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it doesn't stand up!
the figure looks great, but Hawkman is horribly unbalanced and simply doesn't stand up for any length of time. it's incredibly frustrating.

Not just your father's action figure
I'm guilty. Yes, I am a collector, but experience, age, and (the lack of) funds have taught me to be particular about what I add to my collection. Hawkman from the Kingdom Come series flew from the shelf and into my collection the moment I picked up the box. He fulfilled every criteria and then some. His body is beautifully sculpted without exaggerated muscles or posing. The hawk head and feet add a touch of realism despite their improbability. This figure is coming out of the box to be prominiently displayed. Take my word for it - No picture does this figure justice.

A balancing act
Say hello to Northwind - that's this guy's real handle... No, this isn't a mutated Carter Hall, it's an entirely different character. I guess at some point Carter chose to pass the torch...

Anyway. The figure has more detail that you can throw a mace at, including a non-removable amulet on a VERY FRAGILE CHAIN!! Careful with the spear too - it is flexible enough to withstand SOME abuse, but bend it too far and it'll snap.

Standing this guy up is a challenge. He leans forward a lot (as a bird should, I guess). The only parts of him that articulate are wings, neck and shoulders... and the wings are HEAVY. You will have to position them "just so" in order to counterbalance the forward lean of the figure. After that he stands up just fine... AS LONG AS the wings are in the same position. Definitely a display piece (just like the rest of KC figures), and a very good one.

Looks great but handle with care!
This figure looks great but be very careful handling the spear. I was putting it in his hand and it broke! I guess I wasn't careful enough because I expected it to bend not snap! The articulation isn't very good but the wings move which was a nice surprise. He leans forward just a bit too far making him a little hard to balance. That's what you need the spear for!

Awesome
I have heard so many people whinning about these figures, I bought the full line & opened up & displayed them. THATS WHAT THERE FOR!!! they are awesome, great sculpts & worth every penny. ... Read more

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Repaints - already?
It's a bad sign that the second Superman figure released by Mattel is nothing more than a repaint of one issued only weeks before. That first figure, which I call "true blue Superman," was accurate to his look in the first season of the "Justice League" TV series, and had Supes in his trademark blue costume. This version (let's call him "blackout Superman") is the same toy, only with his suit black instead of blue, and his 'S' chest symbol red on a black background instead of red on yellow. Blackout Superman offers no new accesories, and no special features. The only reasons I can see for buying this are that you can't find the "true blue" version, or are one of those obsessive collectors who HAVE to have every version of every toy (I'm not one of them). A better deal: get the Justice League's Javelin 7 spacecraft, which has electronic features, AND a True Blue Superman figure free!

Can We NAME Our Variants, Please?
This is a beautiful variant of the regular Superman action figure (a loose term, as there are few points of articulation), but I have just one question. Is this the Superman with black symbol as he currently appears in the books, or is it a Kingdom Come version of Supes?
Try naming your variants for the fans, Mattel.

superman justice league
I have bought a lot of action figures. I always want the best likeness. Mattel has done that. There sculpts catch Justice league perfectly. I see my children and all other haveing many adventures with there Justice league fiures. Now Mattel lets have some villans! ... Read more

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Meet the new Angel of Death, the Saint of Killers
The Angel of Death gave him his job and sent him from Hell to find Jesse Custer and Genesis (not to mention the McCready gang that killed him and his wife), so just stay out of his way or you will end up dead. It is that simple. The Saint of Killers Action Figure from DC Direct presents the accursed lawman from the "Preacher" comic book series. This figure came out at the same time as the final "Preacher" storyline, "Alamo." The figure is just over 6 inches tall and features six points of articulation. The hat is removable but the holster is not. Saint of Killer can use either his six-shooter or a rifle. The orange outfit is just a bit too bright for my tastes but they did a nice job on the head. Like most of the DC Direct line Saint of Killers works a lot better as a display figure than an actual toy. Other "Preacher" figures from DC Direct include Jesse Custer, Cassidy, and Tulip. For fans of that particular series, these are are average figures to have up on your shelf. ... Read more

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Batman in black
This action figure is really fantastic, the mixture of silver and black makes Batman look totally awsome and intimidateing. He has five points of articulation and will not break unless you really put some force into it. The only problem with this toy is the body poportion (his legs look pathetic compared to his overly musclular upper body) and the way the main frame is like all the other JL figures other than these minor flaws this figure will please any Batman lover.

