DC Super Hero Girls Action Dolls by Mattel

12-inch DC Super Hero Girls action dolls by Mattel from L-R:  Batgirl, Poison Ivy, Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, and Bumblebee

Product Description: "Inspired by the powerful students of DC Super Hero High, the 12-inch DC Super Hero Girls action dolls come with accessories that showcase each character's unique abilities. From a routine school day to a Super Hero adventure, the galaxy is the limit!"

Bumblebee is a "buzz-worthy scientist."

L-R:  Batgirl (tech genius), Bumble Bee (in action) and Harley Quinn (class clown)

Descriptions of the Other Three:
Poison Ivy is a plant whisperer.
Supergirl is sweet, but a strong super hero.
Wonder Woman is a leader.

Bumblebee is described by one owner (CJStarzForever on Instagram) who purchased from Target for $19.99 as:  really cute and I love the body.  It's like a bigger, thicker muscle toned Ever After High Body.  

Below are photos of Bumblebee, courtesy of CJStarzForever on Instagram.

Comparison photo of Bumblee with Bryden (Project Mc2) and Desiree/Nikki (Mattel)

CJStarzForever wrote:  This girl is so dope once she's out of the Super Hero get-up! 
And I say, Look at those shapely, well-toned legs!  I need a pair for myself. :-) 

Finding other shoes for Bumblebee (Bee) and the others might pose a problem because their feet are too large to fit Monster High shoes.  Locating a complete "off-the-rack" ensemble, particularly one that includes pants, might be problematic due to Bee's muscular calves.   But we can always create cut-off shorts. (In the above photo, CJStarzForever cut-off a pair of Moxie Girlz jeans.)

In this photo, Bumblebee wears a pair of My Scene shorts.

A little mixing and matching to perfection is going on here.

In the above photo, Bee mixes and matches a variety of pieces for a well-put-together look:
Top: My Scene
Shorts: Integrity Janay
Shoes: Project MC2
Chain: CJStarzForever

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At the time this post was published, buy pages at Target.com had been created for some of the 12-inch and smaller, 6-inch DC Super Hero Girls.  Online ordering, however, was not yet available.

See more animated images and additional doll images in a photo gallery here.

Thank you CJStarzForever for sharing photos of Bumblebee!  She is dope!


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Washington and Snipes, Dressed

Dressed playscale figures described as Denzel Washington-like and Snipes-like

It took a few days for "us" (as in me and my husband) to exchange "Denzel's" formerly gloved hands for his new "real" hands, but he's all fixed and dressed now.  Snipes is, too.

Now that he is dressed,  I think "Denzel" looks more like the actor, especially with the stingy brim straw hat as a perfect camouflage for his dated high-top fade hairstyle.  Click to enlarge the images and please let me know what you think.  Does he look more like Denzel now or not?

Full length picture of the guys dressed; do you recognize Snipes' fashion?

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Is That Washington and Snipes?

11-1/2-inch action figures by Blue Box and Dragon Models Ltd. 

These two were described as Denzel-like and Wesley Snipes-like by Old Joe Infirmary.  I saw them at their website when picking up some extra separate clothing items for my Head Play Michael Jordan. 

If you look at these two really close and use your imagination, a slight resemblance to the two aforementioned celebrities might formulate. I can almost see a Mo' Better Blues Denzel, but I haven't figured out which Wesley character this figure might possibly represent.  If I were a Snipes fan, I would probably know, but fan of his, I am not.

It's unfortunate that "Denzel's" high-top fade dates him back to the 1990s, but it coincides with his Blue Box copyright year of 1999.   Also unfortunate are Denzel's gloved hands (see next image).  Replacements are definitely in order as my first option.  My next option is to go for brown acrylic paint coverage.

"Wesley" is by Dragon Models Ltd. and also has a copyright date of 1999.   His black hair is spray-painted on.  A clicking motion is audible when his arms are repositioned.

These guys are practicing control over mind and body while assuming the lotus position.

Short in stature, they are both only 11-1/2 inches in actual height.  Both have multiple, flexible, yet tight joints and can easily assume the lotus position as shown above.

Snipes and Washington height comparison

Above is a comparison photo of the guys standing alongside some of my other men.  In bare feet, they range in size from 11 inches ("Ernesto," far left--GI Joe) to 13-3/8 inches (Remi, far right by Integrity Toys). 

Since neither has his own clothing line or brand, they won't mind wearing anything I decide to dress them in and are even comfortable in their birthday suits.

Revelation:  Integrity's Remi can wear Ken's boots from the Barbie Basics Look No. 04 Collection 002 accessory pack.

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Received in Bad Condition x2

Minus the weapon, which I knew was not included,  I ordered the two action figures shown above from a US eBay seller.

Minus the weapon, that I didn't want even if it had been included, this is what I received: a tan/light brown action figure body, the hands of which and extra head connectors are inside a small zip lock bag; and a brown action figure body with hands attached.  What's the problem you ask?  BOTH ARE MISSING THEIR LEFT FEET and I am screaming.  (Go ahead, click the image to enlarge it.)  What looks like an action figure brochure is actually the collapsed and folded boxes for each figure that the seller could have used to ship the figures in instead of a bubble wrap envelope.

