How good are they? - DC Multiverse McFarlane Toys Love and Hate Discussion Video

[@racc4716]

My biggest issue with them currently is the Lack of classic designs for characters, even for batman. I feel like by now we should be able to have a full classic looking justice league.

[@llllshadowllll]

In one of his first interviews after getting the license he told that he wanted to try some new designs, new things because the classic looks were all done to death by other companies/toy lines.

[@DesignIncase]

Superman - We got one with the first figure but we have yet to with the infected body despite it being a color change away. If there's any figure that should just being variant/variant/variant, it's that Superman. They gave us the Rebirth suit that DC quickly ditched for the superior red booted version. We did not need that og release. Batman - With the Year 2 body they are but the year 2 body is a bit too large. Hush, Three Jokers, and Year 2 pretty much covers most versions of the design. Flash - Struck gold there. Just needs a rerelease honestly for new comics. Plus a Wally version. Wonder Woman - Dear lord were have so many WW figures except a standard comic design. I just don't get it. Martian Manhunter - Too bad the made him a tad too short. Green Arrow - None and Arrow was a bad figure. Injustice is really tall but works for some people. Green Lantern - Done pretty well sans Hal's two pack existence. Aquaman - Perfect except for the side eye face.

[@DerrickVanderspoon]

@@zebra8961 to be fair, that’s not always the case. I’ve actually noticed that (at least at my local target and Walmart) the ones that are left over in large quantities are what we’d consider evergreen looks for characters. For collectors like us yeah most of us would rather grab the classic one with the most potential use for a JL lineup or something of that sort, but it seems like people who are less focused on team building just kind of go for what catches their eye regardless of whether it’s a particularly classic look or not. Obviously I’m not 100% sure of this but there actually does seem to be some truth to it, at least as far as selling in mass retail outlets as opposed to places like GameStop that are more specifically frequented by collectors.

[@brandonnetwork]

Your comment deserves a pin because you speak straight facts

[@StillSymbiotic]

We got a classic Superman, a classic Batman and that’s really it, the rest are pretty much different versions of them which is dumb but at least we got a decent DC line so why complain

[@CouchCit]

My biggest issues are the fwd bending mid-torso articulations, the lacking thigh swivel articulations, and the inconsistent paint jobs. The lack of parts and accessories is a stinker too. Outside of that I give them props because I'm not even into DC comics that much but I find myself buying many of these and actually being interested in the comic arcs they're based on. I think they've surpassed Marvel Legends in many ways.

[@quodnomenmihiest6283]

They are definitely getting better. They're sliming down the chests of figures to better fit with the abdomen. They've also retooled the ball joints in wrists and ankles, I hated those. I gave up on wanting them 6.5 inches, that was a huge stocking point with me, but at least I can incorporate McFarlane's lack of characters with DC Collectibles/Direct figures, which are also 7 inches. . Also don't like that there are too many Batmen AND Supermen figures. The only other batman I'd like to see from McFarlane is Gotham By Gaslight Batman.

[@CyborgSodaCollects]

Yes a Gotham by gaslight for sure

[@sigerlion8608]

Meanwhile Legends are getting worse.

[@BrandonNielsen87]

Here's a problem with Superman and Batman, he still hasn't perfected the classic versions of them yet. He got very close with his first #1000 Superman attempt, but the head sculpt and legs look too weird and not enough articulation in elbows and neck. He also got close with three classic versions of Batman (Three Jokers Batman, Year Two Batman, and Hush Batman). Also, I need classic Wonder Woman (the blue outerwear version, not the skirt).

[@quodnomenmihiest6283]

@@BrandonNielsen87 I completely agree. I haven't even been able to find the perfect Batman from DC Collectibles. If you think there's one I may have missed, let me know.

[@hydrocritical2268]

@@BrandonNielsen87 Sucks that all of those Batman’s suck. Year two is a qc disaster. Hush Batman is a qc disaster and has a bad headsculpt. Three Jokers just sucks as a character design and the proportions kill it. I really think Year two could’ve been the definitive version of the blue Batman if he didn’t have it break in everyone.

[@lorenzozapata4158]

My biggest issues is the lack of female Figures. There are so many popular female heroes and villains that he can do. I'm hope at some point we get a black canary, starfire, raven and so many more. He could also do some old popular Figure like red tornado, black lighting, firestorm superboy, etc. I hope we get another Blackest Night wave with wonder woman and hawkgirl and hawkman.

[@joeymatthews7980]

Todd’s excuse for not doing female figures was abysmal as well.

[@ElJediDelB612]

@@joeymatthews7980 which was his excuse bro? cause i really want a female super villain wave with a giganta baf , dammit.

[@RichardmpayiTnway]

He said if a father comes home with a female figurines that will turn his son into a serial killer 😂🤦🏾‍♂️

[@ElJediDelB612]

@@RichardmpayiTnway bro, for real ?

[@llllshadowllll]

@@RichardmpayiTnway That was kinda of a joke but the real reason is because most female figs don't sell as well as the male ones.

[@Victor-mc1sz]

Another issue- his scale all over the place. And when a figure has an accessory, its so out of scale that it's comedic. As for me, I cherry pick these figures even though I'm a big DC fan.

[@Aryend]

Worst offender being the Adepta Sororitas in the Warhammer 40k line... The figure is pretty nice, but I just feels wrong that it's the same size as the Space marines...

