Marvel Legends X-Men ’97 Sentinel – Hasbro’s Towering Tribute to Classic Villainy

Hold on to your Danger Room training manuals, folks! Hasbro has unveiled their latest Marvel Legends X-Men ’97 Sentinel, and this one is a real behemoth. Standing at a towering 22 inches tall, this colossal figure brings the iconic mutant-hunting robot from X-Men: The Animated Series back in a big way, and it’s hard not to be impressed.

Not only does this Sentinel pay homage to the original design, but it also gets a modern X-Men ’97 upgrade. Let’s dive into the details, shall we?

What’s in the Box? – Size, Features, and Articulation

Hasbro really pulled out all the stops for this one. The Marvel Legends X-Men ’97 Sentinel is more than just an oversized figure; it’s a true homage to the Sentinel’s appearance in Marvel Studios’ X-Men ’97 animated series. Here’s a breakdown of what you get:

• Ultra Deluxe 22.2-Inch Figure: This Sentinel stands at an impressive 22.2 inches (56.4 cm) tall and 10.7 inches (27.2 cm) wide, towering over any standard 6-inch scale figures in your Marvel Legends collection. It’s practically a skyscraper in action figure form!
• Over 80 Points of Articulation: With premium articulation, this figure is made to pose! That includes movable head, arms, legs, torso, hands, and fingers. Each hand alone has 25 points of articulation, which means you can get really creative with grabbing poses—imagine it snatching Wolverine mid-fight!
• Battle-Damaged Design Options: To up the versatility, the figure comes with alternate helmet, faceplate, and chest reactor pieces, allowing you to swap them out for a battle-damaged look. Whether your display calls for a shiny new Sentinel or one that’s taken a beating from the X-Men, this figure has you covered.
• Power FX Accessories: It also comes with two Power FX accessories, which plug into the figure’s hands for an extra punch of visual flair. Perfect for recreating those moments when the Sentinel unleashes its mutant-hunting energy blasts.
• Mutant Hunter: True to its character, this Sentinel exists for one sole purpose—detecting and destroying mutants. Whether it’s Dragon Man or the classic X-Men, this robotic adversary is all about causing chaos.
• Build a Multiverse of Marvel Collectibles: If you’re already deep into collecting, the Sentinel slots perfectly into your X-Men ’97 lineup. Add it to your Marvel Legends collection to tower over your other figures (each sold separately, of course).

Between its incredible size, the premium articulation, and the swappable parts for battle damage, this figure brings a lot to the table—and that’s before you even get to the light-up features! The design is a true tribute to the X-Men ’97 series, and I can’t wait to see it towering over the rest of my collection.

The X-Men ’97 Factor

With X-Men ’97 set to launch soon, this Sentinel figure taps directly into the nostalgia we’re all feeling for the animated series. The colour scheme and design are true to the source material, with the purples and metallic blues popping just as they did on our screens back in the ’90s. The design choices feel like a perfect blend of retro and modern—something Hasbro has mastered in their Marvel Legends line.

Hasbro’s focus on detail continues with the sculpt, especially in the head and torso. The head design screams classic Sentinel while the overall armour has a slightly sleeker feel. It’s got that unmistakable bulk, but there’s enough of a modern twist to appeal to both old-school fans and newer collectors jumping on the X-Men ’97 train.

Display Value: A Centerpiece Worth the Space?

Let’s be honest: if you’re grabbing this guy, it’s not to tuck him away at the back of your shelf. At 22 inches, this Marvel Legends X-Men ’97 Sentinel will dominate any collection it’s part of. The glowing light-up features and attention to detail make it a proper centrepiece for fans of the X-Men franchise. I mean, imagine this towering over your Dragon Man figure from the Marvel Legends line—talk about a battle of the titans! Just make sure you have the shelf space for it.

What are Prime Sentinels in Marvel Comics?

You can’t talk about Sentinels without diving into their various forms, and one of the deadliest versions is the Prime Sentinels. Introduced during the Operation: Zero Tolerance storyline, these human-cyborg hybrids were created by Bastion to blend into society, hunting down mutants in secrecy. Unlike their towering robotic predecessors, Prime Sentinels are far more terrifying because they look human but can transform into deadly weapons at a moment’s notice. Think of them as undercover, cybernetic assassins with a mission to wipe out mutantkind.

In Marvel Comics, Prime Sentinels have even taken on our most powerful heroes and were pivotal in taking down key members of the X-Men. They’re smaller, faster, and, arguably, more dangerous than the regular Sentinels, as they combine human ingenuity with Sentinel firepower.

For more on the terrifying world of Prime Sentinels, think back to the futuristic nightmare of Nimrod Sentinels or the terrifying foes from the future. These models were developed with adaptive AI, making them practically unstoppable. So, while the X-Men ’97 Sentinel figure looks awesome on your shelf, don’t sleep on the Prime Sentinels lurking in the comics!

Final Thoughts: Is It Worth the Price Tag?

At £185.99 on Hasbro Pulse, the X-Men ’97 Sentinel is certainly an investment piece. For hardcore X-Men and Marvel Legends collectors, this feels like a must-have, especially if you’ve been building out your collection with some of the recent releases (yes, I’m looking at you, Wolverine). The detailing, size, and light-up features make it a standout, and it’s clearly designed for those who want a centrepiece in their collection.

If you’ve got the space (and let’s face it, some of us don’t!), this Sentinel would make a great addition to any shelf or display.