Hot Toys MMS 692 + 693 BATMAN (1989) 1/6 scale Batman 2.0

[Measles]

Looking forward to '89

 

[vito81]

Yeah I'm kicking myself now that I didn't grab one of those Supermad Catwoman figures when those came out years ago. Actually made for an awesome figure when paired with the Sean Dabbs sculpt.

Same here... But I prefer Acplay instead...

 

[ZE_501]

As a former owner, what's your take on the HT design? It still looks too flat to me in the middle. I think it should dip down more and have a more curvaceous profile - a bit more like a roller coaster. I just can't decide whether it's worth an additional $1k to have that accuracy and a nice paint job.

Also a former owner here. I agree with what you say about what it should have looked like, but it's a weird design that changes significantly depending on viewing angle and of course, photography can do all kinds of strange things to it. That thing looked amazing on display.

It was/is an incredible piece I really enjoyed; I ultimately sold it because I got bored of collecting in general (I still enjoy following collectibles, I guess I should say I got bored of owning a lot of them and wanted to move on with my space and money) ... but if I was in the market again I'd go with the Jazzinc. version; as I've said before, it takes up space, it's not easy to sell if you want to, it represents commitment. For those reasons I'd get the best version I could.

 

[Rondesmo]

Economical situation , budget and motivation from a side, there will be much more differences than an accurate paint job.

It will certainly be like comparing this

(Strangely, this exhibit car looks like an exact 1:1 Hot Toys replica IMO).

To this

Everybody knows both are 89 Batmobile but only one looks like the real car.

 

[Mondragon]

Did the Onstar commercials use the original car?
Actually some of the best Batmobile character footage, they must have spent a mint on these commercials.
Also that hybrid Batsuit isn't a bad look.

 

[batmanfan23]

Economical situation , budget and motivation from a side, there will be much more differences than an accurate paint job.

It will certainly be like comparing this
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(Strangely, this exhibit car looks like an exact 1:1 Hot Toys replica IMO).

To this
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Everybody knows both are 89 Batmobile but only one looks like the real car.

If you told me the top photos were the real thing I would have believed you

 

[The Buffinator]

Economical situation , budget and motivation from a side, there will be much more differences than an accurate paint job.

It will certainly be like comparing this
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(Strangely, this exhibit car looks like an exact 1:1 Hot Toys replica IMO).

To this
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Everybody knows both are 89 Batmobile but only one looks like the real car.

If you told me the top photos were the real thing I would have believe you

Same here. And if the HT batmobile had a paint job like that I don't think Joost would be bothering with his own version. Of course we'd need to dust it every single day.

 

[Garlador]

Also that hybrid Batsuit isn't a bad look.

Based on the emblem (and nipples), this is the Kilmer and Clooney suit combined. They used it for the Birds of Prey show too.

Been a long time since I saw these commercials. Year 2000 is post-Batman & Robin. I know they kept the OG Batmobile around for tours and shows still.

 

[Garlador]

If you told me the top photos were the real thing I would have believed you

I get that there are probably inconsistencies, but even as someone who played the VHS tape until it stopped working, it’s like I’m doing a “spot the difference” puzzle.

“See, the rear grill is a different piece, and the wing flares are slightly longer, and…”

 

[Rondesmo]

Huge difference…

More seriously, that’s exactly the point. 99% of people won’t notice inaccuracies once both cars displayed next to.

But after have owned the HT during 10 years, my eyes are trained and I see them all…

 

[jsgord58]

Do you think if we rub it's rhubarb just right it could grow to that length?

Length isn't everything, like my girlfriend will tell you.

 

[Garlador]

Length isn't everything, like my girlfriend will tell you.

Weird. She told me the opposite!

… couldn’t resist.

 

[Chopper Face]

Well that was way to burn a couple of minutes on this 2+ hour train journey.


KG have listed dlx Batman to release in Q3 23 but sideshow have Q2-3 24 which must be right. Shame. I thought this guy was oven ready for a bit there.

There are gonna be so many Batmans on the way once this Flash film is out, I don’t how I’m going to cope!

 

[jye4ever]

Yikes! Where to & when did you ship it - Australia at the height of the pandemic? For comparison, Joost is forecasting $260 to the US for his 89 Batmobile next year. Something tells me you still made a killing, but man that seems high.

As a former owner, what's your take on the HT design? It still looks too flat to me in the middle. I think it should dip down more and have a more curvaceous profile - a bit more like a roller coaster. I just can't decide whether it's worth an additional $1k to have that accuracy and a nice paint job.

Pre pandemic from NY to I forgot where lol

If I remember correctly the Tumbler went from New York to Pennsylvania and the 89 went from New York to Texas!

For its time the HT 89 was nice but imperfect in execution.

 

[Garlador]

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Well that was way to burn a couple of minutes on this 2+ hour train journey.


KG have listed dlx Batman to release in Q3 23 but sideshow have Q2-3 24 which must be right. Shame. I thought this guy was oven ready for a bit there.

There are gonna be so many Batmans on the way once this Flash film is out, I don’t how I’m going to cope!

… There’s one more difference. *evil laugh*

Yeah, I wish he was coming sooner. We all know they’ll announce a Flashpoint Batman too, and having two pending Keaton Batmans might be more than even some hardcore fans can manage.

 

[Chopper Face]

… There’s one more difference. *evil laugh*

Yeah, I wish he was coming sooner. We all know they’ll announce a Flashpoint Batman too, and having two pending Keaton Batmans might be more than even some hardcore fans can manage.

Ha- got it. The fish’ gills.

I may have to set a rule that I won’t get anything from Flashpoint- but if the Affleck suits have an iota of the BVS beauty, I’ll cave.

I think 89 and Returns Batman would suffice for representing Keaton- oh and the turtleneck look at the Bat-computer. Not hugely enamoured with what I’ve seen of his primary Flashpoint suit so I can probably skip all of those and I’m really not feeling The Flash’s new look either.

I spend most of my money on nostalgia stuff but I love everything Batman. I only skip if a design really doesn’t do anything for me- like the standard JL suit.

 

[Spanbauer]

Did the Batman threads get combined? The other title was more accurate considering the figure ended up being more than a reissue. Anyhow, Hot Toys out with a promo video on their socials.

 

[Gipetto0812]

Did the Batman threads get combined? The other title was more accurate considering the figure ended up being more than a reissue.

Yup threads got combined ( I asked Asta b/c similar conversations were being had in both) but this one was the one that became the dominant thread instead of the other one with the better title and pics in the first post.

Maybe @Captain Clown or one of the mods can change the title along with adding the pics in the first post from the original thread located here: Hot Toys 1/6 scale BATMAN 1989 Collectible Figure (Reissue)

 

[Rondesmo]

Don’t know why they changed so much the color of the eyes.
Keaton doesn’t get deep blue eyes but blue/greenish eyes.
It really changes the look.

 

[Dave_W]

Don’t know why they changed so much the color of the eyes.
Keaton doesn’t get deep blue eyes but blue/greenish eyes.
It really changes the look.
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Unless you're blasting it with a bright light, I don't think it will show up like that.