"You're making me question myself here." Marvel Legends Longshot Review

Hasbro Marvel Legends Longshot review. Let's see what Hasbro have done with the latest escapee from Mojo-world!
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[@luosnogard333]

I see what you're doing. I'm glad you're being highly critical of Legends that barely meet standards. It might send a message to Hasbro that we as collectors demand more. At $24.99 this figure barely hits the mark, but he hits it. Which is why I didn't cancel my order for him, but I'll tell you what though... I canceled a whole bunch of my other preorders. If Hasbro wants my money they're going to have to work for it 😄

[@desert_hunter83]

💯 👏

[@RipCord1995]

anthonyscustoms been doing it a long time. IMO hasbro's just getting worse

[@TheMattTrakker]

@@RipCord1995 It's always funny when Anthony reviews a good ML because he seems legitimately surprised and then happy by it...followed by angry @ Hasbro for being so lazy on the other 95% of their releases. I don't know if Hasbro is getting worse, but their ML team certainly is.

[@RipCord1995]

@@TheMattTrakker yup and those good ML figures are proof that they can do better, they just don't. agreed their GI Joes are amazing compared to ML.

[@Emeraldnite-if7vo]

For characters like Phoenix, I don't think a raised emblem works because of how large an area it covers (her chest down to her abs). Raised emblems work more for smaller emblems that only cover a small area--like the FF "4"s or the GL insignia IMO.

[@Fuzzy_Barbarian]

When it comes to raised symbols and stuff, I'm usually for it for most designs. Always when it comes to things like boots and gloves. For classic looks, sure they looked painted on... but when those same costumes are drawn in modern comics, they sometimes aren't. So it feels like a limitation of the time, which is no longer the case. Companies shouldn't use it as a crutch to justify being lazy. There are some noticeable exceptions, like Superman and Batman's symbols varying on how much they protrude, if at all, and Barry Allen's classic Flash suit having the symbol firmly as part of the fabric (it was just compressed material, after all), but usually, they're raised now. As toys, they usually just look better when raised.

[@jaycolejones5073]

If not for the long back hair, he's a perfect John Constantine with the sting look alike face

[@toomanyhobbies8351]

I love how you emphasized no weapon for an empty holster in reference to the new Blue Shirt Bullseye lol

[@TheQuebecDragon]

Like someone else mentioned, the average Marvel Legends doesn't usually have an extra head anymore. Retro Spider-Man wave had no extra heads, Bonebreaker wave just had one (Wolverine), Controller Wave just had one (Maria Hill), X-Men retro wave, two out of six. Recent movie waves: Thor Love and Thunder had one, Doctor Strange Multiverse had zero, Wakanda Forever wave had zero. My point is that unfortunately the extra head which should be standard is the exception rather than the rule. That being said, I have the Longshot in hand, and it's a pretty good figure with a new decent sculpt, pinless articulations, good enough head, little extra touches of paints (which they could have skipped knowing Hasbro) and five accessories (counting the removable chest belt with all the knives). In your scale, I would put him above average with a rating of 6 or maybe 6.5. You made valid points all around in your review, but once again, I was a bit surprised by the final grade which didn't quite seem to reflect all the positive things you said about the figure. To answer your question of the day, I'd be all for sculpted and/or raised emblems, gloves, boots, everything, not just painted-on. Painted-on bugs me more with gloves and boots. Thanks for the review, I enjoyed watching it!

[@MonkPT]

for phoenix i think gloves and boots should be raised but not the emblem.

[@vladimirlvov5395]

phoenix flat but your idea about sculpted boots and gloves is cool one

[@TheSpidermatt10]

I totally agree with you! To me raised emblems but also texture and sculpted boots and gloves always makes the figure nicer. It means the company actually care and isn't cheaping out, giving us lazy repaints pretending that this is for comic book accuracy.

[@jonathanhampshire6856]

Absolutely they should sculpt edges to boots and gloves and costume wrinkles too on figures where it's appropriate. Gives a lot more interest to a figure.

[@TheSpidermatt10]

@@jonathanhampshire6856 exactly!

