Thor Marvel Legends figure review BAF Allfather wave

Thor is another of my favorite Avengers. I love that he’s essentially the team’s big gun who bats cleanup when their most powerful foes have knocked everyone else out and Captain America has held him back in reserve.

Hasbro hasn’t made a lot of comic accurate Thor figures — he hasn’t even ranked a stand-alone figure line — but he was prominently featured as the A-lister in the first 2015 wave. Now let’s find out if this figure is worthy.

Scarlet Witch Marvel Legends figure review BAF Allfather

One of the great atrocities for Marvel action figure collectors was the Scarlet Witch figure in Series 11 of the acclaimed Toy Biz Marvel Legends line. Wanda Maximoff’s figure was proof the line couldn’t always hit a home run.

Collectors have been begging Hasbro for years to release an improved version and for a long time those pleas went unanswered. With the first wave of its 2015 Marvel Legend series, Hasbro finally delivered with a figure that proved good things eventually do come to those who wait.

Scarlet Witch figure from Hot Toys ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ line may be the best yet

I’ve been anticipating this one and Hot Toys did not disappoint. This likeness is sick and looks just like a mini Elizabeth Olsen. Looking forward to adding her to my shelf. Now bring on Quicksilver!

‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch posters

The gang’s all here. Time for a look at the mutants specials who will be playing the Hawkeye role in “Avengers: Age of Ultron” and giving The Avengers fits in Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch. Can’t wait to see someone pick these all up and display them together.

Here’s the synopsis for “The Avengers: Age of Ultron”

Why is it soooooo long until May 1???

Marvel Studios presents “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” the epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie of all time. When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance.

Exclusive #SDCC2014 #Avengers posters

Oh great. Yet another tease for all of us who can’t make it out to San Diego. I’m sure they’ll be reasonably priced on eBay in the weeks to come…

Courtesy Marvel.com:

Headed to San Diego Comic-Con? Don’t miss out on what are sure to be some of the hottest items of the convention, these posters featuring concept art from Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” in theaters May 1, 2015!

Make sure to stop by the Marvel booth, #2329, to pick up these free posters while supplies last! These two posters are only available during Preview Night, while supplies last. Today’s posters feature artwork of Iron Man by Ryan Meinerding as well as a poster by Andy Park of Scarlet Witch.

 

 

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Does Paul Rudd, Joseph Gordon-Levitt “Ant Man” casting rumors reinforce Marvel Studios’ small-scale approach to diversity?

With “Ant-Man” scheduled to kick off Marvel’s Phase 3 in summer 2015, it’s time we started getting some important details beyond a quick preview video. Like say … the star of the film.

According to Variety, Marvel Studios have narrowed their choice to play Hank Pym/Ant-Man to Paul Rudd (“This is 40“) and Joseph Gordon-Levitt (“Don Jon“). In case you’re curious, I’ve stifled my nerd rage enough to not be worked up over the fact that neither are blond.

Both are solid actors and if they are truly are Final 2, the audience can’t lose. Gordon-Levitt tried to settle the rumors somewhat in an interview with Huffington Post France

“There is always a lot of rumors around these projects and so far it is still only discussions,” he said. “I am always very transparent when it comes to my role and my career. I’m usually the first to speak and communicate with my fans if something happens. If you hear nothing from me, they are just rumors.”

But it got me thinking based off a comment here last week. Does Hank Pym have to be a white guy? Let’s take a look …