Top 10 Action Figures of the Last 5 Years

[@elliotbaltazar]

Considering how many reviews Anthony does in a year, and then multiplying that times five, compiling this list must have been so much work. I really appreciate this unique five-year perspective.

[@chewymew]

I really like that thumbnail. It makes me think of video games showing you all the hidden characters to unlock

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Thanks

[@DigitalRag3X]

You should really wait until the end of all the videos it’s kinda his motif for the intro/outros

[@chewymew]

@DigitalRag3X Yeah I know, I watch all his videos all the way through

[@nolanmerchan5095]

I really like that this was almost a "Toy Manufacturer Top 10". Jada Toys is the best company making toys right now, for that price point. It's not even close. Considering how many figures they've released and how many I own, I think it's the highest ratio out of any company.

[@Duomaxwell02M]

I don't know, Valaverse is pretty close, and is improving with every wave. Too bad Anthony may never review an Action Force figure since he doesn't review figures of independent toymakers (something about bias since he's making his own toyline soon i hope)

[@Venom-cd7tw]

​@@Duomaxwell02Mmonster force blows bootleg joes aka valaverse out of the water. Your daddy Bobby's washed up line is over

[@SuperAllelujah]

No really, you can compare them by prices, and Monster Force cost way more than Action Force who sit at the 30$ price point. Monster Force is off to great start though and I hope they improve with every wave just like how Valaverse has. ​@@Venom-cd7tw

[@alejandroramirez-ih7jv]

@@Venom-cd7twhow is it washed

[@FoxsDumbSeriesMaker]

Shout out to Cousin Frank. My favourite Naruti character!

[@NinJa-qr1sp]

Is it called "Naruti" in the states? Always thought it's Naruto

[@BaranKRool]

Well, to be fair, Uncle Frank IS that kinda guy.

[@Day9294_]

​@@NinJa-qr1spIt's a running gag that Anthony does. He purposely calls Naruto and Naruto characters by the wrong name.

[@fignuts1982]

So happy to see Jada at the top. Haven't been this excited about an action figure line in a long time. As for the stylization, it's important to remember that even if you're looking at just sf2, theres a noticable difference between in game sprites, portraits, and official artwork. I think jada is considering all three when they make these. Which is why ryu has red gloves and kanji on his belt. That actually started with official art for super street fighter 2.

[@Knightfall182]

Cammy making the blowup doll face 😆😆

[@Crazykix85]

Man I honestly thought Super Shredder would’ve been in your top 5. Surprised it didn’t even make it to the top 10. Although I have to agree with your #1 ranking. What Jada has been able to pull off with the SF line is nothing short of amazing! They deserve their flowers for giving us such great figures at a reasonable cost and without having to cut any corners . I thoroughly enjoyed this top 10.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Super shredder would be higher on my personal favorites but the lack of bicep swivel is unacceptable for a higher spot on this list.

[@mjdoombreed]

I love that Optimus Prime so much I bought it 3 times. Regular, Nemesis, and Shattered Glass.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Dang. I stopped at 1 lol

[@bobbyalexanderdatingaling]

As a collector of both Jada Street Fighter and Marvel Legends, Jada SF's charm gets more apparent the more you complete the line. Height scale is consistent, aesthetics are consistent, etc. With ML, you'll occasionally have to wish that their proportions (especially with females) is correct. The more Street Fighter figures from Jada you collect, the more it widens the gap with ML.

[@kalorathekau]

Love your top 10s! This one felt pretty stacked from figures that you reviewed this year; so I can already expect to see a lot of familiar faces come your ‘top 10 figures of 2024’ list ;P. You know, I actually wasn’t planning on picking up any Jada figures because I’m already happy with my Storm ones, but you’re playing no small part in sorely tempting me to pick up one or two Jada figures of characters that Storm never made figures for.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

5 years means an even distribution would see about 20% of the list coming from this year. It's not an even distribution though since quality isn't distributed evenly. Even with recency bias, i only have 2 figures in the top 10 from this year. The jada, naruti, and mdlx lines started prior to this year so assigning them to this year isn't accurate.

