Think Twice Before Buying This Wolverine - Here's Why

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  • čas přidán 20. 04. 2024
  • Wolverine has had many looks from many different brands. Mafex is giving us a stunning Wolverine based on the comics, but he has some serious flaws. With Deadpool and Wolverine coming soon I am hoping to find the perfect option, but this one is not it.
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  • @sdzero
    @sdzero Před 3 měsíci +38

    All the criticisms you brought up are valid and I hope Mafex adds more in the box if they're selling it so high. They could've added bone claws with a battle damaged head with some slashing effects. It's a very nice sculpt, but other than that it's lacking.
    NOW GIVE US ROGUE, MAFEX!

    • @Jag2045
      @Jag2045 Před 3 měsíci

      Rogue is a must! Hurry up and announce her already Mafex!

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci +2

      That would have made him perfect

    • @Daemon1532
      @Daemon1532 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@Jag2045 the have announced her as of today

    • @Jag2045
      @Jag2045 Před 2 měsíci

      @@Daemon1532 Oh yes just saw - so excited!

  • @whataday2624
    @whataday2624 Před 3 měsíci +9

    I’m waiting for the reissue of the brown suit from Mafex

  • @hoemalone
    @hoemalone Před 3 měsíci +63

    I appreciate when reviewers don’t just glaze everything. You always give your honest take and it makes you one of the best!

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci +12

      I appreciate that!

    • @ronaldgood3545
      @ronaldgood3545 Před 3 měsíci

      "It pays to be a (Pragmatist), Hey...I'm to options...Only if it makes sense."

    • @NZman
      @NZman Před 2 měsíci

      @@MoronMan pretty sure he meant to say “into options.” Heaven forbid you use critical thinking

    • @DeathbySkullfxxx
      @DeathbySkullfxxx Před 21 dnem

      To be fair... in subjective opinion, the glazing can be their honest opinion.

  • @INK-MONO
    @INK-MONO Před 3 měsíci +27

    He’s a 55-60$ figure and Mafex had that price point in mind when they made him
    He’s only 100+ from American retailers, and on the aftermarket.
    I just want to point that out because people are describing him as a 100$ figure when that’s not the case
    If you are an overseas collector I highly recommend importing any import figure from sites like Ami Ami, Plaza Japan, Hobby Link Japan, etc.
    It will really save you money

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci +9

      In the US he costs $100 so he is a $100 figure lol. Yes, I agree that importing is the way to go, but most US collectors are unaware. I keep getting this comment but nobody talks about how Marvel Legends costs more in other countries. I don't have time to look up and lists every price around the world. People outside the US know what it costs in their country and they can make that comparison for themselves. Otherwise we have to start talking about all the unlimited shipping options around the world

    • @Colt-TV
      @Colt-TV Před 3 měsíci +20

      No but seriously he's a 60$ figure. Just because you looked at an American mark up price and decided you were okay paying a vendor fee doesn't mean he's a 100$ figure. Your dissatisfaction coincides with the asking price, but Mafex isn't asking what you're claiming, so it's disingenuous

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@Colt-TV ok

    • @INK-MONO
      @INK-MONO Před 3 měsíci +9

      @@NostalgiaUnboxed
      It’s a fair thing to point out, X-men 97 Rouge is going for 80$ on resale sites but that doesn’t mean Hasbro ever intended for her to be that much
      Retailers like BBTS, and nerdzoic are known for marking up the cost for imports in general

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci

      @@INK-MONO ok

  • @playingwithplastic
    @playingwithplastic Před 3 měsíci +3

    One thing I know for sure is that the feeling of not getting enough is NOT there if you get a Mezco tiger stripe Wolverine. He is pricey but loaded with accessories.
    Besides that, great review! I don't think I have heard anyone else bring up the issue with the butterfly joint ruining the stripes on the costume. That would absolutely drive me nuts.

  • @DarkNinjaProduction6
    @DarkNinjaProduction6 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Glad you pointed out the weird butterfly joint paint choice, really made no sense.

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci +1

      If he is in a pose like the thumbnail I guess it's fine, but annoying otherwise

  • @JuniorFilmsReviews
    @JuniorFilmsReviews Před 3 měsíci +8

    The best in my opinion is the Mezco, the look of that figure is stunning, I think he could be a good contender (if your willing to spend around 150$)

  • @ytrefugee113
    @ytrefugee113 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Ive gotten 3 versions of the Mezco Wolverine figures and have overall been pretty satisfied with them. Love all the accesories that came with them, especially this classic version. The brown costume version i wasnt as happy with at first, but it has grown on me. The soft goods do concern me a little, but i dont really play with them so not too worried about them popping stitches or anything

  • @radamesrivera4193
    @radamesrivera4193 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Totally agreed! I have the 97 Wolverine and I love it! I use the VHS head for the grinning face. I really like Mafex figures but, my grip with them are the fact that they feel so delicate to handle. There are QC issues with many of them, and for $100 figures, they shouldn't really have any. With that being said, my favorite Mafex figures so far are Hush Superman and Batman, Spider-Man, and Gambit. Storm is cool, just hard to handle without falling apart in some ways. Jean Grey has a very loose diaphragm cut, but she seems to be the best Jean figure so far. Overall I'll stick with that 97 Wolverine. Great video! Keep them coming!

