I already have a gargoyle living in my house: My mother-in-law. It will be the standard edition for me.I'm out. Out of retirement, that is. 100% going to get this. Just don't think I'll ever display the Gargoyle base, cool as it is.
Hot Toys MMS 692 + 693 BATMAN (1989) 1/6 scale Batman 2.0
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I agree. It somehow seems to give Batman a feminine touch.
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In my eyes, the bloodless open-lipped faceplate looks more like Val Kilmer than Keaton. Overall though, it's a WOW!!!
I would have said the improvements were minor until I saw this direct comparison. Hopefully the suit improvements are as on ioud when we get the thing in hand.Guess I'm one of the few liking the new version over the DX09.The overtextured cowl will be smoothened out a bit once it's downgraded in production so not really an issue in my eyes and it matches the way it looked in the movie depending on the lighting/shot.
There's just something really wonky and off with how Hot Toys did the eyes on the DX09 that I can't look past. They look too big, wide-eyed and un-like Keaton. A by-product of them not being able to do high quality PER eyes back then. Over bulbous shape to the cowl makes it look weird as well.
Much better eye proportions on the new one, the shape of the eye lids is better and they look more realistic. Has that subtle squint that Keaton had during the movie.
I do think that the neutral DX09 faceplate looks better than the neutral one here, though. No biggie; I'm absolutely going to use the fantastic bloody faceplate on this one.
Whether I keep DX09 on display or not will depend just how much of an improvement this is over it... but I expect I will want to retire my DX09.
That said, I am considering having a "clean" Bats (DX09) and making this one the "battle damaged" to go with that sick grin and the blood.
That said, I am considering having a "clean" Bats (DX09) and making this one the "battle damaged" to go with that sick grin and the blood.
Years after selling my OG 89 Batman I have taken the plunge with the deluxe. Me oh my.
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Kinda funny...I don't think a DC thread has exploded with as much activity as this one has for a long time. (and understandably so)
HT has indeed given us something to talk about.
HT has indeed given us something to talk about.
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Yeah, not a flattering shot. Reminds me too much of
I love the likeness. HT keeps getting better.
Dunno, seems accurate to me
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And all they had to do is re release a 10 year old figure!
If only HT could see the potential in making more DC characters and especially ones from the older films and how much people would react positively to them.
Mars Toys is stepping up with villian options from the Burton and Schumacher films which is great but more the merrier
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It really irks me that the BD faceplate is smiling. Why have an exhausting look to it?
Also, I’m never selling dx09. Ever. That was an anniversary gift from my wife. It will always be front and center on my display.
Also, I’m never selling dx09. Ever. That was an anniversary gift from my wife. It will always be front and center on my display.
Finally...
Maybe they'll get the obvious that us old farts have lots of money to spend on old loves.
Yup. I’ve seen ppl still waiting on their Jaxon capes for over 9months based on posts from OSKs Facebook page from time to time
It already has. I saw one this morning for $345 which is the cheapest I’ve seen it go for in awhile. A few Asian sellers even broke down some to part out
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Me when I woke up and saw the email saying this beauty of a figure was finally up for pre-order....
How I felt when I saw the prices
How I felt when I looked at my bank account
How I felt when I said "**** it! I'm buying the Deluxe version and the Batmobile and if they make a Batcomputer with Bruce Wayne I'll get that too!"
How I felt when the high faded and I realized what I've done.....
How I felt when my last shred of sanity snapped and I decided I have no regrets
How I felt when I saw the prices
How I felt when I looked at my bank account
How I felt when I said "**** it! I'm buying the Deluxe version and the Batmobile and if they make a Batcomputer with Bruce Wayne I'll get that too!"
How I felt when the high faded and I realized what I've done.....
How I felt when my last shred of sanity snapped and I decided I have no regrets
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Seriously though I'm not even going to pretend that I haven't already caved and bought the Deluxe Batman...
That Gargoyle base is absolutely epic - definitely going to show that off in the collection, could look great with Batman or Joker.
Also - @Wor-Gar I have now decided to retroactively blame you for my purchase of the Deluxe version - you know the drill by now!
Fantastic idea, would love either or both to go with the Batcomputer.
That Gargoyle base is absolutely epic - definitely going to show that off in the collection, could look great with Batman or Joker.
AWESOME display idea that I haven't totally just stolen.
Also - @Wor-Gar I have now decided to retroactively blame you for my purchase of the Deluxe version - you know the drill by now!
Fantastic idea, would love either or both to go with the Batcomputer.
This is more or less my plan also - this figure is going to be my new main display Batman and my Returns Batman (with the dislocated arm and other flaws) will go into a vehicle if I cave and keep my order for the Batmobile or decide to go a bit further and get the Jazzinc Batwing)
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I’ll believe those release dates when Hot Toys stops shipping figures a year after they were promised
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