Batman - Action Figures
Batman is a superhero who appears in comic books published by DC Comics. Batman was created by writer Bill Finger and artistry Bob Kane, and he made his first appearance in Detective Comics in 1939. Since his first appearance so long ago, Batman’s popularity has climbed beyond all expectations. He’s now one of the most famous fictional heroes today. Batman is the alias of a wealthy philanthropist and playboy Bruce Wayne, who owns Wayne Enterprises in the fictional Gotham City. Batman’s origin story in the comic features him promising to avenge his parents after witnessing their murder. He then proceeds to train himself intellectually and physically, honing a razor-sharp weapon to fight against crime. There are many different figures available online for purchase of this iconic hero. Some of them are the Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Figure, the Batman: Hero’s Edition Nendoroid, and the Batman: Batman Begins Suit Figure.
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Figure
This 1/6 scale figure of Batman and the Joker captures an iconic moment in Batman’s history. Standing at approximately 11.8” tall, this figure shows Batman standing with his fist ready to pummel his sworn enemy, the Joker. This figure perfectly embodies the entire dynamic of Batman and The Joker. The Joker is laughing maniacally in the face of Batman, despite facing most certain doom. The expressions of this figure are immaculately crafted, perfectly capturing all of their emotions. The shape of Batman’s muscles beneath his iconic suit is faithful to the original style. This figure comes pre-painted with a base included, so it is ready to display on arrival.
Product Name: ArtFX Batman: The Dark Knight Returns -Hunt the Dark Knight-
Series: Batman
Product Line: ArtFX
Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Sculptor: Junnosuke Abe (Restore)
Specifications: Painted, non-articulated, 1/6th scale PVC & ABS figure with base
Height (Approx.): 300 mm | 11.8"
Batman: Hero’s Edition Nendoroid Figure
This Nendoroid figure of Batman stands at approximately 3.9” tall and is packed with every inch of detail that the original had. Albeit, a bit smaller and cuter. This Nendoroid is based on the 2012 film The Dark Knight Rises. The shape of his suit is perfectly crafted, capturing each bend and curve of his muscles under the suit. There are some accessories included with purchase of this figure as well. He has a Batarang, Grapnel Gun, and an extra body part that is wrapped up in his cape. He also has a searchlight with the Bat-Signal on it for fans to pose him with. This figure comes pre-painted with a stand included for fans to enjoy.
Product Name: Nendoroid Batman: Hero's Edition
Series: The Dark Knight Rises
Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
Sculptor: Wataru Orita
Specifications: Painted ABS & ATBC-PVC non-scale articulated figure with stand
Height: Approx. 100 mm (approx. 3.9 in)
Included Parts: Batarang, Grapnel Gun, alternative body, searchlight with Bat-Signal beam
Batman: Batman Begins Suit Figure
This figure captures all of the energy of the Batman Begins film and packs it into a small figure. Standing at approximately 6.3” tall, this non-scale figure is completely poseable so fans can reenact their favorite scenes. This figure does a great job of capturing the essence of the film, with all of the details of his suit being clear to all viewers. He also comes with a Batarang and a Grapple Gun as well as replacement hand parts. His cape is made of fabric, so fans can let his cape blow behind him for an even better effect. He also has an additional head piece that does not have the mask for additional posing possibilities. This figure comes pre-painted with a display stand included for fans to enjoy.
Product Name: Mafex Batman: Batman Begins Suit
Series: Batman Begins
Product Line: Mafex
Manufacturer: Medicom Toy Corporation
Sculptors: Kyoichi Shimazaki (head), Perfect-Studio (parts)
Specifications: Painted, articulated, non-scale figure
Height (Approx.): 160 mm | 6.3"
Also Includes:
Replacement hand parts
Display stand
Batarang
Grapple gun
Batman Series Story
Batman hides his identity from the rest of the world as he fights crime in the night. His real name is Bruce Wayne, and despite being a wealthy American playboy, he manages to keep his double life a secret from those around him. The story of Batman begins with Bruce witnessing the murder of both of his parents as a child. He sought justice for them throughout his entire life, and when he became an adult he adopted the Batman persona. He spent years training his mind and his body to the absolute peak, all so he could get his vengeance against criminals. He has many allies and supporting characters throughout the series, like his sidekick Robin or his archenemy, the Joker.
Batman Series Development
The first Batman story to ever be published was “The Case of the Chemical Syndicate” in 1939 via Detective Comics. He was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, though Bob Kane is known for having taken most of the credit for his creation. Batman was created mostly to capitalize on the popularity of Superman, another DC superhero. Since his debut all of those years ago, Batman has become a key component of pop culture worldwide. He has been listed as one of the greatest superheroes and fictional characters of all time. His reach goes far beyond comics and films, as many other forms of media have featured Batman. Everything from video games, toys, and many other forms of merchandise have been created to celebrate this great hero.
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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Figure
Batman: Hero’s Edition Nendoroid Figure
Batman: Batman Begins Suit Figure
Joker Figures
Superman Figures
Batman Label
Robin Label