I was honestly planning to skip this figure. When I first saw the assortment of Superman toys from various companies last month, I was impressed to see a second female character show up in the different assortments. My first assumption that this was Lois Lane due to the dark hair and simple outfit. It didn't exactly looks like civilian duds, but I thought perhaps she had a protective suit for part of the movie or something. But soon I saw clearer images and learned this character was actually The Engineer from Wildstorm Comic's The Authority (which is slated for a 2026 movie). Those comics were never my favorite. They were super violent and seemingly existed for shock value. But I always enjoyed The Engineer... and loved her earlier toy. But these new figures looked like a very boring version of her. In the comics, the Engineer is a scientist who replaced her blood with nanobots and often appears completely head-to-toe covered in chrome with limbs that form into crazy weapons at will.
If I didn't see the name on the package, I would never know that this was The Engineer. The fleshtone skin, only mildly metallic outfit, and the lack of weaponized limb accessories disguise all of her comic trademarks. Perhaps when The Authority movie comes out next year, we will see her adopt her more well-known silver appearance.
My purchase of this figure was an accident. In my hunt for the Hawkgirl 6" figure, I purchased a Hawkgirl for Walmart curbside pickup. But, in the pouring rain, an umbella'd employee came out to my car with The Engineer instead. I fully planned on returning her, but I actually like her look in person and decided to keep her. (FYI I've never gotten the correct figure when I do a curbside pickup. It's always the wrong character. Same with curbside food orders, it's never the correct items. I have bad luck with these services).
The Engineer comes with the Left Leg of the Collect-to-Build Superman Robot figure.
Time for some Group and Comparison Pics!
Here she is with her 2002 DC Direct figure.
And with the other female in the Spin Master 6" line, Hawkgirl.
Cheers!
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