The 2nd figure in the Summer 2021 Marvel Legends Disney+ wave from Wandavision was Wanda Maximoff as the Scarlet Witch, as seen in the season finale.
The Marvel Legends packaging features the usual design with a red-hued theme running through this release from the front Wandavision logo, to the side and rear art and the card backing for the figure.
The box reverse carries the usual piece of background text, which to an outside would read as though Scarlet Witch is a villain within the MCU considering the "waking nightmares" commentary.
"Wanda Maximoff's abilities of telekinesis, energy manipulation, and neuroelectric interfacing allow her to read thoughts and give her targets waking nightmares"
While we have had a Wanda figure previously from Civil War and a repaint for Infinity War, this is an all-new and very impressive sculpt throughout.
The costume is recreated from the final transformation with a textured red top and sleeves which are cast in red, trimmed in a lighter red, and with further black lines running through particularly on the belt section and the intricate neckpiece. The trousers are a plainer design with a black base and red trim, and behind them is a skirt section cast in a rubbery plastic. I do have an issue with the printing of some white text on the inner thigh on the right leg which is far from subtle and can be seen when displayed. I've no idea why this could not have been round the back or on the base of the foot?
The likeness to Olsen is excellent, enhanced massively by both the photo-real decor application and the dynamic flow of the hair from beneath the Scarlet Witch headpiece.
The figure features a few accessories, all designed to show Wanda's use of magic. The first two pieces are soft rubber pink translucent wraps that are designed to flow around the forearms. We've seen these before on the earlier Wanda figure - and on other magic-wielding figures. They are a little too soft and keeping them in situ is difficult.
The other inclusion is an alternative pair of hands which themselves are cast in translucent pink. These are identical to the hands fitted on the figure, but the pink effect works really well for spell casting poses.
Wanda has 17 points of articulation, and these include double joint knees with single joint elboews that do a good job of bending to and beyond 90 degrees while also rotating for the various arm posing required. It is good to see the use of the double joint neck with movement at the top and bottom of the neck which negates the need for the visible - and often ugly - pivot section.
The legs are held in check with the skirt, but do stand nicely even with the slimmer feet and slight heels on the boots.
While a flight stand is not included in the set, it is worth investing in one for Wanda who displays beautifully when posed as though levitating.
This is a very impressive recreation of Wanda as the Scarlet Witch with an exceptional head sculpt, great execution on the outfit and body, and good articulation. The accessories go well with the character and it is just a pity that the forearms wraps are not tighter when wrapped on the arms so they remain in place.
A must-purchase for all Scarlet Witch fans and for an MCU display - even if you arent a fan of the source material.
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