Hot Toys – MMS183 The Dark Knight Rises Bane Figure

[ronri]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS183 - The Dark Knight Rises: Bane Collectible Figure

Not sure about that. Just bought meself a brand new Mark II Armor Unleashed Version for $165 only to then be told by other forum members, and have since checked it myself, that the price is dropping steadily.

Yes prices can go down, but my main issue is that HT might call it a day and never even release a second version of Bane which could very well result in another Two-Face (dropped prices yes, but huge price hikes in the future.) Iron Man is a fan-favorite so HT is bound to keep remaking diff. versions of the guy (although to be fair, the Mk II isn't nearly as iconic as some of the other versions). Now while Bane seems to get some love from select fans, he's not as iconic (or well-received) as Joker was, so there is that potential risk that HT might settle with this release.

The figure isn't horrible, it's simply not as perfect as it could've been. Of course, I wouldn't mind if HT made the effort to modify the current figure, but I'm also content and willing enough to buy this figure so as to avoid any risks. While I myself think that TDKR has its flaws and TDK still remains as the best out of the film trilogy, I do love the character and what Nolan did with him and the inaccuracies on the figure are minor enough for me to still want to grab this.

 

[nickshaw2814]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS183 - The Dark Knight Rises: Bane Collectible Figure

Yes prices can go down, but my main issue is that HT might call it a day and never even release a second version of Bane which could very well result in another Two-Face (dropped prices yes, but huge price hikes in the future.) Iron Man is a fan-favorite so HT is bound to keep remaking diff. versions of the guy (although to be fair, the Mk II isn't nearly as iconic as some of the other versions). Now while Bane seems to get some love from select fans, he's not as iconic (or well-received) as Joker was, so there is that potential risk that HT might settle with this release.

The figure isn't horrible, it's simply not as perfect as it could've been. Of course, I wouldn't mind if HT made the effort to modify the current figure, but I'm also content and willing enough to buy this figure so as to avoid any risks. While I myself think that TDKR has its flaws and TDK still remains as the best out of the film trilogy, I do love the character and what Nolan did with him and the inaccuracies on the figure are minor enough for me to still want to grab this.

 

[yongkykun]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS183 - The Dark Knight Rises: Bane Collectible Figure

Yes prices can go down, but my main issue is that HT might call it a day and never even release a second version of Bane which could very well result in another Two-Face (dropped prices yes, but huge price hikes in the future.) Iron Man is a fan-favorite so HT is bound to keep remaking diff. versions of the guy (although to be fair, the Mk II isn't nearly as iconic as some of the other versions). Now while Bane seems to get some love from select fans, he's not as iconic (or well-received) as Joker was, so there is that potential risk that HT might settle with this release.

The figure isn't horrible, it's simply not as perfect as it could've been. Of course, I wouldn't mind if HT made the effort to modify the current figure, but I'm also content and willing enough to buy this figure so as to avoid any risks. While I myself think that TDKR has its flaws and TDK still remains as the best out of the film trilogy, I do love the character and what Nolan did with him and the inaccuracies on the figure are minor enough for me to still want to grab this.

That's a very good point there!

At least with Bane, you can pad his body using pieces of lint-free cloth to add bulk to the figure especially around the leg area. And even though you can't do much to the upper body, the jacket itself is more than enough to give the body much needed bulk.

 

[JamesHBK]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS183 - The Dark Knight Rises: Bane Collectible Figure

 

[SixthScaleEdward]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS183 - The Dark Knight Rises: Bane Collectible Figure

This could serve as a good backdrop for a Bane vs Batman dio.

 

[Jackhepburn]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS183 - The Dark Knight Rises: Bane Collectible Figure

I think this figure would actually look really good with the final battle shirt on

 

[The Iron Koob]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS183 - The Dark Knight Rises: Bane Collectible Figure

I think this figure would actually look really good with the final battle shirt on

I agree its the first thing I want to do

 

[Johnny Utah]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS183 - The Dark Knight Rises: Bane Collectible Figure

I really want the jacket from the Daggett scene too.

 

[meth head]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS183 - The Dark Knight Rises: Bane Collectible Figure

I just want it to come with the right body

 

[intothevoid]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS183 - The Dark Knight Rises: Bane Collectible Figure

I want it all.

 

[Hydeous]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS183 - The Dark Knight Rises: Bane Collectible Figure

I'm wit ronri.

I'll customize it, if the right part comes along, but if not, I'm happy the way it is and can live with it. I hope they do a PERS with this figure though, if its anybody that needs one, it's him.

 

[JamesHBK]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS183 - The Dark Knight Rises: Bane Collectible Figure

This could serve as a good backdrop for a Bane vs Batman dio.

Great find man!

I think this figure would actually look really good with the final battle shirt on

Agreed.

I really want the jacket from the Daggett scene too.

Yeah, it's awesome. You should see elvis1976 version.

I'm wit ronri.

I'll customize it, if the right part comes along, but if not, I'm happy the way it is and can live with it. I hope they do a PERS with this figure though, if its anybody that needs one, it's him.

Agreed!

 

[gothamcityboy]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS183 - The Dark Knight Rises: Bane Collectible Figure

just found out the teaser pic of epic battle diorama of bane
is anyone heard about this ? looks really awesome thou....

 

[Mephistopheles]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS183 - The Dark Knight Rises: Bane Collectible Figure

just found out the teaser pic of epic battle diorama of bane
is anyone heard about this ? looks really awesome thou....

Holy Moly. THAT LOOKS EPIC.

 

[nickshaw2814]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS183 - The Dark Knight Rises: Bane Collectible Figure

just found out the teaser pic of epic battle diorama of bane
is anyone heard about this ? looks really awesome thou....

That's pretty sweet. Hopefully there is some truth in this. I'd be interested pending price.

 

[Njits]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS183 - The Dark Knight Rises: Bane Collectible Figure

If a figure has to be customized in order to look good, I don't buy it.

 

[EVILFACE]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS183 - The Dark Knight Rises: Bane Collectible Figure

Depends on what needs to be changed and the cost.

 

[karamazov80]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS183 - The Dark Knight Rises: Bane Collectible Figure

Is there no chance they are working on a custom body and what we see is actually a placeholder?

In the vast majority of cases, what you see with Hot Toys during pre-order time is what you get. Changes are usually quite minimal if at all. I would not bet on getting something very different from what we've already seen. Even when the outcry is loudest (DX Indiana Jones), HT just stays the course.

 

[Jackhepburn]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS183 - The Dark Knight Rises: Bane Collectible Figure

This figure only looks bad for the topless look, with either the coat or t-shirt I can see this looking great

 

[ronri]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS183 - The Dark Knight Rises: Bane Collectible Figure

This figure only looks bad for the topless look, with either the coat or t-shirt I can see this looking great

The fact that I'm not too bummed by the sleeveless look is enough for me to want to buy the figure. That said, I agree in that I do think he'd look great with the sweater/shirt on as long as you fiddle around with the way it sits on him. And not just that, combine the sweater WITH the coat on and I'm pretty sure he could look even more buffed up than before.

Honestly the only real customizing I'll do at this point is buying another arm brace and an extra right fist just so I can mod it together permanently. That way, he can actually wear the arm brace with a closed right fist.