I'll be waiting for the inevitable regular release. While I don't mind their cel shading type paint, but it stands out too much with other figures. I agree that sabretooth on that buck would be awesome.
If you carefully do two vertical slices on the bottom of the blister you can easily slip out the figure tray and put it back in. I’ve done that with all of my retro Spider-Man figs, saves having to buy two and you can’t even tell they’ve been opened!
Yes the flaws are minor, the peg holes kinda suck but they also missed the white squares on the hands. But man the buck, sculpt on head and the paint apps just are too good and I still love it. so pose able.
Oh, ha...someone already beat me to it with the no web shooters thing. And I think the "veins" on the forearms are supposed to be painted in, blue & red respectively. So that's another thing they didn't do, besides not filling in the shoulder holes. I mean, those of us that have been collecting for a while know exactly what we're getting. Just keep your expectations realistically, then you'll get surprised when they release drop down legs on Beast, or a figure as glorious as Kang.
@@UnparalleledUniverse do you think they’re ever going to bring back this figure cuz I missed it when it came out and I’m really disappointed about that since this was my childhood venom and it was my favorite design for him cuz I loved the red and blue highlights. And I can’t buy it anywhere else cuz people love to buy these amazing figures just to sell them for $60+ which is ridiculous.
Between the multiple Selects and Mafex, I feel pretty complete with comic Venom's. I mean I'll definitely get the next comic version, but pretty sure I'm gonna like this one more. I can't imagine them doing any blue shading for it. Between the extra two colors we get and the nostalgia from the cartoon, this one's gonna stand out more. Maybe they'll paint the web shooters next time (and include some tendrils), so we can stick those on this one.
I passed on him because I like the more classic look with out the red and blue cel shading. I think if I would of picked him up I would wish he had the green slime on his tongue to match the box art.
I respect those that like the Venom desin from the animated series but I could never get used to the way his eyes are shaped. I always see those points at the top as pupils. 😭
I really prefer the movie Venom body (super posable and bigger) but i bet they will re-release this one without the paint apps (with plugs for the shoulders?).
Even though I have the KiB 2pk Venom, this guy evokes such a great nostalgia and childhood memories that I bought him too. He's too awesome to pass up and the holes in his traps are not a big deal!
I just want this figure in black (no highlights), a head without the lips (Classic), forearms without the gunk, and the filled in plug holes. Then I'll have a pretty perfect Venom. Otherwise this figure is fun to pose and photograph. Great review man as always.
5:10 Haha, I thought you were gonna say how hasbro didn't even paint Venom's web shooters on. That's _really_ dropping the ball, especially with how much more expensive this figure is. And didn't notice it much on the others, but the Omega Red buck thighs look like eggplants or somethin'. Like big ol' tumors protruding out towards the bottom. They might be overall a little too small, but I definitely prefer the thighs off that AoA Sabretooth more. Just looks more natural.
Really great looking figure overall. The Omega Red body is definitely a step in the right direction with the proportions. Hopefully hasbro uses it more often. I do think that his head is a little too large though, with some poses it makes him look kinda short, a 10-20% smaller head sculpt that’s seeded better will make it look even better.
I just don't know if I should get this one, the Select one or wait if they release this figure with a Mark Bagley style head. And if they don't, then this retro Venom will blow in price
Since this guy is after market expensive and seemingly unavailable anywhere but eBay, I sucked it up and bought him (Venom is my favorite Marvel character and not just saying that due to recent popularity). I LOVE the cell shading and he is so fun to handle. The holes in the back bugged me, so I filled them with sticky tac and dabbed some flat black acrylic paint. Problem solved. The Web shooter white spots missing is annoying but you kind of forget about it quickly (the Toy Biz "Tyrannosaurus" Venom never had them either). Really great figure and I love this buck.
We do not need to re use this body unless it’s pinless. Also sucks the web shooters aren’t painted on his hands. However I definitely want and need this in my collection. Great review 🔪🔪🔪
“They want us to buy 2” and yet they only allowed us to buy one. This is one of many sticking points for this figure. I got lucky to get one and have seen them selling in the secondary market for twice to three times the price. I bought this because who knows when they are going to make another venom using this body just without the holes. The reason it bothers me is as you say you remember that you paid twice the price for a repaint that initially sold for 14.99. The main issue with this is he did appear in a spider-man animated series with tendrils coming out of his back. Great review and now I want to check out the Mafex Venom and Carnage.
