Think Twice Before Buying This Wolverine - Here's Why

[@sdzero]

All the criticisms you brought up are valid and I hope Mafex adds more in the box if they're selling it so high. They could've added bone claws with a battle damaged head with some slashing effects. It's a very nice sculpt, but other than that it's lacking. NOW GIVE US ROGUE, MAFEX!

[@Jag2045]

Rogue is a must! Hurry up and announce her already Mafex!

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

That would have made him perfect

[@Daemon1532]

@@Jag2045 the have announced her as of today

[@Jag2045]

@@Daemon1532 Oh yes just saw - so excited!

[@INK-MONO]

He’s a 55-60$ figure and Mafex had that price point in mind when they made him He’s only 100+ from American retailers, and on the aftermarket. I just want to point that out because people are describing him as a 100$ figure when that’s not the case If you are an overseas collector I highly recommend importing any import figure from sites like Ami Ami, Plaza Japan, Hobby Link Japan, etc. It will really save you money

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

In the US he costs $100 so he is a $100 figure lol. Yes, I agree that importing is the way to go, but most US collectors are unaware. I keep getting this comment but nobody talks about how Marvel Legends costs more in other countries. I don't have time to look up and lists every price around the world. People outside the US know what it costs in their country and they can make that comparison for themselves. Otherwise we have to start talking about all the unlimited shipping options around the world

[@Colt-TV]

No but seriously he's a 60$ figure. Just because you looked at an American mark up price and decided you were okay paying a vendor fee doesn't mean he's a 100$ figure. Your dissatisfaction coincides with the asking price, but Mafex isn't asking what you're claiming, so it's disingenuous

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

@@Colt-TV ok

[@INK-MONO]

@@NostalgiaUnboxed It’s a fair thing to point out, X-men 97 Rouge is going for 80$ on resale sites but that doesn’t mean Hasbro ever intended for her to be that much Retailers like BBTS, and nerdzoic are known for marking up the cost for imports in general

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

@@INK-MONO ok

[@whataday2624]

I’m waiting for the reissue of the brown suit from Mafex

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Good looking design

[@jakea75]

Same. Ct toys just released their version

[@schadenfreudeind]

I agree that paying $100+ for this is too much, but I also agree with the other comments that paying U.S. retail prices for Mafex is a bit of a suckers move. This was not too hard to get overseas for around the $80 range, and if you're smart/patient about shipping, you could have gotten this figure sub-$100. Still a lot though. However, before considering the Mezco version, I recommend getting some experience with them as they have their own issues, not the least of which is major pilling on the soft goods if you ever, you know, pose them. Overall, the recent Marvel Legends '97 release really does punch above its weight, so if budgeting is the top priority, that Wolverine is quite a good option. Just my opinion

[@dirty6593]

I think the Legends Wolverine is the highest value for the price. In terms of Mafex, the Wolverine is aesthetically amazing, but I feel like other Mafexs are a bigger difference compared to a cheaper equivalent.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Gotta remember more than 90% of US buyers are gonna use US companies.

[@ryantheanimator1156]

With Marvel Legends making a new Astonishing Wolverine with new body mold, might as well wait until they make a new classic tiger stripe Wolverine with the new body. Beside, the 97 Wolverine doesn't even come with an angry head which is a dud, imo.

[@timdoe8895]

@@NostalgiaUnboxedTell them not too. Smarter and a much more realistic approach to collecting. Don’t pay us prices for a Japanese figure.

[@JuniorFilmsReviews]

The best in my opinion is the Mezco, the look of that figure is stunning, I think he could be a good contender (if your willing to spend around 150$)

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

It’s a lot! Would like to see it in person

[@playingwithplastic]

One thing I know for sure is that the feeling of not getting enough is NOT there if you get a Mezco tiger stripe Wolverine. He is pricey but loaded with accessories. Besides that, great review! I don't think I have heard anyone else bring up the issue with the butterfly joint ruining the stripes on the costume. That would absolutely drive me nuts.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Thank you

[@artfiend75]

The lack of accessories is 1 of the few reasons I went with Mezco figures. I love Mafex, but they do vary greatly in quality and accessories. Great review as always sir. ✌🏻👌🏻👍🏻

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Thank you

[@INK-MONO]

Even though they come with basically the same accessories I do think the Mafex Wolverine is a lot better than the 97 Wolverine with regards to paint, sculpt, and plastic quality. I had the ML Wolverine in my XMen display before the reissue came out and I was lucky enough to grab the re release from Hobby Search for retail. The difference is night and day in my mind and I recommend grabbing him if you can.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

If you can get the right price, sure

[@hussles]

You sold me at it’s beautiful!!! MAFEX!!