[@kalorathekau]

Some of these (like Jada) may have started before this year, but Guile for example, which you reviewed this year, is clearly one of your favorite Jada releases. So that’s what I mean by familiar faces 😄. The same is true for standout figures that released this year from lines that started before 2024 😛

[@TT2Turnt]

Love you stuff and will forever think you are one of the best reviews we have!!

[@Jvm-iq2qe]

Personally think the revoltech my hero line has a lot of stand out figures, specifically their Deku and their bakugo figures. The whole line is a lot of bang for your buck ngl. There are qc issues but they all look amazing and pose amazing.

[@allsome1o1]

I know this is off topic but I’d love to see you upload a slideshow video of all your photos of Darwin cameoing in other figure’s photos

[@AnthonysCustoms]

I used to do that in top 10 videos for the intro and outro.

[@Sosaliukang]

That Samus figure is amazing. Figma is releasing a Link from Tears of the kingdom in the new year. It looks like another banger. I’ve definitely been interested in the Jada toys sf figures but my problem is that I’ve only ever seen one in person. Target never ever has them. They seem to sell out fast.

[@Thompson51]

Right now my fav figures are the ones from JoyToy (Warhammer 40K and now TMNT) and Jada Toys (Street Fighter, Mega Man)

[@Lee86THUNDER]

Mythic legions valiant knight might be my favorite figure ive ever posed up. Great list, so many great figures in the last 5 years or so

[@SP8inc]

He's easily the best mythic legions figure yet.

[@SeViLionCollectibles]

The entire 90s Turtles movie line has been a must have for me over the last several years. They’ve all been so awesome!

[@OneWingedDemonSlayer]

Tis the season for a top 10

[@glxblrt]

Very surprising list, didnt see most of it coming, except for #1 obviously. Thanks Juhn, very cool!

[@TurtleCraftZ1]

The new Sonic movie figures are incredible, Shadow's easily one of my favorite figures to release this year. Now we need some game-style figures with their level of engineering

[@samiballs8573]

There’s the collector edition shadow release thats available for preorder which is based on his look from the new game although its $50

[@borntatum9341]

14:05 I was waiting for Jada to pop up but I personally disagree about the style. I think they look great, of course not perfect but they look awesome to me. I think my top figures are between Cammy and Deejay

[@mrpickles181]

Best feature for Tokka and Rahzar is that they have facial articulation. dont see that too often

[@FREKKI]

It really does feel like the top 100 video came out recently, like, last year. Fkn crazy lol.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Seriously

[@Scurwesyn]

Yeah, this is the top 10 I was waiting for! This is great.

[@Mad_Martigen]

The Jada Toys SF line is SO good that Storm Collectibles got salty and wants to compete with Jada figures. Well, good luck SC, you never finish a line of any product you put out.

[@chrisgoog]

Thank you for calling Hasbro out on their shit over the last 5 years. I always appreciate the truth!

[@maybetoby]

Woot, i have that White Knight Azrael and Batman.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

You like em?

[@maybetoby]

@AnthonysCustoms love em. Definitely some of McFarlane's best. And yes, this Azrael is superior to the White Knight AzBats.

[@thejake267]

very much agree with your number 1 spot. for the price, they are blowing everyone out of the water and showing all the other companies how to properly make figures. it leaves others like hasbro with no excuses for why they aren't better. I can't wait to see what jada does in the future and I hope they get good licenses

[@devinbrewer8956]

Cant believe the whole list was marvel legends

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Have to give credit where it's due

[@dave52g]

Im glad Jada got its flowers. They're doing the best that they can at their category and it shows. 🎉🎉🎉

[@scorpwnok766]

I'm sorry, I just have to say this again because you bring it up in every video featuring the Jada SF line - the sculpts on these figures are not 'stylized', they are not 'cartoony' 'versions' of the characters. They are how the characters look in the actual video game called Street Fighter II that you might be familiar with. Every OTHER depiction of them is 'stylized' - these are trying to emulate the original sprites and in-game portraits. If you don't think they're doing a good job at that, that's fine. And if you would personally prefer a more realistic take on the characters, that's fine, too. But it's not some wild left-field take on the art - it's supposed to be the original.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

The style doesn't match the sprites, the artwork, or the select portraits. It's a stylized take. You can say it's not all you want but it's not true and you only have to actually look at the figures and the source images. It's right there in front of you.

