My Collection: DC Universe Classics All Stars Superman

About a year before the DC Comics New 52 relaunch in 2011 when I started getting into comics and this new look Superman is a symbol of that. New suit new interest of comics greatest character. With a new look for a new time, this figure based on Jim Lee’s designs for the New 52!The Man of Steel, the first and greatest of them all comic book heroes. I always liked Superman, and to me at that age he wasn't as cool or as appealing to as Batman. Even today Batman still has major appeal to kids. Some toddlers and younger children know who Batman is and have toys of clothing of the character. My cousin’s 1 year old has a fondness of Batman that is unprecedented. Superman, I feel is a character who you can appreciate as you grow up and get older. He is much more than his powers. He is the blueprint of the modern superhero. He is inspiring and always does the right thing when faced with hard choices. His humble parents instilled in him strong moral values and inspired him to become the hero he is today. Superman is a hero that reflects the potential in all of us for greatness.

After I got the DC Universe Classics All Stars Batman figure I was interested and in the accompanying Superman figure from the wave also. I just loved the new design and representation of Superman since the new 52 reboot. I made the purchase on eBay. I really enjoyed The New 52 Justice League graphic novel and I started to collect new volumes as they were released. 

The figure looks great and is consists of the same level of detail featured in the Batman figure, although the changes to his new costume are more apparent than his batman counterpart, Batman lost the underwear appearance a few years back while New 52 Superman has a few details that haven't been part of the look before. The new emblem is sculpted onto the chest, raised collar, no red trunks and his new emblem printed on back of the cape too was a nice touch. I was never really a fan of the previous Mattel DC Universe Classics releases of Superman but I did really like this new modern and updated look of the worlds first and greatest Superhero.I’m a big Superman fan, He is an inspirational character. The new DC Universe Classics All Stars line allowed collectors to add the most popular heroes to their collection, as the previous releases of DC’s best loved heroes had been released years ago. 

Superman stands as the single most iconic figure in comic books; his Kryptonian S-Shield recognizable as a universal symbol for truth and justice. Though Superman may have begun as a slice of Americana, he’s grown into a symbol that all of humanity can look up to.

Since I started collecting action figures, I always wanted a representation of the two pillars of the DC Universe, the two greatest superheroes and the two modern New 52 renditions of Worlds Finest look outstanding on my shelf together.


Up, up and away 

K

My Collection: Bandai Thundercats Classics & Mezco Mega Scale Mumm-Ra

ThunderCats was a highly lauded animated series that aired from 1985-1990 for a total of four seasons with 130 original episodes. It is considered to be one of the best animated shows from the 80’s. Collectors have driven the ThunderCats to become a pop-culture phenomenon over the years

The Thundercats was my absolute favorite TV show when I was a young child. I loved is so much and watched it any chance I could. I was so fortunate and lucky to have so many of the toys. I had the Sword of Omens, countless figures and the Thundertank. I loved this show so much and it meant alot to me and have so many found memories of that time. Thundercats defined what toys were for me, I remember been to my cousins one Christmas, four boys all older than me, and they were playing with Star Wars toys and figures, they were tiny, had no action feature and forgive me, creepy ugly (sorry Ewoks). I did Star Wars as I grew older and come to appreciate why the figures were so small. But all it did for me at the time was define these toys of my childhood and to my astonishment they made a return in 2011. 

Bandai Thundercats Classics

Lion-O

The arrival of a new series on Cartoon Network meant that the Thundercats were back. I loved the new show, it had depth and was something for fans both young and old. I had introduced my brothers to the Thundercats years previously when the original 80's series got a DVD release which we really enjoyed. The new was a return to Saturday morning Thundercats for us all. WIth the arrival of the new show and new toys there was also a massive treat for older fans. Bandai had announced the realse of a line of Thundercats Classics for Collectors.

Me and my lovely Girlfriend had spotted these at our local Smyths Toy Store after months of her listening about me going on about them. I shed a single tiny tear when we found them all displayed, it was as if the best thing of my childhood had come back to me on their release in December 2011.

Tygra

These 8 inch Classic Collectors figures are a great throwback for older fans. The first two in the line up Lion-O and Tygra, my two favorite characters of the show. My wonderful Girlfriend had got them for me for Christmas. These figures were great and a real stand out in my collection. Both these figures were extremely accurate with a great sculpts and accessories too. each one came with exchangeable hands and a large and small version of their weapons. Lion-o's claw shield was very well done, it could be holstered on his waist, or a a glove and best of all in either position the small dagger form of his sword could be stored within it.

Although the line was re-branded in a smaller 6 inch figure later before it was cancelled I was so happy to have a physical representation of the toys and TV show that meant so much to me in my childhood.

Mezco Mega Scale Mumma Ra

I love this awesome Mumma Ra 15 inch action figure. My girlfriend had got me this amazing Christmas gift the year after my other Thundercats action figures. Its amazing. I had not opened and displayed the figure for 13 months. It just looked brilliant displayed in its box with its stunning classic artwork.

I eventually opened it and the it got even more amazing. there was minor assembly required and the attaching of his fabric cloak and displaying of real bandages to displayed as desired. I love having a villain figure that over sizes the heroes and this figure certainly does that. Mezco do have other mega scale Thundercats but none of which look as good and authentic at this Mumma Ra. This figure is defiantly the best physical representation of the character.   

That's my Thundercats collection , hope it made you feel as nostalgic as it did for me.

