Hot Toys Batman - Suicide Squad - MMS409 1/6 - video review

After seeing the first in hand photos of the Suicide Squad Batman version of Hot Toys i got hooked and had to own this piece. I never got around buying the BvS line, so this was a good catch - although not liking the latest DC movies too much I def. admired the character concept & art direction. I can't compare it thus, but from what i head the cape is far superior and perfect for posing - which I definately can confirm. Take a look at the video review on youtube.

You might be lucky to get yours at Sideshowcollectibles with having a waitlist position - maybe it will convert: http://side.sh/57y

Unfortunately not a lot of snapshots today - but here a few with the breather mask on:

Hot Toys The Dark Knight - Armory with Alfred and Bruce Wayne 1/6 MMS236 video & photo review

Decided to go for the full set and I'm definately impressed with the perfection of all pieces in this set. The armory even fits perfect in an IKEA detolf. Enjoy some photos and an extensive video review with all info on the setup and figures included.

Hot Toys Bane 1/6 - TDKR - photo review

Hi guys, I'm back from christmas break. Hope you had an awesome start in 2013 and are charged up for a new and awesome year of collecting.

Hot Toys also did a break it seems - but I was quite relieved that we could rest a bit over xmas. Now the train of releases won't stop and after getting Bane in hand the new Hot Toys DX Series The Joker DX 2.0 got released in Hong Kong as well. The prices seem a bit ridiculous on this right now, so I'll have to wait and see how I get my first Heath Ledger figure.

Now for the actual subject of this blog pos - the magnificent Bane of Hot Toys. After having seen the prototype photos I was unsure but seeing the first in hand photos last week I just had to buy it - and yes, it's a damn good figure.

As usual a video review will follow at the weekend, but before that enjoy some photos and a short review in text form.

1/6 custom velvet cape for Batman DX12 by lforigno

Got a fresh custom piece in for modification of the rather bad original cape that Hot Toys delivered with their DX12. The custom cape is made by Lance also known as "lforigno" on the web - you can look up his offers on different custom cape variants on eBay - just check it here.

So this lforigno cape dresses up your 1/6 DX Batmann in a more fitting and movie accurate way than the original cape. On the outside you get a perfect velvet fabric, where it is on the inside in a more plain / matte fabric. The weight of the fabric give it a quite realistic loose hanging look..

What you don't get with the lforigno cape are the little clips that come with the original cap. So the installation of the cape isn't easier than with the original cape. Because of the thickness of the custom cape it holds pretty good when putting the fabric deep enough in the shoulder sockets.

You can get the cape for about 25 USD shipped - if you aren't happy with the stock cape this is definately a good investment.

Now let's take a look at some photos:

Hot Toys DX12 Batman The Dark Knight Rises 1/6 - Video Review and final opinion

Well guys, it took me some time but after inspecting lots of details on the figure and getting some feedback on my photos it's time to show you the figure in motion. Check my in depth analysis of some issues and a brief unboxing with some of my opinions.

Also I want to thank my new friends on the One Sixth Republic facebook group page, if you readers of the blog are interested to join - just check the page, all you need is a FB account. It's a great community and ever growing.

Though I think some peops of the Sideshow freaks forums are overexaggerating on some minor problems pf the figure I still thank you all for all your feedback. Some of the poses look bad in my recent photos, but I way never the big posing fan either. :-)

Now enjoy the video - it's lenghty but I cover quite a lot of major things:

Hot Toys DX12 Batman The Dark Knight Rises 1/6 - Photo Review Part 2

Little update on this figure. In my post yesterday I had some complaints on the cape. Still the clip mechanism isn't great, but you have to make sure the clip fits deep into the shoulder armor socket. It makes the hole cap attachment better.

Also I had some negative feedback that the abs are "oily", which from what I've heard was a big problem with DX02. The photos in the recent post showed the left abs a bit more shinier thann the other half - this was just because of the lighting setup I use. Tried to capure some more photos to show it better that you don't have to fear anything:

More photos after the jump.

Hot Toys DX12 Batman The Dark Knight Rises 1/6 - Photo Review

Attention: Video review follows as soon as possible...

Another big day in 1/6 scale collecting history - the arrival of Hot Toys DX12 Batman The Dark Knight Rises. 