[@wills2140]

2:51 - 4:10 I have seen lots of collectors commenting on how Hasbro has diminished what you get with Marvel Legends, and you make excellent points on how it shows up. Being cheep and stingy with things like accessories, additional heads and hands, leaving out effects are not good ways to compete with other lines or retain consumer interest. Hope Marvel Legends can improve on this some, soon. I have liked Longshot from his beginning, including his design. I wanted to have a reason to get this from Hasbro. But with so little added value from extras and the almost missing "glowing eye effect" the current retail price is a bit too high for me. Thank you for the entertaining review Dave! Keep up the good work. (:

[@DisplayingModelBehaviour]

Thanks for commenting Will. Hopefully this year sees Hasbro make sone much needed improvements!

[@turnermcnaughton5200]

I so get what your saying with the logos needing to be raised. It should be the norm cause it would make it pop more though there are some that might've better painted but must should be sculpted

[@freakasaur100]

Hello, I’m part of the 61click club. I kind of think he’s better than the phenix cause of yhe extra sculpted details in the eye and star on the jacket. Yeah the logo on Phoenix would’ve looked much better sculpted

[@salvation7362]

They wouldn't want to do a raised crest (when they can avoid it) because of future figure parts reuse. Especially for female characters you don't have much to pick from!

[@dark6soldier]

I want this figure and spiral but I’m not jumping off the dresser for them either

[@Uff-dada]

I pre-ordered them from target and got the $10 off 50. When they get here they get here. Probably would’ve passed but I got the mispriced mojo when it came out And definitely have nostalgia for the characters

[@toddnelson7926]

Longshot looks like Jon Bon Jovi 😂😂😂

[@micklestapler4]

Longshot 5 outta 10 Piglet 100 outta 10 Thanks for showing us your lovely girl Dave. I'm wishing you and your family best wishes my friend. Thanks for everything you do Dave , your truly one of a kind.

[@troyr4521]

I am so anticipating my BBTS preorder of this wave. I wish they would just fast track it. Sadly there aren't any local comic/figure shops in my area that get new release figures in early as forecasted.

[@jonathanhampshire6856]

Superb looking figure. The new Robbie Reyes body looks superb. If hasbro added shade and highlight paint apps and an extra head he'd be 10/10 for me. As is 7 or 8 out of 10.

[@RhinoRobM]

The close ups of the face made me realize....does he look a bit like the singer Sting ?

[@feridradoncic2237]

That toy looks awesome

[@moloko912]

I am curious. What would be an 8 out of 10 marvel legends for you. Flat logo for me sir! Keep up the entertaining contents

[@DisplayingModelBehaviour]

I’d say classic Dr Strange would be hovering around an 8 or maybe even an 8.5. A brand new sculpt with 3 heads, tons of accessories and at a standard price in classic packaging? That’s at least an 8

[@moloko912]

@@DisplayingModelBehaviour I see. Good one

[@TheQuebecDragon]

@@DisplayingModelBehaviour Just want to point out that Doctor Strange was not standard price, it was a bit higher. Otherwise, it was a great figure and I wish we got more like it.

[@gabrielswift4819]

With some tooling to the chest and boot that long shot body could make an absolute perfect ghost rider

[@TheMattTrakker]

like the haslab pictures?

[@gabrielswift4819]

@@TheMattTrakker no a Danny catch or jhonny blaze version I don’t like the new dude with the hell charger

[@anthonybernero9720]

It's... IT'S STIIIIING!!!

[@Spikey100000]

Well damn been a while, I forgot how good your reviews are. Proper stand out in a pretty saturated community and content type

[@DisplayingModelBehaviour]

Hey thanks so much Spikey. I try to keep the content as unique as possible.

[@TheQuebecDragon]

@@DisplayingModelBehaviour Just wanted to agree in writing with Spikey that yes, Dave, your reviews do stand out from the pack and that I really like your style.

[@phelandhu]

of course Gambit would have Longshot's satchel, Gambit IS Longshot. Except mutant instead of alien.

[@THEWATCHERISLOOKING]

That could be a good Danny Ketch.

[@julianroninbb]

I found he feels a lot nicer than a lot of legends, the plastic feels better quality & good articulation!

[@baconhut]

Hey Dave. As far as the raised emblems I generally like them painted on if that’s how they were in the books. Not because it’s 2d comic art but because it was represented as just printed on spandex. Now Longshots Star being raised I think is cool because it’s on a leather jacket so maybe it’s a sewn on patch or something.