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Haha

[@DCReviews4]

I kinda went crazy on Mafex X-Men and I bought him without even thinking about it if I'm honest so he's just chilling in my pile of loot. Strangely this video didn't hamper my excitement because your posing segment got me excited 😅

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Haha! Poses make anything look good

[@DarkNinjaProduction6]

Glad you pointed out the weird butterfly joint paint choice, really made no sense.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

If he is in a pose like the thumbnail I guess it's fine, but annoying otherwise

[@seanswader7425]

If you payed over a hundred for this, you got majorly ripped off. Hobbysearch has it up for $55 and it’s similarly priced at hlj. Personally I like the brown/yellow suit better. That one is a bit tougher to find, but will probably get rereleased as well sooner or later

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Paid* US based companies sell it for the price I listed, so that's what it costs.

[@seanswader7425]

@@NostalgiaUnboxedsaying that’s what it costs if it can easily be found far cheaper is a bit false. A person isn’t required to pay the extreme markups that places like bbts have on certain Japanese toys. The high price you listed could get someone this figure and another character shipped by slow boat if they are willing to wait a while. I do appreciate the overall review of the figure though because that’s pretty accurate, but for someone that might still be on the fence about the figure, it might not be a good idea to scare them with that high price of $120 when it’s a simple option to buy from a Japanese source.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

@@seanswader7425 “buy from a Japanese source”. Right. Which most people don’t know about. That’s a totally different video with loads of sites to list. This. Is. US. PRICING.

[@seanswader7425]

@@NostalgiaUnboxedI’ll admit that the majority don’t know about them, but there are many collectors that do and the rest honestly should learn about them. I know about them mostly due to being a hobby person. I build a lot of model kits, but things like certain action figures are something I take interest in as well. Often the Japanese brands are usually better than the American ones. That’s not a set rule though. SH figuarts from Bandai and Medicom’s Mafex lines are usually pretty great in comparison to Hasbro,but may be a higher cost. The problem happens when those toys get imported to the US and the American companies often markup the price more than they really should. Not sure if that’s because the overseas companies are raising the prices for shipping or if it’s the American retailers raising them themselves, but it seems that many action figures raise in price significantly. I usually check Hobbysearch first because they have an easy site to navigate and have a fairly competitive price. There are others that may be less or offer better shipping or better discounts. We live in an age of technology and often a simple google search will even show the lowest prices and include the Japanese sites. Likewise, it’s usually cheaper to buy American toys from American sites like bbts or entertainment earth or USA gundam store and sometimes those sites get pretty good discounts going as well that cover all in stock items regardless of origin

[@ytrefugee113]

Ive gotten 3 versions of the Mezco Wolverine figures and have overall been pretty satisfied with them. Love all the accesories that came with them, especially this classic version. The brown costume version i wasnt as happy with at first, but it has grown on me. The soft goods do concern me a little, but i dont really play with them so not too worried about them popping stitches or anything

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Good to hear

[@Kale.S_2009]

I think the best Wolverine is, any mezco one:12 Wolverine, there just amazing in every way!

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Would love to try one

[@gerzonmondragon5954]

Appreciate the review. The Mezco 0ne 12 wolverine comes with a lot of accessories including claw effects for around the same price if you shop around.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

It looks great

[@radamesrivera4193]

Totally agreed! I have the 97 Wolverine and I love it! I use the VHS head for the grinning face. I really like Mafex figures but, my grip with them are the fact that they feel so delicate to handle. There are QC issues with many of them, and for $100 figures, they shouldn't really have any. With that being said, my favorite Mafex figures so far are Hush Superman and Batman, Spider-Man, and Gambit. Storm is cool, just hard to handle without falling apart in some ways. Jean Grey has a very loose diaphragm cut, but she seems to be the best Jean figure so far. Overall I'll stick with that 97 Wolverine. Great video! Keep them coming!

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Thank you. The Jean I reviewed had the same problem. Total bummer

[@radamesrivera4193]

@NostalgiaUnboxed saw it, great review on that one too!

[@Reeferino]

I got this figure last week and although I don't like his lack of accessories ESPECIALLY for a $100+ figure, I think he makes up for it in appearance and articulation TREMENDOUSLY! Yeah the butterfly joints are annoying but I'm used to butterflies splitting the sculpt with a lot of my import figures, so it's not a big deal imo. I'll be editing my review later this week. In short, not the best Mafex figure, but he's going on my top 10 figures of the year list for sure!

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

All my issues and I can’t deny it’s awesome

[@infamousair45]

What’s the point in comparing end user price points against mezco when retail on the mafex wolverine is ~60 usd. Sure, for someone in the states mezco would be a better buy if you’re paying 125 but that’s not the fault of mafex

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

What is the point in sharing US prices with US buyers?

