The Marvel Legends 6″ Scale Silver Surfer, which was announced back at Toy Fair 2018, looks to be hitting stores soon. The figure will be a Walgreens Exclusive. The figure includes his trademark cosmic surfboard, a few interchangeable hands, and a few effects pieces.
The figure was spotted in Mexico, where it’s apparently hitting stores now. The pic comes via the Marvel Legends Collectors page. Click the thumbnail for the full image.
New In-Hand Photo of Final Packaged Marvel Legends Silver Surfer
Walgreens exclusive and all we are getting is (by the looks of it) your standard metallic color and re-used effects/hands. Doesnt look like a new mold either.....
Thumbs up Hasbro -____-
Thumbs up Hasbro -____-
i'll be happy with any new version of norrin, i think this looks awesome
2. Cause The Surfer is basically your most basic figure mold + paint. No extra stuff to mold onto him (eg. holsters, ponytails, jacket, other accessories). You are basically painting your naked male figure and selling it at the same price as say Rogue.
On top of that, they didnt even bother with some blue shading (from what it seems), even though they clearly acknowledge that it is needed (see promo pic)
Obviously Photoshop is a substantially cheaper way to wow your average consumer.
Meanwhile almost 20 yrs ago, Toybiz actually bothered to throw in some blue shading.
Pointless ? I am not some SJW complaining for the sake of it, or nitpicking. The Surfer is a plain figure, the least they could have done is mold new effects and throw in some shading (in place of all those useless hands)......
2. Cause The Surfer is basically your most basic figure mold + paint. No extra stuff to mold onto him (eg. holsters, ponytails, jacket, other accessories). You are basically painting your naked male figure and selling it at the same price as say Rogue.
On top of that, they didnt even bother with some blue shading (from what it seems), even though they clearly acknowledge that it is needed (see promo pic)
Obviously Photoshop is a substantially cheaper way to wow your average consumer.
Meanwhile almost 20 yrs ago, Toybiz actually bothered to throw in some blue shading.
Pointless ? I am not some SJW complaining for the sake of it, or nitpicking. The Surfer is a plain figure, the least they could have done is mold new effects and throw in some shading (in place of all those useless hands)......
No vac-metal, eh? Alas, at least I have that previous vac-metal surfer from ToyBiz days. Another strike out for me on this Walgreens exclusive, as with the oddly-coloured Super Skrull. Waiting anxiously for the Thing, however.
It's hard to tell from this picture, whether this is the case...but it is possible to achieve a shinier metallic effect without vac-metal. For example, the Gold Metal Men figure on my shelf seems extremely shiny for a mere paint job, whereas Platinum would benefit from a similarly shiny treatment. However, not unlike this upcoming Surfer, she sports the standard "grey" silver look. (I'm wondering whether some "wet-look" clear coat would achieve the sort of metallic look I'd prefer? BTW, I sprayed Iron with Dullcoat and he benefits from the matte look...at least to me.)
Also, I'm tiring of these same ol' "energy effects" and hope that this Surfer AT LEAST comes with a "flying stand" and won't be earthbound like the recent FF Torch was.
Give it some ears, a belt, and a repaint and I’ll gladly take an Iceman out of that figure.
it's perfect
Besides, if they DID shade the figure I'd bet anything that there'd be a segment of the fandom bitching about that as well. "But I wanted a SILVER Surfer! GTFO with that blue shading!"
Can't please anyone, I'm tellin' ya.
there is a pic of the thing like the one of surfer just above your post
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2018-MARV...p2047675.l2557
standard releases range from 23 to 26 GBP (Angela was 27 GBP) in my local comic book store (Forbidden Planet).
They used to be MAXIMUM 23 GBP. So, outside of the US and for the rest of this globe, I do not stand corrected.
Besides, if they DID shade the figure I'd bet anything that there'd be a segment of the fandom bitching about that as well. "But I wanted a SILVER Surfer! GTFO with that blue shading!"
Can't please anyone, I'm tellin' ya.
I didnt confuse myself, Dolemite. The image has a digitally enhanced lighting effect to add to its coolness. Never did I state that they were meant to add shading but didnt.
What I did mention is that they are basically showing a product that looks cooler than what you actually get. They aknowledge that *some* blue would have made the figure better yet they choose not to go that way. Even so they didnt even use a shinier metallic paint..... (Rann got it right)
Bottom line, this is just another Surfer figure, far from definitive. Pity, cause the Silver Surfer is probably the most classic cosmic hero in the Marvel Universe. But ofcouse, how about another Chris Pratt/Starlord figure ? Cause we need one.
Deadpool with boxers and pink slippers ?
The Silver Surfer is a bald guy comprised of one solid color, and in his underpants. I wasn't anticipating much in the way of sophistication regarding the presentation, because it's the simplest design ever. I think that's been acknowledged.
And despite these things I love him as a character, so this is the version of the Surfer that I will be buying.
What I will grant is that a new effects piece to represent the power cosmic would've actually been pretty cool here, but I'm not really sure what other accessories would be better to pack with this guy. It's not like he's shown us much in the way of belongings.
Deadpool with boxers and pink slippers ?
this is easily the best surfer ever made. i wouldn't change a thing.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2018-MARV...p2047675.l2557
standard releases range from 23 to 26 GBP (Angela was 27 GBP) in my local comic book store (Forbidden Planet).
They used to be MAXIMUM 23 GBP. So, outside of the US and for the rest of this globe, I do not stand corrected.
Bottom line, this is just another Surfer figure, far from definitive. Pity, cause the Silver Surfer is probably the most classic cosmic hero in the Marvel Universe.
@Black Arbor & Brownfinger :
Maybe its ridiculous but I would have really liked sth that resembles the Bowen statue (facesculpt and paint). In place of all those stupid extras we have seen million of times. Quality over quantity.
@Dolemite: Yeah exactly, its certainly overpriced for what you get. To be honest, I think the treatment towards the character is a bit crappy. Namor got a new awesome headsculpt, re-worked body parts (and great paint apps). The Surfer got jack.
yeah, I ll touch him up for sure. But I shouldnt have to, y know ?
I could argue the promo-image point further but whatevs, that GIJoe packaging is dope so I concede.
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