I really hope they keep using this sculpt for future iterations, having a superman who isnt almost a head shorter than every batman figure is so nice
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
Absolutely!!!! He stands perfectly next to Hush Batman. I don’t have Wonder Woman, but I assume he scales great with her too.
@edrianraneses58644 ай бұрын
I like how the earth 2 superman figure actually scales well with hush batman than the hush, page punchers or action comics 1000 figures I do hoped they mcfarlane starts reusing the earth 2 superman buck for other design especially a more traditional classic look without the white temples on😊
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
Absolutely!!!! This is the Superman buck we’ve been waiting for. It’s scales well, without being overly muscular.
@edrianraneses58644 ай бұрын
@@3brothasandashotamilk Agreed
@TrueDragonnutz134 ай бұрын
Love the Mon-El hoodie and art of Miles, Virgil, & Cyborg.
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot!!! I random found the hoody at an amusement park.
@MTB2144 ай бұрын
It just needs a flight stand and I think this will be worth it. The cost of a wired cape from online would make it cost the same so it’s all in one. You’re the first person I’ve seen reviewing this Superman figure.
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. It’s a bit pricey, but I kind of see it the way you do. It’s still a good buy compared to Mafex or Figuarts, and like you said buying a good cape online will run you about the same. It should definitely come with a flight stand, that and couple QC issues are my only gripes. I’m happy I have him.
@IsaacLong-jv9xr4 ай бұрын
The reason it’s so expensive is because it got canceled and has a very small production run so the price is higher because of how few there are
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
Then everyone saying it’s unjust is wrong, right? The fewer the supply, the higher the cost.
@IsaacLong-jv9xr4 ай бұрын
Yes if you believe that which I do with all the tings I have seen that tie it to that but some people see the $40 price tag and they are just gonna have to say it’s wrong and that’s totally fine to say that because it is a lot of money
@oweng3954 ай бұрын
Just got the classic superman figure that just came out and I’m really hoping the head sculpt will fit on this guy. That would make my favourite superman figure ever
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
I don’t know. He’s a big figure. About the same size as Cavil. I put the Action Comics 1000 head on him, and it works, but it’s a little small. How does the size of classic Superman’s head compare to 1000?
@McJollyGreen4 ай бұрын
@@3brothasandashotamilkclassic superman head sculpt is slightly smaller than AC1000, but larger than page punchers and Superboy primes heads
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
😬😬😬 Then I think it’s going to be too small for this buck
@McJollyGreen4 ай бұрын
@@3brothasandashotamilk my earth 2 came in today, and an update, with a shorter neck peg, I used the one from hush superman, the classic superman head looks great on this body. I also heated up the head in hot water to slightly widen it at the jaw
@WedLocked094 ай бұрын
$40 bucks is rough to consider, but the figure is dope!!!!!!!
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
I know!!! It wouldn’t have been so bad if we got more accessories
@mookiefeldman62234 ай бұрын
Thanks for the detailed view of this Superman figure. The body definitely has a classic look, especially the chest emblem which to me has the 1950s George Reeves vibe. I originally passed on this due to the price point. Now that I see yours, I may reconsider and get one.
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
I love the figure, flaws and all. $40 is way too pricey for what I got, but I’m happy. Thanks for watching!!!!
@IsaacLong-jv9xr4 ай бұрын
You should get one sooner than later because once it sells out it’s not gonna come back in stock very small production run
@karascrow4 ай бұрын
Forty dollars and they can’t be bothered to paint the entire belt? Come on McFarlane. You gotta do better than this.
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
Very true. To be honest the lack of paint on the back of the belt is wack at any price point. Hopefully it was just mine, and not others.
@karascrow4 ай бұрын
@@3brothasandashotamilk Nope, it’s all of them. Todd jacked the price up for this wave and cut cost wherever he could. It’s inexcusable for a $40 retail figure that would normally retail for $20 to $25 at most.
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
I wonder why he jacked the price. What’s so special about this wave?
@karascrow4 ай бұрын
@@3brothasandashotamilk They claim it’s because it wasn’t as mass produced as his normal waves and that it was also due to it being store exclusive. However, a fifteen to twenty dollar price hike is unjustified, no matter how you spin it. I opted out of the entire wave initially and then figured I would at least get Superman. And I can’t believe McFarlane and his company had the audacity to pull a freakin’ Hasbro and not even paint the back of the belt. That’s just pure laziness, wrapped in greed.
