Superman
Action Figure
1979 (manufactured)
1979 (manufactured)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Action figure representing a muscular male human, made from PVC. The figure's head, legs, belt, pants and hands are all moulded separately, as is the soft PVC cape. The figure's hair is painted black, and its face wears a grimace. On the figure's chest is a metallic 'S' logo. The arms and legs can be posed, as can the head. The right hand is moulded into a fist, into which accessories can be fitted, the left hand is more open, and has its palm face-down.
With the figure is its original packaging, consisting of a transparent plastic blister attached to a colour printed card back. On the reverse is a large image of all the characters available in the line (from back left to front right): Jor-El, The Penguin, The Joker, General Zod, Aquaman, The Flash, Lex Luthor, Batman, Robin, Wonder Woman, Superman.
With the figure is its original packaging, consisting of a transparent plastic blister attached to a colour printed card back. On the reverse is a large image of all the characters available in the line (from back left to front right): Jor-El, The Penguin, The Joker, General Zod, Aquaman, The Flash, Lex Luthor, Batman, Robin, Wonder Woman, Superman.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
|
| Titles |
|
| Materials and techniques | PVC, painted; printed card |
| Brief description | Action figure, 'Pocket Super Heroes', Superman; plastic, Hong Kong, Mego Corp, 1979 |
| Physical description | Action figure representing a muscular male human, made from PVC. The figure's head, legs, belt, pants and hands are all moulded separately, as is the soft PVC cape. The figure's hair is painted black, and its face wears a grimace. On the figure's chest is a metallic 'S' logo. The arms and legs can be posed, as can the head. The right hand is moulded into a fist, into which accessories can be fitted, the left hand is more open, and has its palm face-down. With the figure is its original packaging, consisting of a transparent plastic blister attached to a colour printed card back. On the reverse is a large image of all the characters available in the line (from back left to front right): Jor-El, The Penguin, The Joker, General Zod, Aquaman, The Flash, Lex Luthor, Batman, Robin, Wonder Woman, Superman. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | '© 1979DC COMICSINC / HONG KONG' |
| Object history | Part of the Edward Castle collection. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.258:1 to 2-2016 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | November 8, 2016 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSON
