Today we are taking a look at the Action Comics Superman figure from McFarlane Toys, This figure is MaFarlanes' 2nd take on Superman from the Action Comics, his first one was the first McFarlane DC Multiverse figure we reviewed here. McFarlane Toys, a subsidiary of Todd McFarlane Productions, is a company founded by comics creator Todd McFarlane that makes highly detailed model figurines of characters from movies, comics, popular music, video games, and various sporting genres.
PACKAGING:
Before we open this up, let's check out the packaging.
Starting at the front of the box, we have a big window that lets us see the figure and everything he comes with. At the top of the box, it lets us know that this figure has 22 points of articulation. The bottom of the box has the DC Multiverse logo, The Batman '66 logo as well as a contest in which you can win a cow from Batman. Batman's name is also listed at the bottom of the box. Turning the box to the side, we have the name of the figure, and where the inspiration for the figure came from. The back of the box gives us a picture of Adam West's Batman from the TV show. Turning the box around one more time we get a small window that lets us see the figure, The wrap-around window is great for any collector who likes to keep his figure mint in the box.
OUTSIDE OF THE BOX:
Let's open the box and take a closer look at the figure.
ACCESSORIES:
Let's see what kind of accessories the figure comes with.
Batman comes with left and right closed fists, left and right relaxed hands, left and right holding hands, 2 bat-a-rangs, wings, a figure stand and a trading card.
ARTICULATION:
How can we pose the figure? Let's find out!
SUPERMAN’S ARTICULATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
DUMBELL-JOINED NECK: enables 360-degree head rotation.
BUTTERFLY HINGE: allows shoulder movement in front and back for improved range of motion.
BALL-HINGED SHOULDERS: provide 360-degree arm rotation and raise/lower capabilities.
UPPER BICEP SWIVEL: allows the entire arm below the cut to rotate 360 degrees.
DOUBLE JOINTED ELBOWS: enable over 90-degree arm bending.
BALL SWIVEL HINGED WRISTS: allow 360-degree wrist rotation, bending up and down simultaneously.
DIAGRAM SWIVEL: enables 360-degree figure rotation at the diaphragm.
BALL-JOINTED WRISTS: allows 360-degree figure rotation at the waist.
HINGED-JOINTED LEGS: enable side-to-side movement, along with front and back motion.
DOUBLE-JOINTED KNEES: allow the leg to bend back to the buttock of the figure.
BALL-JOINTED ANKLES: enable front and back bending, as well as left and right bending.
TOE JOINT: allows bending the toes for better posing, mimicking running or walking movements.
SIZE COMPARISON:
How does the size of this figure compare to others?
Superman stands right around the 7-inch mark. Here is our new Superman standing next to the first Action comics Superman and Superman Reborn, both from McFarlane Toys.
RATING:
What are Baby Huey's scores for the figure?
PAINT JOB 5/5 - The paint on this Superman is very well done, the added metallic paint just maks him pop.
FIGURE SCULPT 3.5/5 -Â The new chest and fabric cape are such improvements on the figure, however, McFarlane didn't update the wrists or ankles so that takes it down a few notches.
POSING 3.5/5 -Â You still can't get him into a good flying pose since the head doesn't go up
ACCESSORIES: 4.5/5 - I don't know why we can't get 2 punching hands on this guy.
DURABILITY 4.5/5 - The plastic is strong, and the joints move so much better than they did in the original figure.
OVERALL SCORE 4.2/5 - If you missed out on this guy the first time around or just want a half-decent update to the figure go pick him up. He could be a perfect figure with just a few more small changes.
RETAIL COST: $19.97
I PICKED MINE UP AT WALMARTÂ
TIME FOR SOME TOYING AROUND!
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