I think it would be much more awesome if you could just show the pictures much longer or you could just show the picture as long as you are talking about it because your videos are kind of long and we tend to forget what figure you are talking about... anyway, thank you if you're going to take this as a positive feedback from us subscribers... by the way, i'm such a big fan of your humor... :)
Totally agree with this ... Including the comment about his awesome humor. Typically a lot of humor in these TH-cam review videos are horrendous. Particularly dork humor. But this guy is actually genuinely funny.
This guy has a really good thing going here . Very articulate knowledgeable sounding dude . The only thing is.....show the pictures for the duration of each description . Showing the pictures for 5 seconds is a huge huge mistake . Your channel is already awesome. If you fixed this one simple thing I would be totally hooked. Keep the pictures up there through each entry/description !! Also maybe more pictures if possible . If u can't find any than no worries ....just leave the pictures up there .
Not to mention the head sculpt is way off, from the original animation model. The ears are wrong, the eyes are wrong, and the paint rubs off with only light handling. The joints have been fixed, as I haven't had any issues with breakage, but that initial assortment were like glass. It scared off a lot of collectors.
I like the review but mines differs greatly. 1. Mezco Batman (TDKR) 2. Greg Capullo Batman 2015 3. Mezco Armored Batman (BvS) 4. Mafex Batman (BvS) 5. Neca Batman 1989 6. DC Collectibles Batman Arkham Origins 7. DC Direct Batman New 52 8. DC Icons Batman 2016 9. DC Essentials Batman New 52 10. DC Collectibles Batman Animated Series (2015)
It's tough because there are SO many Batman figures out there there's no way to even take a fair survey of what's available. I eliminated or downgraded the Mezco stuff because I'm just not a fan of cloth outfits at that scale. I ALMOST included the DC Collectibles BTAS figures but the poseability is worse than the old Kenner figures and they are so fragile. Once again, great list! Thank again for posting!
I'd put Toybiz Batman up against MOST modern figures. Mego as well. We'll see if they have the same kind of influence, and resilience in 30 years that those figures had. For me, "best" means more than detail and articulation. No one wants a "best" list that's all figures that came out last year.
I gotta say I personally love the S.H. Figuarts Dark Knight Batman. He's got better articulation then most DC icons figures and also has awesome accessories.
DC Direct released a 2009 4 Arkham Asylum action figure box set with a comic book included. This set featured a bodybuilder muscled batman in a classic looking costume. It wasn't based on any particular era but remains one of my favorite Batman figures.
For me Mezco Dark Knight Returns is the best, Dc Collectibles Batman Hush and Batman from Batman a Son a tie in second, third should be Batman Amored from Alex Ross Justice
Great list. That Armored Ross one is gorgeous but more like a stature in terms of articulation. Not that the NECA figures are exactly crazy poseable, of course. Ross Batman probably would have been in my 11-15.
+Toy Galaxy I really LIKE the anniversary Neca Mike Keaton Batman, Think it's perfectly screen accurate to Keaton who is my favorite Batman awesome review.
No way in hell is that ICONS figure the best Batman figure. His sculpt does look beautiful from a distance. But up close, he's just too tiny and his arms are disproportionally short compared to his legs. I question whether this Batman is actually Bruce Wayne or Dick Grayson, which would explain his tiny size. In any event, the DCSH black Batman update deserved #1. But there are many, many Batman figures not even included here, like DC Direct Search For Kryptonite Batman, or Batman & Son, New 52 Batman, etc. Some are more articulate while others completely capture his likeness in great detail.
Late reply but it's been confirmed by people that OT IS dick grayson. Dick has always been a tad smaller than bruce. It's his strength that separates him from bruce
Am I the only one who absolutely loves the Batman Arkham Asylum series 1 Batman? I love the sculpt and the articulation doesn't bug me. I really enjoy the difference variants of the sculpt from the Arkham City line with the different gauntlets and boots. I don't know what it is and that figure that I love so much but there hasn't been a better Batman figure for me. I know people don't like how many times he's been rereleased with different paint jobs and retools but I always welcome that figure Into my collection and I'm always happy to have more variants of him from different releases.
An advise :fans would like to see the figures for longer time. They have to watch you instead. You should have displayed the figures and commenting simultaneously better as putting the pictures on for one second.
HOLD THE PHONE DAN, you don't have Icons Harley?!?! That's like, MY FAVORITE FIGURE OF THE YEAR! I reworked my top 10 list for the year so far, and she's STILL Number 1! GET IT DAN. PLEASE. For me. ^_^
Oof. Harley Quinn is not a character I am even remotely interested in. So over-exposed (in more ways than one). Never cared for her even back in the BTAS days.
Yeah, she's certainly one of those character's that's just been so over-saturated in the media recently. But if you ever wanna see how a good female action figure in the 1/12 scale is done, get it. It's one of those things where it may actually make you appreciate the character more. It's stunning, and considering she's not much shorter than Icons Joker, she can me fudged in with taller Batman figure lines, considering she's usually portrayed as shorter.
Yeah I have to admit that there are pictures I've seen on Instagram that made me really look at it and say "regardless of what I do or do not think about the character... that's a pretty good action figure."
