FCT Removable Cowl Batman: Cool Vinyl Cape!

[comicmike]

Nice variation, IMO

[PNGwynne]

It's not accurate but I have to admit I kind of like it--it coordinates with the vinyl cowl.

[megonaught]

I think i will put a regular cape on mine.
It doesnt look bad but i am a stickler for my figures to look like original mego.

[PNGwynne]

Mego did produce some (non-RC) Batmen with vinyl capes, & FTC has already tweaked its Batman releases in terms of authenticity. But I understand what you mean.

[megonaught]

I never knew they did the vinyl caped batmen.
Maybe i will leave it then.
Thanks

Mego did produce some (non-RC) Batmen with vinyl capes, & FTC has already tweaked its Batman releases in terms of authenticity. But I understand what you mean.

[madmarva]

I like it but wish the cape were longer

[The Bat]

DAMN! Now I've got to buy a 2nd RC Batman!

[enyawd72]

That Batman is SHARP! He looks way better than the happy face Batman.

[EmergencyIan]

I really like it too! Nice job!

- Ian

[Capt_Kirk]

I really wish they would've used the clam shells that close on these. But, I like the figure!! RC Bat's was always one of my favs.

[ThePlayerOnTheOtherSide]

Belt seems to be riding slightly lower, that's a good thing.

FTC has made a few very subtle changes in the costumes and materials. My view is this: I think most collectors want the figures they remember having as a kid. IOW, the basic figures like Batman and Superman they want FTC to make them so they look exactly as they remember. But with the rarer figures like Removable Cowl Batman and Removable Mask Robin that a lot of adult collectors never got as a kid, I think they are willing to forgive a few subtle changes to the costume and materials, as long as they are consistent with the Mego look and the character. Ironically, this is why I actually think DST's choice of circle-suit Spidey for its 3-pack is a bad idea because that's not the Spidey most of us had as a kid.

So far I've loved all the changes FTC has made, although I'll admit I don't understand why they changed the style of the Batgirl boots, seems like that might be their first miss in my eyes.

[ThePlayerOnTheOtherSide]

I never knew they did the vinyl caped batmen.
Maybe i will leave it then.
Thanks

If it really bugs you just switch the capes on the Batman Wave 1 and Batman Wave 3 RC Batman and you're golden!

[ThePlayerOnTheOtherSide]

I really wish they would've used the clam shells that close on these. But, I like the figure!! RC Bat's was always one of my favs.

Wait the clams on Wave 3 can't be opened and resealed as in the other 2 waves?

[PNGwynne]

...But with the rarer figures like Removable Cowl Batman and Removable Mask Robin that a lot of adult collectors never got as a kid, I think they are willing to forgive a few subtle changes to the costume and materials, as long as they are consistent with the Mego look and the character... I've loved all the changes FTC has made, although I'll admit I don't understand why they changed the style of the Batgirl boots, seems like that might be their first miss in my eyes.

You've seemed pretty much a "purist" in earlier posts--I gather the rarer Speedy is not included in your theory above? With figures like Speedy & Capt. America (Cap is Marvel and therefore moot, but applicable) it's not possible to be both Mego-accurate & character-accurate. It is possible, however, to make Megoesque changes that are in character.

Have they indeed changed Batgirl now that she has shipped--I was confused about that.

[ThePlayerOnTheOtherSide]

You've seemed pretty much a "purist" in earlier posts--I gather the rarer Speedy is not included in your theory above? With figures like Speedy & Capt. America (Cap is Marvel and therefore moot, but applicable) it's not possible to be both Mego-accurate & character-accurate. It is possible, however, to make Megoesque changes that are in character.

Have they indeed changed Batgirl now that she has shipped--I was confused about that.

What do you mean about Speedy, you mean Mego not getting the legs and sleeves right?