McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse The Dark Knight Returns Superman, Batman, Robin, and Joker Review

[@misterelom]

Batman's legs look super tall when next to the Mafex version. Still a cool figure although I think the Mafex has a better sculpt but Todd has me spoiled with the 7 inch scale. As for Superman IMO the DC Direct version IMO is better by a landslide. I love Todd's stuff overall but I'm probably gonna pass on TDKR line.

[@juliusdagger8337]

Superman's face shape looks like the Handsome Squidward meme.

[@damianharo4950]

Bro, you just opened my eyes to a new plane

[@mandosoto13]

XD ITs TRUE (my KZbin profile is A Scene of The Dark Knight Returns Rifle Scene)

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Right of the panel

[@ReconFigures]

While you have the horse's front legs facing correctly, I'm pretty sure you have them on the wrong sides. The right and left refer to the horse's right and left. Also this would let the lettering face inward.

[@BradTheDCUniverseGeek]

I thought so too but they don't fit in on the other side. They way I've got them is is the only way they fit.

[@red_Ricky]

@@BradTheDCUniverseGeek Nope. Sorry Brad, but you definitely jammed the horse's right front leg into the left side... and it shows. And if you don't believe me, just pick a side of the horse and pull its front and back counter parts... then you'll see that one has an R engraved within the plastic, and the other has an L. (That is, assuming you manage to pull both legs from the same side.)

[@josequintero9513]

One thing I love about you is the way you explain with amazing detail and have FUN and the same time, u are ONE OF THE BEST

[@justinmohan7103]

Congrats on being front paged on Toynewsi with this review :)

[@thescarletandgrey2505]

Looks like you’re on your way to 30K subscribers, congratulations 🎈🎊

[@BradTheDCUniverseGeek]

Wooooo!

[@q.h.s5051]

These are alright. Dark Knight Returns is my favorite comic and animated Batman film so I was looking forward to these. I slowly fell out of interest for Mcfarlane figures over the last year though; with certain figures having horrible poseablity, stylized sculpts that may not work, lack of accessories and extra hands-heads, plastic capes, side eyes, and the joints. They’re beautiful figures sometimes with fantastic details as you show here, but I like to call Mcfarlane figures “statues with articulation” more than action figures I know it may sound outrageous but I kinda miss Mattel (even though their Carrie looks awful). I want to like Mcfarlane figures but my issues just become worse overtime. I wanted this wave and to enjoy it really bad, but by the end I decided to not touch them I wish Hasbro could’ve gotten ahold of DC figures. Something tells me a “DC Universe” line from them would work well

[@mclovin7326]

After buying a few McFarlane figures I don't plan on buying anymore certain figures won't move the way they should and I hate "variant" figures that only have a removed mask

[@DavesEmpire1981]

I love how the horse looks like slabs of meat hanging in a shop.

[@pinguimbrav8728]

wtf

[@BradTheDCUniverseGeek]

When it's in pieces lol.

[@DavesEmpire1981]

@@BradTheDCUniverseGeek yup

[@InfernoDelta12]

My biggest issue with the McFarlane figures besides the ugly ball joints sticking out and the characters eyes often looking to the side is the proportions. All of his figures suffer from super small heads and long limbs and short torsos. It sucks as so many figures end up looking off because of it.

[@BradTheDCUniverseGeek]

I would agree that some of them do but I'd have to disagree that most of them are out of proportion. Some are wonky and some are fantastic.

[@InfernoDelta12]

@@BradTheDCUniverseGeek I think mainly his Batman characters are that’s why I said most because unfortunately Todd seems to be on a Batman high. His three jokers Batman is great but so off in the proportions.

[@InfernoDelta12]

@@lfabio.n yeah. I’m hoping he gets better. I love the three joker batgirl and she’s close to perfect. Just the proportions and eyes looking to the side that bug me.

[@salvadorquihuis4316]

great review, awesome figures, McFarlane is really doing a great job will all this figures, can't wait to get the Blue Variant for Batman, that is going to look awesome, we know how Todd likes his repaints so we know we are getting the Blue Variant soon. keep up the great job you are doing.

