Mafex HUSH Superman Action Figure

Today we review the highly anticipated new Mafex HUSH Superman Action Figure. Is it the best 6" scale Superman action figure of all time or is it just a big quality control let down. Is it good or is it garbage? Let's find out together.
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[@skyounkin]

I love that they kept the Jim Lee designed "S" for both the chest and cape.

[@Chalor.]

Whoa, I didn't even realize Jim Lee had a specific Superman symbol. It legitimately looks just like the standard logo that's been used since forever. I really need to do my research to see the difference.

[@Papan01]

Well it is a Jim Lee Superman figure

[@skyounkin]

@@Papan01 And they could have just gone w/ the standard "S" spray, but I am glad they didn't.

[@Chalor.]

@@Papan01 Like I thought, it looks _just_ like all Superman logos lol. It's like saying the Returns Batman symbol is different looking than the BTAS symbol. The yellow oval Batman symbol has that quintessential design that 95% of everyone uses, and the Superman symbol is the same kinda thing. Jim Lee made their own Bat logo, but definitely not their own Supes logo. If it's down to saying something like one area of the S is slightly thicker/shorter then the standard S; then we're getting into the minutiae world where someone could say it's a different style of character just going from one panel to the next.

[@tobiaspena6]

Personally, while looking at the final pics you took, I was thinking "man, this Superman really could use a smiling head". As always, great review Brad!

[@wickedneurons]

I agree with this 100%. I was like, these are Batman faces, not Superman faces. At least one happy, hopeful, non Zack Snyder Superman face.

[@supremeburito6406]

In hush Superman doesn’t smile once

[@leebreath2425]

@@supremeburito6406 yeah but because of the lack of good 6inch scale comic superman figures out there and just the nature of figures you need a mix of things in the from where the figure comes from and just things that represent the character well and there are just things every action figure iteration of a character just NEEDS (spider-man figures are a great example of this). i think asking for a smiling head on a superman figure isnt too much, especially comparing the price point to what we currently have.

[@GuyWebz]

This is exactly the Superman figure I have been waiting for, this will definitely be my final Superman figure I will ever buy

[@nickw3132]

That’s a cap

[@richardjamesbenoit6387]

@@nickw3132 What if they come up with one with a deeper blue, classic symbols, smiley alternate head and some lazer / ice effects? hmmm? What then?

[@dove187]

That's just a different version of the same mold though. This Superman looks the best out of all the supermans to date.

[@Bingo_the_Pug]

If you knew how Mafex engineers their figures then you wouldn't be saying this with 100% confidence

[@GuyWebz]

@@Bingo_the_Pug Well, I got into Mafex figures much later when their QCs isn’t bad like they used to be. Right now the only Mafex figures I have are the Justice League Batman and the Avengers Infinity War Thor, so my good experience with Mafex so far has given me confidence for this new Superman

[@heavyassaultcollectables1731]

For what Mayfex charges for these figure's, they need better quality control. The bad paint job is one of the reasons why i don't preorder Mayfex figure's. Even though they look good in the pictures.

[@Chalor.]

I got into Mafex figures in '18 with ESB Fett, and every single one of them has been the definitive version of that character. There's definitely been some sloppy paint, but if you know about comic Mafex figures, you know what you're getting into. The way they're engineered, the plastic used, the overall design; they're king to me...despite the paint issues that drive me crazy sometimes. Most of the time I order two from AmiAmi - to increase my chances of getting a decent copy, but I do this with pretty much anything I buy online. I just ordered one Supes, and luckily I got a really great copy. I've watched every review so far, and the QC with paint apps, the cape, and everything is definitely way better than Hush Batman.

[@Hirabeatz]

@@Chalor. for there non movie franchises they are the laughingstock of brands absolutely wierd sculpts wierd designs outdated articulation bad paint and overpriced product for what you get

[@drae1976]

Mafex installed the neck joint backwards. If you take the head off and turn the ball joint around he is slightly taller and his neck will go further back for flight poses.

[@tryksta7247]

Nothing like having to fix an $80+ figure to be correct.

[@Chalor.]

It's not technically backwards; it's just that it facing one direction you get more of a down motion, and if you flip it around you get more back motion.

[@Chalor.]

@@tryksta7247 Nah man, you're not having to fix it. That'd be like saying the way a figure is posed in the packaging (like McFarlane DC figures), it means you have to "fix" it by articulating it the way you want. It's not hard to take something like some rubber coated pliers and turn the double barbell joint the opposite direction. I mean you don't have to use a tool other than your fingers, but that's just what I use.

