Which Bucky Cap Figure Needs an Upgrade Next?

Hasbro has started making progress on upgrading Marvel Legends figures that utilize the Bucky Cap mold from Hawkeye, Vision, Black Panther and a few Cyclops figures.
Who would you like to see get an updated figure with better bucks like the Vulcan mode?

[@jwolf8371]

The classic Cyclops is a must.

[@LylesFigureFiles]

Absolutely!

[@SuperMeatBoa]

Classic Cylops and Taskmaster definitely need to get next!!!

[@LylesFigureFiles]

Not gonna argue with those choices.

[@sinchman1]

I customized my own classic Cyclops using the Grim Reaper body mold with other parts.

[@LylesFigureFiles]

Very cool.

[@therottenapplepk8881]

I mean yes there are some characters that need a redo but I rather them keep pumping new characters.

[@chrisdaugherty8265]

I would go with Archangel and the Havoks.

[@LylesFigureFiles]

Archangel definitely needs it. His figure is shorter than Cyclops now.

[@gofannon1943]

Even the last one - I was surprised at how much I DIDN’T love that Bonebreaker wave Havoc. A blank expression for a famously angry character, his accessories droop upside down on his wrists, and no neck armor. All kind of unforced errors imo.

[@JayWoods483]

Great show Jeffrey - thanks for your efforts they are appreciated - and don't you dare get rid of THAT Zombie shirt. It's a mainstay. An icon. A trademark. It's your show's mascot. I discovered this episode to be rather auspicious in the sense as if you were reading my mind. Personally, I have been going through an "update the out-dated" phase with my collection. Your list of much needed upgrades was hitting me were I live. You were displaying my list of action figures I want to update! Always impossible to remain on the shelf without a display stand, Bucky-Cap v1.0 became one of the least-wanted buck from collectors. Your list of characters you want for an update was exactly mine. If I might add my personal wish is Moon Knight.

[@LylesFigureFiles]

Thanks so much Jay. Yeah the mold had its day, but it's certainly time to retire it for good now. What mold would you want for MK?

[@Devitciiu]

I'd like to see some Bucky Cap upgrades. Less because I want an upgrade and more because I don't have the original 1. Cyclops the classic blue and yellow 2. Goliath 3. Arch Angel (Black and Silver X-force version) 4. Machine Man 5. Dirk Anger

[@LylesFigureFiles]

Getting those looks back in rotation for collectors who missed them is another great reason for upgrades.

[@brettoneal229]

Totally agree. I especially want Union Jack upgraded .

[@LylesFigureFiles]

Yeah! He would definitely benefit from the butterfly shoulder joint.

[@mardastar2400]

Classic Cyclops, Nova, Black Bolt, Dr Spectrum, Night Thrasher, Machine Man, Eel and Classic Nighthawk are my most wanted Do overs. The last acceptable figure was Human Fly for me. I was completely over this buck with The Orb and Dr Spectrum. I vowed to never spend my money on another figure using this buck.

[@LylesFigureFiles]

I forgot to mention Nighthawk especially as I'm re-reading Defenders now!

[@gofannon1943]

I know what you mean but I couldn’t help loving the Orb nonetheless. I got him the McFarlane Drifter motorcycle and he looks awesome on it shooting at Hawkeye on the Skycycle

[@Marvelfan-b9e]

Maybe because Vulcan is a bigger buck I thing they should use the sunfire mold but pinless like the hydra bob figure

[@LylesFigureFiles]

That could work for some of those characters for sure.

[@brendanorourke4727]

That classic Cyclops is number one on my list. I'm really a 1970s through early 90s A list character collector, so that Cyclops is literally the last Bucky Cap left on my shelf. I'm sure he's coming soon.

[@LylesFigureFiles]

I think he's a safe bet too!

[@JohnnyBlaze_616]

0:43 Bucky Cap mold debuted in February 2012. And Hasbro acquired the license for Marvel Legends from Toy Biz in 2006, due to Toy Biz going bankrupt and Hasbro released Marvel figures in late 2006.

[@LylesFigureFiles]

Thanks for the info, JB!

[@alejandrocaracciolo5975]

I agree about Cyclops and Archangel. I would also suggest classic Namor (not the 90s long haired one we just got or the movie one, but the classic speedo one), Iceman and Forge. By the way, that original Jim Lee Cyclops, was from the Warlock wave. Warlock was the phallanx member of the New Mutants.

