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| I had never heard of the term 'Cajun' before reading X-Men. Comics are brain food! |
Marvel Universe Gambit, how do you do? Since I collect better with a focus, I decided that rather than just buy Marvel Universe figures randomly, I'd be better off working on teams. As I already had a 90's costume Wolverine and a penchant for X-Men, where better to go for my line-up than the iconic Lee/Claremont era Blue Team?
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| Now THIS is a mutant super team. |
Marvel Universe figures have been slightly hard to find over here in recent months however, and so I've been resorting to Ebay. Of my recent Blue Team searches, Gambit here has been the only one to turn up at a reasonable price. Was he worth it?
Well, it looks pretty much like Gambit. The paint apps on my figure are superb, the black eyes/red pupils really make the resemblance His blue neck guard is missing, but otherwise this is a good rendition of the character. The coat is molded into a billowing position, which I actually really like; it provides good balance and looks dynamic even in a standing pose.
The worst flaws with the figure are the articulation, or lack thereof. It would have been infinitely improved with swivel wrists, no doubt, and being able to hold his staff isn't the same as being able to pose with it. He's quite tricky to get to stand up, although mine has loose knee joints, which never helps with that. Another significant absence is his playing cards; his left hand feels empty without them.
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| This is how everyone dressed in the 90's. Really, it's true. |
On balance, I'm happy enough with Gambit to put him in the collection, and I think he'll look swell as part of my Blue Team when it's complete. However, for his flaws, I have to say I'm happy I didn't pay full price for him.
Thanks for reading!
In recent months there hasn't been much new hitting my pegs either but if you need Punisher or Gladiator, my stores have you covered in bulk!
ReplyDeleteHa, thank you very much! Unfortunately neither of those guys are priorities right now, but I'll keep it in mind! For Marvel Universe I'm (earthbound) X-Men only; I have to keep some discipline...
DeleteI haven't seen them in person, but I hear the Jubliee and Prof X are really well done. X even has his 90s hoverchair.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to get an 80s X-lineup because that's when I got into them.
They both look pretty decent, from what I can tell. Jubilee is an essential for the Blue Team, and Charlie would be great to keep them all in check!
DeleteI've liked the variety of the MU line, it's covered pretty much every era, giving us lots of options :D