I have the animated series iteration as a kid and I absolutely loved it, lots of playability… I still have it but now it’s sitting on a shelf open with all my figures and it’s a really nice display piece 👍
You just never had this playset as a kid. This thing was the cornerstone of every DC themed playtime and where all the superheroes met up and strategized.
It seems to me it was meant to be designed as a series of tableaus to have your figures fight in and around. You weren't driving into Bruce Wayne's living room, you were just exiting the bat cave. And the addition of the villain's lair was to give you an extra area to have a battle in.
I had the Batman Forever version as a child and I adored it. As a kid, you pay little attention to what's on the box and you make up your own rules of play. Having Axis Chemicals on the back (let's be honest, that was always it's original intention), was a stroke of genius. I loved that I could have two playsets in one, and just imagined that the Batcave and Axis Chemicals were not attached, as I'm sure most children did. It was pretty odd that Batman trashed his house with his own car though! Poor Alfred! The Batman Forever version also came with an additional area, at least with the UK release. This was a cardboard piece that folded into a corner section that fit in next to the Batcomputer area. The artwork depicted further areas of the cave and the floor featured the turntable for the Batmobile, as seen in Batman Forever. There were also small card pieces that slotted into the cardboard walls, which acted as small platforms on which to place your figures. On the exterior of this cardboard section was an illustrated version of the streets of Gotham. Again, a very welcome addition at play time!
Kenner - let’s destroy every single mold of all the glorious toys (M.A.S.K.) we ever made in the 80’s … wait wait wait except the batcave we gonna need it..
I don’t know what you’re talking about man, I had this as a kid and loved it, still have it. Having a small play area in different locations let you IMAGINE the rest of it. If you want just a cave, that’s what the Toybiz set is for.
With all these supervillains somehow knowing where Batman lives, I guess he needs to crash through those skylights on a regular basis. I just imagine Alfred with a broom and dustpan sighing every time.
I honestly love the Kenner Wayne Manor playset. It's definitely an essential 90s playset, even if it has some genuine flaws. My copy is from TAS and is missing the weapons rack and cup, but i still love it so much. I also use the costume chamber to set Batman up into different colored outfits for different scenarios! Also, that musical segment was unironicly amazing!
The Batcave was suposed to be released for the dark knight collection .Its on a old kenner catalogue from 1991 !!! So every set up is suposed to represent the 89 movie and the back is the Joker chemical scene !!!
"But it was all right, everything was all right, the struggle was finished. He had won the victory over himself. He loved the Kenner Batcave." - Orwell circa 2003
This is why this channel is awesome! We get informative toy history and right in the middle of this, we get a musical number! Don't ever change, we appreciate it!
God thats Funny! "Master Wayne please stop driving the batmobile through the living room im running out of excuses of what to tell the construction crew on how this occurred!"
The Kenner Batcave playset was sculpted/Designed for the 89 movie originally. The backside was meant to be Axis chems Factory. It unfortunately was released later for the Returns film.
Both it and the 4x4 (later released as Robin Dragster) were held back in '91 after being shown to buyers, probably as they would have shipped to close to Batman Returns reset of toy aisles.
It’s bizarre how oddly Batman was handled by toy companies for so long. Even as a kid you could tell the recycled toys mixed in with cool ones and endless variants of Batman in new suits. In spite of its size though the full Batman Forever Batcave playset was EPIC. It totally made up for how truly weird the recycled tripanel Manor/Cave set was. So of course they only made it once and never tried anything that creative again. Every idea in the crappy set was bettered: the Batmobile had a rotating turntable it could move on and off, the quick change elevator was an actual elevator, the zip line ran the entire set, the look matched the film’s Cave and all three vehicles could dock…if you counted setting the Batboat next to the bottom platform.😂
I had the Mr freeze one and thought the added bad guy hideout on the back was genius. As a kid most of us never got 2 playsets and as a parent I'm thinking 2 platsets for one price, awesome! Crazy that it was used so many times.
I’m surprised you didn’t touch upon the fact that this Playset was actually designed for the 1990 Dark Knight Collection line. It was briefly advertised in toy pamphlets but I can only assume it was held over due to it having been developed so late into the line that they were probably starting preparations for the sequel by then. This is why so many of the design aspects and play features seem to draw so heavily from the first film, as opposed to the dramatic changes in set design introduced for Returns. The “villain’s lair” was actually designed and intended to be Axis Chemicals. That’s why it has that trap door feature on the overhead catwalk and a detachable “vat” that looks suspiciously like the one Joker falls into in the first film.
