The sculptures I think are missing a very important part of his persona. The figures really should have an extra head smiling. Showing that handsome magnetism and care. Superman cares. Serious sculp yes. A smile sculp yes. He's not only a hero. He's a friend.
Glad I could be helpful! I didn't think of it as a triple review, but you're totally right that's totally what I did haha! And yeah I'm honestly surprised by just how good the NECA one is given how old it is at this point. I know there are complains about how brittle the joints are, but if you're good with him just standing or in flight position then I think you're good to go with him.
The green crystal is called a knowledge crystal. It powers the control center in the fortress and teaches anything he wants to know about earth or kryptonian customs. Its separate from kryptonite. Kryptonite is radioactive fragments of the kryptonian planet that weakens Kal. Allso the second head sculpt on the Mcfarlane was used for red Kryptonite evil Superman but he included it with the standard figure because Chris wears has that hair style and disgruntled Look in the third act of Superman 1 when Lois meets her demise and also in Superman 4 where he battles nunclear man.
The Mezco one is the best in my opinion. Though, course the price is pretty high, but the accessories you get really make that figure fun. Also, I think it has the best head sculpt of the three. Not to mention you get three different portraits. If you want a Reeve Superman on a budget, then the McFarlane one is the way to go. I had the Neca figure, and the paint rubbed off really easily on the neck and on the hands. It comes with two pairs of hands and that's it. Also, He never flew with his thumbs out, that's kind of weird. If you hate cloth goods, then I can see not wanting the Mezco, but I love cloth goods way more than plasticy joints showing everywhere. If you love the movies and just want one figure, I say the Mezco is worth it. If you are on a budget, then Micky's works for you.
The green crystal holds all the information about Krypton, Jor-El placed it in Kal's ship. When Superman showed Lois the crystal she set it on a step, so when Superman turned human, All the other crystals blew up, but not the Green one, So Superman could get his powers back.
So I’m not sure if anybody else mentioned this, but you seem to have left out the DC direct figure. It is the one that comes in a clear box with a Comic included and has a look about it as if it was an animated comic book figure.
That's part of it, but a buddy of mine sent me an image showing that it's more likely to do with how they did the chin. I really gotta post that image because it blew my mind just from a few simple lines that he drew over the chins.
I think Mcfarlanes headskulpt is most likely the best, it's just the paint that throws it off a bit. I saw the new Batman & Robin George Clooney frostbite Batman just yesterday, and for a minute, I thought the figure had a new and improved headskulpt only to realize that it was the same but it looked way better without the paint.
I wish someone like Mafex or Figuarts would take a shot at a Christopher Reeve Superman. Yeah, it would be smaller, but the detailing would be extraordinary! (Plus a smaller one would scale with my collection better).
What do you primarily collect? While I would like to see how Figuarts would handle it, I'd be a little worried too. I'm not a huge fan of how the eyes look on the Keaton Batman they did. The way it's printed on is like with dots. It's weird.
@@ComicallyToysOh Figuarts has majorly improved with their live action figures lately. But if I had to go with either company, it would be Mafex. They seem to be better at live action figures, whereas Figuarts seems to be top tier with anime figures. I'm mostly a 1/12 scale collector (though I do have 1/13 scale figures as the Doctor Who ones only get as big as 1/13). That being said, even Mezco isn't true 1/12 scale, and I'm not a fan of soft goods, so their Superman isn't right for me.
@@MaxCarnage1984 I do have a few Mafex figures. What bothers me about those(or maybe it's specific to the ones that I have) is that the feet just seem a little too dainty. I know Spider-Man is an acrobatic figure, but I feel like his feet should be a bit bigger!
I know right? It's weird. I've seen way more people than I expected being able to get the chase one. I mean I'm glad people are able to get it, but hopefully the regular is as easy for them to get too.
Well what's interesting is that both NECA and McFarlane are still able to release Keaton Batman stuff. So maybe it's possible NECA could do another Reeve Superman?
