Superman vs. Darkseid Statue

Manufacturer: DC Direct
Product Type: Statue
Dimensions: 12.5" x 9" x 10"
Edition Size: TBD
Release Date: Dec-08
Retail Price: $224.99
Designed by: Walter O’Neal
Sculpted by: Ray Villafane

This is the second in a new series of DC Classic Confrontation statues. This one is pitting Superman against Darkseid, and while I enjoy the fact that this is an action posed statue, I find it lacking in character and appeal.

Points in Favor:

• Action pose of the two battling
• Second in new DC limited edition collection series.
  

Sidebar: I think that DC should continue to limit the number of statues and stop the constant reproductions and/or secondary offers. In my opinion, the constant reprints drive down the value of the statues and/or collector value. If DC can stay away from making making a "mini" version of this statue, that would make this statue something to think twice about and potentially drive up its value.

Points Against:

• Facial expressions - Superman looks more like he is struggling than resolved to win, and while Darkseid is okay looking angry, I perceive his character as prone to be more arrogant. Especially at such an early stage within the fight. How can I tell that it is the early stages of a fight? (See the next point.)
• Only Superman's cape is damaged from the fight, and that could have been charred by one of the pits. Other parts of the statue are inconsistent with the state of his cape.
• Superman's face - This is a personal preference, but I have gotten used to the spit-curl. The small "s" that Superman uses to differentiate himself from Clark Kent. Even a mussed up spit-curl would be a nice feature.

If you are curious as to why I am being so picky about this statue and the details, take a look at the first in the series: Batman vs The Joker Statue. It is fluid, maintains the characters, and offers some incredible detail.

Personal Choice: Pass and grab the Batman vs. the Joker instead.