Marvel Universe Gigantic Battles Giant Skrull, Captain America, Goliath, and Iron Man

Marvel Universe Gigantic Battles Giant Skrull, Captain America, Goliath, and Iron Man
Marvel Universe Gigantic Battles Giant Skrull, Captain America, Goliath, and Iron Man

I had hoped to do a joint review with Pablolobo from the Fwoosh, since he got his hands on the blue and yellow version of Goliath, but he has been too busy running marathons, pooping, and giving presentations (hopefully not about pooping) at work.

We’ll be taking a look today at the two Marvel Universe Gigantic Battles sets that are exclusive to Wal-Mart.  The first set features a Giant Skrull and the Bucky Barnes Captain America, and the second features Goliath and a pointy-headed Iron Man.  I liked the idea of these very much when they were first announced, because it’s another sign of strength for the Marvel Universe line, and could be a stepping stone to other large format toys, like vehicles and playsets.  Let’s see how these held up in production.

Continue reading “Marvel Universe Gigantic Battles Giant Skrull, Captain America, Goliath, and Iron Man”

Looking for Marvel Universe Spidey and His Amazing Friends 3-Pack? In Stock with Free Shipping at ToysRUs.com

Marvel Universe Toys R Us Exclusive 3-Pack - Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends - Firestar, Spidey, and Iceman
Marvel Universe Toys R Us Exclusive 3-Pack - Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends - Firestar, Spidey, and Iceman

Yesterday I posted about Marvel Legends 2-packs being back in stock at ToysRUs.com – went back today and *everything* is eligible for free shipping this weekend with a purchase of $50 or more.

One item I saw that a few people have asked me about is the Marvel Universe Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends 3-pack, with Spidey, Firestar, and Iceman.  I found mine at my local TRU, but I’ve heard that a lot of people have had a hard time finding this set.

More pictures and review here: Marvel Universe Toys R Us Exclusive 3-Pack – Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends

Bob Layton Card Art for Marvel Universe Secret Wars

secretwarssketches.jpgAs you may know, Hasbro has been working with Marvel’s top artists to create unique packaging for its Marvel Universe products.  Frank Cho drew all the card art for the first year’s five series of Marvel Universe.  Joe Quesada took on the Invaders and Captain America exclusives for San Diego Comic-Con.  And Mike Deodato is taking over the Marvel Universe main line for 2010, and those figures have been hitting in limited quantities already at local comic book stores and Toys R Us.

For the MU Secret Wars, with four series split over the latter half of this year and the first half of next, Hasbro recruited Bob Layton, the famed artist best known for his work on Iron Man.  Layton also happens to have worked on the Marvel Secret Wars comic book, and designed the original Secret Wars toy line for Mattel.  He’s had several pieces of the Hasbro Secret Wars card art for sale, and recently added a sketch from the original Mattel toy line.

Series 1 (missing – Thunderball)

hasbrospidey.jpghasbrotorch.jpghasbrocaptain.jpghasbroklaw.jpghasbrologan.jpg

Continue reading “Bob Layton Card Art for Marvel Universe Secret Wars”

AFP Hasbro Marvel Q&A Roundup – 10/23/9

Here’s the latest Q&A from the Hasbro Marvel team. Since we were all about Marvel Legends last time, this go around we focused on Marvel Universe.  Thanks guys!

1. What’s the latest on the deluxe Galactus that you showed at San Diego Comic-Con? Does it have a home at retail yet? Will it be released under the Gigantic Battles line, and if so, are you planning to release it with a companion 3.75-inch figure? What other characters in this size are you considering?

Marvel Universe Galactus.jpgMarvel Universe Galactus 2.jpgMarvel Universe Galactus - closeup.jpgMarvel Universe Galactus - back 2.jpgMarvel Universe Galactus - side.jpg

Galactus is ready to make a statement: “Humans, prepare yourselves!”

2. We were curious about the extras that come with the Marvel Universe figures. Are there hidden nuggets in the memos that come with the figure? If so, any clues?

Ahhh… interesting question. The memos are a very important part to the story element of the MU line. We encourage you to read these important documents closely.

3. We love the multi-pack products like Marvel Universe Secret Wars, because it seems like it gives the opportunity to provide more villains and second-tier characters, as well as extras like comic books. What plans do you have to continue this after Secret Wars? Any plans to offer multi-figure Marvel Universe packs (2,3,or 5) of the same army builder (as the Joe team does occasionally)?

We do plan to continue offering theme team packs as well as items like the comic packs moving forward.

Here’s the round-up of other Marvel Q&A from other toy sites: (links to be added as they come up)

How to Fix Marvel Universe Secret Wars Magneto

Spider-Man: Im too tall!  Magneto: Im too short!
(Spider-Man) I'm too tall! (Magneto) I'm too short!

When I got Marvel Universe Secret Wars Series 2, Magneto was one of my wanted characters, so I was disappointed that Hasbro opted to use the Daredevil / Bullseye body from way back in the first series of Marvel Universe figures. That body is plagued by a really short torso, and any superhero-sized character will be too short when using it.

Luckily, Magneto has one feature that is going to make this really easy to fix – his big wide belt. Here’s how to do it.

Continue reading “How to Fix Marvel Universe Secret Wars Magneto”

Scroll Up