Show of hands: how many home offices have evolved into personal Batcaves? Multiple screens, working in shadows while the world walks in the sun outside, eating cold lunches…any of this looking familiar?
I was born in 2000 so by the time I was old enough for action figures this thing had just disappeared from shelves but all my neighbors and family friends had this thing. I'm pretty sure my preschool had it. I think I may have had it at one point 😂
I kinda fail to see the problem. We live in an age where playsets can't get retail shelf space anymore, yet this one gave you *multiple* locales in which to play with your figures. It's not like Kenner expected kids to have the minds of architects...
This video is an instant classic. Bravo RB! That said, I grew up with the Toy Biz Batman toys. I had the figures, most of the DC Comic figure line, the Batcave, Batmobile and Batwing. Towards the very end I even landed a Joker Van. I loved this toys and always thought they were great. I don't believe they ever got the respect they deserved.
I had the first one. Thing was a very solid hunk of plastic. Got into a fight with my older brother and had the high ground leading into our playroom and I pushed him down a step, flat on his back straight on the batcave. The fight was over, he laid there crying in pain for a while… ah, one of the few fights I ever remember winning
"Is it vanity? Or Insanity? That drives the Batman...to Enigmaaaaaaaaaaa." What's great about this line is not just the rhyming scheme but also the observation of Batman's own psychosis. Well done, Michael. Haha
i dunno, all the complaints here really sounds like it would've been a cool playset. i think the use of space was very smart, if not entirely elegant. the cave wall sitting on top of the inside of wayne manor was not very pretty but the fact that there was several scene transitions including an area for a villain confrontation for epic fights sounds very fun. i think the comparison of a rotating theater stage was an apt comparison. it's a really good use of space. if this was advertised as a "display piece" then yes it sucks. as a "playset" it looks like it was well worth your money.
Toonami did so much for animation, it can’t be underplayed. Just the Gundam Wing, Sailor Moon, Cowboy Bebop, and InuYasha crazes alone are worth a couple videos. Their tv spot trailers for their lineup often were better than the shows, themselves. If you ever do that video, Michael, any commentary on Peter Cullen’s narration would be immensely appreciated.
As a kid when I got this playset having everything that did nothing just made the imagination run wild with settings. Looking back I agree with all your points, but as a kid it was a wonderful piece to have
I had a blast with this play-set growing up. The batcave and villains lair were the 2 main vignettes that I used most. I’d always wanted the ToyBiz Batcave but I missed out on that one. I now have the Batman Forever version mostly for the neon green villains lair that works great with Toxic Crusaders.
“Because on the box it depicts Batman breaking through the ceiling of HIS OWN F@#$ING HOUSE!” 😂😂😂😂😂😂 The rage in Michael’s voice as he uttered this sentence is Hugh Jackman Wolverine legendary 😂😂😂😂😂😂
was it a mess? YES. was it re used for any single movie merch and cartoon just in diff colors? YES, was it mega cheap and rushed? OH YEAH, Was it badly composed? OF COURSE... BUT it was THE set, for us, no lies. And still is
Another bombshell video that literally made me laugh out loud. Your point about the insanity of the ever-re-released WayneShadowDarkBatCastStormCaveManor was well received, BUT that Broadway stage musical bit was entirely in... GENIOUS! This vid will forever go down, in my humbly opinionated mind, as a classic Retroblasting bottle of flavor that will only improve with time that I'll surely revisit time and time again. Well, well done my good Sir.
I totally get it, with how the housing market is going these day, I see why Batman rents out the back apartment to his manor to his villains. the Batman Musical is gold!
Also, Wayne Manor was to see a release for the Dark Knight Collection, as well as an all black version of the Robin Dragster. This is why the Batcave seems to have all major movie plot points sculpted all throughout. But Axis Chemicals can be Penguin's Lair, Batman's always gonna bust through skylights, and there's always gonna be secret entrances. The Batcave itself is just the same. And they all work for Batman '89, Returns, and BTAS. Not so much for the latter movies.
