Marvel Legends CAPTAIN AMERICA 20th Anniversary Action Figure Review
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- Опубліковано 19 жов 2024
- Toy Biz revolutionized the action figure industry and many fans still prefer their design style to that of their successor, Hasbro. Will this new series of throwback collectibles be able to bridge the gap or will the problems people find with Hasbro's tendencies prevent universal acceptance?
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I love this color blue. The brighter colors and different head looks so much better than 80 years cap to me.
It’s mindblowing how all reports to date put this figure on a godly pedestal, and only in this review, all the weaknesses are exposed.
Thank you, Anthony, for emphasizing the “review” in “reviewer.”
So true.
I would be much happier with the Legends line as a whole if they all turned out this good.
Granted he's about 7-10 dollars more, but he comes with way more accessories and a decent paint job. I'd much rather pay that to get figures like this, than pay the base price for the basic, placeholder figures like Darwin or Speedball.
The sad thing is though that even at this price, not even Iron Man or Toad come with the same level of paint or accessories. So just another example of picking and choosing the good ones and skipping the lazy ones.
You're right, these figures don't look like comic characters mainly because of the proportions. I CRINGE when I hear other reviewers say, "This jumped right out of the comics" "it's got that classic look" and it's decent figure. The packaging is nice and the vivid colors look good on my MvC, great review!
With comic Ironman and Thor on the way, have to assume Mafex will be making the definitive Cap next as well.
Please Mafex just please don't mess up this time, get my favorite character of all time right....
@@JenkoMorningstar i like spiderman way more
@@JenkoMorningstarit's not looking so good for cap.
@@yoScott53 And I didn't buy this guy thinking they'd knock it out of the park 💀💀💀
For me, I love the brighter color scheme of the figure. The bright blue and the headsculpt gives me some major Jack Kirby vibes. It’s a good retro Cap that looks better than the other comic book caps I came across, so this one is a pickup. I certainly like it better than the other 3 in this line. Iron Man is too bright, Hulk looks really blocky, and I know nothing about Toad.
I’m hoping we get a Thor in this line.
Hasbro decided to control the narrative and used this figure as the catalyst. They sent it to a prominent UA-camr months before it’s release, whom gushed over it, which started the chain reaction of over the top love. IMO It’s good but not the best ML ever.
They seem to be sending a lot of early promo samples out these days.
@@AnthonysCustoms to anyone that will shill for them. They will also grant interviews to individuals that they send free product to. I’m not sure how anyone can expect an objective line of question or review.
Wonder if they'll reach out to me...
Let's not forget that Hasbro is pretty much sending them figures of their favorite characters, so the reviews end up being even more biased thanks to that.
@@AnthonysCustoms Highly unlikely. Rumor has it that you are too objective. However you’d have a much better than chance than me ever getting anything.
For me, would've been a home run if it was 30 bucks. For me the positives overlap the negatives. Solid cap, but 35 bucks is pushing it. Good amount of accessories which makes it worth it, but negatives are still there. We need stands with $20 price point anyway.
they need to bring back the comic reprints. the package feels so hollow without it. I don't see why they can't do it- they included comics in those 3.75" scale 2 packs for a while
Awesome review, man. Love how you keep it real and objective. And I 100% agree, you shouldn’t be able to stick an accessory in a gap. Bothered me enough not to feel any FOMO for this fig. So thank you 😅 an AC overall 9.0 and up is my benchmark for purchasing new figs, 8.5 if I really like the character. Cheers, man. More to come!
In the comics, I do prefer the darker blue and the utility belt.
This Cap would fit great in a Marvel VS Capcom display. The colors are very similar to the sprites in that game.
Its honestly the main reason I got it
Hey your right!
I got him as I started collecting ML during the pandemic, so I missed out on some older releases. He will be my main Cap until something better comes along.
