Machine Man comes with a decent amount of accessories plus a Build-A-Figure piece in the form of King Thor's big arms. This figure has two pairs of hands- one that has the clenched fists and another with the opened grips. All hands can be connected to these two bendable cable-like tubes. The tubes as well can be attached together. Attach a fist at the very end and you got a Machine Man doing a more distant punch!
The only complain I have about these bendable tubes are its paint details. The action figure is painted with solid colours with a touch of gloss for that reflective look. There are a few silver strips around his legs, arms and shoulders that gives Machine Man a bit of style.
The eyes are protruding and I don't know if that's comic book-accurate, but I think (I hope I'm wrong) his eyes are just red (kinda like Cyclops') and big but not like that of a bug. Machine Man is using the ML Modern Hawkeye body mold, and it's the right fit with its medium structure that houses a good amount of articulation.
With this standard Marvel Legends articulation, this guy can hit almost any kind of pose. It allows plenty of natural poses which is important for this character since he is believed to be an agile android. I got no complains but praise for its poseability.
The Marvel Legends Machine Man is one of the few surprises that entered this Wave or, if I rephrase it- he is the least expected character of all those Marvel characters we were hoping for to become action figures. Although, I had fun with this Machine Man figure because of his unique playability. And if you're a "completionist", then you'll probably want him as part of your collection. Overall, this action figure is gratifying and I would recommend it.
Just so awesome!
ReplyDeleteprobably the most awesome figure in this Series.
DeleteI was floored that Aaron Stack, aka Machine Man was included in this series. He was the first I bought, but sadly just noticed he has a breakdown of the plastic on his chest that I somehow missed before I purchased him. Awesome figure though.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that but if I were you, I would just keep it just for the accessories especially those bendy tubes.
DeleteI just stumble into your blog, and i like it. well done. I am guessing that you are far younger than me, because of the review. Machine Man was created by Jack Kirby in the 70's, and he's been a guest star in many series. his own comic did not last long (it was called 2001-A Space Odyssey). The face is very accurate to the original, which i really adore. He has been Purple, and other times red, but mainly purple. This is incredible figure to get for people like me who has collected Marvel figures since de 80's. Satana, Machine Man, Valkyrie, and now Hellcat and Misty Knight are figures i thought i will never see. This old timer is very happy indeed. Great blog, keep it up. I will add you to my favs.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting this blog and adding it to your favs. I must admit that I've never come across such character not when I got this Legends figure. It's an awesome figure and I like it. I'm sure the stories behind this character in the comics are as great and exciting as the figure.
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