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DC Universe Classics Green Lantern Figure

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This is another great DC Universe figure. Molded to hold the lantern and brandish the ring it is a superb display piece. It is consistent in it's high quality and superior detail with the other figures from this line.

Great model figure of Hal Jordan. Personally I like to keep things in boxes and put them on display and this one is awesome. Definitely worth checking out.

This is a great looking figure of Hal Jordan and a must for collectors of the Justice League. It comes with a base and can be posed as if he's taking flight. Lots of detail on the face and hair but uses the generic body for bigger figures (ie: Cpt. Atom, Batman,...). Lots of fun.

From DC Universe Classics' third series comes the legendary Emerald Gladiator himself: the fearless Hal Jordan as Green Lantern. Suffice to say, based upon this action figure alone, Mattel certainly deserves significant credit for how close it is coming to matching DC Direct as today's best producer of superhero figures for mass audiences.

While DC Direct has a superior display-only rendition of Green Lantern from "Justice: Series 3" by Alex Ross, this DC Universe Classic figure is still an excellent runner-up with the added advantage of being appropriate for all ages, particularly for kids who want a toy more sophisticated than the smaller "Justice League Unlimited" figures. In fact, when I first saw this Green Lantern figure, it seemed like the same cartoon character from the old "Challenge of the Super Friends" animated television show had suddenly come to life before my eyes. The resemblance is that good.

Now, for the most pertinent question: does the actual figure resemble the promotional photo's representation of it? My answer is: yes!

The only odd note about the figure is his accessory. The lantern power battery in the display photo shares the same emerald hue as Jordan's costume, but the actual toy lantern's shade of green resembles that of a lime popsicle. The lantern just isn't as well-produced as the photo implies. Perhaps this discrepancy was simply a manufacturing glitch or, more likely, it was a cost-saving measure.

At any rate, if you remember owning the vintage Kenner "Super Powers" figure from nearly 25 years ago like I do, this new Mattel figure will definitely bring back some fond memories. Further, as Hal Jordan's best DC Direct figures can be somewhat pricey and hard to locate, this Green Lantern rendition should well suit your expectations for a high-caliber figure. Speaking of which, I would rate this particular figure's sculpting and paint job easily a few notches above the Hal Jordan / Green Lantern figure from the first wave in DC Direct's own "Green Lantern" series.

Despite the minor discrepancy with the lantern accessory, I highly recommend this Green Lantern figure from DC Universe Classics. It is well worth your investment.

Rating: Excellent.
My Score: 9.75 (on a scale of 1 -10).

P.S. Please also note that the figure's primary weakness is weak arm joints, which can result in broken off arms that will require super-glue for re-attachment.

Got a good price for Green Lantern and it arrived quickly. Product could be more descriptive of what package contains and what it does not. For example, many DC Universe figures come with a "Collect to Connect" piece to build a larger, separate DCU figure. The one I purchased did not, but they sold one that looked identical that did. I wasn't able to see the packaging, only the figure. I would have been happier to have seen the packaging, to have a choice.

Just like the batman figure this one is also very fun and durable, it looks cool and can be posed in a lot of cool poses.