I have to say when it comes to the batmania action figure era, which I lived in I have to say that was the Pinnacle of action figures until the prequels came out. And I think when it comes to making a Batman musical Michael you should give it to us as soon as possible LOL
I love your videos like this, the history of. You never sugar coat things, as much as I love Dan, some of his videos can seem less than honest because he wants to play nice, you dont give a F about being nice, and I love you for it.
Two things for this video Michael; any English 101 college students take note. Retroblasting’s thesis construction game is always 💯! Also I’m gonna need an encore on that Batman musical I’m weak from laughing
You never disappoint Michael, the musical & the ending of the video had me laugh out loud, amazing work ahaha. The many color variants of Batman were absolutely ridiculous, I swear it was the worst thing of these Batman toy lines, even worse than this horrendous batcave. It was so hard if not impossible to find the regular version of any Batman where I lived. So I got ridiculous colors & costumes. I hope you make more Batman related content, I love your old video from over 10 years ago. Reviews of every Batman movie would be great too! Thanks for your great work & production.
This is absolutely hilarious! I missed out on Batmania because my parents were freshly divorced & I was completely consumed with Legos, but of course I had to make a Batwing or three out of my Legos. My primary participation in Batmania was through the NES game at my best friend's house after school. I don't know HOW many weeks he kept that rented out. Never beat it...
I think that’s actually a pretty neat idea! I’m sure as a kid I would’ve been able to suspend my disbelief enough to enjoy it. One play set could represent 3 different locations? Sign me up!
Michael, love you man, this video is amazing but to be fair it is always great to hear your voice in the UK. It's me Michael generation one Retro lasting xxx
I had this playset as a kid. As a kid who was obsessed with Batman Returns i absolutely loved this playset. Now I wish I would have kept it so I could sell it on eBay lol 😂
The Batcave's injection mold must be made of the toughest steel known to mankind to survive this many re-releases. I had no idea about any of this history! Fantastic and hilarious video man!
I never thought I’d want to watch Batman the musical and then I see this and am in awe. That said, I didn’t know there were so many repaints of this note that it went through 3 companies. Entertaining and informative
The musical sequence was by far my favorite part of this. I remember seeing this set for the first time and thinking to myself that you'd be better off making your own cave out of cardboard boxes, or just pretending the underside of your bed was the Batcave.
OMG Bringing back childhood memories. I had the Kenner Wayne Manor Ver 2.0, The Batmobile with the removable Batwing and Rubbermaid bins FULL of figures from Batman, to X-Men, and TMNT. I will say as a kid, probably between 7-9 years old when I got this, it never ONCE bothered me as a kid. Never considered him "driving through his house."
I had that Batman Forever playset with the three levels and I had every single vehicle from Forever. I remember always getting Forever figures, so I have tons of nostalgia for them.
You Sir, have brought a tear to my eye. I just can’t tell if it’s because of the overwhelmingly emotional production, or the simple fact that these play sets and toys never lived up to their true potential… still, it was a great revisit!
I had the animated series version as a kid. I loved it, but it sure had its quirks. Now my kids have it. Just this morning my youngest son had it out in the living room.
Should have gone He-Man style but with two sides, a frontward hinging wall and a backward hinging wall. Could have had Bruce Wayne's wacky house from Tim Burton's Batman when you open the front, and a Batcave when you open the back. Adults were always so focused on the stupid unimaginative features, like a wall the Batmobile could drive through.
Kenner has a tendency to use old molds to make new toys,for example the Sherwood Forest playset from the Robin Hood Prince of thieves toyline came from the mold of the Ewok village playset from Return of the Jedi and the saloon playset from Butch and Sundance was originally the Most Eisley cantina from Star Wars.
The musical sequence, absolutely hysterical and perfect 😂😂
Is that from something?
👏👏👏!
That is gold😂
That Batman: The Musical, was hilariously GENIUS. Bravo 👏👏Bravo👏👏⚘Author!!
@@arctrooper999 AI
Counterpoint: this play set owns, actually.
I have the animated series iteration as a kid and I absolutely loved it, lots of playability… I still have it but now it’s sitting on a shelf open with all my figures and it’s a really nice display piece 👍
Yeah. It's obvious you're only supposed to pay attention to the panel you're playing with at any given time. I think most kids got that just fine.
You just never had this playset as a kid. This thing was the cornerstone of every DC themed playtime and where all the superheroes met up and strategized.
