Just saw this bad mamma-jamma up on BBTS today:


http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DMC11734&mode=retail&picture=out

I'm guessing that they jumped the gun (as usual) and it's probably a photo taken right from Toy Fair. Regardless that's some sweet head. While the Marvel Legends Nightcrawler is doubtlessly superior in the articulation department (TWO torso joints, one ab crunch, and a waist joint, iirc) I never quite liked the face on it. The MS one clearly hits that ball out of the park, though, despite the ears being a little big for my taste. I mean, what is this, a bad Obama caricature?



Ears aside, the face has a strong daemonic vibe to it and jives with the claims that people are frightened by Nightcrawler's appearance. His eyes almost seem to glow. The bodysculpting is fairly strong but the articulation is decidedly so-so. The lithe, acrobatic Nightcrawler seems an awkward character selection for a line not known for articulation. I will be curious to see whether that tail is molded with a flexible wire and if the head has full upward motion.

I'm also curious as to what he'll get in the way of accessories / display items. You can see a purplish BAMF! effect by his feet and I can't help but wonder if he'll get an array of styles. If so, he'd likely become a must-own for all fans except the hardcore displayists who craft their own effects.