[@scorpwnok766]

@AnthonysCustoms I respect your work on here but you are absolutely out of your mind, lol. Please play actual Street Fighter II again and try to set aside the 20 years of looking at your Sota figures and whatever else.

[@sebman6031]

Cope ☝️

[@T.Maximus]

Jada being number 1 is a great choice! I'm all in on the jada sf line, hopefully they keep knocking it out the park! 👍

[@ShinGoji1987Official]

Great list Anthony. My favorites from this list are the neca turtle characters, Cooler, Samus and the street fighters. I also think the Jada sf definitely deserve number 1

[@NingjaTerdo]

Jada's Street Fighter line is showing other companies what's up, especially at their price points. When the price does inevitably go up, I will be there for them as long as they stay consistent. This line is the epitome of a business that cares about the customer's money.

[@pants989]

There's some amazing Classified figures like Tiger Force Outback...it's a shame you don't collect, I'd love to see them on this list.

[@Kuanos_]

I still remember that 10/10 of Jada Fei Long figure, I was not into ST figures but after your review I started to think about their quality at this price point and now I bought them all, I still waiting my favorite ST character Vega for next wave.

[@rayden9713]

Was surprised MAFEX Dark knight returns Batman didn’t make it (pick your color)… but good list

[@AnthonysCustoms]

He'll make the next one

[@drecolizo1]

It's hard enough deciding top 10 for the year. Over the past five years is tall order. There are so many lines. I do love my Jada figures.

[@graefx]

I've definitely fallen off collecting over the last 5 year but theres been some real gems that have come out. I recognize, have, or wanted most of this list.

[@basicfacekick]

The Flame Toys Optimus is incredible. I had to get their Nemesis version as a centerpiece in my Nemesis Prime setup. It's so good. Jada deservedly gets their spot for the value and care they put into their figures.

[@justinmiller9865]

I'll have to agree for most of this list. That Tokka figure is easily one of the best in my vast tmnt collection.

[@Novapoid]

I can only hope JADA TOYS is selling enough to keep these kind of prices and level of quality. I'm not so sure about the Megaman line but I'm kinda hopeful the SF line is achieving just that. I also have faith they have unnanounced licenses from other fighting game franchises such as KOF, Darkstalkers or anime series such as Hokuto no Ken.

[@titanguy7316]

You should do a list of your favorite Marvel Legends from the past. It would be nice to hear you talk positive about them for once instead of being stuck harping in the negatives with the recent figure waves.

[@SuperAllelujah]

From the last 5 years I'd have to check my collection, but number 1 is probably the Limtoys last of us figures, and the Leon Kennedy figure. I loved the accessories and the price didn't feel horrible. Figma has definitely stepped up and has better figures now. Snail Shell has given me lots of really nice figures. I love the ultimate Gohan from figuarts as hes my favorite character so im biased there. The Gi joe figures and the Valaverse action force have given me some solid troopers for the price point. Jada Toys has really stepped up and given people what they want and im excited for their Cyberpunk figures. Overall these past few years we've definitely gotten some really good figures, and sadly some really bad figures. Thanks for the list Anthony and keep doing the work that other shills wont do. Cant wait for your figure line.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Thanks a lot for the support. Good commentary.

[@Hilltopperpete]

Great list! I’m surprised Venompool didn’t make an honorable mention, but pretty much everything else Hasbro has done the past 5 years has been less than honorable, so giving them a shout out for a job well done might not be in order.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

If it wasn't a baf it probably would have. Thanks

[@rjzavala87]

I remember u liked my comment for the best 100 figs of the decade. Crazy that was 5 years ago. Ty for the content and saving me a lot of money. Cheers.