100% - I had the original one and it was fantastic. Back in the day if you had this, you were the envy of all your friends. 🤣
It seems to me it was meant to be designed as a series of tableaus to have your figures fight in and around. You weren't driving into Bruce Wayne's living room, you were just exiting the bat cave. And the addition of the villain's lair was to give you an extra area to have a battle in.
This play set was my childhood
Doesn't mean there weren't better batcave toys lol
@@GraphicSushi100%!
I had the Batman Forever version as a child and I adored it. As a kid, you pay little attention to what's on the box and you make up your own rules of play. Having Axis Chemicals on the back (let's be honest, that was always it's original intention), was a stroke of genius. I loved that I could have two playsets in one, and just imagined that the Batcave and Axis Chemicals were not attached, as I'm sure most children did. It was pretty odd that Batman trashed his house with his own car though! Poor Alfred!
The Batman Forever version also came with an additional area, at least with the UK release. This was a cardboard piece that folded into a corner section that fit in next to the Batcomputer area. The artwork depicted further areas of the cave and the floor featured the turntable for the Batmobile, as seen in Batman Forever. There were also small card pieces that slotted into the cardboard walls, which acted as small platforms on which to place your figures. On the exterior of this cardboard section was an illustrated version of the streets of Gotham. Again, a very welcome addition at play time!
Kenner - let’s destroy every single mold of all the glorious toys (M.A.S.K.) we ever made in the 80’s … wait wait wait except the batcave we gonna need it..
Every mold except for the Boulder Hill playset, which was used for the Star Wars Mustafar playset and the Indiana Jones temple playset.
Joker - This Playset Needs an Enema!
"Gentlemen... let's broaden our playsets. Lawrence?"
I’m surprised we never got an Arkham Asylum playset.
Amoeba?
I don’t know what you’re talking about man, I had this as a kid and loved it, still have it. Having a small play area in different locations let you IMAGINE the rest of it. If you want just a cave, that’s what the Toybiz set is for.
I guess it’s sacrilegious to use any kind of objectivity with toys, eh?
With all these supervillains somehow knowing where Batman lives, I guess he needs to crash through those skylights on a regular basis. I just imagine Alfred with a broom and dustpan sighing every time.
Or he needed to practise and train that spectacular entrance somewhere, right? 🙂
The Musical Bit actually WORKS
I love that you included an entire musical sequence, I couldn't stop laughing 😂😂
I honestly love the Kenner Wayne Manor playset. It's definitely an essential 90s playset, even if it has some genuine flaws. My copy is from TAS and is missing the weapons rack and cup, but i still love it so much. I also use the costume chamber to set Batman up into different colored outfits for different scenarios! Also, that musical segment was unironicly amazing!
I will never, ever get tired of you slipping a well-placed Wilhelm Scream into your videos 😂😂
Movie idea . They Keep Killing Wilhelm.
Michael, PLEASE give us a "Batman Follies" with a whole Batman musical number on different playsets
The Batcave was suposed to be released for the dark knight collection .Its on a old kenner catalogue from 1991 !!! So every set up is suposed to represent the 89 movie and the back is the Joker chemical scene !!!
Micheal i send you the image on twitter !!!
"But it was all right, everything was all right, the struggle was finished. He had won the victory over himself. He loved the Kenner Batcave." - Orwell circa 2003
This is why this channel is awesome! We get informative toy history and right in the middle of this, we get a musical number! Don't ever change, we appreciate it!
This was pretty epic and I don't even care much for Batman. Time well spent.
Clicked video for some random toy chat. Accidentally opened a parallel dimension in which Kenner Batcaves are replacing human beings.
God thats Funny! "Master Wayne please stop driving the batmobile through the living room im running out of excuses of what to tell the construction crew on how this occurred!"
*growly voice*
“Tell them…I’m Batman”
“Are you sure sir?”
*Normal voice”
“Ahem, actually no, I’ll stop”
“Excellent sir”
Legend says Michael still speaks of this playset after the fade out.
The Kenner Batcave playset was sculpted/Designed for the 89 movie originally. The backside was meant to be Axis chems Factory. It unfortunately was released later for the Returns film.
Both it and the 4x4 (later released as Robin Dragster) were held back in '91 after being shown to buyers, probably as they would have shipped to close to Batman Returns reset of toy aisles.
