Batman Retro Series 1 production samples from Figures Toy

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The folks at Figures Toy Co. have production samples in hand and expect to meet the posted delivery dates for the upcoming Batman Retro Series 1. It would be great to examine these up close, but for now pictures will work. There are some subtle and not-so-subtle design differences between these and their Mego forefathers…

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[CrimsonGhost]

I'm curious about the bodies. They don't seem to be the reduced size 12" figures they have been using for KISS.

[Remco Monster]

They look like crappy knockoffs/bootlegs.

[HardyGirl]

I think they look pretty cool. I only ordered the Joker and Riddler, since I already have 3 Batman figures, and 2 Robins. Even though I'll miss the lighter blue of Mego Batman, I like the the cowl, cape, gloves and boots are all the same shade of blue. And I really love the packaging!

[ScottA]

I like them. Two of each please.

[jimsmegos]

I would not have a problem dropping $20 at retail for one or any of these off the shelf however (call me cheap) the extra $5 plus shipping makes me a little more reluctant and far less likely to collect 'em all.

[EMCE Hammer]

Christmas presents!

[Earth 2 Chris]

My off the French card late Mego Batman has a blue hue very close to that for the head and cape. The Joker's coat is much darker as well.

These look nice. The packaging isn't bad. I prefer this straight-up retro approach (albeit modified to make it more TV-centric) to the faux distressed look of the Mattel figures, which bugged me to no end.

Chris

[David Lee]

Good for them! I am pretty impressed... they are not perfect, but pretty dang good if you ask me. I'd like more to peek under the hood at that body That, in my opinion, more than anything is gonna be where the rubber meets the road. The boon is for those who customize in the strictest MEGo style. You can indeed do it up MEGO style using these parts and not feel bad about it! I count this as a win!

Dave

[David Lee]

Good for them! I am am impressed... they are not perfect, but pretty dang good if you ask me. I'd like more to peek under the hood at that body That, in my opinion, more than anything is gonna be where the rubber meets the road. The boon is for those who customize in the strictest MEGo style. You can indeed do it up MEGO style using these parts and not feel bad about it! I count this as a win!

Dave

[MIB41]

Hmmm. They look pretty good. But no one will mistaken those for vintage Megos (which is a good thing). I guess after hearing the announcement and finally seeing production samples (compared with some of their other new licenses) these are an easy pass. The Dukes have been the best in the batch of new figures thus far for me. There have been SO many companies that have done repro costumes for characters like Batman and Robin, these new ones are just a little passe.

[pmwasson]

They look great! Can't wait to see them in person.

[Teemu]

They look like crappy knockoffs/bootlegs.

Isn't that what Figurestoycompany is? a maker of CHEAP,knock-off toys

[drmego]

$25.00 a figure isn't that cheap, especially since he is the manufacturer AND the retailer. DC Comics gets 12% of the wholesale price.

[jwyblejr]

Necks look a little long. Other than that,I don't have a problem with these.