Superman Man of Steel figures at Walmart

[johnnystorm]

Just saw these being put out at Walmart...3-3/4" size...$6.97 each. I saw 8 different figs,2 or more of each Supes , only 1 Zod. Sorry if pics are screwy, using my phone & not to good at it.


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[Earth 2 Chris]

The packaging is actually not bad, although the colors look a bit like the Iron Man toys from the first two movies.

The "Superman Red" figure is kind of a cool nod for us comic geeks, as far as useless variants go.

I was thinking this version was going to be the 5" size, so 3 3/4" size is surprising.

Apparently Wal-Mart is doing a HUGE tie-in to MOS:

http://www.supermanhomepage.com/news.php?readmore=12963

Chris

[B-Lister]

I am only interested in the Movie Masters. I want both Zods.

[Earth 2 Chris]

Just checked our local Wal-Mart, and they have MOS tags up, but no figures. Looks like they are resetting the aisle again.

Chris

[The Toyroom]

Why do I feel these are more movie peg-warmers to look at for the next 2 years?

[nobody]

Are the pics upside down?

[phil]

Glad to see they are only $6.97. I may pick up the movie accurate Superman and Zod.

[jimsmegos]

I've never quite got the different variants when it comes to most action figures especially Superman. But if the kids play with 'em that's all that matters. But like Toyroom I see these being retail dust collectors.

[Earth 2 Chris]

^My kids don't play with them like that. I've never really understood the endless variations model either. I think they sell to a point, but if they are overpacked versus the standard figure, they soon become pegwarmers, and have killed many a line.

Chris

[mvanis]

Yeah not sure I understand the variant thing either. Some of them don't come anywhere close to being related to the movie and probably don't get purchased until they hit the clearance rack.

[johnnystorm]

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Here are some others they put out today. The quick shots are like mini slingshots, small rubber figures for $ 6.97 each, three different ones.

[johnnystorm]

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The bigger ones are action activated by squeezing the legs to move the arms. Three of those, $12.97.

[Earth 2 Chris]

Those sling shot things are ODD. But I kind of like them. They seem a bit like Jigglers and Stretch Armstrong combined.

Chris

[MegoSteve]

Went tonight and saw a bunch of empty pegs reserved for Man of Steel toys, including Movie Masters. I believe those were tagged at $15.97 or $16.97.

[MIB41]

Its fun to watch Superman fans getting some new product and love from the movie studios. Hopefully they'll build a new franchise.