DC Multiverse Superman vs Atomic Skull Two Pack (Gold Label) | McFarlane Toys | Action Comics

[@DCMultiCollector]

Note: For some reason, I say that Atomic Skull only has single jointed elbows. He definitely has double-joints! Sorry!

[@DCMultiCollector]

@@ooneybird27 this practice frustrates me too. I just sell the duplicates.

[@teamhonzilla]

It’s a pickup for me as a big Superman collector im gona need two at least one is for customized

[@mangoman1073]

for a collector that hasnt gotten the lex figure didnt get the original release of this Superman mold, havent had this fire effects, and the price fo 40 bucks this is a great 2 pack for me

[@typeonegative1835]

Just as Hasbro is going back to window packaging after losing $$ McFarlane starts phasing it out in multipacks.. Todd will do something amazing then do something stupid.

[@bertsaxton5387]

Lex L / Deathstorm put together?

[@engrteph3584]

Nice review and I think your channel is the earliest to make a review on latest figures. Keep it up. I missed out on the supes 1000 back then and I also think this one's the best looking supes to date. Thankfully I found a store that sells these two separately. Got my supes 1000 for a decent price.

[@DCMultiCollector]

Great that you didn’t have to buy a figure you didn’t want!

[@Dghost24]

So I agree on the posed figures in a closed box set but why if you take it all out you don't show everyone the complete fight pose together with the flame effect?

[@DCMultiCollector]

Sorry. I just had that figure stand so much. It sucks. I’ve seen it before and I wasn’t interested in it. Apologies!

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

This is a complete ' re-use' refuse in every sense of the meaning 😢

[@gmjr30]

My thoughts on the windowless box is because its an online exclusive. No need to advertise the figs inside like a retail store release.

[@DCMultiCollector]

I think you’re right. It’s still a bit lame for those (not me) who love to display their collection in box.

[@bigwhopper6501]

They should of used the page puncher superman but with these colours

[@kevrulz06]

My Superman's right leg is literally broken at the hip joint. Hanging on by a thread. Not even a fan of the single joint elbows. But, I already think the Hush Superman is the GOAT for McFarlane Supermans so it's not a total loss. And thank GOD my Atomic Skull came out fine. But, this is the second time I've gotten a broken McFarlane figure; the other being my Abyss (yeah, a broke ass $30 figure) where his elbow was just coming off the pin. I don't know if this is a new concern that others are experiencing with McFarlane, but if it is occurring more and more then they really need to swallow pride and spend more on QC, because this is unacceptable.

[@DCMultiCollector]

Oh my god that’s horrible. I haven’t had that happen but I know it does happen occasionally and it sucks. Considered requesting a replacement?

[@AstralMonk86]

I honestly bought the two pack for superman lol😅

[@DCMultiCollector]

Valid

[@oscarilp]

Atomic skull could be customized in a great brainiac

[@Neogothamite]

Could you do a comparison of the new superman 1000 next to the rest of supermans for color comparison?

[@DCMultiCollector]

I would love to, but I don’t have so many Superman figures. I tend to only collect one or two each character. I am sure one of the other KZbinrs with awesome complete collections will do this.

[@gavinsmiyh6218]

Atomic Skull is cool but I have enough Supermans. Its a pass for me. Sick of McFarlanes price gouging.

[@DCMultiCollector]

It’s not so much the price that is the issue, it’s just that he sometimes fails to give us enough for that price.

[@gavinsmiyh6218]

@@DCMultiCollector I don't like the way he tries to get us to buy essentialtly the same figures over and over again in these twin packs in order to get the figure i want. It is essentialy price gouging as I have to pay more for shit I dont want, not to mention his "collector editions" whis is a clear price gouge. (but I do buy those). Not gonna play histwin pack game anymore.

[@DCMultiCollector]

@@gavinsmiyh6218 Yes I can see your point.

[@dannyquijada1797]

Is it just me or does suoerman have long orangatang arms??

[@collinsodiagbe-qp2cf]

How do u get the figure so fast

[@DCMultiCollector]

Hi my friend, ordered him from Hong Kong.

[@collinsodiagbe-qp2cf]

@@DCMultiCollector do u mind letting us know the site he got his

[@DCMultiCollector]

@@collinsodiagbe-qp2cf Shoot me an email at [e-mail]

[@collinsodiagbe-qp2cf]

@@DCMultiCollector alright

[@MTB214]

There’s too many Superman in two packs but if didn’t get the first time around it’s good.

[@DCMultiCollector]

I totally agree, and not enough new sculpts among them!

[@Pravuss]

Great review. Despite the imperfections I am looking forward to this.

[@DCMultiCollector]

Thank you! I am still glad to have it!

[@Toygains]

Well a lot of people missed out on Supes 1000 and he's like 70 on EBay. So from that standpoint this is win for everyone.

[@DCMultiCollector]

It’s a good pack for those who missed out, for sure. For collectors since year one, this all feels a tiny bit old hat.

[@Toygains]

@@DCMultiCollector agreed. But as you stated The heads are well done. I'll maybe do some customs.

[@Toygains]

@@DCMultiCollector glad they changed the blue on supes. Good review man.

[@DCMultiCollector]

@@Toygains thank you! Me too!

[@weeold]

Think the box because it’s an online exclusive that’s why there’s no window. Other companies sometimes do this when it’s just an online exclusive my only thinking for it

[@tjfields123]

Not sure if you have the Jay Garrick flash. But he’d make a great body for Superman going forward. Hopefully that’s where McFarlane goes next

[@DCMultiCollector]

Yeah I totally agree. Jay has an awesome buck

[@JBTMR]

How are you getting this stuff early lucky!!!!