[@LylesFigureFiles]

Thanks. Of course I totally blanked on which BAF came with Cyke! Namor would benefit from butterfly shoulders for sure!

[@ShawnSJames]

Loved this video. Yeah, a lot of these figures need an upgrade. I know we're getting a new Archangel now that we got the Deluxe Angel Mold. Would also see Classic Cyclops, Taskmaster, Black Bolt and Batroc get upgraded on Vulcan.

[@LylesFigureFiles]

Thanks Shawn! Taskmaster is one figure that's been rumored to for sure be getting a new figure this year. Hopefully it won't be back on the Bucky Cap mold ;-)

[@GBru-hx6rx]

An update of the Fraction Era Hawkeye would be great

[@LylesFigureFiles]

Yeah, that would fit with the Hickman-era Avengers as well!

[@GBru-hx6rx]

@LylesFigureFiles ...but as usual, I want him in a two pack w/ Kate Bishop, y'know what? Three pack, both Hawkeyes and Pizza Dog/Lucky.

[@cplfelks3427]

On point with this revision from Bucky Cap mold. Black bolt needs an update for sure they can not get his size right.such an iconic character. Summers brothers do they an upgrade soon. That classic costume news a refresher soon. And I know I say it every time but Havok needs it. Classic and modern costume. Vulcan is the 2024 mold they should be doing often for these characters that you mentioned. My 5 are Havok, Cyclops, Black bolt, machine man ( taller version) Batroc ( like you pointed out so under scale to Cap) an Throw in Iceman…. Great discussion

[@LylesFigureFiles]

Thanks Cpl! Yeah, Black Bolt is just so incredibly underwhelming now. I feel like there was a better base body when his first figure was released. Now he definitely could benefit from an update.

[@robertsinfiniterealms1308]

I mean there’s plenty done with ninja cap mold that’s just fine. Some good choices you made there.

[@LylesFigureFiles]

Thanks Robert!

[@retrorobo9700]

Definitely agree with Cyclops and Archangel. I have a soft spot for obscure characters like Machine Man, so I would like to see a deluxe of him with various interchangeable parts. Goliath and Modern Giant-Man might round out my top 5. But yeah, re-do 'em all!

[@LylesFigureFiles]

Oh yeah, Machine Man would be a fun deluxe. I wonder if there's a big enough audience for him for Hasbro to try it?

[@retrorobo9700]

@@LylesFigureFilesProbably not, but I always felt he could work as sort of an Inspector Gadget like character. Would love to see an animated series with him playing a detective and solving Marvel mysteries. I think there was a team up with him and Red Hulk in the comics if I remember correctly.

[@GBru-hx6rx]

Figures on the Bucky Cap body I want to see updated: 1) Classic Cockrum/Byrne Cyclops 2) Every other Cyclops released on a Bucky Cap mold, X-Factor, Krakoa, Nation X, Bendis era, AoA, 90's Jacket version.... 3) Archangel

[@LylesFigureFiles]

I definitely support your choices :-)

[@GBru-hx6rx]

@@LylesFigureFiles if they update the AoA Cyclops, they'd better give him the proper hairline and facial scarring.

[@rjohr34]

I agree with all your picks Jeff!! Personally the top figure I’d like to see is Black Bolt, followed by Taskmaster

[@LylesFigureFiles]

Taskmaster is "supposed" to be coming in a box set along with Iron Patriot, Dr. Doom and Lady Loki. :-)

[@KawakiUzumaki]

that bucky cap is on sale on hasbro pulse for $16

[@ryandaly01]

Funny that you put out this video today, because I was just thinking--after posing some of my favorite Marvel Legends ladies with the new She-Hulk--about what female figures need to be redone on the superior articulated female buck. (Spoiler: it's ALL of them, but especially Jessica Drew Spider-Womam.) Of the figures on your list, I agree Black Bolt and Cyclops are the most in need of an upgrade. On two occasions I had Black Bolt in my hand, ready to purchase, and I just said... "I don't like this" and put it back. Same thing happened with Medusa, in fact. And yeah, I made my own custom Cockrum/Byrne Cyclops, but I'd like an official version.

[@LylesFigureFiles]

Thanks Ryan. That Black Widow mold can't replace the average size female figures fast enough. Black Bolt is most glaring. He looks so puny next to everyone. The Karnak figure being taller than him sealed it for me even with Karnak being way too tall anyway.