It’s bizarre how oddly Batman was handled by toy companies for so long. Even as a kid you could tell the recycled toys mixed in with cool ones and endless variants of Batman in new suits.
In spite of its size though the full Batman Forever Batcave playset was EPIC. It totally made up for how truly weird the recycled tripanel Manor/Cave set was. So of course they only made it once and never tried anything that creative again.
Every idea in the crappy set was bettered: the Batmobile had a rotating turntable it could move on and off, the quick change elevator was an actual elevator, the zip line ran the entire set, the look matched the film’s Cave and all three vehicles could dock…if you counted setting the Batboat next to the bottom platform.😂
Ok you really outdid yourself with that Broadway sketch. 🤣🤣
Man what a hilarious video. I truly wasn’t ready for the musical
I had the Mr freeze one and thought the added bad guy hideout on the back was genius. As a kid most of us never got 2 playsets and as a parent I'm thinking 2 platsets for one price, awesome! Crazy that it was used so many times.
The rant at the end gave me a hearty chuckle 😂
I feel like these videos are where Michael shines the brightest. Thanks for the video!❤ 🦇
I’m surprised you didn’t touch upon the fact that this Playset was actually designed for the 1990 Dark Knight Collection line. It was briefly advertised in toy pamphlets but I can only assume it was held over due to it having been developed so late into the line that they were probably starting preparations for the sequel by then.
This is why so many of the design aspects and play features seem to draw so heavily from the first film, as opposed to the dramatic changes in set design introduced for Returns. The “villain’s lair” was actually designed and intended to be Axis Chemicals. That’s why it has that trap door feature on the overhead catwalk and a detachable “vat” that looks suspiciously like the one Joker falls into in the first film.
Show of hands: how many home offices have evolved into personal Batcaves? Multiple screens, working in shadows while the world walks in the sun outside, eating cold lunches…any of this looking familiar?
I was born in 2000 so by the time I was old enough for action figures this thing had just disappeared from shelves but all my neighbors and family friends had this thing. I'm pretty sure my preschool had it. I think I may have had it at one point 😂
I kinda fail to see the problem. We live in an age where playsets can't get retail shelf space anymore, yet this one gave you *multiple* locales in which to play with your figures. It's not like Kenner expected kids to have the minds of architects...
Bitching is this guy’s super power.
@robertrostad3930 nothing about that was bitching. Wasn't even negative. Just a different persepctive. But you do you...
Dude. Best Retroblasting yet. That musical number was genius.
This video is an instant classic. Bravo RB!
That said, I grew up with the Toy Biz Batman toys. I had the figures, most of the DC Comic figure line, the Batcave, Batmobile and Batwing. Towards the very end I even landed a Joker Van. I loved this toys and always thought they were great. I don't believe they ever got the respect they deserved.
That Robin on Broadway bit didn't need to go that hard🔥🔥🔥
I need a new Retroblasting action figure musical theater channel in my life. A Hugh Jackman wolverine stage show would be great!
Absolutely loved the musical sequence😁 another brilliant video Michael 😊
I remember having this as a kid. My dad and I would play with them after he got home from work every afternoon!
As someone who grew up with this player, the perspective of a child is way different. I have extremely fond memories of this set.
I had the first one. Thing was a very solid hunk of plastic. Got into a fight with my older brother and had the high ground leading into our playroom and I pushed him down a step, flat on his back straight on the batcave. The fight was over, he laid there crying in pain for a while… ah, one of the few fights I ever remember winning
But did the Batcave survive?
@@JurassicRod oh yeah, completely fine 😂
@@Darthbauer951 😂
Bane origin story
There was a suspension of belief as you played with it.
We never thought the Batmobile was tearing through the living room.
No shit, genius. It's call a video to make you laugh. Lighten up, Francis.
Punching in the skylight windows to make a carry handle always felt awesome and I do not know why... 🦇
Hilarious and informative. I love that you went all in on the musical number - it deserves a standing ovation!
"Is it vanity? Or Insanity? That drives the Batman...to Enigmaaaaaaaaaaa."
What's great about this line is not just the rhyming scheme but also the observation of Batman's own psychosis. Well done, Michael. Haha
I had no idea this thing got released so many times. Love the fact the villains hideout is behind Batman 😂
i dunno, all the complaints here really sounds like it would've been a cool playset. i think the use of space was very smart, if not entirely elegant. the cave wall sitting on top of the inside of wayne manor was not very pretty but the fact that there was several scene transitions including an area for a villain confrontation for epic fights sounds very fun. i think the comparison of a rotating theater stage was an apt comparison. it's a really good use of space. if this was advertised as a "display piece" then yes it sucks. as a "playset" it looks like it was well worth your money.
