For those wondering, this look for Swamp Thing is based mainly on Jesus Saiz's run as an artist for the ongoing, who himself seemed to take much inspiration from Yanick Paquette's run. It's such a shame that artists don't get the love they deserve outside of specialized "Artist" lines for their renditions.
See, you don’t have to just make Batman Todd! It’s not so bad! Please McFarland make a Solomon Grundy figure! I’m not holding my breath. But dare to dream. A whole Legion of Doom from the Classic cartoon would be fantastic!
Dr. Holland looks more amazing than ever! The attention to detail here is outstanding, if they had only painted in those roses on his back it would be perfect. And yes, this figure is enormous, one of the biggest I've ever seen, but the real kicker is that this isn't even the biggest that Swamp Thing can get. Depending on the amount of plant life he jumps into and animates in a single setting he can grow to immeasurable size. He once used Giant Sequoia trees to grow a body the size of a office block, and believe it or not, that was child's play to him. I like that one set up you had going there with Etrigan and Dr. Fate, now you just need figures of Zatanna, John Constantine and Deadman you would have a perfect set up for Justice League Dark. Excellent video as usual, fellow defender of the Green.
I feel like the Justice League Dark characters are right up Todd's Alley. Maybe if Dark Knights hadn't been a think we'd have even gotten them already. I think we'll see that team built out quicker than something like a Lantern Corp or other teams
Does anyone else want to see more classic figures he hinted at when he first got the wave like a 1978 Christopher Reeve Superman or an 89 Batman or maybe some Smallville figures. After all he said nothing was restricted but he just seems so focused on everything Batman
This figure is great! Though I’d love to see a more classic Bernie Wrightsten style figure from McFarlane some day. Also an alternate head/variant with the DC Rebirth long hair and beard (making him look like Alan Moore) would be awesome too.
I couldn't agree more. While this figure looks great, it's definitely inspired by his look from the New 52 comics. I would love to see a figure based on his original look, when the comics were basically horror.
This was one of the characters I was waiting from Mcfarlane, the latests DC Direct versions of him didn't do him justice but given how much Todd loves monsters and does great job at sculpting them, this was what I was waiting for, and it didn't disappoint. I was sold on it since it was announced and I will get it as soon as possible
Not a Swamp Thing fan, but that figure is fantastic. Love the headsculpt and the hands especially. Could have really knocked it out of the park with some differentiating paint apps, but for $40 and the sheer size of the Thing it's great.
Swamp Thing is my favorite DC character since I've read Alan Moore's run many years ago. I had moderate expectations with this release because I didn't want to get my hopes up for nothing....and man, I should've been more optimistic. This is an AMAZING release! I'm sure there will be more down the line (adding wings, extra heads, etc), but I don't wanna risk waiting for it and at the end of the day, most of those additions belong to incarnations of the character I'm not that interested in. Good to know you also appreciate older releases, those Kenner figures look cool too.
I remember hearing that swamp thing was supposed to be in the old Super Powers line but when it got cancelled they used what molds they had for the animated figures which is why the first Swamp thing figure that came out had that gimmick where you pull his hand out then squeeze his legs together for his hand to snap back in place
Awesome review! I had all of the old toys, playsets, and vehicles from the cartoon. Those were my favorite toys as a kid and it was the big reason why I got this as my first McFarlane figure. This guy is MASSIVE!
I was ready to cancel my pre-order and get him down the line when he goes on clearance, but then you showed how big he scales with everything else and now I’m okay with the price. I remember I had the glow in the dark figure as a kid, been a fan of the character ever since.
Swamp Thing is my second favorite superhero of all time and knowing that McFarlane Toys planned to make and sell a new version of the toxic avenger gave me great excitement, I have the figures from the Kenner animated series as well as the special coating made by Mattel for DCUC and now this, I should definitely buy this figure to add to my collection of avatars of the green, a great video highly explanatory and like you I think they should have added more accessories for this figure, maybe one day Todd decides to sell sets from accessories for DC Comics figures or maybe not, in the meantime to sculpting and working with silicone and epoxy because Swamp Thing needs weapons!
