Superman: Overview
Superman is probably the most recognized action figure ever. It has also been a toy that has been reproduced many times since they began being created over seventy years ago. Superman has been released as part of the Justice League of American line of toys and as a separate hero. He was also one of the aliases of Captain Action during the sixties.
The first ever Superman figure was produced in 1939; it was a thirteen and a half inch wooden toy. During the 1960s the toy manufacturer Ideal produced a three inch plastic Superman as part of their Justice League series. In 1972 Mego introduced five inch and eight inch bendable figures as well as Supergirl. Throughout the rest of the seventies Mago introduced a variety of other characters from Superman’s world including Lex Luther, General Zod, and Jor-El.
Kenner produced a large selection of Superman action figures during the 1980s. These were part of the Superpowers line and were tied in with the animated series. There were three waves of toys along with a variety of vehicles as part of the Justice League of America series. Kenner managed to produce many more action figure line during the nineties.
DC comics have produced many Superman action figures right up to the present. There most recent line contains a collection of two-packs with two a classic and modern superman within the set.
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