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Super Power Collection (Kenner) – 1985

After a very successful launch in 1984, Kenner released their second wave of the Super Powers Collection series in 1985. This new wave included eleven action figures, three vehicles, and a couple of mail order exclusive figures, with one being Clark Kent. The premier wave of the Super Powers line posted some big sales numbers and were very well-received from the kids of that generation, which proved that DC Comics could definitely sustain a new toy line for Kenner.

For more information about Kenner’s 1985 wave of the DC Super Powers Collection line, see bottom of page for a complete summary.

Super Powers Collection: Series Two (1985): Basic Assortment

Kenner released 11 brand new figures in 1985 for their second wave of DC Super Powers Collection action figures. Included in the wave were Darkseid, DeSaad, Dr. Fate, Firestorm, Green Arrow, Kalibak, Mantis, Martian Manhunter, Parademon, Red Tornado and Steppenwolf.

Darkseid

Market Value:
Carded $80 – $110
Loose $30 – $45

Darkseid
Accessories: Cloth Cape, Pendant
Years Released: 1985-1986
Difficulty To Find: Common – Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: Darkseid is the Lord of Apokolips and one of the main big bad guys in the DC Universe. The figure comes with a Power Action Raging Motion which is activated by squeezing his legs together. Darkseid also has Power Action Omega Effect Eyes, along with a cloth cape fastened by a pendant.

DeSaad

Market Value:
Carded $90 – $120
Loose $30 – $45

DeSaad
Accessories: Two Upper Tubes, Two Lower Tubes, Controller Strings
Years Released: 1985-1986
Difficulty To Find: Common – Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: DeSaad is known as “The Tiny Tyrant of Terror” and is one of Darkseid’s minions. He has a Power Action Shock Squeeze feature that is activated by squeezing his legs together. DeSaad comes with a few accessories, with two upper tubes, two lower tubes and controller strings.

Dr. Fate

Market Value:
Carded $150 – $200
Loose $40 – $60

Dr. Fate
Accessories: Cloth Cape, Mini-Comic
Years Released: 1985
Difficulty To Find: Moderate Difficulty – Takes patience and appears less often
Notes: Dr. Fate (AKA Kent Nelson) is known as the “Mystic Mage” and has always been among my favorites in the DC Universe. He comes with a Power Action Mystic Spell Cast feature that is activated by squeezing his legs together. Dr. Fate comes with a yellow cloth cape and his mini-comic.

Firestorm

Market Value:
Carded $125 – $175
Loose $25 – $40

Firestorm
Accessories: Mini-Comic
Years Released: 1985-1986
Difficulty To Find: Less Common – Appears often but some hunting needed
Notes: Firestorm, also known as the “Nuclear Man” is actually two people, teenager Robbie Raymond and Professor Martin Stein. He was created when their two bodies were fused during an explosion. Firestorm has a Power Action Atomic Punch, which is activated by squeezing his legs together.

Green Arrow

Market Value:
Carded $225 – $325
Loose $40 – $60

Green Arrow
Accessories: Bow, Arrows x 3, Mini-Comic
Years Released: 1985-1986
Difficulty To Find: Moderate Difficulty – Takes patience and appears less often
Notes: Green Arrow (AKA Oliver Queen) is known as the “Emerald Archer” and is one of the more well known characters of the 2nd wave. He has a Power Action Archery Pull feature which is activated by squeezing his legs together. Green Arrow comes with his bow, three arrows, and a mini-comic.

Kalibak

Market Value:
Carded $80 – $110
Loose $30 – $45

Kalibak
Accessories: Beta Club, Mini-Comic
Years Released: 1985-1986
Difficulty To Find: Common – Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: Kalibak is known as the “Cruel Crusher” and an enemy to the heroes of Earth. He has a Power Action Beta-Club Swing action that is activated by squeezing his legs together. Kalibak comes with his beta club and a mini-comic.