[@infamousair45]

That’s fine but you can’t also say there’s inadequate accessories relative to a mezco when the extra money isn’t going to mafex.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

sure, dude

[@timdoe8895]

@@NostalgiaUnboxedYour blaming the brand when they didn’t sell you a 100 dollar figure. Maffex made a 60 dollar figure and dunking on it because it doesn’t match up to the price you paid isn’t the companies fault. They didn’t cheat you nor did they deliver an inadequate figure. You bought a 60 dollar figure for more than 60 dollars. Maffex did not sell you a 60 dollar figure for more than 60 dollars. They have zero to do with how much you paid and how much you think you should get. They advertised and made what they made and you paid more than they intended. That is your countries fault not their companies.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

@@timdoe8895 you repeated yourself 4 times. Calm yourself. The figure still doesn’t come with the amount of accessories one would want when compared to Gambit, Psylocke, or even Cyclops.

[@braddecker1857]

Cool review. I love my Mezco one. He has 6 heads, 12 hands, a sentinel light up display piece, a stand and it comes in a tin lunchbox. Lately ive seen it sell for $109.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Perfect!

[@Tazio25]

I have Legends, Mafex and Mezco Wolverine. Mezco is my fav. Hours of posing and variations.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

I definitely need to experience that Mezco

[@TheSalemCrow]

I believe this was one of the first X-Men figures Mafex did in the line, after the McFarlane/Bagley Spiderman they put out. At the time, it was one of the best tiger stripe suit figures released, and Mafex continued to improve with each future release. By the way, that Mezco figure you showed off wasn't their first tiger stripe suit either. Their first one had laces on the boots, chunky, visible shorts and other add-ons that people hated. That "steel box" release fixed all of those issues and was one of their earliest in their shift to more standard comic looks without the "Mezco flair" they had been doing from the start.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Great info. Thank you

[@Spectacular-Collects]

I’m gonna get mine for about $110 and I’m so excited!

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Nice

[@catricktv4734]

Never spend that much on him. I got mine from Plazajapan during a reissue for $55

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Most collectors are not importing. I like AmiAmi though

[@patrickmcgavin2245]

Thank you for the information I'm happy with X-Men '97 Wolverine.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

It’s a good one

[@liamhall1794]

I love the mezco wolverine. He comes with a ton of accessories and a steel box. He also frequently goes on sale on amazon.

[@pest174]

Yep! That's where I got mine for about $100.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

I love those accessories

[@Ryan_TheBold]

As much as I enjoy this figure, the brown suit is miles above this one. The X-Force one is great too but it has even LESS accessories. So that was a bummer. But the MAGNETO?!? That’s the absolute best Magento figure ever. It’s just stellar.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Send to be the favorite version

[@JoeJoe-xn3zv]

It's Wolverine. They know that everybody wants a wolverine. Even if they didn't add the extra heads people who have the money (Mafex not for everyone like i said before) will still go and buy them. cause its Wolverine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

haha

[@spideyshiz]

I think the mafex wolberine is easily THE BEST Wolverine figure. 🔥🤝

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

I’m curious about Mezco

[@spideyshiz]

@@NostalgiaUnboxed I had the Mezco and as soon as I got the mafex in hand I had to sell the Mezco. As a stand alone display piece the mezco is brilliant but for someone like me who is building an x men team with mafex and some marvel legends in there the mafex wolverine wins by Miles. You gotta keep in mind sure the stripe setup and the fact that they’re blue is gonna get some people Upset but for me even after all the pros and cons weigh out. The mafex is just such a good looking and articulated figure. I’d personally love if the stripes were black but that doesn’t set it apart for me. The Mezco is great for all the accessories and display options but again when it’s beside other figures it’s just clunky and too out of place looking, also Mezco has a very doll like Plastic so it’s like having a Barbie almost where mafex is just again what I prefer. And again the fact mafex has been fixing a lot of issues with the re releases I think helps! Cheers my friend 🙏

[@rickestricky1368]

Great honest review. When ordering the Mafex Gambit I passed on Wolverine for all the same reasons. I couldn’t justify the cost but I’m more willing to pull the trigger for Outback Wolverine however it’s hard to justify that either. The ML X-men 97 sufficed for my Tiger Stripe Logan because of paint and accessories.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Yeah, the pricing gets rough importing these things. If you can buy from some Japanese sites like AmiAmi then they end up being much cheaper even after shipping

[@SickestToyz]

I paid a pretty penny for a screaming head sculpt and curved claws from a third party seller. Mafex could’ve added more accessories though ! Still a good figure imo. Give him a break bub!

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

lol maybe

[@DesperadoDingo]

Mezco Wolverine has its own flaws. Head is too big, the heads don't sit deep enough on the neck (or the neck is too long), the plastic neck stands out against the fabric, the proportions of the figure overall look off even in comic books exaggerated crouches, and the body itself has a strange shape in the torso. Also can't stand the articulated shoulder pads popping off every time you move the shoulders, but that might be my QA. I own it. It's on my shelf. The slash effects are nice, the host of heads is outstanding in sculpt and paint app, and the big thing you paid for in that set is the Sentinel Base. It's not as heavy or "premium" feeling as it looked in promos, but it's an awesome base for any display, and the lights have individual pulsing effects which makes shoots fun. I think the Mafex yellow Wolverine is the weakest of the Mafex offerings, but if you like to pick up and pose at your desk like I do, I'd grab 97 or Mafex before the Mezco.

