Premium Format Batman Keaton Premium Format Figure

[Mr. EcKo]

 

[brucecamblzchin]

Looking at that banner again, it seems the image Dave used is a portrait shot that Sideshow didn't even use on their product page. I can't find the banner image to the left anywhere on their site. I know it's the same, but it actually looks better and more like Keaton/Batman to me. Odd.

Lighting is everything.

Is the angle a teeny bit different also? And yeah lighting changes a lot, especially when all we have to go on is the pics.

 

[brucecamblzchin]

Cool party Steve!

 

[Cartman5579]

Sarcasm noted.

But the bold part right there is why I'm gladly passing on this. I already own the best version of Keaton Batman in the Hot Toys figure. (Or as some here like to call it..."doll" ) Why would I pay more for a weaker likeness and fewer display options? Because it's bigger? Has more "presence"?

Of course even people who don't collect Batman, or don't even know much about pop-culture will recognize that this is supposed to be the '89 Keaton Batman. But for this kind of money, on this scale, it should be beyond "good enough" to wow the average Joe. You're right, Hot Toys (dolls) raised the bar for collectors--and specifically for 89 Bats collectors with the DX09; this PF is close but not quite there.

Then why are you posting in this thread? Its for appreciators only!

You sir, have earned 1 banana for your post

 

[md99]

I did. The overall size is 26.5", I meant the figure of Batman himself.

 

[golfpro1286]

That made me lolz

 

[golfpro1286]

I did. The overall size is 26.5", I meant the figure of Batman himself.

Probably somewhere around 19"

 

[Khev]

Wow, I really like the look of this!

 

[j97e1]

Then why are you posting in this thread? Its for appreciators only!

You sir, have earned 1 banana for your post

 

[jreycnc]

Probably somewhere around 19"

@ 1/4 scale 18" should represent 6' so I'd probably say right around there.

 

[pturtle]

To the guys defending this thing is perfect, not every thread is just of people complaining. Check the Nathan Drake PF thread. It has been smooth since the proto was revealed, and it’s now being released and its still smooth there. This PF is far from perfect and hopefully it gets fixed up a bit before release.

 

[j97e1]

This fig will look great in one of those black bestas with a spotlight.

Good Luck with that. Besta is 22.5"
Unless of course, you don't use doors on it.

 

[DiFabio]

I sort of hate the way action figures are perceived in these statue sections, but I don't mind admitting that I prefer dolls. They are technically dolls, nothing wrong with that term. "Action figure" is just trying to glorify them a bit. I'm a man that collects dolls and I find no shame in it.

As for the whole Hot Toys vs. NECA vs. Sideshow debate, well, I think each one has it's merits.

Hot Toys

- best paint application and sculpt combos
- has several display options and a plethora of accessories
- can own a Batmobile
- only figure to have a Joker displayable with it

NECA

- best face sculpt and most accurate armor design
- actually has a fully painted, Michael Keaton portrait underneath an actual cowl like the real deal
- foldable, accurate batarang
- unfurled cape pose is unmatched

Sideshow

- best cape
- only one with the ***** to get the NIKE swoosh licensing
- terrific Batcave environment as a base
- no fears of breaking crappy joints or deteriorating rubber



And that's if the final Premium Format looks like the prototype in the preview shots. If it's anything like the work in progress behind the scenes images of the portrait (Bruce with and sans mask), it's atleast on par with the sculpt Hot Toys and NECA have done.

Can anyone that doesn't like the headsculpt of this thing in the product pics honestly say they don't think the images above are on par with what the other companies have done? I'm not sure why people wouldn't give this PF a try and see what it looks like in-hand based on those unpainted heads alone. It's not like it's a $400 gamble. There will always be a desire for a Premium Format Batman Ex.


Atleast all three are better than this,

 

[Cocoboloboy]

Face is way too deep set in the cowl.

Cowl is virtually a cube when viewed from the front.

Head turn is too extreme and out of character.

Barely recognizable likeness.

I couldn't pull the trigger on this either. For some of these very reasons you mentioned. That and the $40 NRD would be money out the window if HT announced a 1/4 scale version between now and shipping time. I'd end up canceling this for that. This is nice but not even close to the definitive Keaton Batman I had in mind.

Maybe I'll pick the regular up at another retailer or from somebody on the cheap but for now I'm planning on looking forward to the in hand pics from everybody else.

Congrats to those who ordered and are excited about this! Any 1989 Batman excitement is good excitement!

 

[Cartman5579]

To the guys defending this thing is perfect, not every thread is just of people complaining. Check the Nathan Drake PF thread. It has been smooth since the proto was revealed, and it’s now being released and its still smooth there. This PF is far from perfect and hopefully it gets fixed up a bit before release.

