Marvel Legends SANDMAN Retro Carded Spider-Man Action Figure Review

As the Marvel Legends line continues it seems to be slowly moving away from making the figures look like their comic book counterparts. Can this new version of a classic villain be worth picking up even though he looks more like a middle-aged man in cosplay than a supervillain?
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[@Nickos_Klb]

Green Goblin is my favourite . Whenever he shows up you know things will get personal , he's dangerous and unpredictable but also kinda pathetic when he loses which is fun to watch

[@Hilltopperpete]

The sandy head should have an angry expression. Looks great and nice scaling. The BAF is functionally unattainable and the Select sandy leg attachment looks amazing and is probably my favorite.

[@TIMMUT17]

He should've come with a grinning expression.

[@BaileyZKerr]

Yeah I'd prefer if the expressions on the heads were swapped

[@scottpiper213]

Anyone remember that Spider-Man Classic era Sandman with the texturing and the sick sculpt? It had dope accessories and it was something like $10 back in the day. This figure is an embarrassment compared to that one. Those were the days…

[@jboogie8159]

I own that figure and he's the best sandman ever made, and still looks great in any display.

[@JohnnyBlaze_616]

@@jboogie8159 J-Boog from B2K... you're right. I own all the Marvel Legends Sandman's. The 2004 Spider-Man: Classics Sandman is still the best.

[@iamvenomizedsymbioticexist1021]

I have that figure since I was a kid and it is amazing. Only recently I broke his leg off while trying to pose him, so I immediately bought this sandman to replace the toybiz one

[@ianthecollecter]

I have him rn sadly I lost his accessories but I just bought this one yesterday

[@vgamer11]

Didn't see anyone else mention it, so i will: the body (other than the head and forearms) is a straight repaint of the Hydro-Man body. In my opinion the recent Diamond Select Sandman is much more worth the price; while it has plenty of its own faults, the many accessories make up for it.

[@Brawr183]

I just wish it scaled better but then again, if you throw the lower sand piece on it’s probably very believable

[@tomtudorweaver1078]

Agreed, he's still on my Marvel Legends shelf and I skipped this figure. Whilst he could pose better, the lower sand piece and his size really helps him stand out in a display, this one I feel would get lost in a display given he's not that much bigger than other Marvel Legends.

[@vgamer11]

@@tomtudorweaver1078 i think it would blend in too much too, yeah. The lack of varied accessories also kinda sucks; the only ones that are included are nice but nothing very large or unique, meanwhile the Diamond Select one has different regular hands and a sand forearms, all of which are painted really nicely. I love it.

[@duffboy502]

Octopus and Hydro-Man are my favorite Spider-Man villain, considering Kingpin as a "Daredevil Villain", Nice figure, but Sandman is one of those characters that custom figures can make him shine a lot more than a regular version of Hasbro.

[@averageyoutubecommenter1760]

There’s also a fair amount of lollipop going on with the second head, more so than the one that comes in the package.

[@benh.1591]

Shocker is my all-time favorite, I'm fully aware he is a c-lister, but I always loved his design and all the quilt-related quips Spider-man put him through. My own son refers to him as waffle-man. There is also that legendary STAS episode where symbiote Spider-man totally wrecks Shocker. Ever since that episode I still occasionally yell out: 'The check's in the mail, baby!'

[@arthurchen6464]

You reminded me to grab this guy for a quick Streets of Rage 2 "Don't Walk" guy custom. Thank Anthony.

[@tomtudorweaver1078]

Am I the only one who thinks that a lot of the recent Spider-Man villains we've been getting from Marvel Legends look like the classic designs, but if they were from modern comic art? Just look at some of the color choices and the head sculpts for Doc Ock, the Vulture, Shocker, Kingpin, and Sandman, there's some stylization there but it lines up more with recent depictions than their earlier appearances. Not that it's a bad thing, but it's a bit weird to me. For my favorite Spider-Man villain it's a tossup between Electro and Mysterio. Electro's design, power and simplicity of his character makes him easily entertaining in most of his appearances (although he has the potential to be a far more interesting character). Mysterio though is just a really fun idea and is also probably one of the earliest examples of a meta comic character, in the sense that even in the 60's they acknowledged his costume was goofy and they've not needed to change his character or design much since then because it was never intended to be practical.

[@mr.slightlymad4496]

My no. 1 favourite Spidey enemy is Doc Ock, then Green Goblin and Kraven the Hunter.

[@whozyourdaddy]

Always liked Doc Ock and the Lizard. I don't know anything about the comics, but the designs are great.

[@jasonwonkawich5275]

Toy-Biz Spider-Man Classics Sandman is still the best iteration of the character put to plastic. Nothing modern comes close to the paint and proportions.

