It's good to know Diamond Select sent Anthony some figures to review. I'm quite interested in seeing those reviews

The best thing about this figure is that his peg can fit any Marvel Legends or ML scale custom headsculpt. Doing so makes for probably the best Comic Apocalypse we will get for a while, at least until import companies take a crack at it.

props to DST for knowing how honest Anthony is and still sending samples for review. Some of the MS figs i have are my fav marvel figs in my collect, they do a great job at times very impressive.

I have the ML retro head on it and it makes it a lot better. Also planning on adding wired cables and removing the stock ones. I shouldn't have to do all that, but it is what it is.

I feel like the face is inspired by the box cover of the X Men Legends 2 video game in the 2000s. The guy who sculpted this apocalypse must have use it as his source material.. it was a popular and very fun game.

I’m so happy to see you reviewing Diamond Select figures, even if you didn’t want them lol. They’re the closest competition to Hasbro and they might have less articulation but per dollar they’re WAY better.

FINALLY!! Someone said it about the head sculpt. I call it the Don Rickles Apocalypse

This guy with the Marvel legends head would look great

You can also pop the torso to increase the range of motion by alot. For his shoulders there is a top hole. If you pop them out and put them there they will sit slightly higher and the arms could get closer to the body. Sounds like a lot of work but its not, its a great figure and has presence. Its worth it.

I agree, not a big fan of his face. If it was like in the initial concept where his nose wasn't so huge and his expression was more angry than annoyed by the fact he forgot his umbrella in a rainy day, then it would be much better. But you can put ML Apocalypse's heads on him with just a hairdryer or hot water and it makes this otherwise great figure much better.

Big shout out to Diamond Select. Love when companies are open for feed back

The head reminds me of Ultimate Apocalypse, which is kind of amusing to me since Diamond used to specialize in the Ultimate universe back in the day. There definitely appears to be a more realistic approach to the sculpt in general, which I personally don't like especially for Apocalypse. He's the sort of ludicrous character that can only come from a comic book and I don't care to imagine how he would look in the real world (the Apocalypse movie should have killed that discussion). I personally am not into the style, but it seems fairly well done so I do think this is one of those releases that can be summed in a review as if you like what you see, go for it, and if not having the figure it hand isn't likely to change your opinion much.

DST is great with honest reviews. I've loved working with them over the years because of it.

The promo art for him was amazing! Once i saw it in plastic form it was so underwhelming. I still like it overall.

When I first saw this figure I was immediately put off by the same problems you pointed out. While the head sculpt is accurate in terms of design, it just doesn’t resemble the classic apocalypse look that I know and love. Also, something about his legs didn’t look right to me. You nailed it when you mentioned his lower legs looking very tubular. That being said, I still think it’s a decent looking figure. Especially when considering what you get in terms of value.

The Toybiz Apocalypse BAF is definitely an impressive piece and still stands the test of time for a figure made in '05. I just wish they didn't make his torso so wide. Not only do I think it throws off the proportions of the rest of the figure but when I still had one the legs couldn't support the weight of the upper body because the knees kept buckling.

Apocalypse's face here reminds me of how he looked in X-Men Legends II, and DAMN I loved that game, so I was fine with it, and I much prefer Apocalypse with a matte finish over shiny plastic. For me, this figure hit the Goldilocks zone. The Toybiz BAF was way too big, the Hasbro BAF/Retro were too small with lousy colors, this is JUST right.

I love everything about this figure. 9/10 for me. I preordered it immediately. It looks to me like the boots are made of metal. That is why they lack shape.

The headsculpt totally reminds me the 2004 X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse videogame apocalypse

I’d be happy if I got this figure. Shame the tubes aren’t flexible. Good size, stand out on a Legends shelf. Articulation… isn’t strong suit as expected… just shy of being a statue. For a figure, I’d say this is a win. I like the mix of blues on it too, metallic and flat, really brings a lot to it.

The marvel legends Baf Apocalypse tubers fit perfectly in the holes of the Select also even though the head is smaller the legends Baf Apocalypse or even better the Animated one heads look pretty good on this despite the gapping in the neck

I don’t collect any ML but I do have marvel select blade, some issues but love that figure. Twice the size loads more paint and accessories and barely more expensive then legends

Some of the greatest value for money imo in this hobby, he also comes with accessories at that scale with an all new sculpt. Ill forgive the inconsistency in the design considering I'm not a comics reader and just want an imposing Apocalypse on the shelf for good money.

