X-Men '97's roster of Marvel Legends figures keeps growing, and Hank McCoy is next in line. Confirmed via Hasbro's official reveal, reported by Marvelous News/ToyNewsI and cross-referenced with Gamerant and Bleeding Cool's coverage of the same wave, the Marvel Legends X-Men '97 Beast figure opens for pre-order August 19, 2026 at 1 PM ET.
Beast's animated design translates into a fully articulated 6-inch figure here, with a smaller accessory set than some of the wave's other releases but a distinct packaging choice worth knowing about. Here's what's confirmed.
Hasbro's official reveal confirms the following:
Several previous X-Men '97 Marvel Legends figures have used retro, card-back packaging designed to evoke the original 1990s X-Men animated series. Beast instead ships in standard window-box packaging, a detail worth knowing if you've been collecting this wave specifically for its retro presentation, since this release breaks from that pattern rather than continuing it.
Five accessories is a modest count for a Marvel Legends figure, but the selection is built around Beast's most recognizable traits: his goggles and backpack are signature elements of his animated design, and the alternate head plus two hand options give enough variety for expressive posing without an oversized accessory sprue. For collectors prioritizing shelf accuracy to the show over a large loadout of extras, this leaner set still hits the character's key details.
Whether you're keeping this one boxed for its packaging or displaying it loose alongside the rest of your X-Men '97 wave, having protection ready before the August 19 pre-order matters.
For protecting the window-box packaging itself, EVORETRO's acrylic case for 6-inch figures gives a dust-free enclosure sized for this scale.
For posing Beast loose on a shelf, EVORETRO's 4-step acrylic display stand gives 6-inch figures an elevated, tiered presentation.
August 19, 2026 at 1 PM ET.
An alternate head, 2 alternate hands, goggles, and his signature backpack.
No, it ships in standard window-box packaging rather than card-back packaging.
Not yet as of this writing.
Marvel Legends X-Men '97 Beast gives the wave's growing roster a recognizable, animated-accurate addition, even without the retro packaging some earlier releases used. With pre-order opening August 19 at a specific time and no confirmed price yet, it's worth keeping an eye on Hasbro's official channels as the date approaches.
Having the right case or stand ready ahead of time makes it easier to give Beast a spot in your X-Men '97 lineup the moment he arrives.
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