The Original Superheroes – Flash Gordon, Ming The Merciless, and The Phantom by NECA

NECA has announced new variants of a few of their previously released Defenders of the Earth figures. They have taken Flash Gordon, Ming The Merciless, and The Phantom, and updated them to match their original comic strip appearances. Known as the Original Superheroes line, Series 1 is scheduled to hit stores in January. Each figure stands about 7″ tall, with about 30 points of articulation. Each includes interchangeable portraits, swap out hands, and character specific accessories. See additional details and pre-orders below. After the jump, you can see the new photos.

Introducing THE ORIGINAL SUPERHEROES line of figures — NECA’s loving tribute to the classic giants of comic books and pop culture! Series 1 includes King Features characters from long-running comic strips that went on to influence the world of superheroes. It includes Flash Gordon, The Phantom, and Ming the Merciless. Each 7″ scale action figure has over 30 points of articulation.

The Phantom features glow-in-the-dark eyes and includes interchangeable hands, two handguns, two detachable muzzle flashes, whip, and Oath Skull. Flash and Ming include interchangeable heads and hands, a laser blaster with two detachable effects, and a sword that fits into a sheath on the belt.

Collector-friendly window box packaging with custom illustration.

Pre-Order Links: Entertainment Earth • Big Bad Toy Store • Dorkside Toys

CompaniesNECA
CharactersFlash GordonMingThe Phantom
Scale7 Inch

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