Comic Statues & Busts: Green Lantern Figure from DC Figures

DC Universe Collectors 6 inch Green Lantern figure! From Mattel and the DC Universe, this exciting action figure features brilliant colors, tons of detail, and plenty of articulation. Each character includes a piece of a figure collectors can collect and assemble to create a character. Collect all the DC Universe figures!

Got a good price for Green Lantern and it arrived quickly. Product could be more descriptive of what package contains and what it does not. For example, many DC Universe figures come with a "Collect to Connect" piece to build a larger, separate DCU figure. The one I purchased did not, but they sold one that looked identical that did. I wasn't able to see the packaging, only the figure. I would have been happier to have seen the packaging, to have a choice.

Great model figure of Hal Jordan. Personally I like to keep things in boxes and put them on display and this one is awesome. Definitely worth checking out.

Just like the batman figure this one is also very fun and durable, it looks cool and can be posed in a lot of cool poses.

This is a great looking figure of Hal Jordan and a must for collectors of the Justice League. It comes with a base and can be posed as if he's taking flight. Lots of detail on the face and hair but uses the generic body for bigger figures (ie: Cpt. Atom, Batman,...). Lots of fun.

This is another great DC Universe figure. Molded to hold the lantern and brandish the ring it is a superb display piece. It is consistent in it's high quality and superior detail with the other figures from this line.

DC Universe Infinite Heroes! Hal Jordan Green Lantern Figure #37!

This figure is of the Hal Jordan Green Lantern and comes in his classic green and black costume, with white gloves and a painted-on green ring. What I like so much about this toy (and, indeed, the whole DC Universe: Infinite Heroes line) is its simplicity. Just the figure in the character's defining look. No silly accessories, no gimmicky costume variations. And the toys have an old-school design, with just the basic moving joints: elbows, knees, hips, shoulders. (The shoulders are ball & socket joints, a nice upgrade.)

I love this figure because I never really had a proper Green Lantern figure and with this nice new DC Universe: Infinite Heroes line by Mattel, I can collect my favorite heroes and villains and have them all fit in with each other. Same size, same classic style. I'm not a comic book reader and know very little about the Green Lantern (my superhero knowledge comes primarily from older cartoon shows), but I know he's an important hero in the DC universe and I was excited to add him to my growing collection, joining Batman, Shazam, etc. (I'm still after Superman and the Flash.)

I really like the way the figure looks. I think I prefer this Hal Jordan costume to any earlier or later variations. And I'm glad the figure isn't see-through green or anything weird like that. I was just looking for a straight-up Green Lantern toy, and here it is.

The toy comes with no accessories, but is made out of a durable plastic and is ready for action. It should withstand normal playtime rigors and would make a nice addition to any 3-3/4" scale superhero collection.

Designed by Ed Benes

It's here - the third series based on the popular DC Comics series, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA, written by New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer and illustrated by Ed Benes! Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash and Geo-Force are the latest JLA heroes to be made into action figures!

- Green Lantern - 6.75" H

Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base. 4-color blister card packaging.

My son loved the justice league action figures and they are great to play with. We are having tons of fun.

This is a great figure for any collector. It comes with the posable and very detailed Super hero, his lantern, and a display stand. This is a good toy although I recommend it for a collector I do not recommend it for Kids.

Love this version, Justice League Series 3, comes with lantern, not highly articulated as toy is mostly for posing. awesome detail.

A new series of stunning Green Lantern Action Figures is here!

The most revered member of the Green Lantern Corps, test pilot Hal Jordan became Earth's first - and possibly greatest - Green Lantern! DC Direct celebrates his return to greatness with this new action figure that features his redesigned costume and look debuting in the red-hot miniseries GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH by Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver!

The Hal Jordan Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and includes a display base. Packaged in a blister card measuring 11.5" H x 4.125" W x 2.75" D.

A few years ago, DC Direct initiated an action figure series based upon the legendary Green Lantern and his various allies and enemies. In its first wave, the fearless Hal Jordan was presented in his alter ego, Green Lantern. Complete with a power battery lantern and a specialized support base, this figure truly had some awesome potential following the success of the "Hard Traveling Heroes" and "Justice: Series 3" depictions of the same character. Considering that Hal Jordan would obviously be this line's centerpiece, one would have assumed that DC Direct intended to put some extra effort into his first figure of this new series.

However, after careful thought, I must say this figure is, unfortunately, a distant third to the other two DC Direct figures I mentioned. In fact, with the recent release of Mattel's own excellent DC Universe Classics' Green Lantern action figure, this figure now drops to fourth place and may plummet even further with the upcoming Green Lantern figures from DC Direct in its ongoing "Superman/Batman" and "Justice League of America" series (both of which are scheduled for release in early 2009).

Why is this figure a disappointment? It is really just a matter of comparisons. First, as many different Green Lantern figures exist, it is inevitable to match this figure's qualities against other recent depictions of Hal Jordan. While this figure's sculpting is decent, it is just not in the same league as the "Justice: Series 3" and "Hard Traveling Heroes" versions of Green Lantern. I realize DC Direct likely wanted a fresh sculpting for this series, but making a composite sculpture of the other two figures might have made a better choice. However, Hal's emerald and black uniform has a shiny finish, which is rather eye-catching. Also, the obligatory lantern power battery is an excellent accessory.

Now, for the most pertinent question: does the actual figure resemble the promotional photo's representation of it? My answer is: certainly, yes. When you see the figure's display photo, you will know exactly what you are getting with your investment.

Finally, DC Direct's "Green Lantern" series has demonstrated vast improvement in its two subsequent waves. I was impressed with its Series 2: Guy Gardner, as it is a dead-on depiction of the hard-nosed character, and Guy's lantern is the best I've ever seen. From earlier this year, the Series 3: Star Sapphire is top-notch, but, without a doubt, the Series 3: Batman as Green Lantern is the best this series has produced thus far. I highly recommend locating that one, as it is simply fantastic.

Assuming DC Direct is pleased with the sales from the "Green Lantern" series, another Hal Jordan figure is no doubt in the works. Hopefully, that one will reflect the series' current trend of getting increasingly better with each successive wave. This Series I figure, I suspect, is a decent prototype for a figure far better still to come. If you can find this Series I figure for a reasonable price, it is at least worth considering as an investment.

Rating: Good / Above Average.
My Score: 7.5 (on a scale of 1 -10).

In darkest night in greatest light no evil shall escape my sight beware my power green lantern's light

OK - but not top quality like the Hush toys or the Kingdom Come line.

Hal Jordan has finally returned to his rightful place as the Green Lantern in the comic books. I hope to see Hal Jordan in the JLU cartoon but until then you can enjoy his action figure.

I love this figure! If you are a fan of him go and buy him before he is too hard to find! You won't regret it.