Hot Toys Bruce Wayne/Batman (2011 Toy Con Ex) review + pics

[highlander1]

thanks for info will display without harness and use a sculpt for a custom mr wayne

 

[pjam]

Harness is easy to get off...

In his review Wookster said it wasn't easy you have to remove the belt, etc.

To make the transition from first night vigilante into fully-fledged caped crusader you first need to remove the harness. This is actually slightly trickier than you might first think, you need to remove the belt then undo the sliding buckle at the front. Now shrug off the rig like a vest and pass the leg loops down and over his boots (or undo the tiny clips on the inner thigh).

 

[Maglor]

Got my email.

I'm gonna start using flash photography + awkward posing on all my figures to get people to cancel their orders. I'll snatch em up and sell 'em back for double!

I love this post.

 

[Maglor]

This is definitely the ultimate Begins Batman figure, and the Bale sculpt is awesome. It has still managed to convince me that I have no need to spend another $240 on this character. It's not worth the money for me. It's also made me realize that I like my Takara a lot more than I thought. I think it's proportioned better. Screen accurate weight and bulk, maybe not, but I think the head on each of the Hot Toys versions from the first movie is too big for the body. I've never liked the shape of the Hot Toys heads either. That's why the only one I've bought from either movie is the Demon. The details dominate visual attention on that one; shape is an afterthought.

Cancelled. I'm gonna to go buy some statues.

No criticism for your canceling the PO, but how anyone could think those micro heads are too big is beyond me. That's assuming your talking about the BW heads. As far as the cowled heads go, I think the size is fine. The necks are just waaaaaay too long. For some reason the Demon didn't seem to have that problem.


The Takara is a great figure though. I was happy to stick with that figure rather than buy a secondary market HT OC, but this I can't pass on.

...there is now a new Kübler-Ross Five Stages for Batweenies when it comes to Hot Toys releases. Here it is in emoticon:

1. Product Announced:

2. Time Between Announcement & Pre-Order:

3. Time Between Pre-Order & Shipment:

4. Early Images From Different People Under Variable Lighting Conditions:

5. Acceptance: and/or

That sound about right.


Thankfully I'm impervious to said "Five Stages for Batweenies".

 

[devilof76]

Yeah, the Bale sculpt is why I would have bought it. I still might if I can find it cheaper. Although, the figures that were mandatory fall purchases have all been moved to 2012, so I might still try if it doesn't require too much effort.

 

[jayveeeusebio]

Got my notice from SS as well!

Can't wait for this figure!

 

[mr.fan]

sold my original bats to get the new exclusive... Must say these recent pics make the mate finish look much nicer then the glossy finish on the original version... Anyone agree?

 

[Gipetto0812]

sold my original bats to get the new exclusive... Must say these recent pics make the mate finish look much nicer then the glossy finish on the original version... Anyone agree?

not many apparently. Seems like most prefer the shiny finish compared to this newer matte finish

 

[octo]

sold my original bats to get the new exclusive... Must say these recent pics make the mate finish look much nicer then the glossy finish on the original version... Anyone agree?

Yup the matte finish looks more accurate than the older versions. My only complaint is the gauntlets should have a sheen to them, but that's easily fixed.

 

[toylion]

not many apparently. Seems like most prefer the shiny finish compared to this newer matte finish

Just spray it with PAM.

 

[devilof76]

Or eat some french fries, then play with it.

 

[karamazov80]

Yeah, the Bale sculpt is why I would have bought it. I still might if I can find it cheaper. Although, the figures that were mandatory fall purchases have all been moved to 2012, so I might still try if it doesn't require too much effort.

I saw this earlier today:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-6-CIAN-F...072?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d3072cb68

If you don't have issue buying a. . ."CIAN" head

 

[devilof76]

What the hell is a CIAN head?

Actually, I just had an epiphany and I don't want this figure at all now. I'll take a free one, but that's about the only way it'll end up in my possession. That's how important it's become. I don't get it but, I don't really have to.

 

[karamazov80]

What the hell is a CIAN head?

The kind that that eBay guy sells.

 

[Gipetto0812]

I saw this earlier today:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-6-CIAN-F...072?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d3072cb68

If you don't have issue buying a. . ."CIAN" head

hey just what void wanted, a HT Bale head with a neck.

actually, if I had paypal, I'd buy that head. have the original for my BB figure and put that one on my DX Bats

 

[devilof76]

The kind that that eBay guy sells.

You know you're very helpful for a moderator. That's rare. Normally they just kick you and send you the bill.

Not you though. You care.

 

[TheFiend]

I saw this earlier today:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-6-CIAN-F...072?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d3072cb68

If you don't have issue buying a. . ."CIAN" head

Hmmm I think its a solid Bruce Wayne head really.

 

[Noodlerizer]

In his review Wookster said it wasn't easy you have to remove the belt, etc.

To make the transition from first night vigilante into fully-fledged caped crusader you first need to remove the harness. This is actually slightly trickier than you might first think, you need to remove the belt then undo the sliding buckle at the front. Now shrug off the rig like a vest and pass the leg loops down and over his boots (or undo the tiny clips on the inner thigh).

Well the belt is not a problem, just undo the clips on his legs and the strap across his chest and loosen, I had very little problems getting it off, getting it back on would be a _____!

 

[thenammagazine]

Hmmm I think its a solid recast of the Hot Toys Bruce Wayne head really.

Fixed for accuracy.

 

[stoods77]

Mine just converted(yay)