McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse Superman (Superman: The Movie 1978) 7in Action Figure (Deluxe Theatrical Edition)
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Updated May 18, 2026 · 1 min read
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Across the reviewers we read, McFarlane's Christopher Reeve 1978 Superman Deluxe Theatrical Edition has emerged as one of the most warmly received McFarlane releases in recent memory. A high-trust r/ActionFigures thread describes it as 'a great release' and notes McFarlane is 'putting out some solid stuff these days,' while r/McFarlaneFigures discussion frames it as a top-tier Superman, with one comparison thread calling it 'absolutely a top tier figure and much easier' to acquire than the NECA equivalent. Verified-purchase reviewers on amazon.com and walmart.com echo that, with walmart.com customers calling it 'beyond my wildest dreams.' The technical pitch (per the amazon.com and gamestop.com listings) is 22 points of Ultra Articulation, the Reeve likeness license, and the Deluxe accessory pack.
What reviewers liked
- High-trust r/ActionFigures threads single it out as a standout in McFarlane's DC run
- Licensed Christopher Reeve likeness, rare for a sub-$40 mass-retail figure
- 22 points of articulation and Deluxe accessory pack per gamestop.com and amazon.com listings
- Verified-purchase reviewers on amazon.com and walmart.com report strong out-of-box quality
Where it falls short
- r/McFarlaneFigures users note some collectors have kitbashed it to fix proportions
- General McFarlane criticism around visible articulation cuts still applies per r/ActionFigures
- Amazon review count is still modest (39), so the long-tail QC picture is incomplete
- Specialist community threads suggest the NECA Superman has a stronger sculpt for display-only collectors
Across the reviewers we read, McFarlane's Christopher Reeve 1978 Superman Deluxe Theatrical Edition has emerged as one of the most warmly received McFarlane releases in recent memory. A high-trust r/ActionFigures thread describes it as 'a great release' and notes McFarlane is 'putting out some solid stuff these days,' while r/McFarlaneFigures discussion frames it as a top-tier Superman, with one comparison thread calling it 'absolutely a top tier figure and much easier' to acquire than the NECA equivalent. Verified-purchase reviewers on amazon.com and walmart.com echo that, with walmart.com customers calling it 'beyond my wildest dreams.'
The technical pitch (per the amazon.com and gamestop.com listings) is 22 points of Ultra Articulation, the Reeve likeness license, and the Deluxe accessory pack. YouTube reviewers focused on the comparison angle, framing it favorably against earlier McFarlane Superman sculpts. The recurring McFarlane caveat from r/ActionFigures and r/McFarlaneFigures still applies, however: even fans note the figure looks better than it poses, and some collectors have done custom kitbashes to address proportions.
For a $34 mass-retail figure with a fully licensed Reeve head sculpt, the consensus across mainstream toy press, specialist subreddits, and verified-purchase reviewers is that this is the strongest current option in the McFarlane DC Multiverse line.
- Incredibly detailed 7” scale figure based on SUPERMAN
- THE MOVIE (1978)
- Designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing and play
- Accessories include 8 extra hands, two alternate head portraits, art card with card stand, mini poster with display clips and figure display base
- Includes collectible art card with character art on the front and character biography on the back
- Collect all McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse Figures
If I did 7 inch, it'd be a day one purchase for me. I am glad that McFarlane's putting out some solid stuff these days. It really only benefits ...
I didn't like the last one so i used silver age supes shoulders, arms, trunks and thighs with Reeve chest, torso and boots. Custom head and made ...
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