[@DesperadoDingo]

I'm also going to say that Hasbro has stepped up their game. I prefer the heads that came with the Psylocke set to the unmasked Mezcos. And those heads swap onto any other Logan you may own, looking exceptional on the Sabertooth set Logan. You cannot beat that battle damaged head Mezco executred, though.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Lots of great info! Thanks for sharing this!

[@DesperadoDingo]

@@NostalgiaUnboxed Happy to! Look forward to an eventual review from you to see your take and poses!

[@ModernToyfare]

So while the gripes on accessories are valid, this is the reissue of an almost 5 year old figure. Which at the time was probably $80-$90 on bbts. So comparing it to more recent releases isn't really a fair comparison. Also Mezco wolverine is $50 more than the Mafex wolverine.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

nice

[@alexlovehall7796]

Ok I just have to ask you instead of being that hater guy. What are you looking for in figures? What makes something good or bad to you? I think this Mafex is worth it and even though it can make improvements, it’s not as disappointing as you’re saying So I have the Mafex and love it. I also have the Gambit and love him too. I watched the review and I respect your opinion. I also watched a bit (not all) of the Chun-Li comparison. I think Jada is good however overhyped or represented in a super boosted state

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

I thought I made it clear in this video. The value isn’t there compared to the others. All my thoughts are here

[@alexlovehall7796]

@@NostalgiaUnboxed ok I thought there was more to it. Yeah I think the Value for Mafex is there and we can respectfully disagree. I’m glad there are two lines for two different price points

[@BriarShinn]

Yeah this figure was pretty diversive when it came out, I really don't like that his tiger stripes are metallic blue instead of the traditional black and I don't wan't to customize a $100+ figure which is why I personally never got him, with the blue and strangely long claws he comes off as a weird amalgamation of the Marvel Vs. Capcom Wolverine and the Jim Lee version but he dosn't really work for either

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Interesting choices

[@SuperMarioBrosIII]

🤼‍♂Your toy collection in the background is growing Johnathan!🤹🤸🕺🤺

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Unfortunately 😂

[@hystericx167]

I agree anything over $100 is not worth it, but luckily I payed $51 for mine in Japan!

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Lucky!

[@pest174]

Ugh, lucky. I'm flying to Tokyo in August, and was afraid of missing out so I got him here. I bought a few Mafex in Japan last year, and all came out to about $50 - $60 each.

[@hystericx167]

@@pest174 that’s awesome! Right after I got mines in Japan they where sold out everywhere though 😔

[@z_thecollector]

Hey! If you’re looking for the perfect wolverine, maybe you should try getting Amazing Yamaguchi Wolverine. It might not be your style but he comes with a bunch of stuff and is so worth it. Personally I think he is the best wolverine figure out there but he is also a pricy boy like the mafex wolverine.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Would love to check it out

[@pants989]

Wolverine is generally one of Hasbro's best, so I'm happy sticking with Legends. Love the third party metal claws that I can buy with money I saved over offerings like this. Are you going to be picking up the 85th Astonishing Wolverine? He's got the X-Men Beast upper body articulation style which looks neat!

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

That upper body is superior, for sure. No plans at this time though

[@j-era224]

Yea i think ur right coulda had some more accessories and the blue color is kinda off but there's so many wolverines that u have other options

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Too many options lol

[@apertoy]

I’m new to the channel and I’m enjoying it. I am also on the hunt for a Wolverine figure to pair with Deadpool. Might have to hope and wait for the upcoming movie version. Did you grab the latest Hasbro Pulse released (marvel 85th and Hugh with a tanktop)?

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Yes, I did. I do not think that Wolverine looks very good and it's from the Origins movie, I think. But we shall see! I'm very excited for the one I showed in this video though from Days of Future Past

[@C0reY8]

This review is the most sincere one i ever seen on this figure. THANK YOU.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Wow, thanks!

[@johns3153]

I honestly think the mezco wolverine deluxe with the Sentinel base is the best wolverine he comes with so many accessories and options from classic to modern looks

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

It’s hard for me to get beyond that cloth body and plastic neck. Haha

[@EpykkDyzastur]

I'm so happy with my Mezco Wolverine! Cloth goods may not be for everyone, but that figure is so fun, versatile, and he looks amazing in photography. Plus, the Sentinel base he comes with is a very nice touch.

