Batman The Dark Knight Returns Batman/Mutant 2-pack
- Property:
- DC Universe
- MSRP:
- $150.00
- Pre-Order Date:
- May 1, 2015
- Expected Ship Date:
- August 2015
- Release Date:
- Jul 1, 2016
- Exclusive Release:
- Mezco Direct Exclusive / San Diego Comic Con
- Limited Production:
- 1,000
- Diamond:
- —
Summary
The Dark Knight Returns Deluxe Boxed set uniquely pairs an exclusive battle-damaged Batman with a variant Mutant Leader, both featuring tailored cloth costumes and detailed paintwork reflecting their iconic junkyard battle. The set is distinguished by its large polystone diorama base replicating the Gotham City Junkyard, enhancing display possibilities and scene recreation. Exclusive accessories like Batman's "Knock-Out Foam" and Mutant Leader's crowbar, along with variant heads and hands, provide extensive customization and authenticity not found in standard line figures.
Featured in 3 Public Collections
Reviews & Info
Pros
- Battle-damaged Batman with exclusive head sculpt showing bruises, cuts, and lacerations reflecting comic accuracy
- Mutant Leader with exclusive variant dirtied paint application and clear red visor revealing eyes underneath
- Polystone cold-cast display base representing the Gotham City Junk Yard with detailed debris, oily puddles, and textured mud effects
- Batman’s costume features torn fabric revealing sculpted damaged flesh underneath, with realistic mud and blood stains on cape and boots
- Mutant Leader wears tight, well-tailored pleather pants allowing good articulation despite some minor hindrance
- Both figures have over 30 points of articulation with double-jointed elbows and knees, ball-jointed heads, and torso crunch/swivel allowing dynamic posing
- Accessories include multiple swap-out hands for both figures, crowbar for Mutant Leader, mud effect piece to attach to Mutant Leader’s face, and a “Knock-Out Foam” accessory for Batman
- Includes a collector-friendly large slipcover box and a separate Poison Ivy Mini Mez-itz clip-on figure as a bonus
- Detailed paintwork on Batman’s battle damage with bruising under the skin effect and mud/blood splatter; Mutant Leader’s paint has realistic grime though some skin shading is less natural
- The display base’s paint creates wet, reflective puddles and realistic oily/muddy textures enhancing scene authenticity
- Flexible fabric costume on Batman allows excellent articulation without hindrance; cape is thicker and stiffer at muddy parts to simulate dried mud but still drapes well
- Comes with a storage bag for accessories inspired by Asian action figure packaging
Cons
- Batman’s cape is not removable and attached to the cowl, limiting display options
- Torn fabric edges on Batman’s costume are not sealed, potentially leading to fraying over time with posing
- Mutant Leader’s pants slightly restrict leg articulation due to tight pleather material
- The weight and bulk of the display base combined with figures cause some difficulty in keeping airborne poses stable on the figure stand
- The “Knock-Out Foam” accessory for Mutant Leader’s face is more of a scene-specific novelty and unlikely to be used often in display
- Slight paint slop noticed around Batman’s cowl edges
- Some swap-out hands for Batman have fixed batarangs that limit functional posing beyond aesthetic display
- The large and heavy packaging can be cumbersome for storage and shipping delays were reported
Original Announcement and Product Info
Product Description
The One:12 Collective continues its Dark Knight Returns collection with this new limited edition Batman vs. The Mutant Leader Deluxe Boxed set.
Depicting the epic first encounter between Batman and The Mutant Leader in one of comicdom’s most infamous battles, this boxed set includes both a battle damaged exclusive Batman, an exclusive deco variant Mutant Leader, and a polystone display base of the Gotham City Junk Yard which became the battle field for these two titans.
Each figure is built on a One:12 crafted body featuring over 30 points of articulation with specially tailored cloth costuming, intricate hand painted decoration and state of the art solid construction.
The Deluxe Boxed Set contains:
- Battle Damaged Batman figure with an exclusive head sculpt, torn exclusive variant costume, alternate hands and exclusive âKnock-Out Foamâ accessory designed to fit over his enemy’s face
- Exclusive “first look” Mutant Leader with a variant dirtied up paint application to enhance the realistic battle in the junk yard, alternate hands and crowbar accessory
- A Polystone cold casted display base of the Gotham City Junk Yard, over 10 inches long with felt footing
- Packed in a large, closed box with a specially die-cut slip cover utilizing our collector-friendly, twist-tie-less packing method for easy in and out of box displaying
Bonus: This set comes with a separately packaged Poison Ivy Mini Mez-itz clip-on figure.