Marvel Universe Gambit and Mr. Sinister Review

Hey toy fans!  I finally got around to opening my Gambit and Mr. Sinister two pack.  I'll be honest, when I first heard about this pack, I was thrilled.  Two awesome figures that haven't been released in this specific line!  After opening it, I'm kind of "meh" about it.

As you can see, the packaging is very much the same as all the other Greatest Battle Packs.  The package is slightly misleading on Mr. Sinister's height.  The figures are shown so their heads match up height-wise, but Mr. Sinister towers over Gambit.

Here he is compared to Secret Wars Hulk.  With his cape on, Mr. Sinister is even taller than the Hulk.  I quickly discovered why he is so tall...

Mr. Sinister is just a repaint of Colossus!  I've read many forums with people bitching about reusing sculpts, but honestly, if it came down to getting a reuse of Colossus or no Mr. Sinister, I will gladly take the reused sculpt.  Additionally, it probably keeps costs down, making these figures cheaper for us.

My only real complaint about the sculpt reuse is that Mr. Sinister just seems way too big.

Furthermore, I assume Gambit uses the same sculpt as the Wolverine Origins Gambit, which is perfectly okay because it is the same guy.

For accessories, Gambit includes his signature staff, and that is it.  Some kind of card projectile would have been nice.  Just anything relating to card would have make this a better figure.  Maybe the hand from the single carded Bullseye figure with cards could have been use.

Mr. Sinister includes removable cape, which is nice, but it adds quite a bit to his height.

Articulation is pretty good on both of these, which one major flaw on Gambit.  Gambit's wrists can't move!  His elbows has surprisingly good articulation, so it kind of makes up for it, but honestly it would be nice to have his twirl his staff.  Additionally, Gambit's trench coat cannot be easily removed, but it really doesn't hinder his movement.

Mr. Sinister obviously has the exact same articulation as Colossus, which isn't bad at all.  It works well for a figure of this size.  He also stands on his own very well without a stand.

Overall, this pack is a must have for any X-Men fan.  If anything, Gambit is required to complete the '90s X-Men team, which is a goal of mine.  I can't wait to see the Rogue that was just announced!  Mr. Sinister is a good addition for any X-Men fan, but I don't see it being popular among general Marvel fans, not like Gambit anyway.

Gambit
Articulation: Really good besides no wrist movement.  Trench coat doesn't stop movement at all.
Paint: Not a lot of variation, but that isn't a bad thing.  Glossy, but it works.
Sculpt: Works for Gambit quite well.
Accessories: The staff is nice, but cards would be a great item to accompany it.

Mr. Sinister:
Articulation: Exactly like Colossus.  Great for his big size.
Paint: Very detailed, but kind of sparkly.
Sculpt: Again, exactly like Colossus, even the face is similar.
Accessories: Removable cape is nice.