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

[Raven]

She was SO freaking hot as CW

I really hope Mars does keep us on a budget in mind for Catwoman. My collection won't be complete without Ms Meriwether and I just can't commit to Jazzinc.

 

[darth dennis]

I really hope Mars does keep us on a budget in mind for Catwoman. My collection won't be complete without Ms Meriwether and I just can't commit to Jazzinc.

Has Jazz even confirmed they'd make Meriwether? They've gotten approval for a licensed Newmar, which I would think represents 80%+ of what people want from Catwoman. I "might" get Meriwether because of her inclusion in the film but Newmar is the must have. Regardless of Jazz or Mars, she'll be a long time coming at the pace of release... I hope Mars makes her for those that want the movie look, or just flat out prefer her.

 

[darth dennis]

I tell you what...redressing this figure was a big PITA... Took way longer than I thought and I just flat out laughed at the prospect of getting those suspenders on the pants. Since my Alfred has his suit coat and apron on, they weren't visible anyway. Really great figure for sure!

 

[UMRebel]

I tell you what...redressing this figure was a big PITA... Took way longer than I thought and I just flat out laughed at the prospect of getting those suspenders on the pants. Since my Alfred has his suit coat and apron on, they weren't visible anyway. Really great figure for sure!

I have decided to wait for the second body to dress with the extra suit and I'll just swap out the heads. I dread those suspenders and likely won't keep trying if I can't get them on after a few tries.

 

[Asta]

Don't fear the suspenders. It's not as hard as it looks.

I did one button by hand as a test and it worked. The holes are quite large and seemed flexible.

It is quicker to use the buttonhook though.

 

[DCcustoms]

Monsters is selling Alfred!!! They are great with customer service and shipping.

 

[pixletwin]

Don't fear the suspenders. It's not as hard as it looks.

I did one button by hand as a test and it worked. The holes are quite large and seemed flexible.

It is quicker to use the buttonhook though.

My button hook was posted this morning!


…from China

 

[tjg]

My button hook was posted this morning!


…from China

Would you mind sharing a link to the one you got?

 

[pixletwin]

I will pm you a link.

Would you mind sharing a link to the one you got?

 

[atx_aggie1997]

Six days sitting at a warehouse should I be concerned?
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Well movement not sure if it's good movement..

 

[KingGrayskull]

She was SO freaking hot as CW

Fixed that for you.

 

[UMRebel]

I will pm you a link.

Could you also PM me the link as well?

 

[Lee in MI]

This is an awesome figure. Mars really hit this one out the park!

 

[McHaleyArt]

Wow..mine finally moved. It's on track to be delivered by the end of the week. Can't wait to check my buttermilk. Hope nobody at customs drank it all!

 

[Asta]

With the suspenders, y'all know to attach them to the trousers before dressing Alfred... right?

Because it sounds like this guy made extra work for himself by attaching the suspenders after putting the trousers on Alfred...




He also had a weak right wrist joint, which is a weird coincidence because the right wrists were weak on both my figures, which limits how you can pose or use that hand.

 

[DEATHASYLUM]

With the suspenders, y'all know to attach them to the trousers before dressing Alfred... right?

Because it sounds like this guy made extra work for himself by attaching the suspenders after putting the trousers on Alfred...

Dressing dollies 101

 

[Raven]

Has Jazz even confirmed they'd make Meriwether? They've gotten approval for a licensed Newmar, which I would think represents 80%+ of what people want from Catwoman. I "might" get Meriwether because of her inclusion in the film but Newmar is the must have. Regardless of Jazz or Mars, she'll be a long time coming at the pace of release... I hope Mars makes her for those that want the movie look, or just flat out prefer her.

The 66 film was my introduction to the series. For years I kept saying the now well known phrase "some days you just can't get rid of a bomb". Back then it was my little inside joke riddle, an invitation to be my friend for anyone who could decipher the joke. I thought I was looking clever. Others may have looked for explosives, and I may or may not not be welcome at certain airlines anymore.

Yeah I get your point about Newmar and yes she's a must as well...but you never forget your first

 

[Asta]

Watching that video Alfred looked short against his Hot Toys Batman.

It got me doubting myself because Alfred looks perfect next to the Saturn/Mars Batman.

I had the HT recorded as 11.75" above the soles of his boots. Measuring figures is never easy, even when laying them on a ruler or tape measure, especially when you have to judge where the head is under the hair.

No hair for Batman as it's compressed under his cowl, but I'm always cautious not to damage the suits or capes with the ruler or tape measure which makes it awkward.

Ideally it would be best to measure them as in real life, with a horizontal bar that slides down the ruler until it touches the top of the head, then deduct the height of the boot heel. (Wouldn't work so well for characters with a lot of hair).

One thing is evident: the Saturn/Mars is a little shorter than the HT when you put the figures back to back, which makes it the perfect match for Alfred.

It bugged me enough to take them off their stands and measure them as accurately as I could.

Laid each one on top of a ruler positioned where their foot would be above the heel of the boot.

HT Batman is 30cm / 11.811" :

Saturn/Mars is 29.6cm / 11.653" :

These were the photos I took when Alfred arrived, recording him as 12.5" above his heels:

So it has to be the angle of the filming in the video that makes Alfred look short, where in reality he must be 0.69" taller (or even taller still since his heels look higher than Batman's).

I know from photographing the '66 figures that the camera frequently lies. It only takes being slightly above or below the level of their heads to throw off the comparison.

One of the few photos I took that actually showed the proper height difference was this one alongside the Mars/Saturn:

The difference there, in terms of actor heights, would be 5.082".

The difference between HT Batman and Alfred would be 4.134".

Celebheights' estimate was a 4.5" difference.


This line is never going to be truly 1/6 because the benchmark was set by Hot Toys' short Batman (and now compounded by Mars's even shorter Batman).

Though it doesn't really matter since these figures are displayed with one another, and they look right together.

The measuring exercise at least satisfied my curiosity.

 

[darth dennis]

The 66 film was my introduction to the series. For years I kept saying the now well known phrase "some days you just can't get rid of a bomb". Back then it was my little inside joke riddle, an invitation to be my friend for anyone who could decipher the joke. I thought I was looking clever. Others may have looked for explosives.

Yeah I get your point about Newmar and yes she's a must as well...but you never forget your first

...and the TSA agent did NOT watch the 1966 Batman movie...is the finish I was waiting for!

 

[Raven]

...and the TSA agent did NOT watch the 1966 Batman movie...is the finish I was waiting for!

Edited: Thanks for the idea!