Damn I'm hoping Todd Tous makes the characters from Swamp Things cartoon into figures! Lord did I miss those classics; it be great to see a modern versions!
Personally, I would have liked this a little bit smaller and had the wings and extra head or attachments. Not worth $40 to me. I'll probably just wait for this thing to go on clearance. It is a cool looking figure though. Todd should also look into putting ratchetting joints on the legs so the figures can stand better especially the larger ones.
I can't wait for this guy! I feel like McFarlane is finally starting to figure his shit out. When this line launched I was deeply disappointed, and as time went by once in a while he would release something that was good and I'd think OK maybe the line is turning a corner but then it wouldn't. I couldn't stand the characters he was choosing but worse than that the versions of the characters he was making was even more baffling. I don't mind these comic specific designs once in a while but give us the iconic versions first. Then the scale had just been a damn mess and the body proportions were all over the place (wave 1 was just awful looking) and the torso articulation is just mind boggling. TWO torso cuts and not a single figure that can crunch forward... but things are getting better lately. He's working on scale, he's giving us more classic characters in their iconic looks, and I'm finding myself exited about the line for the first time since right before they showed us wave one. He still needs to work on a few things like torso articulation, accessories, keeping the good proportions consistent and last but perhaps most importantly he needs to add in more female characters. It's almost shameful how few their are. Right now there are only 12 female figures out of over 100. But it seems like he might finally be listening to fans a little better so I'm exited to see where things go from here. Hopefully he can keep making improvements and make this the best DC line ever.
Looks amazing and yeah i think i would add more paints especially for those roses on his back. I think a darker green or brown wash would help bring out all the details on him as well. I would love to add him to my collection just have to wait for a while since I've been trying to restrain myself and not buy every figure that catches my eyes. Who knows maybe I'll even find him for less if I'm patient. Thanks for the great inboxing video here today it was both informative and entertaining as well. I have to admit that I'm not going to grab myself a "Swampy cup of coffee"🍵☕ 🤣
40 bucks... yeah, he could have had some more accessories. Excellent figure though. I love the detail and size. And awesome review man. So I think I'll snag him if he drops down to a better price or if a better variant is made- not including the gamestop version lol
Man I don’t even collect figures but I gotta grab my boi Swampie when he actually gets some love Shame about the roses tho, I’d love some change in color across him
This does look awesome I’ve not bothered with it though because I have the dc collectibles New52 one which is still an epic figure. Thought you’d have more swamp things to compare to
I pulled out the Kenners. But here’s my friends vid, you can see even more Swamp Things, he’s got a fantastic collection, ua-cam.com/video/ViPtwcOLSrA/v-deo.html
Just ordered mine. Really want the horned version but it's not available on the gamestop site and I don't wanna wait til February or some shit to get him. I'm up to 53 McFarlane figs and still waiting on like 6 preorders.
It's a cool figure,but I'm waiting for a Warrior King Swamp Thing from my favorite run from the new 52,he looks so cool with the wings and the wood armor and he'd have to have a ton of accessories.
I love this guy, but I’m so hesitant to pick up mega figs now because I went and preordered the new Violator and a month later they go and drop a bloody version. With how gigantic the figure is I just don’t have room for two. But if I were to choose which would come out of the box and into my Spawn display, of course it WOULD HAVE been the bloody variant. So maybe I’ll hold off on Swampy til I know for sure they aren’t going to release a deluxe version.
I own a fair amount of the dc multiverse characters but what gets me is the fact that the mega figs can’t stand any bigger figure has issues standing and for me I hate it because I don’t like to use the stands they come with smh
I want more scaled down like the Batman 66 figures he is doing. George Reeves Superman figures would be cool too do a normal one then a black and white variant
It was funny when I saw the huge Violator figure but it looks so small in front of the Malebolgia figure when you did a Violator review and I hope you can show me the difference between Malebolgia and Swamp thing
This is one I was waiting for. Until I saw that fu@$_&6++((--&& cking sticker price.😃 I don't think that Toddy should have gone the treebeard route. A gigantic swamp thing is unnecessary. Hope he does another one in the classic look.
