Friday, March 7, 2025

Action Figure Review: Husk from Marvel Legends Series: X-Men by Hasbro

 

   I was not expecting the newest Build-a-Figure series of X-Men Marvel Legends to hit stores until late spring but Hasbro surprised us by dropping them early. So far Husk is the only one I've picked up (I also saw Wolverine, but I'm slowing down on Wolverines for a bit and that design isn't one of my favorites or anything) and I've seen her at multiple GameStops. Weird, right? I like Generation X and I'm always excited to add more members of the team to my X-Men shelves. Husk is a very cool figure and it's especially nice to have her since Toy Biz didn't release her back in the day as part of their Generation X line. They didn't release a lot of the main cast, though, like Husk, Monet St. Croix, Leech, Artie, and Synch (though Synch did get a ToyFare exclusive release in 1998). Husk was planned for a third series of figures, but that never came to fruition. I do wish Hasbro would move a bit faster on Generation X, but they're working on so many X-teams right now that at least there is always something exciting to be found. Ready to take a look at Husk, the Kentucky born mutant (Sam Guthrie/ Cannonball is her big brother)? Then join me after the break...





The Facts:

Height: 6 1/8ths inches

Articulation: Swivel/hinge ankles, double hinged knees, swivel thighs, ball-jointed hips, balljointed mid-torso, swivel/hinge shoulders, swivel biceps, double-hinged elbows, swivel/hinge wrists, hinged neck, and a ball jointed head.

Accessories: 2 swappable portraits, 4 swappable hands, skin piece, and torso and tubes of Nemesis build-a-figure

Non-Scalper Price: $25 dollars







Comparison:

* I originally expected Husk to be essentially be a headswap of Monet St. Croix/ M, but it turns out there is a lot different. The bodies (torso, waist) are different and part of the large forearm armor and the boots seem shaped slightly differently as well. They're very uniform, but not exact copies below the neck. 






The Positives:


* Like Monet St. Croix, Husk is sporting her distinctive Generation X costume. The red and gold color scheme just looks really impressive here and nicely stands out from most other X-Teams. It's not just a plain body with painted details, either, as details like the blue X-logo belt, the gold zipper with an X-logo, the armored boots and gauntlets, and the flexible shoulder pads are all sculpted or separately added details. I'm really looking forward to building a respectable Generation X in Marvel Legends and I'm hopeful Hasbro gives us a boxed set at some point to knock out quite a few members of the team at once (getting Skin, Synch, Jubilee, Penance, and Mondo in one go would be incredible). 







* Husk hasn't had much exposure in other media (not even in the 1996 Generation X TV movie) so her appearance has been fairly consistent, only varying by the artist's style. Is this Husk, sure why not? She's blonde, youthful, and... just kind of chill? It's a good portrait that's really well done and shows how impressive Hasbro's face printing technique is, as even a fairly basic looking character still has her own unique look to her. 






* The second portrait is definitely the cooler one to use: It shows Husk looking pretty pissed off, shedding her skin to show off a new metallic layer underneath. Her hair is much wilder here and the wide open mouth is incredible detailed. I'm like 75% sure that her tongue and lower teeth are a separate piece from the rest of the head. If so, that's really wild. 







* The armored gauntlets nicely add a bit more pizazz to the Generation X costumes and probably also add a bit more protection. I really like the design, especially the red and black X logo on the hand protector. 








* The boots are pretty cool, too. I wonder what the little bulbs are on the boots. Any chance they hold extra gear and such? Or are they just for looking cool. Generation X was in the 90s, after all, so maybe they're a tribute to Orbitz. Or maybe they were meant to be the evolution of pouches. 









* Husk's articulation is pretty standard for a Marvel Legends figure, so nothing too much unique to say about her. Pinless joints, great elbow and knee range of motion, shoulder pads that easily move with the shoulders. She's sturdy, well articulated, and pretty fun to mess around with when you're using the angry head with the shedding skin. 









* To help show Paige's power in action, Hasbro threw in a piece of torn skin. You know, like she's actively ripping off a part of her face. That's an accessory you don't see every day. 










* Husk has two sets of hands: A pair of grappling hands which seem to be included to show her ripping off her outer layer of skin and a pair of fists. Those? Those are for punching. 










* Nemesis/ Holocaust looks like he's going to be a mighty fine Build-a-Figure. Big armored dude with a flaming skull head? Sign. Me. Up. Husk comes with the largest part of the figure, the torso, along with the head and some tubes. This guy looks like he is going to rock. Just an FYI: The head is removable, but the balljoint is much smaller than most other Legends, so it wouldn't be easily swappable. 





The Negatives:

* I like the belt (it's a loose piece over the waist) but does the X logo look uneven to anyone else? It sure dos to me. 
   First off, I think Husk is a pretty nice figure. She's not a standout of the year or anything, but she's far more interesting than you might think with sculpted detail that isn't immediately apparent and a fairly solid way of showing her powers that works for collectors who mostly pose and display their figures. Second, I'm really getting excited for Nemesis. That guy just looks awesome. Third, listen, I know there is a loud group of collectors who crap on Hasbro and talk about how inferior these figures are to Mafex, Mezco, etc., but have any of these companies ever came close to giving us a character like Husk, or started making their way towards completing a sub-team like Generation X? I know Hasbro is sort of the 800 pound gorilla in the room, but darn if they're not really filling out the mutant roster. Heck, the Marvel roster in general. Husk is a Great and a 1/2 figure; both a really solid depiction of the character and a character that is somewhat off the beaten path. I'm thrilled to have her and look forward to completing Generation X (at least the main early roster) someday in the future.


This is the first figure of Paige Guthrie/ Husk that I've reviewed. For more Marvel Legends Series figures, check out the following:
Marvel Legends Series by Hasbro (2016)

Marvel Legends Series: 85th Anniversary by Hasbro (2024)

Marvel Legends Series: Avengers by Hasbro
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Yelena Belova

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Black Panther
Demolition Man (Mercenaries of Mayhem)
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Marvel Legends Series: Captain Marvel by Hasbro (2019)
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Marvel Legends Series: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) 
 
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Marvel Legends Series: Marvel Knights (2023)
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Marvel Legends Series: Phoenix by Hasbro (2024)
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Marvel Legends Series: The Punisher by Hasbro (2019)
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Marvel Legends Series: She-Hulk by Hasbro
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Marvel Legends Series: Silk by Hasbro
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Marvel Legends Series: Silver Surfer by Hasbro (2018)
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King in Black: Knull and Venom

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Marvel Legends Series: The Unbelievable Gwenpool by Hasbro (2018)
Gwenpool

Marvel Legends Series: Venom by Hasbro (2018)
Carnage  
 
Marvel Legends Series: WandaVision by Hasbro (2021)
 
Marvel Legends Series: What If? by Hasbro (2021)

Marvel Legends Series: Wolverine by Hasbro
Wolverine & Lilandra Neramani
Wolverine & Psylocke

Marvel Legends Series: X-Men by Hasbro (2016)
Angel







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