[@tryksta7247]

@@Chalor. I surprisingly received mine today and yes, I see that and forgive it. Common sense says you would want the head to tilt back for flight poses. Mafex could have just thought differently. I can't count this as any kind of manufacturing defect or mistake.

[@tryksta7247]

@@Chalor. I got him tonight. Understand 100% 👍

[@Retr0Dedsec245]

I like this one, this is the best-looking Superman. It looks better than a MacFarlane.

[@Chalor.]

Oh yeah. It's the definitive comic Superman figure for me. Used to be the DC Universe Classics one, but this is miles ahead of that....articulation *and* that lovely wired cloth cape. Only modern cloth cape Superman I can recall is the NECA Chris Reeves one.

[@Retr0Dedsec245]

@@Chalor. I just hope I can get one where the S is right on the chest was not Miss painted and stuff like he mentioned.

[@retroguy95]

I mean to be fair the Mcfarlane one is $20 I'm sure if Mcfarlane did one that cost the same it'd look awesome.

[@nathang4682]

I would hope so, it's over 4x more expensive. Personally I think McFarlane's head sculpt, colors, and chest emblem are better

[@Retr0Dedsec245]

For me everything works I like the heads up on this one when you look at it from a far it looks perfect. The s-curl could be on the other side but comic book artist do draw it either side depending on how the panel looks. I like the creamy yellow color scheme. That came out of that comic. The thing I did not like about the McFarlane s symbol on the chest with that it's it looks like a cut out paste. This one is perfect it's just that you just need to find the one that is correctly colored in. I also like the cape on the mafex hus Superman better than a McFarland because it's not a big hard piece of plastic that I have to take off and put the correct tape on this one is better flat out the box. Also it has the S on the cape may not be perfect like Brad said but at least it's on there.

[@pedrovisgueira]

The ONLY thing keeping it from being the definitive 6" Superman is not having a happy/smiling face, even though it's from Hush, they could've put a happy face there just to be more complete, it's Superman after all.

[@Tokyo_Joey]

The glue issue on the chest is caused by heat. I live in Japan and bought this figure when it was very first released. It didn't have this issue, but after one summer here (which is crazy hot and humid), I noticed that the glue had seeped from below the chest. Maybe yours had the same problem either during storage or transportation.

[@Chalor.]

The biggest complaint I keep reading is it not including a smiling head. I really don't get that considering I can't ever recall seeing a Superman figure with a smiling face. Maybe some golden age old DC Direct version had that look...but I'd never display a Superman figure with a big grin on their face. I get it though, but I don't think Clark was smiling all too much while being under the control of Poison Ivy, or the Hush storyline in general. On its own, the head looks very proportioned to the body. It has the quintessential comic book hero proportions. Looks more accurate to Jim Lee's design than Batman. But when you compare it to other figures (or like Bruce's head like you did), it's definitely on the small side. I'll probably just use a taller flight stand so it won't be noticeable. Pretty much like how I have Mafex Venom elevated so you don't notice they're a tad undersized.

[@andrewkorwatch4495]

Thank you for pointing out the missing triangles on the S symbol on the cape. I’ve been telling everyone about that and feel like I’ve been nit picking.

[@ToyShiz]

great vid! thanks for the review

[@warrenrohr]

I threw on a sfab custom painted Christopher Reeves 1/12 scale headsculpt and it became the best 6inch Superman action figure in my opinion.

[@zaminator9016]

1991 DC Cosmic cards are going up in price. CAN TO DO ANOTHER BOX OPENING. You did such a good video. AGAIN AGAIN

[@knikdel]

I just got my Sup-Hush figure. I agree with the head size criticism. But thanks to your review, it really encouraged me to get this. I'm not regretting the decision. :)

[@brucelaborin2124]

Finally someone commented about his spit curl "S". I don't know when that crap was first reversed, but I specifically remember being given a "How To Draw DC Superheroes" illustrated and instructed by Carmine Infantino, waaaaay back in 1982. On the Superman page, he instructed that the "hair part" should be parted on the left so that the spit curl forms an "S". S's don't curl the opposite way, last I saw.

[@Kal_g]

I really don't know why Mafex didn't finish the "S" design on the back of his cape.

[@Chalor.]

Yeah, I've heard this several times in some reviews. Not a big deal to me considering I'm not going to be displaying it from the back. But still, it's pretty interesting that they didn't add that little triangle.