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you. The Jean I reviewed had the same problem. Total bummer

    • @radamesrivera4193
      @radamesrivera4193 Před 3 měsíci

      @NostalgiaUnboxed saw it, great review on that one too!

  • @hussles
    @hussles Před 3 měsíci +7

    You sold me at it’s beautiful!!! MAFEX!!

  • @apertoy
    @apertoy Před 3 měsíci

    I’m new to the channel and I’m enjoying it. I am also on the hunt for a Wolverine figure to pair with Deadpool. Might have to hope and wait for the upcoming movie version. Did you grab the latest Hasbro Pulse released (marvel 85th and Hugh with a tanktop)?

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci

      Yes, I did. I do not think that Wolverine looks very good and it's from the Origins movie, I think. But we shall see! I'm very excited for the one I showed in this video though from Days of Future Past

  • @rickestricky1368
    @rickestricky1368 Před 3 měsíci

    Great honest review. When ordering the Mafex Gambit I passed on Wolverine for all the same reasons. I couldn’t justify the cost but I’m more willing to pull the trigger for Outback Wolverine however it’s hard to justify that either.
    The ML X-men 97 sufficed for my Tiger Stripe Logan because of paint and accessories.

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yeah, the pricing gets rough importing these things. If you can buy from some Japanese sites like AmiAmi then they end up being much cheaper even after shipping

  • @schadenfreudeind
    @schadenfreudeind Před 3 měsíci +12

    I agree that paying $100+ for this is too much, but I also agree with the other comments that paying U.S. retail prices for Mafex is a bit of a suckers move. This was not too hard to get overseas for around the $80 range, and if you're smart/patient about shipping, you could have gotten this figure sub-$100. Still a lot though. However, before considering the Mezco version, I recommend getting some experience with them as they have their own issues, not the least of which is major pilling on the soft goods if you ever, you know, pose them. Overall, the recent Marvel Legends '97 release really does punch above its weight, so if budgeting is the top priority, that Wolverine is quite a good option. Just my opinion

    • @dirty6593
      @dirty6593 Před 3 měsíci

      I think the Legends Wolverine is the highest value for the price. In terms of Mafex, the Wolverine is aesthetically amazing, but I feel like other Mafexs are a bigger difference compared to a cheaper equivalent.

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci +4

      Gotta remember more than 90% of US buyers are gonna use US companies.

    • @ryantheanimator1156
      @ryantheanimator1156 Před 3 měsíci +3

      With Marvel Legends making a new Astonishing Wolverine with new body mold, might as well wait until they make a new classic tiger stripe Wolverine with the new body. Beside, the 97 Wolverine doesn't even come with an angry head which is a dud, imo.

    • @timdoe8895
      @timdoe8895 Před měsícem

      @@NostalgiaUnboxedTell them not too. Smarter and a much more realistic approach to collecting. Don’t pay us prices for a Japanese figure.

  • @SuperMarioBrosIII
    @SuperMarioBrosIII Před 3 měsíci +1

    🤼‍♂Your toy collection in the background is growing Johnathan!🤹🤸🕺🤺

  • @DCReviews4
    @DCReviews4 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I kinda went crazy on Mafex X-Men and I bought him without even thinking about it if I'm honest so he's just chilling in my pile of loot. Strangely this video didn't hamper my excitement because your posing segment got me excited 😅

  • @gerzonmondragon5954
    @gerzonmondragon5954 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Appreciate the review. The Mezco 0ne 12 wolverine comes with a lot of accessories including claw effects for around the same price if you shop around.

  • @C0reY8
    @C0reY8 Před 3 měsíci

    This review is the most sincere one i ever seen on this figure. THANK YOU.

  • @Casualclips17
    @Casualclips17 Před 20 dny

    where can I pick up some of the alternative Wolverines in the UK?

  • @braddecker1857
    @braddecker1857 Před 3 měsíci

    Cool review. I love my Mezco one. He has 6 heads, 12 hands, a sentinel light up display piece, a stand and it comes in a tin lunchbox. Lately ive seen it sell for $109.

  • @Reeferino
    @Reeferino Před 3 měsíci +1

    I got this figure last week and although I don't like his lack of accessories ESPECIALLY for a $100+ figure, I think he makes up for it in appearance and articulation TREMENDOUSLY! Yeah the butterfly joints are annoying but I'm used to butterflies splitting the sculpt with a lot of my import figures, so it's not a big deal imo. I'll be editing my review later this week. In short, not the best Mafex figure, but he's going on my top 10 figures of the year list for sure!

