This set finally arrived today. It's pretty awesome, here are some thoughts:
-The build-a-belt is a really cool concept, but these pieces look really fragile, so I'm not going to bother trying. Nice try Hot Toys, but it needs a bit more user testing...
-I wish the folded Batarangs were actually folded Batarangs that can be unfolded!
-The nun-chucks and darts are really cool though!
-Having all the accessories like this is a dream come true for me. Makes me really wish they'd do an equivalent for DX09. That'd give new people a chance to get the now-expensive Keaton Batman, as well as present a great opportunity to show off all those neat accessories that figure came with. Most of those were never used in the movie, so nobody really uses or poses with them. So they never get seen - but they become infinitely more interesting when they're in that vault of his!
Also, that'd give us a chance to maybe get a Keaton Wayne or even a Gough Alfred! Odds are low on that happening - but then again, I'd have said Hot Toys would never release a Caine Alfred, and look at what we have now!
-Of course, installing the weapons in the armory is really frustrating. They all come in foam trays - those should have been swappable with the trays in the actual armory, for instant installation. But the real frustrating part is setting up the hooks with the sticky-guns. It's nearly impossible to get them all aligned so everything is snug and placed correctly. Those hooks really should have been part of the frame to begin with, rather than being moveable.
-Packaging is pretty lame. One of the neat things about Hot Toys has been the packaging, both in terms of art design and functionality. Functionality here is pretty minimal (the outer cardboard is so thin!), art design is pretty much non-existent.
-This thing is just a bit too big to fit my shelves, so I'm not sure where to put it. It's on top of my bookshelf right now, which is cool when the lights are on, but it makes seeing the accessories/weapons on the lower trays impossible.
-Speaking of the lights, I love the remote. Makes me wish the doors had battery-powered, remote control functionality as well. How cool would it be to press a button to both open the doors and turn on the lights, inviting you to step over and take a closer look?
-The empty cowl has a shiny rub right on the forehead, I'll probably try and get a replacement for it.
-Wayne and Alfred look great. Time to repurpose my custom figures...
-Of course, installing the weapons in the armory is really frustrating. They all come in foam trays - those should have been swappable with the trays in the actual armory, for instant installation. But the real frustrating part is setting up the hooks with the sticky-guns. It's nearly impossible to get them all aligned so everything is snug and placed correctly. Those hooks really should have been part of the frame to begin with, rather than being moveable.
-Packaging is pretty lame. One of the neat things about Hot Toys has been the packaging, both in terms of art design and functionality. Functionality here is pretty minimal (the outer cardboard is so thin!), art design is pretty much non-existent.
The repainted Bruce Wayne head is interesting. The armory one is darker complected with a bit of stubble. I like the DX12 Bruce head more. it looks younger and more fitting for a "Dark Knight" era Bruce.
Guys, does anyone know what this little piece is?
It dropped off while I was unpacking and I am not sure what this is.
Thanks
That's a bat nipple.
You're welcome.
It's probably been posted already, but I was wondering if someone could repost a picture with a comparison of the Bruce heads (or provide a page range so I could find it)? Thanks!
It's probably been posted already, but I was wondering if someone could repost a picture with a comparison of the Bruce heads (or provide a page range so I could find it)? Thanks!
Great idea, I would love this too. I don't have the DX12 so am unable to do it myself.
I think Rorywan said the paint job on the armoury version is superior but it would be nice to see it.
Go to 8:30 for xenom0rph's comparison of the Bruce heads.
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