How big is this guy compared to Violator? I'm still on the fence about this one, I just picked up a MOTU Revelation mossman, and that' sorta scratched my itch.
The figure is awesome!!! The sculpt the articulation the size, it's wonderful. But the feet are terrible 😔, at least mine is anyway. First the feet are too small then there is a hinge in this small foot. The hinge in the foot is already loose and I opened it last night. It's also alil loose in the ankles and the knees. But that sculpt is amazing, I'm thinking about getting the Game Stop exclusive.😞😁
I buy very few McFarlane DC figures because most of them don't appeal to me it this point. I try to support the non-Batman figures whenever possible. But either way I'm looking forward to getting this one.
For shits and giggles I'd like to see him next to the Revelations Moss Man. Given the history of variants so far in DC by McFarlane, I'm sure there will be a winged variant at some point. I think they could have scaled him down by two inches and used the remaining material for the wings. I still think I will pass on this unless I find a deal on it. Todd's is better articulated but I don't think it's any better looking than the DC Direct version I have.
Its so annoying I live in the UK and we always get the leftover not just DC multiverse but marvel legends too, so for example this swamp thing the UK won't see this till at least summer 2022 I'm itching to get a full set of the dark knight returns it's saying Dec but I'm sceptical.
Not sure if I missed what the height is, really curious on that. Looks to be 10.5/11" I'd say. Even though I'd rather have a slightly smaller Swamy, have to say this looks to be the best Swamp Thing figure ever.
Just found this guy at walmart! Although he has amazing sculpting he has small feet! And the base is small! For a 40$ price point McFarland should've given us a big swampy base wit two pegs!
Just opened mine, the wife got me the grey variant. He's a hefty fig, Love Him. Gonna have to get the green as well. Love it
If the figure comes out exactly like this review, Swampthing will easily become my favorite McFarlane DC figure ever
It needs a fire wood accessories
Just got it in the mail today. The detail is insane. Awesome figure
Got mine yesterday...he towers over MANTHING ...it's friggin' awesome...
Such an awesome piece! That's what I expected from Mcfarlane's DC multiverse. Now I crave for Deadman.
Oh yeah a really spindly deadman would look great! More JLD characters in general is always a plus
Yeah deadman would be awesome
For those wondering, this look for Swamp Thing is based mainly on Jesus Saiz's run as an artist for the ongoing, who himself seemed to take much inspiration from Yanick Paquette's run. It's such a shame that artists don't get the love they deserve outside of specialized "Artist" lines for their renditions.
See, you don’t have to just make Batman Todd! It’s not so bad! Please McFarland make a Solomon Grundy figure! I’m not holding my breath. But dare to dream. A whole Legion of Doom from the Classic cartoon would be fantastic!
A Grundy and Klarion the Witch Boy two pack from Seven Soldiers would be awesome!
Dr. Holland looks more amazing than ever! The attention to detail here is outstanding, if they had only painted in those roses on his back it would be perfect. And yes, this figure is enormous, one of the biggest I've ever seen, but the real kicker is that this isn't even the biggest that Swamp Thing can get. Depending on the amount of plant life he jumps into and animates in a single setting he can grow to immeasurable size. He once used Giant Sequoia trees to grow a body the size of a office block, and believe it or not, that was child's play to him. I like that one set up you had going there with Etrigan and Dr. Fate, now you just need figures of Zatanna, John Constantine and Deadman you would have a perfect set up for Justice League Dark. Excellent video as usual, fellow defender of the Green.
It might take a while to get there but a McFarlane Deadman seems like an interesting prospect
I feel like the Justice League Dark characters are right up Todd's Alley. Maybe if Dark Knights hadn't been a think we'd have even gotten them already. I think we'll see that team built out quicker than something like a Lantern Corp or other teams
Does anyone else want to see more classic figures he hinted at when he first got the wave like a 1978 Christopher Reeve Superman or an 89 Batman or maybe some Smallville figures. After all he said nothing was restricted but he just seems so focused on everything Batman
This figure is great! Though I’d love to see a more classic Bernie Wrightsten style figure from McFarlane some day. Also an alternate head/variant with the DC Rebirth long hair and beard (making him look like Alan Moore) would be awesome too.
