My most recent review was of the Marvel Legends Future Foundation Invisible Woman figure, which I positively gushed about (and continue to gush about whenever I bring her up). But I reckon it’s high time I get around to reviewing Sue’s box-mate as well. Future Foundation Thing is half the cost of the two-pack—does Ben complete the pair and make the duo worth the oppressive $60 price-tag?

It’s oftentimes harder to write a review of a wholly positive figure than a lacking one, since it can be harder to find points to talk about without sounding like a shill.

Such is the case with the new Future Foundation Thing Legends figure, which it is going to totally sound like I am shilling you (I am not; buy what you love).

Hasbro did a 3.75” scale Marvel Universe FF Thing figure (in a slightly different version of the costume) in a 3-pack in 2011, but for 15 long years we’ve been without a 6” scale counterpart in the Marvel Legends range.

But Jonathan Hickman fans can rejoice: our ever-loving blue-eyed Thing is finally ready to clobber 6” figures in his Future Foundation white costume! I’m definitely biased toward these Hickman-era costumes, and there’s no point in me saying otherwise.

I love the shit out of these outfits and the comics that they appear in, so I am quite excited to be getting this iteration of Ben Grimm for my shelf.That said, while I’d probably adore this toy no matter what, it really helps that this is a superb figure of The Thing overall.

Ben is bulky and hefty—this ain’t no hollow roto-cast. The proportions are dead on to the comics, and the joints all feel smooth and solid for him to get into whatever pose with stably.

A surprising amount can go wrong color-wise with a figure that’s predominantly in a bright white costume, but Hasbro avoids that here with molded plastic parts and black deco that’s flawlessly applied. The outfit comes out looking pristine (as it really needs to for this to feel like a success).

Ben comes with both open- and closed-mouth portraits, which works for me. Both are frowning, although you could interpret his emotion for each head in a few ways. I think I prefer the open-mouthed head, since it’s more unique for Thing figures, but I honestly think both heads are great.

Thing also includes swappable fists and grabbing/grappling hands. For this character, I don’t think any other hands are necessary or would get used often.While some past bulky figures have practically required the jaws of life to pull out and swap hands/heads, that’s not an issue here at all–everything popped in and out for me without a fuss.

As half of a $60 two-pack, Future Foundation Thing is essentially a $30 figure here. Since Hasbro has now set the new MSRP for ML to $30 for a figure, that makes Ben feel like a strong value. Even if basic 6” figures feel extravagantly priced at 30 bucks, I’ve got no issues with a chonky boy like Ben Grimm at that price-point.

This Thing has the weight and stability to stand up straight with Sue Storm on his shoulders, and it can hurl other figures overhead as well. It’s a big, strong figure of a big, strong powerhouse of a hero.

Articulation-wise, things are fairly (but not perfectly) rosy. The articulation is all (thankfully) pin-less, but the design of the tank top doesn’t really allow for the butterfly swivel shoulders I would have liked to have seen.

Double-hinged knees and ankle rockers make an appearance, but swivel boots are absent and the ball-jointed upper torso has less range of motion than I’d like. The articulation set here is very good, but I’d still say it’s the weakest aspect of an otherwise excellent action figure.

Overall: If Marvel Legends figures have to retail for about 30 bucks a figure, then they should all be as good as Future Foundation Thing. Solid articulation and quality control, useful extras, great heft and detailing. This is one of the most unique Thing figures ever made aesthetically, and comes with my favorite Invisible Woman figure. A can’t-miss two-pack if you’re a fan of the Future Foundation costumes at all.

GRADE: A