Pedro (Shazam! Movie)

The penultimate member of the Shazam Family seen in the film is Pedro. He's quiet and reserved but his inner strength is revealed when he says the wizard's name.

I'm a solid fan of this design. I like green and I'm always on team beard. The character himself was only in the movie for a few minutes (even un-Shazam'd) and in the comics he's a new character like the rest of the foster kids besides Billy, Mary, and Freddy. Pedro's got probably less than 20 comics appearances thus far and he's already in a movie! That's what happens when Geoff Johns is your creator I guess...

Darla (Shazam! Movie)

Darla Dudley is the youngest member of the new Shazam Family. Her exuberance and excitement shine through even in her lightning-clad magical form.

Mary (Shazam! Movie)

Mary Bromfield is the eldest of the foster children in the Shazam! film. She does her best to keep the others in line while getting ready to go off to college. At the end of the movie when she shares in the power of Shazam her costume is definitely the "female-version" of Billy Batson's with blousy short sleeves and a skirt. Those details harken back to Mary Marvel's first costume back in the 1940s. For whatever reason this figure was the hardest to find, I think I ended up ordering her online just to complete the set.

Power Girl (DC Direct)

Power Girl is Superman's cousin on Earth-2 who joined the Justice Society of America in the 1970's. This figure is from the earliest days of DC Direct and as such features very limited articulation. But the sculpting and paint is all pretty sharp and I'm a die-hard JSA fan so I couldn't miss the chance to add her to my collection.

Freddy (Shazam! Movie)

Freddy Freeman is a foster child at the same home Billy Batson is placed in the movie. He is a bit of a wiseacre and walks with a crutch. When Billy receives the wizard's power Freddy is the one who helps him learn how to use it. 

In the comics Freddy Freeman became "Captain Marvel Jr." as discussed in my post of the DCUC version. At the end of the Shazam! film (spoiler alert) Billy shares his power with the rest of his family and they all turn into Marvels without names. Freddy basically has a blue version of Billy's suit much like in the comics but his cape remains white.

Green Lantern vs. Zodac (DC Universe Classics vs. Masters of the Universe Classics)

Mattel had the licence for both DC Comics and Masters of the Universe and since they were making similarly scaled figures for each a crossover was like a match made in Nerd Heaven. They released 7 of these two packs but full disclosure I only got this one because I wanted Zodac and shockingly the inclusion of Hal Jordan lowered his value on the secondary market.

I do love the Green Lantern mythos but I kind of burned out on Hal Jordan years ago. He's just the least interesting Green Lantern to me but I didn't have a modern articulated figure of him so this wasn't really frustrating as a purchase.

Ironically Zodac is depicted with the staff used by his 200X counterpart instead of the blaster he comes with.

(Green Lantern)(Zodac)

Shazam (Shazam! Movie)

When Billy Batson says the magic word "Shazam!" he is instantly transformed into the World's Mightiest Mortal!

DC's Shazam movie was better than I expected and certainly enjoyed the lighter tone compared to the dreariness of most of the previous DC offerings. The basic line of movie figures are very colourful which is a bonus for me and they come with rubbery, sticky, "Power Slinger" versions of the Seven Deadly Sins. In this case we get "Wrath."

Freddy Freeman (DC Universe Classics Signature Series)

The only superhero who can't say his own name...

"Lame Newsboy Freddy Freeman says the name of his idol and is transformed into Captain Marvel Jr." *Sigh* One would think that by the early eighties they would have rephrased that...

Ok, so I was quoting (from memory) the opening narration of the 1981-1982 Filmation Shazam! cartoon. Freddy Freeman himself first appeared in 1941 where Captain Marvel rescues him from Captain Nazi who had just murdered the young newsboy's grandfather and only living relative. Freddy needed a crutch to walk in a very "Tiny Tim from A Christmas Carol" kind of vibe and was dying of his injuries sustained in the Nazi attack prompting Billy Batson to share some of his magic lightning and when Freddy Freeman says "Captain Marvel" instead of "Shazam!" he becomes the blue suited Captain Marvel Jr. 

