NECA: 1/4 Batman 1989 Michael Keaton figure

[jayiw]

I got this on a 'whim' so to speak. I actually had no interest in getting it. I was looking for the ED-209 and I found a store that sells figures about 1/2 houor away from me that had it. They had tons of stuff including the Keaton Batman. I took a look at in (in box) and I was surprised how well it looked, although the eyes were pretty much crossed. It was marked $99. He said he had another in the back and showed it to me and eyes were good. But for $99, no deal. So he said he would give me ED-209 and Keaton Batman for $120. SOLD! lol.

All in all, I really like it. Two problems though... The right 'foot guard' is tilted/crooked and sticking out. I tried to move it but it slowly moved back the way it was. The other thing is the foot joints are very loose and it will not stand on it's own. I have to use a doll stand. Oh and one other thing, the wrinkly cape. I am hoping that with some time it'll straighten out on it's own though.

Jay

 

[Boba Ben]

Missed the deal. Bummer.

 

[DiFabio]

WHY didn't they make a 7 inch scale figure???

DCD and Mattel have the licensing.


I'm sure NECA would love to put 7" versions out there, but their hands are tied by the licensing.

 

[vodoun]

I think you'd like it Maglor. There are certain parts of it that are better than the Hot Toys figure (headsculpt in seperate cowl, chest armor sculpt, color of the belt, etc.)

Overall, isn't the impression I'm seeing that the cowl is better on this than Hot Toys but in different ways?

 

[DiFabio]

Overall, isn't the impression I'm seeing that the cowl is better on this than Hot Toys but in different ways?

Yeah, pretty much.

 

[jye4ever]

What an incredible deal that was.

4 burgers and 3 shakes just cost me $50.00.

$5.00 more and you could have a Mini Keaton.

 

[jra81984]

I got this on a 'whim' so to speak. I actually had no interest in getting it. I was looking for the ED-209 and I found a store that sells figures about 1/2 houor away from me that had it. They had tons of stuff including the Keaton Batman. I took a look at in (in box) and I was surprised how well it looked, although the eyes were pretty much crossed. It was marked $99. He said he had another in the back and showed it to me and eyes were good. But for $99, no deal. So he said he would give me ED-209 and Keaton Batman for $120. SOLD! lol.

All in all, I really like it. Two problems though... The right 'foot guard' is tilted/crooked and sticking out. I tried to move it but it slowly moved back the way it was. The other thing is the foot joints are very loose and it will not stand on it's own. I have to use a doll stand. Oh and one other thing, the wrinkly cape. I am hoping that with some time it'll straighten out on it's own though.

Jay

Congrats on the nice deal! Nothing feels better than when that happens!

 

[Maglor]

No idea where I'm gonna put him, but getting excited.

 

[sallah]

The EE deal was phenomenal... I picked up another 2- One for a buddy and one to giveaway at my page as part of the 25th Anniversary celebration.

Sallah

 

[banthafett]

Wow. Missed the sale. Would have loved to picked up two more at that price.

My opinion its a great figure. Except for two things. The cape ( no surprise) and the flesh tone paint. Neca uses ****ty flesh tone paint. Makes me think they busted in and stole SS flesh tone paint. ( which is my biggest concern about the PF, next to breakage during shipping).

 

[Maglor]

Now I'm starting to think I need a NECA '66 Bat.

 

[Sephiroth1089]

Now I'm starting to think I need a NECA '66 Bat.

I feel the same way. I'm holding out but I don't know how much longer I can resist. I don't even have that much of a nostalgia factor for 66 Batman.

 

[Sidious-66]

Congratulations on all who got him for the sale price.

I'm going to be picking mine ups really soon but I just which that the stores over here did a sale also but having said that he is still really cheap here, £75 is the lowest I have seen him for.

 

[DaviVascaino]

my batman was shipped yesterday!!!! Now I have to wait!!

 

[ocielz]

Damn this figure is Awesome but he just won't stay Standing! The ankle joint seems loose on both feet and he keeps falling forward anyone else have this problem?

 

[TonyMeis]

Damn this figure is Awesome but he just won't stay Standing! The ankle joint seems loose on both feet and he keeps falling forward anyone else have this problem?

I have the same problem as well..... need a 1/4 stand for him that's for sure.... but not sure where to get a nice one at the moment.....

 

[jayiw]

I have the same problem as well..... need a 1/4 stand for him that's for sure.... but not sure where to get a nice one at the moment.....

I got one of those stands from AC Moore that has a wood base and metal pole/Rod (or whatever you call it) that I painted black. I did not paint the piece that holds him though but I will do that as well. The only other thing I had to do was bend the holder wider a bit. Here's a pic: (pay no mind to the dust/dog hair and holes in the wall, lol)

 

[Tesio]

Has anyone found a way to fix the tilted torso issue? I have seen others with it, and I myself just got my Bats with it, is there any fix?!

 

[jye4ever]

Some are changing the leg pose to correct the issue.

Didn't help with mine.

 

[Maglor]

Anyone interested in talking me into buying the '66 NECA Bat?