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03-05-2015, 08:46 AM | #1 |
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That Figures: REVIEW: Marvel Universe's Green Goblin
Final Thoughts I love classic superhero comic designs and the Silver Age represented, for me, probably the best era in comicbooks in terms of characters and designs. If you look at Spider-Man's line-up of foes, it quickly becomes apparent just what a great time it was at Marvel. Vulture, Kraven the Hunter, Mysterio, Rhino, Doctor Octopus, the Lizard... The list goes on and every one is awesome. And it was the presence (or in many cases, promise of) these characters that really made me pay attention to the Marvel Universe line. And yes, they did indeed keep a steady flow of vintage-style awesome alongside their Camping Expert Iron Man and Neon Fireblast Spideys but for me Hasbro seemed more interested in pushing the modern versions of characters. Which makes sense if they're selling to younger fans but, as an old school comics fan, I'd have loved to see a full-on Silver Age line-up. Which brings us to Green Goblin himself. As you've probably been able to surmise, I absolutely loved this figure when I first saw him and I still do. Along with the classic Iron Man, he was the first Marvel Universe figure I bought and so he most definitely has a place in my heart. But that's not the only reason I dig this figure so much. I mean, look at him. It's a page-perfect version of the character translated into 3D. The Marvel Universe line certainly had its share of misfires and mistakes but when they got it right - as they did here - then it could be an absolute pleasure to collect. If you're a fan of Silver Age comic characters - or you just want to see how good the Marvel Universe line could be - then this is an absolute must. FULL REVIEW AND PICTURES: That Figures: REVIEW: Marvel Universe's Green Goblin
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03-05-2015, 11:37 AM | #2 |
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Great pics and review..green goblin is one of my favourite spidey villains.I have this version and the target exclusive metallic painted version also.
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03-05-2015, 12:20 PM | #3 |
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Yeah, it was always something I liked about the MU line (i.e. the inclusion of classic designs) and this figure NAILS it.
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03-05-2015, 01:48 PM | #4 |
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I love the figure, especially the head but my all time favorite is still the Superhero Showdown version. It might not be as detailed but the combo of the fig and the awesome level of articulation just makes the figure for me. I own both btw and both are pretty cool. The same mold was used for the Hob-Goblin and thhat is one of my all time fav MU figures.
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03-05-2015, 02:11 PM | #5 |
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I love the figure, especially the head but my all time favorite is still the Superhero Showdown version. It might not be as detailed but the combo of the fig and the awesome level of articulation just makes the figure for me. I own both btw and both are pretty cool. The same mold was used for the Hob-Goblin and thhat is one of my all time fav MU figures.
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03-05-2015, 09:24 PM | #6 |
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I love the figure, especially the head but my all time favorite is still the Superhero Showdown version. It might not be as detailed but the combo of the fig and the awesome level of articulation just makes the figure for me. I own both btw and both are pretty cool. The same mold was used for the Hob-Goblin and thhat is one of my all time fav MU figures.
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03-05-2015, 09:26 PM | #7 |
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That would be awesome. I know we're getting Vulture (well, I say ''we're'' but I mean of course, ''people who order the figures online rather than try to, I don't know, BUY THEM AT A STORE will be getting Vulture'') and a classic Doc Ock. I'd love to see a Lizard in his proper purple pants and white lab coat like the old Mego figure.
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03-06-2015, 01:53 AM | #8 |
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Love that figure. When I first got back into active toy collecting (someone who actively collects rather than just some one who has a collection and occasionally adds to it) it was the the combination of the 25th anniversary line and the Marvel Universe line that got me really excited about the hobby. I collect a lot of lines now but those were the two I started with as an adult. Green Goblin and Doctor Doom were always my two favorite Marvel Villians and this 3-3/4" figure is among my favorites.
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03-06-2015, 08:55 AM | #9 |
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Love that figure. When I first got back into active toy collecting (someone who actively collects rather than just some one who has a collection and occasionally adds to it) it was the the combination of the 25th anniversary line and the Marvel Universe line that got me really excited about the hobby. I collect a lot of lines now but those were the two I started with as an adult. Green Goblin and Doctor Doom were always my two favorite Marvel Villians and this 3-3/4" figure is among my favorites.
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