The venom Character Mafex was trying to portray (CLASSIC Venom) didn't originally have a tongue... That is why they didn't give him a head with a tongue coming out
I’m rather glad this figure isn’t very huge and doesn’t have the long tongue. I was getting kinda tired of Venom figures having over exaggerated features. I know it all depends on the artist, and which form is more popular, but personally, I’m really digging this choice of design for Venom.
this is my favorite Venom figure mainly because its ripped right out of his first appearance. I'm not really a huge fan of a big hulking Venom from the later years. edit: Venom didn't originally have a big tongue
Actually in 1989 and 1990 Venom was around the same height as Spider-Man but just more muscular, this figure is very accurate to the first appearance version of him
Bluevegito 69 give it time we’ll probably be getting a bunch of comic suits from them due to the popularity from their spidey figs. Id love if they also made a scarlet spider and a spider armor MK 1
Uhm no, this figure is based of off nothing but McFarlane's art. That's also the reason why the figure doesn't have a headsculpt with his tongue all out. But still, its unfortunate that he lacks that headsculpt and he is quite small.
This is the Venom figure I have been waiting for! Because when it came to most Venom figures, I wasn’t exactly satisfied with them. But now that we have this, i think my search is over. Finally over. Not only is this Venom design pedi after the classic Todd McFarlane Venom, but we get a lot of accessories with this guy. The extra hands, the webs, the extra feet, the extra heads, and of course...we finally get a perfect Eddie Brock head! Normally, they’re either oversized or look like one of Jeff Dunham’s puppets, but we finally get a normal looking and normal sized head. By the way, I’m really glad that we don’t get a long tongue with this figure. In fact, I’m glad this Venom figure doesn’t have any over exaggerated features, such as roid rage musculature and that long as Hell tongue. We finally get a classic Venom figure, for once. And that is a win in my book.
I like sculpts that don't have a tongue sticking out (im fine with it if they give you options) I like the tongues not sticking out because usually it gets in the way of the head articulation
I love this figure it’s simple and accurate also the theme is really nice of the cartoon comic style which gives you the feel that it’s came right out your comic book, the webs give a very good cartoony style aswell !
Thank you Shartimus for another beautiful brilliant review. Kinda feels weird that you uploaded a certain review near the same time as everyone else, but pretty sure you’re very busy and getting figures (especially from other countries like Japan) are quite difficult or long to arrive. Which I say hopefully you aren’t pressuring yourself and just relaxing!
Early in his career as Venom, he wasn't supposed to be much taller than Spider-Man. Why else would Mary Jane think he was Peter at the end of Amazing Spider-Man #299?
@@ShartimusPrime Shartimus you have to try this custom, crack a classic venom (the one with the button on his back), heat up the select venom legs and pop them out and replace them with the classic venom legs, the pegs will fit perfectly. Nothing else to do, this a custom that fools proof. Trust me, best Venom figure ever. Way better-looking legs and range.
I had that neck peg problem with the Mafex Comic Spidey. My solution for that was to heat it up to remove it, then attach it the other way (so now the ball that was going into the head is going into the neck itself) I guess that side was slightly bigger because now it's stuck to the neck the way it should be and I can swap the masked heads with no problems. Maybe this trick will also work with the Venom (I haven't gotten mine yet)
The reason why they went with a skinny look in venom because they took the og look for him when he was not much bigger than Spider-Man back in his first comic books when he was black and blue
Most of your disappointments are my highlights. I love the first appearance Venom without the tongue or the tendrils. Early Venom wasn't too much larger than Spidey either. He was just a buffer, evil Spider-Man.
This is prob one of the best venom figures I've seen I like it cause its like in the shows and movies like the size is a pretty good size especially when your trying to put it on a figure stand
Maybe you can do a head swap with a Kraven to kind of duplicate that time he stole the black suit, since he’s just a smidge taller than Spidey and slightly bulkier
I like how solid the coloring is and also the Classic venom didn’t have a tongue but I just love it because the bigger ones all though I love them I feel like sometimes they’re doing too much this one is just settle and I love it 😁 great review 😃
I'm really loving mine. Size isn't a big deal he's great guys.. granted I'm an oldie at 36 years old but this figure with Mafex Spidey is excellent. Poses too damn good. Stronger magnets for certain. no tongue is no biggie, eh. But guys this is it for a first appearance version. This figure is the tops. Other than that no QC issues for mine. Just awesome.
