Hal Jordan - The Impossible Justice League Unlimited Figure

I am a big fan of the Justice League Unlimited line of action figures, I collect them with my youngest daughter. Our goal is to get each figure that was produced.  Some figures will be much harder to find then others.
Recently we did a post about the unproduced Aquaman figure. The Aquaman figure was not officially produced, it was supposed to be  but never made it to production. Some samples are believed to exist. The rarest of the produced figures is without a doubt, the Hal Jordan Green Lantern Figure.

The story goes Mattel did not have the rights to produce Hal Jordan as Green Lantern, in the JLU cartoon John Stewart was GL, so collectors would never see Hal Jordan as Green Lantern. Here is where the aha comes in. Mattel did produce a Green Lantern Hal Jordan limited to only 100.

 Mattel had this figure made as a Christmas "Thank You" to the staff at Warner Brothers Animation, DC Comics and Mattel that has worked so hard on the JLU and DC properties all year. Each figure was signed by JLU co-creator and Producer Bruce Timm. The figure is even packaged on a unique holiday-themed card designed exclusively for this figure.

So if you happen to come across one and it doesn't cost you an arm and a leg buy it. After you buy it send us a picture, email is best Farleyclan003@yahoo.com or just buy it for me.

Good Luck on Your Hunt!
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Justice League Unlimted Action Figures - Unproduced Aquaman

We have posted before about how much we enjoy collecting the Justice League Unlimited Toy line from a couple of years ago, we even posted a complete Checklist. And when we say we we mean me ( the guy who writes this blog each day) and my youngest child. She is a big comic book fan.

Recently we came across an eBay auction for an unproduced Aquaman figure, the minimum bid was $2,500. Yes two thousand five hundred dollars for one figure.

If you have collected any figure line you know that towards the end of the lines run some figures do not get produced, He-man had them, Star Wars had them and JLU has them. These unproduced figures usually appear on an advertisement somewhere and a prototype or two will exist. These are very rare, collectors that want the whole line go crazy for them and pay top dollar.

So what makes this Aquaman  different then the Aquamans  that were produced. Well first off Aquaman never appeared like this in any medium. It is a cross between one handed King Aquaman and the regular Aquaman we have know for years. Second the line got canceled before it could be produced, it never went to market. It is as rare as it gets. From our research only one exists.

If you see one buy it or send us a photo. The only warning is it could be a custom figure not a prototype so be careful. Customs are great but not as valued as prototype of unproduced figures.

Good luck on you hunt!
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Favorite Russian Superhero - Rocket Red

On a recent hunt at Special Edition- NYC I had Keith Giffin sign a copy of Justice League Europe #1. The Justice League Europe roster of heroes was an excellent mix of personalities which of
throughout the series led to comedy. One of the most interesting characters and my favorite
Russian was Rocket Red.

Rocket Red from the Justice League Europe run was Dmitri Pushkin who was Rocket Red #4. He formed a connection with Buddy Baker, Animal Man, during his time with the JLE. Dimitri was the only European on the team initially. He retired from the JLE for a many year before coming out of retirement and being killed in The Omac project. Rocket Red self-destructed in-order to save the other members of the old JLI. His last words to Booster Gold were "My wife and children, Michael ... tell them I love them." He came back as a Black Lantern during the Blackest Night story arc.

Along with appearing in comics Rocket Red was also on the Justice League Unlimited cartoon and had an action figure as a result.

If you are a fan of the greatest Russian hero go hunting for Rocket Red in the pages of Justice League Europe and also Captain Atom Annual #2 (1988), Booster Gold (vol. 2) #20 (July 2009), Blackest Night #3 (September 2009), Justice League: Generation Lost #4, 8, 21, 24 (2010), Justice League International (vol. 3) #1, 5, 7(2011) 

Good luck on your hunt comrades!
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Justice League Unlimited Action Figure Checklist - The hunt to complete a great toy line

As a fan the hunt is not always for comic books, we also hunt comic related items. One of our long term hunts has been figures from the Justice League United line. This DC universe line was based on the cartoon by the same name which ran from 2004 to . This was one of the most comprehensive lines ever released by DC.
The line contained the most popular characters like Superman and Batman but also many uncommon figures and variants based on the cartoon, such as Mister Miracle and Wildcat.