Looks nice but utterly a disapointment
Just like it's blue counterpart, the Black/Silver Batman looks immpresive in it's carded box with the trading card and stand inside. But after a couple of hours of displaying the figure on it's stand, Batman started to lean forward as it's legs weren't able to support the figures upper body weight. (When you really look at it, the weight of all the JLA figures with the exception of the new Lex Luthor in the Superman/Lex 2-Pack aren't distributed equally as it's base, the legs, are so small while their upper body looks like they spent weeks in the gym) If your a collector and you want to display the figures, do so without using the stands, they are practically useless in the long run. I suggest that you just leave them inside their packagings. They look better that way. As for the kids who want to play with this figure. It's a great buy as it looks just like what they see on television and that is certainly something that will spark their imagination.

The Dark Knight Never Looked So Good.
I never could figure out why Batman used to run around in grey and blue outfits. When the animated series switched to grey and black, that made more sense. But a jet black Batman with silver highlights...it's just too sweet for words.

Get alot
Stack up on all these JL figures while you can. Especially since alot of these offered by amazon are first productions which are gonna be rare(they have 2nd for Martian manhunter though but first for batman and superman variants and WW). ... Read more

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Come on--ya know ya want it!
Do you remember tying a bath towel around your neck and jumping on the couch playing G-Force with your little brother? Well, now you can do it without the towel and without ruining the couch. (This matters because we're now the ones buying and cleaning the furniture...) As a confirmed G-Force fan, I have to admit to having the entire run of these action figures, and they're great. The details are terrific, right down to the facial features (they don't have generic action-figure faces--the BotP cast actually looks like themselves. And Keyop is very difficult to get right because of how cartoonish he is in the show--but they did him fine.) The figure is nice and solid in your hands, and when posed, it stands just fine by itself. Seriously, pick this one up. It's a fun trip down nostalgia lane. ... Read more

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Nice Snowglobe
Not the most popular of characters, Aquaman is still cool. Those who prefer the classic Aquaman, should enjoy this sculpt. The third and 6th or 7th in a series of snowglobes.
A nice design, this is a near flawless snwglobe.
Actually, there's really only one flaw in this entire snowglobe. It's a limited edition snowglobe. However, DC Direct decided to increase the production number, by rereleasing this snowglobe.
Thanks for nothing, DC.D.
Bottome Line. If you like Aquaman, you'll love this globe. If youre looking to buy it "for later on", forget it.
The Good: Classic Aquaman, on his throne. Nice design.
The Bad: A rereleasing of the same snowglobe just increased the number made, and, unless there's a good distinctive marking, it will be difficult to demonstrate which version it is.
Thanks a lot, DC. D ... Read more

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Kltlpzyxm!
Superman's wacky enemy, Mr. Mxyzpltlk, makes for a great stuffy doll. The mischievous little imp from the 5th Dimension always makes for an interesting issue of Action Comics or Superman.

This is the Silver Age version, or Earth 1 if you prefer. Because of his diminutive nature and silly ways, he is perfect for transition to stuffed doll form. Perhaps it is a trap played by the imp himself, to disguise himself as a harmless child's toy!

Great companion to Bat-Mite. Good for kids to play with too. ... Read more

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A Beautiful Figure for the Adult Collector Only
Over the years, I've collected many (too many, really) action figures, and while this is a favorite, I definitely have a love-hate relationship with it.
To begin, the figure is an exceptionally sculpted replica of Wonder Woman in her Amazon combat armor, as painted by Alex Ross in the DC Comics' book "Kingdom Come." Standing 6 ½ inches (7 ½ with the spear), and clad in an eagle helmet, massive wings and grieves, a sword and golden lasso hanging on her hips, she'll be a standout in any collection of W.W. miniatures (like mine).
But the detailing came at the expense of articulation and flexibility of display. She's jointed at the shoulders, wrists and hips only, and has a removable spear and shield. While this makes for a dramatic pose (see the Amazon.com photos), it would have been nice if DC Direct included a separate sword and made her lasso removable from it's belt loop. (You can remove the lasso, with either patience or scissors. I know because the lasso on mine came attached incorrectly, sticking out at a 90° angle. Patience and tweezers won the day.) Also, the base included with the figure is too small for both feet to stand on (again, see the photos); fortunately she can be balanced fine without it.
I gave this figure a rating of 4 for fun (for her appearance only), a 1 for educational value (because they don't list a zero), and a 2 for durability (I'm sure she'd survive a fall from my shelf, but her spear looks as brittle as a breadstick).
So while this Wonder Woman is a knockout, she's definitely not a toy and not quite a statue, but will still please the adult W.W. collector.