All I can say is: WOW Michael. This deep dive is fantastic!
Toonami did so much for animation, it can’t be underplayed. Just the Gundam Wing, Sailor Moon, Cowboy Bebop, and InuYasha crazes alone are worth a couple videos.
Their tv spot trailers for their lineup often were better than the shows, themselves.
If you ever do that video, Michael, any commentary on Peter Cullen’s narration would be immensely appreciated.
Your review was awesome! After a crummy couple days, I actually sat down and laughed through out it. Thank you for that. 😊
A+
As a kid when I got this playset having everything that did nothing just made the imagination run wild with settings. Looking back I agree with all your points, but as a kid it was a wonderful piece to have
"There's a name for my pain.. and it is Batcave"
I had a blast with this play-set growing up. The batcave and villains lair were the 2 main vignettes that I used most. I’d always wanted the ToyBiz Batcave but I missed out on that one. I now have the Batman Forever version mostly for the neon green villains lair that works great with Toxic Crusaders.
And he continued ranting an hour after the camera's battery died.
I was 6 during Batmania. It was the absolute greatest time to be alive.
“Because on the box it depicts Batman breaking through the ceiling of HIS OWN F@#$ING HOUSE!” 😂😂😂😂😂😂 The rage in Michael’s voice as he uttered this sentence is Hugh Jackman Wolverine legendary 😂😂😂😂😂😂
This is so crazy. I can't believe how much they rereleased this set
i wasnt expecting it 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
great video
was it a mess? YES. was it re used for any single movie merch and cartoon just in diff colors? YES, was it mega cheap and rushed? OH YEAH, Was it badly composed? OF COURSE... BUT it was THE set, for us, no lies. And still is
That fade-out made the ending rant even funnier. Perfect! 😂
Imagine Bruce is having a dinner party and he has to leave in the batmobile but the only exit is through Wayne manor.
That was a pretty good Kevin Conroy impression at 5:10
Don't matter how much you hate this playset, that musical segment made me want one now.
Ok. Wasn't trying to convince you otherwise. Just sharing our perspective all the while making an entertaining video.
Childhood memory unlocked! My parents got this for me one Christmas as a kid.
Another bombshell video that literally made me laugh out loud. Your point about the insanity of the ever-re-released WayneShadowDarkBatCastStormCaveManor was well received, BUT that Broadway stage musical bit was entirely in... GENIOUS! This vid will forever go down, in my humbly opinionated mind, as a classic Retroblasting bottle of flavor that will only improve with time that I'll surely revisit time and time again. Well, well done my good Sir.
This is probably the best video you’ve done!
Nah bro... The effort put into the musical bit was insane. I'll give you a sub just for that 😂😂😂
I totally get it, with how the housing market is going these day, I see why Batman rents out the back apartment to his manor to his villains. the Batman Musical is gold!
Also, Wayne Manor was to see a release for the Dark Knight Collection, as well as an all black version of the Robin Dragster. This is why the Batcave seems to have all major movie plot points sculpted all throughout. But Axis Chemicals can be Penguin's Lair, Batman's always gonna bust through skylights, and there's always gonna be secret entrances. The Batcave itself is just the same. And they all work for Batman '89, Returns, and BTAS. Not so much for the latter movies.
I have to say when it comes to the batmania action figure era, which I lived in I have to say that was the Pinnacle of action figures until the prequels came out.
And I think when it comes to making a Batman musical Michael you should give it to us as soon as possible LOL
I love your videos like this, the history of. You never sugar coat things, as much as I love Dan, some of his videos can seem less than honest because he wants to play nice, you dont give a F about being nice, and I love you for it.
The Batman Returns version is the only play set I ever owned as a kid. Loved it.
Two things for this video Michael; any English 101 college students take note. Retroblasting’s thesis construction game is always 💯!
Also I’m gonna need an encore on that Batman musical I’m weak from laughing
You never disappoint Michael, the musical & the ending of the video had me laugh out loud, amazing work ahaha.
