Batman The Dark Knight Returns
Dark Blue/Black - Mezco Direct Exclusive
- Property:
- DC Universe
- MSRP:
- $65.00
- Pre-Order Date:
- Nov 1, 2014
- Release Date:
- May 1, 2015
- Exclusive Release:
- Mezco Direct Exclusive
- Limited Production:
- 1,500
- Diamond:
- —
Summary
The Dark Knight Returns Batman features a unique, newly sculpted oversized body reflecting the hulking Bruce Wayne from the iconic graphic novel, providing a solid, weighty presence uncommon in this scale. Its flexible fabric costume allows excellent articulation without typical restrictions, though the cape is fixed to the cowl. Multiple interchangeable heads and hands, along with exclusive accessories and a dynamic Batsignal display stand with a special cape posing attachment, distinguish this figure within the line.
Pros
- New body sculpt designed to capture the oversized, hulking Bruce Wayne from The Dark Knight Returns.
- Hefty weight and solid build uncommon in this scale, adding presence and ease of posing.
- Flexible fabric costume with strong, tight stitching allows excellent mobility without articulation issues.
- Two interchangeable heads (stoic and grimacing) that swap easily.
- Three pairs of hands, including one pair with fixed batarangs for aesthetic posing.
- Includes a variety of accessories depending on version: pistol, extra boot with holster, thigh belt, grappling hook, sniper rifle.
- Different versions offer unique costume details (e.g., yellow symbol and light blue suit on Previews exclusive, black and white Toy Fair edition).
- Display base shaped like the Batsignal supports standard and dynamic aerial poses.
- Special attachment included for dynamic cape posing adds visual interest in flight poses.
Cons
- Cape is permanently attached to the cowl and not removable.
- Fixed batarangs on one hand pair limit their functional posing use.
- Heft of figure can make maintaining aerial poses on stand challenging.
- Dynamic cape posing attachment is somewhat cumbersome to use.
- Guns included are less iconic and may be unused by most collectors.