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
Wow, I had no idea. The price hike is definitely unjust and crazy. If I wasn’t a massive Superman fan I would’ve passed. I’m not collecting the rest of the wave.
@jonathanchouest85564 ай бұрын
Great review!!! Way too many cost cutting short cuts to charge $40 though. That neck stands out so much. Plus the oversized yellow S. The sloppy yellow paint and lack of paint on the belt. But besides that. The figure has a great new buck. I’m sure this will be the buck used for his Chris Reeve Superman. Of course i still ordered the whole way. Because I’m a sucker. Can’t wait to see what the chase looks like for Superman in this wave though.
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
I feel you!!!! Way too pricey for what we’re getting, but I couldn’t say no. Hopefully yours doesn’t have my QC issues. I’d be happy if this becomes the new Superman buck. Thanks for watching!!
@brandofigure4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for taking the time to review this one and do comparisons to it! Always wondered how tall it would’ve been. Height is much better, imo, and the mold is definitely a major improvement for McFarlane Superman!
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot, man. I really appreciate you watching. I’m really excited to see this body buck used for future Superman figures.
@user-justmyself17014 ай бұрын
Love this Superman.
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
Me too!!! Great body buck, and the cape is amazing
@fitchat11294 ай бұрын
Great figure, love the cape!!
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
Wired capes are the way to go!!!!!
@rbruce894 ай бұрын
I swapped the trunks with the Hush Superman and head swapped with the first appearance figure. Turned out solid. Hopefully we'll get an Earth 1 closer to the Hush blue. Great review! Thanks for sharing!
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot for watching, and wow!!!! That’s a dope custom!!!!
@cajuncoyote20394 ай бұрын
Just got mine today too bro. Glad I didn't get the goofy laughing platinum Supes lol. Now I just need a good Christopher Reeves head for him.
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
Enjoy bro!!! Let me know where you find that Christopher Reeve head sculpt.
@rickwj3244 ай бұрын
I haven't received mine yet. It looks nice overall, but that "S" on the cape looks RIDICULOUS!
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
It is, but I find it charming. It’s so obnoxious it’s kind of fun.
@separate_entity0014 ай бұрын
However expensive, Im still going to dump my money into this. I LOVE the vintage look, plus the cape design is silly yet posable. Looks like a great figure so its a pretty obvious pickup, even if McFarlane made weird choices.
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
That’s exactly where my head was. It should never have been $40, but I couldn’t resist. And the wired cape is amazing.
@grumpyirish96274 ай бұрын
This figure is a great base for a custom Christopher Reeve Superman.
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
It really is!!!!
@SuperPowercell4 ай бұрын
Richard Nixon head sculpt 😅, also the a shield on the back is way to big but at least he has one.
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂 now I can’t unsee Richard Nixon
@amusedjester4 ай бұрын
I'm also a big superman fan and I'm a little salty that I decided not to get this, not at the $40 range and not even at the $32 range if you get the whole wave. Maybe I would have if this captured what was in that card by capturing what you pointed out; the sweater-like cuffs and the portrait. That face just looks so grumpy and frumpy and it doesn't look heroic to me at all. I was planning on replacing the head with the warworld superman since that had the white hair on the side and looks better. Thanks for the review, I don't feel as bad missing out on this with that unpainted belt and the cuffs looks so short with the unpainted wrists.
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
I feel you. Hopefully they’ll reuse this buck for a future Superman figure, and set it at the regular price point.
@nybackyardlegend44 ай бұрын
Captain Carrot is not Platinum My Dude I got lucky and have it he has green trunks and it has a Platinum logo on the box, but good video keep up the good work BTW how many of the Batmen or Supermen do You currently own?
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
My Bad, I misspoke. I actually got he Platinum one and returned him for the regular release. I like the colors on the regular better. As far as how many Batman and Superman figures I own, about 15-20 Mcfarlane figures. But how many do I still have from childhood to now…. A lot!! I did a Batman figure video a while ago, I’ve added since then, but you could see some of my older figures kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zni1mZ6YqMyqiLcsi=9CPkns7dwnPxmp8D
@nybackyardlegend44 ай бұрын
@@3brothasandashotamilk Nah its all good fam I just want You to know I wasn't personally attacking You my dude I fully support my DC Multiverse Peeps I truly love this line and other lines but this is my main line,
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the love, bro!!!
