Mezco Darkseid One:12 Collective DC Action Figure Review

I didn't know what to think when Mezco solicited their One:12 Collective DC Darkseid. I knew it looked amazing, but $180? Polystone? Diecast? Thankfully in-hand the figure is pretty amazing. I still get a little nervous but I can't tell you if that's the materials or the price...
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[@immortalsennin605]

Great review as always Robo. Made my decision for me, I'll be waiting for the Storm Collectibles version.

[@specialk3374]

Same for Lobo, I'm not buying that Mattel trash version...waiting for Storm.

[@specialk3374]

@@omazard7388 it looks to be about 9 inches going by how he looks next to Lobo

[@specialk3374]

@@omazard7388 good observation, I don't mind how tall he is in comparison to Thanos he is going w/my DC stuff and Thanos is on his throne in the marvel section lol, I cannot wait for the armored Thanos it will be a beauty.

[@SupernintendoChalmers0]

....but why?

[@dradra2day]

Lol

[@wh1gwam]

It's an easy pass for me. Just hoping we see additional Superman villains from Mezco in the future, particularly Luthor and Brainiac.

[@nathang4682]

You said you weren't the biggest DC reader but you are the only reviewer I've seen that's actually compared it to the DCUC New Gods figures which I really wanted to see so I appreciate that!

[@PaulSpurgeon]

I needed this figure to do one thing: properly cross his arms behind his back in the classic Darkseid pose. It failed.

[@honestcomment862]

A lot of people have posed it with his arms behind his back.

[@PaulSpurgeon]

@@honestcomment862 Nope. It's half-assed. If you're genuinely curious then look for images of Darkseid with his arms crossed behind his back, and then look at what this figure is capable of doing.

[@itsnotairmac3800]

He litillary had a picture at the end of the figure with his arms behind his back!!! He even said you could!!!

[@itsnotairmac3800]

YOU CAN PUT HIS ARMS BEHIND HIS BACK LOOK AT SOME KZbin THUMbNAILS! Btw yours might be defective if you can’t pose it with it’s arms behind its back

[@SupernintendoChalmers0]

Looks like someone is commenting even though they've never bought the figure to try.

[@silverhawk923]

With that much money going on this, I’d expect articulation to be perfect. It’s basically a statue

[@venim3404]

It's an staction figure, aesthetic wise, it's beautiful, but the articulation is really disappointing

[@silverhawk923]

@@venim3404 if staction figure was a real category I would not be disappointed. I could avoid buying something I have no interest in.

[@venim3404]

@@silverhawk923 true

[@Marcus-ru1ht]

@@silverhawk923 word

[@SupernintendoChalmers0]

It's perfect for Darkseid. "Hands behind his back" and "hands behind his back with Omega beams" are literally all you need.

[@collinschoenfelder677]

I just ordered this as a Christmas gift to myself and I'm super excited after this review

[@dobi287]

Finally FINALLY someone compares him to the dcuc cac thank you I hoped I could count on you

[@jerrym6799]

This review saved me $180, thank you! Great comparison shots with other figures, especially at 11:11 with the collect & connect Darkseid, which I own. Unless the price should drop substantially at some point definite pass.

[@soulassassin226]

Thanks for comparing it to the Marvel Select Thanos! They look pretty good together. It’s tempting... but I can’t justify spending $180 on it.

[@travissall]

I wish I was more of a Supe fan so I could justify grabbing this dude! I’m not a fan of what Mezco has been doing with the articulation (single jointed elbows are not cool at this price point) but it makes sense with this guy being polystone. The One:12 line is my favourite I’m collecting though!

[@billthomas5994]

Thanks for comparing the size with the DCUC version!

[@dobi287]

I know right, finally! I didn't think he'd be that much bigger 😲

[@Arrowdodger]

"I am many things, Kal-El, but here, I am God." Not a perfect figure, well outside of my price range, but there's a lot to like here.

[@TheCollectorCave]

Am I the only one that feels warm and fuzzy inside seeing all those parts safe in that foam??? On a more serious note...nice review Robo! I really, really want this figure but just cannot justify the $180 price. I've spent waaaaay too much on action figures since I started collecting again back in May. The wife is ready to kill me I do believe. Too bad there isn't a way to get a discount or coupon. Hmmm...maybe I'll start a GoFundMe page???