[@jeanlucacanomontiel4824]

Yeah dude like why the fuck are the jokers and hush Batman figures so GIGANTIC while the rebirth one is so puny?

[@sethwaters7302]

Totally agree! The scaling is so off. The figures look really good. They just don't look in scale and they should when it's the same line. I cherry pick as well.

[@king_eternal]

my gunslinger spawn is as tall as the BAF Merciless and Darkfather figures. I don't remember spawn being so tall

[@stingraydelta]

The greatest thing I like about McFarlane toys is that almost each figures have their own body mold, there’s only a couple of reused molds. It may have poor articulations but I really love the aesthetics. Unlike Hasbro marvel legends, they may have better articulations but they always reused body molds in almost all their comic book action figures.

[@hurkypandora82]

The major issue I have with McFarlane really is what he’s said himself. He thinks of these more like statues than action figures, hence stuff like the side eyes. McFarlane needs to realize people want an affordable Super Poseable line fo figures. If the buyer wanted well sculpted figures with ok articulation, they’d go with either Diamond select or neca

[@ARC117Studios]

He needs to realize he's not selling action figures to himself.

[@UncomfortableShoes]

His mindset would be fine if he was just making customs for himself, make what you like. However, he’s running a business with a customer base that wants a certain things, great articulation, classic designs and a variety of characters. But he just wants to force people to buy what he wants. 7” scale, mostly Batman, barely any female characters, bland posing ability. I really hope he loses the license. He doesn’t deserve it. He never really did. I get Shartimus’ point that he was the first guy to start an adult figure market but he was pushing at an open door. Someone would have done it if he hadn’t.

[@DerrickVanderspoon]

@@UncomfortableShoes I’ve gotta give that a hard disagree. I get that there are gripes with him personally, but I feel like A) the articulation has vastly improved since the line started to the point where it’s on par with most other brands with the added positive of just looking more natural when you use it, and B) they just feel so much less “toylike” than what other manufacturers are pushing out. I mean really really above them in terms of texture, detail, plastic quality etc, and C) I feel like the idea that he’s just “forcing people to buy what he wants” is kind of erroneous. I mean yes he did give us the figs with the side eye and at first some lackluster articulation, but he’s clearly demonstrated a willingness to listen and change the things that people don’t like (removing side eye and giving us way more moveable and cleaner looking articulation). Plus we’re only 2 years in, and they’re vastly better than when they started. I think the Multiverse line is perfectly suited to Mcfarlane and I definitely don’t think it should leave anytime soon.

[@Kyeju]

I have a handful, and I couldn't justify buying more for a number of reasons. 1. Ton of DCEU designs, of which I'm mostly not a fan. 2. 7 inch scale is a minority in my collection. Only really scales with my NECA TMNT. 3. Some of the figures are overdesigned to the point of ugliness. 4. I hate how the variants are handled. 5. The characters I really want (Teen Titans, Static, Zatanna, Two-Face, classic Riddler, etc) feel like they're never getting made in favor of Batman version 2742.

[@UncomfortableShoes]

@@DerrickVanderspoon I see where you're coming from. I appreciate the reply, it's great to have a solid, well thought out reply. Thank you. I want people to collect what they like. I can respect the fact that he's made some changes. However, I'm not quick to praise him for taking two years to figure out what was right in front of him. I don't know if you collect wrestling figures, but I do. Mattel makes the WWE figures, they're fine, much better than any of the DC Multiverse when Mattel had the license which really make you wonder. Anyway, Jazwares is another company that got the AEW license to make wrestling figures and everything about their figures is a step up from the Mattel wrestling figures. Mattel figures have single jointed elbows, they did double jointed, mattel does ankle pivot that's stiff? Jazwares did marvel legends style which people had wanted from WWE figures for a long time. Jazwares did better ab crunch, and they scale with the WWE figures. They looked at the market, the competition and improved it from day one. I'd love them to get the DC license. Todd seemed to do the opposite, thigh swivel? No. Ab crunch? No. Good ankle pivot, Todd's version isn't very good. The standard is 6" here's 7". For some reason including a character card. *shrug* I have a few of his figures, I recently bought a Peacemaker, he looks fine standing still, but trying to get him into cool poses is a pointless. I will praise Todd for coming out with the weapons pack. I bought three. It was a really smart work around for something that is entirely out of his control. In the end, for me, at this point he's made more stumbles than leaps. In a few years he may do a 180, but so far I'm just not a fan. Cheers.

[@MattGZilla98]

I say to make them better is to remove the Toe articulation and replace it with a thigh cut and it would make the figures a whole lot better

[@jeremygreen2883]

Where I live, it's hard enough to find figures in the wild. Marvel Legends are nearly non-existent on the shelves, as are black series Star Wars and G.I. Joe... But, there are massive amounts of DC Multiverse figures at nearly every store. They are quickly reaching critical mass peg warmer status here in Pennsylvania. I have a few, and they aren't my favorites, but they aren't bad either. All of your criticisms are valid. I just want MORE selection! I'm tired of the recycling of the Trinity, and the lack of villains and supporting characters.

[@joeymatthews7980]

Are they peg warming or does Todd understand shelf presence better than Hasbro? People can’t buy your product if it’s never in stock.