[@ZedKaizoku]

In my opinion Havok needs a update on the vulcan body X-factor look also using legs of Morph/cyclops vhs which can be an Xmen 97 wave maybe or Modern Starjammer look to match the summer family along Cyclops, Corsair and Vulcan.

[@LylesFigureFiles]

Good call on sneaking Havok into an X-Men 97 wave!

[@pinkpeter0007]

I made myself a taskmaster on the black panther body. I hope they redo him.

[@jwolf8371]

It's been reported that the 85 anniversary is gonna have a 4 pack of Doom, Iron Patriot, Loki and......Taskmaster!!! So I it sounds Luke we are gonna get him!

[@pinkpeter0007]

@@jwolf8371 good looking, life is good

[@LylesFigureFiles]

Jwolf beat me to it ;-)

[@Rekk3x]

I been waiting for a definitive 6 inch scale Task Master I never digged his face they made comic face so much more potential

[@LylesFigureFiles]

He's rumored to be coming this year!

[@Rekk3x]

@@LylesFigureFiles they need to make a definitive 6 inch scale iceman close to marvel select they did a great job

[@DrMasterAlex]

A Batroc styled after the first Gwenpool run would be an insta buy for me. On Citizen V, we definitely need them to drop the rest of the thunderbolts as well as redos for V and Songbird. It's not a big team and they could crack them out within a couple of waves or two packs Blue Marvel got done dirty with Buckycap, he definitely needed a redo before he even dropped cuz of the unfortunate combo of poor base body and the lack of paint(greyed temples). That team is only 5 characters yet it's in a real sorry state with 2/5 being super old female figures(with Monica being super expensive on the aftermarket), 1 only having an MCU release, and the aforementioned Blue Marvel. Only well done character in that team being the recent Black Panthers.

[@LylesFigureFiles]

Gwenpool or Gruenwald? :-) Yeah, they've waited long enough now that the Thunderbolts we do have look outdated. A box set could knock them out quick enough -- fingers crossed!

[@Tebigong101]

I feel like most of the worst offenders for Bucky Cap have or/ will be upgraded, so for me, it's any character on the Pizza Spidey and a few on Sunfire bucks, which is a mostly okay bodies, but a few characters I want to be given another chance. All of those could take a backseat if it meant we got sturdy leg upgrades to 90% of all the female characters.

[@LylesFigureFiles]

So their legs don't warp?

[@caseysmith3329]

Classic and modern Falcon is not on Bucky Cap mold, but way too small. Would be great on the Vulcan mold.

[@LylesFigureFiles]

I think that would work for Falcon too!

[@blaketarpley8174]

I'm going to say...Sunfire, although isn't Sunfire on the "Sunfire" mold? This makes me think that you could do a show educating us on the different body molds out there-- Hyperion, Buckycap, Pizza Spidey, Sunfire? I know there's more. I'll add Constrictor and Quicksilver for redos -they could do the green one on the Vulcan but maybe he would be too bulky?

[@LylesFigureFiles]

I've always liked that Sunfire mold. What would you upgrade it with. That's a fun idea!

[@blaketarpley8174]

I think I would just want a pinless Sunfire. You think Sunfire would be too big on the Vulcan mold? Same with Quicksilver?

[@chuckskillz5184]

Also, can Black Bolt's costume be black the next time around. I know with some characters, it's hard to tell if they are rendered blue or black in the comics, but it's literally in Black Bolt's name. He should be black and silver.

[@LylesFigureFiles]

They did make one in a box set: lylesmoviefiles.com/2018/06/10/marvel-legends-thanos-imperative-figure-review-set/

[@traviswilcox3472]

Cyclops nickname is Slim. He’s supposed to be tall & lean. Black Bolt is the guy who needs a bigger buck, he’s too lean / small.

[@LylesFigureFiles]

Black Bolt definitely needs an update.

[@gregarcher8177]

What Black Panther figure is that on the right with the blueish shading? I've never seen that one but wouldn't mind adding it to my BP shelf.... I hope they redo archangel, I don't have him and need one, seems like I heard a rumor they are redoing him.

[@rafaelteodoro5687]

That's the 2013 Rocket Racoon wave Black Panther with the cape from the Walmart exclusive (the one on the left)

[@gregarcher8177]

​Cool I have the one on the left so if I can find that one I'll be set, thanks.. I take that back, I have the one in the middle so which one is on the left? I ma get both to make the same custom. I saw the rr wave one cheap on eBay.

