Superman
1978 Edition
- Property:
- DC Universe
- MSRP:
- $125.00
- Pre-Order Date:
- Jun 12, 2020
- Expected Ship Date:
- September 2020 - November 2020
- Release Date:
- Feb 10, 2021
- Exclusive Release:
- Mezco Direct Exclusive
- Limited Production:
- 9,504
- Diamond:
- —
Summary
Likeness to Christopher Reeve is widely praised, with three distinct head sculpts capturing his iconic portrayal from the 1978 film. The figure includes a detailed, light-up Fortress of Solitude base activated by Kryptonite crystals, enhancing display options. Extensive accessory set features multiple interchangeable hands, Kryptonite fragments, and a pendant with a real chain, making it a definitive representation of the classic Superman.
Featured in 2 Public Collections
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Reviews
Pros
- Likeness closely captures Christopher Reeve’s Superman, especially in profile and certain angles
- Three distinct head portraits, including a bonus third smiling head
- Suit fabric closely matches the movie look with detailed ‘House of El’ crest and authentic cape with posing wire
- Over 28 points of articulation including double-jointed elbows and knees, strong neck mobility, and ab-crunch for dynamic posing
- Extensive accessories including nine interchangeable hands, kryptonite shard and necklace with real metal chain, and a flying stand
- Fortress of Solitude display base with light-up feature activated by inserting any of the included Kryptonian crystals or via on/off switch
- Comes in a collector-friendly embossed tin with branded accessory bag for storage
- Hand-painted authentic detailing with realistic skin tones and clean hair sculpt and paint
Cons
- Cape wire is only along the sides, limiting natural cape drape; glued fabric wire feels somewhat flimsy
- Smiling head sculpt has some paint inconsistencies including excessive freckling and slightly off teeth paint
- Boots are a darker red shade that doesn’t perfectly match the rest of the red in the costume
- Suit seams and sleeve length could be better tailored; sleeves can’t fully cover wrists without bunching
- Limited ankle rocker due to boots, restricting deep pose stances
- Light base requires small screwdriver to insert batteries, which may inconvenience some collectors
Original Announcement and Product Info
Product Description
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One:12 Collective Superman - 1978 Edition
“You’ll believe a man can fly.”
Based on Richard Donner’s Academy Award nominated film “Superman”, the Man of Steel joins the One:12 Collective.
The One:12 Collective Superman – 1978 Edition is outfitted in his iconic suit from the film, which proudly displays the ‘House of El’ family crest and features a cape with an integrated posing wire. Two head portraits are included depicting Christopher Reeves portrayal of Superman. The Last Son of Krypton comes complete with a Fortress of Solitude base that features a light-up function which can be activated by specific placement of the included Kryptonian crystals, or via an on/off switch.
Superman comes with a range of Kryptonite accessories including a fragment which can be held in his left hand, and a Kryponite pendant with a real chain, as used by Lex Luthor in the film.
Sent to Earth from his dying planet of Krypton, Kal-El is raised by farmers Johnathan and Martha Kent who name him Clark and raise him as their own. Discovering he has extraordinary powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men, Clark soon becomes his adoptive home’s first and greatest hero – Superman.
THE ONE:12 COLLECTIVE SUPERMAN FIGURE FEATURES:
- All-new One:12 Collective body with over 28 points of articulation
- Two (2) head portraits
- Hand painted authentic detailing
- Approximately 16cm tall
- Nine (9) interchangeable hands
- One (1) pair of fists (L&R)
- One (1) pair of flying hands (L&R)
- Two (2) pairs of posing hands (L&R)
- One (1) of Kryptonite shard holding hand (L)
COSTUME:
- Fitted suit with authentic detailing as seen in the Superman movie
- Cape with integrated posing wire
- Waist belt
- Knee-high boots
ACCESSORIES:
- One (1) Fortress of Solitude base with light-up function
- Three (3) Kryptonite crystals (activates light-up function)
- One (1) Kryptonite fragment
- One (1) Kryptonite pendant necklace with real chain
- One (1) One:12 Collective display base with logo
- One (1) One:12 Collective adjustable display post
Each One:12 Collective Superman – 1978 Edition figure is packaged in a collector friendly tin, designed with collectors in mind.