[@sidecharacter3193]

@@joeymatthews7980 peg warmers, I’ve never seen a switch in figures until like months later A lot of my stores have the snyder cut figures peg warming

[@sidecharacter3193]

@@joeymatthews7980 If product isn’t in stock, chances are other people bought it

[@hydrocritical2268]

@@sidecharacter3193 True my nearest GameStop still has the same 15 figures from 3 months ago. I feel like nobody buys them except for me and I only have 3 figures.

[@hiddeneaf404]

The lack of interchangeable heads is my main problem with McFarlanes. They release another figure with a different head sculpt etc.

[@dylanpocock703]

A bit of money grabbing going on I'd say Omo

[@lazylefthand]

The lack of interchangeable hands is more of a let down for me. Especially when most of his figures come with one hand completely shut.

[@dustinlouis1543]

I just want to see more paint and accessories added to this line and it would help I think

[@finnbalor8021]

Huge agree on the extra head (Masked/Unmasked) I know its a shrewed way to make the customers spend more and double sales but its also a waste for the colelctor

[@jumpshotbroken]

My biggest issue is that it's in the 7" scale. If I want a DC figure in 6" I have to try Mezco or Mafex which is much more expensive

[@knightshifter2201]

Yeah but if you put a McFarlane figure up next to a Marvel Legends figure you can see the difference in quality and if you don't like the 7-in lines and you don't buy it I collect whatever I like I don't stick to one scale because that's just limiting a variety of different things to own.

[@hydrocritical2268]

@@knightshifter2201 I like posing figures like many other collectors but when Batman towers over Iron Man then that kills any photo. I really wish there was 6 DC inch line but DC icons will have to do unless I get a mafex.

[@collegerebel]

@@knightshifter2201 Having limitations is not a bad thing. Case-in-point, not feeling the compulsion to buy every piece of plastic under the sun, just because. I view scale as a pre-requisite that lets me save money by not buying things that don't meet my standards.

[@manuelgalvez5233]

my biggest issue with this line are the proportions and also doing characters that no body wants, the majority of shelf warmers in stores are mcfarlane multiverse figures, i hate the obscure designs

[@KevinGarcia-ml2hh]

Can we appreciate an actual comic book artist makes toys for comic books. Some of his business methods are stuck in the 90's, but then again, so am I.

[@justaguy7230]

Well where I live in Canada, the DC Multiverse figures have risen from 24.99 to 29.99 in just the last year, so I don't buy them anymore, unless they go on sale. Interesting to hear they haven't gone up in price in the US.

[@CTJason]

After finally unboxing most of my collection, I started with my Neca tmnt and marvel legends and when I went to open my first batman figure , it just couldn't compare and I ultimately left my whole DC collection boxed 😂🤷‍♂️. There was no need to display them when they don't look right and can't do what the other brands can in my opinion.

[@djraider]

My biggest gripe with McFarlane Toys is the 7" scale and the dated articulation. Nice sculpts, but I'd rather pay premium price for an import figure (MAFEX, SH Figuarts, Figma) with unlimited posability and superior likeness.

[@Bullet_Tooth_Ronin]

This absolutely what I'm torn about. I could afford way more figures that aren't as good, less articulation, barely any accessories, side eye, etc for $20...OR be more choosy and go for the premium import figures that are amazing. And yeah, 6 inch scale across the board for all characters I want is all I'd get in a perfect world

[@MrDozy1016]

The mega figs having no accessories at all is one of my biggest gripes. Alternate hands and heads should be a given with them. Especially like Killer Croc, if no jaw articulation at least an alternate roaring mouth and open hands.

[@hydrocritical2268]

Yeah Croc looks like a baby in his packaging too. I think megafigs are overpriced for what you get. Below standard articulation and no accessories.

[@ScottAT]

Before almost dying on my bedroom floor I was such a serious person… since that time… I still don’t know why, and my wife doesn’t exactly like it but I started collecting Batman too. I re paint them, I get the broken ones for 99 cents to 5 dollars on eBay and restore them. Some get dropped off in the give away bin at the church down the street, some I stick in the curio cabinet. Still don’t know why, but it’s nice to put the busy world aside for a little while and repair/restore/repaint etcetera.

[@killerdiva7771]

Articulation is in many cases the bane of sculpts. A Spider Man toy with no sculpted weblines or suit texture may have 30+ points of articulation, but no pose you put it will stop it from looking like a Happy Meal toy

[@dalejones7450]

When it comes to the McFarlane figures, Todd I believe in my heart is more like a renaissance artist. An example Michelangelo's David. A true piece of beauty and a forever time piece. When it comes to his artistic statues like Spawn remember that's his baby. When it comes to us as collectors we want the statues to be re posable for different artistic looks. My personal gripe is that the Q.C. control is low for the figures, the second gripe is that the hands and face are a figures way for expression and are lacking as per accessories. An increase in price for accessories to me would be reasonable. I have personally had to out source for parts to get the aesthetic poses I am looking for when it comes to taking artistic photos. If you read my comment on this it would be greatly appreciated. I also hope Todd reads this Thank-you Todd for this massive undertaking and keep up the great work.

