Batman
1989 Edition
- Property:
- DC Universe
- MSRP:
- $110.00
- Pre-Order Date:
- Jan 15, 2020
- Expected Ship Date:
- September 2020 - November 2020
- Release Date:
- Mar 28, 2023
- Exclusive Release:
- Mezco Direct Exclusive
- Limited Production:
- —
- Diamond:
- —
Delayed by 29 months
Summary
This 1989 Batman figure stands out for its long-anticipated release after multiple delays, featuring a powder-coated rubber body with articulated metal armature, moveable eyes on one head sculpt, and a comprehensive accessory set including multiple heads, hands, capes, and gadgets. Despite some reported quality control issues like loose magnets and cape wiring, it remains one of the best likenesses of the 1989 Batman in the figure market. The figure also allows cape customization by adding wires to improve its appearance, enhancing display options.
Pros
- Includes 3 extra heads in addition to the moveable eye head
- Comes with 6 extra hands and multiple accessory options including 4 batarangs, a grapnel launcher with variations, gauntlet, time bomb, shuriken, and utility belt items
- Features articulated metal armature under rubber body for enhanced posing
- Powder coating on body protects rubber and can be removed easily with a microfiber cloth or rubber protectant
- Wired and non-wired cape options included, with potential for easy modding to improve wired cape’s flexibility
- Moveable eye head sculpt functions well despite slightly exaggerated eye size for expression
- Overall excellent likeness to the 1989 Batman character
Cons
- Long and frustrating delay of around three years before release
- Some reports of quality control issues such as loose armature parts, wonky or misaligned moveable eyes, and neck magnet popping out
- Wired cape’s wires only present on every second seam, causing it to look like a “broken umbrella” without user modification
- Base magnet in neck hole can pop out, requiring superglue to fix and prevent head from falling off
- Price point (~$100) may feel steep given the above issues and delays