[@logancallahanmusic]

As always, love your videos and perspective. Surprisingly, I own nothing on this list. When I consolidated over the last few years, my collection is almost 90% new Marvel Legends (mid-2023 releases to now) and frankly I would say I buy about 3/4 of those under retail. I’m anxiously awaiting Jada’s Akuma though!

[@MrAlexEart]

Your number One pick is definitely on point!

[@pjbottoms9060]

I Haven't actually "handled" a Jada Toys Street Fighter figure. as a die-hard ML freak (they're bad, but good-ish sometimes), I had to buy the Jada Chun-Li Player 2 Pink version out of curiosity. Still I haven't taken her out of the box because I didn't have any others to display her with. So, thank you for hard-confirming that they are a good line, and I've now got Dhal, and Guile coming to my home to join Miss Li.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Come back and let us know what you think once you open them. Leave a new comment so i get a notification

[@spidernesto]

Jada's the GOAT of this toy season for sure

[@ghulamshaikh1124]

Really good list Anthony! Was a little surprised not to see any Mafex on it, but when it comes to the balance between quality and price point, it's honestly hard to argue with your picks lol.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

That's the problem with mafex. Nightwing almost made it but he's just too simple for the price

[@CharlesKudrow]

I swear the first 10 years feels WAY longer than 2x the 5 years after that. Idk if its just bcs im older or what but man time flies

[@kabir4200]

Always happy to see cousin frank on the list

[@tworedshoez]

I love the Jada line and think that the only thing I'd want them to do is apply a wash to bring out some of the details. Some of them get lost. Even with that I like to think they're shaming other companies into doing better work.

[@tuscan9617]

Just started watching your videos, and while I don't collect or have much interest in figures I really appreciate watching someone knowledgeable and passionate about their hobby. I've noticed that a lot of your older videos seem to be more popular than your new content despite a high jump in the quality. Do you think this is because there are less people interested than 10 years ago or is it that the videos are just older?

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Just older videos. Resource type content doesn't behave the same as something more akin to traditional entertainment. Thanks for watching.

[@matthewwickham5631]

Fun list thanks! I have tokka and Jada sf up there at top, also nacelle throttle which was such a great surprise

[@knightshifter2201]

I don't agree with any of your picks but I respect that this is your own decision.

[@scolioreset]

As soon as I picked up the Red Outfit Chun (the regular release wasn’t available at Gamestop), I was surprised by how good it was. The Cammy, even with the small problems in QC, poses better than characters that should do the same for the price point. It is ridiculous. They both are next to the Dread Samus because of course they are.

[@xer0vi]

I knew and was hoping Jada was number 1! Im also happy that I own 3 figures on this list lol.

[@docnoc1868]

Awesome, Jada is also on my top list not just because of the figure but the price point and what bunch of stuff in it... Also for me, the Mcfarlane Genestealer is so underrated for its quality.... It can be in the honorable mention as well. ❤

[@tatt4music]

This must of been a hard choice. We are so spoiled as collectors the last few years. And I think Jada makes the best retail figures out there.

[@cmflynn75]

Kind of surprised to see not Illidan from Hero Toys not making the cut

[@AnthonysCustoms]

I haven't decided how i feel about 3p stuff being on the list. He might be on the 2024 list

[@BaranKRool]

​@@AnthonysCustoms You could put them in Honorary mentions

[@marvinonstage]

I was thinking that Illidian would have been on the list either. I think you should not look at the IP since that is something for lawyers and courts to figure out. You are a toy reviewer, so let the toy stand for itself. Also, this isn't a bootleg figure but a unique sculpt done by Hero Toys. Funny think is there are now KO versions of Hero Toys Illidian now selling for $45 to $60.00 bucks. I mistakingly bought a KO and its 85% as good for 1/3 the price. So a 3rd party company is hacing their unlicensed toy bootlegs. Thats high praise and kinda makes Hero Toys the victim and makes their toy legit. Some of the absolute best Transformers are from companies that made figures that quite honestly made Hasbro up their game. The Magnificent Mecha MM01 is BETTER than Three Zeros version, AND probably the best movie Optimus prime of all time and it transforms to a perfect photo realistic semi truck.

