ML Secret Wars

[Schizm]

I was skeptical from the start about Iceman's new power effects because they shared no photos of them in use. Now I see why:

They intentionally limited how we can use them by having them clip UNDER the wrist. Iceman shoots from his hands, not his wrists. That's disappointing - so much so even Shooting the Galaxy could only get one good shot.

I wish they had included a painted Bobby face - I would like to make a de-iced Bobby but don't want him looking like anyone else on the shelf.

 

[RichardSimmonsRobot]

I was skeptical from the start about Iceman's new power effects because they shared no photos of them in use. Now I see why:

They intentionally limited how we can use them by having them clip UNDER the wrist. Iceman shoots from his hands, not his wrists. That's disappointing - so much so even Shooting the Galaxy could only get one good shot.

I wish they had included a painted Bobby face - I would like to make a de-iced Bobby but don't want him looking like anyone else on the shelf.

I assumed when I saw the effects that they meant for the hands to be facing down as he's spraying his ice beam to project out and form a slide (a slide which he obviously doesn't have of course). I will just point out that all these paint touches they used for Iceman are clearly why he's $28!

This and Deathbird are the only 2 Legends I'm somewhat excited for, and they couldn't even give her fists! Iceman really should have come with those hands with the splayed out fingers that (sometimes) come with Spiderman, and should have just given him the wrist-ring effects like some of the older characters but done as ice powers, then they can use that effect for the next decade on every character that controls cold temperatures.

 

[Thor-El]

I pre-ordered him, but honestly I don’t know if I’m going to keep it. The main draw was the nostalgia for the Secret Wars packaging, but I unbox my stuff anyway. And the Iceman I have is fine.

Pinless joints might be the only reason I don’t cancel this.

 

[PanchaMaestro]

Pinless joints might be the only reason I don’t cancel this.

Time for Hasbro to put this quote on all their packages.

 

[yojoebro82]

I'm still not getting the pinless hype. It's nice but I don't consider it to be something that makes the figures better by leaps and bounds.
My paper- thin reason for rebuying Iceman on this buck that I'm really not a huge fan of is that he's clear. And honestly, after typing this, I may just go cancel him anyway.

 

[Red Ogre]

I'm still not getting the pinless hype. It's nice but I don't consider it to be something that makes the figures better by leaps and bounds.

What I've noticed is that the limbs themselves are sturdier. I was initially indifferent to the appearance, but I've come around to the cleaner look. To each their own, though.

 

[TheSameIdiot]

I've come around on the pinless limbs. It's not worth upgrading on its own, but with butterfly joints or double-jointed elbows, it is.

From certain companies—particularly McFarlane and Hasbro—the pins are a real eyesore.

 

[Super Camel]

I did pre order this Ice Man earlier today from Pulse. But I don't know if I'll keep my pre order. I probably will though, since this one is pinless. But jeez, lately everything that has gone up for pre order for the X-Men is just so close to, if not identical to previous releases.

Strong Guy, this Ice Man, the Cyclops/Jean 2 Pack, the Wolverine/Storm 2 Pack, Maximum Deadpool.

But I guess it's been nice honestly. I don't have to buy them since I already have them or something close enough to it, and then anyone who doesn't have them or something similar has a chance to get it.

Hopefully we see Secret Wars Wave 2 shown during NYCC.