Awesome review Dan. I picked him up and waiting for him to be delivered. He is going to be my first Venom in my collection. The only thing that would have been better is his head articulation. To look up more. I've seen reviews on this figure already and that is the only drawback.
Congratulations on your first one! It's a great gateway drug Venom. I've got a few ToyBiz Spider-Man Classics ones, then the hasbro toon one, hasbro 3-pack comic one, the Mafex one, the last two Select ones (with the Madness one w/McFarlane head being my default), now this one on its way!
This has been the most detailed review of the ML 85 years Venom I've watched. Other reviews don't even realize the difference in the buck used for this release. Great work! I love the comparison between all 3 versions of the figure on the retro card and more!
Man holes aside I still fuck with the cell shaded Venom the most, those colours and the head sculpt just do it for me and fit best with the rest of the colourful villains. But that McFarlane style head is so nice, but I have the monster Venom wave one too so I just can’t justify another Venom.
Even tho i already have the Knull Venom 2 Pack..as well as the Exclusive Monster Venom ... i preordered this Venom from Walmart awhile back because I've always wanted a more CLASSIC Venom..but as a single release. Anyways great video brother.. I'm looking forward to more of your Marvel Legends reviews
I’m in the camp that prefers the AF15 body, specifically the Amazing Friends 3-pack Spidey. It just feels more like Spider-Man. A little shorter (Pete’s only 5’10) and a little leaner really works
Same here. I got this one for that OG head. Never been a fan of when they started drawing them with the long tongue. Always preferred the more calculated, non-drolling sinister grin look.
Was in FP Glasgow today some goodies but disappointed I didn't see Iron Fist 2 pack in person...or any of the previous Wolverine releases.. Couple Iron Man retros nabbed as compensation...😊 I still need toon venom but this one is nice too.
The popular figures usually don’t last long on the shelf at FP Glasgow to be honest. I haven’t went in FP Glasgow since last year but they had 2 packs stored in their glass cabinets with the statues and hot toys in my last visit.
@@Thefigurecollector🍻. I try to make use of smaller retailers when can, FP, Geekaboo and A1 Comics are my closest to Shetland.... London for afterwards..😊
@@damienristori8376 aye, I used to go into A1 comics all the time before covid as they were my go to place for the Mattel wwe elite line. I try to use the smaller places but I don’t usually get to visit them these days. Where is Geekaboo located as I have no clue where it is? I mostly go to the online independent retailers to buy my figures from if I can’t find them in stores.
I’m probably gonna display him with the grinning head, but if I do feel like switching to an open mouth with the tongue out, I’m probably gonna end up using the one from the two pack with Knull since I feel like that is still the best venom head with the tongue out.
The Venom figure I've been waiting for! I wish I got the 3 pack before it shot up in price to complete my Life Foundation symbiote collection, but I'll be happy with just Venom!
That Retro Card Venom does look really good out of the package - there’s a nice sheen on the plastic that makes it look like a living symbiotic organism which is a nice touch!
Great review mate, cant wait to get this one, I have the cell shaded one but it just doesn't look right for me on the shelf... This all black venom with the new articulation looks spot on
I really wish they had included that Eddie Brock transformation head sculpt from that Symbiote three pack that this Venom shares majority of its parts from, it’s easily one of Hasbro’s best head sculpts and it’s a shame that it’s only been released in that one set.
I just got mine yseterday, havent unboxed it yet because I really want to keep it sealed. I want to get another one to unbox but they're now going $50 here.
I would love to get this Venom figure because I like that Todd McFarlane style Venom head sculpt but I will try to get him despite not being a regular release and hopefully I can see him in Walmart stores in stock, Great review Dan.
Not really much to tweak to perfect this mold, tbh. A little cut on the nape to improve the head range (like they did with the Spidey mold) is a must, and maybe toe articulation if they have enough funds. I'd happily sacrifice toe articulation for navy blue highlights on this Venom, though, they'd look sick, very classic and comic-accurate.
The diaphragm ball joint is definitely the way to go...now if only they will phase out the ab crunches and thigh swivels. Continue to engineer them more like a NECA (like a Predator) or Mafex figure. Incorporating a ball joint in the waist too would be better than the ugly cheap looking ab crunches.
Great comparative review on a great character. My favorite versions in my collection include Monster Venom and the Venom with wings that came with Knull.