[@rafaelvolpiteixeira7315]

What about Darwin?

[@BaranKRool]

He's on a completely different scale

[@SOULTRANADA]

I'd love to see you review the Figma Guyver that released earlier in the year. It's up there with Samus in my opinion

[@AnthonysCustoms]

I may get it eventually

[@bobolones6834]

That Samus is pretty sick. I would say the figures from Maestro Union are definitely top 5.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

They they didn't have such stuck joints and impossibly right interchangeable hands, i would agree

[@travisbrown1893]

Neca Predators? Heat Boys Turtles? Robosen Megatron? Those new biker mice and street sharks were pretty good. Anything in the Hammond collection. Neca D&D figs. Diamond Select Hulks! Also the xesray Minotaurs and Storm Baki figs. That MDLX line should be #1 by a mile. Then Jada at a very distant 2nd.

[@zoomflight3115]

This video might cost me $300 lol. I was kinda surprised super shredder was an honorable mention. I remember that review and also the fat batman review where you showed him at the end because you liked it so much. SOLID list tho.

[@radicalgear391]

I’m looking for some generic articulated monsters to scale with my SHMA and 30 minutes missions. Any recommendations would be appreciated. So far I’ve found: joytoy tyranids, rihio chronsaurus, some gashapon bugs, and the hiya muto even though that’s less generic.

[@deviantknight7009]

My sister got me the Jada Ken and got Ken's original VA to sign the package for me. So began my need to collect them all

[@josray2557]

There have been some absolute bangers in GI Joe Classified but... TBH I think they are over priced and that alone is enough to keep them off the list so I can't argue their absence but sculpt, paint, and pose-ability wise I think they whoop Jada's arse.

[@AaayJude]

Really surprised that Darwin didn't take the top spot. Expected better.

[@JayWoods483]

What a great list. Thanks for this - a list that is based on quality as oppose to popularity.

[@estebanceron3242]

The Mafex Daredevil should be there; I think it's really a great great figure, very deserving of the top 10

[@AnthonysCustoms]

It's good but not good enough for the price to be in the top 10 of 5 years. Top 20 though

[@fransiskusoktafian60]

Nice Cooler is always be my favorite SHF all the time.

[@zoomflight3115]

This video might cost me $300 lol. I was kinda surprised super shredder was an honorable mention. I remember that review and also the fat batman review where you showed him at the end because you liked it so much. SOLID list tho. I woulda put a classified figure in there.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

It's the lack of bicep swivel that kept shredder from going higher

[@Ravathiel]

I bet the Shadow would look nice with the Handgun from the Bride of Chucky 2 Pack, should give it the hunky look for his small figure

[@RealJayGriff]

I bought several figures from McFarlane's White Knight line and I hadn't even read the stories at that point.... They're just that good.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

I didn't even know it existed before the figures but they were a must for me

[@BaranKRool]

Very good list! Always enjoy these videos. I can't spend the amount of money a Flametoys figure costs, but I'm quite happy with my Rodimus MDLX ( I will eventually get more, their Megatron is next), and I did get Flametoys Arcee modelkit. I also got an Amazing Yamaguchi Joker, and I love it. I recommend it to you. Happy holidays from México, Anthony!🎉🎉🎉

[@cmbrock1]

I would put Hot Toys and Mezcos in mine put you don’t normally review those collect them or even care for them so my list is basically entirely different. I do have that Ralph and he definitely belongs on the list. I can’t really complain about your list because a good majorly I don’t even own because of unfamiliarity of said product or just wasn’t interested in buying them.

[@nhyar]

Surprised to see two DC Multiverse figures but 0 Marvel Legends... And I can't blame you at all because these figures haven't improved that much in all those years. Kind of a sad situation for Hasbro. I still remember what you said about the Giant-Man being another Marvel Legends but bigger. Nice figures but nothing really special about them. Hope they can step up their game for next year but my expectations are very low already after that Unlimited Spidey reveal 😬

[@devilhunterred]

this should be split into two lists, top 10 domestic and top 10 import figures of the last 5 years.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

nah

[@RichardBoutot]

I think Mortal Kombat Storm Collectibles are by far the best.

