Batman The Dark Knight Returns
Blue/Yellow - Previews Exclusive
- Property:
- DC Universe
- MSRP:
- $69.99
- Pre-Order Date:
- Nov 1, 2014
- Expected Ship Date:
- April 2015
- Release Date:
- May 1, 2015
- Exclusive Release:
- Previews Exclusive
- Limited Production:
- —
- Diamond:
- —
Summary
Unique to the One:12 Collective line, the Previews Exclusive Batman from The Dark Knight Returns features a striking blue and yellow color scheme, differentiating it from other variants. This figure includes meticulously tailored soft goods, such as a cloth costume and cape, enhancing its realism, while also providing a diverse accessory set that includes multiple hands, a rifle, and a grappling hook. The design captures Frank Miller's artwork faithfully, making it a standout representation of Batman in this iconic look.
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Pros
- Excellent paint applications with clean finishes that capture the comic’s style.
- Includes a variety of accessories such as multiple hands, a rifle, grappling hook, and a thigh belt for enhanced display options.
- Highly detailed head sculpts that effectively convey the character’s emotions and likeness to Frank Miller’s artwork.
- The costume is made from high-quality cloth materials, offering a realistic appearance and good tailoring.
- Impressive articulation allows for a wide range of dynamic poses, enhancing playability and display options.
- The cape has a unique design with weighted edges, allowing for various posing options and a more dynamic appearance.
- Well-constructed with durable materials that withstand posing and handling without damage.
Cons
- QC issues with some accessories, particularly the bendy wires which can be finicky and prone to breakage.
- Some limitations in ankle pivot movement, restricting certain poses.
- Minor paint slips observed around edges of the mask and eyes.
- Missing some accessories present in other variants of the figure, like the handgun and holster from the standard release.
- Higher price point compared to other action figures may not justify the value for all collectors, especially given missing accessories.
Original Announcement and Product Info
A PREVIEWS Exclusive! Mezco redesigns the 6” scale figure by combining poseable action figures with real cloth outfitting, in a similar fashion to the 1/6th scale and larger collectables, for the new One:12 Collective line.
Combining superior sculpting with an abundance of articulation, the One:12 Collective figures feature over 32 points of articulation, capable of over 40,000 possible poses.
Digitally sculpted by the industry’s finest artists and painstakingly engineered by Mezco’s production team is a state of the art collectable that holds up to real play.
The line kicks off with Batman: The Dark Knight Returns figure, available exclusively through PREVIEWS. The costume is meticulously tailored and uses specially selected materials to create the highest standard of outfitting and drapery at the 6” scale.
Fabrication, color, drapery, comparative scale and mobility are all closely considered to bring the finest attire achievable. The figure includes a display base as well as a multitude of accessories.
These accessories are designed to have a “real world” look to further make the figure seem like it has truly come to life. These accessories, also precisely crafted, range from changeable parts to character specific weapons, equipment and props.
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