I am so happy with this guy, he has a couple issues (especially not being able to look up) but he absolutely pops sitting on the shelf. The colors look so great, and he looks very powerful. Getting him with the flight stand and the trading card made getting him feel a little more special than the average $20 action figure purchase. I don't even mind the stand, the way the arm sits kinda pushes his cape back a bit to make it look like it's billowing out which I think is a good look. But yeah it doesn't give you many options. I also really enjoy how much McFarlane tries to tie the figures into the comics, making it clear exactly what each figure is drawing from. Really looking forward to seeing what else this line holds, this is just so much better than Mattel and DC Essentials and I get the feeling it's just gonna get better. Also your pics with him posing with the trading card made me lol, that was pretty good
Saw it in stores. Great paint, but it's a better choice for new collectors. It's so massive that it won't fit in well with my existing lines. Even the DC Direct stuff.
Seeing it next to Essentials Wonder Woman makes me really happy. Thanks for the size comparisons and head swaps. I know that had to be a tad time consuming.
He should have named the line something else if he wanted a new 7 inch scale. I feel like he should make his figures in scale with previous multiverse figures if he was going to use the name
My biggest flaws of this figure is it's accessories like it has one fist hand which suppose to have two fist hands. Maybe a McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse Shazam or Black Adam will do.
I think these are going to become the next DCUC. That line didn’t start out perfect either, but it produced TONS of great figures. But, I don’t see both this line and Essentials existing at same time since they are basically competing directly with each other.
Brad: *poses every figure standing straight up and forward* Also Brad: *complains about lack of articulation* on topic though I really wish they had painted the wrist joins skin color because it's just weird seeing a big blue ball where the end of his arm should be
Just ordered this figure, only the third of my collection after the decent Black Series Kylo Ren and disappointing Justice League Superman, glad to see that this looks fantastic compared to those two and I can't wait for it to arrive.
Gotta be honest, don't like that they changed the scale for Multiverse. 7 inch figures aren't bad, but I'm still upset that they replaced a 6 inch line with a 7 inch line.
I saw him at a Seattle Target the other night for $23.99. He looked incredible! I don't buy new figures too often, but man, I don't think I've ever come across a more perfect Superman! The only reason I didn't end up buying him was because the line was soooooo long! :( But I'm definitely going to get him. Great review! This made me want him so much more. :D
I have this figure . I didn’t like the cape so I shopped on eBay and got him a wired cape . AND HE LOOKS SUPERIOR . And very grateful . Good review bro !
His leg popped off on me after opening and testing the stiff articulation. I popped it back on a few times but to no avail as it would just come off. I finally just broke it apart and threw it in the trash. McFarlane needs to step up quality here.
Damn that sucks but im not surprised. I usually put new dc collectible figures with stiff joints in warm water before moving. Seems like mcfarlane figs need same
You know I am really torn on this figure. I love that he has a bulkier build than the DC Essentials Superman! But, the bottom edge of that upper torso is really distracting! At times, because of the shadow cast by this oddly cut edge, it looks like he has a hole in the center of his diaphram, just above his abs. Flight pose goes to DC ESSENTIALS hands down, but I actually like the wider cape and sculpted “S” on McFarlane’s Superman as well as the darker blue of his uniform. I really want to like this figure, but the lack of double jointed elbows, limited head tilt for flight poses, and that weird torso cut, and the blue ball joint for the wrists that stick out past the sleeve cuffs just kill it for me.
Lamar Newton same here. I think I will defintely get the Batman who laughs because , well it’s him. Batgirl looks ok, but her face looks like a 12 year old. The Hellbat armor looks sweet!
Firstly let me say thanks for such a detailed review, it gave all the information needed to make a decision whether or not to purchase this line. For me, the 7” scale is a killer, I have too many 6” figures to change now. It’s not something I will be collecting and,to be honest the figure has too many faults even if he’d made it in scale with DCUC, I wouldn’t have purchased it. My understanding is that he’s been given the licence to produce an adult collectible line. Obviously, for him that means, aged 18-25 years old. If you’re hoping for anything from the Golden, Silver and Bronze ages, you may have a long wait. He as good as said so in his interview with JC over at TNI where hinted at the fact that the market for such classic figures wouldn’t be large enough. I thought that was the whole idea of a niche product that would be produced in smaller numbers but at a premium price. At least I’ll be saving money going forward - despite being a DC fan, going forward I’ll be buying Marvel Legends and making my own customs to fill the gaps in my DCUC collection. Again, great review Brad, it’s just not for me.😟
I love the oversized "S" on the chest, the best part imo. You're right the cape sucks. I gotta admit tho the legs look kinda funny to me. They look to bowed at the bottom so not feeling that.
