Weekly Action Review: W.A.R. # 40 : Spider-Man Classic Heroes, Juggernaut

Saturday, August 1, 2009

W.A.R. # 40 : Spider-Man Classic Heroes, Juggernaut

As I've mentioned in my previous post, here is my review of the Unstoppable Juggernaut.

I'm guessing Marvel Fans were thrilled to find out that there was a new 7" Juggernaut out in the market even if it is being made by Hasbro. I can't really comment on the past figures 'cos I never got around to getting any except for the M.L. version. I've seen pics of the others though.

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W.A.R. Contents:

Packaging
Detail/Sculpt
Articulation
Pricing

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Packaging

The series is supposed to be called 'Spider-Man Classic Heroes' as far as I can tell and is divided into 'Superheores'(all of which are different versions of the web crawler) and 'Super Villains'(made up of Spidey's enemies).

Back of the package:
"Powered by the magical energies of the Crimson Gem of Cyttorak, no force on Earth can stop the JUGGERNAUT once he starts moving. His strength is immeasurable, and he is nearly invulnerable to any form of damage. In a straight fight, SPIDER-MAN is no match for him. The wall crawler will have to use every trick he's learned from years of fighting Super Villains to stop the unstoppable JUGGERNAUT!"

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Detail/Sculpt

There was no mention on the box about Juggernaut's real name and his relation to Charles Xavier. I'm guessing its because Hasbro is trying to focus on Spider-Man but really, it's a lame attempt to get the figure out into the market. As one of Spider-Man's regular deadlier foes? Really?

Whatever the reason was, lame or not, it WORKS. As a fan I couldn't care less if they released this figure as one of the Fantastic Four's best friend. Honestly, as long as they get it out on to the shelves.

Head and Torso

On the front and back of the packaging they seem to highlight "Removable Helmet" as if its the only accessory that this figure has. Oh wait, it is! And 'removable' is what it is very good at. It's very loose and moves to the point I was tempted to glue the damn thing...tempted.

The paint work is a mess in certain areas. Not entirely bad. I think his skin looks a bit pale and there seems to be a bit of paint bleed from the boots to the pants. I do like the extra detailing to the torso. Scar-like scratch marks to the upper body and on the helmet.

Hasbro's interpretation of the Juggernaut as a Mexican wrestler.

I'm sure the head is a new sculpt because I don't remember seeing a figure with a more unpleasant disposition. Showing off his pearly whites, the big man is also wearing another mask underneath his *ehem* removable helmet. It kinda looks like a cross between a football helmet and a wrestling mask. Nice. I still would've prefer it without the mask but the new look is starting to grow on me. Just a small problem with it. Take a look at the side view above. At the back of his head it looks as if a chunk of it is missing. Sacrificed sculpt for articulation?

Size

By no means would I call this figure average in size. It is larger than the other figures in the Spidey line and does measure up to your average M.L. figures. Still, side by side with the Juggernaut of M.L. he could pass off as the teenage version.

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Articulation

Ball-Jointed neck
Swivel-Hinged shoulders
Swivel-Hinged elbows
Swivel wrists
Hinged Torso
Swivel waist
Double Swivel-Hinged hips
Double-Hinged knees
Double-Swivel and Hinged ankles

For such a promising figure I was wondering why Hasbro decided not put articulation in the fingers. They were able to do that with the Spider-Man figures and this fella has thick fingers.

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Pricing
This figure is available for around USD 10 but I suspect the price will go up.

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If you missed getting the M.L. version by ToyBiz this is a great opportunity to get a decent Juggernaut figure. Unless you're happy with the Vinny Jones version.