Marvel Legends SPIRAL Uncanny X-Men Retro Carded Action Figure Review

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[@pants989]

I cherry-pick maybe 6-7 toy lines, it's fun to follow them all and not mess around with bad toys. Spiral was an instant-preorder. I'd say wait and include her in the 2023 list, since Amazon has her dated for April so she'll be an odd duck missing from your 2023 list when almost everyone will be getting her well into 2023.

[@onilpatel]

So nice to be able to pay MSRP for a figure and not feel ripped off. Glad the ladies are finally getting legs like this. She and Mojo are by far my favourites of the last few years.

[@ShinGoji1987Official]

Absolutely fantastic looking figure. I haven't picked her up yet but to me she has to be the best ml figure just by design alone. You really feel like you're getting your money's worth as well. All those arms would be so cool for stop motion too. Thanks for the great reviews as always Anthony

[@IvanSanchez-ft3mp]

I was waiting for this figure when it was announced and glad to see they did a good job with her. You're right that you should give a negative review when that figure shows things that are not done well, that's the point of a review!

[@GeezyCE]

I don't care about pins either. However, in the case of Marvel Legends, pinless have made articulation much stiffer (?) and much much less gummy. I think it's been a good thing

[@galacticmanlarry582]

Glad to see you get vindicated! 😂 This is definitely a unique figure (well, thanks to the character design)… They mostly nailed it… My additional personal gripe is: I would like it to feel a bit less „gummy“ in her several extremities.

[@brenoferreiraferreira4409]

I love Spiral as a character and I'm glad I ordered this ML. Thanks for the review Anthony.

[@gagetolinwrites6845]

I wish Hasbro would put out quality figures like this consistently

[@joehodgson9217]

Spiral is just a fun design and credit to Hasbro for making a figure worthy of that design. I don't care about her as a character, but I am tempted by the action figure and that really never happens with Marvel Legends for me. Usually it's the opposite where my attachment for a character or property (i.e. X-Men animated) gets me to buy a lackluster figure. I stopped collecting the line early in the Hasbro days and only collect it sparingly now so I'm not qualified to rate a best ever Marvel Legend. Only one that comes to mind for me is the Fox Deadpool that came in the two-pack. That was a good figure with a lot of stuff, it's just too bad we had to buy a crappy figure of Negasonic what's her face to get the Deadpool figure.

[@rampageingboss7494]

Despite not knowing anything about this character the design and accessories has me hooked👌🏻 Definitely wanna pick this girl up and facts with the aesthetic it can look feminine and heroic🙌🏻

[@mitrooper]

That body sculpt is downright perfect. 3:08

[@justinchapman8844]

This is why I gave up on legends. One good figure for every 30 bad ones just doesn't work for me. Nice review as always.

[@hannahsaphire7643]

“Stop making garbage and charging more” agree 💯 Your commentary is hilarious Anthony! You’re right to take credit for the hands, and you should feel vindicated! Thanks for the awesome review 👏🙌❤️😘🥰

[@arthurchen6464]

Objectively I think she's probably the best regular sized ML in the modern Hasbro era (just because comparing current age figures with ToyBiz ones is kind of pointless with completely different emphases and approach of the two companies). Subjectively I love the figure on technical levels, but don't give a shit about the character, so she'll just be a really nice figure I own due to how nice a figure she is.

[@CyborgSodaCollects]

constructive criticism only helps to improve something. Fanboyism only helps to tarnish. Spiral is definitely a top ten. Needs paint

[@ngangkh]

I actually like the plasticky look (I'm primarily a MotU collector; my wife is more into ML) but that's probably cos I'm used to less paintwork on my toys and I fiddle with my stuff a lot

[@theherolegends4361]

Anthony that is the first time I see you being so happy with a Marvel Legends figure!