🤣🤣🤣 A good buddy of mine actually sent me a really helpful image that showed that the problem actually has to do with how they sculpted the chin. Had they gotten that accurate then the head would have been MUCH better. I need to post what he sent me. It makes a huge difference.
each of that still has the strongest , the head sculpture absolute belongs to Neca version , the body was desgined pretty legit by MCF and the last one to take fullfilment for collectors is mezco , more accessories , the silk costume to cover articulate not expose to outside but the weaknest is extra head :)) it not accurate disign and make my mood down to witness Christopher Reeves's Smile :))
To answer your question, Neca is my favorite despite its known fragility and the fact that I don't actually own it. I think the new McF attempt is lamentable. Just hope Todd won't decide to destroy Lynda's image too.
NECA all day long. The articulation is weak, but everything else blows McFarlane out of the water and the head-sculpt is the best of the bunch, IMO. A talented painter could make it amazing. I passed on the McFarlane because it doesn't compare to the NECA. I'll admit I had to pass on the Mezco due to the price, but I'm honestly happy with what I have. I'd rather spend that money to get the comic version from Mezco, which is killer. Anyhoo, thanks for the review. Nothing better than these types of comparison videos to help people decide which they like better. Cheers.
This feel like coming from someone who never owned a Neca reeves superman because while the headsculpt is nice and still holds up, it was notorious for being super fragile.
Two things that bug me about the McFarlane version. 1) He's far too thin. They should have put a little muscle to him. 2) The S on his chest is raised. It shouldn't be. It's supposed to be flat and seamless with the blue tights. It looks like a symbol layered and pasted on his suit. I hate that!
For the face sculpt I would give this to NECA. For value, I would give this to Mcfarlane. Mezco, honestly, was a disappointment for me. They tried to win us over with the accessories. Otherwise, for something that costs as much as it did, they failed miserably. For a high -end collectible, they failed miserably where it counts. The figure itself. Face sculpt is couldn't even hold a candle compared to NECA. Mcfarlane is in between the two. Although the face sculpt isn't as good as NECA it's good enough. Also neca is very brittle. I bought 3 back in the day and one already broke from minimal handling. Mcfarlane at least is more durable and has a better wired cape than the other offerings. Mezco sold us great accessories and that included a so-so figure.
@Fiveash-Art Yup. They missed the mark. At least he's the most durable of the lot. The best face sculpt of the 3 is NECA, but it was released at a time when they used very weak and brittle plastic. I bought 3 back then. One already broke from minimal handling. I'm very careful of the ones that are still intact. One will stay in the box.
NECA got the proportions right. Mezco's execution is good but the soft goods are not done in a right way. The face is fine, paint is flat (which is the case for all Mezcos). McFarlane is just shit to be honest.
Initially I was interested in the mcfartlane version. But after seeing it,it creeps me out. It looks like a embalmed,tomb like face. Filled with embalming fluid. I give it to neca. Wish neca would do a new version 😂❤
Hahahhaa that's a heck of a way to describe that face! I don't think I can disagree with you either haha! I'd be curious to see if NECA could even do an updated version from a licensing perspective.
I have it and, personally, I think it looks so much better in hand than any camera shows. I'm not saying it's perfect, and I'm FAR from a McFarlane apologist, but I grabbed it and I really like the fig! I'd at least tell you to take a look at it in person if you find one on the shelf! :)
Because I have both the neca and McFarlane one I’m using the neca one for the og superman movie films display and the McFarlane one for the flash movie cgi cameo lmao
NECA's Chris Reeve looks like Chris Reeve. A lot. Posing wise? Eh. No. Mezco's take is...interesting let's say that. McFarlane's take is,bizarre. Mainly because his limbs are too long. But I'll give it this,atleast the plastic is durable.
Neca have. Great facescyupt but the articulation suck and uts. Very briddle Mezco. Is too expensive. Very small and the soft goods. Look. A little off. The McFarlane its. Better over all and on a great price
I don’t care what anyone says Neca head sculpt was the best
The sculptures I think are missing a very important part of his persona. The figures really should have an extra head smiling. Showing that handsome magnetism and care. Superman cares. Serious sculp yes. A smile sculp yes. He's not only a hero. He's a friend.