Geeze thats a lot of issues and asides for a fig at that price point. Think I'll stay with all my Legends... I haven't seen many poses with a Mafex or Figuarts that I couldn't get with a Legends. But I would seriously consider trading all 5 shelves of Legends for a full Figuarts X-Men/Villains lineup.
Figure should definitely be taller and bigger. Not a bad figure, all artwork on the box is Bagley and Larsen, figure is all McFarlane. The price is ridiculous not worth it. Would've like a size comparison with the marvel select figure.
For the money leastwise in my opinion the Marvel Select Venom is still superior considering all you get for the money very surprised it wasnt given a mention !
There is no head with the tongue sticking out because this design is the original Macfarlane Venom, before Mark Bagleys design added the tongue. It would not be proper or canon to have a tongue-out head with the macfarlane original design.
The Mafex Venom is based more so on McFarlane's take on the character, I'll be a little disappointed if my copy of the figure has that stupid neck ball peg problem... seems maybe heating it could fix the problem... maybe? in any case I think this figure will be my all time favorite next to the Marvel Select Venom we got a few years back great review, Shartimus!
@Shartimus I’m a big fan of your page and I just wanted to know where do you get your figure stands for your Marvel Legends? because the ones I get from Amazon aren’t able to hold the figure up by the thigh for cool flying poses other than that keep posting that heat for the culture bro
This tells me that Mafex shouldn't make/release two figures at the same time. Their Venom is kind of underwhelming while Aquaman kicks more ass than a 6 legged ass kicking machine with the Kick-Ass dial set to 11.
you can't gripe about something that was never there....its based off the original appearance. The tongue sticking out isn't really his iconic look. And as far as color consistency goes, its not a suit of material. Its a living entity which is always shifting and changing. Realistically, one side won't ever match the other
The venom Character Mafex was trying to portray (CLASSIC Venom) didn't originally have a tongue... That is why they didn't give him a head with a tongue coming out
Yeah thats also why he's more spidermans size not big and bulky .
Tried and failed. McFarlane's Venom was bulkier and bigger. This figure looks like a cosplayer.
@@ravenamber890 Eh...Venom was bigger only by a little. He was more bulky than Spider-Man than anything.
I’m rather glad this figure isn’t very huge and doesn’t have the long tongue. I was getting kinda tired of Venom figures having over exaggerated features. I know it all depends on the artist, and which form is more popular, but personally, I’m really digging this choice of design for Venom.
@@gagecrawley6223 I honestly agree with you... They need to mix up the designs more with Venom characters!
The figure is basted more around his first appearance so no huge tongue.
indeed!
Finally
And thats why its not so huge
@@ColdTRex wrong even in his first appearance he was huge!
Still like the big venom but still this is a nice figure
this is my favorite Venom figure mainly because its ripped right out of his first appearance. I'm not really a huge fan of a big hulking Venom from the later years.
edit: Venom didn't originally have a big tongue
He was still large. Eddie was a body builder
xaayer this figure is still bigger in terms of muscle than spidey, and I know Eddie was a body builder
Gabriel Motok now thats up to u. I don't think the price is very fair tho tbh
For 80 bucks you get a puny venom
@@rippl5620 for 80 bucks you can get a puny LOOKING venom who can still lift a bus and throw it at you if you make him mad!
Actually in 1989 and 1990 Venom was around the same height as Spider-Man but just more muscular, this figure is very accurate to the first appearance version of him
Nah
First appearance Venom maintained Eddie's same height, so he was 6'3, while Peter is/was 5'10. Big difference buddy.
We need a Mafex Carnage figure. I bet that would be amazing!
The Revoltech one would hard to beat and I doubt Mafex could. Revoltech Carnage works great in Marvel Legends because his joints are well hidden.
Scourge88 I agree.
Revoltech's definitive
I don't think any company will be able to top the Revoltech Carnage
@@shockblast20 hear, hear!