Yeah, if it had a thigh swivel I could put it as one of the BEST 6" DC figures of ALL TIME, but as of now, if you ownly own one Harley Quinn figure, make it the Icons. It's stunning.
I've wanted that DCSH Batman for YEARS. Dan's right in saying that it's hard to get, and the ones that you can find are well over $100. I do own the blue-and-gray variant, which I was able to pick up on eBay for nowhere near as much as the prized black-and-gray version.
I didn't collect almost any of the Batman '66 figures from the last few years because they all have that stupid joint in the middle of the chest that I hate.
You can put the DC Superheroes Batman at number 1 if you count the DCUC Batman Legacy Modern Age Batman as the same figure since it is except for the head and the color scheme. It's still available at reasonable prices on the secondary market, and all you have to do to make it look better is swap heads with any standard DCUC Batman to get rid of the Sinestro Corps Batman head.
Mezco One:12 BvS Batman, Mattel Select Sculpt Black n Grey Batman, Neca Keaton Batman, Mattel Arkham Origins Batman, SHF Bale The Dark Knight is the top 5 for me.
The batman figure I have on my JL shelf is the young justice batman figure. It has most of the poseability of the dc classics line, but also has the cape over the shoulder more than most poseable batman figures, and I dig that look.
Great video! When I was real young (3 or so) I had the 1980 "Powerized Batman Climbing Figure." I loved it...unfortunately lost track of it at some point. I wish I still had it, but that's the way it goes sometimes.
Proud to say I own the blue and the black and grey Mattel dc superheroes batman figures as well as the black mezco, they're all incredible and I'd highly recommend them
The video is sorta incorrect in saying it's a Keaton likeness because the photo used in reference for the video is a repainted Super Powers figure. It's known as the Estrela Batman and was only produced in Brazil. It's the rarest mass produced figure. It goes upwards of $350 on ebay.
5 versions if you count the Estrela batman release...id say the rarest batman figure is the attack armor on card batman released over in Europe. Im a proud owner of both.
The rarest one I've come across was the Glow in the Dark, Mission Masters 4, Deluxe Aerial Ambush Batman. It's so rare, he only appears on the back of his own card.
The 2007 Mattel DC Superheroes Batman recycles almost the entirety of their Select Sculpt figure from the previous year. Aside from wearing a blue costume, rather than the 2007's black, and a few small details like the belt buckle, it's virtually the same top-tier Batman figure, but can be found on the secondary market for much, much less. I happened upon it by chance, in store, in 2006, and it's been my favorite Batman ever since.
Mattel's First Appearance Batman and Mattel's Superfriends animated series Batman with c-clip fabric cape, batarang and grapple gun are great for me. Mattel's Dark Knight Returns figures were good also.
I have the DC Collectibles Greg Capullo Batman and it has great sculpt and articulation. My only issue is it has very stiff joints that are hard to move but I definitely think it deserves a spot in this list.
I have the blue variant of the 2007 DC superheroes one. I picked it up at a vintage toy shop for like $20 in package. It IS the Batman figure that beats all other Batman digures
Lol ok your last comment answers why Arkham Batman wasn't on the list. Overall great choices. However my favorite is the legends of the dark Knight dark Knight detective Batman. Old school, ie meh, articulation but I love the sculpt and massive voluminous Kelly Jones inspired cape. Love the list and watching more!!!
I think he was put down due to the price. Ease of attainability seems to be among the major factors of the list, hence why the DC Icons Batman won at Number one, even edging out the superior DCSH Batman.
I feel a heavy dose of nostalgia watching this with the Toybiz Michael Keaton Batman and Mego doll Adam West style Batman especially. Gave me a nice flashback. The NECA Michael Keaton Batman is my current favorite. I notice an absence of the DC Direct ones. I really dig the DC Direct First Appearance Batman figure based on the 1939 original Batman. I should try and do a video of all of my Batman figures together some day.
It's amazing how well Batman has been able to connect to pretty much every generation since he was created. The desire for justice and lack of superpowers makes him timelessly relatable. Not to mention the badass theme of "bats" and being super rich.
DC Direct Hush Batman is still one of my favorite Batman figures. It suffered from limited articulation, but completely nailed Jim Lee's Batman. Lee's influence is still felt in the character and combines the classic blue and grey with modern realism. Not sure why it didn't even make the list.
Great list bro!!! I love the Mezco Dark Knight Returns Bat Man and I managed to get the NYCC exclusive battle damaged version as I was at the con and just got lucky. I grabbed one of last ones they had that also came with the mutant leader. Also not on your list I love the new S.H. Figuarts Christian Bale Bat Man it's an amazing figure...
Thanks! Personally I just do not like those 8 bit repaints. I like the IDEA of them, and I LOVED that batman NES game. But as a figure, they just don't work for me.
What about Figuarts Injustice Batman? A slew of accessories, diecast parts, excellent sculpt, exclusive fully masked head (I heard supposedly because the Japanese prefer their heroes fully masked don't know if that's true or not), import figure articulation and he's not so expensive in the secondary market compared to when he was first introduced.
