I wanted to love this figure when it was announced Mcfarlane was doing it, but so many things frustrate me about it. As you pointed out it's kinda on the small size, the hammer is flimsy, and I'm not a big fan of paint job. Most egregious to me, though, is how they market it as based on Steel from the "Reign/Return" era when it is more clearly his armor from later on when he was a member of the JLA (which as you also pointed out is on the phone image on the packaging). If it was just marketed as "Steel" without a storlyine reference and came with a shorter hammer like the one he used during that period (the one where the farther it went the harder it hit) I would've been all over this. As is I will wait to see if he possibly releases it with more/different accessories and a more metallic paint job.
The Reign of Supermen is a story arc I enjoyed. I was looking forward to getting this figure for a domestic price. This review tempered my excitement. I'm comfortable waiting for this one.
McFarlane has a lot of QC issues. I had to put another layer of paint on the Earth 2 Superman's S. I could see right through the yellow. I'm making a custom Filmation/Silver age style Superman. Remember Super Powers Tim Drake cape being black and yellow on the box, but only yellow in the box? I made 2 layer capes for them. How long do you examine a toy before doing a review? I feel some people do them too fast. I like doing first impression vids, and then a full review. Because there's things you'll notice later, that you don't notice right away. I would say you'd need to airbrush the right shade of gray. MAFEX makes the best looking figure. But not as tall as McFarlane. I HATE plastic caapes. Superboy Prime is pretty cheap right now. McFarlane has it for $12! I think I'll get it, just for S&Gs. I bought the Batman first appearance figure. Did you? I think it's the 2nd figure they've made with a wired cape.. Right?
good review, is on my list, at least this QC issue is funny and easy to fix with acetone but not on the hammer. I'm a bit behind with my Death and Reurn of Superman figures because I finally got the first two Fighting the Frozen Page Punchers figures, Batman and Robin
I hot both the regular and the Platinum and I'll say it's a step backwards for McFarlane. Paint is garbage articulation is meh considering his legs don't go forward or back Accessories lacking and once again the wrong plastic used on Weapons. For all that its lacking you'd think this is where he would add the soft goods cape...
According to McFarlane’s site, Walmart and Target are not retailers for this figure. Might want to reach out directly to Mcfarlane CS. Personally I would not consider the paint as a true QC issue. It doesn’t affect form or function
that kenner deluxe blast hammer steel figure is the suit irons made when he returned home directly after supermans return and at the very end of that story he added the "S" back on the suit making it the suit from the box art! also that specific steel story/grafic novel whatever it was is the basis for the shaq steel movie... it's actually a really good book!
In my point of view is that both 2018 Death of Superman and 2019 Reign of The Supermen animated movies did the comics justice despite the suits being mostly Rebirth and New 52, I may only have the Solar Suit Superman and Jonathan Kent Superboy because I don't have Kon El, I will get Steel which looks cool with that hammer.
I grabbed the Eradicator and painted his face flesh colored Grabbed Solar Superman and swapped his head (and gave him Eradicator's fists) And tossed a Mongul figure in the background. Combined with Steel and Superboy, it makes for a kinda decent Reign display if you squint just right. Hope we get a Cyborg Superman soon.
I feel the knock of the points for the QC is bit harsh like if it was a common issue I understand but every other reviewer i seen that have this figured didn’t have it. Specially because it’s very fixable by ether painting it othet or just using alcohol to wipe it ofd
bro it still got a 4/5 at the end anyway. 5POA is just way too soft on MCF figures. This release in particular has a bunch of terrible design choices. The diaper is super rigid and has been prone to breaking, the legs are too long, they gave him duck feet, it's missing the fuel lines on the side of his legs, and that's just scratching the surface.
Great review! If you are going to fix the issue I’d probably use a q-tip and acetone. But I did hear that it was marbled into the plastic, but I’m not sure.
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It looks like Steel just blue himself.
😅😂🤣
I guess steel fell asleep first
Aww man I was hoping you'd bring back the droopy Aquaman trident for this one haha
Sorry but I think the paint job is too sloppy for me. IMO, I would clean out the messy paint
I wanted to love this figure when it was announced Mcfarlane was doing it, but so many things frustrate me about it. As you pointed out it's kinda on the small size, the hammer is flimsy, and I'm not a big fan of paint job. Most egregious to me, though, is how they market it as based on Steel from the "Reign/Return" era when it is more clearly his armor from later on when he was a member of the JLA (which as you also pointed out is on the phone image on the packaging). If it was just marketed as "Steel" without a storlyine reference and came with a shorter hammer like the one he used during that period (the one where the farther it went the harder it hit) I would've been all over this. As is I will wait to see if he possibly releases it with more/different accessories and a more metallic paint job.
its actually his rebirth suit jla suit has different styling
maybe they make a 5 pack with all of these guys in the future
The Reign of Supermen is a story arc I enjoyed.
I was looking forward to getting this figure for a domestic price.
This review tempered my excitement. I'm comfortable waiting for this one.
I've been using that solar suit superman as my superman beyond in my batman beyond shelf
Nice!
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McFarlane has a lot of QC issues. I had to put another layer of paint on the Earth 2 Superman's S. I could see right through the yellow. I'm making a custom Filmation/Silver age style Superman. Remember Super Powers Tim Drake cape being black and yellow on the box, but only yellow in the box? I made 2 layer capes for them. How long do you examine a toy before doing a review? I feel some people do them too fast. I like doing first impression vids, and then a full review. Because there's things you'll notice later, that you don't notice right away.
