On Christmas weekend, NECA released our first look at the Muhammad Ali v Superman 2-Pack in its final packaging. Now, NECA has posted more photos of the packaging, giving us a great look at the final packaged set. The box pays homage to the classic DC Comics issue pitting the two against each other.
One of the most famous matches of all time comes to action figure form!
In 1978, legendary boxer Muhammad Ali proved that he truly was “the greatest of all time” by defeating the strongest man on Earth – Superman. Far from a grudge match, this battle in the pages of DC Comics’ historic Superman vs. Muhammad Ali would ultimately set the two up to save the planet from an alien invasion. Now for the first time ever, that iconic team-up comes to action figure form in a stylized set that pays tribute to the philanthropist, social activist and three-time World Heavyweight Champion.
Both 7” scale figures have over 25 points of articulation and feature comic-stylized deco based on Neal Adams’ spectacular cover art. Superman includes alternate ungloved hands.
This set is shipping to stores at the end of the month. Don’t be surprised to see it pop up on their Ebay and Amazon stores before that. Read on for all of the new photos.
Muhammad Ali v Superman Comic Style 2-Pack by NECA
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This is one of those really cool obscure sets that come out that I love so much. Probably won't buy it but this is just really cool.
I just wish the eyes on Superman weren't closed/squinting. I love the comic style coloring and they nailed the ink lines on Superman. Also think Ali looks really cool.
Pass
Superman's all like "cut me mick"!
not a fan of the faux inked comic art paint app but its pretty cool still. and clever reuse of parts as well.
I wonder how many will have a problem with that? I mean, this essentially is the Reeve Superman with a new head sculpt. I could see people complaining that the symbol and the boots aren't like they are in the comics.
Is that supposed to be Jimmy Carter in the front row? On that note, can we get a NECA Jimmy Carter figure while we're at it?
Well, this is really fucking unexpected. It better come with a reprint of the original comic!
...Tempting.
I mean, I was never really a boxing fan(even though my parents have always been really into the Rocky movies), so I don't know much about Ali(only sport star I really like in anyway is John Cena, and that's because of the meme), thus adding a bit of hesitation, but at the same time, it's a tribute to comic book silliness with a VERY interesting deco, so I might pick it up.
I think this is awesome. The closed eyes are pretty close to the actual art. They're just black lines on the cover, albeit a little thicker than the figure. But, they do look a little off. Maybe just a touch too high on the face. I think if they'd lower them a smudge, they'd look a lot better.
Holy cow! If they do another version with more realistic paint, I'll be all over it!
And i literally just met neal a week or so ago when he signed a comic of mine. yea i think i wouldn't mind one of these. im sure the ring is not included though...
That is fantastic! I definitely want one of these!
loving this set
definitely want it
Spoiler alert: They fight around a red sun to even the odds and Ali beats the living shit out of Superman.
NECA is definitely blowing Mattel out of the water; especially with the Superman soft goods cape. Now where's my Bale Batman 2.0 7"?
Every company blows Mattel out of the water.
Fantastic but I do wish for a buffer body. But this is a nice figure non the less. Shame no double joints. Looks great and a must buy no matter.
What scale is this going to be?
Nevermind... I read the Nerdist article. 7" it is. A bit unusual for a comic pack but it was originally an oversized comic and Neca certainly isn;t bound by the way Hasbro does things.
If Superman comes with regular hands, I will be quite interested in this set.
I'm surprised that NECA can license and release a Superman figure. I thought only Mattel and DC Direct could do that.
I love the concept of this. I just wish Supes wasn't so slender. He looks deflated.
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