Let's Discuss: Hasbro Marvel Legends Gamerverse: Venom Action Figure

Hasbro’s Marvel Legends Gamerverse Venom, based on Harry Osborn’s transformation in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, is a visually aggressive, highly detailed deluxe release that offers a fresh take on one of Spider-Man’s most iconic foes. While not without its flaws, the figure shines thanks to excellent sculpting and a smart accessory loadout.

Let’s dive in with our standard grading breakdown: Accessories, Appearance, Articulation, and Affordability. Each category will be scored out of 10, followed by a final overall grade.

Accessories: 8/10

This deluxe Venom figure includes a small but well-executed range of accessories:

• Alternate head sculpt – A savage open-mouthed expression with extended tongue loaded with attitude.

  
  

• Two pair of hands – One set of fists, one open, grasping hand, and one item holding hand.

  
  

• Clear saliva effect – A translucent piece that slides over the tongue and plugs into the roof of the mouth, adding grotesque realism

  
  

• Wrist-mounted symbiote FX piece – A large, tendril-covered effect that plugs into the wrist port, creating the illusion of the symbiote lashing out

The saliva piece is a standout—it’s subtle yet adds a ton of character to the alternate head sculpt. Meanwhile, the symbiote FX piece enhances the figure’s sense of organic motion and chaos, especially in attack or reaching poses.

The only missed opportunity is the lack of an unmasked Harry Osborn head sculpt, which would have connected the figure more directly to its in-game counterpart.

Appearance: 9/10

Aesthetically, this figure is a triumph. The entire sculpt is brand-new, with exaggerated limbs, massive musculature, and detailing that mimics the unstable, living nature of the symbiote.

The black plastic used throughout is a matte finish, which looks good under most lighting but may appear a bit dull in low light. Collectors seeking a more “wet” look may consider applying a clear semi-gloss spray coat to enhance realism. The white spider emblem is crisply painted and pops strongly against the matte black body. There is no blue dry brushing, which some collectors might expect—this one relies entirely on sculpt and contrast for visual depth. Both head sculpts do the figure and game justice. While the mouth open/tongue out sculpt is very nicely done, especially with the pink paint apps around the teeth and gums, the smiling faced sculpt is especially sinister also featuring red/pink paint apps on the gums. The eyes on both heads are done exceptionally well with a lighter white toward the center and a more pearlescent sheen around the edges. The attention to detail on this figure is pleasant to behold.

In terms of game accuracy, Hasbro absolutely nailed it. This is a faithful representation of Harry’s monstrous Venom form, right down to the proportions and texture.

Articulation: 6.5/10

Here’s a breakdown of the articulation:

• Ball-jointed head and neck. The head sits on a ball peg and doesn't have much range, sadly. It will look side to side, but up and down range is severely limited.

  
  

• Butterfly shoulders (limited range). The shoulders can raise out to just above a T pose and can fully rotate, but the sculpt of the chest and the size of the biceps limits the forward motion of the butterfly joints. While they can go back a bit further, it's not particularly impressive.

  
  

• Bicep swivels.

  
  

• Double-jointed elbows and knees, shin cut for lower leg rotation.

  
  

• Hinged wrists and ankles.

  
  

• Ab crunch and torso swivel: The torso joint is extremely tight out of the box, to the point where it may feel frozen—mine required silicone shock oil to free it safely but it's still very difficult to move and get to stay in position. The lower ab hinge is ok, but like the torso, needed some oil to loosen up.

  
  

• Thigh swivels. The legs can kick forward to perpendicular, splits are awful, hitting maybe 45 degrees. There is no back kick to speak of.

  
  

• The toe articulation, while a cool inclusion, is not strong enough to support dynamic balancing poses, making it more decorative than practical

Despite these issues, once properly loosened, the figure can achieve a range of great crouching, lunging, and intimidating stances. You’ll just need to work around the limitations with care.

Affordability: 7/10

At a retail price of $59.99 (Source: Hasbro Pulse), this is a deluxe-tier release—and one that may seem steep for a figure with only a few accessories and some articulation issues.

However, it’s worth noting that this Venom features an entirely new body sculpt, designed specifically for Harry Osborn’s look in the PS5 game. In comparison, the Maximum Series Hulk, which retails at the same price, relies heavily on reused tooling from previous Hulk figures with minimal changes. From that perspective, Gamerverse Venom delivers considerably better sculpt value per dollar, offering collectors something fresh rather than a kitbashed repaint. While not perfect, the price is easier to justify when considering the all-new tooling and game-accurate design.

Overall, the Hasbro Marvel Legends Gamerverse Venom (Harry Osborn) is a striking, game-accurate figure with standout sculpting, inventive accessories, and incredible shelf presence. Despite some stiffness in the torso joint, ineffective butterfly articulation, and fragile toe hinges, the figure still succeeds in delivering a high-impact, collector-worthy version of Venom. For fans of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, this is a must-own. For collectors seeking originality in sculpt and character-specific details, it's also a strong buy. With that said, we give the Hasbro Marvel Legends Gamerverse Venom a final score of:

8 out of 10 ToyBoxes

A visually stunning, game-faithful Venom with a fresh sculpt and creative accessories, slightly held back by articulation quirks. Thanks for reading! Be sure to check out more reviews at Dan’s ToyBox, where we break down the figures that stand tall on your shelf—and the ones that fall flat. Until next time... GEEK OUT!!!