Crusher Creel’s life was little more than that of any common criminal. Although he did spend some time as a boxer, he usually resorted to petty crime. It was on one such extortion racket that he was convicted of aggravated assault and remanded to prison. Loki, the Asgardian god of mischief, knew Creel would be the perfect unwitting agent to battle Thor, so he slipped an enchanted potion into Creel’s drinking water in the prison commissary. Filled with power, Creel broke out of prison and soon found himself in conflict with Thor. He found he could absorb the properties of Thor’s hammer as well as Thor himself, and Creel, calling himself the Absorbing Man, managed to force Thor to flee.
Related Dork Side Toys links: Marvel Legends Speed Demon, All Marvel Legends, Newly Listed Marvel Legends Spider-Man Absorbing Man Wave Set of 8.
Marvel Legends Absorbing Man BAF
Pros
Good Deco
Extra Head Sculpt and Arms
Cons
Awful Weapon
Overall
The Absorbing Man BAF would not have been my first choice for a BAF, but the size of the character matches the formula and he did turn out pretty good. The extra arms are a nice touch, giving the effect of him absorbing what he is touching. The highlight however is the awesome screaming head, giving the figure emotion and making him much more dynamic. I do however hate the use of that awful reused wrecking ball. I think I would have rather kept the screaming head, and given back the second set of arms and the plain head and gotten a new tool for that wrecking ball (like one with a real chain).
Marvel Legends Spider-Man Absorbing Man Wave Photo Shoots
First up is Spider-Carnage
Marvel Legends Spider-Man Ben Reilly Spider-Carnage Photo Shoot - The Toyark - News
While not as cool as the Scarlet Spider costume I've always loved Ben's Spider-Man costume.
My hatred for those shoulder joints still knows no bounds though.
Am I the only one to receive Ben with the right thwipping hand to have a peg thinner than the other two right hands? Both of my Bens have it so the hand can not not spin around when I move his arm.
Spider-Gwen is now up for your viewing pleasure.
Marvel Legends Spider-Gwen Photo Shoot - The Toyark - News
I disagree about the alternate head being bad.
Yeah, other then the alternate head having a somewhat neutral expression it's actually pretty good, in my opinion.
Not really upset about the lack of an ab crunch, either. Those usually look bad on female figures, IMO. The lack of range of motion in the hips is a bummer, however. Still, overall, it's a fantastic-looking figure.
Next up is the Beetle.
Marvel Legends Beetle Photo Shoot - The Toyark - News
I guess Nick Spencer really likes this new Beetle since he made her one of the main characters in Superior Foes of Spider-Man and has included her as a main character in his Ant-Man book. I'm glad that she's evolved beyond just being the new Beetle who briefly fought Captain America once.
Beetle looks pretty good. Wings look massive. Very good pics too.
She is my least favorite figure in the wave. Just a pointless character all around.
Went to a TRU with 8 Spider-Carnage, 3 each of all other characters in the wave, but no Spider-Gwen nor Venom. How is the wave packed?
One of the best overall Legends waves in ages. Just about the entire wave is full of must-haves for me.
With Beetle and the previously-released Speed Demon and Boomerang, slowly but surely my Superior Foes of Spider-Man line-up is nearing completion. Anyone know if there are eventual plans to release Shocker and Overdrive? They HAVE to do 'em at some point!
Hasbro doesn't seem to have a problem releasing the occasional scrub character as filler in a Legends wave, so hopefully Overdrive will pop up sooner or later.
Best figure of the wave!
Marvel Legends Jack O'Lantern Photo Shoot - The Toyark - News
All I know of Jack O' Lantern is that the guy was killed by the Punisher (if I recall) and his body was one of 666 vessels for Lucifer that then fought and was soon exploded by Ghost Rider. And he had that circular hover-disc thing. And the whole thing took place in Sleepy Hollow so he was chopping off people's heads. It was a fun couple of issues.
Figure looks pretty sweet.
Marvel Legends Jack O'Lantern Photo Shoot - The Toyark - News
It's funny, I was just looking at Jack earlier today, thinking "man this crazy figure looks awesome", and the photos do that notion justice. I don't know if I'll be able to afford it (I still need to pick up Scarlet Spider and Ben Spidey), but for sheer uniqueness, I think I want Jack more than I want Venom from the same wave.
Also, Kain, love that display.
Another figure I have always wanted.
Marvel Legends Morbius Photo Shoot - The Toyark - News
Marvel Legends Morbius Photo Shoot - The Toyark - News
Keep reading: Marvel Legends Spider-Man Absorbing Man Wave Photo Shoots - Page 2
Not a member yet? Join The Toyark Now!