[@Bearsofthelaw]

I agree, I have been negative of late regarding the Legends offerings and their pricing. If they put this much effort into their figures as a whole I would be a lot happier withthe price. That said, like Wolverine, i picked this up for £21 so was more than happy with this purchase. Spiral is an excellent figure, of a character I have been after for a good while. As you correctly said, vote with you're wallet, don't buy the rubbish, but buy the great figures they do make. if you dont buy any of them then why would they change, its the stark comparisons between sell outs and peg warmers that will show them the way...I hope.

[@TheMattTrakker]

Do you mean if you buy all of them, they won't change? I think not buying them would give them reason to change, because money.

[@Bearsofthelaw]

@@TheMattTrakker Exactly, as I said don't buy the rubbish, but buy the great ones. They need a gauge onwhat to make. If they dont sell dont make them. If they do you are doing something correctly. People argue they stop collecting completely to show. it dose not they just assume their is nomoney in that brand and stop it. If you buy the great stuff they will make the great stuff. It is similar to the awful star wars shows we have had of late. People have cut and run. I can understand to a degree, however they have refused to watch Andor, which is high quality television. As far as the bottom line shows more people watched the awful Obi Wan series than Andor, so they will make more Obi Wan. Give credit to what is good and cut off what is bad. If the fan base does this correctly they can move mountains.

[@rbertorammers9593]

It’s great. She’s great. Like you say: it can be done! So it should be done, every time.

[@nhyar]

I feel like you should definitely take credit for the vertical hinges on the hands. Hasbro started using them more consistently after your video explaining articulation, heck, even some reviewers started talking about how the horizontal hinges were wrong for holding weapons when they didn't have any problems with them before, lol.

[@onetwelvewonders5480]

Definitely my favourite Legend of the year and in my top 5 of all time. I’m really glad you picked this one up and reviewed it, I knew you’d be happy as soon as I got to playing with this figure.

[@suhtangwong]

This is what I would spend and is actually worth $25. Super surprised that this wasn't a deluxe or super rare 5 pack figure that go over $40+ finally, thank you hasbro!

[@zannusx]

I don't really collect Marvel Legends, I have a handful, but I pre-ordered Spiral as soon as she went up. I know nothing about the character at all, but she looks cool and I am glad to see a positive review. I hope the make a new Doppelganger figure with an articulated torso since they obviously can do it.

[@matreyo506]

In my opinion she is the best Marvel Legends female figure of all time without a doubt, but overall I think that she could be in a top 8 probably. Nice review Anthony, good job and keep going on as always.

[@Lowlight23]

Great and honest review of the figure, thank you! I’m super excited to get this one when it comes in at BBTS. 👍

[@bee-beargaming]

She looks like the actual source material so that makes her the best in my books. No one faithful to the source material nowadays

[@petrikov026]

Good review! 2 main reasons why i always anticipate and watch your videos HONESTY and OBJECTIVE REVIEW

[@VerdeletVIII]

One of the only Marvel Legends I've bought more than one of. Pretty bittersweet considering how rare the great releases are.

[@bogdanhotescu9640]

Absolutly greate take on good vs bad products mate! Totaly agree! No matter the line we should apreciate those amazing figures and point out the bad ones.

[@IbeatDonkeykongwithNoSummons]

Marvel legends are sold out and I ain’t bought in any more. But yea I am definitely interested in this one. I always wait to see an Anthony review honestly. I ended up with 3 GI Joe ninjas based on Anthony’s reviews and I love those figures more than 90% of my marvel legends, even though I don’t care about GI Joe

[@omarmoreno3758]

Dude, Spiral looks amazing. Can't wait till I get my pre-orders in. Yes I got more than 1 figure.

[@kyleholder3785]

it's by far the best apple-bottom jeans & boots with the fur figure ever made

[@tombaker6968]

Can't wait to get this figure in hand, great video!

[@TheMattTrakker]

I still really like the armored Daredevil (what an odd choice to do an awesome job on) and I am a pretty big fan of the symbiote 3 pack venom, so I'd have trouble saying she's the best, but she's good enough to make me at least think about it which is awesome. Considering these retro carded figures are 25+ and they don't come with a BAF, they should be able to put similar effort into all of these. I'm not sure if they just have someone that really likes her, or if they figured they'd need to do a good job to sell her because she's a more obscure character or what, but it shows that they can put in more than 1/10 effort, making all their 1/10 effort releases that much more frustrating.