Hi Toy Galaxy, will you be updating your Top 10 lists periodically? In the next iteration, I hope Mezco's BvS Batman (or the SDCC Exclusive Armored Batman) gets included in the list. It is, by far, the best Batman figure for the movie license, even topping out Hot Toy's figure.
My favorite Batman figs aren't even Bruce Wayne. 1. Knightfall Batman - Azrael as Batman w/ rubber cape 2. DC Universe - Classics 2 Pack Knighfall - Azrael Batman
SH figuarts Dark Knight being #1, Mafex Batman Begins being #2 the posable cape and interchangeable parts only down side is buying other Mafex figures to get those parts.
I have 40 something Batman action figures. My favorite is Mafex Batman The Dark Knight ver.2. Although it's fragile but the aesthetic n articulation is great.
I know that this list is subjective but Mezco Batman as number 4??? That single handedly is far superior in everyway to every Batman figure you mentioned and most collectors would agree.
I would disagree. Most VOCAL online collectors who OWN it would agree with you... but there are far more people who couldn't buy it because it was produced in such a limited run or think that cloth goods are automatically craptastic (me) that can't rank it any higher.
You just said the cloth goods on it were good so that obviously wasn't the issue. The figure is very well articulated. Comes with a plethora of accessories. He has an amazing tailored soft goods costume. His stand is perfect and can hold any pose. As a bonus he comes with that bendable cape accessory so you can have his cape posed in many iconic ways. He's an amazing figure at an amazing value. So yes pal he is the best Batman figure period.
Well you're more than welcome to put him at #1 on your list but you're not going to change my mind. I hate dusting cloth clothing so... there's no way I can call it #1. I think it looks great on this figure even though I don't own it. Pal.
what about the Toys R Us exclusive Mattel batman and robin 2 pack batman, if you're asking why the 2 pack version well thats because while the figure is the same as the regular 2003 matel batman (i believe it was 2003) the cape in the 2 pack was much longer and wider giving it that beautiful cloth flow to it allowing it for some nice posing,i have mine displayed on the corner of my cupboard with the cape draping down each side of my cupboard, when i open my window and the wind blows it just looks lovely. anyway sorry i had to make mention of it.
Okay so i have new top ten list on Batman and Superman figures. 1. Mezco (BvS) Batman 2. Mezco (TDKR) Batman 3. Mezco Armored Batman (BvS) 4. Mafex (BvS) Batman 5. Greg Capullo Batman (New 52) 6. Mafex (BvS) Armored Batman 7. DC Films Armored Batman (BvS) 8. Neca Batman 1989 9. DC Collectibles Arkham Origins Batman 10.DC Icons Rebirth Batman
The DCUC wave 1 Batman or as i think of him as "The Neil Adams Design" is my absolute favorite batman figure and i even have the mezco one so that's saying something
There are way more than 10 great batman figures in existence. This list reads more like "the 10 best batman action figures (that Dan already owns...shh don't tell anybody.)" Honestly, I think the Mafex batman figures and the recent DC BTAS batman should be on the list, knocking out stuff like the toybiz (which had head variants) and the Kenner.
Hey, you made some great picks too. I think a top 10 today would be a top 10 based on best figure with technological advances taken into consideration. To me, your list feels like more of a top 10 based on history. Unless a list was being historical, I don't think it would have anything pre-Kenner in it. Folks would just overlook the originals for the new hotness (putting DC collectibles BTAS Batman on the list and not the Kenner one).
You over look a lot actually but I'm going to point out just 3 main ones. 1.Batman from Dc collectable Batman the animated series n Batman the new adventures...They hav great likeness,posture n maintain that artistic noir feeling from the animation plus a bunch of accessories n a dozen of characters n vehicle.They r like the upgrade version of the 90's Kenner's figures. 2.The Mafex Batman from BvS was a great piece too with great likeness,posture n greatttt details n a whole bunch of accessories plus quite an amount of articulation with bending wired cape.IMO It was well executed. 3.Shfiguarts Batman the Dark knight version IMO was well done in terms of posture coz we've seen a lot of this Dark knight version came out but not quite capture the right feeling when u looked at them due to certain posture that r off BUT! Unlike those this Shf Dark knight success in doing so their only flaw was the wrong kind of fabric(too light) n wire used for the cape which is too thick n does not bend n stay in shape so well like the Mafex but it was their first attempt sooo I forgive them lol...Still the posture was the closest to how he should b coz there were 2 spot the got right which other brand fails to do so. N is the abs n the shoulder pads.
Great looking figure. Personally I don't quite think it's a Top 10. I put one of the Ross Superman's in the Superman list, but there's just sooooo many more Batman figures.
I love Superman and all but he's a weaker character than Batman. But I respect your opinion even if it's wrong lol. Great Video as always. Glad to see The Mezco Batman get some love on your list.
Opinions can't really be WRONG on something like that, can they? I think we as readers/viewers of Batman and Superman stories have read/seen so many different interpretations of both characters that we tend to lean toward the ones that appealed to us on a more individual level. I have personally be more enthralled by more Superman stories over the years that Batman stories but that's just a matter of what I like to read in my fiction.
