DCUC Green Lantern (Alan Scott)

 

I bought this DC Universe Classics Alan Scott Green Lantern from an eBay seller this past April at a discount on his currently going value due to his somewhat rumpled packaging, fully intending to open him. Having just posted on the DCUC Jemm and OMAC, I thought now would be a good time to continue looking at those figures. I've sold a number of DCUCs in my collection the last few years, but have hung onto a number of outstanding samples from that line. I said before that I have great memories of getting into action figures ten years ago when I started this blog, and DCUC figures were a part of that. Collectors had not been treated to a superhero action figure line as vastly encompassing before, as they were introduced to a new Golden Age of action figures there at the end of the 2000s.

Alan Scott makes a great action figure, adapted here to the aesthetic uniformity of the DC Universe Classics line, but retaining his Golden-Age appeal, with his ruffled shirt sleeves, big leather belt, and high-collared cape. Fantastic! I've always liked Alan Scott's outfit, and Mattel did a great job fitting him in the line. Like the other DCUC figures, he included a collector button, depicting art from his 1940s era...

Below, Alan Scott with Green Lantern Corps members Naut Kei Loi and Hal Jordan- I had a few other DCUC Lanterns that I've sold, but these two were my favorites. I really got into Green Lantern after reading Blackest Night in 2011, which resulted in lots of action figure and comic book/graphic novel purchases around that time.

Below, left, Alan Scott with fellow Justice Society member, my DCUC Dr. Fate, and with my DC Collectibles New 52 Earth 2 Alan Scott on the right. I enjoyed the New 52 Earth 2 title, and Alan Scott's inclusion, debuting in issue #3. Some fans were not enamoured with the new costumes presented in their 2011 New 52 relaunch, but I liked it, including Alan Scott's new oufit. What a great looking action figure it made!

Below, 6" DC Universe Classics Alan Scott with my DC Direct 13" Deluxe Golden-Age Green Lantern. I loved this 1:6 scale line of figures by DC Direct, produced between 2005 and 2008, and just posted about the Classic Batman and Robin. 

And finally, Alan Scott with some of my other DC Universe Classics: Aquaman and Hawkman, Golden-Age Batman, and Shazam. Alan complements a lot of the other DCUC figures in my collection, harkening back to the days when colorful costumed crimefighters always saved the day, something I think we could use a little more of today.

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DCUC Jemm & OMAC

Within the first three months of writing this blog back in 2010, I'd already started collecting DC Universe Classics. The very popular 6" Mattel action figure line was easy to find and affordable, featuring many of the characters in the DC books I was reading at the time. The aesthetic uniformity of the line also appealed to me. I can't tell you how many times I saw Jemm and OMAC warming the pegs at K-Mart, but I couldn't resist picking them up on eBay for only six bucks each shipped recently. The seller sent the buttons that were originally included with these figures, both from the 15th wave of DCUC figures.
 

I discovered Jemm, Son of Saturn back in 2011, catching up with the Ostrander/Mandrake run Martian Manhunter Vol.2. Jemm first appeared in 1984 under his own title, a creation of Greg Potter and Gene Colan. John Ostrander used his similarity to J'onn J'onnz to retcon a backstory of the Saturnians being a creation of the Martians, modelled after their own race. This figure, however, is not a simple repaint of the DCUC Martian Manhunter. I wasn't wild about the color scheme on this figure for years, but my nostalgia for the DC Universe Classics line has softened my opinion over time. I think he would have looked better in black, like the button he came with, but his brighter, traditional colors do reflect his first appearance. The long spindly fingers are a unique feature among the DCUC line, and emphasize his alien character. 

Below, Jemm, Son of Saturn with my DC Universe Classics Martian Manhunter...

I've read none of the OMAC comics artist Jack Kirby created back in '74, but did read the retconned version featured in OMAC Project, Infinite Crisis, and Justice League: Generation Lost. A new volume of OMAC was published as part of  DC Comic's New 52 relaunch, but I have yet to read any of that. As an action figure, OMAC can stand alone on the sheer merits of his "toyetic" appeal, and that's what I like about him- his colorful out fit and outrageous mohawk make him singular among the DCUC line and action figures in general.

