During the first two waves of figures, mail-ins were common, with two promotions spanning both waves.
Common to both waves was an offer for a child-sized Superman Cape which was available for 3 proof of purchase seals and $1.50. The cape appears to be made of a cheap plastic and looked like a red garbage bag with a tie for your neck. The second offer included in both waves was inside the mini-comic that came with the figures. This was an offer to join the Super Powers Fan Club, the cost of which was $3.50. A Fan Club member would receive charter membership certificate, "an incredible color sticker", a newsletter (SHOWN BELOW), a deluxe patch, a color photo (signed by the heroes!), and DC comics subscriptions at a reduced rate. Only the first issue of the newsletter was sent, as far as I have been able to find out. If anyone knows differently, please contact me.

Click on each page to see the newsletter.

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Exclusive to Wave One was a Steppenwolf figure for 5 proof of purchase seals which was packaged in a generic Kenner baggie. Also in wave one was the offer for a free Super Powers Collection Poster (pictured). The poster was the same illustration as the "color photo" that came with the fan club.
Exclusive to Wave Two was a Clark Kent figure (pictured above). This was apparently to be released on a card in the fourth wave, but as that wave was never produced it was only available for 5 proof of purchase seals.
Strangely, no mail-in offers were used as incentives for the third wave, either because of waning interest in the line, or Kenner already felt the line was established enough not to need any.
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