MiniFiend UK Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) Title says it really Hasbro released a new line of Retro style figures. Now I'm not sure if $20 for two small figures is going towards the high end of pricing but damn the packaging to me is just great. Reminds me a lot of the Mego Pocket heroes stuff I had as a kid but I guess that's the idea. https://news.toyark.com/2020/09/23/marvel-legends-retro-3-75-inch-figures-revealed-by-hasbro-402777 Edited September 29, 2020 by MiniFiend UK Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 I am not a big fan of retro stuff but I really like these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniFiend UK Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 I could go a classic Black Panther Minimate in this style. we got a munched on by zombies version but not a classic one. full mask and open face mask heads and I'm happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thereasonsy Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 I cannot wait for this line! It gives me Super Powers feelings of le. I still have some of the first Marvel Legends at 3.75 and these look like they will fit in nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 (edited) 16 hours ago, MiniFiend UK said: I could go a classic Black Panther Minimate in this style. we got a munched on by zombies version but not a classic one. full mask and open face mask heads and I'm happy. RE; a classic Black Panther , I am with you 100% . I hadn't realised, until I studied the zombie version , how accurate (what was left of it) that suit was . Whilst these 'retro' figures aren't my thing I just love the 'Kenner' style packaging , blister-packages are a dream for toy displays...........I'd love to see a line of blister-packed Minimates. Looking at the line-up in the link I couldn't miss Electro ........what an iconic look ....... Retro aint always the way forward but in Electro's 'case' I think it is undeniable that out of the 5 Electro Minimates we have, one is fantastic & the other 4 are ...meh. Edited September 30, 2020 by buttheadsmate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Yeah, Black Panther in that same look is one of my big Minimate wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniFiend UK Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 Just a quick google got me this graphic of Panther costumes thru the ages. Just Looking at that I could see a 4 figure boxset would cover the majority of panther looks with 2 main Panther figures an swapping of parts between them covering a high % of looks. You could then easily slot in in a Shuri panther and 1 other like the Coal Tiger or Killmonger. I Know very unlikely but hey just putting it out there. https://images.halloweencostumes.com/infographics/Evolution-of-Black-Panther.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SignatureChoice Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Did anyone end up buying any of these guys? I've been tempted by the Electro, who I've seen available individually here. I am wondering if I'm correct in thinking there is forearm and shin articulation, and also if his neck moves or is limited by the mask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 I have not, I have to say. I don't see these giving me the kind of rounded out rosters that I like to collect. I'm pretty sure they're only 4 or 5 POA as well: hips and shoulders... and maybe neck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 (edited) Yes, 5 POA just like the 80’s Secret Wars line. I have all of the ones released so far, but haven’t been able to bring myself to open them, the card art is just so pretty. I plan on pairing the Retro Silver Surfer with the Haslab Galactus to make him look even bigger. Edited October 7, 2021 by youbastards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 CORRECTION! I picked up a bunch of these on sale and opened them up, the standard body figures (Spidey, Iron Man, Cap) actually have 7 POA, there is forearm rotation. The larger figs (Hulk, Venom) still only have 5 POA. The Torch doesn't have forearm rotation as he has sculpted flames. Overall, I am really enjoying this line. This design simplicity and ease of collecting is what originally drove me from ML to Minimates back in the day. I need to dig out some of my Minimates power effects because I think they would work well with this line, specifically the electricity effects for Electro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 (edited) Edited April 17, 2022 by youbastards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhonez Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 These look great -- and I love the cards. Thor might be my favorite of the line so far: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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