Review: Hasbro Blob

Ooh, I really like this BAF! I was very surprised when this was announced, because, you know, big fat guy. But the Blob is an important part of the X-Men rogues gallery. In the 90s cartoon, Blob would show up all the time, and he would not shut up! I hated him; and now I can recreate that hate.

OBQ (Out-of-the-Box Quality): 4 out of 5

This is the best Blob we’re ever going to get. A paint wash would make the cellulite more disgusting, but that would push it over the edge. He’s big and hollow and awesome.

CP (Customizing Potential): 3 out of 5

I’m only going to ever use Blob twice, probably once, but when you need Blob for something, only Blob will do.

Blob gives me the following customizing ideas:

• The Human Ton, from the Tick show. People’s old Geocities accounts have expired, and I can’t research this, but I think half the ToyBiz Blobs made in the old 90s X-Men line were turned into custom Human Tons. The new posability will allow the figure to prominently display Handy!
• Volstag. Mother-lovin' Volstag. But where would I find a sword worthy of the Lion of Asgard?

Blob was pretty cool in the Avengers: The Vault series, when the government sent Freedom Force in to quell a super-prison riot. He was throwing around super-strength for a while. But then Dr. Pym shrunk Orca with a touch, and I just couldn’t concentrate on Blob anymore.