Each week we take a close look at a comic book collectible. That means taking it out of the package. This week, after much complaining, I managed to get a hold of the Captain Marvel figure from the Marvel Legends Infinite Series.
In this series, the figures are separated into different sub-sets. Carol is part of the "Maidens of Might." I always think it's weird how they do this. Looking at the front of the package, you don't even see Carol Danvers or Captain Marvel written. There is a tiny mention of her name on the back where you can see the other figures in the line, also not really named.
This is part of the All-Father Build-a-Figure set. Having an Odin figure would be pretty cool but you have to buy most of the figures. Because Captain Marvel, and Scarlet Witch, are female characters, they tend to sell quicker. It's unfortunate for those trying to complete the Odin figure. There are two different All-Father heads, but of course, they each come with one of the Maidens of Might.
It is a little disturbing seeing the All-Father's head without his body.
I had mentioned a couple times on the podcast having a hard time finding this figure. Some stores appear not to even have received the figures yet. I was able to find it on Amazon at the regular price of about twenty bucks. The price does tend to fluctuate there. Even though I paid $20, as I write this, it's currently selling for $34.95. When I first looked, I think it was forty-something.
How is the figure?
There might be some that don't like Carol new costume but I really dig it. The colors and design are fantastic. Her Ms. Marvel look might have been classic but this is more practical. You can compare this figure with the Ms. Marvel figure we looked at a few weeks ago HERE.
With the costume design on the figure, you'll have to thing about how you position her arms when putting her on display. You'll likely want the stripes to line up if you're that meticulous in how they look. There are a couple different joints in the upper arms to give more options. The Marvel Legends figures don't skimp on the articulation.
I sometimes complain about there being too much articulation. With this figure, it's not a problem. Most of the joints and seams blend into the figure's design nicely. The ankle articulation is great for positioning on unbalanced surfaces. I had no problem getting her to stand on top of a rock.
You'll also see the little touches in the costume like the dots on the boots. Again, it's a good looking costume.
Carol also has her famous sash around her waist. It's a separate piece of plastic that can move a little to add to the separate look.
Looking at the back of the figure, once again, you can see the beauty of the design but also the fact that you have to position the arms in a certain way if you want the stripes to line up.
There is a second head that comes with the figure. The head easily pops off. You have the option of having Carol wear her mask or let her hair flow freely. The masked version does have that weird design that makes her look like she has a mohawk, but it's still really cool looking.
Another thing the figure comes with is an energy blast that slides onto her fist. It's a little rubbery so it fits nicely.
One of the biggest problems I have with the Marvel Legends figures is the stomach articulation. It leaves a really big seam in the figure. But with the female figures, they're able to hide it more under her breasts. It does give a slightly different pose for the figure.
Overall it's a really good looking figure. There's plenty of articulation so you can put it in plenty of different poses. She stands at just over 6" the different heads add to the options. I have heard complaints recently, with other Marvel Legends figures, about the paint job. It does seem there are some minor problems. Because I had to order online, I didn't have a choice in what I got. You can see there was already some chips in the paint and the yellow on the chest logo went a little out of the lines.
These are minor problems. It just depends on how picky you are with your figures. At $20 (or more) for a single figure, you do expect certain things. Fans of Carol's new look and the Carol Corps will definitely love this one.
Let us know what you think of this figure. Were you able to track one down at a reasonable price? Do you like the current costume design? We'll have another item featured in the next installment.