[@tonileo9849]

Thats the odd thing, obscure characters like this and psycho man for instance seem to have more care put into them. The retro card figs whether its x men or spiderman, are just cheap repaints mostly woth new heads, there are outliers sure like lizard or armored daredevil, but for each of them, there are a ton of reused molds with badly applied cell shading

[@nhyar]

@@tonileo9849 Obscure characters/suits usually get better treatment because Hasbro probably thinks they won't be releasing them again anytime soon/they aren't very profitable. That's why we keep getting a bunch of Spideys, Wolverines and Deadpools with no real "definitive" version to date. Jackal is a good example of a mold that has never been reused and was a decent figure.

[@jonathanhampshire6856]

@@nhyar parts of Jackal were used on Puma: hands, feet, arms. I think they should use Jackal for other figs as well. Vermin would benefit from that bod, and maybe some of the werewolf characters, Lobo Brothers, Werewolf by Night etc.

[@95blckfirebird1]

Hey man, those people coming at you are just negative folks that hate criticism of anything they take too much pride on. Your reviews have taught me what an action figure should be like in design, sculpt and paint. Especially with Marvel Legends. I was blissfully ignorant until you actually taught me what, why and how a figure should be like/made. I've honestly learned a lot the past few months lol Now I'm saving money by collecting only what I like but more importantly, collecting a figure of value and quality by not simply dropping X amount of dollars on every single figure because of FOMO, nostalgia, and such. Anyway, I appreciate your reviews dude.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Thanks. Glad to help.

[@RIO85ful]

Just an amazing review. I knew you will give us a proper review instead being all fanboying out on Hasbro. The fact that this cost the same as Darwin ( i think you pumping up the Darwin price thou) i unbelievable. this figure proves they can give us proper figures if they want.

[@bluedragon452]

Spider-man would work VERY well with this!

[@climax90hero]

Really happy we have a new Spiral figure. I'd place her in my top 10 ML figures. Also yeah an updated list to your top 10 ML figures of all time would be good, the one for 2022 is good as it is imo.

[@weirdklips]

That action figure is so good I don't want to open mine until I get another copy.

[@Spongemonkey26]

I've been out of Marvel Legends for several years now because the effort was truely of the "mail-it-in" variety from the ML team, but it is nice to see they can still release a banger every once in a while.

[@Heel_Punk]

Have been a fan of her since 1st Longshot comic can’t wait to pick up 2 of these

[@Avelcaine]

The most impressive thing is her ability to hit a realistic crossed-arms pose even though she's got six shoulders and a whole-ass rack. Looks pretty sweet when four arms have swords at ready and the "top" pair are folded across her chest like she's a Hindu Vegito.

[@jestaalchaosborne]

Anthony REALLY loves his Darwin doesn’t he?

[@gmoney1664]

Looks really good! I don't know the character, but given a lot of figures with just 2 arms don't turn out well, this is impressive!

[@curseoffenrir]

I finally caved in and started collecting a few Marvel Legends with the caveat (did I use that right?) that it’s X-Men related, pinless and hits a little of my nostalgia. This is my first figure and I love it, finally a female figure with bicep swivel and double jointed elbows elbows and elbows. The plastic is a little gummy and the weapons are soft but ages 4+? I guess. Awesome fig!

[@ForAFee204]

This is one of the best marvel legends like you said I just got mine and I'm really loving it

[@mikaelivanlagmay4903]

Anthony always objective reviews. Nice review.

[@craigvaughn5938]

Good review! I don’t get the in or out argument either…why can’t we be objective. If we keep purchasing poor effort figures we’ll continue to get garbage and it’ll be our fault.

[@darkman4747]

I need more DC multiverse reviews, I got this one, great figure.

[@RCARD-pz2et]

How did you get yours so early?

