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The Flash

Kenner Super Powers Collection · Series 1 · 1984

Overview

The Scarlet Speedster ran into action with his classic winged cowl, sleek red bodysuit, and lightning-fast 'Sonic Sprint' rapid-leg vibration feature.

The Flash captures Barry Allen in his unmistakable red-and-gold costume, with a Power Action Lightning Legs feature activated by squeezing his arms together — an appropriate mechanism for the Scarlet Speedster that sends his legs pumping in a running motion. Along with Superman, the Flash was one of the most heavily case-packed figures in the line, and as a result he is one of the two easiest Super Powers figures to acquire loose at low cost. The figure requires no accessories, which makes him an ideal starting point for a new collection. His body was also reused by Toy Biz for their later Riddler figure.

Notes

Leg-action figures like Flash often wear loose with age and become hard to stand.

Power Action Running Legs

Photo: BoonsArtShop.com

Documented Variations

Variations

  • Kenner Super Powers Collection The Flash on the 12-Back card with Steppenwolf Offer.

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  • Kenner Super Powers Collection The Flash on the 12-Back card with Free Poster Offer.

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  • Kenner Super Powers Collection The Flash on the 12-Back card with Steppenwolf Offer on a English/French dual language card released in Canada.

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  • Kenner Super Powers Collection · Series 1 · 1984 · Polybag

    In addition to his standard carded retail release, vintage Kenner Super Powers Flash figures survive in clear factory polybags printed with a blue Kenner logo and “MADE IN HONG KONG.” The configuration received strong provenance in November 2024, when Heritage Auctions sold Kenner factory case 85962300, containing 432 unused bagged Flash figures, for $2,312.50. Although commonly advertised by sellers as a “mail-away Flash,” no period Kenner Flash redemption offer is presently documented; surviving packaging instead identifies Steppenwolf and Clark Kent as the line's official mail-away figures. The bagged Flash is therefore best cataloged as a factory-baggie/overstock variation, probably associated with late-line clearance, discount or promotional distribution. Whether all original Flash bags were heat-sealed remains unresolved, as Heritage described its case contents as sealed while documented overstock sellers report open factory bags. 

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