Mary Batson (Mary Marvel) DC Universe Classics

Billy Batson's sister Mary also gains formidable powers when she speaks the name of the wizard "Shazam!" Given the release of DC's "Shazam" movie there are plenty of places online to explain why she's called by her secret identity instead of her superhero name. (Though really they are 50% the same so maybe not the most secret of secret identities)

This white costume comes from the "Power of Shazam" series from the mid-to-late 90's that was a glorious book that managed to modernize the Marvel Family while maintaining the sense of fun and whimsy that characterized the Golden Age comics. I like this look because it differentiates her from her brother even while in the comics at the time they both used "Captain Marvel" as their heroic nom de guerre.

Harvey Bullock - B:TAS (DC Collectibles)

Harvey Bullock is a Gotham City Police Detective who does not appreciate Batman very much. He's often partnered with Renee Montoya.

Bullock appeared sporadically in comics but I know him best from Batman: The Animated Series where he's less corrupt and more inept.

He's the epitome of a rumpled plainclothes detective in the noir-ish 30's/90's world of animated Gotham City.

Earth-2 Flash TV Version (DC Multiverse)

Spoilers ahead for season 2 of the Flash. Since the series is in its fifth season now I don't really feel bad.

The Earth-2 Flash is modelled after the original Golden Age Flash, Jay Garrick. He's got a ridiculous helmet and the standard lightning bolt on his chest. This being the TV version all the colours are toned down and muted something I was glad to see change as the series went on. Not every superhero show should strive to be Batman.

Aquaman (DC Icons)

Arthur Curry is the King of the Seven Seas, Aquaman! I have been an Aquaman fan since I was a kid. I loved to swim, I had the Super Powers Aquaman figure and a VHS tape of episodes from the 60's Aquaman cartoon. 

Aquaman is an example of my affinity for the less popular characters. Though it's hard to say that a character headlining his own blockbuster film is less popular anymore. I have a bunch of Aquaman figures, more than those featured here and here, but I didn't have a good "classic" Aquaman so after some resisting I finally broke down and scooped him up. 

This guy is basically the Super Powers figure with better articulation and accessories. Although his "trident" (I know it has more than 3 points) is virtually identical to the long lost one that came with my 80's Aquaman. The real clincher for me was including the little clear plastic "telepathy" accessory that pegs into the alternate head. It's awesome.

Golden Age Starman (DC Universe Classics)

Ted Knight, playboy and astronomer harnessed the power of the stars themselves to become Starman!
He joined the Justice Society of America with Dr. Mid-Nite in All-Star Comics #8 which was also notable for introducing Wonder Woman.

In 1994 writer James Robinson and artist Tony Harris launched a new Starman series focussing on Ted's son Jack reluctantly taking on the mantle. It became a critical success and Ted appeared regularly as a supporting character. 

This figure portrays Starman in his original golden age costume that somehow hid his identity via comic book logic.  It's a classic 1940's design with the cape, the trunks, and the head-fin. He also comes with his Gravity Rod which is the source of his powers and some sort of ray gun in the holster on his belt which is apparently the little used "Stellar Energy Pistol" that appeared in at least one "Times Past" issue of the 90's Starman series. I have a real soft spot for Golden Age superheroes and I'm glad they weren't forgotten in the DCUC lineup.

Ocean Master (DC Signature Classics)

Ocean Master is one of Aquaman's arch-foes. Orm Marius is Aquaman's half-brother who covets the throne of Atlantis. He first appeared in 1966's Aquaman #29 but this is his look(sans goatee)  from the 1990's Aquaman book written by Peter David, the same series that gave us hook-hand Aquaman.

Honestly this isn't much of a departure from his previous costume, just coordinating the colours a bit better. His backstory changed more than his outfit though he was still Aquaman's half-brother what tends to get changed is which parent is shared between them. 

This figure has the typical DC Universe Classics articulation and he comes with his signature staff which in the mid-90's was made extra powerful by a demon in exchange for Orm's soul. Oh, the 90's. After I got ahold of "lefty" Aquaman it just felt right to have this version of Ocean Master to go along with him.