I hope we can get a Diamond Select Blob. Some if these Selects imo fit well with legends, Juggernaut, Colossus, Rhino even the Venom and Sandman! I feel Blob would be another one that would be 👌

It needs to be more muscular and bulkier with a proportional sized head. What makes the figure's body looks small and tiny despite of it's height was because the head was a bit too big, it wasn't proportion with it's body like a nenderoid or funko pop. By making the figure's head to be a bit smaller than it's normal size, the body was going to look bigger.

Nothing will top the original Toybiz apocalypse (although I ADORE the Legends BAF) I still want to pick this one up because I love the character and have every version of him, but it's definitely not my favourite.

2:06 hahahaha lolll

i replaced the coils with bendable ones from usb laptop lamps. that really makes this figure pop.

The head sculpt reminds me of the ps2 xmen game.

I know your other figures are usually in storage but if you had more comparisons you would be my go-to figure review channel.

I swapped the marvel legends retro apocalypse head onto it and now it looks perfect.

I have the retro ML version but I would get this guy too

This is like the Starvin Marvin apocalypse lol

I only got it because I found it relatively cheap in Amazon: $650 mexican pesos, basically just as much as a Marvel Legends nowadays and it's bigger, has more paint and comes with more stuff, can't say no to that lol. Completely agree with the negatives you mention, not too fond of the headsculpt and I wish his muscles looked better. He has a very soft sculpt for the muscles like the DC Multiverse figures. Wish he was buffer, too. I still like him a lot, can hit better poses than the BaF once you get used to the damn tubes. One of my better purchases from last year, not an amazing figure but still great. Also, good to see the Diamond Select Guys are brave enough to send you stuff to review unlike Hasbro's softies, lol.

Take the Marvel legends retro Head, if it works, and switch it to this figure.

I think, Anthony, you are not a fan of modifying the figures, but for this one, if you pull out the arms there are three holes in the shoulder socket. If you plug the arm in the hole at the back (no dirty joke intended 😅) it give much better proportion imo :) just hoping you would like it more 😊

Yeah, as a casual fan of the X-Men I don't have problems with the head but the comparisons really highlight the difference. I can see why it'd be a deal-breaker. I've got a similar gripe with the upcoming two-pack Sabretooth where it looks like a solid enough release except I can't in good conscience preorder it because the massive head is so off-putting.

It is a very good marvel select figure. Select figures are what they are. Larger, better paints and details. But limited articulation. The select colossus, and juggernaut are in my X-men display. I would add this apocalypse, but I do like the hasbro legends baf. I also have the toy-biz baf. And the toy biz reg apocalypse. I could do a him growing effect if I put them all together. 🤔

put the head from the marvel legends apocalypse figure to the apocalypse demon select

I actually just picked this guy up and brought it back to Canada. On my way to visit my girlfriend in California recently. I bought him a year ago and had him sent to her place to save me on shipping, and he has been sitting there until I picked him up just this time. honestly, the figure is nice, but I don't know if it nicer than the single release hasbro did on theirs. The interchangeable hands are pretty cool, but articulation is crap on this guy and they made those tubes on his back way too stiff.

1:43 that's what she said

He's an 8 (imo). It's Better than the retro card version from hasbro and it cost less. Those tubes are annoying af though. We need to see some size comparisons and some pics of your figs on your shelf.

I swapped the legends head from the retro card onto this fig. Way way way better

I really like the contrasting finishes.

He looks good but he’s a bit too slim. His headsculpt also sucks and his head is way too large in herbal. I saw someone do a swap with the retro apocalypse head and it was a significant improvement

The nose you got is clean painted. Mine has a weird spot in the middle of the nose, a friend has the same issue..maybe from the same batch

I like mine, have this version with my marvel legends but I really don't like his head sculpt so I swapped it with the marvel legends retro head and it looks perfect to me, so long as I hide his legs, just have him in the back row lol..

