I hope this goes without saying but expect spoilers in this thread.
Now that the movie is out and basic Hot Toys figures run about $275 these days, what characters are you interested in seeing made? What ones do you think will get made? Are the Batcycle or Batmobile actually going to get released?
For me, beyond the current Batman available to preorder I would like to see the following 4 characters:
-The Riddler. He’s at the top of my list because he’s likely the one main character least likely to appear in another film or TV series. He was a great new take on the character and I’d like to see him with the opening murder weapon, Suzy tapthumb drive, neck bomb, phone, question mark coffee, and alternate unmasked head. Most of his accessories are small but he may still come in at $300 if they do an unmasked head. I’d like for him to come with the rest of the riddle cards not coming with other figures. Each figure coming with a riddle would be a nice way to tie everyone together.
-Gordon. This really felt like a true partnership with Batman. Oldman was great but he and Bale’s Batman didn’t seem this close. He should come with some riddles and crime scene stuff. Not sure if HT will be able to give him his pistol. Packing him with the Batsignal like the last one would have been a good idea but is too late. He’d likely get the convention exclusive treatment. Not a visually interesting character but an important one. Maybe he’ll go gray in the sequels otherwise he ought to pretty much look the same, even with the inevitable promotion.
-The Penguin. He seem very likely with a spin off HBO show in the works. HT might opt to do another Peacemaker and wait for his show before putting him out. Really any of his outfits would be welcome the club Tuxedo is rather interesting and his suit and trenchcoat look is a good choice as well. Again, hopefully he can come with some guns. Maybe a glass of booze and the photos Batman uses to question him. While it real prominent in the film, an umbrella would be a nice addition.
-lastly for me would be Catwoman. Her mask wasn’t the best and I can see her returning with an upgraded look that would be better then this one. The rest of the outfit was fine but I’d probably prefer her maskless head for display. Her whip, tool kit, passport documents, money bag, and a cat or two would round her out nicely.
I didn’t feel we got enough Alfred in this to justify a figure of him yet. I would like to see him ditch the beard for the classic mustache so he looks a little bit more like Alfred. I didn’t hate him but didn’t get enough or really feel attached to him yet either. So maybe with some sequels he’ll have more time to shine?
Anyone I’m leaving out you think should get a figure? Would anybody be a pass for you (assuming they keep the Batman quality and not Peacemaker quality)? Would third party figures be the way to go on some figures?
Now that the movie is out and basic Hot Toys figures run about $275 these days, what characters are you interested in seeing made? What ones do you think will get made? Are the Batcycle or Batmobile actually going to get released?
For me, beyond the current Batman available to preorder I would like to see the following 4 characters:
-The Riddler. He’s at the top of my list because he’s likely the one main character least likely to appear in another film or TV series. He was a great new take on the character and I’d like to see him with the opening murder weapon, Suzy tapthumb drive, neck bomb, phone, question mark coffee, and alternate unmasked head. Most of his accessories are small but he may still come in at $300 if they do an unmasked head. I’d like for him to come with the rest of the riddle cards not coming with other figures. Each figure coming with a riddle would be a nice way to tie everyone together.
-Gordon. This really felt like a true partnership with Batman. Oldman was great but he and Bale’s Batman didn’t seem this close. He should come with some riddles and crime scene stuff. Not sure if HT will be able to give him his pistol. Packing him with the Batsignal like the last one would have been a good idea but is too late. He’d likely get the convention exclusive treatment. Not a visually interesting character but an important one. Maybe he’ll go gray in the sequels otherwise he ought to pretty much look the same, even with the inevitable promotion.
-The Penguin. He seem very likely with a spin off HBO show in the works. HT might opt to do another Peacemaker and wait for his show before putting him out. Really any of his outfits would be welcome the club Tuxedo is rather interesting and his suit and trenchcoat look is a good choice as well. Again, hopefully he can come with some guns. Maybe a glass of booze and the photos Batman uses to question him. While it real prominent in the film, an umbrella would be a nice addition.
-lastly for me would be Catwoman. Her mask wasn’t the best and I can see her returning with an upgraded look that would be better then this one. The rest of the outfit was fine but I’d probably prefer her maskless head for display. Her whip, tool kit, passport documents, money bag, and a cat or two would round her out nicely.
I didn’t feel we got enough Alfred in this to justify a figure of him yet. I would like to see him ditch the beard for the classic mustache so he looks a little bit more like Alfred. I didn’t hate him but didn’t get enough or really feel attached to him yet either. So maybe with some sequels he’ll have more time to shine?
Anyone I’m leaving out you think should get a figure? Would anybody be a pass for you (assuming they keep the Batman quality and not Peacemaker quality)? Would third party figures be the way to go on some figures?
