today before I cancelled any so I guess that I'm keeping them all now!

Shown below via sb_toyz is an in-hand look at the new Marvel Legends Series X-men 97 Wave 1 Figures from Hasbro. You can purchase this figure from our sponsors BigBadToyStore.com and Entertainment Earth with suggested retail price of $24.99 each.

On 9/25/2023 at 1:15 PM, Atlantis said:

I don't care for this version; I have to give it points for matching the comic, but shabby, worn out, Man Without Home doesn't have the same gravitas as Man Without Fear.

Yes. Poor DD in the past several years has been little more than a sad shadow of his former self. I know he's had some deep life changing stories and archs and some people enjoy them but I just want him back to when he was just a BA. When villains feared him and the other heros respected him. I pick up a book from time to time but it only makes me more sad.

I do wonder if theyll stick to red or go with yellow next time

On 9/25/2023 at 8:31 AM, leokearon said:

Probably will

They should do an Accessories Set: different color blasts, firearms bursts, holsters, ammo belts and harnesses

On 9/21/2023 at 1:46 PM, AndyL said:

This is by far my worst fave look for DD this generic looking ninja design is some how more boring than his standard Spandex and boots look. He just looks so unimposing and sad. Bring on the new DD on the Vulcan body. And hurry up about it.

I'd say most of us thought for sure that Daredevil would be on that model. The previous DD on the buckycap mold looked great and was probably the best for him (scale, build, etc). Naturally since the vulcan mold is supposed to phase out buckycap, any new DD would go on that one. I for one certainly did not see the kid-devil-in-a-onesie coming.

I don't care for this version; I have to give it points for matching the comic, but shabby, worn out, Man Without Home doesn't have the same gravitas as Man Without Fear.

On 9/25/2023 at 2:19 PM, tarot said:

they'll save that for the eventually Pulse Army Builder set in a few yearsm probably with blue beams instead.

Probably will

On 9/25/2023 at 8:23 AM, leokearon said:

I wish the Mindless One came with a Blast effect

they'll save that for the eventually Pulse Army Builder set in a few yearsm probably with blue beams instead.

I wish the Mindless One came with a Blast effect