April 30, 2013: Mattel Announces "Man of Steel" Movie Masters Exclusive

by Neil A. Cole

At this years San Diego Comic-Con, Superman fans will have the opportunity to pick up an exclusive "Man of Steel" Movie Masters 2-pack featuring Superman and General Zod.

This 2-pack (pictured at right) will bring to life a super charged battle between the two powerful Kryptonians set in a diorama of the city of Metropolis. The package will also feature sound effects and lights that simulate Superman's heat ray vision as well as his super strength and flying ability.

MattyCollector.com will offer pre-orders on June 4, 2013 which can be picked up at San Diego Comic-Con. The 2-pack will also be available for purchase at the show and at MattyCollector.com on August 5, 2013.

This summer, "Man of Steel" is coming to the big screen. The film is from director Zack Snyder and producers Charles Roven, Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas and Deborah Snyder. The screenplay was written by David S. Goyer from a story by Goyer & Nolan, based upon Superman characters created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster and published by DC Comics.

"Man of Steel" stars Henry Cavill, Russell Crowe, Michael Shannon, Amy Adams, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Antje Traue, Ayelet Zurer, and Christopher Meloni.

The film opens nationwide on June 14, 2013.