[Joe Moore]

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Originally Posted by MUfan97

I thought Mattel already had the rights to Reeve's likeness. I mean, they made a 3 3/4 inch version.


Also, what about Neca? They made a 7 inch version a little while back. Have problems risen since then?


Also, pushing back a Stamp Zod makes perfect sense if they can't get Reeve. I mean, we all know the horror stories of last time when NOBODY could find Superman.

Licensing rights are rarely for perpetuity. You usually license the right to a likeness only for as long as you initially plan on producing your items, and then have to re-up or renegotiate based new items. The rights for the 3.75" version likely expired a few years ago.