The Legion of Superheroes, for those of you that don’t know, is DC’s superhero team from 1000 years into the future. A simplistic view of the Legion might say it is comprised young adults with special abilities from different planets banding together to try to keep the future safe. Then again nothing with The Legion is ever simple so I won’t get into terms like pre-boot and post-boot (darn that Zero Hour storyline)…

Aaa-team: But you are here to see action figures so here they are, The Legion Muscle Squad. These are the Legion members that are called when you need to move a planet. You may ask yourself “Why would The Legion need a planet moved?” The answer is, I don’t know, but these guys could do it.

Andromeda: AKA Laurel Gand is the fair-haired representative from the planet Daxam. You know the planet where everyone has Superman-type powers once they reach the influence of a yellow sun. This is Laurel’s pre-space nun look. Frankly, we didn’t think a space nun figure would sell well.

Ferro: The Legion’s representative from 20th century Earth. Andrew Nolan, rebooted as a shy and somewhat insecure guy, was born with the ability to change his body composition from flesh to metal.

Ferro Unmasked: Unfortunately, Ferro’s face is hideously disfigured so he hides behind a mask. Ferro may not be very strong, but when in iron form he is really tough.

Leviathan: AKA Gim Allon formerly of the Science Police, presently deceased. Gim had the ability to increase his body size and strength proportionately. Alas Leviathan died heroically in the line of duty as he dreamed of doing.

M’Onel: What would you do if you were released after 1000 years in the Phantom Zone? Join The Legion of Superheroes of course, anything to get your own action figure.

Night Girl: Lydda Jath from the planet Kathoon has incredible strength… when she is in the dark. Unfortunately, light saps her strength. Though her strength is mighty, her weakness is such that she has been rejected for Legion membership. Nonetheless her status as a fan favorite merits her an action figure in this line.

Superboy: He’s in the Legion, he’s not in the Legion, who can keep up with this? In my own little pocket of the universe, Superboy is a Legionnaire. Thank DC for hypertime.

Supergirl: A sentimental favorite.

Thunder: The Legion “needed” a Marvel Family representative and CeCe Beck is what DC gave them. Still any member of the Marvel Family is a force to be reckoned with, and though her stay with The Legion was short, her likeness was captured in an action figure.

Timberwolf: Recently re-introduced into the Legion, Brin Londo was a gang leader from the planet Rimbor. The decision was made to produce an older version of this hero until fans have a chance to warm up to the new Brin.

Ultra Boy: AKA Jo Nah, was also gang leader from the planet Rimbor. If there was ever a “back” story that needed revisiting, it’s this one. Swallowed by a space whale? Acquired “Ultra” energy from eating space whale meat? Can only use one power at a time? Even with a back-story like this, Ultra Boy is still one of the most popular Legionnaires in history and this action figure sells more than any of the other Legionnaires’ figures.