ULTIMATES
The Super7 ULTIMATES! line is a premier 7-inch scale made-to-order collector action figure brand produced by San Francisco-based design studio Super7. Featuring over 20 points of articulation, screen-accurate sculpts, and extensive accessory loads, the line spans animated classics, cult cinema, retro video games, comic books, and iconic music properties. First launched in 2016 with Masters of the Universe, ULTIMATES! has grown into a major platform for pop-culture collectibles.
Cronologia
Panoramica
The ULTIMATES! line by Super7 is a high-end 7-inch scale action figure brand tailored specifically for adult pop-culture collectors. Produced by San Francisco-based design studio Super7—which was founded in 2001 by Brian Flynn—the line operates primarily on a made-to-order, direct-to-consumer and specialized distributor model.
Occupying a premier positioning in the action figure market, ULTIMATES! releases combine nostalgia with modern collectible craftsmanship, frequently developed in partnership with top sculpting houses like Four Horsemen Studios.
Crafted in approximately 1:12 scale (7 inches), each figure features custom screen-accurate sculpting, premium paint applications, and over 20 points of articulation for dynamic display options. Figures are packaged in collector-friendly slipcased window boxes and come loaded with show-accurate accessories, including interchangeable heads, alternate hands, and signature weapons. The umbrella brand adapts a wide array of media properties, ranging from 1980s animated classics and kaiju cinema to retro video games and music legends.
Storia
The ULTIMATES! line officially originated in November 2016 when Super7 took over production of 7-inch Masters of the Universe Classics figures from Mattel. The initial MOTU ULTIMATES! figures arrived in 2017, featuring He-Man, Skeletor, Teela, Faker, and Ram Man complete with alternate heads, mini-comic-inspired gear, and detailed weapons.
The success of this inaugural release proved the viability of a direct-to-consumer, made-to-order platform for high-spec collector figures. Following its debut, Super7 rapidly expanded the ULTIMATES! banner across iconic pop-culture franchises. The brand adapted classic animated series like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, ThunderCats, SilverHawks, G.I.
Joe, The Transformers, and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. It also branched into classic Disney animated films, Toho's Godzilla franchise, cult cinema like Conan the Barbarian, vintage arcade games like Street Fighter II, and music icons spanning metal, rock, and hip-hop. Up through late 2026, the brand continues to evolve with flagship playsets like the ThunderCats Cat's Lair and new licenses including TigerSharks, MTV, and De La Soul.
I PEZZI DI ULTIMATES
Caratteristiche
* Standardized 7-inch scale proportions (approximately 1:12 scale). * Over 20 points of articulation per figure for detailed, dynamic posing. * Direct-to-consumer made-to-order pre-order distribution system. * Screen-accurate sculpts designed in collaboration with premier studios such as Four Horsemen Studios.
* High-grade custom paint applications with detailed deco and shading. * Extensive accessory loads including multiple interchangeable head sculpts, hands, and show-specific gear. * Premium collector packaging with protective slipcases and window-box display panels. * Specialty feature integrations on select releases, such as functional LED light-up eyes.
Wave & Serie
* 2016-2017 MOTU ULTIMATES! Wave 1: He-Man, Skeletor, Teela, Faker, Ram Man. * Classic Disney Animation Line: Pinocchio (1940), Fantasia (1940), Alice in Wonderland (1951), The Sword in the Stone (1963), Robin Hood (1973), The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993). * Godzilla & Toho Kaiju Line: Godzilla '54, Godzilla '89, Rose Form Biollante, Destoroyah, Shogun Warrior Godzilla homage; Wave 5 Mothra & Battra (Early 2025); Wave 6 Type-3 Kiryu, Godzilla 2002, Shin Godzilla (Late 2025); Wave 7 Godzilla '74, Mechagodzilla '74, Godzilla '54 (Dec 2026). * Martial Arts Cinema Line: Bruce Lee ("The Challenger" yellow jumpsuit, "The Warrior" kung fu gear). * Conan the Barbarian Line: Conan (Iconic Movie, Pit Fighter), Thulsa Doom, Subotai, Marvel comic-inspired variants. * Masters of the Universe Line: Club Grayskull cartoon-style figures, Karg (1987 live-action film), Eldor, Fang-Or. * G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Line: Duke, Snake Eyes, Cobra Commander, Destro, Baroness, Flint, Lady Jaye, Cobra B.A.T., Python Patrol Destro, Tiger Force Flint, Red Laser, Camouflage Storm Shadow V2, Jungle Trap Zartan. * The Transformers G1 Line: Non-transforming figures (Optimus Prime, Megatron, Starscream, Grimlock, Soundwave, Tracks, Bludgeon, Banzai-Tron). * ThunderCats Line: Lion-O, Tygra, Cheetara, Panthro, WilyKit, WilyKat, Mumm-Ra, Slithe, Jackalman, Monkian, Vultureman (Wave 13 with Skycutter), Bengali, Pumyra, Lynx-O, Mandora & Electro-Charger, Ratar-O, Mongor, Snarf, Panthro with Thundertank, Light-Up LED Eye Lion-O, Ghost Grune, Cat's Lair Playset.
