Toy OTD: DC Direct First Appearances Figure, Series 2: Alan Scott As Green Lantern

I haven't been all that excited with this line lately, but the initial releases were really cool - Golden Age versions of your favorite super-heroes! I bought all of the early characters, including this version of the Emerald Gladiator.

Overall, this figure is a little better in concept than in execution. The cloth scale of the cape is off, giving it that typical bulky look. It's aggravated a bit by the fact that it's a two-layer cape in order to be more on-model. Fortunately, this figure doesn't have ankle joints, so it stands on its base (another plus) more easily.

The only accessory - the only one needed, really - is his classic-style lantern. I supposed a full-size ring could've been included, but those are easily available elsewhere. The figure also comes with a miniature version of All-American Comics #16 (the issue where the Green Lantern first appeared), but I've never been much for mini-comics. I'd also assume that the major purchasers of this toy would've read it in some form or another before this point. Still, the paint work is fine, and the figure is a good, om-model sculpt.

If you hurry, you can still get this figure at Amazon for $10.99 + shipping.