Can we expect hot toys batman comic inspired line?

[Serpentor]

If this happens, this could be the beginning of the end for DC Direct, at least for action figures.

Now that Mattel has the license for the entire DC Universe proper beyond just Batman and Superman with the DCUC line there is little to entice 6" scale figure collectors besides artist/storyline specific versions of the characters.

If HT (or any other 6th scale figure maker) gets the rights to their universe, their will be little point in continuing their DCD line of 13" collector figures since the scale is so close. If DC Direct's BB and TDK figures are any indication, collectors would be better off paying a little more for a licensed interpretation of the comics versions, rather than the ones that are "straight from the source".

Well, at least DCD would still have their statues.

DC Direct can easily continue with the Artist specific or title specific 61/2-7" figures. These have never been mass marketed there is plent of room for both Mattle's higher articulated figures and DC Directs more statue like figures.

As for the whole 1/6 line. Well if the rumors are true and Hot Toys has the master license to the DCU the question will become if they will see Noth American distribution through DC Direct or not. If not then the 13" Line can continue without problem and if they do distrubte them and price them in the 150-175 range like the TDK figures the 13" Line is going to be cheaper and people collecting that scale will continue. Again there is room for both but Hot tOys would be far superior.

 

[EVILFACE]

Many of us would be broke bastards if HT released comic version of DC Heroes.

 

[Serpentor]

That's true, Hot Toys are pretty much just trying to take everyone's money. If they keep it up they will soon become the sole 1/6 company in many collections. Maybe its all part of thier plan, maybe they want to take over the world one 1/6 collectot at a time.

 

[Odowankenobi]

^Well it's working.

 

[Serpentor]

I swore I'd only ever get the Hot Toys Superman back when it was released. That didnt work out so well, so many awsome figures from Hot Toys to little money.

 

[the_killing_joke]

Would comic based characters work on HT bodies? Would you not need bulkier. more muscular bodies to make them work?

I would like to see more movie figures from Hot Toys and if they could delve back into the Burton/Schumacher films then even better. I would love to see them take on those takes on the characters.

 

[C-Phan]

I Mike Mignola Bats would be great, even if his body proportion could be weird with a 1/6 scale action-figure.

 

[Batman5]

Man would I broke if this happened. I was wondering about the crosbabies Mike and I hope that it spells good news for DC lovers. But remember Star Wars has those little dolls as well and sixth scale in sight at the moment.

Oh and if HT were to make these I would take everyone in my sig and then some - nuff said.

 

[chamildav]

A Neal Adams would be awesome!!

Greatest comic book artist ever. More emotion and realistic action then any other artist to date. Whether he was pencilling "The Brave and the Bold", Batman, "Green Arrow/Green Lantern, X-Men, or more obscure material like Deadman, his 40 year old material that still holds up now. And if you don't believe me take a look at the Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams "Batman" and "Detective" reprints.

I've been hoping for a quality 1/6th modern comics Batman since Takara released a Catwoman figure a couple of years ago. But so far no luck. I'm not a licensing expert, but I imagine that DC and Marvel generally do each individual property/character seperately right now, at least in 1/6th. Marvel has permitted a bunch of stuff to be made by Medicom, originally Asian market only. But DC seems to be even more careful with proprietary material. Too bad, because a Hot toys or Takara line would be fantastic.

 

[Kabukiman]

I would trade my reproductive organs for a 1/6 Dark Knight Returns Batman.

 

[the_killing_joke]

I'd love to see decent 1/6th versions of characters from the older Batman films. 89 Batman, Returns Batman even the various Schumacher Bat Suits. Then there's the villains and Robin and Batgirl. Imagine a 1/6th 89 Batmobile! The mind boggles.

 

[Odowankenobi]

I would trade my reproductive organs for a 1/6 Dark Knight Returns Batman.

Well, it's not like we comic book nerds/toy collectors use them anyways.

 

[FDBMath]

I would trade my reproductive organs for a 1/6 Dark Knight Returns Batman.

I don't know that I wouyd go that far, but I would love a DKR Bats and Joker, hell even a Carrie Kelly Robin and a good DKR Supes as well.

 

[Old Grandpa]

A Neal Adams would be awesome!!

My top 5 Batman artists are, Neal Adams, Carmine Infantino, Jim Lee, Sheldon Moldoff, and Alex Ross. 1/6 reproductions by Hot Toys of these artists work would surely put me in the poor house. DCD has a large B&W statue series that feature famous Batman artists. I was very fortunate to get Neal Adams to sign his B&W for me at SDCC this year

 

[galactiboy]

Many of us would be broke bastards if HT released comic version of DC Heroes.

No doubt... I would be seriously boned

 

[Bustajesse]

I'd like a Michael Keaton Batman a lot more

 

[Watko]

A Frank Miller or Jim Lee Batman would be incredible. Hell, even an original design would be awesome.

 

[batfan08]

I'm surprised nobody's mentioned Tim Sale.As for Ross Batman,just adapt his DCD 6" figures into an entire 1/6 line

 

[Andr3w]

A Frank Miller or Jim Lee Batman would be incredible. Hell, even an original design would be awesome.

I second that.