Absolutely!
@@adamj2295 absolutely..yet mezco has a smiling head and its near perfect if only they could paint it right.
The Neca figure seems to have aged very well! Thanks for the comparison, great triple review
Glad I could be helpful! I didn't think of it as a triple review, but you're totally right that's totally what I did haha! And yeah I'm honestly surprised by just how good the NECA one is given how old it is at this point. I know there are complains about how brittle the joints are, but if you're good with him just standing or in flight position then I think you're good to go with him.
The green crystal is called a knowledge crystal.
It powers the control center in the fortress and teaches anything he wants to know about earth or kryptonian customs.
Its separate from kryptonite.
Kryptonite is radioactive fragments of the kryptonian planet that weakens Kal.
Allso the second head sculpt on the Mcfarlane was used for red Kryptonite evil Superman but he included it with the standard figure because Chris wears has that hair style and disgruntled Look in the third act of Superman 1 when Lois meets her demise and also in Superman 4 where he battles nunclear man.
Thanks! That helps. I've definitely seen all of the movies, but it's been awhile!
Mezco definitely > NECA
I like the Mezco version the most and it’s a very fun set.
The accessories are SO fun. Mezco isn't always perfect, but they usually do some really fun accessories!
As said before, the green crystal is not Kryptonite...its a memory crystal
Cool you have all 3 for comparison. I actually like McFarlane the most
Going through the comments and it's really a toss up! I think the McFarlane looks better in real life than in photos for sure.
The Mezco one is the best in my opinion. Though, course the price is pretty high, but the accessories you get really make that figure fun. Also, I think it has the best head sculpt of the three. Not to mention you get three different portraits. If you want a Reeve Superman on a budget, then the McFarlane one is the way to go. I had the Neca figure, and the paint rubbed off really easily on the neck and on the hands. It comes with two pairs of hands and that's it. Also, He never flew with his thumbs out, that's kind of weird. If you hate cloth goods, then I can see not wanting the Mezco, but I love cloth goods way more than plasticy joints showing everywhere. If you love the movies and just want one figure, I say the Mezco is worth it. If you are on a budget, then Micky's works for you.
Neca is good but very difficult to find a authentic one that isn’t insanely overpriced
Mid torso articulation angers me. That automatically puts McFarlane in last place. Mezco in costume makes it the winner for me.
Great job on this comparison review. 👍🏼
Thanks a lot! I appreciate it!
The green crystal holds all the information about Krypton, Jor-El placed it in Kal's ship. When Superman showed Lois the crystal she set it on a step, so when Superman turned human, All the other crystals blew up, but not the Green one, So Superman could get his powers back.
Thanks! It's been awhile since I've seen the original and wish I had time to see it before doing the review.
Neca is difficult to find under $100 that is not a knock off.
So I’m not sure if anybody else mentioned this, but you seem to have left out the DC direct figure. It is the one that comes in a clear box with a Comic included and has a look about it as if it was an animated comic book figure.
Yeah. I didn't get that one because it's essentially the same as the standard McFarlane release.
I believe some of the staff from McFarlane toys left to create Neca Toys like 20 years ago.
I believe a few of the people of NECA worked for McFarlane and started their own company.
Oooooh very interesting!
11:50 That's because of the eyes, it's not accurate
The eyes chico they never lie
That's part of it, but a buddy of mine sent me an image showing that it's more likely to do with how they did the chin. I really gotta post that image because it blew my mind just from a few simple lines that he drew over the chins.
The mcfarlane headsculpt, reminds me of the Mattel 4 inch figure
@@friendlypiranha9334 take it easy :)) i think it still fine , you don't need to belittle and compare to such things just through only detail :))
I think Mcfarlanes headskulpt is most likely the best, it's just the paint that throws it off a bit. I saw the new Batman & Robin George Clooney frostbite Batman just yesterday, and for a minute, I thought the figure had a new and improved headskulpt only to realize that it was the same but it looked way better without the paint.