@dunkanbulk144 ай бұрын
I definitely see them or customizers using this body for Fleischer or Reeve Superman
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
Absolutely!! I also see Mcfarlane reusing this buck for a real classic Superman, as well as Kingdom Come.
@NaiveSteve4 ай бұрын
I want this figure but not for 40 bucks. Hopefully he gets a variation that is standard release because it looks phenomenal
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
I definitely get it. I hope this becomes the standard Superman body buck going forward. Maybe it will go on sale, the figure hasn’t sold out yet.
@jojitelizalde69654 ай бұрын
From the still photos I saw I wasn't too fond of this figure plus the sort of frowny face is a bit off putty...but the light blue,the cape & the musculature are great features...40 bucks though is a little steep but I think I'll be getting this.
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
I really like the figure, but $40 is definitely high compared to the rest of his releases. It’s a tough choice, but I’m happy with it.
@CouchCit4 ай бұрын
Keep it up brotha
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
🙏🏾🙏🏾 Thanks bro!!!!
@williamking155418 күн бұрын
it has a great likeness to the 30s 40s actor robert ryan i will be getting him
@3brothasandashotamilk18 күн бұрын
If you can’t find him try figurineforall.com
@blacknight75594 ай бұрын
Finally, a pleasant superman body... To bad it's on a *40$ Mcfarlane figure* ... Yeah *40$ Mcfarlane* it's kinda hard to say since it sounds really crazy
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
I can’t lie, 40 bucks is crazy, especially since there’s no difference between this and a general release. But as a Superman fan I had to have him, and the wired cape is amazing. This buck will turn up again for a Superman figure, and hopefully at a regular price.
@blacknight75594 ай бұрын
@@3brothasandashotamilk really hoping they make this buck the new rule, becuase it does look amazing
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
More wired capes too
@blacknight75594 ай бұрын
@@3brothasandashotamilk seeing the new realises it looks bright... Kinda late, but better now than never
@NightWatch09974 ай бұрын
The first superman from mcfarlane that has a more human-like proportion by the way 🤣
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
Facts!! I love Superman from Action Comics 1000, but he doesn’t scale well with a lot of figures, this one is perfect.
@NightWatch09974 ай бұрын
@@3brothasandashotamilk man, the only good thing about that #1000 action comics version are the head (and until this day, it's still the best supes head that McFarlane has ever done) and the "S" logo
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
I can’t argue with you, this figure is far superior. I hope this will be the Superman body going forward
@NightWatch09974 ай бұрын
@@3brothasandashotamilk don't put any hope on mcfarlane man. They have the perfect body mold for batman, the speeding bullet one and they are still not reusing that. I mean, Batman is Todd's favorite dc character and he rarely made him looks right besides knightfall 😂
@shojic48944 ай бұрын
Earth 2 Superman I believe ( I have to go back and look at the original Crisis storyline) is not the main Superman but a variant of the classic MOS
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
I think you’re right. Would that make him an older version of the OG Action Comics 1 Superman?
@theotherguy214 ай бұрын
@3brothasandashotamilk yup he's essentially a older version of action comics one since that is earth e 2 even tho it came first
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks!!!
@theotherguy214 ай бұрын
@3brothasandashotamilk he's also the black lantern superman in blackest night
@morkymoose95903 ай бұрын
Do his arm swivel? I saw there was a QC issue with that
@3brothasandashotamilk3 ай бұрын
Mine do, but the left is a little loose
@scottfordbrewer43804 ай бұрын
The S on the cape is way too huge but I am still getting this!
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
It is, but I find it charming in a goofy way. It being wired is amazing. So many cool poses.
@porko8824 ай бұрын
Is it the same material as Batman's cape, its the same material they make underwear out of? itactualy works really well and I boit a bunch of cheap thermal undershirts from Dollarama to make custom capes./
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
Yeah, I think it’s the same material as the Batman figures. That’s a great idea, I haven’t created custom capes yet.
