Best Action Figure

[LorDZeeD]

Apologies if this has been asked (a million times) before:
taking into consideration articulation, scale, price etc, but what in all of your oppinions is the best Batman action figure ever?

[BatScot]

From left to right: Medicom, Hot Toys, and Takara

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v434/Anthropod/temp/MWt.jpg

http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9703013&postcount=133

[LorDZeeD]

thanks, they all seem a bit pricier and larger that i'd like. my collection's a little eclectic, but the 6-7" scale is what i'd idealy go for.

on a side not, it occurs to me that perhaps not a lot of people look at the batman/suerman products page - would it be totally out of line to post the question on the dc comics page?

[Bathead]

Haven't seen it yet, but the newest DC Superheroes (wave 3) Batman looks good. It's a 6" figure, costs about $9, has a good amount of articulation, sculpted by the acclaimed Four Horseman, the pics I've seen look really good. It got a really good review on Michael Crawford's website. (http://www.mwctoys.com)

[Nirr]

Hm I wouldn't know, I do like Medicom's

[Payle Gray]

From left to right: Medicom, Hot Toys, and Takara

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v434/Anthropod/temp/MWt.jpg

http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9703013&postcount=133

Wow. Seeing them all standing next to each other, the Takara head sculpt looks 100 times better than the other two.

...and my favorite Batman figure is the Justice League 10" one. It's a perfect translation of the design into a toy.

[BatScot]

...and my favorite Batman figure is the Justice League 10" one. It's a perfect translation of the design into a toy.In that scale I think the Medicom New Batman Adventures vinyl figure is superior:

http://xl-shop.com/xlshop/product_images/MD/MED_vinylcolldollsbatman2.jpg

http://i23.ebayimg.com/02/i/08/0b/2b/f7_1.JPG

... it is essentially a slightly smaller scale version of the highly praised WB maquette.

[Payle Gray]

Wow. I didn't even know that existed. How much was it? Does have any articulation?

[Cobblepot]

Doesn't look like it.
It looks great, but I'm glad I bought that maguette.

[LorDZeeD]

Haven't seen it yet, but the newest DC Superheroes (wave 3) Batman looks good. It's a 6" figure, costs about $9, has a good amount of articulation, sculpted by the acclaimed Four Horseman, the pics I've seen look really good. It got a really good review on Michael Crawford's website. (http://www.mwctoys.com)

the wave 3 batman does look great, but what's up with the symbol on the belt? the pic i saw at the forbidden planet site showed he had a more normal belt buckle - could the UK release be different? i've just purchased the wave 1, but am a little concerned the superman toy i wanted to get (wave 2) is shorter than him (and sport a superwide stance).

[Bathead]

Could be a pic of the prototype model. Sometimes details like that differ from what comes out in the stores.

[tinister]

My customized Medicom just became my favorite :)

http://signalburst.org/tintruong/medicom/front.jpg

[BatScot]

For reference:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v434/Anthropod/Misc/MedicomMQ.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v434/Anthropod/Misc/Warner1MQ.jpg

... Medicom on the left, WB on the right.

[LorDZeeD]

My customized Medicom just became my favorite :)

http://signalburst.org/tintruong/medicom/front.jpg

that looks great, could you run through the customisations?

[BatScot]

... could you run through the customisations?See link: http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=247910

[Soundwave88]

From left to right: Medicom, Hot Toys, and Takara

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v434/Anthropod/temp/MWt.jpg

http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9703013&postcount=133

i want the one on the right:eek:

[ianlow32]

My fav Batman figures:

Mattel Bat Signal Batman
Yes, this is only found in non-US countries, but it is still the perfect Batman figure to date. The paint job is simple and the details may not be as intricate as the latest Wave 3 DCSH Batman, but somehow, the sculpt by 4H and the poseability, plus the best Bat accessory ever, an actual working Bat Signal!

http://www.mwctoys.com/images/review_deluxebats_13.jpg

Mattel DCSH Batman Wave 1
Although this was essentially a modified Bat Signal Batman, it is still the 2nd best out there for me. A wonderfully sculpted rubber cape replaces the cloth one (either one works for me), and my favourite blue and grey Batman. Accessories lack the Bat Signal, but at least it has less kiddish than the previous Mattel Batman comic line.

http://mwctoys.com/images/review_dcsuper_3.jpg

Mattel Batman Begins Collector Edition

Another non-US figure, and despite it not being the most movie accurate Batman Begins figure out there, it is, however, wonderfully sculpted and using matte paint to replicate a rubberised body armour, it is exquisitely beautiful. One simple accessory, and oversized batarang. And the best cape ever, cloth taken from the original material from the actual batsuit and wired internally to allow poseability.

http://www.mwctoys.com/images/review_bbcollector_7.jpg

DC Direct Hust Batman
Tim Bruckner's interpretation of Jim Lee's creation is again, not as comic accurate as say, Kotobukiya's 12inch vinyl version, yet there is a certain grimness and angst displayed in the head sculpt that leaves this one of the most brooding Batman figures out there. Again, excellent sculpting and decent paintwork lifts this to one of the most sought after and admired Batman figures out there.