We are always on the hunt for these no matter where we are, comic cons, hobby shops, toy stores, garage sales and even Target. Recently shopping in Target we found an unopened Yellow Lantern Sinestro. The cashier and manager had no idea how much it was, apparently it was to old to still be on the scanner records, so they charged us $2. Always look around, no matter where you are. Treasures are everywhere.

Here is the full checklist for Justice League Unlimited:

Justice League Unlimited

Series 1 - 2004

Singles

• Batman (tech suit w/gas mask)
• The Flash (tech suit)
• Martian Manhunter (translucent)
• Superman (tech suit w/kryptonite)
• Wonder Woman (yellow choker/bracelets w/plastic lasso)

3-Packs

• Batman, Elongated man, Hawkgirl
• Superman, Martian Manhunter (translucent), Brainiac
• The Flash, Dr. Fate, Green Arrow

Series 2 - 2004

• The Atom
• The Flash (damaged uniform)
• Green Lantern (circuit uniform)
• Superman (damaged uniform)

3-Packs

• Amazo, Star man, Superman
• Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Batman
• The Flash, Green Lantern,Red Tornado

Series 3 - Spring 2005

• Batman (damaged uniform)
• Brainiac
• Dr. Fate
• Green Arrow
• Hawkgirl (black damaged uniform)

3-Packs

• Atom Smasher, The Flash, Green Lantern
• Booster Gold, Superman, Martian Manhunter
• Hawk, Dove, Wonder Woman

Series 4 - 2005

• Amazo (gold)
• Anti-Amazo Flash
• Anti-Amazo Superman
• Starman

3-Packs

• Aztec, Superman, Sinestro
• Metamorpho, Batman, Wildcat
• The Flash, Hawkgirl, Waverider

o   Series 5 - 2005

o    Singles

• Aquaman
• Booster Gold
• Cyber Defenders: Superman
• Cyber Defenders: Batman
• Red Tornado

Series 6 - 2005

• Atom Smasher
• Dove
• Hawk
• Planet Patrol: Martian Manhunter
• Planet Patrol: Wonder Woman

Target Exclusives - 2005

• Batman,Bizarro, Wonder Woman
• Black Canary, Green Arrow, Superman
• Wonder Woman (Planet Patrol), Superman (silver highlights), Brainiac
• Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, Orion

Exclusives - 2005

• Green Lantern: Hal Jordan

Vehicles - 2005

• Batcycle
• Flash Cycle
• Green Arrow Cycle

DC Superheroes: Justice League Unlimited

Series 1 - 2006 (Orange Package)

• Superman (w/Black Mercy)
• Steel
• Aztek
• The Flash (w/rotor)
• Supergirl

3-Packs

• Green Lantern, Tomar Re, Kilowog
• Lex Luthor (Injustice Gang jumpsuit), Copperhead, Mirror Master
• Martian Manhunter, J'onn Jonnz, Martian Manhunter (clear)

Series 2 - 2006 (Orange Package)

• Batman (w/ wings)
• Waverider
• Wildcat
• Wonder Woman (w/blue cape)

3-Packs

• Justice Lord Superman, Justice Lord Wonder Woman, Justice Lord Batman
• Superman, Dr. Light, Aquaman (w/ cape)
• Dr. Fate,Vixen, Hawkgirl

Series 3 - 2006 (Orange Package)

• Batman
• Superman (w/ super breath)
• Rocket Red
• Metamorpho
• Copperhead

3-Packs

• Katma Tui("The Return" costume),Kyle Rayner, Arkkis Chummuck
• Justice Lord Martian Manhunter, Justice Lord Green Lantern, Justice Lord The Flash
• Zatanna , Batman, Shining Knight

Series 4 - 2006 (Orange Package)

• Orion
• Elongated Man
• The Flash
• Vigilante

3-Packs

• Superman, Wonder Woman, The Demon Etrigan
• K-Mart Exclusive 3 Pack: Superman (silver highlights), Supergirl (silver shirt), Steel
• Toys-R-Us Exclusive 3 Pack: Justice Lord Batman ("tech circuits" deco), Justice Lord Hawkgirl, Justice Lord Superman ("tech circuits" deco)
• Huntress, The Atom, Batman

6-Pack

• Target Exclusive 6 Pack: Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, Bizarro, Doomsday, Amazo (clear)

o   San Diego Comic Con Exclusives

• SDCC 2006: Solomon Grundy
• SDCC 2006: Solomon Grundy (Slimed Variant)
• SDCC 2007: Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, The Ray