[@VerticlSpoon]

Honestly just saving 20 bucks a week is what I do. Tho I'm only 20, so I might have an advantage lol

[@thunderfeet]

Oh, I’m so tempted. Looking at him with those DCUC figures he looks fantastic. For Darkseid I don’t need a lot of articulation. Hell he’s got got double the articulation than all the figures from my childhood. I’m good with him and I never articulate my mezcos all that much. Just too afraid of tearing their costumes.

[@noeffortrandomness3182]

Gotta love a good hold my beer joke, that darkside is damn near perfect looks totally worth it.

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

I like the smiling face. Makes you wonder what he's up to.

[@pisangijo419]

I love your review, I love this figure, I watched this review multiple times. Can't wait for my Darkseid to come!

[@craigoneill8277]

How are people complaining about this it’s AWESOME!

[@2067792332977602]

Not for nothing ok but Im starting to feel like the guys at mezco went like "Ok we got a fanbase, people loves us, lets put out our last good figure (popeye) and half ass it all the way to retirement." I mean between this and the Gladiator Hulk, the wonder woman... jeez.

[@manuelmendez6022]

I think they took that approach a couple of times.

[@TheCollectorCave]

My first Mezco purchase was the Classic Iron Man and that is one of the greatest figures I own. It's near perfect. I also got the classic Wolverine and love that too. I really want this Darkseid, but that price point is just too steep for me. I need to start showing some sort of self control.

[@brotherdosco5552]

While I don’t appreciate or justify Mezco’s business tactics when it comes to certain figures in the one:12 line, I disagree that they released their remaining good figure in the form of popeye. I’m personally more excited about all the figures coming up. Not because it means I have more plastic on my shelves, it’s just because with Mezco being praised and getting a lot of attention it means they’d get a little more experimental and up the quality. But does that I want the to up the price? Hell no. I live in Australia and our average Mezco price is about $115 (due to our shitty currency exchange) so this darkseid is basically a hot toy in terms of price.

[@venim3404]

@@brotherdosco5552 prices are around the same 115-120 in dollars, it's very expensive, I can only imagine how Darkseid's price will be... I say about the 300 mark no joke, are the figures great most of the time? Definitely. Does the figures justify those prices? Mostly. But does this figure justify for us the 300 price point? Not at all

[@craigoneill8277]

Iker Muñoz Cano but it’s not 300 though your just guessing it’s gonna go up and judging by all the moaning about the articulation surely it won’t

[@Neitenth]

I expected this to be a full-on statue. My jaw fell open when I saw his arms go all the way up in another review.

[@DevonPalmer98]

If I goes down to 100$ I’ll pick it up but it’s a rip-off for 180$

[@yunusdavids9589]

Still need to pull the trigger on Mezco Iron Man, just can't decide classic armour or stealth armour. And now Robo has rocked my boat with this review, who cares about the articulation, this figure is beautiful. That price tag!

[@Meh2752]

Loving these mezco figure reviews

[@ICEMAN24824]

How about Darkside from DC collectibles was that would be another good option to buy

[@joelimig722]

I'm not a huge dc fan, but that is a very cool figure. Looks like it does what you need it to for darkseid.

[@gmoney1664]

Looks great. I don't know DC that well, so it's a pass from me. But! My Popeye turned up yesterday, my first Mezco, and it's amazing! I'm giddy in the same way I was when I opened up my first SHF battle droid! Mezco rocks and I'm sooo glad I've got Punisher, Joker (crown Prince) and Daredevil on order too!

[@specialk3374]

Good for you, ya my first was Deathstroke and ever since I have been hooked, got the same on order as you, you should definitely pre-order that px Sovereign Knight Batman to go with Joker.

[@NTEDOG561]

Damn Mezco releasing on a none stop good way to start the year

[@specialk3374]

Ya, but bad for our wallets lol...I like space in between getting charged.

[@prescribeddrone]

It's beautiful looking, but I'm okay with my classic DC Direct one, I do want the Storm Collectibles one though.

[@tunching8049]

I'm drooling ROBO..SLAVE TO POLYSTONE...GREAT REVIEW😄

[@cdogcdog4814]

@Robo Curious does the figure have all sturdy joints? Including ankles & hips most assuredly. I might cave, i like the idea of value in weight & nice materials. And it seems all my One: 12 figs are DC so far, soo .....

