Marvel Legends

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**Marvel Legends** is an action figure line based on the characters of Marvel Comics, initially produced by Toy Biz, then by Hasbro. This line is in the 6-inch scale, with spin-off lines in the 4-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch scale.

The line initially began as a spin-off of the Spider-Man Classics line, which were also produced by Toy Biz. At its inception in 2002, the Marvel Legends line copied the clam-shell packaging and the included comic book that had shipped with the Spider-Man Classics line. Beginning January 1, 2007, Hasbro became the new license holder to the rights to produce toys and games based upon the Marvel Universe. The new Hasbro packaging did not include a comic book and the new molds eliminated finger joints, which were a mainstay during the Toy Biz era, but the company did continue with the theme of Build-A-Figure pieces. During the late 2000s, production on the Marvel Legends line slowed down to the point where it was rumored that it may be cancelled, but Hasbro revealed (at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con) that due to fan requests and the upcoming movies based on Marvel characters, the line would be making a comeback, in 2012, and in January 2012, Marvel Legends returned to store shelves.

At the 2013 San Diego Comic Con, Hasbro announced that Marvel Legends would be given a new start as the Marvel Legends Infinite Series starting with the Mandroid series. Initially, the Marvel Legends line has used the "chase" concept to introduce figures based on less popular or recognizable characters. These got their nickname by being shipped in fewer quantities than the rest of the figures, thus causing collectors to chase after them. Eventually, rather than entirely new figures, the chase after them. Eventually, rather than entirely new figures, the chase concept evolved into variants (such as an alternate head or a different color scheme) of a figure released in that same series. These figures retained being sought-after by collectors. A Marvel Legends Flatman "figure" was included as a joke cut-out in the GLX-Mas Special (2005). It featured "infinite" points of articulation and three action phrases (to be said with one's own voice).

In February 2020, Hasbro announced a retro toy series based on Spider-Man: The Animated Series. This series included Spider-Man, Peter Parker, and Gwen Stacy with an interchangeable Mary Jane Watson head. In April 2020, Hasbro also announced that a Mysterio figure would be released. The packaging on the toys was designed to resemble the packaging on the Toy Biz Spider-Man series figures. In May 2020, Hasbro revealed a third wave of figures that included Electro, Green Goblin, Daredevil, and Kingpin. In October 2020, Hasbro revealed a Black Cat figure that was released in January 2021. In November 2020, Hasbro revealed a J. Jonah Jameson figure.

## Spider-Man: The Animated Series retro-wave

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