I do think Batman has a huge unfair advantage tho. in the fact that he has the best writers in the business tell his stories. It's easy to be number 1 when you have that. Unlike a lot of people that prefer Batman, I do genuinely love Superman also, but i think his stories work better when they are either self contain one offs or when it's about what he means to other people. I just don't think he works in long form storytelling because there is not much to mine there. He is Superman which means he already perfect. this is just my long winded way of saying: While I think Superman is the greatest superhero. I think Batman is a better character because it's just more complexity with him and his world.
i have the dc total heroes batman figure that is an awesome figure hes nicely poseable and comes with two batarangs and his grapple gun hes my favorite batman figure and should have at least had an honorable mention but the ones you listed are also cool good pics plus batman is my all time favorite superhero and would like to collect other figures of him a big thumbs up :3
🤛😜🤙🗯️Oh Yeah!!!.. I even had the gold trim bad boy! But my favourite was the little fat penguin with the umbrella!...how the hell am I remembering this capitalist shit? ...So sad! Sort of???
I think it would be much more awesome if you could just show the pictures much longer or you could just show the picture as long as you are talking about it because your videos are kind of long and we tend to forget what figure you are talking about... anyway, thank you if you're going to take this as a positive feedback from us subscribers... by the way, i'm such a big fan of your humor... :)
yes...listen to Alfred..you need to show more the pictures.👍
jim darklighter. I'm inclined to agree!
jim darklighter dude couldn't agree more !!!!
Totally agree with this ... Including the comment about his awesome humor. Typically a lot of humor in these TH-cam review videos are horrendous. Particularly dork humor. But this guy is actually genuinely funny.
Each figure shad 5 sec of screen time so that 50 secs of action figures in an 8 min video about action figures. So yeah.
This guy has a really good thing going here .
Very articulate knowledgeable sounding dude . The only thing is.....show the pictures for the duration of each description .
Showing the pictures for 5 seconds is a huge huge mistake .
Your channel is already awesome. If you fixed this one simple thing I would be totally hooked.
Keep the pictures up there through each entry/description !!
Also maybe more pictures if possible .
If u can't find any than no worries ....just leave the pictures up there .
Yes,maybe also a larger picture.
The 1989 Toy Biz Batman was nuts how it had two heads - the chubby version and then the reissue big ears version
By far one of the best action figure channels I've seen! More subs deserved! Keep up the great work
Thanks! We'll keep making them if you keep watching.
no he is the smartest that's why he is on the justice league. he may not have powers but he is the leader of the gods.
Peter Tennant I've always seen superman as the leader of the jla
Superman leads the Justice League
Superman is easily as smart, if not more-so.
no superman is not as smart as batman
our right
Whoa whoa whoa, no Batman the Animated Series from DC Collectables?
They're fragile as hell
Seconded.
Not to mention the head sculpt is way off, from the original animation model. The ears are wrong, the eyes are wrong, and the paint rubs off with only light handling. The joints have been fixed, as I haven't had any issues with breakage, but that initial assortment were like glass. It scared off a lot of collectors.
+Carmine Annunziat0 the anniversary one
They suck I bought two figures and they both broke
"He's not the smartest"
Mr.Cena: Are you sure about that.
+Commander Spyder I am sure about that. Yes.
"...They lack a proper thigh swivel JUST LIKE DAN." Best line ever.🤣
I like the review but mines differs greatly.
1. Mezco Batman (TDKR)
2. Greg Capullo Batman 2015
3. Mezco Armored Batman (BvS)
4. Mafex Batman (BvS)
5. Neca Batman 1989
6. DC Collectibles Batman Arkham Origins
7. DC Direct Batman New 52
8. DC Icons Batman 2016
9. DC Essentials Batman New 52
10. DC Collectibles Batman Animated Series (2015)
It's tough because there are SO many Batman figures out there there's no way to even take a fair survey of what's available. I eliminated or downgraded the Mezco stuff because I'm just not a fan of cloth outfits at that scale. I ALMOST included the DC Collectibles BTAS figures but the poseability is worse than the old Kenner figures and they are so fragile.
Once again, great list! Thank again for posting!
Dan can't help but throw in old figures that, while the best of their time, don't hold up in a modern 'top 10' list :p
I'd put Toybiz Batman up against MOST modern figures. Mego as well. We'll see if they have the same kind of influence, and resilience in 30 years that those figures had.
For me, "best" means more than detail and articulation. No one wants a "best" list that's all figures that came out last year.
Arlington Forbes Greg capullo batman was effin great
I gotta say I personally love the S.H. Figuarts Dark Knight Batman. He's got better articulation then most DC icons figures and also has awesome accessories.
Rip Adam west
Loser Life Yea, so sad he really was awesome back in the day.
DC Direct released a 2009 4 Arkham Asylum action figure box set with a comic book included. This set featured a bodybuilder muscled batman in a classic looking costume. It wasn't based on any particular era but remains one of my favorite Batman figures.
