WGSH – 12″ Figures

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World’s Greatest Super Heroes 1972-1980

Mego began releasing 12 Inch action figures in 1977 to try and expand their incredibly successful World’s Greatest Super-Heroes line. The 12″ figures began with a few larger versions of their existing 8 inch figures, but then grew to include different versions of some of our favorite super hero characters, that included Batman, Superman, Robin, Spiderman, Hulk, Captain America, and Wonder Woman. In addition, Mego released some of the figures with Fly-Away for Magnetic action for some extra fun.

For more information about Mego’s World’s Greatest Super-Heroes 12″ Figure line, see bottom of page for a complete summary.

World’s Greatest Super Heroes (1977-1980): 12 Inch Figures

Mego produced 12″ figures from 1977 to 1979, and included some of the biggest names in the super hero world from both DC and Marvel. Included were Batman, Robin, Superman, Wonder Woman, Spiderman, Hulk and Captain America. Certain versions of the figures also included the Fly Away or Magnetic action. There were also two more series based on the Superman Movie and Wonder Woman Television Series of the time.

Batman

Market Value:
Boxed $350 – $450
Loose $100 – $140

Batman
Accessories: Cloth Outfit, Boots, Cape, Gloves, Belt, Cape
Years Released: 1977
Difficulty To Find: Hard to Find – Occasionally listed & sells quickly
Notes: The 12 Inch version of Batman figure came out in 1977 and was basically a larger version of the 8 inch figure that was previously released. This figure was also released with the Fly-Away action feature in 1979.

Market Value:
Boxed $350 – $450
Loose $100 – $140

Market Value:
Boxed $600 – $750
Loose $125 – $175

Batman
Accessories: Cloth Outfit, Cape, Belt, Cape
Years Released: 1978
Difficulty To Find: Hard to Find – Occasionally listed & sells quickly
Notes: This version of Batman came out in 1978 and featured a new Magnetic action. Batman came with small magnets in his hands and feet that allowed him to stick to most metal surfaces. Note his shoes and gloves were not removable, as that was the location for the magnets.

Captain America

Market Value:
Boxed $650 – $800
Loose $100 – $150

Captain America
Accessories: Cloth Outfit, Boots, Shield, String, Fly-Away Mechanism
Years Released: 1979
Difficulty To Find: Hard to Find – Occasionally listed, and usually sells quickly
Notes: Among the final 12 Inch figures released by Mego for the WGSH line, Captain America was only produced with the Fly Away Action feature and is one of the more beautifully sculpted Mego 12 inch figures. The Fly-Away action meant that Cap came with the standard sting and pulley to simulate flying or jumping from place to place.

Hulk

Market Value:
Boxed $250 – $350
Loose $90 – $120

Hulk
Accessories: Cloth Shirt, Cloth Pants, Rope Belt
Years Released: 1978
Difficulty To Find: Moderate Difficulty – Takes patience and appears less often
Notes: The 12 Inch version of the Hulk was actually supposed to be identical to the 8 Inch version but Mego changed it up before release in 1978 by adding the shirt and changing the sculpt.

Robin

Market Value:
Boxed $700 – $850
Loose $100 – $140

Robin
Accessories: Cloth Outfit, Underwear, Shoes, Gloves, Belt, Emblem
Years Released: 1977
Difficulty To Find: Hard to Find – Occasionally listed & sells quickly
Notes: The 12 Inch version of the Robin figure came out in 1977 and was basically a larger version of the 8 inch figure that was previously released. This figure was also released with the Fly-Away action feature in 1979.

Market Value:
Boxed $600 – $750
Loose $125 – $175

Robin
Accessories: Cloth Outfit, Underwear, Belt, Emblem, Sting, Fly-Away Mechanism
Years Released: 1978
Difficulty To Find: Hard to Find – Occasionally listed & sells quickly
Notes: This version of the Robin figure came out in 1978 and featured a double whammy with the Fly-Away feature AND the new Magnetic action. Robin came with small magnets in his hands and feet that allowed him to stick to most metal surfaces. Note his shoes and gloves were not removable, as that was the location for the magnets.

Spiderman

Boxed $285 – $385
Loose $80 – $110

Back of Box

Boxed $300 – $400
Loose $80 – $110

Boxed $225 – $325
Loose $80 – $110

Spiderman
Accessories: Cloth Outfit
Years Released: 1977
Difficulty To Find: Moderate Difficulty – Takes patience and appears less often
Notes: The 12 Inch version of Spiderman actually was released in a few different styles with Fly-Away Action and the Spider-Web Feature figures also being produced. The first pictured figure above is the basic edition that was released in 1977, which is essentially a larger version of the 8″ figure. Notice that Mr. Fantastic is shown on the back and logo, along with Captain America, despite never being released in the 12″ format. Spidey was later released with the new Fly-Away Action, which comes with a string and pulley to let Spiderman simulate jumping from place to place. The last photo is the same Fly-Away Action Spiderman, but on a carded blister pack. This was a late release for Mego’s 12″ line.

Superman

Market Value:
Boxed $600 – $750
Loose $90 – $120

Superman
Accessories: Cloth Outfit, Boots, Cape
Years Released: 1977
Difficulty To Find: Hard to Find – Occasionally listed & sells quickly
Notes: This original version of the Superman figure came out in 1977 and was basically a larger version of the 8 inch figure that was previously released with a slightly tweaked head sculpt.

Superman (Movie Box)

Market Value:
Boxed $250 – $350
Loose $85 – $115

Superman (Movie Box)
Accessories: Cloth Outfit, Boots, Cape
Years Released: 1979
Difficulty To Find: Moderate Difficulty – Takes patience and appears less often
Notes: The packaging was changed for this version of Superman to match the other 3 figures in the movie series. The Grand Toys version of this figure is made to resemble the actor, Christopher Reeves.