Well said. Mine had an issue with the arm being tough to move, so be careful. I'm holding out for the Arrowverse figures. Please please I want a Tyler Hoechlin Superman. If McFarlane gets into those I'll probably exclusively collect those.
Found him at Target (US) however the second I took him to the counter they couldn't sell him to me till the 19th. I completely understood and was disappointed but my wife was pissed. XD
Yeah Targets a bunch of idiots. Theyve had them in for days, told me the 12th is when they would put them out, and now all of a sudden they are locked until the 19th. They are definitely losing out on sales.
Great review Brad! I've been excited about this figure since I learned it was coming out. I finally got mine yesterday and it is awesome! It looks great on my shelf next to my other Superman figs! Keep up the amazing work!
I love him. A few minor qualms like the single joint elbows and no S on the cape but very minor. One question though. What is that recipe for that Supergirl? At least the head. Would love more custom kitbashes featuring figures other than The Worlds Finest.
Yes! Please tell! There are not enough quality female figures. (Don’t get me started on articulation!). The body looks like the DC Essentials Supergirl but what did you do for the head? She looks awesome!
do u think the head will fit or just size well with a mezco cus im making a mezco superman, im using this guys belt and the logo so i thought could the head fit? cus i love this head, wait, will the logo fit or will it go off the mezco body. i'd appreciate the help
Great review Brad! I love the head/face sculpt and overall look of the figure and just wish that he came with two fist, and a cloth cape instead of plastic, but I’m still looking forward to getting it.
I can't wait to get my hands on this figure. I may not buy all the McFarlane DC Multiverse figures, I will be picking up this one, Detective 1000 Batman, and the Arrow figures.
I actually really like solid sculpted capes. The neck area does bother me though. I'd also say, though, that when they do sculpted capes, I think they should include two. Maybe one sculpt "standing" and another sculpt "flying" I'm honestly shocked at the quality of the articulation on the line.
Great review! I love the way he scales with some of the essentials figures. (I think essentials work best if you only have a few so you can’t tell everyone has the same body). Your kitbash Wonder Woman and supergirl look great btw. Have this guy on preorder. Can’t wait to get him.
I have to say I got him as well, and he does look great in person. He looks good with the 80th anniversary Thor since he's big. I may just have to get separate shelves for different scales.
the best Review of all internet by far, you are great, I see that it is fantastic with the Essentials Flash, which others would be good? is that Neca's are quite out of my budget
I am very glad you dig it, Brad. I'll be picking one up, myself. If you do a cape mod, please show us, since I think a lot of people are going to be interested to see that.
Man I think it's a lot better your right I should have looked at it closer only problem is that the torso ain't that usefull also still worried for the batman
Brad, have you discovered that the floating butterfly pieces are installed backwards? It’s on all figures that I’ve had and have seen reviewed. You have to pop out the arms at the shoulder, it pops out easily but heat will help. Flip the floating piece. Put arm back in. I haven’t seen any reviewer figure this out. It closed the gap around the shoulders and makes the range of movement better at the butterfly joints. If you try it and agree then you should do a video. Like I said, no one has pointed it out yet.
I agree with this. It really improve the overall look of the figure. Can be seen easily if compared to the 2 pack superman with the devastator since that one the install the butterfly pieces the correct way.
Wanted him, then I saw those in the store and no Sir! Single Jointed Elbows?? long skinny unproportionate legs....I am waiting on the Hush Mafex Superman and then I will be good on Supes 👍....for now. Although I know huge DC/Superman fans like you Brad don’t mind at all. Thanks for the video as always!
I absolutely LOVE this Superman figure, he's not perfect but he's definitely a huge upgrade from anything that Mattel gave us, don't get me wrong. I did enjoy the Mattel superman figures but we really needed an upgrade and WOW! what an upgrade this figure is, I'm so happy with this figure, I love him and I'm so happy I got him. I'm only having one issue, I can't move the butterfly shoulders very well, I tried heating them up but that didn't do anything, am I the only one that's having this issue?
