McFarlane Toys and Entertainment Earth have teamed up once again to keep 1980s retro action figure nostalgia alive with the release of the DC Super Powers Wave 14 4.5-inch figure assortment. Available as an exclusive six-figure set, this drop continues Todd McFarlane’s tribute to the classic Kenner toy line.
Does this exclusive wave deliver enough value to justify adding it to your display shelf? In our comprehensive McFarlane Toys Super Powers Wave 14 <a href="https://comicvibe.com/river-city-saga-journey-to-the-west-review/” title=”River City Saga: Journey to the West Review”>review, we break down the character selection, paint application, packaging, and overall value of all six figures.
The Character Roster: Heavy Hitters Meet Golden Age Deep Cuts
Wave 14 offers one of the most balanced character line-ups McFarlane has assembled across the entire Super Powers run. Instead of relying strictly on core Justice League repaints, this wave bridges different eras of DC Comics lore.
The six figures included in the Entertainment Earth Exclusive set are:
- Batman Beyond (Terry McGinnis): Featuring his sleek black suit, sharp red Bat-emblem, and a soft fabric cape.
- Starfire (Koriand’r): Bringing her classic 1980s Teen Titans design to the 4.5-inch retro scale.
- Raven: Designed in her iconic cloak and hood, complete with a fabric cape.
- Black Adam: Sporting a stern head sculpt and his classic black-and-gold suit.
- Wildcat (Ted Grant): A long-awaited Golden Age brawler for Justice Society of America collectors.
- Dr. Mid-Nite (Charles McNider): The JSA surgeon-turned-vigilante, equipped with a fabric cape and crisp crescent-moon tunic detailing.
Sculpting, Paint, and Soft Goods Quality
While these figures utilize retro-style buck re-use to maintain the authentic 1984 Kenner silhouette, the execution in Wave 14 stands out. The paint applications across the line are exceptionally sharp. Tiny paint hits, such as Dr. Mid-Nite’s chest moons and Black Adam’s lightning bolt, show crisp lines with minimal bleed.
A major highlight of this wave is the inclusion of soft fabric capes on two key characters: Raven and Dr. Mid-Nite. The soft goods allow these 4.5-inch figures to sit cleanly inside retro Super Powers vehicles, like the Supermobile or Batmobile, without forcing the plastic capes to bend or distort.
Packaging & Card Art
For mint-on-card (NOC) collectors, Wave 14 maintains the vintage aesthetic fans expect. The bright yellow-and-blue backing cards feature character-specific artwork, classic logos, and sturdy blister bubbles designed to resist denting during shipping.
Final Verdict: Should You Buy Wave 14?
Retailing at $80.00 for the full case of six, the Entertainment Earth Exclusive Wave 14 delivers tremendous bang for your buck. The pairing of fan-favorite Teen Titans alongside foundational JSA heroes makes this an essential pickup for both casual fans and hardcore DC figure completionists.
If you are expanding your 4.5-inch vintage collection, Wave 14 is easily one of the strongest McFarlane releases to date.
