Hot Toys DX09 - BATMAN - Batman (Michael Keaton) - Specs & Pics

[Batfreak]

couple more shots i took, with the batmobile remote. i really love that they included this little gizmo, especially whoever plans to get the HT batmobile.

By wtfffffffffffff at 2012-03-22

By wtfffffffffffff at 2012-03-22


so far this is my HT collection. indy, superman and batman, FINALLY. next up, jack joker!
but im just happy to finally have batman, AFTER SO LONG!

By wtfffffffffffff at 2012-03-22

 

[FLOSI]

VS.

Yeah, but Marc will be able to grab this figure in the upcoming months... Or just go with the Returns version. A memory is forever... Well, unless Pix gets Alzheimer’s.

 

[FLOSI]

Yup. When you try and save a buck you are out of luck.

::: looks at 89 Batman on the cheap ass shelf :::

That's why my Batman is in a container somewhere in the Pacific instead of in one of my detolfs.

::: Jealous of EVILFACE's Batman :::

 

[pixletwin]

Yeah, but Marc will be able to grab this figure in the upcoming months... Or just go with the Returns version. A memory is forever... Well, unless Pix gets Alzheimer’s.

Precisely.

 

[FLOSI]

Precisely.

And hell, the way this is going you'll have more than enough time to save back up.

 

[stshammgod]

So, this is just "whenever it shows up" for retailers? For one thing, Sideshow is forcing us impatient folk to go with them next time.

 

[FLOSI]

So, this is just "whenever it shows up" for retailers? For one thing, Sideshow is forcing us impatient folk to go with them next time.

That's the way it feels....

 

[Wor-Gar]

Yeah, but Marc will be able to grab this figure in the upcoming months... Or just go with the Returns version. A memory is forever... Well, unless Pix gets Alzheimer’s.

True. And these dolls, after all, are just our way of celebrating memories, memories of films we love.

 

[mikericm]

So, this is just "whenever it shows up" for retailers? For one thing, Sideshow is forcing us impatient folk to go with them next time.

I'd be surprised if this were intentional. Besides, even if you get it from another retailer, THEY are getting it from SS.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I think you can see the chest differences here:
1st Batch with "hollow" chest underneath rubber (much more accurate IMO):

And second batch with "hard full" chest underneath rubber (the belt tilts forward because of it):

You sure the body on your 2nd Batman just isn't turned around backwards under the suit?

Oh no I didn't....

 

[Rorywan]

You sure the body on your 2nd Batman just isn't turned around backwards under the suit?

Oh no I didn't....

Nah, mate, it's solid and sculpted correctly, I think the shoulder blades would be a giveaway!
Actually maybe it's the other way round? The first batch have backwards bodies?! If so they shouldn't have fixed it.

 

[a-dev]

so far this is my HT collection. indy, superman and batman, FINALLY. next up, jack joker!
but im just happy to finally have batman, AFTER SO LONG!

By wtfffffffffffff at 2012-03-22

Nice shot there, great poses. Even the infamous HT Indy looks good.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Nah, mate, it's solid and sculpted correctly, I think the shoulder blades would be a giveaway!
Actually maybe it's the other way round? The first batch have backwards bodies?! If so they shouldn't have fixed it.

Surprising difference though. Looks like a before-and-after Bats had a full meal. Wonder what other differences people with multiples will find.

I'm most disappointed by the less-than-leather look you said the new one came with. Hope its not noticeable to us with a single figure coming.

 

[Jokes & Bats]

but im just happy to finally have batman, AFTER SO LONG!

By wtfffffffffffff at 2012-03-22

Love Batman's pose here - any close up pics?

 

[Avenger]

Great. Next thing you know 2nd batch will be leaking oil like a sieve. *stirs the pot*

 

[Rorywan]

Surprising difference though. Looks like a before-and-after Bats had a full meal. Wonder what other differences people with multiples will find.

I'm most disappointed by the less-than-leather look you said the new one came with. Hope its not noticeable to us with a single figure coming.

Nah, this is a 100% fantastic release whatever the small differences.
There is no way anyone taking this out the box for the first time will think anything but , ____ thats amazing. No matter what the differences.

I would imagine the only thing of any note really is the change of chest piece, that seems like a deliberate manufacturing change. I have to admit at first when I handled my batch 1 Bats, I thought it felt very strange to have so much space loose behind the rubber, but now I think that looks a lot better than their improved version.

I wouldn't worry about it though, it just makes him a bit bulkier up front. You will not be disappointed!

 

[MarfMaster]

Was going to bulk up my Batman anyway...

Probably an upgraded material to ensure the product doesn't suffer any long term damage.

 

[FLOSI]

Alright, who's calling for info next?

 

[Rorywan]

Was going to bulk up my Batman anyway...

Probably an upgraded material to ensure the product doesn't suffer any long term damage.

Very likely. And it maybe the one to want as time passes, they obviously changed it for a reason.
One thing I would say though is that Keaton was pretty slim and slight in the suit. So I wouldn't want him bulked up!

Anyone else get a 2nd batch? From what I can see the slightly tilting forward belt is the easiest way to determine which is which.

 

[FLOSI]

Rory, are you sure you can't just tweek the ab joint back?