[@anne.eyewitness]

"He's maybe lucky to get a five" Longshot is real, he's using his luck powers to boost his own score! Although personally, I'd rate Longshot higher than Wolverine in this wave, even if he does only have one head. Like Spiral is obviously top 1, but I would put Longshot at number 2, Mojoworld stans stay winning

[@SymbiSpidey]

Yeah for me, Spiral and Longshot are the clear winners of this wave. Wolverine is also very good, but not as exciting

[@TheMattTrakker]

Isn't the sculpting for him what they were showing for the haslab ghost rider? I guess you could say it's original to longshot and GR would have been stealing it from him. Putting a wash on characters isn't hard and I can't imagine that it's too expensive for Hasbro to do, but it makes such a big difference. Put a wash on his hair (probably could use a dry brush too, since it looks like the color of that plastic is off) so it looks less like he's wearing a wig and on some/all of his brown straps and I'm sure it makes this figure look significantly better. I want to know how much extra /figure that'd actually cost Hasbro.

[@DisplayingModelBehaviour]

Ah yes well spotted from Ghost Rider

[@majordeej]

Raised surfaces/emblems can be an issue for customizers. Personally I don't care since I don't customize. Longshot is a very nice character. The body design and accessories should've helped to bump up that score. I'd say 6/10 on your scale.

[@brianng8350]

Relatively new to your channel. Do you read comics? Longshot was introduced with the great art by a young Arthur Adams. I don't mind if it is painted, but it would be nice if things are sculpted. If these are real clothings, the design will be sewed in; so, things should be slightly raised.

[@DisplayingModelBehaviour]

Welcome to the party man. I do read comics but mostly spider man.

[@feridradoncic2237]

Enjoy your weekend buddy

[@trustobey1016]

Limahl, Sting and Bowie= Longshot.

[@marvelheroesnostalgia3058]

Love the reviews Dave, but still can’t catch the figures pointing score, because for me a 5/10 sound far away from average 😂

[@JayWoods483]

Great video David - I think I got your Message In A Bottle like an Invisible Sun. Average ML products Don't Stand So Close To Me as much as when Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic before the price hikes. I find Hasbro's lack of Synchronicity having Longshot released twice in a year is a bit of King of Pain. Your reviews are refreshing thanking Hasbro isn't Wrapped Around Your Finger.

[@DisplayingModelBehaviour]

Dude I see what you're doing and it's terrible.....and fantastic!

[@CAUSEDEATH]

Wish I could get one in hand too!

[@CAUSEDEATH]

Thanks for the heart on my comment, Now where's the link for the figure lol 😆

[@sushiatsushi1538]

Hasbro making a Sting action figure

[@DareG04T]

I think the phoenix should be sculpted inward like indented that's how I've always imagined it looking

[@SymbiSpidey]

You know....if they gave us a new upper torso on this body, Hasbro could end up using this for a 90s Blade...

[@toddnelson7926]

I wish that you had compared this Longshot with the Mojoworld exclusive box set Longshot. I am very curious how similar they both are.

[@JoeyBcollects]

I'd choose a painted emblem over a sculpted one any day. Painted looks more like a classic marvel comic. I don't like when they add extra ugly detail

[@thescarletandgrey2505]

He looks like Dolph Lundgren

[@juggernaut3338]

I'm ALLL for collecting but can't do baby toys 😫

[@DisplayingModelBehaviour]

I don't know exactly what you mean by 'baby toys'. What's a baby toy?

[@chunkyboyrobots]

@@DisplayingModelBehaviour Maybe I miss spoke with my words a little bit but I meant more like these look like what I used to collect when I was 11 years old. They just reminded me of my early childhood and with all the technology and advancements you would think 30 years later they would put a little more work + details into the figures. You can look at another higher end figure and say that's for an adult collector but this figure looks more of a child's toy I guess you could say. Maybe a little cheaper quality? I think more diamond select, mezco, etc are more geared to adult collectors. I'm just saying at this point in my life legends is more little kid-ish. And there is nothing wrong with that or wanting to collect them but at the end of the day that's what I meant. Kind of like funko pops are more or less kid toys to me but anybody can obviously collect them.