http://www.mwctoys.com/images/review_hush_3.jpg

Mattel DCSH Batman Wave 3
This latest Batman figure from 4H/Mattel is the most intricately detailed Batman from Mattel yet. Wonderful details and a very Frank Millerish head makes this one of the most aggressive looking Batmans out there. Multiple batarangs is the main accessory here. But somehow, despite the details and equally excellent paintwork and paintwash, my personal favourite still goes to the earlier Bat Signal Batman.

http://mwctoys.com/images/review_bataz_3.jpg

Kenner Legends of the Dark Knight - The Dark Knight
This series produced one of the most spectacular Batman figures till today. The powerful cape pose of this Batman figure makes up for what is an obvious lack of articulation and only one batarang makes up the single accessory. But the Kelly Jones like fell of the figure and head sculpt, and with some slight paintwash makes this a great display piece even against today's figures

http://store1.yimg.com/I/cmdstore_1851_7028875.jpg

DC Direct Gotham by Gaslight Batman
This very recent figure shows just how good DC can get when they do it right. From the very famous one-shot graphic novel comes this Victorian-looking Batman that is as close as to the comic as it can be. Wonderful paintjob on the costume which includes mud spots on the cape and nice details eg. wrinkles on the costume make this largely realistic and cool.



Yamato Kia Asamiya Batman Wave 2
Yamato has been quite consistent in producing 3 waves of regular Batman lines, and 2 waves of Asamiya inspired figures as well. But the outstanding figure so far has been this Batman figure from wave 2. Terrific pose and a nice chiseled vinyl/resin base makes this one beautiful figure. Only problem, no articulation at all, so it makes this look like a vinyl statue.

http://www.estoys.co.jp/tys/images/i4/06939043346941.JPG

DC Direct Alex Ross JLA Batman
This should have been one of the best Batman figures out there. Tim Bruckner's sculpt was perfect, the details wonderfully exceptional and paint job almost there. Except for the eyes, and perhaps this is the 1st DC Batman with actual eyes instead of slits, it makes this almost perfect Batman piece flawed. Other than that, a foldable batarang that can slip behind his utility belt from behind It is not bad, but it could have been great.

[ianlow32]

My fav Batman figures:

Mattel Bat Signal Batman
Yes, this is only found in non-US countries, but it is still the perfect Batman figure to date. The paint job is simple and the details may not be as intricate as the latest Wave 3 DCSH Batman, but somehow, the sculpt by 4H and the poseability, plus the best Bat accessory ever, an actual working Bat Signal!

http://www.mwctoys.com/images/review_deluxebats_13.jpg

Mattel DCSH Batman Wave 1
Although this was essentially a modified Bat Signal Batman, it is still the 2nd best out there for me. A wonderfully sculpted rubber cape replaces the cloth one (either one works for me), and my favourite blue and grey Batman. Accessories lack the Bat Signal, but at least it has less kiddish than the previous Mattel Batman comic line.

http://mwctoys.com/images/review_dcsuper_3.jpg

Mattel Batman Begins Collector Edition

Another non-US figure, and despite it not being the most movie accurate Batman Begins figure out there, it is, however, wonderfully sculpted and using matte paint to replicate a rubberised body armour, it is exquisitely beautiful. One simple accessory, and oversized batarang. And the best cape ever, cloth taken from the original material from the actual batsuit and wired internally to allow poseability.

http://www.mwctoys.com/images/review_bbcollector_7.jpg

DC Direct Hust Batman
Tim Bruckner's interpretation of Jim Lee's creation is again, not as comic accurate as say, Kotobukiya's 12inch vinyl version, yet there is a certain grimness and angst displayed in the head sculpt that leaves this one of the most brooding Batman figures out there. Again, excellent sculpting and decent paintwork lifts this to one of the most sought after and admired Batman figures out there.

http://www.mwctoys.com/images/review_hush_3.jpg

Mattel DCSH Batman Wave 3
This latest Batman figure from 4H/Mattel is the most intricately detailed Batman from Mattel yet. Wonderful details and a very Frank Millerish head makes this one of the most aggressive looking Batmans out there. Multiple batarangs is the main accessory here. But somehow, despite the details and equally excellent paintwork and paintwash, my personal favourite still goes to the earlier Bat Signal Batman.

http://mwctoys.com/images/review_bataz_3.jpg

Kenner Legends of the Dark Knight - The Dark Knight
This series produced one of the most spectacular Batman figures till today. The powerful cape pose of this Batman figure makes up for what is an obvious lack of articulation and only one batarang makes up the single accessory. But the Kelly Jones like fell of the figure and head sculpt, and with some slight paintwash makes this a great display piece even against today's figures

http://store1.yimg.com/I/cmdstore_1851_7028875.jpg

DC Direct Gotham by Gaslight Batman
This very recent figure shows just how good DC can get when they do it right. From the very famous one-shot graphic novel comes this Victorian-looking Batman that is as close as to the comic as it can be. Wonderful paintjob on the costume which includes mud spots on the cape and nice details eg. wrinkles on the costume make this largely realistic and cool.