[@amoretpax199]

@@Chalor. Can we sue them for false advertising?

[@Retr0Dedsec245]

At least they have it on the cape cuz a lot of times I prefer not to even have anything on the cape so I give him the credit for that

[@fairamano4657]

Love the figure, just wish there was a smiling head, it doesn't even need to be a grin, a smile like Bruce's would have been perfect.

[@TheGukos]

I am not THAT big of a Superman fan, but I decided a long time ago, I should probably get at least one Supes for my collection to pose him with my Batmans (or Gokus) And since then, i was waiting for the one "definitive" Superman to get. Then i heard about this Mafex Hush Superman and... He doesn´t do it for me. His articulation is good, I love his design, he would look super next to my Hush Batman(s)... but I am afraid he isn´t the one :( He lacks the right accesories (at least for me) I don´t really care for the Ivy-Stuff, but i guess its nice to have. But what i am really disappointed about are his (missing) headsculpts. No smiling? No shouting? WHY, Mafex, why???

[@El___Barto]

Amazing crayola paint job...

[@lukeamparo6586]

The Hush storyline was a better drawn but inferiorly written version of Long Halloween. Love the character designs though for arguably being the definitive versions for DC pre New 52.

[@cmbrock1]

This is the best Superman. The only thing that’s genuinely wrong with the figure is the symbol on the back not being complete and maybe the head but I think that it looks fine. Every figure is not going to have paint issues and no other Superman figure has the movability of this figure look or accessories. Is it perfect no but like I said this is the best comic book Superman to date.

[@articulatedheroes9300]

This is so weirdly timed cause I was JUST watching your Mezco Superman review in preparation for whenever you would release this one. Keep up the great content as always!

[@TOONG33K]

I'm glad you mentioned the spit curl, Brad, that kind of thing bothers me too.

[@rodrodd5889]

My left bicep was also very loose and it was because the shoulder articulation was backwards and didnt plug all the way into the shoulder (very much like Mafex Wolverine) and I had to reassemble the whole left arm to get it right. It was quite a shitfest to do but now I feel satisfied with the figure

[@rcreyesl]

I have the same problem with a spiderman and i don't know what to do, the left biceps keeps falling over and over.

[@kryoboy36]

A good honest review... A bit too pricey for me but I wish I had this amazing looking figure on my shelf 👍From 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@henryjvs]

Probably the best review video of this figure. Thanks, man!

[@tryksta7247]

I just received him in the mail! Just remove the head and spin the ball joint to rest the head higher. And if you drop his shoulders down a bit and pose the cape the right way, I don't feel that the head is too tiny.

[@Pravuss]

Great video! I'm with you on the "S" hair curly. It's always been my biggest issue with both action figures and how he's drawn in the comics. Otherwise it's a beautiful head sculpt.

[@BrandonNielsen87]

That's the best looking Superman figure, IMO. Hey, isn't Mezco's 1978 Superman supposed to arrive sometime this month? Been waiting to see early review of that, but no luck at all.

[@diegolaradiaz8948]

Yup they are charging for supes '78 on the 8th

[@ashleycolombani545]

Favourite reviewer. Thanks for what you do. Keep up the awesome work!

[@bashirjohnson4120]

Wow great video you went detail after detail you have an keen eye man!

[@dcb6729]

The reissue fixes all the QC issues. 😊👍

[@brenthill2656]

I really like his body proportions! 💪 Thanks for the review!

[@perroman5000]

Was waiting for your review. Felt that you were a bit disappointed how the figure came out. Don't get me wrong I'm still going to get it. Loved the review super (sorry the pun) honest.

[@PunkMetalero9666]

this seems like the ultimate Superman figure, unless mafex decides to make a different line based off of Secret Origin or something

[@AVC-qd8lr]

Might get this and the Batman. Hope they make a Jim Lee Nightwing. Having that and Batman would be a must buy for me. Just to recreate some panels from the story alone or the comic cover drawn by Jim Lee.

[@KYPT0KNIGHT]

I just opened my figure up and it took me 30 minutes to make the outerwear look like it wasn't a saggy mess. The ankles keep wanting to roll around on me and I have to turn them to make sure it poses. There is a lot of potential here but the macfarlane superman is easier to pose and mess with for the price. This was the second mafex figure I've bought... the first was the bvs superman and that was terrible. I dont think I'll buy anymore. After getting the MacFarlane superman I thought I didn't like that one... I think I'll buy more of those now after this figure. I really was looking forward to this one too :-(

[@bizmofunyuns6463]

Thanks Brad! I love this figure! Got manta too

[@rolandkatsuragi]

I'm really interested in this Superman, but that price is a bit restrictive

[@venger78]

Did you cut your Mafex Batman cape? Looks much better. How? Also... There is a bit of extra plastic left over under the chest piece that will scrape/scratch on the torso unless you take it off.