[@TheFwoosh]

It's fairly sturdy, you know me, I'm never toooo careful. Sturdy while also being really smooth.

[@vnishpt7036]

Not a Darkseid expert but proportions look a little strange as legs appear too short for rest of body (idk, maybe it's the high leg armour...or not) & that is one huge head. Disappointing the eye beams only partially light up. Feels like maybe a $20 premium (> than reg. release price) rather than $100 IMO. Nice review, thanks.

[@jacoblear1265]

I like it- darkseid is one of my favs- but I can’t bring myself to drop $180

[@rottenramen9429]

Finally it's out!!

[@tonyrios9000]

$130-150 would have been a fine price

[@endertron3282]

100$ or 110

[@tonyrios9000]

Well I consider the size of the figure and the materials. My armoured batman that I think had metal and light up eyes which cost I think $110. Then I think about the recent hulk and he was about $125. Now he should have been 90-110. I think the figure as it is 130 would have been an good price point. For 180 they should have done better with the articulation.

[@itsnotairmac3800]

I got mine on eBay for 40$ less so 140$. Great review as always!

[@daltonsanders5826]

Great review robo. Theres no way that stand will hold him up. Lol

[@ttz4m3]

ANOTHER Fwoosh Review? Oh... go on then!

[@falcongunner33]

At first glance this thing just looked like a really well painted marvel legend to me

[@kerinkellynerdcorner]

Great review bro and figure 💎💎👊🏾 I am in🔥🔥🙌🏽

[@graefx]

Pointing hand. Just needs a pointing hand. But either way I'm hoping this is the last Darkseid I really need. I like the Mezco-ized look more than DC's remixed and modern renditions I really need a Metatron and chair. I've got Mister Miracle and Orion and he's my other favorite 4th Worlder besides Big Barda.

[@kagome616]

I'll pick it up at the end of the month

[@jakiicooper3785Jokergoblin]

Wow. I got. To. Get. Him. Looks. Badass

[@rsuriyop]

Well it certainly looks like a quality figure. But I just can't get over his proportions. I think it would've looked a lot better if he had the DC Universe Classics's proportions. That, combined with Mezco's attention to detail would've made this figure more of a win, even with the limited articulation. But as it stands (and with that kind of price), I'm just shaking my head: "nope!"

[@AA-yu8qe]

Well after reading the comments I do agree with the price being to high for what you get. It looks amazing and next to you Mattel figures I’d get it to pose with them but without $130 is how much this should have gone for max. But your review was great Robo.

[@michaelvigil5015]

Thanks just traded some figures for it, this Darkseid is awesome.

[@SergioRamirez-jv6yz]

"It's so darksied" lmao

[@Mannie_Bothans]

It looks fun but not worth that price. I regret that I PO’d this. I ended up cancelling, but I hate that I had to eat the deposit. Live and learn. Still, great review and it does look like it would make for some great photos!

[@XXTROB]

This really looks cool as hell! Ugh...I may cave and get him 😩

[@kairus1]

Darkside looks Great. do u think this figure will go down in price ? or go up like crazy i want to get one but i have to waite.

[@fairamano6165]

knowing mezco, its only going up. High end figures (heck, even marvel legends) rarely go down in value.

[@specialk3374]

Buy now although I don't recommend spending 180+ for this, it's your 💰

[@ChaoPow]

Wow! $180?!?! That's pretty expensive!

[@daytona2924]

U pooor

[@ChaoPow]

@@daytona2924 Yea, of course I am! Feel free to give me $$$

[@Nathaniel_B400]

@@daytona2924 dude, I understand that this is a 2 year old comment, but I just gotta say shut up, please

[@kagome616]

good review

[@tylerthorson2610]

This figure really reminds me of the old school art style version. Not a whole lot of detail but just enough to make him imposing.

[@Marcus-ru1ht]

Awesome figure. Love the color and sculpting. Only negative is the price 😥

[@kain2924]

Oh , can i ask sthing ? Is that mezco acending knight batman durable enough 4 me to play with it all day ????

[@DennyCrane_DCCollectibles]

I really like how the orange looks like actual fire. Kinda disappointed if it's red in hand. Better artic definitely would've helped but my main criticism remains the use of polystone. It feels like they missed their market. Still, damn nice looking action figure. (Yes it's an action figure, just not a super articulated one).