Bye for now

Thundercats Hoooooo !

K

My Collection: Marvel Select DAREDEVIL

Marvel Select Daredevil

The one that started it all.This was my first Adult Collectors Action Figure. My wonderful girlfriend got it to me on our first trip away together while we went on a trip to Dublin for a concert. I love Daredevil. He's always been one of my favorite comic book characters, and now with this figure I can display that as well as a souvenir of our first time away together. 

I was first introduced to Daredevil in the Spider-Man animated series two part episode "Framed " and "The Man without Fear" and later the live action movie. I really like and he became one of my favorites comic book characters. I liked the grittiness and how he didn't have super powers just enhanced abilities and how he trained himself to become a crime fighter. I loved the best of the graphic novels, Frank Millers tales, Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale Yellow mini-series and currently the outstanding Mark Waid series that I'm really enjoying at the movement. I'll later make my way onto the Brian Michael Bendis's run of Daredevil stories.

This was the one that started off my collectors action figure collection. I have quite a few Daredevil Graphic Novels as I am a huge fan. He  is a great character that has featured in some great stories that both me and my girlfriend both really enjoy.This an excellent and detailed figure. The figure is subtly detailed in a way not to look too much like a toy but more item for adult collectors figure. It also comes with the cross cathedral rooftop display base, just like the cover of issue #3 in Kevin Smith's Guardian Devil story. Marvel Select Daredevil stands at 7 inches tall and for me is a must have action figure. 

Bye for now

K

Finished Book and new figure

Finished Book and new Figure

Thought I'd take this opportunity to show off my very cool DC Comics 2014 Calender

New Package all the way from USA, it was a bargain of a price as these collectors figures can usually be quite pricey

DA DA !

Man of Steel Movie Masters Superman Collectors Figure

with Kryptonian Command Key

.......and today I finished the first of four books my lovely girlfriend got me for Christmas

The Greatest JOKER Stories Ever Told

Really enjoyed this book, It is a collection of various comics featuring The Joker published between 1940's - 1980's. I really enjoy these sample of the times stories from various periods with the 80's being my favorite decades as it takes The Joker back to his original murderous intent. The book is a rare time capsule look into how the stories were over the years and the influences that still exist today. 

The stories are fun and gripping and contains the well know classic Joker tale "The Laughing Fish". This was such a rare find as it was originally published in 1988.
The Greatest Stories Ever Told is always to great gift as to someone special.

This trade paperback reprints stories from the following comic book issues and comic books:

• Batman #1(The Joker, here titled as Batman versus the Joker, from March, 1940)
• Batman #4(The Case of the Joker's Crime Circus from December, 1940)
• Detective Comics #168(The Man Behind the Red Hood from February, 1951)
• Batman #63(The Joker's Crime Costumes! from February, 1951)
• Batman #73(The Joker's Utility Belt! from October, 1952)
• World's Finest #61(The Crimes of Batman from November, 1952)
• Batman #74(The Crazy Crime Clown! from December, 1952)
• World's Finest #88(Superman and Batman's Greatest Foes from May, 1957)
• Batman #110(Crime-of-the-Month Club! from September, 1957)
• Batman #159(The Great Clayface - Joker Feud from November, 1963)
• Batman #163(The Joker Jury! from May, 1964)
• Batman #251(The Joker's Five-Way Revenge! from September, 1973)
• Brave and the Bold #111(Death Has the Last Laugh from March, 1974)
• Joker #3(The Last Ha Ha from October, 1975)
• Detective Comics #475(The Laughing Fish from February, 1978)
• Detective Comics #476(Sign of the Joker! from April, 1978)
• Batman #321(Dreadful Birthday, Dear Joker... ! from March, 1980

This paperback included an introduction by Mike Gold under the title The best of the bad: the Joker's dozen, end notes by Mark Waid under the title Stacking the deck: the other Joker stories, and biographies of notable Joker creators by Brian Augustyn.

Have Fun and Chat Soon

Horror movie date night and the quiet day that follows and DC comics movie news

So, last night me and my girlfriend went out to see DEVIL'S DUE. I had low expectations due to poor reviews but it surpassed my expectations and we both really enjoyed it. The film is presented in a "found footage" style of film making and documents the life of a newly wed couple as they get married, enjoy your honey moon and return home to the joyous news that their expecting and begin to be observed by a Satanic cult during the pregnancy, and husband Zach begins to suspect there's something unnatural about their baby.

The was enjoyable full of suspense and scares and its not as standout as others in the genre.
Next trip to the cinema will be to see ROBOCOP released February 7th.

In unrelated news, patiently waiting on a delivery from the US. I purchased a new collectors action figure. Movie Masters Man of Steel - Superman action figure, so you can expect a review and photos once it arrives

I have a few items listed on eBay to sell in case they are of interest to you. 

http://www.ebay.ie/sch/kalsuperstuff/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=

Some comic book related news, 
Gal Gadot aka The new Wonder Woman has revealed that she is signed on for three DC Comics movies as the amazon. This along the rumor that Steve Amell, star of TV's ARROW is reportly in talks to fill the Emerald Archers boots on the big screen in a potential JUSTICE LEAGUE movie. Simply speculation at this point. ARROW is my favorite TV show. Really looking forward to it's return on Sky1 20th February after a 9 week break. 

But until all that you can enjoy is the latest offering from DC animated movies. 

Based on the Batman and Son graphic novel by Grant Morrison.

See ya's later.