[@anywherelife585]

Wait!!!! Which Company makes this Jon Kent Figure at Timestamp 02:31 ?! That is awesome, i NEED it! 😮😮😮 That is no Mafex, right?

[@epiclvlpurple19]

THE BEST SUPERMAN FIGURE EVER!!!!!!!!!

[@gabrielcambronero6205]

Awesome review btw

[@pangalanapilyedo3225]

I saw so many customers had complaints about this figure.

[@bootganger3005]

I hope they make a classic Shazam

[@mosh2099]

What you gonna do with your second figure? Repaint? Good video as always, Brad!

[@thefatman69dude]

Where did you get yours from because most other reviews I've seen don't have as many problems as yours does. Most other reviews have a tightness issue lol not looseness. I am waiting for mine to come up from BBTS. Hopefully it isn't a mess. My mafex wolverine was a loose piece of crap.

[@justinmohan7103]

The NECA Superman looks amazing. Sometimes I wish they would have gotten the DC license over McFarlane because they might not be doing only Batman figures but sometimes NECA figures have a reputation for breaking.

[@the_darklord5896]

I'd like a Nightwing fig at some point!!!

[@RIME387]

Hey Brad! Was wondering, how does the MAFEX Supes scale with the DC Icons Lex Luthor? Love your review!

[@jasminedragon3315]

Fully aware you probably won’t see this but if I may, where did you order this from? I’m also Canadian and seeing a mafex for 92$ Canadian is a great deal

[@marcelaportela9538]

Yeah yeah q cool figure, team Batman but the figure Is so cool , Nightwing figure mafex please mafex

[@ProtoPunk]

Can you talk about how you made your hush batman cape there? I'm trying to find the right fabric that's also a good shade of blue and yours looks much better than what I've been able to find.

[@porko882]

Mafex makes nice figures but I don't see them worth $100 compared to the $20 of McFarland figures and I don't like the way they paint the face with that digital printer thing (Mattel does that now for their Jurassic World toys).

[@lobo11180]

Since I only paid half price for this due to promo codes and rewards, I am happy with it but if I had paid full price then not so much. On mine the right shoulder ball joint pops out way too easily, and the smalls size of his head and frame next to the hush batman bugs me.

[@fadidabban]

Finally , your review is out

[@ikubaruraiza]

Very definitive superman figure, period!

[@thescarletandgrey2505]

I have been wondering what your opinion would be on the lighter blue since your pre-view review from a year ago. I kind of figured it actually would end up being that light for some reason. The muted yellow is the worst part though.

[@superkal-el]

Great review I thought it was that’s good as your mafex hush Batman review

[@maxthursday5203]

Looks good. Other than the pin head. Excited more about Mezco Christoper Reeve Superman though.

[@ricknuhfer5908]

I ordered two of the Mezcal Christopher Reeve Superman’s. I am hoping that the skin tone matches up so I can put one of the heads on this Mafex.

[@julioalejandro6232]

Hi there bro! Greeting from México. Don't you think Supes shoul be a little bit bigger than Batman from the same line?

[@retroguy95]

it looks alright but I think I'm gonna hold out for my Mezco Christopher Reeves Superman.

[@Bingo_the_Pug]

As with most Mafex figures, it looks great, almost perfect from a distance, until you examine it up close & mess around with the joints, paint apps & accessories. After all these years Mafex still struggles in these areas

[@mariaayon5159]

really cool figure.

[@beckyross3210]

I love this figure, unfortunately in the uk these are £200 far to expensive

[@itsanothereview]

What are those figures for superboy and kara at the end in the famiky photo? ❤

[@e12agent]

awww come on, this is the best 6" Supes figure ever, I dare you to convince me otherwise

[@Baahare]

No trigger fingers? Any idea if my Mcfarland hands will work?

[@patientmental875]

At 7:49 how did you get Batman's cape to sit like that? Did you cut it?

