Wonder Woman - Action Figures
Wonder Woman made history as the first mainstream female superhero. Ever since, she’s been a symbol of feminism, wisdom, and strength for women all over the world. She’s also been used as a proxy to debate gender roles and as a basis to discuss the representation of women in media. The 1970s gave her a boost in popularity due to the live-action TV show. Similarly, the hero is once again gaining visibility with the new series of live-action films. The best non-living depictions of Wonder Woman or Wonder Woman figures, are “ArtFX Wonder Woman Movie Statue,” “Nendoroid Wonder Woman Hero’s Edition,” “DC Comics Bishoujo Statue Armored Wonder Woman 2nd Edition.”
ArtFX Wonder Woman Movie Statue Figure
Kotobukiya produces a lifelike replica of Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman in their ArtFX line. The scaled figure shows Wonder Woman in a thoughtful pose, wielding her shield and sword. The sword is turned down and her shield, while raised, is by her side. Her expression is thoughtful and calculating as if she’s currently plotting her next move in battle. She wears her battle armor as it appears in the movie Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. The commitment to realistic detail, like the shine on her lips and nails, is impeccable. The golden lasso at her hip looks like a real braided cord. The radial design on the face of her shield features delicately carved linework on a tiny scale. She stands on top of a small strip of dark gray stones.
Product Name: ArtFX Wonder Woman Movie Statue
Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Sculptor: M.I.C
Specifications: Painted, non-articulated, 1/6 scale PVC (phthalate‐free) & ABS figure with stand
Height (Approx.): 290mm | 11.4"
Nendoroid Wonder Woman Hero’s Edition Figure
This chibi figure from Good Smile Company shows that Wonder Woman is both powerful and adorable. The Nendoroid shows her in her battle outfit from her namesake movie. The bodice and skirt both display geometric carving designs. Her gold belt, forming a “w” in the middle, balances with the golden eagle trim at the top of her armor. Her hair is a dark brown with touches of a lighter, warmer brown painted for additional depth. The figure comes with her sword and shield featured in the movie, as well as Wonder Woman’s famous golden lasso. Special arm parts with glowing bracelets can form the iconic movie pose as she deflects enemy bullets. Her expressions include a serious hero’s stare and a battle-worthy shout.
Product Name: Nendoroid Wonder Woman: Hero's Edition
Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
Sculptor: Toytec D.T.C
Specifications: Painted, articulated, non-scale ABS & PVC figure with optional parts and stand
Height (Approx.): 100 mm | 3.9"
DC Comics Bishoujo Statue Armored Wonder Woman 2nd Edition Figure
Wonder Woman returns to her vintage comic book design in this bishoujo figure from Kotobukiya. She stands on one leg, the other bent at the knee. Her arms cross in front of her deflecting enemy attacks while the wind blows back her hair and cape. However, her face and glance are coyly turned off to the side. Her costume is based on her appearance in the early 1940s comics, complete with a star-printed miniskirt. She has her lasso at her hip and the figure includes a dagger accessory she can hold. The clothing details, particularly on her semi-translucent skirt, are expertly carved. Her face, of course, is painted in a bishoujo anime style.
Product Name: DC Comics Bishoujo Statue Armored Wonder Woman 2nd Edition
Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Sculptor: cigua
Specifications: Painted, non-articulated, 1/7 scale PVC (phthalate‐free) & ABS figure
Height (Approx.): 245mm | 9.6" (including stand)
Wonder Woman Series Story
Wonder Woman is a superhero in the DC canon. Most of her origin stories involve her birth on the all-female island of Themyscira to Queen Hippolyta. In the Golden Age of comics, Wonder Woman encounters a US Intelligence Officer who crashed on their island. Her task is to return him to the “World of Man,” but upon seeing the horror of WWII joins in fighting the Nazis. The Silver Age added more Hellenic influence to her character. During this era, she gives up her powers to remain in the World of Man and relies on her fighting skills in her heroics. Her Bronze Age comics followed the gimmicks in her famous TV appearances. The Modern Age comics portrayed her as an ambassador from Themyscira tasked with bringing peace to the World of Man. This version serves as the foundation for most retellings today.
Wonder Woman Series Development
William Moulton Marsten created Wonder Woman out of a desire to see a hero who wins with love. Marsten worked as an educational consultant for the two publishing companies that would eventually form DC comics. He designed Wonder Woman as a model of the new unconventional women of the era, citing his wife Elizabeth, and their partner, Olive Byrne, as inspiration. Wonder Woman made her first appearance in All-Star Comics #8 in 1941. Her rising popularity made her one of the original members of the Justice League DC superhero team alongside Batman and Superman. Since then her story has appeared in a live-action TV show, two theatrical films, and all Justice League properties.
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ArtFX Wonder Woman Movie Statue
Nendoroid Wonder Woman Hero’s Edition
DC Comics Bishoujo Statue Armored Wonder Woman 2nd Edition
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