I really want this figure, since it’s what I’d say is the 1st or 2nd best ML Venom, but I’m definitely not paying like 60 or 70 dollars for this, it only came out a few months ago and it’s price is just outrageous. It costs more than ML figures that came out years ago.
I’m definitely looking forward to the comic rerelease in this guy. I feel like most of those characters on the Hyperion mold are too small for this body though. They should get put on the Hercules body or an upgraded Hyperion mold.
I filled in my holes on mine it's much better now, I even said F it and filled in his peg holes so now he's "pinless" lol...he def IS black btw UU. He's a flat black. Model Masters acrylic flat black matches almost flawlessly. Great review tho thanks man!!
Nah dawg the Hyperion mold is already too big itself for Hyperion and sentry lol they should be on the grim reaper mold if anything or the Hercules body
Its a good looking figure but those ugly holes are unforgiveable for a figure that costs more for a reused mold. I wouldn't be personally getting this as I wouldn't want to reward Hasbro with this kind of unfinished product
@@UnparalleledUniverse Yeah... When they re-release this mold sometime in the future as they seem to always end up doing with their molds, itll be blue & red line-less with the squares. Watch...
I don't personally think that this body looks very good on Venom. I think the body that was used for the new AOA Sabertooth or Cyber would have fit Venom a lot better. The reason this body looks so good on Omega Red or Warpath is because those characters have shoulder pads or a neck piece that camouflages the elongated neck. I think the Omega Red body will work perfect for Sabertooth because he has the hair collar piece around his neck but how big is Sabretooth supposed to be? Mr. Sinister literally snatches Sabretooth out of the air and holds him off the ground at one point. His costume may have been different at that point but he still was sabertooth. I'm fine with my Sabertooth being a little smaller I would just like for him to have butterfly joints and a better-looking face sculpt.
Every ml venom has been garbage, this one included. Seeing everyone gushing over this figure just shows how low marvel legends collector standards have become.
I mean, you basically just shit on the reasons why people wanted this Venom lol. It's clearly not for you, and that's okay. Just wait for the inevitable rerelease of this figure in comic colors.
I got him out of impulse at first admittedly, I didn’t think I’d like him at first but he’s become one of my favorite figs now! He’s got a lot of charm with the animated deco and the omega red body is shockingly agile for such a big figure.
I'll be waiting for the inevitable regular release. While I don't mind their cel shading type paint, but it stands out too much with other figures.
I agree that sabretooth on that buck would be awesome.
@Hollow agreed, after the knull 2 pack and the new pre-order in that 3 pack I just don't think we'll get a regular release.
If you carefully do two vertical slices on the bottom of the blister you can easily slip out the figure tray and put it back in. I’ve done that with all of my retro Spider-Man figs, saves having to buy two and you can’t even tell they’ve been opened!
To me the 90s animated series and Spectacular Spider-Man are the only cartoons to use Venom properly.
Yes the flaws are minor, the peg holes kinda suck but they also missed the white squares on the hands. But man the buck, sculpt on head and the paint apps just are too good and I still love it. so pose able.
Ooooh good call about the white squares! I missed that.
Oh, ha...someone already beat me to it with the no web shooters thing. And I think the "veins" on the forearms are supposed to be painted in, blue & red respectively. So that's another thing they didn't do, besides not filling in the shoulder holes. I mean, those of us that have been collecting for a while know exactly what we're getting. Just keep your expectations realistically, then you'll get surprised when they release drop down legs on Beast, or a figure as glorious as Kang.
@@UnparalleledUniverse do you think they’re ever going to bring back this figure cuz I missed it when it came out and I’m really disappointed about that since this was my childhood venom and it was my favorite design for him cuz I loved the red and blue highlights. And I can’t buy it anywhere else cuz people love to buy these amazing figures just to sell them for $60+ which is ridiculous.
Fingers crossed that we get a regular comic release
Between the multiple Selects and Mafex, I feel pretty complete with comic Venom's. I mean I'll definitely get the next comic version, but pretty sure I'm gonna like this one more. I can't imagine them doing any blue shading for it. Between the extra two colors we get and the nostalgia from the cartoon, this one's gonna stand out more. Maybe they'll paint the web shooters next time (and include some tendrils), so we can stick those on this one.
Glenn web would be happy to see this figure and include him to his action figure evolution😁
I passed on him because I like the more classic look with out the red and blue cel shading. I think if I would of picked him up I would wish he had the green slime on his tongue to match the box art.