The best Wonder Woman action figure EVER!
The Armored Wonder Woman from DC's third wave of Kingdom Come action figures is, without doubt, the best Wonder Woman action figure to ever claim a cherished spot on this collector's shelf. This version of Wonder Woman first appeared in Alex Ross' Kingdom Come graphic novel, complete with a Greek-style golden battle armor, a golden helmet in the shape of an eagle's head, golden wings, a sword, a spear, a shield and, of course, the Lasso of Truth. This is our favorite Amazon Princess garbed for TOTAL WAR, and is a far cry from the more familiar sight of Lynda Carter in her "satin tights". It goes way beyond anything that even Xena, that other warrior princess, ever wore in any of her battles. Forged by the artisans of her island home of Themyscira to be near-indestructible, Diana puts on the golden armor only when she faces the most deadly of enemies: the renegade metahumans of Kingdom Come; Devastation, the mad child of the Titans; and Imperiex, the would-be destroyer of the universe. This costume is what I would LOVE to see in any big-screen live action adaptation of Wonder Woman. One can only hope. :-) ... Read more

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Kltlpzyxm!
Superman's wacky enemy, Mr. Mxyzpltlk, makes for a great stuffy doll. The mischievous little imp from the 5th Dimension always makes for an interesting issue of Action Comics or Superman.

This is the Silver Age version, or Earth 1 if you prefer. Because of his diminutive nature and silly ways, he is perfect for transition to stuffed doll form. Perhaps it is a trap played by the imp himself, to disguise himself as a harmless child's toy!

Great companion to Bat-Mite. Good for kids to play with too. ... Read more

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Only for a Smallville fan
I love Smallville and have loved most of the things that have come out representing the awesome franchise. The Clark Kent action figure really isn't one of those things I do love.

Kids can play with it and enjoy it, they'll just have to use there imagination. The toy doesn't really do anything, so that's why the imagination is a must. They can have fun with it however, because he is Superman and only Kryptonite can stop him. If your child likes Smallville they should enjoy it. If they don't, the toy isn't for them. If your a Smallville collector, you'll like the toy.

Nice item for smallville lovers
Cool thing to have if you love the show. You can also get the lana and lex figures which is cool. i like it

Clark Kent (Tom Welling) and a big hunk of kryptonite
I would have said that the DC Direct set of figures from the WB series "Smallville" were a year late, but maybe they wanted to make sure the show was something of a hit before producing these figures. There was a Smallville PVC set that came out last year, but it represented the "Superboy" comic books and not the new television series, which does a marvelous job of dealing with Clark Kent as his powers are coming into play and his relationships with Lex Luthor and Lana Lang become more and more interesting.

The Smallville Clark Kent figure is interesting because it really looks like a cross between actor Tom Welling and the comic book character (this is a round about way of saying the figure is not as "cute" as the actor, as my daughter would say). The figure is several shades over 6" tall, which will make Clark one of the taller figures in your action figure collections. I am ambivalent about the thermal chromatic hands that chance color (as your action figure encounters that big hunk of kryptonite no doubt). The figure also comes with a removable backpack, which probably makes more sense than a pitchfork, and a decent Inkworks collectible trading card.

I would assume fans of Tom Welling will be more interested in this action figure than real Superman fans, mainly because the only other figures from the show available are Lex Luther (who Clark is not fighting) and Lana Lang (who Clark is not dating). Having abandoned those two main avenues of conflict, there is not much left for the figure to do but stand around and look semi-cute. ... Read more