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   With the latest value jumps in Marvel Legends figures I’ve undoubtedly discovered myself being way more selective in what I buy. Whereas I did preorder her for the $22.99 value level of final yr’s value hike, I think about this up to date model of the Scarlet Witch, AKA Wanda Maximoff, would have made it into my assortment regardless. I missed out on the “Household Issues” set of Magneto, Scarlet Witch, and Quicksilver from a pair years again and whereas I’ve managed to amass Magneto, Wanda and Pietro have been outdoors of my most popular value vary. I’ve nonetheless been utilizing the 2015 Marvel Legends: Infinite Collection Scarlet Witch in my Avengers show however now I am lastly capable of transfer her to my X-Males villains shelf and add this new and improved model of Wanda to the Avengers. She’s a part of the Marvel Legends Retro Assortment line which options packaging primarily based on the 1990 Toy Biz Marvel Superheroes line. I had just a few of those as a child to combine in with my X-Menand X-Pressure toys nevertheless it’s attention-grabbing to notice that Scarlet Witch by no means appeared in that collection. Toy Biz did not even launch a Scarlet Witch till 1997’s Avenger’s toyline. Nonetheless, it is a enjoyable line that is type of a “best hits” line and since I desire the traditional trying Marvel figures the most effective it is a hit with me. Let’s take a look at this new and improved model of Scarlet Witch after the break…

* This Retro Assortment model of Scarlet Witch is on the left whereas the 2015 Marvel Legends: Infinite Collection Scarlet Witch (Maidens of Would possibly) is on the correct. They really share torsos, capes, arms, and I consider the higher legs as properly. The headsculpts are totally different as are the arms and decrease legs. The Retro Assortment is a repaint of the Scarlet Witch from the “Household Issues” assortment, which I do not personal. 

The Posiitves:

* This can be a fairly good sculpt that’s enhanced with a really traditional trying paintjob. The pink and pink outfit actually pop and make Wanda one of many standout figures in your shelf. It is wonderful how totally different she appears from the earlier releases with a coloration change and some new components. Every thing bends collectively fairly properly.

* This headsculpt is a big enchancment over the 2015 model. Her face is way prettier and her headpiece appears improbable. The paintwork is basically neat, particularly on her eyes. I like her auburn hair greater than the brown hair of the earlier releases, too. 

* Severely, Scarlet Witch’s hair appears very nice. There’s a variety of element right here and it appears fabulous, even from the again. 

* Whereas there are undoubtedly some older components on this determine total it nonetheless feels fairly trendy due to the durability of the plastic and the newer parts just like the arms and decrease legs. Wanda is properly articulated and appears nice in a wide range of poses. Should you’ve  picked up a comic book styled Marvel Legends feminine previously 5 years or so, you already know what to anticipate right here.

* The cape nonetheless appears good. I like the way it hangs from her shoulders however low within the center. It stays on securely and would not shift round due to the way it rests over her neck. it is detachable should you really feel the necessity to have a capeless Wanda. 

* The 2015 Scarlet Witch got here with these identical vitality results, as have no less than a dozen different magic customers and such. They are not brittle just like the earliest variations of those equipment they usually look significantly better molded on this pearlescent pink plastic.

* To provide her additional powers Hasbro additionally threw in a set of those rubbery vitality results that match over her wrists and arms. We have seen these with Scarlet Witch earlier than, and I really desire them to the discs. 

   I actually like this determine. Hasbro did an incredible job on her and it is thrilling to have one other probability at a traditional, comedian e book styled Scarlet Witch. Whereas the Retro Assortment figures appear to return with fewer equipment than your common Marvel Legends determine (and no build-a-figure components), Wanda does no less than come packaged with 4 magical results. She’s a Nice and a 1/2 determine with some good equipment, a colourful paint job, and among the finest portraits in Marvel Legends. She’s attractive! Which Scarlet Witch determine is your favourite out of all the ones launched?