I've posted in the past about my
DC Superheroes Brainiac and my recently acquired
Super Powers Brainiac, but I really wanted to shoot the two together. Each
Brainiac is a stand-out in their respective lines and each is a great example of what a cool action figure was/is in their eras.
The 80s Superpowers Brainiac has five points of articulation, an action feature, and a vac-metal coating to simulate a metallic finish. The 200x DC Superheroes Brainiac has a highly detailed sculpt, a shit-ton points of articulation, stands a head+ taller than his 80s counterpart, and even has clear bits on his head and shoulders with 'wires' and other electronic looking parts underneath.
Although I am usually of the 'less is more' camp when it comes to articulation, I must say having so much works well on a character like robo-Brainiac, since the unsightly seams and joints meld into his robotic form effortlessly. Both figures are great, but since I have no emotional connection to the original, having never owned him as a kid, I have to say the more recent version is far superior.
Very cool. Being an avid super powers collector I'm always tempted to buy their DCUC counterparts. This post isn't helping my resolve!
ReplyDeleteIf you get any Super Powers inspired figures, I recommend this one the most!
DeleteThese are really cool! I have never collected any Brainiac items, but both look pretty awesome.
ReplyDeleteThey're pretty cool for sure!
DeleteAt first glimpse, I thought the fingers are articulated. But these are cool looking toys, the way they did their heads are out of ordinary.
ReplyDeleteThe fingers aren't articulated. His wrists are (the larger version, that is.) But the fingers are sculpted dynamically so it makes for some great poses!
DeleteGreatness! I have a DC Direct Crisis Robot Brainiac that's pretty cool, but the wiring beneath the DCSH's clear parts rocks
ReplyDeleteWhile I really like both of these I would still have to go with the Super Powers version. It is just so cool and shiny looking.
ReplyDeleteThat Super Powers Brainiac looks amazing!
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