[@ToyCollector-qz5kp]

Robo, wondering if the forearm can be separated from the other part of the arm so that it can be altered for better articulation. Let me know.

[@dellwalker430]

Do you know what the "print run" is on Mezco exclusives? In other words, how many of each figure are made?

[@TheFwoosh]

Not a clue, I just order them, haha.

[@Mr767267]

It's like a new born in weight :D For the omega beam, don't expect it to go zigzag light will not travel in that pattern anyhow :)

[@cmbrock1]

Everybody's talking about price but how much did it cost to make. You can then say if it worth the money or not.

[@kerinkellynerdcorner]

I like it!✨✨✨ DarkSide is a big, bruiser with serious power. He is not supposed to be articulate as Spider-Man. Folks complain too much!

[@addoc280]

Yes, but i don't think that this Darkseid really deserve his price (180 ? It's way too much)

[@mattchu42069]

This definitely doesn't tick the "pose" part of the one 12 line. Po canceled

[@venim3404]

Man this is a beautiful figure, but, the articulation is a real disappointment, where I live prices tend to double for most imports, this I expect the price to be no less than 300 dollars, could be 180 dollar good, but 300? I definitely do not think so. Great review as always robo!

[@dtorrey867]

With the articulation on this guy, I can only imagine posing him standing with his arms behind his back. No matter what face you've got on there. Mezco should take a hint from Storm Collectibles.

[@SupernintendoChalmers0]

Why should they take a hint from a company that doesn't even keep their own figures scaled?

[@wickedcrypto6004]

You can airbrush it but I love this figure.

[@bctan2291]

it's a nice figure.. but $180?! and the limited articulations.. overpriced!

[@shawnclark4618]

Dammit Mezco. I'm a Marvel guy, through and through. Then Mezco got me to buy Judge Dredd. Then Popeye. And now Darkseid. I guess I'm signing up for overtime tomorrow morning.

[@BlackSuperman2099]

ALL HAIL DARKSEID! Too bad he's not well articulated. I expected him to be able to do his trademark "arms crossed behind the back" pose.

[@kglaproductions496]

It looks like Mezco has been taking notes from Mattel when it comes to articulation.

[@xxvenomxsnakexx9995]

Just cancelled my P.O.its good but not 180$ good

[@PaulSpurgeon]

Ditto. So sad.

[@dobi287]

🤣

[@aarons8532]

Its aint u can get a sweet hot toy for that

[@alexandrebelinge8996]

same

[@tardueful]

TOOOOO Pricey

[@amsyarzawir4647]

6:36 Robo utilizing Cold Touch Technique™

[@Brian-mi5kg]

i feel like an idiot but what is poly stone?

[@chem.4919]

Am I the only one who thinks Darkseid dresses like a go go dancer from the 60s?

[@anhellyefte]

no comparison with Gus? whaaaaaaat!

[@MJKToys]

May as well start collecting Hot Toys now...

[@shawnwilliams3083]

I have a question I obviously can’t afford Hot Toys but I don’t know if I should start collecting Mezco or just go with marvel legends and dcu classics.

[@schwann1826]

For me, I have no loyalty. I go with what looks best from whatever company at the right price.

[@kevinho251]

If your tight on money I wouldn’t suggest collecting hot toys or mezco, unless your fine with very slowly building your collection because they’re much more expensive per 1 figure. Especially if you want to buy the more rare figures there resell values can go through the roof

[@shawnwilliams3083]

Kevin Ho Thanks for the input man.

[@craigoneill8277]

Bok Choy Boy there’s a good few Mezcos on amazon for about 60 pounds they are generally well worth the extra few quid

[@shawnwilliams3083]

Craig O neill I saw the joker for 50 bucks but that doesn’t seem real because generally he seems very expensive but I’m not sure

[@JedRavina]

How tall is Darkseid?

[@shaori5379]

How heavy is it?

[@zzGRENDELzz]

I love the light up eyes and "chase" omega beams... but that's it. The figure looks goofy, not even as large as the Mattel C&C. No regrets not buying this. Not much from Mezco I really regret actually - I was clued in to the intial Dark Knight offering but then the price was announced - hell no, at $75. The only set I'm impressed with is the Black Bolt set - ordered two. Would have liked Conan but I can live without it. Mezco is the Hot Toys of six inches - initially overpriced (first Hot Toys offering was General Rommel for $80 when every other 12" war figure topped out at $40....) and just goes up and up. Premium pricing for suckers.

