Hasbro has finally covered the heavy hitters of Storm’s wardrobe, from her 1975 Giant-Size X-Men #1 debut to the 1983 Punk era and the 1988 Outback suit. But why did I pass on the X-Men ‘97 and Animated Series versions?
Today we’re looking at why the Jim Lee Black Suit (how he originally envisioned it!) is the definitive look for my collection. We also dive into the missing links—like the Goddess of Thunder from the Disney+ What If…? Multiverse—and explain why Blood Storm is a Mutant X variant, not the Earth-616 Ororo Munroe we know and love.
SEE THE FULL COMPARISON & KITBASH HERE: https://youtu.be/1nYz5pbzCak
In the full review, I break down:
️ Storm’s Outback X-Men era and leadership during the underground years
️ Comic accuracy compared to Silvestri and Jim Lee art
️ Head swaps and scale comparisons with Marvel Legends, Mafex, Mezco, and custom bodies
️ Accessories, articulation, sculpt decisions, and soft-goods cape durability
️ How this figure fits into an Outback X-Men display
️ Storm’s costume evolution from Giant-Size X-Men #1 to the Jim Lee era
This isn’t just a toy review — it’s a Storm costume history breakdown for collectors and comic readers who want context, accuracy, and display ideas.
If you’re building an Outback X-Men lineup or want the most informed take on Marvel Legends Storm, this video is for you. Chapters in the review are:
Marvel Legends Outback Storm Intro & Why This Figure Matters
Marvel Legends Storm Head Sculpt Comparison vs Mafex
Outback X-Men Era Explained (Storm Costume History)
Forge & Bishop Explained (Storm Comic Lore)
Storm Costume Debate: Black vs Silver vs White
Marvel Legends Storm Cape Warning (Soft Goods Issues)
Marvel Legends Outback Storm Accessories & Lightning Effects
Complete Marvel Legends Storm Costume Timeline
Missing Early Storm Costumes in Marvel Legends?
Post-90s Storm Costumes (House of X, Blood Storm & More)
Missing Outback X-Men Members in Marvel Legends
Storm Kitbash & Head Swap Ideas
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