I wasn't always a fan of Big Barda. In my less-enlightened youth I thought all superheroines had to fit a cookie-cutter body type and wear a nondescript spandex costumes to be worthy of my attention. But as an adult I realize that this large woman in a glaringly bold costume is all-around awesome (and a terrific example of non-conformity). And to add to my infatuation, I just learned Big Barda's look was inspired by Lainie Kazan (who I will always adore as the mom from My Big Fat Greek Wedding). I also appreciate her classic Jack Kirby geometric designs and her bold primary colors (all the primary colors to be exact.. I love it!) She is also currently starring in the comic Female Furies, which is her first (sort of) lead role in her 48 years, so the timing of this Character Spotlight seems pretty appropriate. Her merchandise makes for a fun-looking collection, like an exploded box of crayons. It's been a few years since I've done one of these posts, but it's really fun and I'm already brainstorming my next one. Let's check out the Bardas!
DC Direct Deluxe Action Figure Set
MISTER MIRACLE, BIG BARDA, AND OBERON
DC Direct 2000
DC Universe Classics - Series 7 (Atom Smasher)
BIG BARDA (AND UNMASKED VARIANT)
Mattel 2009
Sculpted by The Four Horsemen
Justice League Unlimited Fan collection - Series 7
BIG BARDA (WITH MEGA ROD)
Mattel 2010
Justice League Unlimited - Series 7 - 3-Packs
BIG BARDA (W/O MEGA ROD), DEADSHOT, MARTIAN MANHUNTER
Mattel 2007
New Gods Series 02
BIG BARDA
DC Direct 2009
Sculpted by Jonathan Matthews
DC Comics Super Hero Collection
BIG BARDA (ISSUE #76)
Eaglemoss 2011
\\DC Heroclix - Harley Quinn and the Gotham Girls
BIG BARDA #023B
NECA 2017
DC Heroclix - Batman
BIG BARDA #032
NECA 2012
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Everything below this point I don't own yet,
but I'm pretty sure this completes all the Big Barda merchandise to date.
DC Heroclix - Unleashed
BIG BARDA #060
WizKids 2004
DC Heroclix - Superman: Legion of Super Heroes
BIG BARDA & MISTER MIRACLE #053
NECA 2014
DC Heroclix - Justice League
BIG BARDA & MISTER MIRACLE #053
WizKids 2007
DC Comics Bombshells Statue
BIG BARDA
DC Collectibles 2019
Sculpted by Tim Miller
Ame-Comi Heroine Series
BIG BARDA PVC FIGURE
DC Direct 2011
Sculpted by Jonathan Matthews
DC Comics Lil Bombshells Series 03
BIG BARDA
Cryptozoic 2018
Women Of The DC Universe Series 1
BIG BARDA MINI-BUST
DC Direct 2007
Sculpted by Jack Matthews
Time for a Group Pic!
Cheers!
Great collection. I'm not real familiar with Big Bards but always liked her look. That DC Direct figure is my favorite among these. The Eaglemoss and Lil Bombshell are both pretty sweet as well. Great post!
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