Series 5 - 2007 (Purple Package)

• Superman
• Huntress
• The Flash
• The Shade
• Dr. Light

Re-Released Singles

• Batman
• Elongated Man
• Orion
• Steel
• Supergirl
• Vigilante

3-Packs

• Lightray, Amazo, Nemesis
• Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman
• Huntress, The Atom, Batman

Series 6 - 2007 (Purple Package)

• Wonder Woman (red sleeves)
• Green Lantern (fluorescent green)
• Shining Knight (w/sword)
• Superman (red stripes)
• Lex Luthor (bright green)

3-Packs

• Superman, Dr. Light, Aquaman (with cape)
• Superman, Wonder Woman, The Demon Etrigan,
• Parasite, Stargirl, Aquaman (w/ two hands)
• Green Arrow, Volcana, Hawk

Series 7 - 2007 (Purple Package)

3-Packs

• Sand, Star Sapphire, Superman
• Deadshot, BigBarda, Martian Manhunter
• Obsidian, Vigilante, Brainiac

Series 8 - 2007 (Purple Package)

• Batman
• Kyle Rayner
• Vixen
• Sinestro

o   Re-Released Singles

• Wonder Woman (w/blue cape)

3-Packs

• Black Canary, The Joker, Batman
• Hawkman, Alt. Flash, Rocket Red
• Hawkman (Light Colored), Alt. Flash, Rocket Red
• Superman (silver highlights), Supergirl (silver shirt), Steel

6-Pack

• Target Exclusive 6 Pack:Justice Lord Batman, Justice Lord Wonder Woman, Justice Lord Superman, Bizarro (in non-show post-crisis colors), Doomsday (Lava), Amazo (with non-show Green Lantern effect)

Series 9 - 2007 (Purple Package)

• Batman
• Blue Devil
• Zatanna
• Mirror Master

3-Packs

• Starman, The Flash, Dr. Fate
• Justice Lord Batman ("tech circuits" deco), Justice Lord Hawkgirl, Justice Lord Superman ("tech circuits" deco)

o    

Series 10 - 2007 (Purple Package)

3-Packs

• Ice, Fire (regular version), Green Lantern
• Ice, Fire (regular version), Green Lantern (fluorescent variant)
• Green Arrow, Supergirl, Ultra Humanite
• Mr. Miracle, Orion, Darkseid
• Justice Lord Superman, Justice Lord Wonder Woman, Justice Lord Batman
• Superman, Batman, Martian Munhunter

Exclusives

• Toys "R" Us Exclusive: Original Members Collection
• Target Exclusive 6 Pack: Batman, The Flash, Superman, Red Hood Joker (non-show costume), GorillaGrodd, Lex Luthor (in non-show grey jumpsuit)

o   DC Universe: Justice League Unlimited

o   San Diego Comic Con 2008 Exclusive - July 2008

Giganta Two-Pack (4.75" and 8")

Wave One - August 2008 (Orange Package)

• Superman (in non-show black costume)
• Hawkman
• Stargirl
• Kilowog
• Batman (in classic non-show detective comic costume)

Three-Packs

• Green Lantern (fade), Captain Atom, Supergirl
• Wonder Woman, The Flash, The Question
• Fire (regular version), Green Lantern (fade), Ice

Six-Packs

• The Secret Society
• Batman
• The Flash
• Superman
• Red Hood Joker (non-show costume)
• Gorilla Grodd (corrected show accurate colors)
• Lex Luthor (corrected show accurate colors)
• Attack from Apokolips
• Mr. Miracle
• Superman
• Forager
• Mantis
• Darkseid
• Lashina

Wave Two - November 2008 (Orange Package)

• Superman (with Phantom Zone projector)
• Sinestro (non-show comic Sinestro Corps costume)
• Wonder Woman (with lasso)
• Bizarro (corrected show accurate style)
• Batman (navy blue, with Wonder Pig)

o    Three-Packs

• Galatea, Superman, Huntress
• Green Lantern (bald), Captain Atom, Supergirl
• Fire (regular version), Green Lantern (bald), Ice

Six-Packs

• Legends of the League
• Crimson Fox
• Superman
• Deadman
• B'wana Beast
• Commander Steel
• Vibe
• Secret Society II
• The Key
• Batman (Navy Blue)
• Silver Banshee
• Shadow Thief
• KGBeast
• Atomic Skull