I really have mixed feelings on this one... I payed 35$ due to shipping costs to Europe form US and I'm kinda underwhelmed. I like the head sculpt (looks like a man not a boy, stoic, chiseled and i got one that is precisely painted), the S shield (it stands out, its big and i like the metallic paint on it - though mine has a bit of a color smudge on the bottom spike of the symbol(noticeable if you really look at it)), the trunks, bulky build but the skinny legs, over-sized ball-joints in the wrists and ankles, trigger finger hand, the cape is too big for my taste (but to be fair on that image the cape could be any length it looks long even there). I don't know, it could have been better with slight improvements. Ill probably keep him till something better is available... it was almost there but failed for me. P.S. mafex are not an option for me because it would cost me 150$ per figure
Just got my Superman today. It looks great. I really want to find Batman, Nightwing, and Batgirl now( even if I feel there is some scale issues to each other.
The lack of a double elbow is probably the only big gripe I have, and even then, Bats has it, and he's probably someone who needs it more than Supes does. Also wish it could look up more, and I'd like a cloth cape more than a solid one, but I think for 20 bucks USD, this is pretty damn great.
Here's what I do with my action figures now. If it's a male character I'll get a mcfarlane action figure. And if it's a female character I'll get a Mattel figure. The height just works better for me I think.
One thing, re: scale. Your headswap stuff is great (wonder what Mezco head would look like?) but one thing I've wondered about is hands? I'm a bit miffed he doesn't have stretched out flying hands, and wondered if a 'normal' 6in scale set of hands might work or not. Looking forward to more reviews of McFarlane stuff!
Brad I see you do a lot of head swaps. I really want a long haired Superman. Do you think or know if the DCUC long hair Superman head could and would look good on this body?
Not going to lie, I'm mainly awaiting your review of the Batman Who Laughs, but this was a cool view to tide me over. PS, the flight stand isn't great, but if you factor in that it can grip a thigh as well as the waist, it's a tad more versatile than you showed. But yes, it's be nice if it had more pivot points.
Hey Brad, what flight stands do you recommend for Essentials/Icons/McFarlane's? I bought some DC branded stands, but my Essentials Cyborg Superman (and other figures in that weight/size range) are too heavy. The stand with my McF Supes is a bit wobbly too. What should I be looking at? Thanks man!
What province are you in? I'm in N.S. and I found and purchased them all except this Superman... Which was the one I wanted the most 😡 hopefully they get another... Do you find that these look a lot better in hand? I'm super happy with mine and now I have high hopes that we will finally get a 1/12 ish scale DC line to collect that is ACTUALLY GOOD!
This is way better than DC essentials. Um excuse me, but are the joints as stiff and tight as the essentials one? I own the essentials since 2 years still it's so tight
Thanks for the splendid review as always Brad. Long time subscriber here. Tbh, what makes me hold not to pre-order this is: I still can't get pass that skinny legs. Look at his leg and compare it to other DC figures, for the love of God, his leg is the same size as Supergirl and I wonder how Todd let this one pass?
Brad, do you think there's a figure that has better design for the trunks than this? It looks so much better when it's not broken up by the sculpt and painted on the upper thighs (like Essentials). Looks like the Mafex one will have a similar design to McFarlane. The NECA one isn't broken up like that but it kinda looks like a thong. None of the other ones that I can think of or that you compared it to look nearly as good as this one. Yeah the articulation going backwards is hindered and going forward maybe isn't as good as other stuff but I think the trade off is worth it.
I don't even mind the sculpt, I just feel like since we're already getting so many 7 inch lines from DC, are we really abandoning 6 inch stuff altogether "trying to be different"? Idk. I'd take a 6 inch domestic line over 7 inch any day. Not saying these are bad, I'm just more or less disappointed
The wrist pegs not matching the flesh tone of Supes hands is a disappointment and including a trigger hand instead of another fist, leaves me scratching my head. I hope that we progressively see a different look and better articulation for these DC figures as the year goes by.
I am slowly being won over, the issues I have with them I still have though but I am easing up on them. I see they have the same issue Mattel had, either the legs look too small compared to the torso or like two different scale figures put together, like from waist down is from a smaller figure and waist up from a bigger figure.
What is there to say about this figure it looks awesome I just don't like the cape it needs the S. But I think is the best superman to date Pulse the secret files and JL 4 pack heads looks fantastic on it.
2 years later and this Superman is still my main Superman on the shelf.