I would say you'd need to airbrush the right shade of gray.
MAFEX makes the best looking figure. But not as tall as McFarlane. I HATE plastic caapes. Superboy Prime is pretty cheap right now. McFarlane has it for $12! I think I'll get it, just for S&Gs. I bought the Batman first appearance figure. Did you? I think it's the 2nd figure they've made with a wired cape.. Right?
Great review. Honestly I'd fix him rather than keep him defective just for a possible future joke
good review, is on my list, at least this QC issue is funny and easy to fix with acetone but not on the hammer. I'm a bit behind with my Death and Reurn of Superman figures because I finally got the first two Fighting the Frozen Page Punchers figures, Batman and Robin
Looking at your comparison I think Steel should of used that Armour Superman body!🤔
I hot both the regular and the Platinum and I'll say it's a step backwards for McFarlane. Paint is garbage articulation is meh considering his legs don't go forward or back Accessories lacking and once again the wrong plastic used on Weapons. For all that its lacking you'd think this is where he would add the soft goods cape...
maybe mc farlane will do a super deep cut and make a shaq steel figure
According to McFarlane’s site, Walmart and Target are not retailers for this figure. Might want to reach out directly to Mcfarlane CS. Personally I would not consider the paint as a true QC issue. It doesn’t affect form or function
Mine didn't have the same QC issue. Keep it the way it is!
And thanks for another great video. Your joy for this hobby is infectious.
I havent been getting many DC Multiverse figs lately but grabbed Owlman today and I really like him
Omgosh the paint splotches drive me insane not even talking about Henry's Johnson
that kenner deluxe blast hammer steel figure is the suit irons made when he returned home directly after supermans return and at the very end of that story he added the "S" back on the suit making it the suit from the box art! also that specific steel story/grafic novel whatever it was is the basis for the shaq steel movie... it's actually a really good book!
His symbol looks like it is made of Oreo ice cream.
I painted mine, looks waaay better.
the problem is this is the rebirth steel which is a completely different design than is reign of the superman look or even his jla look
I couldn't get passed the color when I saw in hand. I figure another release will come with a more metallic paint.
when you realize every supes involved has black as part of their look
These toyline is getting worse every year, kudos to those who keep defending
That QC was really unexpected and that being the area not only make it stand out a lot (no pun intended... or maybe it is), it's just so awkward.
For real!
In my point of view is that both 2018 Death of Superman and 2019 Reign of The Supermen animated movies did the comics justice despite the suits being mostly Rebirth and New 52, I may only have the Solar Suit Superman and Jonathan Kent Superboy because I don't have Kon El, I will get Steel which looks cool with that hammer.
I grabbed the Eradicator and painted his face flesh colored
Grabbed Solar Superman and swapped his head (and gave him Eradicator's fists)
And tossed a Mongul figure in the background.
Combined with Steel and Superboy, it makes for a kinda decent Reign display if you squint just right. Hope we get a Cyborg Superman soon.
just got mine prety happy with it, ill keep the stain if i was you
Great review. Wait until you find him at the store? What if he has the large blue skid on the butt? At least the cape would hide it. 😂
True! Lol
Todd Mcfarlane like to Steel
Personally I’d try to fix it
Fix it cause it's to much of a distraction😅😂
Funny gags! Always the gags
Rigamarole done ✅
Just repaint it all silver.
hahahahahahahaha
Nice video
Future gags
Nice!
his legs looks soo long, kinda wish they paint it metallic on some parts
Agreed
You should definitely keep the paint mishap, it's so awkward looking that it's kinda funny and as you said, can make for some fun potential for humor
Mine had the same qc issue hella annoying but it is the way it is
Oh man that sucks, sorry to hear that
Keep the gags bro. I like ur sense of humor.
Thank you!
I always wondered how John Henry got his face perfectly sculpted into his metal mask and was still able to open his mouth and such. Weird.
The toe articulation on mine are super loose
Oh no! If you put a dab of super glue in there and keep flexing it so it doesn't glue shut that should tighten it
Looks like Steel blue himself
Ha! Good one
I feel the knock of the points for the QC is bit harsh like if it was a common issue I understand but every other reviewer i seen that have this figured didn’t have it. Specially because it’s very fixable by ether painting it othet or just using alcohol to wipe it ofd
bro it still got a 4/5 at the end anyway. 5POA is just way too soft on MCF figures. This release in particular has a bunch of terrible design choices. The diaper is super rigid and has been prone to breaking, the legs are too long, they gave him duck feet, it's missing the fuel lines on the side of his legs, and that's just scratching the surface.
@@zeroyagami7753 dude calm down I wasn’t saying the figure have no problems am just saying the QC paint error shouldn’t be one of them
If you just want a Steel figure... It's $100, but MAFEX makes a PERFECT Steel, with wired CLOTH cape!
Great review! If you are going to fix the issue I’d probably use a q-tip and acetone. But I did hear that it was marbled into the plastic, but I’m not sure.
First!
I'd use the gags until you get bored of writing them then show off how you fixed it in a short or something lol
Oh man I'm hyped for this.