For me Mezco Dark Knight Returns is the best, Dc Collectibles Batman Hush and Batman from Batman a Son a tie in second, third should be Batman Amored from Alex Ross Justice
Great list. That Armored Ross one is gorgeous but more like a stature in terms of articulation. Not that the NECA figures are exactly crazy poseable, of course. Ross Batman probably would have been in my 11-15.
#3 is the best and most classic Batman among black suits.
I have the 7" NECA '89 Batman and 100% love the thing. Sadly, was never able to get the 7" NECA Adam West Batman.
Excuse me, I have to go get a second job so I can afford all these.
WOW! I saw the number one pick of Dan's a whole 4 seconds!!!
I got to see Dan's face a whole 8 minutes...arrrģgg!!!
Showcase the TOYS!
They could keep producing One 12 DKR figures and he'd still always be sold out.
#truth
#Idbuyhalfofthem
+Toy Galaxy I really LIKE the anniversary Neca Mike Keaton Batman, Think it's perfectly screen accurate to Keaton who is my favorite Batman awesome review.
+Carmine Annunziat0 and he looks awesome in that 1 pose
Great reviews as always. I like the fact that you laugh at yourself.
Have you ever heard of The Tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise?
Oh and about Arkham Series of video games?
No way in hell is that ICONS figure the best Batman figure. His sculpt does look beautiful from a distance. But up close, he's just too tiny and his arms are disproportionally short compared to his legs. I question whether this Batman is actually Bruce Wayne or Dick Grayson, which would explain his tiny size. In any event, the DCSH black Batman update deserved #1. But there are many, many Batman figures not even included here, like DC Direct Search For Kryptonite Batman, or Batman & Son, New 52 Batman, etc. Some are more articulate while others completely capture his likeness in great detail.
Late reply but it's been confirmed by people that OT IS dick grayson. Dick has always been a tad smaller than bruce. It's his strength that separates him from bruce
he’s dick
Can we get a top ten Joker action figures?
@That Guy same, when I wrote this I was collecting joker figures, I was looking for some new figures to get. Kinda gave up lol.
Batman is the smartest though.
Am I the only one who absolutely loves the Batman Arkham Asylum series 1 Batman? I love the sculpt and the articulation doesn't bug me. I really enjoy the difference variants of the sculpt from the Arkham City line with the different gauntlets and boots. I don't know what it is and that figure that I love so much but there hasn't been a better Batman figure for me. I know people don't like how many times he's been rereleased with different paint jobs and retools but I always welcome that figure Into my collection and I'm always happy to have more variants of him from different releases.
An advise :fans would like to see the figures for longer time. They have to watch you instead. You should have displayed the figures and commenting simultaneously better as putting the pictures on for one second.
Exactly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@ 6:10 LMFAO , sorry but ... your FACE! LMFAO 😆😄😅😆😄😄😆😂😂😂😁😀😁😅😄😆😀😁😀
HOLD THE PHONE DAN, you don't have Icons Harley?!?! That's like, MY FAVORITE FIGURE OF THE YEAR! I reworked my top 10 list for the year so far, and she's STILL Number 1! GET IT DAN. PLEASE.
For me. ^_^
Oof. Harley Quinn is not a character I am even remotely interested in. So over-exposed (in more ways than one). Never cared for her even back in the BTAS days.
Yeah, she's certainly one of those character's that's just been so over-saturated in the media recently. But if you ever wanna see how a good female action figure in the 1/12 scale is done, get it. It's one of those things where it may actually make you appreciate the character more. It's stunning, and considering she's not much shorter than Icons Joker, she can me fudged in with taller Batman figure lines, considering she's usually portrayed as shorter.
Yeah I have to admit that there are pictures I've seen on Instagram that made me really look at it and say "regardless of what I do or do not think about the character... that's a pretty good action figure."
Yeah, if it had a thigh swivel I could put it as one of the BEST 6" DC figures of ALL TIME, but as of now, if you ownly own one Harley Quinn figure, make it the Icons. It's stunning.
I like the mafex BvS Batman figure. Definitely top three IMO.
I've wanted that DCSH Batman for YEARS. Dan's right in saying that it's hard to get, and the ones that you can find are well over $100. I do own the blue-and-gray variant, which I was able to pick up on eBay for nowhere near as much as the prized black-and-gray version.
I’m selling one in mint condition on eBay RIGHT now if you’re interested *shrug*
loving the more frequent videos! I look forward to your videos the most out of any of my subscriptions :)
Thanks!
I didn't collect almost any of the Batman '66 figures from the last few years because they all have that stupid joint in the middle of the chest that I hate.
I can't BELIEVE he just said Batman's NOT the smartest DC superhero.
Elijah Paul Patriarca he isnt
I'm really hoping DCC paid y'all off to say Icons Bats is the best.
Me too but I keep refreshing my Papal account and nothing is happening.
+Toy Galaxy The eyebrows ... and the weird scale. Oof. It's just really rough, IMO.
I hear ya and I would expect a LOT of people to disagree with me on that. More than have disagreed already as a matter of fact.
