Mars Toys 1/6 MAT023 Alfred Pennyworth & MAT023B body/sculpt set (Batman '66)

[pixletwin]

I would only want a second Alfred if I knew there was going to be a Bruce and Dick by Mars Toys.

 

[McHaleyArt]

Mine had been in limbo since the 4th, and it just moved...

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Congrats. I think you’re fortunate that it didn’t go to a warehouse and was just delayed.

 

[Asta]

I would only want a second Alfred if I knew there was going to be a Bruce and Dick by Mars Toys.

Well, there is that. Hope they'll make them as I've run out of Batman and Robin figures to display an Alfred with.

However, I had to pre-order this new set anyway - the option to use the complete extra suit, and the addition of the bowler hat.

It's a bit of a blind box situation as we don't know for sure whether the sculpt is a re-use or a new one. Seems certain though that the head and hat are one piece, as Alfred's hair would be too big for a separate hat to sit as snugly as it does on Riddler.

Head with hat*1

 

[pixletwin]

Well the cutoff isn't until March 3, so hopefully Mars shows more.

 

[Asta]

Well the cutoff isn't until March 3, so hopefully Mars shows more.

There's been no word from Mars at all yet.

The posts on both their Facebook and Kit's were made by Kit himself.

Nothing new on Mars' Instagram.

 

[McHaleyArt]

I’m glad Mars is offering this, so we can have even more Alfred drama.

 

[Asta]

I’m glad Mars is offering this, so we can have even more Alfred drama.

There's quite a bit of drama on the two Facebook posts with people complaining about Mars selling this set separately.

It brings the total to $327 for two complete figures, plus the table, bust, telephone, glasses and the optional apron.

Missing an extra stand though, so I'll have to swap mine over. Put apron Alfred on a black oval stand to match the HT Batman and Robin figures, and use the Mars stand for bowler hat Alfred.

 

[mediame]

There's quite a bit of drama on the two Facebook posts with people complaining about Mars selling this set separately.

It brings the total to $327 for two complete figures, plus the table, bust, telephone, glasses and the optional apron.

Missing an extra stand though, so I'll have to swap mine over. Put apron Alfred on a black oval stand to match the HT Batman and Robin figures, and use the Mars stand for bowler hat Alfred.

I have no idea how much time goes into sculpting and designing them, though I think the price that included the figure, bust, telephone and table was fair. I spent over $200 just for a custom bust and phone; I understand that it was a limited run, though just for reference…

 

[McHaleyArt]

I think it’s unfair to compare it to the Riddler set. That was an amazing deal, even back when it was offered for PO. I don’t how they could sustain that price point. We’ll keep getting more and better figures in this line if Mars does well.

 

[darth dennis]

I’m glad Mars is offering this, so we can have even more Alfred drama.

Again I'll say to imagine if this were the Penguin or, God help us, Newmar Catwoman... Imagine the drama then! People like me who were "I'll get an Alfred when I get one" would be out of their minds...

 

[Asta]

I have no idea how much time goes into sculpting and designing them, though I think the price that included the figure, bust, telephone and table was fair. I spent over $200 just for a custom bust and phone; I understand that it was a limited run, though just for reference…

People are comparing him negatively against Mars' Riddler, which was a really good value set.

Plus they're relegating Alfred to the status of a "B character". For me Alfred is as central to the series as Batman and Robin.

I just went into the collection room and put Alfred onto a black oval stand so he's on the same level as Hot Toys' Batman and Robin on their similar style stands, and he looks such a good figure.

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The buckles on his braces are flipped up!

 

[pixletwin]

There has got to be a way to futz that collar and tie. Alfred would never look so unkempt!

 

[tjg]

I think it’s unfair to compare it to the Riddler set. That was an amazing deal, even back when it was offered for PO. I don’t how they could sustain that price point. We’ll keep getting more and better figures in this line if Mars does well.

I can’t imagine they did much better than break even on that Riddler set in the end. We may as well have preordered it 20 years ago for as much as the world has changed

 

[TonyD15]

The people complaining on FB are likely part of the same lot that complain on every release except Hot Toys, the valve of the set is great, try asking how much any of the Viper customs went for and maybe... nah they won't care they just like to complain.

 

[Asta]

Those buckles are pesky. They resist laying completely flat.

In this shot, from S01E30 after feather dusting the Atomic Pile, the buckles aren't visible:

They're attached to the elastic on the figure so they can't be slid down out of sight.

 

[Asta]

There has got to be a way to futz that collar and tie. Alfred would never look so unkempt!

That's the drawback with that shirt: it doesn't fasten at the collar. I could try tightening the tie to see if that'll pull it together more.

 

[pixletwin]

Maybe even some wigtape around his neck?

 

[Asta]

This is the best I could make it so far after pulling the collar together, tightening the tie as much as it'd let me, and pushing the tie up under the collar.

 

[pixletwin]

It does look a bit better.

I might try a bit of fishing line under the collar and wig tape on the neck when I get mine. That should bring it in nice and tight.

 

[mediame]

It does look a bit better.

I might try a bit of fishing line under the collar and wig tape on the neck when I get mine. That should bring it in nice and tight.

Why wig tape? And, is there a particular type to use for this type of situation?