1/6 Hot Toys 1/6 Captain Marvel

[xipotec]

It's not like I really connected much with Hela either, but she was a badass villain with a great look, and that was more than enough for me.

I think Phasma might be the epitome of this sentiment.

Nothing to connect to really, but damn that figure looks great on my shelf.


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[ZE_501]

Speaking as a lifelong geek, I remember how I reacted to films and stories as a child compared to now and they don't really map to each other, nor should they.

More representation for children to relate to -- or not -- is always a good thing. They like it or they don't for all kinds of reasons, but I'm not going to argue against a diverse media landscape. Every now and then these days, that diversity is treated with a heavy hand, but that's an over-correction due to a long-standing power imbalance and will even out eventually. For everything heavy-handed we have other stuff that makes perfect sense and is done well.

As for an outspoken female being less palatable to a certain segment than a more taciturn one, there is definitely that aspect to it. Of course someone like Larson will be more provocative to the insecure and the bigoted. But there is also the Tywin Lannister quote: "Any man who must say I am the king is no true king."

Quiet, effortless power is very appealing and can speak volumes. But just as you have quietly confident male characters alongside cocky, mouthy male characters -- so it goes for females. You can be annoyed by one without being insecure or having an agenda, or you can accept them both. It's not always an either-or situation.

Note that the lines are easily blurred in the conversation above. Are we talking about Captain Marvel or are we talking about Brie Larson?

I don't put much stock in what *most* actors say. Just because you're really good at your trade doesn't mean your opinion on various issues is well-considered, informed or nuanced. Plenty of actors of all genders are blithering idiots.

My barista at the local café may or may not have an insightful grasp on the issues of the day, but she can sling espressos like nobody's business. Sure, everyone's got an opinion. -- It's just that celebrities have a platform that my barista does not.

I think Larson the actor has been taken out of context and blown out of proportion for the most part, but I also think she has a tendency to run her mouth like -- I don't know -- almost EVERY ACTOR EVER.

The film was okay, but fell short in many ways. They may figure out what to do with her character down the road. The rest of it is just noise to me.

 

[davejames]

Well if nothing else, I think most of us can at least agree that it was a pretty lackluster Marvel movie and they need to do a much better job with the sequel.

 

[Malgus]

This thread really can't help itself can it?.....

Because Everytime we try to move on the same angry people make the same repetitive posts and then others reply to it.

 

[The Buffinator]

Well if nothing else, I think most of us can at least agree that it was a pretty lackluster Marvel movie and they need to do a much better job with the sequel.

Actually, what I think most of us should be able to agree on is that a discussion of the film's merits (or lack thereof) belongs in the CM movie thread, not the CM action figure thread.

 

[yacobschlomo]

They made her so powerful, I'm not sure where they go in the sequel. Seems like they'd have to do something to depower her a bit or introduce another thanos level character.

 

[ZE_501]

They made her so powerful, I'm not sure where they go in the sequel. Seems like they'd have to do something to depower her a bit or introduce another thanos level character.

They can just randomly nerf her powers to suit the narrative. They do it all the time.

And I forgot in which thread I had suggested they can counter her massive power with a threat that takes more than raw power to deal with.

 

[Darth Snoopy]

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This my last warning to you all; next time I see a report you'll earn yourself a two week vacation.

You've been warned.

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[rocbolt]

Well if nothing else, I think most of us can at least agree that it was a pretty lackluster Marvel movie and they need to do a much better job with the sequel.

I sure don't, its easily one of my favorite solo films and I look forward to more

And if anyone actually wants to discuss figures in the figure thread, this one looked pretty sharp in that recent video going around, I was hoping do do an either/or on a potential Endgame version but I'll probably be ordering this deluxe soon anyway. I would not be able to resist a Kree variant either, I have the Marvel legends one and the colors just pop. Not enough green on the shelf.

 

[yacobschlomo]

They can just randomly nerf her powers to suit the narrative. They do it all the time.

And I forgot in which thread I had suggested they can counter her massive power with a threat that takes more than raw power to deal with.

Nerfing her powers seems like the obvious choice - and like you said, happens all the time. I personally don't like it - I hated when they took away Wolverine's healing powers in the Wolverine. Hopefully they come up with something different and interesting.

 

[ZE_501]

I sure don't, its easily one of my favorite solo films and I look forward to more

And if anyone actually wants to discuss figures in the figure thread, this one looked pretty sharp in that recent video going around, I was hoping do do an either/or on a potential Endgame version but I'll probably be ordering this deluxe soon anyway. I would not be able to resist a Kree variant either, I have the Marvel legends one and the colors just pop. Not enough green on the shelf.

I find it hard to believe they’re going to pass up the opportunity to do a short haired EG version, which is what I’d be holding out for. I see that style looking more dynamic and combat ready. This one looked really good in a recent video, though.


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[guy66657]

They can just randomly nerf her powers to suit the narrative. They do it all the time.

And I forgot in which thread I had suggested they can counter her massive power with a threat that takes more than raw power to deal with.

Exactly why I love how Shazam can counter Superman since he isn’t invulnerable to magic

 

[The Buffinator]

I find it hard to believe they’re going to pass up the opportunity to do a short haired EG version, which is what I’d be holding out for. I see that style looking more dynamic and combat ready. This one looked really good in a recent video, though.


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Does anyone have a link to this recent video? I've seen the one of the prototype display at Secret Base, but that was quite a while ago.

 

[davejames]

They can just randomly nerf her powers to suit the narrative. They do it all the time.

And I forgot in which thread I had suggested they can counter her massive power with a threat that takes more than raw power to deal with.

Or just conveniently ignore how powerful she really is, like they do on the CW shows all the time. Both Flash and Supergirl should be able to use their superspeed to capture that episode's bad guy in the very first minute, and yet they never do. And instead just stand around waiting to get their ass kicked for no reason.

 

[ZE_501]

Does anyone have a link to this recent video? I've seen the one of the prototype display at Secret Base, but that was quite a while ago.

Found it. All of it worth checking out, but Captain Marvel is at 6:26:

 

[The Buffinator]

Found it. All of it worth checking out, but Captain Marvel is at 6:26:

Thanks!

 

[rocbolt]

I find it hard to believe they’re going to pass up the opportunity to do a short haired EG version, which is what I’d be holding out for. I see that style looking more dynamic and combat ready. This one looked really good in a recent video, though.

I think so too, its a great suit and distinct. I think I can see ending up with the solo film figure displayed with the helmet and the Endgame version too

Weta has a couple nice clear images on their site, can make out the detail a bit more than on the cam rips

 

[MedievaL]

I'll pick that suit as my one Capt Marvel suit if and when they release it.

 

[Hoody999]

I'll pick that suit as my one Capt Marvel suit if and when they release it.

I like the sorry hair look in the film. I'm just undecided if I like her with longer hair or short hair as a figure.


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[medicomsucks]

Just in case anyone was intetested, I think it looks ok.

https://giantoy.com/collections/newest-products/products/mancotoys16scalemc002