[@LylesFigureFiles]

Rafael beat me to it. I definitely agree about Archangel!

[@jamesgreen9228]

Give me that dark wolverine and thzt spiderman in his white costume great topic Jeffrey

[@LylesFigureFiles]

Thanks man! I wouldn't mind Dark Wolverine either with more Dark Avengers coming!

[@phildrewsomething]

I almost bought that Taskmaster on ebay until I realized it was in the Bucky Cap mold lol- def looking forward to that upgrade in a Vulcan mold

[@LylesFigureFiles]

Oh yeah, Taskmaster will look awesome on that mold!

[@stevenwallace-zt1ds]

I thank we need a new cross bones upgrade

[@LylesFigureFiles]

That's actually rumored!

[@joshuamiguelcruz9703]

For me personally, I think not every Bucky Cap figure should be upgraded especially if the character is not that essential or popular. I think someone like spymaster using the Bucky Cap is fine for what it is but I do agree that heavy hitters such as Taskmaster and especially Cyclops need to use the Vulcan body or other upgraded body types and I just hope to God that Hasbro retires the Bucky Cap for good going forward.

[@LylesFigureFiles]

There are some that are fine. In some other cases the tiny feet make me want the upgrades! And yes, I hope we don't see any more new figures with that mold coming!

[@joshuamiguelcruz9703]

@@LylesFigureFiles I hear you on those tiny ass feet. It makes posing them for a display, a real pain in the ass. But overall, I think legends is having a good year in terms of releases and customer feedback especially here in the Philippines.

[@xerqel]

Cant believe you spoke taskmaster in to existenc

[@LylesFigureFiles]

LOL. Not me. He was long ago rumored on Rektangular's leaked list.

[@gofannon1943]

Haha amazing idea for a video! I’ll say Archangel

[@LylesFigureFiles]

Thank you! Yeah, he REALLY needs that update!

[@FirstLast-fc7dt]

Then we’ll all hav figures with the vulcan mold. And the cycle repeats again😂

[@LylesFigureFiles]

LOL

[@danielstjohn3018]

Jeffrey, ...the figure that needs the upgrade the most (IMHO) is the Golden Age Bucky.!! What a terrible, scrawny figure he was.!! We need a really better Bucky...!! I agree with Batroc... Black Bolt ... and any other Kirby characters...

[@LylesFigureFiles]

I wonder if we could get an Invaders box set?

[@vicdamon3551]

Taskmaster and archangel

[@LylesFigureFiles]

Can't be mad at those choices!

[@THEWATCHERISLOOKING]

Not sure I would want to re buy most of these figures.

[@LylesFigureFiles]

Gotcha

[@carloscunningham319]

All them figures on that Bucky cap mold looks like their on a diet side by side too Vulcan 😂😂😂😂😂

[@LylesFigureFiles]

They do look lean.

[@carloscunningham319]

@@LylesFigureFiles Marvel needs too thick'en them up ,,,they have competition,, Opps 😂😂😂😂

[@alfredc.knight2737]

How about BUCKY? Just the sidekick to Golden age Cap. How and why is Hasbro jumping pass the egg and straight to the chicken or why not even put out a comic book version of The winter soilder?

[@LylesFigureFiles]

They did a comic book Winter Soldier: amzn.to/4bWq1sz

[@alfredc.knight2737]

@@LylesFigureFiles Thank you

[@OpticBlast-yk5hf]

I’d argue Archangel and maybe X-Factor Multiple Man need upgrades the most. I just got the animated Green Goblin, which is on the Bucky cap, and his arms are so gummy. If that figure was on the Vulcan, it would be awesome.

[@LylesFigureFiles]

I'm still using my Toy Biz Goblin as my display Goblin, which is wild. Archangel definitely needs the update. Multiple Man is a good candidate too!

[@MAGEtvPTB]

...commenting so I can return to watch...

[@antoniobanks-tazzy]

So if they use the Vulcan mold this much, in 2 years the community will be crying just like bucky cap and be asking for a new mold and redo of the same characters again

[@LylesFigureFiles]

I suppose they might.

[@LosMSR]

Everyone that mold is outdated AF.

[@LylesFigureFiles]

It certainly is rough now.