O scale super hero figures?

The HeroClix line of superhero gaming miniatures are very close to O scale and offer pretty much any Marvel or DC hero or villain you can think of, and often in many different variations of poses and costumes.  They are relatively cheap, too, unless you want one of the "rare" variants.  They are often available in comic book stores and gaming stores.  Search on eBay for HeroClix + your favorite character and you will probably find many to choose from.

The only downside is that you have to remove the gaming bases from them.

Walmart also used to have appropriate sized all-metal super hero figures, so that is another possible source.  I don't know if Walmart still sells them, though.

Andy

Here are Four O-Scale SUPER HERO'S!!!

While known to occasionally dabble in 1:56... they are definitely *Action* Figures!

HeroClix is a good option. 

I'll be adding a fire LED to the back of the Batmobile. 

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Using the Bat Climb to get to Catwoman!

Chris

LVHR

Thanks, I think these might work.  One additional question:  Are these figures made of a hard plastic like Styrene?  The reason for asking is I would want to be able to cut the arms and legs to reposition the figure.

Nano Metal Figs has D.C., Marvel, Disney, Harry Potter, & other figure that are close to O scale

Heroclix are fantastic. There are so many great possibilities among superheroes. Additionally, there are many "plain clothes" characters that will mix in, and frankly the figures are on par in size and quality with Woodland Scenics and Bachmann SceneSetters in my opinion. It takes some searching but there quite a few of these, and I've incorporated them all over my layout. No picture, but currently I know Bruce Banner is standing outside the Car Dealership, and The Kingpin Wilson Fisk is welcoming guests to the Italian Restaurant down the street. As far as removing the bases, I've found sliding a sharp hobby or utility knife under the feet slowly will remove them easily. I like the utility knife as it seems easier to control. Here's a few pictures of some of mine:

J Jonah Jameson out selling the newspapers. The guy in the green shirt is also a HeroClix figure...Peter Parker maybe?

Luke Cage

Batman, checking out Isaly's after a hard night of crime fighting.

@lehighline posted:

Using the Bat Climb to get to Catwoman!

Chris

LVHR

In line with the 60's TV show, I wonder which character popped out of a window and spoke to the Dynamic Duo on their way up the side of the building?

https://www.amazon.com/Jada-To...l+metal+n&sr=8-3

there’s multiple packages of these. They’re metal and stand on a base. So at 1.65”, they’re basically 6’ tall plus the base. If you want them off the base, just dremel under their shoes.

I have one pack of them, I’d say they’re decent, especially at a little over a buck a piece.

You have to have a discriminate eye for HeroClix figures, which sometimes have been too small for O. But many have been perfect. Here’s a 1:48 small sampling.

Nano Figs are also hit and miss. The Marvel figures were a bit oversized, but the D.C. figures were perfectly sized for O. (And check out the Adam West likeness on the Batman figure.)

Hunt around and you’ll find other superhero figures that work from board games and odd assortments. I have found many over the decades.

With all of the super hero movies, I am kind of sick of the superheroes (okay even I have a soft spot for bat man). Lets see if we can find a Death Wish Charles Bronson or a Dirty Harry in 1/48 In all seriousness, this reminds me of the gaming pieces people use for baseball players. This is a really inventive way to add hard to find figures on an o scale layout.

@Robert S. Butler posted:

Thanks, I think these might work.  One additional question:  Are these figures made of a hard plastic like Styrene?  The reason for asking is I would want to be able to cut the arms and legs to reposition the figure.

The HeroClix figures vary in composition. Early figures were brittle resin, which did not lend themselves well for modification or fine details. Some figures have been styrene and PVC glued together. A recent acquisition, Marvel’s Black Cat, appeared to be pure PVC and had exceptional facial detailing (and incredible paint detailing).

Thanks for all the information.  I'll just have to track down some of these figures and see about modifying their poses.

I wanted a Superman figure on my Postwar Lionel layout and I found a Heroclix version that works perfectly in O gauge.  It was hard to find a version that was flying.  Superman has just left the phone booth below and is on his way.  I modified Plasticville figures so they would be looking up and pointing.

I purchased the superhero figures that Walmart carried a few years ago. They include Superman, Batman, Buzz and Woody from Toy Story, Mike and Sully from Monsters Inc, The Joker and Mr. Incredible. The size is pretty good but they are on a large base that I have not attempted to cut off yet.

@nkp4me posted:

Heroclix are fantastic. There are so many great possibilities among superheroes. Additionally, there are many "plain clothes" characters that will mix in, and frankly the figures are on par in size and quality with Woodland Scenics and Bachmann SceneSetters in my opinion.

I agree 100%,  and slicing off the base with a utility knife is easy peasy.  (I felt bad for a minute picturing a gamer beside himself as I destroy the "gaming capability of the figure)  On top of that they are economical.

I was looking for classic movie monsters to go with my haunted house. Laz1957 enlightned me about the heroclix and off to ebay I went:  ( Arttista tower boss for reference)

@Former Member posted:

I wanted a Superman figure on my Postwar Lionel layout and I found a Heroclix version that works perfectly in O gauge.  It was hard to find a version that was flying.  Superman has just left the phone booth below and is on his way.  I modified Plasticville figures so they would be looking up and pointing.

Nicely done. It's a great scene.

There was a Batman (the animated series) board game releasing the this year that I think has a least one character expansion pack that features figurines that look close to O scale (maybe??).  That might be worth a look as it might be a way to get a very diverse set of iconic baddies for any DC characters to 'fight' (and something to do game nights with the kids or grandkids haha)...

http://www.actionfigureinsider...ches-on-kickstarter/

I spent several years looking for Buffy-Angel figures, but I don't think anyone was able to work out the licensing deal for anything close to O scale.

Here’s a couple of my hero clix I have two with Batman and Robin, also have an active shooter situation.