SuperThings (Franchise)

SuperThings (Originally called SuperZings, until the Secret Spies Series) is one of the toy franchises founded by Magic Box Toys. It is based on everyday objects that are depicted as heroes and villains, each character having an associated rival and a special superpower. With each Series, there are over 80 characters to collect (and 6 Kazoom Kids to collect regarding the later Series) It was first released on the 22nd of January, 2018. There will soon be 13 Series (in the UK), the next is going to be called Evolution. It also has a Cartoon Series on the official Youtube Channel.

## Series

1. Series 1 - Introduces the franchise, with Superthings, Cars and Hideouts.
2. Series 2 - Introduces new vehicle types and Crystal Superthings, with 2 colour formats and 12 of each individual character (2 on each team). As of that and the formats, 24 of them exist.
3. Series 3 - Introduces 92 Superthings, rather than 80, as teams had 8 members, rather than 7. It also has Super Sliders, which move when turned back (A ramp for a Blister 5 Pack), as well as Superbots, a total of 4 models and 8 of them, due to having 2 colouring. It also introduces the main antagonist of the entire SuperThings Franchise (Mr King).
4. Series 4 - Introduces dual teams (3 for each team, making there a total of 18 dual teams, considering there are always 6 teams in a series). Blasterjets and Megajets are also introduced, which can be attached to each other.
5. Series 5 - Introduces Skyracers, which have unique abilities and Aerowagons, which have wings that can be moved. They can be attached, depicting a rollercoaster. Super Flyers are also introduced, showing jetpacks on the Superthings' backs, rather than capes. This is the final series in which the brand is called "SuperZings".
6. Secret Spies Series - Introduces Spies, which have glasses that cover their eyes, making it unknown what side they are on. They can be revealed with warm water, or reverted with cold water. Spies also have rivals. Spy Detectors have that exact function, where you submerge a spy into one, once the object is filled with warm water. Hideouts are also returned, except require a specific code to open. Spyjets are also introduced, being 4 models and 8 of them due to colouring. The number of Superthings are reduced to 56, as there are 24 spies, identified with the "S.". Superthings now have 5 members for each team, rather than 7 oculus max (the ultra rare of the series) is the first superthing to fully colour change This is also the first series in which the brand has been renamed to "SuperThings".
7. Power Machines Series - Introduces 8 Powerjets and 8 Powerbots, which function similarily to Superbots from Series 3, and introduces robot gold and silver Superthings. There are 7 Superthings in each team again. This is also the last Series without Kazoom Kids in it.
8. Kazoom Kids Series - Introduces 6 Kazoom Kids, who are young humans affected by the Ultra Rare, Neon Blast, to get powers. They each have an alter ego Superthing. They now have 3 Superthings in their team, and the silver teams have 4. Kazoom Sliders are also introduced, which are similar to Supersliders from Series 3, except bigger. This is also the first series where many objects are repeated.
9. Guardians of Kazoom Series - This series still includes Kazoom Kids and gives the return of Crystal Superthings and Superjets (or Kazoom Jets).
10. Rescue Force Series - This Series consists of regular rescue forces (eg. Police and Firefighters) and villains such as robbers. It still includes Kazoom Kids, which now, alongside the Superthings, have a chrome effect. Rescue Jets are introduced as the new vehicle and, for the first time ever, there are 2 Ultra Rares, being Emperorder (Sun) and Moonarchaos (Moon).
11. Neon Power Series - This Series, like the preceding 3 series, consists of Kazoom Kids. However, they, their alter ego Superthings and other Superthings have a neon finish, which gives them a more vibrant appearance. The Ultra Rare of this series may also have the same effect, the latter's name is ColourFlash, who is Enigma's master as revealed in the Cartoons and Comic Guide, and he resembles a crystal ball. This series also introduces Exoskeletons, which also have a neon finish.
12. Mutant Battle Series - Introduces 100 Superthings. Much like the preceding 4 series, this Series consists of Kazoom Kids. However, the Ultra Rare, Morph, who resembles some radioactive liquid, evidenced by the radioactive symbol on his body, the Kazoom Kids and Superthings are able to change colour (Which represent changes of power) depending on the temperature of water, much like Series 6's Oculus Max. There are now 18 Superthing colour-changers, with 2 being on each silver team and 1 being on each Kazoom Kid team. The Kazoom Kid teams now have only 1 superthing (the colour-changer) and the Silver teams have 8 Superthings. One figure in particular is Clowny from the original cartoons. Like the Neon Power Series, this series features exoskeletons, which now come with an exclusive Superthing that suit the theme of the Exoskeletons, but sadly can't change colour.
13. Evolution Series - Introduces 90 Superthings. Much like the preceding 5 Series, this Series consists of Kazoom Kids. However, in this Series, the Ultra Rare, Galacticool, can glow in the dark, and so can the Kazoom Kids and Superthings. They return Superjets too, which can transform, along with the Turbo Warrior and Turbo Speed playsets. The small vehicles now come with a surprise Superthing, just like in the earlier Series. This Series is UK exclusive and won't be released in Spain (instead it was replaced by Superthings Legends Sets in Spain). They still might release the series sooner in Spain . It is confirmed that this Series won't include starter packs as they haven't been showcased anywhere. The Series released January 18th 2024.