You can put the DC Superheroes Batman at number 1 if you count the DCUC Batman Legacy Modern Age Batman as the same figure since it is except for the head and the color scheme. It's still available at reasonable prices on the secondary market, and all you have to do to make it look better is swap heads with any standard DCUC Batman to get rid of the Sinestro Corps Batman head.
Mezco One:12 BvS Batman, Mattel Select Sculpt Black n Grey Batman, Neca Keaton Batman, Mattel Arkham Origins Batman, SHF Bale The Dark Knight is the top 5 for me.
The batman figure I have on my JL shelf is the young justice batman figure. It has most of the poseability of the dc classics line, but also has the cape over the shoulder more than most poseable batman figures, and I dig that look.
That's a sharp looking Batman indeed. I like the look of the cape even though it limits his articulation range.
I heard 'Not the Smartest' and already my neckbeard is in a tizzle!!
Great video! When I was real young (3 or so) I had the 1980 "Powerized Batman Climbing Figure." I loved it...unfortunately lost track of it at some point. I wish I still had it, but that's the way it goes sometimes.
"Not the smartest"? I'd have to disagree there!
Proud to say I own the blue and the black and grey Mattel dc superheroes batman figures as well as the black mezco, they're all incredible and I'd highly recommend them
I distinctly remember the Toy Biz 89 Batman having a different head than the one you showed.
I think there are 4 different heads that were produced.
Yeah 4, a round jaw, a more keaton like face, a square jaw, and I forget the fourth
The video is sorta incorrect in saying it's a Keaton likeness because the photo used in reference for the video is a repainted Super Powers figure. It's known as the Estrela Batman and was only produced in Brazil. It's the rarest mass produced figure. It goes upwards of $350 on ebay.
5 versions if you count the Estrela batman release...id say the rarest batman figure is the attack armor on card batman released over in Europe. Im a proud owner of both.
The rarest one I've come across was the Glow in the Dark, Mission Masters 4, Deluxe Aerial Ambush Batman. It's so rare, he only appears on the back of his own card.
This could easily be a top 50 so many great batman figures have been thrown at us over the years.
Your number 1 is a bit surprising, but a strong list overall.
The 2007 Mattel DC Superheroes Batman recycles almost the entirety of their Select Sculpt figure from the previous year. Aside from wearing a blue costume, rather than the 2007's black, and a few small details like the belt buckle, it's virtually the same top-tier Batman figure, but can be found on the secondary market for much, much less. I happened upon it by chance, in store, in 2006, and it's been my favorite Batman ever since.
Just like the real Batman if you squeeze his legs together, you’ll get punched by him lol that had me dying 😅
Mattel's First Appearance Batman and Mattel's Superfriends animated series Batman with c-clip fabric cape, batarang and grapple gun are great for me. Mattel's Dark Knight Returns figures were good also.
That Mezco Batman is real nice...
I have the DC Collectibles Greg Capullo Batman and it has great sculpt and articulation. My only issue is it has very stiff joints that are hard to move but I definitely think it deserves a spot in this list.
I have the blue variant of the 2007 DC superheroes one. I picked it up at a vintage toy shop for like $20 in package. It IS the Batman figure that beats all other Batman digures
I hit "like". The sound was worth it.
Me: *Watches in 2021*
TG: "Smells like Adam West!"
Me: "Oh, no..."
Lol ok your last comment answers why Arkham Batman wasn't on the list.
Overall great choices. However my favorite is the legends of the dark Knight dark Knight detective Batman. Old school, ie meh, articulation but I love the sculpt and massive voluminous Kelly Jones inspired cape.
Love the list and watching more!!!
Mezco Dark Knight Returns Batman...That is all
Agreed.
2682shark exactly
I think he was put down due to the price. Ease of attainability seems to be among the major factors of the list, hence why the DC Icons Batman won at Number one, even edging out the superior DCSH Batman.
indeed
Not really an action figure when it goes over $200. More like insanely expensive collectible that doubles as an action figure.
I feel a heavy dose of nostalgia watching this with the Toybiz Michael Keaton Batman and Mego doll Adam West style Batman especially. Gave me a nice flashback. The NECA Michael Keaton Batman is my current favorite. I notice an absence of the DC Direct ones. I really dig the DC Direct First Appearance Batman figure based on the 1939 original Batman. I should try and do a video of all of my Batman figures together some day.
It's amazing how well Batman has been able to connect to pretty much every generation since he was created. The desire for justice and lack of superpowers makes him timelessly relatable. Not to mention the badass theme of "bats" and being super rich.
DC Direct Hush Batman is still one of my favorite Batman figures. It suffered from limited articulation, but completely nailed Jim Lee's Batman. Lee's influence is still felt in the character and combines the classic blue and grey with modern realism. Not sure why it didn't even make the list.
Cuz Mafex Jim Lee versions took care of that.
I had the #10, 89. It didn't last too long, lost its parts and belt broke. It's the only batman figure I had.
Dan and team! Have you done the the Batman Hot Toys top 10 yet?
I've got the mafex dark knight version- bit flimsy but I think it looks great when you get it in a pose on the shelf
The Batman Incorporated Batman figure by DC Direct is my personal favourite. He looks awesome!
Really enjoyed the review. Any chance you could do a 10 Best Nightwing figure review?
