Premium Format DC Comics Superman Premium Format Figure

[nemenforcer]

This superman will be epic, hands down, the best in most collections.

It's all relative, if you like Superman and don't get this, then what Superman are you going to have in your collection

 

[Spidey976]

This superman will be epic, hands down, the best in most collections.

It's all relative, if you like Superman and don't get this, then what Superman are you going to have in your collection

I am sure my enthusiasm will pick back up ... I do LOVE the look of this!!

 

[nemenforcer]

I am sure my enthusiasm will pick back up ... I do LOVE the look of this!!

Im excited because I am a big Superman fan, I have been waiting years for him in Premium Format. I remember my desperation when I thought SS would never make DC statues and I binged on DC Direct variations and the Museum quality version, even the weta ones. In the end, I just knew none of these Supermans were epic enough to go with my collection. This is the Superman I have been waiting for.

 

[mistermark]

Even if they keep the squiggles the light passing through would make it look sweet I think. One could then maybe see why such intense heat would create the heat plume.

I dislike light up 'cause years down the road they can break. These aren't toys and I think it looks cheesy and gimmicky with a light up. The only change I hope they make is to get rid of the horrible Ex eyes and to paint them red. They only added light up to Green Lantern because he wasn't selling. I have to admit Green Lantern looks good with his light up but I don't think Supes would. I want my statue to be timeless and not have a toy-like cheesy light up gimmick. He's Superman, he doesn't need a cheese factor to bring in sales. Just IMO of course.

 

[Sweet Rabbit]

I dislike light up 'cause years down the road they can break. These aren't toys and I think it looks cheesy and gimmicky with a light up. The only change I hope they make is to get rid of the horrible Ex eyes and to paint them red. They only added light up to Green Lantern because he wasn't selling. I have to admit Green Lantern looks good with his light up but I don't think Supes would. I want my statue to be timeless and not have a toy-like cheesy light up gimmick. He's Superman, he doesn't need a cheese factor to bring in sales. Just IMO of course.

Huh? Green Lantern always had the lights

 

[Spidey976]

Huh? Green Lantern always had the lights

When it first went up for PO they did not advertise a light up feature or show one in any of the photos.. It took 6 months of the PO for that to show up.... If I remember correctly.

 

[Xaerius]

I have to agree with those who are AGAINST a light-up feature on this statue. I have no doubt that this is going to be a very impressive and imposing statue in person. I won't be surprised when so many people start really loving the EX head as well.

At this point, I am hoping that the changes are not going to be drastic but I do have faith that they are going to make minor adjustments to make this even better. I never would have ordered it based upon the original head sculpt but after seeing the updated sculpts, (including the EX head, this became a MUST-HAVE piece for me. Now I'm just hoping that the changes, if any, will only add to how great this piece is destined to be when it finally gets released...and to me threat means avoiding toy-like gimmicks such as light-up features although I'll love it anyway if that is what they end up doing.

 

[Sweet Rabbit]

When it first went up for PO they did not advertise a light up feature or show one in any of the photos.. It took 6 months of the PO for that to show up.... If I remember correctly.

It was lit up at that year's SDCC

 

[CF79]

I'm thinking the cool changes are now that the worms come out sideways instead of straight up. Cool.

Might even add some to his fingers.

Add what to the fingers? I r confused.

 

[Spidey976]

It was lit up at that year's SDCC

Ah...okay... When I first got here I guess no one talking about it.... My bad.

 

[Mr. Nice Guy]

What light up feature? Has this piece been updated? This is all news to me.

 

[Spidey976]

What light up feature? Has this piece been updated? This is all news to me.

Nope all based off of idol speculation after THIS comment

I don't know what any good this might do anyone. But I was talking to Sideshow CS today, getting things squared away for another pre-order of mine, and I asked him/her about the Batman logo not being sculpted anymore and if Superman's would be changed as well. He/She said that they couldn't confirm Superman's being changed (so it hasn't happened yet I suppose), but that other "cool" alterations are being made to him that couldn't be disclosed.

I guess this means Superman will be seeing more changes done to him than just a sculpted logo change the next time we see a production model on display. I'm guessing either light up eyes or a light up base, cuz there's nothing else that can be considered "a cool alteration" that would just be a resculpt on the statue, imo

Again, I don't know what that means to anyone here, or if other users were told the same vague thing as I was, so if all this post is doing is spouting nonsense I apologize.

 

[Shoo]

Huh? Green Lantern always had the lights

When it first went up for PO they did not advertise a light up feature or show one in any of the photos.. It took 6 months of the PO for that to show up.... If I remember correctly.

It was lit up at that year's SDCC

Ah...okay... When I first got here I guess no one talking about it.... My bad.

The only existing light-up feature at the time of the first reveal was that of the base. There was absolutely no pic or mention of either the ring or the construct lighting up for months, probably because that wasn't the initial plan and was only added after poor pre-order numbers.

 

[BobaNerd]

I know this is the Superman thread, but I meant to ask this a while ago when the EX Green Lantern came out. Everyone raves about the lights...so what happens when the light up feature stops working? Is there any way it can be fixed? Can the lights/LED lights be replaced? Does the aftermarket price go down? Would you guys pay $700 to $800 today for an EX that doesn't light up?