[@JohnnyBlaze_616]

It's a shame that 18 years later and no other company has been able to top that one. Like how? It's 2022 now. SMH

[@graefx]

Body was originally the Netflix Luke Cage so that's probably why he looks like "a dude" it works for me but I always interpreted him as more stocky and big than superhero V. Scorpion or Mysterio would probably be my favorite at least from the animated series. Ive got the toybiz scorpion and he's got that more comic book character meat. Always liked the classic Sandman too and he's also got more appropriate mass and build.

[@hannahsaphire7643]

Your adjusted version looks a million times better. I never would have considered the head size but it makes such a difference to the overall appearance. Thanks for the great review Anthony 🤟❣️

[@Mickylitman]

Honestly the Batman zur en arrh figure is really fun in my opinion

[@sebastianurquidi6558]

Upper torso apears to be Netflix Luke Cage reuse which may be why it lacks those comic book proportions. Edit: just checked and the legs are also from Netflix Luke Cage.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Yep. And hydroman

[@Mrbuttboi]

It’s really hard to pick a single villain. Gobby is the most evil in my opinion. I love Rhino because he’s a 7 foot tall Russian guy with a cool suit. Shocker kinda sucks as a villain and I think that’s funny. Sandman was freaking awesome in Spider-Man 3. It’s so hard to choose. I think I’m gonna have to go with Green Goblin. Edit: also lizard is cool. And until recently I had nothing but positive opinions on Morbius. Kraven is also freakin sweet. And Scorpion looks cool. I also really like Electro’s costume. Okay I finally ran out of villains I liked.

[@impossiblepie]

My favourite villain is The Hobgoblin, but the version in this line isn't good. I like the figure but I like your photoshop even more.I open them up and throw the packaging in the recycling bin. Not really based on the comic version more so based on the spiderman animated series from 94.

[@Edmondphk]

I like it more than the BAF version, that one is obviously over-sized.

[@Prince_1312]

My favorite spiderman villain is Mysterio and that’s even if you include symbiotes. Close seconds are sandman and Doc Ock

[@Outshined93]

Green Goblin was my fav as a child and now

[@creationmatrix4760]

probably shocker honestly he's just so pathetic sometimes and I love him

[@dtejada1988]

Zup Anthony, the photoshop is excellent great tool for your videos, thanks, Dr Oct fav villain…thanks for the video 😎

[@fernandodelgado4329]

Anthony, You are great with your job and I don't want argue with you and even though this is not a powerful house of 90s, 2000s Sandman, I still might get him because he does remind me of Steve Ditko's first appearance look, Also my favorite Spidey villain is Green Goblin.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

There's no need to argue anyway. Buy what you want and what you like and be happy. My reviews are resources to use as you see fit.

[@fernandodelgado4329]

I get what your saying, But he is cool.

[@Goodberry]

Diamond Select still has the best Sandman figure.

[@dinobot7025]

Green goblin is the best spider-man villain

[@zach123101]

Favorite Spider-Man villain I gotta go Big Wheel

[@CallmehCat.]

Nah The Wall is better

[@thetrasharoundmyplastic6342]

Oddly because it's Hasbro you know they made these in theory of people buying 2 one to open one to keep on card... Okay so with that being said I only have one which is kingpin and sadly I wanted to take him out the box but after having him I just couldn't bring myself to do it so now I have to buy a second one hopefully I can get one aftermarket cheaper already opened. Just glad I didn't invest in the original kingpin since I'm new they were going to release again with much better paint applicated....

[@PowerChordEPS]

Do I collect these to keep MOC: Some, I have Gambit and Rogue MOC since the X-Men ones are few and far between, but not the Spiderman ones. Favorite Spidey villain excluding Symbiotes: I love Mysterio in the same way I love Scarecrow in the Batman universe; Both use elements of mind-screwery and psychology but Mysterio can hold his own in a fight.

[@thorgotem]

I have a bunch of my figs on the card still. Some I opened just to remove baf piece and never touched the figure. I do have this one still mint on card..but I want to open it, and then again I don't. So the conflict is real.

[@bee-beargaming]

I do love the packaging

[@jaymeisvega1566]

electro is my favorite spider- man vilian i was thinking making custom movie head for sandman for that marvel legend sandman retro carded

[@milesackers2935]

It looks like they used the Motorcycle Punisher Body. Upper and Lower Body.

[@kltoybox]

I like Kraven a lot! Great review!

[@CyborgSodaCollects]

The spot is my favorite Spiderman villain. Man Mcfarlane could've included that mace hand with Clay face 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@tylerhendersonjr6587]

Mister Negative Personally My Favorite Spider-Man Villain

[@ImaHeatseekr]

GG is my fave,i keep mine in the box i have the toy biz loose already. I have the toy biz sandman loose and on card this one is definitely staying in the box away from those 2 lol

[@pants989]

isn't this still just a netflix Luke Cage repaint? It looks not-great because it's the second comic Spiderman figure done on a live-action figure body.

[@JohnnyBlaze_616]

Hydro-Man, Sandman and Hammerhead. But Hammerhead is justified.

[@lfabio.n]

If I like the figure I usually get two to keep one in package, I like Sandman as a villain and Doc Ock

[@darthamrel3052]

I had to check mine but wtf would they print the serial number on the front left leg of the figures!?

[@finalstorm9634]

Jason Philip Macendale - HobGoblin But not the stupid 90's cyborg thing, just the HobGoblin with a bit of demon possession for good taste.

[@THANATOS-PRIME]

Aside from the most common villains (Green Goblin, Doc Ock, Venom etc.) I have always loved Shocker and Scorpion.

[@lazylefthand]

Tombstone was my favorite from the show as a kid. He was scary as fuck.

[@Matt71825]

I keep mine mint on card, some are tempting to open but I have held off so far

[@Matt71825]

Villain wise I love the Lizard but Mysterio is also up there

[@mercentin1499]

Doc ock and sandman are my favorite there just awesome and creative villians

[@Ohm3gaw3apon13]

I think the angry face should’ve had the sand effects and the calm facial should’ve been the non sand effect.

[@Mattyboy-dn4oo]

If I had a dollar for every time you complained about how the superhero figures today don’t look like superheroes, I’d be a wealthy 😂

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Im only the messenger

[@calebellis9556]

Green Goblin and Doc Ock

[@brenoferreiraferreira4409]

I like this Sandman but I agree with all your critics. Thanks for the review Anthony.

[@josierawk]

My current favorite spidey villain is Morbius!!!!!

[@NohatSkills]

Doc ock

[@zoretorjenkins]

Rhino is my favourite.

[@gelmaraquino9940]

doctor octopus my favourite

[@justinritter6411]

On the card 👍

[@tomhensha929]

I take my figures out of the package. And my favorite Spider-Man villain is Doc Ock.

[@KiwiHehe.]

I apologize if you've answered this already, but will you be reviewing the new Clayface figure?

[@devinbrewer8956]

I have a hard time picking between doc ock and goblin

[@lazylefthand]

Anyone else still have this on preorder from best buy?

[@kirkholland6253]

The Punisher

[@__-wm9lu]

4:35 the white of the eye being painted is SUPER weird to me. What’s the point of doing that? Just extend the sculpt by 1mm or even don’t paint it all. It’s so weird having a blob of white in the middle of the head.

[@__-wm9lu]

Mysterio is my favourite Villian. Even before the movie

[@Kiritoprime_1678]

My favorite is hobgoblin

[@user-ve5kq9gp4c]

Do the black Spider-Man

[@Darkseid.of.Apokolips]

kingpin my favorite villain cos the only character who has the same name as me

[@lazylefthand]

My top villain from the animated series was always tombstone.

[@alxrising]

Kraven the Hunter

[@jrsrecroom3344]

I buy doubles for most of them one moc and open the other

[@jrsrecroom3344]

Doc ock… it’s really Carnage but oh well

[@MrHutto1]

Mine falls over at least once a week.

[@jimhaverlock9784]

Does Kingpin count?

[@grouchydude3448]

Favorite villain? J Jonah Jameson!

[@TyGamer0426]

I open but keep the cards

[@sethmonster6529]

I’m pretty sure this was the Hydroman body

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Most of it is

[@thespiritus4440]

Mysterio because he makes spidey doubt his sense of reality and taps into his fears when done right

[@JohnnyBlaze_616]

Mysterio doesn't access Spider-Man's fears. Mysterio doesn't know what Spider-Man is afraid of. Mysterio only creates illusions with gadgets and machines. You're thinking of Scarecrow from DC who does that to Batman and other people he antagonizes with his fear gas or his fear toxins he injects people with.

[@JayDayX116]

I got the armored suit mk1 spider man, and I keep him in box. But that's it. I don't buy Marvel legends anymore. My favorite villain is a toss up between doc ock and mysterio.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

No cherry picking for avengers? Or xmen?

[@paulojoshuatan5598]

Comic wise..I’m Doc Ock but Movie wise I’m definetly Electro from No Way Home..

[@suddskys7482]

Hobgoblin or green goblin

[@randallpohl5408]

I buy 2 of every spiderman so I can keep one carded.

[@lyricqq]

Vulture and Andrew Garfield green goblin

[@josechavez2020]

Green goblin

[@devilmaycryfan7681]

Am i allowed to say Spider-Man 2 Doc Oc?

[@devinbrewer8956]

And this buck is from the Netflix series luke cage

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Most of it is

[@TheMattTrakker]

Norman

[@Mickylitman]

I didn’t get this figure

[@M27ha]

1. Green Goblin 2. Shocker 3. Doc Ock

[@edwinarroyo8069]

🥇 1st

[@veekleek7535]

See your point about not being a comic character. While it looks like sandman, it doesn't look that impressive.

[@sethmonster6529]

“This mostly looks like a guy “

[@ingloriousmax]

Definitely a disappointing release