  • @artfiend75
    @artfiend75 Před 2 měsíci

    The lack of accessories is 1 of the few reasons I went with Mezco figures. I love Mafex, but they do vary greatly in quality and accessories. Great review as always sir. ✌🏻👌🏻👍🏻

  • @seanswader7425
    @seanswader7425 Před 3 měsíci +6

    If you payed over a hundred for this, you got majorly ripped off. Hobbysearch has it up for $55 and it’s similarly priced at hlj. Personally I like the brown/yellow suit better. That one is a bit tougher to find, but will probably get rereleased as well sooner or later

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci

      Paid*
      US based companies sell it for the price I listed, so that's what it costs.

    • @seanswader7425
      @seanswader7425 Před 3 měsíci +4

      @@NostalgiaUnboxedsaying that’s what it costs if it can easily be found far cheaper is a bit false. A person isn’t required to pay the extreme markups that places like bbts have on certain Japanese toys. The high price you listed could get someone this figure and another character shipped by slow boat if they are willing to wait a while.
      I do appreciate the overall review of the figure though because that’s pretty accurate, but for someone that might still be on the fence about the figure, it might not be a good idea to scare them with that high price of $120 when it’s a simple option to buy from a Japanese source.

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@seanswader7425 “buy from a Japanese source”. Right. Which most people don’t know about. That’s a totally different video with loads of sites to list. This. Is. US. PRICING.

    • @seanswader7425
      @seanswader7425 Před 3 měsíci

      @@NostalgiaUnboxedI’ll admit that the majority don’t know about them, but there are many collectors that do and the rest honestly should learn about them. I know about them mostly due to being a hobby person. I build a lot of model kits, but things like certain action figures are something I take interest in as well.
      Often the Japanese brands are usually better than the American ones. That’s not a set rule though.
      SH figuarts from Bandai and Medicom’s Mafex lines are usually pretty great in comparison to Hasbro,but may be a higher cost. The problem happens when those toys get imported to the US and the American companies often markup the price more than they really should. Not sure if that’s because the overseas companies are raising the prices for shipping or if it’s the American retailers raising them themselves, but it seems that many action figures raise in price significantly.
      I usually check Hobbysearch first because they have an easy site to navigate and have a fairly competitive price. There are others that may be less or offer better shipping or better discounts. We live in an age of technology and often a simple google search will even show the lowest prices and include the Japanese sites.
      Likewise, it’s usually cheaper to buy American toys from American sites like bbts or entertainment earth or USA gundam store and sometimes those sites get pretty good discounts going as well that cover all in stock items regardless of origin

  • @patrickmcgavin2245
    @patrickmcgavin2245 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thank you for the information I'm happy with X-Men '97 Wolverine.

  • @kwamintaylor4247
    @kwamintaylor4247 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This warmed my heart. I love it

  • @catricktv4734
    @catricktv4734 Před 3 měsíci +14

    Never spend that much on him. I got mine from Plazajapan during a reissue for $55

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Most collectors are not importing. I like AmiAmi though

  • @infamousair45
    @infamousair45 Před 3 měsíci +5

    What’s the point in comparing end user price points against mezco when retail on the mafex wolverine is ~60 usd. Sure, for someone in the states mezco would be a better buy if you’re paying 125 but that’s not the fault of mafex

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci

      What is the point in sharing US prices with US buyers?

    • @infamousair45
      @infamousair45 Před 3 měsíci

      That’s fine but you can’t also say there’s inadequate accessories relative to a mezco when the extra money isn’t going to mafex.

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci

      sure, dude

    • @timdoe8895
      @timdoe8895 Před měsícem

      @@NostalgiaUnboxedYour blaming the brand when they didn’t sell you a 100 dollar figure. Maffex made a 60 dollar figure and dunking on it because it doesn’t match up to the price you paid isn’t the companies fault. They didn’t cheat you nor did they deliver an inadequate figure. You bought a 60 dollar figure for more than 60 dollars. Maffex did not sell you a 60 dollar figure for more than 60 dollars. They have zero to do with how much you paid and how much you think you should get. They advertised and made what they made and you paid more than they intended. That is your countries fault not their companies.

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před měsícem

      @@timdoe8895 you repeated yourself 4 times. Calm yourself. The figure still doesn’t come with the amount of accessories one would want when compared to Gambit, Psylocke, or even Cyclops.

  • @rx_ronin
    @rx_ronin Před 3 měsíci +2

    also i did preorder the beast deities 3.0 super saiyan blue kaio ken goku, im excited!

  • @liamhall1794
    @liamhall1794 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I love the mezco wolverine. He comes with a ton of accessories and a steel box. He also frequently goes on sale on amazon.

    • @pest174
      @pest174 Před 3 měsíci

      Yep! That's where I got mine for about $100.

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci

      I love those accessories

  • @matiyvickygomez6884
    @matiyvickygomez6884 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Will you get the others like cyclops, magneto and storm

  • @Kale.S_2009
    @Kale.S_2009 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I think the best Wolverine is, any mezco one:12 Wolverine, there just amazing in every way!

