Brainiac
Power Action Punch
About This Vintage Toy
Otto Binder and Al Plastino created Brainiac, and the DC comic the character made its comic debuted on July 1958, in the Action Comics #242 issue. Brainiac (Also known as Vril Dox) is an extraterrestrial android supervillain who operates as one of Superman’s most dangerous enemies. As a frequent adversary of the Justice League, Brainiac is best known as the long-time enemy of Superman’s home planet Krypton. It is often debated that Brainiac may be responsible for Krypton’s planetary destruction.
The Brainiac action figure offered a mechanical “Power Action Computer Kick” feature that activated simulated leg kicking movement when both arms were squeezed together. Although both hands of Brainiac were completely open, the action figure did not allow it to grip or support any weapons or accessories easily. The Brainiac action figure did not include any accessories.
The Brainiac action figure offered 7 points of articulation with the hips, knees, shoulders, and neck. The innovative mechanical “Super Power Action” often created loose joints and limbs over time, making some action figures challenging to stand an offer possibility. Finding an action figure with a perfect “Super Power Action” functionality along with mint condition paint and accessories can fetch a much higher value on the current collectors market.
Original Packaging
Included Mini Comic
The 1984 Brainiac Super Powers TV Commercial
Collector’s Price Guide
| Image | Product Name | Alliance | Type | Series | Year | MLC | MIB / MWC | MISB / MOC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Superman-THUMB-1.jpg | Superman | Good | Action Figure | 1 | 1984 | $70 | $135 | $280 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-superman-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Batman-THUMB.jpg | Batman | Good | Action Figure | 1 | 1984 | $90 | $140 | $285 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-batman-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Wonder-Woman-THUMB.jpg | Wonder Woman | Good | Action Figure | 1 | 1984 | $95 | $140 | $165 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-wonder-woman-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Flash-THUMB.jpg | Flash | Good | Action Figure | 1 | 1984 | $25 | $40 | $90 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-flash-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Robin-THUMB.jpg | Robin | Good | Action Figure | 1 | 1984 | $70 | $95 | $210 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-robin-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Aquaman-THUMB.jpg | Aquaman | Good | Action Figure | 1 | 1984 | $80 | $100 | $210 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-aquaman-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Green-Lantern-THUMB.jpg | Green Lantern | Good | Action Figure | 1 | 1984 | $60 | $70 | $95 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-green-lantern-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Hawkman-THUMB.jpg | Hawkman | Good | Action Figure | 1 | 1984 | $50 | $70 | $200 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-hawkman-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Lex-Luthor-THUMB.jpg | Lex Luthor | Evil | Action Figure | 1 | 1984 | $30 | $45 | $100 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-lex-luthor-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Joker-THUMB.jpg | Joker | Evil | Action Figure | 1 | 1984 | $40 | $55 | $100 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-joker-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Penguin-THUMB.jpg | Penguin | Evil | Action Figure | 1 | 1984 | $60 | $80 | $300 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-penguin-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Brainiac-THUMB.jpg | Brainiac | Evil | Action Figure | 1 | 1984 | $60 | $82 | $95 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-brainiac-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Batmobile-THUMB.jpg | Batmobile | Good | Action Vehicle | 1 | 1984 | $90 | $129 | $310 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-vehicle-batmobile-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Supermobile-THUMB.jpg | Supermobile | Good | Action Vehicle | 1 | 1984 | $45 | $110 | $210 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-vehicle-supermobile-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Lex-Soar-THUMB.jpg | Lex-Soar 7 | Evil | Action Vehicle | 1 | 1984 | $85 | $125 | $155 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-vehicle-lex-soar-7-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Hall-of-Justice-THUMBb.jpg | Hall of Justice | Good | Playset | 1 | 1984 | $125 | $325 | $650 | https://retrotoyquest.com/playset-hall-of-justice-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Super-Powers-Collectors-Case-THUMB.jpg | Super Powers Collection Carrying Case | Good | Neutral | 1 | 1984 | $135 | $155 | $210 | https://retrotoyquest.com/carrying-case-action-figure-carrying-case-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpg | The Whole Collection | NA | SERIES 1 TOTAL | 1 | 1984 | $1,210 | $1,896 | $3,665 | |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpg | Darkseid | Evil | Action Figure | 2 | 1985 | $28 | $0 | $0 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-superman-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpg | DeSaad | Evil | Action Figure | 2 | 1985 | $85 | $0 | $0 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-superman-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpg | Dr. Fate | Evil | Action Figure | 2 | 1985 | $37 | $0 | $0 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-superman-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpg | Firestorm | Evil | Action Figure | 2 | 1985 | $25 | $0 | $0 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-superman-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpg | Green Arrow | Evil | Action Figure | 2 | 1985 | $145 | $0 | $0 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-superman-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpg | Kalibak | Evil | Action Figure | 2 | 1985 | $45 | $0 | $0 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-superman-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpg | Mantis | Evil | Action Figure | 2 | 1985 | $30 | $0 | $0 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-superman-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpg | Martian Manhunter | Evil | Action Figure | 2 | 1985 | $25 | $0 | $0 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-superman-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpg | Parademon | Evil | Action Figure | 2 | 1985 | $70 | $0 | $0 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-superman-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpg | Red Tornado | Evil | Action Figure | 2 | 1985 | $42 | $0 | $0 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-superman-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpg | Steppenwolf | Evil | Action Figure | 2 | 1985 | $25 | $0 | $0 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-superman-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpg | Clark Kent | Evil | Action Figure | 2 | 1985 | $70 | $0 | $0 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-superman-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpg | Darkseid Destroyer | Evil | Action Vehicle | 2 | 1985 | $118 | $0 | $0 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-superman-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpg | Delta Probe One | Evil | Action Vehicle | 2 | 1985 | $50 | $0 | $0 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-superman-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpg | Kalibak Boulder Bomber | Evil | Action Vehicle | 2 | 1985 | $70 | $0 | $0 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-superman-super-powers-kenner-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpg | The Whole Collection | NA | SERIES 1 TOTAL | 1 | 1984 | $864 | $0 | $0 |
How To Use This Price Guide
MLC = “Mint Loose Condition” This is when the action figure or Vehicle is in excellent condition, and is loose and “complete” with all original accessories, but without the packaging and original included paperwork.
MIB = “Mint in box” This is when the collectible is in excellent condition, and is loose and “complete” with all original accessories and original included paperwork.
MWC = “Mint with Card Back” This is when an action figure os is excellent condition, and is loose and “complete” with all original accessories, however included the original card back fully intact. If the original blister bubble is intact, It can bring additional value depending on the condition of the blister bubble.
MISB = “Mint in Sealed Box” This is when the Collectible is in excellent condition, and is factory sealed and was never opened or used.
MOC = “Mint on card” This Is when the action figure is in excellent condition and is factory sealed and it’s original blister bubble and was never opened or used.
COMPLETE = “Complete” This is when the collectible is 100% complete with all of its accessories. Additional paperwork included with the original package does increase the overall value but does not necessarily consider the item complete
DISCLAIMER: All values are estimated by Retro Toy Quest and subject to change and discrepancy, depending on the advanced nature of any collector.
