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Originally Posted by t1dc

if I have my dates correct I remember preordering Red Son Superman on 10/16 or 11/16. It shipped 1/18. And that figure was rather simple.

Isn't this Mezco's first die cast figure? I know next to nothing about the production requirements for figures but it seems like these might take longer to fabricate.

According to the Wiki page for die casting, it's a pretty quick production process. The only real downside is that it costs more $$$$$.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_ca..._disadvantages

While several One 12 figures have simple costumes, the fabric costumes are an extra step in the production and manufacturing processes.
Pre-Production:
In addition to making sure all of the joints are the proper tightness and the paint is perfect on the figure, Mezco also has to make sure that the costumes are fitted properly and that any extra materials such as chest symbols are applied correctly.
Manufacturing:
Once the body is assembled and painted, the figure gets put inside a fabric costume. The costume is then sewn up the back by hand.