  • @TheSalemCrow
    @TheSalemCrow Před 3 měsíci +1

    I believe this was one of the first X-Men figures Mafex did in the line, after the McFarlane/Bagley Spiderman they put out. At the time, it was one of the best tiger stripe suit figures released, and Mafex continued to improve with each future release. By the way, that Mezco figure you showed off wasn't their first tiger stripe suit either. Their first one had laces on the boots, chunky, visible shorts and other add-ons that people hated. That "steel box" release fixed all of those issues and was one of their earliest in their shift to more standard comic looks without the "Mezco flair" they had been doing from the start.

  • @Spenceley
    @Spenceley Před 3 měsíci

    I need to find some trees like that to keep my ML/DC/PRLC hands together.

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yeah it’s a great design. Someone should 3D print some

  • @andrewdiez1706
    @andrewdiez1706 Před 3 měsíci

    You and hatter have the best channel’s. You guy’s keep it natural. Makes for good content. Also you have me on freaking crack with the neca turtles 🐢. Best action figure line after mezco that doesn’t do soft goods.

  • @harryjdgray5097
    @harryjdgray5097 Před 2 měsíci

    isnt there a marvel legends deadpool 1 action figure coming out july 1st?

  • @INK-MONO
    @INK-MONO Před 3 měsíci +1

    Even though they come with basically the same accessories I do think the Mafex Wolverine is a lot better than the 97 Wolverine with regards to paint, sculpt, and plastic quality.
    I had the ML Wolverine in my XMen display before the reissue came out and I was lucky enough to grab the re release from Hobby Search for retail.
    The difference is night and day in my mind and I recommend grabbing him if you can.

  • @bagginsfrodos
    @bagginsfrodos Před 3 měsíci

    I've been thinking about selling off some of the old legends i have to make way for definitive team rosters and definitive figures to myself. I'm not sure which Wolverine to get, but i think Gambit is definitely Mafex ❤

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Absolutely on that Gambit. I have more Mafex to cover next weekend

  • @SickestToys
    @SickestToys Před 3 měsíci +2

    I paid a pretty penny for a screaming head sculpt and curved claws from a third party seller. Mafex could’ve added more accessories though ! Still a good figure imo. Give him a break bub!

  • @Tazio25
    @Tazio25 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I have Legends, Mafex and Mezco Wolverine. Mezco is my fav. Hours of posing and variations.

  • @kingmarkseven17
    @kingmarkseven17 Před 3 měsíci

    How did you paint the arm hairs on X-Men 97 Wolverine??

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci

      Hasbro did

    • @kingmarkseven17
      @kingmarkseven17 Před 3 měsíci

      @@NostalgiaUnboxed his arm hairs don't come painted.

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci

      @@kingmarkseven17 5:16

    • @kingmarkseven17
      @kingmarkseven17 Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@NostalgiaUnboxedon that shot they're unpainted but on the last shot of it they look painted so I'm confused lol

  • @impossiblepie
    @impossiblepie Před 3 měsíci

    Great review, i never understood how he could fit all that hair under his mask lol. Man those claws are so long , how do they fit in his forearms? Soft goods jacket wow thar Gambit looks awesome!

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Makes me think about the awful Deadpool in X-Men Original Wolverine. The arm blades 😂

    • @impossiblepie
      @impossiblepie Před 3 měsíci

      @@NostalgiaUnboxed oh yeah, that was bad, they've certainly made up for it recently, the Deadpool movie costume is fantastic!

  • @EpykkDyzastur
    @EpykkDyzastur Před 3 měsíci +3

    I'm so happy with my Mezco Wolverine! Cloth goods may not be for everyone, but that figure is so fun, versatile, and he looks amazing in photography. Plus, the Sentinel base he comes with is a very nice touch.

    • @JeffZ1028
      @JeffZ1028 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Same here, love the cloth goods because of how it interacts with light, plastic will never compare in that regard. I've got the Brown suit and the X-Force suit to go along with X-Force Deadpool. I did buy a few extra heads from the newer blue and yellow suit to put on my figures though, I prefer the bigger cowel design.

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Really wanna check it out

  • @johns3153
    @johns3153 Před 3 měsíci

    I honestly think the mezco wolverine deluxe with the Sentinel base is the best wolverine he comes with so many accessories and options from classic to modern looks

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci

      It’s hard for me to get beyond that cloth body and plastic neck. Haha

  • @fernandodelgado4329
    @fernandodelgado4329 Před 3 měsíci

    I only have about 2 Wolverine figures and I think he looks cool despite the issues but I might try to get the brand new articulated Astonishing X-MEN suited up Wolverine because I do have the new Marvel Legends Astonishing X-MEN Cyclops, Overall, Great honest review.

  • @Not_crazymations
    @Not_crazymations Před 3 měsíci +8

    1min gang where you at?🎉

  • @z_thecollector
    @z_thecollector Před 3 měsíci

    Hey! If you’re looking for the perfect wolverine, maybe you should try getting Amazing Yamaguchi Wolverine. It might not be your style but he comes with a bunch of stuff and is so worth it. Personally I think he is the best wolverine figure out there but he is also a pricy boy like the mafex wolverine.