I wish someone like Mafex or Figuarts would take a shot at a Christopher Reeve Superman.
Yeah, it would be smaller, but the detailing would be extraordinary!
(Plus a smaller one would scale with my collection better).
What do you primarily collect?
While I would like to see how Figuarts would handle it, I'd be a little worried too. I'm not a huge fan of how the eyes look on the Keaton Batman they did. The way it's printed on is like with dots. It's weird.
@@ComicallyToysOh Figuarts has majorly improved with their live action figures lately. But if I had to go with either company, it would be Mafex. They seem to be better at live action figures, whereas Figuarts seems to be top tier with anime figures.
I'm mostly a 1/12 scale collector (though I do have 1/13 scale figures as the Doctor Who ones only get as big as 1/13). That being said, even Mezco isn't true 1/12 scale, and I'm not a fan of soft goods, so their Superman isn't right for me.
@@MaxCarnage1984 I do have a few Mafex figures. What bothers me about those(or maybe it's specific to the ones that I have) is that the feet just seem a little too dainty. I know Spider-Man is an acrobatic figure, but I feel like his feet should be a bit bigger!
Take the toy out of the package they are toys and are meant to be played with.
I always unpack mine! If I do keep in package, then I'll get a second to open too, but I've only done this with a couple of my absolute favorites.
My Walmart got a ton of the chase variant and none of the regular version. Why is the chase so easy to come by but the standard version is rare?
I know right? It's weird. I've seen way more people than I expected being able to get the chase one. I mean I'm glad people are able to get it, but hopefully the regular is as easy for them to get too.
and one important thing maybe you forgot that is S symbol on chest belongs to MCF design , it measure and bend to proper
Interesting point!
NECA still holds for me...too bad they cant make 'em coz of who holds the license....
Well what's interesting is that both NECA and McFarlane are still able to release Keaton Batman stuff. So maybe it's possible NECA could do another Reeve Superman?
Neca is the best, I have the 1/4 version
Great comparison vídeo, Very complete. Also, This music os familiar, what song It ?
IS It street fighter ? Lol
Thanks so much!
You got it! Guile's theme. Lofi version specifically to help with the chill mood I try to give my videos.
11:44 what the hell
Who signed off on that head? The mouth and the chin are completely off. Weird.
🤣🤣🤣 A good buddy of mine actually sent me a really helpful image that showed that the problem actually has to do with how they sculpted the chin. Had they gotten that accurate then the head would have been MUCH better. I need to post what he sent me. It makes a huge difference.
I think hot toys is ❤ damn good
each of that still has the strongest , the head sculpture absolute belongs to Neca version , the body was desgined pretty legit by MCF and the last one to take fullfilment for collectors is mezco , more accessories , the silk costume to cover articulate not expose to outside but the weaknest is extra head :)) it not accurate disign and make my mood down to witness Christopher Reeves's Smile :))
By far Mezco figure wins with all accessories and figure articulation movements…
It seems as though your NECA figure has opposite feet on each leg?
To answer your question, Neca is my favorite despite its known fragility and the fact that I don't actually own it. I think the new McF attempt is lamentable. Just hope Todd won't decide to destroy Lynda's image too.
its the energy crystal not kryptonite
NECA all day long. The articulation is weak, but everything else blows McFarlane out of the water and the head-sculpt is the best of the bunch, IMO. A talented painter could make it amazing. I passed on the McFarlane because it doesn't compare to the NECA. I'll admit I had to pass on the Mezco due to the price, but I'm honestly happy with what I have. I'd rather spend that money to get the comic version from Mezco, which is killer. Anyhoo, thanks for the review. Nothing better than these types of comparison videos to help people decide which they like better. Cheers.
@DaveWKingOfNoMedia - You're going to change your tune once your NECA figure starts breaking.
This feel like coming from someone who never owned a Neca reeves superman because while the headsculpt is nice and still holds up, it was notorious for being super fragile.
That's not kryptonite it's a green crystal.
