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Justice League 4 3/4" Action Figure: Superman in Black with Red Outfit

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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!

Being a limited edition color variant, this makes a great item for the collector. The black costume with red "s" symbol is reminiscent of the Funeral for a Friend armband that was worn by those mourning Superman's death in 1992. (Just think about how great this figure will look dislpayed with your other Death of Superman comics and collectibles!)

Even though Mattel toys are notoriously unable to stand on their own, this particular figure comes with a display base! They really had the collector in mind when they came out with this one. With the success of the popular Justice League and Justice League Unlimited cartoons be sure to get your figure before they're gone!

However, this may not be such a great gift for kids... The black costume is not as fun as the bright blue that most of us are used to. In the cartoon series Superman doesn't actually wear this black outfit so it might be confusing for the little ones. The kids might be more interested in the regular blue costumed Superman or any of the Mission Vision figures (which come with fun accessories).

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.

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!