[@Kevin.Herbert]

Sweet 👍

[@Tebigong101]

I think they need to re-issue this version of Superman with all the modern articulation updates, put the yellow shield on the back but keep this head cause it’s the head. Folks can use the darker blue version with their pre-52 Justice league, and this brighter blue version with the rest of the Superman family, who have a similar shade of blue.

[@Lolo-hz5zb]

I got mine from Amazon today and if you’re a mint in box collector good luck, it was shipped in its original box not a shipping box so there’s tape all over the box and the shipping label was placed directly on the box. It’s a good thing I don’t keep them in the box because that would be a bummer.

[@mangoman1073]

btw its more like 70% new vs 30% reuse in parts for atomic skull

[@ziareparker3332]

Yes the first mcfarlane toys dc multiverse super man does have a blue wash in his hair

[@sadistich0rr0r99]

The windowless packaging seems to only be on releases not going for traditional retail. This- Amazon exclusive, Bat family 5 pack- Amazon exclusive, Batwoman 3 pack- MTS exclusive. I’m not counting the BAF reissues in the box but those were a little different anyway.

[@DCMultiCollector]

I am not hugely against it but c’mon, Todd, give us some beautiful art, some renders, something! That black box is so boring.

[@sadistich0rr0r99]

@@DCMultiCollectoragreed.

[@morkymoose9590]

The hair in the 1000 is just shiny black

[@yipersnaperify]

They should put a comic style cover on it. Make it look awesome

[@thescarletandgrey2505]

Agree. The dynamic posing is completely superfluous given you can’t see them in-box. Some of Todd’s decisions are head scratchers for certain. Thanks for the early review. One question, how is the tone of the red “S” in the symbol. I can’t tell in the video if it’s metallic like the old one or not. Thanks

[@DCMultiCollector]

I don’t like dynamic posing in general because of the deformation of the mould. But yeah, with no window, it’s completely pointless!

[@morkymoose9590]

I could use this to make an iron man custom

[@DCMultiCollector]

It would take a lot of work but if you’re talented, then yes I’m sure you definitely could

[@Lwalker187]

Again, loving the videos you put out. This set is an Amazon exclusive here in the States. We all know how exclusives go. Interesting enough I’m a packaging engineer here in the states. I can tell you there are two main reasons for the all paper packaging minus the plastic clamshell inside. 1. Cost savings 2. Environmental (less plastic) There’s this thing called the European Green Deal that’s coming down the line and they are basically eliminating plastic in packaging, as well as oversized packaging. The EU has promised/pledged to reach climate neutrality by 2050. A lot of the new laws will start to go into action by 2025 I do believe. My company is being hit tremendously hard by this for the products we sell in Europe. Sorry for the lengthy reply but just wanted to provide you some perspective.

[@DCMultiCollector]

That’s really fascinating, thank you so much. My feeling is that if you’re gonna go down this route, do away with that clamshell!

[@MrScottyr86]

Really like both of these figures and I personally think this two pack is worth getting. Atomic Skull looks absolutely sick! Fantastic headsculpt and great reuse of the Lex Luthor body, with just enough new parts. I think his colors look awesome as well! I think the repaint of Action Comics 1000 looks really good! Love the colors! Would've preferred a new base in the pack, instead of that purple repaint of the flames from the White Knight pack, but not a deal breaker. Definitely prefer the window box by far, but as far as I can tell, only the Amazon exclusives are having the plain black windowless boxes.

[@DarkDekicDuka]

I'm so excited to finally get a chance of owning Action 1000 Superman! Btws, when you import from Hong Kong, do you pay around MSRP or more? And is shipping crazy expensive?

[@DCMultiCollector]

Look, the price of the figures is similar to Australian RRP, but the shipping is fairly expensive. I only import figures that won’t be released in Australia. If I buy two imported figures, incl shipping it comes to about $60AUD per figure, which is about $40USD. Sometimes more, sometimes less. But collectors gotta collect 😂

[@snakebrown3755]

I've been wanting an Atomic Skull in the 6 or 7 inch scale forever. But I'm just not a fan of that design. Looks more like Techno Ghost Rider. Should've just done the JLU cartoon version.

[@theonlymatthew.l]

​@ooneybird27 I have the Deathstorm, that's a completely different head sculpt

[@MR.WiseGorilla]

He is trying to maintain the prices. I’m grateful for that. Those are 20 bucks figures they are fine. He is selling for cheaper price while others are selling 30, 40 bucks for smaller figures. Sometimes I wish he left the dc brand and Hasbro or Mattel take the line and staring to charge people the double for less. I will love to see that narrative.

[@DCMultiCollector]

I am a big fan of the line. Doesn’t mean there aren’t valid criticisms to be made.

[@MR.WiseGorilla]

@@DCMultiCollector with all due respect it is valid to have criticisms but we need to live in reality. I appreciate the channel but you want everything for the same prize when Oil prices are going up and you want him to not reuse molds when everybody else in the market does that. Crazy, you know how much it will cost him to put more paint in a figure? It will cost you the double or the triple. Plastic is super expensive at this time and he is reducing everything that he can because he wants people to have access to his figures. Not all of his fans have the same money that you and I have. The other companies don’t do that at all.

[@sadistich0rr0r99]

I would almost put money on Atomic Skulls mold will be reused again as a normal version of cyborg.

[@DCMultiCollector]

Victor deserves his own sculpt! 😅

[@BrandonNielsen87]

It can even be a good mold for Brainiac, more specifically something similar to how Brainiac looked in the 90’s animated Superman series.