Aside from not coming with alternate 'solid' shield this is DEFINITIVE Cap fig imo. Only thing that WOULD have made fig better would b if waist swivel were handled like GI Joes & he had a diaphragm swivel/cut like new Spider-Man figs
Not bad but your photoshops really show how a good figure can be a great figur3. Aside from that the only other thing I would’ve liked is if maybe there was a couple of black highlights on the mask like how he’s drawn in some of the comics.
This figure is great with Modular Iron Man.
What really sucks is that this figure has actually jumped in price on sites like Amazon - third party sellers have this guy listed for $50 or more because people ate it up so quickly. If it stuck around and went on sale like the 20th Ann Iron Man did, it would be an instant purchase for me, because I can easily look past the shortcomings at a lower price. I'm very happy with Ultimate Cap, but I really want a classic version for my Legends Avengers - looks like I'll be waiting to see how their next attempt turns out. Thanks for the review!
Alot of other "influencers" need to take a class with you on how to review a figure and how not to be a shill to Hasbro.
Are people calling reviewers influencers now? Interesting
@@AnthonysCustoms unfortunately. Considering hasbro works a deal with many of them to "influence" opinion. It's ironic.
Well, that's not how reviews are supposed to work.
@@AnthonysCustoms exactly and yet shenanigans. Thanks for keeping it real.
I wasn't the biggest fan of the 80 Years version, on top of being too dark of a colour for me and terrible paint on both heads on my copy something about it just wasn't fun to me, so I was happy to get this as a replacement and I do really like this figure.
I had it for a day and the clip on the shield broke, so I ended up using one of the random trigger hands that came with the recent Dormammu and just use that to hold the shield via the peg for the back, not ideal but works well enough.
It's definitely the only of the 20th anniversary figures I'm getting, Iron Man and Hulk are just not designs that interest me, with Marvel Legends I try to stick to just one version of each character and the 80 Years versions of those two are pretty much spot-on my ideal designs for them, but I can appreciate that for collectors who like those designs they're fine alternatives.
Toad looks good, very modern but still good however WAY too overpriced, I'd only consider getting him if he went on sale, at least the other 20th anniversary figures have other versions out there, or have had other versions relatively recently in some form that released for cheaper prices, Toad hasn't which sucks.
The main thing I don't understand about this figure is the crappy Grim Reaper hips. This is based on the dark blue 80 years cap. That has sculpted fabric wrinkles on the hips and it can do a far superior side split.
I managed to get this a few months ago for £18 so I was happy. The full price is stupidly insane. All the extras: hands, head effects etc, should come with a Marvel Legends.
Great review Anyhony.
I prefer the bright blue color but I also like the navy option. Most of the shades of blue look nice to me tho.
Once again, the photoshop squeezes out our fanboy tears! Lol I think $30 is fair but for $35 they could’ve also included a shield without holes, or at least some plugs 🤷🏽♂️
So, Anthony, would you please consider making some matching shields without holes for sale? Let us know. Thanks for the great review!
0:26-Cap's butt faced the camera exactly when you said "Bottom of it"
Among the four 20th anniversary figure, this is the only one moderately worth it.
Reminds me of the Salinger 90s Captain America
I like bright blue, red and white on Captain America because he gives me Jack Kirby vibes and the 80th anniversary Captain America has a Alex Ross vibe to it as well, Even though I don't have him, I still might get him, Awesome review Anthony. Also I don't care if the shield has 3 holes, Because it is a much better size shield for him.
Still prefer the 80th. Not sure why they changed the upper legs on this one. I reckon MAFEX will give us a definitive comic one as they're already doing classic Iron Man and Thor.
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I will wait for the mafex one because the price of this 20th capt america is around 70usd here in our country and its like mafex pricing already lol
Your reviews are great; in fact, I think that they're among the best. However, have you considered capturing them in 4K?
Yeah but almost no one watches UA-cam in 4k it wouldn't be worth the expense.
@@AnthonysCustoms I watch UA-cam in 4K, and I'm sure a sizable minority does as well. Furthermore, capturing your videos in 4K will make them more future proof.
almost all of youtube viewing is on mobile devices... phones specifically.