[@HalbardadsHobbying]

Hey Brad, love the Channel. It’s basically single handedly been responsive for rekindling my love of collecting DC figures: so thank you for that. I just ordered the Rebirth Superman and 3 Jokers Batman together in anticipation of making my own League! I Love seeing all your different versions of characters. Would love seeing some of the different versions of the Justice League youve come up with over the years by mixing characters from different lines. Might be a fun video. Anyways. Thanks for all your fun content! You do great work!

[@nocturnaldreamzz]

Carrie Kelly’s side eye looks okay

[@Pravuss]

Superman looks like an older version of the Bob's Big Boy statue.

[@hubertelroyjrcampbell4990]

Just curious, does the mafex version look good on the mcfarlane horse?

[@comix1017]

Amazon canceled my build a horse wave that I pre-ordered, so ehhh.. oh well, I've decided I don't need the horse or most of the figures. I got so lucky this weekend and found a Superman, which is the main figure I wanted, so I am good. I immediately painted his belt loops red though, haha, nice trick with the acetone! I didn't realize they were red underneath!

[@matthewsheehan546]

Use PayPal when ordering

[@comix1017]

@@matthewsheehan546 I used gift cards so it wouldn't cost me anything

[@petefischer3820]

Thank you, I will never look at his belt the same again.....

[@Lee86THUNDER]

The quality is so good here. What a great wave. There are some minor gripes but more than makes up for it in other ways. Kudos mcfarlane.

[@jimmyvolakis5194]

Hey Brad, I just wanted to say that I LOVE your reviews. Please never stop :)

[@edwardisaac9849]

How does the action comic superman head look on this superman body?

[@benmurphygo1]

Wish it was mutant leader baf Is there going to be a second wave?? Two face, mutant leader, Bruno , Gordon ? Maybe green arrow .. mutant gang kids?

[@Corehaven22]

That's the best looking Bizarro Superman I've seen.

[@KyrosT_]

I'm a little late but only because I just got into collecting mcfarlane figures. This is gonna be my first set to have. I loved the comic and the movie so I figured this was a good place to start. I already have Batman and Superman so we're almost complete!

[@paintapps6293]

You fixed the belt with just acetone?

[@malcontentman9820]

Best leg articulation... not just in the wave, in the entire series of McFarlane DC Multiverse figures. Todd, more thigh cuts please.

[@lfabio.n]

Todd is not alone in the idea of being against thigh swivel, this is an area DC Multiverse is way ahead Legends imo, a human being can only rotate the leg doing movements like this line does and the hip are of the figures resemble a lot what a human looks like, I can't say the same for Legends

[@malcontentman9820]

@@lfabio.n Well I wouldn't say way ahead. Some Japanese imports are much better at what Todd tries to do. The human leg is more agile than his figures allow for. While Marvel Legends can exceed normal human leg rotation, Todd's Figures cannot even fully achieve the base line. They do have a cleaner look though. If we could marry the two and get the full natural rotation of a human leg plus the seamless thigh, that would be ideal.

[@lfabio.n]

@@malcontentman9820 What bugs me is that from what I listen and read, is like people think Hasbro is near perfect and from my experience most of their figures have hips and shoulder looking way worse and less articulated, thigh swivel is something that makes up for their bad hip articulation, and I don't consider myself a hater, I buy Legends and I'm on the hunt for some Marvel Legends, I try to look at their positive aspects

[@malcontentman9820]

@@lfabio.n No argument from me there. Marvel Legends are not perfect... and now I think they are way over priced in most cases. I used to buy every wave, but now I am very selective and just buy what I like the most.

[@bondoasaph]

I've got superman, only want to aim on getting Joker next as those are the only two figures in the wave I liked.

