The 10-year journey of a Superman blog

Unbelievable. It has already been a decade since I first sat down and started this Superman collector blog. I guess it’s time for a personal ramble.

Quite a lot has happened in ten years. The dreaded worldwide COVID-19 virus, unsettling turmoil in the United States, and job changes. Within that time, I’ve also lost people in my life that I truly cared about and miss deeply. There are many times that I wish I could interfere with history and correct what went wrong, but I know that isn’t possible.

In 2018, I had a chance to revisit the Superman Celebration in Metropolis, Illinois after not having returned in…

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FOOD / BEVERAGE

Gum Products Superman Candy Coated Peanuts box (1979)

During the great Superman marketing push for the character’s 40th anniversary and Superman: the Movie, we were given many different products that featured the Man of Tomorrow. In 1979, these Superman Candy Coated Peanuts boxes hit store shelves. The candies were…

BAGS / WALLETS

Grupo Ruz Justice League Velcro wallet (2010)

Here’s a Justice League Velcro wallet that features very cool raised characters of Superman, Batman, Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), and The Flash running toward the action. This is a standard tri-fold wallet that was produced by Grupo Ruz in 2010 and manufactured in China.

ADVERTISEMENTS / PROMOTIONAL / FOOD / BEVERAGE

Arizona green tea can – Superman 2025 movie promotion (2025)

The first entry into this blog related to the 2025 Superman movie is this Arizona green tea can. It features a striking image of David Corenswet as Superman.

BOOKS / MAGAZINES / FILM / RADIO / TELEVISION

TV Guide issue March 23-29, 1957 (1957)

This issue of TV Guide, for the week of March 23-29, 1957, with artwork of song artist and television star Tennessee Ernie Ford on the cover. At the very back of the book, there is a two-page “article” which very briefly mentions that the television series The Adventures of Superman “is carried in 21 foreign countries and speaks in three different languages.”

Ata-Boy “This is a Job for…” magnet (2005)

From the company Ata-Boy came this interesting refrigerator magnet in 2005. This 2.5 by 3.5-inch magnet shows Clark Kent with a very bold “shirt rip” against a stylized partial ‘S’ symbol backdrop with text that reads, “This is a job for…”.

Hallmark Superman Enamel Christmas Tree Ornament (2018)

Hallmark has now had a long history with producing DC related cards and ornaments. This is a unique looking Superman Enamel Christmas Tree Ornament which stands at 3-and-a-half inches tall.

I really like the look of this one a lot. It is a representation of the artwork of the legendary Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez showing…

Superman and the Mole Men VHS cassette (1987)

In 1987, DC Comics and Warner Bros. were not only actively preparing for Superman’s fiftieth anniversary the following year… they were already releasing merchandise. This VHS cassette, produced by Warner Home Video, features the 1951 motion picture Superman and the Mole Men starring George Reeves in his very first appearance as Superman.

Funko Pop! Specialty Series – Superman vinyl figure (#251) (2018)

Here is yet another Funko Pop! This time, it’s a Specialty Series Limited Edition Superman figure (#251) produced in 2018. The release of this figure coincided with the 80th anniversary of Superman.

The pose of this figure is quite similar to that of the 2016 Batman v Superman version where Superman is flying with his left arm extended.

Jada Toys die-cast Superman figurine DC15 version (2017)

I can’t believe the last time I posted one of these was in 2018!

Here is yet another Jada Toys Nano Metalfigs die-cast Superman figurine. This one, which is the DC15 version, shows Superman wearing what seems to be a blend of his New 52 and Rebirth costumes standing on a red base.

DC Comics 3-pack bag top (1978)

Every now and then, over the years of having this blog, I have added some unusual Superman collectibles that aren’t often seen. Here’s one that I hope will generate a ton of nostalgia for those around my age group.

Kurt S. Adler Superman Holiday Stocking (2004)

The Kurt S. Adler company has produced numerous Superman holiday merchandise over the years. This is a holiday stocking that’s 17-inches tall! What makes this one so interesting, to me, is that the Superman artwork, by the amazing Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, is stuffed which gives it a 3D feel.

Superman “America’s Hero” ceramic mug (2004)

This is a Superman “America’s Hero” ceramic mug. Released in 2004, the mug features a stylized red, white, and blue (and yellow) color scheme behind the promotional artwork of the phenomenal artist Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. If you are a right-handed drinker, you are greeted with the words “America’s Hero” on the inside rim. The mug has no marking of who produced it other than its copyright information at the bottom which reads, “Superman TM & c DC Comics”.

1/6th scale Tyler Hoechlin Superman (Premium Toys) figure (2023)

Here is a stunning Tyler Hoechlin Superman 1/6th figure from Premium Toys. Produced in 2023, and called “The Savior”, this figure was designed based upon the look of one of the costumes in the series Superman & Lois. The very detailed suit is made of molded rubber and has a cloth cape and comes with two extra hands.

The Kenner / Toy Biz Comparison

There has always been confusion between the 1984 Kenner Superman figure and the 1989 Toy Biz Superman figure. Here’s a detailed look at the differences between them.