I am so happy with this guy, he has a couple issues (especially not being able to look up) but he absolutely pops sitting on the shelf. The colors look so great, and he looks very powerful. Getting him with the flight stand and the trading card made getting him feel a little more special than the average $20 action figure purchase. I don't even mind the stand, the way the arm sits kinda pushes his cape back a bit to make it look like it's billowing out which I think is a good look. But yeah it doesn't give you many options. I also really enjoy how much McFarlane tries to tie the figures into the comics, making it clear exactly what each figure is drawing from. Really looking forward to seeing what else this line holds, this is just so much better than Mattel and DC Essentials and I get the feeling it's just gonna get better.
Also your pics with him posing with the trading card made me lol, that was pretty good
Your bang on the money there bro!
Exemplary comment!
My plan is this,
Wait for the Mafex Hush Superman, take this head.... voila
The ultimate Superman figure
Man, I really like the look of this figure with the head from the History of the DC Universe Superman.
Saw it in stores. Great paint, but it's a better choice for new collectors. It's so massive that it won't fit in well with my existing lines. Even the DC Direct stuff.
Personally I like my superman being taller than my other superheroes so it doesn't bother me :P
Seeing it next to Essentials Wonder Woman makes me really happy. Thanks for the size comparisons and head swaps. I know that had to be a tad time consuming.
Great job. You made me not so pissed for the 7" decision that Todd made... Awesome review.
He should have named the line something else if he wanted a new 7 inch scale.
I feel like he should make his figures in scale with previous multiverse figures if he was going to use the name
Supes doing his HBK pose at 10:37
My biggest flaws of this figure is it's accessories like it has one fist hand which suppose to have two fist hands. Maybe a McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse Shazam or Black Adam will do.
I think these are going to become the next DCUC. That line didn’t start out perfect either, but it produced TONS of great figures. But, I don’t see both this line and Essentials existing at same time since they are basically competing directly with each other.
Brad: *poses every figure standing straight up and forward*
Also Brad: *complains about lack of articulation*
on topic though I really wish they had painted the wrist joins skin color because it's just weird seeing a big blue ball where the end of his arm should be
I hate how those look. So disappointed i dont have a good figure for one of my favorite comic characters!
Just ordered this figure, only the third of my collection after the decent Black Series Kylo Ren and disappointing Justice League Superman, glad to see that this looks fantastic compared to those two and I can't wait for it to arrive.
This Superman got a "barrel chest". People with severe case of pulmonary disease often get barrel chested.
Gotta be honest, don't like that they changed the scale for Multiverse. 7 inch figures aren't bad, but I'm still upset that they replaced a 6 inch line with a 7 inch line.
I saw him at a Seattle Target the other night for $23.99. He looked incredible! I don't buy new figures too often, but man, I don't think I've ever come across a more perfect Superman! The only reason I didn't end up buying him was because the line was soooooo long! :( But I'm definitely going to get him. Great review! This made me want him so much more. :D
I have this figure . I didn’t like the cape so I shopped on eBay and got him a wired cape . AND HE LOOKS SUPERIOR . And very grateful . Good review bro !
His leg popped off on me after opening and testing the stiff articulation. I popped it back on a few times but to no avail as it would just come off. I finally just broke it apart and threw it in the trash. McFarlane needs to step up quality here.
Damn that sucks but im not surprised. I usually put new dc collectible figures with stiff joints in warm water before moving. Seems like mcfarlane figs need same
Can’t wait for Mafex superman...
Despite the issues is it has I'm gonna pick it up it just looks so clean
Awesome review as well 😄
You know I am really torn on this figure. I love that he has a bulkier build than the DC Essentials Superman! But, the bottom edge of that upper torso is really distracting! At times, because of the shadow cast by this oddly cut edge, it looks like he has a hole in the center of his diaphram, just above his abs. Flight pose goes to DC ESSENTIALS hands down, but I actually like the wider cape and sculpted “S” on McFarlane’s Superman as well as the darker blue of his uniform. I really want to like this figure, but the lack of double jointed elbows, limited head tilt for flight poses, and that weird torso cut, and the blue ball joint for the wrists that stick out past the sleeve cuffs just kill it for me.
Jonathan Navarro my thoughts exactly. Gonna wait to see what comes out over the course of the rest of the year before I make a decision on this line.
Lamar Newton same here. I think I will defintely get the Batman who laughs because , well it’s him. Batgirl looks ok, but her face looks like a 12 year old. The Hellbat armor looks sweet!
