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For instance, he's wearing a soft rubber skirt, as well as a pseudo-tunic/shawl that not only provides little shoulder flaps, but also bulks up his chest slightly, effectively changing the silhouette... http://www.oafe.net/artemis/dcuc10_pg.php Putting aside Mattel's latest method of irritating DC fans (you have to admire their ingenuity this time, though), let's look at the figure itself. Like all DCU figures, she's an ode to reusable parts - the forearms, shins, chest, and head are new, plus the add-on cape and belt, the rest is the standard female figure we've all become familiar with... http://www.oafe.net/yo/gijmvcsa.php JOE FRIDAY! The new colors do look pretty nice, though. The black bodysuit is the same, as is the grey of the armor. His gloves are black now, with grey armor (reversed from the normal version). The straps on his shins are red, matching his belt and the clasps on his armor. 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