Mantis

Market Value:
Carded $100 – $140
Loose $25 – $40

Mantis
Accessories: Mini-Comic
Years Released: 1985-1986
Difficulty To Find: Less Common – Appears often but some hunting needed
Notes: DC’s Mantis (not to be confused with the Guardians of the Galaxy version) is an Energy Vampire who gets his powers from his cocoon-like Power Pod. He has a Power Action Pincer Thrust feature which is activated by squeezing his legs together. Mantis doesn’t come with any accessories, aside from a mini-comic.

Martian Manhunter

Market Value:
Carded $125 – $175
Loose $40 – $60

Martian Manhunter
Accessories: Cloth Cape, Mini-Comic
Years Released: 1985
Difficulty To Find: Less Common – Appears often but some hunting needed
Notes: Martian Manhunter (AKA J’onn J’onzz) is a powerful hero who is practically invulnerable, not to mention being able to transform himself into almost any creature as well. His unique feature is a Power Action Martian Punch, which is activated by squeezing his legs together. Manhunter comes with a blue cloth cape and a mini-comic.

Parademon

Market Value:
Carded $100 – $140
Loose $35 – $50

Parademon
Accessories: Yellow Blaster Mini-Comic
Years Released: 1985
Difficulty To Find: Less Common – Appears often but some hunting needed
Notes: Parademon is another of Darkseid’s minions and is part of the Airborne Army of Apokolips. He has a Power Action Battle Flight feature which is activated by squeezing his legs together. Parademon comes with a yellow blaster and a mini-comic.

Red Tornado

Market Value:
Carded $100 – $140
Loose $30 – $45

Red Tornado
Accessories: Cloth Cape, Mini-Comic
Years Released: 1985-1986
Difficulty To Find: Common – Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: Red Tornado definitely has a bright appearance with his comic accurate Red and Yellow color scheme. He is known as the “Amazing Android” and has a Power Action Tornado Twist feature that is activated by squeezing his arms together inward. Red Tornado comes with his blue cloth cape and a mini-comic.

Steppenwolf

Market Value:
Carded $200 – $275
Loose $22 – $30

Steppenwolf
Accessories: Electro Axe, Mini-Comic
Years Released: 1985-1986
Difficulty To Find: Moderate Difficulty – Takes patience and appears less often
Notes: Steppenwolf is one of Darkseid’s most trusted agents, and commands the vicious Dog Cavalry who are the hounds of Hades. He has a Power Action Electro-Axe Chop feature that is activated by squeezing his legs together. Steppenwolf comes with his signature electro axe and a mini-comic.

Super Powers Collection (1985): Mail Order Exclusives

Kenner offered two “official” mail order exclusives in 1985, which were the only ones offered throughout their Super Powers line. Other figures were also made available in the mail order baggies such as Joker, Penguin, Hawkman and the Flash, but they were domestic clearance/discounts or promotional packs towards the end of the line.

Clark Kent

Market Value:
W/ Mailer Packaging $250 – $325
Without Packaging $65 – $85

Clark Kent
Accessories: None
Years Released: 1985 – 1986
Difficulty To Find: Loose versions are easy to find but it can be tough to find with original mailer packaging
Notes: The Clark Kent figure was a mail order exclusive in 1985 and only available through Kenner Toys. All you had to do was send in 5 proof of purchase seals from any five Kenner Super Powers products and mail them off. Clark came with no accessories but this was a great figure by Kenner, and it’s a shame they didn’t offer more alter ego characters this way.

Steppenwolf (Mail Order)

Market Value:
W/ Mailer Packaging $35 – $50
Without Packaging $22 – $30

Steppenwolf (Mail Order)
Accessories: Electro Axe
Years Released: 1985
Difficulty To Find: Moderate Difficulty – Takes patience and appears less often
Notes: Steppenwolf was made available by Kenner as a Premium Mail Order figure in 1985, before the regular carded version of Steppenwolf was made available later in the year. The figure could be obtained by redeeming 5 proof of purchases of any Super Power product. Along with the figure was a record called “The Darkseid Saga”.