Firstly let me say thanks for such a detailed review, it gave all the information needed to make a decision whether or not to purchase this line. For me, the 7” scale is a killer, I have too many 6” figures to change now. It’s not something I will be collecting and,to be honest the figure has too many faults even if he’d made it in scale with DCUC, I wouldn’t have purchased it. My understanding is that he’s been given the licence to produce an adult collectible line. Obviously, for him that means, aged 18-25 years old. If you’re hoping for anything from the Golden, Silver and Bronze ages, you may have a long wait. He as good as said so in his interview with JC over at TNI where hinted at the fact that the market for such classic figures wouldn’t be large enough. I thought that was the whole idea of a niche product that would be produced in smaller numbers but at a premium price. At least I’ll be saving money going forward - despite being a DC fan, going forward I’ll be buying Marvel Legends and making my own customs to fill the gaps in my DCUC collection. Again, great review Brad, it’s just not for me.😟
You deserve to get future releases early just as Fwoosh etc did. Ping McFarlane Toys!!
Tbh I prefer when youtubers buy their own review products, means they take pricing into account when they aren't just handed to them.
@@symbiote1982pk that would also mean that they won't be able to review every figure though
I love the oversized "S" on the chest, the best part imo. You're right the cape sucks. I gotta admit tho the legs look kinda funny to me. They look to bowed at the bottom so not feeling that.
Well said. Mine had an issue with the arm being tough to move, so be careful. I'm holding out for the Arrowverse figures. Please please I want a Tyler Hoechlin Superman. If McFarlane gets into those I'll probably exclusively collect those.
Found him at Target (US) however the second I took him to the counter they couldn't sell him to me till the 19th. I completely understood and was disappointed but my wife was pissed. XD
Why the hell do they stock it than you know? Target, smh.
Yeah Targets a bunch of idiots. Theyve had them in for days, told me the 12th is when they would put them out, and now all of a sudden they are locked until the 19th. They are definitely losing out on sales.
@@ComicCrossing target has horrible customer service especially the toy section. Morale is lower there than walmart its sad.
Great review Brad! I've been excited about this figure since I learned it was coming out. I finally got mine yesterday and it is awesome! It looks great on my shelf next to my other Superman figs! Keep up the amazing work!
I love him. A few minor qualms like the single joint elbows and no S on the cape but very minor. One question though. What is that recipe for that Supergirl? At least the head. Would love more custom kitbashes featuring figures other than The Worlds Finest.
Yes! Please tell! There are not enough quality female figures. (Don’t get me started on articulation!). The body looks like the DC Essentials Supergirl but what did you do for the head? She looks awesome!
do u think the head will fit or just size well with a mezco cus im making a mezco superman, im using this guys belt and the logo so i thought could the head fit? cus i love this head, wait, will the logo fit or will it go off the mezco body. i'd appreciate the help
Great review Brad! I love the head/face sculpt and overall look of the figure and just wish that he came with two fist, and a cloth cape instead of plastic, but I’m still looking forward to getting it.
Just found this in store when I wasn't looking, really cheap too,but mine doesn't have that bit of hair hanging down the forehead for some reason.
I can't wait to get my hands on this figure. I may not buy all the McFarlane DC Multiverse figures, I will be picking up this one, Detective 1000 Batman, and the Arrow figures.
This Superman is special to me. I love itit is awesome. I think the are proportions are good
I like. But I am going to hold off hoping McF releases a classic Superman
Well, this is pretty much that.
I bought the Superman 1000 figure loose. It’s a really nice Superman action figure.
I actually really like solid sculpted capes. The neck area does bother me though.
I'd also say, though, that when they do sculpted capes, I think they should include two. Maybe one sculpt "standing" and another sculpt "flying"
I'm honestly shocked at the quality of the articulation on the line.
Great review! I love the way he scales with some of the essentials figures. (I think essentials work best if you only have a few so you can’t tell everyone has the same body). Your kitbash Wonder Woman and supergirl look great btw. Have this guy on preorder. Can’t wait to get him.
Any idea what heads he used on those 2 figures btw?
Great review & thanks for your honesty!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I like how you display him with darkseid and doomsday I looks nice.
I finally tracked this guy down at TRU today for $24.99, well worth it for sure. A perfect fit for the Superman hole in my 7” figures.