He despised the 80th anniversary cap, what makes yall think he'll raise the score on this one? Imo this is one of the best marvel legends to date, but it is a lot of reuse and repaint, and price hike, but comes with lots of accessories, new sculpts, I like the proportions, better than most of the other ml ones. I would have to give him a 9.5/10. Needs thicc'r chest and butterfly joints, would be perfect!
Who despised the 80th Cap?
I agree this is a cool figure which I love to have in my collection but it’s disappointing to see a higher price point for very little improvements. It’s like Hasbro makes steps in the right direction and then takes a jump backwards with a lot of their choices.
Still not on the level of Toy Biz but they need to make ever Marvel Legends this good... almost Toy Biz level good.
I just love how the prices increase but the company dont really do extra to make up for it. And to pay $30+ for a mew series but same ol sculpt is a lil messed up.
Great review! I gave up on all Hasbro figures, not paying $55 for this figure over here in Southeast Asia
Good breakdown. I feel like McFarlane, Hasbro figures all have these weird looking bodies. But Hasbro could make the smallest adjustment and it would dramatically improve the figure. I’m holding out for a maybe a Mafex version that looks similar to your Photoshopped Cap.
I personally think every Face Off ML was the definitive version of that character. The Punisher was great, the Cap was, Iron Man, Daredevil would've been so much better without the jawbreakers for shoulders but still great.
Still mad I never got to pick up one of those 2-packs.
Thank you for a real review ,much appreciated 👍
Hes great I got two. Not to be a scalper but cause I like the way they look in or out of the package
Got mine around 60usd. My first capt america figure and it has qc issues out of the box.. Huge gap on right shoulder-bicep plus a small cut on peg which i fixed using a tiny screw and epoxy putty so the cut wont extend overtime and also reducing a part of peg for the fix on gap. So sad why this capt so OP now.. Pricing here on our country is like 60usd to 70usd or more...
I'm so sorry that you had to go through that.
Captain looks great
The different color red on its gloves probably match the new US Agent's red.
Great review I think you were being too kind at giving Cap an overall 8 with the paints not matching along with a gappy ab crunch and not to mention the price point and overall 7 sounds reasonable lol
Picked up an A-o-A Cyclops the other day off a clearance rack at Target thinking I could either use him for parts or deck him out like the old Toybiz version; After messing around with the articulation a bit (with their mish-mash of pin-less tech and older pinned joints), it became pretty quickly evident Hasbro retooled the lower portion of the Bucky-Cap mold for far more impressive side split than the mold previously had. It's crazy to me to see how limited this figure still is in his side-kick when it's clear that they're reworking pre-existing molds to allow for greater range of motion. Maybe they figure he'll get bought up regardless. He still looks great at least; It really reminds me of the 90's live action flick but that weak side-kick is a peeve beyond irksome in the microscope of *action* figures.
Anthony's photo adjustments are good. Just need to widen the waist. In all just broader shoulders and better feet proportions.
Face-Off Cap is still the greatest buck/figure ever put to plastic. Hands down. I don't know why they can't make a figure better than my 20yr-old Toybiz Cap?
I like that photoshop, would be awesome if it looked like that. I am not thrilled about the holes in the shield, for the price they should have dropped the stand and gave us a non holed shield. the limited legs also bother me. All in all i got a good one with no paint issues and the eyes are straight, for me its a solid 8 and is for a Captain America and the avengers arcade game team. I just wish there was a good MK 9 comic version to round out the team.
I have to agree with Reviewer Anthony. In fact I'd be harsher. $35 for what still looks and feels like a $20 toy just doesn't work for me. At least ML still throw in some accessories, Black Series don't even bother for even higher prices.
Ironically, the figure's best selling point is the action shots in the photo gallery.
The shading on the red is weird because it’s only on the red. I would have preferred them not to do it at all if they’re only going to one colour
Your adjusted version actually makes the figure go from good to amazing
Thanks
@@AnthonysCustoms ofc keep up the great work and another thing! I’ve been watching all your old customs n there MIND BLOWING do u still customize figs for commissions?
thanks. i've stopped taking custom commissions since i started developing my own line of figures. have you seen that video?