I really need a comic book style grey and black batman with good articulation, any recommendations
Should have waited for Sovereign Knight Batman from Mezco.
Great list bro!!! I love the Mezco Dark Knight Returns Bat Man and I managed to get the NYCC exclusive battle damaged version as I was at the con and just got lucky. I grabbed one of last ones they had that also came with the mutant leader. Also not on your list I love the new S.H. Figuarts Christian Bale Bat Man it's an amazing figure...
Nice List.I think my favorite is the Alex Ross Batman figure.
It looks great but has limitations to articulation. Probably would been somewhere 11-15 on my list if I had gone a little further.
Toy Galaxy Agreed, he isn't t the most possible but I think he has this great wise, and heroic stance when displayed.
Great stuff. Would've liked to have seen 8-Bit NECA repaint and DC Direct Hush.
Thanks! Personally I just do not like those 8 bit repaints. I like the IDEA of them, and I LOVED that batman NES game. But as a figure, they just don't work for me.
What about Figuarts Injustice Batman? A slew of accessories, diecast parts, excellent sculpt, exclusive fully masked head (I heard supposedly because the Japanese prefer their heroes fully masked don't know if that's true or not), import figure articulation and he's not so expensive in the secondary market compared to when he was first introduced.
Not a fan of the suit design or the Injustice storyline in general.
Mego 3-3/4” Pocket Heroes Batman. Best piece of Batman-related memorabilia of all time. If you disagree, you’re wrong.
No Arkham Knight Batman? Thats crazy. Good Video
That suit design though. Ugh.
God, that 1989 Batman figure rocked.
No Figuarts The Dark Knight?
Still a great list...love these countdown episodes!👍🏻
Hi Toy Galaxy, will you be updating your Top 10 lists periodically? In the next iteration, I hope Mezco's BvS Batman (or the SDCC Exclusive Armored Batman) gets included in the list. It is, by far, the best Batman figure for the movie license, even topping out Hot Toy's figure.
We'll revisit at some point in the future. This video isn't that old yet.
I don't care about superheroes figures, but i still dig your videos. Even this one. Also, did you purchase any Mythic Legions figure?
Thank you for watching nonetheless. I wasn't able to get in on the Mythic Legions but keep checking to see if stuff ever comes back in stock.
My favorite Batman figs aren't even Bruce Wayne.
1. Knightfall Batman - Azrael as Batman w/ rubber cape
2. DC Universe - Classics 2 Pack Knighfall - Azrael Batman
SH figuarts Dark Knight being #1, Mafex Batman Begins being #2 the posable cape and interchangeable parts only down side is buying other Mafex figures to get those parts.
Dc Icons has vastly improved, it's a shame it's pretty much cancelled.
"No one cared who I was until I put on the mask" Master Wayne, you're a Billionaire Playboy Philanthropist and the Head of a major Mega-corporation.
That moment you realize you gave your 2007 Mattel Batman to your cousin but didn't realize it.
Find out if he recently came into a considerable sum of cash.
I just bought the #1 spot Batman the other day. I'm so happy with it.
It took a while... but it grew on me.
Toy Galaxy For me it's really just the color scheme. I love the blue and grey suit.
My favorite is definitely the Capullo Batman, such a great figure.
I have 40 something Batman action figures. My favorite is Mafex Batman The Dark Knight ver.2. Although it's fragile but the aesthetic n articulation is great.
Nice list! I need to get a Batman figure, he's my favorite DC character.
Well you've got plenty to choose from.
Mine too he's all i collect
My wife found the 2007 Mattel dc superheroes at the times square toys r us just before Christmas, she bought me the whole wave.
I know that this list is subjective but Mezco Batman as number 4??? That single handedly is far superior in everyway to every Batman figure you mentioned and most collectors would agree.
I would disagree. Most VOCAL online collectors who OWN it would agree with you... but there are far more people who couldn't buy it because it was produced in such a limited run or think that cloth goods are automatically craptastic (me) that can't rank it any higher.
You just said the cloth goods on it were good so that obviously wasn't the issue. The figure is very well articulated. Comes with a plethora of accessories. He has an amazing tailored soft goods costume. His stand is perfect and can hold any pose. As a bonus he comes with that bendable cape accessory so you can have his cape posed in many iconic ways. He's an amazing figure at an amazing value. So yes pal he is the best Batman figure period.
Being produced in a limited run has nothing to do with how great the figure actually is by the way.
Well you're more than welcome to put him at #1 on your list but you're not going to change my mind. I hate dusting cloth clothing so... there's no way I can call it #1. I think it looks great on this figure even though I don't own it. Pal.
Disagree again.
what about the Toys R Us exclusive Mattel batman and robin 2 pack batman, if you're asking why the 2 pack version well thats because while the figure is the same as the regular 2003 matel batman (i believe it was 2003) the cape in the 2 pack was much longer and wider giving it that beautiful cloth flow to it allowing it for some nice posing,i have mine displayed on the corner of my cupboard with the cape draping down each side of my cupboard, when i open my window and the wind blows it just looks lovely.
anyway sorry i had to make mention of it.
