A 2 for 1 
. The 90s brought us another version of Superman, where he was an energy being split into 2: a blue cerebral version, and a red brash version. While not my favorite run in the comics, I felt it was significant enough where it merited space on my shelf. I think these Mattel DC Universe Classics versions captured that look the best. I like the little âenergyâ accessories and the fact that they gave the red version an appropriately angrier look.
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Very nice. I havenât seen the black suit one before, very cool!
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@moro Conversely, I like the DCUC version of Superman in his black togs more than the DCD release.
Iâve never owned the DCD one mind you (Iâve seen it in person many times though),but DCUC are just so cool.
Kenner also made the first black suit Superman figure in their Superman: Man of Steel line. Here he is from an eBay seller:
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Regarding Supermans Blue and Red, they made their action figure debuts in the Kenner/Hasbro JLA line that was exclusive to Kay-Bee Toys and later, for its last assortment, Toys R Us.
From that same line, Superman also made appearances in the box sets that were Previews exclusives. The JLA Lex Luthor figure was only available in the third (of four total) box set.
AnywayâŚthe best figures of Superman Blue and Red are easily the Mattel versions. Mattel also made Silver Age style SB and R figures in the Fan Collection segment of their Justice League Unlimited line.
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Forgot: Thereâs a 9" Superman Blue figure in the JLA line too. No 9" Superman Red though.
Superman Blue and Red also appeared in the Hasbro DC Super Heroes line, as well as DC Directâs JLA Classified line. They were made in the style of Ed McGuinnessâs art.
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I know you to be an ardent Mattel DCUC enthusiast @Vroom, so no surprise there 
. Cool to see that Kenner got the chance to do a black suited Supes before they went outta business.
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I recall seeing the McGuinness Blue and Red figures. Those are actually easier/cheaper to obtain than the Mattel versions (especially the blue one, always expensive on ebay).
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@moro Kenner had just about three and a half years of business left at the time their MOS line debuted which, as I remember, was around late summer or early fall of 1995.
Fun Fact: The first brand new DC line to feature the Hasbro logo was Batman Beyond.
Iâd be lying if I said I still wasnât bitter about Hasbro phasing out the Kenner branding in early 1999 
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Hereâs a more recent one: the 2018 Mattel DC Multiverse Superman âRebirthâ figure. I think this line started improving quite a bit right around the time this one came out. Solid sculpt and paint, with double jointed knees to boot . Still abundantly available if you want a Rebirth design in your collection.
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Another Mattel figure, the Multiverse Platinum Collection Injustice 2 Superman. Aside from the video game based design, whatâs unique about this one is the die-cast metal construction. This is one hefty piece.
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We havenât covered animated Supes much, have we? Hereâs a DC Direct piece from 2003, for you Super Friends fans. Was released with Lex Luthor in a 2 pack.
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And of course the DCU exclusive Justice League Superman. Like the cartoon come to life. Word of advice, you will need a stand
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Iâll end things by going back to the beginningâŚthe very first Superman toy. Made in 1940 by Ideal Toys, this wooden figure stood 13" tall. If you happen to find one in your grandpaâs basement or attic, you may have reason to celebrate; could be worth thousands depending on its condition. Kinda cool to see what kids played with 80 years ago
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Oh I like the Super Friends one for sure nice!
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And to quote Porky Pig, âThatâs All Folksâ. We covered figures old and newâŚbased on comics, movies, animation, video gamesâŚtrunks & no trunksâŚsome alternate designsâŚmass market and more âpremiumâ itemsâŚI think Iâve bored you enough. I obviously donât have all of these (you can look at Lexcorpâs thread to see my actual collection), but Iâve enjoyed talking about them and scouring the internet for the pics. I hope youâve found it at least just a bit entertaining, or maybe helpful for your collecting needs. Iâll probably retire from posting any more figures here, but youâre all welcome to add as you see fit
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This has been a great thread, thank you for sharing @moro. 
I love coming to this thread and checking out these awesome figures. I will certainly come back to it to drool. 
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Thanks @fansumtheory.16165; much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed it. Also want to thank everyone else that has contributed to the thread so far, especially @VroomâŚwouldnât have been the same without your insights, man.
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@moro Youâre welcome, happy to be of assistance.
Was this Superman mentioned before? I donât think it was, but I might be wrong. Itâs a repack of the DCUC New 52 Superman but with revised (and better IMO) paint apps and in the line that came after DCUC, DC Comics Unlimited. There was also a companion Batman line to that one entitled Batman Unlimited.
Anyway:
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