[@singvang1247]

I agree with most of these points. Better articulation would be nice. Better paint apps would be nice. Variants with actual variations beyond a different head would be nice. Give us more female characters. I know what Todd said about this haha which I didn't disagree with. But I guarantee that if Todd did a classic Wonder Woman or Catwoman or Harley Quinn or Poison Ivy or Supergirl...those female figs would sell fast! But overall, I have been very pleased with this line. You can't beat the sculpt work for the price point. The way the figs are created make kit bashing and customization a breeze. I initially hated the 7 in scale because all my Marvel Legends are 6 in, but the bigger scale has won me over. Last but not least, I love WB and DC's decision to really tackle the root of the gun issues in America by banning their action figures from carrying guns. I'm certain countless lives have been saved thanks to this courageous and well-reasoned policy. (Do you see what I did there?) Todd's decision to put out a munitions pack was a better response. How about including holsters with characters that clearly should be packing heat? Either mold the holsters onto the characters or sell after market holsters like the munitions pack. Just a thought.

[@Engreido2814]

I prefer his non DC figures (Doom, Warhammer, Spawn). "Innovative" is the right word to describe McFarlane. He has given us crazy figures/vehicles over the years that I don't think we would have gotten with other companies.

[@morkymoose9590]

I actually love the figures, my main thing is just the QC issues and an crunch. Maybe more accessories too, but that’s all I got.

[@LongHairedBandit]

my main issue isn't a problem for most collectors, but as someone that collects 6 inch scale figures they often don't do much from me apart from some of the Mega Figures

[@unknown0560]

I agree and the jl figs look horrible. Vote with your wallet and don't buy none of what he is selling. I haven't bought none of Todd's releases and I will not start any day soon. He doesn't even do a full line up of figs from the movies 😒

[@GameTime-yj6qv]

I agree. I like 6 inch lines and like to mix them up.

[@unknown0560]

@@GameTime-yj6qv spawn is like the figure that gets better treatment and more attention from Todd and its annoying 😒. If enough collectors ask for a 6 inch line he might do it but the demand has to be high.

[@collegerebel]

@@unknown0560 Yeah, I honestly don't think he'd listen. But if you or anyone else starts a petition for a 6" line, count me in.

[@RoyalT115]

My problems are the lack of good articulation, especially in the ab crunch, the lack of any meaningful accessories, the dumb variants that could easily just be included with the original figure, and the horrible scaling

[@StillSymbiotic]

That’s not the problem and they have gotten better with the articulation and it’s not even the biggest problem people have is that McFarlane has a mindset that it isn’t really good and makes different versions of characters, he barely does woman figures and he produces a lot of Batman’s for no reason

[@ilikepancakes2368]

The unnecessary variants are the most annoying part for me when it comes to McFarlane figures. It’s just a waste of money.

[@BatFan1]

@@StillSymbiotic "he produces a lot of Batman’s for no reason" uhhh they sell lol if they didnt he wouldnt make as many. Batman is one of the most recognizable IPs in the world. It would be like having a winning lotto ticket and never cashing it in.

[@e1m137]

I HATE the double jointed knees and arms, it’s unnecessary. We’re much better off with really good single jointed arms and knees

[@20JK10]

Wishing for more female characters. More Wonder Womans and more Harley Quinns. New characters like Black Canary, Raven, Talia al Ghul, Lady Shiva, Poison Ivy, Artemis, Huntress, Big Barda, Circe, and Cheshire.

[@mr.bayless]

my HUGEST gripe with McF doing DC toys is their sculpts. Every character has an insane hunch, huge bubble chest, knock kneed stance, or just a wack face sculpt.

[@VVizdachozenone97]

McFarlane toys really need to work on adding interchangeable heads for those figures. I feel like they’re kind of the same level as hasbro. Hasbro isn’t the only one that makes figures based off of concept art, McFarlane Toys also makes figures based off of concept art.

[@therealivydawg]

Why add extra heads when you can buy the same figure with a different head? But it's only 19.99

[@theextracrispycolonel9504]

@@therealivydawg I hope you're being sarcastic

[@VVizdachozenone97]

@@therealivydawg yeah come on

[@VVizdachozenone97]

@@theextracrispycolonel9504 I agree on that, buying the same figure with a different head just adds up the cost and I don’t really find it worth it you know

[@ThisIsInfamousJBlack]

@@therealivydawg What's funny About your comment is Hasbro raised the prices on ML while adding nothing other than real tech and pin less Points. Most fans that take issue with his prince point pay twice as much for Mafex, Mezco and Storm collectibles.

[@WiGgYof09]

I tend to buy McFarlane DC stuff when it goes on clearance. They tend to get clearanced out a lot. They are good figures even at regular price. Most figures are new sculpts, though they cut costs in other places like accessories and by releasing variants with a head swap only.

[@brandonamezquita4501]

I love that he's pumping out the Superman characters.

[@hydrocritical2268]

You have to remember DC icons and how great they were for their time. I think Mega Figs need more articulation for sure especially at the price point.

[@joeymatthews7980]

What I love about McFarlane is the fact that (and you mentioned it) that’s barely any reuse, and we get new sculpts for almost every figure. Reuse being delegated to variants and re releases of the same character as apposed to a generic buck body used for everyone is great. My biggest gripe is the scaling. Almost every figure is the same size regardless of how tall the characters should be in universe. They’ve been getting better at it lately but that first wave where everyone was 7” across the board was strange

[@king_eternal]

This isn't really true. WE get a lot of reused parts. He may paint them differently or modify a small section slightly, but most of the parts are reused if you look under the paint closely. Almost every male figure has the same chest and torso. As stated there might be emblems added or something, but the main bulk of the sculpt is already created and reused.

[@superzeronoelvalencia1361]

@@king_eternal it seems that people arent realizing that there is QUITE a bit of re use for going into the 3rd year .

