12 Inch Super heroes: Superman

12 inch mego superman

SPECIAL FEATURE: MEGO MUSEUM LOOKS AT SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE

TWELVE INCH SUPERMAN

This is theComic version of the 12 inch Superman, much different from the version done as a tie in to the movie.

This figure was created specifically for the Canadian distributor Parkdale Novelty and was also sold in the UK, France and Italy. Harbert boxed Superman figures are the easiest to find although this figure remains scare MIB.

Removable boots, plastic embedded insignia (not a sticker) and each has one hand that points! The Movie Superman has a buff chest and different head, which was common of nearly all of the 12" releases in the US.


12 inch mego superman

Movie or commonly known as Reeves Superman in a Canadian (Grand Toys) Box


12 inch mego superman

Movie or Christopher Reeve 12" Superman was released in the United States and the rest of the World, it features a head sculpt by Ken Sheller and features a more muscular Torso which is one of the more noticable features between the US and foreign released 12" figures.


Movie or commonly known as Reeves Superman in a Canadian (Grand Toys) Box

Comic Headed Superman in his Pedigree (UK) Box.

Pin Pin release of the Comic Headed Superman had a movie boxPin Pin release of the Comic Headed Superman had a movie box

Stop the Presses, a new discovery! In France, Pin Pin Toys released the standard comic headed Superman in the Movie box. Not a box switch like previously thought but a legitimate variation. (Thanks to Sebastien for this wonderful pic and info)

Mego Denys Fisher Power Action Superman

The Denys Fisher Superman is a UK Exclusive and has a unqiue body style and ability

Mego Denys Fisher Power Action SupermanMego Denys Fisher Power Action Superman

The Denys Fisher Superman is a UK Exclusive and has a unqiue body style and ability. Mego Designer John McNett originally proposed this as 12" Diecast figure which was scrapped due to child safety concerns. During the writing of this article, it was discovered McNett was unaware the power feature Superman was ever released!

Mego Denys Fisher Power Action Superman

Here is the 12" Movie Supes, which is more commonly found. Beside him is the UK Denys FIsher "Power" Superman whose bulky body (and rather tiny head) has a crushing action not unlike the Six Million Dollar Man

A nice detailed shot of um, well, Superman's knob.

The Mego licensed Ensueno Superman 12" doll, found only in Mexico.