Hasbro Unveils X-MEN '97 Marvel Legends Wave 2 Action Figures
Hasbro has announced its second wave of X-Men ’97 action figures! These figures are based on the character from the upcoming revival of X-Men: The Animated Series.
Wave 2 includes Magneto, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Nightcrawler, Goblin Queen, and the X-Cutioner. Each on of them comes with a little bio. So these are all characters that we can expect to see show up in the series.
The official synopsis reads: "Storm and Wolverine try to continue the X-Men. Magneto comes in and wants to step up for Charles Xavier. Sinister comes in to try to end the X-Men once and for all."
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MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES MAGNETO
This collectible 6-inch-scale figure is detailed to look like Magneto from Marvel Studios’ X-Men ‘97. With Professor Charles Xavier gone, Magneto — the self-proclaimed Master of Magnetism — reinvents himself as he tries to carry forward his oldest friend’s dream. The Marvel Legends Series Magneto figure features premium animation-accurate deco and design and over 20 points of articulation. This officially licensed Magneto figure comes with two alternate hands and an alternate head for dynamic poseability.
MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES NIGHTCRAWLER
This collectible 6-inch scale Marvel figure is inspired by Nightcrawler’s appearance in Marvel Studios’ X-Men ‘97 animated series. Despite his good heart and gentle nature, swashbuckling teleporter Nightcrawler is often demonized for his physical mutations, including his indigo fur and a prehensile tail. The Marvel Legends Series Nightcrawler figure features premium animation-accurate deco and design, and over 20 points of articulation. This officially licensed Nightcrawler figure comes with 3 accessories for dynamic poseability, including 2 alternate hands and an alternate head.
MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES JEAN GREY
This collectible 6-inch-scale figure is detailed to look like Jean Grey from Marvel Studios’ X-Men ‘97. Jean Grey is a powerful telepath and telekinetic mutant who has faced cosmic entities and world-shattering events in stride. Endlessly empathetic, she serves as the heart of the X-Men. The Marvel Legends Jean Grey figure features premium animation-accurate deco and design, and over 20 points of articulation. This officially licensed Jean Grey figure comes with 3 accessories for dynamic poseability, including 2 alternate hands and an alternate hairstyle head.
MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES GOBLIN QUEEN
This collectible 6-inch-scale figure is detailed to look like Goblin Queen from Marvel Studios’ X-Men ‘97. A Jean Grey doppelgänger who shakes the X-Men to their core, Goblin Queen becomes a fierce enemy of the X-Men after her mind is corrupted by Mister Sinister. The Marvel Legends Series Goblin Queen features premium animation-accurate deco and design, and over 20 points of articulation. This officially licensed Goblin Queen figure comes with 5 accessories for dynamic poseability, including alternate hands and power FX.
MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES THE X-CUTIONER
This collectible 6-inch scale Marvel figure is inspired by The X-Cutioner’s appearance in Marvel Studios’ X-Men ‘97 animated series. A mercenary and weapons specialist with high-tech, homemade tactical gear, Carl Denti — A.K.A. The X-Cutioner — is determined to make mutants pay for their perceived wrongdoings toward humankind. The Marvel Legends Series X-Cutioner features premium animation-accurate deco and design, and over 20 points of articulation. This officially licensed The X-Cutioner figure comes with 4 signature character-inspired accessories, including a lance and an arm cannon.
MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES CYCLOPS
This collectible 6-inch Marvel figure is inspired by Cyclops’ appearance in Marvel Studios’ X-Men ‘97 animated series. The consistent and determined leader of the X-Men, Cyclops has the mutant ability to emit powerful red beams of energy from his eyes. The Marvel Legends Series Cyclops features premium animation-accurate deco and design, and over 20 points of articulation. This officially licensed Cyclops figure comes with an alternate head, optic blast FX, and 3 alternate hands for dynamic poseability.
The series starts with Magneto and the X-Men after Professor X left for Shi'ar space in the original show's series finale. The series brings back the original voice cast including Cal Dodd (Wolverine), Lenore Zann (Rogue), George Buza (Beast), Alison Sealy-Smith (Storm), Chris Potter (Gambit), Catherine Disher (Jean Grey), Adrian Hough (Nightcrawler), and Christopher Britton (Minister Sinister).
Beau DeMayo is the head writer and executive producer of X-Men '97. Jake Castorena is the supervising director and Charley Feldman is the supervising producer. X-Men '97 will debut on Disney+ in early 2024.