MisterPL Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 And anyone who thinks Joker looks more like Croc needs to check the source material again. While both have exaggerated mouths, Croc apparently has no molars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 I think it's just the angle the head is titled in the package. I've no doubt he will look great in hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Not sure what it is, but I also get a Killer Croc vibe from the figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zexion_Armando Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Its the angle, mainly, with the smile and how the face is molded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=10&itemid=24478 Did anyone here pick these up yet? My shop had Joker (I passed) but nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnim zola Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I wish I could buy into this line but some of the new adventures designs make me want to cut myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 If these were still $14.99 like when I started collecting DC Direct, I'd be all over them. My shop charges $21.95. Even with a 10% discount, I have trouble pulling the trigger. That and I'm waiting patiently for apology figures with corrected hips. Those exposed joints are heinous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 Haven't yet, because the new Marvel Legends waves are also shipping, and I can't buy everything. These will be pretty easy to get from Amazon and other sellers down the road, if the first wave is any indication. But they look great. The price point seems to be in line with what 6" figures are going for these days (unfortunately...) and these do come loaded with accessories, which is nice. Man-Bat definitely looks worth the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 At $21.95, I will NOT be able to resist Man-Bat. He's one of my favorites. Giordano & Adams at their finest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battlecat Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 So far I've got Catwoman (the hip joints aren't a big deal in person to me, just blend in like all the other cuts and joints on a figure), and picked up Joker and Robin yesterday. I think Joker's face looks fine in person too. I'm waiting for the first season Bats. The pricetag is keeping me to only my most wanted characters for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwoosheyman Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 (edited) I picked them up and my hat is off to DC Collectables for stepping up and fixing all the issues from the first wave. Joints are solid with no issues and the figures are much sturdier than before. Paint and accessories are still top notch. The only complaint I have is they cut a few accessories from the Joker including the joker card. hopefully it will come with another figure. Not sure why they would leave it out but keep the comb and necklace. Edited April 3, 2015 by fwoosheyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stack32 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Really? It seems pretty foolish to cut the accessory that people would be most interested in. That was one of the few that I thought I might actually use when the figure was on display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwoosheyman Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I guess they are planning on making more than one Joker in the line so they can release it with the next one? maybe? TNBA and Trenchcoat Joker are probably going to be made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 So I did end up picking up Man-Bat last week. Sculpt is great, but he's one of those figures where the design hinders the articulation a bit. His head doesn't turn much at all, and his arms don't bend at the elbows. The extra pair of arms is nice, but the right short arm doesn't stay in the peg hole well at all, which is apparently a common problem with him. Doesn't fall when he's just standing, though. My only real pet peeve with this line are how far the sliding clamp sticks out in the back. I wanted to display them on a bookshelf, but couldn't because the stand is too damn long. I don't really see what the advantage of the sliding clamp is; I guess theoretically you could pose the figure in front of the display base. But the tradeoff makes them not worth it. I don't usually use stands, but the turnaround art makes these so cool that I made an exception. I just wish they'd all used the clamps that come with Batman (and presumably all other caped figures). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glantern Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) Finally got around to picking up series 2 from Amazon. Overall, they feel like a decent improvement over Batman and Mr Freeze. I wish Man-Bat had a little more articulation and that his arms stayed in place a little better, but I really like the sculpt. Robin seems like he's a little too short, but I like him otherwise. Joker is actually a lot better in person than I thought he'd be. The head doesn't look quite as off model, which is good. Edited April 27, 2015 by Glantern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Your thoughts basically echo my own. I just got Robin and Joker this week (guess we both took advantage of falling Amazon prices, eh?), and I was more impressed with the Joker then I expected. I think his head looks a little smushed because they wanted him to be able to fit that helmet over it. But he does look much better in hand then in photos. Creeper has apparently also shipped to comic book shops. I resisted the temptation to run out and buy him last week, since next weekend is Free Comic Book Day and the store I traditionally take my daughter to usually has 25% off all action figures. But it's been tough! I know the word "hero" gets thrown around a lot.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterbob Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I'm thinking of getting into this line one of my favourite cartoons when I was a kid I still watch it here and there and batman beyond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 I picked up the Creeper last week and really love him. Probably my favorite figure in the line so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Creeper has apparently also shipped to comic book shops. I resisted the temptation to run out and buy him last week, since next weekend is Free Comic Book Day and the store I traditionally take my daughter to usually has 25% off all action figures. But it's been tough! I know the word "hero" gets thrown around a lot.... Big props to hellpop. An inspiration to us all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Check out the latest DCC solicitations. Killer Croc comes with chicken. I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 Jeez, that's going to be a flood of figures at the end of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I'm really torn. I LOVE these looks. My Love of Batman is mostly from the TAS and the first 2 Burton films. I feel like i want this line.... and they're looking great - but i'm terrified that i'll start collecting and the line will finish before we get TAS Ivy, TwoFace, Freeze, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) Wait - is that Killer Croc right? I remember him being .... different. edIt - yeah, he was grey and had little lumps/scales/bumps on his head and shoulders.... another edit: Never mind - the forthcoming toy appears to be TNA Batman Croc... they've just labelled him incorrectly. Edited May 21, 2015 by Nessex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 From the solicitation: 9. THE NEW BATMAN ADVENTURES: KILLER CROC – 7" BABY DOLL – 2.5" RESOLICIT • $24.95 US • On Sale December 2015 * Allocations May Occur How is it labeled incorrectly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Two-Face Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) Finally got around to picking Joker up. He's much better in person, but it's also easier to see where the likeness issues are. It's the lack of yellow in his eyes, and the lips. Specifically, the upper lip comes down too far which gives him the "Croc" look; Bruce Timm always drew Joker with his lip curled up high under his nose, but the toy has it down covering his teeth. Besides that, he's actually oddly become the best hand-candy of the line. I think it's the chunkiness (and definitely the nostalgia). Really fun figure. Accessories still suck, a lot. They cut the card, but keep the comb?! Edited May 23, 2015 by Twisted Two-Face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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