Shiiiii..thats the best Venom figure! The ORIGINAL design is the best and this portrays that perfectly.
The Select version is better, IMO.
@@EarthsGeomancer which one? the one with multiple heads?
@@EarthsGeomancer the one with multiple heads is amazing but the articulation pretty bad
The Mafex Venom and the mafex comic version spider man are the classic duo.
We need a black suit Mafex spiderman
Bluevegito 69 give it time we’ll probably be getting a bunch of comic suits from them due to the popularity from their spidey figs. Id love if they also made a scarlet spider and a spider armor MK 1
Classic symbiote and a superior spiderman would be awesome
keren banget bang
@@BrazilBoi55 their making a Ben Reilly rn
Got your wish
Uhm no, this figure is based of off nothing but McFarlane's art. That's also the reason why the figure doesn't have a headsculpt with his tongue all out.
But still, its unfortunate that he lacks that headsculpt and he is quite small.
and bagley
@@pigeonboy7696No. He is based co pletely on Mcfarlane. Bagleys art does not look like that.
This is the Venom figure I have been waiting for! Because when it came to most Venom figures, I wasn’t exactly satisfied with them. But now that we have this, i think my search is over. Finally over. Not only is this Venom design pedi after the classic Todd McFarlane Venom, but we get a lot of accessories with this guy. The extra hands, the webs, the extra feet, the extra heads, and of course...we finally get a perfect Eddie Brock head! Normally, they’re either oversized or look like one of Jeff Dunham’s puppets, but we finally get a normal looking and normal sized head.
By the way, I’m really glad that we don’t get a long tongue with this figure. In fact, I’m glad this Venom figure doesn’t have any over exaggerated features, such as roid rage musculature and that long as Hell tongue. We finally get a classic Venom figure, for once. And that is a win in my book.
how come there was no comparison with Marvel Select Venom ?
....which is still the best imo !!
Yep. Select has better accesories (if we count both versions: the Original and Disney exclusive) and more details
This is classic Venom. He doesn’t have a tongue yet.
Both heads seem like they’re based on McFarlane tbh
Yeah
Fan bro
Yeah dude, you forgot about the Marvel Select Venom!
My favorite venom
It's Mcfarlanes first appearance venom, no tongue for you sir!
The light blue shading on the Venom figure is similar to the blue shading in the 80s spiderman series
90's
He’s smaller because he’s supposed to look like his first appearance, back when he was just an average buff dude with a black suit
Screw the tongue sticking out, that's the worst thing about venom. It is more an original true venom look.
I like sculpts that don't have a tongue sticking out (im fine with it if they give you options) I like the tongues not sticking out because usually it gets in the way of the head articulation
Finally! A fan that supports the classics
I like the venom with no tounge but do you guys know the original venom has a long tongue? In the comics this is a comic version
@@Kwonnn7No the original Venom first appearance does not have a tongue at all.
We need a MAFEX Captain America!!!
Jeremy James also a daredevil, iron man, Thor, black panther 👍🏻
HOW DOES SHARTIMUS NOT EVEN HAVE ONE MILLION SUBSCRIBERS
It'll come someday
I love this figure it’s simple and accurate also the theme is really nice of the cartoon comic style which gives you the feel that it’s came right out your comic book, the webs give a very good cartoony style aswell !
Thank you Shartimus for another beautiful brilliant review. Kinda feels weird that you uploaded a certain review near the same time as everyone else, but pretty sure you’re very busy and getting figures (especially from other countries like Japan) are quite difficult or long to arrive. Which I say hopefully you aren’t pressuring yourself and just relaxing!
this is the best venom figure and it’s not even close
It's based on his very first appearance
Back then when Venom was first created, it wasn’t that much bigger than spidey, I think it’s a good size
DM ComicArt he was smaller back then compared to how he is now, but he was never *that* small
Early in his career as Venom, he wasn't supposed to be much taller than Spider-Man. Why else would Mary Jane think he was Peter at the end of Amazing Spider-Man #299?
i give it of rating of:.. I love IT so much! posing this figure is FUN!
