Hasbro Unveils its plans for 2008 for the Marvel Legends line.
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At first it would seem that we’re getting the short end of the stick with Hasbro’s Marvel Legends collection, since we’re only seeing two waves (at least for now) in the 2008 line. That’s only 12 figures in total. Thing is, they will also be giving us a few new 6” lines to fill in the gaps. Collectors can expect to see:
Marvel Legends Two Packs
This line will initially se six different sets, each with a pile of interchangeable parts, such as heads and hands not to mention a bunch of accessories.
Spider-Man Heroes & Villains Assortments
There are plans to see 48 6” figures in this line, split evenly between the good guys and the bad guys.
The Spectacular Spider-Man Animated Action Figure Assortment
No word yet on scale, but these 16 figures will be based on the new animated Spidey cartoon.
Iron Man Movie Basic Action Figure Assortment
So far we’ve seen five of the planned 16 figures in this series.
Hulk Action Figure Assortment
This summer Hasbro will be releasing two waves, each of four figures, based on the comic book characters in the Hulk realm, each with a build-a-figure piece of Fing Fan Foom.
Incredible Hulk Movie Action Figure Assortments
There will be 12 basic and another 6 deluxe figures based on the new film coming out in 2008. No word on how big these will be, but its safe to say they’ll fit in the 6” scale.
So, even with only two waves of Marvel Legends, Hasbro has no plans to let the Marvel Comics heroes disappear from the shelves. To support the figures, Hasbro will also be filling the old toy shelves with a lot of other related products. Collectors will find the following in 2008:
Marvel Legends Universe Action Figure Assortment
This collection will see the heroes represented in a new kid-friendly scale. Each 3 ¾” figure will come packed with a top secret profile. There is a better than likely chance this will be an interactive game collection not unlike toy Biz’s Superhero Showdown. Right onw there are two waves of 6 figures planned for a 2008 release.
Marvel Legends Transformers
Well, there are 8 of these planned, and we guess some people might like them…
The Invincible Iron Man Figure
This 12” figure will feature snap-on armour, weapons, jet pack, and helmet.
Ultimate Electronic Hulk
This 12” tall Hulk figure will feature a Double-arm Smash Action, and surprisingly, lights (and sounds).
Repulsor-Power Iron Man
This figure will be the ultimate Iron Man figure with lights and sounds.
Spider-Man Roto Cast Assortment
This collection will have 7 10” Spider-Man roto cast figures.
Hulk Battle Roto Cast Figures
Roto cast figures based on the Hulk and the Abomination.
Spider-Man Ooze Attack Webworld Action Figure Assortment
This oozetastic series will start off with four figures.
Marvel Unleashed 360 Action Figure Assortment
Taking off where the Spider-Man assortment left off. There are currently 8 new figures planned.
Super Heros Squad
There will be 20 new two packs, 6 new Mega packs, 6 more Theme packs with 4 figures each, as well as SHS sets based on The Hulk and Iron Man.
Beyond all of this, there will also be 16 Marvel Mighty Muggs figures, a pile of repackaged Bump N’ Go vehicles, Iron Man and Hulk role playing sets, and vehicle with figure sets for both new films.
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Taken from
www.cooltoyreview.com/story/front/The_411_Hasbros_2008_Plans_110900.aspGold
keeping the site active as a place to dump info for easier backtracking.