Two previously-released figures, but this time in their
classic costumes. For me, that’s a no-brainer. Any comic-pack that comes along
with 70s and 80s style Marvel characters is going to pique my interest. If
they’re done at least half-way decent, I’m going to track them down. Can you
see where this is headed?
Iron Fist is now available in all his plunging neckline
glory, and frankly I couldn’t be happier. The sculpt looks comic-accurate, but
I do wish you could pose the tail of the mask in more of a neutral position. As
it is, the large collar makes that pretty impossible. Other than that, he’s a
typical well-done Marvel Universe figure. Not outstanding, but well done.
Next we have Luke Cage as Power Man at the height of his
blaxploitation best. Yes, he looks a bit like someone you’d expect to see in
Black Belt Jones, but he also looks quite accurate to his previous
comic-persona. That’s enough to make me happy with the sculpt. He’s got a hand
shaped in a fist, a chain on his head and sneer on his lips. ‘Nuff said.
Two figures and a comic for $15, which given the prices of
figures and comics, is a reasonably good deal. If you aren’t familiar with the
characters in their 70s-80s splendor, my guess is you won’t have a lot of
interest in these figures, as they were both available in their modern
versions. If you dig the retro look, this is a must have comic pack.
- Brett X
