Mars Toys 1/6 Riddler (Frank Gorshin)

[Mondragon]

he's missing the 1911 pistol lighter.

Oh yeah! I see in his video there is a space for the pistol in the bubble tray just beneath the machine gun barrel... but that space is empty.

To get it, he's got to throw one cigarette overboard.

 

[dr_no00]

Man, they look great! I think I may even like the leotard Riddler best now.

And real test tubes with real powder inside! That's awesome.

Happy they fixed the lavender mask.

The Riddler jersey is so ironic with the head shape and mask that it's a must-have. In fact, the pistol is missing. What I don't like about the Riddler jersey is the ankle joint, but with the right stance you might be able to improve that a bit. I'll probably put the Riddler jersey with mask around the neck, the laughing head sculpt, the telescope and, I think, no clock in front of Batman and Robin 1966 in my exhibition.

 

[darth dennis]

The Riddler jersey is so ironic with the head shape and mask that it's a must-have. In fact, the pistol is missing. What I don't like about the Riddler jersey is the ankle joint, but with the right stance you might be able to improve that a bit. I'll probably put the Riddler jersey with mask around the neck, the laughing head sculpt, the telescope and, I think, no clock in front of Batman and Robin 1966 in my exhibition.

I like the mask around the neck idea...I feel like that was a pretty common look on the show and it gives that beautiful head sculpt it's full due...

 

[Mondragon]

First review:

Actual colored sand in the vials is such a fine unexpected detail.

Pares so well with the already included Joker's Dehydrator gizmo.
And they actually bothered to do all 9 of the United Nations Security Council members, and each a different color:
(United Kingdom, United States, France, Spain, Soviet Union, Israel, Nigeria, West Germany & Japan).
Now we just need all their figures too!

That whole United Nations caricatures scene, and "resolution" always cracked me up, with everyone arguing, they don't even notice the outrageous bad-guys walk in.

Spoiler

I think that was everyone.
(apologies if your nation is missing or mischaracterized, it was the 60s!

Then when they are restored in the wrong bodies, they just continue arguing.

Batman: Who knows, this strange mixing of minds may be the greatest single service ever performed for humanity!
Let's go, but, inconspicuously, through the window., we'll use our Batropes. ...Our job is finished.

One of the most underrated final lines spoken in cinema.

 

[KingGrayskull]

Just looked it up.

Placed my order on 7/14. 4 days snoozed.

 

[UMRebel]

Still a few days away from receiving mine, but this looks awesome! Honestly the sculpts look exactly like the prototype (or better) so I think I will be very happy with these figures. Mars has hit another homerun with this! Super proud of them and looking forward to Penguin, Catwoman (Newmar for sure, but preferably all three), Batgirl, Alfred and any other figures from the 66 line.

Also I had another look at Breda's video and I believe I see the pistol between the two figure stands. No clue why it's there and not in the tray slot, but I am pretty sure it's there. My guess is that it doesn't fit in the tray.

 

[Cocoboloboy]

Amazing looking set! Unless I get the side glance sculpt’s eyes repainted that’ll probably stay in the box. The other two sculpts look really nice…No invoice yet though.

 

[Mondragon]

Also I had another look at Breda's video and I believe I see the pistol between the two figure stands. No clue why it's there and not in the tray slot, but I am pretty sure it's there. My guess is that it doesn't fit in the tray.

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If right, looks like they bagged it. (maybe so as not to lose the tiny flame element) and with the bag maybe it no longer sat in the slot?

 

[Godfather1408]

Turned out pretty good I can appreciate this from a distance, I really hope Mars puts as much love into Wonka as he does batman stuff can clearly see he's got a passion. Cannot wait for that Wonka set!

Congrats for those who got this.

 

[UMRebel]

If right, looks like they bagged it. (maybe so as not to lose the tiny flame element) and with the bag maybe it no longer sat in the slot?

That was my thinking too. I'm pretty sure it's hiding there in a bag. @Kit Chen & Mars really need to make a post on their social media that the pistol can be found there before more of these are shipped out. I am sure there will be many who never see it (seems we all didn't see it) and will want it replaced since it's not in the tray.

 

[Wor-Gar]

It's strange that Gorshin never wielded a cane.

The one they gave us is Astin's... so maybe that should have been the "bonus 3rd head"...? Nah... I'd never display Astin. Only as Gomez.

 

[Lee in MI]

 

[McHaleyArt]

It's strange that Gorshin never wielded a cane.

The one they gave us is Astin's... so maybe that should have been the "bonus 3rd head"...? Nah... I'd never display Astin. Only as Gomez.

I’m glad they gave us the cane, but yeah. Although I don’t think I would have used an Astin sculpt.

 

[Wor-Gar]

The vials are so colorful and awesome (because they're real) that I must pose him with those, I think.

The boxing stuff will go the way of Joker's surfboard shorts. I don't see using the spray cans or machine gun with catsup stream either.

Maybe clutching the book with a finger raised high in 'success!'

 

[McHaleyArt]

Wow. What an awesome looking set. It looks like a lot a care went into it! Can’t wait to get it. I like the sneering expression more than when the prototype was shown.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I'd like to cover up the knees and the ankle cut a bit on the leotard. Hopefully they are just "pants" style.

 

[dr_no00]

I'd like to cover up the knees and the ankle cut a bit on the leotard. Hopefully they are just "pants" style.

I especially want to cover up the ankle neckline with a cool pose or something else. Remembering Spider-Man Tobey Maguire 1.0 from Hot Toys comes to mind. Riddler is a surprisingly solid collector's figure, as far as I can tell, and it's also my favorite villain from my childhood and youth to this day. Frank Gorshin will always be the true Riddler to me.

 

[Captain Clown]

2025 just started and we might have our “figure of the year” already.

Looks crazy good. Dying to get mine - which just touched down in Chicago. Fingers crossed he’ll be here by the weekend.

 

[p3ss3ssod]

Looks even better than expected. I think all three head sculpts will be vying for use in person as there's so many great accessory options. But looking maniacally at the vials held in front of him with Joker nearby with the dehydration gun is going to be hard to beat first off.


Knees can be pretty easily fixed by putting some tights from doll underneath. I did that with my Saturn Robin and it made them far less distracting. Hoping girdle's hiding that the suit's in two pieces, or ar least an easy access back opening.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I wish Mars used the same knees they used for Carrey Riddler.