Overwhelmed by the power of the cosmic Phoenix entity, Jean Grey gives in to the being’s destructive tendencies. Cyclops, whose real name is Scott Summers, is another key member of the X-Men. He has the ability to emit powerful energy blasts from his eyes, which he controls using a special visor. The Cyclops action figure in this set is designed with his signature blue and yellow X-Men uniform and includes his iconic ruby-quartz visor. Fans, collectors, and kids alike can enjoy this 3.75-inch-scale classic Retro 375 Collection Dark Phoenix figure, inspired by the character from the Marvel comics.

The six-armed teleporter, Spiral, was one of the rarest and most expensive-to-acquire Toybiz Marvel Legends figures that Hasbro had yet to update themselves, so I am delighted to see her arriving as a readily obtainable Retro release in just a few months. This Retro 375 Collection figure has premium design, detail, and articulation for posing and display in a Marvel collection. One unique feature of this set is the inclusion of the Phoenix bird accessory. This small figure can be attached to the Dark Phoenix action figure's hand, allowing for dynamic poses that showcase her connection with the Phoenix Force. Another unique feature is the alternate head for Cyclops, which shows him unleashing his optic blast, a key aspect of his character in the comics. The 90s X-Factor Multiple Man figure from the Apocalypse series has gotten more pricey and expensive over the last few years, so Hasbro is finally giving Madrox the Multiple Man the army-builder Spotlight once again! INSPIRED BY MARVEL COMICS: This Marvel Legends Classic Dark Phoenix figure features deco inspired by her iconic appearances from Marvel Comics!But, as lovely as Jean looks when she’s nice , nasty Dark Phoenix is definitely where it’s at! That malevolent head sculpt is one of the most purely-evil heads I’ve seen on a Hasbro figure in a long time! The only character in this wave 100% new to Marvel Legends is Avalanche, who Toybiz only released as part of their X-Men series and never officially in ML. Almost unquestionably the biggest hit and most in-demand of the wave is Mojo’s right-hand swordswoman, Spiral!

As many collectors had been hoping, you can in fact swap out any of the three interchangeable heads in this set with the X-Men Legends Phoenix figure that was released in Summer 2016 that’s still available. Hallelujah! I know many fans were unsatisfied with the Jean Grey head on that figure, but now we’ll all have several other options! Unfortunately, Jean slowly finds herself becoming overwhelmed by this power and the influence of the emotion-starved Phoenix. Making matters worse is the interference of the Hellfire Club, an elite organization of mutant power players determined to use the Phoenix's power for their own ends. These comic book villains wind up inadvertently unleashing Jean's full power and sparking her transformation from Phoenix to Dark Phoenix. Now completely out of control, the Dark Phoenix's first act is to devour the D'Bari star system and wipe out billions of lives in an instant. This time, Jamie Madrox is in his early green costume that I remember from the all-time classic Fallen Angels limited series and other vintage comic books. The now-familiar trench coat isn’t part of this look, so this Madrox will be a bit more poseable. Look for other Hasbro Marvel Legends Series figures with Marvel Comics-inspired characters (Additional figures each sold separately. Subject to availability.)It’s a real shame that the sole energy effect we get here is the bird, because that fact hugely limits the fun to be had with the action figure. Dark Phoenix has no energy effects to blast from her hands and no large Phoenix-shaped “wings” effect to hover menacingly with. She’s just kind of bare-bones and limited to standing around looking (beautifully) evil. X-Men Legends Retro Dark Phoenix gets alternate hands and a cool (albeit reused) translucent Phoenix effect as accessories. A quality release sure to do well for Hasbro. PREMIUM ARTICULATION AND ACCESORIES: The Marvel Legends Series Dark Phoenix figure is highly posable for display and play and comes with alternate hands and phoenix-themed flame FX! This Marvel Legends Classic Dark Phoenix figure features deco inspired by her iconic appearances from Marvel Comics! This X-Men Legends Multiple Man gets one alternate head and two pairs of hands, though I think a third head would have really worked better for army-building purposes. Love this character; delighted to army-build him easily again.

The Phoenix can also leave behind remnants of its power in hosts and even inanimate objects when it moves on. For example, a Shi'ar warrior named Korvus wields a blade that contains a piece of the Phoenix Force within. A firebird flying across the stars, the Phoenix bonded with Jean Grey. And though she burned up in flames, she’ll live to soar another day. Dark Phoenix having fists to engage in brawls felt awkward to me, so I’m pleased to get the interchangeable splayed hands. The fists make little sense to me unless Jean’s going to fly around Superman-style for some reason. The Dark Phoenix saga is about as classic as X-Men stories come, so it should come as a surprise to few that there’s a high demand for Dark Phoenix Marvel Legends figures from new collectors and those who missed the TRU Exclusive’s release. Dark Phoenix's Powers and AbilitiesThe Phoenix Force possesses nearly limitless power and is capable of absorbing even more energy from its surroundings. It can even drain the life force of beings who don't exist yet, killing them before they have a chance to live. With this power at its disposal, the Phoenix is capable of scorching planets and even entire solar systems as it travels the galaxy. Nor is it a mindless force of destruction. The Phoenix Force has an advanced intelligence and a cosmic awareness that allows it to observe events across the Marvel Universe.

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Dark Phoenix joins Marvel Legends with this premium 6-inch-scale action figure inspired by classic Marvel Comics!