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11-26-2021, 08:02 AM | #1 |
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11-26-2021, 08:05 AM | #2 |
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Never thought I'd say this, but that's an inch too much for me
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11-26-2021, 08:26 AM | #3 |
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I think I'd still be in it just for that Joker, at least.
I'm amazed there aren't a ton of Nicholson Joker figures. |
11-26-2021, 09:18 AM | #4 |
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Isn't the cowl the design from Batman Returns?
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11-26-2021, 09:48 AM | #5 |
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DC is really milking the Batman 89 license, lately. First, we got the NECA 12 inch scale, and now we're getting the Beast Kingdom 8 inch scale. Hopefully that means the McFarlane 6-7 inch scale is right around the corner, and us collectors, on a budget, can get in on the action.
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11-26-2021, 09:49 AM | #6 |
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11-26-2021, 09:51 AM | #7 |
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11-26-2021, 11:11 AM | #8 |
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Of all the companies finally willing to pay Nicholson's expensive likeness rights fee, it had to be one who is doing some weird 9" scale nobody wants. I want this Joker in the 6-7" scale. I keep hoping McFarlane will pursue it and not only do Joker, but Keaton Batman, Pfeiffer Catwoman, Devito Penguin and a Batmobile in that scale. Surely he knows these would sell really well.
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11-26-2021, 11:21 AM | #9 |
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Of all the companies finally willing to pay Nicholson's expensive likeness rights fee, it had to be one who is doing some weird 9" scale nobody wants. I want this Joker in the 6-7" scale. I keep hoping McFarlane will pursue it and not only do Joker, but Keaton Batman, Pfeiffer Catwoman, Devito Penguin and a Batmobile in that scale. Surely he knows these would sell really well.
Long has the lack of a uniformed scale of Burton figures haunted me. Even the Schumacher films are gaining nostalgia. The Adam west series has had the mego series in 8 inch, Neca in 7 inch mattel and McFarlane in 6 inch, funko and mezco in 3.75 inch. The Nolan movies have them in ever scale possible. Yet almost nothing for 1989,1992,1995 and 1997. |
11-26-2021, 01:03 PM | #10 |
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Neca and McFarlane are CHEAP. There I said it. If Neca or mcfarlane had to charge $50 a figure for Jacks likeness, we would lineup with wallets open. He is worth every penny. The could get at least 5 different figures out of his likeness.
Long has the lack of a uniformed scale of Burton figures haunted me. Even the Schumacher films are gaining nostalgia. The Adam west series has had the mego series in 8 inch, Neca in 7 inch mattel and McFarlane in 6 inch, funko and mezco in 3.75 inch. The Nolan movies have them in ever scale possible. Yet almost nothing for 1989,1992,1995 and 1997.
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11-27-2021, 07:43 AM | #11 |
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Yup. I don't know why every single '89 Batman figure has to screw up something integral to the costume, but every one does, and it's kept me from getting any of them
Say whaaaa? When it is ever a good choice to mess up a likeness? Last edited by Raine24; 11-27-2021 at 08:20 AM.. |
11-27-2021, 08:16 AM | #12 |
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Neca and McFarlane are CHEAP. There I said it. If Neca or mcfarlane had to charge $50 a figure for Jacks likeness, we would lineup with wallets open. He is worth every penny. The could get at least 5 different figures out of his likeness.
Long has the lack of a uniformed scale of Burton figures haunted me. Even the Schumacher films are gaining nostalgia. The Adam west series has had the mego series in 8 inch, Neca in 7 inch mattel and McFarlane in 6 inch, funko and mezco in 3.75 inch. The Nolan movies have them in ever scale possible. Yet almost nothing for 1989,1992,1995 and 1997. |
11-27-2021, 09:29 AM | #13 |
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11-27-2021, 11:37 AM | #14 |
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I'll be upfront: as much as I love Steve Wang, I kind of hate the Returns suit, cowl included. But this isn't about personal preferences at all, it's about fidelity and this cowl is inappropriate. I mean, would you be chill with a Tech Noir Arnie sporting a Genisys headsculpt, or Jedi Luke coming with Vader's saber because you prefer the color red? |
11-27-2021, 01:21 PM | #15 |
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The '92 cowl may be a touch more refined, but there are plenty of differences. The organic clavicle doesn't mesh with the more angular face, the scallops no longer align with the cape, and it has a totally different silhouette. The "bat cowl stretched over a thumb" look changes the character's posture from stoic to stiff
I'll be upfront: as much as I love Steve Wang, I kind of hate the Returns suit, cowl included. But this isn't about personal preferences at all, it's about fidelity and this cowl is inappropriate. I mean, would you be chill with a Tech Noir Arnie sporting a Genisys headsculpt, or Jedi Luke coming with Vader's saber because you prefer the color red? Love the cowl but actually dont like the suit and prefer the '89 suit. So yeah, I am more than ok with them mixing it up...even if its technically wrong. |
11-27-2021, 03:42 PM | #16 |
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If we're just doing what most people consider the better looking version instead of striving for accuracy, why even bother with Michael there? Drop Keaton's face entirely and put in Clooney!
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11-27-2021, 05:39 PM | #17 |
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Yeah, I get it. But the reality is it's a Keaton Batman and most people arent going to notice anyway. Kind of like when we'd get an OT Darth Vader and he would have the Revenge of the Sith helmet.
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11-27-2021, 07:13 PM | #18 |
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Maybe they'll release a Returns Batman with the 89 cowl hahaha
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11-27-2021, 07:25 PM | #19 |
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Unless they do that, of course |
11-30-2021, 05:41 AM | #20 |
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11-30-2021, 06:47 AM | #21 |
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Is it just me or do their legs seem really long?
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11-30-2021, 07:00 AM | #22 |
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Neither of those figures look like authorized likenesses of Keaton or Nicholson IMO. As much as I love the movie, the scale and likeness will keep me from buying them. It is weird they used the Returns cowl too.
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11-30-2021, 07:17 AM | #23 |
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No guns for Joker... Really, DC?
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11-30-2021, 07:40 AM | #24 |
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Keats is bearable, and i guess the likeness is off when viewed dead center but its acceptable from certain angles...... Jack Napier is atrocious though :/
Anybody knows how much these usually cost ? its not just you. I also find myself somewhat annoyed at the shinier knee and elbow joints on Keaton.... kinda distracting. Last edited by magma169; 11-30-2021 at 07:42 AM.. |
11-30-2021, 07:41 AM | #25 |
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I'd get these just to have a Nicholson Joker. I'd prefer 1/12 or 1/6 even, but these don't look all too bad overall. I've had the Mezco Batman on preorder for what seems like two years now, I kind of doubt Mezco will be able to get the likeness but I would've said the same thing about Beast Kingdom haha.
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