If you were to make a list of all the earthly big bads in the 616 Marvel Universe, there would be names you’d have to include. Erik Lensherr would have to be on that list. Magneto can control one of the fundamental forces of our planet. And no, I don’t mean anything Kardashian related.
I’ve always been a fan, and the Mezco Magneto is something my fandom was waiting for, for what felt like way too long.
I’ve followed him when he was the vilest of villains, and the mightiest of angels. Magneto is one of those villains you just get. You can see yourself in him, if you were put in that situation. His friendship with Xavier, when written correctly, can make you forget you’ve not taken a breath in a while, or it can bring a tear to your eye.
I had the Revoltech Magneto, and I think that may have been the figure that turned me off of that line. I have the three-pack Legends, with a custom cape I originally ordered for my Revoltech. With effect pieces from Can of Beams, I thought I was set.
Wanna guess what happened? I saw the solicits for the Mezco Magneto, and I’ll be damned if I wasn’t about to drop another chunk of change on another piece of plastic.
To paraphrase Prometheus, I have all the willpower of an unrepentant heroine addict when it comes to these things.
What’s in the Mezco Magneto box?
Inside we find the Mezco Magneto figure itself:
Magneto Triumphant 
We get two headsculpts. One helmeted.
The other is an equally stoic un-Xavier proof headsculpt.
The Mezco Magneto has three sets of hands. There is a set of neutral/muahaha hands:
Splayed hands
He has a set of ta-da, or “jazz-hands.”
Neutral jazz hands 
Finally, the Mezco Magneto has fists.
Fists
Also included with the Mezco Magneto are some effect pieces. Specifically, a set of hands with magnets attached (not unlike Mezco Spider-Man‘s waist grip).
Magnetic effect hands 
Magnet in action.
The last effect piece is what sold me on this figure. I am always a fan of any action or effects sequence that involves the surgical disassembly of the enemy’s weapon. Now I own one.
Side of gun disassembly 
This is one of my favorite Mezco effect pieces. I am always a sucker for the ol’ “disassemble a weapon with your powers” schtick and now I actually own one in physical form.
In addition, as always, there is a display stand and display arm.
Mezco Magneto display stand. 
Mezco Display Arm… arming.
Here are a few more detailed pictures.
What doesn’t work with the Mezco Magneto figure?
If this is the first article of mine you’re checking out, you should understand, I am almost always annoyed with Mezco’s ankle pivot, and the Mezco Magneto is no exception.
I’ve not seen a stock cape on a figure yet that was as good as a custom replacement. The Mezco Magneto tries. There is a tiny, thin wire in the seam that is 400x better than their Batman, Superman, and Moon Knight cape display pieces. However, it wasn’t too long into my photoshoot that the wire popped out of the seam and never really went back.
Both of the headsculpts are fairly bland. I would have liked to have seen an angry headsculpt. I mean… Magneto is angry a lot. If you make the helmet removable, not only do we get more versatility, but then you can have two distinct expressions that utilize the same helmet.
What works with the Mezco Magneto figure?
Sure, I bagged on the cape, but it doesn’t look too shabby either.
The effect pieces are nice, but that gun disassembly effect, as I’ve mentioned at least twice now, I love that thing.
The Mezco Magneto does a good job at expressing how imposing the “real” Magneto is in the comics. The colors all pop, and the armored pieces are nicely detailed with crisp line work. In a world where ridiculous outfits are the norm, he manages to not seem all that ridiculous.
Should you purchase the Mezco Magneto?
I think if you collect 1:12 Marvel figures and enjoy the Mezco line, you’re gonna get exactly what you’d expect. It’s not an incredible figure. Its an OK Mezco which is better than a lot of other figures. I wish I hadn’t slept on the White variant. I started reading Power/House of X and now I’m obsessed with that version.
I wouldn’t be broken hearted if I found one for a decent price.
If you want regular Mezco Magneto, here are a few options.
If you’re on the fence between the Revoltech and Mezco Magneto… trust me… run over the Revoltech. Here are a few more pictures because I love each and every one of you.
“I am so tired of having this conversation with you… apes.” 
The Birth of Onslaught 
“I’m afraid I do not recognize your authority, officer.”
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