[@Logan-bd6fq]

If only that flame toys megastore wasn’t so hard to find

[@tatt4music]

This must of been a hard choice. We are so spoiled as collectors the last few years.

[@slinkyG_13]

Memory / mety toys should of had a spot

[@AnthonysCustoms]

almost did. might for 2024 but im not sure about adding 3p stuff to the lists. unfair advantage in some regards.

[@cholom2003]

Not a single Marvel Legends in the list, plus the rib at the end. Ah, very satisfying. LOLJK. Wake up, Hasbro! You're already reaching SH Figuarts' price point, but the quality is still inferior to Jada's.

[@ratmachine87]

Great list

[@theramblinmahoney2316]

Oh, this will be a fun watch. With how much you cover I'm really curious what falls under this umbrella for you.

[@travisbrown1893]

Yes! This should be good. I love list videos!

[@TheHairyGorilla]

That is alot of Jada :) Hope they get more IP's to work with, MK is screaming out for nice affordable figures.

[@camdrouilhet6892]

And now we need the worst… I can’t wait for that eventual video

[@telephantasm4070]

I hope it's coming! And that stupid Haslab Giant Man should be at the very top (bottom?) 😂

[@DoukNoukum]

​@@telephantasm4070 the whole SH Figuarts Berserk line gonna be in there

[@ponchosavage5207]

such a good video transformers fans up rn ‼️🔥🔥

[@venomsjunkmail]

Hey Anthony what's the best affordable Dragonzord figure? Just the dragon form I don't need it to transform. Hasbro released some small zord two packs several years ago that connected to a pretty nice affordable Megazord. If there was a similar Dragonzord I'd be thrilled.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Maybe zord ascension project? I never opened mine but it looks to be nice. Im actually selling it if you're interested. The only other ones i can think of world be the src or the retro remake style ones and i think both of those are more expensive.

[@jarellano1014]

I knew there would be some Marvel & DC jabs!!🤦‍♂️🤣🤣

[@AnthonysCustoms]

It's not throwing jabs to compare things that aren't performing properly against things that are.

[@romesrepublic]

I'm very curious to hear Anthony's opinion on Storm Arenas smaller 6in street fighter line. Those have a lot of potential.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

We'll have to wait and see. Competition is always a good thing

[@raven0696]

Love this list, man. Just curious what Mafex figure did you almost incude in the list, if there's any at all?

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Nightwing. He's just too simple for the price to make the cut

[@brenoferreiraferreira4409]

I own some of the figures on your top 10 but I wouldn't place anyone of them in my top 10 since mine would be composed mainly of Chinese 3rd party Transforming Action Figures with a couple of other Chinese 3rd party Action Figures such as Moshow, HeatBoys and Hero Toys. Just so you know a Chinese 3rd party company called Wonderful-Trans released a Prime that can actually transform into a perfect alt mode and has the same quality, articulation and look as the Flame Toys one for $150 shipped with import taxes (shipped to the USA would be even less since it's free). Moshow and HeatBoys release originally designed Action Figures with the same quality of materials, paint, sculpt, hardware, accessories and overall engineering as Flame Toys for at least half the price if not less /they go up for prices between $160/$250 depending on if it's a first release or a rerelease (Moshow are a bit more expensive and the rereleased figures go up in price, HeatBoys most expensive one goes for $175). I'm a bit occupied with work at the moment but as soon as I'm free i will be posting a follow up comment with my top 10 from the last 5 Years.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Send me a link on social media. I can't believe it's the same quality as flame for that price even without licensing

[@retro_Dough]

Any plans on making an updated top ten Spider-Man action figures list?

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Eventually

[@kaioken654]

Actually I have a question, are you going to review the revoltech batman from arkham knight?

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Yes

[@nickjones8619]

At least got two of the honorable mentions. lol.