The many color variants of Batman were absolutely ridiculous, I swear it was the worst thing of these Batman toy lines, even worse than this horrendous batcave. It was so hard if not impossible to find the regular version of any Batman where I lived. So I got ridiculous colors & costumes.
I hope you make more Batman related content, I love your old video from over 10 years ago. Reviews of every Batman movie would be great too!
Thanks for your great work & production.
This is absolutely hilarious! I missed out on Batmania because my parents were freshly divorced & I was completely consumed with Legos, but of course I had to make a Batwing or three out of my Legos. My primary participation in Batmania was through the NES game at my best friend's house after school. I don't know HOW many weeks he kept that rented out. Never beat it...
You are spinning gold with these videos. Always happy to see a notification of more eye candy.
Bravo! 👏 👏👏🌹🌹🌹
The toy wasn’t great, but the musical was perfect! RetroBlasting at its finest
I think that’s actually a pretty neat idea! I’m sure as a kid I would’ve been able to suspend my disbelief enough to enjoy it. One play set could represent 3 different locations? Sign me up!
I forgot I had this set, but now that I see it, it brings fond memories.
Michael, love you man, this video is amazing but to be fair it is always great to hear your voice in the UK. It's me Michael generation one Retro lasting xxx
The musical was straight 🔥 and needs to be on Broadway immediately!
that batman musical was simply beautiful
I had this playset as a kid. As a kid who was obsessed with Batman Returns i absolutely loved this playset. Now I wish I would have kept it so I could sell it on eBay lol 😂
I absolutely LOVE the box art/product design of all the Batman returns merchandise.
This is going to be a great episode!
I’m so excited I’ve been waiting for this since he announced it on the stream great video 😊
The musical part was amazing. No irony or sarcasm here. I mean it.
This play set is a perfect example of why I didn’t usually add play sets to my collection.
Ny cousin and i had a few of these growing up since his parents were loaded lmao i loved these sets alot.
The Batcave's injection mold must be made of the toughest steel known to mankind to survive this many re-releases. I had no idea about any of this history! Fantastic and hilarious video man!
Absolute great video! Thank you for the effort!
Only Retroblasting can make musical theater worth watching!!!! Genius!
I never thought I’d want to watch Batman the musical and then I see this and am in awe.
That said, I didn’t know there were so many repaints of this note that it went through 3 companies. Entertaining and informative
You really put time and effort into putting this together. I'm impressed. The amount of reuse they got out of this shitty little playset is amazing.
The dynamic duo are quite the thespians. Brilliant work. 👏🏻
The musical sequence was by far my favorite part of this. I remember seeing this set for the first time and thinking to myself that you'd be better off making your own cave out of cardboard boxes, or just pretending the underside of your bed was the Batcave.
OMG
Bringing back childhood memories.
I had the Kenner Wayne Manor Ver 2.0, The Batmobile with the removable Batwing and Rubbermaid bins FULL of figures from Batman, to X-Men, and TMNT.
I will say as a kid, probably between 7-9 years old when I got this, it never ONCE bothered me as a kid. Never considered him "driving through his house."
That’s wild! I knew it was reissued but not nearly seven times. Insanity!! Thanks for the mind blowing share Michael!🙏
I had that Batman Forever playset with the three levels and I had every single vehicle from Forever. I remember always getting Forever figures, so I have tons of nostalgia for them.
Holy s*** this Musical Scene ist one of the Best Moments That i ever whitness on TH-cam 😂😅 Great Work
You Sir, have brought a tear to my eye.
I just can’t tell if it’s because of the overwhelmingly emotional production, or the simple fact that these play sets and toys never lived up to their true potential… still, it was a great revisit!
I had the animated series version as a kid. I loved it, but it sure had its quirks. Now my kids have it. Just this morning my youngest son had it out in the living room.
Should have gone He-Man style but with two sides, a frontward hinging wall and a backward hinging wall. Could have had Bruce Wayne's wacky house from Tim Burton's Batman when you open the front, and a Batcave when you open the back. Adults were always so focused on the stupid unimaginative features, like a wall the Batmobile could drive through.
Kenner has a tendency to use old molds to make new toys,for example the Sherwood Forest playset from the Robin Hood Prince of thieves toyline came from the mold of the Ewok village playset from Return of the Jedi and the saloon playset from Butch and Sundance was originally the Most Eisley cantina from Star Wars.