When is a DC Universe Classics figure not really a classic? When it’s based on a character created solely as a way to make the 1980’s Super Powers cartoon more ethnically diverse, that’s when! While heroes like Apache Chief and El Dorado don’t register with most comic book fans; those same names instill a deep loving nostalgia with fans of the old Super Powers animated series. At this year’s Toy Fair, Mattel unveiled the 18th wave of DCUC figures, and regardless of your position on the line’s selection, you can’t deny that the Four Horsemen made these little-known heroes look magnificent!
Although Captain Boomerang, Toyman, and Bronze Tiger (our favorite in the wave thanks to his alternate head) are the norm for obscure DC character selection, and a boon to the villain roster – Black Vulcan, Samurai, El Dorado, and the collect & Connect Apache Chief help to complete the heroes featured in Super Powers, following in the footsteps of Golden Pharaoh and Cyclotron. Wave 18 hits Wal-Mart shelves this fall as a limited exclusive before making their way to retail stores everywhere!
Check out these photos of the 2-Up prototypes straight from the Mattel showroom, minus Apache Chief:
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