DC Retro Batman 66 Action Figure - Villian's Lair Playset

[palitoy]

This is neat and all but the lack of the United Underworld logo is a head-scratcher.

https://www.target.com/p/dc-retro-batman-66-action-figure-villian-39-s-lair-playset/-/A-86220199?fbclid=IwAR16HyW6-ET4Nx_X4Ok4BKr29vY3FuIQtelqLoSZWTUk7ZSC***Qc0Szj4k

[Earth 2 Chris]

Yeah, I don't get the use of the JLGL (PBHN) 66 Style Guide art in place of the world-crushing octopus.

[Werewolf]

The Batcycle is really nice. The playset is just okay. I've always disliked black and white figures. The B&W figures reminds me of another thing that's irritating about this line, no jumping on point. If you missed the regular Batman, Robin, Joker you're out of luck. I never saw them and have zero interest in surfer Batman, boxing Batman or B&W Batman if I can't ever find the regular one.

[Earth 2 Chris]

If it's anything like the Batcave set, it's more in scale with Mezco's or Funko's 3.75" figures than McFarlane's 6" versions.

Besides that Batcave, I haven't bought any of the McFarlane 66 figures myself, but Cindy got the Earth Kitt Catwoman, which is quite nice. I know they have a Julie Newmar Catwoman out now too.

I still prefer the Mattel offerings over what I've seen so far, but the Batcycle may be a purchase. The diecast Hot Wheels Batcycle is pretty much in scale, but getting the figures to fit on it right is a bit of a chore.

[TRDouble]

Gah! I forgot about these! I picked up Mr. Freeze and The Batcycle, both not released by Mattel. The Lair is eh, so I can skip that.

[Werewolf]

I still prefer the Mattel offerings over what I've seen so far, but the Batcycle may be a purchase.

I did collect all of the Mattel Batman 66 but I do like some of the new sculpts better. Especially the Joker. I think the Mattel one is a little off.

You know, I give Spin Master a lot of credit for their DC line for keeping main characters on the pegs. You might not be able to find Firefly or Grodd but collectors and kids just starting the line will have no problem finding the regular versions of Batman, Superman, Flash, Shazam, etc. and easily get a nice starter collection.

[TRDouble]

I honestly don't know why I am buying the basic McFarlane figures since I like my Mattel figures and the Mattel Batmobile was much better. The only thing McFarlane I have opened so far is the Batcave set, which I use as a backdrop to my Mattel and FTC '66 figures. I am just a sucker for Adam West Batman merchandise.

Really cool seeing a Mr. Freeze though (no pun intended) and a scaled Batcycle.

[PNGwynne]

Yeah, I don't get the use of the JLGL (PBHN) 66 Style Guide art in place of the world-crushing octopus.

The only work of his I've ever hated, This is disappointing.

[Falstaff13]

I might like the bookcase to add to a library set I have, but overall I'd probably pass. And as for the series, I still hold out hopes for a George Sanders Mr. Freeze, but I gather that's a dead end.

[Werewolf]

Can you head swap these figures? You know, are they ball jointed and you can just pop the heads off?

[publiusr]

The lair looks nice. Use the table for seance sets

[Werewolf]

Just got the 66 Batcave playset. Like has already been said, it's really under-scaled. Some of the accessories, like the desk, comically so.

The bat poles are too long to really properly hook on and hang anywhere. The circular platform for the Batmobile is a thin piece of cardboard. Same cardboard as the box is made out of. What surprised me the most is the details are all stickers. Some of which were already peeling. Looked more three dimensional in the pics online. The accessories are also really thin and tend to tip over easily. Still the price wasn't bad and I got it on sale. Looks nice with Super Powers scaled figures.

[Earth 2 Chris]

^I supplemented my Mezco Batcave with it, and it really helped enhance the look of the cardboard set. It scales perfectly to those 3.75" figures. Way too small for the 6" McFarlane made.

[Werewolf]

Finally got the new 66 Batmobile and yeah, it's undersized. The 6 inch figures do fit but they are looking well over the windshield.

Now, Super Powers scaled figures fit and scale perfectly. It's just slightly longer than the Toy Biz 89 Batmobile. If you already have the Mattel 66 Batmobile for the 6 inch figures, this is still totally worth it for Super Powers figures.

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[Megotastrophe]

So...how do the 4 inch Batman 66 figures look in the Batcave, Villain's Lair, Batmobile, and Batcycle? Were those figures from Reaction or Mezco?