[@kingjames7333]

Would’ve been the best if he had a smiling head

[@robzpippinroad5874]

Brad would the Christopher Reeves head fit this figure ? Thx u

[@Matias-eh2pn]

This is THE superman 6'' figure

[@StevenVanFossen]

I am just starting to collect figures and I would like to stay in the $30/per range. I want the classic Justice League lineup....any recommendations? I am looking at the McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse figures but would love some feedback. Thank you all in advance!

[@vgamer11]

It depends on what you prioritize in a figure. Do you prefer better articulation, or better aesthetic? Do you want figures to have good proportions and anatomy or do you not mind? Do you care about scale? All of these things can mean that you may have to pick and choose from each line out there. If you just want a figure that looks good but doesn't really scale well with others in its own line or articulate much, McFarlane is definitely what you should go for. The DC Icons figures are still some of my favorites but since they are true 1/12 scale (other than the Rebirth Justice League 8-pack) they don't size up to most other figure lines other than Figma and S.H. Figuarts. Again, I would just recommend picking and choosing between the lines out there depending on what your personal definitive versions of characters are.

[@StevenVanFossen]

@@vgamer11 thank you for the informative response! Much appreciated

[@jaycon3460]

Cool

[@thecoyote182]

Did you fix the 5:27 issue? i have the same problem

[@dukegreen8465]

is this a bootleg or reissue cause mine has the s symbol fully drawn

[@misterelom]

Great figure despite the minor flaws but after looking at the comparisons to the other lines I do wish he was a bit taller. Maybe McFarlane just has me spoiled with the 7 inch scale lol. Still looking to purchase it though.

[@pabloalbertocarrillotoledo8697]

Maybe the hair "S" i s backwards because he is temporarly evil

[@antonycuff4512]

The azbat figure might mean they are moving away from hush to knightfall !

[@illumardimago2307]

Wooww. I have Heath leader. Joker

[@thebirdofbludhaven8647]

Did you put a new cape on Batman?

[@gabrielcambronero6205]

Is two face in the comic?

[@renzangeloencisa9190]

I love it ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Buff88]

Head is a little small. And I feel the cape should be longer. Thanks for your review.👍

[@PeterTennant]

Only major problem is the frown on Superman. He too angry for Superman

[@PeterTennant]

We need a smiling Jim Lee Head. Like the one from Action comics 1000

[@SeViLionCollectibles]

Man, NECA/McFarlane/Storm have ruined me on the 6 inch scale. That Hush Superman looks phenomenal, but it’s just too small for my tastes now. Especially at the import prices. Might keep it on my watch lists for a while tho just to see if the price comes down to something I find more acceptable, tho.

[@hammbone8184]

I really like the McFarlane Superman the best

[@chasenorton8447]

May I asked where you ordered this from?

[@Retr0Dedsec245]

You can get it off Amazon $135. 93

[@nhyar]

The S logo was good in the promo pics, don't know what happened.

[@tryksta7247]

You were looking at the prototype as opposed to a mass production release.

[@nhyar]

@@tryksta7247 Ah, no, sorry. I meant the logo in the cape. In the pictures it was complete. Paint apps I can see how they could be poorly done, but It's weird to see a printed design being ruined in the final product for no reason.

[@tryksta7247]

@@nhyar Definitely bizarre. They had to go out of their way to make that mistake. Unless maybe they thought they were being stylish, putting a Mafex stamp on it, so to speak.

[@nathang4682]

I'd buy it for maybe like $40 but this figure is not great......this and the batman are pretty overrated imo

[@NECROMAGICIAN666]

I don’t know. I think is -Too pricey for what we have -The lower torso section is a little bit weird -the head is actually small - poor paint (looks shiny and cheap) - useless accessories for another figure - no classic smile face - articulations are nice but the quality is crap For me the yellow is not a problem I have preferred a more vibrant shade of yellow but the fact that is pale is not a problem 6,5/10 Looks good but mafex should low down the prices because for 65 dollars or value in Yen is too much if you count the shipping this is a big no for me might be the best Superman but for the price...nah

[@Joker-zd1pt]

hello

[@tnvasion7824]

🤟🏾

[@aarmsofsin959]

now you cannot unsee that supes small head..

[@raph3767]

For $150 CAD? Hell Naw lol

[@Bluffyog]

That’s for two

[@Bluffyog]

One is like 80

[@worldwarrior1022]

Too Short to be in a 1/12 scale!

[@ew1068]

Mafex has way too many QC issues for that price point.

[@GLORIOUS_TEZRU]

Pp

[@themonado5030]

I prefer the mcfarlane version.

[@hammbone8184]

His head looks small