[@JeffZ1028]

Same here, love the cloth goods because of how it interacts with light, plastic will never compare in that regard. I've got the Brown suit and the X-Force suit to go along with X-Force Deadpool. I did buy a few extra heads from the newer blue and yellow suit to put on my figures though, I prefer the bigger cowel design.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Really wanna check it out

[@bagginsfrodos]

I've been thinking about selling off some of the old legends i have to make way for definitive team rosters and definitive figures to myself. I'm not sure which Wolverine to get, but i think Gambit is definitely Mafex ❤

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Absolutely on that Gambit. I have more Mafex to cover next weekend

[@kwamintaylor4247]

This warmed my heart. I love it

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Thank you

[@gugagamer2585]

On the fence between this one and the Yamaguchi one. Hate the legends one, no angry head and crappy claws. This one has WAAAAY a nicer silhouette and an unmasked head. But Yamaguchi has an alternate screaming head in the place of the unmasked one, you can switch his claw between hands and has a badass style claws (but no arm hair 🙁)

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

I think I like this one better, but you definitely want to get that better Import price if you can. Should be closer to $60

[@gugagamer2585]

@@NostalgiaUnboxed revoltech is considerably cheaper than mafex. That also made me reevaluate stuff. It's just that the Mafex looks so good but I don't think his price matches the quality. If I were able to get his reissue in preorder price that would've been perfect

[@rx_ronin]

also i did preorder the beast deities 3.0 super saiyan blue kaio ken goku, im excited!

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Nice

[@Albertk96]

Wow, that stripe choice really upset you :) I'm a Mafex fan boy, but I worry about their recent choices and multi-month delays. Something sour is brewing over at Mafex.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

I don’t really care

[@fernandodelgado4329]

I only have about 2 Wolverine figures and I think he looks cool despite the issues but I might try to get the brand new articulated Astonishing X-MEN suited up Wolverine because I do have the new Marvel Legends Astonishing X-MEN Cyclops, Overall, Great honest review.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Thank you

[@gatlindragon88]

You should have done the review with the original price in mind (¥7,800 = $50), not the resellers price...

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Hi. Don’t live in Japan so when we buy him here this is the price. 👍

[@yocone]

@@NostalgiaUnboxedI’m here and it was 55 for me too

[@andrewdiez1706]

You and hatter have the best channel’s. You guy’s keep it natural. Makes for good content. Also you have me on freaking crack with the neca turtles 🐢. Best action figure line after mezco that doesn’t do soft goods.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Thank you so much

[@toanuva6178]

You might like the X-Force Ver better, as the suit he's in for that one has the entire upper body in black so you don't have to deal with the screwy arm lines

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

I think so too

[@Abbotttdesign]

Is your only criticism the extra blue line only the butterfly joint?? (After the unfair price of course.) If you already bought it, why not paint some Pequa drain opener or some brake fluid on that butterfly joint? The paint will come off very quickly. Use a natural fiber brush btw. My other criticism is that the brawlers (claws/pantera) are TOO LONG! It bothers my logic when they are even longer than between wrist and elbow. But i can forgive a little bit for dramatic effect. THIS has no excuse however!

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

I was just watching a video about Magneto pulling the adamantium from his body and his claws (and blue stripes) are accurate to that time. My biggest issue is the lack of accessories compared to the other figures

[@Abbotttdesign]

​@@NostalgiaUnboxedI'm saying the claws should not be drawn that way either. How can they go back into his arm and how can he bend his wrist if they are that long? The claws in theory could never exceed 9 inches, that's their conceivable max!

[@Abbotttdesign]

​​@@NostalgiaUnboxedas for the stripes. I'm not saying they shouldn't be blue, or be there. I'm talking about the discrepancy when you move the arm.

[@Colt-TV]

In some of these comments, saying "I'm American and these are American prices" is basically applying ignorance to the audience. If I google "wolverine action figure (classic suit)", I get a wave of more affordable local brands like hasbro coming from stores like Walmart/target/gamestop/amazon/ebay/sideshow collectibles/ and BBTS which has many many make/model of figure that fits that description. None of them front-paged me the Mafex 096 figure. Because like many overseas brands, its "niche". If you get to the bottom of that general search youll see the link to HLJ where I got my 096 a few weeks ago, 10days shipping, for 65$ US. That being said, given how cluttered the search was, the chances of you landing on the figure without specifically and intentionally searching it, is lower than Hasbro listings, and if you do, you see a brand you've never heard of before, you'll research the figure. While you could end up on a page that mentions other sellers with more fair pricing, you're likely to end up here or a couple other channels that only mention American retailers and their egregious markups driving people away from the figure entirely. . . Btw, its by no means a perfect figure. I wish the stripes were black, my left shoulder stripe is a half mm or so outside the sculpt, there was a paint blemish on my right clawed hands knuckle. These are all nit picky but fair when it costs 2x a Marvel legends That said, its easily the best figure you can grab rn, even compared to the Hasbro X97 which is a solid release. And it is 100% worth Mafex intended and initial price of 55-75$ (depending on shipping) If you paid more than that, you ripped yourself off by not putting in the work to avoid vendor markup

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Ruined all that work with that last sentence. Oof. I was gonna say thank you for taking the time, but then you dunked on anyone that bought this with the sites they are familiar with.

