This Marvel Legends fanstream leaned heavy into X-Men ’97 roleplay, a comic-heavy Build-A-Figure wave, and a full reveal of the new Marvel Rivals line. It’s one of those streams where Hasbro quietly builds three different lanes at once. Here’s everything that matters.
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Premium Roleplay: X-Men ‘97 Cyclops Visor
What: First-ever Cyclops roleplay item in the Marvel Legends line, based on X-Men ‘97.
Features:
- Light-up visor with multiple modes (steady glow, pulsing, blast effect)
- Swappable nose pieces for different face shapes
- Removable display blocker for enhanced lighting on shelf
- Expandable display insert to hold visor shape when not worn
Designed for both wearable cosplay and shelf display, which is Hasbro slowly solving the “helmet problem” collectors have had for years.
Build-A-Figure Wave (Comic Mix Wave)
What: A mixed comic wave (not a single theme) anchored by team-building and long-requested characters.
Figures in Wave:
- Hawkeye (Dark Avengers / Bullseye version) – Finalizes the Dark Avengers lineup
- Lady Deadpool – Updated articulation, pinless limbs, modern sculpt
- Robbie Reyes Ghost Rider – Chain accessory, flame head (final version will be white, not silver)
- U.S. Agent (Force Works) – First time in this specific look, includes photon shield
- Ultimate Wolverine – New “assassin-style” design from the Ultimate Universe
- Psylocke (Outback Era) – Heavily requested, armored look with psychic effects
- Marinna (Alpha Flight) – New sculpt with webbed hands and bright classic colors
Build-A-Figure:
- Box (Alpha Flight) – First-ever BAF version with strong articulation and multiple hands
When: Preorder April 15 at 1 PM ET
Where: Fan Channel + Amazon (Hasbro Pulse, BBTS, EE, etc.)
This wave is doing two things at once: finishing teams (Alpha Flight, Dark Avengers) and filling long-standing collector gaps.
Marvel Rivals Line (NEW Program)
What: A brand-new sub-line based on the Marvel Rivals game aesthetic.
Design Philosophy:
- Stylized proportions (slightly exaggerated, more angular)
- “Marvel Legends with a twist” look
- Designed to attract both gamers and traditional collectors
Single Releases
Punisher (Marvel Rivals)
- Stylized armor design
- Swappable heads with expressive sculpting
- Strong articulation despite bulk
Moon Knight (Deluxe)
- Two capes (gliding + standard)
- Highly poseable soft plastic cape with shape retention
- Multiple accessories
When: Preorder April 22
Where: Mainline (all major retailers)
Two-Packs
Spider-Man & Luna Snow
- Spider-Man with Rivals-specific color pattern (black/blue/red hybrid)
- Luna Snow with ice effects and first-ever “winking” face sculpt
When: Preorder May 13
Venom & Jeff the Land Shark
- Venom: Massive sculpt, tendril attachments, alternate head, high articulation
- Jeff: Small, stylized, multiple expressions, display options (including “swimming” pose)
When: Preorder April 29
Where: Mainline
This set is basically engineered to break wallets through sheer contrast. Giant monster + tiny meme character is not an accident.
Final Tease
What: A clear, unidentified accessory piece shown briefly at the end.
Details:
- No official confirmation on what it belongs to
- Could be environmental or effect-based
- Likely tied to a future reveal
Key Dates at a Glance
April 15:
- Build-A-Figure Wave (Box)
April 22:
- Marvel Rivals Punisher
- Marvel Rivals Moon Knight (Deluxe)
April 29:
- Venom & Jeff the Land Shark Two-Pack
May 13:
- Spider-Man & Luna Snow Two-Pack
There’s a pattern forming here if you zoom out a bit.
Hasbro is splitting Marvel Legends into three parallel ecosystems:
- Classic comic completion (teams like Alpha Flight)
- Premium display/roleplay (Cyclops visor, helmets)
- Stylized game-driven lines (Marvel Rivals)
That last one is the interesting wildcard. It’s not replacing Legends, it’s mutating it slightly. And historically, when toy lines start mutating instead of rebooting, it usually means they’re testing what the next era looks like.