My Collection - Retro-Action

As mentioned in one of my previous posts MEGO was one of the biggest names in toys in the 70's and are still loved and sought after today. I see them at toy shows and antique / flea markets all the time and many of them I am simply amazed at how much they are going for. There is just something so appealing about these toys.

So it was no surprise that Mattel attempted to cash in on the love of these toys and created the Retro-Action DC Super Heroes. The goal appeared to be to recreate some of the characters originally released in MEGO's World's Greatest Super Heroes line while also creating new characters.

Wave 1 included Superman, Green Arrow (both released in WGSH), Green Lantern, Sinestro, and Lex Luthor.
Wave 2 included Batman (with removable cowl), Aquaman (released in WGSH), Black Manta, and Two-Face.
Wave 3 included Wonder Woman (released in WGSH), Flash, Captain Cold, and Cheetah.
Wave 4 included Shazam (released in WGSH), Black Adam, Martian Manhunter, Dark Seid
Exclusives: Guy Gardner, Yellow Sinestro

The figures arrived in old school bubble style (piece of cardboard with a plastic "bubble" holding the figure to the card) packaging with no twist ties.

Once again Diana came with rooted hair, but instead of the old style one piece painted outfit she had multiple parts and pieces. Joining Wonder Woman is her arch nemesis, the Cheetah. Dressed as she appeared in the Super Friends TV show - complete with tail.