Batman '89 The Official Batman (1989) Thread - Part 6

[The Shape]

From the 4 films, this one is the weakest.
Only the end battle and joker are cool.

It’s okay to be very wrong.

 

[Sawyer]

Yeah, there’s no way in hell that ‘89 is the worst of the four.

 

[Drizzle]

There can be debates about '89 vs. Returns and even Forever but in no universe is it worse than Batman and Robin. Joel Schumacher literally apologized for it and Clooney said he killed the franchise.

 

[blueharvest]

Tim Burton’s ‘Batman’ Films Swoop Back to Theaters in Dolby Cinema

Tim Burton's iconic 'Batman' (1989) and 'Batman Returns' (1992) are returning to theaters for a one-night engagement at Dolby Cinema locations.

variety.com

 

[blueharvest]

 

[donuts]

Small detail, but I love that the old DC Comics logo is back. Please, never ever change it again.

 

[J.Drangal]

This is really cool, and unlike many people, I don't mind that there are only five points of articulation (as I grew up with Kenner action figures)... But these Mezco figures are just so, so tiny!
I'm not particularly fond of big action figures, but these ones look almost like ones you'd find in Happy Meals back in the day... but for a way bigger price.

I bought the BTAS ones, and while they're very nice (Catwoman definitely has a better head sculpt than the DC Direct figure), I'm not sure I'll continue the collection yet... which is crazy, considering how much I love this series.

 

[Sawyer]

 

[Sawyer]

Spin Master 89 Batman Movie Tribute Retro Figures

Following their 89 Batman Movie Retro Batmobile Vehicle that was announced this past summer, Spin Master is releasing new 89ish Movie 4 figures featuring Bat

toynewsi.com

 

[Drizzle]

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Spin Master 89 Batman Movie Tribute Retro Figures

Following their 89 Batman Movie Retro Batmobile Vehicle that was announced this past summer, Spin Master is releasing new 89ish Movie 4 figures featuring Bat

toynewsi.com

I'm cackling at Bob the Goon looking like He-Man.

 

[Sawyer]

I'm cackling at Bob the Goon looking like He-Man.

Yeah, it does seem like they were very careful not to give any of the figures a particularly strong likeness. Which isn’t all that crazy for a 4 inch figure, but when you blow up the image and put it right up front on the packaging…

Ehh. If they’re the same price as the Superman: The Movie line-up, I’ll definitely pick up a Batman and Joker.

 

[Drizzle]

Yeah, it does seem like they were very careful not to give any of the figures a particularly strong likeness. Which isn’t all that crazy for a 4 inch figure, but when you blow up the image and put it right up front on the packaging…

Ehh. If they’re the same price as the Superman: The Movie line-up, I’ll definitely pick up a Batman and Joker.

It's interesting because Mezco seemed to have no problem securing likeness rights for their line.




Yet if I'm not mistaken, this is the first ever Vicki Vale figure not counting Lego or Funko Pops.

 

[Pfeiffer-Pfan]

Oof... they look rough. I love this movie, but I think I'll skip those.

 

[Sawyer]

 

[Pfeiffer-Pfan]

Wonderful at his job... He should have had many more collaboration with Burton. R.I.P. Peter Young.

 

[Sawyer]

I’ve seen rumors that McFarlane has gotten the OK to do a Nicholson Joker figure.

Grain of salt, of course, but with a year left holding the DC license, he’s got a decent amount of time to get it done.

 

[Mani-Man]

I’ve seen rumors that McFarlane has gotten the OK to do a Nicholson Joker figure.

Grain of salt, of course, but with a year left holding the DC license, he’s got a decent amount of time to get it done.

Ive seen that too and was a bit surprised, because is that a big deal?
Didnt Hot Toys and Several other companies do a 1989 Joker figure before?

 

[Drizzle]

I’ve seen rumors that McFarlane has gotten the OK to do a Nicholson Joker figure.

Grain of salt, of course, but with a year left holding the DC license, he’s got a decent amount of time to get it done.

If they're able to do that then they absolutely need to make a Batman and Robin Bane to complete the Burton/Schumacher rogue's gallery.

 

[Pfeiffer-Pfan]

I’ve seen rumors that McFarlane has gotten the OK to do a Nicholson Joker figure.

Grain of salt, of course, but with a year left holding the DC license, he’s got a decent amount of time to get it done.

He'll charge out the wazoo for it and scalpers will make it difficult to get anyway.

 

[Drizzle]

Ive seen that too and was a bit surprised, because is that a big deal?
Didnt Hot Toys and Several other companies do a 1989 Joker figure before?

I don't think it's impossible for companies to make Nicholson Joker figures, just expensive. I think whatever deal he made when he signed on for the role as far as getting a percentage of merchandising royalties still stands.

Not counting abstract likenesses like Funko Pops, I think Hot Toys and Mezco are the only companies that have made 89 Joker figures with Jack's likeness since the original Kenner line from the movie.

 

[Sawyer]

He'll charge out the wazoo for it and scalpers will make it difficult to get anyway.

I’ll give Todd a (slight) benefit of the doubt and blame that one on Trump.

 

[Sawyer]

If they're able to do that then they absolutely need to make a Batman and Robin Bane to complete the Burton/Schumacher rogue's gallery.

I’m still irked that Mr. Freeze was the build a figure for that wave when Bane was right there.