[@Choom89]

Think twice before buying Mafex* Amazing sculpts but I don't own a single release that didn't need to be Frankensteined together with it's replacement. Really a shame that they can't get a handle on QC. On the bright side these heads work well on Marvel Legends Wolverines.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Dang. Maybe older releases weren’t great, but so far the Gambit is the best out there

[@Choom89]

​@@NostalgiaUnboxed they are great once you combine two or three together to get one without QC issues 😂 I can't speak on gambit though tbh

[@impossiblepie]

Great review, i never understood how he could fit all that hair under his mask lol. Man those claws are so long , how do they fit in his forearms? Soft goods jacket wow thar Gambit looks awesome!

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Makes me think about the awful Deadpool in X-Men Original Wolverine. The arm blades 😂

[@impossiblepie]

@@NostalgiaUnboxed oh yeah, that was bad, they've certainly made up for it recently, the Deadpool movie costume is fantastic!

[@photondebuger45]

Also to mention on the mafex Wolverine here his claws are like 3 meters long comparatively or saying like they made them huge for him they are the size of his forearm not his whole arm and they are like very straight blade style and that strange whoop on the end made it weird too.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

A lot of people have an issue with that

[@photondebuger45]

@@NostalgiaUnboxed it does look cool them being ridiculously long but not accurate also the stripes being blue instead of black. I kinda like them comically long.... But they didn't really choose a good design for the blades. Also the paint was more of a gun metal finish adamantium is more chrome in finishing. Tho I can sorta live with that, if they made his like how it was on the brown suit wolverine then bam aces then that is enough for me to nab it. At that point then I would grab the brown one and be happy with that one instead. I still feel like getting it one day possibly because well I don't feel like the mezco one it's right.... Accessories yeah but euh he looks like a dude in cosplay. One thing and probably it's not too bad because I'll have him posed too, he's a bit knocked kneed too. Tho you can't tell that through poses afterwards but I'll see if one day I find a copy at a reasonable price because 125 or so AINT it lol.

[@VexNToys]

I got him for $104 btw. Don’t know why it went up.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Oh that’s so weird!

[@VexNToys]

@@NostalgiaUnboxed Double checked, I guess $110 should’ve been $80 though.

[@INK-MONO]

Did you buy him from BBTS? They mark up the prices more than Japanese retailers If you bought him recently his price went up since the reissue, especially on sites like EBay

[@turtlepower-ts3gc]

You literally said everything I was already thinking.😂 I 100% agree.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

😂

[@Casualclips17]

where can I pick up some of the alternative Wolverines in the UK?

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

I don’t have that knowledge

[@-Jozef]

I have the marvel legends, it’s a great figure but it’s missing an angry head. This looks great, but it’s too tall and is absolutely not worth it.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Gotta buy about 5 ML to get it all lol

[@WinterWolf94]

I prefer this over the Mezco. The cloth or soft goods just does not do well to show muscles and body shapes.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

That's how I feel

[@ROUGEBLOCK]

Lol I just bought this guy, tailed utterly trying to buy him from Japan. Sold out everywhere, but he came up in a Canadian shop so I picked him up there with a coupon.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Awesome

[@Cnerry33933]

You should review the Amazing yamaguchi Wolverine.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Would love to

[@Cnerry33933]

@NostalgiaUnboxed I own the gambit,psylocke, and wolverine from them, and they are all great.

[@Kracov_the_Madman]

I'm more about brown outfit Wolvie. I've been considering just filing down the blue stripes and painting it yellow. It's not a tough job, even for a non-customizer. Kitbashing is a thing, so if you wanted you could buy the Mezco so you can have the accessories for the Mafex Wolvie. Price doesn't matter to me anymore, since most Wolvie figures are junk. A few years ago I would have gladly paid $300 for a brown outfit Wolvie before Mafex released it. Too many Legends figures are just too substandard and pitiful.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

I don't think I would ever buy two $100 figures to make one lol

[@Kracov_the_Madman]

@@NostalgiaUnboxed Okay, but name another brand that is as good quality as Mafex and is also $25. There's no such thing. I don't like Legends Sabretooth, which is why I kept Select Sabretooth, he's much larger. Hasbro is also unlikely to ever make a Tyrant figure, and I would gladly pay $400 for a custom Tyrant. I know you're not a customizer, but I am. I learned how to do it all just a couple years ago and I spent $100 to make a custom character for my brother. When I mentioned kitbash, I meant you could keep the Mezco accessories then sell the figure for half the cost. But this is why I got into clay and resin because I was tired of paying an arm and leg for accessories. I've made hot glue effects, which is somewhat easy enough for anyone to do. So I could make the claw slash effects that Mezco has.

