REVIEW: Skeleton Legion Builder 2

When I first got into Mythic Legions figures I was most interested in figures that aligned to mass-able bad guys for Dungeons and Dragons style set ups. So that was Goblins, Orcs and of course Skeletons. The fact that they had never done a full skeleton (most had armoured chests and legs) was a (first world) problem for me.

I pre-ordered most of the Necronominus wave when that was announced since they finally had full skeletons and I could feel it in my bones that they were going to be my favorite Legions thus far.. Then just a few weeks ago Four Horsemen announced an in stock release of the Skeleton Legion Builder 2, a full naked skelly available for order. I promptly ordered 2 (I like having multiples but I don’t have space for millions of figures) and they arrived with me in the UK in less than a week. Lets take a look.

Video Review

Here is a short video review for those that prefer that format or who want to see the figure in motion

A Bone-ified Skeleton Action Figure

Yes, this is a fully fledged Mythic Legions skeleton, no armoured torso, no shin guards, we get the full rib cage and caboodle. This was priced the same as an an entry level figure in this line but it honestly feels more deluxe than that.

We get 4 pairs of hands, a sword, shield, spear, leather belt and they are all loaded with paint detail (more on that later) so it actually feels pretty great value for the price point.

The Thigh Bone’s Connected to the Hip Bone

The thing that surprised me most with the Legion Builder 2 is it’s articulation, not something that’s usually the case with Legions, perhaps why I was left slack jawed by it.

The skeleton just has single jointed arms but the boney nature of the sculpt means you still get a good range from them. For instance you can easily get the arms across the body holding a sword in two hands.

The legs too allow for a very wide stance and the single joints move just about enough to work with that. He has no waist articulation, but to be fair he doesn’t really have a waist. There is a ball joint up in the rib cage though so you can still get the Skelly to bend and twist his body enough using that.

Of course, like with many Legions skeletons, we have an articulated jaw here, for me that’s more important than any other joint. Being able to move that really helps convey different expressions in photos from more serious angry to even humerus set ups

Spine Tingling Details

The Legion Builder 2 is a lighter shade than other skeletons we have had so far, the others have mainly been more beige and this is definitely closer to white. I like this variation since I am not really one for popping and swapping parts between figures. 

The white looks really good to me and it works thanks to some excellent additional paint weathering and shading. Many of the creases and crevices of the bones have a darker hue which helps bring out the details in the skull-pt and give it real depth.

That goes for the weapons too which all have at least a small amount of weathering paint effects. The leather belt strap has painted buckles on it that are really well done in metallic silver. Even the soles of the feet are enhanced with extra piant!

A Bone To Pick

If I had to give Four Horsemen a ribbing about anything on this figure it would be regarding its scale. I think Mythic Legions Skeletons are technically too big. When you look at them next to other standard sized figures they do not look like the remains of those characters, since they are just as big. I can’t imagine one of the skeletons sitting under all the flesh of one of the human or orc figures in this line. 

However, this doesn’t really bother me, they all look in keeping with each other and in photos, the main thing I use my figures for this isn’t really a significant problem tibia honest with you, especially for someone who mixes and matches figures from different lines anyway.

Aside from that I suppose it would have been nice to get a set of relaxed hands, and also I’m not a fan of spears so I might have preferred a different weapon like an axe, but that’s  really a “me” issue!

The lack of double jointed limbs may disappoint those new to Legions but I was able to get a really good variety of poses out of this guy, and as I have said before in other Legions reviews, Im happy to sacrifice a little bit of articulation for a figure that looks this good

When all is said and Bone…

As usual Mythic Legions do not disappoint, this figure is everything I was hoping for and a little more. Yes I could list a few minor niggles under duress but nothing that really got under my skin.

The articulation is some of the best we have seen from Mythic Legions and the paint work is as good as anything else I have seen for what could have been a very simple and bland figure. And lets not forget, this figure was priced in line with a Marvel Legend, something produced in much bigger numbers and with almost no paint applied.

It’s also worth pointing out that this thing feels solid, I’ve had skeletons from other lines like Storm Collectibles and Boss Fight Studios that have felt a bit frail and lightweight. If that’s the trade off for making these guys a bit skinnier and smaller then I would not take it. These guys feel sturdy to hold and like it will not easily fall over on the shelf.

I’m even more excited now for the upcoming Necrinominus wave at the new skeletons we will get there that I will be able to add to my undead horde.

For me this figure is a veritable feast of fun, hopefully for you too if you pick one up, bone-apetit.