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).
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:
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:
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