@@AnthonysCustoms wow I can’t believe I almost forgot about that just rekindled my hype for them to release 😭 I stopped collecting for years until I saw your review of figma solid snake I’ve been trying to get that figure ever since too. Really hyped for your line to drop hope it’s working out well for you I will certainly be buying as many as I can!
I wanted to buy this for the head sculpt alone-looks like Matt Salinger from the 90s Cap Movie. But it's gone up in price now here where I live.
I’m very, very much looking forward to the inevitable Mafex Captain America
Sometimes I don’t like your photoshops, but you are a great reviewer.
I felt this time the waist was too thin at the bottom. But I always enjoyed his other photoshop.
@@suhtangwong yeah i guess
One thing I never want to hear from a review again is “Hasbro knocked it out of the park” because they rarely do. They do hit a few doubles and triples.
I'm really loving all the head sculpts on these figures!
After doin a little research I found out that all the 20th Anniversary Legends (& the new Classic Dr. Strange) head sculpts were done by an artist/sculptor named Paul Harding. They're also all based on art he did 2 years ago that you can Google called "Marvel in the 1970's". I feel like these head sculpts really bring these characters to life and give them more personality as opposed to the 'random generic hero' look that we tend to get more often than not. Even the 80th Anniversary Thor and Hulk's heads look a bit bland when side-by-side. Just thought I'd share that with you & hoped you'd appreciate it being that you're a sculptor yourself. Looking forward to your 20th Anniversary Hulk review! I'm so much more happy with how it came out vs the 80th 2-pack Hulk.
The regular blue one
You are right in all the issues you pointed out, but its still the best comics Captain America hasbro has ever made. The faceoff Cap was great for its time, but looks outdated, with overly bulging traps that makes him look like a Hulk Cap.
This being basically a special edition than a normal price point biases me some but it's definitely borderline. To me its a case of "its doesn't matter if it's worth the price if I can't afford it"
The price point for this one just isn't worth it when the new hips actually have worse range than the original release. It shortened the thigh gap, but that's one step forward, one step back. The ugly shading doesn't help either.
They tried the toybiz shading and failed
Is this a body I can get on another cheaper ml figure for customizing?
It's the Grim Reaper body mold and they've used it on probably at least a dozen figures.
I like the light blue on Captain America
Regarding the price, does that mean you won't be getting the new Spider Man wave and all the two packs?
i wouldnt be if it wasnt my job to review them
@@AnthonysCustoms well I certainly look forward to your reviews, because I'm falling into the category of getting the spider man and venom two packs just because they seem to be the "best" versions of those characters, but I can't decide if I want to get the rest of not. Iron spider looks so cool, but for $37 plus shipping and tax??? Jesus
i hear ya
The head is crab! The toybiz version head is bedder!
In vallejo paint that blue appears in the comic its called French blue, look like I gotta repaint my figure
I find myself trying to buy old figures on ebay because most figures in general have lost that comic design. Like why is there no marvel legends of Nick Fury in the blue jump suite from spider-man
The photoshop created more problems. The smaller head and waist look odd. The broadening of the chest looks great though.
I've just cancelled my preorder. Thank you.
Totally agreed with the review Anthony.
Awesome review Anthony! I like the darker
blue too 🤟💗💕
Never liked thigh cuts it breaks the sculpt so much rather than just putting a swivel incorporated in the joint.
Thank you for giving us the meat" without the potato's ! Good job !
Not sure that's how that saying works but I'm glad you liked the video lol
Idk who's saying this is the best ML of all time, lol havent heard that.
Best CAPTAIN AMERICA ML of all time?? I hear THAT being said.
And I can't disagree.
I like the darker blue truer to the American flag.
Side question for you Anthony. How do you fix a gap in the thigh swivel on a figure? I popped the joint apart to see if it had to be reseated. But did not change anything. Any tips for me? Thanks
If there isn't extra plastic in the hole or at the end of the peg, there's not much you can do without it being loose after.