Saw it at Walmart not really impressed by the 7 inch scale or the legs being so skinny compared to the torso
I have to say I got him as well, and he does look great in person. He looks good with the 80th anniversary Thor since he's big. I may just have to get separate shelves for different scales.
the best Review of all internet by far, you are great, I see that it is fantastic with the Essentials Flash, which others would be good? is that Neca's are quite out of my budget
I am very glad you dig it, Brad. I'll be picking one up, myself. If you do a cape mod, please show us, since I think a lot of people are going to be interested to see that.
Please do a video of you kitbashing the cape
Hey Brad what should I go with? The Dc essential or McFarlane’s DC multiverses?
I wish they were more aline with the dcuc figures
For anyone looking for these in the UK B&M are currently selling the first 2 waves for £15 each.
I can't wait to see your customized version!
Thank you, Brad. This review will help me decide if I will start collecting this line. :)
Man I think it's a lot better your right I should have looked at it closer only problem is that the torso ain't that usefull also still worried for the batman
Flight stand is very cool. Whish more of that in every figure
Brad, have you discovered that the floating butterfly pieces are installed backwards? It’s on all figures that I’ve had and have seen reviewed. You have to pop out the arms at the shoulder, it pops out easily but heat will help. Flip the floating piece. Put arm back in. I haven’t seen any reviewer figure this out. It closed the gap around the shoulders and makes the range of movement better at the butterfly joints. If you try it and agree then you should do a video. Like I said, no one has pointed it out yet.
I agree with this. It really improve the overall look of the figure. Can be seen easily if compared to the 2 pack superman with the devastator since that one the install the butterfly pieces the correct way.
Wanted him, then I saw those in the store and no Sir! Single Jointed Elbows?? long skinny unproportionate legs....I am waiting on the Hush Mafex Superman and then I will be good on Supes 👍....for now. Although I know huge DC/Superman fans like you Brad don’t mind at all. Thanks for the video as always!
Awesome Brad! ...Really looking forward to seeing a custom cape on this guy and hoping you might also do one for the AC 1000 Batman?? 🤞🤞
Im not really familiar with Superman figures. For thr price, is this about the best Superman figure you can get?
I absolutely LOVE this Superman figure, he's not perfect but he's definitely a huge upgrade from anything that Mattel gave us, don't get me wrong. I did enjoy the Mattel superman figures but we really needed an upgrade and WOW! what an upgrade this figure is, I'm so happy with this figure, I love him and I'm so happy I got him. I'm only having one issue, I can't move the butterfly shoulders very well, I tried heating them up but that didn't do anything, am I the only one that's having this issue?
my only issue with these is the single jointed elbows, that's it I think these look great
I really have mixed feelings on this one... I payed 35$ due to shipping costs to Europe form US and I'm kinda underwhelmed. I like the head sculpt (looks like a man not a boy, stoic, chiseled and i got one that is precisely painted), the S shield (it stands out, its big and i like the metallic paint on it - though mine has a bit of a color smudge on the bottom spike of the symbol(noticeable if you really look at it)), the trunks, bulky build but the skinny legs, over-sized ball-joints in the wrists and ankles, trigger finger hand, the cape is too big for my taste (but to be fair on that image the cape could be any length it looks long even there). I don't know, it could have been better with slight improvements. Ill probably keep him till something better is available... it was almost there but failed for me.
P.S. mafex are not an option for me because it would cost me 150$ per figure
Just got my Superman today. It looks great. I really want to find Batman, Nightwing, and Batgirl now( even if I feel there is some scale issues to each other.
I bought that same Superman figure at Bestbuy and it was the last one
EB Games Canada has the entire wave. Every figure.
Thank you for posing the figure next to an Alex Ross Supes
The lack of a double elbow is probably the only big gripe I have, and even then, Bats has it, and he's probably someone who needs it more than Supes does. Also wish it could look up more, and I'd like a cloth cape more than a solid one, but I think for 20 bucks USD, this is pretty damn great.
Brad, don't you think both the Superman and Batman are both far too scrawny for Comic Based interpretation? I mean look at the legs in particular?
Here's what I do with my action figures now. If it's a male character I'll get a mcfarlane action figure. And if it's a female character I'll get a Mattel figure. The height just works better for me I think.
One thing, re: scale. Your headswap stuff is great (wonder what Mezco head would look like?) but one thing I've wondered about is hands? I'm a bit miffed he doesn't have stretched out flying hands, and wondered if a 'normal' 6in scale set of hands might work or not.