The Back Story:
The Head Play Michael Jordan head that I ordered and received last week needed a body.  None of the bodies I have on hand fit.  So I immediately went to eBay in search of a body for Michael and another head that I plan to purchase later.  I emailed a couple of sellers to be sure that I ordered bodies that would fit Michael and the other head.  I was told that 1:6 TTL bodies would fit both.

Next, I narrowed down the best price/shipping combination.  One seller in Hong Kong had the bodies for $18.99 each with free shipping.  The selected US seller had them for $19.99 each with free shipping.  "What's a dollar?" I thought.  "I'll support the US seller and probably receive the bodies quicker than I would if I order from the HK seller."  So that's what I did.

The bodies arrived today as shown in a bubble wrap envelope, which was damaged in transit and re-taped by the PO after the left feet, which were probably loose in the package (if ever in there at all), fell out.  Stamped twice in red letters on the front of the re-sealed envelope is my exact description of these two figures:  RECEIVED IN BAD CONDITION.

I didn't realize the seller's free shipping meant the use of a bubble wrap mailer. 

I am awaiting the seller's reply to the notification I sent regarding this situation. 


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BDHT: Shindana's Slade, OJ, and Dr. J.

Shindana Toys Inc. created toys for girls and boys.  Three such boy toys are Slade Super Agent ©1975, OJ Simpson ©1975, and Dr. J. ©1976.  All three are 9-1/2 inch, jointed figures with accessories.

Instead of weapons, which the company was opposed to including with their toys, Slade Super Agent, stock #9010, has a back pack with a special signaling device.  Slade wears a brown faux leather suit, orange turtleneck, and brown shoes.  The Super Agent Set, #9020, includes the basic doll with additional accessories, and an extra silver protective suit, front wrap, and gloves.

The back of Slade's box reads: 

From the neighborhood, the war, and college he learned it all!

The neighborhood:
He learned how to survive by knowing, understanding, and dealing with people.

The War:
Taught him how to survive by going for days without food or sleep.  How to track without being seen.  He learned hand to hand combat:  weapons, communications, underwater diving & sky diving.

College:
He learned to live through education.  Being strong in math, computer electronics, & business; he searched for a job to make use of all his talents, his thirst for thrill and adventure, his hunger for more excitement & knowledge.  With crime & corruption overtaking our world, his search was ended. 

Code Name:  SLADE
                      Super Agent

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The 1976 Shindana Catalogue describes the O. J. Simpson action figure as:

The Juice is on the loose this season as Shindana introduces the only doll in the likeness of All-American running back O. J. Simpson. O. J. is a 9-1/2" male action figure, featuring a fully-jointed vinyl body, that is sure to score this year.

Shindana's doll artists successfully captured (no pun intended) O. J.'s likeness.

O. J. Super Pro, stock #9000, includes the basic doll with helmet, shoulder pads, jersey, pants, two-toned football shoes, striped socks and football.

O. J. Super Pro Set, stock #9005, includes everything in the pro set in addition to a complete assortment of athletic accessories, a tank top and shorts set; a running suit; three track hurdles; a row boat with two oars; a tennis racket, tennis ball, tennis outfit; and a set of weights with two stands.

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Dr. J. Super Pro, Shindana's stock #9025 (a portrait doll of Julius Erving) includes the 9-1/2-inch figure dressed in a basketball uniform, wristbands, knee pads, striped socks, and white sneakers. The set included one basketball.

Dr. J. Super Pro Set #9030 includes the basic doll plus two basketballs, a basketball goal, a running suit, sweat socks, basketball sneakers, a jumpsuit, boots, a camera, and a tennis racket with a frame.

The Dr. J. action figure reflects Dr. J.'s  1970s image.

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Additional images and information on Slade Super Agent,  O. J. Simpson, and other dolls and toys by Shindana Toys Inc. are included in the Shindana 1976 Catalogue.  The Dr. J. action figure appears in the 1977 Shindana Catalog Supplement.   During this time (1976/1977), the company prided itself on being a "manufacturer of the world's most complete line of Black toys."

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Examine the Hands and the Feet!

World Peacekeepers Navy Seals (Tunnel Hunter-top; Special Ops-below)

After being overly enthused recently with M & C Toy Centre Ltd's World Peacekeepers 12-inch action figures, I returned to Big Lots this past Thursday and purchased two additional figures. I went with a plan of bringing home guys wearing clothing that was as close to civilian as possible and hopefully guys with ungloved hands.


I made-do (I thought) with two Navy Seals—a Tunnel Hunter and a Special Ops. The Tunnel Hunter is dressed in black fleece shirt, camouflage pants, and black boots. His outfit is practical enough, but his hands are permanently gloved. He’s still workable because his black fleece shirt somewhat camouflages the gloved hands.

I deboxed both guys today, which resulted in great disappointment with Special Ops’ molded-on black shoes over flat-as-a-board feet. I understand they were made this way to accommodate the extra fins included in the box (after all, he is a Navy Seal). I tried placing shoes over his molded-on, shoed feet, but he was still unable to support his own weight well enough to be paired with any of my 11-1/2-inch females. So back in his box and to Big Lots he must go.

A few words of caution:  If you plan to purchase these or other action figures to use for purposes other than the manufacturer intended, be sure to examine their hands and feet, especially their feet!  I mean, what
good is all that muscle if it's not self-supporting!

World Peacekeepers Navy Seal Special Ops' flat, molded-on shoes

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