66 batman line

[thunderbolt]

Welcome to the club sir. We will be meeting at Tony Roma's in Orlando!

awesome!! What a fun idea!!

[scott metzger]

In my opinion, there are items being made in the Bat 1966 line I'm sure will never be made again by any license holder. Enjoy it while you can.

I think that's likely true. Look at the Mattel line; it was basically pronounced dead by Mattel after one wave, then they backtracked and said that's not what they meant, then released a couple more figures, and now Batgirl can only be had in an exclusive 3-pack where you have to buy another Batman and Robin to get her. Just judging by the cardbacks and the assurances Catwoman and Batgirl are coming, FTC is easily going to surpass the world's #1 toy maker in this property in short order. I'll admit, I'm probably spending more on this line than I should (still sorting out where to put all the accessories from the Bat gadgets set), but I really think this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for this property. I honestly don't see another toy maker giving us guys like Shame any time in the near or far future. This could very well become the definitive action figure line for Batman '66 for a very long time to come.

[JediJaida]

Where is this week's clue?

[Teemu]

Where is this week's clue?

it was posted on twitter/facebook

[Boy_Wonder_1978]

I think that's likely true. Look at the Mattel line; it was basically pronounced dead by Mattel after one wave, then they backtracked and said that's not what they meant, then released a couple more figures, and now Batgirl can only be had in an exclusive 3-pack where you have to buy another Batman and Robin to get her. Just judging by the cardbacks and the assurances Catwoman and Batgirl are coming, FTC is easily going to surpass the world's #1 toy maker in this property in short order. I'll admit, I'm probably spending more on this line than I should (still sorting out where to put all the accessories from the Bat gadgets set), but I really think this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for this property. I honestly don't see another toy maker giving us guys like Shame any time in the near or far future. This could very well become the definitive action figure line for Batman '66 for a very long time to come.

I sincerely hope that you're right. This is an absolutely fantastic line and would certainly be spoiled by anyone else 'jumping on the wagon' (so to speak).

[invisiblelad]

I Agree with ScottMetz 100% on this! This FTC BATMAN 1966 line will be the definitive 66 Batman line & especially done in the perfect format for these figures! Do I wish that AWESOME 66 Penguin was shorter, Yes! Do I wish Egg Head's head was in scale, Yes! Do I wish wave 1 Riddler looked like Gorshin, Yes! Do I wish the eye colors & paints were just a bit different to make some of these awesome sculpts even more actor/character accurate, Yes!....
...but Do I think this FTC Batman 66 line is completely fantastic & will be the BEST Batman 66 Toy Line that will ever exist? Yes! Definitely & Definitively Yes!

I just hope FTC gets a great sculpts, paints, & head scales (w/ removable masks where appropriate) for Gorshin's Green Suit Riddler, Julie's & Eartha's Catwoman figures, King Tut, & the Rest (< sang like the original Gilligan's Island theme)! I look VERY forward to:

1. Catwoman (Julie & Eartha)
2. Mr. Freeze
3. Batgirl
4. King Tut
5. Goons
6. Bookworm

& I'd gladly take more villains (-minus some uninteresting ones to me like Siren, Louie, Marsha, Dr. Cassandra, Zelda, Puzzler, Archer, Minstrel, Chandell, Lord FFogg, Peasoup, Clavicle, ect.)

Actually at least Louie The Lilac would make a good looking figure I guess. I just like the more "Dynamic" Villains myself & rather have goons or costumes for goons, than most of the ones I listed above!

But This FORMAT & Scale is my ultimate favorite for this 66 FTC line! But they NEED 2 Stop the GIANT HEAD Madness! Hoping Alfred will be somehow smaller & in scale & moving forward they will all be!

FTC -Watch the eye colors! Egg Head & Riddler's are definitely off! & get new 66 figures out (New non-variant characters) & keep them coming! Haven't even picked up x2 of Shame or Mad Hatter due to the variants killing my excitement for that wave! Don't want to move on because all the DC stuff is lost in the shuffle with all your product!

[jeffbearco]

As a side note, since they are doing a remake of the Batcave playset, I'd love to see them do a 66 version with artwork based on the 66 Batman Batcave!

Jeff

[rlkrefft]

I agree about a 1966 Batcave, even if they have to use the old Mego one with a different background. Just make the Batcomputer look like the one Mattel is doing, and somehow move the Batpoles over the other side where the batcopter landing is (add two poles though, side by side) and pretty much it could work. An in scale Batmobile would be cool too. At this point I could less if it rolls, I just want a great Batmobile to put Batman and Robin in. As for figures, my list is pretty much the same as most. Catwoman (Julie, Eartha), King Tut, Mr. Freeze (Otto and George), Batgirl, Barbara and Commissioner Gordon, Bookworm, Riddler in jacket, Removable mask Riddler, Removable Cowl Batman, Vote for Penguin, Jockey Penguin, Penguin Goons, Catwoman henchmen, Joker henchmen, False Face, Clock King, Louie The Lilac, Siren and Olga. I'd even maybe buy John as Riddler and Lee as Catwoman, but they are less important to me. I just hope we at least see King Tut and Catwoman soon. They are my top 2.

[Boy_Wonder_1978]

I'd love to see the Batcycle and the Batboat to go with the Batmobile. Or is that asking too much do you think?

[wise guy]

Batcycle with Batgirl set would be cool

[timmy]

How are the skin tones on the 1966 batman set? some pics they looked dark or "desaturated"?

[JediJaida]

Not as pale as the BBP stuff; their figures looked like escapees from a wax museum.

[PNGwynne]

FTC uses a medium skin-tone, a bit grayish. It's not as pale as BBP or Matty's RetroAction. The warm tan of classic Mego is out of fashion I guess.

[timmy]

grayish is a good way of describing what I have seen. in some online pics they look "brighter" or "warmer".
I still like them, just didn't know if it was adjusted on newer shipments.

[PNGwynne]

FTC's Conan has a warmer, more Megoesque color, maybe some other releases will.