NECA Celebrates Christopher Reeve's Classic Superman with New 8-Inch Action Figure

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Neil Cole NECA is expanding its lineup of Superman collectibles with the upcoming Superman (1978 Film) 8-Inch Clothed Action Figure, a new release inspired by Christopher Reeve's iconic portrayal of the Man of Steel in Richard Donner's landmark 1978 film. Designed to evoke the classic licensed action figures of the late 1970s while incorporating modern detailing, the collectible pays tribute to one of the most enduring interpretations of Superman in film history. From the classic 1978 film starring Christopher Reeve, NECA presents this 8-inch clothed Superman action figure. After being sent from the planet Krypton to Earth by his father, Superman (Kal-El) is found and raised by a kind couple. He soon discovers his superhuman powers and uses them to fight evil in Metropolis while maintaining his secret identity as reporter Clark Kent. The Superman figure is dressed in tailored, soft goods clothing similar to the retro toy lines that helped define the licensed action figure market in the 1970s. Wearing his iconic cape, the Man of Steel comes with interchangeable flying hands, fisted hands, and a NECA flight stand for placing him in dynamic flying poses. The...