Hot Toys The Dark Knight Rises: Bat-Pod Specs & Pics

[Russell1982]

That looks really awesome man. bravo

 

[HeubertMichael]

 

[timothy007elena]

looks sick what lighting did you use? only minor thing is he is on the stand otherwise it looks insane! well done

 

[pr3dato8]

looks sick what lighting did you use? only minor thing is he is on the stand otherwise it looks insane! well done

that't not a stand, it's dark knight's "dark knight"

 

[nickshaw2814]

It's the sonar eyes that really make this pic. It would still look great without hem but seeing the eyes like that really gives it that animated series feel. Well done!

 

[Russell1982]

That's what I was thinking. seeing the eyes glowing like that in the dark, reminds me of the animated series. Looks awesome.

 

[RollingJ]

Thanks guys

I wired up the sonar head to the mains, so the wiring runs down the back of the stand. I never used my sonar head before really, as I had to open up the display every time to switch it on or off. Now I can leave those eyes glowing away all the time.

 

[bicoid18]

That is a phenomenal setup RollingJ!

Just managed to receive my Batpod today. Mine has the slight curve/bank to the left, but everything else seems ok. So glad I pulled the trigger on this! Too bad the DX-12 looks like it's planking on it though.

 

[Rock83]

Nice setup guys.
So the DX12 doesn't sit very well on this since you're saying that it looks like he is planking it?Judging by your pics,the knees are the problem?

Im considering getting this myself but if the figure can't sit properly on this why bother?

 

[rego]

Nice setup guys.
So the DX12 doesn't sit very well on this since you're saying that it looks like he is planking it?Judging by your pics,the knees are the problem?

Im considering getting this myself but if the figure can't sit properly on this why bother?

the dx02 is even worse for getting it on the pod. its not that the dx12 cant fit properly, its that you really have to stretch the tolerance of the rubber suit to do so....basically making it not worth the effort.

if you really want to take out the fabric bulk suit under the pants it gives it free range of motion and has no issues at all getting on the pod.

 

[mojo customz]

stupid ? 4 u peeps------does the tdkr pod come with a wired cape????

 

[Hydeous]

Nope, it comes with a thin plastic black tray molded in a wavy, flowing form. All you gotta do is place the stock cape, and let it takes its shape.

 

[lzy23]

Nope, it comes with a thin plastic black tray molded in a wavy, flowing form. All you gotta do is place the stock cape, and let it takes its shape.

You forgot the word "cheap" somewhere in there.

 

[cr`]

got my batpod v2 finally after long pondering between the 2 versions. i was surprised that the frame between the 2 big wheels are made of plastic. it feels so frail and brittle in my hand i'm afraid it would break if i just hold it up long enough.

quick questions for the expert:
- is the frame made of plastic as well with v1? i remember reading it's diecast in parts.
- which is more detailed, vi or v2? someone told me v2's foot rests are more detailed, but i dont have v1 to compare it to.
- paint aside, which is the better pod?

 

[Platty]

Absolutely amazing shots and poses bicold18!

 

[xpl0sive]

got my batpod v2 finally after long pondering between the 2 versions. i was surprised that the frame between the 2 big wheels are made of plastic. it feels so frail and brittle in my hand i'm afraid it would break if i just hold it up long enough.

This is really disappointing. Had considered getting this recently, but reading that makes me think twice. For the price they are charging for this I expected a diecast metal frame at least.

 

[nevermore]

This is really disappointing. Had considered getting this recently, but reading that makes me think twice. For the price they are charging for this I expected a diecast metal frame at least.

I was thinking the same last night when i was looking over it again, it kinda does feel like a toy & makes me question why i paid over £200 for this thing, My concern is the frame will twist slightly over time with it being plastic There is no solid structure or feel to it. Even if they had just made the center section out of solid plastic due to all the formed parts that needed to show on it then use die cast on the front shaft & wheel assembly & the rear wheel. I think that would have stopped the annoying tilt were all seeing with that front wheel.

 

[bicoid18]

Absolutely amazing shots and poses bicold18!

Thanks man, really appreciate it.

Nice setup guys.
So the DX12 doesn't sit very well on this since you're saying that it looks like he is planking it?Judging by your pics,the knees are the problem?

Im considering getting this myself but if the figure can't sit properly on this why bother?

Thanks. Rego is right regarding the padding beneath armour. It restricts the poseability of the legs and might over stress the suit if you put the knees flush against the knee rests. But this is such an amazing piece nonetheless. I would definitely recommend picking it up!

 

[cr`]

This is really disappointing. Had considered getting this recently, but reading that makes me think twice. For the price they are charging for this I expected a diecast metal frame at least.

found this review of batpod v1 from one of the most prominent toy review site:

This bike would qualify for the title 'mixed media', with a liberal use of plastic, metal and rubber to get the final look. They were smart enough to use metal for the key structural pieces that might take the most pressure as you're posing Bats on the bike, giving it a structurally overall solid feel.

was that true of v1? i couldn't find a diecast part anywhere in my v2, never mind "key structural pieces". someone correct me if i'm wrong though.

 

[Hydeous]

Nope, its the same material as the TDKR ver.