Super Powers Collection: Series Two (1985): Playsets

Kenner released only one playset for their Super Powers line, and that was the Hall of Justice released the year prior. There were no others for the 1985 wave.

Super Powers Collection: Series Two (1985): Vehicles

There were three vehicles released for the Super Powers line in 1985, with the Darkseid Destroyer, Delta Probe One and Kalibak Bolder Bomber.

Darkseid Destroyer

Market Value:
Boxed $175- $250
Loose $50 – $75

Darkseid Destroyer
Accessories: Vehicle, Center Cannons x 2, Side Cannons x 2, Wings, Center Seat, Side Seats x 2, Seat Belts x 2, Decals
Years Released: 1985
Difficulty To Find: Less Common – Appears often but some hunting needed
Notes: The Darkseid Destroyer is one of the bigger vehicles produced for the Super Powers line. It can fit up to three figures inside and the side seats can be uncoupled from the wings, as well as the center one. These three seats can connect to create a smaller vehicle. It comes with battle ready cannons, movable flight wings and power action sound. It also has omega beam light action, so lights and sound all around!

Delta Probe One

Market Value:
Boxed $120 – $160
Loose $40 – $60

Delta Probe One
Accessories: Vehicle, Side Cannons, Top Cannon, Opening Canopy, Demobilizer Bomb, Decals
Years Released: 1985
Difficulty To Find: Less Common – Appears often but some hunting needed
Notes: The Delta Probe One is described as the “Battling Spaceship of the Super Powers Heroes”. The box shows Robin using the ship, but it could be used by any of the good guys. The ship comes with a Villain Detection Radar System, Opening Canopy, Demobilizer Bomb, Side and Upper Cannons, and a Villain Catcher to grab the bad guys.

Kalibak Bolder Bomber

Market Value:
Boxed $100 – $140
Loose $25 – $40

Kalibak Bolder Bomber
Accessories: Vehicle, Spring Loaded Maces, Removable Spearheads x 2, Grinding Missiles x 2, Catapult, Boulder, Decals
Years Released: 1985
Difficulty To Find: Moderate Difficulty – Takes patience and appears less often
Notes: Since Kalibak is a vicious brute of a bad guy, it only stands to reason that his ship would be too. It’s described as the “Cruel Crusher’s Massive Machine”, which is appropriate. The Boulder Bomber comes with spring loaded maces, removable spearheads, grinding teeth in the front and a catapult that launches boulders.

Since Kenner already released most of their heavy hitters in the DC universe in the first wave, this second wave featured a couple of big names, then some lesser (but still fun) characters. Featured in the wave were Darkseid, DeSaad, Dr. Fate, Firestorm, Green Arrow, Kalibak, Mantis, Martian Manhunter, Parademon, Red Tornado and Steppenwolf. Green Arrow, Martian Manhunter and Darkseid were certainly big names in the DC world but there were a few that weren’t nearly as iconic. Kenner continued to play it safe with some more recognizable names. Once again, manty figures (not all) came with some type of accessory and all figures had a unique action feature for each. In addition to the figures, Kenner also gave us three vehicles (Delta Probe One, Kalibak Bolder Bomber, Darkseid Destroyer) and two mail order figures, Steppenwolf and Clark Kent.

Once again, the packaging for the Super Powers Collection figures was bright and colorful with beautiful artwork. Each figure was on a traditional blister card, which allowed for those great packaging graphics. The general color scheme was an attractive blue with a wide yellow stripe going across horizontally. The figure was to the left of the card, with the classic “Super Powers Collection” logo directly above. To the right of the blister card was a beautiful illustration on the particular character with the name above the illustration. There was a small talk bubble above the character illustration with each figure’s action feature inside of it. Each card back featured all of that wave’s figures and accessories, along with a small card bio of the character. Overall, the Super Powers Collection has become an iconic staple of the decade and its packaging certainly lends to that status.

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