I got 7 out of 10 on this list. 1-5 are a must have.
The last rights DC icons Batman is amazing. I like the Nightwing also.
Okay so i have new top ten list on Batman and Superman figures.
1. Mezco (BvS) Batman
2. Mezco (TDKR) Batman
3. Mezco Armored Batman (BvS)
4. Mafex (BvS) Batman
5. Greg Capullo Batman (New 52)
6. Mafex (BvS) Armored Batman
7. DC Films Armored Batman (BvS)
8. Neca Batman 1989
9. DC Collectibles Arkham Origins Batman
10.DC Icons Rebirth Batman
Clean sweep from Mezco!
The DCUC wave 1 Batman or as i think of him as "The Neil Adams Design" is my absolute favorite batman figure and i even have the mezco one so that's saying something
amazing video ! thanks
I don't like armored Batman at all but why no mention of Mafex or Figuarts?
+loliH9 They were not released at the time this video was posted.
Toy Galaxy But the Figuarts and the TDK and TDKR Mafex are kind of old.
I had the 1989 batman. I loved clipping off the Cape.
There are way more than 10 great batman figures in existence. This list reads more like "the 10 best batman action figures (that Dan already owns...shh don't tell anybody.)"
Honestly, I think the Mafex batman figures and the recent DC BTAS batman should be on the list, knocking out stuff like the toybiz (which had head variants) and the Kenner.
You are entitled to your opinion of course.
Hey, you made some great picks too. I think a top 10 today would be a top 10 based on best figure with technological advances taken into consideration. To me, your list feels like more of a top 10 based on history. Unless a list was being historical, I don't think it would have anything pre-Kenner in it. Folks would just overlook the originals for the new hotness (putting DC collectibles BTAS Batman on the list and not the Kenner one).
You over look a lot actually but I'm going to point out just 3 main ones.
1.Batman from Dc collectable Batman the animated series n Batman the new adventures...They hav great likeness,posture n maintain that artistic noir feeling from the animation plus a bunch of accessories n a dozen of characters n vehicle.They r like the upgrade version of the 90's Kenner's figures.
2.The Mafex Batman from BvS was a great piece too with great likeness,posture n greatttt details n a whole bunch of accessories plus quite an amount of articulation with bending wired cape.IMO It was well executed.
3.Shfiguarts Batman the Dark knight version IMO was well done in terms of posture coz we've seen a lot of this Dark knight version came out but not quite capture the right feeling when u looked at them due to certain posture that r off BUT! Unlike those this Shf Dark knight success in doing so their only flaw was the wrong kind of fabric(too light) n wire used for the cape which is too thick n does not bend n stay in shape so well like the Mafex but it was their first attempt sooo I forgive them lol...Still the posture was the closest to how he should b coz there were 2 spot the got right which other brand fails to do so. N is the abs n the shoulder pads.
did #2 on this list come in a Batman/Robin 2-pack?
Cyborg uses his finger to hack a satellite?!? 😶 oooh! Hack! I thought you said...never mind 😁
What? No alex ross justice league?!?!?! Totally not the most poseable but still a great sculpt! I'd love to hear your thoughts about that line.
Great looking figure. Personally I don't quite think it's a Top 10. I put one of the Ross Superman's in the Superman list, but there's just sooooo many more Batman figures.
Hot toys '89 Batman is pretty sweet but really expensive now.
I love Superman and all but he's a weaker character than Batman. But I respect your opinion even if it's wrong lol.
Great Video as always. Glad to see The Mezco Batman get some love on your list.
Opinions can't really be WRONG on something like that, can they?
I think we as readers/viewers of Batman and Superman stories have read/seen so many different interpretations of both characters that we tend to lean toward the ones that appealed to us on a more individual level.
I have personally be more enthralled by more Superman stories over the years that Batman stories but that's just a matter of what I like to read in my fiction.
I do think Batman has a huge unfair advantage tho. in the fact that he has the best writers in the business tell his stories. It's easy to be number 1 when you have that.
Unlike a lot of people that prefer Batman, I do genuinely love Superman also, but i think his stories work better when they are either self contain one offs or when it's about what he means to other people. I just don't think he works in long form storytelling because there is not much to mine there. He is Superman which means he already perfect.
this is just my long winded way of saying: While I think Superman is the greatest superhero. I think Batman is a better character because it's just more complexity with him and his world.
i have the dc total heroes batman figure that is an awesome figure hes nicely poseable and comes with two batarangs and his grapple gun hes my favorite batman figure and should have at least had an honorable mention but the ones you listed are also cool good pics plus batman is my all time favorite superhero and would like to collect other figures of him a big thumbs up :3
I hope the upcoming SH Figuarts 1989 Batman figure will be just as good, if not, better than the NECA figure.
84' 89' & 08' 🤘😎🤘 are tha BEST!!! of ALL-TIME!!! .PERIOD.
🤛😜🤙🗯️Oh Yeah!!!.. I even had the gold trim bad boy! But my favourite was the little fat penguin with the umbrella!...how the hell am I remembering this capitalist shit? ...So sad! Sort of???