Friday, February 23, 2018

Marvel Legends - SPIDER-WOMAN (Modern)!

Marvel Legends - Spider-Man (Lizard BAF Wave) - Spider-Woman - Hasbro 2018

Action figures have this funny way of making me appreciate character designs that I really don't care for on the comic page. My reaction to this costume was very interesting. Batgirl's popular Burnside costume was unveiled in December '14 and I loved the fun utilitarian look. It made sense with the non-powered Gotham characters and their gritty environment. But then five months later in April '15, Spider-Woman got a similar redeco and I was not so happy. I just don't expect characters with legit powers to don stylized street clothes over spandex. Jessica Drew's new costume also marked a big shift in the artistic style for the series. Similar to a lot of titles at the time (coincidentally like Batgirl), the new art direction was much more Indy, which is a style I love in Indy comics, but I always prefer a more traditional style with my superhero books. So overall I haven't really been impressed with this makeover, but then this Legends figure comes out and I suddenly love it. Go figure. Let's check her out below!
























Jessica's glasses come off. The design is very nice. They tuck snuggly under her hair without requiring a gap in the hairline.








Spider-Woman comes with the Torso for the Build-a-Figure Lizard.























Time for some Group and Comparison Pics!


Here she is with the Classic Spider-Woman from 2015.





And a whole bunch of Spider-Ladies: Ashley Barton, Anya Corazon, Spider-Gwen, Spider-Girl (Mayday), Spider-Woman (Modern), Spider-Woman (Ultimate), Silk, Spider-Woman (Classic).






Cheers!




3 comments:

  1. This is an amazing figure. I just picked her and Gwenpool up today from Target and I got them for half off using the Cartwheel app.

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  2. I really love this figure. Out of all the great female figs we've been blessed with lately, she stands out as one of my personal faves.

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  3. I would love to see your photos but on a clear background!

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