started collecting super powers [Archive]

goldenryan

Sep 5, '08, 2:10 PM

i hope to get all the new gods,batman, brainiac, and maybe a few others but i'm in no hurry to over pay maybe that's why i get outbid all the time) but still i remember when they i could get the joker, flash, parademon, and hawkman in kenner bags for $3 a piece at trade shows but i guess that was 15 years ago and i should expect to pay more now

Brue

Sep 5, '08, 2:17 PM

The more common figures never really went up in price. harder to find figures easily can go for a lot more than $3!

GreenLantern9999

Sep 5, '08, 2:39 PM

I am a huge fan of the line I have loose examples of all but five of them I am missing Mr. Miracle, Shazam (Cap marvel), Tyr, Cyborg and Riddler, but Riddler was a repaint of GL from Argentina so I doubt I'm ever gonna get him. But man oh man do I love that line it was my first love but then Mego came along.

Bionic Joe

Sep 5, '08, 2:48 PM

Check yard sales last week i scored a loose Batmobile along with Batman/Robin/ Superman/ Joker/ Green lantern all loose for $2.50

toys2cool

Sep 5, '08, 2:52 PM

Great line,I doubt you'll find them for $3,but you can get some deals out there

RussG

Sep 5, '08, 6:53 PM

I pick up a few when i get the right deal ... I had about 1/4 of them but most just didn't make the cut for the shape I wanted them in so I sold/traded them off.

Right now I only have Green Lantern, Wonder Woman and Flash. Loose but minty :)

I really want to get Batman and Robin with the Batmobile ... I'm very envious of you spockfan... that was one awesome deal you got ... did the figures have the capes and did the Batmobile have all it's windshields?

batmanrocks

Sep 5, '08, 7:23 PM

I actually have a complete set of US figures all mint and complete plus some of the veicles and hall of justice, I am actually getting ready to sell the collection

jimbutsu

Sep 5, '08, 10:54 PM

I had everything, and sort of still do... EXCEPT that Green Arrow is missing his arrows. He wasn't always missing his arrows... but then again, I don't think the dog knew that they weren't there for his pleasure...

Bionic Joe

Sep 6, '08, 12:47 AM

I really want to get Batman and Robin with the Batmobile ... I'm very envious of you spockfan... that was one awesome deal you got ... did the figures have the capes and did the Batmobile have all it's windshields? The Batmobile is in tact no winshields missing and the lever make the nose extends is in working order i only needed to clean it up, Superman still has his cape but it has a small run, Robin has his cape but it's loose Batman is in bad shape his cape is there but not attached and his chest emblem is just about rubed off Green Lantern is really nice but missing his power battery and Joker is missing his mallet and is loose jointed

tomstoyz2

Sep 7, '08, 3:47 AM

I seriously love these figures but have NOT seen them at garage sales or anything like that FOREVER! Who knows, you keep looking, then BAMM!

Good Luck.

ScottA

Sep 8, '08, 9:33 AM

A very cool line. I did at one time have all but 3 figures carded and all the vehicles and playsets except the Batcopter. I've since sold everything but I now have a complete set loose, the Batmobile and Cyboorg MOC. I'd like to get what I'm missing again.

Back in the day I remember seeing the Batcopter in TRU. I believe it was $9.99 but I didn't have enough cash at the time so I passed. I thought I'd get it later when I got payed. I never saw it again.

Goldenryan - I have a few loose if you are interested. Just let me know.

david_b

Sep 8, '08, 9:40 AM

Love the line ~ Of the various few characters I did manage to collect, GL was the best. Just beautiful face sculpt, everything.. Will have to get the batmobile and the Duo again soon..

BlackKnight

Sep 8, '08, 10:08 AM

I buy 2 of these MOC every Year... Or more,.. if I see a Good Deal.
I got Robin with No Hole Punch so Far this Yr... Hoping to get another Hero.

goldenryan

Sep 9, '08, 3:39 PM

yeah so far i picked up
green lantern
flash
red tornado
carded manhunter
darkseid

Riffster

Sep 9, '08, 4:20 PM

i have Robin and Shazam, someday i'll grab others, Batman and Firestorm will be next

jwyblejr

Sep 9, '08, 5:58 PM

I wanted to start collecting this line years ago. I was at an antique show once and a dealer had some carded stuff. Had carded Robotech as well and I got those instead. Should have went with the Super Powers.