Superman (Movie Box)

Market Value:
Boxed $250 – $350
Loose $85 – $115

Superman (Movie Box)
Accessories: Cloth Outfit, Boots, Cape
Years Released: 1979
Difficulty To Find: Hard to Find – Occasionally listed & sells quickly
Notes: This version of the Movie Box Superman was essentially the same previously released figure, but with new Fly-Away Action. This means the figure came with string and a pulley to simulate flying……kind of.

General Zod

Market Value:
Boxed $225 – $300
Loose $60 – $85

General Zod
Accessories: Cloth Outfit, Boots, Pistol , Belt, Holster
Years Released: 1979
Difficulty To Find: Moderate Difficulty – Takes patience & appears less often
Notes: General Zod has his comic book accurate outfit, although the head sculpt does resemble the actor, Terrance Stamp.

Jor-El

Market Value:
Boxed $190 – $265
Loose $60 – $85

Jor-El
Accessories: Cloth Outfit, Boots
Years Released: 1979
Difficulty To Find: Moderate Difficulty – Takes patience & appears less often
Notes: Jor-El comes with a fantastic head sculpt made to resemble the actor who played him, Marlon Brando, but the costume is more comic accurate.

Lex Luthor

Market Value:
Boxed $225 – $200
Loose $60 – $85

Lex Luthor
Accessories: Cloth Outfit, Bracers, Boots
Years Released: 1979
Difficulty To Find: Moderate Difficulty – Takes patience &appears less often
Notes: Unlike others in the series, the Lex Luthor figure was made to resemble his comic book version and not the actor, Gene Hackman.

Wonder Woman

Market Value:
Boxed $400 – $500
Loose $125 – $200

Wonder Woman
Accessories: Cloth Outfit, Boots, Lasso, Headpiece, 2 x Diana Prince Outfits
Years Released: 1977
Difficulty To Find: Moderate Difficulty – Takes patience & appears less often
Notes: This version of the Wonder Woman packaging did not feature the Lynda Carter photos on the card, and also came with a completely cloth outfit. She also comes with two Diana Prince outfits.

Wonder Woman (TV Box)

Market Value:
Boxed $850 – $950
Loose $60 – $100

Wonder Woman (TV Box)
Accessories: Cloth Shorts, Boots, Bracelets, Magic Lasso, Navy Outfit, Shoes, Glasses, Stand
Years Released: 1977
Difficulty To Find: Moderate Difficulty – Takes patience & appears less often
Notes: The packaging was slightly altered to add “Lynda Carter as” above the Wonder Woman title, as well as a photo of the figure in her Navy uniform.

Wonder Woman (TV Box)

Market Value:
Boxed $750 – $900
Loose $60 – $100

Wonder Woman (TV Box)
Accessories: Cloth Shorts, Boots, Bracelets, Magic Lasso, Navy Outfit, Shoes, Glasses, Stand
Years Released: 1977
Difficulty To Find: Moderate Difficulty – Takes patience & appears less often
Notes: The packaging was changed for this version of Wonder Woman to match the other 3 figures in the series with the Lynda Carter photo on the left side. She also comes with her Navy uniform.

Nubia

Market Value:
Boxed $600 – $750
Loose $125 – $175

Nubia
Accessories: Cloth Gown, Shoes, Cape, Stand
Years Released: 1977
Difficulty To Find: Moderate Difficulty – Takes patience & appears less often
Notes: Every hero needs an enemy, and Nubia was created for that exact purpose. Although never actually featured in the television show, she serves as the villain.

Queen Hippolyte

Market Value:
Boxed $400 – $500
Loose $100 – $140

Queen Hippolyte
Accessories: Cloth Outfit, Boots, Breast plate Armor, Shield, Sword, Stand
Years Released: 1977
Difficulty To Find: Moderate Difficulty – Takes patience & appears less often
Notes: Queen Hippolyte is the ruler of the Amazons, and mother of Wonder Woman. The figure was modeled after her television show likeness.

Steve Trevor

Market Value:
Boxed $350 – $450
Loose $100 – $140

Steve Trevor
Accessories: Cloth Uniform, Boots, Stand
Years Released: 1977
Difficulty To Find: Moderate Difficulty – Takes patience & appears less often
Notes: Steve Trevor is the love interest of Wonder Woman and co-star of the show. The figure is modeled after his television show likeness.

During its run of 12 Inch figures from 1977 to 1979, Mego gave us some fantastic and creative figures for the World’s Greatest Super Hero line. This included several ultra popular characters from both major comic book lines. There were a few different versions of Batman; two versions of Robin: three versions of Superman; a few different packaging variations of Spiderman; a few different packaging versions of Wonder Woman; the Incredible Hulk and Captain America. In addition, there was a small line of four Superman The Movie figures that included Superman, Jor-El, General Zod and Lex Luthor. There was also a small series of figures based on the Wonder Woman TV series that included Wonder Woman, Nubia, Queen Hippolyte and Steve Trevor.

The packaging for the World’s Greatest Super Heroes 12 inch figures varied with each characters, but was colorful and eye catching, which had become a staple for Mego. The early releases in 1977 featured very similar packaging and color schemes as the traditional 8″ versions of the figures. Later versions would lose that colorful flare in favor a more traditional white box, adorned with the character’s logo and an illustration of each character. The Superman: The Movie series featured some amazing artwork that captured the spirit of the Superman movie and multiple characters. The Wonder Woman TV series of figures featured a sky blue color scheme and went heavy with the Wonder Woman illustrations and a lovely photo of Lynda Carter. Overall, Mego did fairly well with their 12 inch figures and had a nice three year run. These figures remain very popular with fans and collectors and are very sought after on the secondary market.

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