Dark Knight Batman 1:6 Scale Deluxe Figure
by DC Comics
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Toys and Games Reviews of Dark Knight Batman 1:6 Scale Deluxe Figure
Customer Review: Not a true collector action figure
Summary: 2 Stars
I've read a couple of reviews and found that they have compared Hong Kong company Hot Toys quality to this action figure. In comparison, Hot Toys outshines, outblasts, and uncomparably outdoes DC Direct's The Dark Knight 12" Batman. Even at the price of $65.00 (I got mine back in 2008) this "toy" is just that. The paint job is shotty. My batman's knuckles had been rubbing against the side of the inner carboard insert so the paint came off. The toy is also stiff and because DC Direct decided to go with their generic body (which they use in all their DC Direct 12 inch action figures in this line) the figure's shoulder's look huge compared to his head/cowl. In comparison to Hot Toys Bats, it's body does not hang naturally. It's stiff, like a toy action figure. This is where Hot Toys shines. Their articulated bodies have more points of articulation and let's the body rest like an actual person's. The materials and sculpting, all the way from head to toe, are spot on to the movie, or at least much more accurate than you'll find from any other 1/6th action figure manufacturing company.
On price. Yes. DC Direct's Batman beats Hot Toys hands down, but this is where the divide of boys and men comes in. My Hot Toys Bats came in at around $150.00 with shipping. Twice the price. But IMO, you get what you pay for.
To conclude, DC Direct's Batman is a toy. This is not a collector's item or at least not a true collector's item. But like anything, who knows what will sky-rocket in value years to come. Would I pay more than 80 bucks for this item? Definitely not. As I write this, Hot Toys continues to outdue itself. It may come to be that Hot Toys action figures value may plumet due to it's high cost of it's products. Again, I'm not an expert on the value of toys but if you want total accuracy from Sci-Fi movie figures, buy from the best.
Customer Review: This is a great "Batman," but not an exact duplicate of D.K. Movie!
Summary: 3 Stars
As I've stated: "This is a great "Batman;" however, this Batman does not do Christian Bale's Batman justice. If you were looking for the Batman that looks exactly like Christian Bale's Batman, then make sure it is manufactured and created by Hot Toys Inc. I knew that I was not getting the one that Amazon is PRE-SELLING on here (it describes it as the Sonar Lighting Batman), but I wanted this one b/c DC Direct has stopped selling and making this version all-together, so if you get one, don't get mad...just keep it sealed and stow it away for later. I'm no appraiser by far, but if a product is no longer in production, then it may lead to a treasure later on. Again I'm just speculating...not facts.
I did order the Hot Toys version of the Dark Knight (Sonar Lighted [i.e. like Albert Wesker Midnight Version])Batman from another site (Amazon doesn't allow links to other sites, so will comply and not state where), but it cost waaay more then what Amazon wants for it; however, it seems like it was totally worth it. I'll open the one that's on it's way from that Hot Toy's Vendor, and keep this one sealed and un-opened. Who knows, maybe I can sell this for twice what I paid down the line (that's if it's value increases). All-in-all this Batman is still great despite the average rate I gave it, and negatives that were given by others. I will say that the accessories looked very cheap (not Hot Toys standard at all). I still think anyone collecting (yes collecting...this is not a toy for grubby-pawed children [would hate to see the destructiveness a child would reek on one of these SMH]...get that child the 7-inched version please lol) should pick one of these version up and again...STOW IT!
Customer Review: Wow, Life-Like!
Summary: 5 Stars
Action figures come a long way. This one is almost life-like, down to every detail like pupils, lips and fingers. This is Batman as in the movie, The Dark Knight, and he is wearing a lighter suit with just protective pads as in the movie. It may not be to everyone's liking because given the suit is made of many pads, it looks very intricate and somewhat ugly and unclean as when the suit is one-piece. The cape is velvety and you can pretty much mold him in any position which is quite astonishing given he doesn't have any hideous-looking swivel screw joints. This looks almost as good as the statue and if you're a collector, you will know that is a compliment. It comes with the hydraulic claw you see at the beginning of movie, grappling gun, batarangs, cellphone (sonar), and extra set of hands. If you want a great piece of memorabilia from the hit movie, this is the item to get. Great and highly detailed for display, yet fun to play with!Customer Review: Outstanding figure. Incredible detail.
Summary: 5 Stars
I have collected probably hundreds of high end 1/6 scale figures. There are lots of great companies selling these (expensive) adult collector scale figures based on many themes (military, science fiction, etc). This batman figure has to be one of the best. I rarely buy two of anything since I don't do the buy/sell gig, but I bought two just for my own collection. Of course, these are not toys at all. So play value should not be a factor. Don't buy your kid a hundred dollar figure unless he plans on starting a collection. If he's going to whack it around like one legged GI Joe, you may want to consider more durable toys that are meant for true play.
But as a fine a accurate replica, this is first rate. A very nice surprise. You won't confuse this with a toy! A great adult collectible for your desk.
Joseph M. Vottis
Customer Review: DC Direct 13" Dark Knight Batman Review!
Summary: 5 Stars
This figure is pretty awesome. It is way better detailed than the one that came out for Batman Begins i.e. it actually looks like Christian Bale/Batman. The Suit is very nicely done looking very movie accurate with the armor rubber plates over a mesh kind of cloth underneath very similar to the movie unlike the Hot Toys version where the suit is all one piece of rubber material. The cape is poseable and has the "velvet" kinda of material for the outside and expands pretty wide just like if he were gliding in the movie. Poseblility of the figure its self is ok. That's probably the only place it falls short but other than that i like this figure better than the Hot Toys one, mainly because it costs way less. 5star figure!