I don't own the DX02 , so I can't compare it to this. But you know wat: actually I'm just happy owning this new DX12 now, since I always wanted a full armored 1/6 Batman besides the smooth Batman Begins suit.

Let's start out with some various photos:

Sculpt and tailoring wise most of the figure is top quality. Some things could have used a bit more polishing, but it's all in the details. The overall impression is very good,

The good

• Amazing Bale likeness and in my opinion a lot better than last years Toyfair exclusive, you get a realistic aged looking Bale with super skin texturing
• Lots of cool accessories, like a redesigned grapple gun, interchangeable faces, an EMP gun with an LED light up function and of course a beautiful diorama base
• Superb tailoring on the suit - mixed media and no rubber suit anymore. The 2011 exclusive figure feels like a cheaply made figure next to this - I'm happy how Hot Toys pulled this off on the new DX12 and you even get good articulation out of it

The bad

• the new PERS system is hidden in the mask and you can only reach it with a little tool you get with the figure. I'm okay with the solution but if the PERS gets damaged you won't have a chance to repair it or replace it
• The cape. Not a big fan of it yet. The clip-on mechanism feels just not right. Also the cape fabric quality could be a bit better - at least it looks good on the figure and floats ok
• the price tag: I got the figure early from HK so I paid bit more, and at the moment I find it hard to justify even 250 USD for these figs ( I paid about 320 USD). It isn't as original as earlier DX releases - that's probably the reason I feel that way.

Check out a comparison to Hot Toys Toyfair Batman Begins Exclusive 2011 Bale:

Hot Toys Lt. Jim Gordon 1/6 - Photo and video review

Another great, great figure by Hot Toys came in - Lt. Jim Gordon in Swat uniform from "The Dark Knight". The likeness to Gary Oldman is exceptional and this is one of the best headsculpts this year.

Check out my video review on youtube and also the photos I've taken:

More after the jump.

A peek into "The Dark Knight manual" .

Not so into books normally, but with this book I had to do an exception. If you  just a TINY interested in the Nolan Dark Knight / Batman trilogy you have to get this companion book.

The publisher seems to have some other books like this one, check out: http://www.insighteditions.com/

Hot Toys Batman and Joker 1989 photos

Just straight to the content - enjoy:

Hot Toys DX09 1989 Batman Michael Keaton unboxing and video

The pleasure continued this Tuesday...got my Batman 1989 from the wholesale batch release in Hong Kong via goodshipped - hooray! More photos will follow of the 2 together. If you want those cool figs too, lets have a look at Sideshow Collectibles .

But first - check out my vid on Batman the tube. Sorry was bit rushed, some problems with the mic...still very busy on my job through the week:

Hot Toys DX08 Joker 1989 1/6 video review ( Jack Nicholson )

Hi guys! Been a long time. But finally got something new in - Hot Toys Joker 1989 with a superb likeness of Jack Nicholson as Joker in our first Batman movie on the cinema screen 1989. Sorry not much time at the moment for my passion, so busy at work...will get the speed up soon I hope!

Don't waste any time and watch my video review and unboxing:

Batman Life-Size Bust on pre-order @ SSC

Now up for pre-order on sideshowtoy.com : DC Comics Collectibles Batman Life-Size Bust .

Very good potrait of the caped crusader if you ask me. Personally I'm not into 1:1 busts, but seeing this one I'm getting real tempted. Save one for yourself!

Hot Toys Batman Begins / Bruce Wayne 1/6 - Part 2

Some more photos of the Hot Toys Batman Begins Bruce Wayne exclusive. The suit is a definite dust magnet. Enjoy.

Hot Toys Batman Begins / Bruce Wayne 1/6

I've recently received my new Hot Toys Batman Beginns / Bruce Wayne 1/6th scale collectible - distributed by Sideshow. All in all a very good figure - and since it's my first Batman collectible I was amazed.  I've read a lot about Hot Toy's exceptional work on Batman figures but just was too late for the Dark Knight figures, when starting collecting Hot toys stuff during 2010.

Definately a must-buy. Get it now, it's still in stock at SSC (or again...mine was on the wait list 2 weeks after release, now the whole situation seems to have calmed).

Enjoy the following photos.

Read on for more photos.