Bionic Joe

Sep 9, '08, 6:22 PM

goldenryan

Sep 9, '08, 6:41 PM

joker and dr. fate are next on my list.

EmergencyIan

Sep 9, '08, 7:59 PM

I had no idea that the Super Powers line was coming out. One day, in 1984, I went into Target's toy department and I think my jaw hit the floor. They were my favorite figure line, at the time, along with GI Joe RAH. Still love Super Powers.

- Ian

goldenryan

Jul 13, '09, 9:49 AM

i think super powers was the first line that made heroes look like that did in the comics.

ScottA

Jul 13, '09, 11:04 AM

I still have Cyborg and Mantis MOC, a few loose ones (common) and a lot of loose custom ones for sale if any one is interested.

goldenryan

Jul 13, '09, 11:25 AM

And when you are done collecting (have all of them), there are occasionally some nice Super Powers customs flying around Ebay.... (to fill in the gaps!) :yes:

i don't want to get every figure but there are like 5 more i want to find.
a loose complete mr. miracle will be the tough for a decent price but i'm in no hurry.

jasonmego1277

Jul 13, '09, 12:06 PM

I absolutely love the Super Powers and Secret Wars lines. I have a few from each , and hope to complete the sets at some point. I get annoyed knowing I had a Cyborg as a kid , and have absolutely no recollection what happened to it. I actually want a Secret Wars Iceman. I can just never find one in good shape in my price range though.

samurainoir

Jul 13, '09, 8:32 PM

Anyone know where I can get Mister Miracle cape and cuffs?

generic

Jul 13, '09, 9:50 PM

Just picked up two today: a loose near mint superman with great superpower action (complete with cape) and a batman who looks good and has cape, but his superpower isn't working quite as well as superman. Got 'em for $5 each at the local comic book store, so there wasn't even any shipping charge!!!

I'm not trying to pick up the whole set, but I would still like to get a few if anyone has extra loose ones for cheap: Aquaman, Shazam, Wonder Woman, Robin (w/ cape), Firestorm, Samurai, Joker, Brainiac and the DC Super Heroes Riddler.

chunky B

Jul 16, '09, 11:45 AM

My first loose toy purchase was a Firestorm from a comic shop, I have a few including the Batmobile intact and working. It's a great toy line.

starsky

Jul 16, '09, 11:49 AM

i love this line but does anybody know why that darn batmobile steering wheel always out of place? i've seen some in mib untouched having that same problem.

goldenryan

Dec 4, '09, 11:23 AM

well in my case i got room for about more 4 super powers still debating which ones i wanna buy. the deals on ebay aren't as good as they used to be :no:

toys2cool

Dec 4, '09, 11:45 AM

well in my case i got room for about more 4 super powers still debating which ones i wanna buy. the deals on ebay aren't as good as they used to be :no:

which do you need? they're still kid of cheap

toystalker

Dec 4, '09, 11:54 AM

i got some super powers
if you want to purchase ill send 1st and then you pay :) so you only pay once you have recieved the goods only applies to figures not halls of justice, thats if there is anything you want that is

mint in baggie brainiac and lex luthor, green lantern and flash gordon
also have some mint baggie penguins umbrellas

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misb super powers halls of justice playset

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trouble with sending a halls of justice playset to usa/canada its very very expensive, last one i sent was around £55 which at the time was $100 just to ship it

Meule

Dec 4, '09, 12:44 PM

i got some super powers
if you want to purchase ill send 1st and then you pay :) so you only pay once you have recieved the goods