[@darkman4747]

@@RCARD-pz2et preorder It a while ago

[@TheQuebecDragon]

Really liked your little "editorial" at the start and I so agree. And you do like good Marvel Legends, I've noticed it in the past few years, but you don't sugarcoat either when a figure deserves the criticism. Actually, I like that for most figures, you do point out the bad and the good... if there's any.That's fair to me. It was very nice to see you so very positive about a Marvel Legends for once, though. And yeah, for once, this one was a decent value for the figure quality and number of accessories. Heck, I thought for sure when she was announced that Hasbro would charge us deluxe prince instead of regular price. One thing I've noticed missing from your review was talking about all the unique sculpted parts, even the pants. It would have been so easy for Hasbro to just "paint on" the costume. So overall, Hasbro actually made the necessary effort with Spiral. Nah, Spiral is not the best Marvel Legends ever, but it certainly is excellent and probably in the top 10 ever. Then again, I'd have to think about who's better and nobody comes spontaneously to mind. For the second question of the day, I wouldn't add an addendum. Keep Spiral in reserve for the 2023 top 10.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

one of the first things i mentioned was the good sculpt.

[@TheQuebecDragon]

@@AnthonysCustoms Yes, with the arms and legs sculpted properly, the good body proportions, but I meant talking about the unique stuff sculpted on the clothes, the details like the folds, the creases and the pockets. From Hasbro, it could have easily been just a "naked" female buck painted blue with no extra details. They could have done this with Spiral and perhaps no one would have noticed because of the six arms, the head sculpt and the fur trims.

[@benh.1591]

Yes, definitely the best ML so far, especially taking the price into account. Retro TAS X-Men figures are garbage repaints and they cost considerably more. The Iron Spider figure is roughly $45 here in Europe, Spiral was only $30. I do not understand how or why. Not even a big Spiral fan. I vaguely remember her from X-Men Tas but this figure is too good to pass up on. It's so weird that an obscure character like this gets such attention, while major characters are neglected and receive barely passable figures. It took roughly 5 spider-man figures in the past two years before we got something close to decent (the TAS Spidey is still atrocious) Herald Thor being the only recent exception. Keep the reviews coming, your expertise is unparalleled and you are my go to guy whenever I consider picking up a figure.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Thanks

[@GILGAMASK5677]

"not about being a pervert" Darwin: *pounces on Spiral*😂😂😂

[@JMMF698]

I really like a lot of reviewers and their nicer reviews, even when somethings not that good they still try to see some good in it and have fun and stuff, i dont mind that, but youre one of my favorite ones bc youre straight to the point honest you dont sugar coat and you give great insight on things like anatomy and engeneering, i like to watch the more chill reviews but i also like your more in depth reviews im glad theres both out there for me, you and robo from the fwoosh are probably my favorites you two are kinda the opposite in review style and i enjoy both prespectives

[@eufrosniad994]

Phew, I am glad this turned out ok after seeing your Dark Phoenix review. I preordered this and was dreading it was a disaster.

[@PrimeEternalIkaris]

This figure looks amazing

[@DannyboyCA12]

I hate reading something is great and it looks like the source material and it doesn’t and then they justify the cheap finish and bad sculpts as great. You tell it as it is and that is something we need more of. Hasbro might just start caring if collectors do as well

[@puffpuffpassmako]

Didnt get this since I still have my Toybiz version. The removeable helmet gives that one extra points over this one

[@The_singularity]

Don’t expect this trend to continue, Anthony. They’re still going to use the same crappy molds they have in their arsenal. Maybe over the next few years changes will improve the line overall.