The whole 85th anniversary line so far? Has been Amazing!😁 I don't get my toys free tho..so? I'm only 4 in.. started w carnage.. than? Wolverine. Than Superior Spider-Man and Just Had Skaar in the other day 😊 all? Are just works of True art man. Now? This?! I had no idea of.. if it's not the one w the tentacle heads? Ill skip..I've so Many Venoms. He'd just get 'lost:
I just got back into collecting now that I have the money for it now but only really want a decent comic Deadpool and maybe venom and luckily alr have the black suit spidey which I bought on Mercari and it’s actually the one from 2016 lol and the last one I want to get is probably a Tobey McGuire just not sure yet bc Garfield’s my favorite spidey movies 🙏🏽
Unfortunately a Wal-Mart exclusive indeed. This figure was up for pre-order for a week straight, I just know Wal-Mart is going to screw people over with canceled purchases. Knowing my luck, I'll be part of that debacle. Lol
Whatever black market source you've been getting these early release legends from has been paying off.
He’s in the UK, they get stuff first over there broadly where as here in the US it’s a Walmart exclusive only
I was able to pre-order mine the other month from walmart, and just got the shipping notification!
In a world full of Venom, thank you for highlighting the differences. Even if that means awkward poses 😂😂😂
Awesome review Dan. I picked him up and waiting for him to be delivered. He is going to be my first Venom in my collection. The only thing that would have been better is his head articulation. To look up more. I've seen reviews on this figure already and that is the only drawback.
Congratulations on your first one! It's a great gateway drug Venom. I've got a few ToyBiz Spider-Man Classics ones, then the hasbro toon one, hasbro 3-pack comic one, the Mafex one, the last two Select ones (with the Madness one w/McFarlane head being my default), now this one on its way!
This has been the most detailed review of the ML 85 years Venom I've watched. Other reviews don't even realize the difference in the buck used for this release. Great work! I love the comparison between all 3 versions of the figure on the retro card and more!
Just need this in blue for MvC2.
Man holes aside I still fuck with the cell shaded Venom the most, those colours and the head sculpt just do it for me and fit best with the rest of the colourful villains. But that McFarlane style head is so nice, but I have the monster Venom wave one too so I just can’t justify another Venom.
If it also had the half-eddie head sculpt from the symbiote 3 pack this would be practically perfect imo.
Even tho i already have the Knull Venom 2 Pack..as well as the Exclusive Monster Venom ...
i preordered this Venom from Walmart awhile back because I've always wanted a more CLASSIC Venom..but as a single release.
Anyways great video brother.. I'm looking forward to more of your Marvel Legends reviews
I’m in the camp that prefers the AF15 body, specifically the Amazing Friends 3-pack Spidey. It just feels more like Spider-Man. A little shorter (Pete’s only 5’10) and a little leaner really works
I have the 3 pack one. But seeing as how venom is my favorite Spidey villain I'm probably gonna pick this up.
Same here. I got this one for that OG head. Never been a fan of when they started drawing them with the long tongue. Always preferred the more calculated, non-drolling sinister grin look.
I kinda got that going on already with the 3 pack venom and the smiling head from the knull two pack but this is still a definite pick up
@@darthsynistur7939
Fo sho! Select has the size, Mafex has the articulation, and this new one has a bit of both.
Was in FP Glasgow today some goodies but disappointed I didn't see Iron Fist 2 pack in person...or any of the previous Wolverine releases..
Couple Iron Man retros nabbed as compensation...😊
I still need toon venom but this one is nice too.
The popular figures usually don’t last long on the shelf at FP Glasgow to be honest. I haven’t went in FP Glasgow since last year but they had 2 packs stored in their glass cabinets with the statues and hot toys in my last visit.
@@Thefigurecollector🍻. I try to make use of smaller retailers when can, FP, Geekaboo and A1 Comics are my closest to Shetland....
London for afterwards..😊
@@damienristori8376 aye, I used to go into A1 comics all the time before covid as they were my go to place for the Mattel wwe elite line. I try to use the smaller places but I don’t usually get to visit them these days. Where is Geekaboo located as I have no clue where it is?
I mostly go to the online independent retailers to buy my figures from if I can’t find them in stores.
I’m probably gonna display him with the grinning head, but if I do feel like switching to an open mouth with the tongue out, I’m probably gonna end up using the one from the two pack with Knull since I feel like that is still the best venom head with the tongue out.
The Venom figure I've been waiting for! I wish I got the 3 pack before it shot up in price to complete my Life Foundation symbiote collection, but I'll be happy with just Venom!
