New "2001: A Space Odyssey" Figures by Super7 Are Here!
Toy company Super7 has announced a new set of cinema icons in their popular Ultimates series of seven-inch scale action figures, this time based on the seminal 1968 film, Stanley Kubrik’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. The official listing is as follows:
Stanley Kubrik’s 2001: A Space Odyssey is considered a triumph of revolutionary science fiction movie-making. With ground-breaking visual effects, stark but hauntingly beautiful imagery, liberal use of classical orchestra music in the score, and sparse dialogue to create dramatic tension, 2001: A Space Odyssey set a new standard for both science fiction and cinema.
Super7 is proud to introduce 2001: A Space Odyssey ULTIMATES! figures: Astronaut Frank Poole, Astronaut Dave Bowman, Dr. Floyd, and the Moon Watcher! A visually stunning cinematic masterpiece deserves equally stunning, highly-detailed collectibles. (https://super7.com/blogs/news/2001-a-space-odyssey-ultimates-figures)
Super7 is a growing independent toy company, known for bringing many beloved and often obscure classics of the big and small screen to life in action figure form. Their licenses run the gamut from animation and television, to film, and even rock band mascots and original characters. Typically characterized by 1970s to late 1990s retro callbacks, their design philosophy is to create the toys they always wanted as kids, but were never produced by the major brands of the era. Using modern engineering and technology, and a collector-forward business model, Super7 is giving new life to old stories and characters that may have otherwise been forgotten by time, or unsupported with desirable merchandise.
Nostalgia and accuracy to the source material are of the highest priority when it comes to their Ultimates! series, and while this may turn off certain hobbyists due to their typically limited articulation, they are undeniably aesthetically accurate depictions, often packed with an abundance of accessories and collector-oriented packaging. Love them or hate them, Super7 has made a name for themselves as a formidable competitor in the action figure market, proving that there’s always room for another bit of sweet reminiscence.
That being said, these are made-to-order, premium quality, collectible figures and are priced as such, so be prepared to pay a premium price to add them to your sci-fi shelf. If you’re interested in getting your hands on these cinematic space walkers, you can pre-order them now from various online retailers, or directly from Super7store.com for $55.00 USD each, or the entire set for $220.00, with an expected ship date of Fall 2022.
