Series 5 of the X-Men ToyBiz line is notable for a handful of reason. Larger figures in the form of the Brood and Professor X were becoming more popular. This is also the first X-Men toy line that did not include a Wolverine or have any notable variations of paint schemes. This series managed to introduce a few lesser known characters while also updating sculpts for previously made main characters.
Maverick was set to be introduced in this series however he wasn’t released with the rest and instead came in a Kay-Bee Toys Exclusive two pack with Trevor Fitzroy.
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• Ahab
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UPC: 0-35112-49254-2
Figure Code: 4925
Accessories: Harpoon Gun, Harpoons x3
Action Gimmick: Harpoon Firing Gun
Flavor Text: A houndmaster from a future timeline in which mutants are hunted down and destroyed, Ahab has time-traveled to the present to continue his mission of eliminating dangerous mutants. Employing advanced Sentinel technology in his powerful cyborg body, Ahab ruthlessly enslaves those mutants he does not kill, transforming them into telepathic hounds which he uses to track down others of their kind. Only the combined powers of the X-Men, X-Factor, the New Mutants and the Fantastic Four were able to put a stop to Ahab’s murderous rampage through our time in the past. Should he reappear, who knows what havoc he might wreak!
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Additional Notes: The sculpt for this figure was reminiscent of the Series 1 toys and not nearly as detailed as its companions in this line. It also was the first X-Men figure to include a spring firing weapon
• Brood
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UPC: 0-35112-49264-1
Figure Code: 4926
Accessories: None
Action Gimmick: Action Attack, Flapping Wings
Flavor Text: One of the most terrifying alien races humanity has ever faced, the Brood reproduce by hatching their eggs inside living hosts, transforming them into their kind. Only the heroic efforts of the X-Men have prevented these ruthless masters of bioengineering and weaponry from establishing a reign of terror on Earth. Traveling through intergalactic space in their living “space whale” starships, the Brood are a constant threat to all life in the universe!
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Additional Thoughts: This was the largest figure in the X-Men line to date, just edging out Professor X also in this series.
• Cyclops
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UPC: 0-35112-49174-3
Figure Code: 4917
Accessories: Cerebro Backpack, Pistol
Action Gimmick: Light Up Optic Blast
Flavor Text: The man called Cyclops possesses the uncanny mutant ability to fire beams of devastating energy from his eyes. These optic blasts are so powerful that they can only be effectively harnessed by a special ruby-quartz visor designed by Professor X. Over the years, Cyclops has grown from a sullen, withdrawn loner into the cool, confident, capable leader of the X-Men’s Blue Strike Force!
Variations & Reissues:
- X-Men Classics – Reissue; With Different Accessories
- Battle Action Mega Armor – Identical Reissue No Accessories
- Mini Blackbird – Reissue With Metallic Style Paint, No Accessories
- Marvel Universe Series 8 – Identical Reissue
- Amazing Heroes – Identical Reissue
Additional Notes: This series version of Cyclops updated his look and style more inline with the current cartoon and comics. Unlike his original figure the batteries could be replaced using A-76 button batteries.
• Longshot
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UPC: 035112-49234-4
Figure Number: 4923
Accessories: Bandolier, Throwing Knives x2
Action Gimmick: Knife Throwing Action
Flavor Text: Once a slave to the extradimensional tyrant Mojo, Longshot eventually escaped, came to Earth and joined forces with the X-Men. Armed with razor-sharp throwing knives, his combined abilities of amazing agility and incredible luck allow him to take on the fiercest foes. Recently, Longshot left the X-Men to search for the secrets of his past and travel to parts unknown!
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Additional Thought: With a fairly basic sculpt and not a well known character this was an interesting choice to add into the line.
• Professor X
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UPC: 035112-49184-2
Figure Code: 4918
Accessories: None
Action Gimmick: Flip Out Control Panels
Flavor Text: The most powerful mutant telepath on Earth, Professor X traveled the world researching the effects of genetic mutation. Realizing that mutants – people born with “x-tra” power and abilities beyond those of ordinary humans – were increasing in number, he founded the X-Men to train young mutants to use their powers for the good of both human and mutantkind. Through the years, Professor X has held true to this idealistic dream, working toward a future in which all people can live together in peace!
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Additional Notes: Finally in Series 5 we have a figure for the founder of the X-Men. While not the most exciting figure to be produced it was inevitable that Professor X would join the lineup.
• Sabretooth
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UPC: 035112-49244-3
Figure Code: 4924
Accessories: None
Action Gimmick: Snarl & Swipe Action
Flavor Text: Sabretooth is just one of the several man-made killers created by the Weapon-X project. Once an ally of Wolverine, he is now one of the most vicious of the X-Men’s foes. He has an incredible healing factor that makes him immune to most drugs and poisons, and he has greater endurance than most human beings. With his fearsome claws, sharp teeth and innate savagery, Sabretooth has a bloodlust that is rivaled only by his hate for Wolverine!
Variations & Reissues:
- Walmart Exclusive 2 Pack – Reissue; No Change
- Marvel Universe 5″ Series 10 – Reissue; No Change
- Amazing Heroes – Reissue; No Change
- KayBee Exclusive Series 1 – Reissue; No Change
- X-Men Triple Pack – Reissue; No Change
- Classics 2000 Series – Reissue; No Change, New Accessories
Additional Notes: Sculpted to more accurately represent the comic book and cartoon version, this is the first figure to have an opening jaw.