  • @turtlepower-ts3gc
    @turtlepower-ts3gc Před 3 měsíci

    You literally said everything I was already thinking.😂 I 100% agree.

  • @Ryan_TheBold
    @Ryan_TheBold Před 3 měsíci +1

    As much as I enjoy this figure, the brown suit is miles above this one. The X-Force one is great too but it has even LESS accessories. So that was a bummer.
    But the MAGNETO?!? That’s the absolute best Magento figure ever. It’s just stellar.

  • @superherobeatdown
    @superherobeatdown Před 2 měsíci

    that gene and wolvie pose was soo good

  • @j-era224
    @j-era224 Před 2 měsíci

    Yea i think ur right coulda had some more accessories and the blue color is kinda off but there's so many wolverines that u have other options

  • @spideyshiz
    @spideyshiz Před 3 měsíci +1

    I think the mafex wolberine is easily THE BEST Wolverine figure. 🔥🤝

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci +1

      I’m curious about Mezco

    • @spideyshiz
      @spideyshiz Před 3 měsíci

      @@NostalgiaUnboxed I had the Mezco and as soon as I got the mafex in hand I had to sell the Mezco. As a stand alone display piece the mezco is brilliant but for someone like me who is building an x men team with mafex and some marvel legends in there the mafex wolverine wins by Miles. You gotta keep in mind sure the stripe setup and the fact that they’re blue is gonna get some people Upset but for me even after all the pros and cons weigh out. The mafex is just such a good looking and articulated figure. I’d personally love if the stripes were black but that doesn’t set it apart for me. The Mezco is great for all the accessories and display options but again when it’s beside other figures it’s just clunky and too out of place looking, also Mezco has a very doll like Plastic so it’s like having a Barbie almost where mafex is just again what I prefer. And again the fact mafex has been fixing a lot of issues with the re releases I think helps! Cheers my friend 🙏

  • @BriarShinn
    @BriarShinn Před 3 měsíci +1

    Yeah this figure was pretty diversive when it came out,
    I really don't like that his tiger stripes are metallic blue instead of the traditional black and I don't wan't to customize a $100+ figure which is why I personally never got him,
    with the blue and strangely long claws he comes off as a weird amalgamation of the Marvel Vs. Capcom Wolverine and the Jim Lee version but he dosn't really work for either

  • @rx_ronin
    @rx_ronin Před 3 měsíci

    back to back to back! heck yeah yeah!

  • @pants989
    @pants989 Před 3 měsíci

    Wolverine is generally one of Hasbro's best, so I'm happy sticking with Legends. Love the third party metal claws that I can buy with money I saved over offerings like this. Are you going to be picking up the 85th Astonishing Wolverine? He's got the X-Men Beast upper body articulation style which looks neat!

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci +1

      That upper body is superior, for sure. No plans at this time though

  • @ROUGEBLOCK
    @ROUGEBLOCK Před 3 měsíci

    Lol I just bought this guy, tailed utterly trying to buy him from Japan. Sold out everywhere, but he came up in a Canadian shop so I picked him up there with a coupon.

  • @burntmarshmelllow1088
    @burntmarshmelllow1088 Před měsícem +1

    I was dying at 3:41

  • @VexNToys
    @VexNToys Před 3 měsíci +3

    I got him for $104 btw. Don’t know why it went up.

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Oh that’s so weird!

    • @VexNToys
      @VexNToys Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@NostalgiaUnboxed Double checked, I guess $110 should’ve been $80 though.

    • @INK-MONO
      @INK-MONO Před 3 měsíci

      Did you buy him from BBTS? They mark up the prices more than Japanese retailers
      If you bought him recently his price went up since the reissue, especially on sites like EBay

  • @hystericx167
    @hystericx167 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I agree anything over $100 is not worth it, but luckily I payed $51 for mine in Japan!

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci

      Lucky!

    • @pest174
      @pest174 Před 3 měsíci

      Ugh, lucky. I'm flying to Tokyo in August, and was afraid of missing out so I got him here. I bought a few Mafex in Japan last year, and all came out to about $50 - $60 each.

    • @hystericx167
      @hystericx167 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@pest174 that’s awesome! Right after I got mines in Japan they where sold out everywhere though 😔

  • @Cnerry33933
    @Cnerry33933 Před 3 měsíci +1

    You should review the Amazing yamaguchi Wolverine.

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Would love to

    • @Cnerry33933
      @Cnerry33933 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @NostalgiaUnboxed I own the gambit,psylocke, and wolverine from them, and they are all great.

  • @big_chilling3509
    @big_chilling3509 Před 3 měsíci

    Aw Man U gotta review the mezco wolverine now please!!!!!😭🔥🔥

  • @Nerdmazing_Toy_Reviews
    @Nerdmazing_Toy_Reviews Před 3 měsíci

    Bummer about not getting much for that price point. Also the shoulder cuff issue is an annoyance to me with action figures. Had the same issue with a Goku figure recently.