I am surprised u didnt show the marvel select Venom, I think that Venom is the best
GIVE IT ANKLE PIVOT!!!! And then we'll see.
@@ShartimusPrime Shartimus you have to try this custom, crack a classic venom (the one with the button on his back), heat up the select venom legs and pop them out and replace them with the classic venom legs, the pegs will fit perfectly. Nothing else to do, this a custom that fools proof. Trust me, best Venom figure ever. Way better-looking legs and range.
I had that neck peg problem with the Mafex Comic Spidey. My solution for that was to heat it up to remove it, then attach it the other way (so now the ball that was going into the head is going into the neck itself)
I guess that side was slightly bigger because now it's stuck to the neck the way it should be and I can swap the masked heads with no problems. Maybe this trick will also work with the Venom (I haven't gotten mine yet)
The reason why they went with a skinny look in venom because they took the og look for him when he was not much bigger than Spider-Man back in his first comic books when he was black and blue
Venom was always huge!!
readcomiconline.to/Comic/The-Amazing-Spider-Man-1963/Issue-300?id=4535
@@greenlanternbobo Your evidence justifies the size of the figure, so I don't get your point.
@@cajunbatman did I miss what he was stating? I just provided the complete comic showing he was always huge. Not not much bigger than spiderman.
@@greenlanternbobo Oh ok. I thought you were trying to say that the figure was too small.
@@cajunbatman lol. It's ok, you had me rereading what I did.
I was waiting for you to review this
Congratz on 500k shart!
Hmmm... not too gappy. Could this be my first MAFEX figure?
Great review bro! I like Revoltech's figure better but Mafex's figure is very good to, it is also the same as comic.
yeah that's because it's based on the 80s appearance
not modern appearance
The Marvel Select Venom is still my favourite Venom figure out there.
I think it’s almost perfect for a classic venom can’t wait to get it in handI love the magnet hands and feet gonna have a lot of fun with it
Its Todd McFarlane in both heads. And that’s a first appearance venom.
Most of your disappointments are my highlights.
I love the first appearance Venom without the tongue or the tendrils.
Early Venom wasn't too much larger than Spidey either.
He was just a buffer, evil Spider-Man.
This is prob one of the best venom figures I've seen I like it cause its like in the shows and movies like the size is a pretty good size especially when your trying to put it on a figure stand
Shartimus: Toybiz Venom is still my all time favorite Venom
Venom pool wave Venom: im about to end this mans whole career
I don't understand what they said in the Venom party
This one reminds me of the one from the TV show
Gr8 review! Marvel Select Venom is still my fav
Maybe you can do a head swap with a Kraven to kind of duplicate that time he stole the black suit, since he’s just a smidge taller than Spidey and slightly bulkier
what if u removed the eddie brock head from the eddie brock neck and put on the peter parker headsculpt from the mafex spider-man?
I like how solid the coloring is and also the Classic venom didn’t have a tongue but I just love it because the bigger ones all though I love them I feel like sometimes they’re doing too much this one is just settle and I love it 😁 great review 😃
I would love a Sam raime (correct me if that’s spelled wrong) mafex figure. Also a comic book symbiotic Spider-Man!
Joe Fun-tech raimi
Seoul ye
I’m more bummed about Eddie not having he’s mullet on this figure
I'm really loving mine. Size isn't a big deal he's great guys.. granted I'm an oldie at 36 years old but this figure with Mafex Spidey is excellent. Poses too damn good. Stronger magnets for certain. no tongue is no biggie, eh. But guys this is it for a first appearance version. This figure is the tops. Other than that no QC issues for mine. Just awesome.
I think they should've given a venom head with no mouth like when they first met
Reminds me of the colorway from the red hulk baf wave black suited Spider-Man
Geeze thats a lot of issues and asides for a fig at that price point. Think I'll stay with all my Legends...
I haven't seen many poses with a Mafex or Figuarts that I couldn't get with a Legends.
But I would seriously consider trading all 5 shelves of Legends for a full Figuarts X-Men/Villains lineup.
That you shartimus I have been wanting to see you review this.
Ceep up the good work also I've been a fan for 8 years and I still love the vids
Wish they would do a line for the CAPCOM fighting game MARVEL characters. I want a Psylocke that's game accurate.
