Superman is long overdue for a successful movie franchise, and this summer's Man of Steel might finally kick one off with the help of two beautiful figures like the latest reveal from Square Enix's Play Arts Kai line.

If you're a fan of super-realistic plastic renditions of movie characters, you might want to move on to the next article. Square Enix's Play Arts Kai line is known for its wildly stylized and dramatically designed figures, not its on-screen accuracy. But when it comes to cool figures, it's harder to find a more slick line than this one. Just take a look at the new pictures of Superman and General Zod from Man of Steel to see what I mean.

These are some gorgeous figures. They might not look exactly like real life, but they sure do look fantastic. Superman's sleek colors and almost-metallic appearance, along with the striking cape sculpt and diverse articulation, makes for a particularly dynamic visual. He will most definitely stand out on a shelf compared to Mattel's more comparatively-pedestrian Movie Masters Man of Steel line.

As cool as Supes looks, General Zod is even more amazing. Much like the Play Arts Kai Halo figures before him, his body armor is so detailed and layered that the eyes get lost in it. There appear to be some odd proportions and ugly visible articulation in some deeper poses, but when standing up straight, the figure is breathtaking.

These figures are each approximately $80 and should start shipping later this summer. I'd love to get my hands on one, regardless of the movie's success. And I'm sure I'm not alone.