Thats because their are only 17 people that bought the Nathan Drake PF, vs. 1000+ that buy/will buy Keaton Batman.

 

[morphosis]

I sort of hate the way action figures are perceived in these statue sections, but I don't mind admitting that I prefer dolls. They are technically dolls, nothing wrong with that term. "Action figure" is just trying to glorify them a bit. I'm a man that collects dolls and I find no shame in it.

As for the whole Hot Toys vs. NECA vs. Sideshow debate, well, I think each one has it's merits.

Hot Toys

- best paint application and sculpt combos
- has several display options and a plethora of accessories
- can own a Batmobile
- only figure to have a Joker displayable with it

NECA

- best face sculpt and most accurate armor design
- actually has a fully painted, Michael Keaton portrait underneath an actual cowl like the real deal
- foldable, accurate batarang
- unfurled cape pose is unmatched

Sideshow

- best cape
- only one with the ***** to get the NIKE swoosh licensing
- terrific Batcave environment as a base
- no fears of breaking crappy joints or deteriorating rubber



And that's if the final Premium Format looks like the prototype in the preview shots. If it's anything like the work in progress behind the scenes images of the portrait (Bruce with and sans mask), it's atleast on par with the sculpt Hot Toys and NECA have done.

Can anyone that doesn't like the headsculpt of this thing in the product pics honestly say they don't think the images above are on par with what the other companies have done? I'm not sure why people wouldn't give this PF a try and see what it looks like in-hand based on those unpainted heads alone. It's not like it's a $400 gamble. There will always be a desire for a Premium Format Batman Ex.


Atleast all three are better than this,

I think all the 89 Sculpts are really solid. I personally like HTs the best if i was to rank them, its looks more life-like. NECA without the cowl looks a little cartoony to me, but still a solid sculpt for the price. SSC should be great, just have to wait & see what the final is like.

Im not as nit picky as others though, i don't expect 150% accuracy. I just enjoy collecting them most of all, and if its a character I love from a movie or comic book, like Batman, I try to buy all the releases from HTs and Sideshow. If they get things extremely accurate, then im psyched. If tiny details are little off, its not a deal breaker for me. They are better than any toys or collectibles out there, it doesn't get any better than this. So I just enjoy them, and not worry too much about the other stuff...

 

[pturtle]

I sort of hate the way action figures are perceived in these statue sections, but I don't mind admitting that I prefer dolls. They are technically dolls, nothing wrong with that term. "Action figure" is just trying to glorify them a bit. I'm a man that collects dolls and I find no shame in it.

As for the whole Hot Toys vs. NECA vs. Sideshow debate, well, I think each one has it's merits.

Hot Toys

- best paint application and sculpt combos
- has several display options and a plethora of accessories
- can own a Batmobile
- only figure to have a Joker displayable with it

NECA

- best face sculpt and most accurate armor design
- actually has a fully painted, Michael Keaton portrait underneath an actual cowl like the real deal
- foldable, accurate batarang
- unfurled cape pose is unmatched

Sideshow

- best cape
- only one with the ***** to get the NIKE swoosh licensing
- terrific Batcave environment as a base
- no fears of breaking crappy joints or deteriorating rubber



And that's if the final Premium Format looks like the prototype in the preview shots. If it's anything like the work in progress behind the scenes images of the portrait (Bruce with and sans mask), it's atleast on par with the sculpt Hot Toys and NECA have done.

Can anyone that doesn't like the headsculpt of this thing in the product pics honestly say they don't think the images above are on par with what the other companies have done? I'm not sure why people wouldn't give this PF a try and see what it looks like in-hand based on those unpainted heads alone. It's not like it's a $400 gamble. There will always be a desire for a Premium Format Batman Ex.


Atleast all three are better than this,

No shame in collecting “dolls”. I collect them as well. Constructive criticism on here seems to be a sin here.

Some times these complaints can go a long way.

Right now, as a whole, it looks good. We want great.

 

[mikedanger]

I sort of hate the way action figures are perceived in these statue sections, but I don't mind admitting that I prefer dolls. They are technically dolls, nothing wrong with that term. "Action figure" is just trying to glorify them a bit. I'm a man that collects dolls and I find no shame in it.

that's what i don't get either, man...we are all grown *** men collecting toys, dolls and statues, lol. you love the hot toys figure? awesome! i am glad you love it! you think the neca fig is the bee's knees! great! i am so glad! too many people spend more time crapping on everyone else's preferences instead of just enjoying the fact that there is an S load of bad *** product out there for us all to choose from.

 

[mikedanger]

ugh...still can't believe we can't say a to the s to the s

 

[The Chev]

This is a must own for me.

And while I would love a Jack Joker, I'd love a penguin Premium format.