The McFarlane Superman is pretty damn near perfect just those cuffs and blue wrists big me, wish he did new arms for this figure
Including flight hands without Superman being able to tilt his head for that specific pose feels poorly planned, also the two left feet 💀
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Two things that bug me about the McFarlane version.
1) He's far too thin. They should have put a little muscle to him.
2) The S on his chest is raised. It shouldn't be. It's supposed to be flat and seamless with the blue tights. It looks like a symbol layered and pasted on his suit. I hate that!
NECA ftw
For the face sculpt I would give this to NECA. For value, I would give this to Mcfarlane. Mezco, honestly, was a disappointment for me. They tried to win us over with the accessories. Otherwise, for something that costs as much as it did, they failed miserably. For a high -end collectible, they failed miserably where it counts. The figure itself. Face sculpt is couldn't even hold a candle compared to NECA. Mcfarlane is in between the two. Although the face sculpt isn't as good as NECA it's good enough. Also neca is very brittle. I bought 3 back in the day and one already broke from minimal handling. Mcfarlane at least is more durable and has a better wired cape than the other offerings. Mezco sold us great accessories and that included a so-so figure.
The Mcfarlane face is the worst of them. That's definitely not him.
@Fiveash-Art Yup. They missed the mark. At least he's the most durable of the lot. The best face sculpt of the 3 is NECA, but it was released at a time when they used very weak and brittle plastic. I bought 3 back then. One already broke from minimal handling. I'm very careful of the ones that are still intact. One will stay in the box.
NECA always wins.
NECA got the proportions right. Mezco's execution is good but the soft goods are not done in a right way. The face is fine, paint is flat (which is the case for all Mezcos). McFarlane is just shit to be honest.
I think that's why I can't really pick a clear winner! Just depends on budget and desire.
Initially I was interested in the mcfartlane version. But after seeing it,it creeps me out. It looks like a embalmed,tomb like face. Filled with embalming fluid. I give it to neca. Wish neca would do a new version 😂❤
Hahahhaa that's a heck of a way to describe that face! I don't think I can disagree with you either haha! I'd be curious to see if NECA could even do an updated version from a licensing perspective.
@rickytoddbotelho9555 - You've got Frankenstein's Monster as your avatar, yet you're freaked out by a tomb-like depiction of Superman? What gives?
I have it and, personally, I think it looks so much better in hand than any camera shows. I'm not saying it's perfect, and I'm FAR from a McFarlane apologist, but I grabbed it and I really like the fig! I'd at least tell you to take a look at it in person if you find one on the shelf! :)
Because I have both the neca and McFarlane one I’m using the neca one for the og superman movie films display and the McFarlane one for the flash movie cgi cameo lmao
Guess you'd rather have two left feet and no articulation.😂😂😂
sadly none of the head sculpt resemble Christopher reeve and none of the toy company were be able to get it right
Na.. The Neca version is pretty good.
The different color reds on the boots, articlation and two left feet are laughable quality control for NECA, not even worth $20.😂😂😂
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NECA
No one commented about the Guile stage music? (For the record, no need for music in these types of videos. It's distracting.)
Necca best to many joints and suit that s thick edge raised no for me will want 3 evil as what it is but it wont be in uk to expensive to
My friend. I know you’re a Superman fan but it’s Reeve not Reeves.
NECA's Chris Reeve looks like Chris Reeve. A lot. Posing wise? Eh. No. Mezco's take is...interesting let's say that. McFarlane's take is,bizarre. Mainly because his limbs are too long. But I'll give it this,atleast the plastic is durable.
Very odd review. You ended up picking the absolute worst of the bunch: McFarlane's...
Neca have. Great facescyupt but the articulation suck and uts. Very briddle Mezco. Is too expensive. Very small and the soft goods. Look. A little off. The McFarlane its. Better over all and on a great price
Shut the music off!!
Tell me about it wtf!!!
I left after listening to the music and I already know that the Necca one is superior!
Easily McFarlane 🙏🏽
That NECA Left foot blunder makes it a definite no with regards to quality control. How much was cost for that figure?