Or what about paying $1000 for an EX that's been owned and displayed over a year from now, with a working light up feature, but then running the risk of it not working a week after you buy it? Do you guys still think light up features are worth the risk? Just curious how you guys feel, that's all.

 

[Spidey976]

I know this is the Superman thread, but I meant to ask this a while ago when the EX Green Lantern came out. Everyone raves about the lights...so what happens when the light up feature stops working? Is there any way it can be fixed? Can the lights/LED lights be replaced? Does the aftermarket price go down? Would you guys pay $700 to $800 today for an EX that doesn't light up?

Or what about paying $1000 for an EX that's been owned and displayed over a year from now, with a working light up feature, but then running the risk of it not working a week after you buy it? Do you guys still think light up features are worth the risk? Just curious how you guys feel, that's all.

Well I can't speak from the point of view of a vet, but I know they make me nervous. Now I have seen the eyes on the Iron Man 1:1 Bust be repaired, but I can't imagine how you would fix the light up in say Hal Jordan's ring hand or fist construct. My guess is when MOST light up features die... Well... They die, and that WILL draw down the aftermarket value. NOW, again not being a vet, I can't tell you how long they typically last .... So

 

[el81295]

I know this is the Superman thread, but I meant to ask this a while ago when the EX Green Lantern came out. Everyone raves about the lights...so what happens when the light up feature stops working? Is there any way it can be fixed? Can the lights/LED lights be replaced? Does the aftermarket price go down? Would you guys pay $700 to $800 today for an EX that doesn't light up?

Or what about paying $1000 for an EX that's been owned and displayed over a year from now, with a working light up feature, but then running the risk of it not working a week after you buy it? Do you guys still think light up features are worth the risk? Just curious how you guys feel, that's all.

Always heard LED's last from 50,000 to 100,000 hours.

 

[BobaNerd]

Always heard LED's last from 50,000 to 100,000 hours.

That's prolly true, but there are cheap LEDs too and there's still a risk of them burning out. I also don't think bad wiring will last 100,000 hours either.

I was really interested in buying the Project Triforce Batarang, and that thing uses a lot of lights. So I asked those guys via FB, what if the lights go bad after displaying it for a while? What if it can't hold a charge? How do does it get fixed? Is there a manual or is it able to be taken apart in order to get to the parts that need to be swapped out?

I also mentioned to them that for something that costs $750, I would assume that there would be a manual to come with it as the lights are it's main attraction, besides the rest of the statue. I also asked if there were some sort of instructions as a means to swap out an LED or to know which one to use as a replacement. They replied and said there was nothing like that, and if there was a problem with it, to contact their handy man. They never mentioned that they'd fix it either.

I immediately slammed the brakes on that pre-order. From hearing about SS's terrible QC issues (since Triforce is affiliated with SS), and some issues coming with the Riddler Trophy, I just didn't wanna risk it.

 

[mistermark]

That's prolly true, but there are cheap LEDs too and there's still a risk of them burning out. I also don't think bad wiring will last 100,000 hours either.

I was really interested in buying the Project Triforce Batarang, and that thing uses a lot of lights. So I asked those guys via FB, what if the lights go bad after displaying it for a while? What if it can't hold a charge? How do does it get fixed? Is there a manual or is it able to be taken apart in order to get to the parts that need to be swapped out?

I also mentioned to them that for something that costs $750, I would assume that there would be a manual to come with it as the lights are it's main attraction, besides the rest of the statue. I also asked if there were some sort of instructions as a means to swap out an LED or to know which one to use as a replacement. They replied and said there was nothing like that, and if there was a problem with it, to contact their handy man. They never mentioned that they'd fix it either.

I immediately slammed the brakes on that pre-order. From hearing about SS's terrible QC issues (since Triforce is affiliated with SS), and some issues coming with the Riddler Trophy, I just didn't wanna risk it.

This is why I strongly dislike light up features. Superman should be timeless and classic NOT some cheesy toy with light up gimmicks. When I told my GF the statue might have a light up feature she said "Eww." LOL No light up on Supes please SS because it might break and is cheesy but please change the Ex eyes and simply paint them red.

 

[Solarsailor]

Did your financial situation change that quickly on the cancel screen?

Lol. No , I'm actually trying to get out of collecting. Having bought The Dark Rider, Sauron, a custom and Sagat this year I've spent more than $2600 on statue's with more to come.

It's just not sustainable. Looking at the show I like the predator 2 Maq, the Engineer and possibly the Hulk. Add to that the Bruce Lee 40th anniversary there's another $3000. It's a never ending trail, there's always something else. I think I'd like to chill out and just enjoy what I've got. So I'm not buying a single thing from here on in.

Superman though is one of those pieces I feel that might be that one where if I start selling things, both he and Batman would be a good centerpiece. In other words if I were to sell my collection one day (which I can't rule out), this statue I think would be a great piece to have left.

IF it turns out good of course. It's just too expensive (the hobby).

 

[Mr. Nice Guy]

Well I can't speak from the point of view of a vet, but I know they make me nervous. Now I have seen the eyes on the Iron Man 1:1 Bust be repaired, but I can't imagine how you would fix the light up in say Hal Jordan's ring hand or fist construct. My guess is when MOST light up features die... Well... They die, and that WILL draw down the aftermarket value. NOW, again not being a vet, I can't tell you how long they typically last .... So

Where did you see the Iron Man be repaired? Mine burned out.