[@toypod1]

Lol the beans and the fart😂

[@thebat8997]

My Batman’s left leg is loose does anyone know how to tighten it

[@khairullyzammohdkamal7946]

bought 'em. love 'em much! except..endup with 2x supes that extra came with TDKR boxset (for armored Batsy)

[@jchesh7617]

How does the Carrie figure stack up to Mafex DKR Batman? I really dig her sculpt. Also no one has shown how Mafex DKR Batman looks on this horse yet. Have you tried? Great review man.

[@dustinbergeron7384]

Do you think mcfarlane will do a second wave of dark knight returns figures?

[@darkheero18]

Brooooo why am I not getting your notifications I haven't seen you since last year I mean your videos since last year.

[@nickryan4126]

I can still find this full wave at local Targets

[@NickLoner]

In my original comment I said these figures looked terrible and I wasn't buying them. I bought them anyway 😂 After seeing them in in person, I love them. They all look great and Batman on his horse is my favorite figure that I own now. I should know by now that McFarlane figures always look better to me in person than on video or in pictures.

[@actionfigurescollectionssu7854]

I am going to buy those figures for my collections, so when are they coming out in March or April

[@thescarletandgrey2505]

Do all the side eye figures look the same way ?

[@NickLoner]

Not all, but most from what I've seen.

[@figlectorjuanarasa8517]

I just got the Superman today. I was going to pass this wave but I guess you influenced me. 😵‍💫

[@sammyscollectabletoyshall1626]

Miller warming up to me slowly nice review

[@SamsUTubes]

Hi Brad, are you going to do a little tutorial on the paint removal from the belt loops on Superman? Because some of us might just copy you 😉 (I personally would love to see it so I can do it right when mine arrives)

[@ILoooooveCamels]

edit: oh i hadn't gotten to the end of the video yet lol he says how he did it if Brad doesn't get back to you, i'm assuming he used some watered-down acetone/nail polish remover with a cotton swab. gotta be careful, though, because acetone reacts differently with different materials, and it's super potent! (and toxic!) i used some on a Mattel torso (so the hardest plastic on the figure) and it kind of started melting the plastic.

[@SamsUTubes]

@@ILoooooveCamels thank you. I will try it carefully. Much appreciated.

[@dioramaworldcustoms]

I'm not a fan of this wave and how the characters look at all! I just recently decided to buy the wave only for the horse. I'm going to sell off the figures to my local comic shop, and give this horse to Wonder Woman. Excellent review though. I just subscribed!

[@joe3019772008]

my Carrie Kelly Figure broke after i just unboxed her for my review, she fell off the review table cause of her left ankle joint being tight as hell, so, when she fell off and hit the hard floor, it broke. and the review went off the rails from there.

[@andresanlozada2495]

I only really want the Batman, maybe Robin too... but I really like that horse

[@joaoneves6053]

Batman comes with a pair of fist hands, did you throw them in the garbage?

[@figurecave.collectibles]

Brilliant review. As always.

[@heatherbuddyjones1672]

I like the joker ! The balls don’t bother me to much! To me the feeling of these McFarlane dc action figures feel better then marvel, like feel not as cheap… but I’m praying for your sleeping stuff…

[@MrScottyr86]

I think Superman's head sculpt looks just like Frank Miller's art. He looks great with his belt loops fixed also.

[@michaelangeles817]

hey brad if you have time can you review the horse? like comparison to other horse ,motorcylce and riden by other line of action figure? many thanks looking forward for this content

[@Batman-fk6pb]

I don’t mind getting Batman by himself instead because I are ready have the Mattel version of the Classic novel of the Dark Knight Returns

[@rleeroberts6350]

Typical mcfartlane qc issues. Usually takes me having to buy the 3 times before i find ine that isnt totally fukked.

