LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Constraction theme, also known as Ultrabuilds, are are constructable action figures based on a ball-and-socket building system that use TECHNIC parts. Three DC Constraction sets have been released to date based on Batman, The Joker, and strangely, Green Lantern and were some of the original theme's sets. The Constraction figures utilize different color schemes than their respective minifigures, and also have different weapons.
2012 LEGO Sets
2012 was a very important year for LEGO license themes, namely, the contract with Lucasfilm was renewed to extend Star Wars sets until at least 2022. The LEGO Group also celebrated its 80th anniversary in August of that year. 2012 also marked the year for one of the largest number of new and important themes being released which included The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, Marvel Super Heroes, DC Super Heroes, Monster Fighters, Friends and LEGO Friends. With the introduction of all these new themes LEGO did discontinue a number of beloved themes in 2012 which included Alien Conquest, Atlantis, Pharaoh's Quest, Kingdoms and Harry Potter which did make a return six-years later, thankfully.