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci

      Yeah, very annoying with Goku. Definitely enjoying the Demoniacal Fit version

  • @DesperadoDingo
    @DesperadoDingo Před 3 měsíci +1

    Mezco Wolverine has its own flaws. Head is too big, the heads don't sit deep enough on the neck (or the neck is too long), the plastic neck stands out against the fabric, the proportions of the figure overall look off even in comic books exaggerated crouches, and the body itself has a strange shape in the torso. Also can't stand the articulated shoulder pads popping off every time you move the shoulders, but that might be my QA.
    I own it. It's on my shelf. The slash effects are nice, the host of heads is outstanding in sculpt and paint app, and the big thing you paid for in that set is the Sentinel Base. It's not as heavy or "premium" feeling as it looked in promos, but it's an awesome base for any display, and the lights have individual pulsing effects which makes shoots fun.
    I think the Mafex yellow Wolverine is the weakest of the Mafex offerings, but if you like to pick up and pose at your desk like I do, I'd grab 97 or Mafex before the Mezco.

    • @DesperadoDingo
      @DesperadoDingo Před 3 měsíci

      I'm also going to say that Hasbro has stepped up their game. I prefer the heads that came with the Psylocke set to the unmasked Mezcos. And those heads swap onto any other Logan you may own, looking exceptional on the Sabertooth set Logan.
      You cannot beat that battle damaged head Mezco executred, though.

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci

      Lots of great info! Thanks for sharing this!

    • @DesperadoDingo
      @DesperadoDingo Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@NostalgiaUnboxed Happy to! Look forward to an eventual review from you to see your take and poses!

  • @alexbenedikt
    @alexbenedikt Před 3 měsíci

    Getting a custom painted mafex tigerstripe with custom head and claws! Have also the Mezco tigerstripe(NYCC Ver.) the new tigerstripe ver. and a Mezco Ronin Wolverine + the Revoltech one! So no need for another Wolverine with this suit!

  • @xervantezxvi5022
    @xervantezxvi5022 Před měsícem

    I got Mafex Wolverine 🐈 love it

  • @banjaxedandscrewed
    @banjaxedandscrewed Před 3 měsíci +2

    You make unboxing fun. Unlike that scary hat guy. 😂

  • @toanuva6178
    @toanuva6178 Před 2 měsíci

    You might like the X-Force Ver better, as the suit he's in for that one has the entire upper body in black so you don't have to deal with the screwy arm lines

  • @alexlovehall7796
    @alexlovehall7796 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Ok I just have to ask you instead of being that hater guy. What are you looking for in figures? What makes something good or bad to you? I think this Mafex is worth it and even though it can make improvements, it’s not as disappointing as you’re saying
    So I have the Mafex and love it. I also have the Gambit and love him too. I watched the review and I respect your opinion. I also watched a bit (not all) of the Chun-Li comparison. I think Jada is good however overhyped or represented in a super boosted state

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci

      I thought I made it clear in this video. The value isn’t there compared to the others. All my thoughts are here

    • @alexlovehall7796
      @alexlovehall7796 Před 3 měsíci

      @@NostalgiaUnboxed ok I thought there was more to it. Yeah I think the Value for Mafex is there and we can respectfully disagree. I’m glad there are two lines for two different price points

  • @gugagamer2585
    @gugagamer2585 Před 2 měsíci

    On the fence between this one and the Yamaguchi one. Hate the legends one, no angry head and crappy claws. This one has WAAAAY a nicer silhouette and an unmasked head. But Yamaguchi has an alternate screaming head in the place of the unmasked one, you can switch his claw between hands and has a badass style claws (but no arm hair 🙁)

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 2 měsíci

      I think I like this one better, but you definitely want to get that better Import price if you can. Should be closer to $60

    • @gugagamer2585
      @gugagamer2585 Před 2 měsíci

      @@NostalgiaUnboxed revoltech is considerably cheaper than mafex. That also made me reevaluate stuff. It's just that the Mafex looks so good but I don't think his price matches the quality. If I were able to get his reissue in preorder price that would've been perfect

  • @Digger318
    @Digger318 Před 3 měsíci +1

    when this 1st came out it was under 60 usd 🥺

  • @nace1731
    @nace1731 Před 22 dny

    I had the figure and best way to describe it to me is that the figure by all acount should be the best but something just feels off

  • @Nemoda20
    @Nemoda20 Před 3 měsíci

    The heads and pinlessnes was the main selling point off this Wolverine, but by the time Legends released the vhs and 97 version it really got outdated.

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci

      And now the new design for Astonishing X-Men Wolverine with Hasbro is even better for sculpt and articulation. It’s a bummer they didn’t put that on the ‘97 version

    • @Nemoda20
      @Nemoda20 Před 3 měsíci

      @@NostalgiaUnboxed Im not feeling that one yet, but I never had connection to that costume, probably when they will release the tiger stripped costume or the tan one on that mold will blow my mind. But legends did improved a lot. My current main display Wolverine is the 97 body with the angry mafex head.