Looking forward to more reviews of McFarlane stuff!
Brad I see you do a lot of head swaps. I really want a long haired Superman. Do you think or know if the DCUC long hair Superman head could and would look good on this body?
Not going to lie, I'm mainly awaiting your review of the Batman Who Laughs, but this was a cool view to tide me over.
PS, the flight stand isn't great, but if you factor in that it can grip a thigh as well as the waist, it's a tad more versatile than you showed. But yes, it's be nice if it had more pivot points.
Its not the perfect figure but I am willing to give it a try !!!
been looking forward to this. Picked up batman, superman, and green arrow
Hey Brad, what flight stands do you recommend for Essentials/Icons/McFarlane's? I bought some DC branded stands, but my Essentials Cyborg Superman (and other figures in that weight/size range) are too heavy. The stand with my McF Supes is a bit wobbly too. What should I be looking at?
Thanks man!
The top part of the stand claw can rotate around. i was afraid to try it at 1st,but its made that way.
Does this stand well with the dc direct terry dodson wonder woman and dc direct arkham asylum batman? Thanks
i am not in love with these but honestly they are miles better than what Mattel was doing
What province are you in? I'm in N.S. and I found and purchased them all except this Superman... Which was the one I wanted the most 😡 hopefully they get another...
Do you find that these look a lot better in hand? I'm super happy with mine and now I have high hopes that we will finally get a 1/12 ish scale DC line to collect that is ACTUALLY GOOD!
I still think he, the figure looks cool!!! Its based on issue 1000 so he didn't have a S on the cape.
This is way better than DC essentials. Um excuse me, but are the joints as stiff and tight as the essentials one? I own the essentials since 2 years still it's so tight
Thanks for the splendid review as always Brad. Long time subscriber here. Tbh, what makes me hold not to pre-order this is: I still can't get pass that skinny legs. Look at his leg and compare it to other DC figures, for the love of God, his leg is the same size as Supergirl and I wonder how Todd let this one pass?
I like that the figure has a wider body buck compared to the DC Essential s figure
Do you think he's better than the new Aliens vs. NECA Supes?
What heads did you use on the Supergirl and Wonder Woman? They look really good!
Great review Brad your classic style is going to grow with Subs. Best wishes.
I'm getting it to pose with my dc essentials do you think it will look good?
I so miss the yellow shield on the cape...
Brad, do you think there's a figure that has better design for the trunks than this? It looks so much better when it's not broken up by the sculpt and painted on the upper thighs (like Essentials). Looks like the Mafex one will have a similar design to McFarlane. The NECA one isn't broken up like that but it kinda looks like a thong. None of the other ones that I can think of or that you compared it to look nearly as good as this one. Yeah the articulation going backwards is hindered and going forward maybe isn't as good as other stuff but I think the trade off is worth it.
Does the cape come off or how hard will it be to cut off?
I don't even mind the sculpt, I just feel like since we're already getting so many 7 inch lines from DC, are we really abandoning 6 inch stuff altogether "trying to be different"? Idk. I'd take a 6 inch domestic line over 7 inch any day. Not saying these are bad, I'm just more or less disappointed
Can you do batgirl and Nightwing in one video? Those are really the only two in this first batch I might pick up.
Brad I have one request. Please make a video of the cloth cape you make for this figure 🙏
Skipped leg day!
When you do the nightwing, please compare it with that of DC icons in depth because they are apparently the same. Please.
The wrist pegs not matching the flesh tone of Supes hands is a disappointment and including a trigger hand instead of another fist, leaves me scratching my head. I hope that we progressively see a different look and better articulation for these DC figures as the year goes by.
I am slowly being won over, the issues I have with them I still have though but I am easing up on them. I see they have the same issue Mattel had, either the legs look too small compared to the torso or like two different scale figures put together, like from waist down is from a smaller figure and waist up from a bigger figure.
I do hope it is an issue that gets sorted for future releases(especially for other Superman figures).
What is there to say about this figure it looks awesome I just don't like the cape it needs the S. But I think is the best superman to date Pulse the secret files and JL 4 pack heads looks fantastic on it.
I’m looking forward to the Animated version
Brad are you going to replace the cape with a cloth one?
Great review, thanks to you I decide to buy me one too!
Great review glad you got them early
What Batman is that? Looks like a NECA with custom elements