## Toy Sets

* Blind Bags - Contains only one Superthing. Some blind bag variants (such as some Superthings magazines issues) come with 2.
* Blind Bags with Hideouts or Vehicles - They also come with 1 Superthing, but have alongside them an additional object, being a hideout or vehicle. They were replaced with boxes in the later Seasons. There is also an Ultra Rare golden Hideout/Vehicle.
* Vehicle Boxes - Contains a larger or more major vehicle with 1 Superthing. They were replaced with a Kazoom Kid in the Kazoom Kid Series and beyond.
* Blister 4 packs - Contains a Silver Superthing and 3 common Superthings, as well as vehicles or other objects used in Blind Bags. Series 3 however, had 5 Superthings.
* Blister 10 packs - Contains a Gold Superthing and 9 common Superthings.
* Mission Packs - Contains specific objects with a theme and Superthings which resemble the respective objects and theme. They are not seen in the normal Series.
* Starter Packs - Contain a few Superthings (3 in Series 1-9, 4 in Series 7 and 2 and 2 in Series 10-present) an exclusive Superthings vehicle (pre-Series 11) and a Comic Guide showcasing the Series' characters and a comic.
* Mega Packs - Contains 5 Superthings (4 in Series 6-10) and a vehicle/2 hideouts (Series 1-10.) Contains seven Superthings (Series 11-12).
* Collector Tins - Contains 5 exclusive metallic Superthings which are not seen in the regular Series.
* Playsets - Contains Exclusive Vehicles or/and Buildings and Exclusive Superthings.

## Characters

* Common - Ordinary Superthings, each with 2 colouring.
* Rare - Silver Superthings with 1 colouring, they are considered Captains of the teams they are in.
* Super Rare - Golden Superthings also with 1 colouring, they are considered Super Leaders of the side they are in.
* Ultra Rare - Coloured Superthings with 1 colouring. They can be shiny or translucent. Until Morph was introduced in Series 12, they did not count in the number of Superthings. There are only one of them for each Series ( The Rescue Force Series had 2) each being on a random side. Oculus Max, Morph, Dr. Volt and Galacticool are the only ones with abilities - Oculus Max and Morph can change identity depending on the temperature of water, while Dr. Volt and Galacticool can glow in the dark.
* Miscellaneous - Spies, Colour-Changers, Superflyers, Crystals, Chromes, Neons, Kazoom Kids and Glow in the Darks.

## Trivia

* SuperThings made it to the US in 2019 under Goliath, but only 1 Series is currently in said country so far and the products did not make it to many major US stores like Walmart and Target. Rather, it was exclusive to the Meijer and Fred Meyer chains of stores, with most of the remainder stock becoming overstock-released. Because of that, sales were not huge and there is no known confirmation of Series 2 coming out despite planned 2020 releases through articles, so it was possibly discontinued.
* Throughout the years, there have been many Mission Packs. In 2019 and in 2021, Magicbox collaborated with Burger King to each figure being based off Burger King food. The second series had mega figures. Also in Spain were the Choco Battle series, which were like Kinder chocolate eggs but with a SuperThing inside.
* Series 13 introduced something called Superthings Legends, which will only be sold in other countries which do not have Superthings and in Spain. Series 13 is also going to be a UK exclusive Series, and will not be released in Spain - this is the first time this has ever happened.
* Superthings has collaborated with Monopoly J.R twice, the first time being a monopoly board game based around Series 1,2 and 3. The second Monopoly J.R collaboration was a monopoly board game based on the Secret Spies Series.

## Gallery

Superthings' original nameMr C and Jack The Juicer from Series 1