Tubes on Apocalypse should be bendable like Doc Ock

2:06 ain’t no way man 😭

Looks good, but I agree that head looks strange. For a big dude like that, he has small feet. I still prefer the toon accurate one (Uncanny X-Men version). 6.5/10 for me.

The headsculp and no good articulation was the reason I let this pass

I’m getting one.

I am waiting for you to review the new Marvel Legends Cable. I think you will have fun

I have this figure and I love it

Have you given up on Marvel Legends and McFarlane DC Multiverse? Btw, after your home renos, will you be taking commissions?

huge thigh gap too, yeah the ankles the legs and the head are off enough for me to skip this one.

My biggest issue with this figure is his tubes popping out of his gauntlets, and his arms not coming down more

Kinda looks like the Apocalypse from X-Men Legends 2

Thanks for the review on this one Anthony. I hope the room is coming along accordingly. Marvel Select's variant of Apocalypse was the one I looked the most forward to getting. And just like yourself, I was initially disappointed because of the head sculpt. However, the more I held it in my hand the more I seemed to like it more.

I like how the finish is on the body with some shading. Select usually does really great with big figs, though i wish the head on this was a bit smaller and the hose pipes were bendable

Hey with the tubes if you just moved the arm with the tubes out and then put the tubes in the arm after you pose it it's good. Good video have a good day thanks

The head is horrible, but in a weird way it kind of grew on me. The tube thing is ridiculous though. They should have at the minimum made them completely removable.

MS Apocalypse definitely a sleeper hi. Also scales well in ML line. That's where MS really shines when they producing big marvel characters to go hand in hand with ML. Here's hoping they can give us a classic Giant-Man in the same size as the Apoc.

I like it overall. Two gripes were his fat ankles and head. I replaced his head with the Legends figure. Smaller head looks so much better on the figure.

Yeah, I feel like it’s really good figure but those have a little issues but it is nice to see where Apocalypse got taller. Like he did in the show.

While i agree i prefer the bigger characters from this line marvel select is light years passed what hasbro is doing especially with the pricing for what you get . And they are giving third party accessories which is a vast inprovement on what they used to give . They are my go to marvel company i only wish they came out with more figures quicker i would buy every single one .

Q of the Day: I don’t have the figure, but based on what I’m seeing here, I agree on the head. The lower legs don’t bother me. I love the flat finish personally. The colors look fantastic. I’ve never been an Apocalypse fan, so I don’t feel the need to have one in my collection, but if I did, I would go with this one.

He looks amazing… except for the giant head. Swap it for a Marvel Legends head and you get an excellent figure!

Often i like Marvel Select figures for bigger characters mixed in the marvel legends figures. This one didn't really do it for me.

Great review Anthony. I think what throws off the headsculpt is that they made him too “human” looking. I always feel like his features are usually other worldly. Just my 2 cents lol

Same wasn't a fan of the head sculpt and Marvel Select usually lacks in the articulation department. Still thinking I'll pick this guy up and have Apocalypse scaling in size like Ant-Man/Giant Man.

What was Darwin’s intention???

I like the head sculpt.

Apocalypse does look like that in the xmen legends videogame

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I made the purchase too I like it but I don't love it. Also one of his spikes on his head doesn't line up correctly in the front and looks smugged and funky.

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I hope you review the McF Superman of Earth-2 (Crisis on Infinite Earths) Gold Label, for entertainment purposes only. You'll have a field day with that $40 figure.

Hmm i was waiting for this review

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I wouldn't buy this for five bucks. It is the worst figure in so many ways for my taste. Great review tho.

Not to mention it was only like $27

I have the figure and this is my Apocalypse

SHF OROCHIMARU PLEASE already have the full line but idk if i should get it

Need more Naruti figure reviews from you.

Please review Kaido

Wil this fit in a Marvel Legends X-Men display.

Too skinny for apocalypse

1:16 It’s just a standard Marvel Select Package nothing special or anything

For me Theres Nothing wrong with his head sculpt ..remember he is from Egypt

one of my tubes on his back broke off idk how many of you had that issue

According with the culture nowadays, his face is correct, since he is from a foreigner ethnic, so we can blame the sculptor too be very literal, or real about this guy.. Height is better than ML one, color is also better, not a big fan of pinkish purple version.