I couldn't agree more. While this figure looks great, it's definitely inspired by his look from the New 52 comics. I would love to see a figure based on his original look, when the comics were basically horror.
This was one of the characters I was waiting from Mcfarlane, the latests DC Direct versions of him didn't do him justice but given how much Todd loves monsters and does great job at sculpting them, this was what I was waiting for, and it didn't disappoint. I was sold on it since it was announced and I will get it as soon as possible
Not a Swamp Thing fan, but that figure is fantastic. Love the headsculpt and the hands especially. Could have really knocked it out of the park with some differentiating paint apps, but for $40 and the sheer size of the Thing it's great.
Swamp Thing is my favorite DC character since I've read Alan Moore's run many years ago. I had moderate expectations with this release because I didn't want to get my hopes up for nothing....and man, I should've been more optimistic. This is an AMAZING release! I'm sure there will be more down the line (adding wings, extra heads, etc), but I don't wanna risk waiting for it and at the end of the day, most of those additions belong to incarnations of the character I'm not that interested in. Good to know you also appreciate older releases, those Kenner figures look cool too.
I hope they release a 12” version like the spawn I just grabbed, they should have thrown in some wings with the antlers version
I remember hearing that swamp thing was supposed to be in the old Super Powers line but when it got cancelled they used what molds they had for the animated figures which is why the first Swamp thing figure that came out had that gimmick where you pull his hand out then squeeze his legs together for his hand to snap back in place
Awesome review! I had all of the old toys, playsets, and vehicles from the cartoon. Those were my favorite toys as a kid and it was the big reason why I got this as my first McFarlane figure. This guy is MASSIVE!
I was ready to cancel my pre-order and get him down the line when he goes on clearance, but then you showed how big he scales with everything else and now I’m okay with the price. I remember I had the glow in the dark figure as a kid, been a fan of the character ever since.
Now that we have Swamp Thing, I hope McFarlane would make a John Constantine figure next.
Thatd be dope. I'd also love a Jim Gordon tbh
Swamp Thing is my second favorite superhero of all time and knowing that McFarlane Toys planned to make and sell a new version of the toxic avenger gave me great excitement, I have the figures from the Kenner animated series as well as the special coating made by Mattel for DCUC and now this, I should definitely buy this figure to add to my collection of avatars of the green, a great video highly explanatory and like you I think they should have added more accessories for this figure, maybe one day Todd decides to sell sets from accessories for DC Comics figures or maybe not, in the meantime to sculpting and working with silicone and epoxy because Swamp Thing needs weapons!
Cant wait too get mine too...you should size him up too the dc new 52 swamp thing action figure
Still waiting on my Amazon order…. Can’t wait. Mcfarlane is killing it with the larger scaled figures.
Damn I'm hoping Todd Tous makes the characters from Swamp Things cartoon into figures! Lord did I miss those classics; it be great to see a modern versions!
It would be great to see MacFarlane do a New 52 Anton Arcane, Abigail, or even Animal Man.
Personally, I would have liked this a little bit smaller and had the wings and extra head or attachments. Not worth $40 to me. I'll probably just wait for this thing to go on clearance. It is a cool looking figure though. Todd should also look into putting ratchetting joints on the legs so the figures can stand better especially the larger ones.
Is there a way you can compare him to darkside
7:47 AHHHHH I had that playset AND that Swap Thing w/ the extending hand!! 😃😃
I can't wait for this guy! I feel like McFarlane is finally starting to figure his shit out. When this line launched I was deeply disappointed, and as time went by once in a while he would release something that was good and I'd think OK maybe the line is turning a corner but then it wouldn't. I couldn't stand the characters he was choosing but worse than that the versions of the characters he was making was even more baffling. I don't mind these comic specific designs once in a while but give us the iconic versions first. Then the scale had just been a damn mess and the body proportions were all over the place (wave 1 was just awful looking) and the torso articulation is just mind boggling. TWO torso cuts and not a single figure that can crunch forward... but things are getting better lately. He's working on scale, he's giving us more classic characters in their iconic looks, and I'm finding myself exited about the line for the first time since right before they showed us wave one. He still needs to work on a few things like torso articulation, accessories, keeping the good proportions consistent and last but perhaps most importantly he needs to add in more female characters. It's almost shameful how few their are. Right now there are only 12 female figures out of over 100. But it seems like he might finally be listening to fans a little better so I'm exited to see where things go from here. Hopefully he can keep making improvements and make this the best DC line ever.