[@VarangianVigilante]

I think it looks great and truly pays homage to Kirby but for that price I would only buy a figure of Conan the Barbarian

[@xxDarkMegamanxx]

That CNC one is huge compared to this one!!! Mezco one is cool, but not $180 cool

[@sahilhussieni8851]

How tall does this stand

[@cartertj04]

If it was 1/6 or roughly 15" I'd be all over it!

[@dgray7537]

Darkseid wasn't a villain until the nuns at his school spanked him for wearing miniskirts.

[@KnightfallBane01]

All I wanted was a 90° bend that’s it

[@pantonebear]

What did Gus said about it?

[@chickenchad9814]

Ah, good old mezco charging a ton of money and not even getting QC on batteries right.

[@igoremeti4641]

Where is Gus? Is he on a vacation?

[@snoo_pyy171]

This is better than my 170$ St Figuarys hulk that I Broke After 1 week yes, used it only for a week

[@specialk3374]

The new infinity war hulk?....Are you sure it was legit?

[@aarons8532]

Mezco needs to go back and scale down the costs and materials to there figures this is hot toys prices for a figure half the size and its just a bland figure its a nice figure for 100 bucks thats it

[@specialk3374]

They started at $60 now from site shipped it's 80-180 and shipping....I hear ya

[@aarons8532]

SpecialK 33 its the same with all these companies they start out with great product at great prices then when they get you hooked and devoted they stick the knife in real slow 🤣 slowly the prices are gettin higher and higher product quality drops due to the volume of figures there producing they cant keep up

[@River313]

180 us here in Canada at my comic shop plus tax turns to 287cad which is 216usd so I cant di anything but pass.. just to rich for my blood

[@Samuntrus]

Nah man, too far. 200 bones for a light-up bobble head that will probably break due to the unnecessary use of fragile materials, not to mention the pleather that will definitely not age well. I'd rather drop money on that BaF, didn't even know that existed.

[@theepoopydoodoo]

Mezco you can't cost this much of the articulation isn't up to par. If $20 can give proper ankles, double joint knees and double jointed elbows yall should have no problem. ESPECIALLY SINCE THEY HAVE MADE FIGURES WITH DOUBLE JOINTS BEFORE

[@craigoneill8277]

JigglyChocolateman you loose the look then man

[@theepoopydoodoo]

@@craigoneill8277 not when you put clothes over the figures. Plenty of companies can incorporate articulation without ruining the sculpt WITHOUT clothes. Mezco could make super articulated bodies but they don't and it boggles my mind.

[@craigoneill8277]

JigglyChocolateman I agree but I don’t really see the need for everything to be double jointed on this particular figure And I don’t think it could be done on this without ruining the look a bit

[@SirG.L.RIC.KAGE-Esq]

@Craig O neill Amen! I say! SHAZAM! (THUNDEROUS applause!) ⚡👏⚡👏⚡👏⚡👏⚡👏⚡

[@craigoneill8277]

Kedric Hayes 😉

[@madtitanthanos7898]

Can we get Injustice 2 Darkseid? He looks sick.

[@illWillienumber31]

Matthew Hall Storm Collectibles is doing it

[@madtitanthanos7898]

@@illWillienumber31 thank God Injustice has some of the best deaigns for characters. I need Bane and Thawne and Brainiac and Atrocitus now!

[@specialk3374]

Storm is also doing a Lobo, so don't waste your 💰 on that Mattel Trash

[@RobZomBOfficial]

Dope review. HARD PASS. I’ll wait for the Storm Collectibles!!!!!

[@specialk3374]

It's too much of a statue and at $180, I'm about fun factor and quality saving my 💰 for now...thnx for the vid

[@NitroCigarette]

It even comes with a foam Darkseid action figure, oof. That's a deal.

[@bobbysnider1127]

The baf is still the best Darkseid.

[@thefont9]

There is no comparison to Gus and I feel so empty and alone because of it.

[@mapusaurus1057]

There is really no points to use polystone for an action figure other than to justify the price tag!

[@石川俊也-e2u]

The real figure is the foam cut out in the shape of a person, not the thing you reviewed ;)