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DC Fortress of Solitude Key
I saw this and really like the concept. Posted for reviews here before purchasing and got a lot more conjecture than fact, so I made the leap and picked up DC's Fortress of Solitude Key piece.
The packaging is your average packaging, well done. Black boxed with gold lettering. The key and base is wedge tightly in the white foam packing, you will need to be careful getting it out without damaging the foam.
The base is a resin poured piece with a silver painted bottom with the licensing information on it. The base itself is a crystal relief with the Superman logo S in the middle painted in silver. The detailing is nicely done, sharp enough graphics that it looks good. The slightly tinted clear crystal makes for a solid stand for the key to sit on. You can illuminate it from behind or below to give it an extra added look to the piece.
The key is well made, a heft to it despite the size being close to ten inches in length. Extremely crisp machining in metal and then gold plated. It is made to look like a classic aircraft ground marker with the key portion on the bottom of the piece. Its well constructed and heavily plated. It fits solidly into the base and looks outstanding. There is a small knub on the bottom of the key and notch onthe base which keeps it from sliding on the base. If you do handle the key, you will want to keep a polishing cloth about, the surface is fine enough any handling will leave a smudge behind.
Despite it not being a in the forefront replica, it is a great Superman collectable. DC has not made that many prop type replicas, the kryptonite under glass and city underglass. Of the three out, this one is definately the nicer looking quality display. Well constructed, sharply done, it looks good as an art object as it does being a Superman replica piece from DC. These are currently selling well below the listed retail price on eBay right now. I would consider the purchase at retail price now seeing it in hand, definately a bargain and the lower prices you can find it at. If you are a Superman fan and thinking about it, I would take the leap and add it to your collection. It will definately stand out and be a good conversation piece in your collection.
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