Also in his first appearence he wasnt much taller than spiderman, he was just a little bit taller than him
Can you please do a review on the Amazon version please 🙏🙏🙏
Hope we get a Green Goblin or Hobgoblin Mafex Figure.
Surprisided Mark Bagley art was used when this is clearly a first appearance/McFarlane-based Venom
I hope they do a greengoblin or hobgoblin in this line that would be awesome
I actually really like this,but wish it was taller
I really love the design
Whoa that figure looks awesome!
This is the todd mcfarlane venom this version of venom was supposed to be the same height as spiderman in the original comic
The Venom party though 🤣
Figure should definitely be taller and bigger. Not a bad figure, all artwork on the box is Bagley and Larsen, figure is all McFarlane. The price is ridiculous not worth it. Would've like a size comparison with the marvel select figure.
It’s cool but like he said it should’ve had more of a bulkier type of physique like super vegeta from Dbz and the long tongue
How do you change venom alt heads? Mine’s just like yours the peg just keep on sticking to the head. It sucks
How does the revoltech Venom look compared to the Monster Venom BAF?
Tiny lol
This is how venom was originally. Not monsterious. I like this style better
Can’t wait to get this fig just ordered from Japan so hype!!
For the money leastwise in my opinion the Marvel Select Venom is still superior considering all you get for the money very surprised it wasnt given a mention !
There is no head with the tongue sticking out because this design is the original Macfarlane Venom, before Mark Bagleys design added the tongue. It would not be proper or canon to have a tongue-out head with the macfarlane original design.
It’s accurate in size for the McFarland Venom.
Nah this is the best venom we got.
Agreed mah man! 🔥
The Mafex Venom is based more so on McFarlane's take on the character, I'll be a little disappointed if my copy of the figure has that stupid neck ball peg problem... seems maybe heating it could fix the problem... maybe? in any case I think this figure will be my all time favorite next to the Marvel Select Venom we got a few years back great review, Shartimus!
Were do you get one
My head join stuck in there too.. any idea how to fix it? Thx
Hooray lol, i asked about this last video assuming you already were going to review this
No monster venom baf comparison?
Yeah could be a little bigger, but the diamond select venom is the best venom to date period.
Awesome review bro
I like when venom is bigger than spiderman but I personally am not a big fan of hulk sized venoms
I wish I could afford stuff like this I love spider man and venom
That’s a Todd McFarland venom and he said that he didn’t agree with the whole venom tough idea
The classic venom didn't ever show his tongue.
It's my birthday in 9 days
I understand that venom should be larger but I like it.
I am sure everyone have pointes this before but...Venom wasn't that big when he first showed up.
I was wondering why this didn’t come with a sticking tongue head sculpt.
carlos lima this figure is based on Venom’s first ever appearance. Back then he had no tongue
Sam Oh Ok. Great! Thank you for the info!
They forgot the black dot on the hands😢
@Shartimus I’m a big fan of your page and I just wanted to know where do you get your figure stands for your Marvel Legends? because the ones I get from Amazon aren’t able to hold the figure up by the thigh for cool flying poses other than that keep posting that heat for the culture bro
Ha shartimus I found a ice man today with no line throw its face
Nice figure gotta ask what is your favorite symbiote
Been waiting on this one 🔥
Even for a McFarlane based Venom, this figure is still a bit lacking. They could’ve at least made him even bulkier.
Tbh theres enough venoms with the tongue out so its not a big issue to me. Also there's so many bulky venoms so the size is fine too.
I still prefer the Diamond Select Venom. It just seems like the right size compared to the Marvel Legends figures.
This tells me that Mafex shouldn't make/release two figures at the same time. Their Venom is kind of underwhelming while Aquaman kicks more ass than a 6 legged ass kicking machine with the Kick-Ass dial set to 11.
I do agree he is a bit small but he shouldn’t be huge either maybe like a inch bigger or so
you can't gripe about something that was never there....its based off the original appearance. The tongue sticking out isn't really his iconic look. And as far as color consistency goes, its not a suit of material. Its a living entity which is always shifting and changing. Realistically, one side won't ever match the other