Marvel Epic Hero Series Action Figure (4 inch)

 

I've been seeing the new 4-inch action figure from Hasbro, but as a Marvel Universe collector, the limited articulation and the higher price kept me away. I reconsidered after they were made available at discounted prices. I'm also tempted to buy the X-men '97 from this series but I wanted to try an actual toy from this line before I start collecting the team. This is how I reached my decision for the X-men team.

What I like:

- They are smaller than the Marvel Universe figures, so for other characters, the shorter figure seems more appropriate, like for Miles Morales. The size of Mantis seems okay with the old 4-inch figures.

- Clean paint details.

- Minimal plastic used in packaging is more environment-friendly.

- Widely available. No need to deal with scalpers. I HATE scalpers.

What I don't like:

- The limited articulation doesn't go well with acrobatic characters.

- The suggested retail price is not appealing. Spin Master has a similarly scaled and articulated superhero figures but they offer it at lower prices.

- With Spin Master and Mattel, moving their toy manufacturing plants out of China, this Hasbro toy line is still made in China.

Forecast:

I don't think this toy line will last long. There are other lines for collectors. Those who will start collecting this won't probably complete a whole team.  If I try to collect the X-men, I'd be disappointed if I don't get Jubilee and Prof. X. Plus, some figures won't work with my older X-men collection.

Except for the Spider-verse series, I haven't been liking the new Marvel related movies. I'm kinda done with Marvel these days. I'm just triggered by the nostalgia for the upcoming X-men '97 series.

Conclusion:

I won't be collecting this toy line, but if an interesting stand alone character (that can fit in my existing Marvel Universe collection) comes up at a discounted price, I will cherry-pick. As for the the X-men '97, I might try customizing. Other collectors are disposing their Marvel Universe collection and I can buy them cheap to be customized.

Dolls For Leni and Kiko 2022

 

The History of Bondage on Her Hand

 

Plastic ties used to restrain the Barbie Looks Model #2 left a mark on the doll's hand. I don't think it will ever disappear.

How Philippine President Can Kill Someone Like You

And that's just one way!

 

Whining Works

Over 10 years ago, I lowkey whined about the disappearance of Kira in the Barbie line.  Now, she's back in playline! I don't mean the "fake" Kira Mattel released around 2017. This one got the defined eye sculpt. If you want something, especially if it's something somebody else should do, whine! 

About 6 years ago, I wondered how Kira would look like if had African heritage. Wonder no more! 

Just got back in time to exact social justice

 

Government trolls make it look like the Filipinos whining about the poor performance of the national government is a bad thing. They try to silence the whiners by saying, "Help the government instead of whining." It's just a judgy statement. They assume that those who whine don't obey the rules like lawful citizens and do what's expected of them like pay the taxes. Whiners just do more than help the usual way. they offer an a different perspective, something the government intentionally overlook because of their own agenda.

Heal as one my ass!

The Philippine government made their citizens believe that we will heal as one, but up to now only select people, only those close to the president, has been vaccinated for COVID.