12:06 ur the guy that won that bid for the custom spider man head I olmost had it bro
This might be my favorite venom figure
He’s up there for sure!
Agreed!!
"might" as in maybe
I respect those that like the Venom desin from the animated series but I could never get used to the way his eyes are shaped. I always see those points at the top as pupils. 😭
It is made to look like that
I wish Venom's heads were a bit smaller but other than that it's a cool looking figure. I just think it'd look a lot better with a less big head.
omg i remember the squirt water one, i still have it somewhere but without the water thing
I really prefer the movie Venom body (super posable and bigger) but i bet they will re-release this one without the paint apps (with plugs for the shoulders?).
Probably can find a way to use the holes in his back to add custom Symbiote effects.
Even though I have the KiB 2pk Venom, this guy evokes such a great nostalgia and childhood memories that I bought him too.
He's too awesome to pass up and the holes in his traps are not a big deal!
I just want this figure in black (no highlights), a head without the lips (Classic), forearms without the gunk, and the filled in plug holes. Then I'll have a pretty perfect Venom. Otherwise this figure is fun to pose and photograph. Great review man as always.
5:10 Haha, I thought you were gonna say how hasbro didn't even paint Venom's web shooters on. That's _really_ dropping the ball, especially with how much more expensive this figure is.
And didn't notice it much on the others, but the Omega Red buck thighs look like eggplants or somethin'. Like big ol' tumors protruding out towards the bottom. They might be overall a little too small, but I definitely prefer the thighs off that AoA Sabretooth more. Just looks more natural.
I totally missed the damn web shooters thing 🤬 but yeah that’s a big one
Really great looking figure overall. The Omega Red body is definitely a step in the right direction with the proportions. Hopefully hasbro uses it more often. I do think that his head is a little too large though, with some poses it makes him look kinda short, a 10-20% smaller head sculpt that’s seeded better will make it look even better.
Hey Wade, you are an awesome reviewer, i love the energy and the no bullshit attitude man! Keep up the great work!
I just don't know if I should get this one, the Select one or wait if they release this figure with a Mark Bagley style head. And if they don't, then this retro Venom will blow in price
I would love a “King in Black” Venom! With wings & the Ax. That would be so dope!
@@juelgrace I know I’m pumped!
Since this guy is after market expensive and seemingly unavailable anywhere but eBay, I sucked it up and bought him (Venom is my favorite Marvel character and not just saying that due to recent popularity).
I LOVE the cell shading and he is so fun to handle. The holes in the back bugged me, so I filled them with sticky tac and dabbed some flat black acrylic paint. Problem solved. The Web shooter white spots missing is annoying but you kind of forget about it quickly (the Toy Biz "Tyrannosaurus" Venom never had them either). Really great figure and I love this buck.
classic venom on that body with both a mcfarlane and a eric larsen styled head, love that wild teeth look from larsen.
Nah, Mark Bagley's early - mid 90's era Venom is the BEST ever.
Nice review, why not just use some tendril plug in in the holes?! You can use the ones that came with Venompool back in black.
Hey Wade, great review as always! Wonder if you'll review that Tigra figure that cameod in the High Ev vid? Would be awesome!
Going to wait for a black or black and blue Venom without the holes.
Same.
We do not need to re use this body unless it’s pinless. Also sucks the web shooters aren’t painted on his hands. However I definitely want and need this in my collection. Great review 🔪🔪🔪
“They want us to buy 2” and yet they only allowed us to buy one. This is one of many sticking points for this figure. I got lucky to get one and have seen them selling in the secondary market for twice to three times the price. I bought this because who knows when they are going to make another venom using this body just without the holes. The reason it bothers me is as you say you remember that you paid twice the price for a repaint that initially sold for 14.99. The main issue with this is he did appear in a spider-man animated series with tendrils coming out of his back. Great review and now I want to check out the Mafex Venom and Carnage.
I hope they have a restock on this because I missed out. Great review man... and your action figure, posing skills are unmatched dude lol
2:00 oh man that would be the BEST 1:12 scale Sabretooth!!!
Hell yeah!
YES!!! First appearance Sabertooth is my #1 want right now for the vintage carded XMen line. This buck would work perfect!
