[Joe Moore]

DC Super Powers Jumbo Superman Figure by Gentle Giant

[deecee4]

yeah, against my better judgement, i pre-ordered superman, lex and flash.

[jasonkillian]

The head sculpt reminds me of Sylvester Stallone.

[dukefett]

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Originally Posted by jasonkillian

The head sculpt reminds me of Sylvester Stallone.

100% agree, I was going to post that and saw you beat me too it. Even the little smile is totally Stallone.

[beckmen]

This is just a blow-up of the old ToyBiz figure, isn't it? I remember I used to have that as a kid.

[Joe Moore]

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Originally Posted by beckmen

This is just a blow-up of the old ToyBiz figure, isn't it? I remember I used to have that as a kid.

Yes, Gentle Giant does this with DC Super Powers, Marvel Secret Wars, Batman The Animated Series, and old Kenner Star Wars figures.

[deecee4]

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Originally Posted by beckmen

This is just a blow-up of the old ToyBiz figure, isn't it? I remember I used to have that as a kid.

actually, this is based on the kenner super powers figure. the toybiz figure was based on the kenner figure but, if you look closely you can see the figure sculpt is slightly different than the kenner version and less refined. the torso is chunkier and wider, abs are shaped differently, belt straps are spaced wider, the boot v tips are more pronounced, etc..

http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/s...HSuperman4.jpg

[JeremyB]

This is so rad. Ordered!

[Lionheart]

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Yes, Gentle Giant does this with DC Super Powers, Marvel Secret Wars, Batman The Animated Series, and old Kenner Star Wars figures.

Why can't they just reissue these figures? (Not Gentle Giant - but someone). I'd rather buy a set of MOC Secret Wars / Super Powers the same as the original than a giant gimmicky version.

[beckmen]

Flooding the market with re-issues of vintage figures would drive vintage collectors nuts. But they should do it anyway.