[@guts5398]

I got this for 8$ at Target 😅

[@DisplayingModelBehaviour]

Bargain!

[@peterali2127]

Yes sting 😂😂😂😂

[@shanehai2699]

Dave... I think your idea of an "average" rating is fine in general, but executes at a good bit below what average should be... based on your own criteria and commentary, over several figures since you began the rating thing, you're seriously punishing figures in 3-D plastic forms that are actually extremely accurate to their comic book designs, because of this boring thing or that "something" that Hasbro didn't do to "make it better" somehow, like Havok, for example, and now Longshot... Personally, I don't really think that it's a fair and even assessment of a figure, if you're constantly counting off points for how the design translates into a 3-dimensional figure. That said, I do have my own issues with this figure's finished look, because it's not as accurate to the CHARACTER... 1) His face should be slightly more cheerful than this sculpt, because he's a pure & lighthearted character (part of why/how his "luck" power works), 2) his body type should be more like Miles Morales Spider-Man, for his agility and his slimmer, smaller frame (he has hollow bones and is not a big "athletic" looking guy like Havok or Cyclops), 3) the glowing eye effect COULD have been done like Cable's eye, but at least this version is actually painted on, unlike the boxed set version (which also doesn't even include his satchel), and 4) I would have liked to have seen his boots with a gloss black paint applied, to accent the regular black of his costume and jacket... Nonetheless, a 5 is below average for this guy, and there's literally NOTHING more they could have done to make it a 10, going from your "5 is average" system, not even an extra head and addressing my issues would push the figure that far up the scale... So, I disagree with you on that rating and say that he's actually a 7 minimum, if for no other reason than he's at least 85-90% accurate to the character in the comics, has additional paint apps for his luck power, a raised sculpt on his chest (which you're forever complaining about other "average" or higher figures NOT having...), AND this version actually DOES include his satchel, whereas the boxed set version does not...! THIS guy is a 7, the other version might be a 5-5.5 because of a lack of everything this guy actually does have going for him. Just saying, you need to reevaluate your rating system significantly, or drop it and go back to just having fun with what the figures are or aren't... I understand what you're going for, and why you chose 5 as the average, but it's really not the average, I mean, in school the average is 65 of 100, so 6.5-7 should be the average, because below average is pretty common with Marvel Legends and a 10 is damn rare. Anyway, something to consider, especially given character accurate costumes like Havok and Longshot, that you consistently punish as being "plain"... WTF else are they going to do with them... just never make those guys?! Come on. Be fair to the designs of the characters... Every stitch or line can't be detailed on these guys, you know that... well I mean, they COULD... But then we'd get fewer of the characters we want and they'd raise prices through the roof, JUST because of sculpted elements necessitating separate molds, many of which would be a one time use, which they'll only rarely do, when there's no chance to use a short-cut and cheap out... it's HASBRO, NOT NECA OR WHATEVER... Otherwise, a good review, but you should have compared to the boxed set version before rating him so far down. 😉

[@DisplayingModelBehaviour]

Yeah I'm certainly still refining the rating system. It's a work in progress. Thanks for all the input.

[@shanehai2699]

@@DisplayingModelBehaviour Anytime.

[@Milka_1901]

Pretty good

[@jasonmccarrell4263]

U do realize 5 out of ten is bad right?? Snyone else realize his rating are not in par with his reviews?? Thats a fail 5 out of 10. Geez

[@jasonmccarrell4263]

I mean it a few if ur grading, a 50%

[@jasonmccarrell4263]

I meant F

[@DisplayingModelBehaviour]

Thanks for watching but my ratings scale is very different to others. 5/10 is only a fail if you take it like a test where it is very possible to get 10/10. That's not the case with opinion based reviews. It's impossible for something to be a perfect 10/10. I think reviews in general have skewed what average is considered. By my scale average is 'What's in the middle'. So what's in the middle of 0 and 10? 5.

[@johnzimmerman5641]

The average Marvel Legend only comes with one head. Phoenix should NOT be raised. Is zero your lowest grade?

[@DisplayingModelBehaviour]

Yeah Zero is lowest but I can’t even imagine a figure that might hit that