Batman The Dark Knight Returns Mutant Leader
- Property:
- DC Universe
- MSRP:
- $65.00
- Pre-Order Date:
- Oct 1, 2015
- Expected Ship Date:
- December 2015 - January 2016
- Release Date:
- Jul 1, 2016
- Exclusive Release:
- —
- Limited Production:
- 2,814
- Diamond:
- —
Summary
The One:12 Collective Mutant Leader stands out with three unique head sculpts—including a broken nose variant—and a visually striking, heavily muscled design faithful to his Dark Knight Returns appearance. Unlike most in the line, he features minimal cloth goods, focusing on detailed sculpted elements like spiked appendages and leather pants, although the pleather material is prone to flaking. His limited accessory set (torch, crowbar, and a custom display base) complements the figure’s brutal aesthetic, making it a distinctive, if somewhat sparse, centerpiece for fans of the character and the series.
Featured in 2 Public Collections
Reviews & Info
Pros
- Over 30 points of articulation, including smooth torso and waist articulation
- Leather pants with a shiny pleather look unique among One:12 figures, though minimal cloth elsewhere
- Includes 3 highly detailed and unique head sculpts (standard snarling, busted nose, gritted teeth with glasses)
- Comes with accessories: torch, crowbar, display base/stand, plus multiple sets of hands (fists, holding, posing)
- Subtle paint shading on muscles and face with good likeness to Dark Knight Returns comic
- Figure stand features design matching box art for display cohesion
- Ankle articulation favors tilt over swivel for expressive posing
- Studs and spikes sculpted on wrists, ankles, and upper torso add character detail
Cons
- Pleather pants prone to flaking and peeling even with minimal posing, raising durability concerns
- Narrow waist compared to upper body and belt, which may affect aesthetic balance
- Fewer accessories compared to exclusive/convention variant; solo release feels somewhat spartan
- Limited butterfly joint articulation in armpits with minimal range of motion
- Limited soft goods overall compared to other figures in the line, reducing cloth realism
- Paint on visor slightly sloppy with visible imperfections
Original Announcement and Product Info
Product Description
After leveling the gang called the Mutants from within the armored tank-like Batmobile, Batman is challenged to a one on one fight by the gang’s leader; it’s a fight the aged Batman is not sure he can win. The vicious battle takes place in the Gotham City Dump and leaves Batman defeated and broken in one of comicdoms most epic conflicts, and introduces a new villain to the Dark Knight’s Rogues Gallery. With an army of anarchistic punks at his command, overwhelming speed and strength the Mutant Leader is a whole new breed of criminal.
Digitally modeled to craft an uncanny comic likeness, 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 Mutant Leader figure comes with:
- Alternate head with broken nose
- Alternate head with gritted teeth and glasses
- One set of fists
- One holding hand
- One posing hand
- Torch
- Crowbar
- Display base and posing stand
Each figure is packaged in a deluxe, fifth-panel window box featuring character-specific artwork and a translucent acetate slipcover. Designed for collector convenience, the packaging has been especially engineered to allow for both maximum protection without sacrificing ease of removal for display.