JLA

  In 1998 Hasbro New Ventures realized that there was still some support for a continuation of the Total Justice line. In a partnership with both KB Toys and Diamond Distributors, Hasbro re-released a few figures in a new paint deco that was closer to the comics' color schemes. At the same time, Diamond solicited 4 box sets that featured a few of the repaints, plus some translucent "remolds" that tied into the current "Rock of Ages" storyline running through the JLA comic book. These "Hard Light Hologram" versions were meant to represent evil doppelgangers of the JLA team, and came complete with new insignia.

One thing that did not make the switch was the Fractal Techgear. Instead, each figure came with a molded "JLA" base in assorted colors. Additionally, the single carded versions had comic covers that you could clip out of the back of the package and slide into the base as a backdrop.

Superman Blue, Martian Manhunter, Superman (short hair), Superman Red.

I'm only highlighting the unique figures in this line with large photos. Many parts were reused and mixed and matched to create "new" figures, and even some retooling of the molds helped in the case of Martian Manhunter and Zauriel. Wonder Woman looks to be getting an entirely new sculpt, or at least the greatest retooling yet for the line.

Superboy, Impulse, Plastic Man, Zauriel.

 

Below are pics of the repaints (except for Huntress) . The last Batman and Superman repaints were part of the delayed 4th series.

Red Tornado, Wonder Woman, The Atom, Bruce Wayne

The fabled 4th wave of JLA finally hits Toys R Us stores everywhere. The final two figures in the wave are the Batman/Superman variations pictured below. The Bruce Wayne figure on the right was part of the conglomerate series Batman: Mission Masters line, but fits in perfectly with the style and scale of JLA, so I put it here. Click here to see a comparison of Wonder Woman's scale with other TJ/JLA figures.

 

Carded samples of figures that were strictly repaints.



Box sets solicited through Diamond Distributors.

Included in the box sets were exclusives such as "Hard Light" versions of the heroes. In the third set, however, a retooled Lex Luthor and Joker were included.

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