[@Novapoid]

I really like what Todd tries to do with the line, meaning a lot of detailed sculpts and some very obscure DC characters when they aren't doing another Batman. They had some amazing releases, such as Swamp Thing, MK11 Spawn & the very first Azrael. Sadly, more often than not a lot of their releases present two noticeable flaws: weird proportions & very badly implemented articulation. IMO I'd rather have a line that's slightly more expensive (yet still affordable) but with actual effort put into making them highly dynamic with good articulation. As they are right now, I skip most of the releases except those that I find irresistible. I'd buy much more if they improved on these points.

[@hydrocritical2268]

Azreal is such a good figure or staction figure and I’m glad he was chosen since he’s usually made way later on in a line but the other obscure characters are just dark metal designs which is where that falls flat.

[@JD_ATX]

I have been collecting McFarlane's DC Multiverse line since day one. While generally happy overall, I do have the following issues - - 1) Extremely small heads (classic Martian Manhunter, for example) 2) "Diaper" briefs (when there isn't a belt to cover the seam) 3) Lack of alternate hands (I don't mind paying $24.99 if more accessories are included) 4) Lack of weapons (the WB mandate is bullshit ... McFarlane doesn't include them as a cost savings measure) 5) Lack of "classic" designs but this seems to be improving .... upcoming classic Riddler and WW figures on the way

[@melgale]

i love the mcfarlane figures. amazing design and details at the current price. however, i have 3 gripes: ab crunch, face sculpt and scale. i love the cut at the mid torso level as it keeps the form. it like it better than the traditional cuts around the abdomen. i just hope they can improve the forward crunch. as for the face sculpts, its been mostly miss. no disrespect to the current artists, but maybe todd can outsource the head sculpts because their are a ton of great modelers out their. then finally, the scale. they dont scale well. martian man hunter is so small. then the 3joker batman is bigger than the other batmans.

[@SupermanXD]

I’d personally love to see a sub line of DC called Classic Covers or Comic Book Art similar to his Spawn Classic Cover series and do the high detailed sculpts with limited articulation and pre-posed. Then they could make Multiverse with all the articulation and cuts that break up the sculpt. It would be a win win for Todd and the fans because then you could pick what you want. Art over Articulation or vice versa.

[@DanB.0]

It's great you come up with these vids! These companies can also come here and read our comments and take what they think they can take. I think McF is great, I respect them. Sometimes, I feel it's a bit of a hit or miss for me but I do agree with the good points you mentioned. I do dislike they release the exact same figure just adding one accesory and like, that's about it. We end up with the same thing just to get everything you could get it to use, that is actually a bit insulting to me xD other than that, I feel the rest is subjective, but I'm okay with other bad points being pointed out.

[@eduardolamboy4776]

The DCUC line sculpted by the 4 Horsemen is still the standard by which I measure other DC action figure lines. Yes, they tended to utilize cookie cutter bucks for the majority of the characters but they dove deep into the DC comic universe and gave us characters that had never been done before and have not been done since then. They also gave us extremely obscure D level characters. They finished off tons of DC teams from the Satellite era JLA to the Justice league Europe team, the Teen Titans, the Metal men, the New God's, Green Lantern corps, Doom Patrol, The freaking LOSH as a boxset & the JSA! They also dived into the ol school challenge of the super friends toon and gave us Toyman, Apache Chief. The DCUC Etrigan still blows away any Etrigan done since then. And we got comic based Batmen. The DCUC did lack ankle and wrist articulation which imo, was their main negative factor and the heads could not look up and down. But I'm not a fan of the 7' scale nor the heavy centric Batverse and making figures that appeared in just a comic panel or just 1 comic or 1 page. The Toddbatverse still looks inferior to the DCUC imo and the side eyes are laughable.

[@collegerebel]

Agreed. I honestly just want the DC equivalent of Marvel Legends. Same scale, same articulation scheme, and a focus on Pre-New 52 costumes. I want to display the Avengers and the Justice League together, and McFarlane's line doesn't let me do that.

[@WeeaboohJones]

DC Universe Classics are still the best line of 12th-scale DC figures and I’ll hear nothing about it. Mafex has potential to beat that, but those are more expensive and their roster lacks the depth.

[@sas_masterDeath]

having all of this laid out makes me realize how much I like mcfarlane or at least how much they have going for them, granted they'd still need to change alot for me to start getting the main line, like standard thigh swivel and fixing their issue w scale amongst figures...rn only the vehicles n megafigs interest me but it's also hard not to love when there's a drought for product. just seems like other company's might be able to do it better

[@JohnnyBlaze_616]

All HATE from me on McFarlane's DC action figure line. I've hated it since January 1, 2020 and still do. Hasbro would do way better with the license. We deserve better DC action figures.

[@sirdaveysockrocker]

McFarlane doesn’t think we notice he’s making the 7 inch scale for a lot of these figs just by stretching the legs. He should’ve stuck with 6 inch so they could have proportionate bodies. BUT he’s so desperate to be “bigger and better” than his competition that he’s making daddy long leg figures.

[@Victor-mc1sz]

After seeing the recent promo pics of that Spartan looking Superman- Is anyone at Mcfarlane actually taking a look what is being made? Look at those legs. Those legs are so out of proportion to the point that it's comedic.

[@SourRobo8364]

I just like getting a figure to get signed by either voice actor or maybe a comic writer/artist.

