Hot Toys MMS 293 & 294 Batman Returns: Batman and Bruce Wayne (Keaton) Set

[Prime Clone]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS 293 & 294 Batman Returns: Batman and Bruce Wayne (Keaton) Set

Probably just the movie synopsis...

 

[kurgan999]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS 293 & 294 Batman Returns: Batman and Bruce Wayne (Keaton) Set

yep same in my head, catwoman and penguin are mentioned in this txt weee

 

[Motuxmen]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS 293 & 294 Batman Returns: Batman and Bruce Wayne (Keaton) Set

It's not a notice about figures but a description of the movie and story.

 

[Motuxmen]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS 293 & 294 Batman Returns: Batman and Bruce Wayne (Keaton) Set

I just posted about this perceived lack or change in hot toys behavior in the Ripley thread in aliens:robots section. It's just not the case. From 2000 thru 2010 they did 125 total non marvel figures. From 2010-2015(thru this year) they have 125ish. I listed both periods. Photos of the 2000-10 figures and a list with sku of the 2010-15 figures. They have actually nearly doubled the pace of non marvel figures in the last five years over the previous to that 10 years

https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/...ien-updated-prototype-hs-196.html#post7757618

 

[Bluevoice]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS 293 & 294 Batman Returns: Batman and Bruce Wayne (Keaton) Set

I just posted about this perceived lack or change in hot toys behavior in the Ripley thread in aliens:robots section. It's just not the case. From 2000 thru 2010 they did 125 total non marvel figures. From 2010-2015(thru this year) they have 125ish. I listed both periods. Photos of the 2000-10 figures and a list with sku of the 2010-15 figures. They have actually nearly doubled the pace of non marvel figures in the last five years over the previous to that 10 years

https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/...ien-updated-prototype-hs-196.html#post7757618

@ Motuxmen: Thanks again for your insights! These are hard numbers. It's good to know that the supposed Marvel bias is just totally BS.

 

[The Iron Koob]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS 293 & 294 Batman Returns: Batman and Bruce Wayne (Keaton) Set

The reality is that a lot of the non-Marvel stuff didn't exactly fly off the shelves

 

[Bluevoice]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS 293 & 294 Batman Returns: Batman and Bruce Wayne (Keaton) Set

For those complaining about the lack of the glider. Take another look at this picture and imagine the span of this thing and the size of the cabinet needed to display the figure.

 

[The Iron Koob]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS 293 & 294 Batman Returns: Batman and Bruce Wayne (Keaton) Set

i'd never use it. Same as the wingspan thing of the dx09

 

[Prime Clone]

Hot Toys – MMS 293 & 294 Batman Returns: Batman and Bruce Wayne (Keaton) Set

Thanks Motuxmen, but those figures are meaningless unless you also include the number of Marvel figures produced. I daresay that has increased at a much greater rate.

Edit: Ah, I see that's your next project. Be interesting to see the results.

Also, HT's action figure output didn't really start to take off till the mid-Noughties (Batman Begins, Superman Returns etc.)

For me it's not so much Marvel bias as superhero bias, but I guess the reality is most action figures in general are based on superheroes.

 

[Jay1138]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS 293 & 294 Batman Returns: Batman and Bruce Wayne (Keaton) Set

i'd never use it. Same as the wingspan thing of the dx09

Same here. The glider is cool but I wouldn't use it either.

 

[ilovetoys]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS 293 & 294 Batman Returns: Batman and Bruce Wayne (Keaton) Set

that looks like a different Michael Keaton sculpt...

 

[Angry Kal-El]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS 293 & 294 Batman Returns: Batman and Bruce Wayne (Keaton) Set

$296 plus shipping for the two pack here: 1/6 Scale Action Figures Store

 

[S. Griffin]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS 293 & 294 Batman Returns: Batman and Bruce Wayne (Keaton) Set

that looks like a different Michael Keaton sculpt...

It's not.

 

[Rorywan]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS 293 & 294 Batman Returns: Batman and Bruce Wayne (Keaton) Set

that looks like a different Michael Keaton sculpt...

Nope, same as the spec pics.

 

[franpincho]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS 293 & 294 Batman Returns: Batman and Bruce Wayne (Keaton) Set

that looks like a different Michael Keaton sculpt...

Yup, it looks even worse. (If that's even possible).

 

[ilovetoys]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS 293 & 294 Batman Returns: Batman and Bruce Wayne (Keaton) Set

Hahahahha... you guys

 

[amvmm]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS 293 & 294 Batman Returns: Batman and Bruce Wayne (Keaton) Set

$296 plus shipping for the two pack here: 1/6 Scale Action Figures Store

That's interesting! Is this a reliable store?

 

[Mike86]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS 293 & 294 Batman Returns: Batman and Bruce Wayne (Keaton) Set

I watched both the Burton films yesterday to see if my feelings on this film have changed. I have to say while the first is still awesome Batman Returns still is overall a very weak sequel. I think if it was a straight up Batman and Catwoman film it would be a lot better, but the stuff with Penguin and Shreck really drag it down. There are a lot of cool things stylistically about the film but it overall doesn't hold up.

 

[Angry Kal-El]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS 293 & 294 Batman Returns: Batman and Bruce Wayne (Keaton) Set

That's interesting! Is this a reliable store?

I bought from them once, the Bruce Wayne figure from the Armory set. It shipped fast and in good condition. That's the only purchase I've made from them though. I think shipping was around $20 to USA.

 

[Jokes & Bats]

Re: Hot Toys – MMS 293 & 294 Batman Returns: Batman and Bruce Wayne (Keaton) Set

I watched both the Burton films yesterday to see if my feelings on this film have changed. I have to say while the first is still awesome Batman Returns still is overall a very weak sequel. I think if it was a straight up Batman and Catwoman film it would be a lot better, but the stuff with Penguin and Shreck really drag it down. There are a lot of cool things stylistically about the film but it overall doesn't hold up.

I thought it was a very intelligent way of introducing a villain that could otherwise be a challenge to bring into a live action film.


Some interesting articles have been written about Batman Returns and about the Penguin in particular. This one suggests a Jewish link:

Andrew Hamilton, "Batman Returns: An Anti-Semitic Allegory?" | Counter-Currents Publishing