Be careful who you offer that to. I'm not saying anyone here can't be trusted, but there have been cases (mostly with newbies) where things like this have gone wrong. Just a friendly warning. But it's a great gesture

goldenryan

Dec 4, '09, 1:18 PM

which do you need? they're still kid of cheap

clark kent
batman

j_scott_o

Dec 4, '09, 1:22 PM

My kid brother had all the Super Powers and a lot of Transformers and 3/4" GI Joe. I asked him if I could have them or buy them from him, but, he said no. Turns out, he caved to his wife (pretty easily I might add) and sold them all on eBay a couple years ago. :enraged:

toystalker

Dec 4, '09, 1:52 PM

Be careful who you offer that to. I'm not saying anyone here can't be trusted, but there have been cases (mostly with newbies) where things like this have gone wrong. Just a friendly warning. But it's a great gesture

i was the one who cant be trusted meule, i lost my reputation here when life turned bad on me and i need to get it back on track

im holding out a freindly hand to the member if he decides he wants anything from me ill oblige

Anarchy

Dec 4, '09, 2:02 PM

I just started collecting these too, been just buying cheap mint ones. just trying to buy them here and there if theres a good deal, I love this line!

Meule

Dec 4, '09, 3:48 PM

i was the one who cant be trusted meule, i lost my reputation here when life turned bad on me and i need to get it back on track

im holding out a freindly hand to the member if he decides he wants anything from me ill oblige

I know the whole deal, but that doesn't mean people should try to take advantage of you now. Plus it's good advice for everyone to see :wink_y:

jds1911a1

Dec 8, '09, 7:14 AM

Riffster

Dec 8, '09, 7:23 AM

I'm looking for a Batman myself

toys2cool

Dec 8, '09, 12:19 PM

goldenryan

Dec 8, '09, 1:53 PM

I have them all (loose as I prefer to play with my toys) many from when they were out. I was able to get El Acertijo (Riddler) in the earty 90's and 2 years ago I got the crown jewel Captain Rey
I also have some "spares" moc like Capt Marvel and Cyborg

absolute best comic based line ever

i would agree, megos might be more likable and valuable but SP were deffinitely more comic accurate. also, just bid on a few loose figures on ebay so hopefully i win at lease a couple.

jds1911a1

Dec 9, '09, 6:26 AM

i would agree, megos might be more likable and valuable but SP were deffinitely more comic accurate. also, just bid on a few loose figures on ebay so hopefully i win at lease a couple.

I don't know about mego as more valuable, MOC both are pretty pricey and the rare pieces are astronomical for both). one thing that helps keep the SP price lower is age (they are 5-10 years newer), contruction (SP son't have rubber bands and head to rot), and few SP have accessories to lose (let alone costumes to rip) so loose examples are easier to find. tat said I bet a loose GA for superpowers with his bow string and 2 arrows is as pricey as any mego hero loose except maybe the titans (and I know Cyborg loose with good vac metal is as expensive as a titan)

Brown Bear

Dec 9, '09, 6:28 AM

I recently found mine and let my 3 year old boys play with Supe and Bats....neadless to say, they are no longer "mint". Oh well..toys are meant to be played with.

palitoy

Dec 9, '09, 8:55 AM

I think Superpowers were some of the best Comic Action Figures ever made, I don't even care when people say they were THE best. For me the one missing link is that Kenner couldn't get the Marvel License as well, that would have been bliss.

generic

Dec 9, '09, 7:07 PM

I think for the most part, the Super Powers figures are cheaper. The rare stuff is different, but for the most part, I'd say any complete Superpowers figure would be cheaper than the corresponding complete Mego.

...I bet a loose GA for superpowers with his bow string and 2 arrows is as pricey as any mego hero loose except maybe the titans

You can pick up a carded Green Arrow for under $30 without too much trouble on ebay.

goldenryan

Dec 9, '09, 7:53 PM

goldenryan

Dec 16, '09, 3:54 PM

well, got a dr. fate, so i got room for about 3 more figures now. the question is which ones should i buy?

goldenryan

Dec 16, '09, 9:02 PM

If you can find a nice one loose, I would go with Plastic Man.

mister miracle, clark kent, and batman are my favorites but all seem to go for decent money.
kalibak and parademon i always liked and are also affordable. :wink_y: