Mafex Knightfall BANE Batman No. 216 Action Figure Review

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[@sakuragi_X]

Its a relief that Mafex is making these smaller sized Bane and Venom in contrast to the big hulking monster sized figures almost all other companies are making.

[@gesie0504]

Ahh Yes! I was Wondering what would Break First? Your *Spirit?* Or your *WALLET?!* -Bane

[@glennjthompson332]

It's worth every penny..🙄 and all for the whole thing!😅💰

[@TimothyLau55]

Bandai Tamashii (spirit). Seriously, better than spend more on baf.

[@CarterW-tw2yh]

W comment

[@koscokos]

My tactic exactly: buy less cheap stuff to afford more expensive figures. I’d rather have less stuff but better.

[@specialk3357]

Agreed! For me, I only buy Mafex/Mezco for DC. McFarlane imo is way too big/garbage plastic and fills your space up very quickly…….sold it off and love my simplified collection.

[@matthinton19]

My collection is 90% shf and like one or two ML and black series

[@Saiyan1229]

Agreed. I’ll still buy domestic figures here and there to have more fun with them. If they are good enough

[@Satyr000]

Dude I wear size 12 extra wide. Some of us have side show bob feet. Stop hating on us!

[@ThePrimetime84]

Size 12? Dude I'm a 13 wide lmao

[@bodydoublesecurity4987]

​@@ThePrimetime8413? I wear a size 15 😂🤣😂

[@Choom89]

@@Satyr000 Bane's look more like 18's or 20's TBH 12-15 isn't clown levels

[@williamgrayson6942]

@@bodydoublesecurity4987dude size 15????? I wear size 18 bro👏🏾

[@SP8inc]

14w myself. Really hard to get shoes in my country though, jave to import everything from US!

[@chicomac8450]

I KNEW DARWIN HAD A SECRET IDENTITY!!

[@ludwigvanbubthoven5692]

If you want this guy, buy him. That'll show Medicom that we are willing to buy larger figures despite the extra cost. Maybe, just maybe, one day we'll get a MAFEX Juggernaut or Doomsday.

[@_davidboxing]

Mafex Juggernaut 🤤 Hasbro’s too ugly

[@ludwigvanbubthoven5692]

@@_davidboxing Yeah, I guess the Hasbro version is a bit of an uggo. Okay, I would be cool with a more clean cut MAFEX Juggernaut.

[@jonathandevereaux298]

hasbro juggernaut is amazing, don't be crazy

[@lilpuppet1992]

I want a Mafex Mutant Leader. Both the Mezco and Mattel DC ones are ok. He has such a simple design, but I would like to see what Mafex would do with him, especially since Matex has already made versions of the TDKR characters.

[@theextracrispycolonel9504]

After having gotten him a few days ago, I truly only expect good things from this review..he's a beauty.

[@theleftisttimemachine8196]

An unmasked head and/or a ripped mask faceplate would really do a lot in terms of value here. Aside from that, Bane doesn't really need a whole bunch of accessories. Regardless, I'm still stoked to get this figure!

[@JayWoods483]

Excellent review Anthony. Not a DCU guy so I only know the most elementary part of Bane. But Mafex did a pretty good job with this figure. Fearing that the larger buck might be a stretch for Mafex - they didn't disappoint. Mafex managed to include articulation along with the bulk, which is something other companies don't do. Thanks for your efforts they are appreciated.

[@elcarajo66]

Finally we get a comic book height Bane instead of the Hulk size ones everyone else has made. I think your review is on point: some proportions are a bit wonky but overall it's a great figure and it looks fun to pose.

[@fethicantnmaz8620]

I think import figure price rating should be over the original prices where they are produced and first sold. Avarage MAFEX figure in Japan costs around 60-80 dollars.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

That's due to currency conversion. Making that equivalency is incorrect.

[@dz6ru]

@@AnthonysCustoms it's not due to conversion. The yen is weaker now, true. But the figures were cheaper a few years ago when that was not the case. 6000-7000 yen, opposed to 8500 to 9000 and 10000 now. A regular Mafex figure is $50 to $60. Far from even the $80 the guy above says. BBTS pricing is us paying for their figures at retail japanese pricing, plus customs (above $2000 orders get taxed at customs), plus shipping heavy and large orders plus their employee/handling cost plus the profit. Nobody in the entire world should use BBTS for non american products. You're paying double the price because you're paying for all the logistics chain cost BBTS has from Japan until their store. The yellow Wolverine got restocked this week on all japanese retailers, and it was 45 euros or $49 on AmiAmi. With another $15 for shipping. It ends up at around $125 at BBTS after tax and shipping. BBTS should really be the very last place anyone buys figures, as the absolute last resport, the most expensive one, if you can't secure an order on Plaza Japan, AmiAmi, Hobby Genky, NinNin, Hobby Search and so on. There are dozens of japanese figure websites that people are using for decades

[@epiclvlpurple19]

He's such and awesome figure and one of Mafex best and easily the BEST Bane in the scale IMO. I'm glad to hear that your are liking him as well. Maybe Mafex can give us a Hulk or maybe a Darkseid soon.

[@SuperFigures-ql2dv]

NGL a Mafex Hulk would be dope

[@traviswilcox3472]

The big head & feet are just fine, he’s a venom fueled freak. His proportions should not be that of a normal man. I like the idea of big combat boots to stomp The Bat !!

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Have artwork to look to... Who said anything about a normal man?

[@traviswilcox3472]

Comic book artwork is what I’m talking about. So many times Bane is drawn with exaggerated features, oversized biceps, shoulders, fists.. Head too. He’s far from a normal man is all I’m saying. That means I do not mind this figure having a head & feet out of proportion. I like the look of the figure & I like your review, keep it up AC.

[@mikepowers9486]

Just got this big boy today. I was shocked Mafex made him so big. After how tiny Thor was I was worried. I'm pretty happy with him. Looks great in a few poses I have done. I am far more a Marvel guy but I am happy with this purchase.

[@flaminguo]

Agree the head is like a different scale like something mezco would do, wish it was a bit smaller but hell of a figure specially for classic bane as we don’t get him too often

[@dave52g]

Best advise on collecting. Buy less crappy stuff. Buy the more worthy expensive stuff.

[@imnotsickler]

I imagine the people who don't like it don't own it lol. This just made me decide to open mine instead of selling it. So glad I got it for $60.

[@GameTime-yj6qv]

The head and feet are slightly oversized, but I can live with them. The size, look, and articulation are amazing. In my opinion, the best Bane action figure I have ever seen. Goes perfect with the Knightfall Batman. Darwin: it was me Batman! It was me all along!

[@SP8inc]

Anthony you also need rotation in ankles, forward, back, side to side and rocker. Most companies don't add swivel boots but a ballhinge works well.

[@suhtangwong]

Looks like a miniature storms Collectible figure 🤔

[@chocmans7521]

Man every time you do a photoshop it makes me sad because of how good the figure would have looked like 😭

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Tell me about it.

[@glennjthompson332]

Mafex needs battle damage Batman getting beat up by Bane!😆 If it is in the plan for the next one!🤔🤞(fingers crossed)

[@joserodriguez2255]

I have two of these and in my opinion this is the best bane figure we've gotten for sure. I think Mafex did and awesome job

[@leechqueen4604]

I was sold on his design alone but his head is definitely too big.This will be my first Bane figure,can’t wait to pose him breaking my non-batman figures. Thanks for the review.

[@louisbaez5802]

This figure looks very appealing. Mr. Bigfoot seems like a fighter. Good review.

[@magicmirror8627]

Darwin plot twist was unexpected, made me laugh lol Btw are you planning to review Premium DNA Earthworm Jim? There are a lot of them on AE right now for a ridiculous $15-$20 price. Just got mine and he doesn't have any paint/sculpt issues, I enjoy him a lot.

[@leechqueen4604]

IKR, I’m not even a huge EWJ fan and i couldn’t ignore those killer deals. I even bought the head pack and Psycrow.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

I'll review it when it comes out officially. I don't buy from AE.

[@magicmirror8627]

@@AnthonysCustoms Why though? It's just a marketplace like others with many reliable stores, full-price refunds and customer protection if you received something wrong or the delivery was too long. I don't uderstand some people's distrust to AE.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

why do you think the items are cheaper than retail?

[@magicmirror8627]

@@AnthonysCustoms Because many factories are in China and AE is Chinese. But it depend on a product, for most products the price point difference is not so huge. Considering Earthworm Jim it's a bit strange situation as it's unclear why they appeared on AE so soon before the official release, but it's 100% original, as everything I bought on AE, and his quality is awesome. Distinguishing KO from the original product is pretty easy.

[@Dev-nb3kt]

From a body builder stand point his traps look slightly too small. First of all his body is not possible as a natural and his traps look like they belong more to a natural body builder. A big tell if someone is on the juice is their traps

[@bradgerlt9986]

I ended up with the Mafex Knightfall Batman and I'm still on the fence with Bane. I've still got my DCUC CNC Bane and I absolutely love him despite his antiquated articulation and size he's amazing but I think the Mafex may be an order for me after watching your review. Thanks Anthony!

[@Saiyan1229]

I really really hope they do a venom 2.0 in the mark bagley style and big like this bane

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Me too

[@doclouis4236]

Mafex has yet to make a proper Venom figure in this scale.

[@adamsattler4230]

I was on the fence about this one but a local guy was selling him MIB for $85 which seemed like something I shouldn't pass on. I like this figure a lot! I also just finished reading Knightfall/Knight Quest/Knight's End all the way through so that probably put me in the mood.

[@NikosGirginoudis]

8:37 That's what she said

[@specialk3357]

I chalk up Bane’s bigger head to the juice/venom. If HGH makes your head grow, I’m sure Bane’s would as well 😂 He looks great with the other Mafex DC villains….and I hope they make a black variant Knightfall Bats bc the black variant Hush looks so great with him.

[@jon1970]

Pretty sure the shoe size is for stability

[@MrRobCo]

Hope we can get a Mafex Venom figure this good and big...

[@AnthonysCustoms]

They did one but he was small

[@MrRobCo]

@@AnthonysCustoms Who knows, maybe we get a Venom 2.0 figure from them. There was information about new version of Spider-Man figure (2.0)

[@AnthonysCustoms]

i would be down for it

[@jasonpatchen1912]

what helps is the venom hose slides through the hose clamp

[@HiimPickle_]

Man I wish I got ahold of this guy when I could 😞 need a BBTS restock soon

[@brunocolin960]

Bro trains at the library

[@mrmola3295]

Its nice and well articulated, but i still rather the dc universe classics baf. I own both but will be selling the mafex. Just my opinion.

[@dustinvanthuyl8318]

oh man i want them to do a Doomsday now

[@Ocram_sokart]

A ripped mask alternate head I would have appreciated.

[@nehemiasnavarro9891]

He’s sold out now in BBTS.

[@user-ez5mq1cu2g]

I want to buy this figure, but instead of having an angry flip face, they could have added a ripped up mask with parts of his face showing and his face is angry.

[@AcesOfZeon]

@14:57 bane batspanks bats :P

[@EML4200]

Im happy to hear its worth it, had my eye on him.

[@Darkseid.of.Apokolips]

Bane is 6'8 and McFarlane made him taller than Darkseid who is 8'9

[@sigerlion8608]

Arkham City and Arkham Asylum Bane was between 8-9 feet tall without using venom, and even bigger depending on how much venom he used. I think McFarlane was going with that measurement.

[@sirmustardofhousemayonnais9907]

​@@sigerlion8608who cares what he was in those goofy games

[@zoomflight3115]

Sold.

[@OverBenthousand]

I wish he was given an extra battle damaged head. I don’t notice a difference enough in the two heads they gave him lol.

[@glennjthompson332]

It's close enough but almost. 😄 Rating:⭐⭐⭐1/2😁

[@kalorathekau]

You mentioned instagram; out of curiosity, what other platforms do you use when feeling out peoples’ opinions on a new figure?

[@nelsona9381]

7:40 those are grope hands

[@bru_pizi]

Hey Anthony would you ever consider reviewing the fondjoy BVS Batman figure? I’ve been seeing some decent reviews but would love to see your take on it!

[@AnthonysCustoms]

I might

[@AaronCan2]

I wish I had preordered this!

[@corneliussmithgijoe702]

I might pick that up…cool review.

[@whataday2624]

I don’t need this, I don’t need this, I don’t need this….dammit Anthony, I kinda need this now.

[@davidlomeli2711]

Get it before he sells out and then the price becomes steep like the brown suit wolverine that's selling for 300 plus

[@whataday2624]

@@davidlomeli2711 your argument is sound…my wallet doesn’t like you right now. 😃

[@froakie14]

I didn’t see any hair on him?

[@tobiash1753]

I don't really like the shoulders. I think the gaps are too eyecatching.

[@thebagheadz1991]

If I remember correctly the glove with the venom controls is one piece- or at least that’s how I would draw him… regardless this figure has been a long awaited one for me

[@brianng8350]

Wow, haven’t heard this in a while…. “Anthony likes it…”… 😅😂😊 Definitely the head is too big; thus, making his body look small. He is on venom juice… need that bigger body to head ratio…

[@DigitalRag3X]

Mafex Venom should have been this size

[@josray2557]

def not great... I think the bat and robin kenner Bane is still almost unchallenged and that figure is ancient. He just needs to be resized and articulated. His proportions and face sculpt looked so damn cool.

[@steven60]

Question which figures companies does better in all categories?

[@warpfrenzy]

I’m shocked there wasn’t a back breaker pose at the end. The spanking was funny tho.

[@nhyar]

Me: I hope there's a pic of Bane breaking Darwin's back at the end. *No pic* Me: Dang, no Darw... What the heck! Bane was Darwin all along! 😱

[@sergiodiego64]

I think the head size makes the rest of the body look stumpy.

[@myumura862]

Thats what Im saying, usually prefer mafex over mcfarlane but this is one of the few times I think mcf got the proportions of a character right.

[@Samson_Quardav]

His head is so big because he worked out at library.

[@chrisburrelljr9270]

Should have come with a battle damage head.Or a trench coat and fedora

[@Samson_Quardav]

15:57 You could use Batman's head with pacifier/scuba gear for this picture. Wasted opportunity.

[@Samson_Quardav]

He's a big guy.

[@BXTR_Werks_]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 Great review as always!

[@ikabodbubwit2377]

Ronald mcdonalds boots

[@jasonpatchen1912]

imo hes great i love him

[@juzoinui4627]

Yooo this bane looks sick , and I say it’s Greta figure flaws and all , plus I just love bane

[@Solid_Snake98]

Dr. Pavel, I’m CIA

[@Theendingman]

I think your being to generous with this figure. proportions are so wacky.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

They aren't if you fix the head and feet... Which i talked about

[@allsome1o1]

I think his back looks really weird

I will stick with my todd megafig bane which i think is superior and cheap

[@grudgematch6653]

I thought you were going to complain about this figure…

[@QuantumSurge64]

2:05 Since I have the McFarlane Knightfall Batman and not Mafex (yet), this size would be comparable to their heights in The Dark Knight Rises

[@randomsupergodzillalizardd9981]

Knee to the stomach=boring. Knee to the back=cool.

[@SentinelPrimal]

Big head 70s disco Bane with bell bottom pants. Pass.

[@sik7476]

I've watched a couple reviews of this figure now and even after watching your video... I still just don't get why everyone likes this figure so much. As I've said, it's given that figures can be a different beast, once in hand... but from videos alone, his head is too big, his shoulders look like bulbous, toy biz shoulders, the skin seems very orange to me (although, everyone has said that it looks legit in real life), I don't like that the "tank top" part looks painted on and not sculpted (although it MAY be)... but most of all, I just don't think it has an intimidating look, what so ever. He kinda has a "doofy" lookin thing goin on. Yeah... jus not vibin' with this one. I mean, I've seen way worse, but, very "meh " at best. Sik

[@eduardolamboy4776]

You're in the very small minority with your opinion. Stick with the oversized outta scale, limited articulation McFarlane version.

[@sik7476]

@@eduardolamboy4776...oh no!! I dont share the popular opinion ... damn me all to heck! I'm totally good on the Todd toys. Lol! McFarlane is awful.. And, you're totally entitled to your opinion, but that doesn't make my subjective opinion change. It is what it is. Sik

[@jasonpatchen1912]

i bet you glue his belt down lmfao

[@AnthonysCustoms]

It sits in the right spot.

[@jasonpatchen1912]

i dont know why people expect a completely perfect figure like theyre neve happy i mean i understand why you point out imperfections Anthony as a reviewer you must but consumers be thankful for what we got with this bane . yes he could have came with more but he also could have came with less know what i mean bro? just sayin

[@AnthonysCustoms]

It's because we're paying for these things. They aren't gifts. There's no being grateful when you're paying. The company should be grateful, not the consumer.

[@bjrnhalfhand2258]

"Be thankful for what we got" Why? They should be thankful for our money.

[@chrisburrelljr9270]

Head is too big and hose needs to be green

[@Choom89]

I dunno, I think I prefer the new McFarlane TBH

[@PeterTennant]

He looks good but too small. Mafex should of done the DC Scale. DC is a 7 inch scale from DC Direct/ Collectibles and now McFarlane. Mattel is 6.5 and should of been 7 inch. He is 7 and half and that is too small. Should be 9 inches at the smallest

[@cookedit]

This is the Knightfall Bane so the size is as big as he should be vs Batman. Cover artwork and later iterations made him look gigantic, so this is fine. Kinda like how the Mafex Venom was based on his early look (figure still should have been a little bigger), but before he gained the hulking look, which people more associate with him.

[@user-ns2kq6su6d]

Bane wasn't that huge or tall in Knightfall which is what this figure is based on

[@chicomac8450]

@@PeterTennant Bane wasn’t a hulking monster. He was a beast. Just tall and powerful. Venom enhanced his strength, not made him into a monster. If you want a Mega fig McFarlane sized mafex figure, price would easily have been near $300 because it’s an import. This bane is PERFECT for the KNIGHTFALL/HUSH MAFEX LINE.

[@PeterTennant]

Well the Knightfall set from McFarlane toys with Bane and Battle Damage Batman is a much better scale. Yes the paint job and accessories are better for Mafex. The only way Mafex Bane works in a DC Display is if this is a Bane who hasn't pushed the button for Venom yet.

[@cookedit]

​@@PeterTennantBane doesn't get bigger by giving himself Venom in Knightfall. Hell, I just read it again two weeks ago, and that is never depicted in that storyline.

[@EmongTheFew]

DC Universe Classic wave 16 BANE still the best one. You don't have to worry about the wire snapping unlike this overpriced guy.

[@cbap]

Wonderful review as always. MAFEX does issue replacement parts, especially when the product is relatively new and available. Still waiting for my Batman and Bane set to arrive. 🥲