  • @leroyhudson8952
    @leroyhudson8952 Před 2 měsíci

    They should have thrown in the picture of Scott and Jean 😂

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 2 měsíci

      That’s what makes the Marvel Legends VHS set so perfect

  • @alexstrouse6333
    @alexstrouse6333 Před 3 měsíci

    I have the Mezco Uncanny Wolverine and that figure is so good, i highly recommend checking it out man.

  • @gatlindragon88
    @gatlindragon88 Před 3 měsíci +2

    You should have done the review with the original price in mind (¥7,800 = $50), not the resellers price...

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Hi. Don’t live in Japan so when we buy him here this is the price. 👍

  • @Psychof1st
    @Psychof1st Před 3 měsíci

    If I buy a high end figure, it has to be must have. And it has to be a kind of a one off purchase for me. Like, figmas based on Nintendo characters and their very rarely released Guyver figmas. I've selectively picked up shf Dragonball figures. I passed up a few good ones, like Metal Cooler, the latest Yamcha, the entire Ginyu Force, and all the Androids other than track suit 18. And I only own one Mafex, the Batman Hush Superman, as it was the best, most perfect Supes sculpt I have seen of the modern era. (IMHO. LOL)
    I certainly cannot afford as many shf's, figmas, or Mafex's as I have bought of Marvel Legends, Star Wars Black, or G. I Joe Classified's.
    This Mafex Wolverine has a better sculpt than the Marvel Legend. But, aside from the weird choice of having the black stripe going in to the butterfly joint, I also don't like "metallic" sheen on the blue.
    Can Mafex do the Van Damme splits, though?

    • @Psychof1st
      @Psychof1st Před 3 měsíci

      P.S. I do wish I had grabbed that mafex Gambit, though! I passed on Legends Gambit because, of the hard plastic trench coat. And I passed on the Mafex Gambit you reviewed because of the price. But, I somewhat regret it now.

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci

      It's hard because so many of these are expensive

    • @Psychof1st
      @Psychof1st Před 3 měsíci

      @@NostalgiaUnboxed I know! Heh heh. All of the figures I've bought since 2020. Heh. I might technically be in crippling debt! Ha ha ha! Uh, oof, ooh, oh no! *sobbing noises. Sad. 😢

  • @sadmel2705
    @sadmel2705 Před 3 měsíci

    Had mine for years. Just sold him for 110$ gonna get some more neca toon turtles😀

  • @flaminguo
    @flaminguo Před 3 měsíci

    Looks like you own gambit now 😉 yeah Mafex wolverine is lacking on accessories, & the re-issue has that shoulder mismatch

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci +1

      It's crazy that there isn't a "prefect" version out there since his design is so simple. Mafex switched up with the blue and the shiny colors and Mezco added the soft good which clashes with the plastic neck

    • @flaminguo
      @flaminguo Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@NostalgiaUnboxed true! i personally am satisfied with the hasbro version, but i wish they would update brown suit wolverine in that newly announced wolverine buck and I’ll be satisfied. I purchased most of the mafex Xmen except for the xforce and wolverine releases… but i fully agree he is not a complicated character to produce , i think hasbro has gotten the best size, design, price balance on wolverine it just needs to be updated to their more recent super articulated standards! RELEASE BROWN SUIT WOLVERINE IN THE NEW SUPER ARTICULATED BUCK AND DONT CHARGE US EXTRA LIKE MCFARLANE!!😂

  • @Albertk96
    @Albertk96 Před 3 měsíci

    Wow, that stripe choice really upset you :)
    I'm a Mafex fan boy, but I worry about their recent choices and multi-month delays. Something sour is brewing over at Mafex.

  • @WinterWolf94
    @WinterWolf94 Před 3 měsíci

    I prefer this over the Mezco. The cloth or soft goods just does not do well to show muscles and body shapes.

  • @dvw7665
    @dvw7665 Před 3 měsíci

    They gave a great wolverine with the 3 pack love triangle set from hasbro

  • @JoeJoe-xn3zv
    @JoeJoe-xn3zv Před 3 měsíci +1

    It's Wolverine. They know that everybody wants a wolverine. Even if they didn't add the extra heads people who have the money (Mafex not for everyone like i said before) will still go and buy them. cause its Wolverine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @suhtangwong
    @suhtangwong Před 3 měsíci

    I prefer ML. proportion wise and look, and especially pricing.

  • @Darkwolf99_
    @Darkwolf99_ Před 3 měsíci

    Sooo, I'm in the same hunt as you, looking for the best Wolverine in classic suit. Don't like the texture on the Mezco one, but everything else looks good, but the texture is a no for me. Subbed

    • @INK-MONO
      @INK-MONO Před 3 měsíci +1

      If you can grab Mafex Wolverine for a good price I highly recommend him
      He looks a lot better in hand

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci

      It's crazy that each company keeps making slight changes and preventing the perfect Wolverine from happening lol

    • @Darkwolf99_
      @Darkwolf99_ Před 3 měsíci

      @@INK-MONO TBH it looks awesome, but the amount of hands, heads and the long claws turn me away.

