Marvel Legends Series – Agent Venom (Flash Thompson)

Description

The Marvel Legends Series Agent Venom (Flash Thompson) is a fan-favorite figure that has seen two major releases. While the original 2014 version is a classic, the most current and sought-after version is the 2025 Spider-Man Retro Collection release (G0786).

Here is a detailed breakdown of the features and details for the most recent Retro Series version:

🕷️ Marvel Legends Agent Venom (Retro Series – 2025)

This figure represents Flash Thompson in his tactical “Agent Venom” suit, drawing heavy inspiration from the Declan Shalvey art style seen in the Secret Avengers and solo Agent Venom comic runs.

1. Design and Sculpt

• Sleek Aesthetic: Unlike the older bulky versions, this sculpt is more athletic and streamlined. It lacks the thick rubberized vest of the 2014 version, which allows for better movement but makes the figure look slightly thinner.

• Pinless Technology: This figure utilizes Hasbro’s modern pinless joints, providing a seamless look on the elbows and knees without visible plastic pegs.

• Armor Detail: The suit features crisp white-on-black paint applications for the “spider” emblem, which wraps around the torso and shoulders with high-contrast detailing.

2. Premium Articulation

• Butterfly Shoulders: Includes high-range butterfly joints at the shoulders, allowing the arms to cross the chest for dynamic two-handed weapon poses.

• Over 20 Points of Articulation: Standard modern Marvel Legends engineering, including:

  • Ball-jointed head for 360-degree rotation and tilt.

  • Ab-crunch for forward and backward leaning.

  • Double-jointed elbows and knees.

  • Ankle rockers for stable posing in wide stances.

3. Included Accessories (7 Pieces Total)

This release is known for its high “accessory count,” providing a complete “mini-armory” for the character:

• Alternate Head Sculpts (2):

  • Masked Head: The signature white-eyed symbiote helmet.

  • Unmasked Flash Thompson Head: A detailed likeness of Flash Thompson, showing the man inside the suit.

• Interchangeable Hands (3 Pairs):

  • A pair of fists for melee combat.

  • A pair of trigger-finger hands for holding the weapons.

  • A pair of open/gesturing hands.

• Weapons (2):

  • A tactical pistol and a long-range rifle (modeled after his military-grade arsenal in the comics).

🔍 Contrast: The 2014 Walgreens Exclusive Version

For collectors looking at the secondary market, it’s worth noting the differences in the original Infinite Series release:

• The “Symbiote Tendrils”: The 2014 version featured a removable “backpack” with four semi-poseable symbiote tendrils that could actually hold his weapons. Note: The 2025 Retro version does not include these tendrils.

• Bulky Build: It utilized a rubber overlay for the chest armor, giving him a much heavier “tank-like” silhouette compared to the modern sleek version.

🎖️ Character Background: Flash Thompson as Agent Venom

• The Hero: Flash Thompson, Peter Parker’s former high school bully and a war hero who lost his legs in combat, volunteered for Project Rebirth 2.0.

• The Bonding: He bonded with the Venom symbiote, which granted him super-strength and replaced his missing legs while he was on active duty.

• The Conflict: Unlike Peter Parker or Eddie Brock, Flash used the symbiote as a soldier, often struggling to maintain control of the alien’s bloodlust while working for the government and eventually joining the Secret Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy.

Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with Hasbro Marvel Legends Agent Venom (Flash Thompson) figure! This collectible 6-inch scale Marvel figure is detailed to look like the character from Marvel’s Spider-Man comics. This Agent Venom action figure is fully articulated with premium design and poseable head, arms, and legs. Marvel action figure set comes with 7 accessories, including unmasked head and 2 sets of alternate hands. Hasbro Marvel action figures’ 6 inch scale make them great for posing and displaying in fans’ collections. Reimagine comics-inspired scenes on your shelf with Marvel Legends action figures and Marvel collectibles.

The story of Flash Thompson’s transformation into Agent Venom is widely considered one of the greatest character arcs in Marvel Comics history. It moves from a stereotypical “high school bully” to a tragic war hero and, ultimately, a selfless galactic guardian.

🏈 The Man: Flash Thompson

Eugene “Flash” Thompson began as a character defined by his contradictions.

• The Bully and the Fan: In his early years at Midtown High, Flash was Peter Parker’s primary tormentor. Ironically, while he hated “Puny Parker,” he was the president of the Spider-Man Fan Club, idolizing the wall-crawler without realizing he was bullying the man behind the mask.

• The Soldier: Seeking a sense of purpose, Flash joined the United States Army. He served multiple tours in the Middle East, maturing significantly and developing a deep sense of duty and honor.

• The Sacrifice: During a tour in Iraq, Flash heroically saved his partner from an ambush. The injuries he sustained resulted in the amputation of both his legs below the knee. He returned home a decorated hero but struggled with depression and the loss of his mobility.

🕷️ The Hero: Agent Venom

In a bid to walk again and continue serving his country, Flash volunteered for Project Rebirth 2.0, a clandestine government program that had captured the Venom symbiote.

1. The Tactical Bond

Unlike Eddie Brock, who let the symbiote’s rage consume him, Flash treated the symbiote like military equipment.

• The “Legs”: When bonded with the suit, the symbiote creates “biomass” legs for Flash, allowing him to walk, run, and fight.

• The 48-Hour Rule: To prevent the symbiote from permanently bonding and taking control, Flash was only allowed to wear the suit for 48 hours at a time. He also used chemical sedatives to keep the alien suppressed.

2. Appearance and Gear

Agent Venom’s look is a departure from the “monstrous” Venom.

• Armor-Plated Suit: The symbiote mimics the look of black tactical body armor, complete with combat boots and shoulder pads.

• The Arsenal: While he has the typical symbiote powers (web-swinging, wall-crawling, super strength), he primarily uses firearms, grenades, and combat knives, blending alien abilities with elite special forces training.

💥 Powers and Abilities

Agent Venom is essentially “Spider-Man with a gun and military training,” but with the added lethality of a symbiote.

🕊️ His Legacy

Flash eventually proved so heroic that he moved beyond the government program. He became a member of the Secret Avengers, served as a “Space Knight” with the Guardians of the Galaxy, and eventually regained his legs through a different transformation as Anti-Venom.

His story is ultimately one of redemption—showing that even a bully can become a hero, and that a disability does not define a person’s capability to protect others.