Well matched with the Moss man!
Man been waiting for this!!!!
I don’t collect these types of figures but I really want it! I love it
Just wish he had more attachments
Looks good but I still want that classing Len Wien or Alan Moore swamp thing.
Just got mine and you are soo right about loose toes and knees. He will fall over a lot without the stand.
All that detail just doesn’t pop. It needs a good wash and some variation in color.
Great headsculpt. Wish it came with a few heads.
I can't wait to have him on my shelf.
Can't wait to get one ..so cool!
I got this one but the horned version. I love that figure.
Looks amazing and yeah i think i would add more paints especially for those roses on his back. I think a darker green or brown wash would help bring out all the details on him as well. I would love to add him to my collection just have to wait for a while since I've been trying to restrain myself and not buy every figure that catches my eyes. Who knows maybe I'll even find him for less if I'm patient. Thanks for the great inboxing video here today it was both informative and entertaining as well. I have to admit that I'm not going to grab myself a "Swampy cup of coffee"🍵☕ 🤣
I wonder if the Moss Man hand attachment will fit on Swamp Thing. I’m sure it won’t match all the way but might be able to fudge it if the pegs fit
40 bucks... yeah, he could have had some more accessories. Excellent figure though. I love the detail and size. And awesome review man. So I think I'll snag him if he drops down to a better price or if a better variant is made- not including the gamestop version lol
I'd add some more browns in the mix and do a dark green wash over the while thing but other than that BAM!
Man I don’t even collect figures but I gotta grab my boi Swampie when he actually gets some love
Shame about the roses tho, I’d love some change in color across him
This does look awesome I’ve not bothered with it though because I have the dc collectibles New52 one which is still an epic figure. Thought you’d have more swamp things to compare to
I pulled out the Kenners. But here’s my friends vid, you can see even more Swamp Things, he’s got a fantastic collection, ua-cam.com/video/ViPtwcOLSrA/v-deo.html
I'm confused, is this Batman? I thought McFarlane only did Batman figures
It's Bat Swamp
Bat thing
Damn I needs that Justice league dark original line up collection
Just ordered mine. Really want the horned version but it's not available on the gamestop site and I don't wanna wait til February or some shit to get him.
I'm up to 53 McFarlane figs and still waiting on like 6 preorders.
Loooooooove it!!! I can’t wait for this figure
It looks awesome. It has a art adams design to him.
Great review as usual 👏 👏👏🙌
YYYEEESSS FINALLY YES IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS SINCE IT WAS LEAKED YOU CAN ALWAYS COUNT ON TOYSHIZ
Swamp Thing is badass and I'm so gonna get this figure.
This is the SWAMP THING we should have gotten ten years ago
I'm watching this at 2 in the morning
An alternate head on a McFarlane figure? What do you think this is? 2021?
It's a cool figure,but I'm waiting for a Warrior King Swamp Thing from my favorite run from the new 52,he looks so cool with the wings and the wood armor and he'd have to have a ton of accessories.
I knew McFarlane would hit a grand slam with swamp thing , next would like to see Black Adam and hawkman classic versions
I love this guy, but I’m so hesitant to pick up mega figs now because I went and preordered the new Violator and a month later they go and drop a bloody version. With how gigantic the figure is I just don’t have room for two. But if I were to choose which would come out of the box and into my Spawn display, of course it WOULD HAVE been the bloody variant. So maybe I’ll hold off on Swampy til I know for sure they aren’t going to release a deluxe version.