[@batmanwholaughs3462]

What problems do you normally find? I need to know what to start looking for

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

In the sequel to the dark Knight returns. The dark Knight retards Super man uses a powdered wig and gets too much powder on his face. Then Batman returns to scold him heavily on how detrimental it is to over powder his wig. Which leads the justice league to launch an all out on supes because his fortress of solitary has begun to powder its face. And becomes powder mad!😛

[@DeviousApple]

I kinda wish the Batman had longer ears

[@mr_nobody_000]

like the horse but would have been cool to have gotten a baf mutant leader

[@actionfigurescollectionssu7854]

I got all those same figures already

[@nocturnaldreamzz]

I’ve been waiting for months

[@murdock_customsyt]

I'm already adding then to my collection

[@toypod1]

THIGH SWIVEL!!!! Yay 😁

[@82heartofalion]

SOLID WAVE 👏👏

[@kaushikm.d2471]

if i get this wave i will use the horse for wonder woman

[@InkDropCustoms]

Looks awesome!

[@mandosoto13]

Batman Fighted Joker in the tunnel of love and the arcade and the card is on top of a building that’s not comic or movie stuff

[@bugsjunior3338]

Nice

[@figuredepot]

YEEEEESSS!!!!!

[@mandosoto13]

McFarlane Never Fails To Make Great Figure Batman 1000 Comic To This Who Cares About All The Other DC Character’s It’s About Batman

[@rickemmert5887]

Dude. You put the front legs on the wrong sides!

[@RobinMDeathstroke]

I don't get why it is so difficult for Mcfarlane to make all his superman figures look so off, the head sculpts are just so ugly, and they all look like he's super old. I love the Dark Knight Returns, but these are just awful figures for its representation.

[@Scorpio-ng7ke]

Action figure crack is no joke 🤣🤣

[@rogerleung8886]

Two balls!! LOL

[@russellhughes57]

The joker looks like his daughter destiny my ex-grilfriend.

[@joesmoe1347]

Every review I see, they are all posed the same. So I guess these things suck as far as posing. But they look cool

[@fernitks]

I hate that the new McFarlane toys come with those side eyes.

[@barrytrejo3091]

What it taketh it do not givith backeth 😂

[@brokenregistry]

first!

[@pacman9669]

Super asain superman lol

[@eldelirius]

Robin=iuu

[@MOUNTAINOUS]

robins red hair. no no no. cant do that. why is robin a girl?

[@batmanwholaughs3462]

?

[@gargermaxpower2408]

Mein Gott! 😱 Zu sehr schlecht angemalt...

[@EdsterIII]

Sorry but DC and McFarlane aren't doing anything remotely decent. These are no better.

[@imnotsickler]

These are some of the worst Batman figures I've ever seen. The Joker and Superman head are all time bad. This is sincerely embarrassing. LOOK AT THE COMPARISON SHOTS, all time bad. Robin looks "pretty good"? Are you just desperate for more press figures? ON PAR WITH THE MAFEX. People like this are why we'll never get decent McFarlane Batman figures, why make anything good when crap is praised.

[@imnotsickler]

Look at the paint on her legs, it looks like you painted over them without thinning your paints. I can't believe this review lmao

[@BrandonNielsen87]

I’m not a fan of McFarlane’s Multiverse figures, but these Dark Knight Returns are incredibly accurate to the comics. Have you even seen the characters in the comic? They are hideous! So this is pretty spot on. I dare you to show me a flattering drawing of DKR Superman’s face. Lol

[@imnotsickler]

@@BrandonNielsen87 Yet other toy companies don't have a problem making them look good. Strange lol. Even the proportions are bad. That he can show the Mafex side by side and say "these look great!" even for the price is absurd.

[@NickLoner]

@@BrandonNielsen87 Go look at the promo photos of the Mafex Superman on Big bad toy store and you'll see what he's talking about. It's night and day. These are definitely awful, and that's coming from someone that owns about 50 McFarlane's, so I generally like his figures.

[@nocturnaldreamzz]

@@NickLoner these actually look great. I just don’t like the balls.

[@cartoonsyndication6493]

This guy sounds like a dollar store shartimus prime.

[@alecaquino4306]

You've ruined so many rare and revered DC action figures to pilfer parts for your sub par custom efforts. It's just so FRUSTRATING!!!

[@thebaker525]

I honestly prefer the McFarlane Carrie head to Medicom…? The sculpt looks a lot more defined and dynamic. I see Frank’s comic art more in the Todd Carrie.