@karascrow4 ай бұрын
How does the Superboy Prime head fit on this body?
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
Great question. I’ll do a post tomorrow with a few different head swaps.
@esa59524 ай бұрын
I saw on Instagram that someone posted that the right arm on his figure snapped off at the bicep swivel right out of the package. Has this happened to anyone else or was it just a case of bad luck
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
That sucks. No, mine doesn’t have that issues. My QC errors are that his arm is a little loose, and there’s a gap between his neckline and collar.
@sugahmuzic4 ай бұрын
I don’t understand why it’s $40, the wired cape?
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
I don’t know. The chase variant of The Dark Knight Batman is the regular price, and it’s cape is wired.
@NewtMan934 ай бұрын
How tall does this Superman stand next to the Henry Cavill Superman McFarlane figure?
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
Great question!! They’re actually around the same height and size. He’s a hair taller than Cavil, but it’s barely noticeable.
@NewtMan934 ай бұрын
Thank you. I hope to make a Christopher Reeve custom out of this one possibly!@@3brothasandashotamilk
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
Wow!!!! That’s dope!! Let me know how that goes.
@TheEdorizo4 ай бұрын
For that much money, he should come with a cloth Cape. I don't like these plastic capes. They don't do nothing for me. Cloth makes it look a lot better.
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
This one went even a step further. Cloth and wired capes should be the new standard. They’re amazing.
@theotherguy214 ай бұрын
I think first Appearance batman should have been on this body
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
I don’t know, that would make him bigger than the Hush Batman. I think he’d be too big.
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
If you’re trying to scale him with other figures like first appearance Superman.
@Pravuss4 ай бұрын
Mine is the same as yours, no paint on the back but there's yellow paint on the trunks under the belt buckle. Shouldn't have to do paint repairs on a $40.00 figure.
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
That’s terrible, I was hoping it was just mine. There shouldn’t be QC issues like that on a $20 figure let alone a $40.
@Pravuss4 ай бұрын
@@3brothasandashotamilk There's no way to justify this.
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
Very true
@CL2300block4 ай бұрын
I don't mean to burst your bubble or anything bro but that's not a platinum edition Captain carrot that's the regular release
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
I misspoke, meant to say Collector Edition.
@IsaacLong-jv9xr4 ай бұрын
How did you get this?
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
Mcfarlane Toys, you could still pre-order
@IsaacLong-jv9xr4 ай бұрын
Yeah I preordered the bundle I mean how did you receive it?
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
I pre-ordered just the figure from Mcfarlane Toys on 1/10/24. It arrived on Saturday.
@IsaacLong-jv9xr4 ай бұрын
Wow that’s really weird because he is still preorder did it ever say it shipped or did it just randomly come? Sorry for all the questions I just am worried about it not coming before I move
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
It’s all good. I got an email saying my item shipped two days before it arrived. If you move before you get the notification write them an email. Same thing happened to me when I moved. They changed the address on my order pretty quickly and easily.
@gagemcnamara28344 ай бұрын
Reuse the body and make a kingdom come superman
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
@CL2300block4 ай бұрын
This whole wave is a easy pass
@lawrencesaint-victor59624 ай бұрын
40$??????? That’s a pass for me
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
Very understandable
@chadbankston7834 ай бұрын
$40 for a sloppy half painted belt
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
I know 😞😞 If I wasn’t a massive Superman I would’ve never pulled the trigger.
@danielgambito99624 ай бұрын
I just dont like the S
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
I like it based on where it’s from, and it looks like it inspired Cavill’s.
@CL2300block4 ай бұрын
One thing that bothers me about reviews if you're going to do a review make sure you know all the facts and just don't start guessing s***
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
I misspoke, wasn’t guessing. And never said I was an expert or knowledgeable, I just like talking about the toys I buy. If you’re bothered, I’m sure they’re other channels with a review style that you prefer.
@denzense4 ай бұрын
Don't like it dont buy? Whats wrong with you? The main reason mcfarlane was so successful is because of his prices... dont understand how can someone justify that price And its a shame cause I only collect dc figures and if this continues maybe ill stop collecting but definitely this chanel is a no no for me
@3brothasandashotamilk4 ай бұрын
Do you. If I like it, I buy it. My money, my choice.