* SilverHawks Line: Quicksilver, Steelheart, Steelwill, Bluegrass, Copper Kidd, Mon*Star, Buzz-Saw; Wave 7 Flashback, Condor, Melodia, Hardware (Shipped Early 2026). * Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Line: Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, Raphael, Shredder, Splinter, Bebop, Rocksteady, Krang, Slash, Leatherhead, Mutagen Man, Metalhead, Baxter Stockman, Sewer Samurai, Guerrilla Gorilla. * Star Trek: The Next Generation Line: Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Commander Riker, Data, Worf, Beverly Crusher, Guinan, Locutus of Borg. * Killer Klowns from Outer Space Line: Shorty, Jumbo, Slim, Spikey. * The Simpsons Line: Waves 1–4 (Deep Space Homer, Robot Itchy & Scratchy, Moe, Bartman, Hank Scorpio, Devil Flanders, Krusty the Clown - line concluded after Wave 4). * Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Line: Red, Green, Pink, Blue, Yellow, Black Rangers, Lord Zedd, Rita Repulsa, Goldar, Putty Patroller, Dino Megazord, Dragonzord. * Animaniacs Line: Yakko, Wakko, Dot, Pinky, The Brain. * SpongeBob SquarePants Line: SpongeBob, Patrick Star, Squidward Tentacles, Sandy Cheeks. * Dungeons & Dragons Line: Hank the Ranger, Sheila the Thief, Warduke, Grimsword, Dekkion. * Classic Video Games Line: Street Fighter II (Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, Blanka, M. Bison, Sagat), Mega Man/Mega Man X (Mega Man, Cut Man, Dr. Wily), Ghouls 'n Ghosts (Arthur). * The Worst (Super7 Original IP Line): Batula, Captain Deadstar, Black Falcon, Cortex Commander. * Heavy Metal & Rock Icons Line: Iron Maiden (Eddie), Ghost (Papa Emeritus I, II, III, IV), Slayer (Minotaur), Motörhead (Lemmy Kilmister), Alice Cooper, King Diamond. * Hip-Hop Icons Line: Run-DMC, The Notorious B.I.G., RZA, Ol' Dirty Bastard, André 3000. * TigerSharks Line: Wave 1 T-Ray, Mako, Octavia (Late 2026 delivery). * 2026 Licensing Expansions: Super7 x MTV, Super7 x De La Soul.
Pezzi Iconici
* **MOTU ULTIMATES! Wave 1 (He-Man & Skeletor)**: The inaugural 2017 releases that established Super7's 7-inch made-to-order collector format following the Mattel transition. * **ThunderCats Cat's Lair Playset**: The flagship massive playset release representing the supreme centerpiece of the ThunderCats line. * **Shogun Warrior Godzilla**: A specialized Toho crossover figure paying homage to the vintage 1970s Mattel Shogun Warriors vinyl toy.
* **Light-Up LED Eye Lion-O**: An upgraded ThunderCats figure featuring functional LED light-up eye effects. * **Karg (1987 Film)**: A rare deep-cut MOTU figure bringing the 1987 live-action movie character into the 7-inch scale format. * **Panthro with Thundertank**: A premier vehicle-and-figure set expanding the scale and scope of the ThunderCats line. * **The Simpsons Wave 4 Figures**: The final wave released before the license concluded following directive changes on accessories. * **TigerSharks Wave 1 (T-Ray, Mako, Octavia)**: The late-2026 release completing the Rankin/Bass animated trilogy alongside ThunderCats and SilverHawks.
Collezionismo
Super7 ULTIMATES! figures occupy a distinct position in modern action figure collecting due to their made-to-order pre-order window. Because figures are manufactured based on initial order quantities, aftermarket inventory can tighten once production fulfillment ends. This limited availability, coupled with premium slipcase window-box packaging and deep-cut character selection, helps sustain secondary market interest for core figures, rare variants, and concluded lines.
A primary appeal for collectors is Super7's commitment to completing retro animation character rosters—such as the Rankin/Bass trilogy of ThunderCats, SilverHawks, and TigerSharks. Furthermore, unexpected licensor changes can create immediate collector demand; for instance, when The Simpsons ULTIMATES! line concluded after Wave 4 due to licensor rules against media-accurate accessories like smoking head sculpts, early wave figures gained additional collector focus. Large scale centerpieces like the ThunderCats Cat's Lair playset also highlight the line's premium value proposition.
Curiosità
Super7 was originally founded in 2001 by Brian Flynn fifteen years before launching the ULTIMATES! line. The ULTIMATES! brand was born when Super7 took over 7-inch Masters of the Universe Classics figure production from Mattel in 2016. Many figures across the ULTIMATES!
lineup are sculpted in collaboration with Four Horsemen Studios. The Simpsons ULTIMATES! line ended after Wave 4 due to licensor restrictions regarding accessories such as smoking heads. The late-2026 release of TigerSharks Wave 1 completes Super7's 7-inch trilogy of Rankin/Bass animated shows alongside ThunderCats and SilverHawks.