[@telephantasm4070]

ML Apocalypse wave Tiger Stripe Wolverine will always be the best Wolvie figure at that scale. The 12" one is even better.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Ohhhhh

[@Nerdmazing_Toy_Reviews]

Bummer about not getting much for that price point. Also the shoulder cuff issue is an annoyance to me with action figures. Had the same issue with a Goku figure recently.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Yeah, very annoying with Goku. Definitely enjoying the Demoniacal Fit version

[@Nemoda20]

The heads and pinlessnes was the main selling point off this Wolverine, but by the time Legends released the vhs and 97 version it really got outdated.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

And now the new design for Astonishing X-Men Wolverine with Hasbro is even better for sculpt and articulation. It’s a bummer they didn’t put that on the ‘97 version

[@Nemoda20]

@@NostalgiaUnboxed Im not feeling that one yet, but I never had connection to that costume, probably when they will release the tiger stripped costume or the tan one on that mold will blow my mind. But legends did improved a lot. My current main display Wolverine is the 97 body with the angry mafex head.

[@nace1731]

I had the figure and best way to describe it to me is that the figure by all acount should be the best but something just feels off

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Totally agree

[@jrivv2239]

Lack of accessories on this definitely does not make him worth over $100. I do agree with other people that if you are collector and know of mafex, learning when to go with import sites over US sites will save a lot money. I am aware that most collectors in the US are unaware of import sites/skeptical and go with US sellers, but it is not very difficult to inform oneself on import sites and save money. $20 in savings adds up per figure over time. I am partial to Hobby Genki, which saves $15-30 per figure using my private warehouse and having no urgent need to have my figures immediately, so I just ship one big allotment that results in $10 or less shipping per figure. Even so, this particular offering from Mafex isn't great compared to others. They definitely should have added slash effects as a bare minimum.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Great info. My new video (Cyclops) mentioned importing stuff and it’s building a pinned comment of sites people should use

[@Psychof1st]

If I buy a high end figure, it has to be must have. And it has to be a kind of a one off purchase for me. Like, figmas based on Nintendo characters and their very rarely released Guyver figmas. I've selectively picked up shf Dragonball figures. I passed up a few good ones, like Metal Cooler, the latest Yamcha, the entire Ginyu Force, and all the Androids other than track suit 18. And I only own one Mafex, the Batman Hush Superman, as it was the best, most perfect Supes sculpt I have seen of the modern era. (IMHO. LOL) I certainly cannot afford as many shf's, figmas, or Mafex's as I have bought of Marvel Legends, Star Wars Black, or G. I Joe Classified's. This Mafex Wolverine has a better sculpt than the Marvel Legend. But, aside from the weird choice of having the black stripe going in to the butterfly joint, I also don't like "metallic" sheen on the blue. Can Mafex do the Van Damme splits, though?

[@Psychof1st]

P.S. I do wish I had grabbed that mafex Gambit, though! I passed on Legends Gambit because, of the hard plastic trench coat. And I passed on the Mafex Gambit you reviewed because of the price. But, I somewhat regret it now.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

It's hard because so many of these are expensive

[@Psychof1st]

@@NostalgiaUnboxed I know! Heh heh. All of the figures I've bought since 2020. Heh. I might technically be in crippling debt! Ha ha ha! Uh, oof, ooh, oh no! *sobbing noises. Sad. 😢

[@Spenceley]

I need to find some trees like that to keep my ML/DC/PRLC hands together.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Yeah it’s a great design. Someone should 3D print some

[@Not_crazymations]

1min gang where you at?🎉

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Haha

[@suhtangwong]

I prefer ML. proportion wise and look, and especially pricing.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Pricing for sure

[@ERey55]

I've always been a fan of Wolverine, but If I had the money I shure as hell get that Gambit instead. Is way more difference, and even cheaper? It's stupid...

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Best way to get these is from Japanese import sites to save about half the price, but they’re usually sold out by now

[@brianepolito2044]

Hopefully he'll next time you review something like that in mind special effects of bootleg cuz I have a bootleg King Ghidorah that was that was cheaper and and came with no accessories but then if I bought the SNH version of it it was like $200 with no accessories the same as a cheaper figure for under $50.50 bucks

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Ok

[@superherobeatdown]

that gene and wolvie pose was soo good

[@superherobeatdown]

damn real sad was gonna get this

[@superherobeatdown]

my 90s wolverine was better

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Thank you

[@td19589]

Agree on the value proposition, it's just not there but I do love the articulation and they style of the figure a bit more than the legends (love both!).

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Absolutely

[@Darkwolf99_]

Sooo, I'm in the same hunt as you, looking for the best Wolverine in classic suit. Don't like the texture on the Mezco one, but everything else looks good, but the texture is a no for me. Subbed

[@INK-MONO]

If you can grab Mafex Wolverine for a good price I highly recommend him He looks a lot better in hand

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

It's crazy that each company keeps making slight changes and preventing the perfect Wolverine from happening lol

[@Darkwolf99_]

@@INK-MONO TBH it looks awesome, but the amount of hands, heads and the long claws turn me away.