[@PLASTK_pizza]

You talked a great game. But you sold me on looking for a Darwin in the end

[@rawlingdwarf]

This could be great to customize and create a d&d demon marilith! :)

[@tombwady3330]

I'm assuming Darwin will definitely be in top figures of the year list

[@ChickenLord319]

He already made the videos like a month ago of you didn’t watch h them already

[@tombwady3330]

@@ChickenLord319 He shall make every top figures list. Maybe you just don't practice *Darwinism*

[@docavenger1560]

A little paint wash would help and extra hands and Magic effects other wise you right it’s a good figure

[@Whoasked4this]

I love watching your videos, & I wouldn’t say u hate marvel legends but u do come off like u can’t wait to point out all the bad shit on all the figs people love. But I also feel it’s fair, I’m sick of hearing “ oh I just love this, & that , & blah blah blah “ but complain about a increase in cost like everything else in the world hasn’t went up. With all that said, I think your channel is a must watch for collectors. I just wished you did more import stuff, maybe help me save a few dollars on buying garbage!! 😂😂😂 #appreciateyourwork

[@Cogz]

How Darwin was qualified to receive butterfly joints astounds me lol

[@AnthonysCustoms]

the mold existed before he did

[@steverogers6836]

It’s hilarious to watch this review, go back and watch the Darwin review, and then realize the same company made these two figures less than a year apart.

[@corbinr2076]

QOTD #2: More Anthony videos are always welcome!

[@skabcat242]

I am looking forward in getting this figure. I already got Mojo.

[@GameTime-yj6qv]

Go figure lol. Loved that. I don't know about the character but everyone is raving about this figure and it does look amazing. Think I will buy it.

[@joselitopuzon5620]

Wtf 9.5 for Marvel Legends from Anthony Customs? Miracle!!!

[@rjzavala87]

Not into ML figures but this one is interesting and would look cool on a shelf

[@TuggernautCollectables]

Regarding not buying bad marvel legends and send a message; do not buy bad marvel legends from Hasbro pulse....Hasbro already made a profit on those figures in big stores and small businesses like ours...However not buying may influence the store not to get Marvel Legends but that is rare I agree that this is one of the best marvel legends figure. For the price point, they gave more than enough accessories...it would be nice to have spell casting or dancing hands, it is impossible to find some other figure with four fingered open palm hands or fist hands 9.5 is a great score....I'll await your review on Multipleman which I assume Hasbro will say they have to sacrifice and make it a generic repainted body so we can get a good spiral

[@wasabi-in-my-eye3134]

I first saw her at my sega Saturn xmen children of the atoms. 20 years later I finally got her figure. Woohoo.

[@niccage6375]

If it was bad, it would be a downward spiral

[@AnthonysCustoms]

I see what you did there

[@nitro-boy09]

Anthony is so happy with this figure. =)

[@brianng8350]

With so many arms and accessories, you can't go wrong... hahaha... The design is simple, but it is nicely done.

[@roviejohnfuenteslim5059]

THE ONE THAT WILL PUT THE MARVEL LEGENDS TO THE TOP ALONG WITH PINLESS JOINTS is LOWER NECK ARTICULATION. The one between the shoulder!

[@emilianovillarruelhernande343]

Even by paying 35 for it, as it is the regular price for legends where I live, she was pretty fun and worth it

[@AlphaProto]

My brother got the old Spiral at a convention. It was impressive how all the arms were added, but it's legs articulation is terrible. It's great to see the redo is a success. Bummer, the resale on the old figure is going to crash now.

[@Chris_Bardas]

I wish they would add a ball joint at the waist, like the gi Joe team does for the female figures. This would make it perfect. Every female legends should implement this articulation scheme.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

I agree

[@xer0vi]

I gave up on the Marvel Legends line after that disaster Age of Apocalypse Magneto. But I do plan on getting this one.

[@fortressmattimus3984]

I say it all the time, but Marvel is my favorite brand and it breaks my heart that I don't buy more Legends. I would happily buy every Legends if they all turned out this good. PS, don't add an addendum for 5 figs. Save it for next year

[@justinnotaboat3343]

I enjoy all the best of videos you do.

[@El_capitanazo]

IM HAPPY YOU GIVE IT GOOD REVIEW this figure because I pre orden it so being the only marvel legend I bought last year

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@kaloylavarias1347]

if anthony is pleased then the figure must be really good. 😄

[@frostblake5813]

Can't wait to get her -10/10 stars😎

[@ChiefPeep]

I gotta buy this

[@Professorsoundwaves]

I completely agree with your argument. Same thing with Transformers, DC Multiverse, SW Black Series, Motu Masterverse. You want my money, sure, but make great figures. You make crappy figures, no money for you. If collectors would stop buying like a blind person (no offense), companies would change their offerings and would stop laughing at consumers. Charge more, but make them great. G.I. Joe Classified Series are doing pretty good.