[@joshuavis2736]

I’m just getting into this line and as a major flash fan I would’ve liked some running hands and fists with every figure. I’m getting injustice flash and while I have some ideas how to pose it given the hands, I would’ve liked to have some more freedom with posing

[@menegenecrazycraig]

Before McFarlane Toys, there was Todd Toys. The 1st Spawn figures which were released in the clamshells were produced by Todd Toys. It was the 3rd Spawn series where the company changed it's name to McFarlane Toys. I'm a huge Spawn collector and for me, the best McFarlane figure is The Maxx from Spawn Series 3. My 2nd favorite is the Superman the Infected from DC Multiverse. My honorable mention fig is Malbolgia from Spawn series 2 (Todd Toys, lol). Great channel my friend and love the variety of toys you showcase. Keep up the awesome content!

[@UToobUsername01]

I like to think Todd McFarlane likes to make posable statues. The other companies want action figures. The whole superposability of a character matters if they are in a comic with lots of action. But some people see action figures as merely display pieces so they prefer more details! That is where the issue lies: he only likes details not posable action figures. So he should release a seperate line called "the action series" and these have LESS detail but more posability. Then release these to department stores and toy stores and see how they sell compared to his usual posable statue stuff. If it sells like crap then just go back to releasing the high detail figures only. The way he can reduce risk is make the posable action figure smaller in size at first. Then if it succeeds he can do bigger ones. My view is release smaller more posable figures but give them tiny boxes and more accessories.

[@dynaguy3]

Totally agree on the classic characters. Would love a classic Wonder Woman and Green Arrow

[@deadpoolfanbvs7076]

I am very pleased with McFarlane Toys. Personally, I would love that they bring up more figures in more varieties in DC. I mean, stuff like TDK trilogy, MOS and BvS figures, COMPLETE Teen Titans tv animated show wave and not only Cyborg, Batman Tim Burton Films, WW classic figure, Classic Black suit Superman, New 52 JL, more Arkham figures, Classic JL figures and maybe Brandon Routh Superman from Returns and Kingdom Come. And yes, EXTRA HEADS

[@je2409]

The figures definitely have sculpt and paint app issues BUT I absolutely love that he gives us weird and obscure designs and characters even tho he clearly focuses a lot on Batman and Superman variants. I just want a young justice wave tbh but he’s doing great so far

[@melmaximum9177]

The main thing I like about McFarlane's Multiverse figure is I feel I'm getting a figure that from the accessories to the trading card that packed in that you get a basic understanding of who that character is if you do/don't know them. Superman or any other DC character comes with a flight stand in box and I feels as if Hasbro doesn't do that enough. For example America Chavez from the Dr. Strange MoM wave, she should have come with some kind of transparent star punch or portal to show what her abilities are. Even though there have been alot of motorcycles from him for Batman figures I do like he's experimenting with vehicles/ ride ons like the Joker Dragon, the Dark Knight bird a figure horse, and the monster truck from Dark Knight Metal.

[@salsanchez6825]

I know that I’m going to get hate, but the “so many Batman problem,” is mostly because at the end of the day, we adult collectors are only

[@JoeAUnCloneD]

Thats why i mess wit u first in the figure community. Down to earth and positive....

[@ashurgoodman6351]

I really hope we get more hands/accessories and head sculpts. I agree with who ever said bump the price up so we get a complete figure. She-spawn is a good example of this. Also I want see "universe" completing. Let's see animated Robin, Joker ect. We're getting Arkham video game stuff but it's all over the place on those titles

[@caincha]

I would say this to anyone who touches the subject: sure back in the day McFarlane toys were articulated statues more than action figures HOWEVER before McFarlane toys everything was pretty much made for children and then we started to get figures for adult collectors. So like the comics can be divided between before and after Image (for better or for worse) action figures can also be divided before and after McFarlane toys.

[@KensToys74]

I've cut back on Toddy Mac toys . The figure must really look damn good for my funds now. I do love his Warhammer figs though, and they can easily fit in with my six inch collection as armored warriors.

[@Justincredibletoys]

Last thing and great video by the way I love the point that you made by speaking with our pockets. For instants the cobra tank 200 people complaining they don’t want it or it’s too much does not outweigh the 16,000 people who obviously paid that they do.

[@thefreakofficial4396]

My first impression of the new Hawkman figure was, "That face looks like Shartimus prime." Lol Looking forward to adding you to my collection

[@meneliktafari894]

Yoooooooo, I’m feeling this information specifically as it relates to your honestly ….. keep at it bro

[@Danny-yv8bq]

I was really happy with the Sawmp Thing figure. Love it ❤️!!

[@batmanwholaughs3462]

What’s weird is that they’ve DONE a figure with alternate heads. It was a joker from 2020. The one in the GCPD costume. I can’t think of them doing an alternate head since.

[@allenlowe314]

Stright up, I dint think collectors realize how much of a pioneer he was when it comes to adult collectable figures. He was the 1st I remember.