Best version of Venom so far, I lean towards the 60th anniversary version of Spider Man myself 😊cool review Dan👍🏾
Love the grinning McFarlane head sculpt
That Retro Card Venom does look really good out of the package - there’s a nice sheen on the plastic that makes it look like a living symbiotic organism which is a nice touch!
Great review mate, cant wait to get this one, I have the cell shaded one but it just doesn't look right for me on the shelf... This all black venom with the new articulation looks spot on
This will be my 4th Venom, looks like it’s in the running for the best. Thanks
Great review and comparisons. I like the smiley face the best!
The second head is sweet it’s a Todd McFarland head!! Makes me wanna check out my comics 😮😮
I can't wait for this figure, I preordered him on pulse ages ago.
I really wish they had included that Eddie Brock transformation head sculpt from that Symbiote three pack that this Venom shares majority of its parts from, it’s easily one of Hasbro’s best head sculpts and it’s a shame that it’s only been released in that one set.
I'll add that Venom 3 pack is expensive as hell
I just got mine yseterday, havent unboxed it yet because I really want to keep it sealed. I want to get another one to unbox but they're now going $50 here.
I would've loved for this figure to come with a head similar to the Pulse Con one.
RYV is my favorite Spidey. Its perfect for an adult version of Peter
Ugh im so hyped for this thing
I would love to get this Venom figure because I like that Todd McFarlane style Venom head sculpt but I will try to get him despite not being a regular release and hopefully I can see him in Walmart stores in stock, Great review Dan.
Not really much to tweak to perfect this mold, tbh. A little cut on the nape to improve the head range (like they did with the Spidey mold) is a must, and maybe toe articulation if they have enough funds. I'd happily sacrifice toe articulation for navy blue highlights on this Venom, though, they'd look sick, very classic and comic-accurate.
Just got him. His neck needs a bit of the back or it removed so he can look up more. He needs a Bagley ASM375 VL2 head also.
We are Venom!
The diaphragm ball joint is definitely the way to go...now if only they will phase out the ab crunches and thigh swivels. Continue to engineer them more like a NECA (like a Predator) or Mafex figure. Incorporating a ball joint in the waist too would be better than the ugly cheap looking ab crunches.
Personally gonna use the upper body and feet from the new one with the legs from the Knull version.
Great comparative review on a great character. My favorite versions in my collection include Monster Venom and the Venom with wings that came with Knull.
5:02 xD
Diaphragm ball-joints need to be the norm going forward. Also, any Spider-man should have the toe-bend as well.
The whole 85th anniversary line so far? Has been Amazing!😁 I don't get my toys free tho..so? I'm only 4 in.. started w carnage.. than? Wolverine. Than Superior Spider-Man and Just Had Skaar in the other day 😊 all? Are just works of True art man. Now? This?! I had no idea of.. if it's not the one w the tentacle heads? Ill skip..I've so Many Venoms. He'd just get 'lost:
can’t buy this knowing they’ll release a pinless one in a year
Dan Who have you seen the new rumors that came out today?
I see everything Kev mahahahaha
Rumors??
1:02 my brother in Christ it can’t look up.
I just got back into collecting now that I have the money for it now but only really want a decent comic Deadpool and maybe venom and luckily alr have the black suit spidey which I bought on Mercari and it’s actually the one from 2016 lol and the last one I want to get is probably a Tobey McGuire just not sure yet bc Garfield’s my favorite spidey movies 🙏🏽
Got to be classic!
Great review mate👊
Did it come out ?
The neck's a pain in arse and I was hoping the hips would be like the newer figures where you can pop them off with a bit of heat. Frustrating 😐
When is it gonna come to the USA
Question - are the legs gummy feeling like the 3 pack version or are they a stiffer plastic? Oh and more Venom on Venom action is always good 😅
Just got it myself; the legs are kinda gummy tbh. Not a huge deal for me, as I mostly vanilla pose. But it could be an issue for more dynamic posing
@@andrewmpc96thx, ugh now I wish they went the whole 9 yards and gave him pinless joints
The only problem is that he can't look up!
Unfortunately a Wal-Mart exclusive indeed. This figure was up for pre-order for a week straight, I just know Wal-Mart is going to screw people over with canceled purchases. Knowing my luck, I'll be part of that debacle. Lol
2:00 Thumbs-the-cluck-up
The teeth on the open mouth looks too weird and full of gaps imo
You forgot to talk about his crowbar Dan 🤬
Classic head