Mezco’s One:12 Collective series of figures is some of the company’s very best, and in this review, we take a look at the Superman 1978 Edition figure they recently released. While Mezco has released Superman action figures before, this one is special because it is based on Richard Donner’s original Superman film starring Christopher Reeve.
Our content partners at Nerd News Today got their hands on the figure and shared their initial impressions, which you can check out here.
Let’s break down the figure and see if it has a place within your Fortress of Solitude:
Before I break down the figure, I want to acknowledge Mezco’s stellar packaging, which, in the case of this figure, was a beautiful tin modeled after the poster for the 1978 film. The tin not only keeps the figure and accessories safe and intact but is also a quality piece for storage. On to the figure!
The build quality, as usual, is stellar, and thanks to over 28 points of articulation, it is easy to recreate plenty of iconic Superman moments from the film. In addition to the articulation of the figure, the cape also has articulation thanks to its integrated posing wire. The figure has a total of three heads with two portrait looks and one smiling, which is a favorite of mine because it allows a perfect recreation of Superman flying above the earth to end the film. The hand-painted detailing truly shines with the heads, as it truly does an excellent job of capturing the likeness of Christopher Reeve.
In addition to the additional heads, you’re also getting nine interchangeable hands, which consist of one pair of fists, one pair of flying hands, two pairs of posing hands, and one kryptonite shard holding hand.
When it comes to the costume, I will be honest that I am not a fan of real clothing materials on figures, and my appreciation of them when it comes to Mezco’s One:12 line varies but when it comes to this figure, it truly works, and more importantly it is fitting to capture those retro vibes.