    • @INK-MONO
      @INK-MONO Před 3 měsíci

      @@Darkwolf99_
      I get the criticism with the claws, I don’t like them much either. If you do pick him up there are some customizers that are making after market claws like Cave collectors

  • @rachaelrichardson1250
    @rachaelrichardson1250 Před 3 měsíci

    Pls pls pls do storm next 😫

  • @rx_ronin
    @rx_ronin Před 3 měsíci

    6:01 what 😂

  • @SuperMarioBrosIII
    @SuperMarioBrosIII Před 3 měsíci +2

    🦹‍♂Your shirt matches Wolverines was that planed?👕🤔🤗🕵

  • @niloc28
    @niloc28 Před 3 měsíci

    Ive heard the brown mafex wolverine is the definitive wolverine figure.

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci

      Same. I don’t know why it’s so different

    • @niloc28
      @niloc28 Před 3 měsíci

      @@NostalgiaUnboxed the claws are improved, also less paint issues, better head sculpt. The price is insane tho.

  • @telephantasm4070
    @telephantasm4070 Před 3 měsíci

    ML Apocalypse wave Tiger Stripe Wolverine will always be the best Wolvie figure at that scale. The 12" one is even better.

  • @aldimayuga3733
    @aldimayuga3733 Před 2 měsíci

    I decided to sell my brown Wolverine and went for the marvel legends for now

  • @DefaultNPC14
    @DefaultNPC14 Před 3 měsíci

    I had just watched the deadpool one

  • @td19589
    @td19589 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Agree on the value proposition, it's just not there but I do love the articulation and they style of the figure a bit more than the legends (love both!).

  • @davedoesyt
    @davedoesyt Před 3 měsíci

    Amazing Yamaguchi Wolverine

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci

      Maybe

    • @davedoesyt
      @davedoesyt Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@NostalgiaUnboxed I’ve got the Mafex brown suit, the love triangle ML and the AY Wolverine, and the AY is THE best. It’s an early model so some gaps but its quintessential Wolverine, particularly Marvel vs Capcom era.

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@davedoesyt good to know!

  • @rx_ronin
    @rx_ronin Před 3 měsíci

    3:15 that seam line is painful for a $120+ figure 😭

  • @jrivv2239
    @jrivv2239 Před 2 měsíci

    Lack of accessories on this definitely does not make him worth over $100. I do agree with other people that if you are collector and know of mafex, learning when to go with import sites over US sites will save a lot money. I am aware that most collectors in the US are unaware of import sites/skeptical and go with US sellers, but it is not very difficult to inform oneself on import sites and save money. $20 in savings adds up per figure over time. I am partial to Hobby Genki, which saves $15-30 per figure using my private warehouse and having no urgent need to have my figures immediately, so I just ship one big allotment that results in $10 or less shipping per figure. Even so, this particular offering from Mafex isn't great compared to others. They definitely should have added slash effects as a bare minimum.

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 2 měsíci

      Great info. My new video (Cyclops) mentioned importing stuff and it’s building a pinned comment of sites people should use

  • @VanimationFilms
    @VanimationFilms Před 2 měsíci

    Heck I’ll take it I can make a cool animation out of it 😎
    Let me know mate 🤝

  • @ChenSaiyanG
    @ChenSaiyanG Před 3 měsíci

    I’d settle for the Marvel Legends one

  • @Choom89
    @Choom89 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Think twice before buying Mafex*
    Amazing sculpts but I don't own a single release that didn't need to be Frankensteined together with it's replacement. Really a shame that they can't get a handle on QC.
    On the bright side these heads work well on Marvel Legends Wolverines.

    • @NostalgiaUnboxed
      @NostalgiaUnboxed  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Dang. Maybe older releases weren’t great, but so far the Gambit is the best out there

    • @Choom89
      @Choom89 Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@NostalgiaUnboxed they are great once you combine two or three together to get one without QC issues 😂 I can't speak on gambit though tbh

  • @-Jozef
    @-Jozef Před 2 měsíci +1

    I have the marvel legends, it’s a great figure but it’s missing an angry head. This looks great, but it’s too tall and is absolutely not worth it.

  • @ModernToyfare
    @ModernToyfare Před 2 měsíci

    So while the gripes on accessories are valid, this is the reissue of an almost 5 year old figure. Which at the time was probably $80-$90 on bbts. So comparing it to more recent releases isn't really a fair comparison. Also Mezco wolverine is $50 more than the Mafex wolverine.

  • @keithbonneau8477
    @keithbonneau8477 Před 3 měsíci

    Well I gotten better custom claws and bone claws too. So mine not too bad 😅

  • @Kaffkaa
    @Kaffkaa Před 2 měsíci

    La Marvel Legends es una digna competencia para mafex y entiendo que la mafex es mejor por articulación pero lo está haciendo bastante bien Hasbro