Astonishing! That was my first reaction after seeing the newly released photos of Hot Toys’ Superman 1/6th scale figure based on the likeness of Christopher Reeve. In recent years, Hot Toys has shown a tremendous aptitude for making life-like 1/6th scale figures of our favorite heroes and villains of film. From perfect costuming to intricate paintwork and sculpting, these collectibles have become the pinnacle of high-end toy collecting. Other companies have licensed the likeness of Christopher Reeve in recent months, and have even released their own movie-versions of the Man of Steel, but regardless of how well done those have been – this is the definitive version. No question.
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Amid high anticipation, Sideshow Collectibles and Hot Toys are proud to present the Superman 12-inch Figure from the 1978 classic superhero film Superman. The movie-accurate Superman collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Christopher Reeve as The Man of Steel, highlighting the authentic head sculpt, movie-accurate costume and detailed light-up figure stage imitating the Fortress of Solitude.

Additionally, Hot Toys Limited will be donating a portion of this collectible figure’s sales to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. The Reeve Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research, and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy. Hot Toy’s hopes to contribute to the foundation and the injured through the enjoyment of collectible figures.

For more about the organization, please visit: http://www.christopherreeve.org

The Superman 12 inch Figure features:

• Authentic and detailed, hand-painted likeness of Christopher Reeve as Superman in the Superman movie
• Realistic facial expression with detailed wrinkles and texture
• Detailed hair sculpture
• Stands approximately 30 cm tall
• Newly sculpted muscular body with over 30 points of articulation with extra muscular upper body, neck and chest
• Three (3) pairs of interchangeable palms including:
• One (1) pair of relaxed palms
• One (1) pair of fists
• One (1) pair of palms for fighting
• One (1) set of Superman costume including one-piece blue costume with Superman logo in chest, yellow belt, red shorts and red cape
• One (1) pair of red boots
• Fortress of Solitude themed figure stage
• Figure stand with Superman nameplate and movie logo
• Sideshow Exclusive: Kryptonite neck chain – Available only within the continental United States and Europe.

Expected release in November, 2011
Where to pre-order?
Gator for €185.00
Hammer Collectibles for ???
The Movie Store for €189,00
Kadoshop Ton Swart for €185.00
Vision Toys for €189,99