After the great success of MEGO's World Greatest Superhero line they began branching out into the 12 inch field. DCs big three - Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman all received this treatment. Batman was based more on the comics while Superman was supposed to be based on the movies. Wonder Woman was based on Lynda Carter's TV show. The line included four dolls - Wonder Woman, Steve Trevor, Queen Hippolyta, and Nubia (a character from the comics that never appeared on the show). When it was first launched Wonder Woman came with a Navy Diana Prince outfit and the bodice of the WW costume painted on to the doll however the star spangled shorts were fabric. Later releases included a one piece cloth custom (complete with straps). Unlike the 8 inch version the 12 inch included a removable tiara, bracelets, lasso, and red boots. The Diana Prince outfit included glasses, jacket, dress, and black shoes. The intention was to release an entire line of "Wonder" fashions for Diana, however they appear to have only been briefly released in Canada. There were also plans for a "Wonder" playset, but it never materialized.
Later releases of Wonder Woman came with a more tanned version than the first versions. Prototype photos also included a hat for the Diana Prince outfit but it was never released. The body used for Wonder Woman was also used for Cher, Farrah Fawcet, and other Mego 12 dolls.
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author's note: Wonder Woman is sporting a reproduction tiara.
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