Batman Ascending Knight
Blackout - Toy Fair New York
- Property:
- DC Universe
- MSRP:
- $0.00
- Pre-Order Date:
- Release Date:
- Feb 1, 2018
- Exclusive Release:
- Toy Fair Press
- Limited Production:
- —
- Diamond:
- —
Summary
The Ascending Knight Batman Toy Fair Exclusive is an all-black variant of a "year one" inspired design that showcases a retro cowl with long ears and a small bat symbol, combining classic aesthetics with Mezco's original touches. It stands out by including two highly detailed head sculpts (masked and unmasked Bruce Wayne) and a full complement of accessories identical to the regular release, which is unusual for an exclusive. Its limited availability and strong collector demand have made it a highly sought-after piece within the line.
Pros
- All-black Toy Fair exclusive variant with a distinctive “Johnny Cash” look, differing from the regular and PX versions.
- Two highly detailed head sculpts: a retro masked Batman with long ears and a traditional unmasked Bruce Wayne.
- Extensive accessory set including 10 batarangs, a mega batarang (“Bat Brick”), grappling gun with three interchangeable tips, a bat-dart crossbow, and seven interchangeable hands.
- High-quality sculpting with detailed costume elements such as chest symbol, gloves, boots, and a leather-like cape with reversible options.
- Solid, collector-friendly packaging including exclusivity sticker and additional goodies like pin, lanyard, stickers, and mini-figure.
- Good articulation allowing a wide range of dynamic and realistic poses despite some neck mobility restrictions due to the cowl.
- Paint applications are sharp and detailed, particularly on masked head and eyes on unmasked head, with slight imperfection noted on lip paint.
- Accessories fully match the all-black color scheme, using varied finishes to differentiate parts.
- Display stand with clear support rod included for dynamic posing.
Cons
- Neck articulation slightly limited due to bulky cowl.
- Elbow bend could be improved for more natural posing.
- Soft rubber spikes on gloves are delicate and require careful handling.
- Lips paint on unmasked head not as refined as other paint details.
- High secondary market price due to exclusivity makes value questionable for some collectors.