@@AnthonysCustoms Yeah, I was thinking about shaving off some plastic. But did want to make things worse. Like a loose joint. Thanks
@@AnthonysCustoms By the way it is a Witcher Mcfarlane figure, right leg.
I don't like that poor shading attempt... It looks bad, in my opinion.
Also, I don't really understand why would they change the hips?
The 80th anniversary Cap had hips that would go all the way to the sides.
I don't know, man... Hasbro keeps raising their prices and the figures aren't really "there" yet.
Every time they release something good they find a way to stop it from being great.
And yeah, I'd prefer stylized molds over normal people bodies... I have high hopes on MAFEX to deliver the ultimate Cap.
Will you review the Hulk from this wave? Really wanna see how you feel about it.
Tomorrow
I like the darker blue better !!! Nice review!
I don't even think standard marvel legends are worth the price. So I'll pass on these.
Zup Anthony 😎👍🏼aaah! The photoshop…thanks!!
I was gonna pick it up but the weird shading discouraged me entirely
I like the dark blue more honestly it looks better.
Alex Ross navy blue all day for me.
I don't know man, normally I'm blowing away with the photoshoped result like the retro spiderman or the thing. But in this one I'm not quite shure, I think the hasbro proportions works better for me. I enjoyed the review anyways, I'm glad I buy this guy from bbts.
Come on hasbro do the ultimates joe mad captain america next.
This is the perfect shade of blue for me.
I like the shading on the gloves and boots but not so much on the abdomen.
I hate this headsculpt. To me it looks like he’s got a huge brain thing going on.
I bought this, I think I might like it a little more than you did. For me, it's my favorite cap they've released and is probably the last cap I buy from legends, so I was ok with the higher price point for what you get.
I think the discussion of whether these higher priced anniversary ones are worth it over a standard release depends on how you feel about the price on the standard release. I've basically stopped getting legends at 24.99 or whatever the spiderman ones are. I'll buy them if I find ones I like on sale, but 25 is too much for what a normal release is, imo.
I would say that I think this one is worth $7 more than a standard figure is. Ironman is one of my favorite characters, but I passed on the anniversary one because I didn't think it was worth the price. I'm more willing to pay this price for a well done figure with a lot of accessories than I am for the garbage they charge 25 for, but I'm going to be very picky about which ones I buy at this price point.
Nice review
Hey Anthony, I’m as wondering my if you could review The Batman movie toys by mcfarlane?
I'll review some of them
Really he's just a repaint of the 80th Anniversary Cap.
Mines look good so good that I want to take him out of the box but I have a deep feeling this Capt going to be worth alote of money and they are about to make all figure with out the plastic show case it's just going to be just a box with a drawing all over it and figure just there in the box so you can't see the figure it self
My captain America figure Has gummy arms for some reason like his arm joints are very gummy like really gummy
I want to see a Liefeld Marvel Legend Cap with a really big wide chest.
I don't know if they can put that on toy shelves. Parents would have a fit.
That scowling face is so not heroic. Looks like a villian
I do wish the eyeholes of the cowl were bigger. I have this feeling they are supposed to show Cap's eyebrows.
I wish the shoe of boots was a little more flat to me the foot looks a little prego
The head sculpt just seems slightly off. Like he looks kinda like a child or something I don’t know. His features are really soft.
Faceoff captain america still the best for me.
Face-Off is a better figure in my opinion.
To me personally the best Captain America from Marvel Legends is Zombie Cap, great sculpt, good paint job, great articulation, and about proportions and stuff like that I don't really know about the topic, but nothing seems out of place
shudve been a $20 release.
Re-use parts, pins and upped price as well as a bogus shield.
Pass
no way it aint worth $35 ... pop stsatus aksiiii that way.
NoW I hate this figure... Thanks Anthony! lol
Don't shoot the messenger
Cap just has bad posture. 😂
to be honest its just average.
In need of butterfly for the shoulders. And change those ugly pointed toed feet.
Too late Tony haha
What?