Yamato Kia Asamiya Batman Wave 2
Yamato has been quite consistent in producing 3 waves of regular Batman lines, and 2 waves of Asamiya inspired figures as well. But the outstanding figure so far has been this Batman figure from wave 2. Terrific pose and a nice chiseled vinyl/resin base makes this one beautiful figure. Only problem, no articulation at all, so it makes this look like a vinyl statue.

http://www.estoys.co.jp/tys/images/i4/06939043346941.JPG

DC Direct Alex Ross JLA Batman
This should have been one of the best Batman figures out there. Tim Bruckner's sculpt was perfect, the details wonderfully exceptional and paint job almost there. Except for the eyes, and perhaps this is the 1st DC Batman with actual eyes instead of slits, it makes this almost perfect Batman piece flawed. Other than that, a foldable batarang that can slip behind his utility belt from behind It is not bad, but it could have been great.

[Bathead]

I don't see the problem with the Alex Ross figure having pupils in the eyes. Since this is the way Ross paints Batman, the figure is totally accurate in this regard.
BTW, The One figure I am personally eager to see is the DC Direct 13" Classic Batman collector's figure, coming out iin October.

[LorDZeeD]

ianlow, does ur mattel wave3 bats have that batsymbol on his belt?

[BatScot]

ianlow, does ur mattel wave3 bats have that batsymbol on his belt?Mine does.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v434/Anthropod/Misc/dcsupesbatman6qx.jpg

[BatScot]

ARTIST SIGNATURE SERIES: BATMAN: HUSH BY JIM LEE!

http://www.buymetoys.com/catalog/images/BMhushDlxSet.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v434/Anthropod/Misc/ASSBatmanHush5.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v434/Anthropod/Misc/ASSBatmanHush6.jpg

... superior to the original, and more admirable.

[BatScot]

A custom version of Zipline in the manner of DE:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v434/Anthropod/Misc/a11gq.jpg

... that only lacks a better cape.

[ianlow32]

ianlow, does ur mattel wave3 bats have that batsymbol on his belt?

yup, it does, it looks exactly as in the pic. mine is an overseas one as i am from singapore. not sure if tat makes a diff

[ianlow32]

I don't see the problem with the Alex Ross figure having pupils in the eyes. Since this is the way Ross paints Batman, the figure is totally accurate in this regard.
BTW, The One figure I am personally eager to see is the DC Direct 13" Classic Batman collector's figure, coming out iin October.

yes, i know the alex ross original has pupils, but the issue i have is the pupils are painted rather badly in the final figure. compare it with the original prototype previewed at shows and u will see wat i mean, this was the one big disappointment for me .. i had been lookin forward to this figure since it was previewed .. sigh

[Bathead]

yes, i know the alex ross original has pupils, but the issue i have is the pupils are painted rather badly in the final figure. compare it with the original prototype previewed at shows and u will see wat i mean, this was the one big disappointment for me .. i had been lookin forward to this figure since it was previewed .. sigh
Well, perhaps you got a bad one, the eyes on the one I got were perfectly fine.
Let me ask you though, did you have any trouble getting him to hold the batarang? Mine broke trying to get it to stay in his hand, had to make a new one and drill out his hand to hold it better.

[ianlow32]

ARTIST SIGNATURE SERIES: BATMAN: HUSH BY JIM LEE!





... superior to the original, and more admirable.

hmmm, it looks more like a repaint for the final figure, and it costs much much more. somehow, i think the original hush blue n grey figure is somehow more sought after now.

[ianlow32]

Well, perhaps you got a bad one, the eyes on the one I got were perfectly fine.
Let me ask you though, did you have any trouble getting him to hold the batarang? Mine broke trying to get it to stay in his hand, had to make a new one and drill out his hand to hold it better.

i didnt even try to fit the batarang in, slit in behind in his belt was my option. usually unless the accessory is rubber based, i rather not take the chance ... broke many a batarangs before already :)

[ianlow32]

A custom version of Zipline in the manner of DE:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v434/Anthropod/Misc/a11gq.jpg

... that only lacks a better cape.

DE as in the short film Dead End? not bad, it looks kinda mean with the all black utiilty belt.

[BatScot]

hmmm, it looks more like a repaint for the final figure, I think 'variant' lends a more proper air of distinction:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b4/Batman_superman.jpg

… in the manner of the Jim Lee and Alex Ross cover art for the Wizard-X special - July 28, 2004.

…i think the original hush blue n grey figure is somehow more sought after now.One must be careful not to confuse ease of acquirement with being more sought after; a Big Mac cannot be consider more desirable than filet mignon simply because it is more easily within one’s grasp.

;)

[deathfromabove]

http://www.mwctoys.com/images/review_bbcollector_7.jpg


this is the best batman figure for the money in my opinion.
if it had a ball jionted neck it would perfect.
im also a big fan of the takara microman figure.
very fun to pose.

and the 12" takara looks great but thats too much money imo for a figure that is not quite perfect (armor looks cheap and tacky and the boots are unforgivable for $200+). i will wait until the the dark knight comes out and we get newer and better 12" figures before i buy one.