[@jonathanhampshire6856]

It's an awesome figure. Imagine if it had a decent paint shading and some more hand options. A removable helmet would've been cool, though I know a lot of folk don't like them. They would've had to flatten the hair sculpt under the helmet.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

yeah. more paint and accessories is always welcome

[@kuldipbinning1989]

Bobby Vala, who designed the 6 arm Spider-Man, said this is what he wanted to do, but they would not allow him to spend the money.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Right

[@ayan31_08]

I agree 100% For this reason I only buy mls which are aesthetically pleasing and look nice.

[@smyers9052]

Fun to watch, and agreed

[@classicpredator117]

i can't remember the last time Anthony made a positive review about a ML figure

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Cyclops. Wolverine yesterday.

[@drunkpandainc]

Waiting to get her in hand. go so many extra swords from fodder can mix and match all sorts of stuff. I pick and choose when it comes to legends. if i want a not so great figure it will go on clearance at some point. FATALITY! Darwin wins.

[@Hdhakdhdj]

The reason why this one is "perfect" is because habro needed to justify the price for their new base figures of 25.99 - 26.99. They tried to do it last few months of 2022 but didn't fly and just so they can get away with it, now they're finally re releasing all the figures people have already bought with the proper physiques. Double-triple dipping in the same characters for the new normal price of 26.99. Once they've produce enough, rinse and repeat for 32.99 in the coming years. If this is basic, just wonder how much BAF will be (darwin was a BAF for the new basic price)

[@tonileo9849]

Not even the Bafs are great. The latest one that was revealed is atrocious. Just green unpainted plastic

[@markrihm6392]

Been following you, for years. I Rarely speak out. I use your reviews, mostly, when picking my legend pieces, for the shelf. And that reason is NOT because I'm a kiss ass, it's NOT because I think your always right, your not. Who is? It's because I SEE what your saying, and I AGREE. As far as this "issue" in the collecting hobby world you mention, not only do I SEE it there, I SEE it, in this whole country...keep up the good work, as long as you don't go apeshit, I'll follow your post.🙋

[@Ahmosethe1st]

One of my fav figures. ☝🏿😮👍🏿😁👌🏿

[@Kuanos_]

It's lacking a paint washed on her body that'd would be my complain, btw Darwin have been vindicated also next to her 😅

[@JayWoods483]

Not a fan of Thor or FF? Got something against Jack Kirby? You really want to hurt me bad? Something against the Norse mythology and Marvel's 1st family? Ahahahaha. This video has convinced me to purchase the product - thanks for being the influencer providing a review I am looking for. For your question of the day - an underrated ML list would be nice to see. Gather the products you think don't receive the respect they should. I'd love to see that.

[@thechampuru]

So people assume you don't like something for giving an honest review about a trash figure that gets released from a company? We like "good" figures and regardless of personal preference, it's still based on a general review and as pointed out in this video, they release good ones but have also thrown out reused, overpriced nonsense! I don't care how much i like something, if the quality is bad, I'm not spending my money cause the company is lazy. If they want us to buy these things, release good quality product like this one, Spiral. Anyways, nice vid. ✌🏼

[@gesie0504]

Darwin is Unstoppable! 👽

[@WiGgYof09]

Problem with fans of the Hasbro Marvel Legends is that they tend to be OCD with getting entire waves or completely teams, even if the figures suck. They buy the same body 100 times with a new color scheme. Hell, the "new" Spider-man is a reused body with a couple of reused accessories and it's over $35. People complain about the price and said they were forced to do it. Hasbro Marvel Legends fans are insane sometimes. I got Spiral coming from Target for 17.49 before tax, got it on preorder during their winter/fall sales. At that price, this thing is a bargain.