[@wilfredodiaz8743]

I agree with you on most of points you made: glad they've moved away from the side eyes, they weren't very appealing, loved that they got rid of thise ugly round ball joints and are currently sculpting the joints that blends more beautifully with the figures and i think they've been improving on the rubber diapers in the figures. Now as far as the lack or paints, well its a shame that they have to skimp out on adding more paint apps and washes because had they added some it would really highlight the fantastic details on their figures. I understand that its done to keep the prices lower and those more affordable for most collectors but damn it there are some figures that really could have benefited from some extra paint apps such as those recent Mandarin Spawn we got. Just imagine getting those highly articulated figures with the paint apps of the original Mandarin Spawn... To this day those old school Mandarin Spawn are my favorite toys ever, just sculpted works of art. I also think that they should consider adding more alternatives heads and hands even if it Jack's up the price slightly more... Hell maybe make them in three versions they way the are being released and as a deluxe collectors box with all the variant heads and hands. They could be higher price but for those of us that want the ability to swap out the heads and hands it be great plus they will be able to sell the figures in three way thus making great use of their molds and recouping the cost. The Hawkman from the Black Adam movie looks soooo freaking awesome and I am not even a fan of Hawkman but dang it he is a gorgeous looking fig. Wish his wing would hing open that would really make it even more desirable to me. Anyway great video as always hermano 👍👏👏👏👏

[@brysonweaver8036]

I wish they’d do a full wave of the flash rogues… captain cold, heatwave, weather wizard, trickster (tons of accessories), golden glider, top, mirror master let’s gooo

[@h.b.nielsen5619]

For me there are definitely more pros than cons. The cost for what you get is second to none IMO. The sculpt work/texturing as many always point out is phenomenal. Hasbro is great but doesn't even come close. I know a lot of people are upset about the Batman heavy aspect but for me this is a major positive as he's my favorite and has just so many different looks to cover. The articulation to aesthetic ratio is a solid balance for me. Would thigh cuts be nice sometimes? Yes probably but it's not nearly as important to me as not messing with the look of the sculpt. As far as cons for me a big one is of many of my figures way too many have broken ratchet joints in at least one shoulder. I'm not sure if those teeth are jut super brittle but I'm talking out of the box this is going on. Last real con for me is that virtually every single figure benefits MASSIVELY from even just a dry brush repaint. I understand the cost factor but some I've fixed up rather quickly with a black or silver wash. I liked what he did with the special version of Mandarin Spawn with the higher price point and better paint applications. Could also be a pro instead of a con with the paint because it's actually super fun to customize.

[@lonewanderer_9312]

The biggest problem I have is finding figures with no messed up paint

[@dustybragg4011]

I’ve had trouble with the feet popping off, on some of them. And I also agree, we need more multiplheads.

[@eprince1388]

If they make the ankle joints like Marvel legends, it will improve the line tremendously.

[@BilSande4]

I personally love the McFarlane DC Multiverse figures. To the point that it has actually has supplanted Marvel Legends as my favorite action figure line. That said, I still have a few issues with some things. My number one complaint is the abundance of the unpainted "artist proof" chase figures. I order a lot of my stuff online, and you don't know what you are getting until it arrives. For example I ordered, and returned, the DKR Robin figure 3 different times from Amazon because I ended up with the unpainted chase figure every single time. I finally gave up and eventually managed to find it at a Target. That was super annoying. They need fix that issue. And I don't mind all the Batman figures, but someone needs to tell Todd that the Dark Knight has other villains aside from the Joker. It would be nice to get some comic versions of characters like Two-Face, Black Mask, Mr. Freeze, Catwoman, Penguin, Riddler, and etc.

[@bat-erd842]

You've got to think on the non-american buyers too. In my case , the McFarlanes are cheaper than the Marvel Legends. Like A LOT cheaper and I don't really care about the extrahead or some missing weapons. The sculpt is so much better , new body molds and I love Batman. I hope they don't change the price point just because of you

[@hydrocritical2268]

I hope they don’t either because they should’ve included accessories and extra heads in the first place. We should be getting more considering what we paid for

[@zNxghtmare_7]

It’s a good thing to tell us about some issues or other things of the figures

[@chadwickmelton]

Being a Batman fan is all well and good. And I’ll even admit that for the most part a lot of the Batman designs that MacFarlane comes up with are unique and sometimes I’ve never seen or heard of before. But when the majority of your year‘s releases are just different variations of Batman and Superman it’s a bit absurd. Like my biggest issue is that he made a teen titans cyborg maybe last year or beginning of this year and ever since that teen titans cyborg has come out he has not made any other characters from that show we have not seen a raven robin beast boy StarFire Hell I’ll even take red X and that version of Slade. So I’m sorry as much as you are loving this Batman fetish that he has it’s not fair to the consumers that either a do not get the figures that they can review on their channels at a discounted or free price and have to come out of their pocket to buy every single figure in their collection. Sometimes we get fatigued with seeing Batman over and over and over again.

[@noahbritt8321]

The thing that kinda ticks me off is that they aren’t the same scale as the Mattel figures. Meaning you can’t continue your previous collection, you need to start a whole new one or just stop. Especially, with the new characters like Ghostmaker. He is so tempting.

[@markly9615]

Your the best man when it comes in review that's why i love watching your reviews shout out to all toy collectors here in Philippines

[@DesignIncase]

Mcfarlane needed to consider articulation when sculpting designs, do more female and non white characters that aren't that way due to a movie, bring out more classic/standard designs BEFORE pulling out a super edgy one panel version of the character, detach the capes - TAKE AWAY GLUE FROM MCFARLANE. Bring on the villains.

[@hollywoodbound912]

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[@holo2869]

I don't like how thin the material is for the head sculpts and how thin the neck pegs are. They won't last long.