Damn mine is from Amazon but it just says order received so hopefully sooner rather than later but dang can’t wait
I own a fair amount of the dc multiverse characters but what gets me is the fact that the mega figs can’t stand any bigger figure has issues standing and for me I hate it because I don’t like to use the stands they come with smh
I want more scaled down like the Batman 66 figures he is doing. George Reeves Superman figures would be cool too do a normal one then a black and white variant
It was funny when I saw the huge Violator figure but it looks so small in front of the Malebolgia figure when you did a Violator review and I hope you can show me the difference between Malebolgia and Swamp thing
This is one I was waiting for. Until I saw that fu@$_&6++((--&& cking sticker price.😃 I don't think that Toddy should have gone the treebeard route. A gigantic swamp thing is unnecessary. Hope he does another one in the classic look.
Time for an Animal Man figure.
How big is this guy compared to Violator? I'm still on the fence about this one, I just picked up a MOTU Revelation mossman, and that' sorta scratched my itch.
Can’t wait to get this guy
Loose might be a trend with the mega figs. My Darkseid is super loosey goosey
The figure is awesome!!! The sculpt the articulation the size, it's wonderful. But the feet are terrible 😔, at least mine is anyway. First the feet are too small then there is a hinge in this small foot. The hinge in the foot is already loose and I opened it last night. It's also alil loose in the ankles and the knees. But that sculpt is amazing, I'm thinking about getting the Game Stop exclusive.😞😁
He can hangout with my Mossman.
great review, thanks, I'm a sucker, so I'm getting it...
I'd love to see a Derek Mears Swamp Thing Amazon show figure
Can’t wait for this!
cool figurine, I have the man thing as a figurine, but I hope I have this one too
We need a Mcfarlane Doomsday
Do you think Mcfarlane would do the Color and Gimmick variants of Swamp Thing?
He already is. There’s a artist proof version now
We need more accessories I love thus figure highly detailed
Looks great. Want to see hom next to the dcuc version
Was there a retro shiz with the old swamp thing figures that I’ve missed? If not bring it!
I wanna see the size comparison with the darkseid figure
Buy the figure! It’s great.
Thanks for watching
C'mon Todd give us a Hawkman this year!!!
I just got mine at Target today
I bought one today at Walmart. This sucker’s huge.
A must have for me!
Oh I have that red and green swamp thing. And some old skinny guy with a giant bat thing you can put on his head
One of those came with the mini swamp thing in a noose
How tall is he in inches?
Unfortunately I guess you didn't have the DC Universe Swamp Thing to do a comparison?🤔
I buy very few McFarlane DC figures because most of them don't appeal to me it this point. I try to support the non-Batman figures whenever possible. But either way I'm looking forward to getting this one.
When the game-stop exclusive comes out?
Hopefully by the end of the year. It’s all kinda a mess with what’s shipping atm
Looks just like my moss man
I will definitely be grabbing
😕 Not a bad looking figure. But as you said, they should've included more accessories.
How tall is he?
Looks really cool
For shits and giggles I'd like to see him next to the Revelations Moss Man.
Given the history of variants so far in DC by McFarlane, I'm sure there will be a winged variant at some point. I think they could have scaled him down by two inches and used the remaining material for the wings.
I still think I will pass on this unless I find a deal on it. Todd's is better articulated but I don't think it's any better looking than the DC Direct version I have.
Its so annoying I live in the UK and we always get the leftover not just DC multiverse but marvel legends too, so for example this swamp thing the UK won't see this till at least summer 2022 I'm itching to get a full set of the dark knight returns it's saying Dec but I'm sceptical.
Looking great and thanks for sharing! May I know how tall he stands? As in how many inches? Thank you!!
Not sure if I missed what the height is, really curious on that. Looks to be 10.5/11" I'd say. Even though I'd rather have a slightly smaller Swamy, have to say this looks to be the best Swamp Thing figure ever.
I'm getting cotton mouth looking at it.
I'd like to see someone do a custom paintjob on this thing... I mean Swamp... Thing. lol
It’d be even more…amazing!
Thanks for watching
My came today man wow he's giant!!!
Make him a little bit smaller and give them some accessories and it would be perfect
Dope!
Just found this guy at walmart! Although he has amazing sculpting he has small feet! And the base is small! For a 40$ price point McFarland should've given us a big swampy base wit two pegs!
You say he is the tallest. Is he taller than Stephen Wolf and Darkseid?
Yes that’s why he’s the tallest