Below, OMAC with my DCUC Cyborg, another cybernetic DC Comics character...

Below. Jemm and OMAC with my DCUC Adam Strange and Booster Gold...

And finally, Jemm and OMAC with my DCUC Doctor Fate and Hawkman...

I have great memories of getting into action figures ten years ago when I started this blog, and DC Universe Classics were definitely a part of that nostalgia. Collectors had not been treated to a superhero action figure line as vastly encompassing before, as they were introduced to a somewhat new Golden Age of action figures there at the end of the 2000s. Exciting times! I have more DCUC figures in my collection to show you- stay tuned!

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DC Multiverse Croc, Batman Ninja, & Damian Wayne Robin

This is the first year Mattel hasn't produced DC action figures in 18 years, signing with Warner Bros. in 2002 as master licensee for Batman, Superman, and Justice League properties, and going on to produce the celebrated DC Universe Classics line in 2007. While that series ended at retail in 2012, it lived on through online and convention exclusives, and as re-branded waves like these DC Multiverse figures. Croc and Ninja Batman were both "Collect 'n Connect" figures, assembled by purchasing waves of  Multiverse figures. I'm nostalgic about the DCUC line, some of the first 6" action figures I posted about on this blog ten years ago, and I still have a modest collection of them.

Croc was from Mattel's last wave of Multiverse before McFarlane Toys won the license, and would fit in perfectly with the DCUC lineup- he has that construction and style. His sculpt is fantastic and he has an articulated jaw! Below, Croc with my DCUC Joker, Penguin, and Catwoman ....

Like Croc, I bought Batman Ninja complete from an eBay seller recently, more interested in the CnC than the wave he came in- while this can be an expensive endeavor, it was less costly than buying the entire wave in both cases. I enjoyed the DC animated Batman Ninja well enough, but have coveted this action figure for awhile now. Figma and S.H. Figuarts both make deluxe figures of this character, but I enjoy the simplicity of Mattel's style for what it is, and am sometimes overwhelmed by the glut of accessories to keep track of with the deluxe figure lines. I would love, however, to get my hands on one of the forthcoming Star Ace 1:6 scale Batman Ninja!

There's no belt or peg to stow Batman Ninja's sheath, but does have decent articulation and can hold his sword with both hands, a pair of fists also included. I'm pretty happy with this figure- he fits well stylistically within the DC Universe Classics pantheon, and has deluxe paint apps. Below, Batman Ninja with DC Multiverse Rebirth Batman and Zero Year Batman...

Batman Ninja made a natural opponent for Croc in my mind, the association with Croc's reptilian nature and the dragons of Asian mythology, though Croc isn't a featured villain in the animated film. Regardless, they are fantastic figures I'm glad to have acquired...

I picked up this DC Multiverse Damian Wayne Robin on a whim, and at a great price, to go along with Croc and Batman Ninja as sparring partners- he pairs well with Batman Ninja, packed with his own katana. I thought these figures would photograph nicely in my custom urban alley diorama, which I also used form my post on the DC Multiverse Batwing and Duke Thomas Robin.

Below, Damian Wayne with DCUC Wave 16 Robin, and DC Direct Batman Inc. Robin...

If you don't prefer Damian's angry face, roundly dislike by collectors, he comes with a Court of Owls mask to cover it- this is actually a cool option I will display for the time being. Damian's knee pads have an annoying tendency to pop off when handling him, but once he's in place, you're good. His biceps are a little overdeveloped for his teenage buck, but the boots, hooded cape and tunic are unique.

I had a lot of fun with this little Mattel DC haul, and great fun the past few months going back to pick up DC figures I missed in the past, both Mattel and DC Direct, and still have more of these acquisitions to show you. Along with that I still have some treasured DC figures that have been in my collection for many years I'd like to feature this year. Stay tuned: Follow the Super-DuperToyBox Instagram!

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eBay Clearance Sale Continues!

I've been clearing out inventory from the Super-DuperToyBox pretty much continuously since January! Click the eBay Clearance Sale badge at the top of the right sidebar of this blog to bid on some great DC Universe Classics and more! Hurry- dozens of items have sold on their first auction due to my low pricing! Follow the Super-DuperToyBox Instagram to see live updates on a few of the items as they are going up for auction:

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