[@mrjasonharter]

"Staction" Figures- great! And I totally agree

[@dylanpocock703]

I always enjoy the content and I think the love/hate idea was a good one it's good too get things of your chest LoL. keep up the good work.Cheers.

[@LordRockington83]

I love these love/hate videos! Fair and balanced praise and criticism. I'd love to see Anthony From Anthony's Customs do one of these.

[@e12agent]

The trick to collect McFarlane Toys is to be really picky, because if you go ahead and buy everything you'll be really frustrated

[@mrmartin6700]

I love that build a figures are only in 4 peices and not 6 or more like marvel legends. I would love more articulation, but I do love the size of them in my opinion. Love that I finally have a new titan joker which is 100 times better then the previous one.

[@Apunkwithtoys]

So if you have an issue with McFarland articulation I would love to hear what you think of $uper 7’s lack of articulation. If you’ve done a video I’d love you to post a link to the video. I reviewed he Tygra and I have some people defending them and that figure and others that feel like I do.

[@otisbob2375]

He gave us a munitions pack, I did pre-order, and I recently bought grifter from multiverse, came with a two blades of course but he comes with gun welding hands! Go great together.

[@blazinbluereview9355]

Just picked up Batman of Zur En Arrh for $6 from Target. My first 7" McFarlane Batman. Have the big The Batman statue, which has incredible detail. Only downside is he likes to lean on his right side so trying to place him is a small issue.

[@louislopez80]

You are soo right!! I was skeptical about MacFarlane Toys DC Multiverse at first until the first wave and I gotta say, I've switched sides. My purchases of Marvel Legends have dropped massively as of late. Two main reasons: price hiking and availability. Toy Biz and then the earlier waves of Marvel Legends used to be pumped out like crazy. Now, you're lucky if you find at the most two cases per wave at Walmart and Target, and even Gamestop. Now another hike is happening?! No thank you.

[@McFarlaneDragonClan]

I have no complaints. Other than what you say about needing more classic characters like a classic wonderwoman. I would love to see and have a Heath Ledger Joker from McFarlane toys myself.

[@DudleyDawg]

The only thing I would really like Todd to fix with his figures is to give them a thigh swivel, as it would really help with the poseability of the figures.

[@steventhomas2856]

- The scale. Oh, the scale. Why? Was there some reason he *couldn't* do them in 6"? If only to make them compatible with the Mattel figs. - The articulation, particularly the lack of thigh swivels or a useful substitution therefore. - The biscuit - brittle nature of the plastic. I should have been all over the Year 2 cover Batman, price notwithstanding, but multiple reports of snapped limbs, at least on stocks here in the U.K., had me passing on a figure that *should* have been the centrepiece of a DC figure collection. Even the sculpting can be an issue when Toddy decides to get creative. Again, I should be excited about the forthcoming Page Punchers Constantine, but Toddco has for some reason decided to design the figure as looking like a borderline tramp who's stuffed his cheeks full of cotton wool. SO many characters getting figures that I'd like figures of, but which I'm almost certainly not going to buy, because, well... it's McFarlane. I might break if he decides to do Vertigo and Kingdom Come characters though. I suppose even Toddco figures of Shade The Changing Man, V and King Marvel are better than no figures at all. But only just.

[@markharrison2315]

A lack of a decent ab crunch really hurts the ability to pose these figures. And the rubber diaper piece looks too obvious and stands out on some the figures too much. Lots of great figures, and more than 1 or 2 duds. But almost always it seems more effort has gone into them than most marvel legends.

[@dr.spideywartz7571]

I still can’t deal with the fact that he’s 7 inch scale and he himself doesn’t like articulation, it’s like why would you make a super posable ACTION figure line if your just gonna half ass the articulation

[@TheRealCrimsonDagger]

Hope there is more of these videos on other lines/toy companies.

[@mclovin7326]

The biggest problems I have are lack of characters, the variants having just a mask or helmet removed, the side eye and poor articulation I've bought a few mcfarlane figures but stopped because the figures were more frustrating than fun

[@GTOrphan]

What I find most frustrating about McFarlane's DC line is they could be so much better, and the road to get their is practically a straight-line. Each individual figure is lacking as a standalone purchase due to each figure feeling bare bones. For the line itself, the speed of releases, and the variation of figures has been impressive. If McFarlane wants the line to move from good to excellent; please let the buyer decide how the figure will look on the shelf. I would happily pay more for the line if they had alternate hands as standard, an additional head sculpt, and ideally an additional weapon/accessorily/blast effect.

[@marcuswilliams8103]

This was well done as always. My main problem is the lack of alternate heads / hands. Then to place a alternate head on another figure that's essentially the same is ridiculous to me. Looking at you Black Adam! You guys should also check out KZbinr Spider criminal. It's a hilarious 45 minute video pointing out these same issues.

[@coolmuzt]

I like figures that look good and don't break, therefore, I like DC Multiverse.

[@radiodemonswing5683]

i just really hope for more batman villians other than joker and stuff we ae getting a nightfall bane and comic deathstroke tho witch im stoked for but i want a scarecrow, two face, ridller, and penguin aswell as some more lantern stuff

[@jayflores3947]

I'm glad mcfarlane took it slow to bring out other characters. Because now, their toys are much better from the 1st year. Deathstroke and bane are awesome figures. They are getting better and better

[@warforge_jp]

my problem with MCFRLNS is the lack of multiple hands and no thigh movement, other than that i love them