Ooh I also want a vintage carded Carnage just to keep MOC. Only need one. Plenty of loose Carnages lol
Ik it’s a Todd mcfarlane figure but have u seen the spawn series cygor fig looks sick
I really want this figure, since it’s what I’d say is the 1st or 2nd best ML Venom, but I’m definitely not paying like 60 or 70 dollars for this, it only came out a few months ago and it’s price is just outrageous. It costs more than ML figures that came out years ago.
Awesome review Wade. Now we need the animated Carnage. lol.
I like when he puts the figures in the background
I’m definitely looking forward to the comic rerelease in this guy.
I feel like most of those characters on the Hyperion mold are too small for this body though. They should get put on the Hercules body or an upgraded Hyperion mold.
I filled in my holes on mine it's much better now, I even said F it and filled in his peg holes so now he's "pinless" lol...he def IS black btw UU. He's a flat black. Model Masters acrylic flat black matches almost flawlessly. Great review tho thanks man!!
I don’t get why they didn’t toss in some venom goo tendrils to fill those holes
Nah dawg the Hyperion mold is already too big itself for Hyperion and sentry lol they should be on the grim reaper mold if anything or the Hercules body
Great job, just adding another comment ;) fun review as always
When will we see your review of the Mafex Ben Reilly Spider-Man figure
No to sure but I’ll tell you right now….I LOVE that figure!
@@UnparalleledUniverse alright on a scale from 1 to 10 how would you rate the figure
I missed on this guy going to find a way to get him
Someone could make custom parts for this venom with those holes on his shoulders
Anyone know what’s a good paint for the symbiote? I chipped the lower ab part of the symbiote from the ab crunch
Question what are your opinions on how the colors Aren’t accurate and there’s holes in his neck
2:03, 90’s Sabretooth definitely!!!
Shame on you for keeping Carnage locked away! Great review tho
This venom is great, but I hate that cell shading. Unfortunately I've seen the next venom to be released, don't think we'll get this in just black
LURKER SQUAD- Holding out for the retail release but the urge to still look for a decent price for this is strong.
I love this figure. Like you said, it's a lot of fun.
Another great review.. you been killing these lately. 🤙🏻
Mine came with two left fists lol
Still glad I got it though
When is he out am a simply venom fan
Great video bro 😎
Thanks!
Awesome review 🔥🔥 fill those holes with some sugru!!
Yay
Its a good looking figure but those ugly holes are unforgiveable for a figure that costs more for a reused mold. I wouldn't be personally getting this as I wouldn't want to reward Hasbro with this kind of unfinished product
Cant beleive they forgot the white squares on the hands.... MAJOR fail for me...
I think I forgot to mention that, but yeah that is wack.
@@UnparalleledUniverse Yeah... When they re-release this mold sometime in the future as they seem to always end up doing with their molds, itll be blue & red line-less with the squares. Watch...
I don't personally think that this body looks very good on Venom. I think the body that was used for the new AOA Sabertooth or Cyber would have fit Venom a lot better. The reason this body looks so good on Omega Red or Warpath is because those characters have shoulder pads or a neck piece that camouflages the elongated neck. I think the Omega Red body will work perfect for Sabertooth because he has the hair collar piece around his neck but how big is Sabretooth supposed to be? Mr. Sinister literally snatches Sabretooth out of the air and holds him off the ground at one point. His costume may have been different at that point but he still was sabertooth. I'm fine with my Sabertooth being a little smaller I would just like for him to have butterfly joints and a better-looking face sculpt.
But it doesnt say its gonna eat yo brain. Thats a deal breaker to me
I almost bought it until i learned about the open peg holes.
It’s just a lazy figure
still don't think this body is as good for venom as the Movie body
Every ml venom has been garbage, this one included. Seeing everyone gushing over this figure just shows how low marvel legends collector standards have become.
The donkey lips, holes and shading ruin this for me. Plus the price is stupid. I want one that looks like the old ToyBiz TAS Venom.
Donkey lips 🤣...u ever see the cartoon? They even toned it down a bit!! Hardcore DLs in the cartoon lol
I mean, you basically just shit on the reasons why people wanted this Venom lol. It's clearly not for you, and that's okay. Just wait for the inevitable rerelease of this figure in comic colors.
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@@UnparalleledUniverse thanks man.
I got him out of impulse at first admittedly, I didn’t think I’d like him at first but he’s become one of my favorite figs now! He’s got a lot of charm with the animated deco and the omega red body is shockingly agile for such a big figure.