[@INK-MONO]

@@Darkwolf99_ I get the criticism with the claws, I don’t like them much either. If you do pick him up there are some customizers that are making after market claws like Cave collectors

[@alexbenedikt]

Getting a custom painted mafex tigerstripe with custom head and claws! Have also the Mezco tigerstripe(NYCC Ver.) the new tigerstripe ver. and a Mezco Ronin Wolverine + the Revoltech one! So no need for another Wolverine with this suit!

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

All the wolverines

[@harryjdgray5097]

isnt there a marvel legends deadpool 1 action figure coming out july 1st?

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Yeah

[@matiyvickygomez6884]

Will you get the others like cyclops, magneto and storm

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Yes

[@matiyvickygomez6884]

@@NostalgiaUnboxed it will be hard to get cyclops but the rest are pretty easy to find

[@Monmonfg]

Looks like you own gambit now 😉 yeah Mafex wolverine is lacking on accessories, & the re-issue has that shoulder mismatch

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

It's crazy that there isn't a "prefect" version out there since his design is so simple. Mafex switched up with the blue and the shiny colors and Mezco added the soft good which clashes with the plastic neck

[@Monmonfg]

@@NostalgiaUnboxed true! i personally am satisfied with the hasbro version, but i wish they would update brown suit wolverine in that newly announced wolverine buck and I’ll be satisfied. I purchased most of the mafex Xmen except for the xforce and wolverine releases… but i fully agree he is not a complicated character to produce , i think hasbro has gotten the best size, design, price balance on wolverine it just needs to be updated to their more recent super articulated standards! RELEASE BROWN SUIT WOLVERINE IN THE NEW SUPER ARTICULATED BUCK AND DONT CHARGE US EXTRA LIKE MCFARLANE!!😂

[@suhtangwong]

The problem I have with imports is that the feel soo cheaply made. Like 2 thin plastic holding in place with moving joints, sure it moves well but they easily pop off or break. And you don't want to break a $100+ figure 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

No you don’t

[@Articulatedcopy]

Yeah those shoulder cuts have ruined this figure for me. I still ordered him because I'm dumb but whatever

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Lol

[@dvw7665]

They gave a great wolverine with the 3 pack love triangle set from hasbro

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Nice

[@troymay7362]

Are you kidding? The reason he didn't come with tons of stuff is because Medicom knows what everyone who covets having this figure knows... he is THE BEST WOLVERINE figure. Mezco do great stuff too but no, Mafex wins this round.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Alrighty

[@Legoguy-u1g]

@troymay7362 it is your opinion I just don’t support it

[@Frozenghostnuggets]

You make unboxing fun. Unlike that scary hat guy. 😂

[@SickestToyz]

Oh god no 💀

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Hahahaa 🎩

[@alexstrouse6333]

I have the Mezco Uncanny Wolverine and that figure is so good, i highly recommend checking it out man.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

I'll check it out

[@Protosol619]

I got that figure because of nostalgia, but with the x-men 97 figure, Wolverine is way better.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

It’s hard to beat

[@rx_ronin]

back to back to back! heck yeah yeah!

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Haha

[@niloc28]

Ive heard the brown mafex wolverine is the definitive wolverine figure.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Same. I don’t know why it’s so different

[@niloc28]

@@NostalgiaUnboxed the claws are improved, also less paint issues, better head sculpt. The price is insane tho.

[@big_chilling3509]

Aw Man U gotta review the mezco wolverine now please!!!!!😭🔥🔥

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

I hope I can

[@mipakr]

i do like the chromatic blue and the arm hair of mafex, but pass overall. the hasbro one, sadly, is also a pass. hasbro one, he is an early teen wolverine with that stubble.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Toon! lol. So it’s accurate

[@sadmel2705]

Had mine for years. Just sold him for 110$ gonna get some more neca toon turtles😀

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Haha

[@alphawolf9324]

I feel that revolted has the better Wolverine ATM he scales well with my gambit and his articulation is off the charts

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

I’ll have to check it out

[@joehodgson9217]

Yeah, I do not like this Wolverine. The brown/tan costume one is definitely better, though the head isn't perfect. Nothing ever is, but for the price I think it's okay to demand something closer to perfection out of Medicom. I also really loathe the Mezco Wolverines, but do concede that they pack the box with enough stuff. For some reason, a hundred bucks just can't buy a great Wolverine. Best to stick to the $25 option and hope someone gets him right some day.

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

It's really crazy

[@karlluigi1987]

For the amount of accesories this thing have, I prefer the Marvel Legends X-Men 97 wolverine

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

yeah

[@aldimayuga3733]

I decided to sell my brown Wolverine and went for the marvel legends for now

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

People seem to really love that brown one

[@xervantezxvi5022]

I got Mafex Wolverine 🐈 love it

[@NostalgiaUnboxed]

Awesome!